INDIANAPOLIS – Maryville University freshman Emerson Heron and University of Indianapolis junior Emily O’Connor respectively were named Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Pitcher and Player of the Week in softball, it was announced by the league office Monday.
PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Emerson Heron, Maryville
Fr., P, Edmond, Okla.
Major: Undecided
Team Results: 3-2 W vs. Quincy (3/13) | 3-0 W vs. Quincy (3/13)
- Tossed a complete game, on-hit shutout against Quincy Sunday afternoon
- Struck out four while not giving up any walks
- Earns first career Player of the Week award
- Last Saints’ Pitcher of the Week: Alyssa Callans (4/19/21)
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Emily O’Connor, Indianapolis
Jr., IF, New Palestine, Ind.
Major: Exercise Science
Team Results: 21-4 W vs. McKendree (3/10) | 6-2 W vs. McKendree (3/10)
- Went 3-for-6 (.500) on the weekend, scoring seven runs and driving in five as well
- Homered twice and tripled for a slugging percentage of 1.833
- Earns second career Player of the Week award
- Last Greyhounds’ Player of the Week: Gianni Iannantone (5/3/21)