http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com en-us en-us http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204945374_1 Freshman utility player Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) of the Quinnipiac University softball team has been name the Northeast Conference Rookie of the Year, as announced at the NEC Banquet this evening. Sophomore RHP Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, Calif.) was named one of two pitchers on the All-Conference First Team, while Alba and senior outfielder Heather Maffeo (Milton, Mass.) earned spots on the Second Team. This is the second consecutive season a member of the Bobcats earned the Rookie of the Year honors, as Schwartzburg collected the award last season. Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204945374_1 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204945573_1 The No. 3 Quinnipiac softball team was eliminated from the 2010 Northeast Conference Softball Tournament following a 6-0 loss to No. 2 Monmouth in their first game of the day, and a 3-0 loss to No. 4 Robert Morris in their second game of the day. Quinnipiac finishes the year at 28-24 overall. Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204945573_1 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204945661_1 2010 Northeast Conference Softball Tournament Box Score Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204945661_1 2010-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204944693_1 The Quinnipiac University softball team will travel to New Jersey this weekend to compete in the 2010 Northeast Conference Softball Championships, hosted by Long Island University on the Fairleigh Dickinson Campus in Teaneck. This is the first postseason appearance for the Bobcats since 2007 and they will face off against Monmouth University in the first round on Friday, May 14. The two teams are scheduled for a 12:15 p.m. start at FDU Softball Field. In their last contest, the Bobcats closed out the regular season with a doubleheader sweep of Fairleigh Dickinson on May 8. Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204944693_1 2010-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204943721_1 Freshman shortstop Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) and sophomore RHP Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, Calif.) have each earned weekly awards from the Northeast Conference, as announced by the league office this afternoon. Alba was named this week's Akadema/Northeast Conference Player and Rookie of the Week while Schwartzburg earns Pitcher of the Week honors. This is the first time Alba has been recognized by the NEC for a weekly award, and it's the third time for Schwartzburg this season. Mon, 10 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204943721_1 2010-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204942968_1 Freshman Alex Alba drove in six runs for the Quinnipiac University softball team as they swept Fairleigh Dickinson in their final regular-season doubleheader this evening. Alba drove in three runs in each game, as the Bobcats earned a 7-4 victory in game one, followed by a 3-1 win in game two. Sophomore RHP Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, Calif.) earned both wins on the day as the Bobcats conclude the season with a 26-22 overall record with a 15-5 mark in the Northeast Conference. Sun, 09 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204942968_1 2010-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204942449_1 The Quinnipiac University softball team's doubleheader at Fairleigh Dickinson, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 8 at 1 p.m. has been pushed back to start at 4 p.m. due to forecasted inclement weather in the morning. The Northeast Conference doubleheader is the final regular-season contest for the Bobcats this season and will be played at the FDU Field in Teaneck, N.J. In their last match-up, the Bobcats swept Sacred Heart in their final home game of the season on May 2. Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204942449_1 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204940170_1 Freshman Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) drove in the game-winning run in game two of a conference doubleheader this afternoon as the Quinnipiac University softball team swept Sacred Heart University this afternoon in their final home event of the season. Senior Kelly Wall hit a three-run homer to lead the Bobcats to the 5-4 victory in game two following a 6-2 win in game one. With the wins, Quinnipiac's overall record improves to 26-22 on the season with a 13-5 record in the Northeast Conference. Sacred Heart drops to 23-26 on the year with a 10-8 record in the NEC with the losses. Sun, 02 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204940170_1 2010-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204939676_1 Senior Heather Maffeo (Milton, Mass.) hit her first homerun of the 2010 season leading the Quinnipiac University softball team to a 5-4 victory in game two of a Northeast Conference doubleheader against Central Connecticut State this afternoon. The Bobcats split the doubleheader as they dropped the first game against the Blue Devils, 6-2. Quinnipiac's record now stands at 24-22 on the year with an 11-5 record in the Northeast Conference. Central Connecticut now posts a 19-27 record in 2010 with a 7-9 record in league action. Sat, 01 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204939676_1 2010-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204939016_1 The Quinnipiac University softball team will play in their final back-to-back doubleheader series this weekend as they travel to Central Connecticut State on Saturday, and host Sacred Heart on Sunday. Sunday's game will be the final home event for the Bobcats and will serve as the senior day for the team's eight graduating players. Saturday's twinbill at CCSU Softball Field is scheduled to start at 1 p.m., while a 12 p.m. start is set for Sunday's game. In their last event, Quinnipiac swept Wagner in a Northeast Conference doubleheader on April 24. