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Rivera is expected to compete for playing time as an infielder in 2017.

2016: Saw action in seven games as a true freshman, starting two as the designated player… recorded her first career hit during a 13-2 victory against Glenville State at the Salem Invitational, coming through during her only at-bat of the season with runners in scoring position … scored her first career run against Point Park.

High School: Played for head coach Stephanie Adamschick at Wallkill (N.Y.) High School … hit .390 during her high school career … was a three-year varsity starter … earned all-star honorable-mention accolades … served as a team captain … helped Wallkill win a sectional title as a sophomore … received the Scholar-Athlete Award … named to the All-Mid-Hudson Athletic League (MHAL) Academic Team … was a member of the National Honor and Hispanic Honor Societies … named to the high honor roll all four years … elected Treasurer for the Hispanic Honor Society as a senior.

Personal: Education (Grades 4-8)/Mathematics major … is the daughter of Samanta and Julio … has one brother.