Cowans was lights out for LIU at the Spring Games. The sophomore played a key role in each of the Sharks’ five wins during that stretch, going 3-0 with a pair of saves. Working 26.2 innings, including three complete games, Cowans did not allow an earned run under her watch. In addition, she held opponents to a .112 batting average after allowing just five hits while striking out 25 batters in that stretch. The Camarillo, CA started her week off with a relief appearance against Creighton on Tuesday, where she held the Bluejays hitless in 3.0 innings to earn the save in the 2-0 victory. Cowans also earned the save after closing the door on Lafayette by allowing one unearned run in 2.2 innings in a 6-4 win on Friday. In her three starts, Cowans scattered just eight hits and struck out 20 batters while allowing one unearned run. Included in that stretch were shutout victories against Southern Indiana (5-0) and Iona (4-0). This is her first NEC Pitcher of the Week honor this season.