TUCSON, Ariz. – Jordan Hillyer, who was named Co-Pitcher of the Week in the Atlantic Sun, earned national recognition Monday afternoon as the junior was honored Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week, announced by Collegiate Baseball on Monday afternoon.
 
"It's a special award and to see Hillyer get recognized for his outstanding performance on Saturday is great to see," head coach Mike Sansing said. "With so many great players across the country and tough completion at this level, it was great to see Hillyer's name among them.
 
Hillyer controlled Friday (March 20) night's game from the beginning, throwing 25 of his first 31 pitches for strikes. The righty allowed two hits in the first inning, but did not allow another base hit until the seventh frame.
 
The Dacula, Georgia native retired 13 of his first 16 batters, including seven strikeouts through six innings of play. In all, Hillyer tossed 8.0 innings on the mound, scattering four hits and struck out a career-high 13 batters.
 
With the win, Hillyer evened his record at 2-2 in six starts for the Owls. He owns a team-leading 2.34 ERA and leads the Atlantic Sun with 46 strikeouts. Hillyer has worked 34.2 innings on the mound this season, second to only teammate Travis Bergen's 39.2.

KSU will return home next Tuesday (March 24) at Stillwell Stadium to take on Georgia Southern in midweek play. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. The Owls will then play in its second midweek game on Wednesday (March 25) on the road against Georgia.

Season tickets are currently on sale for the full 29-game home schedule at $39 per ticket. Single-game tickets are also available at $6 for adults and $4 for youth (ages 3-12). Group tickets for 10 or more people are available for advanced purchase, excluding the Georgia (Feb. 17), Georgia Tech (Mar. 17) and Georgia Southern (Mar. 24) games when individual tickets will be $10 for adults and $6 for youth. To order season tickets click here, or contact the KSU Athletic Ticket Office at 470-578-OWLS (6957).
 
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