2016 Dons Softball News

Season
Dons Get 13-Seed, Will Play at Palomar College
Dons Get 13-Seed, Will Play at Palomar College

After winning five-straight games to end the season, the Dons qualified for the 2016 CCCAA Softball Southern Regional Playoffs as the 13-seed.

Christina McCullogh sent this pitch back to the pitching circle to drive in the go-ahead runs in the Dons 10-2 win over Golden West College.
10-Run Fifth Gives Dons 10-2 Win in Final Home Game

After trailing 2-0 through the first four innings, the Dons offense erupted for 10 runs to invoke the run rule against Golden West College.

Kasey Hutton went 2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored against Riverside City College.
Dons Allow Late Rally in 8-5 Loss to Riverside

The Dons gave up four runs over the fifth and sixth innings as they lost the series finale with visiting Riverside City College.

Christina McCullogh tied the game at 2-2 in the fourth inning with this solo home run against Cypress College.
Dons Drop Series Finale to Cypress 6-2

After forcing a 2-2 tie, the Dons surrendered three runs in the fifth inning as they lost their third game of the season to Cypress.

Alexandra Hernandez celebrates after crossing home plate as she scored the only run of the game on a RBI-single by Desiree Hernandez.
Strong Defensive Play Lifts Dons over Fullerton

The Dons scored the only run of the game in the fifth inning as they extended their winning streak to four games.

Desiree Hernandez picked up the win as she held Saddleback to three runs, two earned, on six hits over seven innings.
Dons Win Third Straight with Victory over Saddleback

The Dons never trailed as they won their third-straight Orange Empire Conference game.

Hattie Marshall got the win as she allowed just one run three hits in the Dons 10-1 win over Golden West College.
Dons Run-Rule Golden West for 10-1 Win in Five

With a pair of five-run innings and a strong pitching performance by Hattie Marshall, the Dons won their second-straight conference game.

Hattie Marshall hit this ball through the right side for one of the Dons five hits against Santiago Canyon College.
Dons Fall to Santiago Canyon in Five Innings

The Dons lost their second game of the season to Santiago Canyon College, this time by a score of 9-0.

Christina McCullogh scored Tina Ramos on this hit as she went 3-for-3 against Fullerton College.
Dons Lose Fourth Straight with 6-2 Loss to Fullerton

After taking an early 1-0 lead, the Dons struggled offensively for the remainder of the game as they lost their fourth straight Orange Empire Conference game.

Today's Softball Game vs. LA Valley has Been Postponed
Today's Softball Game vs. LA Valley has Been Postponed

The game between LA Valley College and the Dons will be made up at a later date to be determined.

Alexandra Hernandez scored Madison Graham on this single in the seventh inning for the Dons.
Dons Unable to Generate Offense in Loss to OCC

With the exception of four late hits in the seventh inning, the Dons couldn't manage much offense in their 8-1 loss to Orange Coast College.

Mercedes Munoz scored the Dons only run, had two outfield assists and reached on this infield single against Rio Hondo College.
Dons Struggle in Non-Conference Loss to Rio Hondo

The Dons managed just six hits while committing three errors on defense in their 8-1 loss to visiting Rio Hondo College.

Christina McCullogh sent this pitch over the right field fence for a grand slam to cap off the Dons nine-run fourth inning of their 9-6 win over Riverside City College.
Nine-Run Fourth Inning Gives Dons Win over Riverside

After trailing 6-0, the Dons put up nine runs in a hurry to get their first Orange Empire Conference win of the season.

Dons Struggle in Loss to Cypress to Open OEC Play
Dons Struggle in Loss to Cypress to Open OEC Play

The Dons managed just four hits in their 14-0 loss to Cypress College.

Hattie Marshall drove in three runs on this double during the Dons 6-5 loss to Mt. San Antonio College.
Dons Surrender Early Lead in 6-5 Loss to Mt. SAC

After taking a 5-2 lead in the second inning, the Dons failed to score over the final five innings while allowing the winning run in the sixth.

Christina McCullogh opened the season going 3-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored in the Dons 10-9 loss to East Los Angeles College.
Late Rally Falls Short as Dons Drop Season Opener

After trailing 10-3 in the fifth inning, the Dons got within one run before losing to East Los Angeles College 10-9 to open the season.