Brodie Nichols pitched a gem against NAIA Dordt University, helping Trinity College of Jacksonville upset a team that had just swept NAIA (3) Southeastern University. Nichols, a freshman from Yulee, Florida, threw a rare nine-inning complete game where he struck out six batters. He had complete command of the strike zone, allowing just five hits and walking only one batter. Dordt was unable to find a run as Trinity Jacksonville earned a 4-0 win as part of two victories this week vs. NAIA opponents.
Stats on the week: 9.0 IP, 0 R, 6 K, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 W
Nominees: Shane Coblentz, Malone University; Ibrahim Gonzalez, Mid-America Christian University; Dreyer Homan, University of Northwestern; Brodie Nichols, Trinity College of Jacksonville; Collin Otte, Columbia International University; Jace Phillips, Sterling College; Kyle Showley, Grace College