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2010 Softball Media Guide

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Union University Softball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances2

DATE OPPONENT TIME LOCATIONFEBRUARYWed 10 Chris�an Brothers University (Tenn.) 1:00 p.m. (2) Memphis, Tenn.Fri 12 Belhaven University (Miss.) % 3:00 p.m. Jackson, Miss.Fri 12 William Carey University (Miss.) % 5:00 p.m. Jackson, Miss.Sat 13 Lindenwood University (Mo.) % 11:00 a.m. Jackson, Miss.Sat 13 Spring Hill College (Ala.) % 1:00 p.m. Jackson, Miss.Sat 13 Faulkner University (Ala.) % 3:00 p.m. Jackson, Miss.Tue 16 Lyon College (Ark.) * 1:00 p.m. (2) Batesville, Ark.Fri 26 Missouri Bap�st University 4:00 p.m. (2) St. Louis, Mo.

MARCHTUE 2 BETHEL UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) 4:00 p.m. (2) UNIONFRI 5 WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY (Mo.) ! 4:00 p.m. UNIONFRI 5 COLUMBIA COLLEGE (Mo.) ! 6:00 p.m. UNIONSAT 6 WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY (Mo.) ! 11:00 a.m. UNIONSAT 6 COLUMBIA COLLEGE (Mo.) ! 3:00 p.m. UNIONFRI 12 DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY (Mich.) # 11:00 a.m. UNIONFRI 12 DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY (Mich.) # 1:00 p.m. UNIONFRI 12 REINHARDT COLLEGE (Ga.) # 6:00 p.m. UNIONSAT 13 REINHARDT COLLEGE (Ga.) # 11:00 a.m. UNIONSAT 13 3rd Place | Championship Game 1/3:00 p.m. UNIONFRI 19 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (Tenn.) * 5:00 p.m. (2) UNIONSAT 20 HANNIBAL LAGRANGE COLLEGE (Mo.) 1:00 p.m. (2) UNIONTUE 23 MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY (Ky.) * 4:00 p.m. (2) UNIONWED 24 WILLIAMS BAPTIST COLLEGE (Ark.) 1:00 p.m. (2) UNIONFri 26 Reinhardt College (Ga.) 1:00 p.m. (2) Waleska, Ga.Sat 27 Warner University (Fla.) 1:00 p.m. (2) Lake Wells, Fla.Mon 29 Webber Interna�onal University (Fla.) 12:00 p.m. (2) Babson Park, Fla.Tue 30 Spring Hill College (Ala.) 12:00 p.m. (2) Mobile, Ala.Tue 30 University of Mobile (Ala.) 5:30 p.m. (2) Mobile, Ala.

APRILTUE 6 LSU-ALEXANDRIA (La.) 6:00 p.m. (2) UNIONFri 9 Cumberland University (Tenn.) * 2:00 p.m. (2) Lebanon, Tenn.Sat 10 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) * 12:00 p.m. (2) Nashville, Tenn.Tue 13 Bethel University (Tenn.) * 2:00 p.m (2) McKenzie, Tenn.Thu 15 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) 5:00 p.m. (2) Henderson, Tenn.TUE 20 FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * 5:00 p.m. (2) UNIONApril 28-30 TranSouth Conference Tournament Nashville, Tenn.

MAYMay 20-26 NAIA Na�onal Tournament Decatur, Ala.

All �mes are listed in Central Standard Time% - Belhaven Classic! - Union Classic# - Union Invita�onal* - TranSouth Conference Matches

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UNION UNIVERSITY 2010 schedule

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No.

2010 Schedule......................................................................................................2Media Outlets, Quick Facts & Contents....................................................................3Union University Informa�on.................................................................................4University President...............................................................................................5Athle�c Director.....................................................................................................6Athle�c Staff Directory...........................................................................................7Head Coach............................................................................................................8Assistant Coaches & Trainer..................................................................................9Team Roster.........................................................................................................102010 Season Outlook...........................................................................................11Player Profiles.................................................................................................12-222009 Season Summary.........................................................................................232009 Season Stats................................................................................................242009 Season Results............................................................................................25TranSouth Conference Recap & NAIA Informa�on................................................26Opponent Informa�on........................................................................................27Honor Roll/Championships..................................................................................28Record Book...................................................................................................29-33So�ball Facili�es..................................................................................................34So�ball Summer Camp Informa�on.....................................................................352010 Team Photo........................................................................outside back cover

Union University Softball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

Softball Quick FactsHead Softball Coach: Heather Hall (third season) Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5141 Alma Mater: Gannon University (2004) Record at Union: 37-22 Career Record: same

Previous Season Overall record: 26-23 Conference Finish: 9-5 (third place) NAIA Post Season: Conference Tournament third place Final Ranking: NR

NAIA National Tournament History Years: 6 (1999, 2001, 02, 03, 04, 05) Wins-Losses (%): 7-13 (.350) Highest finish: Third Place (2001)

Union Athletic AdministraionUniversity President Dr. David S. DockeryDirector of Athletic Operations Tommy Sadler ([email protected]) Office Phone: (731) 661-5218Athletic Secretary: Teresa Thomas ([email protected]) Office Phone: (731) 661-5130

University Quick FactsLocation: 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee 38305Phone: (731) 661-5130Fax: (731) 661-5182Website: www.uu.edu/athleticsFounded: 1823Enrollment: 4,050 Nickname: Lady BulldogsColors: Red & WhiteAffiliation: NAIAConference: TranSouth ConferenceField: Fesmire FieldCapacity: 400

Dimensions: L-210; C-210; R-210 Press Box: (731) 661-5511

Union Sports InformationSports Information Director Steven Aldridge E-mail: [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5027Sports Information Fax: (731) 661-5182Sports Information Assistant Steven GreamSports Information Graduate Assistant Lindsey Wallach, Eureka, MissouriSports Information Student Assistants Allison Caldwell, Lexington, Tennessee Emily Davis, Hendersonville, Tennessee Tyler Boone, Clarksville, Tennessee Nathan Bibb, Jackson, Tennessee

Local Union Bulldog Media OutletsTHE JACKSON SUNwww.jacksonsun.com245 West Lafaye�eJackson, TN 38301(731) 425-9636(731) 425-9639 FAX

WBBJ-TV CHANNEL 7 (ABC)www.wbbjtv.com346 Muse StreetJackson, TN 38301(731) 424-4515(731) 424-9299 FAX

GRACE BROADCASTINGwww.gracebroadcas�ng.com25 Stonebrook Place, Suite G #322Jackson, TN 38305(731) 664-9497(731) 661-9064 FAX

WDXI 1310 AMOne Radio Park DriveJackson, TN 39301(731) 424-1310

WNWS RADIO 101.5 FMwww.wnws.com101 North HighlandJackson, TN 38301(731) 423-8101(731) 423-8304 FAX

WBFG 96.5 FM584 Smith StreetLexington, TN 38351(800) 301-9930731-968-0380 [email protected]

WTJS 1390 AM NEWS RADIOwww.wtjs.com122 Radio Road Jackson, TN 38301(731) 427-3316(731) 427-4576 FAX

For the most up-to-date information on Union Athletics,visit www.uu.edu/athle�cs

join www.facebook.com/UUAthle�csfollow www.twi�er.com/UUAthle�cs

STAY INFORMED ABOUT UNION UNIVERSITY ATHLETICSVisit the Union University Athle�cs website (www.uu.edu/athle�cs) for news, stats, player informa�on, photos, and more. To be placed on the Union University Fan or Media e-mail list contact [email protected]. For results following Bulldog contests, call the Bulldog Hotline at (731) 661-5463.

This media guide was designed, wri�en, and edited by the Union Sports Informa�on Staff. The player and team photography and ac�on photos are courtesy of the Union Sports Informa�on Department and the Union Visual Communica�ons Staff. Prin�ng was done by Tennessee Industrial Prin�ng.

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UNION UNIVERSITY University informatioinwww.uu.edu/about/

Location: Jackson, Tenn. (area population: 100,000), 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Forbes Magazine recently ranked Jackson as one of America’s top 150 cities for business and careers.

Student Body: 4,050 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 40 states and 35 countries.

Student to Faculty Ratio: 12:1.

Percentage of Faculty with Highest Possible Degree in Field: 83%

Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.

History: Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.

Technology: Each residence apartment is equipped with Internet and cable. In addition, wireless network access is available in residence commons areas, as well as in each academic building and the Student Union Building. Students are provided with filtered Internet access, a Union email account, and private file storage space as part of the Union network.

Activities: More than 50 major student-produced music and theatre events each academic year; 70 campus clubs, societies, fraternities, sororities and other organizations; Cardinal & Cream student newspaper and The Torch, a literary journal.

Campus: Union University’s main campus in Jackson and its extension campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville cover 360 acres. The wooded Jackson campus features pine groves, sycamores, a variety of oaks including Shumardi oaks lining the great lawn, elm, dogwoods, sweet gums and cherry trees. There are more than 40 major buildings and excellent athletic facilities. Roughly $90 million in new campus construction has been completed during the past decade, including several new Georgian-Colonial classroom buildings that support state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Most of Union’s on campus housing was constructed in 2008. Student-suggested design features were incorporated in each new building; all residence buildings include a private bedroom for each student. The campus is situated along the U.S. 45 bypass in north Jackson, and is within a five-minute drive of Jackson’s largest concentration of retail establishments and restaurants.

Campus Visits: Visit our campus anytime to meet with faculty or visit a class. You are also invited to join us for a Union Preview Day. This year’s Preview Days schedule is found at www.uu.edu/campusvisits or call 1.800.33.UNION. Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., first and third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Major Recognitions• U.S.News & World Report

Union is listed in a new category as one of 70 “schools to watch” across the nation, and one of five such schools among master’s institutions in the South. Union ranks in the Top 20 among master’s institutions in the South for a second consecutive year and has been ranked as a Top Tier school since 1997. Editors also identify Union as an “A+ option for serious B students.”

• Princeton ReviewPrinceton ranks Union among the top 130 schools in the Southeast. Such a regional ranking is only accorded to about 25% of the nation’s colleges and universities.

• ForbesIn the inaugural “America’s Best Colleges” edition, Forbes editors evaluate quality of education and student achievement. Of the 4,000 colleges and universities in the country, Union ranked 282nd nationally on the Forbes list.

• America’s 100 Best College BuysAn objective and independent research company surveys more than a thousand U.S. colleges and universities each year, then analyzes the information to find out which schools offer the best education for the dollar based upon academic performance indicators and comparative costs. Union University has been among schools identified as “America’s 100 Best College Buys” since 1998.

• President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor RollInitiated in 2006, this award recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative and effective community service and service-learning programs. Union is one of only about 200 schools to make the honor roll in two consecutive years.

• College Access and Opportunity GuideUnion is listed among 220 U.S. colleges “committed to serving and supporting today’s first-generation, low-income and traditionally underserved college-bound students.” Union is one of only four Tennessee institutions so honored.

• Colleges of DistinctionUnion is included in this guide, which identifies schools that exhibit four distinctives of superior colleges and universities: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.

• Templeton FoundationUnion is listed in the Foundation’s guide entitled Colleges that Encourage Character Development. Schools included in this listing have “exemplary programs, presidents, and colleges and universities that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives.”

