Merrimack Warriors softball explained

Merrimack Warriors
University:Merrimack College
Conference:Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Conference Short:MAAC
City:North Andover
Stateabb:MA
State:Massachusetts
Coach:Elaine Schwager
Tenure:17th
Stadium:Martone-Mejail Field[1]
Nickname:Warriors
National Champion:1994*
Ncaa Tourneys:1991*, 1993*, 1994*, 1995*, 1996*, 1997*, 1998*, 1999*, 2000*, 2001*, 2002*, 2004*, 2011*, 2017*, 2018*
Conference Tournament:1991*, 1992*, 1993*, 1994*, 1995*, 1999*, 2001*, 2002*
Conference Champion:1988*, 1991*, 1992*, 1993*, 1994*, 1995*, 1998*, 1999*, 2000*, 2001*, 2002*, 2017*
*at Division II level

The Merrimack Warriors softball team represents Merrimack College in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), having joined following the 2023–2024 academic school year.[2] From 1985 until 2019, the team was a member of the Northeast-10 Conference (NE–10), playing at the Division II level before transitioning to Division I in 2020.[3] From 2020 until 2024, the team was a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC).[4] The Warriors are currently led by head coach Elaine Schwager. The team plays its home games at Martone-Mejail Field located on the college's campus.[5]

History

During their time as a NCAA Division II program, Merrimack found significant success as a member of the Northeast-10 Conference, including winning the 1994 NCAA Division II softball championship over Humboldt State.[6] [7] In addition to a national title, the Warriors won 12 regular season championships, eight conference tournament championships, and qualified for the NCAA tournament 15 times.[8] Since transitioning to Division I, the team has yet to finish a season with a winning record.

Merrimack won several awards during their time in the Northeast-10 Conference. The program won eight NE-10 Player of the Year awards, doing so in 1988 with Jenny Jenkins, 1993 and 1994 with Kim Page, 1996 with Daniela Paparo, 1996 with Raffaela Paparo, 1998 and 1999 with Stacey Dell'Anno, and 2002 with Katie Morgis.[9] The team has also won six NE-10 Coach of the Year awards, winning in 1986, 1988, and 1992 with Bob DeGregorio, 1993 with Michelle Myslinski, and in 2009 and 2017 with Elaine Schwager.[10]

Coaching history

1985–1992 Bob DeGregorio 209–122–2
1993–2004 Michelle Myslinski 434–127
2005 Stacey Sullivan 23–35
2006–2011, 2015–present Elaine Schwager 308–378
2012 Jill Karwoski 19–23
2013–2014 Jim Cardello 42–44–1

Roster

2024 Merrimack Warriors roster
 Pitchers
  • 21 – Madie Fornwalt – Graduate Student
  • 31 – Anna Gedacht – Freshman
  • 12 – Cecelia Imbimbo – Freshman
  • 16 – Brandi Neil – Sophomore
  • 44 – Sofia Palyan – Junior
  • 00 – Sydney Samuel – Sophomore

Catchers

  • 22 – Madi Gibeault – Freshman
  • 28 – Gabby Kaduson – Freshman
  • 20 – Caity Lemay – Sophomore
  • 7 – Madison Metcalf – Sophomore
  • 17 – Jordan Theriault – Freshman
 Infielders
  • 23 – Madeline Arvai – Freshman
  • 15 – Thiana Brito – Sophomore
  • 24 – Ellen Hubbard – Junior
  • 27 – Bailey McDermott – Sophomore
  • 2 – Alex Miller – Sophomore
  • 9 – Sam Russalesi – Sophomore
  • 18 – Sydney Shinopulos – Junior

Outfielders

  • 42 – Madison Cerpa – Senior
  • 3 – Abby Choquette – Freshman
  • 26 – Hannah Scarano – Senior

Utility

  • 13 – Courtney Lanpher – Graduate Student
 
Reference:[11]

Season by season results

Season cut short due to COVID-19 Pandemic [12] [13]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Facilities .
  2. Web site: Report: Two NCAA Division I Athletic Programs Are Switching Conferences . 23 October 2023 .
  3. Web site: Merrimack is moving up to Division 1, in Northeast Conference - the Boston Globe . .
  4. Web site: Merrimack's move to MAAC stings those at the NEC . 24 October 2023 .
  5. Web site: Facilities .
  6. Web site: Thinking back on Warriors' 1994 run to glory . 25 May 2014 .
  7. Web site: DIVISION II SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS RECORDS BOOK. fs.ncaa.org.
  8. Web site: NE–10 Softball Record Book. northeast10.org.
  9. Web site: Softball Record Book 2023 (PDF) - Northeast 10 Conference .
  10. Web site: Schwager resigns as Merrimack's softball coach . 16 August 2011 .
  11. Web site: 2024 Softball Roster .
  12. Web site: NE–10 Softball Record Book. northeast10.org.
  13. Web site: NEC Softball Recordbook - 2021 (PDF) - Northeast Conference .

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