2016-17 Softball News

Rise With Us
Ferris State Athletics Celebrates Success & Unveils "Rise With Us" Campaign

July 27, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - As Ferris State University Athletics gears up for another exciting season, the Bulldogs have unveiled a new theme, encouraging fans to "Rise With Us" while reflecting on recent past success as FSU kicks off the 2017-18 athletics year.

Cencer & Hammersmith
Strength & Conditioning Appointments To Elevate Ferris State Athletics

July 11, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has announced two key personnel moves in the area of Athletics Performance by the elevating of Dave Cencer to Coordinator of Athletics Performance and the hiring of John Hammersmith as the Bulldogs’ first-ever full-time strength and conditioning coach, according to an announcement made today by FSU Athletics Director Perk Weisenburger.

Kristin Janes
Former GLIAC Student-Athlete Kristin Janes Chosen As Ferris State's Head Softball Coach

July 06, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University softball program will embark on a new era this coming year as the Bulldogs have appointed Kristin Janes as the program's 12th head coach in an announcement made today (July 6).

Kristin Janes
WATCH: Video Interview With New Ferris State Softball Coach Kristin Janes

July 06, 2017

The Ferris State University softball program will embark on a new era this coming year as the Bulldogs have appointed Kristin Janes as the program's 12th head coach in an announcement made today (July 6).

GLIAC Academic
Total of 170 FSU Student-Athletes Garner GLIAC All-Academic Laurels In 2016-17

June 10, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 170 Ferris State University student-athletes have achieved Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) All-Academic & All-Academic Excellence Team honors for the recently-completed 2016-17 athletics campaign as announced by the league office on Friday.

Softball Draft Day
2017 Team Impact - Ferris State Softball Draft Day event

May 19, 2017

Keelie and Kira Heirlein recently became official members of the Ferris State University Softball program thru the Team IMPACT program, which pairs children with life-threatening and chronic illinesses with college athletic teams. The Bulldogs held a special "Draft Day" following a team practice late this spring at the FSU Softball Field. FSU coach Adam Kirkpatrick signed the two young players, who have cystic fibrosis (CF), to the roster with assistance from volunteer assistant coach Tara Nelson and their parents.

FSU vs Wayne State
Ferris State Suffers Heart-Breaking Loss In 11-Inning Thriller At GLIAC Tournament

May 06, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University softball team suffered a heart-breaking 1-0 loss to the Wayne State Warriors in an 11-inning thriller on Saturday (May 5) in the quarterfinal-round of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament at the Marathon Diamonds Complex in Findlay, Ohio.

Bulldog Softball
Four Ferris State Softball Players Claim All-GLIAC Honors For 2017 Season

May 06, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of four Ferris State University softball players have earned All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) accolades for the 2017 campaign as the league’s all-conference awards were announced in conjunction with the postseason tournament on Saturday in Findlay, Ohio.

Time & Format Change Announced For GLIAC Softball Tourney - FSU Now Plays Saturday At 4 pm
Time & Format Change Announced For GLIAC Softball Tourney - FSU Now Plays Saturday At 4 pm

May 04, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - Due to weather-related conditions and expected rain, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has adjusted the format and times for this weekend's league postseason tournament in Findlay, Ohio.

Ferris State Softball To Face Wayne State In First Round Of GLIAC Tournament This Friday
Ferris State Softball To Face Wayne State In First Round Of GLIAC Tournament This Friday

May 01, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The "second" season for the Ferris State University softball team begins this weekend (May 5-7) as the Bulldogs seek to claim their third Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament title in the program's history.

FSU Softball Clinches GLIAC Tourney Berth Despite Dropping Final Two Regular-Season Games
FSU Softball Clinches GLIAC Tourney Berth Despite Dropping Final Two Regular-Season Games

April 28, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University softball team closed out the regular-season with a pair of tight setbacks to rival Grand Valley State on Friday (April 28) at the GVSU Softball Stadium in Allendale.

WATCH: Ferris State Softball Spotlight - Logan Fleming
WATCH: Ferris State Softball Spotlight - Logan Fleming

April 28, 2017

Ferris State Softball's Logan Fleming joined Scott Vander Sloot on the final Softball Spotlight of the regular season. The Bulldogs regular season action will conclude tomorrow as they take on rival Grand Valley State on the road. Games are scheduled for 3:30 and 5:30.

WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Softball Coach Adam Kirkpatrick
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Softball Coach Adam Kirkpatrick

April 26, 2017

Bulldog Softball Coach Adam Kirkpatrick sits down with host Rob Bentley to recap last weekend's four-game sweep and preview this week's matchup with Grand Valley State.

WATCH: Ferris State Softball Weekend Recap As 'Dawgs Go 4-0!
WATCH: Ferris State Softball Weekend Recap As 'Dawgs Go 4-0!

April 24, 2017

The Ferris State University softball team capped off a big weekend of action with its second-straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) sweep as FSU topped the Lake Erie Storm twice in its final home action of the year on Sunday (April 23) at the FSU Softball Field. The Bulldogs, who are battling for one of the final spots in the GLIAC Tournament at the end of the year, finished the weekend homestand a perfect 4-0 and now sit in seventh place heading into the final two games of the regular-season. The top eight at the end of the campaign earn league postseason berths.

Ferris State Softball Completes Perfect Weekend With Senior Day Sweep In Final Home Action
Ferris State Softball Completes Perfect Weekend With Senior Day Sweep In Final Home Action

April 23, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University softball team capped off a big weekend of action with its second-straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) sweep as FSU topped the Lake Erie Storm twice in its final home action of the year on Sunday (April 23) at the FSU Softball Field.

FSU
Ferris State Softball Notches Big Home Sweep Over Walsh To Climb In GLIAC Standings

April 22, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University softball team pulled off an important Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) home sweep on Saturday (April 22) as the Bulldogs won two close contests over the Walsh Cavaliers at the FSU Softball Field.