Art*• Ceramics • Digital Media Studies • Drawing • Graphic Design • Painting • Photography • Sculpture

Biology*• General Biology • Cell and Molecular Biology • Zoology • Conservation Biology

Business Administration*• Accounting • Economics • International Business • Management • Marketing

Chemistry • Chemistry* • Chemical Physics • Medical Technology

Christian Studies• Biblical Studies • Biblical Studies – Languages • Christian Ethics • Church History • Philosophy – Christian Studies • Philosophy – General Studies • Sport Ministry • Youth Ministry

Communication Arts• Advertising • Broadcast Journalism • Digital Media Studies • Film Studies • Journalism • Media Communications • Photojournalism • Public Relations • Theatre and Speech*

Computer Science• Computer Information Systems • Computer Science • Digital Media Studies

Education*• Elementary Education: Pre K-3, K-6

or Middle Grades 4-8 • Special Education: Modified K-12

and Comprehensive K-12 • Teacher Licensure, Secondary

Areas

Engineering• Mechanical • Electrical

English*• Literature • Writing

History*

Honors• Interdisciplinary Honors • Interdisciplinary Studies

Intercultural Studies • Global Studies • Regional Studies • Study Abroad

Language• Applied Linguistics • French* • Spanish* • Teaching English as a Second

Language*

Mathematics• Actuarial Science • Mathematics* • Statistics

Music• Church Music • Christian Studies • Communication Arts • Music Management • Music Marketing • Music Education

• Band* • Choral*

• Music Theory • Performance

• Organ • Piano • Voice

Nursing

Physical Education, Wellness and Sport• Athletic Training • Health Education* • Physical Education* • Sport Communication • Sport Management • Sport Marketing • Sports Medicine - Exercise

Science • Sport Ministry

Physics*• Engineering Physics • Physical Science • Physics

Political Science*

Pre-professional Programs• Chiropractics • Cytotechnology • Dentistry • Dental Hygiene • Health Information

Management • Medicine • Occupational Therapy • Optometry • Pharmacy • Physical Therapy • Physician Assistant • Podiatry • Veterinary Medicine

Psychology

Social Work

Sociology and Family Studies• Criminal Justice • Family Studies • Sociology

*Teacher Licensure Available

Graduate Programs of Study• Doctor of Education • Doctor of Pharmacy • Doctor of Minsisry (begins July

2009) • Doctor of Nursing Practice

(begins August 2009) • Education Specialist • Master of Arts in Education • Master of Arts in Intercultural

Studies • Master of Business

Administration • Master of Christian Studies • Master of Education • Master of Science in Nursing • Master of Social Work

Current Programs of Study

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UNION UNIVERSITY university president

“Dear Friends of Union University Athletics:Thank you so much for your support of Union University athletics. A commitment to excellence is one of our four core values across the University best demonstrated in our numerous quality aca-demic programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. For 13 straight years, Union has been listed as a Top Tier University in the South by U. S. News and World Report. One of the fastest growing private institutions in the entire South, Union University continues to make strides in all aspects of our work, and athletics is no exception.

For six straight seasons, Union has been the recipient of the TranSouth Conference All-Sports Trophy. This recognition speaks well of all of our coaches and athletes. We salute all of those who serve Union university so faithfully in our Department of Athletics. We thank each of you for your support of the Union University athletic teams. May God’s blessings be yours.”

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UNION UNIVERSITY director of athletic operationsTommy Sadler enters his 25th year of service at Union University, but the first in his new posi�on as the director of athle�c opera�ons for the 2009-10 academic year. Sadler was named to this posi�on a�er serving the 2008-09 year as the ac�ng athle�cs director. He follows in the footsteps of Dr. David Blackstock, who had been Union’s Athle�c Director for the past 34 years.

Sadler, a na�ve of Jackson, is a 1972 graduate of South Side High School and a 1976 graduate of Union University. During his �me at Union, Sadler played four years of baseball for the Bulldogs. In 1981, he received his Master of Educa�on from the University of Memphis.

His tenure at Union began in 1985 as director of public rela�ons. A�er a year in that role, he became the university’s director of corporate and founda�on support, a posi�on he held for 10 years. In 1996, Sadler then moved into his previous role as associate director of athle�cs. Sadler earned the Union University Staff Member of the Year in 1994.

Sadler has also been very ac�ve in athle�cs at the conference level. He is beginning his eighth year as the president of the TranSouth Conference, of which Union is a member. Prior to this �me as president, he served the conference as its vice president.

“Tommy Sadler has faithfully served Union University in a variety of ways through the years, but his key contribu�on has been in his work with the athle�c department,” Dockery said. “He is respected by all of our coaches, by those who support the athle�c program and by the leadership of the university. At this transi�onal �me in the life of our athle�c department, I know of no one be�er to help us chart a future course for that department than Tommy Sadler.”

Sadler and his wife Michelle, a teacher in the Jackson-Madison County School District, make their home in Jackson.

Tommy SadlerDirector of Athletic Operations

1050 Union University DriveJackson, TN 38305

Phone: 731-661-5218Email: [email protected]

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UNION UNIVERSITY athletic staff directory

NAME TITLE EMAIL PHONE (731)ADMINISTRATION Dr. David S. Dockery University President 661-5180 Tommy Sadler Director of Athle�c Opera�ons [email protected] 661-5218 Dr. Linn Stranak Department Chair of PEWS [email protected] 661-5288 Teresa Thomas Athle�cs/PEWS Secretary �[email protected] 661-5130 Dr. Keith Absher Faculty Athle�c Representa�ve [email protected] 661-5367

ATHLETIC TRAINING Kristy Johnson Head Athle�c Trainer [email protected] 661-5439 Cliff Pawley ATEP Coordinator/Athle�c Trainer [email protected] 661-5529 Sarah Davenport Athle�c Trainer/Instructor [email protected] 661-5280 Karen Tankersley Athle�c Trainer [email protected] 661-5439 FACILITIES Andy Rushing Director of Athle�c Facili�es [email protected] 661-5333

SPORTS INFORMATION Steven Aldridge Sports Informa�on Director [email protected] 661-5207 Steven Gream Sports Informa�on Assistant [email protected] Lindsey Wallach Graduate Assistant Sports Informa�on

BASEBALL Brent Fronabarger Head Baseball Coach [email protected] 661-5489 Joseph Talley Assistant Baseball Coach [email protected] 661-5956 JT Taylor Graduate Assistant

BASKETBALL (Men) David Niven Head Men’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5132 Eric Volbert Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5286 BASKETBALL (Women) Mark Campbell Head Women’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5344 Ka�e Woodruff Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5171 Kiely Schork Graduate Assistant Women’s Basketball 661-5575 CHEERLEADING Tina Giddens Head Cheerleading Sponsor [email protected] 661-5299 Brooke Pearson Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor

CROSS COUNTRY (Men and Women) Dr. Gary Johnson Head Cross Country Coach [email protected] 661-5246

GOLF (Men) Andy Rushing Head Men’s Golf Coach [email protected] 661-5333

SOCCER (Men) Clovis Simas Head Men’s Soccer Coach [email protected] 661-5533 Kirk Childers Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach 661-6590

SOCCER (Women) Brandon Boylan Head Women’s Soccer Coach [email protected] 661-5293 Isaac Brooks Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach [email protected] 661-6589

SOFTBALL Heather Hall Head So�ball Coach [email protected] 661-5141 Kristen Kirk Graduate Assistant

VOLLEYBALL Kelly Ellio� Interim Head Volleyball Coach kellio�@uu.edu 661-5970

www.uu.edu/athletics

Union Athletics • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f)

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Heather Hall is now in her third season as the head so�ball coach at Union University. In June of 2007, Hall was hired as the new head so�ball coach and she posted a 37-22 record with an NAIA Region XI Tournament appearance in her first season. In her career at Union University she has compiled a record of 63-45 (.583).

Hall, a na�ve of Prince Edward Island, Canada, spent two seasons as the assistant coach at the University of Tennessee at Mar�n under the leadership of Head Coach Donley Canary.

Hall played college so�ball at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania from 2001-2004. In 2004, she graduated with a major in Social Work and a minor in French. While at Gannon, she set numerous school

records. Hall holds careers records for strikeouts (857), shutouts (35), innings pitched, ERA (1.06), wins (68), complete games (81), and games started. She also holds Gannon’s single season record for strikeouts (226), while also holding the second, third, and fourth spots for strikeouts in a season. Hall adds single season records in ERA (0.51), complete games, innings pitched, and shutouts to her list of milestones. In 2001, Hall was named the GLIAC Freshman of the Year and was a three-�me All-GLIAC performer (2001, 2002, and 2004). In 2002, her ERA and strikeouts placed her second and third respec�vely in NCAA Division II ranks.

Hall has competed in the Canadian Na�onals at the junior and senior levels. She was named the MVP for the Canadian Senior Women’s Na�onal Tournament in 2002.

Hall was married to Steven Hall, Jr. on July 7, 2007. She has one step daughter, Audrey (8), a son, Carl (1), and are expec�ng another son in June.

Year by Year Coaching Records (All-Time)Year Coach Record Conf. Season Highlights

2009 Heather Hall63-45, .583 26-23 9-5 TranSouth Regular Season 3rd Place

TranSouth Tournament 4th Place

2008 Heather Hall 37-22 22-14TranSouth Regular Season 4th PlaceTranSouth Tournament Runner-UpNAIA Region XI Tournament 4th Place

2007 Dr. David Blackstock(77-36, .682) 40-18 23-8

TranSouth Regular Season 3rd PlaceTranSouth Tournament 4th PlaceNAIA Region XI Tournament 3rd Place

2006 Dr. David Blackstock 37-18 10-6 TranSouth Regular Season Runner-UpTranSouth Tournament Appearance

2005 Brian Dunn(449-108-2, .803) 45-16-1 10-6

TranSouth Regular Season and Tournament Runner-UpNAIA Region XI ChampionsNAIA So�ball Na�onal Championship AppearanceNAIA Final Rankings No. 16

2004 Brian Dunn 45-16 14-6

TranSouth Conference Regular Season ChampionsTranSouth Tournament Runner-UpNCCAA Na�onal ChampionsNAIA Region XI Tournament Runner-UpNAIA So�ball Na�onal Championship AppearanceNAIA Final Ranking No. 9

2003 Brian Dunn 45-13 16-2

TranSouth Conference Regular Season ChampionsTranSouth Tournament ChampionsNAIA Region XI Tournament ChampionsNAIA So�ball Na�onal Championship AppearanceNAIA Final Ranking No. 7

2002 Brian Dunn 51-7 14-2

TranSouth Conference Regular Season ChampionsNCCAA Na�onal ChampionsTranSouth Conference Tournament ChampionsNAIA Region XI Tournament ChampionsNAIA So�ball Na�onal Championship 9th Place FinishNAIA Final Ranking of No. 3

2001 Brian Dunn 63-8 19-1

NCCAA Na�onal ChampionsTranSouth Conference Regular Season ChampionsNAIA Region XI ChampionsNAIA So�ball Na�onal Championship Third PlaceNAIA Final Ranking No. 2

2000 Brian Dunn 53-6 20-0

TranSouth Conference Regular Season ChampionsNCCAA Na�onal Runner-UpTranSouth Conference Tournament ChampionsNAIA Final Ranking No. 5

1999 Brian Dunn 57-13-1 21-3

TranSouth Conference Regular Season Co-ChampionsTranSouth Conference Tournament ChampionsMidSouth Regional ChampionsNAIA So�ball Na�onal Championship App. (1st ever)NAIA Final Ranking No. 8

1998 Brian Dunn 51-16 21-5

TranSouth Conference Regular Season Runner-UpNCCAA Na�onal Runner-UpFirst Ever NAIA Top 10 RankingFirst Season with 50-plus wins

1997 Brian Dunn 39-13 20-4

TranSouth Conference Regular Season Runner-UpTranSouth Conference Tournament Runner-UpFirst Ever NAIA Na�onal Ranking (#26)First Ever NAIA Regional Tournament Appearance

1996 Dan Pa�erson51-24, 689 27-9 TCAC Conference Regular Season Co-Champions

1995 Dan Pa�erson 24-15 Inaugural Season


UNION UNIVERSITY head coach

Heather HallSoftball Head Coach



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UNION UNIVERSITY coaching staff | trainer

Carlo SpenserVolunteer Coach

Karen TankersleyAthletic Trainer



Kristen KirkGraduate AssistantCoach

Kristen Kirk begins her first season as a graduate assis-tant for the so�ball program. Last season, Kirk complet-ed her four-year playing career for Union.

During Kirk’s career, Union won 140 games, posted a TranSouth regular season and tournament runner-up finish, and also posted a third place finish in the region tournament.

Kirk recorded the third best single game with eight total bases in a game during the 2006 season. During her career, she was named a TranSouth All-Conference performer, TranSouth Scholar Athlete and NAIA Scholar Athlete.

Kirk is a na�ve of Bolivar, Tenn. and is the daughter of Tony and Teresa Kirk. Her dad Tony is a former Union baseball standout and her sister Keaton is currently play-ing so�ball for Union.

