AKRON, Ohio – Akron junior outfielder Taylor Kirian (New Riegel, Ohio) was named the Zips' Student-Athlete of the Week, presented by the University of Akron, on Monday.
Last week, Kirian helped the Zips to four consecutive road wins. At the plate, she batted .321 with five hits, four RBI, four runs, two double, and a home run. In the 4-2 win at Niagara, Kirian singled and scored the game-winning run. In the first game at Bowling Green, Kirian doubled in the top of the second, bringing UA's first run of the 6-1 victory. She scored the team's final run in the sixth.