UMass Lowell Athletics

UMass Lowell softball freshman Kaysee Talcik was named the first America East Pitcher of the Week for 2016, as announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon. She also received River Hawk of the Week honors for her performance last week.
 
"Kaysee threw well this weekend," said Head Coach Danielle Henderson. "I think this was a great way for her to start her career here at UMass Lowell."
 
Talcik made her first career appearance as a River Hawk against Manhattan at the EMU Madeira Beach Invitational on February 20. She earned the start and went the distance in the contest, leading her squad to a 9-0 shutout victory in five innings.
 
In that performance, she allowed just one base runner. The rookie struck out one hitter, while retiring the Manhattan offense in only 51 total pitches.
 
The "River Hawk of the Week" is chosen each week in voting by the UMass Lowell Athletic Communications staff. It honors the top athlete, male or female, based on performance during the previous week of competition.
 
UMass Lowell will return to action this weekend, Feb. 19-21, when they take part in the Wyndham Garden Cougar Classic in Charleston, S.C.