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Pitt's softball team announced that the elite all-skills showcase is now full and registration will no longer be accepted for this clinic. Thank you for your continued support of Pitt softball.

The University of Pittsburgh has received a generous and substantial gift from alumnus John Petersen and his wife Gertrude for the construction of the Panthers' new Olympic Sports Complex.

The University of Pittsburgh softball team opened fall play at Robert Morris on Sunday, earning a win over California (Pa.) in the first game of the day 2-0, and dropping its second contest 6-2 against Robert Morris.

Head Softball Coach Holly Aprile announced the dates for two one-day clinics in November. Pitt softball team will provide advanced instruction on specific techniques for pitching and hitting during the clinics.

Head Softball Coach Holly Aprile announced the 2010 spring schedule, which is different than recent years due to the new three-game series against Big East opponents.

Head Softball Coach Holly Aprile announced the signing of one additional freshman for the incoming class of 2010. A catcher from San Pedro, Calif., Holly Stevens will joins Emily Nowicki and Krista Rodgers when the three start classes at Pitt in the fall.

Freshman Amanda Heitmeier went 3-for-3 with two RBI to lift the University of Pittsburgh softball team to a split in today's doubleheader against USF, winning 8-0 in five innings at Trees Field. Pitt improved to 25-24 on the season and 9-15 in the Big East, while the Bulls slipped to 33-21 overall and 12-10 in the league.

Seniors Sam Card and Kaitlyn Schuster were honored on Senior Day at Trees Field, prior to the University of Pittsburgh softball team dropping its first game of its doubleheader against USF, 9-4. Pitt fell to 24-24 on the season and 8-15 in the Big East, while the Bulls improved to 33-20 overall and 12-9 in the league.

Sophomore Reba Tutt smacked a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game, however Pitt's softball team's comeback fell short as it dropped a 6-5 contest in eight innings, splitting its doubleheader against Rutgers, at Trees Field. The Panthers slipped to 24-23 on the season and 8-14 in the Big East, while the Scarlet Knights improved to 22-31 overall and 5-7 in the league.

Freshmen Kristen Cheesebrew and Niki Cognigni each record two hits, as the University of Pittsburgh softball team earned its seventh shutout of the season with a 3-0 win in its first game of this afternoon's doubleheader against Rutgers, at Trees Field. The Panthers improved to 24-22 on the season and 8-13 in the Big East, while the Scarlet Knights slipped to 21-31 overall and 4-7 in the league.

Senior Sam Card recorded her third homer of the season, as the University of Pittsburgh softball team swept Youngstown State with a 7-1 victory in game two of today's doubleheader at McCune Park. Pitt improved to 23-22, while the Penguins slipped to 8-37 overall.

Senior Sam Card and freshman Yvette Bravo blasted three-run homers, as the University of Pittsburgh softball team earned its third mercy-rule victory of the season, with a 9-0 shutout over Youngstown State at McCune Park. Pitt evened its record to 22-22, while the Penguins slipped to 8-36.

Coming off a bye week, Pitt's softball team travels to Youngstown State, this afternoon, for a non-conference doubleheader at 3 p.m., at McCune Park.

The University of Pittsburgh softball team has adopted a five-year-old girl from Western Pa., named Leah through the Friends of Jaclyn.

Freshman Jessica Rhodunda recorded her first-career homerun, as the University of Pittsburgh softball team garnered the split in this afternoon's doubleheader against Providence, winning game two, 8-4, at Raymond Field. Pitt improved to 21-22 on the year and 7-13 in the Big East, while the Friars slipped to 14-29 overall and 6-9 in the league.