Ricken, a junior shortstop, hit .583 (14-of-24) in six games during the week. He had five multi-hit games, including three three-hit performances. He opened the week with a 2-for-4 performance in a 7-2 loss to Bryan then went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI in an 8-6 victory over Oglethorpe. In a doubleheader split with Berry, Ricken went 3-for-7, including 2-for-3 with a run scored in a 7-4 loss and 1-for-4 with an RBI in a 7-6 win. He finished his week with matching 3-for-4, two runs scored performances in a doubleheader sweep of Tennessee Temple. He also drove in two runs in the second game, a 9-4 victory.
