Cline named OVC Pitcher of the Week following gem vs Evansville

Fresh off a career-best performance in leading Little Rock to an 11-1 win to complete a series sweep of Evansville, the Ohio Valley Conference announced Monday the selection of senior Jack Cline as Pitcher of the Week for the opening weekend of 2025.
 
Cline, a 6-3, 215-pound right-hander from Little Rock, tossed six brilliant innings Sunday, finishing with a career-high 10 strikeouts. Cline didn't allow a walk and scattered four hits across six innings with his only earned run coming in the sixth inning with the game well in hand.
 
The 11-1 win completed a sweep of the Purple Aces, who made an appearance in the NCAA Super Regionals last summer, and gave Little Rock its first 3-0 start since 2014. The Trojans opened the season with 5-4 and 5-1 wins over Evansville during a Friday doubleheader, behind solid pitching from starters Jackson Wells and Brody Bunting. Cline followed up Sunday to finish off the sweep.
 
Rockwall, Texas native Zach Henry was also recognized as one of the "Notable Performers" from the OVC. The senior transfer from UT-Arlington hit .545 (6-of-11) with a home run, three RBIs, five runs scored and three stolen bases. His two-run homer in a scoreless second game of Friday's doubleheader sparked the Trojans to a 5-1 win.
 
Little Rock travels to face Memphis tomorrow afternoon at 1 pm before heading to Louisiana for a three-game weekend series at Nicholls starting Friday and wrapping up Sunday. Little Rock also plays at UL-Monroe next Monday before returning home Wednesday, Feb. 26 against Memphis.