Finizio Picks Up Another Honor
May 14, 2012 Susquehanna softball senior Lisa Finizio picked up another accolade on Monday as the outfielder was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches... [full story]
Finizio, Zamadics Receive Harnum, Heaton Awards
May 11, 2012 Susquehanna softball player Lisa Finizio and cross country/track & field athlete Joe ZamadicsChester have been named the respective winners of... [full story]
Softball Reels In Two Major Awards
May 7, 2012 After a trip to the 2012 Landmark Conference Championship game, Susquehanna’s softball team was honored with two major awards as senior... [full story]
Crusader Softball Sees Four Players Earn All-Conference Honors
May 7, 2012 Four Susquehanna softball players were named to All-Landmark Conference teams on Monday, with two First-Team honorees and two Second-Team... [full story]
May 7, 2012
SU’s Finizio Named to CoSIDA District 4 All-Academic Team
Susquehanna senior softball player Lisa Finizio has been named to the CoSIDA/Capital One District 4 All-Academic Softball Team.
May 5, 2012
Softball Drops Championship Game to Greyhounds
The Susquehanna softball team advanced to the Landmark Conference Championship game after a one-year absence but could not fend off defending champion Moravian, falling 8-0 in the final game of the weekend.
May 4, 2012
Crusader Softball Earns Split on Opening Day of Championships
The Susquehanna coaching staff could not have asked more from its starting pitchers as Morgan Lewis and Sarah Hoffman combined to surrender one run in two games. Unfortunately, the SU bats could only propel the Crusaders to a split on the opening day of the Landmark Conference Tournament.
May 3, 2012
Catching Up With...Lisa Finizio
This week, the Susquehanna Athletic Communications office “Catches Up With” senior Lisa Finizio, a member of the softball team, which is getting set to host the Landmark Conference Tournament.
May 3, 2012
Crowe, Murphy Named April Rookies of the Month
Men’s track and softball are represented as distance runner Paul Crowe and outfielder Brianna Murphy have been selected as the SAAC April Rookies of the Month.
May 1, 2012
Softball Splits in Regular Season Finale
Playing in the final tune-up leading up to this weekend’s Landmark Conference Tournament, the Susquehanna softball team split its Tuesday doubleheader against Misericordia. The Crusaders took game one 4-0 before falling 3-0 in the finale.
April 30, 2012
The Week Ahead in SU Sports
Take a look at the week ahead in SU athletics with this weekly preview for the week of April 30 - May 6.
April 30, 2012
Kathryn Gilbert Selected as Softball Player of the Week
Susquehanna junior outfielder Kathryn Gilbert has been selected as the Landmark Conference Softball Player of the Week for the period ending April 29. This is the first time Gilbert has been named Player of the Week.
April 28, 2012
Softball Sweeps Its Way to No. 1 Seed
Saturday’s sweep of Scranton by the Susquehanna softball team handed the Crusaders the No. 1 overall seed in the Landmark Conference Tournament and thus home field advantage throughout the tournament.
April 25, 2012
SU Softball Sweeps Doubleheader
It was a tale of two games as the Susquehanna softball squad used four runs in game one against Lebanon Valley to win a pitchers’ duel and then erupted for 17 runs in a 17-1 game two victory
April 24, 2012
The Week Ahead in SU Sports
Take a look at the week ahead in SU athletics with this weekly preview for the week of April 23-29.
April 22, 2012
Sunday Rainout for Softball
Sunday's softball doubleheader at Lycoming has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
April 21, 2012
Softball Splits with Rangers
The Susquehanna softball team split its Landmark Conference doubleheader against Drew, winning the opening game 6-1 before falling 4-3 in the seventh inning of the second contest.
April 19, 2012
Softball Ranked Eighth in Region
For the third consecutive year, Susquehanna’s softball team has earned a spot in the NCAA Regional Rankings. The Crusaders are ranked eighth in the East Region, released today.
April 19, 2012
Cullen, Delavan Chosen as Super Crusaders
Softball and men’s lacrosse are represented in this week’s SAAC Super Crusader Awards as freshman pitcher Alison Cullen and senior attack Luke Delavan have been honored for the week ending April 15.
