INDIANAPOLIS –The University of Indianapolis baseball team swept both weekly honors this week in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). Sophomore Xavier Rivas was crowned the Pitcher of the Week while senior Alex Vela was tabbed as the Player of the Week, officials announced on Monday. 

PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Xavier Rivas, UIndy
So. | P | Portage, Ind.
Major: Undeclared
Team Results: 5-0 W vs. Notre Dame (OH) (2/18) | 15-14 W vs. Notre Dame (OH) (2/20) | 13-3 W vs. Notre Dame (OH) (2/20)

• Tossed eight shutout innings in season opening 5-0 win over Notre Dame (OH)
• Struck out 11 and walked one batter
• Earns first career Player of the Week award
• Last Greyhounds' Pitcher of the Week: Jake Sprinkle (5/7/19)

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Alex Vela, UIndy
Sr. | INF | Indianapolis, Ind.
Major: Communications
Team Results: 5-0 W vs. Notre Dame (OH) (2/18) | 15-14 W vs. Notre Dame (OH) (2/20) | 13-3 W vs. Notre Dame (OH) (2/20)

• Went 7-for-12 (.583) on the weekend while also drawing three walks for an on-base percentage of .688
• Two of his seven hits went for extra bases
• Successfully stole five bases in six attempts
• Earns first career Player of the Week award
• Last Greyhounds' Player of the Week: Brandon DeWitt (3/15/21)