PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The United States Sports University softball team earned its first ranking in the USCAA Softball Poll in program history, coming in at No. 9. USSU also received a No. 5 ranking in the Week 1 Power Rankings.
 
The ranking marks the first appearance for Eagle Softball in program history. USSU split a pair of doubleheaders against NAIA competition this week.
 
The Eagles started with a 7-6 win in game one of the doubleheader against Stillman. USSU took game two of the doubleheader at #25 Faulkner, 5-2, to cap off the week.
 
In the power rankings, the Eagles hold the second-strongest rating rank and third-best strength of schedule rank.

Head Coach Morgan Cinello
On the Eagles being ranked
"We are so proud of the team and the work they have continuously put into this program! This is a great group of girls and we are honored as coaches to watch them thrive. There is still more work to be done, but we are proud of the continuous growth from top to bottom and look forward to more softball" 

USCAA Softball Poll – Week 1
1. Florida National
2. Southern Maine CC
3. Salem University
4. Maine Augusta
5. Penn State New Kensington
6. Penn State Mont Alto
7. John Melvin – Winter Park*
8. Penn State Schuylkill
9. United States Sports University
10. Penn State DuBois
*Not eligible for the USCAA Small College World Series
 
USCAA Softball Power Rankings – Week 1
 
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