2011-12 Regis University Softball News

May 1, 2012
Regis Athletics Hall of Fame Asks for Nominations
After a four-year hiatus the Regis University Athletics Hall of Fame will be inducting a class in 2013. We are inviting all who know of a worthy athlete, coach or team to nominate.

April 27, 2012
Ranger Softball Drops Two Friday; Bows out of RMAC Tournament
DENVER, Colo.: Regis softball took their first loss of the RMAC conference tournament early in the morning, Friday to the Skyhawks of Fort Lewis College 4-6. The Rangers fell 13-3 to Colorado Christian University in Golden, Colo., sending them out of the tournament.

April 26, 2012
Gaffin Has a Day; Ranger Softball Takes Down #2 Seed ThunderWolves
GOLDEN, Colo.: Regis softball won their first game of the RMAC conference tournament this Thursday, 2-1 over the ThunderWolves of Colorado State University at Pueblo.

April 24, 2012
Haberkorn and Illias Named to All-RMAC Team; Illias Co-Freshman of the Year and First Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.: Two Rangers made the All-RMAC teams this season. Senior utility player, Nikki Habekorn was named to the All-RMAC Second Team, while freshman Rachel Illias was named Co-Freshman of the Year and First Team All-RMAC.

April 24, 2012
Rangers to Compete in RMAC Conference Tournament
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.: The Ranger softball team advanced to the RMAC conference tournament after posting a 21-25 overall record and a 20-16 RMAC record.

April 22, 2012
Ranger Softball Completes Yellow Jacket Series with Sweep
SPEARFISH, S.D.: Regis softball took two away from RMAC conference opponent’s Black Hills State University. The women took the first game 1-0 and the second 2-0, both in seven innings.

April 21, 2012
Ranger Softball Splits Day One with Yellow Jackets
SPEARFISH, S.D.: The Ranger women’s softball program split day one of their last RMAC conference series with the Yellow Jackets of Black Hills State University. Regis took the first game 7-0 before succumbing to the Jackets 4-9 in the second game of the doubleheader.

April 19, 2012
Five Regis Softball Student-Athletes Named to All-RMAC Academic Teams
Nikki Haberkorn and Shannon Massine were both named to the Academic All-RMAC Second Team, while three others were named to the honor roll.

April 14, 2012
Ranger Softball Splits UCCS Doubleheader
DENVER, Colo.: The storms held off just long enough in Denver for the Ranger softball program to split with UC-Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon.

April 13, 2012
Ranger Softball Makes a Day of It; Takes Two from Mountain Lions
DENVER, Colo.: Regis University softball took two wins over RMAC competitors UC-Colorado Springs Friday in day one’s doubleheader. The Rangers advance their overall record to 17-23 and their RMAC record to 16-14.

April 12, 2012
Ranger Softball Drops Mid-Week Games to Cougars
LAKEWOOD, Colo.: Regis University softball dropped two mid-week games to Colorado Christian University on Wednesday afternoon.

April 12, 2012
Ranger Softball Moves Series with Mountain Lions to Friday, Saturday
DENVER, Colo.: Due to a bout of nasty weather that is intended to invade the Denver area on Sunday, the Ranger softball program has moved the weekend’s games with UC-Colorado Springs to Friday, April 13th and Saturday, April 14th.

April 8, 2012
Rangers Finish Golden Series with Split
GOLDEN, Colo.: In similar fashion to the first day of the series, the Ranger women split with the Orediggers of Colorado School of Mines on Saturday. They took the first game 2-0, before falling 4-7 in the second game.

April 7, 2012
Ranger Softball Splits Day One with Orediggers
GOLDEN, Colo.: The Regis softball team took one away from Colorado School of Mines in a double header on Friday. The women took the first game 3-0 before losing the second game 1-6.

April 1, 2012
Rangers Take Day Two over Grizzlies, Results in Split of Series
DENVER, Colo.: The Ranger women’s softball program collected two wins over the Grizzlies of Adams State College today. The home field advantage helped the women bring the scores to 8-3 in the first game and 4-2 in the second game.

