Giles picked up three crucial league wins last week that led Long Island to a share of the NEC regular season crown and the right to host the 2006 NEC Softball Tournament. In the circle, Giles compiled a 1.75 ERA in 16.0 innings pitched, surrendering only 13 hits and two walks, while striking out 14. The rookie opened the week by picking up a 5-3 win over Quinnipiac, tossing a seven-hitter with three strikeouts. The following day, Giles notched both wins over league foe CCSU. In game one, Giles collected the win in relief, tossing two innings, while giving up two hits and striking out two to help the Blackbirds record the 4-2 extra inning win. In game two, Giles fired a complete game four-hit shutout - her seventh of the season - with nine strikeouts en route to LIU’s 4-0 triumph. On the season, Giles has compiled a 2.68 ERA to go along with 148 fanned batters - a Blackbird single season record. The rookie also leads the league with 20 wins.