NKU Softball Standouts LeMonier & Ballis Sweep #HLSB Weekly Awards
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
- 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
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.
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