BABSON PARK, Mass. – Wellesley College first-year Sarah Schwartzmeyer (Elba, NY) was named the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week for the period ending March 28, 2010.

Schwartzmeyer posted a 2-0 record in two appearances for Wellesley, carrying an ERA of 1.08.  In a spring break win against Southern Maine, the rookie threw six innings, allowing four hits and only one earned run, while striking out seven and walking none.  Schwartzmeyer followed it up with a seven-inning gem against Coast Guard, breaking the Bears streak of 20-straight NEWMAC wins.  She allowed only one earned run on two hits, while striking out 12 batters.  

For the week, Schwartzmeyer held opponents to a .140 batting average, allowing just one extra base hit.

Wellesley carries a 10-4 record with a 2-2 mark in the NEWMAC this season.  The Blue are back in action on Wednesday afternoon hosting conference-rival Wheaton College in a doubleheader beginning at 3:00pm.