Beth Shunkwiler

Beth Shunkwiler
10 Beth Shunkwiler
  • Hometown:
    Berrien Center
  • Position:
    C
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • High School:
    Berrien Springs
  • Bats/Throws:
    R/R
  • gp
    36
  • avg
    .390
  • hr
    9
  • rbi
    50
  • r
    30
  • sb
    2
Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 36 16
Plate appearances 134 57
At Bats 123 55
Runs 30 14
Hits 48 22
Doubles 14 7
Triples 1 -
Home Runs 9 4
Runs Batted In 50 23
Total bases 91 41
Walks 11 2
Hit by pitch - -
Strikeouts 12 3
Sacrifice Flies - -
Sacrifice Hits - -
Hit into double play 1 -
Stolen Bases 2 -
Caught Stealing - -
Batting Average .390 .400
On Base Percentage .440 .421
Slugging Percentage .740 .745
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Apr 27 Trine (Ind.) W, 6-2
Apr 27 Trine (Ind.) W, 6-5
Apr 30 Alma W, 5-4
Apr 30 Alma L, 5-1
May 5 at Alma L, 1-0
May 5 vs. Hope L, 7-6
Game Log - Hitting
Game Log - Fielding
Date Opponent Score gp ab h rbi bb 2b 3b hr xbh k avg obp slg hbp sf sh hdp go fo go/fo pa
Mar 6 vs. Anna Maria (Mass.) L, 7-4 1 4 2 0 - 1 - - 1 - .500 .500 .750 - - - - 1 1 1.00 4
Mar 6 vs. Dominican (Ill.) W, 11-0 1 3 2 5 1 - - 2 2 - .667 .750 2.667 - - - - 1 - - 4
Mar 7 vs. Rockford (Ill.) W, 3-1 1 3 1 2 1 - - 1 1 1 .333 .500 1.333 - - - 1 1 - - 4
Mar 7 vs. Carlow (Pa.) W, 9-0 1 3 2 3 - 2 - - 2 - .667 .667 1.333 - - - - - 1 - 3
Mar 10 vs. Kenyon (Ohio) W, 8-3 1 4 1 2 - - - 1 1 - .250 .250 1.000 - - - - 1 2 0.50 4
Mar 10 vs. Clark (Mass.) W, 8-0 1 3 1 1 1 - 1 - 1 - .333 .500 1.000 - - - - - 1 - 4
Mar 20 at Franklin (Ind.) W, 11-3 1 4 3 1 - 2 - - 2 - .750 .750 1.250 - - - - - 1 - 4
Mar 20 at Franklin (Ind.) W, 14-2 1 2 1 2 2 1 - - 1 - .500 .750 1.000 - - - - 1 - - 4
Mar 29 Siena Heights W, 7-1 1 3 0 0 1 - - - 0 - .000 .250 .000 - - - - 1 2 0.50 4
Mar 29 Siena Heights L, 7-1 1 3 1 0 - - - - 0 1 .333 .333 .333 - - - - 1 - - 3
Mar 30 at Hillsdale L, 5-0 1 3 2 0 - - - - 0 1 .667 .667 .667 - - - - - - - 3
Mar 30 at Hillsdale L, 3-2 1 5 1 0 - - - - 0 - .200 .200 .200 - - - - 2 2 1.00 5
Apr 1 at Albion W, 4-2 1 4 3 2 - 1 - - 1 - .750 .750 1.000 - - - - - 1 - 4
Apr 1 at Albion W, 10-5 1 4 2 1 - 1 - 1 2 - .500 .500 1.500 - - - - - 1 - 4
Apr 3 Wittenberg (Ohio) W, 10-5 1 4 3 4 - - - - 0 - .750 .750 .750 - - - - 1 - - 4
Apr 3 Wittenberg (Ohio) L, 5-1 1 3 1 0 - - - - 0 - .333 .333 .333 - - - - - 2 - 3
Apr 5 Hope L, 6-1 1 3 0 0 - - - - 0 - .000 .000 .000 - - - - 1 2 0.50 3
Apr 5 Hope L, 8-0 1 2 0 0 - - - - 0 - .000 .000 .000 - - - - 1 1 1.00 2
Apr 7 Grand Valley L, 7-3 1 2 0 1 2 - - - 0 - .000 .500 .000 - - - - 1 1 1.00 4
Apr 7 Grand Valley L, 4-3 1 4 3 3 - 1 - 1 2 - .750 .750 1.750 - - - - 1 - - 4
Apr 12 Kalamazoo W, 17-1 1 4 3 6 - 2 - - 2 - .750 .750 1.250 - - - - - 1 - 4
Apr 12 Kalamazoo W, 12-0 1 3 2 0 1 1 - - 1 - .667 .750 1.000 - - - - - 1 - 4
Apr 14 at Adrian W, 9-1 1 3 1 3 - - - 1 1 1 .333 .333 1.333 - - - - - 1 - 3
Apr 14 at Adrian W, 8-7 1 4 1 0 - - - - 0 - .250 .250 .250 - - - - - 3 - 4
Apr 16 at Calvin L, 6-4 1 4 0 0 - - - - 0 1 .000 .000 .000 - - - - 2 1 2.00 4
Apr 16 at Calvin L, 2-0 1 2 1 0 1 - - - 0 - .500 .667 .500 - - - - - 1 - 3
Apr 18 at Rochester College W, 10-0 1 5 1 1 - - - - 0 3 .200 .200 .200 - - - - - 1 - 5
Apr 18 at Rochester College W, 5-0 1 3 1 2 1 - - - 0 1 .333 .500 .333 - - - - - 1 - 4
Apr 26 at Saint Mary's (Ind.) W, 7-3 1 4 3 4 - 2 - 1 3 - .750 .750 2.000 - - - - 1 - - 4
Apr 26 at Saint Mary's (Ind.) W, 12-4 1 4 2 4 - - - 1 1 - .500 .500 1.250 - - - - 1 1 1.00 4
Apr 27 Trine (Ind.) W, 6-2 1 4 1 0 - - - - 0 - .250 .250 .250 - - - - 2 1 2.00 4
Apr 27 Trine (Ind.) W, 6-5 1 3 1 2 - - - - 0 - .333 .333 .333 - - - - - 2 - 3
