Miener Wins ASUN Pitcher of the Week
- – Following a dominant performance that propelled Austin Peay State University's softball team too a stellar start in Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) play, senior pitcher Samantha Miener has...
- During her two starts, Miener showcased exceptional skill, pitching 10.2 innings.
- The Highland, Illinois, native secured her eighth victory of the season by pitching six scoreless innings in the second game of Austin Peay's series against Bellarmine.
Samantha Miener Earns ASUN Pitcher of the Week Honors
Table of Contents
- Samantha Miener Earns ASUN Pitcher of the Week Honors
- Samantha Miener’s ASUN Pitcher of the Week Award: Your Questions Answered
- 1. What is the ASUN Pitcher of the Week Award?
- 2. Why did Samantha Miener win the ASUN Pitcher of the Week award?
- 3. what were Samantha Miener’s key statistics that led to her Pitcher of the Week honor?
- 4. What is Samantha miener’s background?
- 5. What is austin Peay State University’s record in the ASUN Conference?
- 6. How does Samantha Miener rank in the ASUN and NCAA?
- 7. Has Samantha Miener won this award before?
- 8. What are Austin Peay’s upcoming games?
- 9. how can I follow Samantha Miener and the austin Peay Governors softball team?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Following a dominant performance that propelled Austin Peay State University‘s softball team too a stellar start in Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) play, senior pitcher Samantha Miener has been recognized as the ASUN Pitcher of the Week. The league made the announcement on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Miener’s Pitching Prowess
During her two starts, Miener showcased exceptional skill, pitching 10.2 innings. She conceded only seven hits adn no earned runs, maintaining an impressive .179 batting average against her.
Key Statistics
- Innings Pitched: 10.2
- Hits Allowed: 7
- Earned Runs: 0
- Opponent Batting Average: .179
Victory Against Bellarmine
The Highland, Illinois, native secured her eighth victory of the season by pitching six scoreless innings in the second game of Austin Peay’s series against Bellarmine. This performance led the Governors to a 4-0 triumph over the Knights. Miener allowed five hits, all singles, while throwing 76 pitches.
Securing the series Sweep
The next day, Miener continued her strong performance, allowing just two hits in 4.2 innings. This contributed to APSU’s 6-4 victory, clinching their first ASUN series sweep since April 2023.
ASUN and NCAA Rankings
This season, Miener’s achievements place her among the top pitchers in the ASUN and nationally:
- Third in the ASUN with eight wins.
- Tied for 35th in the NCAA for wins.
- Second in the league with 14 starts.
- Ranked 11th nationally for starts.
A history of Excellence
Miener is the first Governor this season to receive an ASUN weekly honor. She is also only the second Governor to be named ASUN Pitcher of the Week. APSU alum Jordan Benefiel previously won the award twice (May 6, 2024, and March 27, 2023).
Miener pitched 10.2 innings across a pair of starts, where she allowed just seven hits and no earned runs, while holding opponents to a .179 batting average.
Upcoming Games
Miener and the Governors will return to the field later this week. They are scheduled to face Southern Indiana in a 4 p.m. Wednesday game at the USI Softball Field in Evansville, Indiana. Following this, the Govs will host an ASUN series against Lipscomb at Cathi Maynard Park in Clarksville on Saturday and Sunday.
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Samantha Miener’s ASUN Pitcher of the Week Award: Your Questions Answered
Samantha Miener of Austin Peay State University (APSU) has recently earned the prestigious ASUN pitcher of the Week award. This Q&A-style article answers all your burning questions about her achievement, performance, and future prospects.
1. What is the ASUN Pitcher of the Week Award?
The ASUN Pitcher of the Week award recognizes the most outstanding pitching performance in the Atlantic Sun conference (ASUN) during a specific week of the college softball season. It acknowledges remarkable skill, contribution to team success, and statistical dominance.
2. Why did Samantha Miener win the ASUN Pitcher of the Week award?
Samantha Miener earned the award due to her dominant performance in two starts during the week leading up to March 17, 2025, where the league made the proclamation. Specifically, she:
Pitched 10.2 innings.
Allowed only seven hits.
Conceded zero earned runs.
Maintained a .179 batting average against her.
Secured a 4-0 victory against Bellarmine, pitching six scoreless innings.
Contributed to a 6-4 victory against Bellarmine.This clinched APSU’s first ASUN series sweep since April 2023.
Her stellar performance propelled Austin Peay State University to a strong start in ASUN conference play.
3. what were Samantha Miener’s key statistics that led to her Pitcher of the Week honor?
Her key statistics that week were are outlined clearly in the table below:
| Statistic | Value |
| ————————- | —— |
| innings Pitched | 10.2 |
| Hits Allowed | 7 |
| earned Runs Allowed | 0 |
| Opponent Batting average | .179 |
4. What is Samantha miener’s background?
Samantha Miener is a senior pitcher for austin Peay state University. She is originally from Highland, Illinois.
5. What is austin Peay State University’s record in the ASUN Conference?
While the article doesn’t give details on the record, it highlights that their series win against Bellarmine represents APSU’s first ASUN series sweep as April 2023.
6. How does Samantha Miener rank in the ASUN and NCAA?
as of the time of the award, Miener’s rankings were:
Third in the ASUN for wins (8).
Tied for 35th in the NCAA for wins.
Second in the ASUN for starts (14).
Ranked 11th nationally for starts.
7. Has Samantha Miener won this award before?
No, this is her first ASUN Pitcher of the Week award. She is only the second Governor to be named ASUN Pitcher of the Week. APSU alum Jordan Benefiel previously won the award twice (May 6, 2024, and March 27, 2023).
8. What are Austin Peay’s upcoming games?
Miener and the Governors returned to the field later that week. They were scheduled to face Southern Indiana on wednesday at the USI Softball Field in Evansville, Indiana. After that, they will host an ASUN series against Lipscomb at cathi Maynard Park in Clarksville on Saturday and Sunday.
9. how can I follow Samantha Miener and the austin Peay Governors softball team?
You can stay updated with the Governors’ 2025 softball season by following them on social media:
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/govssb
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/govssb/ (@GovsSB)