Richmond, Va. – Elon University freshman pitcher Justin Mitrovich has been named The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Pitcher of the Week.
 
Mitrovich allowed just three singles over 7.0 scoreless innings, stricking out a career-high eight batters with no walks in Elon's 1-0 series-sweeping victory over Delaware Sunday. The freshman right-hander retired 14 straight batters at one point and did not allow a runner past second base as Elon won its eighth straight league game. Mitrovich improved to 3-2 with a 2.08 ERA.
 
Among CAA pitchers, Mitrovich currently ranks third in ERA, tied for fourth in wins, eighth in innings pitched, and ninth in opposing batting average and strikeouts. Mitrovich boasts a 0.53 ERA in conference only games, striking out 17 batters in 17 innings.
 
Mitrovich adds to an onslaught of weekly CAA award winners for Elon. Shea Sprague has been named Pitcher of the Week twice in 2023, Ryan Sprock has been named Rookie of the Week three times, and Tanner Holliman has been named Player of the Week.
 
Elon is currently 16-8 on the season and is in sole possession of first place in the CAA with an 8-1 league mark. The Phoenix has won 9-of-10 games and is No. 29 in the country in RPI.
 
Elon will host USC Upstate (16-9) Tuesday at 6 p.m. before hitting the road for a three-game weekend set at CAA opponent Towson (7-19, 1-8 CAA).