Eastern Michigan Athletics
Eagles of the Week Presented by EMUCU
5/8/2017 10:30:00 AM | General
Each week two Eagles will be honored for their success on the field
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Each week, the Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics names the EMUCU's Athletes of the Week, as selected by the athletic media relations department based on their athletic performances from the previous week. This week's winners are softball players Michelle Kriegshauser and Nicolle Miranda.
Michelle KriegshauserSport: Softball
Position: Outfield
Year: Senior
Major: Speech Language Pathology
Week's Achievements: Kriegshauser closed out an incredible career this past week, all while leading the Eagles to a 2-2 mark. She hit a staggering .533 at the plate, going 8-for- 15, with two doubles and a home run, and continued her ascent up the EMU and MAC record books. Kriegshauser began the week with a 2-for- 3 outing against Oakland, helping the Green and White snap a seven-game losing skid. She followed that up with a 2-for- 4 effort in the night cap of the doubleheader, fueling the Eagles to yet another win. From there, Kriegshauser reaked havoc against Central Michigan, May 7, touching up the MAC Regular Season Champion Chippewas. The New Lenox, Ill. Native combined to go 4-for- 8 with a double and a home run. With the double, the 57th of her career, Kriegshauser continued to solidify herself as the EMU record holder, while also moving into a tie for second all-time in the MAC. Additionally, it marked the 17 th two-bagger of the season for Kriegshauser, tying the EMU single season record. She finishes her career with a .361 batting average, the best in EMU laurels, and also is slotted second in home runs.
Nicolle MirandaSport: Softball
Position: Pitcher
Year: Sophomore
Major: Engineering
Week's Achievements: Miranda finished the week 1-1 in the circle, picking up her sixth win of the season to secure a sweep of Oakland, May 1. Miranda went the distance against the Golden Grizzlies for her seventh complete game of the season. The Wilmington, Calif. native tossed a total of 12.2 innings, while striking out nine.
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