Monroe University Bronx

2026: First season playing collegiate softball for the Express... earned a spot on the All-Region second team (5/3)... was named to the NJCAA All-Academic second team (7/29)... was bestowed Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors (8/12)... drilled four doubles, drove in 11 runs, scored just as many times, worked five walks, and stole six bases out of six attmepts during her rookie season... had 76 putouts and eight assists during the year... went 2-for-2 with a two-run double, an RBI single, a walk with the bases loaded, four RBIs total, and three runs scored during the win in game 1 at Westchester Club Team (4/9)... produced 12 putouts during the win in Game 1 at Bucks County (4/11)... tallied a two-run double and scored a pair of runs during the victory in Game 2 at Bucks County (4/11)... hit two singles, scored a run, stole a base, and recorded two putouts in the deciding game of the Region 15 First-Round Series at Dutchess (4/29). 

Who is Taina?
Reason for Choosing Monroe: To have a path for my future success! 
Career Goals After Graduation: Earn my bachelors, then my masters for an athletic training certification and then attend a three-year Doctorate of PT program to be a physical therapist.
Dream Job: Physical Therapist
High School Sports Played: Softball, Basketball, and Softball
Instagram: _they.luv.t_

My Favorite:
Athlete: Paige Halstead
Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
TV Show: The Big Bang Theory
Food: Pasta
Musical Artist: Mariah The Scientist
Quote: “Time Heals, Karma Corrects, and God Humbles.”
Color: Black
Candy: Sweet Tarts
Hobbies: Playing Softball