Strike Out Cancer Event Shatters Previous Record

The Virginia Wesleyan University softball team hosted the 13th annual Strike Out Cancer event during Alumni Weekend this past spring. The team and its fans rose to the occasion to help beat cancer, setting an all-time record of donations: $42,067. All of the funds raised go toward the American Cancer Society’s cancer research. The event’s previous record was $30,339, set in 2022.

Softball Head Coach Brandon Elliot ’03 thanks fans and supporters for their generous donations.

The momentous victory was the culmination of the team’s outstanding fall 2022 season, which concluded with a remarkable overall record of 18-3-4 and a conference record of 8-1-1.

In addition to the team’s success, Shyenne Diaz, a talented first-year player, was honored with the prestigious Rookie of the Year accolade, while Head Coach Jeff Bowers earned the esteemed Coach of the Year recognition from the Virginia Sports Information Directors.