2015-2016 Carson-Newman Softball Headlines
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Siebert named SAC Woman of the Year
June 21, 2016ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman softball second baseman Elayna Siebert has been named the South Atlantic Conference's Woman of the Year, the league office announced Tuesday morning. -
Carson-Newman cheer camp begins in one month
June 15, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman cheer coach Christy Bowlin has announced that there's one month left for sign ups for a cheer camp July 15-17 for third through ninth graders.
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Carson-Newman closes out year with highest ever finish in Learfield Director’s Cup
June 14, 2016CLEVELAND, Ohio – Carson-Newman’s athletic department concluded the academic year with its highest ever finish in the Learfield Director’s Cup standings. C-N wrapped up 2015-16 in 42nd place with 356.50 points.
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Whiteside inducted into SAC Hall of Fame
June 09, 2016ROCK HILL, S.C. – Former Carson-Newman softball pitcher Marci Whiteside (ne' Mitchell) became the 14th individual affiliated with Carson-Newman to be enshrined in the South Atlantic Conference's Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday evening at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, N.C.
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Whiteside to head into SAC Hall of Fame this week
June 07, 2016ROCK HILL, S.C. – Former Carson-Newman softball pitcher Marci Whiteside (ne' Mitchell) will be inducted into the South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame Thursday evening at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, N.C.
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One week left to sign up for Carson-Newman softball's instructional camp
June 03, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head softball coach Vickee Kazee-Hollifield has announced a one-day softball instruction camp for girls of all ages for June 13-15 at the Vickee Kazee-Hollifield Softball Complex. Online registration for the camp ends June 6.
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Kazee-Hollifield adds three to 2017 signing class
May 31, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head softball coach Vickee Kazee-Hollifield has announced the addition of three student athletes to C-N’s 207 signing class, bringing the Eagles’ total number of signees to six.
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Siebert goes back-to-back as first team CoSIDA Academic All-America honoree
May 25, 2016AUSTIN, Texas - Carson-Newman softball alum Elayna Siebert (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been named to CoSIDA's Academic All-America first team for a second straight year, the College Sports Information Directors of America announced Wednesday at noon.
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Siebert named South Atlantic Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year
May 13, 2016ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman softball second baseman Elayna Siebert has been named the South Atlantic Conference’s Softball Scholar Athlete of the Year, the league office announced Friday afternoon.
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Online registration for Carson-Newman softball instructional camp closes in three week
May 13, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head softball coach Vickee Kazee-Hollifield has announced a one-day softball instruction camp for girls of all ages for June 13-15 at the Vickee Kazee-Hollifield Softball Complex. Online registration for the camp ends June 6.
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C-N finishes third in Echols Cup standings
May 11, 2016ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman's athletic department finished third in the 2015-16 Echols Athletic Excellence Award standings, the South Atlantic Conference announced Wednesday afternoon.
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Siebert lands on NFCA All-Region second team
May 05, 2016LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Carson-Newman softball second baseman Elayna Siebert (Knoxville, Tenn.) has landed on her third career National Fastpitch Coaches Association all-region team.
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Siebert notches second career CoSIDA Academic All-District honor
May 05, 2016AUSTIN, Texas – Carson-Newman softball second baseman Elayna Siebert (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been lauded by the College Sports Information Directors of America with an Academic All-District accolade, the second of her career.
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Baker, Stansberry bring home top honors at Third Annual Frosty Awards
May 03, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman football running back Damian Baker (Columbus, Miss.) and women’s swimmer Margaret Stansberry (Knoxville, Tenn.) took home Frosty Awards for Male and Female Athlete of the Year at the Third Annual Frosty Awards Tuesday evening at Gentry Auditorium.
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Frosty Awards Finalists released for Female, Male Newcomer of the Year, Female, Male Performance of the Year
April 30, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The finalists for the Frosty Awards for Female and Male Newcomer of the Year, as well as Female and Male Performance of the Year.
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Bulldogs oust Eagles from SAC Softball Championship 5-1
April 29, 2016HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Wingate (32-15) jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and then powered through to the finish to knock Carson-Newman (30-21) from the South Atlantic Conference Softball Championship 5-1 Friday evening at Byerly Park.
