TSWA recognizes college players of the week

BASEBALL: Tusculum’s Hall, Trevecca’s Lopez recognized with TSWA weekly accolades
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Trevecca University’s Javier Lopez and Tusculum University’s Charles Hall were named the Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from March 11-17.

Lopez batted .588 (10-for-17) in four games against Malone University, recording four doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs and nine runs scored. The Lawrenceville, Ga., native posted two hits with a double, a homer and two RBIs in the opener and was 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBIs and two runs scored in the second game of the doubleheader.

The senior netted three more hits with a double and two runs scored in the third game of the series and finished with weekend with two doubles, two RBIs and three runs scored. Lopez is batting .388 this season with five doubles, two home runs, 12 RBIs and 16 runs scored in 18 games.

Hall broke the NCAA Division II single-game record for strikeouts, fanning 22 batters in a complete-game victory against Queens University. The Dumfries, Va., native struck out every Royals batter at least once, including eight of the nine Queens' hitters at least two times each.

The senior righthander recorded two strikeouts in every inning and fanned the side four times, including the first, second, fifth and sixth innings. Sixteen of the strikeouts were swinging while six were looking.

Hall leads the nation with his 88 strikeouts this season and has posted 10 or more batters in six consecutive starts. He broke the national mark previously held by five other pitchers, with the most recent coming on April 1, 1999, when Nate Kosoc of Saint Rose fanned 21 batters against NJIT. Hall's 22-strikeout effort is ranked seventh for all NCAA Divisions.

He surpassed the Tusculum single-game record of 17 strikeouts posted by Placido Torres, who achieved the feat against Stillman University. Hall also bested the South Atlantic Conference record of 19 established by former Wingate University hurler Danny Lampley, who did it twice in the 1998 season.

2019 TSWA BASEBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 19 – Lake Burris, Bryan College (Player); Trey Holland, University of the South (Pitcher)
March 1 – JJ Bleday, Vanderbilt (Player); Peyton Wigginton, Middle Tennessee (Pitcher)
March 6 – Aaron Antonini, Middle Tennessee (Player); Chase Douglas, Trevecca University (Pitcher)
March 13 – Ethan Paul, Vanderbilt (Player); Samuel Joiner, Maryville College (Pitcher)

SOFTBALL: Union’s Kelly, Austin Peay’s Rackel selected for TSWA weekly honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union University’s Kaitlyn Kelley and Austin Peay’s Morgan Rackel received Player and Pitcher of the Week accolades, respectively, from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from March 11-17.

Kelley batted .500 (8-for-16) in five outings with two doubles, one home run, five runs scored and 10 RBIs for the Bulldogs. The Lexington, Tenn., native drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the first game of a doubleheader against Illinois-Springfield and collected a double, a homer, two runs scored and six RBIs in the second game versus UIS, hitting a walk-off grand slam versus the Prairie Stars.

The freshman infielder recorded two hits with two walks, scoring once and driving in a run in the first game of a series against Montevallo and was 3-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored in the second contest versus the Falcons.

Kelley is batting .453 with 12 doubles, eight home runs, 40 RBIs and 35 runs scored in 31 games this season.

Rackel tallied a 3-0 record with a 0.67 ERA with three complete-game victories for the Govs. The senior allowed one run on three hits with 10 strikeouts in a 4-1 victory against Miami University, with APSU scoring a pair of insurance runs in the top of the seventh.

The Calgary, Alberta, native tossed a five-hit shutout in a 5-0 win versus Dayton, her fourth shutout of the season, gave up five hits with one walk and seven strikeouts against the Flyers. She followed that with seven innings in a 5-2 victory versus Michigan State, allowing one earned run on five hits. She walked three and struck out six.

Rackel improved to 11-5 with a 1.15 ERA in 17 appearances in 102.2 innings, striking out 114.

2019 TSWA SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 19 – Abby Fiessinger, Carson-Newman (Player); Brooklin Lee, Belmont (Pitcher)
March 1 – Kay Brokering, King University (Player); Morgan Rackel, Austin Peay (Pitcher)
March 6 – Danielle Liermann, Austin Peay (Player); Alyssa Arden, Tennessee Tech (Pitcher)
March 13 – MaKray Odom, Trevecca University (Player); Katlyn Smith, Maryville College (Pitcher)

Baseball, softball Players of the Week announced by TSWA

BASEBALL: Vanderbilt’s Paul, Maryville’s Joiner recognized with TSWA weekly accolades
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt’s Ethan Paul and Maryville College’s Samuel Joiner were named the Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from March 4-10.