Apr 30 Alma W, 5-4 1 4 1 1 - - - - 0 1 .250 .250 .250 - - - - - 2 - 4
Apr 30 Alma L, 5-1 1 3 1 0 - - - - 0 - .333 .333 .333 - - - - 1 1 1.00 3
May 5 at Alma L, 1-0 1 3 0 0 - - - - 0 1 .000 .000 .000 - - - - - 2 - 3
May 5 vs. Hope L, 7-6 1 4 0 0 - - - - 0 1 .000 .000 .000 - - - - 3 - - 4
Game Log - Base Running
Game Log - Fielding
Date Opponent Score gp r tb sb cs
Mar 6 vs. Anna Maria (Mass.) L, 7-4 1 0 3 - -
Mar 6 vs. Dominican (Ill.) W, 11-0 1 3 8 1 -
Mar 7 vs. Rockford (Ill.) W, 3-1 1 1 4 - -
Mar 7 vs. Carlow (Pa.) W, 9-0 1 1 4 - -
Mar 10 vs. Kenyon (Ohio) W, 8-3 1 1 4 - -
Mar 10 vs. Clark (Mass.) W, 8-0 1 2 3 - -
Mar 20 at Franklin (Ind.) W, 11-3 1 2 5 - -
Mar 20 at Franklin (Ind.) W, 14-2 1 1 2 - -
Mar 29 Siena Heights W, 7-1 1 1 0 - -
Mar 29 Siena Heights L, 7-1 1 0 1 - -
Mar 30 at Hillsdale L, 5-0 1 0 2 - -
Mar 30 at Hillsdale L, 3-2 1 0 1 - -
Apr 1 at Albion W, 4-2 1 1 4 - -
Apr 1 at Albion W, 10-5 1 1 6 - -
Apr 3 Wittenberg (Ohio) W, 10-5 1 1 3 - -
Apr 3 Wittenberg (Ohio) L, 5-1 1 0 1 - -
Apr 5 Hope L, 6-1 1 0 0 - -
Apr 5 Hope L, 8-0 1 0 0 - -
Apr 7 Grand Valley L, 7-3 1 0 0 - -
Apr 7 Grand Valley L, 4-3 1 1 7 - -
Apr 12 Kalamazoo W, 17-1 1 2 5 - -
Apr 12 Kalamazoo W, 12-0 1 3 3 - -
Apr 14 at Adrian W, 9-1 1 1 4 - -
Apr 14 at Adrian W, 8-7 1 1 1 - -
Apr 16 at Calvin L, 6-4 1 0 0 - -
Apr 16 at Calvin L, 2-0 1 0 1 - -
Apr 18 at Rochester College W, 10-0 1 1 1 - -
Apr 18 at Rochester College W, 5-0 1 1 1 1 -
Apr 26 at Saint Mary's (Ind.) W, 7-3 1 2 8 - -
Apr 26 at Saint Mary's (Ind.) W, 12-4 1 2 5 - -
Apr 27 Trine (Ind.) W, 6-2 1 0 1 - -
Apr 27 Trine (Ind.) W, 6-5 1 1 1 - -
Apr 30 Alma W, 5-4 1 0 1 - -
Apr 30 Alma L, 5-1 1 0 1 - -
May 5 at Alma L, 1-0 1 0 0 - -
May 5 vs. Hope L, 7-6 1 0 0 - -
Game Log - Pitching
Game Log - Fielding
Date Opponent Score gp w l ip h r er era k k/7 hr whip
Mar 6 vs. Anna Maria (Mass.) L, 7-4 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Mar 6 vs. Dominican (Ill.) W, 11-0 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Mar 7 vs. Rockford (Ill.) W, 3-1 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Mar 7 vs. Carlow (Pa.) W, 9-0 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Mar 10 vs. Kenyon (Ohio) W, 8-3 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Mar 10 vs. Clark (Mass.) W, 8-0 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Mar 20 at Franklin (Ind.) W, 11-3 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Mar 20 at Franklin (Ind.) W, 14-2 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Mar 29 Siena Heights W, 7-1 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Mar 29 Siena Heights L, 7-1 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Mar 30 at Hillsdale L, 5-0 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Mar 30 at Hillsdale L, 3-2 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 1 at Albion W, 4-2 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 1 at Albion W, 10-5 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 3 Wittenberg (Ohio) W, 10-5 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 3 Wittenberg (Ohio) L, 5-1 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 5 Hope L, 6-1 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 5 Hope L, 8-0 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 7 Grand Valley L, 7-3 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 7 Grand Valley L, 4-3 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 12 Kalamazoo W, 17-1 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 12 Kalamazoo W, 12-0 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 14 at Adrian W, 9-1 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 14 at Adrian W, 8-7 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 