LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) is proud to announce the 361 players chosen for the 2015 NFCA Division III All-Region softball teams.

 

As in the past, the squad is comprised of three teams in each of the country’s eight NCAA regions.

Unbeaten two-time defending national champion Tufts University leads a strong contingent of players from the NFCA Division III Top 25. The top-ranked Jumbos are one of seven teams placing the maximum six players on the squad in their respective region.

Second-ranked Texas Tyler, fifth-ranked Luther, No. 6 Trine, No. 12 Rowan, No. 19 Cortland and receiving votes Aurora also had six players selected. Texas-Tyler topped all schools with five first-team picks.

Eleven schools — No. 8 Wisconsin-Whitewater, No. 9 Illinois Wesleyan, No. 10 Virginia Wesleyan, No. 11 Christopher Newport, No. 14 Texas Lutheran, No. 15 Alfred, No. 20 St. Thomas (Minn.), No. 22 Washington (Mo.), Berry, Linfield and Messiah — had five players chosen, while 15 others garnered four spots apiece.

All-Region players are nominated and selected by NFCA member coaches in each of the eight Division III regions. First team All-Region choices are eligible for selection to the NFCA All-America team, which will be announced the evening of May 21 online at NFCA.org and in person at the NCAA Division III Championship banquet in Salem, Va.

To view the list of selected All-Region players, click HERE