The Southwestern Athletic Conference has named Alabama State's third baseman Kendall Core the SWAC Softball Player of the Week.
 
This is the first time this season that an Alabama State player has earned SWAC honors. Core, over the weekend, (5-3 • INF • FR • Benicia, Calif.) went 7-for-12 at the plate for an average of .583. She had two doubles, two homeruns and seven RBI. She accounted for 15 total bases and scored five runs. Core finished with a slugging percentage of 1.25 and an on-base percentage of .583. In the 9-2 game against Alabama A&M on Friday, she recorded one double, a homer, two runs and four RBI.
 
On the season, Core is hitting .446 with 38 hits, 10 doubles, five home runs and 24 RBI. Core has a slugging percentage of .624 and an on base percentage .442.

The Lady Hornets will look to add to their win total as they travel to Lorman, Miss., to face Alcorn State in a conference weekend series.