UCF softball pitcher Isabella Vega grew to become the third Knight to earn All-American standing after she was named Freshman All-American by Softball America on Tuesday.
Vega, a redshirt freshman, is one in all 18 gamers to earn the distinction.
She joins fellow pitcher Shelby Turnier (2015) and Jada Cody (2022) as the one Knights to earn All-American honors. Turnier was named an NFCA Division I All-American, whereas infielder Cody earned a first-team All-American spot from D1 Softball and a second-team All-American honor from Softball America.
The Bradenton native wrapped up her first full season at UCF, ending with a 14-7 file and a 1.70 ERA in 32 appearances, together with 20 begins. She led the group with 135 ⅔ innings, strolling 38 and placing out 110.
Vega tossed seven full video games with 5 shutouts and a save.
She helped information the Knights to wins in opposition to No. 3 Florida, No. 4 Arizona and No. 22 FAU throughout the common season, whereas additionally knocking off Utah, incomes this system its first-ever win within the Huge 12 Championship.
Vega pitched in all 4 video games of the Austin Regional of the NCAA Softball Event this weekend, going 1-2 whereas giving up 10 runs on 18 hits in 16 innings, with 5 walks and seven strikeouts. Her solely win was in reduction, serving to the Knights outlast Michigan, 10-8, to advance to the regional finals in opposition to Texas.
She began the sport in opposition to the Longhorns, giving up 4 runs on 8 hits in 4 1/3 innings earlier than giving technique to Kaitlyn Felton.
Matt Murschel may be reached at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com
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