MACON, Ga. – Junior Jordan Hillyer earned Atlantic Sun Conference Pitcher of the Week for the second time in as many weeks after his strong outing on the mound Friday evening against USC Upstate, announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.
 
Hillyer followed a 13-strikeout performance a week ago with another masterful performance last Friday (March 27) evening. He opened conference play for the Owls as he allowed only two hits in a 5-0 shutout against USC Upstate. Hillyer fanned 11 batters with only one walk as he lowered his ERA to 1.85.

"I think he had a tremendous performance on the mound this weekend. He went nine strong and gave up just two hits," head coach Mike Sansing said. "I give full credit to his work ethic and conditioning to be able to throw a complete game. We are excited for him to win this award."

        Atlantic Sun Baseball Pitcher the Week - Mar. 30th
          Jordan Hillyer, Kennesaw State
          Junior | Right-Handed Pitcher | Dacula, Ga.
          - Second Career Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the Week;
         second-straight honor
          - Tossed first career shutout in the conference opener
          - Struck out 11 USC Upstate batters; allowed two hits
          - Increased A-Sun lead for strikeouts with 57 this year
          - Improved to 3-2 this season with a 1.85 ERA
          - Owls now sit 2-1 in conference play and 14-13 overall






Kennesaw State will return to the ballpark on Tuesday evening for a midweek showdown with Western Carolina at Stillwell Stadium. It will be the second game of the home-and-home series between the two teams. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.

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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