ETHAN UNDERWOOD GATHERS SECOND-STRAIGHT NAIA ALL-AMERICA HONORS

KANSAS CITY – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced on Tuesday its selections for its All-America teams.  For the second-straight season, Olivet Nazarene University pitcher Ethan Underwood earned All-America Honorable Mention honors.  Underwood is the fifth Tiger to garner at least two All-America crowns and the first since 2005. 

Underwood had a phenomenal season for the Tigers on the pitcher's mound.  In 14 appearances, the Tiger right-hander went 10-2 with a 2.46 ERA, which is 23rd in the nation.  With 10 wins this season, Ethan becomes the fifth Tiger to reach double-digit win totals in program history.  In addition, Underwood tossed 84 innings, struck out 63 batters and only surrendered 15 walks.  Underwood went the distance in six games and pitched a pair of shutouts. 

Underwood adds this honor to a list of honors that include earning his second-straight CCAC Pitcher of the Year award and CCAC All-Conference first team. In the classroom, Underwood gathered CoSIDA Academic All-District honors as well. 

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*Contact: Sam Viebrock, Sports Information Director, stviebrock@olivet.edu