Virginia Tech’s Cori McMillan is officially headed to the next level, earning a golden ticket to the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) after a record-shattering collegiate career.
After a 2025 Preseason First Team All-American selection, McMillan lived up to her reputation as one of the most feared hitters in the country and has been electric this season with 63 hits, 25 home runs, and 54 RBIs.
McMillan’s formidable presence in the batter’s box and versatility in the field make her a prime selection for the inaugural AUSL season. The AUSL College Draft Show airs Saturday, May 3, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPNU, revealing which teams selected each draftee.
McMillan’s senior year builds on a massive 2024 campaign. She broke Virginia Tech’s single-season home run record with 21 blasts, drove in 64 runs, and went a perfect 20-for-20 on stolen base attempts. She also showed a knack for clutch moments, blasting a walk-off grand slam against Boston College and hammering home runs against ranked powerhouses like Georgia, Alabama, and UCLA.
Before her time in Blacksburg, McMillan starred at Radford, where she was an NFCA Top-25 Freshman of the Year Finalist in 2022. Over two seasons with the Highlanders, she compiled a .345 average, 17 home runs, 59 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases.
Now, McMillan joins a fast-growing list of golden ticket recipients who have the opportunity to leap to the professional ranks. More golden ticket moments are expected on college campuses in the weeks leading up to the draft.
Follow @theAUSLofficial on social media to see where the next golden ticket pops up. Tune in to the AUSL College Draft Show on May 3 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPNU to find out where this year’s draftees are headed.
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.
Siera Jones is the digital media reporter at Athletes Unlimited. You can follow her on Instagram and X @sieraajones.
