SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State’s Rozelyn Carrillo and Tori Kniesche swept the latest TicketSmarter Summit League Softball Peak Performer and Pitcher of the Week honors, respectively, league officials announced on Monday.
Carrillo had a stellar week at the plate as she helped the Jackrabbits to a combined four wins. The Palmdale, Calif., native went 5-for-10 with six runs scored, three RBI and four walks. In game one of a doubleheader against NDSU, Carrillo scored two runs on one single. Carrillo also had success against North Dakota where she registered four hits in two games, including a two-run triple in game one and a double in game two. In total, Carrillo posted a .600 slugging percentage and a .643 on-base percentage.
Kniesche continued her dominance in the circle with three appearances last week where she earned a pair of wins. In the series finale against North Dakota State, the Wayne, Neb., native gave up just two hits and struck out 12 batters in a complete-game effort, helping lead SDSU to a 1-0 win.
She also pitched in both of SDSU’s games in its doubleheader against UND, opening with a complete-game 8-0 six-inning run rule victory. Kniesche gave up just two hits and struck out 10 while walking three batters. The junior also came in relief in game two and pitched two innings of scoreless relief with four of her six outs coming by strikeout while not allowing a hit or walk. Kniesche combined for 15 innings and gave up four hits along with 26 strikeouts while not giving up a run last week.
PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Rozelyn Carrillo, South Dakota State
Jr. | Infield | Palmdale, Calif.
- Hit .500 in four games last week (5-for-10) with three RBI, six runs scored, registered a .600 slugging percentage and a .643 on-base percentage
- Posted a double, a triple and walked four times
- This is the fourth career Summit League weekly award for Carrillo
Also nominated: Katie Noble (Kansas City), Carley Goetschius (North Dakota State).
PEAK PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Tori Kniesche, South Dakota State
Jr. | Pitcher | Wayne, Neb.
- Made three appearances in 15 combined innings for a pair of wins
- Gave up just two hits and struck out 12 batters in a complete-game effort in a 1-0 win over NDSU
- Pitched in both of SDSU’s games against North Dakota, opening with a complete-game 8-0 six-inning shutout with two hits and 10 strikeouts
- Came in relief in game two pitching two innings of scoreless relief with four strikeouts
- This is the 12th career Summit League weekly honor for Kniesche
Also nominated: Camryn Stickel (Kansas City), Paige Vargas (North Dakota State).
2023 Softball Weekly Award Winners
February 13
Peak Performer: Gabby Moser, South Dakota
Co-Peak Pitcher: Tori Kniesche, South Dakota State
Co-Peak Pitcher: Savannah Rodriguez, Western Illinois
February 20
Peak Performer: Emma Osmundson, South Dakota State
Peak Pitcher: Tori Kniesche, South Dakota State
February 27
Peak Performer: Katie Goelz, St. Thomas
Peak Pitcher: Paige Vargas, North Dakota State
March 6
Peak Performer: Anjolee Aguilar-Beaucage, North Dakota State
Peak Pitcher: Kamryn Meyer, Omaha
March 13
Peak Performer: Bella Dean, North Dakota State
Peak Pitcher: Tori Kniesche, South Dakota State
March 20
Peak Performer: Carley Goetschius, North Dakota State
Peak Pitcher: Paige Vargas, North Dakota State
March 27
Peak Performer: Carley Goetschius, North Dakota State
Peak Pitcher: Kamryn Meyer, Omaha
April 3
Peak Performer: Aleesia Sainz, South Dakota
Peak Pitcher: Kori Wedeking, South Dakota
April 10
Peak Performer: Jocelyn Carrillo, South Dakota State
Peak Pitcher: Tori Kniesche, South Dakota State
April 17
Peak Performer: Madison Pederson, North Dakota
Peak Pitcher: Clara Edwards, South Dakota
April 24
Peak Performer: Rozelyn Carrillo, South Dakota State
Peak Pitcher: Tori Kniesche, South Dakota State
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