Highlighted by a no-hitter in Sunday’s series finale, Cowans' lockdown stretch of pitching led LIU to a three-game sweep of FDU this past weekend. The junior went the distance in two starts, combining for a 0.75 ERA while holding the Knights to a .081 batting average. During that stretch, Cowans registered nine strikeouts while scattering just three hits and five walks. Cowans got her weekend going by earning a 2-1 victory on Saturday. Registering four strikeouts, she allowed one earned run on her watch on three hits and four walks. Cowans hit her stride in Sunday’s series finale. The Camarillo, CA native issued just one walk and struck out five to propel the Sharks to an 8-0 run-rule triumph. Entering the week tied for first in the NEC in wins (12) while ranking fourth in strikeouts (94), she leads LIU’s pitching staff in innings pitched (127.1) and is second with a 3.18 ERA. This is Cowan’s first NEC Pitcher of the Week honor this season.