WICHITA, Kan. - After a sizzling weekend at the plate, sophomore Lauren Lucas has been named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week, it was announced Monday afternoon.

The Little Elm, Texas, native hit .583 (7-for-12) with a home run, three doubles and four RBI. She had multiple hits in all three games at Houston, including a season-high tying three hits in the victory Friday. In Saturday's come-from-behind win, Lucas hit the middle homer of back-to-back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning.

Lucas has been one of the most consistent hitters in the lineup for the Shockers, as she now ranks second on the team with a .394 average. Her 11 doubles lead the team and she also has eight home runs and 31 RBI.

This is the first career Player of the Week honor for Lucas. She has been named to the Honor Roll twice.

American Player of the Week
Lauren Lucas, So., OF, Wichita State

American Pitcher of the Week
Georgina Corrick, Sr., RHP, South Florida
 
American Weekly Honor Roll
Gianna Mancha, Sr., RHP, UCF
Justene Molina, Sr., IF, UCF
Britaney Shaw, Jr., IF, Houston
Gracie Morton, Sr., OF, Memphis
Alexis Johns, Jr., OF, South Florida