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Raiders Sweep Patriot League Weekly Awards

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – After clinching its first postseason berth since 2021, the Colgate softball program added another milestone Monday as Nora Megenity (Player), Kelcie McGraw (Pitcher), and Marina Taveras (Rookie) swept the Patriot League's weekly awards.

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. – After clinching its first postseason berth since 2022, the Colgate softball program added another milestone Monday as

Nora Megenity (Player),

Kelcie McGraw (Pitcher), and

Marina Taveras (Rookie) swept the Patriot League's weekly awards.

Colgate went 4-1 on the week, sweeping Lafayette and splitting a doubleheader with UAlbany. The Raiders hit 13 home runs and broke seven single-season program records while securing a Patriot League Tournament berth.

Nora Megenity | Player of the Week

Megenity powered the offense, batting .500 with a .526 on-base percentage and 1.222 slugging percentage. She hit four home runs and drove in seven runs from the leadoff spot, setting single-season program records in home runs (20) and hits (66). She posted two 3-for-4 games in the Lafayette series, including a two-homer, four-RBI opener.

Kelcie McGraw | Pitcher of the Week

McGraw went 3-0 with a save over 20 1/3 innings, posting a 1.40 ERA with 17 strikeouts and three complete games. She opened the week with a three-hit outing against UAlbany, struck out nine in the Lafayette opener, and closed the series with a game-ending double play to seal a 1-0 shutout.

Marina Taveras | Rookie of the Week

Taveras hit .444 with an .833 slugging percentage, delivering a solo home run in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lafayette. She set first-year program records for RBIs (39) and runs scored (43) and has scored in five straight games.

Weekly Award Highlights

  • Nora Megenity earned her third Patriot League Player of the Week honor, tied for the most in the league.

  • Kelcie McGraw picked up her first collegiate weekly award after the stellar performance in the circle.

  • Marina Taveras leads the Patriot League with four Rookie of the Week honors.

  • Colgate now has 10 weekly honorees this season.

UP NEXT

Colgate will play a doubleheader at Le Moyne on Wednesday at 2 and 4 p.m.

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