LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Columbus State University softball was represented on Thursday, as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced that senior Madison McDonald gathered the prestigious 2025 NCAA Division II Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

A native of Lanett, Ala., McDonald appeared in 46 games with 43 starts at shortstop for the Lady Cougars during the 2025 season, marking a .973 fielding percentage with 57 putouts and 88 assists.

The senior transfer completed her second season with CSU softball program and has posted a .943 career fielding percentage with 124 putouts and 158 assists since transferring in for the 2024 season.

At the plate, she batted .241 while slugging .407, recording 26 hits, 14 runs, four doubles, four triples, two homers, and 13 RBIs.

Recipients of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, presented by the NFCA, were selected by the NFCA's NCAA Division II All-America Committee, following regional voting to identify the finalists at each position. The group utilized fielding statistics and school-submitted video to closely examine finalists and select the winners at every defensive position.

Any student-athlete that competed in the current championship year and was nominated by their head coach who is a member in good standing with the NFCA was eligible for consideration for this prestigious accolade.

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