BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The University of West Alabama’s Brian Burgess was named Gulf South Conference East Division Pitcher of the Week by the conference office on Tuesday afternoon for his efforts during the past week against the University of Arkansas at Monticello and at North Alabama.

Burgess, a Huntsville, Ala.-native, picked up two saves on the week, including holding off North Alabama in a key, divisional 3-2 win. The two saves moved Burgess into a tie for fourth all-time at UWA. The sophomore pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing no runs and striking out six on the week. The win at UNA clinched the Tigers atleast the third seed in the East.

This marks the fourth time a Tiger has received a weekly honor and is the second pitcher to do so this season, as Matt Hill received the accolade on April 7. Rob Dahlberg and Jody Morgan were each honored earlier this season as Players of the Week.

West Alabama returns to action on Wednesday, Apr. 22, as UWA travels to Stillman College for a region, doubleheader. This marks a return appearance to Stillman for UWA, as the Tigers dropped a 10-9 contest earlier this season at SC. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.