Softball | 5/30/2024 3:15:00 PM
LOUISVILLE, KY - Freshman standout Jennifer Rodriguez of the Utica University softball team has captured All-American status as she was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Third Team as an at-large DP/utility player. The announcement was made on Wednesday night, May 29, at the NCAA Division III banquet.
Rodriguez becomes just the second player in Utica's program history to be named an NFCA All-American, joining Utica University Hall of Famer Meghan Matan, who was also named to the third team in 2014. Rodriguez becomes the 26th different E8 student-athlete to earn All-American honors.
Previously, the California native was named to the NFCA All-Region III First Team as the DP/UTL, the Empire 8 Rookie of the Year, the All-Empire 8 First Team and the Empire 8 All-Tournament Team.
Rodriguez had a historic rookie season with the Pioneers as she set a new single-season program record with her .519 batting average (55-for-106), a mark that ranks sixth nationally entering the NCAA Division III Women's College World Series. Rodriguez mashed 16 extra-base hits including four home runs while leading the team with 33 RBIs. Her .755 slugging percentage and .544 on-base percentage were both top-three marks in the E8 while her OBP ranks top-35 in DIII.
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