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Six Bulldogs Earn All-Conference USA Softball Honors
RUSTON – Six Louisiana Tech softball players earned All-Conference USA honors as announced by the league on Tuesday. A trio of Bulldogs were named to the All-CUSA First Team in Allie Floyd, Nicole Hammoude, and Reagan Marchant.
Alexis Gilio earned second-team honors, while freshmen Elena Heng and Allie Furr were named to the CUSA All-Freshman Team.
This marks the second straight season in which the Bulldogs have earned six all-conference selections, which is tied for the fourth most in program history, trailing seven selections in 2017 and 2022 and eight in 2019.
Floyd had one of the most dominating seasons by an LA Tech pitcher in recent years as she was named to the first team. The right-hander led CUSA in wins (21), complete games (17), innings pitched (195.1), and strikeouts (177). She recorded three shutouts and was the only pitcher in the league to record more than 145 strikeouts. The Texas native earned two wins over top 25 opponents after tossing a complete game against No. 4 Oklahoma State while allowing one run on seven hits with four strikeouts. She held No. 17 Auburn to one run on one hit while striking out nine in a 5-1 complete-game victory. Floyd has had 20 games with 5+ strikeouts and became the first LA Tech pitcher since 2011 to record 150+ strikeouts in a single season. She became the program’s all-time single-season record holder with 13 CUSA wins this season, while she became the 18th Bulldog to record 20+ wins in a single season.
Hammoude has had a career year this season, increasing her numbers in every offensive category. The redshirt senior started in all 53 games at shortstop and led the team with a .353 batting average. She collected 53 hits, 11 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 42 RBI and 28 runs. Her 42 RBI rank seventh in CUSA. The second-year Bulldog leads the team with 29 walks and in on base percentage (.456). Hammoude has recorded 12 multi-hit games including a four-hit performance against Kennesaw State in which she drove in a season-high five runs. She has tallied 13 multi-RBI games. She put together a 24-game reached-base streak and a 10-game hitting streak earlier in the season, both of which led the team. The shortstop has recorded 73 putouts, 104 assists, and nine errors.
Marchant earned first-team honors after posting some of the best offensive numbers among all players in CUSA such as home runs (17 – 3rd), RBI (49 – 2nd), hits (47 – 23rd), OPS (1.182 – 4th) and runs (30 – 17th). The South Carolina transfer started in 52 games in her first season as a Bulldog, including 51 at first base and one at DP. Marchant tied the program’s record for the most home runs in a single season with 17. She has registered 10 multi-hit games, including two three-hit performances, while leading the team with 16 multi-RBI contests. The redshirt sophomore drove in three runs five times. Marchant drilled two home runs against Western Kentucky while driving in three RBI. She recorded 314 putouts, seven assists and three errors at first base.
Gilio earned second-team honors after having a strong second half of the season. The Colorado native finished with the team lead in hits (55), while recording 33 runs scored, 24 RBI, seven doubles, two triples, two home runs, and 13 stolen bases. The second-year Bulldog finished with a .318 batting average and an OPS of .765. Gilio tallied 15 multi-hit games and five multi-RBI games. She drove in a season-high five runs in a win over Kennesaw. Gilio recorded 34 hits, 15 RBI, and 15 runs scored during CUSA play while batting .374. The center fielder starred in center fielder all season, recording three home run robberies. She recorded 93 putouts, three assists, and no errors for a 1.000 fielding percentage.
Furr was named to the all-freshman team after missing all last season due to injury. The redshirt freshman played in all 53 games with 45 starts. She recorded 40 starts at DP and five in right field. The Ruston native collected 39 hits, one double, one triple, 29 runs scored, and five RBI. She drew 14 walks and swiped seven bases. Furr recorded eight multi-hit games including three three-hit performances.
Heng produced right away at the top of head coach Josh Taylor‘s lineup and paced the team in hits much of the season. The true freshman from Bossier City finished second on the team with 54 hits, while leading the Bulldogs in runs scored (37), stolen bases (15), and multi-hit games (17). Heng recorded a .309 batting average and had a team-best four three-hit games. She tallied two doubles and two triples and drove in six runs. Heng started in all 53 games in left field and was perfect all season. She recorded 99 putouts, six assists and no errors.
2025 CUSA All-Conference Teams
First Team All-CUSA
C: Savannah Jessee, Liberty
C: Ansley Blevins, MTSU
DP/UT: Brynn McManus, Liberty
IF: Savanah Whatley, Liberty
IF: Nicole Hammoude, LA Tech
IF: Reagan Marchant, LA Tech
IF: Jana Want, MTSU
IF: Ajia Richard, UTEP
OF: Emma Elrod, Jax State
OF: KK Madrey, Liberty
OF: Rachel Roupe, Liberty
OF: Desirae Spearman, NM State
P: Allie Floyd, LA Tech
P: Elena Escobar, Liberty
P: Abigail Young, Sam Houston
Second Team All-CUSA
C: Macie Howes, Kennesaw State
C: Bella Perez, Sam Houston
DP/UT: Maci Masters, WKU
IF: Paige Miller, FIU
IF: Kailey Martin, Jax State
IF: Savannah Woodard, Liberty
IF: Kristiana Watson, NM State
IF: Elia Hebel, Sam Houston
OF: Kally Meredith, FIU
OF: Alexis Gilio, LA Tech
OF: Macie Harter, MTSU
OF: Jenny Robison, Sam Houston
P: Kat Carter, Jax State
P: Paige Bachman, Liberty
P: Kaylan Yoder, Liberty
CUSA All-Freshman Team
Haleigh Cushingberry, Jax State
Kailey Martin, Jax State
Jaci Underwood, Jax State
Allie Furr, LA Tech
Elena Heng, LA Tech
Leila Ammon, MTSU
Macie Harter, MTSU
Jana Want, MTSU
Tamara Carranza, NM State
Marissa Burchard, UTEP
Erica Houge, WKU
Player of the Year
Rachel Roupe, Liberty
Pitcher of the Year
Elena Escobar, Liberty
Defensive Player of the Year
Madi Mendoza, UTEP
Freshman of the Year
Jana Want, MTSU
Newcomer of the Year
Savanah Whatley, Liberty
Coach of the Year
Dot Richardson, Liberty