Zips’ Hysong & Handley Sweep MAC East Softball Awards

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Akron sophomore designated player Kelly Hysong (Beach City, Ohio) and freshman left-hander Lexie Handley (Mogadore, Ohio) swept the weekly Mid-American Conference softball awards for the East Division on Monday.

Hysong was named the Player of the Week, while Handley captured Pitcher of the Week accolades for the second time this season.

Additionally, Hysong was named the Zips' Student-Athlete of the Week, presented by The University of Akron.

On the week, Hysong led the Zips at the plate. She batted .700 with seven hits, four runs, four home runs, and 12 RBI in two starts. As a pinch hitter against Cleveland State, Hyson hit an RBI double in her only plate appearance, giving…