Softball

Lopez of CSUF and Aggie Pair of Dethlefson and Grimes Gain Weekly Honors

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Field Player of the Week 
Alexia Lopez, Cal State Fullerton | Senior • Infielder • Riverside, Calif. 
  • 27265Alexia Lopez accumulated Big West Field Player of the Week recognition after leading the Titans at the plate (11-for-19) against the Gauchos. This is the first weekly distinction of the junior's career.  

  • In the three games, Lopez recorded six RBI, two doubles, and found home plate five times. In addition, the senior stole a base and walked twice. 

  • Behind the dish, the infielder made 34 putouts and four assists, while preventing three runners from stealing a base. 

  • Lopez leads The Big West in total hits during conference play with 11 while simultaneously ranking second in batting average at a clip of .579.  

Also Nominated: Bella Fuentes (UC Santa Barbara), Jaden Hill (UC San Diego), Leilani Juan (UC Riverside), Makayla Medellin (Long Beach State), Maya Molina-Villare (Cal State Bakersfield), Carys Murakami (Hawai'i), Jadyn Nielsen (CSUN), Marley Panziera (UC Davis)
 
Pitcher of the Week
Caroline Grimes, UC Davis | Junior • Pitcher •  Rocklin, Calif.  
  • 8137Caroline Grimes threw 12.0 scoreless innings and went 2-0 to help UC Davis sweep Cal Poly, earning The Big West Pitcher of the Week award. This is the first weekly distinction of the junior's career.  

  • Grimes gathered a complete game shutout while striking out six and not allowing a single earned run in the opening game of the doubleheader against the Mustangs. 

  • The pitcher returned to the circle during game two of the double header and sat down a CP batter to secure the double header sweep and one-inning save. Threw 4.0 shutout innings in winning start, earning the junior's second win of the weekend as the Aggies finished off the weekend sweep of Cal Poly.  

  • Overall, Grimes has tossed 44 strikeouts this season over 66.0 innings or work, both ranking second on the team. 

Also Nominated: Claire Adams (UC San Diego), Kate Barnett (Long Beach State), Macy Brandl (Hawai'i), Lauryn Carranco (CSUN), Maddie Heinlin (UC Riverside), Malaya Johson (UC Santa Barbara)
 
Freshman of the Week 
Alysaa Dethlefson, UC Davis | Pitcher/Outfielder • Fair Oaks, Calif.  
  • 8137Alyssa Dethlefson slashed .566/.600/.556 to lead the Aggies and help sweep Cal Poly and take home The Big West Freshman of the Week accolade. This is the first weekly award of the freshman's career.    

  • Offensively, the freshmen added five hits across an RBI, walk, and a lone run. 

  • Dethlefson stole bases over the weekend, increasing the mark to thirteen total which ranks second overall in The Big West.  
Also Nominated: Maalia Cherry (Cal State Bakersfield), Sarah Coccillos (Cal State Fullerton), Giselle Mejia (UC Santa Barbara), Alexis Jimenez (UC San Diego), Kolbi Kochi (Hawai'i)