Lori Richins became NU's second first-team All-American in 1987 after hitting .297 with six home runs. Richins added a second-team All-America nod the next year after hitting .261 with four homers. Many of Richins' career totals rank in the Husker record book, including batting average (.284-20th).
Originally from Chico, Calif., Richins helped the Huskers to a 156-43 record during her career at NU, including a second-place national finish and two third-place ties. Richins was also named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America team on three occasions.