Karen Tankersley, a native of Covington, Tenn., began her work at Union in the fall of 2009. Her primary responsibilities will be to work with the men’s soccer, softball and volleyball teams.

In March of 2006, Tankersley became a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and Board of Certification. She is certified as a Performance Enhancement Specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Before coming to Union, Tankersley worked as staff assistant athletic trainer at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas from June 2008 to June 2009. Her primary responsibilities there were to work with women’s volleyball, women’s track and field and cross country.

Tankersley earned a Masters of Arts in Exercise and Sports Science with specialization in Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. She completed her Master Thesis Research project focusing on kinematics of the scapula and shoulder complex in overhead athletics. While at North Carolina, her clinical responsibilities as a graduate assistant included her working with men’s lacrosse, women’s volleyball and fencing teams. Tankersley also served as an instructor in undergraduate anatomy labs and physical education classes.

Tankersley received her Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Southern Mississippi in December of 2005 where she graduated Cum Laude. Tankersley was a four-year varsity letter winner as a member of the Southern Mississippi cross country and track and field teams.

ROSTER BY STATEColorado ...................................... ...1Florida.......................................... ...1Georgia ........................................ ...1Tennessee......................................17

ROSTER BY CLASSFreshman ....................................8Sophomore .................................6Junior ..........................................3Senior..........................................3

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No. Name Pos. B/T Hgt. Class Hometown Prior School5 Emily Anthony OF R/R 5-4 SO Monument, Colo. Lewis-Palmer HS1 Ali Bozza 2B/OF R/R 5-7 SO Jackson, Tenn. Trinity Chris�an Academy3 Bri�any Burke� 3B/2B R/R 5-5 JR Eads, Tenn. UT Mar�n4 Ka�e Davis UTL R/R 5-6 SO Kenton, Tenn. Gibson County HS7 Hailee Edwards P R/R 5-6 SO Ripley, Tenn. Ripley HS8 Sarah Freeman C/OF R/R 5-4 SO Clarksville, Tenn. Clarksville High School34 Britney Garner UTL R/R 5-6 FR Dyer, Tenn. Gibson County HS13 Caroline George P L/R 5-11 FR Selmer, Tenn. McNairy Central HS20 Sam Giesler UTL R/R 5-7 FR Mar�n, Tenn. Westview HS12 Amber Hayes SS/1B/P R/R 5-9 JR Brighton, Tenn. Southwest Tennessee CC2 Keaton Kirk P/OF R/R 5-5 FR Bolivar, Tenn. Bolivar Central HS21 Lindsey Landreneau SS/C R/R 5-4 SR Leesburg, Ga. Darton College6 Taylor McAlister OF R/R 5-5 FR Altamonte Springs, Fla. Lake Brantley HS22 Carmesha Owens 3B/C R/R 5-6 SO Mar�n, Tenn. Westview HS32 Michelle Piper P/OF R/R 5-6 FR Carthage, Tenn. Smith County HS10 Sara Beth Redmon 2B R/R 5-6 JR Selmer, Tenn. McNairy Central HS11 Stephanie Saunders 1B/DH R/R 5-8 FR Ashland City, Tenn. Cheatham County HS9 Ali Thomas C/OF R/R 5-3 SR Pegram, Tenn. Belmont University15 Brooke Thomas P/OF R/R 5-5 FR Hun�ngdon, Tenn. Hun�ngdon HS33 Candice Thompson OF R/R 5-8 SR Alamo, Tenn. Crocke� County HS

PRONUNCIATION GUIDEBozza (Bo-zah)Giesler (Geese-ler)Landreneau (Lan-der-no)

UNION UNIVERSITY team roster


UNION UNIVERSITY 2010 season outlook

Union University so�ball head coach Heather Hall is star�ng her third season with the program and looks to build on a third place conference finish from a year ago. Union is returning 10 players from last season, including the top three in ba�ng average and RBI. Union also brings in 10 newcomers to the program in hopes of winning an eighth TranSouth Conference Title and a advancing to their seventh appearance in the NAIA Na�onal Tournament.

Union has just three seniors on the squad. Candice Thompson returns for her fourth year with Union and will play both in the ou�ield and catcher. Lindsey Landreneau is back for her third season a�er an all-conference perfor-mance and a team-high .376 ba�ng average in 2009. Ali Thomas returns for her second season and was an all-con-ference performer in 2009 with a .368 average.

The junior class equals the seniors with the smallest class on the roster of three players. Bri�any Burke� returns at third base a�er missing last season with injury. Sara Beth Redmon played second base last season in 42 games. New to the team this season is Amber Hayes who can play shortstop and first base and brings a powerful bat to the lineup.

Six sophomores are on the 2010 roster for Union, including five who are back for their second season. Ali Bozza played in 33 games last season but was limited due to injury. Ka�e Davis was third on the team with a .358 average and was named an all-conference player. Emily Anthony played in 19 games for Union. Hailee Edwards is the lone returning pitcher for Union. She was 12-6 as a freshman. Carmesha Owens played in 32 games last season at third base. The lone newcomer in the sophomore class is Sarah Freeman who will ba�le for a spot, but does have good pop in her bat.

The largest class on the roster is the group of freshmen, made up of eight players. Taylor McAlister plays the out-field and has good speed and good arm. Keaton Kirk, sister of former Union so�ball player, Kris�n, and daughter of former Union baseball star, Tony, will compete for a spot in the ou�ield and will also give quality innings as a pitcher. Stephanie Saunders will play first and will provide a lot of offensive power in the lineup. Britney Garner can play several posi�ons and also has a power bat that gives Union op�ons. Brooke Thomas is a highly touted pitcher and will also see �me in the ou�ield. Michelle Piper pitches and plays in the ou�ield, but her speed will get her into games as a pinch runner as well. Caroline George will spend a lot of �me in the pitching circle as a freshman, and is mature beyond her classifica�on. Sam Giesler is a true u�lity player that will be in the lineup and play different posi-�ons.

Union made strides last season as they worked to return to conten�on for conference �tles. The Lady Bulldogs re-turn several key players on offense and defense, but will expect a lot from new pitching arms this season.


Coach’s Comments. Ali was voted as a team captain. It is obvious from the moment she steps on the field that she means business. Ali maintains control of the field and commands respect. Ali is an excellent communicator with the pitchers and her teammates. She also has a dynamite swing that will generate extra base hits and RBI’s.

Union Career. 2009...was second on the team with a .368 average, 14 doubles and five home runs...recorded stolen bases...threw out three baserunners...was named all-conference and scholar athlete.

Before Union. Thomas prepped at Harpeth High School in Kingston Springs where she played four years of so�ball. She was named Team MVP, District II AA MVP, and first team All-MidState. As a junior, she earned second team All-MidState and All-District. Thomas posted a .429 averaged with 17 doubles and two homeruns. Off the field, she was the Valedictorian, student body vice president, and member of the Na�onal Honor Society.

CAREER TOTALS

Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO SB SBA PO A E FLD%

2009 46 46 .368 144 27 53 14 0 5 40 82 .569 15 4 14 4 4 179 13 3 .985

Totals 46 46 .368 144 27 53 14 0 5 40 82 .569 15 4 14 4 4 179 13 3 .985

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#9 ALI THOMAS5-3 • Senior • R/R • Catcher/OutfieldHometown: Pegram, TennesseePrevious School: Belmont UniversityBirthday: January 24


Coach’s Comments. Lindsey con�nues to be a leader and a mo�vator for her teammates. She works extremely hard in all aspects of her life and will con�nue to find success. Lindsey is an excep�onal shortstop and is expected to have a knock out senior year. Lindsey is a team captain.

Union Career. 2008...started all 59 games for Union...hit.342 with 17 doubles and 37 RBI..had eight stolen bases in nine a�empts...was named second team All-Conference and a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. 2009... was first on the team with a .376 average, 20 doubles and one home run...recorded stolen bases...threw out one baserunner in five a�empts...was named all-conference, conference scholar athlete, and NAIA scholar athlete.

Before Union. Landreneau transferred to Union from Darton College where she played one season of so�ball. During the 2007 season at Darton, she hit .325. Landreneau prepped at Lee County High School as a two sport athlete in so�ball and basketball. As a junior as senior, she helped lead her so�ball team to region �tles. Landreneau was named All-Region and All-State twice in high school. She was also named Team MVP, Best Defensive Player of Region 1-4A, and was named to the GACA All-Star Team. Landreneau hit .370 as a high school senior and was named the team Offensive Player of the Year in 2005.

CAREER TOTALS (Hi�ng)


2008 59 59 .342 184 28 63 17 1 1 37 85 .462 5 2 18 8 9 173 67 12 .952

2009 49 49 .376 173 39 65 20 3 1 25 94 .543 6 0 10 10 11 102 86 12 .940

Totals 108 108 .358 357 67 128 37 4 2 62 179 .501 11 2 28 18 20 275 153 24 .947

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#21 LINDSEY LANDRENEAU5-4 • Senior • R/R • Shortstop/CatcherHometown: Leesburg, GeorgiaPrevious School: Darton CollegeBirthday: March 4


Coach’s Comments. Candice is a very strong athlete. She has made a transi�on to right field in addi�on to her catching du�es. Candice has a strong arm that will keep runners from advancing extra bases. Candice was selected as one of the team’s captains.

Union Career. 2007...played in 56 games, star�ng 55 �mes...hit .276 with a homerun, one triple, and six doubles...threw out 14 runners from behind the plate. 2008...started 58 games for Union...hit .251 with 27 RBI...threw out nine of 23 runners (40%)...only commi�ed three errors in 142 chances behind the plate. 2009... hit .276 with two doubles...was named conference scholar athlete and NAIA scholar athlete.

Before Union. Thompson prepped at Crocke� County High School where she was a three-sport athlete including so�ball, volleyball, and basketball. In so�ball, she was named All-District and All-District Tournament in each of her four seasons of play. Thompson also was named All-West Tennessee as a freshman and Team MVP as a freshman and sophomore. She helped lead her travel team, the Northwest Tennessee Spirits, to the USSSA State Tournament and was named the MVP of the tournament. In volleyball, Thompson was a four-�me All-District player and a three-�me All-District Tournament performer. She was also named District MVP as a sophomore, Region MVP as a senior, and All-State MVP. In basketball, Thompson was named to the All-District Academic team as a senior. Thompson excelled in academics, as well as athle�cs, while at Crocke� County as she earned the honor of Valedictorian of her class with a 100.39 grade average. She was a member of the Beta Club and Fellowship of Chris�an Athletes. Thompson also earned such honors as Academic Gold Bar, Academic Le�er, Most Athle�c, Who’s Who, Captain’s Council, Girl’s State, Principal’s Honor Roll, Honors English, Star Student, Crocke� Youth Leadership, and Basketball Homecoming Queen.



2007 56 55 .276 152 16 42 6 1 1 13 53 .349 10 1 22 1 1 282 36 9 .972

2008 58 58 .251 171 18 43 6 0 1 27 52 .304 6 0 16 5 5 116 23 3 .979

2009 17 8 .276 29 4 8 2 0 0 1 10 .345 2 0 5 0 0 21 1 0 1.00

Totals 131 121 .264 352 38 93 10 1 2 41 115 .315 18 1 43 6 6 365 60 12 .973

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#33 CANDICE THOMPSON5-8 • Senior • R/R • OutfieldHometown: Alamo, TennesseePrevious School: Crocket County High SchoolBirthday: September 10


Coach’s Comments. Bri�any is coming off a red shirt year. She has worked very hard to come back and earn a spot in the star�ng line up. She will see �me at third and possibly in the ou�ield. Bri�any knows what it takes to win.

Union Career. 2008...started all 59 games for Union...hit .313 with 10 doubles and 36 RBI...stole 12 bases...was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. 2009... Did not play with a red-shirt season...was named conference scholar athlete.

Before Union. Burke� transferred to Union a�er one season of so�ball at the University of Tennessee-Mar�n. Burke� prepped at Bolton High School where she played four seasons of so�ball. She helped lead her team to district and region �tles from 2003-2006 and a state final appearance as a senior. Burke� hit .486 as a senior and was named team MVP. During her career, she was a three-�me Best of the Preps, twice named first team All-District, Best All-Around, Rookie of the Year, and Freshman of the Year.

