Mariah Galhouse Named SSC Pitcher Of The Week

MELBOURNE, Fla. - University of Tampa softball player Mariah Galhouse has been named the recipient of the Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Week award, as announced Monday by the SSC office.

Galhouse is awarded Pitcher of the Week by helping Tampa to a pair of wins against nationally ranked SSC opponents No. 20 Rollins. The Spring Hill, Florida native earned the start in the second game of the series, pitching for 9.0 innings in a 1-0 win for the Spartans. Galhouse allowed two hits, no earned runs, and struck out ten batters.

The senior would appear in the circle once more in the last game of the series, pitching for 3.1 innings in a comeback victory which saw Tampa win 3-2 after ten innings. Galhouse threw 14 strikes from 20 pitches, only allowed one hit, and gave up zero runs. This week's accolade is the fifth of her career. 

Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of April 1st - April 7, 2024. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.

2024 SSC Softball Award Winners (Player; Pitcher)

April 8: Alyssa Drogemuller (Nova Southeastern); Mariah Galhouse (Tampa)