Redbird Track & Field Complex | Illinois State University Athletics
Redbird Track & Field Complex | Illinois State University Athletics
Illinois State University's senior first baseman, Abby Knight, has received significant recognition for her performance in the 2025 softball season. Knight was named to the NFCA Division I All-Midwest Region First Team and joined three teammates on the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Scholar-Athlete Team.
Knight is one of nine student-athletes from the MVC to be selected for an NFCA All-Region team, with only three being named to the first team. The other two are Belmont's Maya Johnson and UNI's Kate Lappe. The NFCA Division I All-America teams will be announced on May 28.
Abby Knight excelled as a key player for Illinois State, earning All-MVC First Team honors at first base. She maintained a .365 batting average in conference play, achieving 35 hits, scoring 15 runs, hitting four doubles and one home run, and driving in 13 runs. Defensively, she recorded a perfect fielding percentage with 211 putouts and three assists.
Joining Knight on the MVC Scholar-Athlete Team were Addison Masching, Delainey Bryant, and Hannah Meshnick. Masching and Bryant made the Scholar-Athlete First Team while Knight and Meshnick were placed on the Second Team. To qualify for this honor, student-athletes must maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 and meet specific playing criteria.
Delainey Bryant was recognized for her consistent performance throughout her career by being named to both the All-MVC First Team and Scholar-Athlete First-Team multiple times. During conference play, she achieved a .347 batting average with notable contributions in runs scored and fielding.
Addison Masching received MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team honors for her academic achievements while contributing significantly on the field with a .280 batting average during conference play.
Hannah Meshnick earned recognition as an effective pitcher during her junior year. She held a record of 9-3 in Valley play with a 3.04 ERA across 19 appearances.
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