Baseball, Bowling and Men's LaCrosse Pick up First Wins in Inaugural Seasons
Baseball, Bowling and Men's LaCrosse Pick up First Wins in Inaugural Seasons
Baseball Sweeps Virginia State in Program's First Two Games
The Holy Family University baseball team got off to a perfect start, winning its first two games as a program, 6-2 and 5-1, as it swept Virginia State on February 24, 2024. Holy Family's trio of pitchers limited the Trojans to a .167 batting average (7-for-42) on the day.
Jelle Bing (Heerhugowaard, Netherlands/ CSG Jan Arentsz (McCrook CC)) earned the Tigers' first win as he threw the first five innings of game one, scattering five hits while striking out seven against zero walks.
Brian Comer (Charlotte, N.C./Independence (Bucks County CC)) finished the doubleheader 3-for-5 with four stolen bases, three runs and two walks, with his two-RBI double in the second inning of game two proving to be the game-winner.
Stefan Leo (Golden, Colo./Golden Senior (Porterville CC)) recorded HFU's first-ever hit and RBI, driving in three with a bases-clearing double with one out in the first that turned out to be the game-winner.
out to be the game-winner. Zach Morales (Barrington, N.J./ Triton Regional) finished the opener 2-for-3 with a double, base on balls, run and RBI, while.
Casey Murphy (Merion Station, Pa./Lower Merion (Ursinus College)) earned the complete game win in the rain-shortened nightcap, allowing just the one run on two hits with eight strikeouts.
Denis Szychulski (Philadelphia, Pa./Father Judge (Bucks County CC)) then came in for the save, retiring all six batters he faced to put a stamp on the historic victory.
Bowling Picks Up Program's First Two Wins at Griffin Baker Classic
The HFU women's bowling team picked up the first two victories in program history at the Griffin Baker Classic on February 3, 2024. The Tigers defeated Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) foe Dominican twice, first 731-66 in a baker match on Saturday and then 4-3 in match play on Sunday.
Holy Family notably rallied from an 1-3 deficit to defeat the Chargers by winning the final three games 159-143, 157-152 and 146-123. In just seven baker matches on the weekend, the Tigers had their four highest pin totals of the season, including a season-best in a narrow 795-814 defeat to LIU.
Men's Lacrosse Picks Up First Win in Program History with 12-9 Victory at Rosemont
The Holy Family University men's lacrosse team picked up the first win in program history with a 12-9 victory at Rosemont on February 28, 2024.