﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>ATOM - Softball News Feed</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com" /><updated>2012-05-21T19:00:49Z</updated><author><name /></author><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><entry><title>Mountain Hawks' season ends with 9-2 loss to Oregon State</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_season_ends_with_9-2_loss_to_oregon_state.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-20T01:21:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team saw its 2012 season come to an end Saturday with a 9-2 loss to Oregon State at the OU Softball Complex. Senior Jen Colquhoun went 2-for-3 in her final game in the Brown and White, but the Beavers’ Elizabeth Santana went 2-for-2 with five RBI as Oregon State raced to an early 6-0 lead before holding off a fourth-inning Mountain Hawk rally.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 4 Oklahoma proves too strong for Lehigh in regional opener</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/no_4_oklahoma_proves_too_strong_for_lehigh_in_regional_opener.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-19T06:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Sooners proved why they are one of the nation’s top teams as the fourth-seeded Sooners used a 13-run second inning to defeat Lehigh 19-3 in five innings Friday night in both teams’ opening game in the Norman Regional. Junior Liz Lucas belted a three-run home run to account for Lehigh’s runs as the Mountain Hawks fall to 40-18 on the season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh makes final preparations for Friday showdown vs. No. 4 Oklahoma</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_makes_final_preparations_for_friday_showdown_vs_no_4_oklahoma.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-18T03:49:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team made its final preparations for its upcoming NCAA Regional appearance with a workout on a hot, sunny Thursday afternoon at the OU Softball Complex. The Mountain Hawks (40-17) will be challenged right off the bat by the national No. 4 seed Oklahoma Friday at 7:30 p.m. (CST). ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks land three on NFCA All-Region teams</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_land_three_on_nfca_all-region_teams.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-17T17:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[As the Lehigh softball team readies to make its second straight NCAA Regional appearance this weekend, three Mountain Hawks were named to the NFCA Mid-Atlantic All-Region teams announced Thursday. Senior Julie Fernandez and junior Liz Lucas were named to the first team, while senior Jen Colquhoun was named to the second team.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh heads to Oklahoma for seventh NCAA appearance in nine years</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_heads_to_oklahoma_for_seventh_ncaa_appearance_in_nine_years.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-16T20:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the seventh time in nine seasons, Lehigh has earned the Patriot League’s automatic berth into the NCAA Regional Tournament. The Mountain Hawks head to Norman, Oklahoma to open regional play against the No. 4 national seed Oklahoma Sooners, marking the sixth time in eight NCAA appearances that the Mountain Hawks will open with a Big XII opponent. Lehigh posted three shutout wins to claim the league tournament title last weekend, claiming its second straight championship and 12th overall. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks to open NCAA regionals at No. 4 Oklahoma</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_to_open_ncaa_regionals_at_no_4_oklahoma.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-14T04:51:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After capturing its second straight Patriot League title and seventh in the last nine years, the Lehigh softball team learned its NCAA Regional fate on Sunday. The Mountain Hawks are headed to Norman, Okla. to face the No. 4 national seed Oklahoma Sooners Friday at 7:30 p.m. (CT) at the OU Softball Complex. Oregon State and Tulsa are the two other teams in the region.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bliss blanks Army 2-0 to lead Lehigh to second straight PL title</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/bliss_blanks_army_2-0_to_lead_lehigh_to_second_straight_pl_title.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-12T20:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Junior Becca Bliss fired a two-hit shutout and junior Kristen Mitchell and freshman Cassie Waggy drove in runs as the Lehigh softball team won its second straight Patriot League Tournament title with a 2-0 win over Army Saturday at Kaufman Field. Bliss ties a Patriot League record with her tenth shutout of the season as Lehigh captures its 12th tournament title and seventh in the last nine years.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh one win from Patriot League title after 4-0 shutout of Army</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_one_win_from_patriot_league_title_after_4-0_shutout_of_army.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-11T23:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Senior Julie Fernandez went 3-for-4 with two RBI and junior Becca Bliss fired a four-hit shutout as Lehigh advanced to the championship round of the Patriot League Tournament with a 4-0 win over Army Friday in a winner’s bracket game at Kaufman Field. The Mountain Hawks will face the Black Knights on Saturday needing just one win to claim their second straight tournament title.