16 at Calvin L, 6-4 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 16 at Calvin L, 2-0 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 18 at Rochester College W, 10-0 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 18 at Rochester College W, 5-0 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 26 at Saint Mary's (Ind.) W, 7-3 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 26 at Saint Mary's (Ind.) W, 12-4 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 27 Trine (Ind.) W, 6-2 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 27 Trine (Ind.) W, 6-5 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 30 Alma W, 5-4 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Apr 30 Alma L, 5-1 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
May 5 at Alma L, 1-0 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
May 5 vs. Hope L, 7-6 1 0 0 0.0 - - - 0.00 - .00 - -
Game Log - Fielding
Game Log - Fielding
Date Opponent Score gp tc po a e pb f% dp sba rcs rcs% ci
Mar 6 vs. Anna Maria (Mass.) L, 7-4 1 4 4 0 0 2 1.000 - - - - -
Mar 6 vs. Dominican (Ill.) W, 11-0 1 6 6 0 0 1 1.000 - - - - -
Mar 7 vs. Rockford (Ill.) W, 3-1 1 10 8 2 0 1 1.000 - - 2 1.000 -
Mar 7 vs. Carlow (Pa.) W, 9-0 1 7 6 1 0 - 1.000 - - 1 1.000 -
Mar 10 vs. Kenyon (Ohio) W, 8-3 1 6 4 2 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Mar 10 vs. Clark (Mass.) W, 8-0 1 3 3 0 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Mar 20 at Franklin (Ind.) W, 11-3 1 7 6 1 0 1 1.000 - 1 - - -
Mar 20 at Franklin (Ind.) W, 14-2 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.000 - - - - -
Mar 29 Siena Heights W, 7-1 1 10 10 0 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Mar 29 Siena Heights L, 7-1 1 9 7 2 0 - 1.000 - 2 1 .333 -
Mar 30 at Hillsdale L, 5-0 1 2 1 0 1 - .500 - 4 - - -
Mar 30 at Hillsdale L, 3-2 1 6 4 2 0 - 1.000 1 1 - - -
Apr 1 at Albion W, 4-2 1 3 3 0 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 1 at Albion W, 10-5 1 6 6 0 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 3 Wittenberg (Ohio) W, 10-5 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.000 - 1 - - -
Apr 3 Wittenberg (Ohio) L, 5-1 1 3 1 1 1 1 .667 - 1 - - -
Apr 5 Hope L, 6-1 1 2 1 1 0 1 1.000 - 2 - - -
Apr 5 Hope L, 8-0 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - -
Apr 7 Grand Valley L, 7-3 1 8 8 0 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 7 Grand Valley L, 4-3 1 4 3 1 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 12 Kalamazoo W, 17-1 1 5 4 1 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 12 Kalamazoo W, 12-0 1 6 6 0 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 14 at Adrian W, 9-1 1 5 4 1 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 14 at Adrian W, 8-7 1 6 6 0 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 16 at Calvin L, 6-4 1 3 3 0 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 16 at Calvin L, 2-0 1 5 5 0 0 - 1.000 - 2 - - -
Apr 18 at Rochester College W, 10-0 1 3 3 0 0 1 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 18 at Rochester College W, 5-0 1 8 7 0 1 - .875 - - - - -
Apr 26 at Saint Mary's (Ind.) W, 7-3 1 6 6 0 0 - 1.000 - 3 - - -
Apr 26 at Saint Mary's (Ind.) W, 12-4 1 2 2 0 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 27 Trine (Ind.) W, 6-2 1 5 2 2 1 - .800 - - - - -
Apr 27 Trine (Ind.) W, 6-5 1 4 4 0 0 2 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 30 Alma W, 5-4 1 6 6 0 0 - 1.000 - 1 - - -
Apr 30 Alma L, 5-1 1 4 2 2 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
May 5 at Alma L, 1-0 1 2 2 0 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
May 5 vs. Hope L, 7-6 1 5 5 0 0 1 1.000 1 1 - - -
