ST. LOUIS – Junior Nicole Newman (Madison, Wis.) of the Drake University softball team has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced Monday, Feb. 13.
Newman compiled a 2-1 record with a 1.56 ERA and one save in four appearances and 18.0 innings of work with 35 strikeouts. She helped Drake to a 4-1 record in the 2017 season's opening weekend at the UNI-Dome Classic.
Newman started the season with a no-hitter in the 8-0 win over South Dakota State in five innings and struck out 13 Jackrabbits and allowed just two walks.