BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The first place Augustana softball team swept the NSIC Player and Pitcher of the Week for the second time this season. Kennedy Buckman was named the Player of the Week while Lexi Lander earned the Pitcher of the Week.
 
NSIC Player of the Week
#25 Kennedy Buckman (IF, 5-9, Jr., R/R, New Prague, Minn. / New Prague HS)
- Went 10-for-15 for a .667 average with seven home runs in a 6-0 week
- Owned a 2.067 slugging and .684 on-base percentage
- Racked up 18 RBIs with eight runs scored and three walks
- Went 3-for-3 with three home runs and eight RBIs in a 11-2 win over BSU
- Ranks second in the nation in home runs this season (19)

NSIC Pitcher of the Week
#32 Lexi Lander (RHP, 5-9, Jr., R/R, Onawa, Iowa)
- Went 3-0 over 15.0 innings of shutout ball
- Allowed just six hits and three walks while striking out eight 
- Held opponents to a .120 average against her for the week
- Had two 4.0 inning appearances where she only allowed one hit 
 
Up Next
The Vikings host Southwest Minnesota State on Wednesday at 2 p.m.