Tkach went 4-1 on the week and was instrumental in UWSP recording its first three-game shutout streak since 2008. On Tuesday, she helped UWSP earning a win in its home opener with 2.0 innings in relief with three strikeouts against UW-Platteville. On Wednesday, she allowed just one run against in 10.0 innings over two games at No. 19 UW-Oshkosh. Then on Friday, she scattered three hits in a game one shutout of UW-Stout. In game two against the Blue Devils, she tossed a two-hit shutout. She got even better in Sunday’s game one with a 7.0 inning one-hitter in another shutout over UW-River Falls. On the week, she had a 1.79 ERA in 39.0 innings with 19 strikeouts.
Other Nominees
Makenzie Lueck, Women's Track
Lueck had a banner day at the St. Norbert Quad winning both the hammer and discus with lifetime bests. She won the hammer with a throw of 45.77 meters, 11th in the WIAC and the discus 38.39 meters, 12th in the WIAC. Â
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