2009 UCCS Softball Releases

July 14, 2009Pepper Joins UCCS Coaching StaffWhen University of Colorado at Colorado Springs softball coach Scott Peterson looked to fill out his coaching staff, he investigated numerous avenues and explored several candidates.
May 21, 2009Anastos Named Third-Team All-AmericanUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs first baseman Jessika Anastos was named 2009 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II third-team All-American, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced late Wednesday.
May 14, 2009Anastos Named First-Team All-RegionUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs first baseman Jessika Anastos was named to the 2009 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II All-Central Region first team, the National Fastpitch Coaches' Association announced Thursday.
April 29, 2009Anastos Named RMAC Player of the Year, Jordan Named to All-RMAC Third TeamUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs first baseman Jessika Anastos was named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference player of the year, the RMAC announced Wednesday.
April 28, 2009Krebs Named to RMAC All-Time TeamFormer University of Colorado at Colorado Springs star Crystal Krebs was among 12 players in RMAC softball history to be named to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference All-Time Team, the conference announced Tuesday.
April 26, 2009Mountain Lions End Season with Split, Anastos on Pace for Home Run RecordJessika Anastos, the NCAA Division II national leader for home runs, hit two more on the final day of the season as the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs split its doubleheader against the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers Sunday at Mountain Lion Field.
April 25, 2009Mountain Lions Playoff Hopes Take Hit After Being Swept by Nebraska-KearneyKirstie Hiatt pitched 10 strong innings to earn wins in both halves of a doubleheader sweep by the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers over the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Saturday at Mountain Lion Field.
April 24, 2009Rebroadcast Schedule AnnouncedThe University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Information Technology Department announced Friday the rebroadcast schedule for Saturday's softball doubleheader between the Mountain Lions and the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers.
April 23, 2009T-Shirt Giveaway to be a Part of Black & Gold Weekend at Mountain Lion FieldThis will be "Black & Gold Weekend" for the softball games at Mountain Lion Field. All fans in attendance are requested to wear black and gold attire and a limited number of free shirts will be given away prior to Sunday's doubleheader.
April 20, 2009Blanton Goes Deep Three Times to Lift Mountain Lions to Two Wins Over RegisChristina Blanton went 6-for-11 with three home runs and eight RBIs to lead the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to two wins in a tripleheader against the Regis Rangers Monday at Regis Softball Field.
April 17, 2009Anastos Named Player of the WeekUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs first baseman Jessika Anastos was named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference player of the week, the RMAC announced Tuesday.
April 14, 2009Mines Sweeps Mountain LionsThe University of Colorado at Colorado Springs was held to two runs on eight hits in dropping both ends of a doubleheader to the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers Tuesday at CSM Softball Field.
April 11, 2009Ballard Settles in to Lift Mountain Lions to Split Against Powerhouse Metro StateJessika Anastos, Christina Blanton and Sarah McCauley each drove in three runs and Shelby Ballard threw five solid innings as the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs beat the No. 10-ranked Metro State Roadrunners 10-2 to salvage a split of Saturday's doubleheader.
April 10, 2009Pagdilao's Grand Slam Helps UCCS Gain Split Against No. 10-Ranked Metro StateTasha Pagdilao hit a grand slam as the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs beat the No. 10-ranked Metro State Roadrunners 12-6 in Friday's opener and went on to a doubleheader split.
March 29, 2009Jordan's Shutout Allows UCCS to Avoid Tripleheader Sweep at Chadron StateHolly Jordan pitched a complete-game shutout to lift the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to a 4-0 victory in Sunday's second game and help the Mountain Lions avoid being swept by the Chadron State Eagles in a tripleheader.
March 22, 2009CSU-Pueblo Closes Steel & Silver Series Gap by Completing Four-Game SweepThe University of Colorado at Colorado Springs managed just six hits in dropping both ends of a doubleheader to the Colorado State-Pueblo Thunderwolves Sunday at Rawlings Sports Complex.
March 21, 2009Mountain Lions Swept by CSU-PuebloJessika Anastos reached base six times in seven plate appearances but that proved to be the lone bright spot as the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs was swept Saturday by the Colorado State-Pueblo Thunderwolves at Rawlings Sports Complex.
