Russell Named SCAC Hitter of the Week

TLU senior outfielder Harleigh Russell earns conference honor after standout performance.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:51am

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Harleigh Russell, a senior outfielder for the Texas Lutheran University softball team, has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Hitter of the Week. Russell hit .714 with 2 home runs, 7 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases in a 3-game sweep over Centenary College last weekend.

Why it matters

Russell's impressive offensive performance helped lead the TLU Bulldogs to a conference series sweep, showcasing her skills as a power hitter and run producer. This is the second time in her career that Russell has earned the SCAC Hitter of the Week award, highlighting her consistency and value to the team.

The details

Over the 3-game series, Russell led the Bulldogs in several offensive categories, including batting average (.714), home runs (2), RBIs (7), slugging percentage (1.857), and on-base percentage (.800). She hit an inside-the-park home run earlier this season before adding her first career fence-clearing home run on Friday. Russell also stole home twice and had a career-high 5 RBIs in one game.

  • Russell was named SCAC Hitter of the Week on April 7, 2026.
  • The Bulldogs swept Centenary College in a 3-game series last weekend.

The players

Harleigh Russell

A senior outfielder for the Texas Lutheran University softball team who was named the SCAC Hitter of the Week after a standout performance in a 3-game series sweep.

Texas Lutheran University Bulldogs

The softball team from Texas Lutheran University that swept Centenary College in a 3-game series last weekend.

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What’s next

Russell and the Bulldogs will return to action this weekend as they take on Hendrix College in a 3-game series at Ed Kruse Stadium in Seguin, Texas on April 10-11.

The takeaway

Harleigh Russell's impressive offensive performance, including multiple home runs and a career-high 5 RBIs in a single game, has earned her the SCAC Hitter of the Week award. This recognition highlights her value as a power hitter and run producer for the TLU Bulldogs softball team.