KJFM SPORTS — Former Bowling Green Lady ‘Cat, Sarah Harness was named MVP of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament over the weekend. Harness led the Southern Illinois University Saluki’s to the third Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship in program history. Harness improved to 22-6 on the season with her complete game two-hit shutout Saturday, defeating the University of Northern Illinois Panthers.

The Bowling Green native was superb in the circle, leading the team to three wins in the tournament. Harness was named the MVC Tournament MVP after she went 3-0, allowed just one earned run over 21 innings of work, and struck out 26.

The Salukis will travel to Tempe, Ariz. to battle Arizona State University in the Women’s College World Series Regional Round on May 20th.

Photo Credit: SIU Softball