Lexi Kilfoyl has emerged as the top pitcher on her college team, a distinction she earned during her fifth year.
The former star from Oklahoma State made an impressive mark last season, being named a first-team All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and leading her team, the Cowgirls, to the Women’s College World Series.
In addition, she received honors as the Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, further solidifying her exceptional collegiate career.

Her accomplishments continued to flourish as she became the first overall pick in the recent Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft, securing a spot on the Bandits, one of the four teams within the league.
Kilfoyl expressed her enthusiasm for joining a professional team, embracing a competitive yet supportive spirit.
“I have the mindset that when it’s my turn to pitch, I will take charge and excel, but I will also be the biggest supporter for the next pitcher that takes the mound,” she shared.

In a competitive draft lineup, former LSU pitcher Carley Hoover was the second pick for the Blaze, while former UCLA standout Megan Faraimo was selected third by the Talons.
Rachel Garcia, another notable former UCLA pitcher, was taken fourth by the Volts.
Among other prominent selections, former UCLA utility player Maya Brady was the 19th pick for the Talons, followed closely by former Oklahoma star Tiare Jennings at 20 for the Volts.
Additionally, ex-Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts was picked by the Talons as the 35th selection, while the Bandits picked former James Madison star Odicci Alexander at the 40th spot.

Previously, Athletes Unlimited operated two seasons annually, declaring individual champions for both.
This year, the league is incorporating a traditional team model, with the inaugural season slated to begin in June.
The individual competition, now referred to as the AUSL All-Star Cup, will follow the team season.

Each team will eventually consist of 16 players, and additional roster spots will be filled with emerging college talent after the upcoming collegiate season concludes.
Each team will also have the opportunity to select one free agent.
The AUSL will tour during its first season, hosting games in six to eight cities, with teams playing a total of 24 games.
At least 30 of these matchups will be featured on ESPN’s broadcasting platforms, while plans are underway to shift to a city-based model in the following year.