Huskers Pritchard Named Big 10 Player of Week

 Nebraska outfielder / designated hitter Michael Pritchard has been named the Big 10 Player of the Week.  The Junior out of Omaha had a big week as the Huskers picked up five wins.  

·         Hit .538 (7-for-13) with two doubles, four runs scored and two RBI as Nebraska went 3-0 against Purdue last weekend

·         Recorded multiple hits in each game, including a 3-for-4 outing with two runs scored in Game 2

·         Posted one double, two RBI and a run scored in the series finale

·         Went 3-for-7 with a run scored in a midweek sweep of Arkansas

·         Earns his first career Player of the Week award

·         Last Nebraska Player of the Week: Josh Sheffert (April 16, 2012)