University of Northern Iowa Athletics
UNI Softball: Heyer and Pupillo named to MVC All-Tournament Team
5/13/2023 4:43:00 PM | Softball
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Two Panther players have been named to the Missouri Valley Conference All-Tournament team.
Pitcher Samantha Heyer and catcher Alexis Pupillo were recognized for their performances in the MVC Championship Tournament held at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale this week. Both players started for UNI in the team's two games and helped lead the Panthers to the semifinal round of the tournament.
As UNI's starting pitcher, Heyer put together strong performances against Drake and Indiana State with 12 innings pitched, 15 strikeouts, and only one earned run for an ERA of 0.75. Catcher Alexis Pupillo led the Panthers at the plate in their postseason appearances with two hits, two walks, and only one strikeout. Both of Pupillo's hits went yard, scoring three runs for UNI.
The Panthers ended their season on Friday afternoon with a 1-0 loss to the Indiana State Sycamores in the semifinals. They end the year with 39 wins, 26 conference wins, and several new program records.Â
Pitcher Samantha Heyer and catcher Alexis Pupillo were recognized for their performances in the MVC Championship Tournament held at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale this week. Both players started for UNI in the team's two games and helped lead the Panthers to the semifinal round of the tournament.
As UNI's starting pitcher, Heyer put together strong performances against Drake and Indiana State with 12 innings pitched, 15 strikeouts, and only one earned run for an ERA of 0.75. Catcher Alexis Pupillo led the Panthers at the plate in their postseason appearances with two hits, two walks, and only one strikeout. Both of Pupillo's hits went yard, scoring three runs for UNI.
The Panthers ended their season on Friday afternoon with a 1-0 loss to the Indiana State Sycamores in the semifinals. They end the year with 39 wins, 26 conference wins, and several new program records.Â
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