SU's Pitcock Garners Honorable Mention All-American Status
by Chip Ransom, SU Sports Information
5/26/2010 9:37:05 PM
Nichole Pitcock is the first Shepherd softball player to earn All-American honors.
(ROLLA, MO)---Junior pitcher/first baseman Nichole Pitcock (Sterling, VA/Park View) of the Shepherd University softball team was named to the 2010 Daktronics, Inc., All-America softball team. The squad is voted on by sports information directors in NCAA Division II. Pitcock, an honorable mention selection as a utility player, becomes the first Shepherd softball player to receive All-American honors.
Pitcock helped Shepherd set new single season marks for most wins (36) and most conference wins (18). She led the team with a .348 batting average with a team-best 54 hits in 155 at-bats. She also paced the team in total bases (81) and slugging percentage (.523). Pitcock tied for the team lead in doubles (12) and runs batted in (35), while placing second in home runs (5) and runs scored (32). She also recorded a 15-7 mark with a 1.76 ERA as a pitcher. Pitcock fanned 129 in 131 innings in 25 appearances.