
Softball Kicks off 2016 Season in South Carolina
2/11/2016 11:42:00 AM | Softball
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The IPFW softball team kicks off the 2016 season, the second under head coach Germaine Fairchild, in Charleston, South Carolina, for the Charleston Southern Tournament. The Mastodons face Georgetown, Towson, and Charleston Southern over the course of four games in two days.
Charleston Southern Tournament
Opponents: Georgetown, Charleston Southern, and Towson
When: February 12 and 13
Where: Charleston, S.C.| CSU Softball Field
Capacity: 250
Surface: Natural Grass
Field Dimensions: LF - 215; CF - 215; RF - 215
SCOUTING THE MASTODONS
IPFW heads into the Charleston Southern Tournament under the leadership of second-year head coach Germaine Fairchild. The team will see several new faces in the starting lineup needing to replace four starters from a 2015 team that went 3-45 and finished seventh in The Summit League.
The 'Dons return six letterwinners from a season ago, including Jenna Balthazor who was the lone Mastodon to start in all 48 games a season ago. Emily Olszewski and Caitlyn DeLong return after missing the last part of the season due to injuries. Joining Olszewski with senior leadership are outfielder Taylor Gordy Prescott and pitcher Sarah Lazarowich. IPFW will also have last season's leading home run hitter in Kelly Pevely back in the lineup.
The roster will feature 10 new players, including six transfers, and four true freshmen.
GAME 1
Opponent: Georgetown
When: Friday, February 12 | 11 a.m.
All-Time Series: Georgetown leads 1-0
Last Meeting: Georgetown won 11-5 | March 7, 2007 | Kissimmee, Fla.
Live Stats: CSU Live Stats
GAME 2
Opponent: Charleston Southern
When: Friday, February 12 | 3 p.m.
All-Time Series: Charleston Southern leads 1-0
Last Meeting: Charleston Southern won 10-3 | February 28, 2004 | Charleston, S.C.
Live Stats: CSU Live Stats
GAME 3
Opponent: Towson
When: Saturday, February 13 | 9 a.m.
All-Time Series: First Meeting
Live Stats: CSU Live Stats
GAME 4
Opponent: Charleston Southern
When: Saturday, February 13 | 1 p.m.
Live Stats: CSU Live Stats
Charleston Southern Tournament
Opponents: Georgetown, Charleston Southern, and Towson
When: February 12 and 13
Where: Charleston, S.C.| CSU Softball Field
Capacity: 250
Surface: Natural Grass
Field Dimensions: LF - 215; CF - 215; RF - 215
SCOUTING THE MASTODONS
IPFW heads into the Charleston Southern Tournament under the leadership of second-year head coach Germaine Fairchild. The team will see several new faces in the starting lineup needing to replace four starters from a 2015 team that went 3-45 and finished seventh in The Summit League.
The 'Dons return six letterwinners from a season ago, including Jenna Balthazor who was the lone Mastodon to start in all 48 games a season ago. Emily Olszewski and Caitlyn DeLong return after missing the last part of the season due to injuries. Joining Olszewski with senior leadership are outfielder Taylor Gordy Prescott and pitcher Sarah Lazarowich. IPFW will also have last season's leading home run hitter in Kelly Pevely back in the lineup.
The roster will feature 10 new players, including six transfers, and four true freshmen.
GAME 1
Opponent: Georgetown
When: Friday, February 12 | 11 a.m.
All-Time Series: Georgetown leads 1-0
Last Meeting: Georgetown won 11-5 | March 7, 2007 | Kissimmee, Fla.
Live Stats: CSU Live Stats
GAME 2
Opponent: Charleston Southern
When: Friday, February 12 | 3 p.m.
All-Time Series: Charleston Southern leads 1-0
Last Meeting: Charleston Southern won 10-3 | February 28, 2004 | Charleston, S.C.
Live Stats: CSU Live Stats
GAME 3
Opponent: Towson
When: Saturday, February 13 | 9 a.m.
All-Time Series: First Meeting
Live Stats: CSU Live Stats
GAME 4
Opponent: Charleston Southern
When: Saturday, February 13 | 1 p.m.
Live Stats: CSU Live Stats
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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