Completed Event: Softball versus Iowa on April 21, 2026 , Loss , 2, to, 7
Final
Softball
2
Iowa
7
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Iowa State University Athletics
2026 Softball Roster
Jersey Number 00
Danika Best
- Position:
- Outfielder
- Height:
- 5-2
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Inspiration Academy
- Hometown:
- Bradenton, Fla.
Awards & Honors
Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (F24)
2026 (Sophomore)
Did not compete due to a shoulder injury … medically retired at season’s conclusion.
2025 (Freshman)
Made nine appearances, making one pinch-hit at-bat … pinch ran in eight instances.
High School
Played for coaches Brian Commerford and Anne Gerwits ... was part of a 2021 squad that won the 7a Florida State Championship ... was a team captain and three year varsity starter, earning a letter all four years of high school ... as a junior, hit .420 with a .495 OBP, stealing 14 bases and earning 21 RBI.
Personal
Daughter of Regina and Scottie Best ... has a brother, Benji.
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Tuesday, May 05
Tuesday, May 05
Sunday, May 03
