By: Ashley Birchmeier

Ohio Northern freshman Kirsten Lightel was named Ohio Athletic Conference Softball pitcher of the week for the time period ending March 9.

Lightel is 5-1 this season from the mound, with 45 strike outs, 38.2 innings pitched, and a 0.91 ERA.

She recorded a game-high 12 strike outs in the Polar Bears 5-1 win over Potsdam St. (N.Y.).

Ohio Northern is next in action Saturday March 21 as they host OAC opponent Heidelberg.