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2019 Softball News

  • Kara Cunningham named NFCA All-American Second Team
    May 23, 2019
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Lees-McRae College softball player Kara Cunningham was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association (NFCA) All-American Second Team Wednesday night at the NCAA Division II Championship banquet in Denver, Colorado. Cunningham becomes the first Bobcat softball player to ever be named an All-American in the history of the program.
  • Bobcats pick up first NCAA Tournament win but sees their memorable season come to an end
    May 10, 2019
    DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The Lees-McRae College softball team saw its memorable 2019 season come to an end Friday afternoon in Dahlonega, Georgia. The Bobcats did pick up their first-ever NCAA Tournament win as they knocked off Coker College, 1-0, in nine innings before falling to No. 5 North Georgia by a score of 3-2 in 12 innings to end their season. Lees-McRae finishes 2019 with a record of 22-19.
  • Bobcats fall to North Georgia in NCAA Tournament debut
    May 09, 2019
    DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The Lees-McRae College softball team fell in its NCAA Tournament debut Thursday afternoon to No. 5 North Georgia by a score of 2-0. The loss moves Lees-McRae’s record to 21-18 on the 2019 campaign.
  • Kara Cunningham captures a pair of All-Region honors
    May 09, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – Lees-McRae College softball player Kara Cunningham was honored twice on Thursday by being named to the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association (NFCA) All-Region First Team and to the D2CCA All-Region Second Team. Cunningham becomes the first Bobcat softball player to ever be recognized with an All-Region selection.
  • Bobcats ready for first NCAA Tournament appearance Thursday afternoon
    May 08, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – After capturing the Conference Carolinas Tournament Championship late last month, the Lees-McRae College softball team will look to maintain that momentum this week when it makes its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament in program history. The Bobcats will open the tournament with a matchup against the University of North Georgia on Thursday afternoon in Dahlonega, Georgia. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
  • Softball heads to North Georgia to make its NCAA Tournament debut this week
    May 06, 2019
    INDIANAPOLIS - The Lees-McRae College softball team learned not only the destination but also its opponent for its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament Monday morning. The Bobcats, who earned the No. 8 seed in the Southeast Region, will make their NCAA Tournament debut Thursday at 4:30 p.m. when they will take on the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, Georgia.
  • Bobcats shut out Southern Wesleyan to capture their first Conference Carolinas Championship
    April 28, 2019
    BURLINGTON, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team made history Sunday afternoon as it captured its first-ever Conference Carolinas Tournament Championship by defeating Southern Wesleyan University by a score of 2-0. The Bobcats, who entered the tournament as the No. 5 seed, are the lowest seed to win the league tournament since 2012 when King University captured the title after finishing the season fifth in the league as well.
  • Bobcats knock off Southern Wesleyan to advance to the Conference Carolinas Finals
    April 27, 2019
    BURLINGTON, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team defeated Southern Wesleyan by a score of 3-1 in its only game on day two of the Conference Carolinas Softball Tournament Saturday afternoon in Burlington, North Carolina. With the victory, the Bobcats will advance to the final day of the conference tournament for just the second time in the program’s history on Sunday.
  • Bobcats sweep day one of Conference Carolinas tournament on Friday
    April 26, 2019
    BURLINGTON, N.C. - The Lees-McRae College softball team won a pair of one-run games to open the Conference Carolinas Softball Tournament on Friday (Apr. 26), knocking off No. 4 Mount Olive 3-2 before defeating No. 8 Limestone 2-1.
  • Bobcats head to Burlington this weekend to compete in the Conference Carolinas Tournament
    April 25, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team will head to Burlington, North Carolina this weekend to compete in the Conference Carolinas Softball Tournament. The Bobcats, who drew the No. 5 seed in the field, will begin the tournament Friday morning at 11 a.m. with a matchup against fourth-seeded Mount Olive.
  • Cunningham named Player of the Year; Three Bobcats named All-Conference Carolinas
    April 25, 2019
    BURLINGTON, N.C. – Three members of the Lees-McRae College softball team received All-Conference Carolinas recognition Thursday evening at the league banquet. Senior Kara Cunningham was named the Conference Carolinas Player of the Year and to the All-Conference Carolinas Second Team as a pitcher. Fellow senior Emily Merriam was the All-Conference Carolinas First Team honoree at Designated Player, while freshman Faith Cooke received All-Conference Carolinas Second Team honors at third base.
  • Five Lees-McRae softball players named Academic All-Conference
    April 24, 2019
    HIGH POINT, N.C. – Five Lees-McRae College softball players were recognized Wednesday for their work in the classroom as they were named to the Academic All-Conference team by the league office. The five Bobcats to receive this honor were: Noel Cassidy, Kara Cunningham, Emily Merriam, Gabrielle Moyer and Caitlyn Ray.
  • Cunningham throws no-hitter; Bobcats sweep Converse to close out regular season
    April 18, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – Lees-McRae College senior pitcher Kara Cunningham threw her first career no-hitter in an 8-0 five-inning victory over Converse College in the opening game of the team’s final doubleheader of the regular season Thursday afternoon. The Bobcats completed the sweep of the Valkyries with a 5-2 victory in game two to close out their regular season with an overall record of 17-17 and 11-9 in league play.
  • Softball closes out its regular season Thursday with a pair of games against Converse
    April 17, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team will close out its 2019 regular season Thursday afternoon when it hosts Converse College in a Conference Carolinas doubleheader. First pitch between the Bobcats and Valkyries is set for 2 p.m.
  • Bobcats split a pair of one-run games Tuesday against Limestone
    April 16, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team split a pair of one-run decisions to Limestone College Tuesday afternoon in Conference Carolinas action. Lees-McRae came out on top in game one by a score of 1-0 before falling in game two in eight innings by an 8-7 final tally. The results Tuesday move Lees-McRae’s record to 15-17 overall and 9-9 within conference play this spring.
