NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State softball standouts
Maddy Morris and
Peyton Moran earned Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) weekly honors after leading the Spartans to a 2-1 weekend against St. Peter's.
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The MEAC named Morris Player of the Week and selected Moran as Rookie of the Week.
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Morris dominated at the plate and in the circle. She hit 5-for-10 with four runs scored, three RBIs, two doubles and one home run during the series. She opened the weekend by going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs. In the second game, Morris finished 2-for-3 with two doubles and two runs scored. She closed the series with a 2-for-4 performance, adding one run and one RBI.
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In the circle, Morris went 2-0 with a .50 ERA, allowing just one run over 14 innings. She threw two complete games, including a shutout with seven strikeouts.
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Moran went 2-for-6 with one RBI, one run scored and one double. She delivered her strongest performance in the second game, recording a double, an RBI and a run scored.
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Norfolk State returns to action next weekend at the NSU Softball Field for the Spartan Roundup. The Spartans will host North Dakota, Holy Cross and Fairleigh Dickinson.
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