Huston-Tillotson's Alaniz captures opening HBCUAC Softball Weekly Honors

NEW ORLEANS - Huston-Tillotson University catcher and infielder Alayali Alaniz wins Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Softball Player of the Week. She was honored for her performance between January 26-February 1, the conference announced Tuesday.

In her first action of the season, Alaniz recorded three hits, including a two-run home run in Friday's game against McMurry University. For the week she hit .333. Last season, she hit .411 with 19 runs and 17 RBI. Ten of her 39 hits went for extra bases.

About the HBCU Athletic Conference
The HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) is the only HBCU conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The HBCUAC membership includes Dillard University (LA), Fisk University (TN), Huston-Tillotson University (TX), Oakwood University (AL), Paul Quinn College (TX), Philander Smith University (AR), Rust College (MS), Southern University at New Orleans (LA), Stillman College (AL), Talladega College (AL), Tougaloo College (MS), University of the Virgin Islands (St. Thomas), Voorhees University (SC), Wilberforce University (OH), and Wiley University (TX). HBCUAC sponsors championships in men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's track and field, women's volleyball, softball, and baseball. In 2022, the HBCUAC secured the largest media rights deal in conference and NAIA history, signing a multimillion-dollar deal with Urban Edge Network. On July 1, 2024, the conference rebranded from the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) to the HBCU Athletic Conference, marking a new era for the conference that embodies the makeup of its membership. For more information, visit hbcuac.org.