Jayda Coleman wins NFCA, Big 12 Player of the Week awards
The Oklahoma Sooners offense has settled in well in their 12-0 start to Big 12 play. After tinkering with the top of the order during nonconference, Patty Gasso has the best leadoff hitter in the game back at the top of the order and Jayda Coleman’s responded in a big way.
In the Sooners three-game sweep over Kansas, Coleman was incredible, hitting .857 with three home runs, four RBIs, eight runs scored, and seven walks. All while continuing to play Gold Glove-level centerfield for the Sooners.
❄️ It’s a 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 ❄️@jaydac00 has been named both National and Big 12 Player of the Week after an incredible weekend in Kansas!#ChampionshipMindset pic.twitter.com/44bTCbncWb
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) April 2, 2024
It’s the fourth consecutive Big 12 Player of the Week award for the Sooners and the second NFCA Player of the Week award in the last month. Coleman’s conference award follows Cydney Sanders, Tiare Jennings (also won NFCA Player of the Week), and Alynah Torres who have each had big weeks over the last month.
She’s been on a tear in Big 12 play, hitting .571 with 5 home runs and 10 RBIs.
Coleman now leads the Sooners with a .466 batting average, .589 on-base percentage, 45 runs, and 30 walks. This is her fourth career player of the week award. She’s up to eight home runs and 27 RBIs as she puts together another fantastic season.
The Sooners next go on the road to take on the Texas Longhorns this weekend in Austin.
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