2011: Started 46 of the 49 games she played in as a rookie for the Crusaders ... started 41 games at second base and five in the outfield ... was a defensive replacement in the outfield twice and made one pinch-hit appearance ... named to the Horizon League All-Newcomer Team ... hit .279 ... drove in 20 runs and scored 23 times ... posted nine multi-hit games ... singled in first career at-bat while also hitting first career home run after going 2-for-2 with three runs scored against Western Illinois Feb. 12 ... went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs, and two runs scored in the first game of a double-header at IUPUI Mar. 22 ... had a six-game hitting streak Mar. 25-Mar. 30, where she had four multi-hit games ... went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs, and a run score against Detroit Mar. 26 ... went 2-for-4 with two runs scored at Northern Illinois Mar. 30 ... drove in three runs with a home run at Youngstown State Apr. 17 ... had a three hit game against Wright State Apr. 21 ... finished the year going 2-for-3 with two runs scored against Butler at the Horizon League Championship May 13.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Red Raiders ... earned All-Conference honors in 2007 and 2010 ... named to the All-Area Second Team in 2007 ... played for the Wasco Diamonds 18USC (2009-2010) and 16USC (2008-2009) ... also earned two letters in basketball.

Personal: Amanda is the daughter of Keith and Joy Young ... major is psychology ... born July 25, 1992.