RICHMOND, Ky. – Left-hander Will Brian is on the Watch List for the 16th Annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Award.
 
Brian is one of 65 relief pitchers from across the nation to be chosen to the watch list.
 
The Brandenburg, Kentucky native is 2-1 this season with six saves and a 3.18 ERA in 18 appearances.  Over 22 and two-thirds innings, he has struck out 33 batters.  Brian is tied for the lead in the Ohio Valley Conference for saves.
 
In three games against ranked opponents this season, Brian has pitched four innings without allowing a hit or a run and striking out four batters.
 
There are 25 conferences represented on the list with the Southeastern Conference leading the way with eight relief pitchers.  The Ohio Valley and Pac-12 Conferences each have four on the list.
 
EKU plays host to Tennessee Tech for a three-game series this weekend.  Friday's series opener is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Earle Combs Stadium.