http://king.prestosports.com en-us en-us http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201305141piilb BRISTOL, Tenn. – Along with her conference accolades, King University softball pitcher Hannah Light earned All-Southeast Region recognition this week. Light was named to the Daktronics All-Southeast Region second team after leading Conference Carolinas in wins and strikeouts. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201305141piilb 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304092cazha BRISTOL, Tenn. - King University head softball coach Jenn Testa has announced the dates for the summer camps at King. There will be four different sections, starting with hitting and youth camps in the middle of June. The camps will end with pitcher/catcher and advanced skills camps at the end of the month. Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304092cazha 2013-05-02T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130421lvgf6o BURLINGTON, N.C. – The top two seeds of the Conference Carolinas Softball Tournament squared off in an elimination game that turned into a pitcher’s duel on Sunday morning. Neither no. 2 Mount Olive College, nor top seed King University wanted to give in as the game went to the 10th inning with no score. The Trojans finally broke through in the 10th to take the pitcher’s duel 2-0. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130421lvgf6o 2013-04-21T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304205hj8sh BURLINGTON, N.C. – The King University softball team took on Coker College in a Conference Carolinas winners bracket game that turned into a pitcher’s duel. Neither team could get any offense until Coker pushed across a run in the 12th inning to escape with a 1-0 victory. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304205hj8sh 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130420an9w0g BRISTOL, Tenn. – After winning the regular season Conference Carolinas championship, four King University softball players earned all-conference recognition. Hannah Light was named Conference Carolinas Pitcher of the Year, and first team all-conference. Cassie Ringstaff and Christina Melcher joined her on the first team while Fallon Thomas earned second team honors. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130420an9w0g 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304204ciqbl BURLINGTON, N.C. – Following a marathon 12 inning loss, the King University softball faced Pfeiffer University in an elimination game. The Tornado finally broke into the scoring column in the sixth inning on a Hannah Smith single as King staved off elimination with a 2-0 victory. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304204ciqbl 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304192y8e7d BURLINGTON, N.C. – The top seed King University softball team opened the Conference Carolinas Tournament with a narrow win over Pfeiffer University. The Tornado plated the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat the eighth seeded Falcons 2-1. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304192y8e7d 2013-04-19T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130419wgx3j6 BURLINGTON, N.C. – Due to a rain, the first day of the Conference Carolinas Softball Tournament has been postponed. The tournament will resume on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. following the awards banquet. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130419wgx3j6 2013-04-19T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130416dplyi9 BRISTOL, Tenn. – Following a week where the King University softball team clinched their first Conference Carolinas regular season championship, two players were honored by the conference. Christina Melcher was named softball player of the week while Hannah Light was named pitcher of the week. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130416dplyi9 2013-04-16T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130416ezmsqr BRISTOL, Tenn. – Having already clinched the Conference Carolinas regular season championship, the King University softball team hosted Erskine College to close out the regular season. The Tornado needed extra innings to take the first game 2-1 before winning game two 6-2 for the sweep. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130416ezmsqr 2013-04-16T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/BB-SB_Academic_All-Conference BRISTOL, Tenn. – Conference Carolinas announced their baseball and softball academic all-conference teams last week. Three King University softball players were named to the team while six baseball players earned the distinction. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/BB-SB_Academic_All-Conference 2013-04-15T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130414ftjxyl BELMONT, N.C. – After sweeping Limestone yesterday, the King University softball team knew they could clinch at least a share of the Conference Carolinas regular season championship with one win at Belmont Abbey College on Sunday or win the title outright with two wins. The Tornado took a narrow 2-1 victory in game one, and followed it with a 4-0 win in game two, clinching their first Conference Carolinas regular season championship. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130414ftjxyl 2013-04-14T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130413r7pbz9 GAFFNEY, S.C. – Coming into the day, the King University softball team led Limestone College by one game in the Conference Carolinas standings, making Saturday’s doubleheader that much more crucial in terms of the conference title. After taking the first game 4-3, Christina Melcher lifted the Tornado to the sweep with a pair of home runs in game two, the second one in the eighth inning of the 4-1 win. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130413r7pbz9 2013-04-13T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304100of5h3 BRISTOL, Tenn. - In their annual game at the Stateline Classic, the King University softball team took a narrow win over Virginia Intermont College. Hannah Light tossed a five-hit shutout, and Hannah Smith hit a two-run home run to give the Tornado the 2-0 win. