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2019 Softball News

  • 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.
  • Bobcats prep for three home doubleheaders this week
    March 12, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – After opening its home schedule on Monday, the Lees-McRae College softball team will be back in action this week with three more doubleheaders on its home field. First, the Bobcats host Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday before welcoming league foes North Greenville and Southern Wesleyan to the High Country on Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday’s and Sunday’s games are set to begin at 1 p.m., while Saturday’s tilts are scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m.
  • Bobcats earn split with Young Harris in home opener Monday
    March 11, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team opened its home schedule by splitting a pair of games against Young Harris College Monday afternoon. Young Harris knocked off the Bobcats, 8-0, in six innings in game one before the Bobcats rebounded to take game two, 9-1, in five innings. The results Monday push Lees-McRae’s record on the season to 6-6.
  • Bobcats travel to Queens Sunday before hosting Young Harris on Monday
    March 08, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team has a pair of doubleheaders scheduled over the next few days. First, the Bobcats will travel to Charlotte on Sunday for a double dip at Queens (N.C.) before returning home Monday for their home opener with two games against Young Harris. Sunday’s twin bill is set to begin at 3 p.m., while Monday’s games are set to get underway at 1 p.m.
  • Kara Cunningham named Conference Carolinas Pitcher of the Week
    March 05, 2019
    HIGH POINT, N.C. – Lees-McRae College softball player Kara Cunningham was named the Conference Carolinas Pitcher of the Week Tuesday afternoon by the league office. This marks the first time this season that Cunningham has taken home this honor and the fourth time during her collegiate career.
  • Bobcats stretch winning streak to three after wins over Lander and Mars Hill Saturday
    March 02, 2019
    GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team picked up two more victories Saturday afternoon on day two of the Bearcat Round Robin Tournament. Lees-McRae started the day by knocking off Lander, 2-1, before upending Mars Hill, 8-4. The pair of wins push Lees-McRae’s record back to the .500 mark on the season at an even 5-5.
  • Bobcats earn split on day one of Bearcat Round Robin Tournament
    March 01, 2019
    GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team battled a pair of rain delays on its way to splitting a pair of games on day one of the Bearcat Round Robin Tournament Friday in Greenwood, South Carolina. Lees-McRae fell in its first game to Lander, 4-0, but rebounded to outlast Mars Hill in eight innings, 2-1. With the results Friday, the Bobcats move to 3-5 on the season.
  • Several schedule changes announced for this weekend in Lees-McRae Athletics
    February 28, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – With the spring sport season fully underway, there has been several Lees-McRae College athletic programs’ schedules altered for this weekend. Among the programs affected are softball, men’s volleyball, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s tennis teams.
  • Bobcats sweep Tusculum Tuesday for first wins of the 2019 season
    February 26, 2019
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – The Lees-McRae College softball team picked up its first two victories of the 2019 season Tuesday afternoon in Greeneville, Tennessee as the Bobcats swept Tusculum University by scores of 3-1 and 2-1. The pair of wins move Lees-McRae’s record on the season to 2-4.
  • Softball preps for a busy week with five doubleheaders scheduled
    February 25, 2019
    BANNER ELK, N.C. – After being washed out of all its games last week, the Lees-McRae College softball team will have a busy seven days as it has five doubleheaders scheduled. Lees-McRae will begin the week by visiting Tusculum Tuesday before heading to Lander for a two-day four-game tournament on Friday and Saturday. The Bobcats will then play host to Lincoln Memorial on Sunday and then head to Wingate on Monday.
  • Softball’s doubleheader at Carson-Newman Thursday has been postponed
    February 20, 2019
    JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Lees-McRae College softball team’s doubleheader Thursday at Carson-Newman has been postponed due to wet field conditions. A make-up date for these games has not been determined.
  • Bobcats fall twice in extra innings at Lenoir-Rhyne
    February 16, 2019
    HICKORY, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College softball team dropped a pair of extra-inning games on the road Saturday at Lenoir-Rhyne. Lees-McRae fell in game one by a score of 3-2 in eight innings before dropping game two by the score of 8-7 in eight innings.
