University of Minnesota Athletics
Golden Gopher Softball Announces 2003 Team Awards
5/18/2003 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Junior pitcher Piper Marten was named the Most Valuable Player by the coaches, and senior catcher Anne Thul was named the Most Valued Player by her peers. A full list of the 2003 team awards is below.
The 2003 edition of Minnesota Softball posted a 37-21-1 overall record and a 12-8 mark in the Big Ten. The Golden Gophers finished fifth in the conference and had two players - Marten and senior third baseman Jordanne Nygren - named to All-Big Ten. The Maroon and Gold advanced to the NCAA Regional in Tucson, Ariz., going 1-2 for its second consecutive appearance at the national tournament.
2003 Minnesota Softball Team Awards
Rookie of the Year - Lindsey Erickson (OF)
Coaches' Award (for consistency and reliability) - Allie Fisk (UT), Andrea Smith (C/DP) and Erin Wallace (IF/OF)
Most Improved Player - Rachel Keeney (SS)
Defensive Award - Anne Thul (C), Piper Marten (P)
.300 Hitters - Hailee Nanchy (.347), Jordanne Nygren (.333), Veronica Roberts (.308)
Most Valuable Player (named by coaches) - Piper Marten (P)
Most Valued Player (named by players) - Anne Thul (C)