Amanda Locke has been named the new head coach at Birmingham-Southern. Locke, the Alabama alum and former standout, joins the Panthers from the coaching staff at Northwestern State. She had two stints on staff with the Demons from 2013-2014 and 2019-2021. Nestled in-between she served as the pitching coach at Texas Tech.
Bump Promoted At Binghamton
Binghamton has promoted assistant Jess Bump to head coach. Bump has served on staff for the Bearcats since 2017. The BU alum also had stops on staffs at Kentucky and Lafayette.
Furman Names New Assistant Coaches
RTS has confirmed Furman will fill their open coaching staff positions with Nicole Hennessey and Andrew Zeger. Hennessey joins the Paladins after working as an assistant coach at Trinity University in Texas the past two seasons after coming to the Tigers from UC San Diego. Zeger spent the 2021 season at Texas A&M Corpus Christi after a stint on staff at Daytona State College.
Midwestern State Names Talley Head Coach
Brittanie Talley has been named the new head coach at Midwestern State. Talley has spent the last five years turning around the fortunes of the program at Vernon College. She compiled a record of 129-75 while being named Small College Coach of the Year after leading the Chaps to a 42-12 mark in 2021.
USA Coach Eriksen Indicates Tokyo Olympics His Last
In his postgame press conference, USA Softball’s Ken Eriksen announced he is “Done” indicating his run as head coach of Team USA has come to an end. Eriksen has been part of the USA National Team Coaching Staff since 2002.
Japan Downs USA For Gold
Japan secured their second consecutive Olympic Gold Medal shutting out the United States 2-0 on their home turf in Tokyo. USA settles for Silver, while Canada defeats Mexico to take home the Bronze.
Gold Medal Game
United States 0
Japan 2
Bronze Medal Game
Mexico 2
Canada 3
Hall of Fame Stadium Hosts Fans For USA/Japan Gold Medal Game
Unique opportunity for diehard softball fans today at The Mecca of Softball. USA Softball opened Hall of Fame Stadium early this morning in OKC for the Gold Medal matchup between the United States and Japan live from the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Palomino-Cardoza Joins Oregon Coaching Staff
Former Arizona Wildcat Alyssa Palomino-Cardoza is joining the coaching staff at Oregon as volunteer assistant. Palomino-Cardoza was a two-time All-American and four-time All-Pac-12 selection in the outfield for the U of A.
Robinson Promoted At Stetson
After a search of two months and possibly longer considering the rumored retirement of former head coach Frank Griffin during the 2021 season, Stetson has now promoted assistant coach Shellie Robinson to head coach. The Deland Native has been on staff for the Hatters the last two seasons. Robinson came to SU after serving on coaching staffs at Furman and North Greenville University.
Olympic Games Day Five Results
Day five and final opening round results from the Tokyo Olympic Games:
Game 13
Japan 1
United States 2
Game 14
Canada 8
Italy 1
(5 innings)
Game 15
Mexico 4
Australia 1
Medal Round
Bronze Medal Game
Tuesday 12:00 AM EST
Mexico
Canada
Gold Medal Game
Tuesday 7:00 AM EST
Japan
United States