Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Saint Joseph’s posted a 19-22 overall record and an 11-7 mark in GNAC play in 2026, earning the No. 2 seed in the conference’s North Division.

The Monks defeated Lasell University in an elimination game during the GNAC Tournament before falling to eventual conference champion Albertus Magnus College in 10 innings to close the season.

Junior third baseman Kryslin Stearns earned First Team All-GNAC honors, while seniors Chantelle Bouchard and Sadie Tirrell collected Second Team accolades.

Saint Joseph’s finished the 2025 season with a 17-24 overall record and a 10-6 mark in GNAC play, securing the No. 4 seed in the North Division.

The Monks opened postseason play with a 4-3 victory over New England College in the GNAC Play-In Round before falling to Rivier University and Albertus Magnus College in pod play.

During the season, Smyth recorded the 600th victory of his career. Junior catcher Chantelle Bouchard earned First Team All-GNAC honors for the second consecutive season and was joined on the First Team by senior third baseman Sylvia Foley. Junior outfielder Sadie Tirrell earned Second Team honors.

Smyth guided Saint Joseph’s to a 21-18 overall record and a 12-5 GNAC mark in 2024, earning the No. 1 seed in the conference’s North Division.

The Monks made a strong postseason run, defeating New England College before earning back-to-back wins over Johnson & Wales University to advance to the GNAC Championship Series. Saint Joseph’s won the opening game of the series against Simmons University before falling in the final two contests.

Smyth was named GNAC Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season and 10th time overall. Chantelle Bouchard earned NFCA Second Team All-Region and First Team All-GNAC honors, while Charlotte Cloutier, Sylvia Foley, and Lydia Goodnough also received All-Conference recognition.

Saint Joseph’s posted a 21-18 overall record and an 11-2 mark in conference play in 2023, claiming the No. 2 seed in the GNAC North Division.

The Monks opened the GNAC Tournament with a 3-1 victory over Emmanuel College before seeing their season end after narrow losses to Simmons University and Lasell University.

Smyth earned GNAC Coach of the Year honors for the ninth time in his career. Senior first baseman Olivia Howe was named GNAC Player of the Year and earned First Team All-GNAC and NFCA Second Team All-Region accolades. Senior pitcher Meredith Pence also collected First Team All-GNAC and NFCA Second Team All-Region honors, while Sylvia Foley earned Third Team All-GNAC recognition.

Saint Joseph’s finished 20-17 overall and 14-7 in conference play in 2022, earning the No. 3 seed in the GNAC North Division.

The Monks defeated Rivier University, 4-3, in the GNAC Play-In Round before falling to Simmons University in pod play. Saint Joseph’s stayed alive with victories over Albertus Magnus College and Simmons to advance to the final day of the tournament before falling to Emmanuel College.

Senior outfielder Ashley Emery earned First Team All-GNAC honors, while Lydia Goodnough and Meredith Pence received Second Team accolades. Bailey Rassol and Olivia Howe also collected All-Conference recognition.

Saint Joseph’s posted a 6-6 overall record and a 2-0 mark in GNAC play in 2021 before the season was cut short in mid-April due to COVID-19 concerns.

Freshman Taylor Owen provided one of the bright spots for the Monks, hitting .333 with two home runs, three doubles, eight RBI, and a team-best .762 slugging percentage over eight games.

The Monks posted a 4-6 record during their spring trip to Clermont, Florida, before the remainder of the 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Junior transfer Meranda Martin paced the Saint Joseph’s offense, hitting .429 with a .467 on-base percentage, seven runs scored, and a perfect 9-for-9 mark in stolen base attempts.

Saint Joseph’s finished 13-23 overall and 8-8 in GNAC play in 2019, earning the No. 3 seed in the conference’s North Division.

The Monks defeated Norwich University in the GNAC Play-In Round and followed with a 6-4 win over Suffolk University. After falling to Emmanuel College, Saint Joseph’s stayed alive with a 3-2 victory over Johnson & Wales before seeing its season end against Simmons University.

Senior first baseman Melodie Bailey earned First Team All-GNAC honors, junior outfielder Madisyn Charest collected Second Team accolades, and junior second baseman Libby Pomerleau received Third Team recognition.

Saint Joseph’s finished 20-19 overall and 15-9 in conference play in 2018, securing the No. 4 seed in the GNAC Tournament.

The Monks opened postseason play with a 7-3 victory over Albertus Magnus College before bowing out of tournament contention with losses to top-seeded Suffolk University and third-seeded Simmons College.

Melodie Bailey, Libby Pomerleau, Meghan Elliott, and Maizie Lee earned All-GNAC honors following the season.

The Monks posted a 22-17 overall record and a 17-5 mark in GNAC play in 2017, earning the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament.