CAREER TOTALS


2008 59 59 .313 179 38 56 10 0 3 26 75 .419 26 2 23 12 17 45 139 22 .893

2009 Did Not Play

Totals 59 59 .313 179 38 56 10 0 3 26 75 .419 26 2 23 12 17 45 139 22 .893

Coach’s Comments. Sara Beth is a scrappy player who is always working on her game. She has transi�oned to the le� side to capitalize on her speed. Defensively, Sara Beth is very sound and very few balls pass her by.

Union Career. 2009...played in 42 games, star�ng 40 �mes...hit .125 for the season.

Before Union. Redmon prepped at McNairy Central High School where she was a three-sport athlete in so�ball, basketball, and soccer. During her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons of so�ball, Redmon was named All-District and All-West Tennessee, Honorable Men�oned. Redmon also led her team in ba�ng average her senior season, hi�ng .344 on the year and was named Best Defensive Player that year. Redmon was named to the All-Region soccer team her junior and senior seasons. Redmon was also a member of the Sub-State soccer championship team in 2005. Redmon also excelled off the field as a member of the Na�onal Honor Society, as well as serving as the SGA President.

CAREER TOTALS


2009 42 40 .125 24 3 3 0 0 0 2 3 .125 0 2 11 1 1 74 59 4 .971

Totals 42 40 .125 24 3 3 0 0 0 2 3 .125 0 2 11 1 1 74 59 4 .971

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#3 BRITTANY BURKETT5-5 • Junior • R/R • Third Base/Second BaseHometown: Eads, TennesseePrevious School: Univ. of Tennessee-MartinBirthday: July 1

#10 SARA BETH REDMON5-6 • Junior • R/R • Second BaseHometown: Selmer, TennesseePrevious School: McNairy Central High SchoolBirthday: August 24


Coach’s Comments. Ali is a very hard and intense worker. She is working back from injury but is expected to be ready for season. She is chomping at the bit to show what she can do and is ready for anything thrown her way.

Union Career. 2009... played in 33 games, star�ng 30 �mes...hit .180 with a homerun, and three doubles... stole five bases in five a�empts.

Before Union. Bozza prepped at Trinity Chris�an Academy in Jackson where she played so�ball, soccer, and basketball. In so�ball, she helped lead her team to back-to-back Tennessee State Titles in 2006 and 2007. Her teams earned district �tles in 2004-2007 and region �tles in 2006 and 2007. Bozza was named All-District three �mes, All-District Tournament once, and All-West Tennessee twice. Bozza earned soccer honors for All-District and Team MVP while leading her team in goals scored. Of the field, Bozza held memberships in Beta Club and Na�onal Honor Society.

CAREER TOTALS


2009 33 30 .180 89 10 16 3 0 1 9 22 .247 1 1 20 5 5 22 41 3 .955

Totals 33 30 .180 89 10 16 3 0 1 9 22 .247 1 1 20 5 5 22 41 3 .955

Coach’s Comments. Ka�e is a very strong athlete and proves how good she is with just one swing of her bat. Ka�e is coming off a strong freshman year and will add power to the 2010 squad. Ka�e is a u�lity player.

Union Career. 2009... was third on the team with a .358 average, 12 doubles and eight home runs...was named all-conference and conference scholar athlete.

Before Union. Davis played four years of prep so�ball at Gibson County High School. She is hi�ng .385 for her career with 96 career RBI. As a freshman, she also pitched for the Lady Pioneers where she won five games, including a no-hi�er. Davis has received numerous honors for her so�ball career, including Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee, All-District 13AA, Team MVP, and Most RBI’s as a junior. Her sophomore year saw Davis claim All-District Tournament 13AA and Most RBI’s. As a freshman, she earned the Rookie of the Year Award. Davis is a dis�nguished scholar at Gibson County and a member of the Fellowship of Chris�an Athletes.

CAREER TOTALS


2009 49 48 .358 148 26 53 12 0 8 39 89 .601 9 2 24 2 2 70 63 13 .911

Totals 49 48 .358 148 26 53 12 0 8 39 89 .601 9 2 24 2 2 70 63 13 .911

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#4 KATIE DAVIS5-6 • Sophomore • R/R • Third Base/UtilityHometown: Kenton, TennesseePrevious School: Gibson County High SchoolBirthday: January 22

#1 ALI BOZZA5-7 • Sophomore • R/R • Second Base/ShortstopHometown: Jackson, TennesseePrevious School: Trinity Christian AcademyBirthday: October 9


Coach’s Comments. Emily is a solid fielder that will do whatever it takes to make the play. Emily is never afraid to get dirty and has stepped up her game. We will also be using her speed on the base paths.

Union Career. 2009... played in 19 games, star�ng 3 �mes...hit .333.

Before Union. Anthony prepped at Lewis-Palmer High School where she played four seasons of so�ball. Anthony was named MVP of the junior varsity team her junior year. Anthony was also named Academic Honorable Men�oned her junior and senior years. Anthony excelled off the diamond as well where she was a member of the Na�onal Honor Society.

CAREER TOTALS


2009 19 3 .333 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 .333 0 1 2 0 1 4 0 0 1.00

Totals 19 3 .333 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 .333 0 1 2 0 1 4 0 0 1.00

Coach’s Comments. Hailee is a returning pitcher that will be ba�ling for a star�ng spot in the circle. Hailee had a strong year last year and will con�nue to build. Hailee has been working hard this year on a few more pitches to add to her arsenal.

Union Career. 2009... was second on the team in ERA with a 2.53 ERA...earned a record of 12-6... led the team in strikeouts with 129.

Before Union. Edwards prepped at Ripley High School where she played so�ball and was a cheerleader for four seasons. As a pitcher/ou�ielder, she was named All-District twice, Best Offense, and was selected as Team Captain. Edwards hit .475 as a junior and posted a 0.93 ERA on the mound. In Cheerleading, Edwards was named Team Captain and was also a two-�me VCA All-Star. Off the field, Edwards con�nued her successes as she was a member of the Beta Club, SCA, Class President, and HOSA Secretary.



2009 33 20 .179 28 3 5 0 0 0 1 5 .179 0 0 10 0 0 4 21 1 .962

Totals 33 20 .179 28 3 5 0 0 0 1 5 .179 0 0 10 0 0 4 21 1 .962

(Pitching)

Year ERA W L GP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO HR AVG WP HBP PO A E FLD%

2009 2.53 12 6 31 17 12 5 1 135.1 116 61 49 45 129 7 .227 5 1 4 21 1 .962

Totals 2.53 12 6 31 17 12 5 1 135.1 116 61 49 45 129 7 .227 5 1 4 21 1 .962

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#5 EMILY ANTHONY5-4 • Sophomore • R/R • OutfieldHometown: Monument, ColoradoPrevious School: Lewis-Palmer High SchoolBirthday: July 26

#7 HAILEE EDWARDS5-6 • Sophomore • R/R • Pitcher/OutfieldHometown: Ripley, TennesseePrevious School: Ripley High SchoolBirthday: January 23


Coach’s Comments. Carmesha has had a strong fall season that will carry over to the spring. She adds power to the line up and will create opportuni�es for scoring. Carmesha will see �me at third and some behind the plate.

Union Career. 2009... played in 32 games, star�ng 28 �mes...hit .247 for the season, one homerun, and eight RBIs.

Before Union. Owens played four seasons of so�ball at Westview High School. She helped lead her team to the District 13A �tles in 2007 and 2008, while claiming the Region �tle in 2008. As a senior, Owens was named All-Academic and first team All-District. She added West Tennessee honorable men�oned and All-District Tournament honors as a junior. Off the field, Owens was the senior class treasurer and student council secretary.CAREER TOTALS


2009 32 28 .247 77 12 19 0 0 1 8 22 .286 3 2 8 1 1 15 41 8 .875

Totals 32 28 .247 77 12 19 0 0 1 8 22 .286 3 2 8 1 1 15 41 8 .875

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Coach’s Comments. Amber has tremendous power and will be a big run producer for the team. Amber will also be a staple in the infield. Amber will see �me at short stop, first base, and even in the pitching circle. Amber is a solid player with so much ability.

Union Career. 2010...first season at Union.

Before Union. Hayes comes to Union a�er playing her freshman season at the University of Tennessee-Mar�n and her sophomore season at Southwest Tennessee Community College. As a sophomore, Hayes was named first team All-TCCAA and was the first ever Southwest player to be named na�onal player of the week. She set a Southwest single season record with 17 homeruns, six triples and 65 RBI. Hayes hit .434 on the season and was 9-5 with a 2.93 ERA and 56 strikeouts. While at UT-Mar�n as a freshman, she was selected to the Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Hayes prepped at Brighton High School where she excelled in so�ball, volleyball and basketball. As a so�ball player, Hayes helped lead her team to three straight district and region �tles from 2004 through 2006. In 2004 and 2005, Brighton won sub-state �tles, advancing to the state tournament. During her high school career, Hayes was a four-�me Best of the Preps All-Metro, four-�me all-district, district MVP, Millington Star and Covington Leader Player of the Year, Gatorade Player of the year and team captain. Hayes enjoyed success on numerous summer league teams, including the 2006 NFSA Na�onal Championship. In volleyball, Hayes was named district Player of the Year as a senior and was a two-�me all-district and all-district tournament player. Off the field, Hayes was a member of the Na�onal Honor Society, Academic Honor Roll, Calculus Club, Mu Alpha Theta and Spanish Club. She earned the U.S. Army Reserve Na�onal Scholar Athlete Award. Hayes is the daughter of David and Karen Hayes.

#12 AMBER HAYES5-9 • Junior • R/R • SS/1B/PHometown: Brighton, TennesseePrevious School: Southwest Tennessee CCBirthday: June 15

NEWCOMERS TO THE UNION SOFTBALL PROGRAM

#22 CARMESHA OWENS5-6 • Sophomore • R/R • Third Base/CatcherHometown: Martin, Tenn.Previous School: Westview HSBirthday: April 3



Coach’s Comments. Sarah will be fighting for time on the field. Sarah’s biggest attribute is her hitting. She has a ton of power and drive.


Before Union. Freeman prepped at Clarksville High School where she played so�ball and soccer. Freeman was named all-area as a sophomore, followed by all-district and all-area honors as a junior and senior. She posted ba�ng averages above .400 in each of her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. Freeman hit .468 as a junior with three home runs and then hit .400 as a senior. Freeman was also a member of the Clarksville Patriots travel team that won the 2005 state championship. Off the field, Freeman was a member of the Na�onal Honor Society, FCA and Key Club, while also gradua�ng with dis�nguished honors.

#8 SARAH FREEMAN5-4 • Sophomore • R/R • Cather/OutfieldHometown: Selmer, TennesseePrevious School: Clarksville High SchoolBirthday: March 12

Coach’s Comments. Taylor is a great ou�ielder. She has a great read for the ball and provides the speed to cover a lot of ground. Taylor also has a strong arm that will surprise runners looking for that extra base.


Before Union. McAlister prepped at Lake Brantley (Fla.) High School where she played four seasons of so�ball. She also par�cipated in weightli�ing for one year.

#6 TAYLOR McALISTER5-5 • Freshman • R/R • OutfieldHometown: Altamonte Springs, FloridaPrevious School: Lake Brantley High SchoolBirthday: July 28

Coach’s Comments. Keaton has shown that she is ready for whatever challenge she is given. Keaton has made a transi�on to the ou�ield but will also see �me in the pitching circle.


Before Union. Kirk prepped at Bolivar Central High School where she played four seasons of so�ball. She also played for the West Tennessee All-Stars, leading her team to the USSSA Tennessee State Title in 2007. Kirk was named All-West Tennessee and All-District as a freshman, sophomore, and junior. As a junior, Kirk hit .431 with six homeruns. She also posted a 0.83 ERA on the mound, with 142 strikeouts and just eight walks in 82 innings pitched. Off the field, Kirk was a Girl’s State Delegate, Miss BCHS, BCHS Wall of Fame, and selected most studious. She was a member of the honor roll, FCA, Beta Club, and won seven subject awards.

#2 KEATON KIRK5-5 • Freshman • R/R • Pitcher/OutfieldHometown: Bolivar, TennesseePrevious School: Bolivar Central High SchoolBirthday: August 28



Coach’s Comments. Stephanie is a freshman with a lot of pop on her bat. She will provide power and extra base hits. Stephanie will be playing first and will see �me as a designated hi�er.

