ST. LOUIS – University of Evansville sophomore Maliyah Wilkins was named the Missouri Valley Conference Player and Newcomer of the Week on Tuesday afternoon.
 
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.
 
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.
 
She wrapped up the weekend with her top effort of the season going 3-4 with another home run, three RBI, and two runs.