Feb. 19, 2007

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina right-hander Robert Woodard was named Atlantic Coast Conference Pitcher of the Week and one of Collegiate Baseball's Louisville Slugger National Players of the Week Monday for his Feb. 16 start against Seton Hall.

Woodard, a right-handed pitcher from Charlotte, retired the first 20 batters he faced in the 11-0 shutout win over the Pirates. The senior allowed just one hit over 7 2/3 scoreless innings. He carried a perfect game into the seventh before allowing a two-out double and located 63 of his 80 pitches for strikes, while matching a career high with seven strikeouts.

Woodard won for the 19th time in his last 20 decisions and improved to 24-3 in his career. He is now tied for fifth all-time at Carolina in victories and improved his career winning percentage to .889, which equals Scott Bankhead's school record. Woodard also moved into Carolina's top 10 in career innings pitched with his effort Friday.

Additionally, Woodard was also named ACC Pitcher of the Week last May 15 after tossing a complete-game shutout at Virginia.