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204939016_1 2010-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204937065_1 The Quinnipiac University softball team's non-conference doubleheader against St. Peter's College originally scheduled for Tuesday, Apr. 27 at 3 p.m. in Hamden, Conn., has been cancelled due to inclement weather. There will be no make-up date set for the doubleheader. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204937065_1 2010-04-26T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204935909_1 The Quinnipiac University softball team's Northeast Conference doubleheader at Fairleigh Dickinson University originally scheduled for Sunday, Apr. 25 at 12 p.m., has been postponed due to the incoming forecast of inclement weather. No make-up date has been set. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204935909_1 2010-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204935711_1 Senior centerfielder Angela Casella (Oceanside, N.Y.) went 3-for-7 on the day and drove in the game-winning run in the first game to help the #$%^Quinnipiac #$%^University softball team sweep Wagner College in a conference doubleheader this afternoon. Sophomore RHP Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, #$%^Calif.) earned both wins in the event, as the Bobcats' collected a 4-3 win in game one, followed by a 7-1 victory in game two. With the wins, #$%^Quinnipiac #$%^improves to 23-21 overall on the year with a 10-4 record in Northeast Conference action. The Seahawks drop to 13-26 on the season with the #$%^losses, #$%^and post a 7-7 record in the NEC. Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204935711_1 2010-04-24T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204935000_1 The Quinnipiac University softball team will play back-to-back Northeast Conference doubleheaders this weekend, playing host to Wagner College on Saturday before travelling to Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday. The Bobcats will start at 1 p.m. from the Quinnipiac Softball Field on Saturday, followed by a 12 p.m. start at the FDU Softball Field on Sunday. In their last game, Quinnipiac lost a non-conference game to UMass-Amherst, 6-0, on April 20. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204935000_1 2010-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204933054_1 University of Massachusetts-Amherst's starting pitcher Sara Plourde threw a no-hitter against the Quinnipiac University softball team this evening, striking out eight and walking two in the 6-0 victory. Bobcats' freshmen Lauren Salgado (Covina, Calif.) and Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) drew the walks on the day as the team's overall record drops to 21-21 on the year. With the win, the No. 22-ranked Minutewomen's record improves to 28-7 this season. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204933054_1 2010-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204932456_1 The Quinnipiac University softball team will head north tomorrow afternoon to face off against the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in a non-conference game at the UMass Softball Complex. The first pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. in Amherst. In their last outing, the Bobcats split a doubleheader at Mount St. Mary's on April 18. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204932456_1 2010-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204931008_1 In two games exceeding the three-hour mark, the Quinnipiac University softball team swept the conference's top team, Monmouth University, this afternoon in an Northeast Conference doubleheader. Senior Heather Maffeo (Milford, Mass.) drove in the game-winning run in game two, where the Bobcats collected a 4-3 victory in extra innings. The team also recorded a 14-11 victory in game one. Sophomore RHP Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, Calif.) matched the Quinnipiac single-season strikeout record (206 K's) she set last season, as she struck out ten batters on the day. With the wins, the Bobcats' record improves to 20-19 overall with a 7-3 record in NEC action. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204931008_1 2010-04-18T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204931395_1 Sophomore RHP Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, Calif.) broke the Quinnipiac University softball season-strikeout record this afternoon as she fanned eight batters in a doubleheader with Mount St. Mary's. Schwartzburg fanned eight batters on the day to boost her season total to 214 strikeouts which breaks the record she set last season when she struck out 206. The Bobcats dropped the first game of the doubleheader, 7-3, and posted a 5-6 victory in game two. Seniors Kelly Wall (Westport, Conn.) and Kim Le Bel (Quincy, Mass.) each homered on the day as Quinnipiac's record improves to 21-20 on the year with a 8-4 mark in Northeast Conference play. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204931395_1 2010-04-18T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204930029_1 The Quinnipiac University softball team hit the road this weekend as they take on Monmouth and Mount St. Mary's in back-to-back conference doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday. The Bobcats will face off against the Hawks on Saturday at 1 p.m., followed by a 12 p.m. start against the Mountaineers on Sunday. In its last outing, Quinnipiac dropped to Fairfield University, 1-0, in a non-conference game on April 15. