https://www.carlysiedman.comRSS Feed for Carly SiedmanenSat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.carlysiedman.com/articles/no-21-softball-ranks-among-the-big-12-conferences-most-productive-offensive-teams-in-2026-but-the-way-the-knights-generate-runs-has-shifted-as-the-season-has-progressed-ucf-opened-the-year-with-o/Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.carlysiedman.com/articles/no-21-softball-ranks-among-the-big-12-conferences-most-productive-offensive-teams-in-2026-but-the-way-the-knights-generate-runs-has-shifted-as-the-season-has-progressed-ucf-opened-the-year-with-o/https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D0Hx1BRUbELhh89X5HIHM3pi1uCog6Cse0NG9_KHGJ8/edit?tab=t.0Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D0Hx1BRUbELhh89X5HIHM3pi1uCog6Cse0NG9_KHGJ8/edit?tab=t.0https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MnyZXGAg8Ela6wzN5LYMrjYaJFa93s1cxP04awy4xAk/edit?tab=t.0Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MnyZXGAg8Ela6wzN5LYMrjYaJFa93s1cxP04awy4xAk/edit?tab=t.0https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-15-softball-drops-big-12-home-opening-series-to-baylor/article_af576862-dd8d-4eb1-98cc-8674f27139a2.htmlSparked by a complete-game performance in the circle, UCF earned a win in its Big 12 home opener but failed to slow Baylor's offense in the final two games, dropping the series. Friday A three-run fifth inning and complete-game performance from redshirt sophomore right-handed pitcher Isabella Vega defined No. 15 softball’s Big 12 home opener, clinching a 4-3 win against Baylor.Entering the bottom of the fifth tied 1-1, the Knights loaded the bases with no outs after redshirt senior infie...Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-15-softball-drops-big-12-home-opening-series-to-baylor/article_af576862-dd8d-4eb1-98cc-8674f27139a2.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/dempsey-collects-big-12-freshman-of-the-week-honor/article_99eb8ae0-e78f-45cd-88b6-76e4b329765c.htmlFreshman pitcher Hildie Dempsey was awarded co-Big 12 Freshman of the Week honors Tuesday after a notable performance in the SpaceU Classic.Dempsey made three appearances during the tournament, posting a perfect 0.00 earned run average across 12 1/3 innings, earning two wins and limiting opponents to a 0.182 batting average. Her outing against Notre Dame Sunday featured a career-best five strikeouts and marked her first collegiate complete game.Dempsey is the second Knight, joining fresh...Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/dempsey-collects-big-12-freshman-of-the-week-honor/article_99eb8ae0-e78f-45cd-88b6-76e4b329765c.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-25-softball-finishes-spaceu-classic-with-5-1-record-14-4-overall/article_642e03a4-4cd2-4035-9c39-153d33a538cb.htmlTimely extra-base hits and reliable pitching propelled No. 25 UCF to a 5-1 finish at the SpaceU Classic, improving the Knights to 14-4 overall.This 14-4 mark is the Knights' best 18-game start since 2021. ThursdayUCF launched into the SpaceU Classic with a 4-1 win against Ohio at the UCF Softball Complex.Junior infielder Sierra Humphreys led the charge offensively, driving in three of the Knights’ four runs. Humphreys ripped a two-out double in the first inning to score redshirt senior i...Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-25-softball-finishes-spaceu-classic-with-5-1-record-14-4-overall/article_642e03a4-4cd2-4035-9c39-153d33a538cb.htmlhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/418733/images/345ba526-71f2-4cf6-a121-b111501b9373.jpegSun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/418733/images/345ba526-71f2-4cf6-a121-b111501b9373.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/418733/images/8d98ddda-935a-48ed-93f9-d2eff5cab497.jpegSun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/418733/images/8d98ddda-935a-48ed-93f9-d2eff5cab497.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/418733/images/13b65fe3-0587-433f-aa30-7618d66b5464.jpegFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/418733/images/13b65fe3-0587-433f-aa30-7618d66b5464.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/418733/images/fca3072a-be0d-4df9-aaf4-e33719f72ce6.jpegFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/418733/images/fca3072a-be0d-4df9-aaf4-e33719f72ce6.jpeghttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/softball-pitcher-earns-big-12-pitcher-of-the-week-honor/article_935881e1-53c2-4980-a96c-390b973899a1.htmlThu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/softball-pitcher-earns-big-12-pitcher-of-the-week-honor/article_935881e1-53c2-4980-a96c-390b973899a1.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/softball-pitcher-earns-big-12-pitcher-of-the-week-honor/article_935881e1-53c2-4980-a96c-390b973899a1.htmlRedshirt sophomore pitcher Isabella Vega was named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week Tuesday, following a dominant four-game stretch in which she did not allow an earned run and helped UCF earn its first ranked win of the season.The recognition marks Vega’s third career Big 12 Pitcher of the Week honor and the second Knights pitcher to earn a weekly honor already, following freshman Ava Stuewe, who won the Big 12 Freshman of the Week honor Feb. 10.Vega finished the week with three wins and a perfect 0....Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/softball-pitcher-earns-big-12-pitcher-of-the-week-honor/article_935881e1-53c2-4980-a96c-390b973899a1.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/softball-defeats-no-10-lsu-to-earn-first-ranked-win-of-season/article_9e1dca31-6478-4b08-bde0-88b453212771.htmlUCF softball defeated No. 10 LSU 5-1 on Saturday at the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational, earning its first ranked win of the 2026 season.The Knights struck first at the top of the opening inning. With one out, senior infielder Aubrey Evans singled up the middle, and sophomore utility player Izzy Mertes drew a four-pitch walk.Junior infielder Sierra Humphreys then delivered a two-out run-batted-in single to center field to score Evans and give UCF a 1-0 lead. LSU answered in the botto...Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/softball-defeats-no-10-lsu-to-earn-first-ranked-win-of-season/article_9e1dca31-6478-4b08-bde0-88b453212771.