April 18, 2012
Softball Swept by Elizabethtown
Susquehanna’s softball squad dropped a pair of games to non-conference foe Elizabethtown on Wednesday. The Crusaders lost game one 7-2 and fell 7-4 in the night cap, which went 10 innings.
April 17, 2012
The Week Ahead in SU Sports
Take a look at the week ahead in SU athletics with this weekly preview for the week of April 16-22.
April 16, 2012
Cullen Nabs Pitcher of the Week Honor
Susquehanna sophomore pitcher Allison Cullen was named the Landmark Conference’s Pitcher of the Week, released on Monday. This marks the first weekly honor of her career.
April 14, 2012
Softball Soars Over Eagles; Cantalini Cracks Grand Slam
Susquehanna’s softball team swept Landmark Conference rival Juniata on Saturday afternoon. The Crusaders exploded for 12 runs in game one, winning 12-4. SU won game two 3-0.
April 12, 2012
Crusaders Sweep Wilkes in Non-Conference Action
Susquehanna’s softball team swept Thursday’s non-conference doubleheader with Wilkes by winning game one 3-2 on a walk-off double and game two 12-2 in five innings.
April 10, 2012
The Week Ahead in SU Sports
Take a look at the week ahead in SU athletics with this weekly preview for the week of April 10-15.
April 5, 2012
Finizio, Rieker Selected as Super Crusaders
Baseball and softball are represented this week as seniors Ethan Rieker and Lisa Finizio have been selected as the SAAC Super Crusaders for the period ending April 1.
March 31, 2012
Crusaders Take Down Cardinals
The Susquehanna softball team swept Catholic with 7-6 and 8-5 victories on Saturday in a conference road doubleheader.
March 29, 2012
Softball Splits with Gettysburg
Susquehanna’s softball team split Thursday’s non-conference doubleheader with Gettysburg in a pair of one-run games. The Crusaders dropped the first game 8-7 but won the second 3-2.
March 26, 2012
The Week Ahead in SU Sports
Take a look at the week ahead in SU athletics with this weekly preview for the week of March 26 - April 1.
March 25, 2012
SU Splits vs. Montclair State; Hand Red Hawks First Loss of Season
The Susquehanna softball team took to the road on Sunday to face an undefeated Montclair State squad and thanks to the Crusaders’ game two win, handed the Red Hawks their first loss of the season.
March 23, 2012
Kroupa Earns 250th Coaching Victory
With Thursday afternoon’s 11-3 win over York (Pa.), Susquehanna head softball coach Kathy Kroupa earned her 250th career win as a head collegiate softball coach.
March 23, 2012
Saturday Softball Games Postponed
Due to tomorrow’s inclement weather forecast, Susquehanna’s softball game at Merchant Marine has been moved to 12:00 p.m.
March 22, 2012
Softball Splits with Spartans
Susquehanna’s softball team split Thursday’s non-conference doubleheader with York (Pa.) by winning game two 11-3 in five innings. The Crusaders dropped the first contest 3-1.
March 20, 2012
Softball Scorches Red Devils
Susquehanna’s softball team swept its doubleheader at Dickinson on Tuesday evening, winning game one and game two by the scores of 8-6.
March 19, 2012
The Week Ahead in SU Sports
Take a look at the week ahead in SU athletics with this weekly preview for the week of March 19-25.
March 17, 2012
Softball Splits with Moravian
Susquehanna’s softball squad split Saturday’s doubleheader against Moravian by winning game two 7-5. The Crusaders dropped the first contest 7-2.
March 13, 2012
The Week Ahead in SU Sports
Take a look at the week ahead in SU athletics with this weekly preview for the week of March 12-18.
March 9, 2012
Softball Splits on Day One of Seagull Classic
The Susquehanna softball team, on its way back from six games in Florida, made a stop in Salisbury for the two-day Seagull Classic Tournament, beginning on Friday. The Crusaders split their opening two games, defeating Baruch 5-4 before falling 6-0 to No. 9 Salisbury in the nightcap.
March 9, 2012
SU Softball: Notes from the Road
The SU softball team has been spending its spring break on the road, first hitting Florida for a six-game stretch.
February 27, 2012
The Week Ahead in SU Sports
Take a look at the week ahead in SU athletics with this weekly preview for the week of Feb. 27 - March 4.
