Former Auburn star Ellis chooses Arkansas late Sunday

Former Auburn first baseman Bri Ellis chose to transfer to Arkansas and Courtney Deifel on Sunday.

Bri Ellis has one of the most powerful bats in SEC softball.

She will be swinging it for Arkansas next spring, as the first baseman announced on Twitter late Sunday night that she was transferring to Courtney Deifel’s Razorbacks.

Ellis was the SEC Freshman of the Year in 2022 when she hit 20 home runs and batted .302.

Last season she only hit 14 home runs but played in all 62 games and led the team with 47 RBI.

She joins a transfer portal class that includes Nia Carter and Morgan Leinstock.