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh opens Patriot League Tournament with 2-0 shutout of Lafayette</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_opens_patriot_league_tournament_with_2-0_shutout_of_lafayette.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-10T22:14:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Freshman Emily Bausher went the distance on a two-hitter and seniors Jen Colquhoun and Julie Fernandez each drove in a run as Lehigh opened the Patriot League Tournament with a 2-0 shutout of Lafayette Thursday at Kaufman Field. With the win Lehigh (38-17) moves into the winner’s bracket where the Mountain Hawks will face Army Friday at 11 a.m.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks set to host Patriot League Tournament</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_set_to_host_patriot_league_tournament.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-09T19:43:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team seeks its second straight Patriot League tournament title and sixth in the last eight years as the Mountain Hawks host the 2012 Patriot League tournament at Kaufman Field. With a 37-17 overall record and 18-2 league mark, the Mountain Hawks won their 17th Patriot League regular season title and will host the tournament for the first time since 2009 as Lehigh seeks a 12th tournament title and eighth NCAA Regional appearance. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Colquhoun earns third straight Scholar-Athlete of the Year award</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/colquhoun_earns_third_straight_scholar-athlete_of_the_year_award.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-08T18:28:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the third consecutive year, Lehigh senior shortstop Jen Colquhoun has been voted the Patriot League’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year for softball, it was announced Tuesday. On a day when she was also named Patriot League Player of the Year, Colquhoun becomes the first Patriot League student-athlete to be named Scholar-Athlete of the Year in three consecutive seasons.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh garners two major awards; nine named to All-Patriot League teams</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_garners_two_major_awards_nine_named_to_all-patriot_league_teams.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-08T15:33:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Patriot League announced its softball All-League teams and major award winners on Tuesday and regular season champion Lehigh is well represented. Senior shortstop Jen Colquhoun was named the league’s Player of the Year, leading nine Mountain Hawks who were named to the All-League teams. Head coach Fran Troyan also garnered his fourth career Coach of the Year award.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Schedule, broadcast info finalized for Patriot League softball tournament</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/schedule_broadcast_info_finalized_for_patriot_league_softball_tournament.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-07T21:18:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After capturing its 17th Patriot League softball regular season title, Lehigh will host the 2012 Patriot League Softball Tournament, beginning Thursday at Kaufman Field. The Mountain Hawks are the defending tournament champions and the No. 1 seed as they will open up against No. 4 seed and arch rival Lafayette Thursday at noon.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Softball senior duo garners Academic All-District honors</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/softball_senior_duo_garners_academic_all-district_honors.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-03T22:55:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team is currently finishing up work in final exams as the Mountain Hawks look to defend their Patriot League tournament title next week. On Thursday, two Lehigh standouts were named to the Capital One Academic All-District II team. Shortstop Jen Colquhoun was named to the team for the third straight year, while first baseman Julie Fernandez earns Academic All-District honors for the first time.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Three from Lehigh honored by LVAIAW </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/news/three_from_lehigh_honored_by_lvaiaw_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-05-01T20:48:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Three Mountain Hawks were recognized Tuesday at the annual LVAIAW (Lehigh Valley Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) awards luncheon at Starters Riverport. Seniors Genna Pepe (soccer) and Katherine Pierce (track & field/cross country) were recognized within their respective sports while Julie Fernandez (softball) was named the Outstanding Athlete at Lehigh.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh celebrates 2011-12 school year with annual convocation</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_celebrates_2011-12_school_year_with_annual_convocation.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-30T20:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics held its annual Convocation Program on Monday, April 30 at Baker Hall inside the Zoellner Arts Center to look back on the significant team and individual accomplishments of the past year. The event featured a highlight video, and the announcement of winners of Lehigh’s departmental awards. