EKU freshman Maddi Rutan has been named the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week, thanks to a 2-0 record with 10 strikeouts and five hits with three RBI's. This is her third weekly honor from the ASUN Conference this season and the fourth weekly conference award given to an EKU softball player this season. Rutan excelled both in the circle and at the plate, improving her pitching record to 18-2 with a 1.12 ERA and leading the team in strikeouts. She is also a top 15 national performer in wins, shutouts, hits allowed, and ERA. Additionally, EKU has achieved a No. 64 ranking in the latest NCAA RPI and holds the fourth position in the country for win-loss percentage.

By the Numbers
  • Rutan's season pitching record: 18-2 with a 1.12 ERA
  • Team-leading 112 strikeouts
  • EKU's ranking: No. 64 in NCAA RPI, fourth in win-loss percentage
State of Play
  • EKU has completed a three-game sweep over Austin Peay, marking their seventh straight ASUN Conference series victory
  • As of Monday, EKU ranks No. 64 in the latest NCAA RPI ranking and is fourth in the country in win-loss percentage
Bottom Line

Maddi Rutan's outstanding performance has earned her significant recognition and contributed to EKU's impressive standing in the NCAA rankings, solidifying her position as a key player to watch in the upcoming games.