Nittany Lions Break Out of Slump in 6-3 Win over Saint Joseph's
The Penn State Nittany Lion softball team broke out of its four-game hitting slump in which it batted .144, getting eight hits and a four-run sixth inning to beat Saint Joseph's, 6-3, on Wednesday. Lisa Akamine (Escondido, Calif.) threw seven strong with just one earned run, while Cassidy Bell (Bakersfield, Calif.) went 2-for-3 with two runs in the third spot in the lineup.
Errors Costly in Softball's 5-2 Loss to Central Michigan
The Penn State softball team struggled at the plate and in the field on Tuesday night, falling to Central Michigan, 4-2, at the Eddie C. Moore Complex Field No. 2. The Lions generated just five hits and two errors led to four CMU runs. Freshman Lauren Rossi (Yardley, Pa.) belted her first collegiate homer in the loss.
Softball Takes On Central Michigan and Saint Joseph's on Tuesday and Wednesday
Coming off a thrilling 4-2 ten-inning comeback win over South Florida, the Penn State softball team (12-6) takes on Central Michigan Tuesday in the first of two mid-week games. PSU and CMU will faceoff at Eddie C. Moore Complex Field No. 8 at 6 p.m. before taking on Saint Joseph's at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Nittany Lion Softball Pulls Out Gritty 4-2 10-Inning Comeback Win at South Florida
The Penn State softball team was down to its final two outs, but Lauren Rossi (Yardley, Pa.) doubled home a run and the Lions went on to win, 4-2, over South Florida in 10 innings. Jackie Hill (San Jose, Calif.) pitched a career high 10 innings with a career-tying 11 strikeouts in the win.
Nittany Lions Fall to Ball State, 1-0; Drops 5-0 Decision to FIU
The Penn State Nittany Lion softball team struggled at the plate and in the field, falling to Ball State (1-0) and Florida International (5-0) on Saturday at the Eddie C. Moore Complex. Penn State falls to 2-2 at the USF Under Armour Invitational.
Softball Opens USF Invitational by Sweeping Central Michigan, 3-1, and Florida Gulf Coast, 4-3
A team-wide illness couldn't slow down the Penn State softball team made the most of its two-out hits in wins over Central Michigan and Florida Gulf Coast on Friday night at the Eddie C. Moore Complex. Jackie Hill (San Jose, Calif.) threw 8.1 combined innings for the 3-1 win over CMU, while saving the 4-3 victory over FGCU, allowing no earned runs and just four hits.
Nittany Lion Softball Embarks on 12-Game Spring Break Trip to Florida
Penn State (9-4) treks south for a 12-game, two tournament road trip to the Tampa Bay area for the USF Under Armour Invitational and Showcase at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. The Nittany Lions open with five games in the Invitational (Mar. 5-7) against Central Michigan, Florida Gulf Coast, Ball State, Florida International and host South Florida.
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Softball Crushes Morehead State, 11-0; Edged by East Carolina, 2-0
The Penn State Nittany Lion softball team split its games on Sunday, downing Morehead State 11-0 in five innings before falling to host East Carolina, 2-0 at the ECU Softball Field. Penn State finished its time at the ECU Pirate Classic with a 3-1 record, finishing second to East Carolina.
Nittany Lions Sweep Aside Towson, 10-1, and Delaware, 9-1
The Penn State softball team's offense truly came alive on Saturday as the Nittany Lions downed Towson, 10-1, and Delaware, 9-1, at the ECU Softball Field. Penn State (8-3) pounded 28 hits between two games, hitting .528, while three pitchers allowed just three hits and two runs over 11 innings of play.
Nittany Lion Softball Travels to ECU Pirate Classic Starting Saturday
The Nittany Lion softball team hits the road for its third-straight weekend away from home to start the season with a four-game tournament at the ECU Pirate Classic. Penn State opens play on Saturday against Towson (10 a.m.) and Delaware (Noon) before wrapping up play on Sunday against Morehead State (9 a.m.) and host East Carolina (11 a.m.).
Heavy Rain Ends Softball's Game against No. 1 Washington Prematurely
The Penn State softball team wrapped up its time at the 20th Annual Campbell/Cartier Classic having its game against No. 1 Washington rained out mid-way through the matchup. Heavy, intermittent rain showers forced a postponement entering the fourth inning and a cancellation shortly thereafter.
Nittany Lion Softball Wins Tight 3-1 Decision over Host San Diego State
The Penn State softball team won its third-straight game on Saturday night, defeating host San Diego State, 3-1, at the SDSU Softball Complex. Jackie Hill (San Jose, Calif.) threw a complete game, while helping herself with an RBI sacrifice fly.
Petrini Earns 400th Career Win in 6-1 Triumph over Utah State
The Penn State softball team used potent pitching from hurler Jackie Hill (San Jose, Calif.) and timely hitting to down Utah State, 6-1, and give head coach Robin Petrini her 400th career win on Saturday afternoon. Cassidy Bell (Bakersfield, Calif.) was a force at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Overnight Rain Pushes Nittany Lions Back to 3:00 p.m. ET vs. Utah State
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have created scheduling issues at the 20th Annual Campbell/Cartier Classic on Saturday. Penn State's game against Utah State will be played at 3:00 p.m. ET. PSU-San Diego State will take place as originally scheduled at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Collett, Hill Power Softball Past UCSB, 3-1; Lions Fall to Western Kentucky, 5-4
The Nittany Lion softball team opened play at the 20th Annual Campbell/Cartier Classic hosted by San Diego State with a split day: falling to Western Kentucky, 5-4, before defeating UC Santa Barbara, 3-1, in the nightcap. Danee Collett (Orange, Calif.) paced Penn State, accounting for all three of the team's RBI against the Gauchos with a solo home run and a two-run double.