http://wpi.prestosports.com en-us en-us http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/news/111909news WPI's well-known culture of high achievement will find its physical expression in the state-of-the-art Sports and Recreation Center. Learn more about this historic project and the ways you can support this new setting for excellence. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/news/111909news 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2009-10/news/sb081709news Worcester, MA --- The WPI Softball program raised $1114 at their homerun derby and barbeque to benefit breast cancer research this summer. Nearly 70 people attended including players and familes from the WPI and Clark Softball teams, WPI alumni, faculty and staff and Worcester residents. A great time was had by all! Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2009-10/news/sb081709news 2009-08-17T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb061609news The WPI Softball team is hosting a homerun derby and barbeque on Saturday, June 27th to benefit breast cancer research. The event, held at the WPI Softball field, begins at 4pm, with registration taking place between 3:30pm and 4pm. The cost to enter is $10 with prizes to the winners. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb061609news 2009-06-16T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb052709news Worcester, MA --- WPI softball standout Jen Richards has been named to the 2009 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America college division second team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (Co-SIDA). Richards is the first WPI women's student-athlete to earn Academic All-America honors since Jessica McAlear took home second team accolades in crew in 2002. Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb052709news 2009-05-27T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb050809news Worcester, MA --- WPI softball outfielder Nicole Maglione has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District I first team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (Co-SIDA). Senior designated player/catcher Jennifer Richards was also selected to the first team, marking the first time WPI has had two players named to the first team in the same season. Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb050809news 2009-05-08T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb050809news2 Worcester, MA --- WPI softball designated player/catcher Jennifer Richards has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District I first team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (Co-SIDA). Senior outfielder Nicole Maglione was also selected to the first team, marking the first time WPI has had two players named to the first team in the same season. Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb050809news2 2009-05-08T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb043009news Babson Park, MA --- The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference announced its 2009 Softball Academic All-Conference Team on Wednesday. Nicole Maglione received her third All-Academic selection, while Jen Richards and Meg Foley earned their second straight. Kelly Johnson was named to the team for the first time. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb043009news 2009-04-30T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb042809news Babson Park, MA --- WPI freshman starting pitcher Allie Hardy was rewarded for her outstanding first season with the Engineers by being selected to the All-NEWMAC Softball Second Team by the conference coaches. Hardy was stellar this year, posting an 11-7 record with a sparkling 1.16 ERA overall. The freshman struck out 84 batters in 126 2/3 innings, walking only nine over that span. She was even more impressive in conference games, allowing only one earned run in 10 appearances for a 0.14 ERA. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb042809news 2009-04-28T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb042509game New London, CT --- Senior Jeannie Crump hit a walk off three-run homer to left centerfield in the bottom of the eighth as top-seeded Coast Guard remained alive beating sixth-seeded WPI 3-1 in Game #6 of NEWMAC Tournament. WPI, who is eliminated from tournament play, closes out the season with a doubleheader at home on Monday versus MCLA. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb042509game 2009-04-25T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb042309game Wellesley, MA --- WPI Softball dropped the opening game of the NEWMAC Tournament this afternoon, a 5-3 defeat to Clark in the tournament opener at Wellesley College. The Engineers (14-22, 0-1) will now look to avoid elimination on Saturday at 12pm when they take on either Springfield, Babson or Coast Guard at Coast Guard. Clark (17-16, 1-0) will take on host Wellesley immediately following its game with WPI today. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb042309game 2009-04-23T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb042209news Wellesley, MA --- WPI Softball will have to wait one more day to begin play in the 2009 NEWMAC Tournament, as today's game vs. third-seeded Clark at Wellesley has been postponed due to wet field conditions. The tournament should be able to resume on Thursday. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb042209news 2009-04-22T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb042009game Worcester, MA --- WPI Softball earned a doubleheader sweep over MIT, 8-0 and 4-1, in NEWMAC softball action on Monday. The wins and subsequent coin flip allow WPI to claim the last spot in the NEWMAC Tournament. WPI improved to 14-21 and 6-10 in the conference, while MIT fell to 6-21 and 3-13 in the NEWMAC. Jen Richards homered and Nicole Maglione had four hits on senior day to lead WPI. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb042009game 2009-04-20T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb042009news Babson Park, MA --- WPI freshman pitcher Allie Hardy was named the NEWMAC softball pitcher of the week for the week ending April 19. The award is Hardy's first conference honor of her career, as she turned in an outstanding week for the Engineers. The freshman was 3-0 last week with a microscopic 0.37 ERA overall and a 0.00 ERA in the two conference wins. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb042009news 2009-04-20T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb041809game Babson Park, Mass. - WPI kept its hopes for a NEWMAC Tournament bid alive with a doubleheader split on Saturday at Babson. WPI started the day with a 2-1 win in game one before dropping the nightcap, 2-0. With the split, WPI is now 12-21 and 4-10 in the NEWMAC, while Babson is now 19-19 overall and 8-8 in league play. Allie Hardy went seven innings and allowing just one unearned run on three hits en route to the game one win for WPI. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2008-09/news/sb041809game 2009-04-18T04:00:00Z