Saturday Md college softball  

Hyson is pitcher of the week

 

► HOME RUN/ FIRST WIN: Junior first base Jenn Reading, Stevensville, Md, smacked a home run on Friday as the Drexel Dragons picked up their first victory of the season. 

Their opponents, the Rider Broncs, fielded two hometown Marylanders, junior catcher Sam Pugh, Elkton, Md, and freshman second base, outfielder Amanda Irving, Westminster, Md. CLICK HERE for full story

Some of the action reported so far on the college softball fields near and far this Saturday, February 25...

Lauren Gibson

► KEY RBI: Junior second base Lauren Gibson, Pasadena, Md, supplied an crucial RBI as the Tennesse Lady Vols squeaked past the Hostra Pride 3-2. CLICK HERE for full story  


► HITTING STREAK: The Seton Hall Pirates came from behind to top the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, 6-2. Senior catcher Nicole Lowenstein, Joppa, Md, went 1-for-3 and now has reached base in eight straight games, dating back to last season. CLICK HERE for full story
 

Emily Weiman

► NO RUNS EARNED: The NC State Wolfpack battled the Georgetown Hoyas in a 7-5 triumph. 

Freshman Emily Weiman, Pasadena, Md, earned the win. She came on in relief in the third. Emily finished the game without an earned run charged against her. 

The Hoyas turned to their freshman pitcher Megan Hyson, Pasadena, Md, to work relief in the fourth inning. CLICK HERE for full story 

Megan Hyson

► PITCHER OF THE WEEK: Earlier, Georgetown Hoyas freshman pitcher Megan Hyson, Pasadena, Md, was named the Big East Softball Pitcher of the Week. 

Last week, Megan pitched her first career no-hitter against the Howard University Bisons.  

In 13 innings pitched and two wins, Hyson has struck out 22 batters. She currently posts a 1.38 ERA. CLICK HERE for full story