{"id":182078,"date":"2026-04-01T12:47:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/182078\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:47:10","slug":"softball-sweeps-queens-college-southern-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/182078\/","title":{"rendered":"Softball sweeps Queens College \u2013 Southern News"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Draven Dabrowski<\/p>\n

Sports Writer<\/p>\n

The Owls capped off a doubleheader sweep over Queens College with a 6- 2 win. <\/p>\n

After struggling with timely hitting for much of the season, the university delivered when it mattered most. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a great team win,\u201d Head Coach Kate Bowen said. \u201cComing up again with a couple timely hits was really exciting to see.\u201d <\/p>\n

\"\"Pitcher Moira Collins, a junior, winds up to pitch.<\/p>\n

The university carried momentum into the second game after taking the opener earlier in the day. <\/p>\n

The Owls started the bottom of the inning with infielder Izzy Ingersoll, a sophomore, working through nine pitches for a walk before moving to second on a sacrifice bunt from infielder Gianna Iaquinto, a graduate. <\/p>\n

After a lineout, catcher Karley Austin, a junior, came through with a single to right field, bringing Ingersoll home for the game\u2019s first run. <\/p>\n

Ingersoll, who made an immediate impact last season, continues to be recognized by teammates for her play. <\/p>\n

\"\"The team celebrates after closing out an inning.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe is one of the best hitters I\u2019ve ever seen,\u201d second baseman Nadia Cestari, a graduate, said. \u201cShe is awesome.\u201d <\/p>\n

The Owls did not stop there, as they continued to apply pressure in the second inning. <\/p>\n

Outfielder Jordan Chamberlain, a senior, and Cestari opened the frame with back-toback hits before infielder Samantha LaFemina, a senior, drew a walk to get the bases loaded. <\/p>\n

A four-pitch walk forced in a run and extended the university\u2019s lead to 2-0. <\/p>\n

Queens responded with a run in the top of the third, but the Owls answered right back with their biggest inning of the afternoon. <\/p>\n

\"\"Infielder Iris Rooney, a sophomore, steps up to the plate.<\/p>\n

A bunt by outfielder Cheyenne LaTouche, a sophomore, gave Austin the chance to once again advance into scoring position. <\/p>\n

Chamberlain followed with an RBI single to bring her home. <\/p>\n

Moments later, pitcher Olivia Young, a junior, moved into scoring position on a throwing error, allowing Chamberlain to run to third. <\/p>\n

Cestari delivered one of the biggest swings of the game, driving a double to left field that plated two runs and pushed the lead to 5-1. <\/p>\n

After a wild pitch moved her to third, Ingersoll added to the rally with an RBI double, stretching the advantage to 6-1. <\/p>\n

Cestari, a senior captain this season, showed exactly how she earned her role. She delivered in key moments, drawing praise from her teammates. <\/p>\n

\u201cNadia is one of the positive girls on the team,\u201d Ingersoll said. \u201cI look up to her as a role model because she always brings good energy, and she just has been making good connection all season, and it has finally paid off.\u201d <\/p>\n

The two doubles from Cestari and Ingersoll sealed the game for the Owls. <\/p>\n

\"\"Pearson makes a play at first.<\/p>\n

Austin finished a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate with an RBI, a run scored and three stolen bases, creating constant opportunities for the offense. <\/p>\n

Cestari went 2-for-3 with the double, two RBI and two runs scored. Ingersoll at bat went 3-1, one RBI and one run scored. <\/p>\n

At the mound, pitcher Giselle DeLutri, a sophomore, earned the win and improved to 2-2 on the season. <\/p>\n

DeLutri allowed just one run on five hits over four innings while striking out six. <\/p>\n

\"\"Pearson and Collins share a moment.<\/p>\n

Pitcher Kate Nickerson, a sophomore, followed with three innings of relief to pick up the save, allowing one run and limiting any chance of a late comeback for Queens. <\/p>\n

The team\u2019s ability to stay patient at the plate, capitalize on scoring opportunities and get those timely hits made all the difference. <\/p>\n

The university split a double header against Saint Anselm College at home on Friday, March 27 at Pelz Field after weather issues forced the game to be moved from New Hampshire. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis was a great two wins to get us going into the second conference weekend,\u201d Bowen said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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