Fresno State All-Americans Christina Clark and Jamie Southern were named finalists for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Award. The initial list of 25 finalists was announced on April 7. This award is designed to recognize outstanding athletic achievement by female collegiate softball players across the country.The initial list of 25 finalists was announced on April 7. This award is designed to recognize outstanding athletic achievement by female collegiate softball players across the country.
The ten finalists for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Award, listed in alphabetical order, are:
Monica Abbott Freshman - University of Tennessee
Autumn Champion Sophomore - University of Arizona
Christina Clark Sophomore - Fresno State
Alicia Hollowell Sophomore - University of Arizona
Caitlin Lowe Freshman - University of Arizona
Iyhia McMichael Senior - Mississippi State
Brooke Mitchell Junior - Louisiana Lafayette
Kristen Rivera Junior - University of Washington
Jamie Southern Junior - Fresno State
Jessica van der Linden Senior - Florida State
Three finalists will be announced May 11th, with the winner of the 2004 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Award being announced May 26 at the opening ceremonies of the NCAA College World Series in Oklahoma City. The winner will be recognized and presented with the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year trophy during the ASA National Council Meeting in Mobile, Alabama, in November.