Hali Duke, a freshman infielder for Presbyterian College's softball team, has been named Big South Freshman of the Week for the second time after an impressive four-game stretch where she batted .600. During this period, Duke extended her hitting streak to 18 games and now boasts the sixth-highest batting average in the Big South. She's only the third player in the school's history to earn this award multiple times. Duke will look to extend her streak to 20 games in a doubleheader against Furman tomorrow. Her remarkable performance includes reaching base safely in every conference appearance thus far.

By the Numbers
  • Duke is batting .431 (22-of-51) since starting her hitting streak.
  • She leads her team with 25 RBIs, 10 doubles, and a .465 on-base percentage.
State of Play
  • Duke has recorded hits in her last 18 games, with plans to keep this streak alive in the upcoming doubleheader.
  • She has performed well against Big South opponents with a batting average of .522 (12-of-23).
What's Next

Duke aims to maintain her strong performance as the Blue Hose face Furman, potentially extending her hitting streak and contributing further to her team's success in conference play.

Bottom Line

Duke's impressive early career sets a high bar for future performances, showcasing her potential as a key player for the Presbyterian College softball team and highlighting the growing talent within their program.