On Monday morning, Indiana seniors Brianna Copeland and Taylor Minnick were named to Softball America’s Preseason Top 100 list.
Copeland was listed at No. 51 and Minnick at No. 56 in the preseason slate.
Copeland was the ace in the circle and hit at the top of the lineup for the Hoosiers in 2024. Copeland had a 2.88 ERA in the circle, 174 strikeouts, and recorded 20 wins. She hit eight home runs and 10 doubles, charted 36 RBI and 18 stolen bases.
Copeland was an NFCA Second Team All-Region selection.
Minnick hit third in the Indiana order and has been a four-year contributor in the outfield for the team. The Bloomington, Ind. native hit .357 from the plate with 24 extra-base hits, including 10 home runs, 54 RBI, and drew 33 walks.
She was named NFCA First Team All-Region and All-Big Ten Second Team in 2024
