LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After turning in an impressive showing at the plate this past weekend in Charleston, South Carolina, Virginia Tech softball's Caitlyn Nolan has been named the Louisville Slugger/NFCA DI National Player of the Week on Tuesday.
The senior was a key reason in the Hokies' 5-0 start to the season at the Cougar Classic, marking only the fourth time in school history. Nolan slashed a .714 batting average, nine RBIs, two home runs, three doubles and three walks back in her home state.
It all started in her first at-bat of the season against then-receiving votes Wichita State, hitting a homer to center field to set the tone for the weekend. The shortstop would follow suit with hitting an extra base-hit in every game.
Nolan got a hit in every game, including at least two in the first four contests. She also swiped three steals on the base paths.
In the first week of USA Softball's Top 25, the Hokies found themselves receiving votes in the rankings. Tech did not receive any in the preseason.
The Hokies will head back to the Palmetto State once again this upcoming weekend, playing in the Upstate Classic in Spartanburg, South Carolina, as USC Upstate plays host.
