LOUISVILLE, KY. — Already crowned the WCC Player of the Week, Saint Mary's sophomore slugger Sam Buckley has now garnered national attention, being named the National Player of the Week by both D1softball.com and by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Buckley is the first ever Gael to earn these distinguished honors.
Sam Buckley was only retired twice in 16 plate appearances over four games this weekend. The Burbank native began her weekend with the first three home run game in Saint Mary's history, driving in eight in a 15-9 victory over Idaho State.