Ma’ake Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Photo by: Kallie Hansel-Tennes/GoDucks.com

02/17/25 | Softball

EUGENE, Ore. – For the second time in as many weeks, an Oregon player has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week.

Last week, it was catcher Emma Cox. This week's honor went to infielder/outfielder Stefini Ma'ake.

Ma'ake hit four home runs and drove in 11 runs to lead Oregon to a 5-1 record at the Littlewood Classic. She hit .438 (7-of-16) for the weekend with a slugging percentage of 1.250.

In the Ducks' two games on Saturday, Ma'ake hit three home runs and had seven RBI. In the first game, against Utah Valley, Ma'ake drove in four runs with one home run in the Ducks' 7-1 win.

In the second game, against Grand Canyon, Ma'ake's solo shot in the fourth inning broke a scoreless tie and her two-run shot in the sixth doubled Oregon's lead to 4-0.

On the season, Ma'ake leads the Big Ten and ranks fifth nationally with six home runs. The San Diego native is also first in the conference and fourth nationally with 21 RBI.