Lilley Named NFCA National Player of the Week
EUGENE, Ore. - A day after picking up Pac-12 player of the week accolades, freshman Jenna Lilley has been named NFCA National Player of the Week.
This is the second time in her young career Lilley has been selected national player of the week by the NFCA.
Lilley had a masterful weekend in helping the second-ranked Ducks complete a big non-conference sweep of then-No. 9 Louisiana. The rookie third baseman hit. 750 (6-for-8), with a double, home run, six RBIs, three runs scored and a .800 on-base percentage. She recorded at least one hit and a run in each game and was flawless defensively at the hot corner.
“I’m honored to receive this recognition and I want to thank my coaches and teammates for putting me in this position,” Lilley said.
The North Canton, Ohio native opened by going 3-for-3 with a long ball and four RBIs in game one. She added a double and two more RBIs in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader. Lilley completed her weekend with a 2-for-3 effort in which she scored the game-winning run in the eighth inning.
“This is another great honor for Jenna and our program,” said head coach Mike White. “This award is a reflection of all of her hard work and drive to be a great player.”
