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2019 Softball Roster

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33 Samantha Bender

  • Hometown Chambersburg, PA
  • High School Chambersburg Area Senior
  • Class Sophomore
  • Major Chemistry
  • Position Pitcher
  • Height 5-8

Biography

AS A SOPHOMORE (2019):
  • MAAC All-Academic Team selection
  • Made six appearances, getting the start three times
  • Was 0-3 with a 3.15 ERA across 20 innings pitched
  • Allowed 26 hits and struck out nine batters
AS A FRESHMAN (2018):
  • Made 18 appearances and started eight games
  • Finished season with a 1-8 record, 6.36 ERA and 50.2 innings pitched
  • Recorded four saves; the single-season record for Iona and also ranked atop the MAAC
  • Ended season tied for first all-time in program history in saves (4)
  • Ranked 49th nationally with four saves
  • Through seven shutout innings against Marist (Apr. 22)
BEFORE IONA:
  • Mid Penn First Team
  • Helped high school team advance to 6A State Semifinals
  • Have participated in various community service events in high school; aided in Special Olympics and fundraising walks
GET TO KNOW SAMANTHA:
  • Favorite Food: Mac & cheese
  • Hobbies: Being outside and playing with dogs
  • My Career Goals: Becoming a biomedical engineer
  • Person(s) They Admire: Brother and parents
  • After Iona I Plan To: I plan to go to school again to further my interest in biomedical engineering

Statistics

Season:
2019

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Historical Player Information

  • 33

    2018Freshman

    Pitcher/Infielder
    5'8"
    33
  • 33

    2019Sophomore

    Pitcher
    5'8"
    33