OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Illinois Tech baseball has earned its first Player of the Week honor. Catcher/Designated Hitter Zachary Dickey has been named Player of the Week by the Association of Division III Independents for action from March 6-12.

The freshman and El Paso, Texas native had a strong start to the team's trip in Arizona. During the team's first game on Sunday against Concordia-Wisconsin, Dickey reached base in every plate appearance. He was 2-for-2 with a walk and the team's first home run of the season. Dickey was also responsible for three RBI in the contest.

Baseball is back in action in Tucson on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. central time against Valley City State.