INDIANAPOLIS – Lewis University pitcher Delaney Garden and Southwest Baptist University catcher Emma Vincent were named Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) weekly award winners in softball, it was announced by the league office Monday.
PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Delaney Garden, Lewis
So. | LHP | Carpentersville, Ill.
Major: Undeclared
Team Results: 7-0 W, 2-3 L vs. Purdue Northwest (4/11) | 5-0 W, 7-1 W at William Jewell (4/14)
- Started two games, recording complete-game shutouts in both outings
- Allowed five hits and just one walk in 14.0 innings
- Punched out 15 batters
- Earned wins in both starts, improving her record to 10-5
- Highlighted by performance in first game against Purdue Northwest, striking out eight hitters and allowing two hits and zero walks
- Earns first career Pitcher of the Week award
- Last Flyers' Pitcher of the Week: Allie Wondrasek (3/13/23)
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Emma Vincent, Southwest Baptist
So. | C | Nixa, Mo.
Major: Biology Education
Team Results: 0-8 L, 9-6 W vs. McKendree (4/15) | 7-2 W, 2-10 L vs. Maryville (4/16)
- Went 6-for-10 (.600) in three games, scoring four runs
- Drove in eight runs and launched three home runs for a 1.500 slugging percentage
- Highlighted by 3-for-4 performance in second game against McKendree, smacking one homer and collecting four RBIs
- Earns first-ever Player of the Week award for the Bearcats