Durben, Knox and Burke Earn Conference Softball Weekly Awards

PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Lesley University junior centerfielder Alyson Durben (Stow, Conn.) led the Lynx to a 2-0 conference sweep of Bay Path 5-0 and 8-1. Durben batted .714 (5-for-7), slugged 1.429 and had a .714 on-base percentage. She hit safely in both games including going 4-for-4 with two runs and one RBI in the nightcap. She also knocked her first homer of the season in the opener.

PITCHER OF THE WEEK – Lesley University sophomore Cassandra Knox (Sea Cliff, N.Y.) was a winner both times she stepped into the circle for the Lynx. Lesley finished the week 2-0 sweeping NECC opponent Bay Path 5-0 and 8-1. She hurled 13 innings giving up only one run on five hits.  Knox fanned ten and walked eight batters. She finished the week with a0.69 ERA.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – Mitchell College freshman infielder Meghan Burke (Bronx, N.Y.) batted .400 (4-for-10) with three RBI, three runs, one double helping the Mariners to a 2-2 record. She finished with a solid .500 slugging percentage and a .500 on-base percentage.