POCATELLO, Idaho - Although the 68th Annual Samuel Horne Bennion Banquet Awards has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, it does not take away from the phenomenal work our student-athletes have put in physically, mentally, and academically over the course of the year. Individual team award winners will be announced and honored through social media throughout the end of the semester. Today we recognize softball.

Men's outdoor track and field will be announced on Friday, May 22, 2020.
 
Offensive Player of the Year Sponsored by KISU FM Radio: Emma Bordenkecher

• Led the Big Sky and finished No. 14 in the nation in batting average (.492)
• Led the BSC and ranked No. 47 in the country in on base percentage (.535)
• Led the BSC and finished No. 21 in the country in slugging percentage (.873)
• Led the BSC in doubles and finished No. 6 in the nation in doubles per game
• Led the BSC in total bases (55)
• Recorded a team-high 26 hits, 16 runs, nine doubles, two triples, and three homeruns in just 17 games
• Brought in a team second-best eight RBIs

"Emma was fabulous offensively," said Head Coach Cristal Brown. "She led the Big Sky in several categories and finished in the top 15 nationally for batting average. She was a clear choice for our offensive recognition."
 
Defensive Player of the Year Sponsored by ISU Alumni Association: Frankie Tago

• Tied for No. 1 the Big Sky in fielding percentage (1.000) after making no errors on a team-high 105 putouts
• Finished No. 4 in the BSC in putouts

"Frankie was perfect defensively at first base for us not making a single mistake," said Brown. "A great first baseman is often under-recognized as they make it look so easy. That was Frankie for us this season."