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Softball prepares to start season this weekend in Florida

Matthew Argillander

February 3, 2015

Women's softball head coach Jacquie Joseph is her 22nd season as head coach of the team and after a recent stretch of disappointing play, she will be looking to get the team back on track.  The Spartans last winning season came in 2007 when MSU posted a record of 33-26, but since 2007 the results have not been favorable. In 2008 the team went 27-29, 21-28 in 2009, 21-31 in 2010, the team rebounded slightly in 2011 going .500 with a 27-27 record, but the team failed to build momentum from its performance in 2011 and finished 2012 with an 11-42 record the lowest amount of wins in Joseph's tenure.

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Assistant softball coach to be inducted into hall of fame

Katie Krall

July 29, 2014

Assistant softball coach Jessica Bograkos will be one of seven people inducted into the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday.

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Former Purdue assistant coach J.T. Gasso joins softball coaching staff

Michael Kransz

June 23, 2014

MSU softball has hired an assistant coach who formerly staffed at Purdue and Oklahoma's softball programs.Assistant coach J.T. Gasso will participate in recruiting and player development, specializing in infield defensive play and hitting.

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MSU softball falls to Nebraska on Senior Day, 8-0

Nebraska completed a sweep over MSU Sunday afternoon, yet it was a day of celebration for some of the Spartans.

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Spartans get softball series victory

Erik Sargent

April 20, 2014

The MSU women's softball team traveled to Iowa City, Iowa this weekend face off in Big Ten Conference play with the Iowa Hawkeyes and were able to take the series, winning two of the three

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Baseball, softball preparing for road trips

Robert Bondy

April 17, 2014

Like many students, the bats and gloves of MSU baseball and softball will be leaving town for the Easter as both are set to play critical three-game road conference series over the holiday weekend.

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Smith throws no-hitter for MSU softball in win over Eastern Michigan

Robert Bondy

April 16, 2014

Entering her final season as a Spartan, Kelly Smith knew she wanted to leave her mark on the program, whether it be in the record books or simply leaving a lasting effect on younger players — and Wednesday, she did just that.

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MSU softball set to face Eastern Michigan Eagles, looking to get back on track

Robert Bondy

April 15, 2014

MSU softball will look to get back on track Wednesday afternoon when Eastern Michigan makes the trip to Secchia Stadium at Old College Field.

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Wolverines sweep MSU decisively at home

Omari Sankofa II

April 13, 2014

On Sunday, Michigan proved why ESPN ranked them No. 4 in the latest USA softball poll on Sunday.

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Spartan softball splits doubleheader with Indiana

Robert Bondy

April 9, 2014

MSU softball was able to snap a five-game losing streak on Wednesday, earning a doubleheader split against Big Ten foe

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Spartan softball swept by Penn State at home for Big Ten Conference losses

Omari Sankofa II

April 6, 2014

Despite warm, sunny weather, the MSU softball team (8-24 overall, 1-8 Big Ten) couldn't break its cold streak against Penn State, falling 6-0 at Secchia Stadium

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Softball loses to Penn State, 7-3

Robert Bondy

April 5, 2014

MSU softball failed to take advantage of multiple scoring chances, falling to Penn State 7-3 Saturday afternoon at Secchia Stadium.

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Softball falls to Penn State, 9-3

Omari Sankofa II

April 4, 2014

On a dreary, gray afternoon with chilly winds and puddles of rain outside, the MSU softball team (8-22 overall, 1-6 overall) fell to Penn State (8-22, 1-6) at Secchia Stadium, 9-3.

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Softball wins 2, loses 1 on weekend

Erik Sargent

February 9, 2014

The MSU softball team kicked off the 2014 season by traveling to DeLand, Fla.

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Softball team prepares to start season with series in Florida

Ben Stram

February 6, 2014

The forecast over the next few days in De Land, Florida is in the high 60s and low 70s.

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Fobbs remembered as teacher, leader

Matt Sheehan

September 19, 2013

First-year assistant softball coach Charles Fobbs, 47, died yesterday afternoon in a single-car rollover accident. Police report the accident occurred around 6:30 p.m.

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Softball signs pitcher Zalewski to National Letter of Intent

Matthew Pizzo

June 3, 2013

On Monday, the MSU softball team signed 6-foot-1 pitcher Kristina Zalewski of Ann Arbor and Saline High School to a National Letter of Intent. Zalewski joins incoming freshmen third basemen Sarah Gutknech, pitcher Valerie Kaff, catcher Kassidy Kujawa and shortstop and center fielder McKenna Stephens to the 2014 recruiting class. Softball head coach Jacquie Joseph is excited about the signing. “She is hard-throwing, good-sized kid,” Joseph said.

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Softball closes out regular season with victory over No. 25 Wisconsin

Omari Sankofa II

May 5, 2013

After a nine-game slide, the MSU softball team managed to find some stability in their last few games, going 3-1 in the span as they prepare for upcoming the Big Ten Tournament.

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Softball tops Wisconsin 9-4, moves back to .500 record

Omari Sankofa II

May 4, 2013

The MSU softball team beat Wisconsin (38-10, 15-6 Big Ten) 9-4 in the first game of MSU’s last regular season series.

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Goranson, MSU softball team blanks Eastern Michigan 3-0

Omari Sankofa II

May 1, 2013

Perhaps a dash of good weather was all the MSU softball team needed.