<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated by  at Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:14 GMT--><rss version="2.0"><channel xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0"><title>RSS - Softball News Feed</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com</link><description>RSS - Softball News Feed</description><copyright /><generator /><item><title>Three from Lehigh land on NFCA All-Region teams</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/three_from_lehigh_land_on_nfca_all-region_teams.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Three members of the Lehigh softball program were recognized Thursday as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its All-Region teams. Freshman third baseman Morgan Decker was a first team Mid-Atlantic Region selection while Lehigh’s top two pitchers, senior Becca Bliss and sophomore Emily Bausher, were named to the second team. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:08:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Army stuns Lehigh with two shutouts to claim PL Championship</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/army_stuns_lehigh_with_two_shutouts_to_claim_pl_championship.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh entered Saturday needing just one win to claim its third consecutive Patriot League championship, but Army had other ideas. Army pitcher Morgan Lashley threw a pair of shutouts as the Black Knights stunned the Mountain Hawks 4-0 and 5-0 at Kaufman Field to claim their first title since 2002.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 14:08:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks down Army 8-0 to advance to 2013 PL Championship</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_down_army_8-0_to_advance_to_2013_pl_championship.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Freshman Morgan Decker kick started the offense with a two-run home run, sophomore Emily Bausher threw a shutout in the circle and senior Liz Lucas had the game-ending RBI double as the No.1 seed Lehigh softball team defeated second seeded Army 8-0 in six innings Friday at Kaufman Field.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 12:17:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh jumps out with 3-1 victory against Colgate to open PLT</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_jumps_out_with_3-1_victory_against_colgate_to_open_plt.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The top seeded Lehigh softball team scored in each of the first two innings on its way to a 3-1 victory over fourth seeded Colgate on Thursday at Kaufman Field to open Patriot League Tournament play. With the victory, the Mountain Hawks extended their winning streak to 13 games matching the 2005 Lehigh squad and last year’s Army team for the longest winning streak in league history.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 14:28:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks to host Patriot League Tournament beginning Thursday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_to_host_patriot_league_tournament_beginning_thursday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team seeks its third straight Patriot League tournament title and eighth in the last ten years as the Mountain Hawks host the 2013 Patriot League tournament at Kaufman Field beginning Thursday. The Mountain Hawks went 21-2 in April improving their overall record to 35-14-1, while Lehigh won its second straight Patriot League regular season title with a 17-3 league mark. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 10:22:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Roessel named softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/roessel_named_softball_scholar-athlete_of_the_year.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh senior centerfielder Rosie Roessel has been named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year for softball, it was announced Tuesday. The award marks the fifth straight year and the ninth time overall a Lehigh softball player has won the award. Roessel was also named to the Academic All-Patriot League team for the third straight year, where she is joined by sophomore Emily Bausher.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 12:24:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh sweeps major awards; seven named All-Patriot League</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_sweeps_major_awards_seven_named_all-patriot_league.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After capturing its second straight regular season championship and 18th overall, the Lehigh softball team finds itself well represented as the Patriot League announced its All-League teams and major award winners Tuesday. Freshman Morgan Decker was named the league’s Player and Rookie of the Year, while senior Becca Bliss was named Pitcher of the Year. Head coach Fran Troyan was named Coach of the Year for the second straight year. In all, seven Mountain Hawks were named All-Patriot League.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 10:06:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Taking advantage of all Lehigh has to offer</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/taking_advantage_of_all_lehigh_has_to_offer.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Upon listening to senior softball player Liz Lucas discuss her involvement with softball and leadership at Lehigh, the obvious question that comes to mind is how she finds time to sleep at night? On top of excelling on the softball field, Lucas has also somehow managed to pursue a wide variety of other leadership opportunities on campus in addition to impressing in the classroom. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 11:02:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Roessel named to Academic All-District Team</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/roessel_named_to_academic_all-district_team.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[he Lehigh softball team is off from competition this week as the Mountain Hawks take their final exams. On Thursday, senior centerfielder Rosie Roessel was honored for her work in the classroom as she was named to the Capital One Academic All-District II Team. Roessel has enjoyed a stellar career on the field and in the classroom for the two-time defending Patriot League champions.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 14:29:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lucas receives two LVAIAW awards Tuesday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lucas_receives_to_lvaiaw_awards_tuesday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh senior catcher Liz Lucas was recognized for her stellar career Tuesday at the annual LVAIAW (Lehigh Valley Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) awards luncheon at Starters Restaurant. Lucas was recognized as the outstanding softball student-athlete among Lehigh Valley colleges and universities and was also named the Outstanding Athlete at Lehigh.