Marshalltown, IA – Marshalltown Community College's Shaena Robinson has decided to continue her education and athletic career at the University of Northern Colorado. Robinson has been a dominant player for the Tigers the last two years, earning 1st Team All-Region honors both seasons, and earned ICCAC Offensive Player of the Year along with a 2nd-Team All-American nod by the NJCAA as a freshman. In her sophomore campaign, Robinson earned Fastpitch News All-American honors and was named ICCAC Defensive Player of the Year. During her career as a Tiger, Robinson has recorded 118 hits, brought in 90 runs, scored 88 runs, and hit 32 home runs.
"I am extremely proud of Sheana and what she has done for the softball program here at MCC," stated Head Coach Garland Shirley. "She has worked hard to create opportunities for herself and I have no doubt she will continue to excel at the University of Northern Colorado. She has been an incredible ambassador for MCC Athletics in her two years on campus."
The University of Northern Colorado softball program is led by 6th year Head Coach, Shana Easley. This past season, the Bears finished 28-28 with an 8-9 Big Sky Conference record. Easley, a veteran coach with 10 years of Division I Head Coaching experience, has seen steady improvement in her program since taking over in 2013, going 16-30-1 in her first season, recording 20 wins in 2014 and 2017 before taking 28 in 2018.
"I had a great experience at Marshalltown Community College and I am excited about joining coach Easley at the University of Northern Colorado," stated Robinson. "I feel like MCC has prepared me to succeed at Northern Colorado and I want to thank everyone that has helped me these last two years."