University of Albany Softball's Allie Weiser Garners America East Pitcher and Rookie of the Week Awards - UAlbany Sports 2010

Cambridge, Mass. - University at Albany's Allie Weiser was named the America East Conference Pitcher and Rookie of the Week in softball, as announced by the league office on Monday, March 1. The freshman hurler is being honored by the conference for the first time in her career.

Weiser, a native of Wildwood Crest, N.J., pitched two complete games and was stellar in both of her starts at the Stetson Hatter Classic. She made her collegiate debut in a 2-1 loss to Bethune-Cookman on Feb. 26. The freshman did all she could to keep her team in the game by surrendering six hits, including just one for extra bases, and issuing two walks while striking out three batters. She improved on that performance two days later to record her first collegiate victory in a 6-1 comeback win over the same opponent. Weiser surrendered five hits, including one for extra bases on a double, struck out five batters and did not issue any walks. In addition, she held her opponent scoreless over the last six innings by only allowing one runner to reach second base during the stretch.

Weiser finished the tournament with a 1.50 earned run average, eight strikeouts and a 1-1 record. In addition, opponents batted just .212 against the freshman. Weiser's earned run average and opponent's batting average were America East bests last week. She also allowed a league-low three runs among America East pitchers who started at least one game.


Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information