Texas Tech University Athletics
Wyckoff named to TUCCI/NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year Top 25
April 28, 2023 | Softball
The utility is the first ever Red Raider to be selected
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech's freshman standout Kailey Wyckoff was named to the TUCCI/NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year Top 25, the organization announced Friday.
Kailey Wyckoff becomes the first Red Raider to ever be selected to the National Freshman of the Year Top 25.
"This honor is well deserved because Kailey has performed at such a high level for us all year," head coach Craig Snider said. "You always love to see good people get recognized!"
Wyckoff leads a veteran Red Raider squad in batting average (.411), doubles (15), triples (5), total bases (110), slugging percentage (.780), on-base percentage (.471) and OPS (1.251). The Katy, Texas native ranks eighth national in doubles, 16th in total bases and 18th in triples.
Wyckoff continues to put together a strong case for Big 12 Freshman of the Year as she leads all conference freshmen in in batting average, doubles, triples, total bases, on-base percentage while ranking in hits and runs scored. She is one of two Big 12 freshmen to be selected alongside Texas' Leighann Goode.
The utility has made a big impact throughout her freshman campaign. She was smashed a walk-off triple to power Texas Tech past Rutgers and cap off a six-run comeback win. Wyckoff also played a major role in Tech's sweep of the Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament, where she blasted four home runs. Of the four home runs, two of them were game-tying blasts and two of them were go-ahead knocks.
Wyckoff and the rest of the Red Raiders return to action tomorrow in a noon doubleheader with No. 7 Oklahoma State.
Kailey Wyckoff becomes the first Red Raider to ever be selected to the National Freshman of the Year Top 25.
"This honor is well deserved because Kailey has performed at such a high level for us all year," head coach Craig Snider said. "You always love to see good people get recognized!"
Wyckoff leads a veteran Red Raider squad in batting average (.411), doubles (15), triples (5), total bases (110), slugging percentage (.780), on-base percentage (.471) and OPS (1.251). The Katy, Texas native ranks eighth national in doubles, 16th in total bases and 18th in triples.
Wyckoff continues to put together a strong case for Big 12 Freshman of the Year as she leads all conference freshmen in in batting average, doubles, triples, total bases, on-base percentage while ranking in hits and runs scored. She is one of two Big 12 freshmen to be selected alongside Texas' Leighann Goode.
The utility has made a big impact throughout her freshman campaign. She was smashed a walk-off triple to power Texas Tech past Rutgers and cap off a six-run comeback win. Wyckoff also played a major role in Tech's sweep of the Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament, where she blasted four home runs. Of the four home runs, two of them were game-tying blasts and two of them were go-ahead knocks.
Wyckoff and the rest of the Red Raiders return to action tomorrow in a noon doubleheader with No. 7 Oklahoma State.
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