Augusta University

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2015: Started 32 of her 41 games played in the outfield … Batted .239 with 22 hits, 20 scored runs and three RBI .. Was 5-for-7 on stolen base attempts and ranked third for the Jags for steals and steal attempts … Had a .320 on-base percentage and made zero errors.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2014: Ranked ninth in the Peach Belt with 15 steals…Started all 56 games to lead the Jaguars in hits (48) and steals, while batting .274 (second best on the team)…Had 13 multi-hit games and scored 20 runs as the starting leftfielder for every game…Ranked first on the team with 175 at bats and first with 196 total plate appearances…Batted .284 against conference pitching with 21 hits and 11 stolen bases.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, Ga., in 2013…Lettered in softball under Bryan Eades… Won a state championship in 2011 and a region championship in 2009 and 2011…Held the highest GPA on the team… Played club ball for the Georgia Outlaws 18-under team….Won the 2012 18U USFA World Series.

PERSONAL: Daughter to Eric and Krissie Benton and sister to one brother, Mitchell Benton…Born on August 27, 1995 in Covington, Ga…Plans on majoring in kinesiology…Enjoys being with friends and family…Goals are to obtain a doctorate in physical therapy…Favorite food is chicken casserole and her mom is the person she admires the most…Her pre-game ritual is to listen to Footloose…”Rush Hour” is he favorite movie and “The Big Bang Theory” is her favorite TV show…Lists Will Ferrell and Sandra Bullock as her favorite actors.