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 09:12:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh celebrates 2012-13 school year with annual convocation</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_celebrates_2012-13_school_year_with_annual_convocation.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics held its annual Convocation Program on Monday, April 29 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, recognition of student-athlete winners of Lehigh University awards and the announcement of winners of Lehigh’s departmental awards.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:36:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh completes regular season with sweep at Colgate</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_completes_regular_season_with_sweep_at_colgate.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team closed out the regular season with two wins over Colgate Sunday to sweep the four game series at Eaton Street Field. The Mountain Hawks took the opener 7-0 behind a seven-hit shutout from senior Becca Bliss and junior Ashley Quigley, and then rallied from 1-0 to score three times in the seventh to win the nightcap 3-1.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:40:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks clinch regular season title with Saturday sweep </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_clinch_regular_season_title_with_saturday_sweep_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball program clinched its 17th Patriot League regular season champion and second in as many years with a doubleheader sweep of Colgate Saturday at Eaton Street Field. The Mountain Hawks took the opener 7-2 and won the nightcap 3-0 to improve to 33-14-1 overall and 15-3 in the Patriot League. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:55:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh heads to Colgate looking to clinch PL regular season title</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_heads_to_colgate_looking_to_clinch_pl_regular_season_title.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The final weekend of the Patriot League regular season has Lehigh heading to Hamilton, N.Y. for a key four game series against the Colgate Raiders. The Mountain Hawks and Raiders will play doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday at Eaton Street Field, with Lehigh needing to win just one of the four games to clinch its second straight Patriot League regular season title.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:37:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks sweep Columbia in final home doubleheader</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_sweep_columbia_in_final_home_doubleheader.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team eclipsed the 30 win mark for the 13th consecutive season as the Mountain Hawks swept a doubleheader from Columbia Tuesday at Kaufman Field. Junior Ashley Quigley threw six innings of two-hit ball as Lehigh took the opener 5-1, while senior Rosie Roessel’s sixth inning RBI infield single broke a 3-3 tie and gave the Mountain Hawks a 4-3 nightcap win.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:07:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh sweeps weekly softball awards; hosts Columbia Tuesday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_sweeps_weekly_softball_awards_hosts_columbia_tuesday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following a 6-0 week that included a four game sweep of Patriot League rival Holy Cross, Lehigh swept the league’s weekly awards, announced Monday. Freshman Morgan Decker was named Player of the Week for the second straight week and added Rookie of the Week honors as well. Senior Becca Bliss was named Pitcher of the Week after hurling three two-hit shutouts in three starts.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:21:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh completes sweep of Holy Cross behind dominant pitching</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_completes_sweep_of_holy_cross_behind_dominant_pitching.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Behind a pair of dominant pitching performances from senior Becca Bliss and sophomore Emily Bausher, the Lehigh softball team completed a four-game sweep of Holy Cross with two wins Sunday at Kaufman Field. Bliss struck out a career-high 11 in her third straight two-hit shutout as Lehigh took the opener 8-0 in six innings, while Bausher followed with a one-hitter and 13 strikeouts as the Mountain Hawks took the nightcap 4-0.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:20:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Seniors shine as Lehigh takes first two from Holy Cross</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/seniors_shine_as_lehigh_takes_first_two_from_holy_cross.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Several of Lehigh’s seniors played a key role as the Mountain Hawks swept a doubleheader from Holy Cross Saturday on senior day at Kaufman Field. Becca Bliss fired a two-hit shutout and Lehigh scored five sixth-inning runs to take the opener 5-0, while Liz Lucas’ three-run home run gave the Mountain Hawks a come-from-behind 4-2 win in the nightcap.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:23:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh softball seniors reflect on their careers</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_softball_seniors_reflect_on_their_careers.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball program will recognize its five-member senior class prior to the start of Saturday’s key Patriot League doubleheader against Holy Cross. The Class of 2013 has won 63 percent of its games and the last two Patriot League Tournament championships. With Senior Day festivities set for Saturday, Lehighsports.com caught up with the five members of the Lehigh softball class of 2013.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:33:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks host Holy Cross for four key league games</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_host_holy_cross_for_four_key_league_games.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team hosts its final Patriot League series of the season beginning Saturday as Holy Cross visits Kaufman Field for a four game series. The Mountain Hawks enter the weekend with a two game lead over Holy Cross and Colgate for first place in the league standings with two more weekends of league play remaining.