Epifanio’s contributions helped the Warhawks go 3-1 during the week. In an 8-1 win over UW-Oshkosh April 13, she was 3-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run. In game two against the Titans, despite the team's 0-5 loss, she was 2- for-3 at the plate. In a 6-0 victory against UW-Eau Claire April 17, she was 2-for-2, including a two-run home run and a solo home run. In her other two at-bats in game one, she was intentionally walked. The walks continued in game two as she was given four free passes in a 8-0 Warhawk victory. For the week, Epifanio batted .778 and went 7-for-9 at the plate with four extra base hits. She had one double and three home runs, giving her a slugging percentage of 1.889. She collected six RBI, scored three runs, and was walked six times. Epifanio also continued to play solid defense behind the plate, allowing no pass balls and throwing out three runners attempting to steal.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Jess Freagon, Junior, Firstbase, Chippewa Falls, Wis. (McDonell)
UW-La Crosse, Katie Pietrowiak, Senior, Catcher, Germantown, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Jamie Braden, Senior, Catcher/Designated Player, Lake Villa, Ill. (Lakes Community)
UW-Platteville, Colleen Lowe, Sophomore, Infield, Byron, Ill.
UW-River Falls, Ashley Goettl, Sophomore, Firstbase, North Mankato, Minn. (Mankato West)
UW-Stevens Point, Elyse Nelson, Senior, Utility, Batavia, Ill.
UW-Stout, Shanen Stainer, Freshman, Thirdbase, Menomonie, Wis.
UW-Superior, Kalli Kucharyski, Senior, Thirdbase, Superior, Wis.