2018-19 Softball News

Softball Announces Organizational Meeting
Softball Announces Organizational Meeting

July 30, 2019

The Penn State Altoona softball program has announced that it will hold an organizational meeting for any female students interested on playing on the team during 2019-20. The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the first base dugout of the Stewart Athletic Field softball facility.

Showers Named to ECAC DIII All-Conference Team
Showers Named to ECAC DIII All-Conference Team

May 23, 2019

DANBURY, Conn. – Penn State Altoona softball’s junior third baseman Abby Showers (Philipsburg, PA/Philipsburg-Osceola) has been selected to the All-Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III team as an honorable mention pick, as the conference announced its postseason award recipients and All-ECAC selections on Thursday.

Three Lady Lions Voted to All-Conference Team
Three Lady Lions Voted to All-Conference Team

May 08, 2019

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Three Penn State Altoona softball players were voted to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s All-Conference team, as the league released its postseason awards on Wednesday morning.

Softball Eliminated from AMCC Tournament
Softball Eliminated from AMCC Tournament

May 04, 2019

ERIE, Pa. – No. 6 seed Penn State Altoona softball’s postseason run came to an end on Saturday, when the Lady Lions lost 9-0 in five innings to No. 1 Penn State Behrend during day two of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament.

Lady Lions Shut Out in AMCC Tourney Opener
Lady Lions Shut Out in AMCC Tourney Opener

May 03, 2019

ERIE, Pa. – No. 6 seed Penn State Altoona softball was blanked 6-0 on Friday morning by No. 3 Pitt-Bradford in the opening game of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament, hosted at Penn State Behrend.

Softball Splits Doubleheader at D’Youville
Softball Splits Doubleheader at D’Youville

April 27, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona softball closed out its regular season with a doubleheader split against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent D’Youville College on Saturday, winning 6-5 in game one before taking a 13-1 loss in game two at Dobson Field.

Photo: Freshman Sarah Gearhart pitches during game two of the Lady Lions' doubleheader against Medaille on Friday at Iron Horse Sports Complex.
Lady Lions Sweep Medaille to Stay Alive in Postseason Hunt

April 26, 2019

WINDBER, Pa. – Penn State Altoona softball played its first-ever indoor games on Friday, when the Lady Lions swept Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Medaille College in a doubleheader at the Iron Horse Sports Complex.

Location Changed for Friday Softball Doubleheader
Location Changed for Friday Softball Doubleheader

April 25, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Due to rain and the expectation of unplayable field conditions, the location for the Penn State Altoona softball team's doubleheader at Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Medaille College on Friday, April 26, has been changed.

Softball Swept in Doubleheader at Mount Aloysius
Softball Swept in Doubleheader at Mount Aloysius

April 24, 2019

CRESSON, Pa. – Penn State Altoona softball was handed a pair of Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference losses on Wednesday afternoon, when the Lady Lions were swept in a doubleheader by Mount Aloysius College.

Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Hilbert, 4-23-19 (FULL GAMES)
Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Hilbert, 4-23-19 (FULL GAMES)

April 24, 2019

Penn State Altoona softball doubleheader vs. Hilbert College on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Stewart Athletic Field.

Photo (by Kerry Maines): Senior shortstop Haley Giedroc takes a swing during Tuesday's doubleheader against Hilbert College at Stewart Athletic Field.
Lady Lions Sweep Hilbert on Senior Day

April 23, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona softball hosted its last home games of the 2019 regular season on Tuesday afternoon at Stewart Athletic Field, and the Lady Lions posted a pair of wins over Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Hilbert College.

Penn State Altoona Softball Walk-Off vs. Juniata, 4-18-19
Penn State Altoona Softball Walk-Off vs. Juniata, 4-18-19

April 19, 2019

Penn State Altoona softball rallied for two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Juniata College 4-3 in game two of a doubleheader on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Stewart Athletic Field.

Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Juniata, 4-18-19 (FULL GAMES)
Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Juniata, 4-18-19 (FULL GAMES)

April 19, 2019

Penn State Altoona softball's doubleheader against non-conference opponent Juniata College on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Stewart Athletic Field.

Saturday Softball Games Moved to Tuesday
Saturday Softball Games Moved to Tuesday

April 18, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. -- The Penn State Altoona softball team's home doubleheader against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Hilbert College, scheduled for this Saturday, April 20, has been rescheduled due to weather.

Photo (by Cory Maines): Junior third baseman Abby Showers takes a cut during Thursday's doubleheader at home against Juniata College.
Walk-Off Highlights Lady Lions’ Split With Juniata

April 18, 2019

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona softball split a doubleheader with non-conference opponent Juniata College on Thursday afternoon at Stewart Athletic Field, losing 11-1 in game one before posting a comeback, walk-off 4-3 victory in game two.

Softball Earns Sweep of AMCC Foe La Roche
Softball Earns Sweep of AMCC Foe La Roche

April 16, 2019

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – On Tuesday afternoon, Penn State Altoona softball picked up its first doubleheader sweep of an Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent this season, as the Lady Lions earned 3-2 and 3-1 wins against La Roche University.