Duke's Aminah Vega, Ana Gold Among Top Infielders

Recent national softball rankings have highlighted standout performances from collegiate infielders around the country. Duke’s Aminah Vega and Ana Gold were recognized among the nation’s top middle infielders, with Vega ranked second at second base and Gold seventh at shortstop, both contributing significantly on offense and defense to Duke’s strong ACC record. Texas State’s Aiyana Coleman, in her first season after transferring from Texas A&M, was named the No. 14 first baseman in the country, leading her team in multiple offensive categories. Additionally, Boise State freshman Butt earned ninth in Softball America’s first base rankings and leads all NCAA freshmen in home runs and RBIs, marking a historic season. These recognitions underscore the depth of talent and impact of individual players across college softball.