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Evansville Today
By the People, for the People
Illinois State Softball's Morgan Calhoun Earns Second MVC Freshman of the Week Honor
The freshman designated player had a standout performance in the Redbirds' conference opener at Evansville.
Mar. 10, 2026 at 8:07pm
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Illinois State softball player Morgan Calhoun has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week for the second straight week. The 19-year-old from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin started all three games in the designated player spot for the Redbirds in their MVC series opener at Evansville, batting .444 with a triple, a home run, three walks, three runs scored, and four RBIs.
Why it matters
This is Calhoun's second consecutive weekly honor from the MVC, highlighting her strong start to her collegiate career. The Redbirds' freshman class has been a key factor in the team's early-season success as they look to compete for a conference title.
The details
In the three-game series at Evansville, Calhoun went 3-for-4 in the opening game with a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored in Illinois State's 3-2 victory. Overall, she batted .444 (4-for-9) with a home run, three walks, three runs scored, and four RBIs.
- Morgan Calhoun was named the MVC Freshman of the Week on March 10, 2026.
- The Redbirds played their MVC series opener at Evansville this past weekend.
The players
Morgan Calhoun
A 19-year-old freshman designated player for the Illinois State Redbirds softball team.
Illinois State Redbirds
The softball team from Illinois State University, a member of the Missouri Valley Conference.
The takeaway
Morgan Calhoun's strong start to her collegiate career has earned her back-to-back Freshman of the Week honors from the Missouri Valley Conference. Her performance has been a key factor in Illinois State's early-season success as they look to compete for a conference title.
