KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Cassandra Valdez of Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) has been named the NAIA Softball Pitcher of the Week and Miranda Carnell of Bethel (Tenn.) has been named the NAIA Softball Player of the Week. The duo was selected based on their performances from April 1-7 and were chosen out of a pool of conference/Continental Athletic Conference (Independents)/unaffiliated group nominees. 

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NAIA Softball Pitcher of the Week

Cassandra Valdez, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) - GR - RPH

• In Valdez's three outings last week, two as a starter and one in relief, she combined for 16 complete innings tossed.
• Picked up a save in the 3-1 victory on the road while allowing only seven hits and a pair of walks on the week.
• Struck out 29 batters with an average of 12.69 stikeouts per seven innings as she held onto a 0.56 WHIP.

NAIA Softball Player of the Week

Miranda Carnell, Bethel (Tenn.) - SO - INF

• Carnell posted a big week at the plate for Bethel (Tenn.) over six games.
• In 24 plate appearances, she tallied 12 runs, five doubles, and three home runs; combining for 14 hits.
• Drove in 19 runs while putting together a .583 batting average, .593 OBP, and a 1.167 slugging percentage.

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