Arkansas infielder Bri Ellis has swung her way into awards, accolades, and now, a golden ticket.
Ellis was the latest college softball senior to receive a ticket signifying her selection to the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). It was presented after the Razorbacks’ doubleheader against Colorado State on Friday.
Over the next few weeks, golden tickets will be awarded to college softball players at programs across the country. The AUSL College Draft Show will air on Saturday, May 3 at 9 p.m. on ESPNU to reveal which team Ellis and the other draftees are selected to.
Ellis wields one of the hottest bats in the country right now and is making a solid case for National Player of the Year. She boasts a .490 average with 22 home runs and 62 runs batted in. Her on-base percentage stands at .642, and her slugging is at a whopping 1.214.
Her on-base percentage and slugging percentage are the best in the nation. She ranks in the top 10 nationally in DI Softball for home runs (2nd) and RBIs (tied for 8th).
The corner infielder out of Houston, Texas, started her career at Auburn, where she played two seasons before transferring to Arkansas. Last season, she earned a Second-Team NFCA All-American nod, First-Team All-SEC, and was named to the SEC All-Defensive Team.
Follow @theAUSLofficial on social media to see where the next golden ticket pops up. Tune in on May 3 on ESPNU at 9 p.m. as the AUSL College Draft Show reveals which teams drafted each athlete and the order in which those players were selected.
The AUSL is a professional women’s softball league featuring four teams playing in a traditional format. Tickets to the 2025 season are on sale now.
Savanna Collins is the Senior Reporter for the AUSL. You can follow her on X @savannaecollins.
