KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State senior outfielder Cassie Smith has been named a 2026 NFCA Division II First Team All-American, the Association announced Wednesday. Smith becomes the 13th All-American in program history and the first Bulldog to earn the honor since Christa Reisinger in 2019.

Smith was eligible for All-America consideration after earning NFCA Division II Midwest All-Region First Team honors earlier this postseason. She capped her senior season by leading the GLVC in batting average (.488) and hits (81) across 52 games, adding 15 doubles, four triples, two home runs, 25 RBI, and 28 stolen bases. Smith also earned All-GLVC First Team recognition and was named to the D2CCA Midwest All-Region Second Team, as well as CSC Academic All-District honors.

The First Team All-America nod is the latest in a string of postseason accolades for Smith, who finishes her Bulldog career as one of the most decorated players in recent program history. NFCA All-America teams are voted on by a committee comprised of one member head coach from each of the NCAA's eight regions, with only first- and second-team All-Region selections eligible for consideration.

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