Long Beach State wrapped up a busy week
at the Oceanic Time Warner Cable Paradise Classic in Honolulu, Hawai'i by claiming both Big West weekly awards for both of its All-Tournament selections.
Griffin Leads LBSU Offense in Busy Weekend in Paradise
Long Beach State infielder Jennifer Griffin (Whittier, Calif./University of Tennessee) claimed Big West Player of the Week accolades following a solid performance for the 49ers at the Oceanic Time Warner Cable Paradise Classic in Honolulu, Hawai’i.
The junior transfer recorded a hit in six of LBSU’s seven games, including two multiple-hit outings, and scored a run in four of the seven contests. Her best game was a 3-for-4 effort against Kentucky, adding a double, RBI and scoring twice in the 10-2 mercy rule win over the Wildcats.
For the week, Griffin hit .429 (9-21) with two RBI, five runs scored, five doubles and four walks on her way to All-Tournament honors. She also committed just one error in 25 chances.
Others nominted: Melissa Pura, Cal Poly; Torrie Anderson, Cal State Fullerton; Amanda Peek, Cal State Northridge
Turner Makes it Back-to-Back Weekly Honors
Long Beach State pitcher Brooke Turner (Buena Park, Calif./Kennedy) has made an immediate impact in the circle for the 49ers as she claimed her second consecutive Big West Pitcher of the Week honor.
Turner picked up three wins in three outings during at the Oceanic Time Warner Cable Paradise Classic. Her first start was a 10-2 win over Kentucky where she allowed two runs and five hits over six innings. Turner’s next outing was a complete game win over Central Florida where she allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned) and one walk while fanning 12. She saved the best for last as she completely shut down #15 Hawai’i to the tune of two hits, no runs, no walks and nine strikeouts in a 1-0 win.
For the week, Turner compiled a 1.05 ERA in 20.0 innings pitched. She gave up four runs (three earned), 15 hits and three walks while fanning 24 batters.
Others nominted: Christine Hiner, Cal State Fullerton; Mercedes Lovato, Cal State Northridge; Jessica Hancock, UC Davis