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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Recap of the 1st Fall Weekend

Fall Scores

George Washington beat Howard 11-3 (5 innings)
WP-Heidi Penna

Notes: George Washington broke out the bats as they beat Howard 11-3 in 5 innings. Courtney Martin and Heidi Penna both saw action in the circle, combining to allow just 4 hits over 5 innings, while striking out 3. At the plate, the Colonials were led by freshman Victoria Valos who went 2-3 with 4 RBI, Chelsea Lenhart went 1-2 with 3 RBI and 2 runs scored, Lauren Wilson was 2-3 with a RBI, and Jordyn O'Donnell was 2-2 with 1 RBI. Autumn Taylor, Sandi Moynihan, and Samantha Dos Santos also added hits.

George Washington lost to Maryland 3-0 (8 innings)
WP-Kaitlin Schmeiser
LP-Kara Clauss

Notes: George Washington went toe to toe with NCAA Regional participant Maryland playing scoreless ball through 7 innings before Maryland broke through in the 8th. Kara Clauss did an excellent job in the circle, limiting the Terps to 7 hits. The Colonials picked up 3 hits in game, from Alex Thompson, Samantha Dos Santos, and Autumn Taylor. George Washington hitters also showed that they have keen eyes at the plate, picking up 8 walks.

Fordham beat Albany 8-2
WP-Jen Mineau

Notes: Jen Mineau was in dominant form once again striking out 9 batters in 5 innings, while allowing just one hit. Taylor Pirone threw the final two innings and picked up 4 strikeouts in her 1st appearance as a Ram. Fordham racked up 10 hits in the game with Chelsea Palumbo and Jamie LaBovick each tallying two.

Fordham lost to Binghamton 6-5
LP-Jen Mineau

Notes: The Rams battled back from a 4-3 deficit only to fall 6-5 on a walk off home run. Michelle Daubman made her debut in the circle for the Rams and Mineau closed the game out. Paige Ortiz hit a huge 2 run HR to put to give Fordham the lead heading into the bottom of the 7th and Michelle Daubman tallied a 2 run double in the 6th.

Fordham beat Syracuse 2-1
WP-Jen Mineau
LP-Jenna Caira

Notes: Jen Mineau turned it up a notch once again, dominating the Big East champion Orange, by striking out 13 and allowing just 2 walks. Chelsea Palumbo hit a solo HR, and Elise Fortier doubled in Brianna Turgeon after Turgeon hit a triple. Paige Ortiz and Gabby Luety had Fordham's other hits during the game.

Fordham beat Cornell 10-0
WP-Taylor Pirone

Notes: Taylor Pirone threw 4 scoreless innings before giving way to Michelle Daubman for the final 3, as the Rams offense came to life in this game. Fordham scored 10 runs on 10 hits, including 2 hits for Kayla Lombardo, Kat Van Benschoten, and Brianna Ciuffi.

Charlotte beat East Carolina 13-7
WP-Katie Watkins

Charlotte lost to UNC Greensboro 10-9
LP-Chelsea Lisikatos

St. Bonaventure beat St. Rose 12-0
WP-Jen Sansano

St. Bonaventure beat Colgate 3-0
WP-Jen Sansano

St. Bonaventure lost to Marist 16-8
LP-Diana Phalon

St. Bonaventure beat Marist 6-2
WP-Jen Sansano

Dayton lost to Northern Kentucky 1-0
LP-Sarah Wedel

Dayton beat Cedarville 5-0
WP-Kayla English

Dayton beat Findlay 7-3
WP-Kayla English

Dayton beat Findlay 4-0
WP-?

Temple vs Lafayette
Temple vs Iona

UMass vs Boston College
UMass vs Sacred Heart

St. Louis vs. SIUE was rained out

I don't have any scores or details from UMass or Temple
If you have details on those games or pictures please email atlantic10softball@gmail.com

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