Thursday, June 30, 2005

KYRAH SEAMON SIGNS WITH SAINTS SOFTBALL

Dahlonega, Ga. – Incoming freshman Kyrah Seamon will join her sisters Jessica and Lara this season on the softball diamond after she signed with the nationally ranked North Georgia College & State University softball team. Full Story...

Thursday, June 9, 2005

SAINTS SOFTBALL KICKS OFF SUMMER CAMP FUN

Dahlonega, Ga. – The Saints softball team got the summer off to a great start as North Georgia College & State University athletic camps began this week. Full Story...

Thursday, June 9, 2005

WILLIS AND THOMPSON NAMED TO NAIA
SOFTBALL ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

Decatur, Ala. – North Georgia College & State University senior Beth Willis and junior Lynsey Thompson were both named to the 2005 NAIA Softball All-Tournament team by officials at the conclusion of the tournament. Full Story ...

Monday, June 6, 2005

WILLIS NAMED NAIA SOFTBALL ALL-AMERICAN

Dahlonega, Ga. – Senior Beth Willis was named to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-American second team for softball this past week. Full Story...

Tuesday, May 24, 2005

#4 MOBILE STAYS ALIVE WITH 2-1 WIN OVER
NORTH GEORGIA IN EIGHT INNINGS

DECATUR , Ala. – The 4th seeded University of Mobile found themselves one out away from elimination in the 2005 NAIA Softball National Championship. However, a two-out infield single in the bottom of the seventh inning and a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning sent the Mobile Ram players into a celebration on the third base line at Decatur 's Wilson Morgan Park in Decatur, Ala. Full Story...

Monday, May 23, 2005

#3 SIMON FRASER ADVANCES WITH 6-1 WIN OVER NORTH GEORGIA

DECATUR , Ala. – Simon Fraser University (S.D.), seeded #3 in the 2005 NAIA Softball National Tournament, advanced to the winner' bracket final versus the top seeded Thomas University (Ga.). Full Story...

Monday, May 23, 2005

NORTH GEORGIA PULLS FIRST UPSET 
IN ROUND OF EIGHT  

DECATUR , Ala. – North Georgia College & State University earned the first upset in the round of the eight with a 6-4 win over #2 Houston Baptist University ( Texas ).  North Georgia (45-16) advances to the winner's bracket semifinals to face the winner of the #5 Simon Fraser University (B.C.) and Columbia College (Mo.) at 4:30 p.m. today (Monday). Full Story...

Monday, May 23, 2005

SAINTS SOFTBALL BROADCAST UPDATE

Dahlonega, Ga. – The Saints Monday and Tuesday games at the NAIA National Softball Tournament will not be broadcast on Go Live Sports. Fans can stay up-to-date with all the action on the Saints softball website and at www.ssacsports.com. You can also listen to replays of North Georgia's march to the second round at the Go Live Sports archive page.

Sunday, May 22, 2005

SAINTS MOVE ON TO SECOND ROUND OF
NAIA NATIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Decatur, Ala. – Taking a 3-2 win over Point Loma Nazarene University in 10 innings and a 8-0 victory against Aquinas College, the North Georgia College & State University Saints softball team is moving on to the second round of the NAIA National Softball Tournament. Full Story...

Saturday, May 21, 2005

SAINTS FINISH FIRST DAY 1-1 AT NAIA NATIONAL
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Decatur, Ala. – The North Georgia College & State University softball team fell 1-0 in ten innings to California Baptist University in their first game, but surged past the University of Mary 8-0 in five innings to finish 1-1 after the first day of pool play at the NAIA Softball Tournament. Full Story...

Friday, May 20, 2005

GO LIVE SPORTS TO BROADCAST SAINTS SOFTBALL

Dahlonega, Ga. – The voice of Saints sports, Tim Whitmire, will bring you all the action from the NAIA Softball Tournament Championship as the eighth ranked North Georgia College & State University softball team marches toward the championship. The Saints have teamed up with GoLiveSports.com to bring you all the action from Decatur. Full Story...

Monday, May 16, 2005

SAINTS SOFTBALL IN POOL C FOR NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Decatur, Ala. – NAIA officials announced this weekend the pools for the NAIA National Softball Tournament beginning on May 20. Eighth ranked North Georgia College & State University will be in Pool C for the opening rounds of the tournament. Full Story...

