http://godiplomats.com en-us en-us http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130508m53zn9 Two Franklin & Marshall softball players were named to the Centennial Conference (CC) First Team announced Wednesday. Malorie Sassaman earned the recognition at shortstop, while Julianne Whitleigh made the list as a designated player. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130508m53zn9 2013-05-08T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130427jqmntp The Franklin & Marshall softball team closed out its regular season on Saturday afternoon against Muhlenberg in Centennial Conference (CC) action, falling 7-3 in game one of a doubleheader, followed by an 8-2 loss in the nightcap. The Diplomats end 2013 with a 16-20, 6-10 CC record, while the Mules move on to the postseason at 28-7-1, 14-2 CC. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130427jqmntp 2013-04-27T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130423le1xtb The Franklin & Marshall softball team needed nine innings to down Eastern by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday afternoon, before cruising to an 11-0 win in game two of its doubleheader. With the non-conference sweep, the Diplomats improved to 16-18 on the season while the Eagles dropped to 10-24. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130423le1xtb 2013-04-23T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130420659au6 The Franklin & Marshall softball team earned a split against Dickinson on Saturday in Centennial Conference (CC) action, dropping the first contest 4-0 before claiming a 7-2 victory in the nightcap. The Diplomats moved to 14-18, 6-8 CC with the pair of decisions while the Red Devils’ record now sits at 14-20, 5-9 CC. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130420659au6 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130416rc4o3z A barrage of 20 hits, including eight for extra bases, paced a 22-9 onslaught of Gettysburg in game one of a Centennial Conference (CC) doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon. Game two went the other way for the Diplomats (13-7, 5-7 CC) as the Bullets (17-15, 7-5 CC) pulled ahead early and never relinquished the lead, defeating F&M 9-4 to split the series. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130416rc4o3z 2013-04-16T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130415hl1ivr Sam DeNoville has been named the Centennial Conference (CC) Player of the Week announced Monday. The junior infielder hit .643 with nine hits in 15 at bats, guiding the Franklin & Marshall softball team to a 3-1 record. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130415hl1ivr 2013-04-15T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130413yfsce1 Starting pitcher Kaitlin Zampino dominated behind solid defense in game one as the Franklin & Marshall softball team held on for a 3-1 win over Haverford on Saturday afternoon in Centennial Conference (CC) action. In game two of the doubleheader, the Fords (18-10, 5-5 CC) outlasted the Diplomats (12-16, 4-6) 5-4. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130413yfsce1 2013-04-13T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130411ynt1jb The Franklin & Marshall softball team, in conjunction with the Centennial Conference (CC), American Cancer Society and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), will participate in the StrikeOut Cancer initiative when it hosts Swarthmore on Saturday. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130411ynt1jb 2013-04-11T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130409p8nnqa The Franklin & Marshall softball team rattled off 13 runs on 14 hits in a 13-1 drubbing of Penn State-Abington before completing the sweep with an equally impressive 17-5 win on Tuesday afternoon in non-conference action. The Diplomats improved to 11-15 on the season while the Nittany Lions fell to 10-6. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130409p8nnqa 2013-04-09T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130406yd3a7o The Franklin & Marshall softball team fell to Swarthmore 4-3 on Saturday afternoon in Centennial Conference (CC) action before a Julianne Whitleigh single in the top of the eighth of game two sent the winning run across the plate for a 7-6 victory. The Diplomats moved to 9-15 (3-5 CC) on the year while the Garnet's record now sits at 14-10 (2-6 CC). Sat, 06 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130406yd3a7o 2013-04-06T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130404siyj76 Down 8-6 in the bottom of the seventh, Kaitlin Zampino blasted a three-run walk-off homer to left center field to cap off a four-run inning and give the Franklin & Marshall softball team a thrilling 9-8 comeback victory against York on Thursday afternoon. The Diplomats (8-14) carried over the momentum into the second contest of the day, finishing off the sweep of the Spartans (4-20) with an 11-3 win. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130404siyj76 2013-04-04T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130402lh0vnu The Franklin & Marshall softball team fell in a pair of non-conference games to Lebanon Valley on Tuesday afternoon. The Diplomats (6-14) struggled to generate offense in a 6-0 loss to open the doubleheader, before the Dutchmen (17-3) outlasted F&M 10-9 in the second contest. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130402lh0vnu 2013-04-02T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130330qmkbh1 Clutch hitting and a strong performance on the mound from its pitchers propelled the Franklin & Marshall softball team to a doubleheader sweep of McDaniel on Saturday afternoon in Centennial Conference (CC) action. The Diplomats (6-12, 2-4 CC) downed the Green Terror (11-9, 0-2 CC) 3-1 in the opening contest before cruising to a 7-2 victory in game two. Sat, 30 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130330qmkbh1 2013-03-30T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130328joa0i2 The Franklin & Marshall softball team dropped a pair of games to Ursinus on Thursday afternoon in Centennial Conference (CC) action. The Diplomats (4-12, 0-4 CC) were outslugged 11-6 in game one before falling to the Bears (8-6, 3-1 CC) 8-1 in the second contest. