Prior To TAMUCC:  Played at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M for two seasons for coach Eric Iverson...her team won a regional championship and a national tournament appearance in 2008...were regional runners-up in 2009...named second team all-region in 2008 and first team all-region in 2009.

High School:  Played at Miami High School in Miami, Okla. For coach Chris Mercer...helped her team to conference championships and regional runner-up spots all four years as a Wardog...individually, was named all-conference all four seasons and was All-State her senior season...hit .451 with a .531 on-base percentage, had 15 RBI and 28 stolen bases in her final season.

Personal:  Born Kyrie Rae Panter on Apr. 5, 1989 in Miami, Okla....parents are Susan and Kevin Panter...nursing major.

Islander insight:

Favorite Food:  Steak

Favorite TV Show:  That 70's Show

What's on your iPod:  Country