Career Stats - Hitting
Statistic gp ab h rbi bb 2b 3b hr xbh k avg obp slg hbp sf sh hdp go fo go/fo pa
2003-04 34 114 41 11 10 12 1 - 13 11 .360 .417 .482 2 1 6 - 35 28 1.25 133
2004-05 36 123 48 50 11 14 1 9 24 12 .390 .440 .740 - - - 1 24 37 0.65 134
Total 70 237 89 61 21 26 2 9 37 23 .376 .429 .616 2 1 6 1 59 65 0.91 267
Career Stats - Base Running
Statistic gp r tb sb cs
2003-04 34 28 55 4 -
2004-05 36 30 91 2 -
Total 70 58 146 6 -
Career Stats - Pitching
Statistic era w l app gs sv ip h r er bb k k/7 hr whip bf wp hbp
2003-04 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
2004-05 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
Total 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
Career Stats - Fielding
Statistic gp tc po a e pb f% dp sba rcs rcs% ci
2003-04 34 156 50 87 19 2 .878 2 - 2 1.000 -
2004-05 36 175 152 19 4 13 .977 2 19 4 .174 -
Total 70 331 202 106 23 15 .931 4 19 6 .240 -
Split Stats - Hitting
Statistic gp ab h rbi bb 2b 3b hr xbh k avg obp slg hbp sf sh hdp go fo go/fo pa
Event
Total 36 123 48 50 11 14 1 9 24 12 .390 .440 .740 - - - 1 24 37 0.65 134
Conference 16 55 22 23 2 7 - 4 11 3 .400 .421 .745 - - - - 9 20 0.45 57
Exhibition - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Location
Home 14 45 17 17 4 4 - 1 5 2 .378 .429 .533 - - - - 10 16 0.63 49
Away 15 54 22 20 4 7 - 4 11 8 .407 .448 .759 - - - - 7 16 0.44 58
Neutral 7 24 9 13 3 3 1 4 8 2 .375 .444 1.083 - - - 1 7 5 1.40 27
Result
Wins 22 78 36 46 8 12 1 8 21 7 .462 .512 .949 - - - 1 10 23 0.43 86
Losses 14 45 12 4 3 2 - 1 3 5 .267 .313 .378 - - - - 14 14 1.00 48
Month
March 12 40 17 16 6 6 1 4 11 3 .425 .500 .925 - - - 1 9 10 0.90 46
April 22 76 31 34 5 8 - 5 13 7 .408 .444 .711 - - - - 12 25 0.48 81
May 2 7 0 0 - - - - 0 2 .000 .000 .000 - - - - 3 2 1.50 7
Split Stats - Base Running
Statistic gp r tb sb cs
Event
Total 36 30 91 2 -
Conference 16 14 41 - -
Exhibition - - 0 - -
Location
Home 14 9 24 - -
Away 15 13 41 1 -
Neutral 7 8 26 1 -
Result
Wins 22 29 74 2 -
Losses 14 1 17 - -
Month
March 12 12 37 1 -
April 22 18 54 1 -
May 2 0 0 - -
Split Stats - Pitching
Statistic era w l app gs sv ip h r er bb k k/7 hr whip bf wp hbp
Event
Total 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
Conference 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
Exhibition 0.00 - - - - - 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
Location
Home 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
Away 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
Neutral 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
Result
Wins 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
Losses 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
Month
March 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
April 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
May 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
Split Stats - Fielding
Statistic gp tc po a e pb f% dp sba rcs rcs% ci
Event
Total 36 175 152 19 4 13 .977 2 19 4 .174 -
Conference 16 68 60 7 1 3 .985 - 8 - - -
Exhibition - 0 - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 14 68 56 10 2 5 .971 - 7 1 .125 -
Away 15 66 60 4 2 3 .970 1 11 - - -
Neutral 7 41 36 5 0 5 1.000 1 1 3 .750 -
Result
Wins 22 118 106 10 2 8 .983 - 6 3 .333 -
Losses 14 57 46 9 2 5 .965 2 13 1 .071 -
Month
March 12 72 61 10 1 6 .986 1 8 4 .333 -
April 22 96 84 9 3 6 .969 - 10 - - -
May 2 7 7 0 0 1 1.000 1 1 - - -
News mentions
Shunkwiler selected to the 2005 Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-America softball team
Shunkwiler selected to the 2005 Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-America softball team

