After a devastating weekend loss to Mississippi State, pitcher Doug Nikhazy earned SEC Pitcher of the Week and National Player of the Week. The Rebels finished the weekend series against the Bulldogs with a 7-5 loss on Sunday, however, Nikhazy’s stellar performance on Saturday earned the junior weekly honors.
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On Saturday, Nikhazy’s performance helped with the 9-0 shutout against the No. 3 Bulldogs, as the Florida-native walked two and struck out 12. The pitcher didn’t allow a Bulldog runner past first base, putting forth “one of the best pitching performances in Ole Miss baseball history,” according to Ole Miss Athletics.