CSUN freshman infielder Savannah Horvarth slugs her way to USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Week accolades

April 28, 2015

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April 28, 2015

 

CSUN freshman infielder Savannah Horvarth slugs her way to USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Week accolades

 

OKLAHOMA CITY — After helping her team to a Big West Conference series win at Long Beach State, Cal State Northridge (CSUN) freshman infielder Savannah Horvath (Las Vegas, Nev.) has earned her first USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Week honors the Amateur Softball Association (ASA)/USA Softball announced today.  The second baseman batted .750 (6-for-8) with three extra-base hits and three RBI as the Matadors posted their first series win against Long Beach State since the 2002 season.  For her efforts, Horvath also earned her second Big West Conference Player of the Week honors.    

 

"I am extremely honored to win this award. A team is not just one person, it is multiple people contributing to the squad's success," said Horvath.  "This makes all the extra work we put in worth it. None of this would be possible without the help and support of my teammates. Their perseverance and support keep me going each and every day.  I have been seeing the ball well lately.  I have become better at seeing the ball and keeping my composure at the plate.  I have a lot more confidence and when I see a good pitch, I attack it.  I would like to thank my family. Without them none of this would be possible. The extra time they have put in to let me pursue my goals has helped my dreams come true. They have sacrificed so much and they are the reason I go out and perform to my best every day."

 

Horvath had two hits in each game and batted .750 in the three-game series against the 49ers. In their first meeting, Horvath was near perfect with a 2-for-3 outing where she belted her 13th double of the season and added two RBI.  She followed up with another standout performance in game two, blasting her ninth home run of the season while crossing the plate twice.  In the series finale, Horvath was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 where she added her second double of the weekend.  She also added a sacrifice bunt and played perfect defense in 13 chances at second base in the three games.

 

"We are extremely excited for Savannah," said CSUN Head Coach Tairia Flowers.  "As a freshman playing a key role for us, she has stepped in and performed with confidence throughout the season. All the hard work she puts in is certainly paying off.  This weekend, she played some solid defense and communicated well on the field with her teammates. At the plate, she was aggressive and I don't think I saw her take a weak swing in three games."

 

For the weekend, Horvath combined for a 6-for-8 (.750) performance at the plate with one home run, two doubles, three RBI and two runs scored.  She also boasted a .778 on-base and 1.375 slugging percentage.  For the season, Horvath is batting .358 with 30 runs, 14 doubles, nine home runs, 38 RBI and 13 stolen bases. 

 

This is the first USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Week honor for Horvath and is the first USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Week honors for an athlete from CSUN. 

 

2015 USA Softball National Collegiate Players of the Week
Week 1 (Feb. 5-8): Taylor Schoblocher - North Texas - Junior - Utility – Forney, Texas

Week 2 (Feb. 9-15): Lauren Haeger - Florida - Senior - Pitcher/1B – Peoria, Ariz.

Week 3 (Feb. 16-22): Jenna Lilley - Oregon - Freshman - Infield - North Canton, Ohio

Week 4 (Feb. 23 - March 1): Sierra Lawrence - Michigan - Junior - Outfield - Snellville, Ga.

Week 5 (March 2-8): Emily Carosone - Auburn - Junior - Outfield - Orlando, Fla.

Week 6 (March 9-15): Bianka Bell - LSU - Junior - Infield - Tampa, Fla.

Week 7 (March 16-22): Megan Good - James Madison - Freshman - Pitcher/Infielder - Mount Sidney, Va.

Week 8 (March 23-29): Geri Ann Glasco - Oregon - Junior - DP/Pitcher - Watkinsville, Ga.

Week 9 (March 30 - April 5): Shelby Turnier - UCF - Junior - Pitcher - Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Week 10 (April 6-12): Paige Parker - OU - Freshman - Pitcher - Independence, Mo.

Week 11 (April 13-19): Lexie Elkins - Louisiana-Lafayette - Junior - Catcher - Victoria, Texas

Week 12 (April 20-26): Savannah Horvath - CSUN - Freshman - Infield - Las Vegas, Nev.

 

 

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