MAC Softball Player of the Week Dean helped lead the Chippewas to a 3-2 finish against a strong field in the Arizona State Littlewood Classic. In her first extended action of her CMU career, Dean homered twice during a 3-for-5 performance in the Chippewas’ 10-8 victory over San Diego. Her first career round-tripper came in the previous game, a 4-3 victory. Dean went a combined 3-for-4 including a double at the plate against 14th-ranked Arizona State and fourth-ranked Florida.
Tala Dean, Central Michigan
DH/LF, Sophomore, Harrow, Ont., Can./Ecole Secondaire L’Essor