Paul batted .389 (7-for-18) with four runs scored and 13 RBIs in five games for the Commodores. The Bellevue, Wash., native started the week with three hits and two runs scored along with five RBIs against Davidson, including a bases-clearing double and a two-run double.

The senior followed that with a 2-for-4 effort versus East Tennessee State with a run-scoring single and a two-run single. Paul posted a single and a sacrifice fly in the first of a three-game series against Illinois State and added another sac fly and an RBI groundout in the second game versus the Redbirds. He finished the series with a two-run homer.

He is batting .415 with six doubles, two homers, 22 RBIs and 11 runs scored through 17 contests this season.

Joiner posted a win and two saves, all in relief, for the Scots. The Sandersville, Ga., native picked up saves in both ends of a doubleheader versus Wittenberg University, posting a walk and a strikeout in a 6-4 victory in the first game and striking out two in one full inning of work in the second contest.

The senior righthander tossed 2.2 innings of relief in an 11-inning victory against Brevard College. He did not allow a hit, walked one and struck out two to post the victory. Joiner improved to 1-0 with three saves in 12.1 innings over nine appearances this season, giving up just three hits with five walks and 17 strikeouts.

2019 TSWA BASEBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 19 – Lake Burris, Bryan College (Player); Trey Holland, University of the South (Pitcher)
March 1 – JJ Bleday, Vanderbilt (Player); Peyton Wigginton, Middle Tennessee (Pitcher)
March 6 – Aaron Antonini, Middle Tennessee (Player); Chase Douglas, Trevecca University (Pitcher)

SOFTBALL: Trevecca’s Odom, Maryville’s Smith selected for TSWA weekly honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Trevecca University’s MaKray Odom and Maryville College’s Katlyn Smith received Player and Pitcher of the Week accolades, respectively, from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from March 4-10.

Odom batted .586 (13-for-22) with eight runs scored, nine stolen bases and two RBIs in six games for the Trojans. The Dickson, Tenn., native posted two hits with a run versus Gannon University and collected a two-run single and a stolen bases against Seton Hill.

The junior singled, walked, stole a base and scored a run against The College of Saint Rose and was 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two stolen bases versus Franklin Pierce. She finished the weekend with two more three-hit games, adding a walk, a run and one stolen base against Concordia University [MN] and stealing four bases with two runs scored versus Stonehill College.

Odom is batting .621 with two doubles, six RBIs and 26 runs scored in 17 games this season.

Smith posted two complete-game victories, allowing two runs on 10 hits with 18 strikeouts for the Scots. The Loganville, Ga., native struck out 14 and gave up one run on three hits in a 3-1 win against seventh-ranked Berry College. The sophomore righthander then allowed one run on seven hits with four strikeouts and no walks in a 2-1 victory versus Emory University.

Smith improved to 4-1 with a 1.65 ERA in 34.0 innings this season, giving up 26 hits with 13 walks and 39 strikeouts.

2019 TSWA SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 19 – Abby Fiessinger, Carson-Newman (Player); Brooklin Lee, Belmont (Pitcher)
March 1 – Kay Brokering, King University (Player); Morgan Rackel, Austin Peay (Pitcher)
March 6 – Danielle Liermann, Austin Peay (Player); Alyssa Arden, Tennessee Tech (Pitcher)

TSWA announces weekly award winners

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Tusculum’s Donaldson earns as TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tusculum University’s Donovan Donaldson earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, averaging 25.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in two victories for the Pioneers.

The Nashville, Tenn., native netted 27 points with four boards and five assists in a two-point victory over Lincoln Memorial, ending a 24-game losing streak to the Railsplitters. He connected on 10-of-20 shots overall with three 3-pointers and hit 4-for-6 at the foul line in the victory.

The senior guard followed that with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists in a win against Wingate University, making 9-of-14 field goals with four 3-pointers. It marked the first season sweep for Tusculum over the Bulldogs since 2010 and helped the Pioneers claim the No. 4 seed in this week’s South Atlantic Conference Championships.