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Fernandez, Bliss honored as Lehigh clinches regular season title</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/fernandez_bliss_honored_as_lehigh_clinches_regular_season_title.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-30T20:11:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team clinched its 17th Patriot League regular season title with two wins over Army on Sunday. On Monday, two Mountain Hawks were recognized for their efforts with Patriot League weekly awards as senior Julie Fernandez was named Player of the Week and junior Rebecca Bliss was named Pitcher of the Week.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh sweeps DH from Army; claims league regular season title</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_sweeps_dh_from_army_claims_league_regular_season_title.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-29T23:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[It required a pair of seventh-inning home runs but the Lehigh softball team clinched the Patriot League regular season championship after sweeping a doubleheader from Army Sunday at the Army Softball Complex. Senior Julie Fernandez broke a 2-2 tie with a solo shot to lift Lehigh to a 3-2 win in the opener, while junior Liz Lucas’ three-run blast propelled the Mountain Hawks to a 5-4 win in the nightcap.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bliss, Fernandez power Lehigh to Saturday split at Army</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/bliss_fernandez_power_lehigh_to_saturday_split_at_army.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-28T22:51:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After dropping the opening game of the series 2-0, the Lehigh softball team bounced back with a 6-0 shutout of Army Saturday at the Army Softball Complex. Junior Becca Bliss threw a two-hit shutout in the nightcap and senior Julie Fernandez went 3-for-4 with two RBI to lead the Mountain Hawks, who improve to 35-17 on the season, and 16-2 in league games.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Regular season title at stake as Lehigh visits Army</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/regular_season_title_at_stake_as_lehigh_visits_army.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-27T15:10:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh closes out the regular season this weekend with four games at Army, in a match-up of the top two teams in the Patriot League standings. At 34-16 overall and 13-1 in the league, the Mountain Hawks lead the Black Knights by two games in the standings. Lehigh needs just two wins this weekend to clinch the regular season title and earn the top seed and home field advantage for the upcoming Patriot League Tournament.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks sweep Colgate with two more run-rule wins</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_sweep_colgate_with_two_more_run-rule_wins.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-25T22:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team completed a four-game sweep of Colgate with a pair of five-inning mercy rule wins over the Raiders Wednesday at Kaufman Field. The Mountain Hawks erased a 2-0 deficit with ten unanswered runs to take the opener 10-2 and then won the nightcap 8-0 behind a two-hitter from junior Becca Bliss.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bausher collects sixth Rookie of the Week award</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/bausher_collects_sixth_rookie_of_the_week_award.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-23T20:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh freshman pitcher Emily Bausher continued her outstanding rookie season, earning a league-record sixth Patriot League Rookie of the Week award, announced Monday. Bausher earned wins in both of her starts last week, a 3-1 win over Princeton Wednesday and a five-inning one-hitter in the Mountain Hawks’ 10-0 win over Colgate on Saturday.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lucas' grand slam sparks Lehigh to doubleheader sweep of Colgate</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lucas_grand_slam_sparks_lehigh_to_doubleheader_sweep_of_colgate.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-21T21:13:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In her first game against Colgate since belting three home runs in the 2011 Patriot League Championship game, junior Liz Lucas hit a go-ahead grand slam in the bottom of the sixth to propel Lehigh to a 4-3 win over the Raiders Saturday at Kaufman Field. Freshman Emily Bausher then fired a one-hitter as the Mountain Hawks captured the nightcap 10-0 in five innings.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Fernandez shines as one of the best in her CLASS</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/fernandez_shines_as_one_of_the_best_in_her_class.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-20T14:31:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The term “student-athlete” is a phrase used to describe young men and women who strive to achieve perfection both on the field and in the classroom, to perfect a strong work ethic, and to gain lifelong skills in leadership. During her time at Lehigh, senior softball captain Julie Fernandez has proven to be a prototype for that ideal.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks ride strong pitching to DH sweep over Princeton</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_ride_strong_pitching_to_dh_sweep_over_princeton.