July 22, 2009

Story Courtesy of Belhaven Sports Information

JACKSON, Miss. - Current Belhaven All-American third baseman Tiffany Ansley has earned a spot on this year's Puerto Rican National Softball Team. Ansley will participate with the Puerto Rican team in the upcoming VII Pan American Softball Championship for Women held in Maracay, Venezuela, July 31 - August 9. A total of 22 countries, including the United States, will participate in this year's event.

Ansley, a junior from Miami, Fla., was second on the team in batting average at .442, had 15 doubles and drove in 29 runs. Her .442 batting average was good for second in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference behind teammate Mallory Meadows at .485. Ansley had a total of 76 hits, which was second most in the GCAC and her 15 doubles placed her third in that category in the conference.

"I knew she had a great shot in making the team," said head coach Rick Fremin. "When I heard the news, I told her I was very proud of her and that knew she could do it. I am excited that she will be representing Belhaven on a national stage."

Belhaven College is a member of the NAIA, Gulf Coast Athletic Conference and Mid-South Conference and sponsors 13 intercollegiate sports.