Shank named Co-Hitter of the Week
AUSTIN, Texas - Hilltopper outfielder Adam Shank was named the Heartland Conference Co-Hitter of the Week for his performance at the plate in a four-game series against Newman.
Shank collected eight hits, including his first two homeruns in a Hilltopper uniform, in 17 at-bats during a four games against Newman. Shank also hit two doubles and reached base on a walk and a hit-by-pitch. Shank was directly responsible for 12 of the Hilltoppers' 60 runs scored against Newman over the five games, scoring seven runs and driving in another five.
Shank shared the award with Newman's Brandon Cox.
With his performance, Shank raised his batting average to .391 on the season, which is second on the Hilltoppers to Heartland Conference-hitting leader Adam Wolotira.
Shank and the Hilltoppers will now travel to take on Arkansas-Fort Smith Wednesday in a doubleheader. First pitch of game one is set for 2 p.m.