Weekly Honors Spotlight Key Performers
The Big South Conference announced its latest batch of weekly baseball awards, recognizing the athletes who helped shape the early season narrative across its member schools.
Winthrop’s outfielder Alan Benhardt earned Player of the Week after a .625 batting average, driving in six runs and scoring eight times, a surge that helped the Eagles lock in the No. 2 seed for the upcoming tournament.
On the mound, UNC Asheville starter Lucas Boesen was tabbed Starting Pitcher of the Week, delivering a shutout over three innings that yielded just three hits while striking out eleven batters.
Longwood’s Jackson Garland and USC Upstate’s Max Bianchini shared Co‑Relief Pitcher of the Week honors after each tossed scoreless outings, with Garland covering 4.1 hitless innings to secure a win for the Lancers.
Freshman Jacob Kirby of USC Upstate was recognized as Freshman of the Week, having appeared in two relief appearances that bolstered the Spartans’ bullpen.
These accolades underscore the depth of talent across the conference and set the stage for a competitive Big South Tournament, where the early‑season momentum could prove decisive.