Softball

Softball Picked to Finish Second in 2010 ASC East Race
January 28, 2010

RICHARDSON –– The University of Texas at Tyler softball team, which is fresh off a fifth place finish in the NCAA Division III World Series and American Southwest Conference championship, was picked to finish second in the ASC East today after a vote of each division’s head coaches, sports information directors and media members. More>>>

Softball Announces Winter Camps
November 23, 2009

The University of Texas at Tyler softball team is pleased to announce its camp offerings for the 2009-2010 winter season.

This year, the Patriots will offer a total of five winter camps with three focusing on all skills and two being geared exclusively towards pitching. More>>>

Softball Announces Partnership With Wilson
November 9, 2009

The University of Texas at Tyler softball head coach Mike Reed has announced that beginning with 2010 season, Wilson Sporting Goods will be UT Tyler softball's exclusive provider of batting gloves and batting helmets, as well as bats, via their DeMarini brand. More>>>

Forney’s Crabtree Joins Softball Staff
July 6, 2009

Former Forney High School head softball coach Cassie Crabtree has been named as the new assistant coach for The University of Texas at Tyler softball team.

Crabtree will take over the position from Christy Shipley-Gipson who left the UT Tyler staff at the end of June to pursue a full-time career in nursing. More>>>

Softball Coaches Named West Region Staff of the Year
June 25, 2009

STARKVILLE, Miss. – The University of Texas at Tyler head softball coach Mike Reed and assistant coaches Christy Shipley-Gipson, Keith Bell and Coby Gipson were named the Co-West Region Coaching Staff of the Year for the 2009 season by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association on Thursday .

The Patriot coaches will share the award with the coaching staff from Linfield, who finished second at the 2009 NCAA West Regional. More>>>

Softball’s Wyly, Richardson Earn Second All-American Honors
June 3, 2009

VAN NUYS, Calif. – Sophomore Whitney Wyly and senior 'Roo Richardson of The University of Texas at Tyler softball team received their second All-American honors for their work during the 2009 season on Wednesday when each was named to an Easton All-America team.

Wyly and Richardson were previously named as first and second team Division III All-Americans, respectively, by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association last month. More>>>

Softball Honored By Texas House of Representatives
May 28, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas at Tyler softball team was honored by the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature on Thursday with the passing of HR 2775, recognizing the accomplishments of the 2009 Patriot squad.

The bill was authored by Representatives Leo Berman, Tommy Merritt, Byron Cook, Bryan Hughes and Chuck Hopson. The bill was filed on Wednesday and adopted by the House on Thursday. More>>>

Wyly, Richardson Earn Softball’s First All-America Honors
May 19, 2009

STARKVILLE, Miss. – Sophomore Whitney Wyly and senior ‘Roo Richardson of The University of Texas at Tyler softball team became the first-ever postseason All-Americans in program history when the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced its annual list during last week’s NCAA Division III College World Series.

Wyly was named to the first team, while Richardson was named to the second team. Additionally, Wyly was also named to the All-Tournament team at the College World Series. More>>>

Tufts Ends Softball Patriots’ World Series Run
May 17, 2009

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - The University of Texas at Tyler softball team ended its season with a 4-0 loss to Tufts on the third day of the 2009 NCAA Softball Championship at Montclair State University.

The Patriots finish their season with a 39-10 record and ranked No. 4 in the nation.  UT Tyler won the American Southwest Conference and the NCAA West Regional Championship. More>>>

Softball Advances in NCAA Finals; Richardson, Bell, Wyly Homer
May 16, 2009

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - The University of Texas at Tyler softball team advanced in the 2009 NCAA Softball Championship with a 4-2 win over Ohio Northern on Saturday at the Montclair State University Softball Stadium.

The Patriots will play the loser of the Tufts/Coe match-up at 1:30 p.m. CDT Sunday. Ohio Northern, winner of the Greencastle, Ind., Regional, is eliminated from the Championship and ends its season with a 39-6 record. More>>>

Errors Doom Softball Patriots in NCAA Opener
May 15, 2009

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - The University of Texas at Tyler softball team suffered a 5-1 loss to Gustavus Adolphus in the opening game of the 2009 NCAA Softball Finals at the Montclair State University Softball Stadium.

The Patriots (38-9) controlled the game through the first 5 ½ innings and outhit the Gusties, 10-5, overall, but two defensive errors and a home run in the bottom of the 6th inning allowed Gustavus (40-9) to post five runs. More>>>

Softball Wins ASC East Sportsmanship Award
May 13, 2009

RICHARDSON, Texas – The University of Texas at Tyler softball team was named as the American Southwest Conference East Division Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Softball Sportsmanship Team of the Year on Wednesday. More>>>

Softball Advances to World Series with Win Over Linfield
May 10, 2009

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MARSHALL, Texas – The 4th-ranked University of Texas at Tyler softball team advanced to the 2009 NCAA Division III Softball College World Series on Sunday with a 5-4 eight-inning win over No. 1 Linfield at East Texas Baptist’s Taylor Field in Marshall. More>>>

Softball Advances to Regional Final With Extra Inning Win
May 9, 2009

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MARSHALL, Texas – The 4th-ranked University of Texas at Tyler softball team won its second straight extra-inning game on Saturday by defeating hosts East Texas Baptist, 1-0, in eight innings at the NCAA West Regional at Taylor Field in Marshall. More>>>

Richardson Propels Softball to Win With Walk-Off at Regionals
May 8, 2009

Listen to the call of Richardson's game-winning homerun>>>
MARSHALL, Texas – Senior ‘Roo Richardson (Platteville, Colo.) of the 4th-ranked University of Texas at Tyler softball team blasted a solo walk-off homerun in the tenth inning of Friday’s NCAA West Regional game at East Texas Baptist’s Taylor Field in Marshall to give the Patriots a 3-2 win over No. 1 Linfield. More>>>

Softball Edges Redlands in Regional Opener
May 7, 2009

MARSHALL, Texas – The 4th-ranked University of Texas at Tyler softball team opened NCAA West Regional play on Thursday with a 2-1 win over No. 18 Redlands at East Texas Baptist’s Taylor Field in Marshall. More>>>

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