LSU softball star Ali Newland named Academic All-American

Ali Newland shined both on the field and off it while at LSU.

LSU outfielder [autotag]Ali Newland[/autotag] starred on the field in 2024, earning quite a bit of accolades for her play. She also shined off the field, however, and she’s been named a Third Team Academic All-American by the College Sports Communicators (CSC).

Newland is an LSU graduate who had a big part in the team’s success during her final season in 2024. She batted .304 with 56 hits, 41 RBIs, 35 runs, and nine home runs. She also had a perfect fielding percentage in the outfield.

Her play this past season earned her quite a few accolades, including All-SEC First Team and All-SEC Defensive Team honors. She becomes the seventh LSU player to earn CSC All-American honors and the first since Shelby Wickersham, who was a second-team selection in 2020.

Newland will be continuing her softball career with the professional Florida Vibe where she’ll be joined by LSU teammate [autotag]Taylor Pleasants[/autotag].

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