AT NKU: Begins her second season at NKU…returns to the starting rotation after a stellar freshman campaign...could challenge for All-GLVC and All-Region honors. 2006: Started all 62 games for the Norse at pitcher and first base...hit .317 with 22 runs and 32 RBI...had two home runs...pitched in a school record 46 contests, starting 33 with 26 complete games...compiled a 24-12 record with a 2.27 ERA...second pitcher in Norse history to win 20 games in her freshman year...pitched six complete-game shutouts...struck out 131 batters while walking 64...named GLVC Pitcher of the Week May 1 after posting a 3-0 record and allowing just two earned runs against Quincy and UMSL.

HIGH SCHOOL: Batted .503 for Canal Winchester High School...was named All-Mid-State League three times.

PERSONAL: Born on February 21, 1987...daughter of Dean and Toni Smith.

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