NORFOLK, Va., March 14, 2022—Coppin State freshman infielder Josh Hankins selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Baseball Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference office announced today. Hankins was also named Rookie of the Week, while teammate Justin Johnson earned Pitcher of the Week honors.
 
Hankins (6-0, Fr., INF, Boothwyn, Pa.) went 8-for-10 at the plate in a doubleheader against Albany over the weekend, including a 5-for-6 effort with four RBIs and two runs scored in the first game. Those five hits tied a program single-game record, and Hankins followed that up with a 3-for-4 effort with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored.
 
Johnson (6-1, Fr., P, Easton, Pa.) tossed 4.1 innings of relief over two appearances against George Washington and Albany, not allowing an earned run and striking out five while giving up just two hits.
 
Other Top Performers
Alana Alonso (Delaware State) had two hits and five RBIs in an 18-15 win over Delaware.
 
Trey Paige (Delaware State) was 2-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBIs against Delaware.
 
Jacob Council (Norfolk State) was 2-for-4 in the Spartans’ finale at Davidson.