2022 Softball News

Four Lions Selected to AMCC Spring All-Sportsmanship Team
Four Lions Selected to AMCC Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

June 01, 2022

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference rounded out its 2021-22 All-Sportsmanship team on Wednesday with the announcement of the sportsmanship picks from the league’s spring sports teams.

Hoppel Selected Third Team All-Region
Hoppel Selected Third Team All-Region

May 16, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Another individual recognition for a member of the Penn State Altoona softball team rolled in on Monday, when freshman first baseman Gianna Hoppel (Lewistown, PA/Mifflin County) was named to the third team of the Division III All-Region squad by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).

Graham Voted Coach of the Year; Six Lions Picked to All-AMCC Team
Graham Voted Coach of the Year; Six Lions Picked to All-AMCC Team

May 12, 2022

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – The Penn State Altoona softball team was well-represented in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s postseason honors, which were announced on Thursday morning.

Softball Falls 5-2 to Behrend in AMCC Title Game
Softball Falls 5-2 to Behrend in AMCC Title Game

May 08, 2022

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team’s postseason run came to an end on Sunday, when the Lions suffered a 5-2 loss to Penn State Behrend in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championship at Behrend Field.

Softball Splits Saturday Games, Advances to AMCC Championship
Softball Splits Saturday Games, Advances to AMCC Championship

May 07, 2022

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team navigated through day two of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament, surviving Saturday’s playoff action to earn a berth to the conference championship.

Softball Starts AMCC Tourney with 7-2 Win
Softball Starts AMCC Tourney with 7-2 Win

May 06, 2022

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team got a late start to its Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament opener, but the Lions did not let that prevent them from securing a win in their first game.

Softball Drops Two in Regular Season Finale at Behrend
Softball Drops Two in Regular Season Finale at Behrend

April 30, 2022

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team suffered a doubleheader sweep at the hands of Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend on Saturday afternoon, losing 8-0 and 12-3 at Behrend Field in the AMCC Softball Games of the Week.

Softball Sweeps Pitt-Bradford in Friday Twinbill
Softball Sweeps Pitt-Bradford in Friday Twinbill

April 29, 2022

BRADFORD, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team recorded a big doubleheader sweep of Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Bradford on Friday afternoon at the Kessel Athletic Complex.

Softball Splits with Mounties in Final Home Doubleheader
Softball Splits with Mounties in Final Home Doubleheader

April 27, 2022

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team hosted its final regular season games at Stewart Athletic Field on Wednesday afternoon, facing nearby Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Mount Aloysius College for a doubleheader amid cold and blustery weather conditions.

Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Hilbert (Game One), 4-24-22
Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Hilbert (Game One), 4-24-22

April 26, 2022

Penn State Altoona softball defeated AMCC for Hilbert College 3-1 in game one of a doubleheader on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Stewart Athletic Field. Video by Kendra Houp

Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Hilbert (Game Two), 4-24-22
Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Hilbert (Game Two), 4-24-22

April 26, 2022

Penn State Altoona softball clinched a doubleheader sweep of AMCC opponent Hilbert College on Sunday, April 24, 2022 with a 7-3 win in game two. Video by Kendra Houp

Photo by Kirk Zembower
Lions’ Win Streak Reaches Nine as Softball Sweeps Redhawks

April 25, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team improved its winning streak to nine consecutive games on Monday afternoon, when the Lions swept Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent La Roche University at the Baierl Athletic Complex.

Softball Win Streak Hits Seven in Senior Day Sweep of Hilbert
Softball Win Streak Hits Seven in Senior Day Sweep of Hilbert

April 24, 2022

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona softball celebrated its three senior players on Sunday afternoon at Stewart Athletic Field by posting a doubleheader sweep of Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Hilbert College, extending the Lions’ win streak to seven.

Wednesday Softball Postponed
Wednesday Softball Postponed

April 20, 2022

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona softball's home doubleheader against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Mount Aloysius College, which was scheduled for today, April 20, has been postponed.

Weather Forces Changes to Baseball, Softball Schedules
Weather Forces Changes to Baseball, Softball Schedules

April 19, 2022

ALTOONA, Pa. – Continued winter weather conditions have forced the Penn State Altoona baseball and softball teams to make adjustments to their schedules this week.

Monday Softball Postponed
Monday Softball Postponed

April 18, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball doubleheader at Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent La Roche University, scheduled for Monday, April 18, has been postponed due to weather.