Murray State University Athletics
Huels Named to Preseason All-MVC First Team
1/22/2026 1:35:00 PM | Softball
The sophomore hit .333 with 23 RBI in 2025.
Sophomore Katy Huels of Murray State Softball was named to the 2026 Preseason All-Missouri Valley Conference First Team as announced by the league office in St. Louis, Missouri on Thursday afternoon.Â
As a freshman, Huels was one of the leading hitters for the Racers, batting .333 across 162 at-bats. Her on-base percentage of .380 led the team, as did her 12 walks, five triples, and 29 runs. Â
During the 2025 season, the Carlyle, Illinois native had a 17-game hitting streak, the second longest in program history. Following the season, she was named to the All-MVC First Team.Â
The 2026 Racer softball season kicks off on February 6 at the Alabama State University Stinger Classic in Montgomery, Alabama. The Racers will open tournament play against Nicholls at 11:15 a.m. CT. Â
Follow the Racers on Twitter (@MSURacers), Instagram (@RacersAthletics), and Facebook to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Murray State Athletics. Follow Murray State Softball on Twitter and Instagram (@RacersSoftball).
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As a freshman, Huels was one of the leading hitters for the Racers, batting .333 across 162 at-bats. Her on-base percentage of .380 led the team, as did her 12 walks, five triples, and 29 runs. Â
During the 2025 season, the Carlyle, Illinois native had a 17-game hitting streak, the second longest in program history. Following the season, she was named to the All-MVC First Team.Â
The 2026 Racer softball season kicks off on February 6 at the Alabama State University Stinger Classic in Montgomery, Alabama. The Racers will open tournament play against Nicholls at 11:15 a.m. CT. Â
Follow the Racers on Twitter (@MSURacers), Instagram (@RacersAthletics), and Facebook to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Murray State Athletics. Follow Murray State Softball on Twitter and Instagram (@RacersSoftball).
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