11/11/2026 3:00:00 PM | Softball
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo softball Head Coach Chelsea Plimpton announced her second National Signing Day class on Wednesday morning. Her signees include Abby Brunelli (Mohnton. Pa. / Governor Mifflin) and Ella Hernandez (Orchard Park, N.Y. / Orchard Park).
Abby Brunelli // Infield // Mohnton, Pa. // Governor Mifflin
Just from outside Philadelphia, Pa., the Bulls add power hitter Abby Brunelli. Brunelli is a two-time BCIAA All-Conference honoree as she finished in the top-five in home runs in Pennsylvania in 2026. She earned Governor Mifflin Silver Slugger of the Year honors. The infielder earned All-Division First Team honors three times, as well as taking home Berks County All-Star status three times.
In the classroom she's a three-time honor roll recipient.
Ella Hernandez // Middle Infield // Orchard Park, N.Y. // Orchard Park
Western New Yorker Ella Hernandez will stay in the 716 as following her high school career with the Quakers. She will bring a winning attitude to the program as she led Orchard Park to a New York State Championship title in 2025. Over the last two seasons they have won the sectional and regional titles. To go with the state championship, Hernandez also earned 2025 All-WNY Second Team honors, 2026 All-WNY First Team honors, and ECIC First Team honors.
Off the field she's a National Honor Society member as well as a starter for the girls' basketball team. She was also a two-time First-Team All-ECIC basketball player.
For all the latest on UB Softball, follow the team on Twitter/X and Instagram at @UBuffaloSB and like the UB Softball Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
Abby Brunelli // Infield // Mohnton, Pa. // Governor Mifflin
Just from outside Philadelphia, Pa., the Bulls add power hitter Abby Brunelli. Brunelli is a two-time BCIAA All-Conference honoree as she finished in the top-five in home runs in Pennsylvania in 2026. She earned Governor Mifflin Silver Slugger of the Year honors. The infielder earned All-Division First Team honors three times, as well as taking home Berks County All-Star status three times.
In the classroom she's a three-time honor roll recipient.
Ella Hernandez // Middle Infield // Orchard Park, N.Y. // Orchard Park
Western New Yorker Ella Hernandez will stay in the 716 as following her high school career with the Quakers. She will bring a winning attitude to the program as she led Orchard Park to a New York State Championship title in 2025. Over the last two seasons they have won the sectional and regional titles. To go with the state championship, Hernandez also earned 2025 All-WNY Second Team honors, 2026 All-WNY First Team honors, and ECIC First Team honors.
Off the field she's a National Honor Society member as well as a starter for the girls' basketball team. She was also a two-time First-Team All-ECIC basketball player.
For all the latest on UB Softball, follow the team on Twitter/X and Instagram at @UBuffaloSB and like the UB Softball Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
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