Liz Getz
Sport: Softball
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Bloomington, Indiana
Sophomore Liz Getz earned herself NCAC Player of the Week after hitting .727 (eight for 11) over a four-game stretch this past week. In those same four games, Getz was able to contribute four points to her team off of six RBIs, while being four-for-five in stolen base attempts. With Getz’s contributing performance, the Tigers went 3-1 in their series against Ohio Wesleyan last weekend. She is currently batting .326 on the season with one home run and nine RBIs. Additionally, she has nine runs and has stolen nine bases.
TDP (The DePauw): How do you feel about earning NCAC Player of the Week? What does this mean to you?
LG (Liz Getz): It’s an exciting honor, but at the end of the season the only thing that matters is how well the team plays.
TDP: What do you think was the biggest contributing factor to your performance?
LG: Without a doubt, the largest contributing factor to my performance has been my teammates and coaches. They foster an environment where we all push each other to work harder and be better than the previous play. When you have teammates and coaches who support you in everything that you do, you are pushed to succeed.
TDP: What kinds of goals have your set for yourself and the team this season?
LG: My goal for the team and myself this year was to make sure I’m still having fun when I play, for me especially. I do the best when I’m having fun, and I think I can say the same for the rest of the team. Having fun is what will help us succeed in the post-season.
TDP: What can we expect from you for the remainder of the season?
LG: Our team is continually trying to play in the most aggressive manner possible, whether its up to bat, in the field or running bases. This rest of this season ,the team and I will continue to implement it because being aggressive is what helps us succeed.
TDP: Do you have any advice for fellow student athletes?
LG: The best thing that we can do as athletes is be in the moment when we play, and forget all outside worries until after the game is over.