Union Career. (2010)...first season at Union.

Before Union. Saunders prepped at Cheatham County High School where she played four seasons of so�ball and volleyball. In so�ball, she was named District MVP, All-State, All-District, and All-Mid-State as a junior. Saunders added All-District honors as both a freshman and sophomore. As a junior, she hit .552 with a .625 on-base percentage and a 1.085 slugging percentage. Saunders also posted a .985 fielding percentage at first and third base. She was selected as Team Captain in her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. Saunders helped lead her summer league so�ball team to the 2007 ASA State Title, and three ASA Na�onal Tournament appearances. In volleyball, she was named All-District as a senior. Saunders was equally successful outside of athle�cs as she was on the Na�onal Honor Roll for four years. She was also a member of the Beta Club and Fellowship of Chris�an Athletes for four years.

#11 STEPHANIE SAUNDERS5-8 • Freshman • R/R • First Base/DHHometown: Ashland City, TennesseePrevious School: Cheathman County HSBirthday: July 11

Coach’s Comments. Caroline is a work horse in the pitching circle. Although a freshman, she has shown this fall that she has the drive and compe��veness of a well seasoned player. Caroline will be seeing a lot of �me in the pitching circle and will keep ba�ers at bay.


Before Union. George prepped at McNairy Central High School where she played four seasons of so�ball for coach Mell Surra�. George was a three-�me all-district and all-tournament selec�on during her career. She posted over 900 career strikeouts with 36 shutouts and five no-hi�ers. George was 56-20-2 overall with a 0.54 career ERA. She set a single game record with 24 strikeouts in a 13-inning game. George also was a successful summer league so�ball player. She helped lead her West Tennessee All-Stars to two USSSA State �tles and one USGF World Series �tle. Off the field, George was a member of the Na�onal Honor Society and Spanish Na�onal Honor Society.

#13 CAROLINE GEORGE5-11 • Freshman • L/R • PitcherHometown: Selmer, TennesseePrevious School: McNairy Central High SchoolBirthday: March 6



Coach’s Comments. Brooke is a small but mighty player for Union’s squad this year. She will see a lot of �me in the pitching circle and also in the ou�ield. Brooke is expected to have a knock out freshman year and will con�nue to build as she goes through the next 4 years.


Before Union. Thomas played four years of so�ball at Hun�ngdon High School. She helped lead her team to District 13A and Region �tles in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Thomas has been a three-�me All-West Tennessee performer, District MVP twice, Team MVP twice and was twice named All-State. Thomas also earned 2008 Pitcher of the Year Award and was a three-�me Sara Beth Whitehead MVP. As a junior, she tallied 441 strikeouts in just 216 innings pitched. Thomas tossed eight no-hi�ers, 11 1-hi�ers, and 16 shutouts with an ERA of 0.36. As a hi�er, she posted a .447 average with five homeruns. Thomas struck out 219 ba�ers as a freshman and 285 as a sophomore. Off the field, Thomas was the Spanish Club President, Yearbook Editor, Academic le�er winner for three years, Beta Club, senior class president, science club president, match club vice president, and athle�c booster club secretary.

#15 BROOKE THOMAS5-5 • Freshman • R/R • Pitcher/OutfieldHometown: Huntingdon, TennesseePrevious School: Huntingdon High SchoolBirthday: January 28

Coach’s Comments. Sam is a true athlete. She provides the team with posi�on flexibility and has a strong will to show that she is the best for whatever the challenge may be. Sam will be in the line up but will be called upon as a true u�lity player.


Before Union. Giesler prepped at Westview High School in Mar�n, Tenn. where she played four season of so�ball for J.B. Suiter. She helped lead the team to district �tles in 2007 and 2008, region �tle in 2008 and sixth place finishes in the state tournament in both 2007 and 2008. Giesler is a three-�me all-district, two �me Gold Glove award winner, two-�me Leadership award winner, two-�me All-West Tennessee, twice named 13AA All-Tournament and earned the Silver Slugger award. During her career, she hit .379. Giesler also spent a season as a member of the cheerleading squad that won the 2005-06 state �tle and finished second in na�onals. Off the field, Giesler was her class treasurer as a sophomore and senior and was twice a HOSA officer. She is the daughter of Dianna McMinn of Mar�n.

#20 SAM GIESLER5-7 • Freshman • R/R • UtilityHometown: Martin, TennesseePrevious School: Westview High SchoolBirthday: February 3



Coach’s Comments. Britney is a u�lity player this year and will be called upon o�en for different roles. Britney has power behind her swing and works very hard to be successful. Britney adds depth to the team.


Before Union. Garner prepped at Gibson County High School where she played four years of so�ball. She was a four-year starter and posted a .389 career ba�ng average. Garner posted 36 career extra base hits, while se�ng school records with 32 runs scored in 2008 and 47 hits in 2007. She also holds school records for career hits (150), runs (101) and games played (136). Garner posed 25 career wins as a pitcher, including one perfect game and 190 career strikeouts. Garner was a three-�me all-district first team selec�on, all-district second team, all-tournament and all-academic once each. She was named the team MVP in 2006 and 2009. In addi�on to so�ball, Garner was a four-year member of the basketball and cross country teams. She was an all-region performer for the basketball team’s 2009 group that went 35-0 and won the state championship. Off the field, Garner was a member of FCA, Bible Club, Beta Club and Pep Club. She was named the 2009 Most Outstanding Senior by the Gibson County High School faculty.

#34 BRITNEY GARNER5-6 • Freshman • R/R • UtilityHometown: Dyer, TennesseePrevious School: Gibson County High SchoolBirthday: November 23

Coach’s Comments. Michelle is an athlete that con�nues to work hard and do her absolute best every�me she steps onto the field. Michelle pitches and also plays in the ou�ield. Michelle will also be called upon as a base runner. She has great speed and gives 110% every�me.


Before Union. Piper prepped at Smith County High School where she was a three sport athlete. In addi�on to four seasons of so�ball, she also played basketball and soccer for one season each. Piper helped lead her so�ball team to a district runner-up finish in 2008. As a freshman, Piper’s basketball team also posted a district runner-up finish. During her so�ball career, Piper earned numerous honors, including All-District, Most Improved, and Horizon Award. She posted a career 2.59 ERA with 433 strikeouts. As a senior, Piper hit .365 with a .454 on-base percentage. Off the field, Piper was a four-�me All-Academic award winner, a Girls State delegate, and was the winner of the TECA Washington Youth Tour and scholarship. Piper graduated fourth in her senior class and was a member of the Beta Club, Interact Club, Science and Math Club, French Club, Spanish Club, Drama Club, and FBLA President

#32 MICHELLE PIPER5-6 • Freshman • R/R • Pitcher/OutfieldHometown: Carthage, TennesseePrevious School: Smith County High SchoolBirthday: October 17


UNION UNIVERSITY 2009 season summary

The 2009 Union University Lady Bulldogs completed their second year under head coach Heather Hall. Union tallied a 15-11 home record on their way to a 26-23 overall record. The Lady Bulldogs went 9-5 in the TranSouth, good for a third place finish. Union played around .500 so�ball for most of the season. The Lady Bulldogs never fell below three games under .500 and also never went more that three games over .500 in the regular season. Union however did enter the conference tournament by winning nine of their previous 12 games.

The TranSouth Conference Tournament had Union as the #3 seed. Union posted a 2-2 record in the tournament and was eliminated with a fourth place finish. Union had two wins over Lyon (Ark.) and one loss each to the top two seeds, Mar�n Methodist (Tenn.) and Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.).

In postseason honors, Union had six players named all-conference. Lindsey Landreneau, Ka�e Davis and Ali Thomas were named to the first team all-conference. Lady Bulldog players named second team all-conference performers were Ashley Blankenship, Sydney McMillin and Michelle Albone�.

Several Lady Bulldog so�ball players were recognized for academic honors. TranSouth Scholar Athletes included Michelle Albone�, Bri�any Burke�, Brooke Laws and Ali Thomas. Ashley Blankenship, Kristen Kirk, Lindsey Landreneau and Candice Thompson were named both TranSouth Scholar Athletes and Daktronics-NAIA So�ball Scholar Athletes.


UNION UNIVERSITY 2009 season stats

Record: 26�23�0 Home: 13�7�0 Away: 8�12�0 Neutral: 5�4�0 Conference: 9�5�0

Score by Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 � ROpponents 27 29 22 39 15 23 11 9 1 0 � 176Union University 41 18 43 26 34 37 21 4 1 1 � 226

Batting GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA

Landreneau, Lindsey 49 49 0.376 173 39 65 20 3 1 25 94 0.543 6 0 10 1 0.397 0 5 10 11Thomas, Ali 46 46 0.368 144 27 53 14 0 5 40 82 0.569 15 4 14 0 0.439 1 4 4 4Davis, Katie 49 48 0.358 148 26 53 12 0 8 39 89 0.601 9 2 24 0 0.400 1 3 2 2Blankenship, Ashley 44 44 0.346 133 18 46 5 0 4 24 63 0.474 12 0 9 2 0.395 2 0 0 0McMillin, Sydney 46 45 0.336 128 12 43 11 0 2 26 60 0.469 23 0 24 0 0.437 0 0 0 2Anthony, Emily 19 3 0.333 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 0 1 2 0 0.500 0 0 0 1Albonetti, Michelle 48 48 0.304 161 36 49 5 3 1 11 63 0.391 7 5 10 1 0.353 0 6 10 12Thompson, Candice 17 8 0.276 29 4 8 2 0 0 1 10 0.345 2 0 5 0 0.323 0 0 0 0Burkett, Brittany 5 4 0.273 11 2 3 1 0 1 1 7 0.636 1 0 2 0 0.333 0 1 2 2Owens, Carmesha 32 28 0.247 77 12 19 0 0 1 8 22 0.286 3 2 8 0 0.293 0 0 1 1Kirk, Kristen 48 47 0.221 131 11 29 7 0 3 15 45 0.344 11 1 28 1 0.287 0 2 3 3Bozza, Ali 33 30 0.180 89 10 16 3 0 1 9 22 0.247 1 1 20 0 0.198 0 0 5 5Edwards, Hailee 33 20 0.179 28 3 5 0 0 0 1 5 0.179 0 0 10 1 0.179 0 0 0 0Redmon, Sara Beth 42 40 0.125 24 3 3 0 0 0 2 3 0.125 0 2 11 0 0.192 0 3 1 1Laws, Brooke 36 16 0.111 45 13 5 0 3 0 5 11 0.244 5 1 19 0 0.216 0 1 8 9Burnett, Bethany 26 15 0.080 25 6 2 0 0 0 1 2 0.080 2 2 6 0 0.207 0 2 3 3

Total: 49 0.297 1349 226 400 80 9 27 208 579 0.429 97 21 202 6 0.352 4 27 49 56Opponents: 49 0.252 1253 176 316 52 11 13 162 429 0.342 126 22 230 6 0.330 4 47 28 32

LOB � Team (318), Opp (322). IBB � Team (0), Opp (0). Picked Off � Team (2), Opp (0)

Pitching ERA W L GP GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR TBF B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA

McMillin, Sydney 1.75 13 9 27 20 13 3 1 3 132.0 128 54 33 43 66 18 4 1 597 0.244 9 14 0 2 14Edwards, Hailee 2.53 12 6 31 17 12 5 1 1 135.1 116 61 49 45 129 24 2 7 578 0.227 5 1 0 1 21Burnett, Bethany 6.96 1 8 15 12 2 0 0 1 52.1 72 62 52 38 35 10 5 5 277 0.329 15 7 0 1 12

Total: 2.93 26 23 49 27 8 2 5 319.2 316 177 134 126 230 52 11 13 1452 0.252 29 22 0 4 47Opponents: 3.93 23 26 49 39 6 0 2 319.0 400 226 179 97 202 80 9 27 1498 0.297 26 21 0 4 27

