Wolverines’ Lugbauer named Player of the Week; Illini’s Weber earns Pitcher and Freshman of the Week honors
Player of the Week
Drew Lugbauer, Michigan
Jr. – C/3B – Pleasant Valley, N.Y. – Arlington
Led the Wolverines to a 5-0 week, including a conference series sweep over Penn State and wins versus Toledo and Central Michigan
Batted .632 on the week with 12 hits, 13 RBI and nine runs scored
Belted three home runs on the week, including two in a 15-2 win over Penn State
Earns the first Player of the Week award of his career
Last Michigan Player of the Week: Cody Bruder (May 24, 2016)
Pitcher and Freshman of the Week
Ty Weber, Illinois
Fr. – P – Menomonee Falls, Wis. – Menomonee Falls
Pitched a complete game to lead Illinois to a 2-1 win over Indiana State
Recorded a career-high seven strikeouts, allowing just one earned run and one walk
Retired 15 straight batters from the fourth inning to the ninth inning
Collects his first career Pitcher of the Week honor
Earns his first Freshman of the Week award of his career
Last Illinois Pitcher of the Week: Cody Sedlock (May 10, 2016)
Last Illinois Freshman of the Week: Ryne Roper (April 21, 2014)