Natalie DeMatteis Class: Junior Hometown: Boyers, Pa. High School: Moniteau Position: IF Bats/Throws: L/R

A transfer from Mercyhurst North East, Natalie DeMatteis brings power and great defense to CSU. DeMatteis will start the season at third base for the Vikings.

Pre-Cleveland State
Played two seasons at Mercyhurst North East...two-time first team all-conference selection...National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American first team as a freshman...holds career batting average record (.532), hits (107), and runs (73).

High School
Three-time conference champion...four-time first team all-conference selection...team MVP freshman season.

Personal
Born Sept. 6, 1986...daughter of Joe and Chris DeMatteis...has an older brother, Matthew...health sciences major.