Rutgers softball dropped a 5-0 decision to Notre Dame Thursday evening in the first round of the BIG EAST Tournament at Melissa Cook Stadium. Sophomore outfielder Loren Williams and freshman outfielder Chandler Howard both doubled for the Scarlet Knights (26-28). STORY

Freshman Alyssa Landrith was named the BIG EAST Softball Rookie of the Year, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday. Landrith was joined by senior third baseman Brittney Lindley and freshman outfielder Chandler Howard as members of the All-BIG EAST Third Team. STORY

Rutgers senior third baseman Brittney Lindley (Cicero, N.Y.) took advantage of her last home series at the RU Softball Complex, going 4-for-6 from the plate with two home runs and a double in Tuesday’s doubleheader against Lafayette.  STORY