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:08:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spend your Saturday on Lehigh's Goodman Campus!</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/spend_your_saturday_on_lehighs_goodman_campus.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[On Saturday April 20, Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus will be buzzing with all sorts of events. The Goodman Campus attracts thousands of visitors during the spring season, as the campus embraces a family friendly atmosphere. The centralized parking lot allows for easy access to all of the athletic facilities. April 20th is just one Saturday of the spring season where your family can enjoy the beautiful landscape that Goodman Campus has to offer. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:46:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Two Decker homers, strong pitching lead Lehigh to sweep of Princeton</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/two_decker_homers_strong_pitching_lead_lehigh_to_sweep_of_princeton.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[For the second straight week the Lehigh softball team swept a non-league doubleheader on the road as the Mountain Hawks took two from Princeton Wednesday at Class of 1895 Field. Freshman Morgan Decker homered twice and drove in five runs as Lehigh won game one 9-2, while senior Becca Bliss fired a two-hit shutout as the Mountain Hawks won the nightcap 1-0.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:32:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh heads to Princeton to face former standout Sweeney's Tigers</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_heads_to_princeton_to_face_former_standout_sweeneys_tigers.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh heads to New Jersey for its final non-league road games of the regular season as the Mountain Hawks will battle Princeton Wednesday in a doubleheader at Class of 1895 Field. The Tigers are led by a familiar face in former Lehigh standout Lisa Sweeney ’09, a four-time Patriot League Pitcher of the Year who is in her first season as Princeton’s head coach.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:39:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Decker named Patriot League Player of the Week</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/decker_named_patriot_league_player_of_the_week.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh freshman third baseman Morgan Decker was named Patriot League Player of the Week, it was announced Monday. Decker enjoyed another impressive week at the plate for the Mountain Hawks, who went 5-1 last week, sweeping a midweek doubleheader at Fordham before returning home to win three of four games against Patriot League rival Army.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:28:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh splits pair of one-run games Sunday versus Army</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_splits_pair_of_one-run_games_sunday_versus_army.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh and Army wrapped-up their four-game series with a pair of one-run games Sunday afternoon at Kaufman Field. The Mountain Hawks won the series but had to settle for a Sunday split as Lehigh took the opener 3-2 but let a 4-2 lead get away in the seventh inning of the nightcap as the Black Knights rallied for a 5-4 win.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:48:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Troyan nabs 600th win as Lehigh sweeps Army Saturday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/troyan_nabs_600th_win_as_lehigh_sweeps_army_saturday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh head coach Fran Troyan picked up his 600th career victory on Saturday as the Mountain Hawks swept a doubleheader from Army at Kaufman Field. Sophomore Emily Bausher delivered a pinch-hit, game-winning single in the bottom of the seventh as Lehigh took game one 6-5; and then fired a four-hit shutout in the pitcher’s circle to lead the Mountain Hawks to a 2-0 win in the nightcap.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:53:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks host Army in key Patriot League series</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_host_army_in_key_patriot_league_series.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Fresh off a doubleheader sweep at Fordham on Wednesday, the Lehigh softball team returns to Kaufman Field for a critical four-game series with Army. The Mountain Hawks and Black Knights will play doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday in a rematch from the championship round of last year’s Patriot League tournament, won by Lehigh 2-0.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:07:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh sweeps doubleheader at Fordham to reach 20-win mark</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_sweeps_doubleheader_at_fordham_to_reach_20-win_mark.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Facing 1-0 deficits in both ends of Wednesday’s doubleheader at Fordham, the Lehigh softball team battled back to sweep the twinbill, winning the opener 6-1 and the nightcap 7-1 at Bahoshy Field. Freshman Morgan Decker went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and four RBI in game two to lead Lehigh, which improves to 20-13-1 on the season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:05:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks head to Fordham for Wednesday doubleheader</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_head_to_fordham_for_wednesday_doubleheader.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team returns to the road Wednesday as the Mountain Hawks head to the Bronx, N.Y. to face Atlantic 10 member Fordham in a non-league doubleheader. The Mountain Hawks went 4-1 in five home games last week and will use Wednesday’s twinbill as a tune-up for a key four-game Patriot League series versus Army this weekend at Kaufman Field.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:29:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Two softball seniors collect Patriot League weekly awards</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/two_softball_seniors_collect_patriot_league_weekly_awards.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Two Lehigh softball players earned Patriot League Weekly honors following their performances as the Mountain Hawks went 4-1 last week in action against Rider and Lafayette. Senior Rosie Roessel was named Player of the Week for the first time in her career, while senior Becca Bliss earned Pitcher of the Week honors for the second straight week.