Jennifer Gilbert has been named the MAC West Division Player of the Week, according to the Mid-American Conference league office Tuesday.
It is the second time this season the young slugger has won the honor.
During Ball State's weekend match-ups with Western Michigan and Northern Illinois, Gilbert went 7-15 with four home runs, 12 RBIs and an incredible 1.267 slugging percentage.
On the season, Gilbert hit .357 with 61 RBIs and a Ball State record 14 home runs. Gilbert hit the record-breaking 13th home run Friday against Western Michigan, when she hit a two-run home run over the center field wall.
Gilbert's home run broke a tie she had with junior catcher and teammate Amanda Montalto. During the season, both Gilbert and Montalto broke Jen Reifscheidner's old record of 11 home runs in 2009.
Ball State travels to Akron, Ohio Wednesday to play Eastern Michigan in the opening round of the MAC Tournament. First pitch is at 11a.m.
Read More
Delta baseball defeats Yorktown in extra innings to become Delaware County champions
By Zach Carter / 2 days agoThe Eagles defeated the Tigers 5-2 in extra innings to win the Delaware County baseball tournament. It's the first time Delta has won the event since 2017.
'I'm grateful and proud:' No. 6 Ball State falls to No. 1 Miami in MAC Championship title game
By Zach Carter / 2 days agoThe No. 6 Cardinals fell to the No. 1 Redhawks 8-0 in the MAC title game. It's the farthest the Cardinals have advanced in the tournament since 2015.
'Building into something great:' Ball State softball advances to the MAC title game for the first time since 2015
By Zach Carter / 3 days agoNo. 6 Ball State defeated No. 5 Central Michigan, No. 4 Toledo and No. 2 Ohio Friday to advance to the title game of the Mid-American Conference Championship. The Cardinals will face the No. 1 Miami Redhawks. If Ball State was to win, a second game will need to be played due to the Redhawks undefeated tournament record.
