Athletics News

Fran Beighley and James Stone. Photos by Robert Cifone.
Beighley, Stone named to AMCC Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

June 06, 2024

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. --- Two Carlow University student-athletes earned a spot on the AMCC Spring All-Sportsmanship Team, the league announced June 5.

Members of Athletics administration and student-athletes pose with the award. Photo by Karina Graziani, graphic courtesy of AMCC.
Carlow University Department of Athletics earns AMCC Institutional Peak Performer Award

April 04, 2024

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. --- The Carlow University Department of Athletics earned the AMCC Institutional Peak Performer Award as academic standouts in their first year of conference membership, the league announced Thursday.

From left: Fran Beighley, Jillian Durst, Clara Niglio, Megan Pollinger, Tatum Wiggs. Photos by Robert Cifone.
Five Softball student-athletes named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team

May 30, 2024

GREENWOOD, Ind. --- Five Carlow University softball student-athletes were named to the 2023-2024 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® team, the association announced May 28.

McKenna Pierce and Megan Pollinger. Photos by Robert Cifone.
Pierce, Pollinger earn AMCC Third Team All-Conference honors

May 22, 2024

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. --- Carlow University softball student-athletes McKenna Pierce and Megan Pollinger earned Allegheny Mountain College Conference Third Team All-Conference honors, the league announced May 14.

McKenna Pierce, Clara Niglio, Francesca Beighley and Maddie Bowes. Photos by Robert Cifone.
Four Softball student-athletes named All-Americans, eight earn All-Academic honors

May 17, 2024

DUBOIS, Pa. --- Four Carlow University softball student-athletes earned USCAA All-American honors and eight were named to the All-Academic team, the association announced Sunday.

Megan Pollinger hit her first home run of the season in the 10-0 win over Schuylkill. Photo by Robert Cifone.
Softball finishes fourth in the nation after going 1-1 on third day of USCAA Small College World Series

May 15, 2024

DUBOIS, Pa. --- Carlow University softball battled back through elimination games to finish fourth in the USCAA Small College World Series at Heindl Field Wednesday.

Francesca Beighley went 6 for 8 with two doubles and two RBI on the day. Photo by Robert Cifone.
Stayin’ alive: Softball goes 2-0 on second day of USCAA Small College World Series

May 14, 2024

DUBOIS, Pa. --- Carlow University softball knocked off the No. 5- and No. 8-seed teams to keep its championship hopes alive at the USCAA Small College World Series Tuesday.

Clara Niglio tallied a hit and scattered four hits with five strikeouts in the complete game effort. Photo by MacKenzie Oberholzer.
Softball loses one-run game to Southern Maine Community College in USCAA Championship play-in game

May 13, 2024

DUBOIS, Pa. --- One run in the first inning was all Southern Maine Community College needed in a 1-0 win over Carlow University softball on the opening day of the USCAA Small College World Series Monday morning.

The 2024 softball team. Photo by Robert Cifone.
Softball secures ninth seed in USCAA National Championship

May 12, 2024

DUBOIS, Pa. --- For the 12th year in a row, Carlow University softball will compete at the USCAA Small College World Series, May 13-16 in DuBois, Pa.

Graphic courtesy of the USCAA.
Fourteen Track & Field Athletes named to USCAA All-Academic Team

May 06, 2024

PITTSBURGH --- Carlow University men’s and women’s outdoor track & field was the top team to receive academic recognition for the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), announced April 27.

The 4x100 relay team placed second at the championship. Photo courtesy of Penn State Behrend Sports Information.
Women’s Track & Field records 11 top-10 finishes at United East Championship

May 05, 2024

ERIE, Pa. --- Carlow University women’s track & field recorded 11 top-10 finishes and placed eighth of 10 teams at the United East Outdoor Championship, hosted by Penn State Behrend May 4-5.

Tatum Wiggs did not allow an earned run in 5.2 innings in the nightcap. Photo by Sydney Paulauskis-Lauher.
Softball falls to unbeaten Penn State Behrend in final homestand

May 05, 2024

MUNHALL, Pa. --- Carlow University softball ended the regular season 13-23 overall and 9-9 in AMCC action with a pair of losses to league-leading Penn State Behrend at West Field Sunday afternoon.

Ella Cloak running her leg of the relay. Archived photo by William Conley.
Women’s Track & Field preparing for United Each Conference Championship

May 03, 2024

ERIE, Pa. --- Carlow University men’s and women’s track & field competes at the United East Championship, hosted by Penn State Behrend in Erie, Pa. May 4-5.

Bryan Pan racing over the hurdles. Archived photo by William Conley.
Men’s Track & Field gearing up for United East Conference Championship

May 03, 2024

ERIE, Pa. --- Carlow University men’s and women’s track & field competes at the United East Championship, hosted by Penn State Behrend in Erie, Pa. May 4-5.

McKenna Pierce. Photo by Robert Cifone.
Pierce earns USCAA Softball Player of the Week honors

May 01, 2024

PITTSBURGH --- Carlow University junior McKenna Pierce was tabbed USCAA Player of the Week, the association announced Tuesday.