Troy University Athletics
4/19/2022 10:00:00 AM | Softball
TROY, Ala. – After leading Troy to a sweep over Appalachian State, Kelly Horne has been tabbed the Sun Belt Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.
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This marks the second time this season that Horne has picked up a Sun Belt weekly award.
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"I am super proud of Kelly for receiving this honor," co-interim head coach Taylor Smartt said. "She has done a great job not only leading the top of our lineup, but she also is an incredible leader for our team off the field. Kelly is a great example of hard work paying off."
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On Thursday, the junior smashed her first career triple and came around to score. Horne finished the night going 1-for-2 with a walk, marking her 94th career walk and moving her into a tie for third in Troy's career walks record.
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On Friday, Horne's hot streak continued, going a combined 7-for-8 from the leadoff spot in the doubleheader.
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In game one, Horne recorded an impressive 4-for-4 outing after earning her first start in the leadoff spot this season. Game two saw Horne etch her name into Troy's single-season home run record after she rocketed her 10th long ball of the season.
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On the week, the Tallahassee, Fla. native batted .800 with a pair of extra-base hits and a trio of RBIs from the top two spots in the Trojan lineup.
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Horne and the Trojans will return to action tonight in a midweek tilt against Georgia Tech. First pitch from Mewborn Field is set for 5 p.m. Â
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This marks the second time this season that Horne has picked up a Sun Belt weekly award.
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"I am super proud of Kelly for receiving this honor," co-interim head coach Taylor Smartt said. "She has done a great job not only leading the top of our lineup, but she also is an incredible leader for our team off the field. Kelly is a great example of hard work paying off."
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On Thursday, the junior smashed her first career triple and came around to score. Horne finished the night going 1-for-2 with a walk, marking her 94th career walk and moving her into a tie for third in Troy's career walks record.
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On Friday, Horne's hot streak continued, going a combined 7-for-8 from the leadoff spot in the doubleheader.
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In game one, Horne recorded an impressive 4-for-4 outing after earning her first start in the leadoff spot this season. Game two saw Horne etch her name into Troy's single-season home run record after she rocketed her 10th long ball of the season.
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On the week, the Tallahassee, Fla. native batted .800 with a pair of extra-base hits and a trio of RBIs from the top two spots in the Trojan lineup.
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Horne and the Trojans will return to action tonight in a midweek tilt against Georgia Tech. First pitch from Mewborn Field is set for 5 p.m. Â
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