Saint Joseph’s hosted a second-round pod but dropped its opener to Suffolk University before rebounding with a 6-3 elimination-game win over Simmons College. The Monks’ season came to a close with a loss to Albertus Magnus College.

Meghan Elliott and Carla Tripp earned First Team All-GNAC honors, Kristal Smith was named to the Second Team, and Mariah Harrison and Kylie McFadden collected Third Team accolades.

Saint Joseph’s finished 22-18 overall and 13-9 in GNAC play in 2016, earning the No. 6 seed in the conference tournament.

The Monks hosted Albertus Magnus College in the single-elimination opening round at Richard W. Bailey Field, but saw their season end with a narrow 1-0 setback.

Juniors Mariah Harrison and Carla Tripp earned All-GNAC honors following the season.

The Monks posted a 27-13 overall record and a 16-6 mark in GNAC play in 2015, earning the No. 3 seed in the conference tournament.

Saint Joseph’s opened postseason play with a loss to Emmanuel College but remained in contention for a fifth consecutive conference title with elimination-game victories over Suffolk University and Emmanuel. The Monks’ run ended with a 4-2 loss to Johnson & Wales on the final day of the tournament.

Theresa Hendrix and Kim Jordan earned First Team All-GNAC honors, while Erica Boulanger, Jennifer Murphy, and Carla Tripp also received All-Conference recognition. Hendrix added All-ECAC and Academic All-District honors and was named GNAC Woman of the Year.

Saint Joseph’s produced one of the finest seasons in program history in 2014, finishing 34-6 overall while posting the second-highest winning percentage in team history and ranking sixth nationally.

The Monks captured their fourth consecutive GNAC Championship after sweeping through the conference tournament with victories over Suffolk University, Johnson & Wales University, and Simmons College. The title made Saint Joseph’s just the second program in GNAC history to win four straight softball championships.

Saint Joseph’s opened NCAA Tournament play with a 10-0 victory over Western Connecticut State University before falling to Bridgewater State and Wellesley. Smyth was named GNAC Coach of the Year, while several Monks earned All-Conference, All-Region, and NCAA Regional All-Tournament honors.

Saint Joseph’s went 34-13 overall and 18-6 in GNAC play in 2013, winning the program’s third consecutive conference championship.

The Monks were dominant in the GNAC Tournament, recording four shutout victories to claim the title and secure another NCAA Tournament berth. At the Babson Park Regional, Saint Joseph’s fell to Springfield College, defeated Lesley College, and bowed out against Rowan University.

Danyelle Shufelt and Lindsay Moore earned First Team All-GNAC honors, while Heather Tripp was named to the Second Team. Rae-Marie Copan, Connie Grovo, Kim Jordan, and Theresa Hendrix collected Third Team accolades. Shufelt also earned Academic All-District, ECAC All-New England, and GNAC Woman of the Year honors.

The Monks continued their championship run in 2012, finishing 33-9 overall and 23-3 in GNAC play while earning the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament for the fourth consecutive season.

Powered by a deep lineup and strong pitching staff, Saint Joseph’s swept through the GNAC Tournament with three convincing victories, including a 6-2 win over top-seeded Emerson College in the championship game. The title marked the program’s second consecutive GNAC crown and sent the Monks back to the NCAA Tournament.

Saint Joseph’s competed in the NCAA Amherst Regional, falling to Keene State College and Keuka College. Smyth was named GNAC Coach of the Year, and several Monks earned All-GNAC, All-Region, ECAC, and NCAA Regional All-Tournament recognition.

Smyth helped lift Saint Joseph’s softball to another level in 2011, guiding the Monks to a 37-10 overall record, the program’s first GNAC Championship, and the first NCAA Tournament appearance in team history.

As the No. 2 seed in the GNAC Tournament, Saint Joseph’s defeated Rivier University to capture the conference title and advance to the NCAA Providence Regional. The Monks made an immediate impact on the national stage, earning victories over Endicott College and Coast Guard before bowing out after two hard-fought losses.

Smyth recorded his 300th career victory during the season. Emily Leverone, Danyelle Shufelt, Lindsay Moore, Maddie Kluna, Alyssa Dunn, Jill Howard, Kiera Walsh, and Connie Grovo all earned All-GNAC honors, while Dunn added Academic All-America recognition and GNAC Woman of the Year honors.

The 2010 season was a banner year for Saint Joseph’s softball, as the Monks posted a 30-10 overall record and a 21-3 mark in GNAC play.

Saint Joseph’s broke the program record for consecutive victories with a 23-game winning streak that drew attention across the region. The Monks earned the No. 2 seed in the GNAC Tournament for the second consecutive year and continued to build toward the championship breakthrough that would follow in 2011.

