Stillman dominates en route to HBCUAC Softball Championship

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Congratulations to the Stillman College softball team on their impressive performance at the 2025 HBCUAC Softball Championship! Here’s a summary:

• Championship Victory: Stillman College clinched the HBCUAC Championship title with a decisive 10-3 win against No. 2 seed Dillard University.
• Overall Performance: The Tigers had an outstanding tournament, outscoring their opponents 29-10 across three games and only trailing in five innings.
• Historical Achievement: This victory marks Stillman's first HBCUAC title and the eighth overall conference title in the program's history.
• National Championship Berth: With this win, Stillman College earns its second consecutive spot in the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round.
• MVP Honors: Avary Lumpkin was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament, boasting a solid performance with 6 hits in 12 at-bats, 7 RBIs, and 2 runs scored.

2025 All-HBCUAC Softball Championship All-Tournament Team MVP: Avary Lumpkin, Stillman College Leona Joshua, Rust College Jennifer Gress, Dillard University Sydney Arnett, Oakwood University Avary Lumpkin, Stillman College Madison Clark, Dillard University Ciana Rolle, Rust College Miani Burton, Talladega College Kierra Diggs, Voorhees University Toni Sims, Oakwood University Katie Johnson, Oakwood University Ta'Nia Hickson, Voorhees University Lauren Haskins, Stillman College Sofi Wagner-Stiles, Talladega College

All-HBCUAC Softball Teams, Award Winners Player of the Year: Lauren Haskins, Stillman Newcomer of the Year: Alex Erwin, Stillman Freshman of the Year: Jordan Howard Oakwood Hitter of the Year: Lauren Haskins, Stillman Pitcher of the Year: Jasmine Wade, Stillman Defensive Player of the Year: De'Asia Davenport, Dillard Designated Player of the Year: Madison Clark, Dillard Utility Player of the Year: Katelyn Lankford, Stillman Coach of the Year: Joel Penfield, Stillman Assistant Coach of the Year: Brittany Ensley, Dillard Bloosky Elite 9 Academic Award: Ashlyn Hallman, Oakwood First Team P Jasmine Wade, Stillman P Sofi Wagner-Stiles, Talladega P Leona Joshua, Rust C Ca'Terra Bates, Dillard 1B Avary Lumpkin, Stillman 2B Katelyn Lankford, Stillman 3B Madison Bubel, Stillman SS Lauren Haskins, Stillman LF Alex Erwin, Stillman CF Carolyn Carter, Stillman RF Jalaa Hawkins, Oakwood DP Madison Clark, Dillard UTL Katelyn Lankford, Stillman   Second Team P Faith Byram, Stillman P Jennifer Gress, Dillard P Sydney Arnett, Oakwood C Lily Stone, Stillman 1B Jazmeens Bibbens, Talladega 2B Kyiera Torrence, Dillard 3B Mhallayah Piccou, Dillard SS De'Asia Davenport, Dillard LF Jennifer Gress, Dillard CF Nailah Long, Dillard RF Makyleigh Hollinger, Stillman DP Karli Davidson, Stillman UTL Brooklyn Baltzell, Dillard