After hitting .529 (9-for-17) with nine RBI in four games last week, ASU baseball's David Towarnicky has been named the the Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week. He highlighted his stellar week by hitting what proved to be a game-winning three-run home run in the sixth inning of Appalachian's 5-3 win over Marist on Saturday,and he was perfect in 31 fielding chances at first base. In the classroom, Towarnicky sports a perfect 4.0 GPA as a double-major in finance and banking and risk insurance management with a international business minor. He is one of 30 candidates for the prestigious 2010 baseball Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, which honors student-athletes for their achievements in four areas of excellence -- classroom, character, community and competition.

The winter storm that impacted much of the state this week has caused a series of changes to ASU's upcoming baseball schedule. Wednesday's game at North Carolina A&Twas postponed and this weekend's series versus Rider that was originally scheduled to be played at ASU's Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium, will instead take place at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory. Game times for this weekend's three-game set versus Rider will remain the same as before with a game Friday at 3 p.m., Saturday at 2pm, and Sunday at 1pm. Tickets for the games will cost $5 and ASU season tickets will be honored. A makeup date for Wednesday's game at N.C. A&T is expected to be finalized soon.