Gamecocks Claim Two CUSA Weekly Softball Honors
5/4/2026 12:33:00 PM | Softball
DALLAS—During a three-game sweep of Sam Houston in the final Conference USA series of the regular season, Jax State had two players recognized by the league for their performance.
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Senior Ashley Phillips was selected as the Conference USA Player of the Week and pitcher Makenna Moore was named the freshman of the week.
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Phillips had five hits, four of which went for extra bases and posted a .750 on-base percentage. She homered in both games of Saturday's doubleheader and drew four walks on the weekend.
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Moore threw eight total innings and did not allow a run, highlighted by a complete game shutout during the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. In eight innings, Moore struck out four, walked none, and allowed five total hits.
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The Gamecocks will open the Conference USA Tournament on Thursday at 11 a.m. Central. The opponent will be determined on Wednesday.
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Senior Ashley Phillips was selected as the Conference USA Player of the Week and pitcher Makenna Moore was named the freshman of the week.
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Phillips had five hits, four of which went for extra bases and posted a .750 on-base percentage. She homered in both games of Saturday's doubleheader and drew four walks on the weekend.
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Moore threw eight total innings and did not allow a run, highlighted by a complete game shutout during the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. In eight innings, Moore struck out four, walked none, and allowed five total hits.
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The Gamecocks will open the Conference USA Tournament on Thursday at 11 a.m. Central. The opponent will be determined on Wednesday.
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Saturday, March 14
Wednesday, March 11
Thursday, February 19