March 31, 2012
Grizzlies Sweep Day One with Ranger Softball
DENVER, Colo.: The Rangers dropped two conference games to the Grizzlies of Adams State College in Denver, Colo. Saturday afternoon, losing the first in five (0-10) and the second in seven (5-6).

March 28, 2012
Rangers, Cougars Split Wednesday Doubleheader
Denver, Colo.: (By Dylan Docker) The Rangers welcomed the Cougars of Colorado Christian University to the Regis softball field on Wednesday for an afternoon doubleheader. Regis (11-17, 10-8) rode hot bats and solid pitching to a victory in game one, but the Cougars (19-16, 15-7) salvaged game two to pick up the twin bill split.

March 25, 2012
Backlund Proves Hero; Leads Rangers to Sweep of Cowgirls
DENVER, Colo.: The Regis Ranger softball program took the final two games of the four-game series with the Cowgirls of New Mexico Highlands University. The women defeated the Cowgirls 5-4 in the ninth inning of the first game and finished the doubleheader winning 11-2.

March 24, 2012
Rangers Take Day One in Cowgirl Series
DENVER, Colo.: The Ranger women’s softball team swept the first day of their series with the Cowgirls of New Mexico Highlands.

March 19, 2012
Ranger Softball Apparel Available until March 30th
Denver, Colo.: Ranger softball apparel will be available for purchase online until March 30th. Those interested will be able to find the link on softball’s home page in the team information section, or will be able to follow the link below.

March 19, 2012
Fan Day With Ranger Softball
DENVER, Colo.: In honor of their ever faithful fans, the Ranger softball program will be hosting “Fan Day” on Saturday, March 24th at 12:00 and 2:00 PM and Sunday, March 25th at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM as they take on the Cowgirls of New Mexico Highlands University.

March 18, 2012
Rangers Fall to Close out CSU-Pueblo Series
PUEBLO, Colo.: The Ranger women’s softball program recorded two losses Sunday (2-11, 7-10) against the ThunderWolves of CSU-Pueblo.

March 18, 2012
Rangers Lose First Two in ThunderWolves Matchup
PUEBLO, Colo.: The Ranger softball team recorded two losses to the ThunderWolves of Colorado State University-Pueblo on Saturday. They fell 4-5 in the first game and 2-6 in the second game in the double header.

March 11, 2012
Haberkorn, Gaffin Lift Rangers to Four-Game Sweep
DENVER, Colo.: The Rangers (6-12, 5-3 RMAC) claimed their fifth consecutive victory with a twin bill sweep of the Mustangs (11-16, 6-8 RMAC) on Sunday at Regis. Senior Nikki Haberkorn and freshman Sydney Gaffin turned in solid performances en route to the four-game series sweep.

March 10, 2012
Ranger Softball Takes Home Opener
DENVER, Colo.: Ranger softball advanced their record to 4-12 overall and 3-3 in the RMAC conference with two wins (5-1, 10-1) Saturday against the Mustangs of Western New Mexico University.

March 6, 2012
Ranger Softball Splits Last Day of Chadron Series
CHADRON, Neb.: The Ranger softball team finished up 1-1 Monday against the Eagles of Chadron State College. The women lost the first game 7-6 before coming back to take the Eagles 4-2.

March 4, 2012
Ranger Softball Sees First RMAC Conference Losses
CHADRON, Neb.: The Ranger softball team took their first two RMAC Conference losses on Sunday at Chadron State College. The women lost 7-3 in the first game and 7-0 in the second game, bringing them to 1-11 in overall play and 0-2 in the RMAC.

March 1, 2012
Ranger Softball Away Series Moved to Sunday-Monday
CHADRON, Neb.: The Ranger softball away series with the Eagles of Chadron State College has been moved to Sunday, March 4th and Monday, March 5th.

February 23, 2012
Ranger Softball Series Against Lopers Cancelled
DENVER, Colo.: Due to a fresh bout with Mother Nature, the Ranger softball series against the University of Nebraska-Kearney Lopers has been cancelled.

