Russellville, Ark. – The Great American Conference announced their weekly awards for softball, and named SAU Softball player Elisa Favela the conference's co-pitcher of the week with upcoming opponent, Southern Nazarene's Brooklyn Sparkman.

Favela receives this honor for a six-game stretch that saw the junior throw a no-hitter and strikeout 31 batters in 19 innings.

Favela receiving this award marks the sixth time a Mulerider pitcher received this honor this season, with all three starting pitchers – Favela, Victoria Taylor and Sydney Wader – being named twice apiece.

Favela was previously nam...