Riddell was strong on the mound for the Pointers at the Finlandia University Dome Tournament in Marquette, Mich., as she started out her college career with a 5-0 record. In 26.2 innings of work, she allowed just eight earned runs, two walks and struck out 24 batters. Riddell held her opponents to a batting average of .245 and posted a ERA of 2.10. Against Carroll University (Wis.), she posted 10 strikeouts and allowed no earned runs in the Pointers’ 8-2 victory.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Laura Raflik, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Plover, Wis. (Stevens Point Pacelli)
UW-La Crosse, Megan Nelson, Freshman, Righthanded Pitcher, Zumbrota, Minn. (Zumbrota-Mazeppa)
UW-Oshkosh, Courtney Wautier, Senior, Righthanded Pitcher, Brussels, Wis. (Southern Door)
UW-Platteville, Jeni Freiburger, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Belmont, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Abbie Morris, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Woodbury, Minn.