From the second Gracie Bindbeutel stepped on the pitch at Neal Patterson Stadium, it was clear Oklahoma State had found a future star.
Her nonstop motor, undying aggression and tantalizing speed stood out, and now, two years later, that talent is finally on full display for everyone to see. Bindbeutel’s path to becoming one of OSU’s most dynamic attackers took pitstops in doctors’ offices and defensive positions, but finally, she is in her natural position and looking every bit the star many thought she would be.
As a freshman, Bindbeutel displayed her potential and positional versatility, starting all 17 matches she played in and being named to the All-Big 12 Freshman team. She approached the 2023 spring season with an opportunity to become a key player as a sophomore. Then, in the first match of the spring season, Bindbeutel tore her ACL. The injury kept her out of the 2023-24 season…