FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas softball third baseman Ella McDowell was named SEC freshman of the week Tuesday following the team’s series sweep over Kentucky.
McDowell batted .429 with 3 hits, 1 home and 3 RBI against the Wildcats. Her weekend was highlighted by a go-ahead solo home run in the sixth inning of Sunday’s 2-1 victory.
She had a perfect fielding percentage against Kentucky with 8 total chances over the weekend.
It marked the 18th time an Arkansas softball player has won SEC freshman of the week honors and the second time in as many weeks.