Olivet College senior catcher Beth Shunkwiler (Berrien Center/Berrien Springs) has been named to the 2005 Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III All-America third-team. 

Three players named to 2005 Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Central Region softball teams
Three players named to 2005 Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Central Region softball teams

Three Olivet College student-athletes have been selected to the 2005 Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Central Region softball teams. Senior outfielder Jill Shufelt (Millington) and senior catcher Beth Shunkwiler (Berrien Center/Berrien Springs) were named to the first-team while senior shortstop Jenn Newland (Tekonsha) earned second-team honors. 

Five softball players earn All-MIAA honors
Five softball players earn All-MIAA honors

Five Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the 2005 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) softball teams. Junior pitcher Erica Anderson (Casnovia/Kent City), senior shortstop Jenn Newland (Tekonsha) and senior catcher Beth Shunkwiler (Berrien Center/Berrien Springs) earned first-team honors. Freshman first baseman Jessica Schmansky (Clarkston/Waterford Our Lady of Lakes) and senior centerfielder Jill Shufelt (Millington) are second-team selections.

Softball team splits doubleheader with Alma
Softball team splits doubleheader with Alma

The softball team split a doubleheader with nationally-ranked and Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Alma College today in Olivet. Senior Beth Shunkwiler (Berrien Center/Berrien Springs) drove in the game-winning run as Olivet rallied to win the first game, 5-4. Alma bounced back to win the nightcap, 5-1.

Softball team beats Saint Mary's twice, 7-3 and 12-4
Softball team beats Saint Mary's twice, 7-3 and 12-4

The softball team swept a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) doubleheader at Saint Mary’s (Ind.) College. The Lady Comets won the first game, 7-3, and came back to win the nightcap, 12-4.

