2022-2023 RSC Softball Releases
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RSC Softball Team honored for success in the classroom by NFCA
August 02, 2023Louisville, KY – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) named their All-America Scholar-Athletes for the 2022-2023 academic year. Russell Sage College’s softball program had seven players saluted for their academic prowess in 2022-2023. -
Reinhardt named RSC's new head softball coach
June 30, 2023Albany, NY—Russell Sage College’s Director of Athletics Jim Lyons has announced the selection of Stephanie Reinhardt (Albany, NY/Colonie Central) as the next head softball coach. She replaces Erica Li, who served the Gators for five seasons and has transitioned into an administrative role at RSC as Associate Athletic Director.
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Softball squad earns acclaim for performances in 2023 from NCAA
June 29, 2023Indianapolis, IN –Russell Sage College’s softball team wrapped their record-setting season under the leadership of fifth-year head coach Erica Li. Along the way, RSC advanced to the Empire 8 championship game, settling for the program’s first Empire 8 runner-up trophy after a 23-18 campaign.
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RSC places 70 on Empire 8 Presidents' List and 12 teams earn Team Honors too!
June 22, 2023Another banner semester for RSC student-athletes with announcement of Empire 8 Presidents' List!
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RSC Softball Player Arianna Papas named to 2023 NFCA All-America Team!
May 31, 2023Marshall, TX –Russell Sage College’s softball outfielder Arianna Papas was named the 2023 National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Third Team in conjunction with the NCAA Division III College Softball World Series and the pre-championship banquet on Wednesday night. The award is the first for Papas, who had a tremendous campaign in 2023.
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Dicranian and Papas Named to 2023 NFCA All-Region First Team
May 19, 2023LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced the 373 student-athletes from 174 schools who comprise the 2023 NFCA Division III All-Region teams. Russell Sage College’s softball team had two players named to the NCAA Division III Region III First Team, graduate player and centerfielder Arianna Papas as well as pitcher/utility player Taylor Dicranian.
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Three softball players earn Empire 8 All-Tournament Team Status
May 17, 2023Hilton, NY –The Empire 8 Conference announced its 2023 Empire 8 Softball Championship All-Tournament Team on Wednesday, May 17. RSC, the Empire 8 runner-up, had three players honored for their play at the championship.
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Papas repeats as Empire 8 Softball Player of the Year; Gators place 8 on Empire 8 All-Conference Teams
May 15, 2023Hilton, KY –Russell Sage College’s softball outfielder Arianna Papas was named the 2023 Empire 8 Softball Player of the Year on Monday and headlined the list of eight Gators that also earned acclaim from the league.
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Softball pushes SJFU in Empire 8 Championship; Title hopes fall short
May 13, 2023Alfred, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball team opened the day needing to beat St. John Fisher University twice on Saturday to capture the 2023 Empire 8 Championship. The Gators pulled off the first step of the feat as they beat SJFU, 1-0 in the first game on Saturday, setting the stage for the winner take all championship finals. SJFU would take the nightcap, 6-1 to record the program’s eighth Empire 8 Championship title,
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Softball Team On to 2023 Empire 8 Championship Game!
May 12, 2023Alfred, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball team came from behind on Friday afternoon to knock off Elmira College in the second day of the Empire 8 tournament, hosted by Alfred University. The Gators beat Elmira, 7-1 and then knocked off top seeded Alfred University, 5-4 in the nightcap for the day. With the pair of wins, the Gators have punched their ticket to the Empire 8 Championship game.
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Softball team falls in Empire 8 Tournament opener
May 11, 2023Alfred, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball team opened action on Thursday afternoon in the Empire 8 tournament. Second seeded St. John Fisher University posted the 9-1 win over the third seeded Gators.
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2023 Empire 8 Softball Tournament Information
May 09, 2023
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Softball splits with Medaille; Dicranian breaks doubles mark and stars for the Gators
May 06, 2023Buffalo, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball team faced Medaille University on Saturday in an Empire 8 doubleheader, the final regular-season games of the year for the Gators. Medaille won the first game, 5-4 and RSC won the second game 6-1. Taylor Dicranian broke the career doubles record on Saturday with a double in each game.
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RSC Softball Team Splits With Alfred on Friday
May 05, 2023Alfred, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball squad faced top seeded Alfred University on Friday in a key Empire 8 doubleheader. Alfred took the first game, 8-0 in five innings, but the Gator bats came to life as they took the nightcap, 10-2.
