LSU veteran infielder Danieca Coffey is the latest college standout to receive a golden ticket to the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), adding another accolade to a decorated career in Baton Rouge. Following the Tigers’ walk-off victory against the Florida Gators, Jennie Finch took the field to deliver the golden ticket to Coffey.
Now a redshirt senior, Coffey is in the midst of her most productive season yet. With 58 hits and a career-high 35 RBIs already in 2025, she’s proven to be one of the most reliable bats in the SEC and has made herself a fixture at the top of the Tigers’ lineup.
Coffey’s name has now been added to the list of college stars who have an opportunity to forge their professional career paths in the AUSL. Over the next week, more golden tickets will be awarded to top players from across the country ahead of the AUSL College Draft Show on Saturday, May 3, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPNU, revealing which teams selected each draftee.
Coffey’s collegiate resume speaks for itself. She’s a two-time NFCA All-Region selection and All-SEC honoree. She posted a .392 average in her junior season, ranking top 10 in the SEC while leading LSU in hits, OBP, and stolen bases. Even a season-ending injury early in 2024 couldn’t slow her down. She still hit .404 over 16 games before returning in 2025 with a vengeance.
As a freshman, Coffey immediately broke into the lineup. By her sophomore season, she was leading the team in nearly every offensive category. Her combination of speed, on-base skills, and defensive versatility has made her a cornerstone for LSU’s infield across five seasons.
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 Coffey and the rest of 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.