  • Bobcats pick up a split on the road at King on Saturday
    April 13, 2019
    BRISTOL, Tenn. – The Lees-McRae College softball team split a pair of games on the road at King University Saturday afternoon in Bristol, Tennessee. The Tornado edged the Bobcats 1-0 in game one before Lees-McRae rebounded to take game two, 5-1. The split pushes Lees-McRae’s 2019 record to 14-16 overall and 8-8 within conference action.
  • Bobcats prep for three conference doubleheaders in three days
    April 12, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team will return to action this weekend three doubleheaders in three days. The Bobcats will begin this stretch by traveling to King (Tenn.) University on Saturday before returning home to host Limestone on Sunday and Converse on Monday. Saturday’s and Sunday’s games are set to get underway at 1 p.m., while Monday’s is scheduled for a 2 p.m. first pitch.
  • Faith Cooke named Conference Carolinas Player of the Week
    April 09, 2019
    HIGH POINT, N.C. – Lees-McRae College softball player Faith Cooke was named the Conference Carolinas Player of the Week by the league office on Tuesday afternoon. Cooke becomes the first Bobcat to take home this honor since March 29, 2011 when former Bobcat Paige Coleman earned the same award.
  • Rainy weather alters Softball’s schedule
    April 07, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – With rain moving into the area over the next few days, the Lees-McRae College softball team has announced a pair of schedule changes. First, Sunday’s doubleheader against Catawba has been cancelled and will not be made up. Additionally, the twin bill against Converse scheduled for Monday has been postponed with no make-up date announced as of yet.
  • Bobcats split a pair of games with Belmont Abbey on Saturday
    April 06, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team split a pair of games against Belmont Abbey College Saturday afternoon at the LMC Softball Field as the team honored its three seniors. The Bobcats came out on top in game one, 13-8, before dropping game two, 9-2. The results Saturday push Lees-McRae’s overall record to 13-15 overall and 7-7 within Conference Carolinas play.
  • Bobcats return to action to host Belmont Abbey and Catawba this weekend
    April 05, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team will return to Banner Elk this weekend for a pair of doubleheaders. First, the Bobcats will host Belmont Abbey on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. before welcoming Catawba to town on Sunday for a non-conference twin bill beginning at 1 p.m.
  • Cunningham breaks career strikeout record as Bobcats split at Emmanuel Sunday
    March 31, 2019
    FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. – The Lees-McRae College softball team picked up a split on the road at Emmanuel (GA) College Sunday afternoon. Lees-McRae fell in game one 4-3 in eight innings before bouncing back to game two, 6-5. Furthermore, senior Kara Cunningham became the program’s all-time strikeout leader with 11 strikeouts against the Lions bringing her career total to 434.
  • Bobcats pick up a split at Erskine on Saturday
    March 30, 2019
    DUE WEST, S.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team picked up a split in a Conference Carolinas doubleheader Saturday afternoon at Erskine College. The Bobcats won game one by a score 7-1 in eight innings before falling in game two, 10-0, in five innings. The results Saturday push Lees-McRae’s record to 11-13 overall and 5-5 in conference play.
  • Softball travels to Erskine and Emmanuel this weekend
    March 29, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team will close out the month of March with a pair of Conference Carolinas doubleheaders this weekend on the road. First, the Bobcats will take on Erskine Saturday before heading to Emmanuel (GA) on Sunday. First pitch for Saturday’s twin bill is set for 2 p.m., while Sunday’s is scheduled to get underway at 1 p.m.
  • Bobcats pick up a split on the road Sunday at Barton
    March 24, 2019
    WILSON, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team picked up a split on the road at Barton College Sunday afternoon. The Bobcats won game one by a score of 3-0 before dropping game two, 8-7. The results Sunday move Lees-McRae’s record to 10-12 overall and 4-4 within Conference Carolinas play.
  • Bobcats pick up a split Saturday at Mount Olive
    March 23, 2019
    MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team picked up a split Saturday afternoon in Conference Carolinas action at Mount Olive. The Bobcats won game one by a score of 1-0 in eight innings before falling in game two, 3-1. The split Saturday moved Lees-McRae’s overall record to 9-11 and 3-3 in conference action.
  • Bobcats travel to Mount Olive and Barton this weekend
    March 22, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – After playing eight games on its home field last week, the Lees-McRae College softball team will hit the road this weekend for a pair of doubleheaders at Mount Olive Saturday and at Barton Sunday. Saturday’s games are scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m., while Sunday’s action is set to begin at noon.
  • Bobcats blast six home runs in doubleheader sweep of Southern Wesleyan
    March 17, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team connected on six home runs Sunday afternoon en route to a pair of victories over Southern Wesleyan University at the LMC Softball Field. Lees-McRae won game one, 7-0, before knocking off the Warriors a second time by a score of 14-5 in five innings. The pair of victories move Lees-McRae’s overall record to 8-10 and its league record to 2-2.
  • Bobcats drop a pair of games to North Greenville to open their conference schedule
    March 16, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team opened its Conference Carolinas schedule with a pair of losses to North Greenville University Saturday at the LMC Softball Field. NGU won game one by a score of 10-3 before completing the sweep with a 7-3 win in game two. The results Saturday move Lees-McRae’s record to 6-10 overall and 0-2 in league action.
  • Bobcats drop a pair of games to Lincoln Memorial Wednesday
    March 13, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team dropped a pair of non-conference games to Lincoln Memorial University Wednesday afternoon in Banner Elk. LMU won the first game by a score of 7-6 before finishing off the sweep with a 6-3 victory in game two. The pair of losses Wednesday push Lees-McRae’s record on the season to 6-8.
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