SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Chattanooga's Michelle Fuzzard has been selected the Southern Conference Softball Player of the Week, while Elon's Lauren Taylor has been honored as the Pitcher of the Week for all games May 2-8. The selections are made by the league office.

Fuzzard, a Huntington Beach, Calif., native hit .769 from the plate while slugging 1.308 percent on the week as the Lady Mocs swept Western Carolina to close out the regular season.  The Chattanooga designated recorded 13 RBI in three games and hit two home runs and a double as the Lady Mocs picked up their 20^th conference win on the year, the highest single-season total in league history.  With her 13 RBI on the weekend, Fuzzard broke the conference's single-season mark with 67.  The previous record was 64 set back in 2004 and matched again in 2007.

Taylor, a senior form Lillington, N.C., posted a 1-0 record on the week in two appearances in the circle and finished with a 0.00 ERA.  In the Phoenix sweep of UNCG, Taylor pitched 12.0 innings, struck out five batters and held hitters to a .128 average at the plate.  In the series finale, Taylor pitched a complete-game shutout to give Elon the win and secure the No. 5 seed in the SoCon tournament.

Both players will head to Statesboro, Ga., for the SoCon Softball Championship starting May 11.

Also receiving nominations for player of the week were College of Charleston's Lizzy Vaughn and Elon's Carleigh Nester.

Also nominated for pitcher of the week was Chattanooga's Nikki Waters.

2011 Southern Conference Softball Player of the Week

2011 Southern Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week