UNC Wilmington Athletics

2020 Season: Made seven appearances in the circle as a freshman ... authored an 0-2 record with a 4.94 earned run average and four strikeouts ... threw season-high 5.0 innings in relief against Alabama State on Feb. 15 ... made first start of college career against Auburn on Feb. 16 ... threw 4.0 innings against Toledo on Feb. 29 ... worked 3.0 innings of relief against Georgetown on Mar. 7 ... recipient of Colonial Athletic Association Commissioner's Honor Roll for fall and spring semesters.

At McDowell High School: Four-year letter winner for the Titans who earned team MVP honors twice ... received All-Conference and All-State awards as a sophomore and senior ... hit .432 as a senior with 12 runs batted in and 13 runs scored ... also recorded a 1.91 earned run average in the circle ... two-sport athlete for the Titans who also played basketball. 

Personal: Full Name: Candace Irene Cooper ... born in Morganton, N.C. ... daughter of Beatrice and Bobby Cooper ... has yet to declare a major.