Fielding GP GS C PO A E FLD% DP TP SBA RCS SBA% PB CI OBS

Burkett, Brittany 5 4 10 7 3 0 1.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Anthony, Emily 19 3 4 4 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Blankenship, Ashley 44 44 331 314 17 0 1.000 9 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Laws, Brooke 36 16 22 19 3 0 1.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Thompson, Candice 17 8 22 21 1 0 1.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Thomas, Ali 46 46 195 179 13 3 0.985 0 0 18 3 0.857 4 0 0Redmon, Sara Beth 42 40 137 74 59 4 0.971 4 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Edwards, Hailee 33 20 26 4 21 1 0.962 2 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Bozza, Ali 33 30 66 22 41 3 0.955 3 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0McMillin, Sydney 46 45 75 29 42 4 0.947 3 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Landreneau, Lindsey 49 49 200 102 86 12 0.940 3 0 5 1 0.833 5 0 0Albonetti, Michelle 48 48 66 59 2 5 0.924 1 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Davis, Katie 49 48 146 70 63 13 0.911 2 0 1 0 1.000 0 0 0Kirk, Kristen 48 47 51 37 9 5 0.902 1 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Owens, Carmesha 32 28 64 15 41 8 0.875 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Burnett, Bethany 26 15 15 2 11 2 0.867 0 0 2 0 1.000 0 0 0

Total: 49 1431 959 412 60 0.958 10 0 26 4 0.867 9 0 0Opponents: 49 1395 958 371 66 0.953 1 0 35 6 0.854 8 0 0


UNION UNIVERSITY 2009 season results

Date Opponent Score W L T Record02/14/09 n Lindenwood University 8�6 W 1�002/14/09 n Ashford Univ 15�1 W 2�002/14/09 n Central Methodist Univ 3�5 L 2�102/14/09 a Belhaven College 7�8 L 02/18/09 h Christian Brothers Univ. 6�5 W 3�202/18/09 h Christian Brothers Univ. 8�0 W 4�202/24/09 h Martin Methodist College 2�10 L 4�302/24/09 h Martin Methodist College 9�14 L 4�403/04/09 a Trevecca Nazarene Univ 1�5 L 4�503/04/09 a Trevecca Nazarene Univ 0�9 L 4�603/06/09 a Spring Arbor University 4�0 W 5�603/06/09 a William Woods University 9�2 W 6�603/07/09 h Union College 3�2 W 7�603/07/09 h Mid�Continent Univ 2�0 W 8�603/07/09 h Union College 2�5 L 8�703/09/09 h Freed�Hardeman Univ 0�4 L 8�803/09/09 h Freed�Hardeman Univ 1�6 L 8�903/19/09 * a Mid�Continent Univ 8�4 W 9�9, 1�003/19/09 * a Mid�Continent Univ 10�1 W 10�9, 2�003/21/09 n Goshen College 12�4 W 11�903/21/09 a Campbellsville Univ 9�4 W 12�903/21/09 n Robert Morris College 2�3 L 12�10 03/24/09 n Columbia College MO 1�3 L 12�11 03/24/09 a Warner University 3�6 L 12�12 03/25/09 a Webber International Univ 2�0 W 13�12 03/25/09 a Webber International Univ 1�2 L 13�13 04/01/09 h Lambuth University 1�0 W 14�13 04/01/09 h Lambuth University 5�4 W 15�13 04/04/09 a William Woods University 2�3 L 15�14 04/04/09 a Drury University 5�6 L 15�15 04/04/09 h Columbia College MO 2�5 L 15�16 04/09/09 * a Martin Methodist College 4�5 L 15�17, 2�104/09/09 * a Martin Methodist College 1�6 L 15�18, 2�204/14/09 a Lambuth University 12�7 W 16�18 04/14/09 a Lambuth University 11�0 W 17�18 04/17/09 * h Lyon College 3�2 W 18�18, 3�204/17/09 * h Lyon College 9�1 W 19�18, 4�204/18/09 * h Trevecca Nazarene Univ 6�1 W 20�18, 5�204/18/09 * h Trevecca Nazarene Univ 6�4 W 21�18, 6�204/20/09 * h Bethel College TN 4�0 W 22�18, 7�204/20/09 * h Bethel College TN 0�1 L 22�19, 7�304/23/09 * a Freed�Hardeman Univ 0�9 L 22�20, 7�404/23/09 * a Freed�Hardeman Univ 7�8 L 22�21, 7�504/25/09 * h Cumberland University TN 4�0 W 23�21, 8�504/25/09 * h Cumberland University TN 9�1 W 24�21, 9�504/29/09 # n Lyon College 2�0 W 25�21 04/30/09 # n Freed�Hardeman Univ 0�2 L 25�22 04/30/09 # n Lyon College 5�1 W 26�22 05/01/09 # a Martin Methodist College 0�1 L 26�23

Record:W�L

Overall: (26�23) Conference: (9�5)Non�Conf: (17�18) Home: (13�7) Away: (8�12) Neutral: (5�4)

Note: * #

denotes a conference game. denotes a conference tournament game.


2009 TRANSOUTH STANDINGS# School TranSouth Overall1 Mar� Methodist * # 13-1 43-132. Freed-Hardeman 11-3 26-93. UNION (Tenn.) 9-5 26-234. Bethel (Tenn.) ^ # 8-6 34-145. Trevecca Nazarene 8-6 21-196. Lyon 5-9 21-267. Mid-Con�nent 1-13 13-398. Cumberland (Tenn.) 1-13 7-32

* - denotes regular season champion ^ - denotes conference tournament champion# - NAIA Na�onal Championships par�cipant

2009 TRANSOUTH HONORS

FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE

NAME CLASS SCHOOL Tarrah Tucker Senior Freed-Hardeman Chelsea Bailey Senior Trevecca Nazarene Maria Robinson Junior Mar�n Methodist Chrissy Worth Freshman Mar�n Methodist Alicia Boris Senior Mar�n Methodist Bri�any Bradford Senior Freed-Hardeman Lindsey Landreneau Junior Union University Sally Gale Senior Mar�n Methodist Bri�ni Burlison Freshman Bethel College Karli Rush Sophomore Trevecca Nazarene Nicole Velez Junior Mar�n Methodist Ka�e Davis Freshman Union University Kris� Keller Sophmore Lyon College Britney Caldwell Junior Freed-Hardeman Ali Thomas Junior Union University Brooke Kelley Senior Mar�n Methodist Riley Mashburn Freshman Trevecca Nazarene Taylor Morgan Sophmore Lyon College

SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE

NAME CLASS SCHOOL Leah Hensley Sophomore Bethel College Ashley Blankenship Senior Union University Bri�any Steverson Sophomore Freed-Hardeman Blaire Johnson Senior Bethel College Ashley Simmons Junior Bethel College Amber Metzger Junior Bethel College Carmen Gulley Senior Freed-Hardeman Lindsey Davis Sophomore Bethel College Stephanie Gu�errez Sophomore Cumberland University Sydney McMillin Freshman Union University Michelle Albone� Senior Union University Victoria Spindor Freshman Mid-Con�nent Stephanie Fisher Senior Trevecca Nazarene Bri�any Yates Freshman Freed-Hardeman Bri�any Edmonds Sophomore Bethel College

About the NAIAThe purpose of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Member institutions, although varied and diverse, share a common commitment to high standards and to the principle that participation in athletics serves as an integral part of the total educational process.The NAIA embraces the concept of the student and recognizes the importance of the individuality of each member institution, the value of the conferences and Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) structure, and the benefits of membership in a national association.

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Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official and spectator are committed to the true spirit of competition through the five core values: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

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UNION UNIVERSITY transouth recap & naia information

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Chelsea Bailey - Trevecca

PITCHER OF THE YEAR Tarrah Tucker - Freed-Hardeman

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR Maria Robinson - Mar�n Methodist

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Chrissy Worth - Mar�n Methodist

COACH OF THE YEAR Brandie Paul - Mar�n Methodist

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UNION UNIVERSITY opponent information

TranSouth OpponentsBETHEL

UNIVERSITYCUMBERLAND

UNIVERSITYFREED-HARDEMAN

UNIVERSITYLYON

COLLEGEMarch 2 at UnionApril 13 in McKenzie, Tenn.

Head Coach: Larry Geraldi2009 Record: 34-14Record vs. Union: 2-43-1Loca�on: McKenzie, Tenn.Nickname: WildcatsColors: Purple & Gold

April 9 at Lebanon, Tenn.

Head Coach: Heather Stanfill2009 Record: 7-32Record vs. Union: 6-32 Loca�on: Lebanon, Tenn.Nickname: Lady BulldogsColors: Maroon & White

April 15 in Henderson, Tenn.April 20 at Union

Head Coach: Todd Humphry2009 Record: 26-9Record vs. Union: 22-49Loca�on: Henderson, Tenn.Nickname: Lady LionsColors: Maroon, White, & Gold

February 16 in Batesville, Ark.

Head Coach: Jason Miner2009 Record: 21-26Record vs. Union: 0-9Loca�on: Batesville, Ark.Nickname: PipersColors: Red & White

MARTIN METHODISTCOLLEGE

MID-CONTINENTUNIVERSITY

TREVECCA NAZARENEUNIVERSITY

March 19 at Union

Head Coach: Brandy Paul2009 Record: 43-13Record vs. Union: 23-52Loca�on: Pulaski, Tenn.Nickname: RedHawksColors: Red & White

March 23 at Union

Head Coach: Christa Bakemeier2009 Record: 13-39Record vs. Union: 3-35Loca�on: Mayfield, Ky.Nickname: Lady CougarsColors: Blue & Gold

April 10 in Nashville, Tenn.

Head Coach: Ben Tyree2009 Record: 21-19Record vs. Union: 22-41Loca�on: Nashville, Tenn.Nickname: TrojansColors: Purple & White

Non-Conference OpponentsBELHAVEN UNIVERSITYFebruary 12 at BelhavenHead Coach: Rick Fremin2009 Record: 36-19Record vs. Union: 1-4Loca�on: Jackson, MississippiNickname: BlazersColors: Green & Gold

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITYFebruary 10 in Memphis, Tenn.Head Coach: Kimmi Hayden2009 Record: 21-25Record vs. Union: 0-24Loca�on: Memphis, Tenn.Nickname: BuccaneersColors: Scarlet & Gray

HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE COLLEGEMarch 20 at UnionHead Coach: Dan Hurst2009 Record: 22-28Record vs. Union: 0-2Loca�on: Hannibal, Mo.Nickname: TrojansColors: Scarlet & Blue

LSU – ALEXANDRIAApril 6 at UnionHead Coach: Casey Goodman2009 Record: 19-29Record vs. Union: 0-0Loca�on: Alexandria, La.Nickname: GeneralsColors: Royal Blue & Gold

MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITYFebruary 26 at UnionHead Coach: Craig Walston2009 Record: 32-22Record vs. Union: 0-0Loca�on: St. Louis, Mo.Nickname: SpartansColors: Navy & White

MOBILE, UNIVERSITY OFMarch 30 at Head Coach: Terri McCormick2009 Record: 32-12Record vs. Union: 8-1Loca�on: Mobile, Ala.Nickname: RamsColors: Maroon & White

REINHARDT COLLEGEMarch 26 at Head Coach: Glen Crawford2009 Record: 29-22Record vs. Union: 0-0Loca�on: Waleska, Ga.Nickname: Lady EaglesColors: Navy Blue & Gold

SPRING HILL COLLEGEMarch 30 at Head Coach: Alison Cook2009 Record: 15-32Record vs. Union: 4-7-1Loca�on: Mobile, Ala.Nickname: BadgersColors: Purple & White

WARNER UNIVERSITYMarch 27 at Head Coach: Shawn Gary2009 Record: 33-6Record vs. Union: 2-2Loca�on: Lake Wales, Fla.Nickname: Lady RoyalsColors: Navy Blue & Gold

WEBBER INTERNATIONALMarch 29 atHead Coach: Julie Mulder2009 Record: 28-19Record vs. Union: 2-3Loca�on: Babson Park, Fla.Nickname: Lady WarriorsColors: Green & Gold

WILLIAMS BAPTIST COLLEGEMarch 24 at UnionHead Coach: Eric Newell2009 Record: 24-18Record vs. Union: 1-18Loca�on: Walnut Ridge, Ark.Nickname: EaglesColors: Blue & White

