http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com en-us en-us http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120512niwaqb The Quinnipiac University softball team’s quest for its first NCAA Tournament bid came to a close on Saturday afternoon, as the #2 Bobcats fell short to #3 LIU Brooklyn, 10-5, in the Northeast Conference Tournament Finals at Robert Morris in Moon Township, Pa. With the loss, QU concludes its season with a 34-18 record, marking its second straight 30-win campaign and third straight with at least 25 wins. Sat, 12 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120512niwaqb 2012-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/201205110rhx94 Senior Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, Calif.) allowed just one run over seven innings on Friday afternoon, as the #2 seeded Quinnipiac University softball team survived an elimination game against #3 Monmouth at Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pa. With the 3-1 victory, the Bobcats advance to face the top-seeded Colonials in another elimination game at 3:20 p.m. Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/201205110rhx94 2012-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120511kbmemj Senior Ashley Heiberger (Sioux Falls, S.D.) lifted a sacrifice fly in the top of the 12th inning on Friday afternoon to send the #2 seeded Quinnipiac University softball team past #1 Robert Morris, 4-3, in a thrilling Northeast Conference Semifinal match-up in Moon Township, Pa. With the win, the Bobcats advance to the tournament finals tomorrow afternoon, taking on #3 LIU Brooklyn at 12:30 p.m. QU needs to defeat the Blackbirds twice in order to hoist the trophy at the end of the day. Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120511kbmemj 2012-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/201205106nellq The #2 seeded Quinnipiac University softball team dropped its opening game of the 2012 Northeast Conference Tournament on Thursday afternoon, as the Bobcats were defeated by #3 LIU Brooklyn, 5-0, at Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pa. QU will resume the four-team playoff tomorrow afternoon against the losing team of the #1 Robert Morris/#4 Monmouth game this afternoon. Tomorrow's elimination game is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/201205106nellq 2012-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBAllNECRelease051012 Three members of the Quinnipiac University softball team received All-Northeast Conference accolades, as announced by the league office on Thursday morning. Senior Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, Calif.) was named to the All-NEC first team, while senior Mina Duffy (Piedmont, Calif.) and junior Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) were selected to the All-Conference second team. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBAllNECRelease051012 2012-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBNewHavenRegister051012 HAMDEN, Conn. – Senior pitcher Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, Calif.) and the Quinnipiac University softball team were featured in the New Haven Register on Thursday, May 10 in an article written by Bill Cloutier. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBNewHavenRegister051012 2012-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes050912 The second seeded Quinnipiac University softball team (30-16, 13-7 NEC) travels to Moon Township, Pa. to play in its third consecutive Northeast Conference Softball Championships this weekend. The Bobcats will first play No. 3 LIU Brooklyn (22-33, 13-7 NEC) on Thursday, May 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the North Athletic Complex. Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes050912 2012-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/AlfiereNECRelease050712 Sophomore Katie Alfiere (Beacon Falls, Conn.) of the Quinnipiac softball team was named Northeast Conference Pitcher of the Week for the first time in her career, as announced by the league office on Monday, May 7. Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/AlfiereNECRelease050712 2012-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120505bi8wbh The Quinnipiac University softball team split its final doubleheader of the regular season against Northeast Conference opponent Saint Francis (Pa.) University on Saturday, May 5 at the QU Softball Field. After falling, 3-0, in game one, QU earned a 4-0 victory in the second contest. The Bobcats improve to 30-16 on the year and 13-7 in the league as they advance to the NEC Tournament next weekend, while the Red Flash end their season at 22-26 overall and 9-11 in conference action. Sat, 05 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120505bi8wbh 2012-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes050512 The Quinnipiac University softball team (29-15, 12-6) will host Saint Francis (Pa.) University (21-25, 8-10 NEC) in a rescheduled Northeast Conference doubleheader on Saturday, May 5 at the QU Softball Field. The first game will begin at 1 p.m. as the Bobcats close the regular season and prepare for the 2012 NEC Softball Championships next weekend. Quinnipiac has won its last six contests, while the Red Flash dropped a pair of league games to Central Connecticut State University in their most recent outings. Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes050512 2012-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/gen/2012_athletic_awards Quinnipiac University senior Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, Calif.) and sophomore Connor Jones (Montrose, British Columbia) were named the Quinnipiac Female and Male Athletes of the Year, respectively, at the 2011-12 Quinnipiac University Athletics and Recreation Awards program at the TD Bank Sports Center in Hamden, Conn. Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/gen/2012_athletic_awards 2012-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120501x0igv7 The Quinnipiac University softball team won its sixth consecutive game as it earned a 4-0 shutout against America East opponent Stony Brook University on Tuesday afternoon at the QU Softball Field. With the win, the Bobcats improve to 29-15 on the year, while the Seawolves drop to 33-14-1 overall. Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120501x0igv7 2012-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes050112 The Quinnipiac University softball team (28-15, 12-6 NEC) will host Stony Brook University (33-13-1, 12-2-1 America East) in a non-conference doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon at the QU Softball Field. The first game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. The Bobcats look to improve their five-game win streak, while the Seawolves have won their last two outings. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes050112 2012-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120429zkibbl The Quinnipiac University softball team swept Bryant University in a Northeast Conference doubleheader on Sunday afternoon at the QU Softball Field. After the Bobcats earned a 10-2 victory in six innings, Quinnipiac outlasted Bryant, 2-1, in game two. With the league wins, the Bobcats improve to 28-15 overall and 12-6 in NEC action, while the Bulldogs drop to 18-23 on the year and 9-7 in the conference. QU honored its four seniors prior to the start of game one, including Christy Cabrera (West Sacramento, Calif.), Mina Duffy (Piedmont, Calif.), Ashley Heiberger (Sioux Falls, S.D.) and Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, Calif.). Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120429zkibbl 2012-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes042912 The Quinnipiac University softball team (26-15, 10-6 NEC) hosts Bryant University (16-21, 7-5 NEC) in a Northeast Conference doubleheader on Sunday, April 29 at the QU Softball Field. The Bobcats have won their last three outings and will honor their four seniors prior to the start of game one. Seniors Christy Cabrera, Mina Duffy, Ashley Heiberger and Heather Schwartzburg will be recognized for their accomplishments with the Quinnipiac softball program. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes042912 2012-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120425t3a5wq The Quinnipiac University softball team swept the University of Hartford in a non-conference doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon at the Hartford Softball Field. After picking up a 4-3 win in eight innings, the Bobcats went on to defeat the Hawks, 5-1, in the second contest of the two-game set. With the victories, Quinnipiac improves to 26-15 on the year, while Hartford drops to 8-36 overall. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120425t3a5wq 2012-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes042412 The Quinnipiac University softball team (24-15, 10-6 NEC) travels to play a pair of non-conference games at the University of Hartford (8-34, 3-9 America East) on Wednesday, April 25. The first contest is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Hartford Softball Field in West Hartford, Conn. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes042412 2012-04-24T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/201204213inewc HAMDEN, Conn. – Senior pitcher Heather Schwartzburg (Mission Viejo, Calif.) led the Quinnipiac University softball team in its Northeast Conference split with Robert Morris University on Saturday afternoon at the QU Softball Field. Schwartzburg pitched two complete games as the Bobcats fell to the Colonials, 1-0, in the first contest and won, 3-1, in the second outing of the afternoon. Quinnipiac now stands at 24-15 on the year and 10-6 in NEC play, while Robert Morris becomes 29-19 overall and 13-5 in the league. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/201204213inewc 2012-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/Softball-Double-Header-Against-RMU-Set-For-12-PM-Start The Quinnipiac University softball team’s Northeast Conference doubleheader against Robert Morris, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 21 at 1 p.m., has been moved to 12 p.m. due to inclement weather. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/Softball-Double-Header-Against-RMU-Set-For-12-PM-Start 2012-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes042012 The Quinnipiac University softball team (23-14, 9-5 NEC) continues Northeast Conference play as it hosts Robert Morris University (26-18, 10-4 NEC) and Saint Francis (Pa.) University (19-21, 6-8 NEC) at the QU Softball Field in Hamden, Conn. this weekend. The Bobcats will first battle the RMU Colonials on Saturday, April 21 in a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m., followed by a league twinbill against the Red Flash on Sunday, April 22 beginning at Noon. