University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Niko Mazza Earns Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week Honors
2/20/2024 12:55:00 PM | Baseball
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss junior right-hander Niko Mazza (Madison, Miss.) collected the initial Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week honor for the 2024 season, Tuesday, for his outstanding effort on last week's opening day for the Golden Eagles.
Mazza gave the Golden Eagles their 11-straight opening day victory after going went 5 1/3 strong innings in a 4-1 decision over Marist. He spaced out surrendering four hits, including just one double, and did not surrender a run.
His pitching total also included fanning eight to go along with no walks, while also retiring seven batters in a row at one point and five at another. The Golden Eagle starter finished with 85 pitches of which 56 were for strikes.
This marks the second time Mazza has won this award in his career.
The Golden Eagles (3-1) return to action Wednesday as they go on the road for the first time this season against New Orleans. Game time is set for 6:30 p.m.
Mazza gave the Golden Eagles their 11-straight opening day victory after going went 5 1/3 strong innings in a 4-1 decision over Marist. He spaced out surrendering four hits, including just one double, and did not surrender a run.
His pitching total also included fanning eight to go along with no walks, while also retiring seven batters in a row at one point and five at another. The Golden Eagle starter finished with 85 pitches of which 56 were for strikes.
This marks the second time Mazza has won this award in his career.
The Golden Eagles (3-1) return to action Wednesday as they go on the road for the first time this season against New Orleans. Game time is set for 6:30 p.m.
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