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204930029_1 2010-04-16T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204929584_1 Freshman Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) struck out a career-high eight batters as the Quinnipiac University softball team lost to Fairfield University, 1-0, in a #$%^non-conference matchup this afternoon. The Bobcats outhit their opponent, 8-5, in the game as their record drops to 18-19 overall on the year. With the #$%^victory, the Stags' record improves to 16-13 in the 2010 season. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204929584_1 2010-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204928616_1 For the third time this season, the Quinnipiac University softball team will take on intra-state opponent, Fairfield University in a non-conference game. #$%^The Bobcats and the Stags have already played at Fairfield and at a neutral site in 2010, and will meet again on Thursday at the Quinnipiac Softball Field. #$%^Quinnipiac most recently dropped a non-conference game against Connecticut on April 13. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204928616_1 2010-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204928191_1 Senior Emily Bellush (Newton, Mass.) hit her second double of the season and drove in an RBI as the Quinnipiac University softball team lost to the University of Connecticut, 8-3, this afternoon. Fellow senior Kelly Wall (Westport, Conn.) knocked in the other RBI on the day as the Bobcats record drops to 18-18 on the year. With the victory, the Huskies improve to 17-19 in 2010. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204928191_1 2010-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204927456_1 The Quinnipiac University softball team will travel to the University of Connecticut on Tuesday, April 13 for a non-conference make-up game at the Burrill Family Field. The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. from Storrs, Conn. In their last match-up, the Bobcats took two from St. Francis (PA) in a Northeast Conference doubleheader on April 11. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204927456_1 2010-04-12T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204926813_1 Sophomore RHP Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, Calif.) fanned twelve batters and earned both wins as the Quinnipiac University softball team #$%^swept St. Francis (PA) in a conference doubleheader this afternoon. Senior third baseman Kelly Wall (Westport, Conn.) belted a two-run homer to lead #$%^the team to a come-from-behind 5-4 win in the first game, while a double steal in the second game helped the Bobcats to a 2-0 victory to complete the #$%^day. With the wins, Quinnipiac's record improves to 18-17 on the year with a 5-3 record in conference play. The Red Flash's record drops to 9-25 #$%^overall with a 1-9 mark in the Northeast Conference. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204926813_1 2010-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204926119_1 Freshman Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) hit her first homerun of the season to help lead her team to a game-one victory as the Quinnipiac University softball team split a Northeast Conference doubleheader with Robert Morris this afternoon. Alba's homerun was the only run of the first game, earning the Bobcats a 1-0 victory. The Colonials took game two by a score of 6-5. With the split, Quinnipiac's record now stands at 16-17 on the year with a 3-3 record in conference play. Robert Morris now holds a 15-13 overall record with a 5-2 mark in the NEC. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204926119_1 2010-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204925440_1 The Quinnipiac University softball team will see their second and third Northeast Conference match-ups of the season as they host Robert Morris and St. Francis (PA) this weekend at the Quinnipiac Softball Field. The Colonials come to town on Saturday, April 10, for a doubleheader that starts at 1 p.m., followed by a 12 p.m. doubleheader with the Red Flash on Sunday, April 11. The Bobcats most recently lost to Fairfield University, 7-1, on April 8. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204925440_1 2010-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204924934_1 Freshman Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) broke up the no-hit effort with a single that resulted in the lone run of the game as the Quinnipiac University softball team lost to Fairfield University, 7-1, Thursday afternoon. Senior Emily Bellush (Newton, Mass.) recorded the sole RBI on the day as the Bobcats drop to 15-16 on the season. With the win, the Stags improve to 13-13 on the year. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204924934_1 2010-04-08T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204923822_1 The Quinnipiac University softball game against Fairfield University, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m., has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 8. The first pitch is set for 2:30 p.m. from Alumni Softball Field in Fairfield, Conn. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204923822_1 2010-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204923476_1 The Quinnipiac University softball team will head down the highway to Fairfield University Wednesday afternoon to take on Fairfield University in a make-up game. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. from Alumni Softball Field on the Fairfield campus. In their last outing, the Bobcats swept Bryant in a Northeast Conference doubleheader on April 3. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204923476_1 2010-04-06T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204921307_1 The Quinnipiac University softball team will host Bryant University in their first conference match-up at home this season. The Bobcats and the Bulldogs will play a doubleheader at the Quinnipiac Softball field, with the first pitch scheduled for 12 p.m. The team most recently swept non-conference opponent, Siena, in a doubleheader on April 2. Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2009-10/releases/204921307_1 2010-04-03T04:00:00Z