Sierra Haage

 The Dakota Wesleyan University Tiger Athlete of the Week is Sierra Haage, it was announced by the DWU athletic department Monday.

 To begin the week, Haage and the Tigers took on Northwestern College and split the doubleheader. In the first game, Haage pitched six innings, striking out eight batters, only allowing two runs, while finishing 1-for-3 at the plate. In the second game, the Sioux Falls, S.D., native earned the victory on the mound after pitching the complete game, striking out nine batters and only allowing three hits. During the doubleheader, Haage broke the school record for pitching strikeouts in a career with 299.

 In the second doubleheader of the week, the Tigers took down Briar Cliff University 10-0 in the first game and 6-1 in the second game. In the two victories, Haage pitched 12 innings, striking out seven batters and only allowing one run.

 In the final doubleheader of the week, Haage went 1-for-3 with a double against Midland University. She leads the team with 71 strikeouts on the year and with a 3.62 ERA.

 The Tigers take the field against Concordia University at 4 p.m. today in Seward, Neb.