NEW YORK – Georgetown senior Sarah Bennett was honored as the BIG EAST Softball Player of the Week for the first time this season, while St. John’s senior Madison Morris takes home her second Pitcher of the Week nod. The Hoyas took two at home from the preseason favorite, Creighton, while Morris earned the two victories for the Red Storm at home against Providence.
Each BIG EAST Softball team picked up a win during the first weekend of conference play. DePaul came away victorious in two games on the road at Butler, while Seton Hall won two of three for the series win against Villanova.