2011 Women's Softball News
Softball Team Featured in Ultimate Athlete Magazine
August 01, 2011
BROOKLYN, NY - The St. Joseph's College softball team was recently featured in the Summer 2011 College Edition of Ultimate Athlete Magazine. Read the article in the online edition of their magazine.
Chiaramonte Named AD3I Student-Athlete of the Year
July 30, 2011
OVERLAND PARK, KS – Adding to her long list of accolades, junior pitcher/outfielder Alyson Chiaramonte (Staten Island, NY/Moore Catholic) was named the 2010-2011 Association of Division III Independents (AD3I) Female Student-Athlete of the Year for the second straight season.
Hudson Valley All-Academic Teams Announced
July 13, 2011
NEW YORK, NY – The Hudson Valley Men’s Athletic Conference (HVMAC) and the Hudson Valley Women’s Athletic Conference (HVWAC) released their All-Academic Teams for the Winter/Spring semester. In total, 13 Bears and Lady Bears received All-Academic Team recognition, pushing the total to 18 for the 2010-11 academic year.
Kakavas Tabbed AD3I Student-Athlete of the Month
May 17, 2011
OVERLAND PARK, KS – Junior Caitlyn Kakavas (Bayside, NY/St. Agnes) concluded her season by being named the Association of Division Three Independents (AD3I) Student-Athlete of the Month for the month of April. The Association made the announcement yesterday, giving Kakavas her first Student-Athlete of the Month award in her career. Teammate Alyson Chiaramonte (Staten Island, NY/Moore Catholic) also won the award this season for the month of March.
Chiaramonte AD3I Pitcher of the Year; Eight Lady Bears Named to All-Independent Teams
May 11, 2011
OVERLAND PARK, KS – Junior Alyson Chiaramonte (Staten Island, NY/Moore Catholic) concluded her dominant season in the circle as the Association of Division III Independent’s (AD3I) Pitcher of the Year. Chiaramonte was also one of three Lady Bears to be named to the AD3I All-Independent First Team. Junior Caitlyn Kakavas (Bayside, NY/St. Agnes) and sophomore Danielle Marino (Maspeth, NY/Mary Louis) joined Chiaramonte on the First Team squad.
Lady Bears Championship Hopes Spoiled by Judson
May 06, 2011
AKRON, OH – The St. Joseph’s College softball team was eliminated from the 2011 USCAA National Softball Championships falling 2-0 to #7 Judson College in a rain halted affair that was resumed on Saturday morning.
Lady Bears Fall to Penn State Mont Alto in Opener at USCAA Nationals
May 06, 2011
AKRON, OH – In a pitchers’ duel between two USCAA All-Americans, St. Joseph’s came out on the short end, dropping their opening round matchup against Penn State Mont Alto at the USCAA National Softball Championships, 2-1.
Lady Bears Defeat Penn College to Finish 2011 Season
May 06, 2011
AKRON, OH – The St. Joseph’s College softball team concluded their 2011 season with a win, defeating #8 Penn College, 9-1, in six innings in the 7th place game of the 2011 USCAA National Softball Championships at Firestone Stadium in Akron, OH.
Six Lady Bears Receive USCAA Year End Honors
May 05, 2011
AKRON, OH - Alyson Chiaramonte (Staten Island, NY/Moore Catholic), Caitlyn Kakavas (Bayside, NY/St. Agnes) and Danielle Marino (Maspeth, NY/Mary Louis) were named United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Softball All-Americans, highlighting six Lady Bears named to the All-American and All-Academic Teams. Marino also was named to the National All-Academic Team, becoming the first Bear or Lady Bear in any sport to receive both honors at the same time. The teams were announced at the banquet commencing the 2011 USCAA National Softball Championships.
Marino Named AD3I Player of the Week
May 03, 2011
BROOKLYN, NY – For the first time in her career, sophomore Danielle Marino (Maspeth, NY/Mary Louis) has been named the Association of Division III Independents (AD3I) Player of the Week for the week ending May 1st. Marino joins teammates Alyson Chiaramonte (Staten Island, NY/Moore Catholic) and Caitlyn Kakavas (Bayside, NY/St. Agnes) as recipients of the weekly honor this season.
Lady Bears Seeded Third for USCAA National Softball Championships
May 02, 2011
BROOKLYN, NY – Seedings for the 2011 United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Softball Championships have been released and the St. Joseph’s College softball team will enter as the No. 3 seed when play begins on Friday, May 6 at Firestone Stadium in Akron, Ohio.
Lady Bears Sweep John Jay for Fourth Straight Win
May 01, 2011
BELLEROSE, NY – Coming off a win at the Hudson Valley Women’s Athletic Conference Invitational, St. Joseph’s had to gear up for a doubleheader with CUNYAC foe John Jay. The Lady Bears had little trouble with the Bloodhounds as they swept the doubleheader, 3-2 and 12-4.
Lady Bears Sweep John Jay for Fourth Straight Win
May 01, 2011
Coming off a win at the Hudson Valley Women’s Athletic Conference Invitational, St. Joseph’s had to gear up for a doubleheader with CUNYAC foe John Jay. The Lady Bears had little trouble with the Bloodhounds as they swept the doubleheader, 3-2 and 12-4.
Lady Bears Cruise to HVWAC Invitational Title
April 30, 2011
BRONXVILLE, NY – In preparation for next week’s United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Championship Tournament, St. Joseph’s took home the Hudson Valley Women’s Athletic Conference (HVWAC) Invitational title. The Lady Bears opened the tournament with a win against Albertus Magnus 13-1 then proceeded to defeat host Sarah Lawrence 11-0 to win the title.
Lady Bears Split with Golden Eagles on Alumni and Senior Night
April 29, 2011
BELLEROSE, NY – On an event-filled Friday evening, the St. Joseph’s College Lady Bears softball team battled sister school, St. Joseph’s College – Long Island. Due to a rainy April, the Lady Bears also celebrated Alumni and Senior Night. The capacity crowd was treated to a barbeque and a pair of thrilling games. The home team won the opener 2-0, but couldn’t come back in game two as St. Joseph’s – Long Island earned the split, 4-3.
Lady Bears Headed to Nationals for Third Straight Year
April 27, 2011
BROOKLYN, NY – Athletic Director and Head Coach Frank P. Carbone is proud to announce that St. Joseph’s College has accepted a bid to compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Softball National Championships to be held at Firestone Stadium in Akron Ohio from May 6-9.