SOFTBALL HOLDS EIGHTH SPOT IN FINAL NAIA RANKINGS

Dahlonega, Ga. – The top 10 remained the same and only one team fell out of the final ranking as the North Georgia College & State University softball team finishes the season ranked eighth in the nation. Full Story...

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

TRIO OF SAINTS NAMED TO ALL-REGION SOFTBALL TEAM

Orange Beach, Ala. – Seniors Beth Willis, Lynsey Thompson, and junior Lara Seamon were all selected to the NAIA Region XIII All-Region team at the conclusion of the Region XIII Softball Tournament. Full Story...

Tuesday, March 10 2005

Orange Beach, Ala. - Kelly Golden's solo homerun with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning completed a six-run comeback by Lee University against North Georgia in the NAIA Region XIII Championships. Full Story...

Tuesday, March 10 2005

Orange Beach, Ala. - The #2 seed University of Mobile (44-8) made easy work of their first opponent in the NAIA Region XIII softball tournament defeating North Georgia College & State University 10-2 Monday afternoon at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.Full Story...

Tuesday, March 10 2005

#3 SAINTS DEFEAT #6 LADY EAGLES 6-0 IN FIRST ROUND ON NAIA REGION XIII SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Orange Beach, Ala. - North Georgia defeated Faulkner 6-0 in the opening round of the NAIA Region XIII Championships.  The No. 3 seeded Saints scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back in the victory over the No. 6 seed Eagles.Full Story...

Friday, May 6, 2005

NAIA REGION XIII SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKET RELEASES
Saints Third Seed In Tournament

Orange Beach, Ala. – The eighth ranked Saints of North Georgia College & State University will be the third seed in the upcoming NAIA Region XIII Softball Tournament that will begin on May 9. Full Story...

Friday, May 6, 2005

SAINTS REMAIN EIGHTH IN SOFTBALL RANKINGS

Dahlonega, Ga. – In a quiet week for North Georgia College & State University softball, the Saints remained ranked eighth in the NAIA National coaches poll this week. Full Story...

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

BALL NAMED SSAC SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Dahlonega, Ga. – Senior Annie Ball is this week's softball Player of the Week for the Southern States Athletic Conference. This marks the third week in a row a North Georgia College & State University softball player has received the honor. Full Story...

SAINTS REMAIN NINTH IN NAIA SOFTBALL RANKING

Dahlonega, Ga. – After posting a 5-1 record in the final week of the regular season, the North Georgia College & State University softball team remained the ninth ranked team in the country in last week's NAIA rankings. Full Story...

Monday, April 25, 2005

SAINTS SOFTBALL TAKES HOME TOP POST-SEASON HONORS
Willis named co-Picher of the Year, Cobb named Freshman of the Year

Rome, Ga. – Two North Georgia College & State University softball student/athletes took home top awards at the Southern States Athletic Conference banquet last week at Shorter College. Senior Beth Willis (Williamson, Ga.) and freshman Brittany Cobb (Oxford, Ga.) led 10 different Saints on All-Conference teams. Full Story...

Saturday, April 23, 2005

SAINTS WIN THIRD CONSECUTIVE SSAC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP

Rome, Ga. – A quartet of homers propelled first seed North Georgia College & State University past third seed Faulkner University 6-2 Saturday evening to win their third straight conference tournament softball championship. Full Story...

Rome, Ga. – In a battle of conference heavy weights, first seed North Georgia College & State University fought past second seed Lee University 2-1 in the semifinals of the Southern States Athletic Conference Softball Tournament. Full Story...

Friday, April 22, 2005

#1 SAINTS THUNDER PAST #4 LADY CANES 6-0

Rome, Ga. – For the second consecutive game, senior starter Beth Willis shutout an opponent as first seed North Georgia College & State University defeated fourth seed Georgia Southwestern State University 6-0 in round two off the Southern States Athletic Conference Softball Tournament. Full Story..

Thursday, April 21, 2005

#1 SAINTS BREEZE PAST #8 BRENAU 10-0

Rome, Ga. – Using an eight run second inning, first seed North Georgia College & State University ran past eighth seed Brenau University 10-0 in the first round of the Southern States Athletic Conference Softball Tournament. Full Story...

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

WILLIS NAMED SSAC PITCHER OF THE WEEK FOR
SECOND CONSECUTIVE WEEK

Dahlonega, Ga. – For the third time this season, and second in two weeks, North Georgia College & State University pitcher Beth Willis is the Southern States Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week. Full Story...