Donaldson averages 15.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season.

2018-19 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Tyree Boykin, Union University
November 20 – Grant Teichmann, Carson-Newman
November 27 – Grant Williams, Tennessee
December 4 – Chris Porter-Bunton, Austin Peay
December 11 – Admiral Schofield, Tennessee
December 18 – Terry Taylor, Austin Peay
December 24 – Kyvon Davenport, Memphis
December 31 – Jordan Bone, Tennessee
January 9 – Dylan Windler, Belmont
January 16 – Grant Teichmann, Carson-Newman
January 23 – Donovan Donaldson, Tusculum University
January 29 – Garrison Mathews, Lipscomb
February 7 – Dylan Windler, Belmont
February 14 – Dylan Windler, Belmont
February 19 – Terry Taylor, Austin Peay
March 1 – Jeremiah Martin, Memphis

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: UT Martin’s Robertson garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – UT Martin’s Emayne Robertson posted Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors, registering 26.0 points, 7.0 assists and 4.0 steals in two victories for the Skyhawks.

The Memphis, Tenn., native recorded 24 points with four boards, six assists and four steals in an overtime win against Belmont, netting the game-winning points and then blocking Belmont’s final shot attempt in a 71-68 triumph. She made 9-of-18 shots with a pair of 3-pointers and played all 45 minutes for UTM.

The senior guard posted 28 points with eight assists and four steals on Senior Day against Tennessee State, connecting on 8-of-14 field goals and hitting 12-for-13 at the foul line. Robertson averages 12.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.8 steals per game this season.

2018-19 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Mika Wester, Carson-Newman
November 20 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
November 27 – Rennia Davis, Tennessee
December 4 – Klaire Varney, Maryville College
December 11 – Evina Westbrook, Tennessee
December 18 – Kori West, King University
December 24 – Jenny Roy, Belmont
December 31 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 9 – Klaire Varney, Maryville College
January 16 – Britton Boyer, Trevecca University
January 23 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
January 29 – Morgan Martin, Union University
February 7 – Haris Price, Carson-Newman
February 14 – Haris Price, Carson-Newman
February 19 – Morgan Martin, Union University
March 1 – Darby Maggard, Belmont

BASEBALL: Middle Tennessee’s Antonini, Trevecca’s Douglas recognized with TSWA weekly accolades
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee’s Aaron Antonini and Trevecca University’s Chase Douglas were named the Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from February 25-March 3.

Antonini batted .500 (11-for-22) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs and five runs scored in five games for the Blue Raiders. The Hollywood, Fla., native posted three hits with a solo homer, an RBI double and a two-run double against Tennessee Tech. He also scored three times versus the Golden Eagles.

The junior catcher netted eight hits in three games versus Memphis, including an RBI single and a run-scoring double in the 10th inning in a 2-1 win Friday against the Tigers. He collected three hits and scored twice in the second game of the series and recorded a pair of run-scoring singles in the series finale.

Antonini is batting .395 with three doubles, eight RBIs and seven runs scored in 11 contests this season.

Douglas tossed 9.0 innings over two outings for the Trojans, striking out 10 while allowing just seven hits and two earned runs. The Murfreesboro, Tenn., native worked 5.0 innings of relief against Ashland University, giving up one run on three hits with four strikeouts.

The junior righthander picked up a win in relief versus 13th-ranked Southern Indiana, allowing one earned run on four hits in 4.0 innings. He walked three and struck out six, as the Trojans scored twice in the bottom of the ninth for the victory.

Douglas improved to 2-1 with a 4.02 ERA over four appearances and 15.2 innings, giving up 12 hits with 16 strikeouts.

2019 TSWA BASEBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 19 – Lake Burris, Bryan College (Player); Trey Holland, University of the South (Pitcher)
March 1 – JJ Bleday, Vanderbilt (Player); Peyton Wigginton, Middle Tennessee (Pitcher)

SOFTBALL: Austin Peay’s Liermann, Tennessee Tech’s Arden selected for TSWA weekly honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay’s Danielle Liermann and Tennessee Tech’s Alyssa Arden received Player and Pitcher of the Week accolades, respectively, from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from February 25-March 3.

