Athlete Spotlight: Sahara Leidner

Hometown: New York, NY

Graduating Class: 2024

Academic Interest: Forensic Psychology

Personal Statement: “I enjoy being on the softball team because it's a very fun community. I love everyone on the team and Ms. Lodato and Mr. Reyes do a great job coaching. Last season was a blast!”

2021 Season: Sahara kicked off her LMU softball career with a .684 batting average in 8 games played. She had a spectacular .750 on base percentage. Sahara also smashed a home run in her freshman season.

2022 Season: In 13 games played Sahara had a .448 batting average. Her speed on the base paths was no joke as she collected a league-leading 40 stolen bases.

2023 Season: Sahara continued to improve in her junior season, collecting 11 hits and 7 walks in 31 at bats, including 4 doubles and a triple in the regular season. Sahara’s postseason stats were even more impressive as she had 7 hits in 3 games.

Sahara looks to have a great senior season in 2024.