Overview:
A three-year starter for the Braves, Mancuso has played third base for the Braves in each of the last two seasons, after starting at shortstop as a freshman ... Is expected to once again to challenge for the starting spot at third base.
2004 Season (Junior):
Started 40 of the 42 games she appeared in last year, making all 40 starts at third base ... Had two multi-hit games ... Opened the season with a three-game hitting streak, collecting four hits in her first 10 at bats ... Went 1-for-2 with a double and one RBI in the Braves 5-1 victory against Miami (Ohio).
2003 Season (Sophomore):
Moved from shortstop to third base, starting 38 games ... Boasted four multi-hit games on the year, including a 3-for-4 performance against Butler ... Went 2-for-3 against Indiana State, with a double, two RBI and three runs scored ... Committed just one error in the final 12 games of the season.
2002 Season (Freshman):
Started 36 games as a freshman at shortstop and owned a .226 batting average ... Ranked fourth on the squad with a .281 on base percentage ... Hit .242 against Missouri Valley Conference foes, going 16-for-66, with two doubles and five RBI ... Had a five-game hit streak midway through the season, going 6-for-14 (.429) with one run scored and one RBI ... Went 2-for-4 with one double, one run scored and two RBI against Drake (4/20/02).
High School:
An all-around athlete, Mancuso was a two-sport athlete at Marian High School ... A four-time all-division honoree, Mancuso helped the Crusaders to a district championship and third-place state finish as a freshman ... Also helped Marian to district runner-up finishes as both a sophomore and junior ... As a member of the basketball team, Mancuso helped Marian to consecutive state titles as a junior and senior ... Also helped guide the Crusaders to a fourth-place finish in the state softball tournament as a senior ... High school coach was Shawn Semler ... Played for the Sizzle Red and coach Dan Hogan.
Personal:
The daughter of Gerald and Patty Mancuso, Sarah was born Feb. 8, 1983 ... Majoring in psychology and plans to go to dental school ... Has two younger brothers, Ben and Nick ... Has been named to Bradley Athletic Director’s Honor Roll all seven semesters.
