Here is a capsulized look at the University of New Haven Softball team:
Coach/Years: Kelly Paterson/3rd year
Last year’s record: 11-33 (4-16 in NE10 play)
2025 Postseason: Missed Postseason
2026 Current Record: 0-0 (Season Opens Friday, Feb. 27, vs. North Dakota State, in Florida.
Key Players Returning: Skylar Griffin, Sr., P; Bella Chenet, Sr., OF; Olivia Roberto, Sr., OF; Kylie Thorpe, Sr., IF; Marzia Johnson, Sr., P-IF; Allison Murai, Sr., IF; Gianna Depino, Sr., IF; Lucia Ceccarelli, Sr., IF; Brianna Trueman, Jr., C; Emily Ricci, Jr., IF-C; Jaclyn Piazza, Jr., C-Util; Breanna Kinney, Jr., P; Peyton Sullivan, Soph., P-OF; Katie Rhodes, Soph., P;
Top Newcomers: Bri Pellicone, Soph., IF (transfer from Barry University); Cecelia Imbimbo, Soph. P (transfer from Merrimack).
Outlook: It’s a big year for the University of New Haven softball program as it makes the jump to Division 1, joining the Northeast Conference this spring. Coming off last season’s 11-33 Division 2 campaign, such a jump can be both scary and exciting for the Chargers. UNH only lost four seniors from a year ago, and nine seniors are on the roster this spring to help lead the transition, however. Only one regular hit over .300 last season, so the Chargers will have to find a way to score more runs against tougher competition. UNH was outscored 243-126 over 43 games last season. New Haven was selected ninth out of nine teams in the NEC’s preseason coaches poll. Players from Connecticut include: Pellicone (Sandy Hook/Newtown), Jessica Petit (Berlin), Johnson (Branford), Aaliya Amidon (Ledyard), Ceccarelli (Griswold), and Depino (Northford/North Branford).
(Editor’s Note: Cover photo by Tyler Rodriguez, courtesy of University of New Haven Athletics)
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