University of Georgia Athletics
DiCarlo Earns Second Freshman Of The Week
March 28, 2016 | Softball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Georgia softball's Alyssa DiCarlo was named the SEC Freshman of the Week for the second time in three weeks, the league announced on Monday.
DiCarlo had a phenomenal five games last week, hitting .500 with a team-best 11 RBI. For the weekend alone in the sweep over No. 4 Texas A&M, the third baseman put up a .545 average along with six hits and nine RBI. For the week, DiCarlo posted 11 assists and no errors while notching a 1.000 slugging percentage.
Against the Aggies, DiCarlo hit two home runs, including her first collegiate grand slam in game one to put the Bulldogs ahead for good. The Arizona native tied her career best in hits with three in the series opener while adding two more in game two along with three RBI.
DiCarlo is now second on the team with 11 doubles this year after putting up one against Georgia Southern and one over the Aggies, helping her to a .380 batting mark. She holds 34 RBI, as she is on a streak of four-consecutive games with two or more RBI.
It's the third weekly honor this season for a Bulldog, as Chelsea Wilkinson was also named the SEC Pitcher of the Week earlier this season.
DiCarlo and the Bulldogs are back home on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET against in-state rival Georgia Tech. The game will be featured on SEC Network+/WatchESPN while the first 500 fans receive a free Wreck Tech T-shirt and first 100 students receive free pizza. Admission to Jack Turner Stadium is free.
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