University of Minnesota Athletics
2022 Softball Roster
Jersey Number 22
MacKenzie Denson
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 5-2
- High School:
- Lake Ridge HS
- Hometown:
- Mansfield, Texas
2022 | SOPHOMORE
• Appeared in 37 games for the Gophers, used primarily as a pinch runner, and earned the starting nod in left field five times
• Recorded a .208 batting average with five hits
• Scored 12 runs and added four RBI, including a career-best two RBI against Wisconsin (May 4)
• Was a perfect 3-for-3 in stolen base attempts for the year and drew two walks
• Tallied 10 putouts in the field and a .909 fielding percentage
2021 | FRESHMAN
• Made the start in 21 of her 31 games played as a true freshman with 15 in the outfield
• Tallied a .145 batting average and a .923 fielding percentage
• Drew a walk and dropped down a sacrifice bunt in her collegiate debut Feb. 26 against Maryland
• Recorded two multi-hit games coming versus Maryland Feb. 26 and Ohio State Feb. 27
• Scored nine runs during the season and drove in two RBI
• Swiped four bases on the year, including a pair against Ohio State Feb. 27
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduate of Lake Ridge High School (2020)
• Named 2020 DFW FP All-MetroPlex Senior
• Named to the 2020 PGF All-American Watch List
• Ranked No. 124 in Extra Inning Final 2020 Extra Elite rankings
• Earned 2019 Co-Offensive Player of the Year in District 7-6A
• Notched 2019 & 2020 Academic All-District honors
• Appeared in 37 games for the Gophers, used primarily as a pinch runner, and earned the starting nod in left field five times
• Recorded a .208 batting average with five hits
• Scored 12 runs and added four RBI, including a career-best two RBI against Wisconsin (May 4)
• Was a perfect 3-for-3 in stolen base attempts for the year and drew two walks
• Tallied 10 putouts in the field and a .909 fielding percentage
2021 | FRESHMAN
• Made the start in 21 of her 31 games played as a true freshman with 15 in the outfield
• Tallied a .145 batting average and a .923 fielding percentage
• Drew a walk and dropped down a sacrifice bunt in her collegiate debut Feb. 26 against Maryland
• Recorded two multi-hit games coming versus Maryland Feb. 26 and Ohio State Feb. 27
• Scored nine runs during the season and drove in two RBI
• Swiped four bases on the year, including a pair against Ohio State Feb. 27
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduate of Lake Ridge High School (2020)
• Named 2020 DFW FP All-MetroPlex Senior
• Named to the 2020 PGF All-American Watch List
• Ranked No. 124 in Extra Inning Final 2020 Extra Elite rankings
• Earned 2019 Co-Offensive Player of the Year in District 7-6A
• Notched 2019 & 2020 Academic All-District honors
Highlights: Gophers 5, SIUE 0
Tuesday, March 10
Highlights: Gophers 4, Indiana 6
Sunday, March 08
Highlights: Gophers 2, Indiana 0
Friday, March 06
Highlights: Gophers 6, Central Michigan 1
Saturday, February 21
