Archive for the 'Softball' Category

#16 Profs Top Garnet

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

GLASSBORO, N.J. — Swarthmore faced another nationally-ranked opponent Thursday afternoon, succumbing to the 16th-ranked Rowan Profs 7-0 in south New Jersey.

Non-Conference Campaign A Bumpy Trail For Garnet

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — The Swarthmore softball team, fresh off clinching a third consecutive Centennial playoff berth on Saturday afternoon, found little respite in its three-game break from Conference action.

Garnet Strike Gold With Playoff Berth

Saturday, April 19th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — The Swarthmore softball team topped the 20-win mark and reached the Conference playoffs for the third consecutive year, splitting a pair of Centennial games with visiting Franklin & Marshall on Senior Day Saturday afternoon at Clothier Fields.

Bears Take Two in First-Place Battle

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — The two top softball teams in the Centennial Conference met at Clothier Fields on a warm spring Thursday afternoon with the possibility of clinching spots in the upcoming Conference playoffs. Visiting Ursinus won both ends of the Centennial doubleheader in convincing fashion, postponing Swarthmore’s quest for a third straight playoff appearance.

Swat Softball Moves Into First Place

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — The Garnet softball team has a full slate of home games this week, highlighted by Thursday’s doubleheader with Centennial-leader Ursinus. Swarthmore almost got caught looking past Washington (Md.) on Tuesday afternoon.

Riley Picks Up Third CC Weekly Honor

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

LANCASTER, Pa. — Swarthmore pitcher Kathryn Riley was named Centennial Conference Pitcher of the Week, as announced by the Conference office Monday.

Sweep Keeps Garnet Perched Near Top of Conference

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Maggie Vizcarra ’11 and Michele Perch ’10 combined to drive in nine runs as the Swarthmore softball team swept a Centennial Conference doubleheader from 2007 champion Gettysburg Sunday afternoon at Clothier Fields.

Swarthmore Softball Splits on Saturday

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

WESTMINSTER, Md. — Garnet junior outfielder Lauren Walker posted four hits with two stolen bases as Swarthmore split a Centennial road doubleheader at McDaniel Saturday afternoon.

A Golden Oldie in Allentown

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Garnet senior Katherine Gold hit a home run with two RBIs while sophomore Kathryn Riley tossed a one-hit shutout as Swarthmore swept both ends of a Centennial doubleheader at Muhlenberg Tuesday afternoon.

Softball Cancelled Again

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — For the third time in less than a week, wet conditions have forced the cancellation of a Garnet softball doubleheader. Sunday’s twin bill with the Gettysburg Bullets, a re-scheduled affair originally slated for Saturday, has been called off due to poor field conditions at Clothier Fields.