Feb. 28, 2011

SAN BRUNO, Calif. - Sophomore Matt Lowenstein was named WCC Player of the Week, the conference office announced on February 28. For Lowenstein, who garnered WCC Freshman of the Year and Freshmen All-American honors last season, the selection is the first of his career. The selection is also the first of the year for the Lions.

Lowenstein has served a vital role in guiding LMU to a 7-1 record, including its current six-game winning streak. The left-handed batter hit safely in all four games last week, batting .667 over the course of the week with eight runs scored, a triple, four walks and five RBI. He collected multiple hits in three of the four games, and multiple RBI in two of the four. In addition to reaching base at a .700 clip and slugging .800, Lowenstein stole one base and collected a sacrifice fly.

The native of Chino Hills, Calif. went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and two walks on Tuesday at Long Beach State before finishing 3-for-4 with two runs scored, a walk, a stolen base and two RBI against Nevada on Friday. After a 1-for-4 day with a run scored on Saturday, Lowenstein went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, a triple and three RBI on Sunday to finish the week.

LMU will carry its six-game winning streak on the road to Fullerton, Calif. on Tuesday where it will meet No. 7 Cal State Fullerton at 6 p.m.