Softball Wraps Non Conference Schedule at MTSU on Thursday May 1, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (14-32) will conclude its non-conference schedule on Thursday afternoon with a doubleheader at in-state rival MTSU (6-44). [READ MORE] Softball Edged at Morehead State, 5-4 April 28, 2013 MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Despite jumping out to an early lead, the Belmont softball team (14-32, 4-19 OVC) saw a late rally fall just short on the road at Morehead State (23-19, 9-11 OVC) on Sunday afternoon. [READ MORE] Softball Drops Pair at Morehead State April 27, 2013 MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Despite strong effort at the plate and inside the circle, the Belmont softball team (14-31, 4-18 OVC) dropped a pair on the road at Morehead State (22-19) on Saturday. [READ MORE] Softball Travels for Three Contests at Morehead State April 26, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (14-29, 4-16 OVC) returns to the road for action this weekend for a trio of games at Morehead State (20-19, 6-11 OVC). [READ MORE] Walk Off Homer Lifts Softball to Split with Murray State April 21, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Literally coming down to the last out to have a chance to pull out a win in game two, the Belmont softball team (14-29, 4-16 OVC) pulled off an incredible come from behind win over visiting Murray State (19-24, 10-10 OVC) on Sunday afternoon at Rose Park. [READ MORE] Pair of Late Rallies Fall Short versus Austin Peay for Softball April 20, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont softball team (13-28, 3-15 OVC) was tripped up despite logging great scoring rallies in each game of Saturday's doubleheader with in-state rival Austin Peay (15-22, 6-13 OVC). [READ MORE] Softball Hosts Austin Peay and Murray State for Senior Weekend April 19, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (13-26, 3-13 OVC) returns to Rose Park for its final regular season home games this weekend. [READ MORE] Softball Falls at Western Kentucky April 16, 2013 BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Despite turning in a strong defensive performance, the Belmont softball team (13-26) was unable to recover from an early deficit and fell on the road at Western Kentucky (26-13) on Tuesday afternoon. [READ MORE] Softball Travels for Midweek Tilt at Western Kentucky on Tuesday April 15, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (13-25) travel to take on Western Kentucky (25-13) for a single game on Tuesday. [READ MORE] Softball Held Off at Tennessee Tech April 14, 2013 COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Despite an offensive explosion early in the final matchup of this weekend's three-game series, the Belmont softball team (13-25, 3-13 OVC) was unable to hold on and fell on the road at Tennessee Tech on Sunday. [READ MORE] Softball Splits at Tennessee Tech to Open Series April 13, 2013 COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont softball team (13-24, 3-12 OVC) snapped a seven-game skid with a split over in-state rival Tennessee Tech (17-18, 6-5 OVC) on Saturday afternoon. [READ MORE] Softball Travels to Tennessee Tech for Three Game Tilt This Weekend April 12, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (12-23, 2-12 OVC) will be looking to rebound and pick up some wins this weekend. [READ MORE] Softball Falls in Battle of the Boulevard Doubleheader April 10, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Despite an incredible comeback effort late in both games, the Belmont softball team (12-23) was tripped up in the annual Battle of the Boulevard series with Lipscomb (22-18) on Wednesday evening. The Bruins fell 7-1 in the opening game and were edged 4-3 in the nightcap. [READ MORE] Battle of the Boulevard Up Next for Softball on Wednesday April 9, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (12-21) will look to recover from a tough weekend of OVC play with a midweek nonconference doubleheader with former conference rival Lipscomb (20-18). [READ MORE] Softball Held Off at SIUE April 7, 2013 EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - Despite strong defensive play, the Belmont softball team (12-21, 2-11 OVC) struggled to find an offensive rhythm on Sunday afternoon at SIU Edwardsville (27-8, 11-2 OVC). [READ MORE] Softball Drops Close Pair at EIU April 6, 2013 CHARLESTON, Ill. -- The Belmont softball team (12-19, 2-9 OVC) saw their comeback rallies fall just short on Saturday afternoon at Eastern Illinois (23-10, 11-1 OVC) in a pair of contests. [READ MORE] Softball Travels for Doubleheaders at EIU and SIUE This Weekend April 5, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (12-17, 2-7 OVC) hits the road this weekend to open a 10-game road swing. [READ MORE] Softball Splits with Memphis After Recording Fourth Shutout of the Season April 2, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- After turning in a strong performance to open Tuesday's doubleheader with in-state rival Memphis (15-26), the Belmont softball team (12-17) split with the visiting Tigers in the nightcap. [READ MORE] Softball Hosts Memphis for Twin Bill on Tuesday April 1, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (11-16, 2-7 OVC) will look to extend its win streak when it hosts in-state rival Memphis (14-25) on Tuesday at Rose Park. [READ MORE] Softball Notches Second OVC Win in Split with Jacksonville State March 30, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont softball team (11-16, 2-7 OVC) used hot bats and strong pitching to come away with a split at home against Jacksonville State (19-15, 5-4 OVC) on Saturday. [READ MORE] Softball Game with Jacksonville State Postponed due to Rain March 29, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Due to heavy rain storms in Middle Tennessee, today's Belmont Softball doubleheader with Jacksonville State has postponed. [READ MORE] Pink Weekend: Softball Hosts Jacksonville State for Trio of Games March 28, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (10-15, 1-6 OVC) will look to rebound with this weekend’s home series with OVC foe Jacksonville State (18-14, 4-3 OVC) at Rose Park. [READ MORE] Softball Stumbles in Doubleheader with UT Martin March 24, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont softball team (10-15, 1-6 OVC) saw a pair of comeback rallies fall short on Sunday afternoon at Rose Park. [READ MORE] Comeback Kids: Softball Rallies for First OVC Win; Splits with SEMO March 23, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont softball team (10-13, 1-4 OVC) picked up its first Ohio Valley Conference win in dramatic fashion Saturday afternoon at Rose Park. [READ MORE] Pair of OVC Doubleheaders on Deck for Softball March 22, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (9-12, 0-3 OVC) return to the confines of E.S. Rose Park this weekend for a pair of conference doubleheaders. [READ MORE] Softball Breezes by Alabama A&M March 20, 2013 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The Belmont softball team (9-12) picked up a pair of dominating wins on the road Wednesday afternoon at Alabama A&M (7-13). [READ MORE] Softball Travels for Doubleheader at Alabama A&M on Wednesday March 19, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (7-12, 0-3 OVC) will be looking to rebound after a tough opening weekend of Ohio Valley Conference play with a mid-week doubleheader on the road. [READ MORE] Softball Drops Series Finale to Eastern Kentucky March 17, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont softball team (7-12, 0-3 OVC) was unable to bounce back from a late rally on Sunday afternoon and fell to visiting Eastern Kentucky (14-9, 3-0), 12-7, on Sunday afternoon at Rose Park. [READ MORE] Softball Drops OVC Openers to Eastern Kentucky March 16, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University softball dropped a tough doubleheader to Eastern Kentucky Saturday in its opening OVC games. [READ MORE] Late Rally by Ole Miss Holds Off Softball March 12, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont softball team (7-9) fell just shy of containing the hot bats of visiting Ole Miss (18-11) on Tuesday afternoon at Rose Park. [READ MORE] Rain Cancels Day Two of Saluki Invitational March 10, 2013 CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Due to a soaking rains and dropping temperatures, Belmont Softball's final two games at Saluki Invitational Tuesday have been cancelled. [READ MORE] Softball Rebounds with Solid Game to Split on Day One of Saluki Invitational March 9, 2013 CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Belmont softball team (7-8) rebounded from an early loss to earn a split in action on day one of the Southern Illinois University-hosted Saluki Invitational. [READ MORE] Kuhlmeyer to be Guest on 102.5 The Zone Saturday Morning March 1, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont softball head coach Chris Kuhlmeyer will be a live guest on City College Sports Saturday on 102.5 The Game Saturday morning at 8 a.m. [READ MORE] Friday's Softball Warm-Up Clinic Cancelled March 1, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Today's scheduled Softball Warm-Up Clinic at Rose Park has been cancelled due to weather. