The Philadelphia University softball team fell in both games of a doubleheader in Northeast Philadelphia today, dropping decisions of 9-1 and 10-2 to Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) foe Holy Family University.

The Lady Rams led game one 1-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth, when the Tigers scored three times to take the lead.  Holy Family then ended the game with a six-run bottom of the fifth inning.

In game two, once again Philadelphia University held a 1-0 lead going into the bottom of the fourth.  The Tigers tied it 1-1, but the Lady Rams scored another run in the top of the sixth for a 2-1 lead.  But the advantage proved short-lived as Holy Family exploded for nine runs in the bottom of the sixth to bring an early end to the nightcap as well.

On the day, first baseman Kelly Rauco (Nutley, N.J./Nutley; pictured below left) provided nearly all the Lady Rams' offense.  The sophomore went 1-for-2 with a bunt single and the lone run scored in the opener; and 2-for-2 with a run-scoring double and a solo home run in the second contest.

Also pictured in action from today's game are senior pitcher/catcher Jacque Curtis (Punxsutawney, Pa./Punxsutawney; above) and freshman center fielder Jen Richard (Millstone Township, N.J./Allentown; below right).

The losses drop the Lady Rams to 8-20 overall and 4-10 in the CACC.  Their next outing is a conference doubleheader at home vs. Goldey-Beacom College on Wednesday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m.

**Please note that the previously scheduled doubleheader at Millersville University on Tuesday, April 15 at 4:00 p.m. has been cancelled and the games with the Marauders will not be made up in the 2008 season.**