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes042012 2012-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/2012041983rzmb The Quinnipiac University softball team fell, 5-2, in a non-conference match-up at Fairfield University on Thursday afternoon. With the loss, the Bobcats drop to 23-14 overall, while the Stags improve to 22-22 on the year. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/2012041983rzmb 2012-04-19T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120418c50702 Junior Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) launched her fifth homerun of the 2012 season as the Quinnipiac University softball team split a non-conference doubleheader at Manhattan College on Wednesday afternoon. Quinnipiac earned a 3-2 victory in the second match-up of the day after falling, 5-0, in game one. The Bobcats improve to 23-13 on the year, while the Jaspers become 5-26 overall. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120418c50702 2012-04-18T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes041712 The Quinnipiac University softball team (22-12, 9-5 NEC) will travel to play non-conference games at Manhattan College (4-25, 0-4 MAAC) and Fairfield University (21-22, 4-4 MAAC) this week. First, the Bobcats will take on Manhattan in a rescheduled doubleheader on Wednesday, April 18 starting at 2 p.m. QU will then face Fairfield at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 19. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes041712 2012-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120415gg5lf5 The Quinnipiac University softball team swept Fairleigh Dickinson in a Northeast Conference doubleheader on Sunday afternoon at the FDU Softball Field. The Bobcats defeated the Knights, 3-1, in game one and won, 5-1, in the second outing of the day. With the victories, Quinnipiac improves to 22-12 overall and 9-5 in league action, while FDU drops to 23-16 on the year and 5-9 in conference play. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120415gg5lf5 2012-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120414yrv7x3 The Quinnipiac University softball team split a pair of Northeast Conference games with Wagner College on Saturday afternoon at the QU Softball Field. The Bobcats dropped the first contest, 5-4, in nine innings, but came back with a 9-2 victory in the second outing of the two-game set. The Bobcats become 20-12 overall and 7-5 in league play, while the Seahawks now stand at 15-27 on the year and 4-8 in the conference. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120414yrv7x3 2012-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes041412 The Quinnipiac University softball team (19-11, 6-4 NEC) will take on Northeast Conference opponents Wagner College (14-26, 3-7 NEC) and Fairleigh Dickinson University (21-12, 5-5 NEC) this weekend. The Bobcats will host the Wagner Seahawks on Saturday, April 14 in a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. at the QU Softball Field in Hamden, Conn. QU will then travel to play the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Sunday, April 15 in a pair of games at Noon at the FDU Softball Field in Hackensack, N.J. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes041412 2012-04-12T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120411ecyvrv The Quinnipiac University softball team defeated the University of Connecticut, 5-4, in a non-conference comeback bid on Wednesday afternoon at the QU Softball Field. With the victory, the Bobcats improve to 19-11 overall, while the Huskies drop to 17-15 on the year. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120411ecyvrv 2012-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes041112 The Quinnipiac University softball team (18-11, 6-4 NEC) will host the University of Connecticut (17-14, 6-3) in a non-conference match-up on Wednesday, April 11 at the QU Softball Field in Hamden, Conn. First pitch is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Most recently, the Bobcats split a pair of Northeast Conference doubleheaders at LIU Brooklyn and Central Connecticut State over the weekend, while the Huskies enter Wednesday’s contest on a four-game winning streak. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/SBGameNotes041112 2012-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120407pcfzyz The Quinnipiac University softball team split a Northeast Conference doubleheader at Central Connecticut State University on Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats earned a 3-2 win in game one, but fell, 4-2, in the second contest of the day. Quinnipiac becomes 18-11 overall and 6-4 in league action, while the Blue Devils now stand at 20-12 on the year and 2-4 in the NEC. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/20120407pcfzyz 2012-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/201204069sz9po The Quinnipiac University softball team split with LIU Brooklyn in a Northeast Conference doubleheader on Friday afternoon. The Bobcats dropped the first game, 5-4, but rallied in the second outing of the day and won, 13-4. Quinnipiac now stands at 17-10 on the year and 5-3 in NEC play, while the Blackbirds become 12-30 overall and 4-4 in the league. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2011-12/releases/201204069sz9po 2012-04-06T04:00:00Z