Pittman, a senior shortstop, hit .466 (7-of-15) with a .600 slugging percentage, two doubles, seven runs scored and six RBI as Luther went 3-1 to open the season. He went 3-for-6 with a double, two runs scored and drove in two in the first game of a March 8 doubleheader against Wisconsin-Platteville -- a 12-6 win. In game two, an 8-7 Norse win, he was 2-for-4 with a double, three runs scored, two RBI and two walks drawn. Pittman collected another two hits, two RBI and a stolen base in a 10-5 win over North Central (Ill.) on March 9. (IIAC Male Athlete of the Week)
Special mention — Robbie Rushing, sr., DH, Central; AJ Reuter, jr., UT, Coe; Ryan Powers, sr., 3B, Wartburg
