Greenville, SC – Mid-America Christian University senior outfielder Jerry McNew has been selected as the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Hitter of the Week, the organization announced today (May 9).

McNew put a cap on his historic career by breaking the school career home run record with his 27th career blast in a 19-7 victory over St. Gregory's University in the Sooner Athletic Conference Postseason Tournament last Friday (May 5).

The Moore, Okla. native was four-of-five overall in the win and tied his career high with six RBIs. McNew also holds the school's career RBI record (121) as an NAIA school.

McNew batted .500 overall for the week, with one homer, four doubles and nine RBIs.

Overall this season, McNew batted .309 and led the Evangels in homers (12), RBIs (63), doubles (18) and slugging percentage (.592).