Texas Tech Softball Adds Sun Belt Player of the Year Mihyia Davis
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech softball has announced the signing of Mihyia Davis, the 2024 Sun Belt Player of the Year, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Texas Tech Athletics
Davis’s Background
A native of Lovelady, Texas, Davis spent two seasons at Louisiana Lafayette, where she quickly established herself as a key player. During her freshman year, she earned numerous accolades, including:
- NFCA All-America Third Team
- NFCA Golden Shoe Award
- NFCA All-Central Region First Team
- NFCA National Freshman of the Year Top 25 Finalist
- Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year
- All-Sun Belt First Team
- Louisiana Sports Writers Association Freshman of the Year
- All-Louisiana First Team
- Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll
Impressive Statistics
In her first collegiate season, Davis batted .380 in 56 games and recorded 52 stolen bases. She followed up with a .419 batting average and 23 stolen bases in 64 games during her sophomore campaign, leading to her Sun Belt Player of the Year honors and a selection to the All-Sun Belt Conference First Team and the NFCA All-Central Region Second Team in 2024.
Exceptional Defensive Skills
Davis is likewise recognized for her strong defensive abilities in the outfield, consistently making highlight-reel plays.
Coach Glasco’s Comments
“I believe Mihyia Davis will be at the top of the list in 2025 when it comes to lead-off hitters around the country,” said Gerry Glasco. “She’s as good a hitter and defensive center fielder as anyone in the game right now. Mihyia is a tremendous athlete and an electrifying player to watch with her elite speed and base running ability. Her speed coupled with her competitive attitude results in one great defensive play after another. She will quickly grow a fan favorite with her play style and All-American abilities.”
Recent Highlights
On February 23, 2025, Davis led off with a triple, as highlighted in a Facebook post by Texas Tech Softball. On June 4, 2025, Davis delivered the first run of the game, as shown in an Instagram reel.