Shippensburg University Athletics

2009 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 games and made two starts in the circle including a start in the PSAC tournament against Lock Haven…made eight relief appearances…pitched 14.1 innings, finishing the season with a 1-3 record...win came against West Virginia State during the Glenville State Invitational Tournament…pitched the final 2.1 innings against the Yellow Jackets and surrendered one run on four hits to earn her first collegiate victory…recorded seven strikeouts and picked up a save against the University of Mary during the Rebel Spring Games.

Central Bucks East High School: Was the starting pitcher for most of her high school games over her high school career and started every game as a senior…played third base and outfield while winning four letters…competed in the SOL American and Continental League…named to the Third Team SOL American/Continental squad as a senior and earned honorable mention as a junior for her pitching…earned Second Team SOL American/Continental as a designated hitter her freshman year and as a pitcher in her sophomore season…named the team’s MVP as a senior after compiling an 0.89 ERA…pitched in the Carpenter Cup games during her sophomore and junior seasons…competed for two years as a sprinter on the varsity track team…also played field hockey as a freshman and a junior…pitched travel ball for the Blazing Angels (18U) and the Banshees.

Personal: Full name is Karen Alexa Strychowski…born on July 10, 1990….is the daughter of Richard and Linda Strychowski….majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship…has two sisters, Megan and Kristen.