UHV Athlete of the Week: Jacob Atkinson

Player: Jacob Atkinson

Position: Pitcher

Hometown: Harlingen, TX

Highlights of the Week: Tossed his first complete game of the season in helping the Jaguars snap a nine-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over Texas A&M-Texarkana. On the week, pitched 10 innings and compiled a 1.80 ERA as he allowed two runs on seven hits and three walks with two strikeouts.

He is 3-1 on the season with one save and a 4.70 ERA.

Major: Business Management

Classification: Senior

High School: 2014 graduate of Harlingen South High School

Favorite Sports Team: Houston Astros