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Field Player of the Week
Jamie McGauchey, Hawai'i | Junior • Infielder • Petaluma, Calif. |
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Infeidler Jamie McGaughey powered Hawai‘i to a series sweep over Cal State Bakersfield to earn The Big West Field Player of the Week distinction, presented by Rawlings. This is the first weekly distinction of the junior's career.
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McGaughey hit .667 (6-for-9) with two doubles, two home runs, and nine RBI, accounting for a significant portion of the team’s 27 runs while posting a 1.556 slugging percentage and .700 on-base percentage.
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The third baseman delivered key moments throughout the series, including a five-RBI showing in game one, a 2-for-2 performance with a home run in game two, and a multi-hit effort in the finale.
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Defensively, McGaughey was flawless with 11 chances at the hot corner, contributing to two double plays without committing an error.
Also Nominated: Lina Apodaca (Long Beach State), Sarah Coccillos (Cal State Fullerton), Marley Espiau (UC San Diego)
Pitcher of the Week
Taryn Irimata, Hawai'i | Sophomore • 'Ewa Beach, O'ahu |
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Taryn Irimata led Hawai‘i in the circle with back-to-back complete-game shutouts to secure The Big West Pitcher of the Week honor, presented by Rawlings. This is the third weekly distinction of the sophomore's career (Feb. 9, March 23, 2026).
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Irimata compiled a 0.00 ERA across 10.0 innings, allowing just four hits while holding opponents to a .118 batting average in the series sweep over CSUB.
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The pitcher opened with a one-hit shutout, matching a career-high with seven strikeouts while facing just 17 batters.
- Irimata followed with another 5.0-inning shutout in the finale, earning the eighth win of the season while allowing just three hits.
Also Nominated: Isabella Alonso (Long Beach State), Leanna Garcia (Cal State Fullerton), Callie Howard (UC San Diego)
Freshman of the Week
Nina Sepulveda, Long Beach State | • Infielder • Palmdale, Calif. |
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Infielder Nina Sepulveda paced Long Beach State in a series sweep over UC Santa Barbara to claim The Big West Freshman of the Week accolade, presented by Rawlings. This is the first weekly award of the freshman’s career. This is the fourth weekly distinction for Sepulveda's career (Feb. 16, 23, and March 16).
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Sepulveda recorded a hit in all three games, contributing timely offense throughout the series. The infielder delivered a walk-off hit in a seventh-inning comeback victory in game two and added an RBI in both the opener and finale.
- Sepulveda also contributed on the basepaths with a stolen base in the series-clinching win.
Also Nominated: Callie Howard (UC San Diego), Jenica Silvas (Cal State Fullerton)