Terra McGowan and Allee Bunker are capping their careers as All-Americans.
Oregon’s catcher and second baseman were named first and second-team All-Americans, respectively, by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. McGowan was also selected as the Diamond Sports/NFCA national catcher of the year.
“I cannot say enough about how much those two have meant to me personally and to the Oregon softball program,” Oregon coach Melyssa Lombardi said in a statement. “For five years, they believed in what we were doing and put the work in every day to set the standard for Duck softball. It’s extremely gratifying to see them rewarded and recognized nationally for all their efforts. Their impact on the program will be felt for many years to come.”
McGowan, who hit .315 with 12 home runs and 50 RBIs, is the 10th player in program history to be named a first team All-American. She’s the second Duck to be named the national catcher of the year, joining Gwen Svekis (2018).
“I am incredibly grateful and humbled to be honored as a first team All-American and the Diamond Sports catcher of the year,” McGowan said in a release. “To have your name amongst some of the greats is a surreal feeling and I appreciate everyone who played a part in this extraordinary honor. I cannot thank coach Lombardi, coach Nikki Ragin, coach Sam Marder, and every other coach, family member, fan, support staff, and mentor enough for their unwavering support throughout my career. I am absolutely indebted to them and the University of Oregon. I will forever be a Duck and cannot wait to see which Duck earns these honors next.”
Bunker led the Ducks with a .383 average with 12 doubles, 10 home runs and 54 RBIs and was one of the most clutch situational hitters in the country this season. She is the second UO second baseman to earn All-American honors, joining Kaylan Howard (third-team in 2013).
“I am deeply honored to have received this amazing award,” Bunker said in a release. “I couldn’t have done it without my family, coaches, teammates, and support staff. The University of Oregon has helped me grow as a person, student, and athlete and I am extremely grateful for every opportunity I have been given. This year with Version 5 has been the most enjoyable one of my career and I’m excited to see what the future holds for Oregon softball.”
McGowan and Bunker are the third and fourth players to be named All-Americans under Lombardi, joining Haley Cruse and Brooke Yanez in 2021, and the 24th and 25th All-Americans in program history.
