Guidry Spins Complete Game Shutout in Home Opener
Michigan State softball sophomore Faith Guidry spun a two-hit complete game shutout in the circle on Tuesday night as the Spartans defeated intrastate rival Central Michigan by a final score of 3-0 from Secchia Stadium.
Softball Welcomes Central Michigan and Wisconsin for Home, B1G Openers
Michigan State softball makes its return to Secchia Stadium this week, hosting Central Michigan in its home opener on Tuesday night and Wisconsin for the opening Big Ten series starting on Friday, March 24. The Spartans will play a three-game series against the Badgers.
Spartan Softball Rolls Fordham on Day Two of Phoenix Invitational
Michigan State’s offense was rolling on Saturday morning as the Spartans defeated Fordham, 8-2, at Hunt Softball Park to claim victory in game two of the Elon Phoenix Invitational. With a win the Spartans improved to 5-2 on the season and 2-0 on the weekend.
Spartans Shut Out Elon in Return to Action
Michigan State softball returned to the diamond on Friday, Feb. 17 with a 7-0 victory over Elon at Hunt Softball Park. MSU used a pair of home runs to its advantage with freshman Mandy Esman and junior AJ Militello each hitting their first of the season over the left field fence.
Spartan Softball Splits on Day Two of Texas A&M Invitational
Michigan State softball split a pair of games on Saturday, February 11 at the Texas A&M Invitational, defeating Northern Kentucky in the morning, 4-3, before dropping an afternoon contest to host school Texas A&M.
Coach Sho Era Off to 2-0 Start at Texas A&M Invitational
Michigan State softball got its 2023 season underway on Friday at the Texas A&M Invitational, with the Spartans putting together a pair of winning performances to defeat Texas A&M University-Commerce and Tarleton. MSU needed just five innings to defeat A&M-Commerce in the morning game, 11-0, before walking off against Tarleton in a 5-4 victory later that afternoon.
Softball Opens 2023 Season in Lone Star State
Michigan State softball is set to open the 2023 season at the Texas A&M Invitational this weekend where they will meet Texas A&M University-Commerce, Tarleton, Northern Kentucky and host school Texas A&M. This marks MSU’s first trip to Texas since the 2018 season when the Spartans played three games at the Reveille Classic, also hosted by Texas A&M.
Softball Adds Gabbie Evans to 2022 Signing Class
Michigan State head softball coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley announced the addition of catcher Gabbie Evans to the 2022 signing class on Monday.
Ashley Miller Named to NFCA All-Region Second Team
Following a sensational sophomore season, softball’s Ashley Miller was named second team All-Great Lakes region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Thursday afternoon. This is the first All-Region selection of Miller’s career.
Joseph Retires After 29 Seasons as Spartan Head Softball Coach
After 29 seasons guiding the Michigan State softball program, Jacquie Joseph has announced her retirement from coaching. She will remain with Spartan athletics, accepting a role in sports administration. Joseph closes her coaching career as the winningest coach in program history.
Softball to Face Maryland in Big Ten Tournament Wednesday
The No. 12-seed in the 23rd Big Ten Conference Softball Tournament, Michigan State will face Maryland in round one at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11. Michigan State is 1-2 against Maryland this season, defeating the Terrapins by a score of 2-1 on May 1.
Softball Wraps Regular Season at Rutgers
The Michigan State softball team will travel to Rutgers this weekend for the final Big Ten series of the season, playing three games at the Rutgers Softball Complex in Piscataway, N.J. MSU will face the Scarlet Knights at 3:00 p.m. EST on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 before playing a 1:00 p.m. game on Sunday, May 8. Dates and times are subject to change due to forecasted weather.
Miller Masterful in Softball’s Win over Maryland
Sophomore Ashley Miller threw her 20th complete game of the season on Sunday, allowing just one run on four hits in a 2-1 victory over Maryland at Secchia Stadium. The Spartans scored a pair of runs on sacrifice flies to gut out a crucial late-season victory in upset fashion.
Spartans Shut Down Purdue for Second Straight Day
The Michigan State softball team took game two of its three-game series at Purdue on Saturday, defeating the Boilermakers 6-0 from Bittinger Stadium.
Softball Blanks Purdue in Series Opener
Michigan State got the job done on all sides of the ball Friday, defeating Purdue by a score of 8-0 from Bittinger Stadium. The Spartans turned in one of their best offensive performances of the season scoring eight runs on 12 hits.
Miller Dominant in Game Two Win over Ohio State
Timely hitting and dominant pitching aided the Michigan State softball program to a 2-1 win over Ohio State at Secchia Stadium on Saturday. Sophomore Ashley Miller struck out 12 Buckeye batters, while freshman Kayleigh Roper and sophomore Zaquai Dumas each hit solo home runs.
Softball Walks Off Toledo in 11 Inning Thriller
Playing in its longest contest of the season, the Michigan State softball team used a walk-off single by sophomore Alexis Barroso to defeat Toledo, 5-4, in 11 innings on Wednesday night at Secchia Stadium. A win improves Michigan State’s record to 19-13 overall, including a 5-0 mark at home.
Softball Shuts Out Central Michigan to Win Fifth Straight
The Michigan State softball team shut out its fourth consecutive opponent on Tuesday afternoon, defeating Central Michigan in six innings, 8-0. A win over CMU marks the fifth straight victory for the Spartans and improves Michigan State’s overall record to 16-10 as the team heads into Big Ten play this weekend.