Franklin and Hunter earn their first conference honors of the season

NEW ORLEANS– Dillard University infielder Amayiah Franklin was named Freshman of the Week, while infielder Grace Hunter earned Newcomer of the Week, the conference announced Monday.

Both were recognized for their performances from March 9–15 during a sweep of Talladega College. Franklin went 7-for-9 with three runs scored and six RBI, including two doubles and a triple. She posted an .800 on-base percentage and a 1.222 slugging percentage.

Hunter went 4-for-8 with three runs and three RBI, recording a .636 on-base percentage and a .625 slugging percentage.

The ladies will be back in action this weekend against the Wildcats of Wiley University at Wesley Barrow. The series starts Saturday, March 21, with games at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The final game of the series will be Sunday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m. 

-Bleu Devils-