It's Time to PINK About It

Mville Teams Spread Breast Cancer Awareness

 

Sports are not just used for entertainment and pleasure; they are also used to bring groups together for a common goal. In some cases these common goals affect different communities and their wellbeing on a larger scale. At Manhattanville College, the women’s softball team took part in their fall double-header this past Sunday. These games were much more than just any regular softball game; these games were geared toward raise profits and awareness that would go towards Breast Cancer research. The women’s lacrosse team also helped the cause through their playing their fall ball tournament.

The players wore pink as a part of their uniforms to show their support in “saving 2^nd base” (breast cancer) on the field. It was fitting that even the skies were pink in honor of such a great cause. In between the double-headers the women’s lacrosse team also played their fall ball tournament in honor of breast cancer awareness. The day was packed with sporting events that helped bring the Manhattanville community together.

The first game of the double-header for the softball game was a little rocky and the Valiants fell short against St. Thomas Aquinas with a score of 6-3. It was their first game of the year and there were still some adjustments that had to be made.  

The women’s lacrosse team also wasn’t as lucky with their match and they lost their tournament. Yet they managed to help spread awareness and also got a game under their belt. They grazed the field with their camo game shirts with pride nonetheless.

Luckily for the women’s softball team they were able to get a fresh start in their second game of the day. They played against Concordia College and this time around they were able to get a win in the column. The team won by a whopping 3-0 score that helped them gain momentum for the team. Even with their initial loss they were able to leave the field with a win to make the day sweeter.

Aside from winning, the day ended on a positive note because of the impact that the team’s effort made on spreading awareness on Breast Cancer. GoValiants.com Field was filled with different assortments of pink items. Not to mention, the fall ball tournaments were able to successfully unite the teams for a common goal.