Crandell, a sophomore outfielder, hit .429 with six hits, six runs scored, a home run, and five RBI in 14 at-bats as the Storm opened the season with a 3-game sweep of University of the Ozarks. He had two hits in each game and led Simpson offensively in game two of the series, driving in five with a home run in a 9-6 victory.
Special mention — Brock Yossi, jr., 3B, Buena Vista; Calvin Rea, sr., OF, Loras; Zach Rogers, so., 3B, Cornell
