Prater Solidifies Backstop with Additions of Buske and Cruthis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis softball head coach Trena Prater announced a pair of transfer catchers joining the Tigers for the upcoming season in rising junior Mia Buske and rising sophomore Grace Cruthis . The duo gives Memphis experience behind the plate after previously not having a rostered catcher who has played at the collegiate level going into the 2027 season. Mia Buske | Junior | Catcher | South Dakota State | West Bend, Wis. Buske appeared in 43 games over two seasons at South Dakota State, starting 30 games in 2026 for the Jackrabbits. “Mia is a big…