SOFTBALL

2012 Teams (9): East Carolina, Houston, Marshall, Memphis, Southern Miss, Tulsa, UAB, UCF, UTEP
Divisions: One
Scheduling Format: 24 conference games. Eight three-game series.
2012 Championship: May 10-12, Birmingham, Ala. (Hosted by UAB)
Championship Format: The top eight teams qualify for a single-elimination tournament with the winner gaining the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Championship.
Reg. Season Awards: Hitter and Pitcher of the Week -- Chosen by the conference office.
Postseason Awards: Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, first and second team All-Conference and All-Freshman Teams are chosen by head coaches and announced prior to championship. In addition, an All-Academic Team of 11 players will be selected by SIDs.
Championship Awards: All-Tournament Team (11 players) and Tournament MVP, as selected by a media panel. The first and second place teams will receive trophies and the first place team will receive individual awards.