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Along with the eight new freshmen, the 2010 Sycamores return 10 letter-winners from a season ago, including five that are only sophomores. While young, ISU does have a good amount of experience in the group. Here is some brief information on each of the returning players:

Sophomores:

• Lindsey Beisser: In an injury plagued freshman campaign, Beisser appeared in 14 games. She had a key double in a comeback win over Wichita State. She also pitched 32 2/3 innings for ISU, striking out 33 batters in that time.
• Alyssa Doyle: Doyle appeared in 27 games in 2009, making 7 starts. She had a double and scored three runs.
• Alyssa Marcum: Marcum spent much of the season as a key pinch-hitter for the Sycamores, batting .289 with 2 HRs and 10 RBIs.
• Stephanie Robinson: Robi appeared in 42 games and made 39 starts at second base for ISU, scoring 11 runs.
• Bailey Wittenauer: Wittenauer also fought injuries throughout the season, but appeared in 32 contests, finishing with 3 HRs, 3 doubles, and drove in 11 runs - including a 2 run HR against Illinois State in the first round of the conference tournament.

Juniors:

• Stephanie Jonson: Jonson became a regular starter down the stretch in the outfield for the Sycamores in 2009 - starting 28 contests mostly at the center field position. She had 4 doubles and a HR against Northern Iowa.
• Rachel McCleary: McCleary has appeared in 42 games during her career making 21 starts. She has hit 3 doubles and a home run.

Seniors:

• Kacy Kestner: Kestner became a regular starter for ISU in the 2009 season. In her career, she has made 45 starts and has a .227 average. In 2009, however, she saw the bulk of her action, and hit .260 on the season. Kestner has scored 27 runs in her time at ISU.
• Amber Paz: Paz has battled injuries throughout her ISU career, managing to make 43 starts with a .187 career average. She has scored 21 runs.
• Meagan McCurdy: McCurdy has a 23-24 career pitching record for the Sycamores, with a career ERA of 2.46. In 289 2/3 innings pitched, she has struck out 239 batters. In the first weekend of the 2009 season, McCurdy broke her non-throwing forearm, limiting her playing time early in the 2009 season.

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