Cloee-Anna Merritt
34 Cloee-Anna Merritt
  • Bats/Throws:
    R/R
  • Year:
    Sr
  • Hometown:
    Johnson City, TN
  • Previous College:
    Tusculum
  • Position:
    P
  • app
    20
  • gs
    17
  • w
    10
  • l
    8
  • sv
    0
  • ip
    99.0
  • era
    1.48
  • whip
    1.07
  • k
    49
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News mentions
Katie Cronin, Grace Jones and Hanna Taylor named All-AAC
Katie Cronin, Grace Jones and Hanna Taylor named All-AAC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 25, 2022) – A trio of Milligan University softball juniors landed on the Appalachian Athletic Conference’s all-conference squads, the league office announced on Monday evening. Outfielder Katie Cronin and second baseman Grace Jones were named to the All-AAC First Team and catcher Hanna Taylor earned a spot on the All-AAC Second Team.

Buffs sweep CIU on senior day
Buffs sweep CIU on senior day

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (April 11, 2022) – The Milligan University softball team defeated Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) opponent Columbia International University twice in a doubleheader matchup on Monday afternoon. The Buffs won game one by a score of 9-3 and game two by a score of 2-0.

Griffith sets school record for home runs in sweep over Bluefield
Griffith sets school record for home runs in sweep over Bluefield

BLUEFIELD,Va. (April 4, 2022) - The Milligan University softball team swept Appalachian Athletic Conference opponent Bluefield in Monday’s doubleheader matchup. The Buffs won game one by a score of 11-1 and game two by a score of 13-0.

Softball trades one-run wins with Point
Softball trades one-run wins with Point

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (April 2, 2022) – The Milligan University softball team split a Saturday afternoon doubleheader against Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) foe Point at Anglin Field. The Buffs won 6-5 and fell 5-4 in Milligan’s first day of competition after the tragic death of cross country/track runner Eli Cramer.

Buffs fall to Bryan in AAC doubleheader
Buffs fall to Bryan in AAC doubleheader

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (March 31, 2022) – The Milligan University softball team was defeated by Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) opponent Bryan college in a doubleheader matchup on Thursday evening.

Softball earns key AAC sweep over Reinhardt
Softball earns key AAC sweep over Reinhardt

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (March 26, 2022) – The Milligan University softball team defeated Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) foe Reinhardt 6-2 and 2-1 at Anglin Field on Saturday.

No. 20 Softball hands (RV) Tennessee Wesleyan its first AAC defeat
No. 20 Softball hands (RV) Tennessee Wesleyan its first AAC defeat

ATHENS, Tenn. (March 20, 2022) – The No. 20 Milligan University softball team handed Tennessee Wesleyan its first Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) loss of the season as the Buffs and Bulldogs split a Sunday afternoon doubleheader.

Buffs win one, lose one against Columbia (S.C.)
Buffs win one, lose one against Columbia (S.C.)

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (March 19, 2022) – The No. 20 Milligan University softball team earned a 9-0 run rule victory and dropped a 6-2 decision to Columbia (S.C.) in an Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) doubleheader at Anglin Field on Saturday afternoon.

Softball splits with Union in AAC doubleheader
Softball splits with Union in AAC doubleheader

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (March 17, 2022) – The No. 20 Milligan University softball team split a doubleheader with Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) foe Union on Thursday evening at Anglin Field. The Buffs won 8-0 in six innings in game one and fell 4-3 in game two.

Softball edged by No. 17 Cumberlands in extra innings
Softball edged by No. 17 Cumberlands in extra innings

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (March 15, 2022) – The No. 20 Milligan University softball team was defeated 2-1 in 10 innings at No. 17 Cumberlands on Tuesday afternoon.

Buffs edged in two one-run games at Brenau
Buffs edged in two one-run games at Brenau

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 11, 2022) – The No. 20 Milligan University softball team was defeated for the first time in Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) play for the first time this season as the Buffs were edged in a pair of one-run games at Brenau on Friday. Milligan fell 2-1 and 5-4 in nine innings.

No. 21 Softball sweeps Johnson (Tenn.) in AAC doubleheader
No. 21 Softball sweeps Johnson (Tenn.) in AAC doubleheader

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (March 8, 2022) – The No. 21 Milligan University softball defeated Johnson (Tenn.) twice in an Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) doubleheader at Anglin Field on Tuesday.

No. 21 Buffs sweep KCU in AAC doubleheader
No. 21 Buffs sweep KCU in AAC doubleheader

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (March 4, 2022) – The No. 21 Milligan University softball team swept Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) opponent Kentucky Christian University in Friday’s doubleheader for their second consecutive AAC sweep. The Buffs won game one 8-0 in six innings and game two 8-3

No. 21 Buffs open conference play with sweep over Montreat 
No. 21 Buffs open conference play with sweep over Montreat 

Milligan, Tenn. (March 3, 2022) — The No. 21 Milligan University softball team opened Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) play with a sweep over Montreat College in a doubleheader matchup on Thursday afternoon. The Buffs won game one by a score of 12-3 and won game two by a score of 6-3. 

No. 21 Softball powers past Carolina
No. 21 Softball powers past Carolina

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (February 22, 2022) – The No. 21 Milligan University softball team added a pair of run-rule victories in a doubleheader sweep of Carolina on Tuesday afternoon at Anglin Field.

Buffs split at Cumberland’s Tournament
Buffs split at Cumberland’s Tournament

BEAR CREEK, S.C. (February 19, 2022) – The Milligan University softball team split a pair of games at the Cumberland’s Tournament in Bear Creek, S.C. with a loss to IU South Bend and a victory over Lawrence Tech. This marked the Buff’s first loss and third victory of the season so far.

No. 21 Softball opens 2022 with doubleheader sweep against Alice Lloyd
No. 21 Softball opens 2022 with doubleheader sweep against Alice Lloyd

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (February 9, 2022) – The No. 21 Milligan University softball team slugged its way to a doubleheader sweep of Alice Llyod at Anglin Softball Field on opening day.

Season Preview: 2022 Softball
Season Preview: 2022 Softball

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (February 7, 2022) – The Milligan University softball team begins its 2022 campaign with its sight set upon another successful season at the conference and national level. The Buffs begin their season with a doubleheader against Alice Lloyd on Feb. 9.

Milligan Softball ranked No. 10 in NAIA GPA for 2020-21; 13 Buffs honored as Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes
Milligan Softball ranked No. 10 in NAIA GPA for 2020-21; 13 Buffs honored as Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 5, 2021) - The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its 2021 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors and Easton/NFCA Top 10 Academic Team rankings for collegiate and high school levels Tuesday afternoon. The Milligan University softball team was honored as a top-10 grade point average NAIA team in 2020-21 and 13 Buffs earned Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete status.