Cajun P Alyssa Denham Named NFCA Freshman of the Year Finalist

Louisiana Ragin' Cajun freshmen softball pitcher Alyssa Denham improved her record to 14-2 last night, helping lead her team past #4 Texas A&M. It was her second victory this season over a top 5 squad.

The Pearland (Texas) High product has been nothing short of phenomenal this year, and the nation is taking notice.

Denham is 1 of 25 finalists for the Schutt Sports/NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year award.

In 114-2/3 innings of work, including 17 starts, Denham has held the opposition to 40 runs (33 earned), 81 hits and a .193 average.

Twice she's been named the Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week, and earlier this season was named the LSWA Pitcher of the Month for February.

The Schutt Sports/NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year award will be presented prior to the start of the 2016 NCAA Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City.

NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year Finalists

Rachel Anderson Outfield Southeast Missouri State University

Caylan Arnold Pitcher Tennessee

Taryn Atlee Second Base Rutgers

Maggie Balint Pitcher Oregon

Alyssa Barrera Outfield Utah

Sis Bates Second Base Washington

Amber Bishop Second Base Liberty

Braxton Burnside Shortstop Missouri

Jenna Cone Third Base George Washington

Alyssa Denham Pitcher Louisiana

Rachel Garcia Pitcher/DP UCLA