Softball to Host Southern Vermont College

The Matchup: Elms College Blazers (5-12, 4-4 NECC) vs. Southern Vermont College Mountaineers (3-12, 2-4 NECC)
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time:  2 and 4 p.m.
Site: Cheryl R. Condon Field (Chicopee, Mass.) 
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All-Time Series
Elms College leads the all-time series with Southern Vermont College, 9-0 dating back to the first meeting in 1992.

Last Meeting
Elms secured wins of 9-6 and 10-7 on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Bennington, Vt.

Setting the Scene
Elms takes the field, Saturday looking to rebound from a double-header loss to New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) rival Becker College on Tuesday, April 9 in its last outing. The Blazers have now lost three of their last five heading into weekend action. Southern Vermont comes to Chicopee, Mass. looking to build on a double-header split with Bay Path College on April 10 which snapped a three-game losing skid. 

Scouting the Blazers
Elms takes the field led by senior third baseman Rachel Butt (Agawam, Mass.) and sophomore infielder Gianna Gonyea (East Longmeadow, Mass.) who each have a team-high 17 hits. Gonyea leads the team with five doubles and 14 RBI and has a .378 batting average. Junior first baseman Ally Witaszek (Feeding Hills, Mass.) has notched a .381 batting average and has 16 hits.

Scouting the Mountaineers
Southern Vermont enters weekend action looking to build on a 6-4 win over Bay Path, highlighted by a three-run second and three-run third innings. Brianne Nichols (Colonie, N.Y.) was 2 for 3 with three RBI and two runs scored and ignited the victory with a two-run double in the bottom of the third frame. 

Pink Out
Saturday marks a pink-out event for the Elms College softball program. Fans are encouraged to wear pink and donate a minimum of $1 to help support breast cancer awareness. 

26
During each game this season, the Elms softball team will wear a No. 26 decal on its batting helmets in honor of the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy. 

Keeping Track Of Blazers' Athletics
For the latest news, notes and statistics visit athletics.elms.edu or call the office of sports information at (413) 265-2440. Fans can now follow the Blazers on Facebook, Twitter and on live stats!