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-19T01:17:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Junior Becca Bliss threw a complete game two-hitter and freshman Emily Bausher and sophomore Kelsey Lee added strong pitching performances as Lehigh swept a doubleheader from Princeton Wednesday at Kaufman Field. The Mountain Hawks took the opener 3-1 and won the nightcap 2-0 behind Bliss’ superb effort to improve to 30-16 on the season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh hosts Princeton Wednesday in Fight Against Cancer! doubleheader</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_hosts_princeton_wednesday_in_fight_against_cancer_doubleheader.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-17T20:02:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh (28-16, 11-1 PL) will host a doubleheader against the Princeton Tigers on Wednesday in the Mountain Hawks’ “Fight Against Cancer!” games. The Mountain Hawks will don pink uniforms for the doubleheader, which begins at 3:30 p.m. from Kaufman Field and will be collecting donations for the Fight Against Cancer!]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Waggy named Patriot League Rookie of the Week</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/waggy_named_patriot_league_rookie_of_the_week.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-16T20:57:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Following a tremendous week at the plate, Lehigh freshman Cassie Waggy has earned Patriot League Rookie of the Week, as announced on Monday. Waggy earned the honor for the second time this season, hitting .471 as Lehigh split a midweek doubleheader at Northeast power Hofstra before taking three-of-four at Holy Cross to clinch a Patriot League Tournament berth.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh splits Sunday doubleheader at Holy Cross</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_splits_sunday_doubleheader_at_holy_cross.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-15T21:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team split a doubleheader at Holy Cross Sunday, using an offensive outburst to win game one, 10-0, before the Crusaders rallied in the bottom of the seventh in game two. With the split, the Mountain Hawks (28-16, 11-1 Patriot League) officially clinched a league tournament berth. Senior Julie Fernandez led the charge in game one, going 3-for-3 with four RBI. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh takes first two from Holy Cross to move to 10-0 in league</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_takes_first_two_from_holy_cross_to_move_to_10-0_in_league.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-14T20:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team reached the halfway point of Patriot League play at 10-0 and inched closer to clinching a tournament berth as the Mountain Hawks swept a doubleheader from Holy Cross Saturday at Freshman Field. Freshman Emily Bausher teamed with sophomore Ashley Quigley on a one-hitter as Lehigh took the opener 7-0, while junior Becca Bliss led the Mountain Hawks to a 5-1 win in the nightcap.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks look to solidfy league standing in series at Holy Cross</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_look_to_solidfy_league_standing_in_series_at_holy_cross.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-13T16:26:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The third weekend of Patriot League play sees the Lehigh softball team off to Worcester, Massachusetts for four games against Holy Cross. The Mountain Hawks enter the weekend leading the Patriot League standings by a game over Colgate and can potentially clinch a Patriot League tournament berth with a strong showing against the Crusaders.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Extra inning win powers Lehigh to Wednesday split at Hofstra</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/extra_inning_win_powers_lehigh_to_wednesday_split_at_hofstra.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-12T02:29:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In a battle of two of the top softball programs in the northeast, Lehigh and Hofstra split a doubleheader Wednesday at Hofstra Softball Stadium. The host Pride took their opener 10-1 in five innings for their fourth straight win before the Mountain Hawks came back to take the nightcap 7-6 in eight innings. With the split Lehigh is 25-15 40 games into its season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Regional powers clash Wednesday as Lehigh visits Hofstra</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/regional_powers_clash_wednesday_as_lehigh_visits_hofstra.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-10T20:42:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Winners of their last five games, the Mountain Hawks travel to New York on Wednesday to face the Hofstra Pride for a midweek doubleheader. Lehigh has won 11 of its last 12 games, including a weekend sweep of league rival Bucknell, but will be tested Wednesday against a Hofstra team that has been equally hot as of late and has perennially been one of the strongest programs in northeast softball.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bausher, Colquhoun honored by league as Lehigh's hot streak continues</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/bausher_colquhoun_honored_by_league_as_lehighs_hot_streak_continues.