2015-16 Softball News

  • Buccaneer Duo Has Strong Showing at World Softball Championships
    July 25, 2016
    FSW rising sophomores Courtney Gettins and Mikayla Werahiko had solid performances for New Zealand at the 2016 WBSC XV Women's World Softball Championship (July 15-24) in Surrey, B.C. The Buccaneer duo led NZ to a 5-2 record during the event.
  • FSW Student-Athletes Earn Academic Awards
    July 11, 2016
    Several Florida SouthWestern State College student-athletes have earned academic honors for their success in the classroom during the 2015-16 academic year.
  • International Competition On Tap For A Pair of Bucs
    July 05, 2016
    FSW rising sophomores Courtney Gettins and Mikayla Werahiko will represent New Zealand at the World Cup of Softball XI from July 5-10 at the ASA Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City, Okla. and also at the 2016 Women’s Softball World Championship that will take place in Surrey, Canada from July 15-24.
  • Buccaneer Trio Earns NFCA All-American Honors
    June 08, 2016
    More postseason accolades continue to pile up for the FSW softball team, as three student-athletes picked up NFCA NJCAA Division I All-American nods the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced on Wednesday, June 8. Courtney Gettins earned a spot on the first team, while Molly Roark and Marta Fuentes garnered spots on the second team.
  • Gettins Named 2016 Dudley® NJCAA D1 National Pitcher of the Year
    June 06, 2016
    Florida SouthWestern State College pitcher Courtney Gettins was awarded one of the highest honors in junior college softball on Monday afternoon (June 6) when she was named the 2016 recipient of the Dudley® NJCAA DI Softball Pitcher of the Year award.
  • Gettins Named To NJCAA Division I All-American First Team
    June 02, 2016
    Florida SouthWestern State College freshman pitcher Courtney Gettins has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Softball All-America First Team, the national office announced on Wednesday, June 1.
  • Gettins Named Fastpitch News NJCAA D1 Pitcher of the Year
    June 01, 2016
    Florida SouthWestern State College pitcher Courtney Gettins added to her impressive resume when she was named Fastpitch News (FPN) National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Pitcher of the Year by the organization.
  • Gettins, Fuentes and Roark Earn NFCA Honors
    May 31, 2016
    The postseason accolades continue for the FSW softball team, as three student-athletes picked up National Fastpitch Coaches' Association (NFCA) All-Region nods the Association announced Friday, May 27. Courtney Gettins, Marta Fuentes and Molly Roark all earned NFCA NJCAA Division I First Team All-South Region honors.
  • PHOTO GALLERY | FSW Softball's Trip to the NJCAA National Tourney
    May 25, 2016
  • FSW Softball Drops A Pair Of Hard-Fought Games At The NJCAA Tourney
    May 19, 2016
    The No. 5 seed Florida SouthWestern State College softball team dropped a pair of tough contests, including a 15 inning marathon, and were eliminated from the double-elimination National Junior College Athletic Association NJCAA National Tournament at Canyons Complex on Thursday night (May 19).
  • FSW Softball Moves On In Winner's Bracket After 6-1 Win Over San Jacinto-South
    May 18, 2016
    The No. 5 seed Florida SouthWestern State College softball team picked up the program’s first win in the NJCAA National Tournament and advanced to the second round of the Winner’s Bracket with a 6-1 win over 12-seed San Jacinto-South at Canyons Complex on Wednesday (May 18).
  • FSW Softball Earns No. 5 Seed, Set For Opening Round Matchup With San Jacinto-South
    May 16, 2016
    With the third most wins (52) of any team in the field, the Florida SouthWestern State College softball team earned the No. 5 seed in the 16-team, double-elimination National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Tournament, as announced by the Selection Committee on Monday. The Buccaneers, who hold a 54-12 record on a season, will face No. 12 San Jacinto-South (TX) in first round action on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. ET in St. George, Utah at the Canyons Complex.
  • Softball Racks Up Postseason Honors
    May 12, 2016
    The Florida SouthWestern State College softball team saw eight student-athletes receive postseason accolades, highlighted by freshman Courtney Gettins and head coach Robert Iamurri earning superlative awards. Gettins earned Suncoast Conference Pitcher of the Year, while Iamurri was named Suncoast Conference Coach of the Year.
  • FSW Launches New Online Store
    May 12, 2016
    The Bucs are back and so is your chance to show your team spirit. Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has launched FSWBUCGEAR.com.
  • No. 11 Softball To Throw Out First Pitch At Miracle Game
    May 10, 2016
    The No. 11 Florida SouthWestern State College softball team will throw out the first pitch at the Fort Myers Miracle game on Thursday, May 12. The Miracle host the Bradenton Marauders at Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Sports Complex in a contest slated for a 7:05 p.m. start.
