ST. LOUIS – University of Evansville sophomore Maliyah Wilkins was named the Missouri Valley Conference Player and Newcomer of the Week on Tuesday afternoon.
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Wilkins put together a stellar offensive week for the Purple Aces in the 901 Classic. In four games, Wilkins batted .500 with seven hits in 14 at-bats. She belted three home runs while finishing with nine RBI, five runs, and two walks. Despite going hitless in the weekend opener against Kansas City, Wilkins picked up an RBI.
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From that point on, she went 7-for-10 from the plate while leading UE to a pair of victories. In Friday's game versus Miami Ohio, Wilkins went 2-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a run. Wilkins followed that up with another 2-for-3 effort versus USI with her second homer of the weekend and two more runs.
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She wrapped up the weekend with her top effort of the season going 3-4 with another home run, three RBI, and two runs.
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