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-09T21:56:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Two Lehigh softball players were honored Monday with Patriot League awards for their efforts, as the Mountain Hawks rolled to a 5-1 record last week highlighted by a four-game weekend sweep of Patriot League rival Bucknell. For the fourth straight week, freshman Emily Bausher was honored by the league with a Rookie of the Week nod, her fifth honor in the last six weeks. Senior Jen Colquhoun was named the Patriot League Player of the Week for the third time this season. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh pitches two more shutouts to sweep Bucknell</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_pitches_two_more_shutouts_to_sweep_bucknell.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-08T21:32:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team capped off a four-game sweep of Bucknell Sunday in dominant fashion, topping the Bison, 8-0 and 9-0 in two more five-inning games shortened by the eight-run rule. Junior Becca Bliss and freshman Emily Bausher led the way in the circle while senior Jen Colquhoun highlighted game two with a pair of homers to pull within one of the Lehigh single-season record. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh opens Bucknell series with two run-rule wins Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_opens_bucknell_series_with_two_run-rule_wins_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-07T21:55:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Behind an impressive all-around team performance Lehigh opened its first Patriot League home series by sweeping a doubleheader from Bucknell Saturday at Kaufman Field. The Mountain Hawks posted wins by 9-0 and 8-0 scores as both games ended after the top of the fifth inning due to the eight run rule.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks welcome Bucknell for four in league home opener</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_welcome_bucknell_for_four_in_league_home_opener.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-06T16:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team will look to continue its recent winning ways as the Mountain Hawks return home this weekend to host Bucknell for a pair of doubleheaders in their Patriot League home opener. Opening pitch Saturday is set for 1 p.m. from Kaufman Field, while Sunday’s action will get underway at noon.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Win streak snapped at six, but Lehigh splits doubleheader at Rider</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/win_streak_snapped_at_six_but_lehigh_splits_doubleheader_at_rider.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-05T00:38:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After seeing its six game winning streak end with a game one loss, Lehigh bounced back to defeat Rider 5-2 in the nightcap to earn a doubleheader split Wednesday at Herb & Joan Young Field. Senior Audra Wood had two hits and two RBI in game two as Lehigh moves to 20-14 overall. The Mountain Hawks fell 6-3 in Wednesday’s opener.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Fernandez named a finalist for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/fernandez_named_a_finalist_for_lowes_senior_class_award.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-04T16:20:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh softball senior Julie Fernandez has been named one of ten finalists for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS award, after continuing to excel both on and off the field, it was announced Wednesday. Nationwide fan voting begins immediately to help determine the winner, which will be announced at the NCAA Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks visit Rider for Wednesday doubleheader</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_visit_rider_for_wednesday_doubleheader.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-03T20:39:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Coming off an impressive series sweep of rival Lafayette, Lehigh will travel to Lawrenceville, N.J. Wednesday for an afternoon doubleheader with the Rider Broncs. First pitch for game one is set for 3 p.m. from Herb & Joan Young Field as the Mountain Hawks will put their season-high-tying six game winning streak on the line.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bausher nets third straight Rookie of the Week award</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/bausher_nets_third_straight_rookie_of_the_week_award.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-02T21:05:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the third straight week, Lehigh freshman pitcher Emily Bausher has been named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday. Bausher earned three more victories last week including a complete-game win over Fordham and two shutout victories over rival Lafayette. This marks Bausher’s fourth Patriot League weekly honor in the last five weeks.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hot hitting propels Lehigh to series sweep at Lafayette</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/hot_hitting_propels_lehigh_to_series_sweep_at_lafayette.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-01T23:39:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team extended its winning streak to six and completed a series sweep of Lafayette by taking two more games from the Leopards Sunday at Metzgar Fields. The Mountain Hawks totaled 18 runs and 27 hits in the two games, taking the opener 7-0 and the nightcap 11-3 to move to 19-13 overall and 4-0 in the Patriot League. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh opens league play with doubleheader sweep of Lafayette</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_opens_league_play_with_doubleheader_sweep_of_lafayette.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-04-01T02:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team got off to a quick start and rode that momentum to a doubleheader sweep, topping archrival Lafayette, 8-1 and 9-0, on a chilly Saturday. The Mountain Hawks scored five first-inning runs in game one before senior Jen Colquhoun blasted home runs in each of her last two at-bats for a five-inning victory in game two. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Seniors seek strong league start as Lehigh visits rival Lafayette</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/seniors_seek_strong_league_start_as_lehigh_visits_rival_lafayette.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-03-30T15:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh embarks on a short trip this weekend for a four-game series against the rival Lafayette Leopards. The weekend series marks the start of Patriot League play for both teams as the Mountain Hawks and Leopards will play doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday from Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex in Easton.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh bats come alive in doubleheader sweep of Fordham</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_bats_come_alive_in_doubleheader_sweep_of_fordham.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-03-29T01:03:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In its final tune-up before Patriot League play begins this weekend, Lehigh pounded out 25 hits in a doubleheader sweep of defending Atlantic 10 champion Fordham Wednesday at Kaufman Field. Lehigh won the opener 7-2 and needed a comeback to win the nightcap 4-2. With the sweep the Mountain Hawks enter Patriot League play at 15-13 overall.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh readies for league play with midweek DH vs. Fordham</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_readies_for_league_play_with_midweek_dh_vs_fordham.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-03-27T17:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh welcomes the Fordham Rams to Kaufman Field on Wednesday as the teams will square off in a pair of afternoon games. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a weekend split with Harvard and are looking to gain some momentum heading into its first Patriot League series this weekend against rival Lafayette.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Softball pitchers Bliss, Bausher capture PL weekly awards</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/softball_pitchers_bliss_bausher_capture_pl_weekly_awards.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-03-26T20:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball pitching staff allowed a total of four runs in six games last week and on Monday a pair of Mountain Hawk hurlers were recognized with Patriot League weekly awards. Junior Rebecca Bliss threw three shutouts last week and was named Patriot League Pitcher of the Week, while freshman Emily Bausher added third shutout of the season and was named Rookie of the Week for the third time this season. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bliss hurls another shutout as Lehigh splits Sunday with Harvard</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/bliss_hurls_another_shutout_as_lehigh_splits_sunday_with_harvard.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-03-25T20:44:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Pitching was once again the story as Lehigh and Harvard wrapped up their four game series with a doubleheader Sunday at Kaufman Field. Junior Rebecca Bliss fired her third shutout of the week, a three-hitter as Lehigh took Sunday’s opener 2-0, but Harvard captured the nightcap 1-0 in nine innings as Laura Ricciardone edged freshman Emily Bausher.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh splits tightly contested doubleheader with Harvard</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_splits_tightly_contested_doubleheader_with_harvard.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-03-24T19:58:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Junior Becca Bliss fired her second straight complete game shutout, this one a two-hitter and Lehigh pushed across an unearned run in the bottom of the sixth as the Mountain Hawks beat Harvard 1-0 in game two of a doubleheader Saturday at Kaufman Field. The Crimson built a 3-0 lead in game one and held off a late Lehigh rally to win 3-1.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh-Harvard Saturday softball moved up to 10 a.m. start</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh-harvard_saturday_softball_moved_up_to_10_am_start.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-03-23T23:11:00Z</updated><summary type="html" /></entry><entry><title>Lehigh hosts Harvard in battle of defending Patriot League, Ivy League champions</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_hosts_harvard_in_battle_of_defending_patriot_league_ivy_league_champions.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:b2448b74-7cf5-43df-bf88-1b10fe539f89</id><updated>2012-03-23T16:04:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Coming off of a doubleheader sweep of Penn on Wednesday, Lehigh continues its home stand with a four-game series against Harvard in a battle of last year’s Patriot League and Ivy League Champions Saturday and Sunday at Kaufman Field. ]]></summary></entry></feed>