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Bears run rule Eagles into loser’s bracket
April 29, 2016HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Carson-Newman (30-20) grabbed an early lead, but top-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne (45-9) pounded C-N late to earn a walk-off, run-rule win and advance in the winner’s bracket.
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Frosty Awards Finalists Released for Game, Upset, Male and Female Freshman of the Year
April 29, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The finalists for the Frosty Awards for Game of the Year, Upset of the Year, as well as Male and Female Athlete of the Year have been released.
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Pritchett’s blast powers C-N into winner’s bracket at SAC tournament
April 28, 2016HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Carson-Newman (30-19) got to 30 wins for an 18th straight season and advanced in the winner’s bracket of the 2016 South Atlantic Conference Softball Championship with a 3-1 win over fifth-seeded Lincoln Memorial (23-27) Thursday evening at Byerly Park.
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Eagles open up SAC tournament play with Railsplitters
April 27, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Fourth-seeded Carson-Newman (29-19) opens up the 2016 South Atlantic Conference Softball Championship in Hartsville, S.C. against a familiar foe in the fifth-seeded Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (23-26) Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
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Siebert leads three All-SAC picks for C-N softball
April 26, 2016ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman senior second baseman Elayna Siebert (Knoxville, Tenn.), as well as first baseman Lindsay Dean (Coeburn, Va.) and shortstop Kristen Toppel (Roanoke, Va.) have been lauded by the South Atlantic Conference with all-league honors.
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No. 19 Bears spoil C-N’s senior day with pair of one-run wins
April 23, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – No. 19 Lenoir-Rhyne (42-9, 20-2 South Atlantic Conference) laid claim to a pair of one-run victories over Carson-Newman (29-19, 14-8 SAC) Saturday afternoon at the Vickee Kazee-Hollifield Softball Complex.
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Eagles to honor three seniors Saturday against No. 19 Lenoir-Rhyne
April 22, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman will pay homage to a trio of seniors who will be playing in their final games at the Vickee Kazee-Hollifield Softball Complex Saturday afternoon at 1 when the Eagles (29-17, 14-6 South Atlantic Conference) challenge No. 19 Lenoir-Rhyne (41-19, 18-2 SAC).
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Wunderkind Webster helps Eagles to extra-innings victory at Tusculum
April 20, 2016GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman starting pitcher Allison Webster (Charlestown, Ind.) came within a strikeout of matching her own single-game program record as the Eagles tallied a doubleheader split Wednesday night at Tusculum (20-30, 5-15 SAC).
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C-N matches wits with pesky Pioneers Wednesday
April 19, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman (28-16, 13-5 South Atlantic Conference) aims to extend a three-game winning streak over the Tusculum Pioneers (19-29, 4-14 SAC) Wednesday afternoon at Red Edmonds Field at 3.
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Athletic Department announces nominees and opens voting for Third Annual Frosty Awards
April 18, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The nominees for 14 Frosty Awards categories have been released after selection from the Frosty Awards Committee. The Third Annual Frosty Awards will take place in Gentry Auditorium on Tuesday, May 3 at 6 p.m.
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Siebert matches single-game school record for doubles, Eagles split with Wingate
April 16, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman (28-16, 13-5 South Atlantic Conference) and Wingate (26-14, 11-7 SAC) split a fourth consecutive doubleheader at the Vickee Kazee Hollifield Softball Complex Saturday afternoon.
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Complete games a must for Eagle softball as Bulldogs travel to Mossy Creek
April 15, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – If Carson-Newman (27-15, 12-4 South Atlantic Conference) is to stop a string of doubleheader splits, head softball coach Vickee Kazee-Hollifield says the Eagles have to stop being satisfied with just seven solid innings.
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Eagles, ‘Splitters swap shutouts
April 13, 2016HARROGATE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman (27-15, 12-4 South Atlantic Conference) and Lincoln Memorial (19-24, 7-9 SAC) swapped a pair of shutouts Wednesday afternoon at Dorothy Neely Field.
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Eagles renew rivalry with Railsplitters Wednesday
April 12, 2016JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman (26-14, 11-3 South Atlantic Conference) heads north to the Kentucky border to challenge South Atlantic Conference foe Lincoln Memorial (18-23, 6-8 SAC) Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Neely Field.
