ST. LOUIS – Indiana State freshman Bella Peterson was named the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week after posting a 1.083 slugging percentage, recording two assists from the outfield and belting four extra-base hits.
Peterson hit .583 last week and recorded two assists in the outfield in Indiana State's series last weekend at Illinois State. She registered four extra-base hits (3 doubles and 1 home run) and was 7-for-12 overall with four runs scored and three RBI. Peterson's 1.083 slugging percentage easily led the team. She now has five assists in the outfield this season as a true freshman.