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Five Cougars on CSC Softball Academic All-District Team
5/16/2023 12:29:00 PM | Softball
Softball tallied five student-athletes earning the honor from College Sport Communicators
HOUSTON – The University of Houston softball team had five student-athletes earn a spot on the College Sport Communicators Academic All-District team, the organization announced on Tuesday.
The 2022-23 Academic All-District Softball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the diamond and in the classroom. Academic All-District honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot. First-, second and third-team Academic All-America honorees will be announced June 6.
Graduate student Kati Ray Brown, sophomore LA Matthews, senior Mattie Boyd, sophomore Baylea Myers and senior Paige Hulsey all earned a spot on the Academic All-District team, each earning their first honor from CSC.
Brown, a four-time American Athletic Conference All-Academic team honoree, graduated in spring 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Retailing and Consumer Science. She's currently working toward a master's degree in Global Retailing. Brown appeared in 25 of Houston's game this season, hitting a home run and throwing out four runners attempting to steal.
Matthews, a redshirt sophomore athletically but a senior academically, is working toward a bachelor's degree in liberal studies. A 2021-22 selection on The American's All-Academic Team, Matthews played in 39 games this season for the Cougars, tallying 30 hits and 15 RBIs.
Boyd is graduating this spring with a bachelor's degree in sociology and earned a spot on the 2021-22 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. She tallied 14 appearances and seven starts in the circle for Houston in 2023, tallying 24.1 innings pitched while striking out 16, helping combine for a shutout against Tarleton State on March 12.
Myers, a sophomore studying human development in family studies who also was a honoree on The American's 2021-22 All-Academic Team. Myers played in 28 games for Houston this year, posting seven hits and three RBIs while making 10 starts in the field.
Hulsey is graduating this fall with a degree in Technology, Leadership and Innovation Management and is a three-time honoree on the American Athletic All-Academic Team. Hulsey started all 50 games in center field for Houston this year and posted the third-highest batting average on the team. She scored 28 runs, while also swiping six bases for the Cougars in 2023.
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The 2022-23 Academic All-District Softball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the diamond and in the classroom. Academic All-District honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot. First-, second and third-team Academic All-America honorees will be announced June 6.
Graduate student Kati Ray Brown, sophomore LA Matthews, senior Mattie Boyd, sophomore Baylea Myers and senior Paige Hulsey all earned a spot on the Academic All-District team, each earning their first honor from CSC.
Brown, a four-time American Athletic Conference All-Academic team honoree, graduated in spring 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Retailing and Consumer Science. She's currently working toward a master's degree in Global Retailing. Brown appeared in 25 of Houston's game this season, hitting a home run and throwing out four runners attempting to steal.
Matthews, a redshirt sophomore athletically but a senior academically, is working toward a bachelor's degree in liberal studies. A 2021-22 selection on The American's All-Academic Team, Matthews played in 39 games this season for the Cougars, tallying 30 hits and 15 RBIs.
Boyd is graduating this spring with a bachelor's degree in sociology and earned a spot on the 2021-22 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. She tallied 14 appearances and seven starts in the circle for Houston in 2023, tallying 24.1 innings pitched while striking out 16, helping combine for a shutout against Tarleton State on March 12.
Myers, a sophomore studying human development in family studies who also was a honoree on The American's 2021-22 All-Academic Team. Myers played in 28 games for Houston this year, posting seven hits and three RBIs while making 10 starts in the field.
Hulsey is graduating this fall with a degree in Technology, Leadership and Innovation Management and is a three-time honoree on the American Athletic All-Academic Team. Hulsey started all 50 games in center field for Houston this year and posted the third-highest batting average on the team. She scored 28 runs, while also swiping six bases for the Cougars in 2023.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the DIAMOND CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, click here or call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Softball. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarSB.
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