February 22, 2012
Softball Nebraska-Kearney Series Moved to Friday and Saturday
DENVER, Colo.: The home series against the Lopers of University of Nebraska-Kearney has been moved to Friday and Saturday, February 24th and 25th. The games on Friday will be at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM and the games on Saturday will be at 12:00 and 2:00 PM.

February 20, 2012
Ranger Softball Closes Out Lady Buff Classic with a 9-6 Win over Zias
CANYON, Texas: The Ranger women’s softball program recorded their first win of the 2011-12 season on Sunday with a 9-6 win over the Zias of Eastern New Mexico University.

February 18, 2012
Tarleton Gets the Best of Regis Softball
Canyon, Texas: The Ranger softball program travelled to Canyon, Texas to compete in the West Texas Lady Buff Classic tournament hosted by West Texas A & M. The women lost their first two against Tarleton State University Friday 13-4 and 7-2.

February 18, 2012
Ranger Softball Drops Two to Lady Buffs
Canyon, Texas: The Regis softball program dropped two Saturday to tournament hosts West Texas A & M Lady Buffs. The Lady Buffs bested the Rangers in the first game 9-0, finishing in five innings, but the Rangers held their own in the next contest, falling 3-2 in seven innings.

February 15, 2012
Get to Know Ranger Beth Petersen
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. – Ralph Waldo Emerson (Favorite quote).

February 15, 2012
Ranger Softball to Host Hitting and Slapping Clinics at the Strike Zone
Denver, Colo.: The Ranger women’s softball team will be hosting hitting and slapping clinics based out of the Strike Zone in Lakewood, Colo.

February 13, 2012
Women’s Softball Finishes out Desert Stinger with a 9-1 Loss to Flyers
Las Vegas, Nev.: The Ranger women’s softball program ended the Desert Stinger Tournament hosted by Montana State University-Billings with a 9-1 loss to the Flyers of Lewis University.

February 12, 2012
Women’s Softball has Another Hard Day on the Diamond
Las Vegas, Nev.: The Ranger women’s softball team took on the second day of the Desert Stinger Tournament in Las Vegas, Nev. Saturday. Throughout the day, the women collected a pair of losses, a 4-3 extra-innings showdown with Minnesota-Duluth and an 9-0 loss to former tournament champions Augustana College (S.D.).

February 10, 2012
Tough Pair of Losses Kick off Season for Ranger Softball
Las Vegas, Nev.: The Ranger softball program through the first pitch of the season Friday in Las Vegas, Nev. The women are competing in the Desert Stinger Tournament hosted by Montana State University-Billings and will have five games throughout the weekend.

February 9, 2012
Get to Know Ranger Cassandra Long
Cassie Long: Senior OF/3B from Broomfield, Colo.

February 7, 2012
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! Vote for Nikki Haberkorn's Walkoff Homerun in the Denver Sports Top 9 Moments
Follow this link to vote for senior Nikki Haberkorn's walkoff homerun to win the RMAC Championship last season. Her video is up for the Top Amateur Moment Presented by Pinnacol Assurance.

February 6, 2012
Women’s Softball to Take on Desert Stinger Tournament
The Ranger women’s softball program will travel to Las Vegas, Nev. this upcoming weekend (Feb. 11th-13th) to compete in the third annual Desert Stinger Tournament hosted by Montana State University Billings.

February 2, 2012
Get to Know Ranger Breanna Backlund
Get to Know Ranger Breanna Backlund

January 24, 2012
Ranger Softball Ranks Second on RMAC Preseason Poll; Haberkorn Named Preseason All-Conference
Colorado Springs, Colo.: The Ranger women’s softball program ranked second on the RMAC preseason poll posted today by the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. After last season’s performance of 33-24 overall and 22-16 in RMAC Conference play, the Rangers received 42 points in the voting.

January 24, 2012
Get to Know Ranger Natalie Adami
“Reach for the stars and if you don’t grab them, at least you’re on top of the world.” –Pitbull, Give me Everything - favorite quote.

January 17, 2012
Get to Know Ranger Shelby Wieman
“Don’t let anyone ever make you feel like you don’t deserve what you want.” –Heath Ledger (Patrick Verona), 10 Things I Hate About You - favorite quote.

