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SPORTS
For C-USA player of week, Herd has Hope
HUNTINGTON -- Marshall University second baseman Bri Anna Hope received Conference USA softball Player of the Week recognition.
Hope is a senior from Round Rock, Texas.
In the Thundering Herd's 5-1 week, Hope went 8-for-17 with eight RBIs and a 1.059 slugging percentage. She had two doubles, one triple, two home runs and scored six runs.
"It feels great," she said. "I have so many emotions running through me. I feel happy, excited and all types of emotions. It gives me a boost for this weekend coming for Tulsa, not just me, but for my team."
Hope's third-inning home run against UNC Greensboro proved to be the game-winner. She blasted a grand slam homer in a win over Robert Morris.
Marshall (10-9) plays a 5 p.m., Wednesday, game at the University of Kentucky.
C-USA Pitcher of the Week honors went to UAB senior Lauren Webster.
Other conference awards:
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Player of the Week
Rod Rucker, F, Jr., UAB
Freshman of the Week
Max Guercy, G, Rice
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Player of the Week
Danielle Blagg, G, So., Tulane
Freshman of the Week
Briahanna Jackson, G, UCF
BASEBALL
Hitter of the Week
Justin Montemayor, 1B, Fr,, Houston
Pitcher of the Week
Jonathan Van Eaton, Jr., Memphis
