SAN ANTONIO – After reaching base safely in 14 of 20 trips to the plate last week, UTSA senior catcher Nick Thornquist has been named Conference USA Hitter of the Week, it was announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.
A native of Flower Mound, Texas, Thornquist had a strong week in leading UTSA to a 3-1 record, including a sweep at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi over the weekend. Thornquist hit .571 (8 of 14) with three doubles, one triple and seven RBI, drawing six walks and striking out just twice, stealing a base.