Softball Adds Pitt Transfer Hannah Greer
Sharonda McDonald-Kelley announced the addition of former Pitt outfielder Hannah Greer on Monday. In one season at Pitt, Greer made 27 appearances and six starts for the Panthers. Greer recorded her first career collegiate hit against Memphis on Feb. 10, 2024, and drove in her first career RBI a week later against Kennesaw State on Feb. 17.
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Hawley, Beshears Named NFCA All-Great Lakes Region
Michigan State softball sophomores Hannah Hawley and Britain Beshears were named to the All-Great Lakes Region team by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Saturday afternoon. Hawley is a First Team selection at designated player/non-pitcher utility and Beshears was named to the Third Team at first base. It’s the first time MSU softball has been represented by multiple student-athletes on the All-Region teams since 2017 (Kaitlyn Eveland, Lea Foerster, Kelcey Carrasco) and the 14th time overall. Hawley represents Michigan State’s first First Team selection since Foerster in 2018.
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Hannah Hawley Named Second Team All-B1G
Sophomore Hannah Hawley has been named Second Team All-B1G as announced by the Big Ten Conference on Wednesday morning. Hawley is the first Spartan to earn All-B1G honors since 2019 (Caitie Ladd, second team).
Liv Grey Earns Second B1G Pitcher of the Week Nod
For the second time this season, senior Liv Grey was named B1G Pitcher of the Week as announced by the Big Ten Conference office on Monday afternoon. Grey is the third Spartan pitcher to ever earn two B1G weekly honors in the same year and is the first since 2003 (Jessica Beech, 2003; Erica Strutz, 1999). It’s Michigan State’s fourth weekly award of the season, tying for the second-most in program history (1999 – Four; 2003 – Five).
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Softball Finishes Strong, Sweeps Purdue in Season Finale
Michigan State softball ended its 2024 campaign on a high note Sunday, earning a series sweep over Purdue with a 2-1 victory at Bittinger Stadium. It’s the first B1G series sweep for the Spartans since 2018 (vs. Rutgers, April 27-29, 2018). MSU finishes the season 21-30 (7-16 B1G)
Softball Blanks Boilermakers
Senior Liv Grey tossed her first complete game shutout of the season on Friday night, helping Michigan State to a 3-0 victory over Purdue at Bittinger Stadium in game one of its three-game B1G series.
Spartans Run Rule Oakland in Secchia Send-Off
In its final home game of the 2024 campaign, Michigan State softball defeated Oakland by run rule, 11-0, on Wednesday night at Secchia Stadium. It’s the first five inning run rule by the Spartans this season. A win improves Michigan State’s overall record to 18-30
Wash Sets Career-High Against Scarlet Knights
Senior Jenae Wash tallied a career-best three RBI in Michigan State’s 9-4 loss to Rutgers on Saturday afternoon at Secchia Stadium. The St. John’s, Fla. native had previously recorded six two-RBI games in her career.
Softball Outlasts Late Rally, Defeats Illinois on Alumni Day
With members of the 2004 B1G Tournament Championship team in attendance, Michigan State softball held on for a 6-5 victory over Illinois on Saturday afternoon at Secchia Stadium. MSU improves to 16-27 (3-13 B1G) with the win
Beshears Grand Slam Propels Spartan Offense in Loss
Sophomore Britain Beshears provided a late spark in Michigan State softball’s 8-6 loss to Illinois on Friday afternoon at Secchia Stadium. Beshears’ fifth inning grand slam brought the Spartans back within one run, 7-6, heading into the late stages of the game.
Softball Stuns Nittany Lions to Wrap Weekend
In the final game of its three-game series at Penn State, the Michigan State softball team came away victorious, 6-2, on Sunday afternoon at Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field. A win improves Michigan State to 15-25 (2-10 B1G) on the season.
Softball Battle Penn State Close in Game Two
Michigan State out-hit Penn State on Saturday afternoon but ultimately fell to the Nittany Lions, 6-3, in game two of the weekend conference series at Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field. MSU recorded eight hits on the day led by a pair from sophomore Hannah Hawley. All nine Spartan starters reached base and seven starters tallied base knocks.
Softball Downed by Penn State
Michigan State softball was defeated by Penn State on Friday afternoon, 10-0, in game one of its three-game B1G series at Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field. MSU moves to 14-24 (1-10 B1G) on the season while Penn State improves to 29-8 (8-2 B1G).
Softball Returns to Road at Penn State
After defeating Western Michigan in a midweek contest on Wednesday, the Michigan State softball program is back on the road for a three-game series against Penn State in State College, Pa. Action kicks off on Friday, April 12, with a 5:00 p.m. first pitch. All games throughout the weekend will be streamed on B1G+.
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Taylor Twirls Three-Hitter in Win Over Western Michigan
Junior starting pitcher Madison Taylor allowed just three hits on Wednesday night as Michigan State defeated intrastate rival Western Michigan, 4-3, at Secchia Stadium. Taylor struck out five Broncos in finishing her second complete game of the season.
Doloszycki Homers Sunday in Series Finale
Sophomore Sydney Doloszycki slugged her second home run of the weekend, but Michigan State fell to Indiana, 7-2, in the series finale at Secchia Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Doloszycki’s homer was Michigan State’s 36th of the year, tying for the eighth-most in program history for a single season. The Spartans have powered 36 balls over the fence in 35 games during the 2024 campaign.
Softball Brings Power Bats in Loss to Indiana
The Spartans tallied three home runs on Saturday afternoon but fell 12-4 to Indiana in game two of Michigan State’s three-game B1G series at Secchia Stadium. MSU has hit 35 home runs during the 2024 campaign, tying for the ninth-most in single-season program history.
Softball Earns First B1G Win, Splits Day Two in Iowa City
Michigan State softball got back in the win column on Saturday afternoon, taking game two of its three-game series against Iowa, 8-2. The Spartans fell, 1-0, in a tight game three from Bob Pearl Field after the series finale was moved up a day due to weather concerns.
Taylor Notches Career-High Eight Strikeouts in Series Finale at Northwestern
Michigan State softball was defeated twice at Northwestern on Sunday, 11-3, 4-0) to wrap up MSU’s B1G season opening road series at Sharon J. Drysdale Field. MSU’s record moves to 12-17 (0-3 B1G)
Liv Grey Named B1G Pitcher of the Week
Senior Liv Grey was named B1G Pitcher of the Week as announced by the Big Ten Conference office on Monday afternoon. Grey becomes the eighth pitcher in program history to earn a B1G weekly honor