Bentley University

Sophomore pitcher from Abington, Mass. ... 2019 graduate of Abington High School ... bats right and throws right ... outstanding student who is majoring in accountancy ... 2020: saw action in seven games and was the team’s designated player six times ... had three hits and five RBI in 20 at bats ... in her first career game, was 2-for-4 with a grand slam and five RBI in a 7-4 win over Queens (N.C.) ... the grand slam was the first by a Falcon in 43 years, since Maureen DeLuke in 1977 ... did not pitch in any games during her rookie season ... Before Bentley: was a four-year letterwinner in softball at Abington High, as well as a team captain as a senior ... four-time Brockton Enterprise All-Scholastic ... three-time South Shore League All-Star ... helped Abington win MIAA state tournament her junior year ... Personal: age as of Mar. 1: 20 ... daughter of Bryan and Monica Needle ... has one brother, Owen (17).