LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Augustana's Kendall Cornick has been selected as a top-30 finalist for the Schutt Sports/NFCA Division II National Player of the Year the NFCA announced Monday. The top-10 finalists will be announced on May 18 with the winner being revealed on June 3.
 
Cornick, hailing from Mason City, Iowa, is the NSIC leader in several statistical categories and, rightfully so, among the nation's best. She owns a .496 batting average, has 57 total hits, 34 RBI and 13 doubles. In addition, she has stolen 29 bases in 2021 with a 100 percent success rate.
 
Cornick is a two-time NSIC Player of the Week honoree this season including earning the honor earlier Monday. She has led the Vikings to a 36-4 overall record in 2021 and a No. 1 national ranking from the NFCA.
 
The Schutt Sports/NFCA Division II National Player of the Year award was created in 2015 to honor the outstanding athletic achievements among softball student-athletes throughout NCAA Division II. In 2019, the Association expanded the award to include a Player and Pitcher of the Year. To be eligible, student-athletes must be nominated by their member head coach. With the cancellation of last year's season due to COVID-19 and a higher percentage of eligible candidates, an additional five players have been added to the traditional top 25.