Two Blinn College softball players earned all-tournament recognition for their recent performance at the NJCAA National Championships in St. George, Utah.

Courtney White was named to the all-tournament team for her work at the plate and Avery Mullendore was named most outstanding defensive player.

"Courtney has hit for a very good average all year and seems to come up with the clutch hits," coach Rick Church said. "Avery is just a consistent defender and very smooth at second base."

A freshman from Richmond, White hit .533 (8-for-15) for the tournament and drew the game-winning walk against Chattanooga State Community College. She hit two home runs while driving in seven runs.

Mullendore, a sophomore from Fort Worth, was recognized for her defensive consistency at second base as she started all four tournament games at the position for Blinn. Mullendore did not commit a single error in the infield.

Blinn softball capped a successful season with a 21-3 conference record and 45-16 overall record. The Buccaneers won the Region XIV Tournament in Lufkin and went 2-2 at the 2015 NJCAA National Softball Tournament in St. George.

Blinn has competed in intercollegiate athletics since 1903 and captured 32 NJCAA national championships since 1987. For more information, visit: www.buccaneersports.com.

About Blinn College

Founded in 1883, Blinn is a comprehensive community college committed to educational excellence and to individual and community enhancement. With an enrollment of 19,317 students, Blinn ranks among the nation's leaders in transferring students to leading four-year universities and has received national recognition for its affordable educational excellence.

As part of its commitment to student success, Blinn is implementing a Quality Enhancement Plan titled "Destination Success: First-Year Focus," which utilizes learning communities to support first-year college students.

For enrollment information and to learn about financial aid opportunities, visit: www.blinn.edu.