March 15, 2009Anastos, Jordan Help Mountain Lions Salvage Split Against Adams StateJessika Anastos hit her nation-leading 16th home run of the season and Holly Jordan was effective at pitcher as the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs defeated the Adams State Grizzlies 6-4 and salvage a split of Sunday's doubleheader.
March 14, 2009UCCS Swept by Adams StateThe Adams State Grizzlies hit seven home runs, all but one multi-run shots, to sweep the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 5-3 and 13-4 Saturday at Mountain Lion Field.
March 13, 2009Softball Rebroacast Schedule AnnouncedThe University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Information Technology Department announced Friday the rebroadcast schedule for the Mountain Lions softball games that were taped on Wednesday.The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Information Technology Department announced Friday the rebroadcast schedule for the Mountain Lions softball games that were taped on Wednesday.
March 11, 2009UCCS, Mines Exchange Comeback WinsJessika Anastos' two-run homer capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the sixth inning as the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs beat the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers 7-6 in Wednesday's opener and went on the split the doubleheader.
March 9, 2009Big Seventh Inning Lifts Mountain Lions to Doubleheader Split with Mesa State The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs softball team rallied for five runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Mesa State Mavericks 9-7 in Monday's opener as the two teams split the day's doubleheader.
March 8, 2009McCauley Belts Two as Mountain Lions Split Doubleheader Against Mesa StateSarah McCauley hit two home runs and pitched a complete game to lead the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to a 7-5 win in Sunday's opener and a doubleheader split with the Mesa State Mavericks Sunday at Bergman Field.
March 1, 2009Pagdilao's Walk-Off Home Run Allows Mountain Lions to Gain SplitTasha Pagdilao hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning one of five Mountain Lion homers in the game to lead the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to a 7-6 win over the Fort Lewis Skyhawks and a split of Sunday's softball doubleheader at Mountain Lion Field.
February 28, 2009Mountain Lions Split Doubleheader Against Fort LewisThe University of Colorado at Colorado Springs scored 10 runs with only four hits to defeat Fort Lewis 10-2 and salvage a split of Saturday's doubleheader against the Skyhawks.
February 23, 2009RMAC/NSIC Crossover All-Tournament Team AnnouncedUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs junior Jessika Anastos was named to the 2009 RMAC/NSIC Softball Crossover Tournament all-tournament team, it was announced Monday.
February 22, 2009Winona State Named Tournament Champ, but RMAC Schools Have Big Win MarginWinona State was named the champion of the 2009 RMAC/NSIC Softball Crossover Tournament, which was held Friday through Sunday at both Mountain Lion Field and the Leon Young Sports Complex.
February 22, 2009UCCS Splits Two Games on Final Day of Regional Crossover TournamentTasha Pagdilao and Christina Blanton each had three RBIs to lead the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to a 10-8 victory over the St. Cloud State Huskies and a split of Sunday's two games on the final day of the 2009 RMAC/NSIC Softball Crossover Tournament.
February 21, 2009Mountain Lions Drop PairJessika Anastos went a combined 4-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs but the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs couldn't find enough else to avoid dropping both of its games Saturday during the second day of the 2009 RMAC/NSIC Softball Crossover Tournament.
February 20, 2009Anastos Hits Three Home Runs as UCCS Manages Split on First Day of TournamentJessika Anastos went 5-for-5 all for extra bases and hit a walk-off grand slam to lead the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to a 17-6 win over the University of Mary Marauders Friday morning in the Mountain Lions' first game at the 2009 RMAC/NSIC Softball Crossover Tournament.
February 19, 2009Jordan Sisters Help Mountain Lions Salvage Split in Opening DoubleheaderThe Jordan sisters, Ashley and Holly, went a combined 9-for-16 with five RBIs as the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs softball team split its season-opening doubleheader against the St. Cloud State Huskies Thursday afternoon at Mountain Lion Field.
January 20, 2009Mountain Lions Picked to Finish Ninth in RMAC Preseason Coaches' PollIn 2008, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs softball coach Scott Peterson was none too thrilled to be chosen to win the conference in the annual preseason coaches' poll.
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