LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Redshirt freshman Matalasi Faapito was one of 30 finalists for the 2021 Schutt Sports / NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year the NFCA announced Thursday afternoon. 30 athletes from 27 different universities made the list. The winner will be announced just prior to the 2021 NCAA Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.
A multi-purpose player for the Aggies, Faapito is having one of the best seasons in Aggie history. She currently leads the WAC in batting average (.431), hits (53), home runs (13) slugging percentage (.837), on-base percentage (.