Tusa was the team’s top pitcher during the squad’s spring trip to Florida. She appeared in seven games and had six starts. Her 0.59 ERA in 35.1 innings led the team. She allowed seven runs, and only three were earned. Tusa allowed 23 hits and only two (doubles) went for extra bases. She struck out 37 and walked 13 in her time on the mound. She pitched six of seven innings in a 4-0 two-hit shutout win over Roger Williams University (R.I.). She finished the trip with a 1-3 record.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Ashley Meinen, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Chippewa Falls, Wis. (McDonell)
UW-La Crosse, Lacey Probst, Junior, Lefthanded Pitcher, Menasha, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Courtney Wautier, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Brussels, Wis. (Southern Door)
UW-Platteville, Jeni Freiburger, Freshman, Righthanded Pitcher, Belmont, Wis.
UW-Stout, Bri Conrad, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, South St. Paul, Minn. (Simley)
UW-Superior, Amanda LeBard, Junior, Pitcher, Superior, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Jessica Stang, Senior, Lefthanded Pitcher, Minnetonka, Minn.