Saturday, April 29
Niagara Falls, NY
12:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
at
Niagara University
Photo by: Jason Roberts
QU Softball Set for MAAC Weekend Doubleheaders Against Niagara and Canisius
4/28/2017 8:02:00 AM | Softball
Quinnipiac University Bobcats (21-21, 7-5 MAAC) vs.
Niagara University Purple Eagles (15-21, 6-6 MAAC)
Date: April 29, 2017
Time: 12 P.M. & 2 P.M.
Location: Niagara Softball Field - Niagara Falls, New York
LIVE STATS: Game 1 | Game 2
Quinnipiac University Bobcats (21-21, 7-5 MAAC) vs.
Canisius College Golden Griffins (18-29, 6-8 MAAC)
Date: April 30, 2017
Time: 12 P.M. & 2 P.M.
Location: Canisius Softball Field - Buffalo, New York
LIVE STATS: Game 1 | Game 2
MAAC MATCH-UPS
The Quinnipiac softball team is back in action this weekend as it is slated to travel to take on Niagara in a doubleheader on Saturday, followed by a doubleheader against Canisius on Sunday.
LAST TIME VS. NIAGARA
The Bobcats swept Niagara in two games last season, winning 5-0 and 3-0. In game two, Casey Herzog (Wappinger Falls, New York) tossed a complete game shutout, striking out 11 batters in the process.
SCOUTING THE PURPLE EAGLES
Niagara owns an 15-21 record this season and is 6-6 in MAAC play. Niagara offense is lead by Kendall Watkins, who boasts a .323 batting average, with six homers and 19 RBIs.
LAST TIME VS CANISIUS
The last time Quinnipiac took on Canisius, it defeated the Golden Griffins, 2-0 in the first round of the MAAC Tournament. It was the program's first win in MAAC Tournament history. Erin Larsen (Kissimmee, Florida) chipped in an RBI double in the win.
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN GRIFFINS
Canisius owns an 18-29 record, and is 6-8 record against MAAC opponents. Lauren Castro leads Canisius' offense with a .331 batting average with seven homers and 40 RBI.
LAST TIME OUT
Last time the Bobcats took the field, they split with Siena, losing game one, 10-6 and winning game two 2-1. Lexi Courtney (Scappoose, Oregon) hit a solo home run in game two and Emily Czaja (Palmer, Massachusetts) hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the seventh.
HOME COOKIN'
The Bobcats own a 10-2 record at home this season and have won seven straight at the QU Softball Field.
THE LONG WAY
Abbey Long (Eau Claire, Wisconsin) has had an impressive campaign so far in her freshman season. Long leads the pitching staff with 11 wins and owns a 2.80 ERA over 115 innings pitched.
NEARLY UNHITTABLE
Casey Herzog (Wappinger Falls, New York) has been impressive in her junior campaign, sporting eight wins with a 3.49 ERA and 83 strikeouts over 122.1 innings.
MORE LIFE
Rebecca Drake (Whiting, New Jersey) has injected life into Quinnipiac's lineup this season. Drake boasts a team-best .397 batting average and has slugged four homers and driven in 25 runs. Drake also boasts an incredible .588 slugging percentage.
MARVELOUS MAGANA
Miranda Magana (Santa Paula, California) has been one of the team's most consistent hitters so far this season. In 42 games, Magana has an impressive .336 batting average with a team-high six home runs and 21 RBIs.
ROUGHING THE RIGHTIES
Drake and Magana have hammered right-handed pitching so far this season. Drake is 46-for-115 (.400) against righties, while Magana is 38-for-119 (.319) against righties.
SEND 'EM HOME
Quinnipiac has a .277 batting average with runners in scoring position this season. Drake is an astounding 19-for-39 (.487) with runners in scoring position, Erin Larsen (Kissimmee, Florida) is hitting .371 and Magana is hitting .333 with RISP.
FIVE RUNS OR LESS
Quinnipiac is 21-7 on the season when it holds its opponents to five runs or less.
SEALING THE DEAL
When leading after…
Three innings, Quinnipiac is 12-0.
Four innings, Quinnipiac is 14-1.