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304100of5h3 2013-04-10T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130407qrpu46 BRISTOL, Tenn. - In a key Conference Carolinas series, the King University softball team swept Coker College on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Bristol. Hannah Light tossed a four-hit shutout in King's 5-0 game-one victory, and Tornado came from behind to take game two 7-2 to stay near the top of the conference standings. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130407qrpu46 2013-04-07T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130406gz2imm BRISTOL, Tenn. - Playing their first home game in nearly three weeks, the King University softball team took on Queens University. The Tornado had to come from behind in game one as Hannah Smith drove in both King runs in the 2-1 victory. King had to come back again in game two, but the Royals bounced back to take the 6-3 win in eight innings. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130406gz2imm 2013-04-06T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130403nqu8o0 BANNER ELK, N.C. – Cassie Ringstaff gave the King University softball team a 4-1 win in game one at Lees-McRae College with a grand slam in the top of the seventh inning. The Tornado used that momentum to take the sweep with a 9-1 victory in the night cap. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130403nqu8o0 2013-04-03T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304017butax GREENVILLE, Tenn. – The King University softball team suffered a pair of heartbreaking losses at Tusculum College on Monday night. The teams played a two eight inning games with Tusculum winning game one 4-3 and game two 11-10. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304017butax 2013-04-01T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130330qhyff7 WISE, Va. – The King University softball team stayed on the road for a non-conference doubleheader with the University of Virginia-Wise. The Tornado swept the double dip from the Cavaliers, taking game one 8-3, and following with an 11-9 victory in eight innings. Sat, 30 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130330qhyff7 2013-03-30T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130328z2irvn HARROGATE, Tenn. – The King University softball team jumped out of conference play to face Lincoln Memorial University on the road. The Tornado came out and took game one 7-5 behind 13 hits from their offense. However, the Railsplitters bounced back to take a 6-2 come-from-behind victory in game two. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130328z2irvn 2013-03-28T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130324z8hyrx BRISTOL, Tenn. – The doubleheader the between King University softball team and Erskine College scheduled for Monday has been rescheduled for April 16. Wednesday's doubleheader at Virginia-Wise has been postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, March 30. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130324z8hyrx 2013-03-24T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130321w6zrqh YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The King University softball team rebounded from Wednesday night’s loss by recording 25 hits in their doubleheader sweep at Young Harris College on Thursday afternoon. The Tornado came from behind to take game one 6-4 in 10 innings before exploding for a 9-3 victory in game two. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130321w6zrqh 2013-03-21T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130320g4tlg3 AMERICUS, Ga. – The King University softball team ran into a hot pitcher on Wednesday night at Columbus State University. The Cougars’ Mollie Russell didn’t allow a hit in the complete game victory as Columbus State defeated King 2-0. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130320g4tlg3 2013-03-20T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/2013031915a5o6 AMERICUS, Ga. – The King University softball team dropped game one of a nonconference doubleheader at Georgia Southwestern State University, but the Tornado rebounded to take game two. The Hurricanes took game one, but won game two 2-0 behind a complete game shutout by Hannah Light. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/2013031915a5o6 2013-03-19T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130318ja18qa WILSON, N.C. – The King University softball team rebounded from Saturday’s losses to sweep Barton College on Sunday. The Tornado combined for 23 hits and 16 runs to take both games from the Bulldogs. King took game one 5-3 before cruising to an 11-3 victory in the second game. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130318ja18qa 2013-03-17T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201303182e2h6n MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The King University softball team played a pair of close games with Mount Olive College on Saturday. The Trojans came away with a narrow 4-1 win in the first game, and followed that with a slim 3-0 victory in the night cap. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201303182e2h6n 2013-03-16T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130314y841dx Hannah Light strikesout 11 batters in loss Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130314y841dx 2013-03-14T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130312y5kgls Chrissy Melcher and Hannah Light are named Conference Carolinas Player and Pitcher of the week after team goes 5-1 with a 4-0 conference start over the weekend. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130312y5kgls 2013-03-12T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130310ts9jth King is now 4-0 in Conf. play and has won 7 of last 9 games ! Sun, 10 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130310ts9jth 2013-03-10T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130309a1e2jh Christina Melcher goes 4 of 6 on the day Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130309a1e2jh 2013-03-09T05:00:00Z