Conventional wisdom says there is nothing wrong with having a long home stand. But, it actually does have its downside. As is usually the case with these extended periods at home, a long road trip is attached to balance the schedule. For the Manhattan College softball team, after playing 10 consecutive games at Gaelic Park, a 12-game road trip is next on the slate. “We’re … Continue reading Softball’s Ten-Game Home Stand Succeeded by Twelve-Game Road Trip

Playing in the final two games of a 10-game home stand, the Manhattan Jaspers softball team concluded the stretch with two 5-0 wins against the Monmouth Hawks. Amy Bright and Briana Matazinsky did what they have been doing all season long: keeping the Jaspers in the game with solid pitching. Only today, they were more than solid. They were dominant. Both stifled Monmouth’s hitters in … Continue reading Jaspers Win a Pair of 5-0 Games to Sweep Doubleheader Against Monmouth

Editor’s Note: Stats are as of March 15. Manhattan (2-3) didn’t know when its season opener was going to be for two weeks. It’s first five games were either postponed (2) or cancelled (3) thanks to snow and rain and has adjusted its schedule twice. This team is no stranger to this type of setback. Last year, Manhattan’s first 11 games were also affected by … Continue reading Another Season of Early Weather Setbacks has Manhattan Eager to Return to MAAC Championship

In Elena Bowman’s three years at Manhattan College, she has become one of the most valuable players on the softball team. Recently her list of accomplishments grew as she was named MAAC Preseason Player of the Year. She was the starting catcher for 52 out of 55 games last season. In 2013, she led the team with 13 home runs – breaking the second highest … Continue reading Elena Bowman Named Preseason Player of the Year