MARIA BERNAL  •  3B
5-3 • Junior-TR • Bats: Right • Throws: Right
Tulsa, Okla./Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

GENERAL: Transfers to Pittsburg State from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College... a talented third baseman who figures to make an immediate impact for the Gorillas this spring... enjoyed a successful fall camp... expected to be a key performer both at the plate and in the field... IN JUNIOR COLLEGE: Spent two seasons at NEO A&M... garnered third-team NJCAA All-America honors as a sophomore in 2007... batted .408 with three HRs an 35 RBIs, helping the Lady Norsemen to a 54-7 record and a fourth place finish at the NJCAA National Tournament... hit .321 with 19 RBIs as a freshman in 2006... IN HIGH SCHOOL: A four-time All-Conference performer at Tulsa's Union High School... batted .350 as a senior for the Lady Redskins... PERSONAL: Born January 31, 1987... daughter of Savi and Elizabeth Bernal... has a 3.211 GPA as a physical education major.