NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Atlantic 10 Conference has named Saint Joseph’s sophomore Kaelin Cash as its Softball Player of the Week.  George Mason’s Aly Rayle was named Pitcher of the Week and her freshman teammate Elyssa DeRosa was selected as the league’s Rookie of the Week. The awards were announced Tuesday and are for games played Feb. 20-26.
 
Over five games at the Chanticleer Showcase, Cash hit .375 with three RBI, six hits and a pair of home runs. Greenwood, Ind., native played both first base and delivered a pair of multi-hit games, including a 2-4 performance against Albany, where she hit both home runs and drove in three RBI. She also collected a double,  two walks and two runs over the five SJU games.
 
Rayle tossed a no-hitter in Saturday's win over Holy Cross. She struck out ten of the 16 batters she faced and did not allow any walks. It was not only the Herndon, Va. native's first career no-no, but it was also Mason's first no-hitter since 2019. Her dominant performance in the circle helped secure Mason's first home win of the season, as the Patriots rolled passed the Crusaders in five innings.
 
DeRosa started in all three games over the weekend against Holy Cross in Mason's home opener and helped the Patriots win 2 of 3 during the home stand. The Corning, N.Y., left fielder went 5-for-8 (.625) with an on base percentage of .667 and a slugging percentage of 1.250. She had two runs with one double, two triples, one walk and two stolen bases.