Softball | February 05, 2024

AUGUSTA, Ga. – University of South Carolina Aiken softball standout Austyn Dixon has been named the PBC Freshman of the Week, as announced by the league office.

Dixon, a native of Kings Mountain, N.C., guided the Pacers to a 2-2 week.

The rookie posted a pair of hits in the nightcap at Francis Marion, including a double. She registered three RBI in the contest.

In the home opener against Newberry, she crushed the first pitch she saw over the right center field fence for a round-tripper. Dixon also singled in the game.

Against the Wolves in the second game, Dixon pounded out another hit and drew a walk.

For the week, she had a pair of multi-hit games. Of her five hits, two went for extra bases. Additionally, she had four RBI while batting .357. 

Behind the plate she had 28 putouts and threw out a runner.