March 23, 2011

PHILADELPHIA- Freshman softball utility player Megan Hodgson leads off the Spring "Getting to Know" series. Hodgson, a Spring City, Pa. native and a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School is a speech pathology major. So far in her rookie season, Hodgson has started all 17 games (15 at first base, two at short stop). She leads the team with seven walks, she's tied for second with two doubles and she is ranked third on the team with a .978 fielding perecentage. In her La Salle debut, she went 2-for-3 with a run scored against Oakland at the USC Upstate Tournament. The two-hit game made her one of the first players since 1998 to have multiple hits in a La Salle Opening Day.

 

Get to know more about Megan Hodgson:

Why did you choose La Salle: Good academics and athletics

Describe yourself in one word: Determined

What has been your favorite moment as a La Salle softball player?: Hanging with the team.

When did you start playing softball?: When I was five years old.

What do you like to do in your spare time/ other campus activities?: Sleep

What do you like best about La Salle?: Playing softball.

One phrase to describe Coach Brown: Always positive.

People might be surprised to know that… I can "baah" like a sheep.

What is the best advice you have received?: To relax and just have fun.

Goals for the 2011 season: Make the Atlantic 10 Tournament.

Who influenced you to get involved with softball?: My parents and my older sister.

Who is your funniest teammate?: Emily "Erms, Ermypoo" Moran

Favorite...

Movie: Remember the Titans or The Notebook  

Pro Sports Team: Phillies

Athlete: Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay

Food: Steak  

Ice Cream: Cookie Dough

Color: Orange

Vacation Spot: Mountains (Bradford County) 

Favorite La Salle team to watch other than softball: Men's Basektball