WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State right-handed pitcher Connor Holden was named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll, the conference announced Monday. It is the first honor of the season for the Shocker closer.
Holden locked down two saves over the weekend for Wichita State, helping the Shockers to a three-game sweep over Tulane. On Friday night, Holden entered in the ninth with the tying run at the plate and one out in a 2-0 game. He fanned Green Wave third baseman Trevor Minder for the second out, then retired Brennan Lambert on a bouncer back to the mound to record the save.