Robert Morris University Athletics

2010:  Appeared in 37 games, often serving as a pinch-runner for RMU ... Singled in her first-collegiate plate appearance, which occurred as a pinch-hitter, March 9 against Butler ... Stole three bases in one game, the only Colonial to do so in 2010, including her first-career steal, in Game Two against St. Bonaventure (4/20) ... Started an extra-inning rally with a hit and proceeded to score the game-winning run in a walk-off victory against CCSU in the home finale (4/18) ... Drilled a triple, her first-career extra-base hit, in Game Two against Sacred Heart (4/11) ... Competed in 12 conference games ... Recorded her first-collegiate RBI as part of a multi-RBI game in Game Two against Sacred Heart (4/11) ... Played in two NEC Tournament games ... Scored her first-career run in the season opener against Florida International (3/5) ... RMU was 8-1 when Tanigawa scored a run.

High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Marysville-Pilchick High School ... Coached by K.T. Allyn ... Team earned district championship in 2008 ... Named First-Team All-State, All-Area and All-Wesco North Conference in 2009 ... Team captain in 2009 ... Won W.I.A.A. District I Cliff Giles Student Award.

Personal: Born September 9, 1990 ... Daughter of Pam and Wes Tanigawa ... Has one younger sister, Samantha ... Major is nursing.