LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has announced that 172 student-athletes from 71 programs have received 2016 NFCA NAIA All-Region accolades.  Siena Heights sophomore Kelsie Abbott was one of those students who were honored.

The awards honor softball student-athletes from the Association's six regions with first and second-team recognition. NFCA member coaches from each respective region voted on the teams, and all the honorees now become eligible for selection to the 2016 NFCA NAIA All-American squads.

Abbott was honored as a utility player for her work as a pitcher/outfielder/designated player for the Saints this year.  She led the team in several offensive categories, runs (36), hits (58), doubles (15), triples (6), RBI (46), walks (20), batting average (.397), on-base percentage (.473), slugging percentage (.603), and extra base hits (22).  As a pitcher, she was second on the team in wins (9), innings pitched (109.1), ERA (3.14), and strikeouts (70).

Four of her offensive marks were in the top ten in single season history for the Saints, hits (8th), doubles (6th), triples (3rd), and RBI (3rd).

For her young career, Abbott is putting her name in the career SHU record books as well.  She is currently 3rd in career batting average (.382), tied for 8th in wins (26), 10th in ERA (2.86), and tied for 10th in strikeouts (184).  She sits just outside the top ten in several additional categories.

For the complete list of NFCA honors, please click here.