Carson-Newman Sweeps SAC Softball Weekly Awards
Carson-Newman’s Sunday double-header sweep of Belmont Abbey has resulted in outfielder Kelli Hensley and pitcher Kalyn Davis earning the SAC Player of the Week awards, it was announced on Tuesday.
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman's Sunday double-header sweep of Belmont Abbey has resulted in outfielder Kelli Hensley and pitcher Kalyn Davis earning the SAC Player of the Week awards, it was announced on Tuesday.
SAC Softball Player of the Week | Kelli Hensley, Carson-Newman
Hensley finished 5-for-6 at the plate in Carson-Newman's sweep of Belmont Abbey, going 1-for-2 in game one before an impressive 4-for-4 performance in game two. She scored three runs, drew two walks and recorded an inside-the-park home run in the series, posting a 1.333 slugging percentage.
Hensley currently leads the SAC in hits with 14 and is tied for the league lead with 11 runs scored.
SAC Softball Pitcher of the Week | Kalyn Davis, Carson-Newman
Davis got the start in game two of the Eagles' series with Belmont Abbey, throwing a complete game shutout while allowing just four hits. She also struck out two batters and needed only 80 pitches to complete the 5-0 victory.
Davis opened her season by throwing 16-straight scoreless innings.