CARMEL, Ind. – Junior David Newbanks (New Albany, Ind.) was named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hitter of the Week announced Monday afternoon by the league office.
 
Newbanks helped lead the Panthers to a sweep of Earlham posting an impressive 1.462 slugging percentage. He recorded eight hits on 13 at-bats scoring five runs and six RBI with three home runs.
 
The junior also registered a .706 on-base percentage, drawing four walks.
 
With the sweep, the Panthers remain in a tie for the HCAC regular season title.