Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  2-year letterwinner....Appeared in 21 games (6 starts) as part of the 2025 Patriot squad that reached the NCAA Super Regionals....Did not commit and error in 53 fielding chances....Appeared in 10 games as a freshman and made two starts behind the plate....First collegiate hit and RBI vs Lees-McRae (4-14-24)....A catcher and middle infielder who will be working at both positions....An in-state product who we have been watching for a few years.....Has the ability to play multiple positions and adapt to those positions well.....A multi-sport athlete who brings excitement and competitiveness to her game.....Academics are high on her priority list, and she brings that mindset with her to FMU....Part of a recruiting class that is commited to excellence on and off the field - exactly what we are always looking for in our players.....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2023 (fall).....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2023 (fall).

PERSONAL:

• Born in Lexington, SC
• Graduate of Wyman King Academy, where she played for coach Kathy Gibson
• As a junior, batted .579
• Named her team Player of the Year three times in four years
• Selected for the North-South Game on three occasions
• 3-time All-Region selection in volleyball
• Nickname is Mar

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Teacher
• Favorite Fictional Character: Lighting Mcqueen
• Favorite Athlete:  Haylie Mccleney
• Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  Friends
• Favorite Food:  Chicken
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Folly Beach, SC
• Favorite Musical Artist: Parker Mccollum
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  The athletic facilities
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Playing with my dog Sadie
• Goals for the Upcoming Season: To get better
• Why you first choose your sport: My Dad forced me to go practice
• The biggest mental challenge in your sport:  Reminding myself, I am good enough