2023 Softball News

Four Lions Named to AMCC Spring Sportsmanship Team
Four Lions Named to AMCC Spring Sportsmanship Team

June 01, 2023

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference released its Spring All-Sportsmanship team on Thursday afternoon, and it included a Penn State Altoona student-athlete from each of the Lions’ four spring teams.

Feathers Named to NFCA All-Region Team
Feathers Named to NFCA All-Region Team

May 19, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Postseason awards continued to roll in for the Penn State Altoona softball team on Friday afternoon, when junior utility player Cameryn Feathers (Martinsburg, PA/Central) was named to the second team of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s Division III All-Region VII squad.

Softball’s Season Ends in 7-2 Loss to Mount Union
Softball’s Season Ends in 7-2 Loss to Mount Union

May 19, 2023

CLEVELAND – The Penn State Altoona softball team’s 2023 season came to an end on Friday afternoon, when the Lions suffered a 7-2 loss to the University of Mount Union during day two of the NCAA Division III Tournament’s Cleveland Region at Mather Park.

Softball Drops NCAA Tourney Opener to Case Western
Softball Drops NCAA Tourney Opener to Case Western

May 18, 2023

CLEVELAND – The Penn State Altoona softball team suffered a 15-1 loss in five innings to No. 3 Case Western Reserve University on Thursday, the opening day of the NCAA Division III Tournament’s Cleveland Region at Mather Park.

Hoppel, Lucas Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors
Hoppel, Lucas Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

May 17, 2023

GREENWOOD, Ind. – The College Sports Communicators (CSC) organization, formerly known as the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), announced its list of Academic All-District softball student-athletes on Tuesday afternoon.

Eight Lions Voted to AMCC Softball All-Conference Team
Eight Lions Voted to AMCC Softball All-Conference Team

May 16, 2023

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference announced its postseason softball awards on Tuesday morning, and eight Penn State Altoona student-athletes were voted to spots on the all-conference team, tying for the most in program history.

How to Watch: NCAA Baseball, Softball Selection Shows
How to Watch: NCAA Baseball, Softball Selection Shows

May 15, 2023

The Penn State Altoona baseball and softball teams will find out today, Monday, May 15, which regional brackets they will compete in to open the NCAA Division III Tournament.

Softball Heads to Cleveland Region for NCAA Tournament
Softball Heads to Cleveland Region for NCAA Tournament

May 15, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday afternoon, the NCAA Division III Softball Committee released its field of 62 teams that will compete in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship Tournament, sending the Penn State Altoona softball team to compete in the Cleveland, Ohio regional bracket.

Photo courtesy of PSU-Behrend sports information
CHAMPS! Softball Beats Behrend Twice to Earn Third AMCC Title

May 13, 2023

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team won its third Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference championship in program history on Saturday, capping an impressive postseason run that saw the Lions go 6-1 in the playoffs, including knocking off the defending champion and number one seed in back-to-back games to wrap up the title.

Softball Wins Three, Punches Ticket to AMCC Title Game
Softball Wins Three, Punches Ticket to AMCC Title Game

May 12, 2023

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team won all three of its matchups on Friday in day two of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament at Penn State Behrend, surviving three different opponents to earn a trip to the conference championship game tomorrow, Saturday, May 13.

Photo by Kirk Zembower
Softball Splits in Opening Day of AMCC Tourney

May 11, 2023

ERIE, Pa. – Third seed Penn State Altoona softball split its first two games of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament, as the league’s postseason opened on Thursday at Penn State Behrend.

HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Pitt-Greensburg (Senior Day), 5-6-23
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Pitt-Greensburg (Senior Day), 5-6-23

May 09, 2023

The Penn State Altoona softball team hosted its senior day on Saturday, May 6, 2023 during a doubleheader against AMCC foe Pitt-Greensburg at Stewart Athletic Field. The Lions swept the Bobcats by scores of 8-0 and 4-3 to close out their regular season schedule.

Softball Posts Senior Day Sweep of Pitt-Greensburg
Softball Posts Senior Day Sweep of Pitt-Greensburg

May 06, 2023

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona softball team finished its regular season schedule in winning fashion on Saturday afternoon, when the Lions swept Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Greensburg in a doubleheader at Stewart Athletic Field.

Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony Recap
Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony Recap

May 03, 2023

The Penn State Altoona Athletics department hosted the 2022-23 Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony on Sunday, April 30 in the Adler Arena. The annual event featured an array of awards, recognizing student-athletes for their athletic and academic achievements over the past year. Head coaches from each of Penn State Altoona’s 14 NCAA Division III programs also had the opportunity to speak, providing a brief overview of their 2022-23 seasons while presenting awards to some of their players.

HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Alfred State (Game Two), 4-27-23
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Alfred State (Game Two), 4-27-23

April 30, 2023

Penn State Altoona softball posted a 16-8 win in five innings against AMCC opponent Alfred State College on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in game two of a doubleheader at Stewart Athletic Field. Video by Kendra Houp

HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Alfred State (Game One), 4-27-23
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Softball vs. Alfred State (Game One), 4-27-23

April 30, 2023

Penn State Altoona softball defeated AMCC opponent Alfred State College 7-0 in game one of a doubleheader at Stewart Athletic Field on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Video by Kendra Houp