Missouri Western’s Tiffany Gillaspy has been named the MIAA/AstroTurf Hitter of the Week for the second time this season which was announced earlier today by the MIAA office.

Gillaspy had an outstanding weekend hitting .615 helping the Griffons to a 3-1 record in MIAA play. She had a 1.154 slugging percentage to goal ong with a .643 on base percentage.

On Saturday in the Griffons 3-2 victory over Pittsburg State she hit a game tying home run in the bottom of the sixth that helped the Griffons to their first come from behind victory of the season and went 3-for-4 in game two.

On Sunday against the Missouri Southern Lions she had four hits to go with three runs scored and six RBI and in game two she had a career best five RBI in an 11-2 run rule victory which included a grand slam home run.

On the season she leads the Griffons with a .368 batting average, 42 hits, 28 RBI and 27 runs scored.

The 5-6 junior infielder is a native of Johnston, Iowa where she competed at Southeast Polk High School.

The Griffons are now 22-14 overall and return home this weekend with two more home doubleheaders.  On Friday, Fort Hays State will be here at 4 PM followed by a noon doubleheader with Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday.  Admission is FREE!

— MWSU Sports Information —