As A Junior (1999): Cirigliano came out from behind the plate last year and saw most of her junior year action at first base. With the change, she finished 1999 among the SEC leaders in several offensive and defensive categories. In all games, she ranked ninth in walks (27), and was first in fielding chances (618), double plays (21) and putouts (552). In conference-only contests, Cirigliano was also first in chances (263) and putouts (230) and fourth in double plays (6). One of her season highlights came against Oklahoma City Feb. 16, when she became the first-ever Lady'Back to hit a grand slam (it was also the first-ever at Lady'Back Yard).
As A Sophomore (1998): Cirigliano chased the top batting average all year, finishing in the number two spot with a .291 mark with 51 hits and a team-best 30 RBI. For the second season, Cirigliano played in all of Arkansas' games (59) seeing time at third base as well as behind the plate.
As A Freshman (1997): Cirigliano earned all-SEC second team honors in 1997 while hitting .333 in 28 SEC contests. She led the team hitting .326 with 58 starts behind the plate for the Lady Razorbacks. Cirigliano was second on the team for single-season at bats (175), hits (57), doubles (11) and total bases (71).
At Moreno Valley: As a senior, Cirigliano hit .259 with 22 hits in 32 games with 17 RBI and 13 runs scored for the Moreno Valley Vikings. During her junior campaign, the 5-9 catcher was named all-county, Moreno Valley Tournament MVP and best offensive player after hitting .397 with 25 hits in 29 games. The four-year starter was also a two-year captain and two-time scholar athlete (1993, 1995). In four seasons, Cirigliano hit .302 with an on base percentage of .401 with 64 hits including 22 doubles, two triples and six home runs. Cirigliano found a familiar face at Arkansas in teammate Tammy Kincaid as the pair played together on the Hot Stuff club team and combined to be the first battery signed at Arkansas.
Personal: Jennifer Marie Cirigliano was born May 2, 1978, to Jerry and Sharon Cirigliano of Moreno Valley, Calif. She has a younger sister, Julie, and a younger brother, Joseph. She is an elementary education major at Arkansas.
As A Sophomore (1998): Cirigliano chased the top batting average all year, finishing in the number two spot with a .291 mark with 51 hits and a team-best 30 RBI. For the second season, Cirigliano played in all of Arkansas' games (59) seeing time at third base as well as behind the plate.
As A Freshman (1997): Cirigliano earned all-SEC second team honors in 1997 while hitting .333 in 28 SEC contests. She led the team hitting .326 with 58 starts behind the plate for the Lady Razorbacks. Cirigliano was second on the team for single-season at bats (175), hits (57), doubles (11) and total bases (71).
At Moreno Valley: As a senior, Cirigliano hit .259 with 22 hits in 32 games with 17 RBI and 13 runs scored for the Moreno Valley Vikings. During her junior campaign, the 5-9 catcher was named all-county, Moreno Valley Tournament MVP and best offensive player after hitting .397 with 25 hits in 29 games. The four-year starter was also a two-year captain and two-time scholar athlete (1993, 1995). In four seasons, Cirigliano hit .302 with an on base percentage of .401 with 64 hits including 22 doubles, two triples and six home runs. Cirigliano found a familiar face at Arkansas in teammate Tammy Kincaid as the pair played together on the Hot Stuff club team and combined to be the first battery signed at Arkansas.
Personal: Jennifer Marie Cirigliano was born May 2, 1978, to Jerry and Sharon Cirigliano of Moreno Valley, Calif. She has a younger sister, Julie, and a younger brother, Joseph. She is an elementary education major at Arkansas.