PEORIA, Ill. – On the morning of the opening round of the 2019 Missouri Valley Conference Softball Championship, a pair of Purple Aces were recognized by the league for their seasons. Eryn Gould was chosen as a member of the All-MVC First Team while Katie McLean picked up the nod on the All-Defensive Team.
The 2018 MVC Freshman of the Year was named a first-team all-conference player for the second time in as many seasons. Gould finished the year with a .298 average while starting all 48 games at catcher, second base and in the outfield.