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AUSL Golden Ticket Tracker

 

Over the next several weeks, Athletes Unlimited Softball League Golden Tickets will be presented to college softball players at programs across the country.  These Golden Tickets — delivered by softball legends, AUSL ambassadors, or league leadership in front of teammates, coaches, and family members — signify that the athlete has been drafted to AUSL.

Tune in to the 2026 AUSL College Draft on Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. More details on the AUSL College Draft process can be found here.

Golden Ticket Recipients

  • Nijaree Canady

    Texas Tech, Pitcher

  • Reese Atwood

    Texas, Catcher

  • Leighann Goode

    Texas, Infielder

  • Sydney Stewart

    Arizona, Catcher

  • Karlyn Pickens

    Tennessee, Pitcher

  • Dakota Kennedy

    Arkansas, Outfielder

  • Kenzie Brown

    Arizona State, Pitcher

  • Taryn Kern

    Stanford, Infielder

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    creating a buzz in a unique way 👏🎫 Holly Rowe surprised Kenzie Brown with a Golden Ticket to be drafted to the pros!
    WHAT A WEEKEND 🤩 Taryn Kern received a Golden Ticket to be drafted to the pros AND secured an ACC series SWEEEEEP 🧹
    “Fair” - Bri Ellis after a team ate grass for good luck because Sam Landry, Jordy (Bahl) Frahm and herself previously stepped on that field (via tashaseikel on TikTok)
    TK IS GOLDEN 🤩 Amanda Scarborough surprised Taryn Kern with a Golden Ticket after tonight’s game 🎫
    friday night lights, but make it ✨ Golden ✨ Stanford infielder, Taryn Kern has received a ticket to the pros!
    Tiare Jennings got UP 🐰
    Golden Ticket in Tempe 🎫 ICYMI: Kenzie Brown received a ticket to be drafted to the pros on Tuesday after Arizona State's run-rule victory
    surround yourself with people like this 🫶 the reactions to their teammates receiving a ticket to the pros are EVERYTHING
    from golden hour to Golden Ticket 🎫 🐗 Dakota Kennedy went yard and secured her spot in the AUSL Draft on Monday night
    decibel level was off the charts in Tempe today 🗣️ Holly Rowe surprised Kenzie Brown with a Golden Ticket to be drafted to the AUSL! congratulations Kenzie 🥳
    🌟 GOLDEN TICKET NO. 7 🌟 Arizona State pitcher Kenzie Brown has received her ticket to be drafted to the AUSL!
    “You and that dang iPad.” 😂 ICYMI: Arkansas outfielder, Dakota Kennedy received the 6th Golden Ticket last night 🎫
    a huge congratulations to these athletes 👏🇺🇸
    BIG night at Bogle 🐗 after securing the series sweep, @_dakotakennedy secured a Golden Ticket to be drafted to the pros 🎫
    have yourself a night!! 🎫 @_dakotakennedy receives the 6th Golden Ticket!
    ICYMI: last week, Jennie Finch delivered a Golden Ticket to Karlyn Pickens in Knoxville 🧡 Golden Tickets are presented to college softball players who have been drafted to the Athletes Unlimited Softball League
    a full circle moment for Karlyn Pickens 🥹🧡
    this form at only FIVE YEARS OLD?! 😱 via @woodsnextlevel
    pausemaxxing at its best 😂😂😂
    KARLYN IS GOLDEN!!!! Senior pitcher @karlynpickens is presented the 5th Golden Ticket of 2026 to be drafted into the AUSL