UTA Softball head coach Kara Dill announced the additional of Mariana Torres to her staff as a graduate assistant on July 15, 2024.
In college, Torres split her playing time at Texas A&M for her freshman (2021) and sophomore (2022) year where the Pflugerville, Texas native made 19 total starts. During her freshman campaign, Torres appeared in 33 games, collecting five hits, three RBI and one double. In 2022, the infielder earned a start in the Aggies Regional games.
Following her two-year stint in College Station, Torres transferred to McNeese as she went on to play the remainder of her career as a Cowgirl. While in Lake Charles, Torres garnered All-Southland Conference honors (2023, 2024), earned a spot on the SLC All-Tournament Team (2023) and was named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) Newcomer of the Year (2023).
Off the field, the former standout's efforts showcased in the classroom earning a spot on the SLC Commissioner's List (2023), College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team (2024) and SLC All-Academic Team (2024).
Torres graduated with a bachelors in general studies from McNeese in 2024.
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