Brandi Hawkins

Position:
C/UT
Class:
Junior
Major:
Behavioral Neuroscience
Hometown:
Westminster, Colo.
High School:
J K Mullen High School

Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh because the minute I stepped onto campus, I knew that this is where I was meant to be. It was a feeling that I cannot really explain, but every time I hear other people talk about other schools, I get that same feeling and am so comforted to know that I chose such an incredible university. The fantastic academics and amazing softball program made my decision that much easier as well!”
On Coach Troyan: “Coach Troyan makes playing the game that we all love fun. He puts humor into practices but makes us work hard and become better players.”

On Lehigh softball experience: “The Lehigh softball experience means absolutely everything to me. I am honored to be able to play with each and every one of my teammates, and I hope to learn something from them every day. My Lehigh softball experience so far has meant learning new things about myself and finding ways to become a better athlete and person.”

As a senior: Appeared in 16 games... made six starts behind the plate... handled a lot of early season catching duties... team tri-captain… singled to center in seventh inning versus Texas A&M for only hit of the season… named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll… team Coaches Award recipient.

As a junior: Played in 38 games, starting in 30 at catcher… threw out 12-of- 45 would-be base stealers... had 34 at-bats… belted go-ahead three-run home run in win at Rider (4/2)... named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

As a sophomore: Saw time in 13 games, making six starts behind the plate… threw out 1-of-8 would-be base stealers… went 2-for-2 with an RBI in first appearance of season at Towson (3/1).

As a freshman: Appeared in 23 games making nine starts… had six hits in 31 at-bats… was 2-for-5 with two RBI in league games with both hits and RBI coming against Lafayette.

In high school: Three-time first team All-State and four-time first team All-Conference selection…Four-time All-State Academic First Team…Graduated with a 4.1 GPA…Member of Spanish Honor Society… played in Colorado 4A and All-Class senior All-Star games… Five time ASA All-Star in summer ball.

Personal: Daughter of Brandon and Stephanie…Has three siblings: Mariena, Annabella, and Lilyana…enjoys playing basketball, reading, and volunteering at Children’s Hospital In Aurora, Colo.

CAREER STATISTICS

Season	Avg.	GP-GS	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB-ATT
2012	.194	23-9	31	3	6	0	0	0	2	3	7	0-0
2013	.133	13-6	15	0	2	0	0	0	1	3	3	0-0
2014	.176	38-30	34	2	6	1	0	1	4	2	6	0-0
2015	.067	16-6	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	0-0
Total	.158	90-51	95	5	15	1	0	1	7	9	21	0-0

Getting to Know Brandi
Nickname: B, Bhawk, Bran
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh?: My favorite thing about Lehigh is the feeling of family I get in every aspect of my student-athlete life.
Major & Why: Behavioral Neuroscience because I want to go to nursing school and because the brain is fascinating!
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Biology Core I
Favorite Place on Campus: The walkway across from Taylor Gym
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Anyone in the country genre
Favorite Movie: Crazy. Stupid. Love
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Pintrest
Favorite Pro Team: Denver Broncos
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Sarah Williams
Hobbies: Reading, Skiing, and Writing
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Seventeen
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: Labor and Delivery Nurse
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was assigned to me!
If I Didn't Play Softball, I Would Play: Basketball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give back to everyone who has given me something in my life, donate to those who are less fortunate, and buy a blue Ford Mustang.