2013 Softball News

Motuza Named 2nd Team All-Region
Motuza Named 2nd Team All-Region

May 10, 2013

She ended her career with school records for games played (181), at bats (558), runs scored (153), hits (188) and walks (67).

Oilers Softball Run in GLIAC Tournament Ends
Oilers Softball Run in GLIAC Tournament Ends

May 04, 2013

The Oilers defeated Ferris State University by a score of 3-2 before falling 5-4 in ten innings against Wayne State University.

3 Softball Players Earn 1st Team All-Conference Honors
3 Softball Players Earn 1st Team All-Conference Honors

May 03, 2013

Jenna Motuza, Brittany Dauterman and Tori Allen all earned first team all-conference honors.

#9 Grand Valley Knocks Off Findlay
#9 Grand Valley Knocks Off Findlay

May 03, 2013

The University of Findlay softball team fell 0-3 to #9 Grand Valley State on Friday, May 3 in the first round of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament. The Oilers are now 25-14 overall with a 13-12 mark in conference action.

Whited Pitches Oilers Past Northwood
Whited Pitches Oilers Past Northwood

May 03, 2013

The Oilers scored two runs in the first inning and then rode the arm of Tawna Whited the rest of the way as she limited the Timberwolves to one run on four hit in a complete game victory.

Oilers Softball Earns 8-Seed in GLIAC Tournament
Oilers Softball Earns 8-Seed in GLIAC Tournament

April 29, 2013

The Oilers are currently 25-13 on the season and will play top-seeded Grand Valley State University (36-4) in the opening round.

Oilers Softball Signs 3
Oilers Softball Signs 3

April 29, 2013

The Oilers signed three players during the spring period and have now inked a total of eight for next year.

GVSU Sweeps Findlay Softball
GVSU Sweeps Findlay Softball

April 27, 2013

The University of Findlay softball team lost a pair of games at Grand Valley State on Saturday, April 27. The Oilers fell 6-5 in the first game and then lost 11-0 in the second game to give them a 25-13 mark on the 2013 season and a 13-11 record in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

Bulldogs Bite Oilers
Bulldogs Bite Oilers

April 26, 2013

The University of Findlay softball team dropped both games at Ferris State on Friday, April 26. The Oilers fell 2-0 in both games against the Bulldogs. With the losses, Findlay drops to 25-11 overall with a 13-9 mark in conference action.

Borders Named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week
Borders Named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week

April 22, 2013

The Lake Villa, Ill. native is hitting .347 on the season with eight home runs and 33 runs batted in. She also leads the conference with 23 walks.

Findlay Crushes Walsh, Oilers Win 11 Straight
Findlay Crushes Walsh, Oilers Win 11 Straight

April 21, 2013

The Oilers crushed Walsh University 4-0 in the opener and won 8-2 in the second game of the doubleheader on Sunday, April 21 at Anderson Field.

Findlay Softball Sweeps Lake Erie, Motuza Sets Record On Senior Day
Findlay Softball Sweeps Lake Erie, Motuza Sets Record On Senior Day

April 20, 2013

The University of Findlay softball team swept Lake Erie College in a doubleheader on Saturday, April 20. The Oilers won the opener 12-0 and swept the Storm 11-0 in the second contest.

Oilers Softball 7th in Regional Rankings
Oilers Softball 7th in Regional Rankings

April 19, 2013

The Oilers have never been ranked in the region at the NCAA Division II level and are one of five teams from the GLIAC to appear in the poll.

Oilers Defeat Pioneers
Oilers Defeat Pioneers

April 18, 2013

The University of Findlay softball team swept Malone University in a twinbill on Thursday, April 18. The Oilers won the first game 16-2 in five innings and defeated the Pioneers 10-1 in the second contest.

Oilers Knock Off Lakers
Oilers Knock Off Lakers

April 15, 2013

The University of Findlay softball team swept Lake Superior State University in a twin bill on Monday, April 15 at Findlay. The wins give the Oilers a 19-9 record on the season with a 7-7 mark in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) play.

Oilers Softball Sweeps Northwood, Dauterman Breaks Records
Oilers Softball Sweeps Northwood, Dauterman Breaks Records

April 14, 2013

The Oilers scored 32 runs in their two wins over the Timberwolves on Sunday.