Gwen McGinnis Presented as SSC Pitcher of the Week
MELBOURNE, Fla. - After helping the top-ranked University of Tampa softball team to a series victory over Saint Leo University, Gwen McGinnis has been selected as the Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Week, as announced Monday by the league office.
McGinnis earns Pitcher of the Week following nine innings of scoreless softball against No. 11 Saint Leo. The Tallahassee, Fla., product began the week with a seven-inning complete-game shutout, allowing five hits, no walks, and striking out two batters in UT's 1-0 win. McGinnis appeared in relief during game three, earning the save after tossing two innings, allowing a hit and no walks.
Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of April 24 - 30, 2023. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.
2023 SSC Softball Award Winners (Player; Pitcher)
Feb. 13: Alexis Smith (NSU); Mary Beth Feldman (Tampa)
Feb. 20: Alexandra Hare (Saint Leo); Maci Barnhart (Barry)
Feb. 27: Alexis Smith (NSU); Kayla Betts (Saint Leo)
Mar. 6: Alexis Smith (NSU); Kayla Betts (Saint Leo)
Mar. 13: Ashley Troutman (Rollins); Kayla Betts (Saint Leo)
Mar. 20: Madison Fine (NSU); Mariah Galhouse (Tampa)
Mar. 27: Larken Maseda (PBA); Emily MacMullen (Rollins)
Apr. 3: Delaney Morgan (ERAU); Kayla Betts (Saint Leo)
Apr. 10: Destiny Colgate (FSC); Maci Barnhart (Barry)
Apr. 17: Lexie Chevalier (Tampa); Madilyn Dutton (Florida Tech)
Apr. 24: Alexandra Hare (Saint Leo); Kayla Betts (Saint Leo)
May 1: Alexandra Hare (Saint Leo); Gwen McGinnis (Tampa)