BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – University of West Alabama first baseman Chris Ransburgh was named Gulf South Conference East Division Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday afternoon.

Ransburgh claimed his first career weekly award from the conference following a strong week at the dish. The Montgomery, Ala.-native recorded a hit in each contest last week while tallying multiple RBI in all, but one contest. The senior belted two homeruns and four doubles, helping the Tigers to the GSC East Division #2 seed in the GSC Baseball Tournament in Millington, Tenn. Saturday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 7.

Ransburgh becomes the sixth Tiger to receive weekly recognition from the GSC and it marks the eighth time a UWA baseball player has received a weekly honor. Tres Avans, Rob Dahlberg and Nick Wheeler have each claimed Player of the Week laurels, while Mike Schmitt and Brandon Dill, the only three time winner, have received Pitcher of the Week honors.

The Red and White, which is currently ranked second in the NCAA Division II South Central Region, will face GSC West Division #3 seed Ouachita Baptist in the opening day of the conference tournament at approximately 7:30 p.m.

West Alabama closes out the regular season on Wednesday, April 30, as the Tigers travel to Stillman College for a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.