SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Oral Roberts righthander Cade Denton has been named the TicketSmarter Summit League Peak Performer of the Month for May-June, as announced by League officials Monday. 

Denton appeared in 15 of ORU's 23 games through May and June that culminated with the program's second appearance at the College World Series in Omaha. The Rowlett, Texas native, who was named the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association's Stopper of the Year on June 16, posted a 2-0 record with five saves and a 2.62 ERA while the Golden Eagles went 20-3.

Denton was named the Stillwater Regional Most Outstanding Player after earning a save in all three of ORU's victories that advanced the Golden Eagles to the Eugene Super Regional.

The righthander earned the first College World Series win in Summit League history by striking out two over 1.1 innings of relief in a 6-5 victory over TCU.

Denton registered 36 strikeouts over 24 innings of work through May and June, finishing the campaign sharing the NCAA Division I lead in saves with 15. He was named a first team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings, by the NCBWA, by Perfect Game and a second team All-American by Collegiate Baseball.

MALE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE MONTH
Cade Denton, Oral Roberts
Jr. | P | Rowlett, Texas

• Posted a 2-0 record with five saves and a 2.62 ERA over 15 appearances in May and June
• Named Most Outstanding Player at the Stillwater Regional after saving all three victories for the Golden Eagles
• Earned the first Men's College World Series victory in Summit League history in ORU's opener vs. TCU, punching out two Horned Frogs in 1.1 innings of relief work in the 6-5 win
• Fanned 36 over 24 innings of work since May 1
• This is the first career Summit League monthly accolade for Denton

Also nominated: Luke Labatte (North Dakota, track and field); Trevor Otterdahl (North Dakota State, track and field); Ben Vujovich (St. Thomas, baseball).

2022-23 Peak Performers of the Month
September
Female: Elizabeth Juhnke, South Dakota (Volleyball)
Male: Trevor Wright, Denver (Men's Soccer)

October
Female: Elizabeth Juhnke, South Dakota (Volleyball)
Male: Felipe D'Agostini, Oral Roberts (Men's Soccer)

November
Female: Elizabeth Juhnke, South Dakota (Volleyball)
Male: Mack Sathre, South Dakota (Men's Swimming and Diving)

December
Female: Hannah Cooper, Oral Roberts (Women's Basketball)
Male: Max Abmas, Oral Roberts (Men's Basketball)

January
Female: Grace Larkins, South Dakota (Women's Basketball)
Male: Max Abmas, Oral Roberts (Men's Basketball)

February
Female: Marleen Mulla, South Dakota (Women's Track and Field)
Male: Grant Nelson, North Dakota State (Men's Basketball)

March
Female: Myah Selland, South Dakota State (Women's Basketball)
Male: Jonah Cox, Oral Roberts (Baseball)

April
Female: Tori Kniesche, South Dakota State (Softball)
Male: Ryan McDonald, South Dakota State (Baseball)

May
Female: Gen Hirata, South Dakota (Women's Track and Field)
Male: Cade Denton, Oral Roberts (Baseball)

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