NKU standouts Ella LeMonier and Brooklyn Ballis were named the Under Armour #HLSB Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, after an impressive 3-0 week that elevated them to second place in the conference standings. LeMonier excelled at the plate, leading the offensive charge with a .545 batting average, 4 RBI, 6 runs scored, and 1 stolen base. Ballis stood out as well, pitching a complete game shutout with 9 strikeouts and following it up with another win and 8 strikeouts. NKU has now earned the Player of the Week honor three times and the Pitcher of the Week award three times in the past month.

By the Numbers
  • LeMonier's batting average: .545
  • Ballis' total strikeouts over two appearances: 17
State of Play
  • LeMonier ranked tied for second in hits (29) and steals (8) in the Horizon league
  • Ballis became the first freshman in the conference to win the weekly Pitcher of the Week award
Bottom Line

NKU's softball team's LeMonier and Ballis's exceptional performances have earned them well-deserved recognition, further solidifying NKU's position in the conference standings.