ITHACA, N.Y. - Senior catcher Lauren Holt was named to the 2026 Softball All-ECAC team. Holt becomes the first Cornellian to make the list since Alyson Intihar collected first-team honors in 2007.

Holt put together a historic season, leading Cornell in batting average (.474), runs scored (48), hits (64), home runs (19), RBI (66), total bases (137), slugging percentage (1.015), walks (30), and on-base percentage (.565). She started all 43 games and was the centerpiece of the Big Red lineup, combining elite contact ability with overwhelming power. Holt's 19 home runs and 66 RBI were the clear top marks on the team, and her 14 doubles and one triple helped her produce a massive 1.580 OPS. She also showed strong plate discipline, striking out only nine times in 135 at-bats while drawing 30 walks.

Holt went 12-for-14 in stolen base attempts, making her one of Cornell's most complete offensive threats. She recorded 76 putouts, 19 assists, and a .950 fielding percentage while also handling catching duties for part of the season.

Holt's senior season was filled with historic moments, rewriting both the Cornell and Ivy League record books. The Big Red slugger finished second in Ivy League history in career home runs with 46, trailing only Cornell alum Lauren May '05. In the final game of the season, Holt launched a two-run homer that proved to be the difference in Cornell's 8-6 victory over Brown, setting a new Ivy League single-season record with 19 home runs.

All-ECAC Team
Boston University nearly swept all major awards with outfielder Kylie Doherty winning Player of the Year, Kasey Ricard being named Pitcher of the Year, and Ashley Waters winning Coach of the Year. Katie Parisi from the University at Albany won Rookie of the Year.

Grace Lawton – Central Connecticut State University, Sr., First Base
Kelly Fricker – Lehigh University, So., Second Base
Rachel Carey – Binghamton University, So., Third Base
Karis Ford – Princeton University, Jr., Designated Player
Haley Ahr – Marist University, Gr., Shortstop
Peyton Pusey – Marist University, Sr., OF
Ashley Corpuz – George Washington University, Sr., OF
Kylie Doherty – Boston University, Jr., OF
Lauren Holt – Cornell University, Sr., Catcher
Sofia Zielinski – Saint Francis University, So, Utility
Kasey Ricard – Boston University, Sr., Pitcher
Amanda Eaglin – Army West Point, Sr., Pitcher
Gracie Goewey – Siena University, Jr., Pitcher