February 27, 2023
Eli Thurmond Named SSC Pitcher of the Week
MELBOURNE, Fla. - University of Tampa baseball player Eli Thrumond has been honored as the Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Week.
Thurmond garners Pitcher of the Week by leading Tampa to a conference win at Palm Beach Atlantic last week. The Bradenton, Florida native gave the Spartans seven scoreless innings in his game-two start. He allowed one hit and no walks while fanning six batters. Thurmond finished as the winning pitcher in the 10-2 Tampa victory.
Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of February 20 - 26, 2023. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.
2023 SSC Baseball Award Winners (Player; Pitcher)
Feb. 6: Byron Murray (Lynn); Curtis Perry (Eckerd)
Feb. 13: Drew Cavanaugh (FSC); Dan Beebe (PBA)
Feb. 20: Jorge Ramirez (Rollins); Drew Dwyer (Lynn)
Feb. 27: Drew Cavanaugh (FSC); Eli Thurmond (Tampa)
Feb. 13: Drew Cavanaugh (FSC); Dan Beebe (PBA)
Feb. 20: Jorge Ramirez (Rollins); Drew Dwyer (Lynn)
Feb. 27: Drew Cavanaugh (FSC); Eli Thurmond (Tampa)