BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Sophomore Bobby Maxwell was recognized by the Northeast Conference for his outstanding work on the mound this weekend, as he was named the NEC Pitcher of the Week, it was announced by the league office Monday. It is the third NEC Pitcher of the Week honor of his career, and the second this season.

Maxwell was magnificent during Saturday's doubleheader against Central Connecticut. The right-hander started both halves of the double dip, firing a total of 10.0 scoreless innings while allowing only two hits. Maxwell went the distance in the opener (Game 2 of the series), shutting out the Blue Devils over 7.0 frames and registering a 6-0 victory. The 6-foot-4 sophomore surrendered only two singles and one base on balls while cruising to the complete-game win. An infield hit in the third inning and two-out single in the seventh was all the CCSU offense could muster up against the LIU righty. Being that he needed only 75 pitches to complete the first half of the doubleheader, Maxwell took the mound for the start of the nightcap. He added 3.0 more hitless frames to his day's work before giving way to the Blackbirds' bullpen.

Up next, the Blackbirds wrap up the regular season with a road trip to take on UMass Lowell, Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15.