The Atlantic Sun Preseason Awards were announced by the conference office, Wednesday afternoon. Seniors Whitney Kiihnl and Caroline Mason were honored as preseason all-conference selections, and Lipscomb was picked to finish second in the conference.

Preseason top-25 polls are out, and the Lipscomb Lady Bison softball team is receiving votes in the ESPN.com/USA Softball poll. It's the second season in a row Lipscomb received votes in a preseason poll.

With the season less than a month away, Lipscomb softball is earning some preseason hardware. Seniors Whitney Kiihnl and Caroline Mason were named to the College Sports Madness Preseason 2012 All-Conference first team.

Lipscomb junior outfielder Bree Thurman did an exclusive interview with the A-Sun about her work with the SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee).

In preparation for the upcoming season, Lipscomb softball started outdoor practice Tuesday with a session on Draper Diamond. The season commences on Feb. 10 at the Mardi Gras Tournament in Mobile, Ala.

With a roster of only 15 players, health will be important for the Lipscomb Lady Bison softball team in 2012. The Lady Bison kicked off the campaign Monday with the season's first practice.

Lipscomb softball players Ashley Anderson, Vanessa Medina, and Kristen Sturdivant were recently baptized by Brent High, associate athletic director for spiritual formation.

Lipscomb softball coach Kristin Ryman announced the commitment of five players to play for the Lady Bisons Class of 2013, including three from the state of Tennessee.