Smyth was named GNAC Coach of the Year, the sixth yearly coaching honor of his career. Emily Leverone, Alyssa Dunn, Maddie Kluna, Danyelle Shufelt, and others earned postseason recognition, with Leverone and Dunn also collecting regional and academic accolades.

Saint Joseph’s went 29-14 overall and 18-6 in GNAC play in 2009, earning conference championship and ECAC Tournament appearances.

The season also featured a major program milestone, as Smyth became the winningest coach in Saint Joseph’s softball history with an 8-0 victory over Emmanuel College on April 15. The win moved him past Dick Bailey, one of the most respected coaches in department history.

Emily Leverone, Katie Jordan, Kiera Walsh, and Alyssa Dunn earned All-GNAC honors. Leverone added ECAC and NFCA Northeast Region recognition, while Dunn received Academic All-District honors.

Saint Joseph’s made an immediate impact in its first season as a member of the GNAC in 2008, with Smyth guiding the Monks to a 26-win campaign and the program’s first ECAC Tournament berth.

The Monks posted a 19-7 conference record to place third in the GNAC regular-season standings, establishing themselves as a contender in their new league.

Alysn Ludwig and Jillian Kimball earned All-GNAC honors and were both selected as NFCA Second Team All-Region honorees.

Saint Joseph’s finished the 2007 season with a 16-17 overall record but closed the year with significant momentum, winning seven of its final eight games.

The late-season surge helped the Monks finish the campaign on a strong note as the program prepared to move into GNAC competition the following year.

Gabrielle Burrola earned First Team D3 All-Independent honors, while Megan Farrell and Alysn Ludwig received Third Team recognition.

The Monks posted a 24-17 overall record in 2006 and captured the DIII Independents Northeast Championship.

The title continued Saint Joseph’s strong tradition of postseason success under Smyth and marked another important step in the program’s transition-era history before joining the GNAC.

Kristi Albert earned First Team D3 All-Independent and NEISCA Honorable Mention honors, Gabrielle Burrola was selected to the Second Team, and Colleen Delahanty was named NCAA DIII Independent Tournament MVP.

Saint Joseph’s finished the 2005 campaign with a 12-25 overall record but opened the season with an encouraging start, winning five of its first six games at the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic in Florida.

The early-season success gave the Monks a strong beginning before they battled through a challenging schedule.

Darcy Lee, Kahler Dowling, Helene Liaci, and Deb Drown earned D3 All-Independent recognition following the season.

The Monks posted a 10-29 overall record during the 2004 campaign.

While the season was challenging competitively, Saint Joseph’s continued to receive recognition for its academic performance. Allyson Ferguson, Leanne Morton, Kate Roy, and Jamie Daugherty earned NFCA Scholar-Athlete honors.

Saint Joseph’s finished the 2003 season with an 11-13 overall record.

The Monks produced a strong stretch in April, putting together a six-game winning streak that included a sweep of Colby College.

Smyth guided Saint Joseph’s to a 27-18 overall record in 2002 and helped the Monks capture the NAIA New England Championship.

The title added another championship season to Smyth’s early tenure and further established Saint Joseph’s as a regional contender.

Smyth was named Maine Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. Sue Picard, Kelly Premo, Kristin Gaudette, Cortney Sirois, Kahler Dowling, and Sarah Ouellette earned All-Conference honors, while Dowling was named MAC Rookie of the Year.

Saint Joseph’s went 25-16 overall in 2001 and captured the NAIA New England Championship.

The championship continued the Monks’ success during the NAIA era and reinforced the program’s standing as one of the top teams in the region.

Sarah Webster earned Conference Player of the Year honors, while Sue Picard, Kelly Premo, Webster, Kristin Gaudette, and Cortney Sirois received All-Conference recognition.

Saint Joseph’s posted a 23-18 overall record in 2000, highlighted by a dominant stretch during the month of April.

The Monks put together a 12-game winning streak and won 20 times during a 21-game span, producing one of the strongest runs of Smyth’s early coaching tenure.

Smyth earned Maine Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honors, while Sue Picard collected All-Conference recognition.

Saint Joseph’s enjoyed one of the top seasons of Smyth’s early tenure in 1999, finishing 30-12 overall with a 9-1 mark in the Maine Athletic Conference.

The Monks won the MAC Tournament championship, captured the Northeast Regional Championship, and advanced to the NAIA National Tournament in West Palm Beach, Florida.

For his efforts, Smyth was named MAC Coach of the Year and Maine Intercollegiate Softball Coaches Association Coach of the Year.

Smyth’s first season as head coach produced a 22-20 overall record and helped set the foundation for the program’s future success.

He recorded his first career victory on March 13 with an 8-7 win over Dominican during the team’s spring trip.

Saint Joseph’s closed the season with momentum, winning 13 of its final 17 games in Smyth’s debut campaign.