Colorado State University Athletics

Eslinger Named Mountain West Player and Freshman of the Week
4/27/2026 2:00:00 PM | Softball
Redshirt freshman earns second and third weekly awards of career
FORT COLLINS - Fort Collins native Madi Eslinger was named the Mountain West Player and Freshman of the Week after her performance in the Rams series sweep against Utah State, announced Monday afternoon. Â
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Eslinger's accolades include:Â Â
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Eslinger's accolades include:Â Â
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- Led the Rams with a batting average of .556 on the weekend, leading to a series sweep against the Aggies.Â
- Hit two home runs in Saturday's game against Utah State, including a grand slam, leading to a 15-6 win in favor of the Rams.Â
- Contributed four runs, five hits and 11 RBIÂ across three games.Â
- Slugged at a 1.222 clip including 11 Total bases.Â
- Had an on-base percentage of .615, drawing one walk and two hit by pitches.  Â
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Up Next: Eslinger and the Rams enter their final week of Mountain West play in program history, returning home to face Grand Canyon on April 30 – May 2.Â
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Sunday, April 21
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