Softball

Softball Athletes of the Week | May 4, 2026

Hitter of the Week
Name: Tiaira Richardson
School: Whittier
Year: First-year
Position/Number: Right Field / #29
Hometown/High School: Vista, Calif. / Rancho Buena Vista
 
Richardson slashed .625/.700/1.000 to key a doubleheader sweep for Whittier College against Chapman University to qualify for a first SCIAC Tournament berth since 2019. The rookie scored four runs and drove in two RBI while walking twice in the series.
 
Pitcher of the Week
Name: Jacynda Lindsay
School: Occidental
Year: First-year
Position/Number: Starting Pitcher / #19
Hometown/High School: El Segundo, Calif. / El Segundo
 
Lindsay earned the win in two starts as Occidental College swept California Lutheran University to close the regular season. The rookie tossed 12.1 innings including a complete-game shutout with just three hits allowed in the final game to complete the sweep.

 

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