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Davidson Named CWSA Honda Award Finalist
6/3/2024 4:40:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM – Senior Claire Davidson selected as a finalist for the 2024 Honda Sport Award for Softball, as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women in Sports Award (CWSA).
Davidson joins Jocelyn Erickson of Florida, Reese Atwood of Texas and NiJaree Canady of Stanford as finalists for the coveted award.
Davidson concluded her final season in Durham in strong fashion, guiding the Blue Devils to the program's first Women's College World Series appearance over the weekend. She led the offense in batting average (.436), home runs (18), doubles (20), runs scored (62) and RBI (67). The Lakewood Ranch, Fla., native is one of six players to have started all 61 games this season, primarily in the outfield. Her 20 doubles and 67 RBI has set Duke single-season records and ranks ninth and seventh in the NCAA, respectively.
Davidson's performances on the field earned her multiple national and all-conference accolades this season. She was one of five unanimous NFCA All-America selections, joining Canady, Erickson, Atwood and Shaylon Govan of Baylor. The senior was also unanimously voted ACC Player of the Year and named to the ACC All-Tournament team after guiding Duke to its second ACC Softball Championship title on May 11.
She was also one of 15 players to be selected in the 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Draft.
The Honda Sport Award has been presented annually by the CWSA for the past 48 years to the top women athletes in 12 NCAA- sanctioned sports and signifies "the best of the best in collegiate athletics". The winner of the sport award becomes a finalist for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the prestigious 2024 Honda Cup, which will be presented during a live telecast on CBS Sports Network on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 7 PM ET, from its new home in New York City.
The softball finalists were selected by a panel of experts and coaches from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). The Honda Sport award winner for softball will be announced after voting by administrators from over 1,000 NCAA member schools. Each NCAA member institution has a vote.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
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Davidson joins Jocelyn Erickson of Florida, Reese Atwood of Texas and NiJaree Canady of Stanford as finalists for the coveted award.
Davidson concluded her final season in Durham in strong fashion, guiding the Blue Devils to the program's first Women's College World Series appearance over the weekend. She led the offense in batting average (.436), home runs (18), doubles (20), runs scored (62) and RBI (67). The Lakewood Ranch, Fla., native is one of six players to have started all 61 games this season, primarily in the outfield. Her 20 doubles and 67 RBI has set Duke single-season records and ranks ninth and seventh in the NCAA, respectively.
Davidson's performances on the field earned her multiple national and all-conference accolades this season. She was one of five unanimous NFCA All-America selections, joining Canady, Erickson, Atwood and Shaylon Govan of Baylor. The senior was also unanimously voted ACC Player of the Year and named to the ACC All-Tournament team after guiding Duke to its second ACC Softball Championship title on May 11.
She was also one of 15 players to be selected in the 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Draft.
The Honda Sport Award has been presented annually by the CWSA for the past 48 years to the top women athletes in 12 NCAA- sanctioned sports and signifies "the best of the best in collegiate athletics". The winner of the sport award becomes a finalist for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the prestigious 2024 Honda Cup, which will be presented during a live telecast on CBS Sports Network on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 7 PM ET, from its new home in New York City.
The softball finalists were selected by a panel of experts and coaches from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). The Honda Sport award winner for softball will be announced after voting by administrators from over 1,000 NCAA member schools. Each NCAA member institution has a vote.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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