After emerging a year ago as one of the top long ball hitters in the midwest, Lia Gordon is out to do it again and finish her career with a second Horizon League title. She will most likely be used as the designated player again this year, allowing her to focus her total concentration on hitting the ball and taking advantage of scoring opportunities. One of the league leaders in just about every statistical category, she is a threat to drive in a run every time she steps to the plate.

2009 - JUNIOR Season

First team All-Horizon League choice after setting a school record with 13 homeruns. . . led the league in homeruns, ranked second in walks (27), third in RBIs (39), fourth in total bases (96) and 14th in batting average (51-153, .333). . . led team with 17 multiple hit games and had seven games with multiple RBI. . . named to the all-tournament team at New Mexico State after hitting .429 (6-14) with two homeruns, seven RBI and seven runs scored in five games. . . went two-for-three with four runs scored, hitting a grand slam in a 7-0 win over Elon (2/8). . . named Horizon League Player of the Week (2/26) after hitting .417 (10-24) with three homeruns, eight runs scored and nine RBI in eight games to open the year. . . drove in four runs in win at Detroit (4/9). . . went two-for-two with a walk and a career-high five RBI vs. Youngstown State (4/17). . . was three-for-three with four RBI in win over UIC to send CSU to the championship game (4/8). . . was two-for-seven with an RBI in two NCAA games. . . earned third letter.

2008 - SOPHOMORE Season

Starter in 21 of 23 games she played. . . hit .137 with seven hits, one double and five RBI. . . went 2-for-3 vs. IPFW with one run scored (4/22). . . recorded two RBI in 1-for-2 performance with two doubles vs. James Madison (2/15).

2007 - FRESHMAN Season

Played in 29 games, starting 18 as the designated player. . . hit .327 with 18 hits, four homeruns and 12 RBI. . . belted three home runs in six games at the Horizon League Championship, including a walk-off in the bottom of the ninth to clinch win against Butler (4/11). . . earned a spot on the all-tournament team.

High School

Second team All-Ohio selection as a senior, hitting .486 with 35 RBI, a school-record eight home runs and a .943 slugging percentage. . . four-time first team all-conference selection at catcher. . . led team to a berth in the Division III state semifinals in 2005, hitting .419 with seven home runs and a .579 slugging percentage. . . team MVP as a sophomore. . . also was an all-district and all-conference selection in volleyball.

Personal

Born Sept. 9, 1988... daughter of George and Debi Gordon...father was a two-year letterwinner on the Youngstown State rifle team. . . has an older sister, Amanda, who played volleyball at Lake Erie College...National Honor Society. . . communication major.