The first Panther of the Week is going to McKenzie Oslanzi from the softball team.
The sophomore pitcher from Marseilles went 3-0 against Western Illinois this weekend in Macomb.
Throughout the three games, Oslanzi allowed only nine hits and two runs.
Oslanzi’s record is now 19-12 throughout the 2025 season.
The second Panther of the Week is going to Abbi Hatton from the softball team.
The freshman utility from Neoga recorded seven hits, four runs, and one home run throughout the week.
Through four games, Hatton recorded one run in every game– Tuesday against the Fighting Illini, Saturday’s doubleheader against the Leathernecks and Sunday against the Leathernecks.
Hatton’s home run happened during Sunday’s 11-1 win over the Leathernecks. Hatton recorded her home run in the third inning.
The Panthers went 4-0 this week, also securing the Ohio Valley Conference regular season championship.
Zaria Flippin can be reached at 581-2812 or at zhflippin@eiu.edu.
