http://quinnipiacbobcats.com en-us en-us http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201305104csbn4 A pair of members of the Quinnipiac softball team in sophomores Jordan Paolucci (Lake Mary, Fla.) and Nikki Barba (San Diego, Calif.) were honored by the Northeast Conference with All-NEC accolades following their 2013 seasons. Paolucci earned a spot on the All-NEC First Team as a catcher for the second time in her career while Barba took home an All-NEC Second Team honor at second base. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201305104csbn4 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130507mffyyl For the third time this season, Quinnipiac softball freshman Courtney Solt (Boyertown, Pa.) takes home the NEC Rookie of the Week honors. Solt finished an impressive week that saw her tally 10 hits in six games to become the program's single-season hits record holder. She becomes just the second Bobcat ever to win three NEC Rookie of the Week titles as she joins Krista Seeman who accomplished the feat back in 2007. Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130507mffyyl 2013-05-07T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201305054xnlje Needing just two hits to become the program's all-time single-season record holder, freshman Courtney Solt (Boyertown, Pa.) did just that in Quinnipiac softball's final games of the 2013 season, earning a split with St. Francis U. The Red Flash took game one 4-3 while the Bobcats capped the season on w inning note earning a 2-0 victory in game two. Quinnipiac finishes the 2013 season at 17-35 and 9-11 in the NEC while St. Francis U ends their season at 25-30 (6-14 NEC). Sun, 05 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201305054xnlje 2013-05-05T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/2013050400c513 The Bobcats and Colonials were locked in a pair of tightly contested battles but Robert Morris was too much for the Quinnipiac softball team as they fell twice, 1-0 and 8-6, in a pair of NEC Conference games from North Athletic Complex on Saturday afternoon. With the loss in game one, the Bobcats fell out of playoff contention and will finish their 2013 season tomorrow with a pair of games against St. Francis U. Quinnipiac's record drops to 16-34 (8-10 NEC) while Robert Morris clinches a spot in the NEC Tournament as they improve to 28-15-1 (14-4 NEC). Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/2013050400c513 2013-05-04T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130502g7ucle It was a historic afternoon for the Quinnipiac softball team as senior Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) became the program’s all-time doubles leader while sophomore Jordan Paolucci (Lake Mary, Fla.) broke Quinnipiac's single-season RBI record, helping the Bobcats earn a split of Manhattan with a 6-0 win and 6-5 loss in eight innings from QU Softball Field on Thursday. With both needing one each for their respective team records, Alba and Paolucci didn't wait long as they both moved into first place in their first at-bats of the afternoon. The Bobcats move to 16-32 on the season while Manhattan closes out their 2013 campaign with a 21-25 record. Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130502g7ucle 2013-05-02T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304283o2y0f The careers of four illustrious senior members of the Quinnipiac softball team were honored before the start of Sunday's doubleheader against Central Conn. St. but the Bobcats couldn’t come away victorious on the day, falling 8-0 and 10-2, both ending in five innings. The senior class of shortstop Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.), third baseman Bridget Figmic (Stratford, Conn.), first baseman Kortney Kesses (Woodbridge, Conn.) and center fielder Lauren Salgado (Covina, Calif.) were all honored beforehand for their individual efforts and contributions to the team’s success through the past four year. Quinnipiac's two losses drop them to 15-31 (8-8 NEC) while the Blue Devils improve to 30-13 (16-4 NEC). Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304283o2y0f 2013-04-28T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130427rxpjo1 The Quinnipiac softball team was victimized by some late-inning magic early from the Bryant Bulldogs as they fell twice on Saturday, 9-8 and 8-0 (five innings), from Conaty Park. Senior Alex Alba's (Sylmar, Calif.) two hits on the day made some history as she moved past Beth Luizzi '97 for second-place on Quinnipiac's all-time hits list with 190 for her career. The Bobcats now drop to 15-29 (8-6 NEC) while Bryant improves to 20-20 (9-9 NEC). Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130427rxpjo1 2013-04-27T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130420pus2gj Fairleigh Dickinson learned the hard way what could happen if they loaded the bases intentionally with sophomore Jordan Paolucci (Lake Mary, Fla.) coming to the plate as she crushed a walk-off grand slam in the eighth to help the Quinnipiac softball team salvage a split against Fairleigh Dickinson, 7-1 loss in game one and 4-0 win in game two. It was the Bobcats' second walk-off grand slam in two weeks as Alex Alba also went deep to for Quinnipiac in a win over Mount St. Mary's. Quinnipiac continues to hold onto the fourth spot in the NEC standings as they now stand 15-27 (8-4 NEC) while the Knights are now 18-17 (7-7 NEC). Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130420pus2gj 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130418mssj54 Senior shortstop Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) roped two doubles in two games at Harvard to match the Quinnipiac softball all-time record but the team fell twice to the Crimson, 9-4 and 11-6 in five innings due to darkness. Alba's two doubles give her 11 for the season and 43 for her career as she now shares the program’s top-spot with Sarah Collins ’06. Quinnipiac drops to 14-26 on the season while Harvard's record improves to 18-17. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130418mssj54 2013-04-18T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304166aoc1a After reeling off seven straight wins in a little over a week, the Quinnipiac softball team couldn’t make it eight as Fairfield downed the Bobcats, 5-2, on Tuesday afternoon from QU Softball Field. The loss drops Quinnipiac to 14-24 on the season while the Bobcats’ future MAAC foe Fairfield improves to 20-15. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304166aoc1a 2013-04-16T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130414bmipkr The Quinnipiac softball team continued their magical run as they pushed their winning streak to seven games with a pair of victories over Sacred Heart, 6-0 and 4-3, on Sunday from Pioneer Park. The Bobcats were on the ropes once again, down 3-0 heading into the sixth in game two, but two runs in each of the closing innings pushed them ahead for their fourth come-from-behind victory during the seven-game winning streak. Quinnipiac improves their record to 14-23 while their NEC mark moves to 7-3, good for fourth place in the conference standings. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130414bmipkr 2013-04-14T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130414ptrm58 The Bobcats were outscored by a combined score of 8-4 throughout the first five innings of both games but the Quinnipiac softball team willed their way to a pair of clutch victories over Wagner, 6-4 and 6-5, to earn the Saturday sweep at Wagner Field. Quinnipiac stormed all the way back from 4-0 down in the first game and also pulled out the deciding hit of game two in the sixth inning with the score tied, 4-4. With the two victories, Quinnipiac improves to 12-23 but more importantly move their conference record to 5-3 which currently sits in fourth place in the NEC standings. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130414ptrm58 2013-04-13T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130410jn8jke The Quinnipiac softball team continued their stellar play down the stretch as their winning streak increased to three games after a 6-4 win over Fairfield from the Alumni Softball Field on Wednesday. With the score tied 4-4 heading into the seventh, freshman Dani Edmands (Northborough, Mass.) knocked a go-ahead RBI single and sophomore pitcher Hannah Lindsley (Narragansett, R.I.) shook off the nerves and retired the final two Stag batters after runners reached second and third with one out. The Bobcats now move to 10-23 as their winning streak reaches a season-high while Fairfield falls to 15-15 on the season. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130410jn8jke 2013-04-10T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130407x4bygg Needing a pair of victories to stay in the NEC playoff race, the Quinnipiac softball team earned two decisive victories on the backs of some late-game heroics as they beat Mount St. Mary’s 13-5 in six innings and 7-4 on Sunday from QU Softball Field. Senior Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) lifted a walk-off grand slam over the left field fence in the sixth inning of game one while three runs in the bottom of the sixth broke a 4-4 tie and carried the Bobcats to the victory in game two. Quinnipiac now jumps back to the .500 mark in NEC play at 3-3 with an overall record of 9-23 while the Mountaineers fall to 10-22 (2-8 NEC). Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130407x4bygg 2013-04-07T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130406vznd0y In what amounts to a game of inches, the Quinnipiac softball team didn't get the bounces to go their way on Saturday as they fell 4-2 and 9-7 in a two-game set against LIU Brooklyn from QU Softball Field. With two runners on in the bottom of the seventh with two out, sophomore Nikki Barba (San Diego, Calif.) smashed a pitch that went all the way to the left field wall but was gloved for the final out just a couple feet away from walking away with the walk-off shot in game two. QuinnipiacÃÆ'¢â‚¬â„¢s two losses move them to 7-23 (1-3 NEC) on the season while the Blackbirds improve to 7-29 (3-3 NEC). Sat, 06 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130406vznd0y 2013-04-06T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/2013040405n6r5 The Bobcat offense managed only nine hits in two games against Stony Brook as the Seawolves’ pitching staff shut down the Quinnipiac softball offense on Thursday from University Field as they won 5-4 and 6-0 in a non-conference doubleheader. Sophomore Nikki Barba (San Diego, Calif.) was the only Bobcat to record a hit in both games as the second baseman now is riding a seven-game hitting streak. Quinnipiac drops to 7-21 on the season while Stony Brook improves to 19-15. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/2013040405n6r5 2013-04-04T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201303296szkr1 It was a tale of two stories in recap of Friday’s games for the Quinnipiac softball team as the Bobcats dominated both sides of the ball in Game One against Monmouth in a 8-1 victory but struggled on the defensive end in Game Two as the Hawks won, 3-0. Senior Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) tallied two hits in the first game and doubled in game two as her three hits on the afternoon helped up her hitting streak to a season-high 10 games. Quinnipiac’s record improves to 7-19 (1-1 NEC) on the season while Monmouth moves to 13-10 (4-2 NEC) after the decisions. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201303296szkr1 2013-03-29T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130327va37aq Strong offense and clutch pitching was the recipe for success for the Quinnipiac softball team on Wednesday afternoon as they took down UConn, 4-3, from Burrill Family Field. The Bobcats totaled 12 hits on the day while the pitching effort of freshman Sydney Robey (Glenmoore, Pa.) and sophomore Hannah Lindsley (Narragansett, R.I.) helped strand the game-tying run at third with just one out in the bottom of the seventh. The victory snaps the Bobcat’s three-game losing streak as they improve to 6-18 while the Huskies fall to 12-11 on the season. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130327va37aq 2013-03-27T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130326w1udtn The Quinnipiac University softball team dropped its home-opener against the University of Connecticut on Tuesday afternoon, as the Bobcats fell short by a final count of 6-1 at the QU Softball Field on Mount Carmel Campus. Courtney Solt (Boyertown, Pa.) led the Bobcats’ offense with a pair of hits on the day; but, as a team, Quinnipiac only mustered a total of four hits in the game. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130326w1udtn 2013-03-26T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130322krib8w The Quinnipiac softball team has postponed all games this weekend due to inclement weather at both Robert Morris and St. Francis (Pa.). The Bobcats were originally scheduled to begin their Northeast Conference schedule with a pair of road doubleheaders against the Colonials and the Red Flash but porous field conditions forced all four games to be postponed. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130322krib8w 2013-03-22T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130320rwrclb Due to inclement weather, the Quinnipiac softball team’s home game originally scheduled for Thursday, March 21, has been postponed. The Quinnipiac Athletic Department is working on a makeup date but there is no announcement to be made at this time. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130320rwrclb 2013-03-20T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130319jwzy96 The Quinnipiac softball team postponed their game against UConn, originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, and have re-scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 at 3:30 p.m. from QU Softball Field. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130319jwzy96 2013-03-19T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130318fo6hdc Quinnipiac softball’s senior shortstop Alex Alba (Sylmar, Calif.) and freshman outfielder Courtney Solt (Boyertown, Pa.) were announced as the Northeast Conference Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively. This announcement by the league office marks the first time the Bobcats have seized both weekly awards since March 3, 2008 and just the second time in program history. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130318fo6hdc 2013-03-18T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130318o5nrdi The Quinnipiac softball team banged out 12 more hits on Sunday against Cornell but left 10 on-base as the Big Red defeated the Bobcats, 12-5, on Sunday from the Eddie C. Moore Complex. Just one day removed from matching a program record with 16 runs against Colgate, the 12 hits on Sunday represents the fourth time the team has totaled at least 10 hits in a game over their past six contests. Quinnipiac drops to 5-17 on the season while the Big Red improve to 5-6. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130318o5nrdi 2013-03-18T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130317j3werk The Quinnipiac softball team split their doubleheader at the City of Clearwater Spring Invitational but did so in spectacular fashion. The Bobcats tied a program record with 16 runs to beat Colgate, 16-7, in five innings including a program record 12 runs in the third inning alone. Sophomore Jordan Paolucci (Lake Mary, Fla.) banged her second grand slam in the past week to highlight the victory while every Quinnipiac starter finished with at least one base hit. Quinnipiac fell in the second game of the doubleheader to Dartmouth, 3-0, as the Bobcats’ record moves to 5-16 on the season. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130317j3werk 2013-03-17T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130315w11ki2 The Quinnipiac softball team lost back-to-back games on Friday at the City of Clearwater Spring Invitational as the Bobcats fell to Maine, 8-7, and Radford, 8-2, from the Eddie C. Moore Complex. Freshman Courtney Solt (Boyertown, Pa.) continues her torrid stretch despite the defeats as she went 3-for-7 on the afternoon with three runs scores as she extended her hitting streak to six games in the process. Quinnipiac drops to 4-15 on the season while Maine’s 22-game losing streak came to an end as the Black Bears improve to 2-22 and Radford moves to 4-13. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130315w11ki2 2013-03-15T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201303143ruywq The Bobcats appear to be hitting their stride entering the final weekend series of their spring break down in Fla. Winners of two of their last three games, the Quinnipiac softball team comes in with a 4-13 overall record but have played extremely well of late. They are coming off a pair of non-conference wins over Maine and UT-Chattanooga sandwiched between a gritty 7-4 loss to national power South Florida. Quinnipiac looks to carry the momentum into the City of Clearwater Spring Invitational where it will play five games against Maine, Radford, Colgate, Dartmouth and Cornell before heading home on Sunday. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201303143ruywq 2013-03-14T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130313t7gqzl Wednesday’s match was quite an offensive showcase as the Quinnipiac softball team and UT-Chattanooga combined for 25 hits and 19 runs but the Bobcats finished ahead on the scoreboard, 11-8, from the Eddie C. Moore Complex. Quinnipiac totaled a season-high 14 hits as a team to go along with 11 runs which is their most in any game this season. Seven runs in the sixth, all with two outs, proved to be the different for the Bobcats in the victory. Winners of two of their last three games, Quinnipiac improves to 4-13 while the Mocs drop to 14-11 on the season. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130313t7gqzl 2013-03-13T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201303121y7uqd The Quinnipiac softball team snapped an eight-game losing streak on Tuesday with a 6-5 win over Maine and followed with a strong showing against national powerhouse South Florida in a 7-4 loss from USF Softball Field. Freshman Courtney Solt (Boyertown, Pa.) tallied five hits throughout the doubleheader while sophomore Jordan Paolucci (Lake Mary, Fla.) slugged her first career grand slam against the Bulls in the nightcap. Quinnipiac splits on Tuesday as their record improves to 3-13 while Maine drops their 19th straight game to move to 1-19 while USF improves to 15-10 on the season. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201303121y7uqd 2013-03-12T04:00:00Z http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130310dbqy8p The Quinnipiac softball team suffered a 7-6 loss to St. Joseph’s on Saturday before a pair of five inning defeats to Central Michigan, 9-1, and Southern Illinois (Edwardsville), 12-2, on Sunday to wrap up their five-game set at the USF Under Armour Showcase at the Eddie C. Moore Complex. The Bobcats drop to 2-12 on the season after their weekend set. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130310dbqy8p 2013-03-10T05:00:00Z