LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The National Fastpitch Coaches Association selected Kenzee Smith and Emily O'Connor of the UIndy softball team to the All-America First Team. Smith is now the second Greyhound in program history to be named a four-time All-America by the coaches, with O'Connor earning her first All-America nod.
 
Smith is the ace pitcher for the No. 2 Greyhounds. She currently leads the nation in shutouts, wins, and ERA. The senior broke the school record for most shutouts in a season with 24. Smith was named the GLVC and Midwest Pitcher of the Year. The Indianapolis native was named the NFCA DII Pitcher of the Week twice this season and was named the GLVC Pitcher of the Week seven of the 12 weeks.
 
O'Connor is the three-hole hitter for the Hounds. The fifth-year senior is a three-time All-Midwest Region First Teamer and a four-time All-GLVC performer. She ranks third in the nation in RBIs, 13th in RBIs per game, and 20th in walks per game. The New Palestine, Ind., native broke a number of school records this season, including career home runs, RBIs, doubles; and single-season home runs and ribbies. Early in the season, O'Connor hit seven bombs during the Spring Break trip while ranking up 21 RBIs. This impressive performance culminated in being named the NFCA DII Player of the Week.