Van Vleet, a sophomore utility player, hit .556 (10-of-18) with a 1.000 slugging percentage, two doubles, three triples, nine RBI and four runs scored as Simpson opened the Florida portion of its schedule with a 6-1 mark. She was 3-for-3 with a double, two triples and six RBI in the Storm's 12-2, 5-inning win over Skidmore. The six RBI against Skidmore are the second-most in school history. In addition, she went 3-0 in the circle with an 0.40 ERA and 23 strikeouts. In a 2-0 win over Beloit, Van Vleet went 3-for-3 at the plate, drove in the winning run and scored an insurance run while also throwing a complete-game, one-hitter. She lost a perfect game in the seventh inning of the contest. (IIAC Female Athlete of the Week)
Special mention — Abby Flannagan, sr., C, Coe
