NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference announced its 2019 softball postseason honors Tuesday, highlighted by Louisiana capturing four individual awards – junior shortstop Alissa Dalton named Player of the Year, junior pitcher Summer Ellyson named Pitcher of the Year, junior outfielder Sarah Hudek named Newcomer of the Year and head coach Gerry Glasco named Coach of the Year – and Troy freshman pitcher Leanna Johnson earning Freshman of the Year honors.
These awards, along with the All-Sun Belt first and second teams, were voted on by the league’s 10 head coaches.
Dalton is playing a key role in Louisiana's success and ascension as one of the top teams in the nation this season.