March 3, 2008

BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's Rose Gressley has been named Sun Belt Softball Pitcher of the Week.

The freshman from Virginia Beach, Virginia pitched three complete game shutouts last week. While helping the Owls to victories against Stetson University, Bethune-Cookman University and Central Michigan University, Gressley pitched 21 innings while allowing just seven hits and striking out 14. She also lowered her ERA from 2.29 to 1.41.

Gressley and the rest of the FAU softball team will return to action on Friday, March 7 at 6 p.m. when they play host to Eastern Michigan University as part of the Miken Invitational at FAU's Boca campus, 777 Glades Road. Cost for a tournament pass is $20 for adults and $10 for youth. Day passes are $10 for adults and $6 for youth. Live stats and play-by-play will be available at fausports.com.