February 23, 2012
Softball Selected to Finish Third in Preseason Poll
Susquehanna’s softball team has been selected to finish third in the Landmark Conference Preseason Poll, released on Thursday. Moravian was the unanimous first place team with Catholic following in second place.
February 22, 2012
Softball Primed for 2012 Campaign
This year, the Susquehanna women’s softball team has what it hopes will be the right combination of depth, talent and experience to put together another successful season.
December 14, 2011
SU Softball Announces 2012 Winter Skills Clinic
Susquehanna’s softball program is hosting the 2012 Winter Skills Clinic on Sunday Jan. 15 from 12- 4 p.m. The clinic will be held in the Garrett Sports Complex and is open for players ages 10 to 17.
October 10, 2011
Ten SU Softball Players Earn NFCA All-Academic Recognition
Ten players from the 2011 Susquehanna softball team were named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar-Athlete.
September 26, 2011
Superwoman Status
Though Susquehanna head softball coach Kathy Kroupa may not wake up in the morning and dress herself in the ever-so-awesome blue and red costume that Superwoman wears, she does possess numerous qualities that qualify her for Superwoman status.
August 10, 2011
Landmark Conference Announces Spring All-Academic Team
The Landmark Conference has announced the selection of 32 student-athletes to the 2011 Spring Landmark All-Academic Team. Representing Susquehanna was men’s tennis player Bruce Osborn ’11 track athlete Joe Zamadics ’12, softball player Kate Reese ’12 and track athlete Alycia Woodruff ’11.
July 28, 2011
Seventy-Four Student-Athletes Earn Academic Honor Roll Status
Seventy-four Susquehanna student-athletes have been named to the Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll. A total of 279 student-athletes from the eight Landmark institutions were named to the honor roll for completing the spring season with a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher.
July 18, 2011
Landmark Conference Rebranding Project Underway
The Landmark Conference, just four years old, recognizes that the student-athletes at its eight member institutions are remarkable individuals, and that more needs to be done to promote not only the member academic institutions, but also the conference itself.
June 22, 2011
Changes Announced for Women’s Soccer Staff, Administration
It has been announced that there will be several internal changes to the Susquehanna women’s soccer coaching staff, starting this summer. Current assistant coach Andrew Zechman has been elevated to head coach, as former head coach Kathy Kroupa has been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director, in addition to her title as the Crusaders’ head softball coach.
June 3, 2011
Academic Excellence for SU Athletics
Susquehanna’s 24 varsity sports put together another successful year in 2010-11 both on and off the playing fields as numerous individuals and teams received academic recognition following the conclusion of the spring semester and 2010-11 academic year.
May 12, 2011
Swerdlow, Finizio Earn Regional Recognition
Susquehanna softball players Cara Swerdlow and Lisa Finizio have been named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-East Region First and Third Teams, respectively.
May 10, 2011
Swerdlow Named Pitcher of the Year; Four Other Players Earn All-League Status
Senior Cara Swerdlow capped off her historic career by being named the Landmark Conference Co-Pitcher of the Year and was one of five SU players to earn All-League honors on Tuesday afternoon.
May 7, 2011
Softball Eliminated from Landmark Tournament
The Susquehanna softball team quickly shook off its tournament-opening loss on Friday by grabbing an early victory on Saturday against Scranton, but was then eliminated from the Landmark Conference Tournament with a 2-0 loss to Catholic.
May 6, 2011
Cardinals Hand SU Tournament-Opening Loss
For one of the few times this season, the Susquehanna softball pitching staff could not shut down its opponent as the No. 3seeded Crusaders fell to No. 3 Catholic 11-5 on the opening day of the Landmark Conference Tournament.
May 2, 2011
Regular-Season Finale Ends in Split
The Susquehanna softball team wrapped-up its regular season with a road split at Misericordia on Monday afternoon. SU took game one 4-0 before dropping a 10-0 decision in a five-inning game two.
April 30, 2011
Crusaders Drop Both at Moravian; No. 2 Seed in Landmark Playoffs
The Susquehanna University softball team dropped both games at Moravian College, 2-0, 5-1, in the last regular season games of the season. The Crusaders will now wait until next week’s Landmark Conference tournament, where they will be the No. 2 seed.