Five innings, Quinnipiac is 16-0.
Six innings, Quinnipiac is 16-0.
THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
Quinnipiac is 4-0 when it scores just three runs in a game.
Niagara University Purple Eagles (15-21, 6-6 MAAC)
Date: April 29, 2017
Time: 12 P.M. & 2 P.M.
Location: Niagara Softball Field - Niagara Falls, New York
LIVE STATS: Game 1 | Game 2
Quinnipiac University Bobcats (21-21, 7-5 MAAC) vs.
Canisius College Golden Griffins (18-29, 6-8 MAAC)
Date: April 30, 2017
Time: 12 P.M. & 2 P.M.
Location: Canisius Softball Field - Buffalo, New York
LIVE STATS: Game 1 | Game 2
MAAC MATCH-UPS
The Quinnipiac softball team is back in action this weekend as it is slated to travel to take on Niagara in a doubleheader on Saturday, followed by a doubleheader against Canisius on Sunday.
LAST TIME VS. NIAGARA
The Bobcats swept Niagara in two games last season, winning 5-0 and 3-0. In game two, Casey Herzog (Wappinger Falls, New York) tossed a complete game shutout, striking out 11 batters in the process.
SCOUTING THE PURPLE EAGLES
Niagara owns an 15-21 record this season and is 6-6 in MAAC play. Niagara offense is lead by Kendall Watkins, who boasts a .323 batting average, with six homers and 19 RBIs.
LAST TIME VS CANISIUS
The last time Quinnipiac took on Canisius, it defeated the Golden Griffins, 2-0 in the first round of the MAAC Tournament. It was the program's first win in MAAC Tournament history. Erin Larsen (Kissimmee, Florida) chipped in an RBI double in the win.
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN GRIFFINS
Canisius owns an 18-29 record, and is 6-8 record against MAAC opponents. Lauren Castro leads Canisius' offense with a .331 batting average with seven homers and 40 RBI.
LAST TIME OUT
Last time the Bobcats took the field, they split with Siena, losing game one, 10-6 and winning game two 2-1. Lexi Courtney (Scappoose, Oregon) hit a solo home run in game two and Emily Czaja (Palmer, Massachusetts) hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the seventh.
HOME COOKIN'
The Bobcats own a 10-2 record at home this season and have won seven straight at the QU Softball Field.
THE LONG WAY
Abbey Long (Eau Claire, Wisconsin) has had an impressive campaign so far in her freshman season. Long leads the pitching staff with 11 wins and owns a 2.80 ERA over 115 innings pitched.
NEARLY UNHITTABLE
Casey Herzog (Wappinger Falls, New York) has been impressive in her junior campaign, sporting eight wins with a 3.49 ERA and 83 strikeouts over 122.1 innings.
MORE LIFE
Rebecca Drake (Whiting, New Jersey) has injected life into Quinnipiac's lineup this season. Drake boasts a team-best .397 batting average and has slugged four homers and driven in 25 runs. Drake also boasts an incredible .588 slugging percentage.
MARVELOUS MAGANA
Miranda Magana (Santa Paula, California) has been one of the team's most consistent hitters so far this season. In 42 games, Magana has an impressive .336 batting average with a team-high six home runs and 21 RBIs.
ROUGHING THE RIGHTIES
Drake and Magana have hammered right-handed pitching so far this season. Drake is 46-for-115 (.400) against righties, while Magana is 38-for-119 (.319) against righties.
SEND 'EM HOME
Quinnipiac has a .277 batting average with runners in scoring position this season. Drake is an astounding 19-for-39 (.487) with runners in scoring position, Erin Larsen (Kissimmee, Florida) is hitting .371 and Magana is hitting .333 with RISP.
FIVE RUNS OR LESS
Quinnipiac is 21-7 on the season when it holds its opponents to five runs or less.
SEALING THE DEAL
When leading after…
Three innings, Quinnipiac is 12-0.
Four innings, Quinnipiac is 14-1.
Five innings, Quinnipiac is 16-0.
Six innings, Quinnipiac is 16-0.
THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
Quinnipiac is 4-0 when it scores just three runs in a game.
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