Minutewomen look to stay hot at BC

By: Nick Canelas | April 17, 2012 |

The Massachusetts softball team carries a five-game winning-streak into Chestnut Hill on Wednesday as it looks to stay hot for the stretch-run.

Tags: Elaine Sortino, George Washington, Nick Canelas, Sara Plourde
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Plourde shuts down Colonials in doubleheader sweep

By: Stephen Hewitt | April 16, 2012 |

After a week off from the diamond, the Massachusetts softball team showed no signs of rust as it took care of business against George Washington on Sunday.

Tags: Colonials, Sara Plourde, UMass Softball
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UMass looks to continue hot play as it heads to BU

By: Patrick Strohecker | April 12, 2012 |

The Massachusetts softball team tries to extend its winning streak to four on Friday against Boston University.

Tags: Elaine Sortino, Softball Complex, UConn
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Plourde named to Sports Illustrated’s Faces in the Crowd

By: Stephen Hewitt | April 12, 2012 |

Following a couple of record-breaking weeks, Massachusetts softball pitcher Sara Plourde was recognized in this week’s edition of Sports Illustrated.

Tags: Sara Plourde, Sports Illustrated, Whitney Mollica
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Perfect Plourde dominates on mound and at the plate

By: Patrick Strohecker | April 10, 2012 |

Sara Plourde threw a perfect game and smashed two home runs in the weekend doubleheader for the UMass softball team.

Tags: Sara Plourde, St. Bonaventure, UMass Minutewomen, UMass Softball
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Plourde making strides at the plate

By: Stephen Hewitt | April 10, 2012 |

Known throughout her career as one of the most dominant pitchers in the country, Sara Plourde is proving she can get it done at the plate too this season.

Tags: Sara Plourde, Softball, UMass Minutewomen
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