Josh Estep	Jason Barber

Estep, a sophomore shortstop from Gahanna, Ohio, was selected as the American Mideast Conference and NAIA Region IX Player of the Week after batting .425 over 10 games with 17 hits in 40 at bats as the Cougars went 6-4. The former Gahanna Lincoln High School star reached base in every game during the week, posted six two-hit games, and had one three-hit game against Southeastern (Fla.) University. Estep registered nine runs and nine RBI while ripping three doubles and two home runs during the week.

On the season, Estep is batting .386 with seven doubles, two home runs, 18 RBI, and 21 runs scored. He has started all 22 games and has a .542 slugging percentage and a .452 on-base percentage.

Barber, a junior right-handed pitcher from Canal Winchester, Ohio, was selected as the National Christian College Athletic Association Player of the week. The former Canal Winchester High School standout appeared in four games for MVNU in relief and led the Cougars to a victory each time as he went 1-0 with one save, two holds, and a 1.86 ERA for the week with six strikeouts in 9.2 innings of work. Barber pitched three innings in three of the games.

On the season, Barber is 1-0 with a team-best 1.32 ERA. In 13.2 innings of work, he has struck out seven batters and issued just two walks. He has also registered two saves and has appeared in six games - all in relief.

MVNU is currently 15-7 overall and 5-1 in the AMC South Division. The Cougars will look to extend their four-game winning streak on Saturday when the team travels to Tiffin University for another AMC South Division doubleheader.