MAC Freedom Player of the Week
Ciara DeLong (Misericordia / Jr., INF / Blandon, Pa.) was impressive in a 6-2 week for the Cougars. DeLong hit .379 (11-for-29) and slugged .862 with six extra-base hits. The junior hit safely in 7-of-8 games, including four multi-hit games. DeLong finished the week with three home runs, two triples, one double, five singles and four walks. She added 14 RBIs and eight runs scored. In a win over Thiel, DeLong was 2-for-4 with five RBIs, two runs scored, a triple, a home run and a walk. The junior had at least one RBI and one run scored in 7-of-8 games.