Jackie Wilkins Earns SEC Player of the Week Honors
5/11/2004 12:00:00 AM | Softball
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The Southeastern Conference has announced that Tide junior Jackie Wilkins has been named this week's SEC Softball Player of the Week.
Wilkins was instrumental in Alabama's doubleheader sweep of Maryland over the weekend, going three for five at the plate with a home run. She scored three runs and drove in two as well as picking up a pair of stolen bases.
The double header against Maryland served as a breakout for Wilkins as her homer was her first since Feb. 13 against Eastern Kentucky. The first game against the Terrapins was also her first multi-hit game since Feb. 28 versus North Texas.
The honor is Wilkins' first ever and the fifth this season for Alabama.
The Tide returns to action Thursday night against Auburn in the first round of the 2004 SEC Tournament. First pitch for the contest will be at approximately 7:30 p.m. The tournament runs from Thursday, May 13 through Sunday, May 16. Tournament passes are $40 for adults and $30 for students and youth (18 and under) and are available through the end of the first session on Thursday. Session passes are $10 each. Fans can call the University of Alabama Athletic Ticket office at 205.348.BAMA (2262) or 1.877.TIDE.TIX (843.3849). Tickets are also available at www.rolltide.com.
Fan parking for the tournament will be in the main Student Recreational Center parking lot on Campus Drive. Parking on the hill, beyond the outfield fence will be prohibited. There will be a free shuttle service available for fans between the parking lot and the softball stadium.
