WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - In the final eight 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 junior pitcher Lilly Fecho. The Carol Stream, Ill., native did the bulk of the pitching for the Boilers in 2014, posting a 21-16 record with 196 strikeouts, 28 complete games and six shutouts en route to third team All-Midwest Region and second team All-Big Ten honors. The Academic All-Big Ten selection has seen action in 78 career games and boasts a 2.92 ERA with 303 strikeouts and two saves in 379 innings of work.
Learn a little more about Lilly here.
Sweet or salty: Sweet
Dream vacation: Europe or Australia
Coolest place I've ever been: Savannah, Ga.
Person I look up to most: my mom
Best feeling (Defense): Getting the lead runner out
Best Feeling (Hitting): Line shot to the gap
Best Feeling (Pitching): Watching a swing and miss strike 3
Three words that describe me: fun, competitive, outgoing
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 last season
Most memorable sports moment prior to Purdue: Qualifying the first time for PGF Nationals
Pregame ritual: Putting on eye black
Celebrity crush: Chris Hemsworth
Best non-athletic talent: Telling jokes
Dream job: Own my own business
Song I have to listen to before a game: The Beast by Tech N9ne
Favorite things
Favorite spot on campus: Stewart Library (HSSE)
Favorite food from the dining hall: cookies
Favorite tradition at Purdue: fountain runs
Favorite sweet treat: Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Favorite sport besides softball: hockey
Favorite sports team: Chicago Blackhawks
Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan
Favorite TV show: Breaking Bad
Favorite movie: Step Brothers
Favorite sports movie: Miracle
Favorite book: Divergent series
Favorite Musical Artist/Group: Taylor Swift, especially her new album