Softball Hitter and Pitchers of the Week - May 10

Jessica Holaway

Jessica Holaway of Southern Miss and Leigh Ann Ellis of USF earned Co-Pitchers of the Week for their efforts over the period ending May 9. Holaway pitched two complete-game wins to help the Golden Eagles claim the C-USA regular season crown while Ellis pitched five wins over the week, striking out 33 batters in 24.1 innings pitched. Kristen Glowacz of Houston earned Hitter of the Week after going 5-for-8, including two doubles and a home run to help the Cougars sweep Saint Louis.

HITTER OF THE WEEK

Kristen Glowacz, Houston
Jr., 3B, Katy, Texas
Glowacz sparked the Houston offense in a three-game sweep over Saint Louis last weekend. She went 5-for-8 (.625) while collecting two doubles and a home run. Glowacz also scored six runs, recorded five RBI, and finished with a 1.250 slugging percentage. The junior collected 10 total bases in just three games and successfully stole three bases on three attempts.

PITCHERS OF THE WEEK

Jessica Holaway, Southern Miss
Sr., RHP, Baker, La.
Holaway led Southern Miss to three clutch wins over Louisville last weekend to capture the C-USA regular season championship as well as the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament. She pitched two complete game wins, including an eight-inning victory in game one. Holaway, who has won her last 10 C-USA starts, struck out nine batters and allowed just three earned runs in 15.0 innings pitched.

Leigh Ann Ellis, USF
Sr., LHP, Barboursville, W. Va.
Ellis went a perfect 5-0 this week with a 0.58 ERA. She came out of the bullpen to pitch two of the Bulls’ wins and improved her record to 39-4 on the year. In 24.1 innings of work, the senior struck out 33 batters and walked just three. Ellis scattered nine hits and allowed just two earned runs. Her ERA for the season now stands at 0.73.