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Gibson Named American Player of the Week

IRVING, Texas – Wichita State junior designated hitter Hunter Gibson was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week, while freshman right-handed pitcher Jace Kaminska garnered Weekly Honor Roll honors for their performances on the field during the week of May 3-9, it was announced by the conference office Monday, May 10.

It's Gibson's first-career Player of the Week accolade and Kaminska's third weekly award honor.

A native of Oologah, Okla., Gibson hit a team-best .500 with eight hits in 13 at bats, including two homers and a double, going along with a team-high eight RBI, helping the Shockers win three of four games at UCF May 7-9 in Orlando, Fla.