Lindberg, Ionadi Named AMCC Athletes of the Week

Lindberg, Ionadi Named AMCC Athletes of the Week

ERIE, Pa. – Penn State Behrend baseball freshman Silvio Ionadi (Pittsburgh, PA/Plum) and junior softball pitcher Kayla Lindberg (Austinburg, OH/Geneva) have been named Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Players of the Week.

Ionadi hit .526 in a 4-1 week for the Lions, going 10-for-19 with 12 RBI, two doubles and two home runs. The freshman also stole two bases and scored nine runs of his own. Ionadi had a standout performance against first place Alfred State, as he recorded two home runs for seven RBI in the 10-3 win over the Pioneers. He had multiple hits in four of the five games.

Lindberg posted a 1.40 ERA in a 1-0 week, throwing 10 innings and allowing two earned runs. She also struck out eight, including five vs. Altoona. Lindberg earned a complete-game victory over Penn State Altoona, a key win for Behrend, giving them sole possession of first place in conference standings.