The Big West Conference has named University of Hawaii third baseman Jamie McGaughey its Field Player of the Week, recognizing a standout performance that helped the Rainbow Wahine close the regular season in style.
The junior slugger was unstoppable at the plate over the weekend, batting .600 as Hawaii swept UC Riverside. McGaughey delivered three home runs and a double among her six hits, scoring six runs and driving in four. This marks the second time this season she has earned the weekly honor, underscoring her value as a key offensive force for the Rainbow Wahine.
With the regular season now in the rearview mirror, the team turns its attention to the Big West Championship tournament, which begins Thursday. As the No. 2 seed, Hawaii has earned a first-round bye and will face the winner of Wednesday's matchup between No. 3 seed UC Santa Barbara and No. 6 seed UC San Diego.
In other college softball news from Hawaii, the All-Pacific West Conference teams were announced Monday, featuring six players from Hawaii schools. Hawaii Hilo outfielder Lexie Tilton was named Defensive Player of the Year, while teammate Janessa Santos earned first-team honors as a pitcher. The selections were made by conference coaches.
Tilton also made the second team alongside UHH outfield mate Rayna White. They were joined by Chaminade catcher Summer Buck and utility player Gabriella Schneider. Hawaii Pacific shortstop Taryn Hirano rounded out the honorees with a third-team selection.
The PacWest's top individual awards went to Biola's Kendall Nakano (Player of the Year) and DJ Symonds (Pitcher of the Year). Concordia's Morgan Kneubuhler was named Newcomer of the Year, Biola's Lizzie Byer earned Freshman of the Year honors, and CUI's Crystal Rosenthal was voted Coach of the Year.
Shifting to the diamond, Hawaii Hilo freshman pitcher Blake Saucedo was named the PacWest Pitcher of the Week in baseball after a dominant performance against visiting Hawaii Pacific. Saucedo tossed a complete-game shutout on Friday, allowing just six hits while walking two and hitting four batters. He struck out seven in the 3-0 victory.
On the links, Chaminade's men's golf team sits in fourth place after the opening round of the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Silverswords posted a team score of 305 at the par-71 Park course, trailing first-round leader Morehouse by nine shots. Six teams are competing in the three-day event.
Chaminade's top performers were Riley Born and Tanner Capik, who are tied for eighth place with Morehouse's Izaiah Stewart after shooting 74s. They sit six strokes behind co-leaders Joe Cunningham of Morehouse and Jacob Alcorta of Western New Mexico. The Golf Channel will televise the second round today starting at 10 a.m. ET.