University of North Carolina Athletics
Owen Named To D1Softball Preseason D100 Player Rankings
January 18, 2024 | Softball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – D1Softball announced on Thursday morning that Carolina softball catcher Autumn Owen was named to their Preseason D100 Player Rankings, coming in at No. 72. Owen, a graduate transfer from Marshall, is in her first season with the Tar Heels.
The 5-foot-7 catcher started all 55 games for Marshall in 2023, having one of the best offensive seasons in program history. She led Marshall in batting average (.444), slugging percentage (.887), RBIs (71), home runs (19), total bases (134), walks (40) and sacrifice flies (5).
She was also the Sun Belt Triple Crown winner, leading the conference in batting average, home runs and RBIs. Owen's 71 RBIs were the most in a single season in Marshall program history. She was a 2023 Second team All-America by D1Softball.com and a NFCA Third team All-America.
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The 5-foot-7 catcher started all 55 games for Marshall in 2023, having one of the best offensive seasons in program history. She led Marshall in batting average (.444), slugging percentage (.887), RBIs (71), home runs (19), total bases (134), walks (40) and sacrifice flies (5).
She was also the Sun Belt Triple Crown winner, leading the conference in batting average, home runs and RBIs. Owen's 71 RBIs were the most in a single season in Marshall program history. She was a 2023 Second team All-America by D1Softball.com and a NFCA Third team All-America.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
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