In LIU’s 2-0 shutout victory over Mercyhurst last Friday, Yawn tossed eight scoreless innings of three-hit ball to secure the series opening win. The All-NEC first team selection struck out 12 batters and walked four. The senior righty has won five straight games and has posted a perfect 4-0 mark against NEC squads. He has posted a 3.04 ERA against NEC rivals and ranks fifth in the league overall with 42 strikeouts on the season. Yawn became the third LIU pitcher to be named NEC Pitcher of the Week this season, joining Nicholas Finarelli (02/18/25) and Justin DeCastro (03/04/25).