ST. LOUIS – Nicole Newman (Madison, Wis.) of the Drake University softball team is the Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week for the fourth consecutive week and sixth time overall this season, the MVC office announced Monday, April 8. Newman helped Drake sweep Valparaiso this weekend.
Newman continued her domination in the circle with another perfect game, this one coming in a 10-0 five-inning win in the first game of the series. Newman, who threw her first career perfect game just last week, struck out the first seven Crusaders as they didn't put a ball into play until a two-out groundout in the fourth inning.