Portanova went 2-0 in the circle and helped the Blazers to 4-1 week. In two starts, the rookie pitched 12 innings, allowing ten hits, six earned runs, walked two and fanned six with a 3.50 ERA. She began the week with complete-game showing in a 5-3 win over Columbus State in mid-week action. Portanova then tossed five innings in the GSC series opener against Delta State and improved to 3-2 on the season following an 8-3 win.