Softball Kicks-Off 2012 at Lancer Leadoff Tournament This Weekend

GAME NOTES (.pdf)

LANCER LEADOFF TOURNAMENT
FEBRUARY 18-19 4 FARMVILLE, VA.

SHU vs. UMBC: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 4 9:15 AM
SHU at LONGWOOD: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 4 1:45 PM
SHU at LONGWOOD: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 4 10:00 AM
SHU vs. ST.JOHN'S: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19 4 12:15 PM

LIVE STATS: SHUPIRATES.COM (COURTESY OF LONGWOOD)

MILESTONE AHEAD
Senior Nicole Loewenstein comes into the season with 88 hits in three seasons, and should become just the 23rd player in program history to record 100 hits for her career. Last season, Kristen Kaelin and departed outfielder Nalin Bennett reached the milestone.

LET'S TURN TWO
One of the Pirates' knacks from last season was their uncanny ability to turn double plays. Their average of 0.45 turns per game topped the BIG EAST and ranked them among the nation's leaders.

KAELIN SPENDS SUMMER IN OUTBACK
Senior Kristen Kaelin competed in the 2011 Softball Australia International Challenge Series with the United States of American Athletes International (USAAI) in July and early August. The tournament consisted of games against select Australian national and junior national teams and top club teams.

SHU WELCOMES NECOMERS ABOARD
seton Hall has eight new faces on this year's squad. Outfielders Sam DeMasi, Sara Haefeli, Whitney Jones, and Colltey Sheldon all competed for the starting centerfielder spot. Danielle DeStaso and Casey Moses join the pitching staff. Casey's twin sister, Jordan, adds depth at first base while Allissa Kerr and Kaylyn Sanbower solidify the catcher's position.

PIRATES INK FOUR FOR 2013
The Pirates have signed four players to NLI's for the 2012 season. The class includes third baseman Jackie DiPietro (Horsham, Pa.), ouftielder Yasmin Harrell (Cheektowaga, NY), catcher Faith Laudano (Islip, N.Y.), and catcher Alex Rabbetts (Corona, Calif.).

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