2024 Blackburn College Softball News

Season
57 Student-Athletes Named to Dean's List
57 Student-Athletes Named to Dean's List

CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College has announced their Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Dean's List which featured 57 student-athletes who earned the honor. 24 athletes were named to both lists. 

Blackburn Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2024
Blackburn Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2024

CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College and Blackburn Athletics have announced the Blackburn College Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2024. The individuals selected include former student-athletes Justin Cryder, Sierra Shipley, Jon Tipton, former men's basketball coach Ira Zeff, and the 1997-98 Women's Basketbal team. 

Softball Returns to SLIAC Postseason to Highlight Successful 2024 Season
Softball Returns to SLIAC Postseason to Highlight Successful 2024 Season

CARLINVILLE, IL – The 2024 season for Blackburn College Softball featured lots of success as they highlighted the year with a return to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament for the first time since the 2012 season while posting their most wins since 2013. 

2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Nomination Process Now Open
2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Nomination Process Now Open

CARLINVILLE, IL - Blackburn College Athletics has begun the nomination process for the 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class. 

Blackburn Softball Falls in SLIAC Quarterfinals
Blackburn Softball Falls in SLIAC Quarterfinals

CHESTERFIELD, MO – The Blackburn College Softball team returned to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Conference Tournament for the first time since 2012 and scored first but were unable to hold on as they fell to Webster University 4-2 in the SLIAC Quarterfinals. 

Softball Places Four on All-SLIAC Teams
Softball Places Four on All-SLIAC Teams

BELLEVILLE, IL - The Blackburn College Softball team saw four players earn St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference honors. 

Softball Prepares for SLIAC Quarterfinals
Softball Prepares for SLIAC Quarterfinals

CARLINVILLE, IL - Blackburn College Softball will take on Webster University Tuesday afternoon for the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Quarterfinals. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 pm and will be played at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex in Chesterfield, Missouri. 

Softball Honors Seniors
Softball Honors Seniors

CARLINVILLE, IL – Blackburn College Softball honored their four seniors while the team hosted Webster University in their final St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader before the SLIAC Tournament. 

Saturday's Softball Doubleheader Rescheduled for Sunday
Saturday's Softball Doubleheader Rescheduled for Sunday

CARLINVILLE, IL -- The Blackburn College Softball doubleheader against St Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference rival Webster University originally scheduled for Saturday has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 5 to accomodate expected rain on Saturday. 

Blackburn Athletics Highlight the 2023-24 Season with Beaver Awards
Blackburn Athletics Highlight the 2023-24 Season with Beaver Awards

CARLINVILLE, IL – Blackburn College Athletes hosted the Annual Beaver Awards, a celebration of the teams and student athletes over the past year and saw many student-athletes receive recognition.

Softball Falls at Greenville
Softball Falls at Greenville

GREENVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College visited Greenville University in a single St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matchup but a big second inning from the Panthers proved too much to overcome as the Beavers fell 6-2. 

Kailynn Kruep Named SLIAC Softball Hitter of the Week
Kailynn Kruep Named SLIAC Softball Hitter of the Week

BELLEVILLE, IL - The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has named freshman Kailynn Kruep the SLIAC Softball Hitter of the Week. 

Softball Splits with MUW
Softball Splits with MUW

CARLINVILLE, IL – The Blackburn College Softball team bounced back after a tough loss in the opener to beat Mississippi University for Women in the second game to split a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader. 

Blackburn Falls in Eighth Inning
Blackburn Falls in Eighth Inning

GREENVILLE, IL – The Blackburn College Softball team scored three runs in the eighth inning but it would not be enough as the Beavers fell to Greenville University 10-9 in a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matchup. 

Beavers Collect Second SLIAC Sweep With Wins Over Eureka
Beavers Collect Second SLIAC Sweep With Wins Over Eureka

EUREKA, IL – Blackburn College Softball collected their second straight sweep over a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference foe as they defeated Eureka College 3-2 and 7-1 in a doubleheader Wednesday. 

Softball Sweeps Westminster
Softball Sweeps Westminster

CARLINVILLE, IL -- The Blackburn College Softball team picked up their conference sweep by defeating Westminster College 6-4 and 10-7 in a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader.