2019-20 Richard Bland College Softball News

NJCAA Cancels Spring Competition
NJCAA Cancels Spring Competition

March 13, 2020

Following the recent recommendations from the Centers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the NJCAA will cancel all spring competition effective immediately. This will include practices, regular season, postseason and championship play.

Rice Shines in Statesmen Action Against Spartanburg
Rice Shines in Statesmen Action Against Spartanburg

March 12, 2020

The Richard Bland College of William & Mary softball team went 0-2 on Thursday while hosting Spartanburg Methodist. In game one, the score stood at 10-0 and 7-4 in game two.

Softball Combines for Shutout in Extra Innings Win
Softball Combines for Shutout in Extra Innings Win

March 10, 2020

LYNCHBURG, VA -- Richard Bland College Softball traveled up to Lynchburg to NCAA DIII Randolph College on Tuesday and came away with one win and one loss after a stellar pitching performance in the second game, combining for a one-hit, shutout in an extra-inning game.

Softball Ends Three-Game Home Series
Softball Ends Three-Game Home Series

March 08, 2020

SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA – On Sunday the Richard Bland College Softball team finished their three-game series against New York’s Monroe College with a close contest where Monroe edged the Statesmen after a close call in the last inning.  

Walk-Off Home Run Caps Off Doubleheader
Walk-Off Home Run Caps Off Doubleheader

March 07, 2020

SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA – Richard Bland College softball finally played their first home matchup of the season against Monroe College out of New York and sweeps their opponents thanks to a huge walk-off home run in the second game on Saturday.

Softball Completes Tripleheader Sunday
Softball Completes Tripleheader Sunday

February 16, 2020

LOUSIBURG, NC -- Playing their first tripleheader of the season, the softball team of Richard Bland College goes 1-2 against three regional opponents with all games being played at Louisburg College.

Opening Day in the Books for Softball
Opening Day in the Books for Softball

February 09, 2020

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Sunday was Opening Day for Richard Bland College softball as they opened up their season with a doubleheader in Virginia Beach. Dominating the first game against Patrick Henry and coming up just short in the second game against Virginia Wesleyan, the team looks off to a great start. 

Pitching & Defense to Lead Statesmen Softball
Pitching & Defense to Lead Statesmen Softball

January 30, 2020

Softball pursuits will debate whether pitching and defense wins championships or does a high-scoring offense bring home the hardware. But for Richard Bland College's second-year head coach Troy Jacobs, the foundation the 2020 season will rely heavily on his pitching staff and the ability of his defense to keep opponents in check.