The Association of Division III Independents recently named Illinois Tech pitcher James Tarala baseball player of the week for competition during the week of March 18-25.

The senior started the first game of a doubleheader against the Raiders, throwing eight shutout innings. The Crown Point, Indiana, native finished with seven strikeouts and gave up just five hits and one walk to lead the Scarlet Hawks to a 2-0 win. Tarala now holds an impressive 1.50 ERA with a 3-0 record on the season.

Illinois Tech will be back in action on Saturday, March 31 on the road at Carthage. The Hawks will play a doubleheader beginning at noon in Kenosha, Wisconsin.