Softball Ranked Nationally In Several Statistical Categories
The
Behrend softball team (29-7, 14-2) has several players ranked
nationally in the latest NCAA statistics, which have been updated to
include games through April 23.
Freshman outfielder Katie Whitby (Tyrone/Tyrone) appears several times among
the national leaders. Whitby is currently ranked fifth in the
nation in runs per game (1.33). She also comes in at #20 in
slugging percentage (.838), #26 in triples per game (.17), and #32
in batting average (.475).
Freshmen pitcher Julie Koman (McKees Rocks/Montour) is ranked tenth
in the nation in two categories. She holds that spot in both
earned run average (0.64) and strikeouts per seven innings (11.1).
Also making the list for the Behrend Lions were junior infielder Kristin Macha
at #37 in the nation in batting average (.467) and freshmen
shortstop Nikki Kaschauer (South Park/South Park) at #44 in triples per game (0.15).
As a team the blue and white are ranked at #11 in triples per game (.53) and at #30 in earned run average (1.50).
Behrend softball can clinch the #1 seed for the
Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Championships if
they can sweep the Lake Erie Storm in a 3:00 p.m. doubleheader
today, April 26, at Lake Erie.