Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning letterwinner....Conference Carolinas Winter/Spring Academic All-Conference Team 2023....Transfer from Indian River State College, where she played two seasons....Second on the 2022 FMU pitching staff with 10 wins....Made 27 appearances in the circle with six complete games (one shutout on 3/2/22 vs Adelphi)....Conference Carolinas rankings: 7th in fewest walks allowed (31), T-8th in saves (1), 12th in opponents' batting average against (.263), T-12th in wins (10), 15th in ERA (3.49), 18th in strikeouts (83), and 25th in innings pitched (92.1)....WHIP of 1.42....Recruited as a pitcher, but can also play the outfield and hit....In 2021, she shared the pitching responsibilities at IRSC and helped them to the state championships for Florida junior colleges and almost to the title game, losing to the eventual national champions....Has all the pitches, while her best stuff (pitches) differs from our current pitchers which will add to the diversity of our staff....Very driven as evidenced by the fact she is working with her pitching coach this summer (2021) to keep perfecting her pitching skills for this upcoming year.....Good student in the classroom....Excited to have her join our program for 2022....NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete 2023....Chi Alpha Sigma national college athlete honor society....Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award 2023....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2021 (fall), 2022 (spring, fall), 2023 (spring)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2022 (spring, fall), 2023 (spring).

IRSC: In 2021, posted an 8-3 record with two saves and a 3.32 ERA in 18 appearances....Struck out 40 batters in 69.2 innings of work and was named to the All-Southern Conference first-team All-Conference team....As a freshman, went 9-0 in the circle and helped lead the Pioneers to a 35-1 record before their season was shuttered by the covid-19 pandemic....Named to the 2020 FCSAA All-Academic Team.

PERSONAL:

• Born Casey Kendra Kurent in Orlando, FL
• Graduate of Winter Haven Senior High School, where she played for coach Stevie Ricks
• Four-year letterwinner
• Two-sport athlete (volleyball)
• Also attended Teneroc High School as a freshman and sophomore

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• Campus Activities/Academic Achievements: Deans List Fall 2021 and Spring 2022
• Major: Psychology
• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Behavioral Analysist
• Favorite Superhero: Thor
• Favorite Athlete: Kevin Kiermier
• Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Criminal Minds
• Favorite Food: Pasta
• Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach
• Favorite Musical Artist: Morgan Wallen
• Favorite Thing About FMU: The environment and how willing the teachers are to help you succeed
• Favorite Off-Field/court Activity: Hanging out with my friends
• Goals for Upcoming Season: To keep myself healthy and to perform my best
• Why you first chose your sport: Both of my parents played
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Overcoming the way you make yourself feel in the moment, because you are your worst enemy
• Interesting Notes: I can juggle
• Any Brush With Greatness?: Our team making Regionals last season!