FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas softball third baseman Ella McDowell was named SEC freshman of the week, the league office announced Tuesday.
It is the third time McDowell has won the award, tying Mary Haff (2018) and Hannah Camenzind (2023) for the Arkansas freshman record. Each of McDowell’s three honors have come during SEC play.
During a series victory at Texas A&M, McDowell batted .455 with 5 hits, 1 home run, 3 RBI and 3 runs scored. Her weekend was highlighted by a three-run homer in the fifth inning of a 7-5 victory in Game 1 on Friday.