University of Northern Iowa shortstop Sammey Bunch has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week, as announced by the MVC Monday afternoon. This is the first time the freshman from Bonnots Mill, Missouri, has received the honor.
Leading the Panthers to a three game series win against Evansville, Sammey Bunch wrapped up the weekend with one run, seven hits (including four doubles, one triple, and one home run), 10 rbi, and 1.600 slg%. In game one, Bunch had five rbi, three hits, and one run in UNI's 12-4 victory. Game two of the double header, she led the Panthers to a 9-0 win with four rbi and three hits.