Anderson's Boatner Named NFCA’s Division II Louisville Slugger Player of the Week

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Anderson's Kayson Boatner and Minnesota State's Mackenzie Ward were named NFCA's Division II Louisville Slugger Player and Wilson Pitcher of the Week. The duo is being recognized for outstanding performances during contests played April 11-17 .

In a pair of doubleheader sweeps, Boatner, who captured her third weekly honor of 2022, hit .667 with a double, triple, home run and five RBI. Against then-No. 15 Lincoln Memorial, she drew five walks, three of which were intentional, in game one of the twinbill. Against Coker, Boatner was 5-for-8 with five RBI and three runs scored. She doubled, homered and drove in three runs in the opener. The Phenix City, Ala. native added three hits, including her first triple of the season, and two RBI in game two. Boatner finished the week with a .786 on-base percentage and did not strike out in 14 plate appearances.