Last spring the Eastern Mennonite softball team made a surprising run through the Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament, winning it as the lowly eighth seed. To duplicate that success in 2011, Coach J.D. McCurdy must replace five seniors, including the middle of his defense: the starting catcher, centerfielder and top pitcher. A recruiting class of seven should help the cause. (Aug 18) [More]

After making a run to the NCAA National Championships for the first time in program history, the EMU softball team has landed two players on the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association (VaSID) All-State Second Team. Junior Jessica Blosser and freshman Courtney Allman each took the Second Team honors, with Blosser named as an outfielder and Allman taking the utility player position. (Jul 5) [More]

In a battle of lion-like mascots, the Eastern Mennonite Royals took on the Greensboro College Pride in the loser's bracket at the Newport News Regional of the NCAA National Softball Championships. EMU took an early lead but had hopes of an NCAA win dashed when the Pride scored five in the bottom of the sixth to steal a 7-3 decision. The loss knocks EMU out of the NCAA tournament. (May 14) [More] [Box Score]

In the conference tournament, the Eastern Mennonite softball team rode the No. 8 seed to 4-0 run and a title. For the Royals to turn the same trick in the regional round of the NCAA National Championships, it would have to start against the nation's No. 3 team, Salisbury. The two teams locked up on a surprisingly chilly day in Newport News, Va., for the regional's first game, and the Royals struggled to get base runners and took a 4-0 loss. (May 13) [More] [Box Score]

The Royals' streak to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championship last week has paid dividends on the all-conference teams, as five women were honored by the ODAC to its postseason teams. Head Coach J.D. McCurdy was also named ODAC Coach of the Year for the historic run. EMU, now 19-16 overall, will play in its first-ever national softball tournament starting either May 13 or 14. (Apr 30) [More]