Western Washington University Athletics

2022 (Junior): 

• Appeared in one game as a pitcher and logged one strike out. 

2021 (Sophomore): 

• Appeared and started in four games. 
• Batted .300 (3-for-10) with one double, one run and two RBI.

Prior to WWU: Starred at Sehome High School and Bellevue College ... NWAC All-North Region selection in 2019 as a pitcher, going 8-1 with 4 complete games and a 3.18 ERA in 19 appearances (14 starts) ... batted .524 (22-for-42) with 5 doubles, 4 home runs and 21 RBI ... during prep career at Sehome was a two-time Northwest Conference MVP and  an All-State selection as a third baseman ... ended her prep career hitting .600 with 40 career home runs.
 
McDowell on Choosing WWU:
"I chose Western because it is my hometown program that I grew up watching since I was a little girl. I went to some of their softball camps and had fun with the coaches and players."
 
Coach Gilmore on Carissa McDowell:
"Carissa is a utility player who also packs a punch at the plate. She had a decorated high school career down the street at Sehome High School where she was named the conference MVP two years in a row and was also an All-State selection. We are excited that the twins are back in their hometown."