Carson-Newman’s Bridgewater Garners SAC Pitcher of the Week Honors

Carson-Newman’s Bridgewater Garners SAC Pitcher of the Week Honors

ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman’s Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) has been named South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week, league officials announced Tuesday.

Bridgewater, a junior right-hander, carried the Eagles past Augusta State in an 8-0 win on Sunday afternoon, with 7 1/3 innings of shutout ball and 10 strikeouts. He allowed just four hits and surrendered four walks. His 10 strikeouts are the most by an Eagle since the 2008 season.

Catawba outfielder Wade Moore was named SAC Player of the Week.

The SAC Player and Pitcher of the Week awards are selected by members of the league office.