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Briana Matazinsky

School
Manhattan College
Position
Pitcher/Infield
Major
Allied Health with a General Science Concentration

Classroom

Briana Matazinksy has a 3.39 cumulative GPA and has earned dean’s list honors in four semesters since the fall of 2014.

Character

Matazinsky serves as a team captain this season.

Community

Matazinsky logged 49 community service hours through Helper Helper since fall 2015. She also assisted the softball program with their “Lace Up for Childhood Cancer” event, which raised awareness for pediatric cancer research. She is an annual participant in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Central Park event, as well.

Competition

Matazinksy was a 2018 preseason first-team All-MAAC pick in the utility position. She was named to the 2016 and 2017 All-MAAC First Team, the 2017 All-MAAC Second Team (as a pitcher), the 2017 All-MAAC Tournament Team, the 2016 All-Northeast Region Second Team and the 2015 All-MAAC Rookie Team. Last season, she started 53 games: 23 at pitcher, 16 in right field, and 14 as the designated player. She was ranked third in the MAAC in wins (15) and ERA (2.09) and put together a .268 batting average and tied for second on the squad with nine doubles. A team captain last season as well, Matazinsky was named MAAC Pitcher of the Week twice (March 14 and April 4, 2017).