RINDGE, N.H. (August 12, 2015) – Rising senior pitcher Tricia Hansen (Mansfield, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University softball program represented her program abroad in the 2015 Prague Cup Tour from June 19-29, as she traveled to Germany and the Czech Republic with American International Sports Tours. The 10-day excursion saw Hansen's team finish third in the tournament, while providing plenty of time for sightseeing for the players.

While hitting leadoff and playing in every inning over the tournament, Hansen helped spark a 6-2 overall record for the team, with both losses coming against a team from the Czech U19 National Team. Along the way, the squad picked up wins against teams from Austria and Poland.

On her experience, Hansen spoke highly of her experiences both on and off the field. Along with a strong display on the field, she rated her bike tour of Germany as a top highlight as well as seeing the city of Munich.

Hansen hopes that others get the opportunity to do the same she did, saying, "I have taken away so much from this trip and I will remember it forever. If anyone has the opportunity to do something like this I would tell them to take it in a heartbeat."

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