Sports
Updated May 15, 2010 5:54 PM
Though the Penn State softball team led Indiana 2-0 through two-and-a-half innings Saturday, the Nittany Lions' regular-season finale was canceled because of rain in Bloomington, Ind. Updated 5:54 PM
Updated May 14, 2010 11:20 PM
It took longer than expected, but the Penn State softball team (29-22, 8-11 Big Ten) pulled out a win in its penultimate regular-season game on Friday. Updated 11:20 PM
Updated May 9, 2010 4:29 PM
For the second time in as many games, the Penn State softball team gave up an early lead and was unable to mount a comeback against No. 19 Ohio State. Updated 4:29 PM
Updated May 8, 2010 6:29 PM
The Penn State softball team lost 3-1 against No. 19 Ohio State on Saturday at Nittany Lion Field. Updated 6:29 PM
Updated May 7, 2010 7:49 PM
The Penn State softball team held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for its new facility that is expected to be ready for play at the start of next season. Updated 7:49 PM
Updated May 1, 2010 7:55 PM
The Penn State softball team (28-17, 7-8 Big Ten) lost to Northwestern Saturday in Evanston, Ill., 8-6. Updated 7:55 PM
Updated April 29, 2010 4:50 AM
Mired in a slump, catcher Danee Collett could have gotten frustrated and hung her head.
Instead, the sophomore's only reaction to her performance was, "That's life."
Updated April 28, 2010 4:51 AM
The Penn State hitters knew what was coming, so the results made it that much more frustrating.
Lisa Akamine stood in the batter's box at Nittany Lion Field with the bases loaded and a count of two balls and two strikes against her.
Updated April 26, 2010 4:49 AM
Once she made contact, Lauren Rossi knew there was no doubt about it.
After losing four games in a row and five out of its last six, the Penn State softball team was looking to clean the slate and start a new chapter in the 2010 season.
Updated April 24, 2010 3:48 PM
The Penn State softball team (27-16, 6-7 Big Ten) defeated Iowa, 7-1, behind 13 hits and an excellent pitching performance by Jackie Hill on Saturday at Nittany Lion Field. Updated 3:48 PM
Updated April 23, 2010 4:00 AM
Sometimes an offensive slump is as much about who's delivering the pitches than it is about who's holding the bats.
Updated April 22, 2010 4:51 AM
As Penn State coach Robin Petrini put it, Michigan is No. 2 for a reason.
Updated April 20, 2010 4:00 AM
Every time the door opened Sunday, the Penn State softball team found a way in.
Updated April 19, 2010 4:49 AM
While the goal of Penn State's final at-bat on Saturday was to break up a no-hitter, the final Nittany Lion stepped into the batter's box Sunday with a chance to tie the game.
For most of the weekend, the "unbelievable" bats were silenced.
Updated April 17, 2010 4:26 PM
With two outs in the seventh inning, it was up to Lisa Akamine. The sophomore ripped a double into the outfield, giving the Penn State softball team its only hit of the game as the Nittany Lions fell to No. 18 Illinois 4-0. Updated 4:26 PM
Updated April 16, 2010 4:52 AM
If Jackie Hill isn't all the way back again, it seems she's as close as can be.
Updated April 15, 2010 4:52 AM
There was no doubt in Jackie Hill's mind that she would take the mound Wednesday night.
After her first at-bat, Penn State third baseman Desi Giordano made an adjustment -- and it paid off.
Updated April 13, 2010 4:00 AM
All Robin Petrini wants to see is her team drive the ball a little farther.
Updated April 12, 2010 4:48 AM
With an ailing Jackie Hill leaving the game after three innings, the pressure was on pitcher Lisa Akamine.
Updated April 10, 2010 6:58 PM
All pitcher Lisa Akamine needed was a couple of runs. Updated 6:58 PM
Updated April 9, 2010 4:46 AM
With seven freshmen, it's all about the little successes for Penn State softball coach Robin Petrini.
Updated April 8, 2010 4:51 AM
A loud ping echoed as the ball went off Kailyn Johnson's bat like a rocket.
Updated April 7, 2010 4:52 AM
With Pittsburgh runners on first and third base and just one out, the Penn State softball team found itself in its first jam of the game.
Lisa Akamine just kept climbing the ladder.
Updated April 6, 2010 4:51 AM
More often than not this past month, if Lisa Akamine or Jackie Hill start a game, chances are they will finish what they started.
Updated April 5, 2010 4:51 AM
It took nearly 14 innings, but Penn State's offense came alive at just the right time.
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