SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – April 23, 2007 – Danielle Spiro of Springfield College was named the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference Softball Player of the Week earlier this week.

Spiro is a sophomore outfielder from South Windsor, Conn.. She also performs in the designated player position, and is currently batting third in the strong SC line-up.

In a 3-1 week for the Pride, which clinched its first regular-season NEWMAC title, Spiro batted .385 in four games. She had five hits in 13 at-bats, scoring five runs, and knocking in eight more. Her hit totals included two doubles and a home run. Her three-run home run provided all the runs in a 3-0 victory over MIT. Her slugging percentage was .769 in that four-game span.

published: 04/26/2007