Cassie Barnes
#1 Bats/Throws: R/RPosition: OF Ht.: 5-2
Hometown: Acworth, Ga.
Previous School: Harrison HS
Eligibility: Sr. Major: Biology/Pre-Med
As a Sophomore: SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll… Played in 28 games for the Spartans and started in 16…Earned her first hit and RBI of the season against Armstrong Atlantic (2/20)…Hit a triple against Felician (3/12)…Scored two runs and recorded a hit and RBI against Saint Leo (4/5)…Had five stolen bases on the season for UT.
As a Freshman: SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Earned immediate playing time in her first collegiate season, starting 42 games in center field…Scored a run in her first game, against Arkansas-Monticello (2/7)…Picked up first collegiate hit versus Palm Beach Atlantic (2/8)…Smacked first home run against West Florida (2/17)…Went 2-4 with 2 RBI versus Saint Leo (2/24)…Had three RBI in consecutive games with Eckerd (3/6) and Bryant (3/11)…Had two walks against Albany State (5/8) in NCAA South Regional.
High School: Played for Deanna Stewart at Harrison High School…Named 2003 Rookie of the Year...Was 2006 Outfield Defensive Player of the Year...Played club softball for East Cobb Bullets Gold...Club team captured ASA State 18 Gold championship.
Personal: Recipient of a UT Presidential Scholarship...Member of Honor Roll…Worked with Regency Hospice in the summer of 2009…Volunteered for BETA Club and Relay For Life...Daughter of Donnie and Debi Landers and Tony and Reetha Barnes...One of five children in family…Biology/pre-med major...Birthdate: 3/16/89.
