CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Queens University of Charlotte's Kayla Smith has been named to the 2024 Softball Academic All-ASUN Team, the league announced today. The senior is the first in program history to earn the honor.
Kayla Smith, a graduate senior from Charlotte, N.C. earned the honor after piecing together a 3.84 cumulative GPA. Smith has since graduated with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Psychology. After her Royals career, Smith plans on going to PT school.
This season, Smith has been a staple on the Royals squad, leading the team in batting average (.331) and slugging percentage (.527). Notably, the hometown product was behind two walk-off wins for the Royals this season (one against Western Carolina, one against Stetson).
Academic All-ASUN Team
Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Jeanay Riley, EKU
Jeanay Riley, EKU
Claire Lehmkuhler, Bellarmine
Kylie Griffin, Central Arkansas**
Morgan Nelson, Central Arkansas
Olivia Black, FGCU
Avery Viancos, FGCU
Alison Carter, Jacksonville
Melanie Bennett, Kennesaw State
Sidney Bevis, North Alabama
Hailey Jones, North Alabama
Kayla Smith, Queens
The Royals wrapped their 2024 regular season with a 28-24 record overall and 12-12 ASUN Conference record.
Up next, the #6 Royals will face the #7 Dolphins (Jacksonville) in the first game of the ASUN Championship on May 7 at 4:00 PM ET.
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