Tufi, Louisiana Tech carry 9-game win streak into C-USA play
March 13, 2015
Double-threat softball player Pauline Tufi of Anchorage has played a key role in helping Louisiana Tech University start 15-5 this season.
The sophomore slugger is hitting .298 in 20 games with 4 home runs and 12 RBIs.
She hit 4 homers in 52 games last season.
Tufi, of West High fame, leads Louisiana Tech with 13 walks, ranks second with 10 extra-base hits and third with 36 total bases.
Thing is, though, she might be an even better pitcher.
The hard-throwing right-hander is the team’s closer and has 43 strikeouts in 37.2 innings.
She has a 2.23 ERA and a 3-0 record with 4 saves.
Louisiana Tech has won 9 straight games, the longest winning streak since 1994, entering Conference-USA play this weekend.