Lee, Buck Receive All-HCAC Honorable Mention

Anderson University softball standouts Ariel Lee and Molly Buck each received all-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Honorable Mention, which was announced by the conference on Wednesday.

Both Lee and Buck earned all-conference honors for the first time in their careers.

Lee went 15-for-38 with a double, six runs and a .395 batting average in conference play. The senior from West Manchester, Ohio contributed a .429 on-base percentage and a .421 slugging percentage.

During the regular season, Lee went 19-for-67 with two doubles, 10 runs and six RBI's. She also turned in a .347 on-base percentage.

"Ariel Lee had a solid year for us, hitting .395 in conference play," Coach Tony Holloway said. "She became a true utility player for us this year playing five different positions throughout the year. After having knee surgery at the end of last season this is a very strong way to finish her career for us."

Buck finished 13-for-39 with four doubles, two home runs, eight RBI's, six walks and five runs. The freshman from Fortville posted a .333 batting average, a .422 on-base percentage and a .590 slugging percentage. Buck tied for sixth among HCLC leaders in conference play in both homers and walks.

During the regular season, Buck went 25-for-76 with seven doubles, three homers, 14 RBI's, 11 runs and 12 walks. Buck produced a .329 batting average, a .435 on-base percentage and a .539 slugging percentage.

"Molly hit .333 in conference with 4 doubles and 2 home runs. As a freshman she started out as our DP then moved to third base and also pitched for us. I feel she has just started figuring everything out and the best is yet to come."