CHAMPIONSHIP, TOURNAMENT & REGULAR SEASON AWARDS KNOWN BY SATURDAY. The MEAC 2013 Softball Championship tournament begins today, Thursday, May 9 and runs through Saturday's title game. 

Besides the presentation of the event's first-place and runner-up trophy, awards also are provided for the tournament's Outstanding Player, Outstanding Coach and All-Tournament Team at the conclusion of championship play. 

PLUS regular 2013 season recognition will be announced for All-Conference First Team, Coach-of-the-Year, Rookie of the Year, Pitcher of the Year and Player of the Year.