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Georgian Court University Lions Latest News: 2008


05/08/08: New Haven Ends Lions' Season With 2-0 Shutout

BROOKVILLE, N.Y. – Sophomore pitcher Breanne Gleason (Bristol, Conn.) pitched a one-hitter and went 2-for-3 at the plate as she led New Haven past Georgian Court, 2-0, on Thursday afternoon in game six of the NCAA Northeast Regional in Brookville, N.Y.

05/07/08: Sasko Named Daktronics Northeast Region Pitcher of the Year

Smithfield, RI- CACC Pitcher of the Year, Samantha Sasko (Jr.-Groveville, NJ-Steinert) has been named the 2008 Daktronics Northeast Region Pitcher of the Year, which was released this afternoon following a vote by the region's Sports Information Directors. Also a member of the All-Region first team, Sasko posted a 26-6 overall record with 260 strikeouts and 1.49 ERA in 191.2 innings pitched. Joining Sasko on the All-Region first team is teammate Heather Walker (Sr.-Hanover, ONT).

05/07/08: Caldwell Advances Past GCU, 9-6, in First Round of NCAA Division II Softball Championship Northeast Regional

BROOKVILLE, N.Y.  – Georgian Court University put together a five-run fifth inning but it was not enough as the Lions fell to Caldwell College, 9-6, in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Northeast Softball Regional at C.W. Post Wednesday afternoon.

05/03/08: Lions Fall to Cougars in CACC Tournament Championship

CALDWELL, NJ (May 3, 2008) – Caldwell College exploded for a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Softball Tournament record 18 hits in defeating top-seeded Georgian Court University today, 11-4, to capture the 2008 CACC Softball Championship. Tournament Most Valuable Player Nicole Bodrog led the way by going 3-for-4 with four runs scored and one RBI. With the victory, Caldwell has secured the CACC’s automatic bid to the 2008 NCAA Division II Northeast Region Championship.

05/01/08: Sasko Named 2008 CACC Pitcher of the Year

New Haven, CT- GCU Lions pitching ace, Samantha Sasko (Jr.-Groveville, NJ/Steinert), has been named the 2008 CACC Pitcher of the Year and selected First-Team All-CACC. Sasko was a dominant force for the Lions this year, posting a conference-best 26-6 overall record, 260 strikeouts, 191.2 innings pitched and a 1.49 ERA in 38 games (35 starts). Accolades are nothing new to Sasko this season as she was a two-time CACC Pitcher of the Week and Co-Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II National Player of the Week this season.

04/30/08: Sansevera Earns CACC Rookie of the Week Honors

Diana Sansevera (Fr.-Manalapan, NJ/St. John Vianney) has been named the CACC Rookie of the Week for the week ending April 27th. Diana, a righthanded pitcher, went 3-0 last week with victories over Caldwell College, Holy Family University and Nyack College, allowing only four runs in 22.1 IP (1.88 ERA) with 19 strikeouts. Sansevera's week culminated with a five-inning no-hitter at Nyack College on April 26th.

04/29/08: GCU Takes Care of Business ... Beats Felician College, 8-2

The Lions defeated Felician College, 8-2, this afternoon at Georgian Court University,in a game made necessary by an April 12th rainout.

04/26/08: Lions Smash Nine Homers in Doubleheader Domination at Nyack

Nyack, NY  – Georgian Court University traveled to Nyack College Saturday afternoon and dismantled the Warriors , 16-1 and 10-0, in CACC women's softball action.The Lions blasted nine total home runs in the doubleheader sweep, including three by Danielle Brossoie (right) (So.-Ewing, NJ), who finished the twin-bill going 7-for-8 with four runs scored and eight RBI. Nicole Fortino (Sr.-Brick, NJ/Brick Township) also crunched three dingers of her own and finished her stellar day going 4-for-6 with four runs scored and six RBI.The other Lions' homers came courtesy of Jessica Comiskey (Fr.-Ewing, NJ/Ewing), Stacey Ryan (Sr.-Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial), and Heather Walker (Sr.-Hanover, ONT).

04/23/08: Lions' LAX Finishes Strong in 17-7 Romp of Wilmington University

After taking only a 7-5 lead into the half, the Georgian Court University Lions dominated visiting Wilmington University, 10-2, in the second period and cruised to a 17-7 victory. The Lions (11-3) have now won five straight games. The 11th victory ties the school record, established last season in the program's inaugural campaign.

04/21/08: Freshmen Shine as Lions Scrape Out Walk-Off Victory & Salvage Split

Welcome to college softball, ladies! In their first appearance in the heated GCC-Caldwell College rivalry, Courtney Cuevas (right) (Fr.-Fords, NJ/Woodbridge), Diana Sansevera (Fr.-Manalapan, NJ/St. John Vianney), and Jessica Comiskey (Fr.-Ewing, NJ/Ewing) carried the Lions to a dramatic 6-5, walk-off victory in Game Two after dropping the opener, 4-1, to the Cougars (23-19, 13-5), at Georgian Court University.

04/17/08: Lions Split Two With Panthers in Battle of the Cats

On a glorious spring afternoon at Georgian Court University, the GCU Lions split its "cat fight" with the Adelphi Panthers. Adelphi (27-17) bested GCU in Game One, 8-2, while the Lions bounced the Panthers, 4-1, in the night-cap.

04/11/08: Lions Represented at 2008 Rowan University Open

GLASSBORO, NJ-Members of the GCU Cross Country squad headed indoors on Saturday (4/11) to compete in the 2008 Rowan University Open in Glassboro, NJ.