Rita Nuss Season 2023

#13
Position3B/1B
YearFreshman
HometownBloomsburg, Pa.
 2023 / AS A FRESHMAN
  • Appeared in 26 games, with 12 starts
  • Generated two RBIs
  • Saw the plate 38 times
  • Produced one hit and scored one run against Ohio State (4/22)
  • Secured six hits in the season and two runs
  • Recorded season-high of five catches against Rutgers (4/1)
  • Ended the season with 45 catches, eight putouts and 33 assists
HIGH SCHOOL
  • Club Team: Stars National Coleman/Belfield 
  • Ranked as the No. 3 third baseman in the nation and is a top 63 overall recruit by Extra Innings Softball
  • 2019 and 2021 First Team All-State honoree
  • Named a 2-year High School team captain
  • Helped the Lady Dukes Lamar win the 2020 Triple Crown
  • Helped Bloomsburg earn the title of District Champion in 2019
  • National Honors Society member 
Nuss on joining the Purdue family: "Joining Purdue means being a part of a family, working hard and having fun along the way."
De Oliveira on Nuss: "Rita is a fast and strong versatile athlete. She plays solid on both infield corners and hits for power. Her travel ball experience has been competing with and competing against the best. She is ready to help us win championships."