Dahlonega, Ga. – It's Summer Camp Time! North Georgia College & State University will once again offer a series of summer sports camps. This summer basketball, baseball, soccer, and softball camps will give children of all ages a chance to develop their skills, learn about team work, and above all: HAVE FUN! Full Story...

Dahlonega, Ga. – North Georgia College & State University head softball coach Mike Davenport reached a career milestone this past weekend as he won his 200th career game as a head coach. Full Story...

Saturday, April 16, 2005

#9 SAINTS WIN FOURTH CONFERENCE TITLE ON SENIOR DAY

Dahlonega, Ga. – Four seniors played their final conference game Saturday afternoon and put on a show as ninth ranked North Georgia College & State University (36-13, 24-2) won its fourth straight conference championship after sweeping Reinhardt College (14-37, 13-13). Full Story...

Friday, April 15, 2005

#9 SAINTS SCOOT PAST LADY HAWKS

Dahlonega, Ga. – Shutting out Shorter College (2-18, 2-18) in both games, ninth ranked North Georgia College & State University (34-13, 22-2) swept the Southern States Athletic Conference double header Friday evening at the NGCSU Softball Complex. Full Story...

SAINTS SOFTBALL MOVES ONE SPOT TO NINTH IN NAIA

Dahlonega, Ga. – After sweeping Brewton-Parker College and Brenau University last week, the North Georgia College & State University softball team jumped a spot to ninth in the nation in the latest NAIA rankings. Full Story...

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

#10 SAINTS AND #22 LADY FLAMES SPLIT SOFTBALL DOUBLE HEADER

Dahlonega, Ga. – In two key games that had conference, regional, and national implications, 10th ranked North Georgia College & State University and 22nd ranked Lee University split an evening double header at the NGCSU Softball Complex. Full Story...

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

TODAY'S SOFTBALL GAME RESCHEDULED

Dahlonega, Ga. - Due to inclement weather today's softball game against Lee University has been rescheduled to tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4:00 p.m. in Dahlonega.

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

WILLIS NAMED SSAC SOFTBALL PITCHER OF THE WEEK

Dahlonega, Ga. – For the second time this season, North Georgia College & State University pitcher Beth Willis has been Pitcher of the Week for the Southern States Athletic Conference. Full Story...

Monday, April 11, 2005

#10 SAINTS WIN THIRD STRAIGHT CONFERENCE SERIES
WITH WIN OVER GOLDEN TIGERS

Dahlonega, Ga. – 10th ranked North Georgia College & State University won their sixth consecutive game as they swept Brenau University 9-4 and 10-0 at the NGCSU Softball Complex. Full Story...

#10 SAINTS SWEEP LADY BARONS IN WEEKEND SERIES

Mt. Vernon, Ga. – Winning the first game 9-0 and the second game 3-1, 10th ranked North Georgia College & State University improved to 29-12 overall and 17-1 in the Southern States Athletic Conference after defeating Brewton-Parker College (17-26, 5-14) in a softball double header over the weekend. Full Story...

SAINTS RETAIN 10TH SPOT FOR SECOND STRAIGHT WEEK

Dahlonega, Ga. – After going 4-2 last week, the North Georgia College & State University softball team remained 10th in the nation in the latest rankings released by the NAIA National Office. Full Story...

Wednesday, April 6, 2005

#10 SAINTS CHARGE PAST LADY CANES IN SOFTBALL DOUBLE HEADER

Dahlonega, Ga. – Shutting out Georgia Southwestern State University in the first game, 10th ranked North Georgia College & State University held on 3-2 in the second game to sweep the Lady Canes in Southern States Athletic Conference action. Full Story...

Monday, April 4, 2005

#10 SAINTS TAKE CARE OF LADY LIONS IN SOFTBALL DOUBLE HEADER

Dahlonega, Ga. – Jumping out early on Emmanuel College, 10th ranked North Georgia College & State University cruised past EC 8-0 and 9-0 in the Southern States Athletic Conference softball double header. Full Story...

SAINTS SOFTBALL REMAINS 10TH IN NAIA POLL

Dahlonega, Ga. – After a solid sweep of Southern States Athletic Conference teams this week, North Georgia College & State University remained #10 in the latest NAIA poll released by the National Office. Full Story...

