Finlandia\’s Brittany Garland named 2011 Superior Dome Softball Tournament MVP

Hancock – March 1, 2011: Finlandia\’s Brittany Garland (Long Beach,
California/Harbor CC) claimed the Most Valuable Player Award at the 2011
Finlandia University Dome Softball Tournament in Marquette, Michigan.

Garland, a junior pitcher, won the honor after the participating coaches
placed their votes at the conclusion of the three-day event. Garland was a
force on the mound and in the batters box all weekend for the Lions.

At the plate, Garland batted .563 (9-16) with 2 grand slams, 2 steals, and
13 runs batted in. The 13 RBI\’s were a tournament best total. She posted a .600 on base percentage and a 1.125 slugging percentage in six games.

On the mound, Garland was a workhorse as she threw a tournament best 37 innings with 5 complete games. She posted 2 wins with 18 strikeouts.

Listed below is the remainder of the All-Tournament team as chosen by the coaches and media in attendance.

2011 DOME TOURNAMENT MVP

6

Brittany Garland

Jr

P

Finlandia University

ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

7

Kristin Higgs

So

IF

Hope College

33

Andrea Reinecke

Sr

P/2B

Hope College

21

Katie Krueger

So

1B/OF

UW – Stevens Point

5

Alyson Hock

Sr

C

Simpson College

14

Sydnee Wyss

Sr

IF

UW – Oshkosh

16

Courtney Wautier

So

P

UW – Oshkosh

7

Emily Eisenmann

So

2B

UW – Superior

14

Kalli Kucharyski

Sr

P

UW – Superior

22

Christina Chamberlain

Sr

IF

University of Dubuque

12

Ashley Draeger

Sr

OF/P

Concordia University – Wisc.