FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas infielder Bri Ellis was named the SEC Player of the Week after a productive performance during the Razorback Rumble at Bogle Park, where the No. 19 Hogs won three of four games.
Ellis led Arkansas with a .636 batting average, seven hits, and six RBI, along with a .643 on-base percentage and a 1.000 slugging percentage.
Additionally, the Houston native was flawless at first base, collecting 24 putouts, one assist, one double play and a 1.000 fielding percentage.
During the Razorbacks' 7-4 victory over Northern Iowa on March 9, Ellis hit her team-leading eighth home run of the season, which ranks second in the SEC and No. 16 nationally.
Ellis sits among the conference's best in home runs per game (0.32 – No. 6), RBI (28 – No. 5), RBI per game (1.12 – No. 6) and total bases (54 – No. 5).
Arkansas starts SEC play on Friday with a three-game road series against Auburn. Coverage from Jane B. Moore Field begins at 5 p.m. on SEC Network+.
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