Nick McCollum Named PBC Pitcher Of The Week

Nick McCollum Named PBC Pitcher Of The Week

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Georgia Southwestern State University pitcher Nick McCollum was named Peach Belt Conference pitcher of the week. McCollum pitched a complete-game shutout as the Hurricanes beat #13 Columbus State 8-0 to open their three-game set. The junior from Richmond Hill, Ga., scattered 11 hits but issued no walks and struck out four as he went the full nine innings. He retired the first six batters he faced in order. All 11 hits he allowed were singles and he never allowed more than two in any inning with no Cougar reaching third base. He finished the game with 119 pitches thrown for his second complete game of the season. McCollum is currently second in the PBC in strikeouts, third in innings pitched, sixth in ERA and fourth in fewest walks allowed.