Softball team sweeps Rochester, 5-0 and 10-0
Softball team sweeps Rochester, 5-0 and 10-0

Behind two outstanding pitching performances and an offensive explosion, the softball team posted a pair of shutout victories today at non-league foe Rochester College. In the first game, junior Erica Anderson (Casnovia/Kent City) pitched a two-hitter as the Lady Comets (17-11) beat the Warriors, 5-0. In the nightcap, freshman Kim Green (Portland) tossed a no-hitter and Olivet tallied 17 hits in a 10-0 win.

Softball team loses twice to Calvin
Softball team loses twice to Calvin

The softball team lost two games to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Calvin College this afternoon in Grand Rapids. The Lady Comets (15-11, 6-4 MIAA) were shutout, 2-0, in the first game and lost the nightcap, 6-4.

Softball team uses long ball to sweep Adrian, 8-7 and 9-1
Softball team uses long ball to sweep Adrian, 8-7 and 9-1

The softball team swept a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) doubleheader from Adrian College this afternoon in Adrian. In the first game, the Lady Comets (15-9, 6-2 MIAA) hit three home runs to defeat the Bulldogs, 8-7. Olivet scored seven runs in the fifth inning and won the nightcap, 9-1.

Softball team sweeps Kalamazoo, 12-0 and 17-1
Softball team sweeps Kalamazoo, 12-0 and 17-1

The softball team swept a doubleheader from Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Kalamazoo College this afternoon in Olivet. Junior Erica Anderson (Casnovia/Kent City) pitched a no-hitter as the Lady Comets won the first game, 12-0. In the nightcap, Olivet tallied 18 hits en route to a 17-1 victory.

Softball team loses twice to Grand Valley, 4-3 and 7-3
Softball team loses twice to Grand Valley, 4-3 and 7-3

The softball team lost two games to NCAA Division II foe Grand Valley State University (GVSU) today in Olivet. A seventh inning rally in the first game came up short as the Lady Comets fell 4-3. In the nightcap, Olivet had an 8-6 advantage in base hits but the Lakers outscored the Comets, 7-3.

Softball team splits doubleheader with Wittenberg
Softball team splits doubleheader with Wittenberg

The softball team split a doubleheader with non-conference foe Wittenberg (Ohio) University this afternoon in Olivet. Behind a 16-hit attack, Olivet (11-5) won the first game, 10-5. Wittenberg (4-14) bounced back to win the nightcap, 5-1.

Softball team sweeps Albion, 4-2 and 10-5
Softball team sweeps Albion, 4-2 and 10-5

The softball team opened Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) play this afternoon with a doubleheader sweep at Albion College. The Lady Comets (10-4, 2-0 MIAA) manufactured two runs in the seventh inning to win the first game, 4-2. In the nightcap, Olivet scored seven runs in the third inning en route to a 10-5 victory.

Softball team swept by Hillsdale, 3-2 and 5-0
Softball team swept by Hillsdale, 3-2 and 5-0

The softball team was swept by NCAA Division II foe Hillsdale College this afternoon at Williams Field in Hillsdale. The Lady Comets (8-4) lost the first game, 3-2, in 10 innings and fell 5-0 in the second game.

Shunkwiler named Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III National Player of the Week
Shunkwiler named Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III National Player of the Week

Olivet College senior catcher Beth Shunkwiler (Berrien Center/Berrien Springs) has been named the Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III Player of the Week for March 14-20.

Softball team defeats Clark and Kenyon
Softball team defeats Clark and Kenyon

The softball team defeated Clark (Mass.) University, 8-0, and Kenyon (Ohio) College, 8-3, today at the Gene Cusic Classic in Fort Myers, Florida. The Lady Comets end their Spring Break trip with a 5-1 record.

Softball team sweeps two games at Gene Cusic Classic
Softball team sweeps two games at Gene Cusic Classic

The softball team swept two games today in its second day of competition at the Gene Cusic Classic in Fort Myers, Florida. The Lady Comets beat Rockford (Ill.) College, 3-1, in the first game, and then defeated Carlow (Pa.) University, 9-0, in the second game.

Softball team splits its first two games at the Gene Cusic Classic
Softball team splits its first two games at the Gene Cusic Classic

The softball team split its first two games of the 2005 season at the Gene Cusic Classic in Fort Myers, Florida. In their first game, the Lady Comets banged out 14 hits and five home runs en route to an 11-0 win over Dominican (Ill.) University. In the second game, Olivet fell 7-4 to Anna Maria (Mass.) College.