Fifty-five Big 12 softball student-athletes are featured on the 2016 Academic All-Big 12 Team.

Oklahoma State paced all teams with 10 total selections, while Baylor and Texas led with eight first team honorees each.

The first team is comprised of 46 members with nine earning second team recognition.

Among those nominated, six represent with 4.00 grade point averages - Aly Cappaert (Iowa State), Paige Parker (Oklahoma), Lea Wodach (Oklahoma), Michaela Patton (Oklahoma State), Rachel Scott (Texas) and Brooke Scott (Texas Tech).

First team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better GPA while the second team selections hold a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA.

To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative or the two previous semesters and must have participated in 60 percent of their team’s scheduled contests.

Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.