NAIA World Series All-Tournament Rachel Murray - 2001Ame Clapsaddle - 2001

NAIA Na�onal Pitcher of the YearRachel Murray - 2001

NFCA-NAIA Na�onal Catcher of the YearAme Clapsaddle - 2001

NAIA All-AmericansAshley Walters - 2007Danielle Pope - 2005Holly Haycra� - 2005, 2006Mary Kosco - 2005Amy Mejia - 2002Leah Gronberg - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004Rachel Murray - 2000, 2001, 2002Jennifer Sabourin - 2001Ame Clapsaddle - 2001Stacy Anderson - 1999, 2000Chanda Franks - 1999Izzy Luna - 1999Lynde Capogreco - 1997, 1998Emma Hernandez Walker - 1997

NAIA Scholar AthletesLindsey Landreneau - 2009Candice Thompson - 2009Ashley Blankenship - 2009Kristen Kirk - 2009Amber Bryant - 2005, 2006Holly Haycra� - 2005, 2006Mary Kosco - 2005, 2006Jackie Cliff - 2006Kylie Sulllivan - 2005Kim Fuchs - 2005Allison Shein - 2004, 2005Leah Gronberg - 2003, 2004Brandi Park - 2002Lori Neal - 2001Michelle Gardner - 2000, 2001April Workman - 1999

NAIA All-Region XIAshley Blankenship - 2008Ashley Walters - 2007, 2008Michelle Albone� - 2007Amy Chatham - 2006, 2008Brandi Hoffman - 2007Kristen Kolter - 2006Holly Haycra� - 2003, 2005, 2006Danielle Pope - 2005, 2006Amber Bryant - 2006Jessica Kee - 2005Mary Kosco - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006Allison Shein - 2004, 2005Chris�na Johnson - 2004Leah Gronberg - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004Amy Mejia - 2002, 2003Megan Quarry - 2002, 2003Rachel Murray - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002Brandi Park - 2001, 2002Ame Clapsaddle - 2001Jennifer Sabourin - 2001Michelle Gardner - 2000Andrea Higgins - 1999, 2000Izzy Luna - 1999, 2000Stacy Anderson - 1999, 2000Chanda Franks - 1999Lynde Capogreco - 1995, 1997, 1998Emma Hernandez Walker - 1997, 1998Susan Love - 1998Jennifer Polk - 1998

NAIA Region XI Pitcher of the YearMary Kosco - 2005Leah Gronberg - 2003Rachel Murray - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002Lynde Capogreco - 1997, 1998

NAIA Region XI Player of the YearAshley Walters - 2007Danielle Pope - 2005

Conference Player of the YearAshley Walters - 2007Chris�na Johnson - 2004Jennifer Sabourin - 2001Chanda Franks - 1999

Conference Pitcher of the YearMary Kosco - 2005Leah Gronberg - 2003Rachel Murray - 2000, 2001, 2002Lynde Capogreco - 1995, 1997, 1998

Conference Newcomer of the YearAshley Walters - 2007Danielle Pope - 2005

All-Conference Selec�onsAli Thomas - 2009Ka�e Davis - 2009Lindsey Landreneau - 2008, 2009Ashley Blankenship - 2008, 2009Michelle Albone� - 2007, 2008, 2009Sydney McMillian - 2009Ashley Walters - 2007, 2008Amy Chatham - 2006, 2007, 2008Kristen Kirk - 2007Brandi Hoffman - 2007Cassie Turley - 2007Kristen Kolter - 2006Amber Bryant - 2006Holly Haycra� - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006Danielle Pope - 2005, 2006Jessica Kee - 2005, 2006Chrissa Norton - 2005Mary Kosco - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006Allison Shein - 2004, 2005Chris�na Johnson - 2004Leah Gronberg – 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004Amy Mejia – 2002, 2003, 2004Megan Quarry – 2002, 2003Oliva Craden – 2002Brandi Park – 2001, 2002Rachel Murray - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002Jennifer Sabourin - 2001Ame Clapsaddle - 2001Johnna Porter - 2001Michelle Gardner - 2000, 2001Andrea Higgins - 1999, 2000Izzy Luna - 1999, 2000Stacy Anderson - 1999, 2000Molly Thomas - 2000Susan Love - 1998Jennifer Polk - 1998Lynde Capogreco - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998Emma Hernandez Walker 1996, 1997, 1998Terri Estes - 1995, 1997Tina Spivey - 1997Chanda Franks - 1997, 1999Melissa Johnson - 1995


CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPSTranSouth Conference Regular Season Championships

1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004TranSouth Conference Tournament Championships

1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships

1996

NAIA REGION TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPSNAIA Region XI Tournament Championships

2001, 2002, 2003, 2005MidSouth Region Tournament Championships

1999

NAIA SOFTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORYAppearances

1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005Best Finish

Third Place - 2001

NCCAA SOFTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY(member 1998-2004)

Apperances1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Titles2001, 2002, 2004

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UNION UNIVERSITY Honor roll

Softball Facts & Milestones• The Lady Bulldogs won six consecutive TranSouth Conference Championships (1999-2004). During that stretch Union compiled a 102-14 record (.879) in TranSouth Conference games.• Union Won 44 consecutive TranSouth home contests (April 1998 – March 2003).• Holds the school record among all sports for the longest winning streak of 31 games (March 15 – April 28, 2000), and 2nd longest winning streak of 27 games (April 9 - May 17, 2002)• Five consecutive years (1998-2002) of 50+ win seasons (high of 63 in 2001). • Seven consecutive years of NAIA top 10 national rankings (1998-2003, high of #2 in 2001).• From 1997-2004 Union placed 2nd in most wins in the NAIA (404) behind Oklahoma City’s (467).• Union has boasted two NAIA national players of the year (2001 – Rachel Murray NAIA National Pitcher of the Year) (2001 – Ame Clapsaddle NFCA – NAIA National Catcher of the Year).

Individual HittingBATTING AVERAGE:Ba�ng average, season.476, Emma Hernandez, 1997Ba�ng average, career (min. 2 seasons).421, Ginger Godwin, 1995-1996Slugging Percentage:Slugging percentage, season0.829, Ginger Godwin, 1995Slugging percentage, career (min. 2 seasons)1.) 0.682, Danielle Pope, 2005-20062.) 0.609, Jennifer Sabourin, 2000-2001On Base Percentage:On Base percentage, season0.532, Emma Hernandez, 1997

HITS:Most hits, game4, Danielle Pope, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 04/25/064, Kristen Kolter, vs. Mid-Con�nent University, 04/17/064, Danielle Pope, vs. Mid-Con�nent University, 03/30/064, Holly Haycra�, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/064, Kristen Kolter, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/064, Allison Shein, vs. Cumberland University, 04/09/054, Danielle Pope, vs. Lambuth University, 03/02/054, Jessica Kee, vs. Bethel College (Tenn.), 02/28/054, Rachel Murray, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 2001Most hits, season1) 97, Stacey Anderson, 1999 2) 93, Izzy Luna, 19993) 89, Ame Clapsaddle, 20014) 88, Chanda Franks, 19995) 87, Jennifer Sabourin, 2001Most hits, career231, Emma Hernandez, 1995-98Longest hi�ng streak16 games, Brandi Park, 2001

HOME RUNS:Most home runs, game2, Amy Chatham, vs. Trevecca Nazarene University, 04/27/06 2, Kristen Kolter, vs. Mid-Con�nent Univ., 04/17/062, Amy Chatham, vs. Mid-Con�nent Univ., 04/17/062, Jessica Kee, vs. Culver-Stockton, 02/25/062, Ginger Godwin, 1995 2, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 Most home runs, season1) 14, Danielle Pope, 20052) 13, Brandi Hoffman, 20073) 12, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001Most home runs, career1.) 24, Jessica Kee, 2003-061.) 23, Danielle Pope, 2005-062.) 19, Andrea Higgins, 1999-2000

TRIPLES:Most triples, game1) 2, Allison Shein, vs. Olivet Nazarene University, 02/19/052) 1, several playersMost triples, season9, Rachel Murray, 2002Most triples, career17, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002

DOUBLES:Most doubles, game1) 3, Ashley Walters, vs. Mid-Con�nent Univ. 04/16/071) 3, Kristen Kolter, vs. Mar�n Methodist College 04/16/05Most doubles, season1) 26, Ame Clapsaddle, 20012) 22, Chanda Franks, 19993) 21, Jennifer Sabourin, 2001Most doubles, career1.) 47, Jessica Kee, 2003-06 2.) 42, Chanda Franks, 1996-99

SINGLES:Most singles, season81, Stacey Anderson, 1999Most singles, career227, Emma Hernandez, 1995-98

RUNS BATTED IN:Most runs ba�ed in, game1.) 7, Danielle Pope, vs. Freed-Hardeman Univ. 04/25/06 1.) 7, Bethany Melrose, 19962.) 6, Amy Chatham, vs. Mid-Con�nent Univ., 04/17/062.) 6, Jessica Kee, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/062.) 6, Danielle Pope, vs. Cumberland University, 04/09/05Most runs ba�ed in, season1) 79, Ame Clapsaddle, 20012) 73, Chanda Franks, 19993) 68, Jennifer Sabourin, 20014) 66, Danielle Pope, 20055) 64, Jessica Kee, 2005Most runs ba�ed in, career1.) 161, Chanda Franks, 1996-992.) 151, Jessica Kee, 2003-06

GRAND SLAMS: Most grand slams, season 1.) 3, Jessica Kee, 2005Most grand slams, career 1.) 4, Jessica Kee, 2003-06


UNION UNIVERSITY record book

RUNS SCORED:Most runs scored, game4, Brandi Park, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, 20014, Rachel Murray, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, 2001Most runs scored, season1) 63, Brandi Park, 20012) 62, Holly Haycra�, 20052) 62, Rachel Murray, 20013) 61, Izzy Luna, 1999Most runs scored, career1) 152, Holly Haycra�, 2003 - present2) 147, Emma Hernandez, 1995-98

STOLEN BASES:Most stolen bases, game1.) 5, Holly Haycra�, April 4, 2006 vs. Lambuth University2.) 4, Holly Haycra�, May 11, 2005 vs. Lindsey Wilson2.) 4, Holly Haycra�, March 14, 2003 vs. Athens StateMost stolen bases, season1) 55, Holly Haycra�, 20052) 44, Holly Haycra�, 20033) 41, Holly Haycra�, 20044) 37, Izzy Luna, 1999Most stolen bases a�empted, season1) 59, Holly Haycra�, 20052) 48, Holly Haycra�, 20033) 42, Izzy Luna, 1999Most stolen bases, career1) 174, Holly Haycra�, 2003-20062) 70, Allison Shein, 2001-20053) 63, Emma Hernandez, 1995-98Most stolen bases a�empted, career1) 191, Holly Haycra�, 2003-20062) 82, Emma Hernandez, 1995-983) 78, Allison Shein, 2001-2005

BASE ON BALLS:Most bases on balls, game4, Olivia Craden, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, 2002Most bases on balls, season1) 33, Izzy Luna, 19992) 31, Holly Haycra�, 2005Most bases on balls, career1. 79, Holly Haycra�, 2003 - present2. 63, Izzy Luna, 1999-2000

HIT BY PITCH:Times hit by pitch, game2, Brandi Park, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, 20022, Brandi Park, vs. Indiana Wesleyan University, April 25, 2002 2, Johnna Porter, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, 20012, Brandi Park, vs. East Texas Bap�st University, 2001 Times hit by pitch, season19, Brandi Park, 2001Times hit by pitch, career30, Brandi Park, 2000-01

SACRIFICES:Most sacrifice bunts, game2, Amy Chatham, vs. Spring Hill, 01/25/052, Rachel Murray, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, 2002 2, Michelle Gardner, vs. Lee University TN, 2001Most sacrifice bunts, season16, Shanna Tolbert, 1999Most sacrifice flies, game1, several playersMost sacrifice flies, season4, Johnna Porter, 20014, Stacey Anderson, 1999, 20004, Jennifer Polk, 1998Most sacrifice bunts , career40, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 Most sacrifice flies, career8, Stacey Anderson, 1999-2000

