Western Carolina’s Chris Masters was named Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week for the week ending April 30.

The left-hander made two appearances last week totaling 5.1 innings. The Marietta, Ga. native allowed two singles and struck out six batters. The freshman allowed two hits in 2.2 innings against Georgia on April 25 while striking out two. He held Furman hitless in 2.2 innings of work on April 29 while striking out four hitters in an 8-5 triumph over the Paladins.

Other standout pitching performances last week were turned in by: Aaron Eubanks (GSU), Nick Chigges (CofC), Daniel Britt (Elon), Ryan Falcon (UNCG) and Jamie Maxwell (CIT).

Previous Pitchers of the Week

Feb. 19 - Garrett Sherrill (ASU)

Feb. 26 - Ben Austin (Wof)

March 5 - Justin Smith (Cit)

March 12 - Jeff Beliveau (CofC)

March 19 - Will Romanowicz (Elon)

March 26 - Jay Jackson (Fur)

April 2 - Ryan Falcon (UNCG) and Michael Hensley (Elon)

April 9 - Zach Booker (Elon)

April 16 - Matt Crim (Cit)

April 23 Greg Holland (WCU)

April 30 Chris Masters (WCU)