SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Omaha softball pitcher Maddia Groff was announced Monday as the Kwik Star Summit League Peak Pitcher of the Week. This is the fifth time this season the sophomore southpaw as earned the honor.

Groff made two starts (both complete games) and three appearances as the Mavericks swept South Dakota at home to strengthen the team's hold on first place in the conference.

The Omaha native earned all three victories on the weekend, posting an earned run average of just 0.89, allowing two runs in 15.2 innings of work. In the series opener, Groff held the Coyotes to just one hits through the opening four innings.

Holding South Dakota batters to a .161 average at the plate, Groff recorded 22 punchouts and walked just one batter the entire weekend. Groff struckout 11 in the series finale on Sunday.

With a conference ERA of just 1.04, Groff leads the Summit League in 2025, in addition to opposing batting average (.153); innings pitched (60.1); strikeouts (79) and victories (9). Her nine runs allowed in league play are the fewest of any Summit League pitcher.

Nationally, Groff stands among the top pitchers in Division I with this week's rankings yet to be compiled.

Omaha softball welcomes crosstown rival Creighton to Connie Claussen Field for the final home game of 2025. Omaha hits the road later this week for the final conference series of the season at South Dakota State, beginning Saturday, April 26.

Less than 150 tickets remain for the matchup with the Bluejays. Fans can secure their seats at OMavs.com/Tix or by calling the Baxter Arena box office.

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