Augustana’s Carter Heinsch Named NSIC Player of the Week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana University outfielder Carter Heinsch has been named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday, March 23, 2026.
Dominant Performance Against St. Cloud State
Heinsch earned the honor following a stellar series against St. Cloud State, where he hit an astounding .909 (10-for-11) across three games.
Key Stats and Highlights
- Hit .909 (10-for-11)
- Recorded three doubles, a triple, and a home run
- Drove in 11 runs and scored seven runs
- Posted an .867 on-base percentage and a 1.636 slugging percentage
- Registered multiple hits in all three games
Heinsch opened the series with a 4-for-4 performance, including a double and three RBIs. He followed that up with a triple, a home run, four RBIs, and three runs scored in the second game. He finished the series with another four-hit game, reaching base all six times although driving in four more runs.
“Heinsch tore up St. Cloud State,” stated the NSIC Media Relations release.
Other NSIC Weekly Honorees
University of Mary’s Lucas Burgum was named NSIC Pitcher of the Week. Burgum threw a seven-inning complete game, allowing only two hits and one unearned run against Southwest Minnesota State.
Additional Top Performances
Other players recognized for their performances included:
- Kieran Gaffney (UMary)
- Jackson Fliflet (Minnesota Crookston)
- Mateo Tahsini (Northern State)
- Drew Miller (Sioux Falls)
- Easton Mains (Wayne State)
- Ethan Patterson (Winona State)
Pitching Standouts
Additional pitching performances highlighted included:
- Mariano Gomez (Augustana)
- Isaac Wensloff (Minnesota Crookston)
- Jacob Thompson (Minot State)
- Ethan Price (Northern State)
- Brady Baur (Sioux Falls)
- Sawyer Hoffman (Winona State)
The NSIC is a 16-team, 18-sport NCAA Division II conference. The conference has won 27 team national championships and crowned 126 individual national champions.
FAQ
What conference does Augustana University play in?
Augustana University plays in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
What was Carter Heinsch’s batting average against St. Cloud State?
Carter Heinsch had a batting average of .909 against St. Cloud State.
Who was named NSIC Pitcher of the Week?
Lucas Burgum of the University of Mary was named NSIC Pitcher of the Week.
Did you grasp? Carter Heinsch’s .909 batting average against St. Cloud State is a remarkable achievement, showcasing his exceptional hitting ability.
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