Springman Named AWPAA Athlete of the Week

Plebe pitcher Courtney Springman was tabbed the Army West Point Athletic Association Athlete of the Week on Tuesday afternoon. Springman made three starts and four appearances in the circle for the Black Knights this past week, compiling a 2-2 record with a 2.07 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 23.2 innings pitched. Opponents were held to a .160 average at the plate. To get the week started, she tossed a complete game against Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) foe Syracuse, striking out nine and giving up just one run on four hits. Her effort helped the Black Knights capture the program's first ever win over an ACC opponent. Over the weekend she was pinned against the Patriot League's top offensive team in Boston U. Springman held the Terriers scoreless with one hit over the first seven frames, but ultimately took the loss in extra innings. In the following game she appeared in relief and tossed 2.2 shutout innings to secure her seventh collegiate win. The Norco, Calif., native made one final start against the Terriers and allowed three runs on five hits over a six-inning stretch. Springman currently leads the Patriot League in ERA (1.88) and strikeouts (98), while sitting second in opponent's batting average (.223). Read More