One of the best seasons in Auburn softball history racked up more awards on Wednesday, with Branndi Melero, Kasey Cooper and Emily Carosone being named All-Americans.
Melero, a junior from California, became the first Tiger in history to earn first-team All-American honors. Leading Auburn with 78 RBIs, Melero is also currently leading the SEC in that category with the College World Series left to play.
Cooper, who on Tuesday won the NFCA's co-National Freshman of the Year, earned second-team honors. The native of Dothan, Alabama still leads all SEC freshman with 77 RBIs and 18 home runs, both a school record for a freshman.
Carosone, a sophomore from Orlando, Florida, earned third-team honors after recording 62 hits and a .560 on-base percentage while leading off and playing second base for Auburn.
The three Tigers tied Notre Dame, Washington and Oregon for All-Americans from one school.
These were the first Auburn players to earn All-American honors since 2005, when Holly Currie and Paige Jones earned the honor.
All three honorees return next year as the Tigers try to top their 42-19-1 record, which was second best in Auburn history.
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