Burnsville, Minn. – Northern State University sophomore Max Otto was honored by the league office today as he was named the NSIC Pitcher of the Week. Otto is one of three pitchers in the NSIC to start the season 2-0, and he ranks third in the conference in both ERA (1.50) and strikeouts (14).   
 
NSIC Pitcher of the Week
#40 Max Otto (RHP, 6-4, 205, So., R/R, Delano, Minn. / Delano HS) - Northern State
- Picked up his second win on the mound this season in a 5-2 victory over Washburn
- Pitched 7.0 innings, allowing one earned run on six hits and two walks
- Struck out a career high nine batters in the contest