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The softball team collected 11 hits against Clemson University last Friday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Softball goes 0-4 at Tiger Invitational, remains winless

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2025

The softball team competed in the Tiger Invitational at Clemson University this past weekend. The Leopards dropped all four games, remaining winless this season. Because of the mercy rule, the Leopards...

Junior infielder Kylee Sweet had two hits in the final game of the Panther Invitational. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Softball remains winless after Panther Invitational

By Jack Paradis, Contributing Writer February 28, 2025

The softball team participated in the Panther Invitational hosted by Florida International University this past weekend. The team went 0-5 on the weekend, dropping three games against the host and two...

Senior outfielder Mary Grace O'Neill reaches for a pitch against Campbell University on Friday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Softball opens season at Camel Invitational

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor February 21, 2025

The softball team began its season last weekend at the Camel Invitational in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The Leopards were scheduled to play four games but went 0-3 before their final game was canceled...

Former head coach Karavin Dew finished her Lafayette tenure with a 13-73-1 record. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Softball coach resigns

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor January 31, 2025

Just weeks before the start of the season, softball head coach Karavin Dew resigned on Jan. 26 after two seasons at the helm. Assistant coach Kelliner Croushore was named interim head coach for the season. Dew’s...

The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

The state of Lafayette sports

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor May 3, 2024

We are but brief echoes in the relentless passage of time as it carelessly rushes onward, merely distorted faces upon which clocks droop in the proverbial Salvador Dali painting that we call life. Yet...

Sophomore outfielder Olivia Catalina runs out of the dugout pre-game on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Softball winless against BU, wins 1 against Marist

By Elias Podber, Copy Editor May 3, 2024

The softball team (5-34 overall, 1-14 Patriot League) lost all three games against No. 22 ranked Boston University (45-4-1 overall, 15-0 Patriot League) at home this past weekend. The Leopards then finished...

A Leopard leaps to grab a throw against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Sports)

Softball swept by Lehigh

By Maddie Pedone, Contributing Writer April 26, 2024

The softball team (4-30 overall, 1-11 Patriot League) lost all three games in its rivalry series against Lehigh University (27-14 overall, 12-0 Patriot League) this past weekend at Kaufman Fields. The...

Junior catcher Maggie Klug crouches behind the plate against Army. (Photo courtesy of Army Athletics)

Softball grabs first Patriot League win, drops series to Army

By Dan Sullivan, Staff Writer April 19, 2024

The softball team (4-27 overall, 1-8 Patriot League) was victorious in Patriot League play for the first time this season, winning one of three games in last weekend’s series against Army West Point...

The softball team celebrates during the game against Le Moyne on March 13. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Softball drops 3 of 4 University of Maryland tournament

By Jack Paradis, Contributing Writer March 22, 2024

The softball team (3-17 overall, 0-1 Patriot League) went 1-3 at the University of Maryland Softball Tournament. The Leopards lost games against Bryant University (12-6 overall), Purdue Fort Wayne University...

The softball team dropped all four of its games last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Softball winless at UNC Mizuno invitational

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

The softball team (2-11 overall, 0-1 Patriot League) went 0-4 last weekend at the University of North Carolina Mizuno Invitational, dropping games to Rutgers University (13-7 overall), Rider University...

Sophomore infielder Kylee Sweet takes a swing at the plate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Softball sees mixed results at weekend tournament

By Jack Paradis, Contributing Writer February 23, 2024

Softball began its season going 2-3 in five games at the Tarleton State Whataburger Invitational this past weekend. The Leopards dropped their first two games to Mississippi Valley State and Tarleton State...

Senior Kaili Reitano swings during the Leopards' loss to Boston University. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Boston University sweeps softball

By Allie Campanella, Contributing Writer April 14, 2023

The softball team (4-27-1 overall, 1-8 Patriot League) dropped all of its matchups in a three-game series against Boston University last weekend. After being shutout 8-0 in the first game on Saturday,...

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