Canisius College freshman Jen Consaul was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week on Tuesday. This marks the first time the rookie pitcher has received a weekly honor from the conference office.

Consaul went 1-0 with a save and a 0.00 ERA last week in her two appearances in the circle for the Golden Griffins. In the team's 6-2 win over Buffalo April 19, she earned her third save of the season after she tossed three scoreless innings and gave up three hits. She came back on April 22 at Siena and tossed a complete-game shutout and fanned three in the Blue and Gold's 7-0 win over the Saints in conference play.

Consaul is currently 5-3 with a 3.50 ERA and a MAAC-best three saves in her freshman campaign. In her first three career MAAC starts, she boasts a 2-1 record with a 1.59 earned run average.

The softball team will return to action Wednesday, April 27, when the Griffs play host to long-time rival Niagara in a MAAC doubleheader at the Demske Sports Complex. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. On Wednesday, both Canisius and Niagara will take part in "Beat Cancer With a Bat", a national cancer awareness program sponsored by National Foundation for Cancer Research. Fans are encouraged to wear pink, and cash donations will be accepted during both games of the twinbill. Fans that cannot make Wednesday's doubleheader, but are still interested in donating to this great cause, go do so by clicking here.