April 27, 2011
Softball Splits with No. 23 LVC on Senior Day
It was all about the seniors on the Susquehanna softball team as SU earned a split with No. 23 Lebanon Valley on Senior Day at Sassafras Fields. The Crusaders fell 1-0 in the opening game but rebounded to grab game two by a 2-0 score.
April 26, 2011
Softball Splits with Scranton
The Susquehanna extended its win streak to seven games by winning its opening game at Scranton 6-1 but quickly saw that streak snapped with a 4-0 loss in the nightcap to earn a split with the Royals on Tuesday afternoon.
April 25, 2011
Fourth of the Season for Swerdlow
Susquehanna softball pitcher Cara Swerdlow picked up her fourth Landmark Conference Pitcher of the Week award of the season on Monday. The senior lefty earned a pair of conference wins and in the process surpassed the 600 career strikeout mark.
April 22, 2011
Six Straight for Softball
The Susquehanna softball team opened a stretch of four games in two days with a doubleheader sweep of Landmark Conference opponent Drew. The games, rescheduled due to last week’s rainout, saw SU blank the Rangers 10-0 and 8-0.
April 20, 2011
Crusaders Power Way to Doubleheader Sweep
The Susquehanna softball team grabbed two wins over Landmark Conference opponent Juniata thanks to two pitching shutouts and 15 runs. The Crusaders remain perfect in league play at 6-0 while also extending their win streak to four.
April 19, 2011
Finizio, Wing Grab First Super Crusader Awards of the Spring
Softball and baseball were represented in this week’s Super Crusader awards, as outfielder Lisa Finizio and third baseman Dan Wing were tabbed the SAAC Super Crusaders for the week ending April 17.
April 19, 2011
Softball Doubleheader to be Streamed Live
Susquehanna’s softball doubleheader against Juniata on Wednesday, April 20 will be streamed live on GoSusQu.com through America One.
April 14, 2011
Softball Continues Winning Ways at Wilkes
The Susquehanna softball team captured its 20th and 21st victories of the season with a doubleheader sweep at Wilkes on Thursday. The Crusaders took game one 2-0 and won 7-3 in the nightcap.
April 12, 2011
Pastore, Swerdlow Recognized as Super Crusaders
Tim Pastore of the men’s lacrosse team and Cara Swerdlow of the softball team have been named Super Crusaders for the week ending April 10. It is Pastore’s first honor of the season while it marks the second for Swerdlow.
April 12, 2011
Thirty-Two Student-Athletes Recognized for Academic Accomplishments
Thirty-two Susquehanna student-athletes have received Scholar-Athlete Awards for recording the highest grade-point averages (GPA) on their respective teams during the 2010 fall semester. The award is part of the Student-Athlete Affairs program (SAA), sponsored by the NCAA.
April 11, 2011
Softball Splits with E’Town as Game-Two Rally Falls Just Short
Trailing 5-2 heading into the final inning in the nightcap of Susquehanna’s softball doubleheader at Elizabethtown, SU was able to put two runs on the board but fell just short of completing the comeback in a 5-4 loss. However, the Crusaders grabbed a game-one victory by a 3-0 score to split with the Blue Jays.
April 7, 2011
Swerdlow Makes History as SU Sweeps Gettysburg
Senior Cara Swerdlow tossed a four-hit shutout and in the process became Susquehanna’s all-time winningest pitcher as she now has 45 victories over her four-year career. The Crusaders swept Gettysburg 1-0 and 7-2 to extend their winning streak to an impressive 10 games.
April 5, 2011
Sophomores Sweep Super Crusaders
A pair of sophomore student-athletes swept this week’s Super Crusaders awards as softball pitcher Sarah Hoffman and track and field athlete Ken Schetroma were named the SAAC Super Crusaders for the week ending April 3.
April 2, 2011
Softball Runs Win Streak to Eight Straight; Sweeps Catholic
The Susquehanna University softball team improved to 16-4 on the season and increased its current winning streak to eight games with a doubleheader sweep over Landmark Conference rival, The Catholic University of America, 6-4, 3-0.
March 31, 2011
Softball Games vs. Gettysburg Postponed
Susquehanna’s softball doubleheader against Gettysburg, originally scheduled for Thursday afternoon, has been postponed due to rain. The games will now be played on Thursday, April 7 at 3 p.m.