SAINTS SWEEP THIRD STRAIGHT CONFERENCE DOUBLE HEADER

Gainesville, Ga. – Pounding out 32 hits for 23 runs in the double header, 10th ranked North Georgia College & State University defeated Brenau University yesterday afternoon in Southern States Athletic Conference softball action. Full Story...

Dahlonega, Ga. – The 10th ranked North Georgia College & State University softball team swept 23rd ranked Faulkner University Friday afternoon and Shorter College Saturday afternoon to take four Southern States Athletic Conference games this past weekend. Full Story...

SAINTS SOFTBALL RANKED 10TH IN NAIA

Dahlonega, Ga. – After facing ten ranked teams and compiling a 17-10 record in the early part of the season, the North Georgia College & State University softball team is ranked 10 th in the nation in the latest NAIA National poll. Full Story...

Monday, March 21, 2005

#11 SAINTS SPLIT WITH #17 LEE

Cleveland, Tenn. – Lee University 's softball team handed the Lady Saints of North Georgia College & State University (NGCSU) their first conference loss of the season Saturday afternoon at Butler Field. North Georgia (17-10, 5-1 SSAC) won the first game 4-1 and Lee (18-5, 6-2 SSAC) came back to win the finale 2-1. Full Story...

THURSDAY’S LADY SAINTS SOFTBALL GAME RESCHEDULED
Friday’s game at Tennessee Wesleyan Canceled

Dahlonega, Ga. - Due to inclement weather and dreary field conditions, the North Georgia College & State University softball game scheduled for Thursday, March 17 against visiting Brenau University has been rescheduled. Full Story...

Tuesday, March 15, 2005

#11 SAINTS CRUISE PAST LADY EAGLES IN SOFTBALL
NGCSU Blasts Four Home Runs in Two Games

Waleska, Ga. – Junior shortstop Lynsey Thompson (Dacula, Ga.) blasted two home runs in the first game and went two-for-three in the second game to lead North Georgia College & State University past Reinhardt College 11-0 and 9-0. Full Story...

Dahlonega, Ga. – For the final game of the Caruso's Classic, #11 North Georgia College & State University defeated Lindsey Wilson College 9-1 to finish 3-3 for the weekend. Full Story...

Dahlonega, Ga. – In the final day of action for the Caruso's Classic Softball Tournament hosted by North Georgia College & State University, Campbellsville University defeated #11 North Georgia 4-1. Full Story...

Friday, March 11, 2005

#4 RAMS SWEEP #11 SAINTS IN OPENING GAME OF CARUSO’S CLASSIC

Dahlonega, Ga. – The fourth ranked University of Mobile defeated #11 North Georgia College & State University 5-0 in the first game and 6-2 in the second to take the first day of softball games at the Caruso’s Classic hosted by NGCSU. Full Story...

Thursday, March 10, 2005

#11 SAINTS SWEEP LADY WARRIORS IN SSAC SOFTBALL OPENER
Beth Willis Pitches No Hitter

Dahlonega, Ga. – Allowing only two hits in the double header, the #11 North Georgia College & State University pitching staff shut down Southern Wesleyan University and the bats knocked in 16 runs as the Saints won 8-0 in five innings in the first game and 8-0 in six innings in the second game. Full Story...

Tuesday, March 8, 2005 

BETH WILLIS NAMED SSAC SOFTBALL
PITCHER OF THE WEEK

Dahlonega, Ga. – Senior pitcher Beth Willis of North Georgia College & State University was selected as this week's Southern States Athletic Conference softball “Pitcher of the Week” for her performance on the diamond last week. Full Story...

Saturday, March 5, 2005

NORTH GEORGIA DEFEATS BACONE COLLEGE

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. -- Beth Willis limited Bacone College to just one hit while pitching a complete game shutout in a 3-0 North Georgia College & State University win over Bacon College Friday afternoon in the Gulf Coast Softball Invitational held in Orange Beach, Alabama. Full Story...

Saturday, March 5, 2005

NORTH GEORGIA HANDS BRESCIA 4-0 LOSS

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. -- Rachel Bridges threw a complete game, one-hit shut-out in leading her North Georgia College & State University teammates to a 4-0 win over Brescia University in the first round of pool play action at the Gulf Coast Softball Invitational Friday afternoon in Orange Beach, Alabama. Full Story...

