SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--Carter Howell has been named the NSIC Player of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. Howell helped the Vikings go 5-0 for the week, with victories over Winona State and Concordia St. Paul.

Howell totaled eight hits in 17 at-bats with a double, a triple and a home run for the Vikings. His batting average for the week was .471.

The junior recorded a team-best eight RBI, scored seven runs and had five stolen bases. He also slugged .824 with a .524 on-base percentage.

Augustana is back in action tomorrow to host the Upper Iowa Peacocks in a midweek doubleheader at Ronken Field. The start time for game one is 1:30 p.m.