slot canyon 1,383 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Just announced that she was selected as a member of 2016 USA Womens National Softball Team. I believe this is a first for AU. Jan. 8, 2016 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - For the first time in Auburn softball history, the Orange and Blue will have a presence on the international scene in 2016 as USA Softball announced Friday that current Auburn junior Kasey Cooper earned a spot on the USA Women's National Team. "I'm still freaking out about it, but it is such an honor," Cooper said. "I'm at a loss for words. After working hard all my life and finally getting the chance to chase my dreams, you kind've don't know what to do. It's been great. I've had family and friends texting me and emailing me. Teammates and coaches are telling me congratulations, but I credit most of this success to them. It's not only an honor for me, but for my team, Auburn and my community as a whole." The selection comes on the heels of the recently completed USA Selection Camp in Irvine, Calif., where 40 athletes were evaluated by the Women's National Team Selection Committee. Two 18-player teams were chosen to represent the United States this summer, with the Women's National Team set to travel to the World Cup of Softball XI, the XV World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women's World Championship in Surrey, B.C., Canada and the Japan Cup. To see the full Team USA squad, check out the USA Softball website. Cooper is coming off her second-straight All-American season where she hit .391 with 75 hits, 64 RBI and tied for second on the team with 18 home runs. The Dothan, Ala.-native became the first Auburn player to be named an All-American in her first two collegiate seasons and was also named a CoSIDA Academic All-American last season as well. Over her two seasons as a Tiger, Cooper has hit a combined .404 through 126 games with 149 hits, 36 RBI and 141 RBI. The home run and RBI totals already rank in the top-six all-time in the Auburn career record charts. The Auburn Tigers recently kicked off practice for their 2016 campaign Friday morning. Auburn will be going through its "spring training" workouts over the next five days before classes begin on Wednesday. The 2016 season opener is scheduled for Feb. 11 against Appalachian State. That game's first pitch will be at 6 p.m. at Jane B. Moore Field. For more information on Auburn softball, visit AuburnTigers.com, follow the team on Twitter @Auburn_Softballor follow them on Facebook at Facebook.com/AuburnSoftball. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149566-kasey-cooper/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 7,550 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 BOOM! This program is about to explode even more than it already has! Way to go, Kasey! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149566-kasey-cooper/#findComment-2415387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
around4ever 4,140 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Congrats to Kasey!! Definitely a first for Auburn Softball. War Eagle! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149566-kasey-cooper/#findComment-2415394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Congrats Kasey. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149566-kasey-cooper/#findComment-2415424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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