Connor Akstulewicz has been named the Midwest Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Week, according to an announcement from the league on February 23, 2026. This is the first time Akstulewicz has received a weekly honor during his three years with Illinois College.
Akstulewicz was recognized for his performance in a recent game against St. Scholastica, where he pitched two innings, allowed three hits and one run, and struck out five batters. His average exceeded two strikeouts per inning during that outing.
Illinois College Blue Boys Baseball competes in NCAA Division III as part of the Midwest Conference and provides intercollegiate baseball opportunities for students through its athletics program. The team plays its home games at Joe Brooks Baseball Field and offers competitive experiences within college athletics (https://illinoiscollegeathletics.com/sports/baseball).
The Blueboys are scheduled to play again on Saturday, February 28, facing Millikin University and Aurora University at Millikin starting at 11:00 a.m.
