LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Five Bellarmine University softball players claimed Academic All-District Team accolades from the College Sports Communicators.

Receiving the honor for the Knights were senior outfielder Olivia Bricker, sophomore utility Megan Konermann, sophomore pitcher Claire Lehmkuhler, sophomore outfielder Emily O'Dee, and junior infielder Caitlyn Watson.

Upon nomination, Bricker held a 3.93 GPA while earning her MBA.  The native of Cincinnati led the Knights with 25 walks this season and ranked second on the team with 14 RBI.  She is also a two-time ASUN Honor Roll recipient.

Konermann posted a 3.90 GPA as an English/education major upon nomination.  The Louisville native ranked blasted a pair of home runs this season and recorded 10 RBI, which ranked third on the team.  Konermann is also an ASUN Honor Roll recipient.

Lehmkuhler recorded a 4.00 GPA as a nursing major upon nomination.  The native of Versailles was the ace for Bellarmine in the circle this season, and closed out the year strong with a 2.54 ERA over her final 16 games of the season.  Lehmkuhler led the squad in ERA, wins, strikeouts, and complete games during her sophomore season.  Last year, she was named an ASUN Honor Roll recipient.

O'Dee also held a 4.00 GPA as a nursing major upon nomination.  The Westerville, Ohio product was a strong presence in the outfield this season, while adding 17 hits at the plate.  Like her previously mentioned teammates, O'Dee earned earned a spot on the 2022 ASUN Honor Roll.

Watson posted a 3.83 GPA as a nursing major upon nomination.  The native of Taylorsville, Ky.  was tough to strike out, going down on strikes just 15 times during the 2023 season and played a strong second base.  Watson made the ASUN Honor Roll each of the last two years.

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