CLEVELAND – For the second time this season, Western Michigan designated hitter CJ Richmond has been named the MAC Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday. It marks the third consecutive week a Bronco has taken home the honor.   

Richmond had multiple hits in all three games of Western Michigan's series at CMU, leading the way with a .462 average (6-for-13), three extra-base hits and six RBIs to help the Brown and Gold secure the No. 2 seed in the MAC Tournament.  
 
After going 2-for-4 in the series-opening victory on Thursday, Richmond launched a two-run homer and added a two-run double as a part of WMU's five-run ninth to tie the game on Friday. The junior's four RBIs in the contest equaled his career high.
 
In Saturday's series finale, Richmond delivered a two-run double in the nine-run fourth inning which broke the game open for the Broncos. His two RBIs brought his season total to 60, making him just the fourth player in program history to reach that mark in a single season. The 60 RBIs are tied for fifth-most in the MAC.
 
Following the weekend, Richmond leads the league in batting average at .398 after posting an even .400 mark in conference play.
 
Western Michigan has secured the No. 2 seed for this week's MAC Tournament in Avon, Ohio. As the two seed, the Broncos get a bye in the first round of the tournament and will open up play at 6 pm on Thursday against a to-be-determined opponent. All games of the tournament will be broadcast on ESPN+. For tickets, visit getsomemaction.com.