The Saint Joseph's Hawks softball team represents Saint Joseph's University in the NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10). The Hawks are currently led by head coach Gina McCool. The team plays its home games at SJU Softball Field located on the university's campus.
History The Hawks have won the Atlantic 10 Conference regular season title once, doing so in 2013. However, the team has failed to win the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament after being defeated in three games in 2013 by Fordham. Because of this, they have also failed to qualify for the NCAA Division I softball tournament.
The team has won several awards over its tenure in the Atlantic 10. The Hawks have won the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year award twice, doing so in 1995 with Danielle Cavone and in 2008 with Brooke Darreff. Pitcher Bonnie Gasior was named Atlantic 10 Pitcher of the Year twice. Former coach Terri Adams was named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year in 2013.
On April 18, 2015, in a game against Fordham, centerfielder Bella Picard was injured sliding headfirst into second base after colliding with Fordham shortstop Allie Bradian. Picard's head made contact with Bradian's knee, knocking Picard unconscious and fracturing her fifth cervical vertebra, losing feeling and mobility on her right side. Picard escaped a spinal cord injury and potential paralysis by mere millimeters. After successful spinal fusion surgery and several years of rehabilitative therapy, Picard was able to walk again as of 2019. Through her rehab process, Picard connected with several other athletes who faced similar injuries, including former college baseball player Cory Hahn, former college football player Eric LeGrand, and former professional ice hockey player Denna Laing.
On May 20, 2023, head coach Erin Brooks resigned and was replaced by Gina McCool.
Coaching history 1983 Jim Foster 8–3 1984 George Webster 4–9 1985–1990 Bob Shaw 58–125 1991–2001 Charlie Wieners 331–185–4 2001 Larry Dougherty 7–4 2002–2006 Moo Moyer 112–122–1 2007–2017 Terri Adams 273–233–3 2018–2023 Erin Brooks 125–132 2024–present Gina McCool 0–0
Roster 2024 Saint Joseph's Hawks roster Pitchers 21 – Jules Scogna – Sophomore 1 – Karlee Smith – Junior 10 – Emily Siler – Senior 26 – Taylor Trowbridge – Sophomore 22 – Jenna Wagner – Freshman
Catchers 18 – Jenna Currie – Sophomore 17 – Shelby LaMont – Sophomore Infielders 12 – Lauren Pscolka – Senior 11 – Kayla Tauber – Junior
Outfielders 13 – Nicole Bondoc – Junior 24 – Gianna Muhaw – Freshman 25 – Meghan Sinkus – Sophomore 3 – Riley York – Junior
Utility 32 – Sarah Cancila – Junior 15 – Sierra Fretz – Junior 6 – Morgan Lester – Freshman 30 – Kasi Loser – Freshman 23 – Hailey Malito – Junior 2 – Haley McMenamin – Freshman Reference:
Season-by-season results
Season cut short due to COVID-19 pandemic
See also List of NCAA Division I softball programs
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