  • Softball alters weekend schedule with threat of inclement weather looming
    February 15, 2019
    HICKORY, N.C. - With the threat of possible inclement weather looming, the Lees-McRae College softball team has altered its game schedule for this weekend. Instead of playing four games against three different opponents on Saturday and Sunday, the Bobcats will take on only Lenoir-Rhyne Saturday afternoon in a traditional doubleheader. First pitch of that twin bill is set for 2 p.m.
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  • Thu, 04/18 | Softball vs. Converse W, 5-2 (Final) RC | RC | BX | V
  • Thu, 04/18 | Softball vs. Converse W, 8-0 (Final - 5 innings) RC | RC | BX | V
  • Wed, 04/17 | Softball at Wingate (Cancelled) LS
  • Wed, 04/17 | Softball at Wingate (Cancelled) LS
  • Tue, 04/16 | Softball vs. Limestone L, 8-7 (Final - 8 innings) RC | BX | V
  • Tue, 04/16 | Softball vs. Limestone W, 1-0 (Final) RC | BX | V
  • Sat, 04/13 | Softball at King (Tenn.) W, 5-1 (Final) RC | RC | BX
  • Sat, 04/13 | Softball at King (Tenn.) L, 1-0 (Final) RC | RC | BX | PH
  • Sun, 04/07 | Softball vs. Catawba (Cancelled) LS | PR
  • Sun, 04/07 | Softball vs. Catawba (Cancelled) LS | PR
  • Sat, 04/06 | Softball vs. Belmont Abbey L, 9-2 (Final) RC | RC | BX
  • Sat, 04/06 | Softball vs. Belmont Abbey W, 13-8 (Final) RC | RC | BX
  • Sun, 03/31 | Softball at Emmanuel (Ga.) W, 6-5 (Final) RC | BX
  • Sun, 03/31 | Softball at Emmanuel (Ga.) L, 4-3 (Final - 8 innings) RC | BX
  • Sat, 03/30 | Softball at Erskine L, 10-0 (Final - 5 innings) RC | BX
  • Sat, 03/30 | Softball at Erskine W, 7-1 (Final - 8 innings) RC | BX
  • Sun, 03/24 | Softball at Barton L, 8-7 (Final) RC | RC | BX
  • Sun, 03/24 | Softball at Barton W, 3-0 (Final) RC | RC | BX
  • Sat, 03/23 | Softball at Mount Olive L, 3-1 (Final) RC | RC | BX
  • Sat, 03/23 | Softball at Mount Olive W, 1-0 (Final - 8 innings) RC | RC | BX
  • Sun, 03/17 | Softball vs. Southern Wesleyan W, 14-5 (Final - 5 innings) RC | RC | BX
  • Sun, 03/17 | Softball vs. Southern Wesleyan W, 7-0 (Final) RC | RC | BX
  • Sat, 03/16 | Softball vs. North Greenville L, 7-3 (Final) RC | BX | V
  • Sat, 03/16 | Softball vs. North Greenville L, 10-3 (Final) RC | BX | V
  • Wed, 03/13 | Softball vs. Lincoln Memorial L, 6-3 (Final) RC | BX
  • Wed, 03/13 | Softball vs. Lincoln Memorial L, 7-6 (Final) RC | BX
  • Mon, 03/11 | Softball vs. Young Harris W, 9-1 (Final - 5 innings) RC | BX
  • Mon, 03/11 | Softball vs. Young Harris L, 8-0 (Final - 6 innings) RC | BX
  • Sun, 03/10 | Softball at Queens (N.C.) (Cancelled) LS | PR
  • Sun, 03/10 | Softball at Queens (N.C.) (Cancelled) LS | PR
  • Sat, 03/02 | Softball vs. Mars Hill W, 8-4 (Final) RC | RC | BX | V
  • Sat, 03/02 | Softball at Lander W, 2-1 (Final) RC | RC | BX | PH | V
  • Fri, 03/01 | Softball vs. Mars Hill W, 2-1 (Final - 8 innings) RC | RC | BX | V
  • Fri, 03/01 | Softball at Lander L, 4-0 (Final) RC | RC | BX | PH | V
  • Tue, 02/26 | Softball at Tusculum W, 2-1 (Final) RC | RC | BX | V
  • Tue, 02/26 | Softball at Tusculum W, 3-1 (Final - 8 innings) RC | RC | BX | PH | V