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Today in Central Florida sports history: UCF pitcher Shelby Turnier makes history

UCF pitcher Shelby Turnier, one of the most accomplished softball players in school history, achieved a major milestone on this date in 2015.

Turnier became the first All-American in school history after leading the nation in ERA at 0.87 and finishing with 268 strikeouts.

She earned 2015 NFCA Division I All-America first team honors on May 27, 2015, after posting a 25-8 overall record with 10 shutouts while holding her opponents to a .148 batting average.

The American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year also became the first Knight to no-hit a conference opponent in back-to-back games.