Sara Bruno helped the Royals open the season with a 4-1 record, as she went 7-of-17 (.412) at the plate with two doubles, three homeruns, and eight RBI’s. In the 7-4 win over NAIA No. 15 Olivet Nazarene University, Bruno finished with one double, one homerun, one run scored, and three RBI’s.
Stats on the week: .412 avg., 2 doubles, 3 HR’s, 4 Runs, 8 RBI’s
Nominees: Sara Bruno, Warner University; Lydia Clanton, Southern Wesleyan University; Kodye Engle, Southwestern Christian University; Amber O’Bryant, Mid-America Christian University; Melanie Richardson, Concordia University Ann Arbor