Junior Ian Strom (Hopedale, Mass.) of the UMass Lowell baseball team picked up the final River Hawk of the Week honor of the 2015-16 season, after his performance over the last week of the 2016 campaign.
In the squad's final four games, the center fielder went 6-for-17 with five RBI and five runs. He also stole two bases in two attempts to finish the season with a career-high 22 swipes to lead the team.Â
Strom delivered a three-hit effort in the May 20 finale, and crossed the plate twice in the 10-7 win at Monmouth. He connected on his team-high ninth double of the season and spearheaded the River Hawks' comeback with two RBI after the team fell behind 4-0. The Hopedale, Mass. native also scored twice and drove in two in UMass Lowell's 9-4 victory against Siena on May 18.Â
The "River Hawk of the Week" is chosen 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. Because of the unique accomplishment the staff chose to give the honor to the entire team.
