Way got off to a hot start, helping the Warriors to three wins, two over Albany State and another over Fort Valley State. She opened the season with seven runs batted in, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a grand slam and three-run home run. She then drove in another run with a hit in game two before lacing a two-run home run in a 3-2 win over Fort Valley State. For the week, she hit .455 with 10 runs batted in on three home runs and a double while slugging 1.364.