Robert Morris University Athletics

2010: Appeared in 31 games, starting 19 contests ... Scored a run in her first collegiate game on the season's opening day against Central Michigan (3/5) ... Recorded first-career hit in a win over Bryant at home (4/17) ... Tallied first multi-hit game in a Game One win against St. Bonaventure (4/20) ... Earned first start in a home win against Youngstown State (3/31) ... Started 18 consecutive games to close season ... Registered first-career RBI on first extra-base hit in a Game One win at Wagner (5/2) ... Made 17 starts in right field and two at second base ... Also served as a pinch runner ... Started 10 conference games and all three NEC Tournament games ... RMU was 9-1 when Straining recorded a hit ... Colonials also went 9-1 when Straining scored a run.

High School: Played two varsity sports at Central Dauphin High School and lettered four times in softball and three times for field hockey ... Named a Mid-Penn All Star ... Received Big 11 Honorable Mention.

Personal: Born August 8, 1991 ... Daughter of Scott and Karen Straining ... Has two older siblings, Angela and Christopher ... Major is sports management ... Also plays field hockey at RMU.