Stang collected three wins during the week, upping her overall record to 17-2 on the year. Her first win was an 8-1 victory over UW-Oshkosh April 13, where she pitched seven innings, collected 10 strikeouts and gave up just three hits. Stang went on to collect her second and third wins of the week against UW-Eau Claire April 17, throwing two shutouts by the scores of 6-0 and 8-0. In game one, she threw a two-hitter in seven innings and collected 12 strikeouts and then went on to throw six innings in game two, giving up three hits with seven strikeouts. For the week, Stang pitched 20 innings, had 29 strikeouts, gave up eight hits, and only allowed one run for an ERA of 0.35. She held her opponents to a .123 batting average.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Emma Wishau, Freshman, Lefthanded Pitcher, Waterford, Wis. (Union)
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-River Falls, Rose Tusa, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Roseville, Minn. (St. Anthony Village)
UW-Stevens Point, Sara Babbits, Freshman, Righthanded Pitcher, Green Bay, Wis. (Ashwaubenon)
UW-Superior, Amanda LeBard, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Superior, Wis.