Gonzaga senior right-hander Karsten Sweum was crowned the National Co-Pitcher of the Week by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association after delivering a spectacular no-hit performance that helped the Bulldogs lock down the West Coast Conference regular-season championship.
A Dominant Display on the Mound
Sweum’s outing last Saturday was a masterclass in control and power. He threw just 93 pitches, 63 for strikes, and retired all 12 batters he faced over the middle four innings, striking out 11 while walking only two. The effort produced a run-rule shortened victory and marked the sixth no-hitter in Gonzaga’s history.
The performance earned Sweum his second national weekly honor this season, underscoring the West Coast Conference’s surge in collegiate baseball recognition. The NCBWA, founded in 1962, has long celebrated standout collegiate players, and Sweum’s award reflects the organization’s commitment to advancing the sport at the college level.
Teammates and coaches praised the right-hander’s poise under pressure. Senior catcher Maddox Haley, junior pitcher Ckyler Tengler, and veteran Greg Cristino highlighted the collective effort that made the championship run possible, while freshman Ashton Campa added depth to the pitching staff.