North Carolina State University Athletics
Chamberlin, Sims and Gelbard Selected All-ACC in Softball
5/11/2005 12:00:00 AM | Softball
May 11, 2005
A trio of NC State softball players made the all-ACC team on Wednesday, marking the first time a Wolfpack player has received the accolades in the program's two seasons. Jen Chamberlin and Abbie Sims each made the first team for their play in leading NC State to a 40-23 record and fourth place finish in the ACC, while Heather Gelbard was selected to the second team. Chamberlin, a sophomore third baseman from San Mateo, Calif., hit 10 home runs to rank second in the conference and her 22 career dingers is 11th all-time in the ACC. Sims tossed three no-hitters, including a perfect game as the sophomore from Artesia, N.M. was twice named ACC Player of the Week in 2005. Hailing from Miami, Fla. and as another sophomore, Gelbard is among the ACC leaders in hits and doubles and is the career NC State leader in both categories.
"This is obviously a great honor for all three of these deserving student-athletes," head coach Lisa Navas said. "They have done a great job for us over our first two seasons and have really been the mainstays in the program."
All three players will help lead NC State in the ACC Championships, which will run Wednesday-Sunday, May 12-15 in College Park, Md.
Abbie Sims, So., P/OF, Artesia, N.M.
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* Tossed three no-hitters including a perfect game in a six-inning, 8-0 win over Central Connecticut State. She struck out 16 of the 18 batters faced and the last 13 to end the game.
* Second in the ACC with seven conference wins, and her .875 winning percentage against ACC teams is the top mark in the league. She is 19-7 overall, with the 19 wins ranking her third in the ACC.
* Her 13 RBIs in league play is tied for first in the ACC.
* ACC Player of the Week twice in 2005, she has been honored three times in her career.
"Abbie has accomplished so many things this year as she won 19 games after winning 20 her freshman season. She has really come into her own this year and proven herself to be one of the top pitchers in the ACC."
Jen Chamberlin, So., 3B, San Mateo, Calif.
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* Ranked in the top-10 in six offensive categories, including home runs, RBIs, on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
* Leads the Wolfpack in six offensive categories and is second in average and hits on the team
"Jen is such a great power hitter and is a threat every time she steps to the plate," Navas continued. "I'm glad that she is on our team and we don't have to pitch to her. She does a good job at third for us and I hope to see her hit many more home runs over the next two years."
Heather Gelbard, So., DP, Miami, Fla.
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* First in hits (63 in 63 games), second in average (.310), first in doubles (11), third in home runs (5) and fourth in RBIs (25) on the team.
* Hit .400 (32-for-80) with runners on base and .431 (22-for-51) with runners in scoring position on the season, the top marks on the team.
* Has 15 multiple hit games, first on the team, and holds the school record with five hits in a single game earlier this season.
"Heather has been the most consistent players for us over the last two years," Navas said. "She is our leadoff hitter, and while not your typical leadoff, she gets on base and consistently gets base hits when we need them. She has been the epitome of a designated player and shows up to hit every game."
"I am extremely proud for each of them and they have worked hard to earn these honors," Navas said.