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to UTEP February 28, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Despite striking first and putting runs on the board early, the Belmont softball team (6-7) was unable to hold on to its lead and fell to visiting UTEP (7-9), 11-5, on Thursday at E.S. Rose Park. [READ MORE] Softball Hosts UTEP for Single Game Thursday February 28, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (6-6) will look to get back in the win column when it hosts UTEP (6-8) on Thursday afternoon at E.S. Rose Park. [READ MORE] Hollingsworth Named TSWA Softball Player of the Week February 26, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After turning in a weekend of stellar performances at the University of Memphis hosted Blues City Classic, Belmont softball sophomore Kat Hollingsworth (Carrollton, Texas) was named Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Player of the Week. [READ MORE] Softball Stumbles on Day Two of Blues City Classic; Hollingsworth Tabbed All-Tournament February 24, 2013 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Despite keeping their bats warm from the previous day, the Belmont softball team (6-6) was edged in its final two games of University of Memphis’ Blues City Classic on Sunday. [READ MORE] Softball Splits on Day One of Blues City Classic February 23, 2013 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (6-4) kept its tournament hot streak rolling with a pair of wins to open the University of Memphis hosted Blues City Classic. [READ MORE] Softball Travels to Memphis’ Blues City Classic This Weekend February 21, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team (5-3) looks to extend its recent hot streak into its second road tournament this weekend. [READ MORE] Snodgress Named TSWA Softball Pitcher of the Week February 19, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After turning in her second consecutive week of strong performances inside the circle, Belmont softball freshman Carolyn Snodgress (Torrance, Calif.) was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Pitcher of the Week. [READ MORE] Softball Splits on Day Two of ASU Hornet Invitational February 16, 2013 MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Belmont softball team (5-3) turned in another pair of strong performances to earn a split on the second day of the ASU Hornet Invitational. [READ MORE] Softball Sweeps on First Day of ASU Hornet Invitational February 15, 2013 MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Belmont softball team (4-2) continued its winning ways of late, picking up a pair of shutout victories on the opening day of the ASU Hornet Invitational. [READ MORE] Softball Hits Road for Games at ASU Hornet Invitational This Weekend February 14, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After a successful opening to the 2013 campaign, the Belmont softball team (2-2) will hit the road for the first time this season for non-conference action at the three-day Hornet Invitational. [READ MORE] Softball Splits on Day Two of Spring Kickoff Tournament February 9, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont softball team (2-2) split action on day two of its Spring Kickoff Tournament on Saturday at E.S. Rose Park. [READ MORE] Softball Splits on Day One of Spring Kickoff Tournament February 8, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont softball team (1-1) earned a split in action for the first day of the BU Spring Kickoff Tournament. [READ MORE] Softball Opens 2013 Campaign Hosting Spring Kickoff Tournament February 7, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team enters into its inaugural season in the Ohio Valley Conference hosting a three-day tournament at E.S. Rose Park this weekend. [READ MORE] Softball Practice in Full Swing with Season Opener on Horizon February 4, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With just a few more days before the official start of the 2012-13 campaign, the Belmont softball team has been training diligently for the season on and off the field [READ MORE] Kuhlmeyer to be Guest on 102.5 The Zone Saturday Morning February 1, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont softball head coach Chris Kuhlmeyer will be a live guest on City College Sports Saturday on 102.5 The Game Saturday morning at 8 a.m. [READ MORE] Softball Picked to Finish Fifth in First OVC Season January 16, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For its first year as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, the Belmont softball team was selected to finish fifth in the East Division by the league's head coaches and sports information directors as announced by the conference office on Wednesday. [READ MORE] Softball Unveils 2013 Schedule December 28, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont Softball head coach Chris Kuhlmeyer has lined up a challenging schedule for the program’s inaugural season in the Ohio Valley Conference. [READ MORE] Johnson featured on ESPNU's For the Love of the Game December 19, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont softball player junior Kim Johnson (Tucson, Ariz.) was the recent focus of an ESPNU series entitled 'For the Love of the Game.' [READ MORE] Nine Softball Players Earn NFCA Scholar-Athlete Recognition December 10, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nine Belmont softball players received 2011-12 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar Athletes honors, as recently announced by the association’s office. [READ MORE] Registration Still Open for Softball's Winter Hitting and Pitching Clinics December 5, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont softball head coach Chris Kuhlmeyer announced today that registration remains open and spaces are available for the 2013 Pitching and Hitting Clinics to be held in January 2013 at Nashville’s Greer Stadium. [READ MORE] Softball Adds Three to 2013 Signing Class November 15, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont softball head coach Chris Kuhlmeyer has received the National Letters of Intent from three talented student-athletes as part of the NCAA early signing period [READ MORE] Softball Encourages Fans to Strike Out ALS on Friday October 18, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team will host a unique fundraiser on Friday, October 19 at E.S. Rose Park to raise awareness about Lou Gehrig’s Disease. [READ MORE] Softball Unveils 2012 Fall Schedule of Games September 10, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont softball team will suit up for the first time in late September to open its 2012 Fall slate of games. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics' Connection to Little League World Series August 23, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Athletics has a connection to the Midstate's Little League World Series participant, the Goodlettsville All-Stars. [READ MORE] Registration Open for Softball Elite Camp on September 1-2 August 16, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont softball coach Chris Kuhlmeyer announced today that registration remains open and spaces are still available for the 2012 Elite Camp to be held on September 1 and 2 at E.S. Rose Park. [READ MORE] Space Still Available for Softball's Youth Elite Summer Camp July 17, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont softball coach Chris Kuhlmeyer announced today that registration remains open and spaces are still available for the Youth Elite Summer Camp on July 25 and 26 at E.S. Rose Park. [READ MORE] Byers Named First Team All-Conference by Atlantic Sun May 8, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The postseason honors continued for Belmont senior Ashley Byers as she was named a First Team All-Conference selection by the Atlantic Sun Conference on Tuesday. It is the first time Byers has been named to a postseason all-conference team and the first time for a Belmont player to make the A-Sun All-Conference team since Devon Schmidt was named to the All-Freshman team in 2010. She is just the second player in school history to make the A-Sun first team. [READ MORE] Softball's Ashley Byers Named Second Team Atlantic Sun by College Sports Madness May 7, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont's season may have ended on Saturday, but the post season honors have just begun for senior Ashley Byers. Byers was named to the Atlantic Sun Second team by College Sports Madness on Monday. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to USC Upstate on Senior Day May 5, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (12-36, 7-11 A-Sun) came up short in its bid for a berth in what would have been the school's first Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament with two losses to USC Upstate on Saturday. The doubleheader also gave the Bruins a chance to honor the team's seniors with Senior Day ceremonies. [READ MORE] Softball Sweeps ETSU to Stay Alive in Conference Race May 4, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont (13-34, 7-9 A-Sun) picked up two must-have wins against ETSU on Friday evening at E.S. Rose Park. The Bruins took game one, 5-2, and game two, 6-3. Belmont returns to action tomorrow afternoon, with the first game against USC Upstate beginning at 4:30 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Hosts ETSU and USC Upstate for Home Finale May 4, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (11-34, 5-9 A-Sun) hosts two Atlantic Sun opponents this weekend as the Bruins close out the regular season. ETSU and USC Upstate pay their first visit to E.S. Rose Park with Belmont taking on ETSU on Friday, with the first game 4 p.m. and then hosting USC Upstate for Senior Day on Saturday, with the first game at 5 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Falls in Two Close Games at Southeast Missouri State May 2, 2012 CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - - Belmont (11-34) lost two close games on the road at Southeast Missouri State Wednesday night, including a ten inning marathon in which the Bruins scored a season high 13 runs. Game one was also close as the Redhawks took a 3-5 win. [READ MORE] Softball Travels to Southeast Missouri State for Non-Conference Finale May 2, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- After a welcome week off of games for finals, Belmont will travel to Cape Girardeau, Mo., for the non-conference finale against Southeast Missouri State at 5 p.m. this evening. [READ MORE] Vierra, Bridger-Wilikinson Named Belmont Student-Athletes of the Month for April NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Sophomore softball player Mia Vierra (Palmdale, California) and sophomore track and field athlete Marcus Bridger-Wilkinson (Newbury, England) have been named Belmont Student-Athletes of the Month for April 2012. [READ MORE] Softball Shutout at Kennesaw State April 21, 2012 KENNESAW, Ga. -- Belmont (11-32, 5-9 A-Sun) dropped a doubleheader at Kennesaw State on Saturday. The Bruins lost the first game, 0-8 and fell in game two, 0-9. [READ MORE] Softball Sweeps Mercer April 20, 2012 MACON, Ga. -- Belmont (11-30, 5-7 A-Sun) needed a big weekend to get back on track in conference play, and the Bruins got off to a good start with two wins at Mercer. Belmont took both games by a one-run margin, winning game one, 4-3, and game two, 7-6. It was the second conference sweep for the Bruins this season. [READ MORE] Softball Heads to Georgia for Conference Matchups with Mercer, Kennesaw State April 20, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Following an eight game home stand at Rose Park, Belmont will hit the road for eight games, beginning with four straight in Georgia this weekend against conference foes Mercer and Kennesaw State. The Bruins will open with Mercer on Friday, with the first game beginning at 3 p.m. CT. [READ MORE] Softball Splits with Tennessee State April 18, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont (9-30) split Wednesday’s doubleheader with Tennessee State (11-31), taking game one and falling in extra innings in game two. It was the second straight doubleheader between the Bruins and another Nashville team, and also served as a preview of what the two teams might expect when they become conference opponents next season. [READ MORE] Softball Hosts Tennessee State in Midweek Doubleheader April 18, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- For the second time in a week, Belmont will host a cross-town opponent as Tennessee State pays its first ever visit to Rose Park in a non-conference doubleheader this afternoon. The first game begins at 4 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Drops Doubleheader to Lipscomb April 14, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont (8-28, 3-7 A-Sun) fell in both games of Saturday’s doubleheader with Lipscomb. The Bruins lost game one close, 0-1, but fell in five innings in game two, 0-9. [READ MORE] Softball Set to Host Lipscomb for Battle of the Boulevard: Pink Edition April 14, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Saturday's doubleheader with Lipscomb has plenty of on-the-field significance for both teams in terms of bragging rights and conference standings, but the games will carry additional off-the-field meaning as the teams come together to fight breast cancer in the first annual Battle of the Boulevard: Pink Edition games for breast cancer awareness. The first game is scheduled for 12 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Plans First Annual Pink Game April 12, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont softball team is looking to establish a new tradition as part of an old rivalry as the Bruins host Lipscomb this weekend in the first annual Battle of the Boulevard:Pink Edition games for Breast Cancer Awareness on Saturday afternoon. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to Western Kentucky April 11, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (8-27, 3-5 A-Sun) fell in a non-conference game to Western Kentucky, 0-3, at Rose Park. The game was tied at 0-0 through six innings until a solo home run in the top of the sixth put WKU ahead. The Toppers added two more runs in the top of the seventh to reach the final margin. [READ MORE] Softball Faces Western Kentucky in Single Game Wednesday April 11, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (8-26, 3-5 A-Sun) will take a break from conference play when it hosts Western Kentucky in a single game at 5 p.m. at E.S. Rose Park this afternoon. The Bruins will be looking for their first ever win in the series with WKU, who have won all 25 meetings, including two last season in Bowling Green, Ky. [READ MORE] Softball's Mia Vierra Picks Up A-Sun Player of the Week Honors April 9, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont softball’s Mia Vierra earned conference player of the week honors for the first time in her career, the conference announced on Monday. Vierra helped the Bruins to their first conference sweep since 2009 with both her offense and defensive efforts last Friday. [READ MORE] Softball Drops Two to Florida Gulf Coast April 7, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (8-26, 3-5 A-Sun) fell in both games of Saturday's conference doubleheader against Florida Gulf Coast. The Bruins fell in five innings in game one, 1-9, and then lost a wild game two, 6-12. [READ MORE] Softball Sweeps Stetson in A-Sun Doubleheader April 6, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (8-24, 3-3 A-Sun) picked up two critical conference victories with a sweep of Stetson at E.S. Rose Park on Friday. [READ MORE] Softball Hosts Stetson and FGCU to Open Home Conference Schedule April 5, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (6-24, 1-3 A-Sun) will kick off a nine game home stand when the Bruins host Stetson and Florida Gulf Coast for doubleheaders on Friday and Saturday. Belmont will open the home portion of the conference schedule against Stetson on Friday, beginning at 12 p.m. The Bruins will then host FGCU on Saturday for Youth Day, beginning at 4 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Plans First Ever Youth Day for Saturday's Game Against FGCU April 3, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont softball will host its first ever Youth Day on Saturday, April 7th, as part of an Atlantic Sun doubleheader against Florida Gulf Coast. Activities for Youth Day will be held in conjunction with the 4 p.m. game, but youth of all ages are encouraged to come out for both the 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. games on Saturday. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to North Florida April 1, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- After rain and inclement forced the doubleheader between Belmont and North Florida to be played Sunday afternoon instead of yesterday as scheduled, the Bruins lost a close game one to the Ospreys before falling 0-8 in game two. [READ MORE] Softball at North Florida Postponed Until Sunday Afternoon March 31, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The doubleheader scheduled for Belmont at North Florida this afternoon has been pushed to tomorrow afternoon after lightning and rain forced delays and the eventual postponement. Belmont will take on North Florida at 11 a.m. CST. [READ MORE] Softball Splits With Jacksonville to Open Conference Play March 30, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Belmont (6-22, 1-1 A-Sun) split a doubleheader with Jacksonville on Friday evening to open Atlantic Sun conference play. The Bruins will continue their swing through Jacksonville tomorrow afternoon with a doubleheader against North Florida at 12 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Travels to Jacksonville to Start A-Sun Play March 29, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (5-21) will travel to Jacksonville, Fla., to begin Atlantic Sun play with doubleheaders at Jacksonville and North Florida this weekend. The Bruins will face Jacksonville beginning at 3 p.m. CST on Friday and will take on North Florida at 12 p.m. CST on Saturday. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to UT-Martin in Close Contest March 27, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (5-21) fell on the road at UT-Martin, 1-3, on Tuesday afternoon. The Bruins struggled offensively, scoring only one run on one hit, but held UT-Martin in check defensively, allowing only two runs on five hits. The Bruins return to action this weekend as they travel to Jacksonville, Fla., to begin Atlantic Sun play. [READ MORE] Byers, Norbiato Named Belmont Student-Athletes of the Month for March NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Senior softball player Ashley Byers (Westerville, Ohio) and junior Henrique Norbiato (Londrina, Brazil) have been named Belmont Student-Athletes of the Month for March 2012. [READ MORE] Softball Heads to UT-Martin March 27, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont will open the eighth week of the 2012 season on the road at UT-Martin. The Bruins will face the Skyhawks in a single game in Martin, Tenn. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. [READ MORE] Baseball and Softball to Host Home Games on ASun.TV In 2012 March 22, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont Athletics announced the ASun.TV coverage package for this spring on Thursday. [READ MORE] Softball Travels to Tennessee Tech Thursday March 22, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (5-20) will travel to Cookeville, Tenn., for a single game against Tennessee Tech at 5 p.m. this evening. The game was originally scheduled for March 8th, but was rescheduled due to rain. [READ MORE] Softball Falls Short Against Marshall March 20, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (5-20) mounted a furious rally against Marshall in the fourth and fifth innings, coming back to tie the game at 7-7 through six innings before ultimately falling to the Thundering Herd, 7-11. [READ MORE] Softball Hosts Marshall in Midweek Game March 20, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (5-19) will face Marshall in a single game at E.S. Rose Park on Tuesday afternoon. The Bruins are fresh off a win over Mississippi Valley State in the Tiger Classic last weekend. First pitch against Marshall is scheduled for 4 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Defeats Mississippi Valley State on Sunday March 18, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (5-19) picked up a hard-fought win against Mississippi Valley State on Sunday afternoon. The Bruins used a four run sixth inning to pull away from MVSU, winning 7-3 in their final game of the Tiger Classic hosted by Tennessee State University. [READ MORE] Mississippi Valley State Tops Softball in Tiger Classic March 17, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two lightning delays, one for nearly 45 minutes, as well as a rain delay to start the game, kept Belmont from finding a rhythm in the second game of the day Saturday in the Tiger Classic hosted by Tennessee State University. The Bruins lost 1-8 to Mississippi Valley State in a game that lasted for over three hours. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to Ohio State 3-15 in Tiger Classic March 17, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (4-18) dropped the first game of the day on Saturday against Ohio State University. The Bruins rallied in the bottom of the fifth inning, but ultimately fell short, 3-15 in six innings. Belmont will continue play in the Tiger Classic hosted by Tennessee State University with an afternoon game against Mississippi Valley State. That game is currently scheduled to start at 3:45 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to St. Bonaventure in First Game of Tiger Classic March 16, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (4-17) fell 1-7 to St. Bonaventure in the opening game of the Tiger Classic hosted by Tennessee State University. The Bruins' lone run came on a home run from senior Ashley Byers. [READ MORE] Softball Set for Tiger Classic March 16, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (4-16) will spend a second straight weekend in Nashville when the Bruins take part in the Tiger Classic hosted by Tennessee State University. Belmont begins play Friday afternoon with a 5 p.m. meeting with St. Bonaventure. [READ MORE] Softball Rained Out Against Eastern Illinois March 15, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- Rain and lightning Thursday afternoon forced the cancellation of Belmont's doubleheader against Eastern Illinois. The games have not been rescheduled at this time. [READ MORE] Softball Hosts Eastern Illinois in Thursday Doubleheader March 14, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (4-16) will host Eastern Illinois in a midweek doubleheader on Thursday at Rose Park. The first game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Completes Series Sweep of Alabama A&M March 11, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont (4-16) needed mental toughness and perseverance to get past Alabama A&M on Sunday afternoon at Rose Park for the final game of the three game weekend series. The Bruins rallied twice, once in the bottom of the third to take a 3-2 lead, and again in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a 3-3 tie with a three-run inning to reach the final 6-3 margin. [READ MORE] Softball Takes Two on Saturday March 10, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont (3-16, 0-0) picked up two much needed wins over Alabama A&M in the 2012 home opener at Rose Park on Saturday. The Bruins, who have struggled offensively in recent weeks, amassed 18 hits and scored 14 runs on the day behind a strong showing from the freshmen class. Belmont will finish the three game series with AAMU on Sunday afternoon, with the first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Wins Opener Against Alabama A&M March 10, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (2-16) scored a season high 11 runs on 10 hits in the home opener against Alabama A&M Saturday at Rose Park. The Bruins picked up their second win of the season in the first half of Saturday's double header. [READ MORE] Softball Hosts Alabama A&M in Home Opener March 9, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont softball will finally open the 2012 home season after 17 straight games away from Rose Park. The Bruins will host Alabama A&M to kick of the home portion of the schedule with a 12 p.m. doubleheader on Saturday at E.S. Rose Park. [READ MORE] Softball Rained Out at Tennessee Tech March 8, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The softball games scheduled for this afternoon at Tennessee Tech have been canceled due to inclement weather. The rainy conditions are expected to continue throughout the day, making the field unplayable. [READ MORE] Softball Set for Tennessee Tech March 7, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (1-16) will travel to Cookeville, Tenn., on Thursday for a 1 p.m. doubleheader against Tennessee Tech. It will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Bruins took the first meeting, 6-5, in the UTC Frost Classic earlier this season. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to Ole Miss in Consolation Game of Red and Blue Classic March 4, 2012 OXFORD, MS -- Belmont (1-16) fell to Ole Miss, 0-5, in the final game of the Ole Miss Red and Blue Classic. The loss capped a difficult offensive weekend for the Bruins, who were shutout in three straight games. [READ MORE] Softball Shutout in Red and Blue Classic March 3, 2012 OXFORD, MS -- Belmont (1-16) softball struggled offensively for the second straight day as the Bruins were shutout in two games on Saturday. Belmont fell to host Ole Miss, 0-6, in the first game of the day. The Bruins then played Troy for the second time in two days, falling 0-8 in six innings. [READ MORE] Softball Struggles Against Chattanooga March 2, 2012 OXFORD, MS -- Belmont (1-13) fell to Chattanooga, 10-2, in five innings in the second game of the Ole Miss Red and Blue Classic. The Bruins continued to struggle offensively, managing only three hits in the game. Belmont will continue play in the tournament with the final round-robin game against host Ole Miss at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, followed by two rounds of bracket play. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to Troy in Red and Blue Classic March 2, 2012 OXFORD, MS- Belmont (1-12) fell in five innings to Troy in the first game of the Ole Miss Red and Blue Classic. The Bruins scored two runs, including one on a home run from senior Ashley Byers, but surrendered 10 runs to the Trojans. Belmont will be back in action at 12:30 p.m. against Chattanooga. [READ MORE] Softball Travels to Ole Miss for Red and Blue Classic March 1, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont softball team will hit the road again this weekend, traveling to Oxford, MS for the second time this season. The Bruins will take part in the Ole Miss Red and Blue Classic. [READ MORE] Softball Drops Game to Valparaiso in Frost Classic February 26, 2012 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Belmont (1-11) fell in a closely contested game to Valparaiso, 2-4, in the final game of the UTC Frost Classic. [READ MORE] Softball Earns Split in Second Day of UTC Frost Classic February 25, 2012 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - - Belmont (1-10) earned a split in the second day of play at the UTC Frost Classic, picking up the first win of the season against Tennessee Tech before falling to Dayton. The Bruins defeated the Golden Eagles, 6-5, and lost to the Flyers, 3-11 in five innings. [READ MORE] Softball Goes 0-2 in First Day of Frost Classic February 24, 2012 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Belmont (0-9) fell in two games in the first day of the UTC Frost Classic Inspired by Memorial. The Bruins lost to Purdue, 1-10 in the first game of the day in six innings of play. Belmont then fell to Ball State, 3-14 in five innings. [READ MORE] Softball Travels to Chattanooga for Frost Classic February 23, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (0-7) will travel to Chattanooga, Tenn., for the UTC Frost Classic Inspired by Memorial. The tournament will begin on Friday and conclude Sunday afternoon. The Bruins will play five games over the weekend, facing Purdue, Ball State, Tennessee Tech, Dayton and Valparaiso. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to Murray State, Ole Miss in Sunday Doubleheader February 19, 2012 OXFORD, MS. - - Belmont (0-7) fell in a pair of five inning games in Oxford, MS. After rain washed out the Southern Miss tournament, the Bruins traveled to Oxford for a Sunday doubleheader against Murray State and Ole Miss. Belmont lost to Murray State, 0-10 in five innings this morning before falling to Ole Miss, 1-9, in five innings Sunday afternoon. [READ MORE] Change to Weekend Schedule for Belmont Softball February 17, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont (0-5) was scheduled to travel to Hattiesburg, MS, this weekend for a tournament hosted by Southern Miss, but weather in the region has forced a change in plans. The tournament in Hattiesburg has been cancelled, and the Bruins will instead travel to Oxford, MS, to play Murray State and Ole Miss on Sunday afternoon. [READ MORE] Softball Shutout by Iowa in Getterman Classic February 12, 2012 WACO, Texas -- Belmont (0-5) fell to Iowa, 0-8 in five innings, in the final day of the Getterman Classic hosted by Baylor. [READ MORE] Softball Comes Up Short Against No. 7 Baylor February 11, 2012 WACO, Texas -- Belmont (0-4) put a season-high five runs on the board against No. 7 Baylor, but ultimately fell to the Bears, 10-5, on Saturday night in the Getterman Classic hosted by Baylor. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to Wichita State in Getterman Classic February 11, 2012 WACO, Texas -- Belmont (0-3), fell to Wichita State, 7-2, in the second day of the Getterman Classic hosted by Baylor University. The Bruins will face hosts No. 7 Baylor in a nightcap at Getterman Field. [READ MORE] Softball Drops Game to Texas-Arlington in Getterman Classic February 10, 2012 WACO, Texas -- Belmont (0-2), fell in the second game of the day, 4-9, to Texas-Arlington in the Getterman Classic hosted by Baylor University. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to Arkansas in Opener February 10, 2012 WACO, Texas -- Belmont (0-1) fell in the 2012 season opener, 3-16, to Arkansas.The Bruins faced the Razorbacks in the first game of the Getterman Classic hosted by Baylor. Belmont will play Texas-Arlington at 3 p.m. this afternoon. [READ MORE] Softball Heads to Texas for Getterman Classic February 9, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Softball will open the 2012 season on the road in Waco, Texas, as the Bruins travel west to take part in the Getterman Classic. The tournament will feature teams from the Big 12, Big Ten, and SEC, among other conferences. Belmont is slated to open the season with Arkansas at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10th. [READ MORE] Belmont Softball Season Preview February 2, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - With the start of the 2012 softball season only a week away, Belmont Athletics caught up with Head Coach Chris Kulhmeyer to talk about spring practices and what fans can look forward to with this year’s Bruin softball team. [READ MORE] Softball Signs Four to National Letters of Intent November 29, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont softball will add four freshmen to the squad for the 2012-2013 season, Head Coach Chris Kuhlmeyer announced today. [READ MORE] Softball Announces Winter Clinics October 28, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont softball announced two winter clinics, a hitting and a pitching session, to be held in early January. The clinics will be led by the Bruin coaching staff and players. The hitting session is scheduled for January 14th, 2012, with the pitching session to follow on January 15th. [READ MORE] Belmont Softball Releases 2012 Schedule October 20, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Trips to Texas, Mississippi, and Chattanooga, as well as road swings through Florida in conference play, highlight a challenging schedule for the Belmont University softball team in 2012. [READ MORE] Game Times Changed in Softball's Weekend Tournament September 26, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont softball will host three preseason fall games at Rose Park this weekend. The Bruins will play in the 3 p.m. game while hosting Austin Peay and Volunteer State Community College at Rose Park for 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. games on Saturday, Oct. 1st. [READ MORE] Softball Announces Addition of Kacey Frost to Coaching Staff August 24, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Head Softball Coach Chris Kuhlmeyer announced the addition of Kacey Frost as an assistant coach. Frost is a former Division I softball player and a veteran assistant coach at both the collegiate and club levels. Last season she served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Bruins, working primarily with Belmont's pitching staff. [READ MORE] Deadline for Entries to Softball's Elite Camp Extended August 24, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Belmont softball team will be offering an Elite Camp over Labor Day weekend, September 3-4th. The deadline for camp entries has been extended to Sept. 1st. [READ MORE] Former Bruin Sammi Parks Hired as Assistant at Chattanooga October 4, 2011 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- Former Bruin softball player Sammi Parks has been added as an assistant at UT-Chattanooga, the school announced Tuesday. Parks, a 2009 graduate, was one of the top pitchers in Belmont school history during her four years with the Bruins. [READ MORE] Softball to Host Elite Camp at Rose Park Over Labor Day Weekend August 9, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Belmont softball team will be offering an Elite Camp over Labor Day weekend, September 3-4th. The clinic will be led by Bruin coaches and players and will provide skill instruction for offense and defense, as well as competitive games and a recruiting question and answer session. The camp will be held out at E.S. Rose Park, the new home of the Belmont softball team. [READ MORE] Summer Update: Softball - Five Questions with Coach Kuhlmeyer July 13, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- Although Belmont just finished the 2011 softball season back in May, Head Coach Chris Kuhlmeyer and his staff are already hard at work preparing for the 2012 season. Belmont Athletics caught up with Coach Kuhlmeyer to talk about the softball offseason, the recruiting trail, and his recent appointment to the NCAA Rules Committee. [READ MORE] Softball Upsets Lipscomb to Earn Split in Season Finale April 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont knocked off Lipscomb in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader to earn a split in the 2011 edition of the Battle of the Boulevard series. The Bruins fell in game one, 0-6, after holding Lipscomb scoreless until the bottom of the sixth inning. The win in game two gave Belmont win number 11 on the season, surpassing last season’s total of 10 wins. The win was the first for the Bruins over the Lady Bisons’ since 2006. [READ MORE] Softball Upsets Lipscomb to Win Final Game of the Season April 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- Belmont used a strong pitching effort from sophomore Devon Schmidt to upset Lipscomb, earning the first win against the Lady Bisons since 2006 and the first win at Lipscomb since 2005. The win made the Bruins 11-38 on the season, passing their 10 win mark from last season. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to Lipscomb in Game One of Saturday Doubleheader April 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- Belmont fell, 0-6 in the first game of the season finale against Lipscomb on Saturday night at Draper Diamond. A tough call against the Bruins in the bottom of the sixth inning gave Lipscomb new life and a chance to add to their 0-1 lead. The Bisons scored five more runs to reach the final margin and Belmont was unable to match the high scoring inning. [READ MORE] Softball Set for Season Finale Against Lipscomb April 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball team will close out the season with a double-header at rival Lipscomb on Saturday evening. The first game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. with the second game to follow at 8 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Games Against Tennessee Tech Cancelled For Thursday April 28, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- After two days and several inches of rain fell in Nashville, Belmont's doubleheader with Tennessee Tech scheduled for Thursday evening was cancelled due to field conditions being unplayable. The Bruins will conclude the season with a rivalry game against Lipscomb on Saturday. The first game at Draper Diamond will begin at 6 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Set For Conference Doubleheader with Mercer April 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- Belmont will host Mercer for the first of two conference doubleheaders at Rose Park this weekend. The Bruins will face Kennesaw State tomorrow afternoon. Belmont and Mercer will meet at 4 p.m. at Rose Park for the first game of the series. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to Kennesaw State on Senior Day April 22, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - It was a bittersweet day for three Belmont seniors as they marked their final conference home stand with Friday’s doubleheader against Kennesaw State. Kelley Cash (Hudson, Ohio), Julie Harmon (Brentwood, Tenn.), and Ashley Smith (Helena, Ala.), were honored in a pregame ceremony, celebrating their accomplishments with their parents and teammates. [READ MORE] Softball Shutout by Kennesaw State April 22, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- Three home runs, including two from Jessica Cross, provided seven of Kennesaw State's 11 runs and were too much for the Bruins to overcome as they fell 0-9 in the first game of Friday's conference doubleheader. [READ MORE] Softball Falls in Two Close Games to Mercer April 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont (10-35, 3-13) couldn’t quite get past Mercer in a doubleheader Thursday at Rose Park. The Bruins lost 0-1 in game one, surrendering the lone run in the top of the seventh inning. Belmont fell in game two, 3-5, after bouncing back from a 0-2 hole after the first inning. The Bruins will finish out the conference portion of their home schedule with a doubleheader against Kennesaw State tomorrow afternoon at Rose Park. Senior Day ceremonies will be held tomorrow, and those are set to begin at 12:30 p.m. with the first game of the doubleheader to follow at 1 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Drops Doubleheader to UT-Martin April 19, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont (10-33, 3-11) failed to maintain the momentum picked up after Saturday’s upset over Florida Gulf Coast, falling in both games of Tuesday’s doubleheader against UT-Martin at Rose Park. The Bruins fell 0-11 in five innings in game one and 2-8 in game two. [READ MORE] Softball Hosts UT-Martin in Midweek Doubleheader April 19, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- Fresh off the first 2-2 conference weekend of the season, Belmont is set to host UT-Martin in a midweek doubleheader at Rose Park on Tuesday. The Bruins upset first place Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday to move to 10-31 on the season and 3-11 in conference play. [READ MORE] Softball's Ashley Byers Earns Atlantic Sun Player of the Week Honors April 18, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont junior Ashley Byers (Westerville, Ohio), was named the Softball Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. Byers, an exercise science major, earned the honor after hitting two key home runs, including a two-run shot in the Bruins’ upset win over first place Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday afternoon. Byers is just the fourth Bruin all-time to win the weekly conference honor. Belmont picks up the award for only the fifth time in program history. [READ MORE] Softball Upsets FGCU in Game Two to Earn Split April 16, 2011 FORT MYERS, Fla. - - Belmont (10-31, 3-11) used a four-run fifth inning and a two-run homerun from junior Ashley Byers (Westerville, Ohio) in the bottom of the sixth inning in game two to earn a split on the road at Florida Gulf Coast Saturday afternoon. The win was the first for the Bruins in series history and marked the third conference win and 10th overall win of the season, matching the win total for 2010. [READ MORE] Softball Earns Split With Stetson April 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont (9-30, 2-10), picked up a much needed win against Stetson (17-24, 3-9) in game two, earning a split with the Hatters on Thursday afternoon. The Bruins fell, 1-3, in a close first game. [READ MORE] Softball Heads to Florida for Four-Game Swing April 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- The Belmont softball team will open a four-game conference road-swing at Stetson Thursday afternoon. The Bruins will face the Hatters in a doubleheader and then travel to Fort Myers, Fla., to take on Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday. Today's first game in DeLand, Fla., will start at 3 p.m. CST. [READ MORE] Softball Drops Doubleheader to Jacksonville April 9, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The hot-hitting Jacksonville Dolphins were too much for Belmont on a hot and blustery day at Rose Park. The Bruins lost a competitive first game, 0-4, and struggled offensively and defensively the second game, losing 0-13. [READ MORE] Softball Ready for Jacksonville in Saturday Doubleheader April 9, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- Belmont (8-27, 1-7) will welcome Jacksonville to the new E.S. Rose Park for a conference doubleheader on Saturday. The first game will begin at 12 p.m. The Bruins are coming off a win and an extra inning loss to North Florida while Jacksonville is looking to bounce back from two losses at Lipscomb. [READ MORE] Softball Earns Split With UNF, Opens Rose Park With Win April 8, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- The Belmont softball team opened their new ballpark in style on Friday, with a 1-0 win over North Florida. The win was the first conference win for the Bruins (8-27, 1-7) and their first win in 10 games. Belmont contested the second game as well, falling in extra innings, 2-3. [READ MORE] Softball To Open Rose Park with Double-Header Against North Florida April 8, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- Belmont softball will kick off a new era as the team moves to its new home at E.S. Rose Park for a Friday conference double-header against North Florida. The first game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. with the second game to follow, beginning at 6 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Drops Double-Header to Murray State April 5, 2011 MURRAY, Ky. - - Belmont (7-26, 0-6) fell in a midweek double-header on the road at Murray State. The Bruins fell in game one, 2-3, and in game two 0-5. [READ MORE] Softball Heads to Murray State for Midweek Double-Header April 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball team will hit the road for a midweek double-header at Murray State on Tuesday evening. The first game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Falls in Double-Header Against Campbell April 2, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont finally managed to score runs, but couldn’t keep pace with Campbell (21-18, 7-3), falling 3-8 in game 1 and 12-4 in game two on Saturday. The pair of losses dropped the Bruins to 0-6 in conference play and 7-24 on the season. [READ MORE] Softball Set for Conference Home Opener Against Campbell April 2, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont will face Campbell in the first home conference game of the season. The double-header with the Fighting Camels is slated to start at 12 p.m. Games will be played at Lipscomb University. [READ MORE] Softball Games Against Samford Cancelled Due to Rain March 31, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.---The softball double-header scheduled for Thursday afternoon against Samford have been cancelled due to weather. The next home game for Belmont will be Saturday, April 2nd, against Campbell. [READ MORE] Softball Games For Thursday Moved to Tennessee State March 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The double-header against Samford scheduled for Thursday, March 31st, has been moved from Rose Park to Tennessee State University. The first game will begin at 3:30 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Falls in Saturday Double-Header March 26, 2011 JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - - The offensive struggles continued for Belmont (7-22, 0-4) as the Bruins lost two games on the road to East Tennessee State to fall to 0-4 in conference play. Belmont lost game one, 0-2, and then got behind early in game two and was unable to recover, falling 2-10 in five innings. [READ MORE] Softball Loses Twice at USC Upstate March 25, 2011 SPARTANBURG, S.C. - - Belmont (7-20, 0-2) battled Atlantic Sun leading USC Upstate (30-3, 2-0) in both games of the Bruins’ first conference games of the 2011 season, but fell 1-2 in game one and 1-4 in game two. Belmont will take on East Tennessee State in a double header tomorrow afternoon. [READ MORE] Softball Set for First Conference Road Swing March 25, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball team will open Atlantic Sun Conference play with a four game road-swing this weekend, beginning with a double header at USC Upstate Friday afternoon. The first game is set to begin at 3 p.m. CST. [READ MORE] Softball Drops Two at Western Kentucky March 22, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - After a winning back-to-back games for the first time all season last week against Southeast Missouri State, Belmont was unable to repeat that feat in the midweek double-header against Western Kentucky. The Bruins fell in the first game, 1-3, and in the second game, 1-9. The losses dropped Belmont to 7-18 on the season and 0-28 against WKU. [READ MORE] Softball Heads to Western Kentucky For Double Header March 22, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball team will look to extend its two game win streak and build momentum heading into conference play with a double header at Western Kentcuky. The first game is set to begin at 5 p.m. in Bowling Green, Ky. [READ MORE] Softball Sweeps Southeast Missouri State March 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Belmont softball team got back-to-back victories for the first time in the 2011 season with two wins over Southeast Missouri State on Thursday afternoon. The Bruins took the first game in the double-header 3-0, and won game two in extra innings, 6-5. [READ MORE] Softball Ready to Face Southeast Missouri State March 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball team will return to action this afternoon with a double-header against Southeast Missouri State. The first game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at Tennessee State University. [READ MORE] Softball Falls at Austin Peay March 16, 2011 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - - A six-run first inning was too much for Belmont (5-16) to overcome as they fell on the road to Austin Peay, 1-6. The Bruins went 1-2 against regional rival APSU this season and fell to 3-5 against teams from the Ohio Valley Conference. Belmont will get a chance to improve that record tomorrow afternoon when they face Southeast Missouri State in a 1 p.m. doubleheader played at Tennessee State University. [READ MORE] Softball Takes on Austin Peay Wednesday Afternoon March 16, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball team will head up the road to Clarksville, Tenn., for a 6 p.m. match-up with regional rival Austin Peay. The game will be the rubber match between the two teams who have split the season series 1-1 in two meetings in February. [READ MORE] Softball Struggles in Day Two of Georgia Tech Classic March 13, 2011 ATLANTA, Ga. - - Belmont (5-15), was overpowered by a hard-hitting Georgia Tech team, 12-2 on Sunday afternoon in the Georgia Tech Buckhead Classic. The Bruins fell in the day’s first game, 0-4, to Penn State despite a solid defensive effort. The losses dropped Belmont to 0-4 on the weekend and 5-15 on the season. