Malia Benson - Softball - University of San Diego Athletics

2022 Softball Roster

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SOPHOMORE (2022)

Saw action in 22 games, including 20 starts.
Split time at second base for the Toreros, hitting .279 (17-61) and eight RBI.
Had an outstanding game against Nebraska (Mar. 15 - G2).accounting for three of the four runs scored by the Toreros.

FRESHMAN (2021)

CLUB/HIGH SCHOOL

Was a multi-sport athlete in cross country, track and field and softball
Served as captain of the track and field and softball teams
Named a two-time All-Inland Valley first team selection in cross country
Won back-to-back league titles and went on to compete in Division I SS-CIF
Three-time All-Inland Valley first team in track and field
Holds the school record for the triple jump
Won the Riverside City Championship in the triple jump
Competed at Division I SS-CIF for triple jump, long jump and the 4x4
Was a three-time All-Inland Valley first team selection in softball, batting .518 over her four-year career
Team was the Inland Valley League Champions from 2016-2019
Named the Principles Female Athlete of Riverside Poly Technic and the Senior Year MVP
Played club softball with Athletics Mercado
Team won the 2019 PGF Premier National Championship

PERSONAL

Daughter of Nate Turner
Dad played in the NFL as a wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers and the New Orleans Saints
Was an academic honor roll student all four years of high school (4.4 GPA)
President of the Black Student Union (BSU) club
Hobbies include hiking and mountain climbing
Enjoys playing with her dog, Walter
Is a member of the Army ROTC Program at USD

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