April 11-15, 2022

Tori McQueen | So., Softball | Major: Kinesiology

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 the Badgers en route to a series sweep. 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 1) while striking out 16 batters (13 in Game 1). 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. She is the first Illini pitcher to be named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week since Sydney Sickels earned the honor twice last season.

Tori is a native of Mooresville, Ind., and is majoring in Kinesiology.

º2021-22 Scholar Athlete of the Week Winners