Seniors Thomas and Ellyson Tabbed as Top Weekly Performers

NEW ORLEANS - The Sun Belt Conference announced its softball weekly honors on Tuesday. Senior Makiya Thomas of Coastal Carolina picked up the Player of the Week award, while No. 13 Louisiana’s Summer Ellyson, also a senior, earned the Pitcher of the Week nod.

Softball Player of the Week

Makiya Thomas, Coastal Carolina

(#5, Sr, OF/IF – Tacoma, Wash.)

Senior Makiya Thomas is currently on a five-game hitting streak, recording at least one hit in Coastal Carolina’s last five contests. The Tacoma, Washington, native batted .455 (10-for-22) and had an OBP of 1.069, lifting the Chanticleers to a 4-1 record during the stretch. Thomas knocked in a double in three-consecutive contests to total seven RBI.…