January 9, 2012
Get to Know Ranger Nikki Haberkorn
“If my dog were as ugly as you, I would shave his butt and tell him to walk backwards.” –Patrick Renna (Hamilton “Ham” Porter), The Sandlot - favorite quote

January 3, 2012
Get to Know Ranger Molly Tyler
"Aww, you guys made me ink!" - Pearl, Finding Nemo (Favorite quote)

December 20, 2011
Get to Know Ranger Brianna Bogdajeiwcz
"Life is like a box of chocolates." Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump - favorite quote.

December 14, 2011
Get to Know Ranger Michaela Carbonneau
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” –Gandhi, favorite quote.

December 7, 2011
Get to Know Ranger Alyssa Beskid
“Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away” –Will Smith, Hitch - Favorite quote

November 30, 2011
Vote for Nikki Haberkorn's Walkoff Homerun to Win the 2011 RMAC Softball Championship
Nikki Haberkorn's walkoff homerun at the 2011 RMAC Softball Championships is up for the first annual Colorado Top 9 Sports Moments of 2011 sponsored by 9News.

November 29, 2011
Get to Know Ranger Rachel Illias
“The vision of a champion is someone bent over, drenched in sweat, to a point of exhaustion, when no one else is watching.” –Mia Hamm, USA Women’s Soccer - Favorite quote.

November 15, 2011
Get to Know Ranger Shannon Massine
“Live a little, love a lot.” –Kenny Chesney, Live a Little (Favorite quote)

October 31, 2011
Get to Know Ranger Brittany Maul
“It’s not about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you get hit and keep moving forward.” –Sylvester Stalone, Rocky Balboa (Favorite Quote)

October 24, 2011
Successful Fall Season Promises an Exciting Spring Season for Ranger Softball
The Ranger softball team has proved themselves again this fall working hard throughout the off season. Six incoming freshman have all ready begun to make an impact, as they have replaced the six seniors from the 2010-11 team. With five seniors currently on the team, both the upperclassmen and the underclassmen will work together towards another RMAC Championship title.

October 24, 2011
Get to Know Ranger Taylor Wilcox
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”-Whip Hubley (Hal Montgomery), A Cinderella Story -Favorite quote.

October 21, 2011
Ranger Softball Combines with RALI Fastpitch and USA Team’s Stacy May-Johnson to Host Winter Camp
The Regis Ranger softball program will combine with RALI Fastpitch to host a winter camp on November 20th, 2011, going from noon until 5:00 PM. Players and coaches will combine to instruct camp-goers in hitting, defense, speed and agility. Deadline for registration will be Thursday, Novemver 17th and there will be 70 spots available.

October 19, 2011
Get to Know Ranger Keala Bertulfo
“I’m gonna be Iron like a Lion in Zion.” –Bob Marley, Iron, Lion, Zion (Favorite Quote)

October 18, 2011
Parking for Regis Athletic Events to Change

October 14, 2011
Get to Know Ranger Maegan Cooley
“Heroes are remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart kid. You’ll never go wrong.” –Art LaFleur (Babe Ruth), Sandlot

September 29, 2011
Regis Ranked 50th in Division II by NCSA for Academics and Athletics
Regis University ranked 50th amongst all NCAA Division II schools by the NCSA, an athletic recruiting website.

September 13, 2011
Ranger Women's Softball to Compete in Fall Games
Denver, Colo.: The Ranger softball team will compete against four opponents throughout September and October. In the 2010-11 season, the Rangers earned an overall record of 33-24 and an RMAC Conference record of 22-16.

August 29, 2011
Men and Women in Service of Others
Student athletes got to work midday on Sunday, August, 28th at Rocky Mountain Park in Denver, Colo. Athletes, coaches, and athletic department members showed up ready to help out the community park in any way possible.

August 29, 2011
Tryouts for Regis University Softball Walk-ons to Take Place September 9th
Second year Regis University Head Softball Coach Nicole Trimboli and her staff will be conducting a tryout for any Regis students that are interested in playing softball at Regis. The tryout begins Friday, Sept. 9th at 3:30 p.m. on the Regis Softball Field.