DAHLONEGA - University of North Georgia softball player Madison Simmons earned Chick-fil-A Nighthawk of the Week honors Monday afternoon as announced by the Department of Athletics.

Simmons had an outstanding week at the plate in the four games for the No. 16 Nighthawks, going 8-for-12 on the week at the plate with five RBI, three runs scored, two doubles and a stolen base. North Georgia won its 16th straight PBC contest and continued its unbeaten start to the season at home this year.

The Nighthawk of the Week title sponsor is Chick-fil-A of Dahlonega, with each week's winner being treated to a complimentary combo meal at the Dahlonega restaurant.  Located at 488 Morrison Moore Parkway East, Chick-fil-A loves to give back to the local area and is proud to be a community partner with UNG Athletics.

Beginning in the fall of 2014, the UNG athletic department began honoring one student-athlete each Monday morning as the Nighthawk of the Week. The award is chosen each Sunday evening by an award selection committee made up of members of the UNG athletics administrative staff.