Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois
Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois
The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) has announced its Softball Student-Athletes of the Week for games played from April 28 to May 4.
For hitter, Jen Kuhn from Illinois Wesleyan was recognized. The senior from Normal, Illinois, achieved a .571 batting average with four hits during the Titans' doubleheader sweep against Augustana last Wednesday. Her performance included two extra-base hits, three runs scored, and two RBIs. Notably, Kuhn hit a solo home run that initiated IWU's comeback in game one and ended the doubleheader with a 1.143 slugging percentage.
On the pitching side, Caroline Gatchell also from Illinois Wesleyan was honored. The junior from Grayslake, Illinois, made a relief appearance in the first inning against Augustana and pitched 6.1 innings. She struck out five batters and allowed only four hits throughout her time on the mound. Gatchell concluded the week with an earned run average of 0.00 and held opponents to a .200 batting average.
The CCIW continues to recognize outstanding performances weekly throughout the softball season.
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