Liermann batted .591 (13-for-22) with seven home runs, 14 RBIs and eight runs scored in six games for the Govs. The Simi Valley, Calif., native started the week with a 3-for-4 performance against Middle Tennessee, hitting a solo homer and a two-run shot along with an RBI single, as APSU scored six times in the seventh inning for a 10-6 victory.

The senior infielder posted three hits, all two-run homers, for six RBIs in a win against Radford and was 2-for-4 with a two-run home run versus Coastal Carolina. Liermann collected two more hits with a double and a run scored against Jacksonville and ended the week with a 3-for-3 effort and another two-run homer in the second meeting with Radford.

She is batting .375 with two doubles, eight home runs, 20 RBIs and 15 runs scored in 20 games for APSU.

Arden tossed a pair of complete games, giving up one unearned run while striking out 14, including a no-hitter, in two outings for the Golden Eagles. The Goodlettsville, Tenn., native struck out nine and walked two in the no-hitter against Alabama A&M, though the Bulldogs plated an unearned run on a walk, an error and a sacrifice fly in the 2-1 TTU victory.

The freshman righthander walked two, struck out five and allowed just four hits in a complete-game shutout versus Western Illinois. She improved to 4-2 with a 2.37 ERA in seven appearances over 41.1 innings, posting 33 strikeouts.

2019 TSWA SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 19 – Abby Fiessinger, Carson-Newman (Player); Brooklin Lee, Belmont (Pitcher)
March 1 – Kay Brokering, King University (Player); Morgan Rackel, Austin Peay (Pitcher)

Weekly winners recognized by TSWA

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Memphis’ Martin earns as TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, registering 40.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.5 steals in two games for the Tigers.

The Memphis, Tenn., native netted 43 points against Tulane, an American Athletic Conference record, hitting 15-of-24 shots overall with five 3-pointers. The senior added 8-for-11 at the foul line and recorded eight assists, seven rebounds and five steals in the victory.

He followed that with 37 points at Wichita State, connecting on 9-of-19 field goals with five more 3-pointers. He also made all 14 free throws and collected three boards, two assists and two steals in the win over the Shockers. It marked his sixth and seventh 30-plus point games of the season. He has averaged 30.7 points during the month of February.

2018-19 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Tyree Boykin, Union University
November 20 – Grant Teichmann, Carson-Newman
November 27 – Grant Williams, Tennessee
December 4 – Chris Porter-Bunton, Austin Peay
December 11 – Admiral Schofield, Tennessee
December 18 – Terry Taylor, Austin Peay
December 24 – Kyvon Davenport, Memphis
December 31 – Jordan Bone, Tennessee
January 9 – Dylan Windler, Belmont
January 16 – Grant Teichmann, Carson-Newman
January 23 – Donovan Donaldson, Tusculum University
January 29 – Garrison Mathews, Lipscomb
February 7 – Dylan Windler, Belmont
February 14 – Dylan Windler, Belmont
February 19 – Terry Taylor, Austin Peay

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Maggard garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Darby Maggard posted Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors, averaging 23.5 points and 4.5 assists in two wins for the Bruins.

The Larwill, Ind., native posted 25 points with seven 3-pointers against Eastern Illinois, adding seven assists. The senior guard collected 22 points with four more triples and 9-of-14 shooting overall versus SIU-Edwardsville. Maggard eclipsed 400 career 3-pointers against Eastern Illinois, becoming just the fifth player in Division I history to reach the 400 mark.

She is averaging 17.1 points and 4.3 assists per game this season for Belmont.

2018-19 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Mika Wester, Carson-Newman
November 20 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
November 27 – Rennia Davis, Tennessee
December 4 – Klaire Varney, Maryville College
December 11 – Evina Westbrook, Tennessee
December 18 – Kori West, King University
December 24 – Jenny Roy, Belmont
December 31 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 9 – Klaire Varney, Maryville College
January 16 – Britton Boyer, Trevecca University
January 23 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
January 29 – Morgan Martin, Union University
February 7 – Haris Price, Carson-Newman
February 14 – Haris Price, Carson-Newman
February 19 – Morgan Martin, Union University

BASEBALL: Vanderbilt’s Bleday, Middle Tennessee’s Wigginton recognized with TSWA weekly accolades
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt’s JJ Bleday and Middle Tennessee’s Peyton Wigginton were named the Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association for their efforts in contests from February 18-24.

