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      Softball's Paige Maynard throws no-hitter in first collegiate appearance

      Maynard named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

      Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

      UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In her collegiate debut, Penn State softball pitcher Paige Maynard threw a no-hitter against Bethune-Cookman University on Feb. 18 .

      It marked the first time in program history in which a pitcher threw a no-hitter in their first collegiate appearance.

      Maynard fanned four batters and gave up no walks during the Nittany Lions' 3-0 win over Bethune-Cookman at the Jacksonville University/University of North Florida Invitational in Jacksonville, Florida.

      As a result of Saturday's performance, Maynard was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week — the first for Penn State's softball program.

      The Nittany Lions are off to a 5-0 start on the season, marking their best start since the 1974 season.

      Last Updated February 20, 2023

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