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:33:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Strong pitching powers Lehigh to Sunday sweep of Lafayette</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/strong_pitching_powers_lehighsoftball_to_sunday_sweep_of_lafayette.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh pitchers combined to allow just one run on three hits as the Mountain Hawks swept a doubleheader from Lafayette Sunday at Kaufman Field. Senior Becca Bliss allowed a run on two hits as the Mountain Hawks took game one 9-1 in five innings, and sophomore Emily Bausher followed with a complete-game one-hit shutout as Lehigh took the nightcap 5-0.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:59:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks split series-opening doubleheader with Lafayette</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_split_series-opening_doubleheader_with_lafayette.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Freshman MacKenzie Velasquez went 3-for-3 with three runs batted in as Lehigh downed rival Lafayette 6-1 in the opening game of a doubleheader Saturday at Kaufman Field. The Mountain Hawks had to settle for a split however, as Lafayette took the nightcap 2-1 in eight innings, in a game in which Lehigh left nine runners on base.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:49:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh welcomes rival Lafayette in first home league series</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_welcomes_rival_lafayette_in_first_home_league_series.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The second weekend of Patriot League play has Lehigh playing its first league series at Kaufman Field as the Mountain Hawks welcome rival Lafayette for four games. The Mountain Hawks have won three straight games and at 15-12-1 are three games over .500 for the first time this season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:28:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sixth inning rally pushes Lehigh past Rider 6-3</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/sixth_inning_rally_pushes_lehigh_past_rider_6-3.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Trailing 3-2 after five and a half innings, the Lehigh softball team scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally for a 6-3 win over Rider Wednesday afternoon at Kaufman Field. Sophomore Emma Capetz had two extra base hits for the Mountain Hawks, while freshman Morgan Decker doubled home the go-ahead runs for Lehigh, which improves to 15-12-1 on the season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:16:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks welcome Rider Wednesday afternoon</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_welcome_rider_for_wednesday_doubleheader.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After winning three-of-four games at Bucknell over the weekend in its Patriot League opener, the Lehigh softball team returns to Kaufman Field to open a five game home stand beginning Wednesday when the Mountain Hawks host Rider. The Mountain Hawks and Broncs will play a single game Wednesday before Lehigh shifts focus to a weekend series with rival Lafayette.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:06:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bliss, Decker capture Patriot League softball weekly awards</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/bliss_decker_capture_patriot_league_softball_weekly_awards.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team opened up Patriot League play by winning three out of four games from Bucknell over the weekend. On Monday, the Mountain Hawks picked up two Patriot League weekly awards as freshman Morgan Decker was named Player of the Week and senior Becca Bliss was named Pitcher of the Week. Lehigh went 3-3 last week to improve to 14-12-1 on the season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:33:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Decker's blast powers Lehigh to Saturday sweep at Bucknell</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/deckers_blast_powers_lehigh_to_saturday_sweep_at_bucknell.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Freshman Morgan Decker drilled a three-run home run in the top of the seventh, as Lehigh rallied to defeat Bucknell 3-1 in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday at Becker Field. The Mountain Hawks also won game one 5-2 behind a pair of RBI doubles from senior Liz Lucas as Lehigh won three of four games from the Bison in the first series of the Patriot League season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:38:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks split at Bucknell on opening day of league play</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_split_at_bucknell_on_opening_day_of_league_play.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team opened up Patriot League play with a 6-1 win over Bucknell in the first game of a doubleheader Friday at Becker Field. The Mountain Hawks had to settle for a split on the opening day of league play as the Bison rallied for a 2-1 win in the nightcap, in a game that was called due to darkness after five and a half innings. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:37:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks to open league play with four games at Bucknell</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_to_open_league_play_with_four_games_at_bucknell.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Patriot League softball season kicks off this weekend with Lehigh opening up league play on the road at Bucknell. The Mountain Hawks and Bison will play a four-game series at Becker Field in Lewisburg, Pa. with doubleheaders scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

Sunday’s scheduled doubleheader has been moved to Friday at 4 p.m. due to the threat of inclement weather on Sunday. If Friday’s second game cannot be completed, it will be resumed Saturday morning.