Bleday reached base 10 times in three games for the Commodores, going 5-for-9 with five walks and a pair of RBIs. The Panama City Beach, Fla., native singled, walked and scored a run in a 5-4 win against Evansville during the midweek.

The junior outfielder doubled, walked three times and scored a run in the first game of a doubleheader versus Pepperdine and posted two singles and two RBIs in the second contest against the Waves. He is batting .429 with nine RBIs and eight runs scored through eight games.

Wigginton tossed a complete-game shutout in a 1-0 victory against Bradley. The Franklin, Tenn., native allowed just four hits, walked one and struck out a career-high 12 batters. The sophomore lefthander retired the first 11 batters of the game before giving up a single with two outs in the fourth and got out of trouble in the eighth after giving up a walk and a single, preserving the victory.

He is 1-0 this season with a 0.68 ERA in 13.1 innings of work with 19 strikeouts and just eight hits allowed.

2019 TSWA BASEBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 19 – Lake Burris, Bryan College (Player); Trey Holland, University of the South (Pitcher)

SOFTBALL: King’s Brokering, Austin Peay’s Rackel selected for TSWA weekly honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – King University’s Kay Brokering and Austin Peay’s Morgan Rackel received Player and Pitcher of the Week accolades, respectively, from the Tennessee Sportswriters Association for their efforts in contests from February 18-24.

Brokering batted .538 (7-for-13) with four extra-base hits, six RBIs and four runs scored in four games for the Tornado. The Shelbyville, Ind., native posted two hits with a triple, two walks and two runs scored in first of two games versus Queens University and added two hits with a double and two RBIs in the second contest against the Royals.

The senior was 3-for-5 with a double, home run, two runs scored and four RBIs in the second game versus Davis & Elkins. She is batting .579 with four doubles, nine RBIs and seven runs scored in six games this season.

Rackel tossed 23.0 innings in a pair of games, giving up just one run with 25 strikeouts. The Calgary, Alberta, native posted a four-hit shutout (all singles) in the first of three games against McNeese State, striking out nine with three walks. No McNeese runner got past second base in the 4-0 victory.

The senior outlasted the Cowboys in the final game of the series, a 2-1, 16-inning affair. Rackel struck out 16 while scattering 13 hits, throwing 217 total pitches (154 strikes). She allowed a run in the second inning and then none the rest of the way, getting the final 45 outs while giving up 10 hits in the final 14 inning, only one for extra bases.

Rackel improved to 6-3 with a 2.68 ERA over nine appearances and 60.0 innings of work, allowing 59 hits with 66 strikeouts.

2019 TSWA SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 19 – Abby Fiessinger, Carson-Newman (Player); Brooklin Lee, Belmont (Pitcher)

TSWA announces Player of the Week honors

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Austin Peay’s Taylor earns as TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay’s Terry Taylor earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, netting 33.5 points and 13.0 rebounds in two games for the Governors.

The Bowling Green, Ky., native started the week with 25 points and eight boards, hitting 10-of-17 field goals with a pair of 3-pointers in a two-point loss to Murray State. The sophomore then exploded for 42 points and 18 boards in a win at Morehead State, connecting on 15-of-28 shots overall with five 3-pointers. He added 7-for-9 at the foul line.

The 42 points marks the most by a player in the OVC this season, besting the mark set earlier this month by Belmont’s Dylan Windler and was the first 40-point game by a Governor since Derek Wright in a triple-overtime contest against Southeast Missouri on January 29, 2008.  It marked the ninth double-double of the season for Taylor, who passed the 500-point mark for the season against Morehead State, becoming only the second player in APSU history to score 500 points in each of their first two seasons, joining James “Fly” Williams.

Taylor averages 20.0 points and 8.7 rebounds per game this season.

