University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Hannah Christian Named to Preseason All-Sun Belt Team
1/28/2026 10:58:00 AM | Softball
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Sophomore out fielder Hannah Christian named to Preseason All-Sun Belt Team, announced by the league office Wednesday morning.
"Hannah had a tremendous year as a freshman last year," said head coach Natalie Poole. "She played with a lot of maturity and grit. She is the type of player that wants to be counted on in normal and big moments of a game. I believe that coaches in the conference recognize that also in her. I'm proud of her receiving this recognition and I'm looking forward to seeing her on the field this year."
In her first season with the Golden Eagles, Christian led the team with a .350 batting average, 55 hits and 30 runs scored. The Alabama native set the longest hitting streak by a freshman in program history with 15, recorded the most hits by a freshman in program history with 55 and was named First Team All-Sun Belt for her efforts.
Christian also utilized 17 walks, 12 hit by pitches and a .918 OBP to steal 12 bases on 16 attempts, the second most on the team. On the defensive side of the ball, she posted 68 put outs resulting in a .945 fielding percentage.
The Golden Eagles start the season with the Black and Gold Challenge on Feb. 6 versus Southeast Missouri State at 4:30 p.m.
For the latest information on Southern Miss Softball, follow the program on Facebook (facebook.com/SouthernMissSB), Twitter (@SouthernMissSB) and Instagram (@southernmisssb).
"Hannah had a tremendous year as a freshman last year," said head coach Natalie Poole. "She played with a lot of maturity and grit. She is the type of player that wants to be counted on in normal and big moments of a game. I believe that coaches in the conference recognize that also in her. I'm proud of her receiving this recognition and I'm looking forward to seeing her on the field this year."
In her first season with the Golden Eagles, Christian led the team with a .350 batting average, 55 hits and 30 runs scored. The Alabama native set the longest hitting streak by a freshman in program history with 15, recorded the most hits by a freshman in program history with 55 and was named First Team All-Sun Belt for her efforts.
Christian also utilized 17 walks, 12 hit by pitches and a .918 OBP to steal 12 bases on 16 attempts, the second most on the team. On the defensive side of the ball, she posted 68 put outs resulting in a .945 fielding percentage.
The Golden Eagles start the season with the Black and Gold Challenge on Feb. 6 versus Southeast Missouri State at 4:30 p.m.
For the latest information on Southern Miss Softball, follow the program on Facebook (facebook.com/SouthernMissSB), Twitter (@SouthernMissSB) and Instagram (@southernmisssb).
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