INDIANAPOLIS – Andrew Bacon was named the Horizon League Batter of the Week, and Joe Martin earned Horizon League Pitcher of the week honors, as announced by the league this afternoon.

Bacon went 6-of-11 (.545) at the plate this weekend with a home run, six RBI, and three runs scored. In Friday's 13-5 victory over Youngstown State, Bacon batted 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. One of his hits in the game was a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning.

He followed that performance with another 3-for-4 outing in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Penguins. Bacon scored a run and had two RBI in the contest to help NKU get the victory. Bacon leads the team with a .315 average this season.

Joe Martin helped the Norse get two out of their three wins this weekend against Youngstown State. In Friday's 13-5 win, Martin pitched 3.0 scoreless innings and picked up a save. He didn't allow a hit or walk to the 10 batters he faced, and he also struck out four hitters.

On Saturday, Martin earned the win on the mound in NKU's 7-6 victory. He threw 2.0 innings, giving up an unearned run and two hits. He also struck out three batters.

The Norse face Ohio State on Tuesday with first pitch scheduled for 5:05 p.m. in Columbus, Ohio.