Saint Leo University Athletics

AS A FRESHMAN (2025)
SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring) … Appeared in six games including two starts … Made her first collegiate start at first base against West Liberty (March 11)  … Made her second start against Embry-Riddle (March 29) as the DP.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Pasco High School for Coach Ariel McDonald … Earned accolades including Co-Rookie of the Year, Best Defensive Player, Best Offensive Player, and the Leadership Award … Posted batting averages of .429 as a freshman, .339 as a sophomore, .369 as a junior, and .333 as a senior… Career totals included 49 singles, 24 doubles, 4 triples, 3 home runs, and 31 RBI … Played club softball for Crush under Coach Heather Barnes … Batted .408 with 20 hits and 20 RBI in the Summer 2024 season
 
PERSONAL
Is the daughter of Michele and Byron Durden … Has two brothers, Michael and Patrick … Chose Saint Leo because it was close to family and felt welcomed by the players and staff … Her career goal is to become a sports marketer for a professional team … Her favorite athlete is former Florida Gator softball student-athlete and current member of the AUSL's Bandits, Skylar Wallace … Her favorite sports teams are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Boston Red Sox.