Each week for the remainder of the spring we will honor the seniors from two NE10 softball programs as our teams of the week for each player's dedication to their program and teammates.
Bentley
Head Coach Terry McDonough on her senior class – "This senior class is my first recruiting class at Bentley University. They are very special. They were the backbone of this team and helped shape the program to where it is today. The seniors facilitated relationships that kept this team connected. We all believe in "TEAM vs. I = FAMILY & SUCCESS."
Seniors
- Kayleigh Fitzpatrick - Pitcher - East Hampstead, N.H.
- Julianne Slavin - Infield - Rocky Hill, Conn.
- Stacey Korotsky - Outfield - Raynham, Mass.
- Gabby Casalino - First/Third Base - Dix Hills, N.Y.
- Juliana Romeo - Outfield - Greenville, R.I.
- Sami Palazzolo - Outfield - East Williston, N.Y.
- Kaileigh Serafini - IF/OF - Schenectady, N.Y.
Season Recap
The Falcons went on a four-game win streak this spring and won six of their final eight games to finish the 2020 season with a 7-7 record overall. This marked the team's best start to a season since 2014. Senior Stacey Korotsky led the team with 15 hits and a .357 average while Julie Slavin, Gabby Casalino, Juliana Romeo and Sami Palazzolo were all hitting over .265. Kayleigh Fitzpatrick, meanwhile was 1-0 in the circle with a 1.47 ERA in 14.1 IP.
Pace
Head Coach Claudia Stabile on her senior class – "We are very proud of the accomplishments of our seniors both on and off the field. They have truly impacted our program by their quality play, competitiveness and commitment to excellence. Their academic performance and support of numerous community outreach programs has been exemplary. We have seen them mature and develop into strong young women and are confident they will excel in the next chapter of their life. We are honored they are part of the Pace family."
Seniors
- Emma Bernet - Pitcher - Baldwinsville, N.Y.
- Emma Carruth - Infield - Torrance, Calif.
- Alexandra Cusumano - Infield - Staten Island, N.Y.
- Jillian Gartner - Outfield - Encinitas, Calif.
- Alexandra Monteleone - Outfield - Cold Springs, N.Y.
- Emma Schafer - Third Base - Mission Viejo, Calif.
Season Recap
The Setters opened 2020 with six straight victories and were 7-1 overall before the year was postponed. Their impressive offense was batting .316 while allowing just over three runs per game. Jillian Gartner led all seniors in batting with a .412 average and seven hits while Emma Carruth was tied for the team lead with eight runs scored. The senior class reached the NE10 Tournament in each of its first three seasons, as well as making one trip to the NCAA Tournament.
ABOUT THE NE10
The NE10 is an association of 14 diverse institutions serving student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division II sports. Together we build brilliant futures by embracing the journey of every student-athlete.
Each year, 4,500 student-athletes compete in conference championships, making the NE10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the NE10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.
