SSC Names Gwen McGinnis as Pitcher of the Week

ORLANDO, Fla. - University of Tampa pitcher Gwen McGinnis has been selected as the Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Week. The award, presented by Pollo Campero, was announced Monday by the league office.

McGinnis led the Spartans to two shutout wins against Eckerd, the SSC regular-season runner-up. The senior from Tallahassee, Fla., tossed 14.0 innings in back-to-back shutouts while striking out seven batters. She limited the Tritons to just seven total hits and allowed no runs for a perfect ERA. This marks McGinnis' seventh 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 27-May 3, 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.