Duke’s Ana Gold receives second AUSL Golden Ticket

Ana Gold is going pro. The senior Duke infielder received the second Golden Ticket from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), which goes to the 12 college softball players drafted to the inaugural season.

a GOLD-en Ticket Moment in Durham @DukeSOFTBALL infielder, @ana_gold4 receives the second Golden Ticket to be drafted to the #AUSL! pic.twitter.com/gH8GILbk7S

— AUSL (@theAUSLofficial) April 18, 2025

Gold joins Virginia Tech pitcher Emma Lemley as the first players to receive the Golden Tickets.
Draftee team assignments will be revealed on May 3 on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET during the AUSL College Draft Show. In addition to player highlights, bios, and Moments themselves, the show will feature special guests, AUSL Coaches and General Managers, NCAA Coaches, and more. Savanna Collins will host with analysis from Amanda Scarborough and Haylie McCleney.

Gold, an All-American third baseman for the Blue Devils, holds the program record for home runs (49), which she added to in Duke’s 5-4 win over Notre Dame on Thursday. She has a career batting average over .300 and has driven in over 175 runs during her career.

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