Canisius Claims First MAAC Softball Weekly Awards of 2020 After Strong Opening Weekend
Canisius Claims First MAAC Softball Weekly Awards of 2020 After Strong Opening Weekend
Player of the Week
Lauren Castro, Canisius
R-Sr., Gilroy, CA/Gilroy
Senior Lauren Castro batted .571 this past weekend with three runs, eight hits, five RBIs and four doubles. The Gilroy, California, native had two doubles against Gardner-Webb on Feb. 7.
Pitcher of the Week
Sarah Cantley, Canisius
Fr., Louisville, OH/Louisville
Freshman Sarah Cantley served as the winning pitcher in both games against Maryland Eastern Shore and Youngstown State. In her first appearance on the mound for Canisius, the Louisville, Ohio, native threw a combined no-hitter, going four innings and striking out four batters. Cantley threw for a combined 11 strikeouts this past weekend.
Rookie of the Week
Teagan Rice, Canisius
Fr., Louisville, OH/Louisville
Freshman Teagan Rice went five-for-nine with a .556 batting average at the plate this past weekend at the Gardner-Webb University Tournament. The Louisville, Ohio, native hit two doubles for the Griffs with one RBI.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 39th year of competition during the 2019-20 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.