Koepsel hit .667 (12-18) with four home runs and nine runs batted in as UW-Oshkosh played a total of six games against UW-Platteville, UW-Eau Claire and UW-Superior. Koepsel compiled a 1.556 slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .714 while hitting safely in all six contests. She also hit two doubles, one triple and scored eight runs. From the catcher position, Koepsel handled all 24 of her fielding opportunities without an error. In UW-Oshkosh’s split of a doubleheader with UW-Platteville on April 25, Koepsel went 4-for-5 at the plate with two home runs and five runs batted in. She had three hits and four runs batted in during the Titans’ nine-inning, 9-8 win in the opener. Koepsel’s solo home run in the ninth inning provided the margin of victory. During a pair of losses to UW-Eau Claire on April 28, Koepsel went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs and three runs batted in. She hit a two-run home run in the opener and a solo home run in the nightcap. In UW-Oshkosh’s split of a doubleheader with UW-Superior on April 29, Koepsel went 5-for-8 at the plate with one run batted in. She had four hits, including a double and a triple, in the Titans’ 7-5 victory in the opener.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Amanda Fischer, Freshman, Outfield, Wausau, Wis. (West)
UW-La Crosse, Katie Fink, Sophomore, Outfield, Kaukauna, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Nathalie Schattner, Junior, Utility, Union Grove, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Ashley Goettl, Junior, Firstbase, North Mankato, Minn. (West)
UW-Stout, Hannah Sweet, Sophomore, Thirdbase, Elk River, Minn.
UW-Superior, Chelsey Jarzin, Senior, Catcher, Superior, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Laura Eichenold, Sophomore, Shortstop, Elmwood Park, Ill. (Trinity)