Barry University Athletics

CATHERINE AT A GLANCE: A powerful bat off the bench ... Provides depth both in the outfield and behind the plate ... Sneaky speed ... Keeps the team motivated, even when on the bench ... Has the ability to emerge as a dynamic leader ... Selfless player who finds a way to contribute to the team.

FRESHMAN (2011): Appeared in 4 games in her first collegiate season...Scored her first career run on May 14 versus Fort Valley State in a 15-1 win.

HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB: Earned three letters in four years of softball at Haverford High under coaches Bill Whitney and Natalya Cofey ... Served as team captain ... A two-time offensive player of the year for the ‘Fords after leading the team in RBI ... Named to the second-team All-Central and All-Delco in the outfield as a freshman ... Three-time first-team selection at catcher (2008-10) as All-Mainline, All-Central and All-Delco ... Finished her career with a .460 batting average and a .520 on-base percentage ... Also played four years of field hockey, earning two letters and two years of basketball ... Field hockey team captain.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Bernerd and Beth McGowan ... Has two siblings, Courtney and Chris ... Majoring in sport management.

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 1, St. Thomas, 04/03/12
Total bases: 1, St. Thomas, 04/03/12
Runs scored: 1, vs Fort Valley State, 05/14/11
Struck out: 1, vs Lindenwood, 02/10/12 ; vs Arkansas-Monticello, 02/20/11
At bats: 1, 7 times