SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 27 - March 3, 2012

Player of the Week:
No Nominations

Pitcher of the Week:
Alora Lincoln, Chowan University      
Class:  Fr       Pos:  Right Handed Pitcher       Hometown:  Smithfield, VA 

Week's Pitching Statistics

Comments:
The Hawks went 3-3 this week and Alora came in to help secure the Hawks’ lone road win over Millersville University. With the game knotted at 2-2, Lincoln came in to retire nine batters over the final three innings for the CU 3-2 win. Alora gave up just one hit over those three innings, and struck out one batter to help give her team the road win over Millersville. She also was critical to the Hawks’ 6-0 win over Virginia State on Tuesday afternoon. Alora pitched seven innings of shut-out ball; scattering just four hits and striking out three batters. 

Offensive Player of the Week
Amber Matthews, Chowan University     
Class:  Jr       Pos:  Short Stop       Hometown:  Ahoskie, NC 

Comments:
Amber Matthews had a solid week at the plate for Chowan, going 6-12; including a 4-6 outing in a double-header sweep to open CIAA play at Virginia State. She knocked in three runs and drew three walks in a 3-3 week for the Hawks. 

Defensive Player of the Week:
No Nominations

Coach of the Week:   
Mandi Balduf, Chowan University      

Comments:
Coach Balduf led her team to a 3-3 week picking up a crucial 3-2 win on the road against Millersville and two CIAA wins. They lost two games by a combined two runs (7-6 to Millersville, 6-5 Shepherd). The Hawks opened CIAA play at Virginia State where they picked up two key wins.