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to Georgia Tech, 12-2 March 13, 2011 ATLANTA, Ga. - - Belmont (5-15), was overpowered by a hard-hitting Georgia Tech team, 12-2 on Sunday afternoon in the Georgia Tech Buckhead Classic. [READ MORE] Softball Shut Out by Penn State March 13, 2011 ATLANTA, Ga.--- Belmont (5-14) struggled offensively, but put up a solid defensive effort, limiting Penn State to four runs in a 0-4 loss on Sunday in the Buckhead Classic hosted by Georgia Tech. [READ MORE] Softball Struggles in First Day of Buckhead Classic March 12, 2011 ATLANTA, Ga. - - In the first day of play for Belmont in the Springhill Suites Classic hosted by Georgia Tech, the Bruins struggled to put a complete hitting and fielding game together. Belmont fell, 2-4, to Bowling Green in the first game despite a solid pitching effort from sophomore Becca Gift (Durham, N.C.). In the second game of the day, the Bruins struggled early, committing five errors in the first three innings to fall behind 1-8 to Georgia State. The lone run for Belmont was a solo homer from Gift in the bottom of the first. [READ MORE] Softball Struggles Against Georgia State, Falls 2-8 March 12, 2011 ATLANTA, Ga.---In game two of the Springhill Suites Buckhead Classic against Georgia State, Belmont (5-13), fell by a score of 2-8. Georgia State jumped out to an early lead after the first batter of the game reached on an error. The Panthers scored three runs in the first and the Bruins committed two errors. In the bottom of the inning, Gift recorded her first home run as a Bruin with her solo shot over the left field fence to cut the lead to 1-3. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to Bowling Green in First Game of Buckhead Classic March 12, 2011 ATLANTA, Ga.---Belmont softball rallied late, but came up short against Bowling Green, falling 2-4 in the first game of the Springhill Suites Buckhead Classic hosted by Georgia Tech. The Bruins (5-12), scored two runs in the top of the fifth to cut the BGSU in half. Belmont will face Georgia State at 3 p.m. CST. [READ MORE] Softball Heads to Georgia Tech for Springhill Suites Buckhead Classic March 12, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- Coming off two closely-contested games against SIU Edwardsville in Nashville, including a 4-3 extra-inning victory, the Belmont softball team will look to build momentum as they participate in the Springhill Suites Buckhead Classic hosted by Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Ga., this weekend. [READ MORE] Softball Dodges Rain, Earns Split With SIU Edwardsville March 9, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - After a week without a game thanks to weather-related cancellations and postponements, Belmont (5-11) avoided having their seventh consecutive cancellation when they squeezed their double-header with SIU Edwardsville between the rainstorms in the Nashville area and earned a split on the day. [READ MORE] Softball Set to Face SIU Edwardsville on Wednesday March 8, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- After a long week off where games were postponed or canceled due to inclement weather, the Belmont (4-10) softball team will get back to the field to face SIU Edwardsville in the first ever meeting between the two schools on Wednesday, March 9th. The double-header will be played at Tennessee State University. The first game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball's Remaining Games in Combat Classic Cancelled March 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Sunday games in the Tennessee Tech Combat Classic have been cancelled. The Saturday rains made field conditions unplayable. Belmont was scheduled to take on N.C. State and Louisville on Sunday. [READ MORE] Softball Games in Tennessee Tech Combat Classic Rained Out March 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball games scheduled for Saturday in the Tennessee Tech Combat Classic in Cookeville, Tenn., have been cancelled due to heavy rain in the region. Sunday's games are still tenatively scheduled to continue, although the final decision will be made based on field conditions once the rain has stopped. [READ MORE] Softball Game Against Samford Cancelled March 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball game set for 10 a.m. Saturday morning against Stamford has been cancelled. [READ MORE] Softball Heads to Tennessee Tech for Combat Classic March 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont will head East to face regional opponent Tennessee Tech in the 2011 Combat Classic in Cookeville, Tenn. The Bruins will face opponents from the Ohio Valley, SoCon, ACC, and Big East conferences as they look to snap a four game losing-streak this weekend. The action starts on Saturday with a 10 a.m. meeting with Samford. [READ MORE] Softball Game Against Tennessee Tech Canceled for Wednesday March 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The softball game between Belmont and Tennessee Tech University originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 2nd, has been canceled. The game has been rescheduled to April 28th at Rose Park. The double header will begin on that date at 4 p.m. with the second game scheduled at 6 p.m. [READ MORE] Softball Shut Out in Final Game of War Eagle Classic February 27, 2011 AUBURN, Ala. - - In a disappointing end to a disappointing weekend, Belmont suffered another shut-out loss, 0-8, to Murray State. The offensive and defensive struggles continued for the Bruins, who were shut out for the third time in the War Eagle Classic. The loss dropped Belmont to 4-10 on the season. [READ MORE] Softball Goes 0-2 in Second Day of War Eagle Classic February 26, 2011 AUBURN, Ala. - - The offensive struggles continued for Belmont during the second day of the War Eagle Classic on Saturday. The Bruins fell in five innings to Marshall, 0-8, in the day’s first game and then lost to Georgia Southern, 0-11, in the second game. Play in the War Eagle Classic concludes Sunday morning when Belmont meets Murray State at 9 a.m. [READ MORE] Softball Shut Out by Marshall February 26, 2011 AUBURN, Ala. - - Belmont opened play in the War Eagle Classic Saturday with a 10 a.m. game against Marshall. The Bruins struggled both offensively and defensively as they fell to the Thundering Herd, 0-8. Belmont continues play with a 5:30 p.m. game against Georgia Southern. [READ MORE] Softball Falls 5-8 to Auburn February 25, 2011 AUBURN, Ala. - - Belmont (4-7) faced hosts Auburn (11-0) in the first game of the War Eagle Classic, falling 5-8 to the Tigers. The Bruins used solid pitching efforts from freshman Mia Vierra and sophomore Devon Schmidt, as well as an explosive fourth inning in which they scored five runs to keep the pressure on the undefeated Tigers. [READ MORE] Softball Opens War Eagle Classic Against Auburn February 25, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball team will open play in the War Eagle Classic by taking on host Auburn in a 3 p.m. match-up today. It is the first meeting between the two programs and the first game in a four game swing for the Bruins. [READ MORE] Softball Earns Split With Tennessee State February 23, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The cross town rivalry that has been even over the past five years stayed at a dead-heat when Belmont (4-6, 0-0) earned a 1-1 split with Tennessee State on Wednesday evening. The Bruins dropped the first game, 0-8, but came back strong in the second game to win 13-4. [READ MORE] Softball Heads Across Town to Face Tennessee State February 23, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- Belmont will travel across Nashville to face Tennessee State University in the first mid-week double-header of the season. The Bruins hold a 15-9 edge in the series but have lost the last two meetings to the Tigers. In the past five meetings, the series is tied at five games apiece. Belmont will look to break that gridlock and pick up two wins and establish their first winning streak of the season. [READ MORE] Softball Defeats Austin Peay to Earn 1-1 Split in Final Day of APSU Tourney February 20, 2011 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont used strong offensive production and error-free defense to earn a 1-1 split in the final day of the Austin Peay Spring Classic. The Bruins lost the first game of the day, 1-4 to Cleveland State, but bounced back against Austin Peay, beating the Lady Govs 5-4 in the tournament’s final game. Belmont is now 1-1 on the season against APSU. The Bruins will meet the Lady Govs for a deciding match in Clarksville on March 16th. [READ MORE] Softball Defeats Austin Peay, Ends Tourney 2-2 February 20, 2011 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball team got another strong pitching performance from sophomore Devon Schmidt and used a strong offensive attack to defeat Austin Peay 5-4 in the final game of the Austin Peay Spring Classic on Sunday evening. The win made Belmont 3-5 on the season and 2-2 in the tournament. [READ MORE] Softball Falls to Cleveland State, 1-4 February 20, 2011 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.