UCSB's Duran and Cal Poly's Cahn Claim Big West Softball Weekly Honors

2/25/2008 12:00:00 AM

UCSB_Duran_web08.jpg

UC Santa Barbara's Tisha Duran and Cal Poly's Anna Cahn wrapped up impressive weekends in their respective home parks on the way to the Big West weekly honors.

Duran Leads UCSB in Rain-Shortened Home Tournament

UC Santa Barbara infielder Tisha Duran (Ventura, Calif./Ventura College) delighted the Gaucho fans with a big weekend at the plate, leading to Big West Player of the Week honors.
The senior’s week started with a bang as she knocked home the game’s only run in a 1-0 win over Portland State. She then exploded for three hits in as many at-bats the next day against St. John’s. Included in that barrage was a homer, a double and two RBI. She then wrapped up the weekend by going 2-for-3 with another homer, three RBI and two runs scored in another game against the Vikings.
For the week, Duran batted .667 (6-9) with two home runs, six RBI and three runs scored. She ranks second in the Big West in batting (.474) and has driven in 16 of the Gauchos’ 35 runs so far in 2008.

Others nominated: Stephanie Correia, Cal Poly; Amanda Peek, Cal State Northridge; Julie Stauder, UC Davis; Nicole Matson

Cahn Earns First Collegiate Victory with Masterpiece over California

Cal Poly pitcher Anna Cahn (Los Alamitos, Calif./Los Alamitos HS) claimed the Big West Pitcher of the Week award due to an impressive victory over Pac-10 foe California.
The freshman went the distance in the 3-1 win over the Golden Bears, allowing just three hits, an unearned run and one walk against four strikeouts. She faced just five batters over the minimum and allowed no California batter to record an extra-base hit.

Others nominated: Amanda Pitzenberger, Cal State Northridge; Jessica Hancock, UC Davis; Lindsey Correa, UC Santa Barbara

Related Stories

Related Videos