DENVER – The Western Athletic Conference announced its players of the week on Monday morning. Following a dominant performance at the plate over four games, New Mexico State first baseman Tristan Peterson was named the WAC Hitter of the Week.
Peterson was the top hitter in the WAC during the opening weekend of conference play in a series win over CSU Bakersfield and added a solid night at the plate in the midweek contest against Power 5 opponent Arizona on Tuesday. On the week, the junior posted a .632 batting average (12-for-19) from the plate with 13 RBI, five home runs and seven runs scored.