--- Belmont opened the second day of the Austin Peay Spring Classic against Cleveland State. The Bruins started the game in a 0-4 hole following the first inning of play and would be unable to overcome the deficit, falling 1-5. [READ MORE] Softball Comes Back to Beat UMKC February 19, 2011 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball team overcame a five-run deficit in the fifth inning to defeat Missouri-Kansas City in their second game of the Austin Peay Spring Classic Saturday afternoon. The Bruins won by a final score of 6-5 in seven innings. [READ MORE] Softball Goes 1-1 in APSU Spring Classic, Comes From Behind to Beat UMKC February 19, 2011 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - - After a rough start to the day with a 0-8 loss to Ball State in the first game of the Austin Peay Spring Classic, Belmont (2-4, 0-0) bounced back in game two, coming from behind to beat UMKC 6-5 in their second game of the day. [READ MORE] Softball Shut Out Against Ball State February 19, 2011 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball team opened this weekend's Austin Peay Spring Classic against Ball State on Saturday. The Bruins fell in the day's first contest, 8-0 in five innings. [READ MORE] Softball Heads to Austin Peay Spring Classic February 19, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - After opening the season 1-3 in their own Spring Classic, Belmont will head up the road to Clarksville, Tenn., to play in the Austin Peay Spring Classic this weekend. The Bruins will look to cap a week of homecoming festivities on campus by picking up a few more wins as they take on Ball State, Cleveland State and first-time opponent UMKC, and a have rematch against Austin Peay. The team starts the weekend with the first game on Saturday at 9 a.m. against Ball State. [READ MORE] Softball Gets First Win of the Season Against IUPUI, Falls to Austin Peay February 13, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Belmont softball team rode a strong hitting performance from junior Ashley Byers and a solid pitching effort by sophomore Devon Schmidt to earn their first win of the season against IUPUI on Sunday afternoon. [READ MORE] Softball Falls on Opening Day February 12, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Belmont softball team got off to a rocky start for the 2011 campaign. The Bruins fell in the opening game of the inaugural 2011 Belmont/Hampton Inn-Brentwood Spring Classic, 2-13 to Wright State. Belmont then lost a 4-9 decision against IUPUI in the final game of the night. Old man winter couldn't stop the teams from coming out and competing as Belmont, IUPUI, Wright State, and Austin Peay all braved the cold weather to start the 2011 season. [READ MORE] Three Belmont Head Coaches Appointed to NCAA Sports Committees MACON, Ga. -- The Atlantic Sun Conference announced Friday that three Belmont University head coaches, Lissa Bradford, Rick Byrd, and Chris Kuhlmeyer, have been approved by the NCAA Division I Administration Cabinet for NCAA committee appointments effective September 1, 2011. [READ MORE] Softball Tournament Relocated to Columbia State Community College February 11, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball team will continue with plans to host the inaugural Belmont/Hampton Inn-Brentwood Spring Tournament t his weekend, Feb. 12-13, in spite of the winter weather in Nashville this past week. The tournament has been moved from Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tenn., to Columbia State Community College in Columbia, Tenn. [READ MORE] Softball Set to Host Inaugural Belmont/Hampton Inn-Brentwood Spring Tournament February 7, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Belmont softball team will open the 2011 spring season by hosting the first-ever Belmont/Hampton Inn-Brentwood Spring Tournament at the Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tenn. Wright State, IUPUI, and Austin Peay will also be joining the Bruins for opening weekend. [READ MORE] Softball Cancels Winter Clinics for This Weekend January 12, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont softball team will no longer be the winter softball clinics scheduled for this weekend. [READ MORE] Softball Announces Two Winter Clinics December 9, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Belmont University softball program will host two winter clinics for area youth in January, Head Coach Chris Kuhlmeyer announced. Kuhlmeyer, in his second season at Belmont, and his staff hosted a fall clinic earlier this year and are preparing to host two separate clinics in the winter. [READ MORE] Softball Announces 2010-11 Schedule November 30, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Belmont University softball program will have a tough road ahead of them in the upcoming season according to the schedule Head Coach Chris Kuhlmeyer announced Tuesday. [READ MORE] Softball Signs Five to National Letters of Intent November 18, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Belmont Softball program announced the signing of five future Bruins to national letters of intent last week during the early signing period. Heather Turner, Kathryn Hollingsworth, Katie Clancy, Amanda Criscione and Kirbie Farrell all signed with Belmont. Head Coach Chris Kuhlmeyer, in his second year with the Bruins, is excited to see what the addition of these five players will mean to the program. [READ MORE] Spaces Still Available for Bruin Softball Fall Clinic November 5, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- The Belmont University Softball team has announced there are spaces remaining for its 2010 Fall Clinic scheduled for November 20 at Showtime Sports Academy in Franklin. [READ MORE] Softball Announces Fall Clinic Changes October 14, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- The Belmont University Softball team has added Jeff Martin, assistant coach at Lee University, to the staff of the 2010 Fall Clinic. [READ MORE] Belmont Softball Goes Pink for the Cure October 12, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Belmont softball team joined other members of the Belmont Athletics family as well as people across the Nashville area in showing their support for the cause this past weekend. [READ MORE] Belmont Softball Announces Changes to Fall Clinic September 27, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- The Belmont University Softball team has added Kacey Frost, Belmont volunteer assistant, and Lindsey Ubrun, volunteer assistant at Chattanooga, to the staff of its 2010 Fall Clinic. [READ MORE] Belmont Softball Announces Fall Clinic September 21, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- The Belmont University softball team will host a fall clinic for 13-18 year-olds Nov. 20, 2010, at Showtime Sports Academy in Franklin, Tenn. The clinic will feature three sessions and instruction from Head Coach Chris Kuhlmeyer, Assistant Coach Jen Kernahan and graduate assistant Ashley Taylor. [READ MORE] Bruin Softball Starts Fall Schedule With Two Games at Volunteer State September 17, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Belmont University softball team will see its first action of the fall in a two-game outing Saturday, Sept. 18th. The Bruins will travel to Gallatin, Tenn., to face Volunteer State Community College at 10 a.m. and Motlow State Community College at noon. [READ MORE] Belmont Announces Addition of Kacey Frost to Softball Staff August 24, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Head Softball Coach Chris Kuhlmeyer announced the addition of Kacey Frost as a volunteer assistant coach. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics Launches New Website August 15, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Athletics proudly announces the launch of the new-look belmontbruins.com, and its partnership with web servicing provider, PrestoSports. [READ MORE] Softball Adds Two Signees for the 2010-11 Season July 13, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont Head Softball Coach Chris Kuhlmeyer recently announced the signing of two more players to National Letters of Intent for the 2010-11 season: Kimberly Johnson, an infielder from Arizona and Mia Vierra, a pitcher from California. [READ MORE] Schmidt Earns All-Freshman Team Honors May 11, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Redshirt freshman Devon Schmidt earned Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team honors on Tuesday after an incredible run through Atlantic Sun competition. [READ MORE] Softball Drops Two at Campbell to End Regular Season May 1, 2010 BUIES CREEK, N.C. – After a disappointing series against their biggest rival, Lipscomb, on Tuesday, the Belmont Bruins (10-44-0, 3-17-0) went on the road to face the Campbell Camels (22-28-1, 9-9-0) for their final two games of the 2010. [READ MORE] Softball Drops Two to Lipscomb April 28, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Despite its best efforts, Belmont softball couldn't get anything brewing against Lipscomb Wednesday, dropping an afternoon doubleheader to the Bisons. [READ MORE]