ROSEMONT, Ill. - After a stellar week in the circle, including two complete-game victories over Wisconsin last Saturday (April 9), sophomore left hander Tori McQueen was named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday (April 11).

McQueen dazzled across three appearances last week, tossing two innings in relief and giving up no hits and no walks while striking out three batters and earning two complete-game victories against Wisconsin en route to a series sweep of the Badgers.

In Saturday's doubleheader, McQueen tossed 14 innings across two games, giving up just two runs on five hits and one walk (no walks in game one) while striking out 16 batters (13 in game one). Overall, McQueen tossed 16 innings last week, giving up just two runs on five hits and one walk with 19 strikeouts.

McQueen leads the Illini in ERA (2.32) across 81.1 IP, with 104 strikeouts on the season.

McQueen is the first Illini pitcher to be named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week since Sydney Sickels earned the honor twice last season.