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Rylee Lutz throwing a pitch. Lutz would pitch a complete game and pick up the win in their second game against Montclair State. Saturday, April 16, 2022. - Multimedia Editor / Lee Kotzen

Rowan Softball Shutout Montclair State in Back-to-Back Games

Lee Kotzen April 18, 2022

The Rowan softball team earned a set of shutout wins against their New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) rival, Montclair State University (MSU), in a doubleheader on Saturday, April 16. During game...

Liz McCaffery going up to bat earlier this season. McCaffery was recently named NJAC Rookie of the Week. Saturday, April 2, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Liz McCaffery’s Versatility Earns her NJAC Weekly Honors for Softball

Kara Guno April 13, 2022

The Rowan softball team has seen many new faces this season, from pitcher Rylee Lutz to starting centerfielder McKenzie Melvin, to utility player Devyn Dipasquale. One new addition to the team has blossomed...

Emily August after throwing a pitch earlier this season. August struck out 13 batters in the two games she pitched in on Saturday afternoon. Saturday, April 2, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Rowan Softball Shines on Both Sides of the Field in Their Doubleheader Victories

Kara Guno April 11, 2022

The Rowan University softball team picked up a pair of wins over Rutgers-Newark on Saturday, April 9. In their 2-0 victory in the first game, Emily August was near perfection in the circle. And in the...

Morgan Zane mid-swing against William Paterson. Zane currently leads the team in RBIs this season. Saturday, April 2, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Morgan Zane’s Growth While a Part of Rowan Softball

Kara Guno April 6, 2022

Since 2019, senior Morgan Zane has occupied left field for Rowan, while also earning her way as one of the power hitters in the lineup. Zane has played softball a majority of her life and ultimately landed...

Breanna Bryant up to bat against William Paterson. Bryant recorded three hits and four RBIs Saturday afternoon in their double-header. Saturday, April 2, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Rowan Softball Starts NJAC Play With Back-to-Back Victories

Kara Guno April 5, 2022

The Rowan University softball team opened up their New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) play with a set of wins over William Paterson University on Saturday. In the first game of the doubleheader, the...

Payton MacNair hitting a homerun in the first game of Rowan's doubleheader against Haverford. MacNair went 3-7 for the day with three hits and five RBIs. Wednesday, March 30, 2022. - Multimedia Editor / Lee Kotzen

Rowan Softball Sweeps Haverford in Their Home Opener

Kara Guno March 30, 2022

The Rowan softball team competed in their home opener on Wednesday, March 30, where they took on Haverford College in a doubleheader. The no. 19 ranked softball team according to the National Fastpitch...

Emily August pitching during a game last season. August struck out 13 in Rowan's doubleheader against Rosemont. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Emily August’s Contribution Plays key Role in Rowan Softball’s Doubleheader

Kara Guno March 23, 2022

After seeing action in just 16 games between the 2018 and 2020 seasons, the current ace on the Profs pitching staff, senior Emily August, has come a long way to earn her stripes.  In 26 appearances,...

Emily August in her pitching motion. August was one of the NJAC's most successful pitchers in the 2021 season. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Emily August’s Success as Rowan Softball’s Ace

Brianna Mac Kay March 9, 2022

The 2021 softball season was one that saw the rise of Rowan University’s current ace, Emily August. That role and the subsequent success she has had in that position wasn’t something that was just...

Morgan Zane up at bat. Zane recorded nine hits and RBIs this weekend. Photo / Rowan Athletics

Rowan Softball Starts the Season Off Strong in North Carolina

Kara Guno March 2, 2022

The Rowan University softball team opened their season this past weekend, traveling to North Carolina to compete in the Grand Slam Triangle Classic. The Profs finished the tournament going 3-2 as they...

Rowan softball's Payton MacNair is up to bat. MacNair was named NJAC Rookie of the Week once again after recording eight hits last week. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Rowan Softball Looks to End the Regular Season Strong

Kara Guno April 28, 2021

After posting a 21-5 record on the season, the Rowan University softball team is ranked 21 out of 25 on the NFCA Division III Top 25 Poll. Over the weekend, the Profs defeated Rutgers University-Newark...

Rowan pitcher Emily August throwing a pitch against Stockton on March 27. August was the winning pitcher in the first game, striking out nine batters, against Rutger-Camden on April 27. - Staff Photographer / Nicholas Feldman

Rowan Softball Escapes Two Close Games Against Rutgers-Camden Victorious

Kara Guno April 28, 2021

Despite Rutgers-Camden’s 6-10 record, they held Rowan softball to only two runs in their doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon. The Rowan University Profs defeated the Rutgers-Camden Scarlet Raptors 1-0...

Rowan softball's Morgan Zane swinging at a pitch during their game against Stockton on March 27. Zane recorded her first home run of the season this weekend. - Staff Photographer / Nicholas Feldman

Rowan Softball Kept Their Winning Streak Alive, Sweeping Both Doubleheaders Last Weekend

Brianna Mac Kay April 21, 2021

Rowan softball kept their winning streak alive last weekend when they swept both their doubleheaders against Ramapo College of New Jersey and Kean University, improving their record to 17-4. Defeating...

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