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PROVO, Utah (May 31, 2006)--Mountain West Conference Player of the Year Ianeta Le`i was named Second Team All-American by the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association (NFCA) and Louisville Slugger.
"Neta had an All-American year," BYU head coach Gordon Eakin said. "She earns and deserves every accolade she receives. She will be a tough player to replace."
Lei, who was named NFCA/Louisville Slugger First Team All-Region, was named to the Second Team All-American squad despite posting better statistics in nearly every offensive category than the First Team selection Jenna Hall from Illinois. Lei ranked nationally with 82 RBI (second in nation, 44 RBI better than the first team selection), home runs with 20 (15th in the nation), with a .786 slugging percentage (14th in the nation) and a .413 batting average (29th in the nation)
Le`i led the Cougars to a 43-22 record, second place MWC finish and a NCAA Regional berth. She recorded a MWC Triple Crown, leading the league with a .540 average, 11 homers and 38 RBI in 20 league games.
The senior from Oahu, Hawaii leaves BYU as the best run-producer in program history. Lei was a four-time MWC All-Conference selection and a two-time MWC Player of the Year.
Last season, Le`i also earned Second Team Easton All-American. The 2006 Easton All-American team is still to be announced.
