Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  First-year player at FMU....Localproduct....Transfer from Spartanburg Methodist College....Joinedthe FMU program in January 2014....SMC: Appearedin 31 games as a freshman in 2013 and batted .378 with eightdoubles, 12 RBIs, and an on-base percentage of .436...Stole 15bases in 16 attempts as the Lady Pioneers went 41-15 and won theRegion X regular-season crown with a 20-2 mark.

PERSONAL:  Born Jessica Elizabeth Sims inFlorence, SC....A graduate of South Florence High School, where sheplayed for coaches Bobby Jones and Brooke Flowers....NamedAll-State as a senior in 2012....Three-time All-Regionselection....Also played tennis....Nickname is Jessie.

PERSONAL FAVORITES:  As a child what youwanted to be when you grew up: anesthesiologist....FavoriteAthlete: Tim Tebow....Favorite Sports Team: SouthCarolina....Favorite Movie: The Lucky One....Favorite TVShow: The Big Bang Theory....Favorite Food: Steak....Favorite SportOther than Your Own: Tennis....Favorite Website (outside socialmedia): Pinterest....Favorite Social Media Site: Instagram....WhatMusic is in Your iPOD: Country....Favorite Thing About FMU: It'sclose to home....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Hanging out withfamily and friends....Goals for Upcoming Season: To become strongerand to succeed on and off the field....Hobbies: Playing sports,hunting, fishing, and being with family....Interesting Notes:Played in the World Cup in the Netherlands with the Queen ofDiamonds Association.