BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Picking up right where she left off, Shelby Lowe turned in a dominating performance in the circle to jumpstart her sophomore campaign, earning Southeastern Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week honors in the process.
The league office announced Lowe as co-winner of the award with Tennessee's Ashley Rogers on Monday. The award is Lowe's first Pitcher of the Week accolade. Lowe was a two-time SEC Freshman of the Week winner last season. Lowe is Auburn's first SEC Pitcher of the Week honoree since her teammate Samantha Yarbrough won the award on March 2, 2020.
The Carrollton, Ala., native started three games in the circle, picking up victories in each. Lowe did not allow a single earned run over opening weekend to post a 0.00 earned run average. In her 13.0 total innings of work, Lowe allowed just five hits and one unearned run. Lowe struck out a total of 23 batters and did not issue a walk. She held opponents to a .109 average at the plate.
Her weekend performance was highlighted by her season debut against St. John's on Feb. 11. Lowe tossed her first collegiate no-hitter and the 28th no-hitter in Auburn softball history. Lowe's no-hitter was Auburn's first since Maddie Penta versus IUPUI on Feb. 27, 2021.
The left-hander struck out 11 batters over five innings. She faced only two Red Storm base runners in the game, both coming in the first inning via an Auburn error and a hit by pitch.
Lowe is currently tied for SEC lead in earned run average and wins. She ranks second in total strikeouts to only her fellow Tiger Penta. Lowe also ranks sixth in league in opposing batting average and innings pitched.
