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Handley Named MAC Pitcher of the Week
February 21 | Softball
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Freshman left-hander Lexie Handley (Mogadore, Ohio) was named the Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Week for the East Division on Tuesday.
Additionally, Handley was named the Zips' Student-Athlete of the Week, presented by The University of Akron.
On the weekend, Handley went a perfect 3-0 in the circle, helping the Zips to a 4-1 record and four consecutive wins at Alabama State's Black & Gold Tournament. Handley threw 18.1 innings, including two complete games. She struck out 16 batters and walked four.
The MAC honor is the first of her collegiate career. She is the first Zip to earn MAC honors this season.
Akron returns to action next weekend at the Dolphin Invitational Tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., on Feb. 25-26. The Zips face North Carolina A&T and tournament host Jacksonville.
MAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Feb. 21, 2017
East Division
Player: C Madison Claytor, Ohio
Pitcher: LHP Lexi Handley, Akron
West Division
Player: 2B Chandler Rice, Toledo
Pitcher: RHP Rachel Knapp, Central Michigan
