University of Albany's Katie Wambold Named America East Softball Rookie of the Week - UAlbany Sports 2009

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Cambridge, Mass. – University at Albany’s Katie Wambold has been chosen America East Conference Rookie of the Week in softball, as announced by the league office on Monday, March 16. The freshman is being recognized for the first time by the conference.

Wambold, a designated player, hit a two-run single in the top of the seventh which gave the Great Danes all the insurance they would need in a 10-2 victory over George Mason on March 15. She also scored a run and stole a base to help her team improve to 11-7 overall and win for the fifth time in the last six tries. In 14 appearances and nine starts, the native of Hatboro, Pa. has recorded six hits and driven in four runs this season.