Valparaiso University

2024: Appeared in 38 games for Valpo as a freshman, starting 20 times ... made 13 starts at third base, six as designated player and one at shortstop ... hit .188 (13-for-69) with five runs scored and five RBIs ... tied for second on team with six extra-base hits, slugging at a .333 clip ... picked up first career hit Feb. 16 against Youngstown State ... had back-to-back appearances with pinch hits off the bench March 2 versus Bowling Green and March 6 at Omaha, the latter a double ... scored two runs March 30 in win over Bradley ... had standout five-game stretch April 21-27, going 7-for-14 with a walk, two runs scored and three RBIs ... five of her seven hits during the stretch were of the extra-base variety ... started streak by connecting on first career home run at Missouri State April 21 ... went 3-for-5 with a walk and a double in April 24 twinbill versus Northern Illinois ... had two doubles in opener of doubleheader April 27 against Murray State and followed with a home run in the nightcap ... went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in May 4 win over UNI.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner ... All-State as a senior after earning Honorable Mention All-State as a junior ... All-Region, All-District and All-Conference each of her final two seasons ... set school record with 16 home runs as a junior ... helped team win conference, district and regional titles in each of her three seasons ... team advanced to state quarterfinals all three years ... played travel most recently for Finesse Softball ... previously played with Elite Softball and Diamonds Softball.

Personal: Daughter of Ross and Keri Bush ... major is nursing.