Emma Balkema was perfect this week going 11-for-11 at the plate for Grace Christian University. The junior infielder from Plainwell, Michigan had a historic four games against Maranatha Baptist University, ending the weekend with 15 runs and 17 RBI. Balkema hit for the cycle twice in the first two games of the series and added seven walks. She totaled a slugging percentage of 2.181 and added four stolen bases. Grace Christian went 4-0 in the series to double their win total for the season.
Stats on the week: 1.000 BA, 11 H, 3 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 15 R, 17 RBI, 7 BB, 4 BB, 2.181 (SLG %)
Nominees: Emma Balkema, Grace Christian University; Morgan Cantrell, Malone University; Heidi Noisey, Mid-America Christian University