By: Leon Mitchell, GSU Athletic Communications
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Grambling State's
Kamryn Broussard is turning heads across the conference as she earns Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Softball Player of the Year honors, continuing a breakout season for the Lady Tigers.
Broussard, a sophomore from Lake Charles, La., is currently batting .453 with an OPS of 1.212 through 46 games. She leads Grambling State in nearly every major offensive category, including hits (62), runs (46), and total bases (95).
Her power numbers include 14 doubles, five triples, and three home runs, while driving in 33 RBIs and posting a slugging percentage of .693.
With a .519 on-base percentage and five stolen bases on six attempts, Broussard is one of the most dynamic players in the SWAC and a constant threat at the top of the lineup.
Also receiving honors is Outfielder
Deija Russell, who is named to the All-SWAC Second Team.
Russell has been flawless in the field, appearing in 53 games without recording an error.
She's totaled 51 putouts and two assists, earning a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage.
2025 All-SWAC Softball Team and Individual Awards
Player of the Year
Kamryn Broussard, Grambling State
Hitter of the Year
Jace Jackson, Jackson State
Pitcher of the Year
Cailin Massey, Prairie View A&M
Newcomer of the Year
Janaiya Thomas, Prairie View A&M
Freshman of the Year
Kylie Wilson, Texas Southern
Coach of the Year
Vernon Bland, Prairie View A&M
First Team
C – Brooke Ramsey, Alabama State
1B – Reagan Green, Prairie View A&M
2B – Kearstin Tinsley, Prairie View A&M
SS – Alana Scott, Alabama State
3B – Jace Jackson, Jackson State
OF – Janaiya Thomas, Prairie View A&M
OF – Lanay Carr, Texas Southern
OF – Kamryn Broussard, Grambling State
P – Cailin Massey, Prairie View A&M
P – Alyssa Lopez, Bethune-Cookman
P – Kayla Adams, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
DP – Kylie Wilson, Texas Southern
Second Team
C – Thais Uyema, Bethune-Cookman
1B – Meah Almaraz, Jackson State
2B – Kiauna Watson, Florida A&M
SS – Maria Ocrospoma, Alabama A&M
3B – Shania Owens, Bethune-Cookman
OF – Mia Nunez, Prairie View A&M
OF – Deija Russell, Grambling State
OF – Joslynn Davis, Bethune-Cookman
P – Brielle Moreno, Prairie View A&M
P – Zoryana Hughes, Florida A&M
P – Kylie Wilson, Texas Southern
DP – Leah Richardson, Alabama State
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