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Papas named Empire 8 Softball Player of the Week
May 01, 2023Hilton, NY –Russell Sage College’s outfielder Arianna Papas earned Empire 8 Softball Player of the Week honors to open May.
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Papas strikes for 4 home runs and Madore posts two wins as Gators sweep Houghton
April 29, 2023Houghton, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball squad travelled to Houghton University for an Empire 8 doubleheader with the Highlanders. RSC’s graduate performer and outfielder Arianna Papas had a career-day as she belted four homeruns, two in each game as she helped her team to two wins. RSC is now 18-14 overall and 9-3 in the Empire 8.
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RSC and Union Split action in softball Tuesday
April 25, 2023Schenectady, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball squad travelled to nearby Union College for a non-conference match-up. Union won the first game, 6-5, while the Gators took the nightcap, 8-5. RSC is now 16-14 on the year.
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Softball sweeps Utica as Gators fire on all cylinders
April 19, 2023Albany, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball team hosted Utica University on Wednesday at the Plumeri Sports Complex. The Gators posted a 4-3 win in the first game and then took the nightcap, 13-1 in five innings. The Gators improve to 15-13 overall with a record of 7-3 in the Empire 8.
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Softball sweeps Nazareth on Senior Day!
April 16, 2023Albany, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball team hosted Nazareth University on Sunday afternoon at the Plumeri Sports Complex. The Gators posted a 3-0 win in the first game and then took the nightcap, 7-3.
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Dicranian breaks career innings worked mark; Gators fall twice to SJFU
April 15, 2023Albany, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball team had their 2023 home opener as they hosted SJFU in an Empire 8 doubleheader. Despite a record-setting night for Taylor Dicranian, the Gators dropped two games to the Cardinals.
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RSC Sweeps MCLA to Extend Win Streak to 5
April 13, 2023North Adams, MA –Russell Sage College’s softball team took two games from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on Thursday afternoon. The Gators took game one, 10-5 and then posted 12-1 victory in five innings in the night cap. RSC has now won five straight games heading into this weekend’s key Empire 8 double headers with St. John Fisher University and Nazareth College.
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RSC's Arianna Papas named to 2023 Tucci/NFCA Regional Player Watch List
April 11, 2023Louisville, KY –Russell Sage College’s softball superstar Arianna Papas was revealed as part of the 2023 Tucci/NFCA Division III Player of the Year Watch list for Region III.
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Softball Takes Two from Keuka as Gators excel at plate and in the circle
April 08, 2023Keuka, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball team took two games from Keuka College on Saturday in Empire 8 action, 12-6 and 12-0 in a five inning contest. The sweep extends the team’s win streak to three games as RSC is now 9-11 overall and 3-1 in the Empire 8.
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Gators split in E8 opener with Elmira, Dicranian and Papas continue record book assault
April 07, 2023Horseheads, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball team opened their 2023 Empire 8 schedule on Friday with a doubleheader with the Soaring Eagles of Elmira College. Elmira took game one, 10-9 in eight innings and the Gators took the night cap, 7-5.
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Skidmore Uses Late Home Cooking to Upend RSC
April 05, 2023SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Russell Sage College dropped both ends of this afternoon's non-conference doubleheader at Skidmore.
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RPI softball team takes two from Gators
April 02, 2023Troy, NY –Russell Sage College’s softball team travelled to nearby RPI for a non-conference match-up with the Engineers. RPI took both ends of the doubleheader, 8-1, 8-2.
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Softball splits with MSMC
March 29, 2023Newburgh, NY –Russell Sage College softball team finally returned to the field after a 20-day hiatus due to weather delays. The Gators faced Mt. St. Mary College in a non-conference play. The Knights took the first game 5-3, but the Gators took the nightcap, 6-2.
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Dicranian Named E8 Softball Player of the Week
March 13, 2023ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College pitcher/infielder Taylor Dicranian (Bennington, VT/Mt. Anthony Union), a graduate student, was named the Empire 8 Conference Softball Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, March 12.
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Gators Finish Florida Trip on a High Note
March 09, 2023WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Russell Sage College wrapped up its Florida trip by defeating Concordia University Chicago 5-3 this morning.
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Gators Rally to Down Penn State - Behrend
March 07, 2023JAN PHYL VILLAGE, Fla. – Down to its final out, Russell Sage College scored six runs to down Penn State - Behrend 8-4 this morning at the Auburndale Sports Complex.