Wednesday, March 2, 2005

 SOFTBALL GAME AGAINST TENNESSEE WESLEYAN RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 18

Athens, Tenn. – The softball game against Tennessee Wesleyan that was originally scheduled from March 1 has been moved to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18.

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

 THOMPSON NAMED SSAC SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Dahlonega, Ga. – Junior shortstop Lynsey Thompson of North Georgia College & State University was selected as this week's Southern States Athletic Conference softball “Player of the Week” for her performance on the diamond last week. Full Story...

Sunday, February 20, 2005

SCAD SPLITS WITH NGCSU IN SOFTBALL

Savannah, Ga. – The Savannah College of Art and Design and North Georgia College & State University split a softball doubleheader Sunday (Feb. 20) afternoon at the Paulson Softball Complex. The Saints won the first game 7-0 before the Bees won the second game 2-0. Full Story...

Friday, February 18, 2005

#11 NORTH GEORGIA BLOWOUT
EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE 32-1 AND 22-0

Tuesday, February 15, 2005

SCHEDULE RELEASED FOR 2005 CARUSO'S CLASSIC
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Dahlonega, Ga. – The 2005 Caruso's Classic, hosted by North Georgia College & State University, today announced the games schedule for this year's tournament on March 11 through 13. Full Story...

Friday, February 11, 2005

SAINTS STUDENT-ATHLETES GUEST SPEAKERS AT
LUMPKIN COUNTY D.A.R.E. GRADUATION

Dahlonega, Ga. – Senior student-assistant coach Chezley Watson (Gainesville, Ga.) and sophomore pitcher Danielle Rainey (Lawrenceville, Ga.) were the guest speakers today at the Lumpkin County Elementary School D.A.R.E. graduation. Full Story...

Wednesday, February 9, 2005

SAINTS SOFTBALL RANKED 11TH IN PRESEASON NAIA POLL

Dahlonega, Ga. – The North Georgia College & State University softball team is ranked 11th in the preseason coaches poll released today by the NAIA. Full Story...

Tuesday, February 8, 2005

CATCH SAINTS SOFTBALL COACH MIKE DAVENPORT
TODAY LIVE ON 1240 THE TICKET

Gainesville, Ga. – At 10:30 a.m., North Georgia College & State University head softball coach Mike Davenport is the special guest on today's Gene and Tony Show on AM 1240 The Ticket. Full Story...

Thursday, January 18, 2005

HARDIN SINGS WITH SAINTS SOFTBALL

Dahlonega, Ga. - Rachel Hardin has signed a national letter of intent to play softball at North Georgia College & State University announced today by fifth year head coach Mike Davenport. Full Story...

Tuesday, January 18, 2005

SAINTS PICKED TO WIN SSAC SOFTBALL TITLE

Dahlonega, Ga. - The North Georgia College & State University softball team is the preseason favorite to win their fourth consecutive conference title in the Southern States Athletic Conference preseason softball poll released yesterday by conference officials. Full Story.,..

Thursday, December 16, 2004

CREAMER AND RAYNOR SIGN WITH SAINTS SOFTBALL

Dahlonega, Ga. - Jennifer Creamer and Page Raynor have signed national letters of intent to play softball at North Georgia College & State University, announced today by fifth year head coach Mike Davenport. Full Story...

Wednesday, December 1, 2004

RACHEL NORRIS SIGNS WITH LADY SAINTS SOFTBALL

Dahlonega, Ga. - Ringold High School standout Rachel Norris signed a national letter of intent to play softball at North Georgia College & State University announced today by fourth year head coach Mike Davenport. Full Story...

Tuesday, November 16, 2004

MEIGAN GRIMM SIGNS WITH LADY SAINTS SOFTBALL

Dahlonega, Ga. - Meigan Grimm has signed a national letter of intent to play softball at North Georgia College & State University announced today by fourth year head coach Mike Davenport. Full Story...

Tuesday, August 17, 2004

NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY AND NORTH HALL HIGH SCHOOL TO CO-HOST NORTH FALL CLASSIC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Dahlonega, Ga. - NGCSU and NHHS are teaming up this weekend to host the North Fall Classic Softball Tournament . The tournament will be held this week starting tomorrow August 18 and concluding this weekend on August 21. Tournament games will be played at North Hall High School softball field and the NGCSU Baseball/Softball Complex. Full Story...

2004 GACC Champions
2004 GACC Tournament Champions