]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:58:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh drops two to tough Hofstra squad</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_drops_two_to_tough_hofstra_squad.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In its final tune-up before the start of the Patriot League season, Lehigh was swept in a doubleheader by a strong Hofstra team Wednesday at Kaufman Field. The Pride took the opener 5-2 and won the nightcap 5-0 to end the Mountain Hawks’ 19-game home win streak. Freshman Morgan Decker had three of Lehigh’s 11 hits in the doubleheader, while senior Liz Lucas extended her hitting streak to ten games.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:29:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks to host regional rival Hofstra Wednesday.</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_to_host_regional_rival_hofstra_wednesday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In its final tune-up before Patriot League play begins this weekend, the Lehigh softball team will square off against one of the top programs in the northeast as Hofstra visits Kaufman Field for a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon. While Lehigh has dominated the Patriot League in recent years, Hofstra has dominated the CAA and has also enjoyed success at the national level.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:02:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lucas, Watanabe garner weekly league softball laurels</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lucas_watanabe_garner_weekly_league_softball_laurels.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[As the Lehigh softball team opened its home schedule with a four-game series sweep of Niagara, two Mountain Hawks were honored with Patriot League weekly awards Monday. Senior catcher Liz Lucas was named Player of the Week while freshman Alexis Watanabe earned Rookie of the Week honors. The Mountain Hawks went 4-2 in six games last week to improve to 11-9-1 on the season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:43:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Softball finishes off weekend sweep of Niagara</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/softball_finishes_off_weekend_sweep_of_niagara.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team came back twice on Sunday to sweep a doubleheader (and the weekend series) from Niagara. The Mountain Hawks took home wins of 4-3 (in nine innings) and 10-8 for their first four-game winning streak of the season. Senior Rosie Roessel paced the offense with three hits in game one while freshmen Alexis Watanabe and Morgan Decker posted three hits apiece in game two.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:12:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh sweeps doubleheader from Niagara in home opener</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_sweeps_doubleheader_from_niagara_in_home_opener.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In its first home action of the 2013 season the Lehigh softball team snapped its three game losing streak by sweeping a doubleheader from Niagara Saturday at Kaufman Field. The Mountain Hawks took game one 3-1 behind a strong pitching performance from sophomore Emily Bausher, and built a 6-0 lead in support of senior Becca Bliss to take the nightcap 6-3.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:29:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks to open home slate vs. Niagara this weekend</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_to_open_home_slate_vs_niagara_this_weekend.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After playing its first 17 games of the season on the road or at neutral sites, the Lehigh softball team opens up its home schedule this weekend with a four-game series against Niagara. The Mountain Hawks are hoping to get a boost from the friendly confines of Kaufman Field, where Lehigh won its last 15 games last season, including all three of its Patriot league tournament games.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:30:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lucas sets HR mark but Lehigh drops pair at Penn</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lucas_sets_hr_mark_but_lehigh_drops_pair_at_penn.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Senior Liz Lucas became Lehigh’s career leader in home runs but the Lehigh softball team returned to action after a week of games in Florida with two losses to Penn Wednesday at Penn Park. Lehigh squandered a 6-2 lead as the Quakers rallied for a 7-6 win in game one, while the hosts blanked the Mountain Hawks 2-0 in the nightcap.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:02:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh collects two weekly awards, readies for Penn DH Wednesday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_collects_two_weekly_awards_readies_for_penn_dh_wednesday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Two members of the Lehigh softball team garnered Patriot League honors this week following the Mountain Hawks’ spring break trip to Florida. Senior Liz Lucas earned Patriot League Player of the Week honors while sophomore Emily Bausher was named Pitcher of the Week. Lehigh went 4-4 in eight games last week and 4-6 overall on its spring break trip.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:23:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bausher's gem propels Lehigh to split on final day in Florida</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/baushers_gem_propels_lehigh_to_split_on_final_day_in_florida.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team closed out its week-long trip to Florida by splitting a pair of contests Friday at the Rebel Spring Games. The Mountain Hawks avenged a loss to North Dakota on Sunday with a 7-0 win Friday morning, but dropped their final game in Florida 3-1 to Columbia. The Mountain Hawks are now 7-7-1 overall after going 4-6 over ten games this week.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:47:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lucas ties career HR mark as Lehigh takes two Thursday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lucas_ties_career_hr_mark_as_lehigh_takes_two_thursday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team snapped its three game losing streak with two very different wins Thursday at the Rebel Spring Games. The Mountain Hawk bats awakened for 13 runs in a 13-2, five-inning win over Saint Peter’s in Thursday’s first contest, and then junior Ashley Quigley tossed a one-hit shutout as the Brown and White blanked Wagner 7-0 in the nightcap.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:11:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh bats can't get untracked in two Tuesday losses</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_bats_cant_get_untracked_in_two_tuesday_losses.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Offensive woes plagued the Lehigh softball team in two losses Tuesday at the Rebel Spring Games. The Mountain Hawks managed a total of six hits in the two games as they fell to Butler 2-0 and Robert Morris (4-2) to fall to 4-6-1 on the season. Six different players notched one hit apiece, while Lehigh left eight runners on base in the two games.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:56:00 EDT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>