2000 Highlights:
Was the Illini top hitter through the first five games until a knee injuries sidelined her for the rest of the season. o Batted .353 (6 of 17) with three RBI o Went 3 for 5 with two RBI and two runs scored in the second game of a doubleheader with St. Peter?s.

Prep Highlights: Named Big 12 All-Conference performer in 1996 and 1997. Named MVP by her team in 1997 and 1996. All-area first team in 1997 and 1996. Compiled a high school career batting average of .378 with 90 runs batted in and 43 combined doubles and triples. Holds single season home run record at high school. Played for Central Illinois Diamonds and Decatur Sting club teams. Also lettered in swimming and diving. Member of first team all-state for one meter diving. Holds school and pool record for a six dive meet.

Personal: Lists Mary Lou Retton as her favorite athlete and person she would most like to meet. Both her father, Jim, and her mother, Barb, attended Illinois. Favorite movie is Grease. Majoring in sport management. Born April 23, 1979. Parents are Jim and Barb Evans.

Getting to Know Reed...

Favorite Athlete: Mary Lou Retton
What I?m Passionate about outside of softball: school and academics
Favorite Class: Leist 130,Recreation of people with disabilities
Movie I?ve seen recently I most enjoyed: For the Love of the Game
My most memorable vacation: Driving to New York City this past summer, leaving on Saturday after planning it on Thursday.
Favorite restaurant: Panera What motivates me the most: Being in an intense or competitive moment