San Diego State freshman Bella Espinoza (2021) kicked off her college career with a bang by being named the Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Week on February 16th. Bella went 7 for 15 (.466) with 1 RBI, 3 runs scored with one stolen base all while playing stellar defense at second base, helping the Aztecs win four out of five games to open the season. “I was so happy to be named Mountain West Freshman of the week my first weekend out playing” Bella said when asked to describe her feelings on winning the award. “It was so exciting for me and seeing how proud my teammates were was even more exciting (than winning the award).” While she is happy with her start to the season and the recognition it brings, Espinoza knows there is still work to be done and not to become complacent. “Now I know I have to continue to play at this level throughout the whole season, I look forward to gamedays every week.”