University of Minnesota Athletics
2020 Softball Roster
Jones, Kianna
Jersey Number 23
Kianna Jones
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-0
- High School:
- Burnsview Senior Secondary
- Hometown:
- Surrey, BC, Canada
Bio
2020 SEASON
• Season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.
• Appeared in 18 games, made 16 starts with the majority of action coming in right field or the DP position. Also made one appearance in the circle.
• Recorded a .250 batting average with two doubles, two home runs and scored eight runs.
• Collegiate debut in the circle came during a relief appearance at the NFCA D1 Leadoff Classic against NC State.
• Hit first career home run in run-rule victory over No. 19 Missouri on Feb. 16.
• Scored a career high three runs against Tulsa on Feb. 21.
PRIOR TO MINNESOTA
• Graduate of Burnsview Senior Secondary (2019)
• Member of Canadian Junior Women’s National team
• Played for Surrey Storm 2001A (2011-2016), Delta Heat 2001A (2017-2019), Canada Futures Travel Team (2014-2017), All-American Mizuno U18 Elite (2017-2018), TFS Elite U18 (2016-2018) and USA Preps U16 (2018)
• Provincials MVP 2014, 2015 and 2017
• Three-time provincial state champion, two-time national champion with Surrey Storm 2001A
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Brian and Janice Jones
• Has two siblings (Ashley and Matthew)
• Holds a second degree black belt in Taekwondo
• Season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.
• Appeared in 18 games, made 16 starts with the majority of action coming in right field or the DP position. Also made one appearance in the circle.
• Recorded a .250 batting average with two doubles, two home runs and scored eight runs.
• Collegiate debut in the circle came during a relief appearance at the NFCA D1 Leadoff Classic against NC State.
• Hit first career home run in run-rule victory over No. 19 Missouri on Feb. 16.
• Scored a career high three runs against Tulsa on Feb. 21.
PRIOR TO MINNESOTA
• Graduate of Burnsview Senior Secondary (2019)
• Member of Canadian Junior Women’s National team
• Played for Surrey Storm 2001A (2011-2016), Delta Heat 2001A (2017-2019), Canada Futures Travel Team (2014-2017), All-American Mizuno U18 Elite (2017-2018), TFS Elite U18 (2016-2018) and USA Preps U16 (2018)
• Provincials MVP 2014, 2015 and 2017
• Three-time provincial state champion, two-time national champion with Surrey Storm 2001A
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Brian and Janice Jones
• Has two siblings (Ashley and Matthew)
• Holds a second degree black belt in Taekwondo
Minnesota (4) - Michigan (0) Highlights
Friday, May 02
Sydney Schwartz Throws No-Hitter
Tuesday, April 29
Gophers (8) - North Dakota (0) Highlights
Sunday, April 27
Gophers (5) - North Dakota (3) Highlights
Saturday, April 26
