BROOKLYN, N.Y. - LIU Brooklyn head softball coach Roy Kortmann has announced his squad's 2015 fall schedule. The Blackbirds will have four play dates, beginning on October 4 with a doubleheader at Rutgers.

A week later, LIU will take on defending BIG EAST champion St. John's as part of a two-game day in Queens that will also feature a contest against Stony Brook. On Saturday, Oct. 17, LIU will take the first of trips to Hofstra and will face Dowling and Manhattan.

The Blackbirds conclude fall action on Saturday, Oct. 24 with games at Hofstra against the host Pride and Adelphi.

LIU Brooklyn returns 12 letterwinners and welcomes seven newcomers to a team that advanced to the Northeast Conference Tournament final for the fourth straight season in 2015.

2015 LIU Brooklyn Softball Fall Schedule
Sunday, Oct. 4 - at Rutgers (DH) - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11 - at St. John's - 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11 - vs. Stony Brook (at St. John's) - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17 - vs. Dowling (at Hofstra) - 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17 - vs. Manhattan (at Hofstra) - 11:15 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24 - at Hofstra - 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24 - vs. Adelphi (at Hofstra) - 12:15 p.m.