A Pair of Lady Buffs Dominate DII Weekly Awards
The preseason-ranked No. 8 West Texas A&M softball program swept the Louisville Slugger and Wilson National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) weekly accolades to open the 2026 campaign. The NFCA Division II Top 25 Poll Committee, consisting of two member coaches from the eight NCAA regions, voted on the top performers based on games from Jan. 30-Feb. 1.
The Lady Buff's senior infielder Jordyn De Los Santos garnered Player of the Week, while freshman teammate Brooke Janning picked up the Pitcher of the Week award. Not only did the duo stand out individually, but they also helped lead their squad to a perfect 6-0 record in the South Central Regional Challenge, hosted by New Mexico Highlands.
This is the first time both student-athletes have been highlighted nationally for the weekly distinction.
As a team, West Texas A&M defeated New Mexico Highlands, UC Colorado Springs, Adams State twice, and Southwestern Oklahoma State in back-to-back games. The Lady Buffs outscored their opponents 67-1 with five mercy-rule victories. They scored at least six runs in each contest.
De Los Santos, who transferred from rival UT Tyler after one season, quickly became acclimated to her new team. Sparking the Lady Buffs' offense, the Corpus Christi native batted .706 and slugged for 1.529, with six extra-base hits, including a double, two triples, and three deep flies. In 17 at-bats, she was retired just five times, tallying 12 RBI and scoring nine times.
Three walks and four multi-hit games catered to her .750 on-base percentage on the weekend. She also made zero errors in the field on 14 chances at second base.
Jordyn De Los Santos Earns Louisville Slugger / @NFCAorg Division II National Player of the Week Honors#BuffNation | #WESTisBEST pic.twitter.com/MBaSg3oDTY
— Lady Buff Softball (@WTAMUSoftball) February 3, 2026
On the mound, in her first tournament in the Maroon and White and at the collegiate level, Janning impressed big time. The left-hander threw 13 innings in three appearances, all starts, without giving up a single run. Janning limited opponents to a .174 average, registering 14 strikeouts and a .77 WHIP.
Against UC Colorado Springs, Janning threw a two-hit shutout, facing just two batters over the minimum. She fanned four and walked one in the 6-0 triumph. The southpaw set and matched a season-high five Ks versus Adams State and Southwestern Oklahoma State.
Additionally, she provided plenty of run support for herself, notching nine hits in 17 at-bats (.474). The Blair, Neb. product accumulated six RBIs and seven runs scored.
Brooke Janning Named the Wilson / @NFCAorg Division II National Pitcher of the Week#BuffNation | #WESTisBEST pic.twitter.com/ysTnI3ri0F
— Lady Buff Softball (@WTAMUSoftball) February 3, 2026
Both De Los Santos and Janning also captured the Lone Star Conference weekly nods, with Janning doubling up as Pitcher and Freshman of the Week.
#LSCsb Players of the Week 🥎
— Lone Star Conference (@LoneStarConf) February 3, 2026
Hitter: Jordyn De Los Santos, @WTAMUBuffs
Pitcher/Freshman: Brooke Janning, West Texas A&M
🔗 https://t.co/TaOO6ZvnEI#D2sb @FloCollegeSB pic.twitter.com/JHoxJ6KMoi
Next up, the Lady Buffs travel to Chattanooga, Tenn., to compete in the Chattanooga Invitational from Feb. 6-8.
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Maddy Lewis was a four-year starting infielder for UC San Diego Softball (2015–19), helping lead the Tritons to two conference championships, a West Region title, and a trip to the Division II National Championship in her senior season. She graduated from UC San Diego with a degree in Communication, where she also wrote for the student newspaper, The Guardian. After college, Maddy spent two years as a Sports Information Director, working closely with the softball, basketball and running programs, deepening her appreciation for the stories behind the stats. She has continued her playing career on the international stage as a member and captain of the Israeli Women’s National Softball Team for the past four years, facing top talent at European Championships, Canada Cups, and the Maccabi Games. Beyond competing, Maddy remains deeply committed to growing the game. She co-hosts the Jewish Softball: More Than A Game podcast, offers private instruction in the Bay Area and has coached teams at the Triple Crown Sports International Challenge and the JCC Maccabi Games. With a passion for storytelling and softball, she is dedicated to giving back to the sport that has shaped her both on and off the field and making an impact on the next generation in any way she can.
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