BLOOMINGTON, Ind. ––– The Big Ten Conference announced its 2026 Softball Players to Watch List on Thursday.
Indiana’s three representatives on the list included senior Avery Parker and juniors Aly VanBrandt and Alex Cooper.
In 2025, Parker hit for a .392 batting average with 65 hits, 17 doubles, and 11 home runs. Parker also totaled 60 RBI, 34 runs scored, and a .458 on-base percentage.
VanBrandt had a sophomore campaign that saw her hit .372 at the plate with 58 hits, 11 doubles, one triple, and four home runs. She totaled 25 RBI and 41 runs scored while charting a .449 on-base percentage.
Cooper was a .311 hitter in 2025; she had 37 hits, seven doubles, two triples, and three home runs. She went for 23 RBI and 35 runs scored while posting a .432 on-base percentage. Additionally, Cooper drew 26 walks.