2018-19 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Tyree Boykin, Union University
November 20 – Grant Teichmann, Carson-Newman
November 27 – Grant Williams, Tennessee
December 4 – Chris Porter-Bunton, Austin Peay
December 11 – Admiral Schofield, Tennessee
December 18 – Terry Taylor, Austin Peay
December 24 – Kyvon Davenport, Memphis
December 31 – Jordan Bone, Tennessee
January 9 – Dylan Windler, Belmont
January 16 – Grant Teichmann, Carson-Newman
January 23 – Donovan Donaldson, Tusculum University
January 29 – Garrison Mathews, Lipscomb
February 7 – Dylan Windler, Belmont
February 14 – Dylan Windler, Belmont

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Union’s Martin garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union University’s Morgan Martin posted Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors, averaging 22.7 points and 11.7 rebounds in three games for the Bulldogs.

The Davenport, Iowa, native posted 28 points and 21 rebounds in a victory over Christian Brothers, hitting 10-of-12 field goals and 8-for-9 at the foul line. The graduate transfer followed that with 26 points and seven boards versus the University of Montevallo, connecting on 11-of-14 shots overall and 4-of-5 free throws.

Martin concluded the week with 14 points and seven caroms against West Alabama, making 8-for-9 at the foul line. She registered five total blocks in the three victories as well, upping Union’s record this season to 25-1. She averages 17.0 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game this year.

2018-19 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Mika Wester, Carson-Newman
November 20 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
November 27 – Rennia Davis, Tennessee
December 4 – Klaire Varney, Maryville College
December 11 – Evina Westbrook, Tennessee
December 18 – Kori West, King University
December 24 – Jenny Roy, Belmont
December 31 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 9 – Klaire Varney, Maryville College
January 16 – Britton Boyer, Trevecca University
January 23 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
January 29 – Morgan Martin, Union University
February 7 – Haris Price, Carson-Newman
February 14 – Haris Price, Carson-Newman

BASEBALL: Bryan’s Burris, Sewanee’s Holland recognized with TSWA weekly accolades
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bryan College’s Lake Burris and Sewanee’s Trey Holland were named the Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association for their efforts in contests from February 11-17.

Burris batted .615 (8-for-13) in four games for the Lions, posting a double, four home runs, 10 RBIs and seven runs scored. The Chatsworth, Ga., native hit a two-run homer among two hits in a 7-6 victory over Cumberland University and belted three home runs in a three-game series versus Indiana University-Southeast.

The senior belted a pair of solo homers and scored three times in a 10-8 loss to IUS. He was 3-for-4 with a double, one home run and five RBIs in the series finale. For the season Burris is batting .357 with seven homers and 19 RBIs along with 12 runs scored in 12 games this season for 15th-ranked Bryan.

Holland tossed seven shutout innings against MacMurray College, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out a career-high 11 batters. The lefthander retired the last 14 batters of the game, six via the strikeout, after working in-and-out of trouble in the first two-plus innings thanks to a walk, an error, two balks and a passed ball.

The Durham, N.C., native has now tossed 12 shutout frames in two starts this year with 17 strikeouts and has not allowed an earned run in his last 23 innings dating to last season. Holland is 2-0 with one complete game and just three hits allowed in the two outings.

SOFTBALL: Carson-Newman’s Fiessinger, Belmont’s Lee selected for TSWA weekly honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Abby Fiessinger and Belmont’s Brooklin Lee received Player and Pitcher of the Week accolades, respectively, from the Tennessee Sportswriters Association for their efforts in contests from February 11-17.

Fiessinger popped up to shortstop in her first at-bat and then posted eight straight hits over three games for the Eagles, collecting two home runs, five RBIs and five runs scored. The Benton, Ky., native homered among three hits and scored twice against Lander University and was 2-for-2 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored in the first of two contests versus Claflin University.

She followed that with a 3-for-3 performance with another home run, two RBIs and two runs scored against Claflin. Fiessinger is batting .615 (16-for-26) with two doubles, three homers, eight RBIs and nine runs scored in nine games this season.

Lee posted two victories and one save in three appearances for the Bruins, opening the season with a complete-game no-hitter against Ball State. The junior righthander walked four, hit a batter and struck out nine in the 5-0 win against the Cardinals.

The Burns, Tenn., native tossed six innings in a victory against Drexel, giving up one run on four hits with three walks and four strikeouts. In the final game of the tournament in Madeira Beach, Fla., she posted a save thanks to six strikeouts over three innings.