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.