McGinnis Earns SSC Softball Pitcher of the Week Honors

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gwen McGinnis from the University of Tampa softball team was named the Sunshine State Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week, as announced on Monday.

McGinnis went a perfect 3-0 in the circle in three starts, tossing 17.0 innings with 14 strikeouts while allowing just two runs in the series against Florida Tech. She held the Panthers to a .197 batting average and added two assists in game three of the series. This marks McGinnis' sixth weekly honor of her career.

Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of April 20–26, 2026. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.

Founded in 1975, Sunshine State Conference member institutions have won a total of 138 NCAA national championships across 15 sports and boast an NCAA Division II leading 89% Academic Success Rate. In 2025-26, the SSC marks its 50th anniversary, reflecting on a proud history of athletic and academic excellence.