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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

Samantha Sasko (Jr.-Groveville, NJ/Steinert) went the distance to give the #21 GCU Lions a 2-0 victory over #13 C.W. Post University (36-13) in the second game of a non-conference doubleheader at Georgian Court University.

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.

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.

Georgian Court junior pitcher Samantha Sasko and North Dakota junior outfielder Casie Hanson have been named Co-Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II Players of the Week for the week ending April 13, 2008.

With today being Tax Day, the Georgian Court University Lions joined millions of others throughout the United States and decided to wait to the very last minute to take care of business. GCU was able to beat the deadline and not have to file an extension as the Lions swept the second-place Wildcats of Wilmington University in walk-off fashion, 8-7 and 5-4.

After a week for the record books, giving Samantha Sasko (right) (Jr., Groveville, NJ/Steinert) her second CACC Pitcher-of-the-Week selection of the season seemed to be just a formality.

Georgian Court University swept host Bloomfield College,  15-0 and 11-1, in softball action Thursday afternoon. That is only part of the story.  GCU's Samantha Sasko (Groveville, NJ/Steinert) hurled a perfect game in the Lions' Game One, five-inning win, the fireballer's second consecutive no-hitter. Sasko also blanked Goldey-Beacom, 9-0, in a five-inning effort on Tuesday. GCU is now 23-8 overall and sit a top the CACC standings at 10-0.

GCU went 1-2  today as they hosted the inaugural "Go to Bat for Breast Cancer" Tournament, benefiting the American Cancer Society.

The 16th ranked GCU Lions split a pair with the Lady Knights of Queens College on Thursday afternoon in Old Westbury, New York. GCU (18-6) won a pitcher's duel, 1-0, in the opener while QC won a slugfest in the nightcap, 11-6.

It wasn't the prettiest softball of the season for the Georgian Court University squad, but the Lions showed some tremendous mettle in earning a doubleheader sweep over conference-rival Philadelphia University, 3-2 (8 inn.) and 5-1. On a day in which the GCU bats fell dormant at times and the defense committed seven overall errors, the Lions (17-5) still walked away with their seventh and eighth consecutive victories and remain unbeaten (6-0) at home.

March is a month known for windy days. However, the wind has been excessive on the Georgian Court University softball diamond this spring, courtesy of the opposition swinging at and missing Samantha Sasko's (right) fastballs. The GCU junior from Groveville, NJ enjoyed a phenomenal week last week, going 4-0 on the hill while compiling a 0.28 ERA (1 ER in 25.0 IP) and fanning 34 batters.

In what is believed to be a first in the history of the Georgian Court University softball program, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) recognized the Lions by giving them five votes in the compilation of its 2008 Preseason Top-25 Poll. GCU currently ties for 29th among ALL Division II softball squads, according to the NFCA, with the cracking of the Top-25 serving as an attainable goal for the team.

Today's softball game between GCU and Molloy College has been postponed due to the expected inclement weather. No make-up date has been announced. The Lions are scheduled to take the field again this Wednesday (4/2) when they welcome CACC-rival Philadelphia University to Lakewood for a doubleheader. First pitch is at 2:30 PM.

The GCU Lions have arrived! For the first time since the softball program joined the Division II level, Georgian Court University has earned a place in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's (NFCA) Top-25 poll. The #25 Lions proved the NFCA correct with its domination over St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) on Wednesday. GCU swept the Lady Spartans, 8-0 and 10-2, in two six-inning contests.The Lions have now won four straight and eight of their last ten. Six of their last seven "W's" have been of the shutout variety.

WATERBURY, Conn.-The #25 Georgian Court University Lions rallied from a 2-1 deficit to the Post University softball team in the nightcap of a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) doubleheader, defeating the Eagles, 6-2, after taking the first game 5-0, Sunday afternoon at LaMoy Field. GCU has now won six straight contests.

Philadelphia, PA - Homeruns in the third and fourth innings of game one put Georgian Court University past Chestnut Hill College 3-0. The Lions took the second game 11-0 in five innings, as they scored seven runs in the third inning to take the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) doubleheader.

The sun wasn't the only thing blazing in Florida last week. GCU's Heather Walker proved that with her scalding bat, going 23-for-40 (.575) with three doubles, two home runs (including a grand slam), 12 runs scored, and seven RBI in 11 games at the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee, FL. In recognition, Heather has earned CACC Player of the Week accolades for the week ending March 23rd.

Lakewood, NJ- The first annual Georgian Court University “Go to Bat for Breast Cancer” Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 5^th and Sunday, April, 6^th, 2008.

Kissimmee, FL – The GCU Lions went 1-1 yesterday at the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee FL, defeating Northern State University for the second time in two days, 8-0, before falling to the University of South Dakota, 2-0, in the night-cap.

The Georgian Court University softball program is on the brink of history! The Lions climbed one more spot in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Top-25 poll, moving from 27th to 26th among ALL Division II programs, leaving them one place short of inclusion in the Top-25 for the first time in program history. The NFCA Division II Top 25 Poll is voted on by NCAA Division II head coaches representing each of the eight regions. The Lions received 12 votes in the latest poll, released on March 11th.

The GCU Lions, the reigning CACC champions, got its title defense off to a stellar beginning, sweeping Mercy College in a season-opening doubleheader on GCU's brand-new softball diamond.

The Georgian Court University softball program climbed two spots in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Top-25 poll, moving from 29th to 27th among ALL Division II programs. The NFCA Division II Top 25 Poll is voted on by NCAA Division II head coaches representing each of the eight regions. The Lions received 7 votes in the latest poll, released on March 5th.

NEW HAVEN-Georgian Court University has been selected first in the 2008 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) softball preseason poll, which was conducted by the league's 13 head coaches. The reigning CACC-champion Lions collected eight first-place votes, while Caldwell College garnered the remaining five. GCU and Caldwell tied for the CACC regular-season championship last year with identical 17-5 conference records.

GCU Softball News: 2007