CHARLOTTE, N.C. - For the second time this season, VMI shortstop Sam Roberts has been named the Big South Conference Choice Hotels Baseball Player of the Week, for games played April 11-17, as announced by the conference office Tuesday.

Roberts had a sensational week at the plate, going 11-15 ( =.733) in four road wins last week.  He also walked six times, including four on Sunday to tie a school record, and drove in nine runs -- including a lead-off home run in game two at Charleston Southern.  In addition, he swiped six bases in seven attempts and scored eight runs, including four in Saturday's 15-12 Keydet win against the Buccaneers.  All told, Roberts reached base in 18 of 23 plate appearances ( =.783 OBP), including 9-of-11 against Charleston Southern.  Other than a sacrifice fly in the CSU opener, Roberts was retired only once by the Bucs, going 9-10 with all six of his walks.  He also picked up a save in the Saturday CSU game, as well as working two scoreless innings in Wednesday's non-conference victory at William & Mary.

VMI will be back in action tonight, taking on VCU at the Diamond in Richmond. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

Portions of this release are courtesy of the Big South Office of Public Relations.