WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - In the final 15 days before opening day, we invite you to learn a little more about the 2015 Boilermaker softball team, including fun facts and a few of their favorite things.
Today, we introduce senior infielder Alyssa Koorsen. The Fort Wayne, Ind., native has seen action in 22 games as a Boilermaker, mostly as a pinch hitter, while also seeing time at second and third base. In 2014, the two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection batted in six games, recording singles in back-to-back pinch hit opportunities against No. 4 Michigan and No. 12 Minnesota.
Learn a little more about Alyssa here.
Sweet or salty: Salty
Dream vacation: Australia
Coolest place I've ever been: Jamaica
Person I look up to most: My mom
Best feeling (Defense): Making a diving catch or throwing a girl out at home
Best Feeling (Hitting): Hitting a line drive in the gap
Three words that describe me: Hard working, perfectionist, caring
One word to describe my game: Focused
Team I am most excited to play in 2015: Wisconsin
Most memorable sports moment with Purdue Softball: Beating Michigan
Most memorable sports moment prior to Purdue: Going to state with my high school team
Pregame ritual: Relaxing with teammates
Celebrity crush: Beyonce
Best non-athletic talent: Fishing
Dream job: Physician's assistant
Song I have to listen to before a game: Nothing in particular
Favorite things
Favorite spot on campus: My house
Favorite food from the dining hall: Mac and cheese
Favorite tradition at Purdue: tailgating before football games
Favorite sweet treat: brownies
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Favorite sport besides softball: football
Favorite sports team: Colts Favorite athlete: Reggie Wayne
Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones
Favorite movie: Bridesmaids
Favorite sports movie: Rookie of the Year
Favorite book: The Hunger Games series
Favorite Musical Artist/Group: Walk the Moon