PROVIDENCE, R.I. – With a combined 9-0 record for the week between them, the Notre Dame and DePaul softball programs presented a pair of award worthy players. Fighting Irish senior designated player Beth Northway is the BIG EAST Player of the Week after her consistent bat helped the Irish run their winning streak to seven games. Blue Demon junior pitcher Becca Heteniak takes BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week honors with a pair of complete-game wins with only one earned run.        

Northway came through in pinch-hitting duties for Notre Dame with nine hits in 16 at-bats as the Irish posted a 6-0 record for the week, including three wins over BIG EAST teams. Northway hit for a .562 batting average and 1.125 slugging percentage in the six contests, including a pair of home runs and three doubles. The senior had four multi-hit games, scoring seven runs and collecting seven walks. Northway connected for four hits in seven at-bats at USF to help Notre Dame secure its first ever sweep of the Bulls. The senior, who started the season as a non-starter, has emerged as one of the Irish’s most productive hitters this season.

Heteniak was responsible in the circle for two of the Blue Demon’s three wins last week. In two complete games, the junior boasted a 0.50 ERA, including a 5-0 shutout at Connecticut on March 28. For the week, Heteniak struck out 11 at the plate as batters averaged just .184 against her. With the win over the Huskies, Heteniak has been successful in her last 17 BIG EAST decisions and improves to 27-2 all-time against league opponents. The junior was strong from the plate as well, knocking out a pair of three-run home runs with a .444 batting average.     

Weekly Honor Roll: Chelsea Bemis, Louisville, So., 3B; Brittany Schillizzi, Seton Hall, So., SS; Roxy Struble, St. John’s, Sr., SS/1B; Jackie Tarulli-Fisher, DePaul, Sr., C/DP; Stephanie Watts, Syracuse, Fr., 2B