DALLAS – Florida Atlantic University’s Gabby Sacco has been named to Conference USA Pitcher of the Week honors for the second time this season. Sacco’s award is well-deserved after another terrific week in the circle for Florida Atlantic in the Owls’ sweep over FIU.
Sacco threw two gems this past week, as she went 2-0 with 17 scoreless innings, allowing only one unearned run. She struck out seven while walking only four. Sacco now has a C-USA leading 1.32 ERA and is the conference leader in wins with 15. Her two complete games this weekend put her at 10 on the season with five shutouts.
QUOTES FROM COACH CLARK
“Gabby continues to dominate in the circle and keep hitters off balanced,” FAU head coach Jordan Clark said. “To see her growth and competitive mindset each week has been something I am so proud of. This award is a celebration of our whole staff and how they continue to push each other to be the best versions of themselves. Our whole staff stepped up this weekend and helped us pick up three big conference wins.”
BY THE NUMBERS
- Sacco went the distance on Thursday night, going the full 10 innings and allowing only one unearned run
- She followed that up with a complete game shutout on Saturday, striking out five batters and allowing only three hits
- Sacco’s 15 wins are good for 12th in all of NCAA Division I
- Sacco’s 1.32 ERA ranks her 24th in the nation
- The sophomore right-hander has struck out 72 batters this season, which ranks her fourth in C-USA
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