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Handley Named MAC Pitcher of the Week

Related Topics: Mid-American Conference, Pitcher

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Freshman left-hander Lexie Handley (Mogadore, Ohio) was named the Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Week for the East Division on Tuesday.

Additionally, Handley was named the Zips' Student-Athlete of the Week, presented by The University of Akron.

On the weekend, Handley went a perfect 3-0 in the circle, helping the Zips to a 4-1 record and four consecutive wins at Alabama State's Black & Gold Tournament. Handley threw 18.1 innings, including two complete games. She struck out 16 batters and walked four.

The MAC honor is the first of her collegiate career.