Pierce started her collegiate career in a big way, providing the game-winning hits in both games against Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) on Feb. 25. In game one, she hit a three-run triple in the bottom of the eighth to give the Blugolds a season-opening 6-5 win. In game two, her seventh inning solo home run held up for the final margin (5-4), as the Blugolds opened 2012 with a sweep over the Gusties.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Kallie Krech, Sophomore, Outfield, Prescott, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Hayley Freimuth, Senior, Catcher, Combined Locks, Wis. (Kaukauna)
UW-River Falls, Jessie Bester, Senior, Designate Player, Hampton, Minn. (Randolph)
UW-Stevens Point, Alicia Hahnemann, Sophomore, Outfield, Appleton, Wis. (West)
UW-Stout, Courtney Richardson, Sophomore, Firstbase/Designated Player, Miltona, Minn. (Alexandria Jefferson)