WICHITA, Kan. - Seniors
Ryleigh Buck and
Bailey Lange were named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll after helping Wichita State go 5-0 over the weekend, including an upset of No. 23 Iowa State.
Buck hit .357 in five games with two home runs, a triple, six RBI and six runs scored. The Wellington, Kan., native hit both home runs, one of which was a grand slam, in the Shockers' 8-1 win vs. Missouri State.
Lange made three appearances in the circle, two complete games, and went 2-0 with a save and a 0.98 ERA, allowing just two earned runs. She struck out eight batters and allowed only three walks in 14.1 innings of work. Lange threw a complete game in Wichita State's 3-1 win vs. No. 23 Iowa State, giving up the one run on only five hits.
Wichita State is back in action this week for a midweek doubleheader vs. South Dakota State at 3 p.m., before hosting four teams over the weekend for the Wichita State Tournament.
American Player of the Week
Haley Morgan, Fr., OF, Tulsa
American Pitcher of the Week
Gianna Mancha, Sr., RHP, UCF
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American Weekly Honor Roll
Juliana Wilson, So., C, UCF
Rachel McCollum, R-Sr., UTL, East Carolina
Chenise Delce, So., RHP, Tulsa
Ryleigh Buck, Sr., INF, Wichita State
Bailey Lange, R-Sr., LHP, Wichita State