Megan Tieken

Softball
Profile
Year: 
SR
Number: 
34
Position: 
2B
B/T: 
R/R
Previous school
Hometown: 
Omaha, Neb.
High School: 
Millard West HS

2012: A Second-Team All-GPAC selection as a junior … was a Third-Team CoSIDA Academic All-American … started 26 games at second base and appeared in 32 games … was second on the team with a .344 batting average … ended the season as the team’s hottest hitter with an eight game hit streak … went 14-27 for a .519 average during the streak with eight RBI … named to the World Herald All-Nebraska Team … was First-Team Academic All-District … a NAIA Scholar Athlete and Pflieger-Olson Scholar Athlete.

2011: Played in 28 games as a sophomore getting the start in 26 of those games … started 13 games at second base, two in the outfield and 11 as the designated player … one of the team’s most versatile players … had a six-game hitting streak during the season … drove in an RBI in each of her first six games … tied for the team lead with three home runs.

2010: Appeared in 18 games on the year, starting 11 games ... made seven starts at second base, two in the outfield and two at designated player … went 2-for-2 with two RBI in win over Minnesota-Morris on Mar. 17 … hit her first career home run at GPAC Tournament against Hastings on May 6. 

Academic: Accounting major.

In High School: Was a four-year letterwinner in softball at Millard West H.S … named Metro High School Association honorable mention … helped team to fourth place finish at 2008 Class A State Tournament.

Personal: Born 7/26/91, daughter of Scott and Cindy Tieken.