Big 12 Announces Softball Postseason Awards

Eight members of Oklahoma State's softball team earned postseason accolades it was announced Wednesday by the Big 12 Conference at the pre-tournament banquet.

Three Cowgirls; freshman Marjorie Johnson, senior Stephanie Nicholson and sophomore Shanel Scott, earned All-Big 12 second-team accolades.

Johnson led OSU's pitching staff with a 1.35 ERA and 12-6 record this spring. The Tulsa, Okla., native earned Big 12 Pitcher of the Week honors three times and set a new NCAA record with five strikeouts in one inning on April 19 against Texas Tech.

A Tucson, Ariz., native, Nicholson was a solid player at shortstop for the Cowgirls and was second on the squad with a .366 batting average. The senior was named to the Tulsa Invitational all-tournament team and ranks in the top 10 in five career categories at OSU.

Scott served as the Cowgirls centerfielder and leadoff hitter in all 52 games during the regular season. The Enid, Okla., native led the team with a .400 batting average and ranks seventh in the league standings.

Six Cowgirls; Megan Carey, Stephanie Nicholson, Ashleigh Tweed, Shianne Cruce, Jessica Hoppock and Courtney Totte, were named to the Academic All-Big 12 first-team.

First-team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better grade-point average, while second-team honorees are those with a 3.0 to 3.19 GPA.

Oklahoma State kicks off the Big 12 Tournament against Texas Tech in a play-in game at 5 p.m. If the Cowgirls win, they advance to face top-seeded Texas A&M at 7 p.m.

Oklahoma State University Athletics

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