Desiree Dufek Named Scholar-Athlete of the Month for June

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana Softball sophomore Desiree Dufek has been named the IU Female Scholar-Athlete of the Month for June.

"Desiree Dufek is a rising sophomore on the Indiana University Softball team. I had the pleasure of working with Des throughout her freshmen year, and I am incredibly proud of her hard work and efforts," said Natalie Pyrz. "Anyone that knows her, knows that she is a hard worker and is not afraid to ask questions and seek out assistance when needed. It was not uncommon for Des to frequently and consistently utilize her academic resources both in Shuel and on campus. Although Des only just wrapped up her freshmen year, it was fun to watch her blossom into a confident STUDENT-athlete. Throughout her first year, we experimented with different academic strategies, and by practicing these skills she has developed a tool kit for academic success. I look forward to watching Des continue to grow in the classroom, and to see her to continue to challenge herself in becoming the best that she can be!"

During her freshman season in 2020, Dufek played in 19 games starting in 17 of them primarily at catcher and designated player. She registered nine hits, eight RBI's, eight runs and led all freshmen in home runs with three. Dufek also had 63 total put-outs on the year with no errors.

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Desiree Dufek Named Scholar-Athlete of the Month for June

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