WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State sophomore shortstop Sydney McKinney has been named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week for the second consecutive week after a helping Wichita State to a 4-0 weekend at Memphis.

McKinney has been on a tear since conference play began. The Norborne, Mo., native was 10-for-14 (.714 avg.) at the plate in the series at Memphis, including a double, home run, four RBI, six runs scored and three stolen bases. McKinney has multiple hits in eight consecutive games and is 19-for-27 (.704 avg.) in eight league games. The leadoff hitter notched three hits in two of the four games vs. the Tigers.

Additionally, Bailey Lange recorded her sixth American Weekly Honor Roll selection. Lange was 2-0 with a save in three appearances vs. the Tigers. The Sioux Falls, S.D., native struck out 12, while allowing just two runs on eight hits (1.08 ERA) in 13.0 innings. Lange recorded her third complete game shutout of the season in the finale, allowing only three hits and striking out five.

Wichita State takes a five-game win streak into a midweek matchup vs. No. 1 Oklahoma Wednesday night at Wilkins Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. on ESPN+.

American Player of the Week
Sydney McKinney, So., INF, Wichita State

American Pitcher of the Week
Georgina Corrick, Jr., RHP, USF
 
American Weekly Honor Roll
AnaMarie Bruni, Sr., OF, USF
Kylie Norwood, Jr., IF, Tulsa
Chenise Delce, So., RHP, Tulsa
Bailey Lange, R-Sr., LHP, Wichita State