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/softball-opens-season-with-5-1-record-at-black-gold-classic/article_be3cff20-49d3-4901-b405-6691913be590.htmlUCF softball kicked off its opening weekend with the annual Black & Gold Classic, facing five non-conference opponents — Boston, California State Bakersfield, Duke, Buffalo and Maryland twice — and leaving with a 5-1 record.Thursday: Boston U and California State Bakersfield Led by dominant freshman pitching and a fast-paced offense, the UCF softball team opened the 2026 season with a pair of run-rule victories, defeating Boston University 13-0 and CSU Bakersfield 10-0 on Thursday. The K...Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/softball-opens-season-with-5-1-record-at-black-gold-classic/article_be3cff20-49d3-4901-b405-6691913be590.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/softball-pitcher-earns-big-12-freshman-of-the-week-honor/article_58bad03a-550a-4a4a-ab4e-239a0f1cd190.htmlFreshman pitcher Ava Stuewe was named Big 12 Freshman of the Week on Tuesday after a strong showing at softball's season-opening Black & Gold Classic, becoming the first player to earn the conference’s new weekly freshman honor this spring.Stuewe appeared in three games, including two starts, and did not allow an earned run, finishing the weekend with scoreless outings.She posted a 0.00 earned run average across 5.2 innings with six strikeouts. Stuewe said she was told just a day before the open...Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/softball-pitcher-earns-big-12-freshman-of-the-week-honor/article_58bad03a-550a-4a4a-ab4e-239a0f1cd190.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/ucf-professor-and-students-break-barriers-in-health-literacy/article_a9e9654a-9eaa-11ef-9194-e7eaec09d63a.htmlThe average English-speaking adult reads at a seventh to eighth grade reading level, Dr. Richard Zraick, UCF communication sciences and disorders professor, said. Zraick said health literacy is the ability to find, understand and use health information.   “Think about that," Zraick said. "You’re in the grocery store, in Publix, reading around. The average person around you is reading at that level in this country.”Because medical information is even more difficult to comprehend than thin...Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/ucf-professor-and-students-break-barriers-in-health-literacy/article_a9e9654a-9eaa-11ef-9194-e7eaec09d63a.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/ucf-announces-new-lab-at-the-burnett-school-of-biomedical-sciences-in-lake-nona/article_dafcf80c-988a-11ef-9a13-af51de83d30c.htmlUCF announced its new research lab at a press conference Friday, which will help researchers develop discoveries in the healing power of light and sound.   Located at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences in Lake Nona, the lab consists of a merge between UCF's Colleges of Optics and Photonics and College of Medicine. The lab aims for doctors to be able to treat patients with more non-invasive technology.    Deborah German, UCF Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the College...Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/ucf-announces-new-lab-at-the-burnett-school-of-biomedical-sciences-in-lake-nona/article_dafcf80c-988a-11ef-9a13-af51de83d30c.htmlhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/418733/images/ef6c4e32-0f5d-4b7c-8724-43351fd67413.avifFri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/418733/images/ef6c4e32-0f5d-4b7c-8724-43351fd67413.avifhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/ucf-announces-new-lab-at-the-burnett-school-of-biomedical-sciences-in-lake-nona/article_dafcf80c-988a-11ef-9a13-af51de83d30c.htmlWed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/ucf-announces-new-lab-at-the-burnett-school-of-biomedical-sciences-in-lake-nona/article_dafcf80c-988a-11ef-9a13-af51de83d30c.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/from-ucf-to-healthcare-professionals-three-ucf-alumnae-reflect-on-their-journeys/article_fffbcbc8-7a22-11ef-88ab-7bf04d733031.htmlOpportunities and relationships inspired three recent UCF graduates to make an impact on those in need. While all three alumnae experienced different paths in getting them to where they are now, they all share a similar devotion to helping their patients live happier lives.    Sophia Bellino said she always knew she wanted to be in a profession where she could make a difference in people’s lives. Before graduating from UCF this past summer with a M.A. in communication sciences and disorde...Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/from-ucf-to-healthcare-professionals-three-ucf-alumnae-reflect-on-their-journeys/article_fffbcbc8-7a22-11ef-88ab-7bf04d733031.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/ucf-student-breaks-the-bounds-of-social-security-disability-care/article_1b5ad2ec-7af0-11ef-a097-a38598f08a4e.htmlSenior health sciences major Alyssa Wilbanks thought she wanted to be a doctor, until she found her true passion in the social security disability industry. Wilbanks said when she started looking for work she was simply searching for a job to develop her resumé and make some extra money as a high school student.  “I thought disability would be great because I wanted to be a doctor, so in working I was dealing with the health care and administration sides,” Wilbanks said. “I thought doing...Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/ucf-student-breaks-the-bounds-of-social-security-disability-care/article_1b5ad2ec-7af0-11ef-a097-a38598f08a4e.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/spin-scooter-accidents-raise-concerns-for-students/article_8e1cd1ce-eef8-11ee-b432-9ba4e3bacc5a.htmlScooter accidents are a rising concern for UCF students, since there are no respective paths for walkers/riders and scooters are parked in non-designated areas.Amanda Sellers, UCF public safety communications manager, said via email that 19 scooter accidents were reported to UCFPD in 2023, the most since they have been introduced to campus.  According to the UCF Parking Services website, Spin scooters were first introduced to UCF’s main campus in the spring semester of 2020 with the inte...Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/spin-scooter-accidents-raise-concerns-for-students/article_8e1cd1ce-eef8-11ee-b432-9ba4e3bacc5a.html