2025 Westfield State University Softball News

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Softball at Western New England Moved to Thursday at 3:00 P.M.
Softball at Western New England Moved to Thursday at 3:00 P.M.

Please be advised, due to forecasted inclement weather, softball at Western New England has been moved from Tuesday, April 8 to Thursday, April 10 with the doubleheader beginning at 3:00 P.M. from Golden Bear Softball Park in Springfield, Mass.

Westfield's Katherine Canty moved to 8-0 on the season with the win in game 1 over Worcester State. (Cole Grady photo)
Owls, Lancers Split Doubleheader

Westfield (18-4, 3-1 MASCAC) emerged victorious in game 1 with a 6-2 decision over the Lancers (10-9, 1-3).

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Updated Weekend Schedule Changes; Baseball Set to Host Worcester Friday

Please be advised that due to unplayable field conditions, tomorrow’s baseball doubleheader against Worcester State, which was originally scheduled to be played at Worcester, will now take place tomorrow at Hagan Field in Westfield, Mass. with game one of the doubleheader set to begin at 2:00 P.M.

Allyssa Slack throws her hands up in mock celebration after drawing a walk on an impromptu pinch-hitting appearance.  Slack entered the at bat with a 3-2 count and faced one pitch for ball four.
Softball Splits With Smith

Westfield State’s Sarah Bingham and Christina Ciampa had rbi doubles and pitcher Kathleen Canty ran her record to 7-0 on the season as the Owls won game 2 to split a doubleheader with Smith College at Sullivan Field on Wednesday afternoon.

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Camacho Named MASCAC Softball Rookie of the Week

Owls rookie Rylie Camacho (Attleboro, Mass.) captures her first MASCAC honor as she claims MASCAC Rookie of the Week for softball.

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Tour De Force as Owls Sweep Buccaneers

Westfield improves to 16-2 on the season and 2-0 in the MASCAC

Several Schedule Changes Announced for This Weekend
Several Schedule Changes Announced for This Weekend

The women’s lacrosse game versus Mass. Maritime has been moved to Friday at 7:00 P.M. while both baseball and softball doubleheaders against Mass. Maritime have been moved up to 11:30 A.M. start times.

Angelina Vartuli delivers a pitch against Anna Maria on March 26, 2025.  She finished with a one-hitter and nine strikeouts.
Softball Sweeps (Again!) 9-1 and 8-0 Over Anna Maria

Angelina Vartuli missed throwing a perfect game by inches, and the Owls hit three home runs in the doubleheader as a Westfield State scored a pair of eight-run rule victories over Anna Maria.

Mia Alfonso launches a 3-run double in the first game against VSU-Lyndon on March 22, 2025. (Hunter Briggs photo)
Softball Sweeps VSU-Lyndon

Westfield State’s Sarah Hough knocked out five hits in the doubleheader, and the Owls got home runs from Rylie Camacho and Janna Jose in winning 7-3 and 14-1 over Vermont State University-Lyndon at Sullivan Field on Saturday afternoon.

Full Spring Slate of Games for Owls Athletics this Weekend
Full Spring Slate of Games for Owls Athletics this Weekend

Westfield State athletics is back in action for another spring weekend which features Owls softball and women's lacrosse at home while men's and women's track and field begin the outdoor season and baseball continues its non-conference schedule on the road.

Westfield State Athletics Maintains Lead in 2024-25 Smith Cup Standings
Westfield State Athletics Maintains Lead in 2024-25 Smith Cup Standings

After the conclusion of the winter sports season, Westfield State University Athletics continues to hold the top spot in the 2024-25 Howard C. Smith Cup standings, awarded annually to the institution with the best overall athletics program in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Janna Jose is congratulated by coach Joe Hough after Jose's 3-run home run gave Westfield a 6-0 lead against Skidmore. (Cole Grady photo)
Owls Softball Impresses in Sullivan Field Debut

Westfield State hit a pair of home runs and got two strong pitching performances as the Owls handled Skidmore, 8-0 and 14-2 in a non-conference doubleheader at Sullivan Field on Wednesday afternoon.

Wodecki’s Hot Bat, Mettey’s Dominant Pitching Earn MASCAC Weekly Honors
Wodecki’s Hot Bat, Mettey’s Dominant Pitching Earn MASCAC Weekly Honors

Westfield State junior third baseman Hannah Wodecki (Southampton, Mass.) has been named MASCAC Softball Player of the Week, while sophomore Joss Mettey (Easthampton, Mass.) earned MASCAC Rookie of the Week honors after leading the Owls to a successful 5-1 week in Florida.

Christina Ciampa (file photo)
Softball Splits Final Day in Florida; Ends Southern Swing 8-2

Westfield is slated to open the northern portion of the schedule on Wednesday, March 19 hosting Skidmore in a double header at the newly re-named Sullivan Field, weather and field conditions permitting.

Mia Alfonso captured mid-swing on her walk-off HR against Smith College (Nancy Bals photo)
Owls Improve to 7-1 With Wednesday Sweep

Westfield is now 7-1 on the spring trip.  The Owls finish up tomorrow with games versus Rockford (Ill.) College and Geneva (Pa.) College.

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Owls Sweep Alfred State, UW-Superior on Monday

Westfield starting pitcher Kathryn Canty (W, 2-0) went the route in the circle, allowing 11 hits and six runs while also striking out five.