  • SEE YOU IN UTAH | No. 11 Softball Punches Ticket To NJCAA D1 National Tournament
    May 02, 2016
    The No. 11 Florida SouthWestern State College softball team went 2-1 on the final day of the Florida College System Activities Association State Tournament (FCSAA) at Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Fla. on Sunday (May 1) to secure the program’s first berth to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Tournament in St. George, Utah ((May 18-21, 2016 at Canyons Complex).
  • No. 11 Softball Splits A Pair At The FCSAA State Tourney
    April 30, 2016
    The No. 11 Florida SouthWestern State College softball team split a pair of contests on day two of the FCSAA State Tournament at Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Fla. on Friday (April 29). FSW is one of four teams remaining in the state tournament, joining Chipola, Northwest Florida State and Seminole State.
  • No. 11 Softball Takes Two On Day One Of The FCSAA State Tourney
    April 29, 2016
    The No. 11 Florida SouthWestern State College softball team picked up a pair of wins on day one of the FCSAA State Tournament at Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Fla. on Friday (April 29).
  • No. 11 FSW Softball Set To Begin Postseason Play Friday
    April 28, 2016
    The 2016 Suncoast Conference Champion Florida SouthWestern State College softball team begins postseason play on Friday, April. 29 at the NJCAA District 8/FCSAA State Softball Tournament at Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Fla. The Buccaneers’ first round matchup with Florida State College at Jacksonville is set for an 11 a.m. start. FSW will then play the winner/loser of Game 2 at 4 p.m. on Friday.
  • Summer Softball Camp Dates Announced
    April 25, 2016
    Robert Iamurri, Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) head softball coach, has announced the dates for the program’s 2016 Summer Camps that will be held at City of Palms Park.
  • No. 11 Softball Splits Doubleheader With Ave Maria
    April 20, 2016
    The No. 11 Florida SouthWestern State College softball team split the final regular season doubleheader with Ave Maria at Cambier Park on Wednesday (April 20).
  • FSW Softball Jumps Up To No.11 In National Rankings
    April 20, 2016
    Riding the longest winning streak (24 games) of any NJCAA, Division I, Division II, or NAIA school in the state of Florida, the Florida SouthWestern State College softball team grabbed the No. 11 spot in the Marucci Sports National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Softball Rankings that was released on Wednesday afternoon (April 20).
  • FSW Presents First Athletic Scholarship Awards
    April 21, 2016
    The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Foundation and Suncoast Credit Union kept a promise made nearly a year ago to match scholarship donations for the college’s athletes.
  • No. 13 Softball Sweeps SCF To Extend Streak And WIn The Program's First Conference Title
    April 16, 2016
    The No. 13 Florida SouthWestern State College softball team swept a Suncoast Conference doubleheader over State College of Florida on Saturday afternoon (April 16) to extend their winning streak to 24 games and win the program's first Suncoast Conference Championship.
  • FSW Softball Moves Up Two Spots In National Rankings To No. 13
    April 13, 2016
    Riding the longest winning streak (22 games) of any NJCAA, Division I, Division II, or NAIA school in the state of Florida, the Florida SouthWestern State College softball team grabbed the No. 13 spot in the Marucci Sports National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Softball Rankings that were released on Wednesday (April 13).
  • Gettins Earns Fourth NJCAA Region 8 Pitcher Of The Week Honor
    April 13, 2016
    After posting a 4-0 record with a 0.50 ERA in four appearances last week, Courtney Gettins was named NJCAA Region 8 Softball Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday afternoon (April 12). This marked the fourth time this season that Gettins has earned the Region 8 Pitcher of the Week honor.
  • THE STREAK CONTINUES | No. 15 Softball Extends Winning Streak To 22 Games With Sweep of Polk St.
    April 12, 2016
    The No. 15 Florida SouthWestern State College softball team swept a Suncoast Conference doubleheader over Polk State on Tuesday (April 12).
  • No. 15 Softball Extends Winning Streak To 20 With Sweep of St. Pete
    April 07, 2016
    The No. 15 Florida SouthWestern State College softball team swept a Suncoast Conference doubleheader over St. Petersburg College on Thursday (April 7).
  • FSW Softball Enters National Rankings at No. 15
    April 06, 2016
    Riding an impressive 18-game winning streak, the Florida SouthWestern State College softball team received the program’s first-ever appearance in the Marucci Sports National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Softball Rankings released on Wednesday (April 6). The Buccaneers, currently 40-11 overall and in first place in the Suncoast Conference with a 13-1 league mark, received 30 points to grab the No. 15 spot in the poll.
  • Softball Keeps Rolling, Extends Winning Streak to 18 Games
    April 05, 2016
    The Florida SouthWestern State College softball team swept a Suncoast Conference doubleheader over Hillsborough Community College on Tuesday (April 5).
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