LIVINGSTON, Ala. – Seniors Laura Bagwell and Aubree Hudson were named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV Softball Second Team, announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

The UWA duo helped guide the 2009 squad to a 42-17 overall mark and the program’s first trip to the Gulf South Conference Tournament since 1997.

Bagwell, the anchor at third base for the Tigers, accumulated a 3.79 grade point average in the exercise science curriculum at UWA.  The Ragland, Ala.-native departs the Red and White ranked in the top five in four career offensive categories.  Bagwell is listed second all-time in runs scored with 134, third in doubles (38), second in walks (86) and fourth all-time in total bases with 256.  As a senior, Bagwell turned in 14 doubles in 58 games played and earned All-GSC Second Team honors for the second-straight season.

Hudson, a mainstay in the circle with 40 appearances, culminates a four-year in which the Bellflower, Calif.-product achieved success in the classroom and on the field.  Academically, Hudson maintained a 3.83 GPA in pre-law studies at UWA.  On the field, she turned in a 15-8 pitching mark.  She stuck out a team-best 86 in 116.2 innings pitched.  She ranks fifth all-time in career appearances with 109 along with earning the starting nod in 75 games throughout her career, which is fifth-best. 

Student-athletes must maintain a 3.30 or better along with participating in 50 percent of the team’s games at their respective positions to be eligible for the academic team.