Texas A&M-Commerce’s Jameyson, Lubbock Christian’s Francois earn 2018 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II weekly honors
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Texas A&M University-Commerce’s Mariah Jameyson and Lubbock Christian’s Monique Francois were named the Louisville/Slugger NFCA Division II National Player and Pitcher of the week, respectively. The duo earned the honor for their outstanding play for the week of Feb. 19-25.
Jameyson, who hails Seattle, Wash., had a monstrous outing in a three-game sweep of Missouri Southern State. The senior catcher hit .833 (5-for-6) with three home runs, 10 RBI, six runs scored and a 2.333 slugging percentage. She reached base safely in 10 of her 11 plate appearances with five walks contributing to her .909 on-base percentage. All three of Jameyson’s long balls came in game one, matching a Lone Star Conference record and propelling her into the program lead in career homers. Additionally, she knocked in eight runs in the 11-3 victory.
Francois went 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA, nine strikeouts and two shutouts, including a no-hitter. The junior righty fanned four and walked one in her no-no against St. Edward’s. She also twirled a five-hit shutout with five punchouts and a walk in a five-inning victory against Oklahoma Christian. Francois, a native of Lubbock, Texas, held her opposition to a .132 batting average, while not allowing a run over 12 innings. The Heartland Pitcher of the Week improved to 6-1 on the season with three shutouts and a 2.24 ERA.
Selected Top Performances
McKenzie Surface, Colorado Mesa– no-hitter with 14 strikeouts versus Chadron State; Robyn Wampler, UC San Diego– 2-0, 0.64 ERA, 14 K, 3 BB, 6 H, .154 opp BA; Christine Corver, Coker– 2-1, save, 1.54 ERA, 25 K, 2 SHO, 22.2 IP, .143 opp BA, perfect game vs. Claflin (11 K); Bobbi Aguirre, UC San Diego, .500, 5 H, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 5 R, 1.400 SLG; Kiara Bonner, Southern Arkansas– .500, 2B, 2 HR, 3 R, 6 RBI, 1.200 SLG, .545 OBP; Hannah Riddle, King– .474, 9 H, 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R; Brandy Marlett, Angelo State– 3-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 H, 19 K, 2 BB, 12.2 IP, .026 opp BA, no-hitter vs Western New Mexico (10 K); Hailey Boyett, Biola– .462, 6 H, 3 HR, 7 RBI; Michaela Hynes, Palm Beach Atlantic– .800, 8 H, 3 2B, HR, 6 R, 4 RBI, .818 OBP, 1.400 SLG; Grace Street, Rollins– 3-0, 0.34 ERA, 1 R, 14 K, 11 H, 20.2 IP; Tiffany Snell, Tiffin– 3-0, save, 0.71 ERA, 17 K, 1 BB, 19.2 IP.