Gannon University Athletics

Danks returns with starting experience at both catcher and first base.
 
2011: Saw action in 24 games, making 21 starts … made 13 starts at first base and seven behind the plate … finished third on the team in batting average (.263) and on-base percentage (.373) … posted a .333 slugging percentage and a .981 fielding percentage … finished with three multiple-hit games and two multiple-RBI games … hit .314 (11-35) with runners on-base … was 1-for-3 with her first career double against West Virginia Wesleyan … recorded two RBIs during a 2-for-4 performance against Wheeling Jesuit … belted her first career home run during a 2-for-3 outing with three RBIs against Point Park … was 4-for-7 during a doubleheader against Edinboro, scoring once and driving in a run.

2010: Played in 23 games as a true freshman, starting 20 … hit .308 (4-13) with runners in scoring position … recorded her first career hit and stole her first career base February 28 against Lewis (Ill.) … went 3-for-9 with two runs and four RBI during her first four games … had multiple-RBI games in back-to-back contests against St. Rose and West Virginia Wesleyan … produced lone multiple-hit game with two safeties against Lock Haven … scored a season-high two runs at Clarion … had a span of 94 consecutive fielding opportunities without an error March 2-April 1.

High School: Played for head coaches Dale Henderson and Steve Skalos at Corry Area (Pa.) High School … was a four-year letterwinner … named team MVP … served as a team captain during her senior year … was a two-time all-district first-team selection … helped Corry win four regional championships and four district championships … was part of teams that advanced to the state championship four times, including two trips to the state semifinals and one trip to the state quarterfinals … earned a spot on the honor roll every year.

Personal: Nursing major … has one brother … daughter of Lori and Frank.