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#23 Allyson DeFosset | P

Height: 5-7	Academic Major: Early Childhood Education
Class: Jr.	Hometown (HS): O'Fallon, Ill. (O'Fallon Township)

Biography:
Before UMSL: Played two years at Jefferson Community College for Mark Redburn and Tony Cook … two-time first team all-conference and all-region selection … team was 94-32 during her two years … helped team to two conference championships, one regional championship and a ninth place finish at nationals during 2006 season … played with current UMSL players Kelly Essner and Madyson Hern.

High School: Played at O’Fallon Township High School for coach Jan Lugge … first team all-state selection as a senior … also earned first team all-conference and all-area honors as a senior … held a 24-5 pitching record as a senior with a 0.46 ERA … recorded 250 strikeouts … earned second team all-conference and all-area honors as a junior and third team all-conference honors as a sophomore … helped team to four regional championships.

Personal: Born August 31, 1987 … daughter of Tim and Luralee DeFosset and Terri DeFosset … majoring in early childhood education.