MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis junior right-hander Connor Alexander has been named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll after his bounce-back performance against Illinois State Sunday at FedExPark.
Alexander was brilliant in leading the Tigers to finish off the sweep of the Redbirds, striking out a career high nine batters while allowing just three hits and one walk. He was dominant through the first six innings, allowing just two base runners and retiring 15 straight through the middle innings.
The only trouble Alexander faced all day was in the seventh, when the bases were loaded with two outs.