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130328joa0i2 2013-03-28T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130326hgx8tj Franklin & Marshall’s softball doubleheader against Ursinus has been rescheduled for Thursday. Game one is set to begin at 3:00 p.m. at Baker Campus Field, with game two slated for a 5:00 p.m. start. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130326hgx8tj 2013-03-26T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130325bfnjdy The Franklin & Marshall softball game scheduled for tomorrow against Ursinus has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions. A make-up date for the contest has yet to be determined, check back with godiplomats.com for updates. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130325bfnjdy 2013-03-25T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201303236ys8q4 The Franklin a Marshall softball team opened up Centennial Conference (CC) play on Saturday afternoon by dropping a pair of contests to Washington at Baker Campus Field. The Diplomats (4-10) fell 9-0 in game one of the double-header before the Shorewomen (12-3) again shutout F&M in the second contest, 9-0. Sat, 23 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201303236ys8q4 2013-03-23T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130315l2eacz The Franklin & Marshall softball team wrapped up the spring break portion of its schedule on Friday by dropping a 4-2 game against Saint Joseph’s (Me.) before falling later in the day to Richard Stockton, 6-0. The Diplomats’ record moves to 4-8 on the season, including a 4-6 mark at the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130315l2eacz 2013-03-15T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130314fpkld6 The Franklin & Marshall softball team managed only three hits in a 4-1 loss to North Park before firing off 11 in a 7-3 win over New Jersey City on Thursday in non-conference action. The Diplomats move to 4-6 on the season heading into the final day of their spring break trip. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130314fpkld6 2013-03-14T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/dept/OnlineStore/DiplomatsGear Get Your Spring Sports Gear at www.DiplomatsGear.com Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/dept/OnlineStore/DiplomatsGear 2013-03-12T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130312z4r75w The offense for Franklin & Marshall softball came alive in a 10-2 victory against Elms on Tuesday in non-conference action, before the Diplomats’ (3-5) bats fell silent in a 2-0 setback against Wheaton (Ill.) later in the afternoon. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130312z4r75w 2013-03-12T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130311nyelbr A Julianne Whitleigh solo home run in the top of the fifth propelled the Franklin & Marshall softball team to a 5-2 victory over Rockford on Monday. In game two of the Diplomats’ (2-4) non-conference doubleheader, St. Mary’s (Ind.) kept F&M off the board in a 5-0 defeat. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130311nyelbr 2013-03-11T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130310bguw19 Franklin & Marshall’s softball team split a pair of non-conference contests to open its spring break trip on Sunday. The Diplomats (1-3) started the day with a 4-0 loss to Kenyon before picking up their first win of the season in a 3-1 victory over Bridgewater State. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130310bguw19 2013-03-10T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201303033xoony Franklin & Marshall’s softball team fell in a pair of contests to Randolph Macon to open its season on Sunday afternoon in non-conference action. The Diplomats (0-2) dropped the first game 8-3 before struggling to produce offense in a 5-1 loss to the Yellow Jackets (6-2) in the second contest. Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201303033xoony 2013-03-03T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130301rcsjz7 After losing only two starters from last season and with another year of experience under the belt of a junior-laden lineup, the 2013 Franklin & Marshall softball team will have a unique mix of youth and veteran leadership that the Diplomats hope will be a recipe for success. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130301rcsjz7 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20121217re4x0x LANCASTER, Pa. – Four Franklin & Marshall softball players have received 2012 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar-Athlete accolades. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20121217re4x0x 2012-12-17T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20121022i85rat LANCASTER, Pa. – Franklin & Marshall inducted two members into its softball Ring of Honor as part of its Homecoming celebration on Saturday. Angela Paternostro-Pfister ’98 and Lisa Huber-Kline ’90 became the 12th and 13th former player to be honored. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20121022i85rat 2012-10-22T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20120924indiss Franklin & Marshall has partnered with Advanced-Online for a new athletic merchandise store. www.DiplomatsGear.com will be the official online store for Franklin & Marshall Athletics where parents, students and alumni are able to purchase all their branded merchandise. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20120924indiss 2012-09-24T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/dept/HD_Release Franklin & Marshall Athletics is excited to announce that beginning this fall, select home sporting events will be broadcast in high-definition (HD) quality, free of charge, through our video partner Stretch Internet, making F&M one of the first schools in NCAA Division III to transition to HD video streaming. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/dept/HD_Release 2012-08-23T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/DAC/2011-12DACRelease For the third consecutive year, the Diplomat Athletic Club reached new levels of success as contributions totaled $464,102. The Diplomat Athletic Club (DAC) was started in 2002 to provide budget enhancement for Franklin & Marshall’s Athletic & Recreation Programs. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/DAC/2011-12DACRelease 2012-08-22T04:00:00Z