University of Memphis Athletics
Stutts Named American Conference Pitcher of the Week
Apr 20, 2026 | Softball
IRVING, Texas – Freshman pitcher Avery Stutts becomes the first Tiger since 2018 to be named American Conference Pitcher of the Week, per a league release Monday afternoon.
Stutts, a Laurinburg, North Carolina native, carried a 1.56 ERA with a 1-0 record and one save during the week. Her save came in Memphis' series-clinching win over North Texas, marking the first series Memphis has taken this season.
She ends a drought of seven years without a Memphis player earning a weekly honor (Pitcher or Player) in the American, along with a drought of eight years without a Pitcher of the Week honoree. Baylee Smith was the most recent honoree, earning Player of the Week in February 2019, with Molly Smith being the most recent Pitcher of the Week honoree in April of 2018.
In her freshman campaign, Stutts sits as Memphis' leader in wins (6), saves (2), appearances (31), starts (12), innings pitched (94.2) and strikeouts (45).
UP NEXT
Memphis (17-31, 5-16 American) travels to Middle Tennessee (17-26, 5-16 CUSA) for an in-state doubleheader on Wednesday before hosting Florida Atlantic (29-17, 10-11 American) this weekend for the Tigers' final regular season contests at Tigers Softball Complex.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Single-game tickets are on sale for the 2026 season. Ticket prices will vary based on seat location (standing room only or reserved bleachers), denoted by a color-coded wristband.
Tickets will be free for all current University of Memphis students. Up to two fans ages 17 and under will be allowed free admission per paid adult that enters with them. Please note that tickets for children ages 17 and under will be for the standing room only section. Reserved seating tickets must be purchased if adults would like them to have a seat in the bleachers.
As a reminder, fans are not permitted to bring umbrellas into the venue and Tigers Softball Complex has a clear bag policy.
Tickets can be purchased using THIS LINK.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Softball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Stutts, a Laurinburg, North Carolina native, carried a 1.56 ERA with a 1-0 record and one save during the week. Her save came in Memphis' series-clinching win over North Texas, marking the first series Memphis has taken this season.
She ends a drought of seven years without a Memphis player earning a weekly honor (Pitcher or Player) in the American, along with a drought of eight years without a Pitcher of the Week honoree. Baylee Smith was the most recent honoree, earning Player of the Week in February 2019, with Molly Smith being the most recent Pitcher of the Week honoree in April of 2018.
In her freshman campaign, Stutts sits as Memphis' leader in wins (6), saves (2), appearances (31), starts (12), innings pitched (94.2) and strikeouts (45).
UP NEXT
Memphis (17-31, 5-16 American) travels to Middle Tennessee (17-26, 5-16 CUSA) for an in-state doubleheader on Wednesday before hosting Florida Atlantic (29-17, 10-11 American) this weekend for the Tigers' final regular season contests at Tigers Softball Complex.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Single-game tickets are on sale for the 2026 season. Ticket prices will vary based on seat location (standing room only or reserved bleachers), denoted by a color-coded wristband.
Tickets will be free for all current University of Memphis students. Up to two fans ages 17 and under will be allowed free admission per paid adult that enters with them. Please note that tickets for children ages 17 and under will be for the standing room only section. Reserved seating tickets must be purchased if adults would like them to have a seat in the bleachers.
As a reminder, fans are not permitted to bring umbrellas into the venue and Tigers Softball Complex has a clear bag policy.
Tickets can be purchased using THIS LINK.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Softball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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