Newcomb Tabbed As SoCon Pitcher of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford's McKenzie Newcomb was named the Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week when the league office announced its weekly awards on Monday afternoon. This is Newcomb's first Pitcher of the Week honor of the season and the sixth of her storied Bulldog career. In her first start since Feb. 16, Newcomb tossed a complete game three-hit shutout on Saturday against the Furman Paladins. The junior also fanned a season-high 11 Paladins, which is one short of her career-high of 12. On the season, Newcomb has a 3-3 record with a 3.90 ERA in nine appearances with four...