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[B]UK freshman Jordan Cooper[/B] has been named SEC Freshman of the Week for his superb pitching performance in a 2-1 win over No. 4 South Carolina over the weekend.
Here is the release from the Southeastern Conference:
[B]FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK[/B]
[B]Jordan Cooper • Kentucky[/B]
[B]RHP • Shelbyville, Tenn.[/B]
• After Kentucky fell in the series-opening to No. 4 South Carolina on Friday, UK turned the ball over to freshman Jordan Cooper for his third career SEC start Saturday … Cooper responded to shutdown the Gamecocks, helping UK even the series with his third win of the season, handing USC its first series loss in 10 SEC weekends, dating back to 2009 … Tossed a career-high 6.2 innings, allowing only four hits and one run, walking two and striking out a career-best five.
• With Cooper dueling with South Carolina standout Sam Dyson, the two strong-armed right-handers posted four consecutive scoreless innings to start the game. … In his six starts the season, Cooper owns a 2.49 ERA.
