Sophomore Kirsten Lightel named the Ohio Athletic Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week

By Ashley Birchmeier

ADA — Sophomore Kirsten Lightel was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Softball Pitcher of the week for the week of April 25-May 1.

The sophomore earns her third career pitcher of the week honor.

Lightel led ONU last week as they split with Anderson (Ind.) and Capital to conclude the regular season and secure a spot in the four team OAC Tournament. 

The sophomore recorded three starts, striking out 14 in 17 innings of work.

In the 7-2 victory over Capital, Lightel surrendered just one hit, while striking out four batters.

Northern returns to action Friday as they compete in the opening round of the OAC Tournament hosted by Otterbein.