Neumann's Fiocca, Naman Sweep Softball Weekly Awards
LANCASTER, Pa. - The Atlantic East Conference announced the weekly awards for softball on Monday afternoon and Neumann University swept the honors with Kaylee Fiocca being named Player of the Week and Taylor Naman earning Pitcher of the Week.
Player of the Week:
Name: Kaylee Fiocca
School: Neumann University
Class: Freshman
Position: Utility
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
High School: Philadelphia Performing Arts
Brief Outlook of Week: Fiocca batted .650 (13-for-20) as the Knights wrapped up their spring break trip 7-3 overall (5-3 since Monday). She had a double and three triples, knocked in a team high 11 runs and scored eight. She also walked six times and went 1-for-1 in stolen bases.
Pitcher of the Week:
Name: Taylor Naman
School: Neumann University
Class: Senior
Hometown: Stafford, Va.
High School: Robert E. Lee
Brief Outlook of Week: Naman went 2-0 and tallied a save in four appearances, two starts. She pitched 15.0 innings, including two complete games, and had an ERA of 4.38. In one of her two complete games, she had a shutout over Northern Vermont. She struckout six through the four appearances.
Previous Weekly Award Winners:
Feb. 25: Grace Sperrazza (Neumann), Grace Stairiker (Cabrini)