Softball Announces 2024 Team Awards
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) softball team and Head Coach Janelle Breneman have announced the 2024 team awards.
The Spartans concluded the 2024 season 33-26 overall and 13-8 in The Southern Conference (SoCon). This was the fifth-straight season with 30 or more wins, excluding the 2020 shortened season. It is also the ninth year with 30 or more wins under the direction of Breneman who is entering her 12th year with the Blue & Gold.
The Spartans saw another successful statistical year leading the SoCon in home runs per game (1.37), home runs (81), slugging percentage (0.490), triples per game (0.22) and walks (240). UNCG was also ranked in the top 30 in four categories: sixth in walks, 11th in home runs, 14th in home runs per game and 30th in slugging percentage.
These awards are voted on by Spartan softball team members.
2023-24 TEAM 39
Rookie of the Year Award
Awarded to the player that has made the most impact on the team as a first-year player.
Betsy Eatmon
Spartan Softball Way Award
Awarded to the player that displays leadership qualities on and off the playing field. She is selfless, respectful, competitive and inspirational. She makes those around her better.
Anna White
Most Outstanding Offensive Award
Awarded to the player that has been a consistent force at the plate throughout the season.
Brooklynn Maxwell
Most Outstanding Defensive Award
Awarded to the player that has been the most solid on defense making the routine plays as well as the outstanding ones.
Anna White
Most Valuable Pitcher Award
Awarded to the pitcher who has excelled on the mound and has made significant contributions at her position. Her performances have been most valuable to the successes of the team.
Maddie Spell
Most Valuable Player Award
Awarded to the player that has made the most significant impact on the success of the team.
Brooklynn Maxwell
Scholar Athlete Award
Awarded to the player that maintains the highest GPA for the academic year. The award recognizes self- discipline and the commitment to balancing academics and athletics.
Blayke Batten, Madelyn McKinnon, Salem Ward, Reese Byrd, Anna White
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