Herald named Sun Belt Hitter of the Week

Herald, from Old Hickory, Tenn., went 12-of-23 (.522 average) to lead the Lady Raiders to a 5-1 week, including three Sun Belt wins at North Texas. She knocked in 11 RBI on five doubles and scored two runs.

In three of the four games against North Texas, Herald, who plays first and also pitches, capitalized on key situations where she either broke the game open or extended the lead. She also helped herself on the mound, winning the first game on Sunday 16-2, going five innings and allowing two runs on four hits and striking out three.

Middle Tennessee returns home for the first time since March 4 when the Lady Raiders host Birmingham Southern on Thursday. First pitch action is set for 2 p.m.