GAMES:Most games played, season71, Johnna Porter, 200171, Brandi Park, 200171, Rachel Murray, 200171, Jennifer Sabourin, 200171, April Workman, 199971, Shanna Tolbert, 199971, Andrea Higgins, 199971, Izzy Luna, 199971, Chanda Franks, 199971, Stacey Anderson, 1999Most games played, career258, Chrissy Allardin, 1998-2001Most consecu�ve games played1.) 225 (179 entering senior year), Holly Haycra�, 2003-present (all starts)2.) 186, Shanna Tolbert, 1998-99

AT BATS:Most at bats, game6, Brandi Park, 2001Most at bats, season1) 229, Stacey Anderson, 19991) 229, Izzy Luna, 19993) 226, Ame Clapsaddle, 20014) 222, Rachel Murray, 2001Most at bats, career680, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002

TOTAL BASES:Total bases, game1.) 10, Kristen Kolter, vs. Mid-Con�nent University, 04/17/061.) 10, Amy Chatham, vs. Mid-Con�nent University, 04/17/061.) 10, Jessica Kee, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/062.) 9, Amy Chatham, vs. Trevecca Nazarene, 04/27/062.) 9, Kristen Kolter, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/063.) 8, Danielle Pope, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 04/25/063.) 8, Kristen Kirk, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06Total bases, season151, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001Total bases, career1.) 321, Holly Haycra�, 2003-062.) 308, Jessica Kee, 2003-063.) 242, Allison Shein, 2002-054.) 234, Danielle Pope, 2005-065.) 182, Jennifer Sabourin, 2000-01

STRIKEOUTS:Most strikeouts, game3, several players Most strikeouts, season1.) 47, Jessica Kee, 20042.) 42, Allison Shein, 20032.) 39, Jessica Kee, 20062.) 39, Chris�na Johnson, 20044.) 36, Cassandra Ramos, 2004Most strikeouts, career1.) 152, Jessica Kee, 2003-062.) 104, Allison Shein, 2002-05



Individual PitchingWINS:Most victories, season34, Rachel Murray, 2001Most victories, career1. 126, Rachel Murray, 1999-20022. 102, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004Most consecu�ve victories season21, Rachel Murray, 2000Best season winning percentage (min. 20 decisions).920 (23-2), Leah Gronberg, 2002Best career winning percentage (min. 80 Decisions).851 (126-22), Rachel Murray, 1999-2002

EARNED RUN AVERAGE:Lowest ERA, season0.33, Rachel Murray, 2001Lowest ERA, career1. 0.58, Rachel Murray, 1999-20022. 1.07, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004

EARNED RUNS:Fewest earned runs allowed, season (min. 20 decisions)11, Rachel Murray, 2000 Fewest earned runs allowed, career81, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002Most earned runs allowed, season68, Lynde Capogreco, 1995RUNS:Fewest runs allowed, career118, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002

STRIKEOUTS: Most strikeouts per game average (7 innings)12, Lynde Capogreco 1998 Most strikeouts, game1. 16, Bethany Burne�, vs. Lyon College, 04/30/081. 16, Lynde Capogreco, 19983. 15, Mary Kosco, vs. Lambuth University, 03/07/063. 15, Mary Kosco, vs. William Jewell College, 03-03-06Most strikeouts, season369 Rachel Murray, 2001Most strikeouts, career1. 1,257, Rachel Murray, 1999-20022. 758, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004

INNINGS PITCHED:Most innings, game12, Rachel Murray, vs. Mar�n Methodist College, May 11, 2000Most innings, season286.1, Rachel Murray, 2001Most innings, career1. 969.1, Rachel Murray, 1999-20022. 804.0, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004

APPEARANCES:Pitching appearances, season42, Rachel Murray, 1999, 2001Pitching appearances, career1. 154, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 2. 129, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004Relief appearances, season12, Amy Robbins, 1999Relief appearances, career12, Amy Robbins, 1999 Starts, season38, Rachel Murray, 1999 Starts, career1. 145, Rachel Murray, 1999-20022. 119, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004

COMPLETE GAMES: Complete games, season36, Rachel Murray, 2000Complete games, career1. 123, Rachel Murray, 1999-20022. 111, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004

LOSES: Losses, season13, Lynde Capogreco, 1995Losses, career33, Lynde Capogreco, 1995-98

SAVES:Saves, season3, Sydney McMillian, 20091, Leah Gronberg, 20021, Rachel Murray, 20011, Leah Gronberg, 20011, Izzy Luna, 20001, Rachel Murray, 19991, Izzy Luna, 19991, Lynde Capogreco, 1998Saves, career3, Sydney McMilliam, 20092, Leah Gronberg, 2000 - 20032, Rachel Murray, 1999-20022, Izzy Luna, 1999-2000

SHUTOUTS:Shutouts, season20, Rachel Murray, 2001Shutouts, career1. 68, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 2. 49, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004

BASE ON BALLS:Fewest walks per inning pitched0.135 (23 BB / 171 IP), Leah Gronberg, 2002Fewest walks allowed, season (more than 100 innings)23, Leah Gronberg, 2002Most walks allowed, season73, Rachel Murray, 1999Most walks allowed, career224, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002

HITS:Fewest hits per inning pitched0.302 (81 H / 268.1 IP), Rachel Murray, 2001Fewest hits allowed, season (more than 100 innings)80, Leah Gronberg, 2002Most hits allowed, season157, Izzy Luna, 1999Most hits allowed, career427, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002

HIT BATTERS:Most hit ba�er, game2, several playersMost Hit ba�ers, season14, Sydney McMilliam, 200910, Leah Gronberg, 2002Most Hit ba�ers, career36, Leah Gronberg, 2001 - 2004WILD PITCHES:Most will pitches, game2, several playersMost wild pitches, season 22, Ginger Godwin, 1996Most wild pitches, career32, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002



NO-HITTERS:No-hi�ers, season1. 8, Rachel Murray, 20012. 6, Rachel Murray, 20023. 6, Leah Gronberg, 2002 No-hi�er, career1. 16, Rachel Murray, 1999-20022. 8, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004

Individual FieldingPUTOUTS:Putouts, game15, several playersPutouts, season531, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001Putouts, career

ASSISTS:Assists, game6, Amy Mejia, vs. Bethel College TN, March 12, 20026, Johnna Porter, vs. Athens State University AL, May 10, 20016, Johnna Porter, vs. Lipscomb University TN, May, 4, 2001Assists, season139, Bri�any Burke�, 2008136, Candace Cross, 2008129, Stacey Anderson, 1999Assists, career251, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002

ERRORS:Errors, game2, several playersErrors, season22, Bri�any Burke�, 200819, Johnna Porter, 2001Errors, career34, Emma Hernandez, 1995-98

Team hittingGAMES:Most games, season71, 199971, 2001BATTING AVERAGE:Best ba�ng average, season0.352, 1996

AT BATS:Most at bats, game38, vs. Trevecca Nazarene University TN, April 4, 200138, vs. Lambuth University TN, April 12, 1995Most at bats, season1884, 1999

RUNS:Runs scored, game24, vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995Runs scored, season398, 1998

HITS:Hits, game20, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, April 17, 200120, vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995Hits, season644, 1999SINGLES:Most singles, season517, 1999

DOUBLES:Doubles, game5, vs. Mid-Con�nent College KY, April 21, 2001Doubles, season97, 2001

TRIPLES:Triples, game2, several gamesTriples, season15, 200715, 200215, 1999

HOME RUNS:Home runs, game1.) 4, vs. Mid-Con�nent Univ., 04/17/062.) 3, vs. Bethel College (Tenn.), 03/09/95Home runs, season1.) 44, 20072.) 37, 20063.) 30, 20054.) 25, 2001

RUNS BATTING IN:Runs ba�ed in, game24, vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995Runs ba�ed in, season372, 2001

TOTAL BASES:Total bases, game31, vs. Bethel College TN, March 9, 1995Total bases, season826, 1999

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE:Slugging percentage, season1.) 0.464, 20072.) 0.438, 1999

STOLEN BASES:Stolen bases, game10, vs. Bethel College TN, March 18, 1996Stolen bases a�empted, game10, vs. Bethel College TN, March 18, 1996Stolen bases, season135, 1999Stolen bases a�empted, season152, 1999

SACRIFICES:Sacrifice bunts, game4, vs. Lee University TN, March 23, 2002Sacrifice flies, game2, several gamesSacrifice bunts, season66, 1996Sacrifice flies, season14, 2001

WALKS:Walks, game12, vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995Walks, season200, 1999

STRIKEOUTS:Strikeouts, game13, vs. Athens State University AL, March 18, 1995 Strikeouts, season1.) 245, 20072.) 217, 2001



HIT BY PITCH:Hit by pitch, game6, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, April 17, 2002Hit by pitch, season47, 2001DOUBLE PLAYS:Double plays hit into in a season22, 1999

Team PitchingComplete games, season65, 2001 Shutouts, season37, 200237, 2002Innings pitched, season477.0, 2001

RUNS:Runs allowed, game (most)18, Lipscomb University TN, April 9, 1996Runs allowed, season (most)1.) 232, 20072.) 195, 1996Runs allowed, season (fewest)51, 2002

EARNED RUNS:Earned runs allowed, season (fewest)36, 2000Earned runs allowed, season (most)1.) 167, 20072.) 134, 20093.) 126, 20064.) 97, 1999

STRIKEOUTS:Strikeouts, game15, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, April 27, 1995 Strikeouts, season 557, 2001WALKS:Most walks allowed, game9, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, 2002 Fewest walks allowed, season66, 2000 Most walks allowed, season126, 2009126, 1999

HITS:Fewest hits allowed, season172, 2002Most hits allowed, game20, vs. Lipscomb University TN, April 26, 1997Most hits allowed, season1.) 410, 20072.) 400, 20083.) 359, 20064.) 338, 1999

HIT BY PITCH:Hit batsman, season1.) 24, 20072.) 22, 20093.) 20, 20064.) 12, 2001

WILD PITCHES:Wild pitches, season29, 200929, 1996

HOME RUNS:Most home runs allowed, game3, vs. Oklahoma City University, April 7, 2002Fewest home runs allowed, season2, 20002, 1996Most home runs allowed, season1.) 31, 20072.) 20, 2006

EARNED RUN AVERAGE:Lowest ERA, season0.62, 2001Highest ERA, season1.) 2.96, 20072.) 2.93, 20093.) 2.60, 1996SAVES:Saves, season1.) 5, 20093.) 4, 2007

TEAM FIELDINGPUTOUTS:Putouts, game30, several gamesPutouts, season1431, 2001ASSISTS:Assists, game17, vs. Oklahoma Bap�st University, May 18, 2002Assists, season567, 1999ERRORS:Errors, game6, vs. Mid-Con�nent College KY, March 6, 2002Errors, season1.) 109, 20072.) 67, 1995DOUBLE PLAYS:Double plays, game2, several games Double plays, season23, 1999FIELDING PERCENTAGE: Highest fielding percentage, season1) 0.974, 20002) 0.972, 1997Lowest fielding percentage, season 0.935, 1995

MISCELLANEOUS TEAM RECORDSBest winning percentage0.898 (53-6), 2000Most wins in a season63 (63-8), 2001Most consecu�ve wins1) 31, 20002) 27, 20023) 24, 2001Most home wins35, 2001Most road wins23, 1997Largest Margin of Victory24 (24-0), vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995Most losses, season1.) 23, 20092.) 22, 20083.) 18 - 2007, 2006Most consecu�ve losses1.) 5, 20091.) 5, 20073.) 4, 2005Most consecu�ve games without being shutout50, 2001




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UNION UNIVERSITY summer camps

2010 Union University Bulldog So�ball Camp Applica�on

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UNION UNIVERSITY LADY BULLDOGS2010 SUMMER SOFTBALL CAMPS

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Union University So�ball Camp Contact Informa�on:Phone: 731-661-5130 • Email: �[email protected] • Email: [email protected]

Website: www.uu.edu/athle�cs/info/camps

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CAMP I Showcase & Training Camp - June 22-23 (Tuesday - Wednesday)9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Ages 15 years old and aboveCost $120 ($15 addi�onal boarding cost per camper)

Coaches from Union University, University of Memphis, Jackson State Community College and University of Tennessee at Mar�n Register before June 10 | Limited number of par�cipants

Provided: Meals, mid day snack and T-shirt. Addi�onal snacks can be purchased through concessions.

CAMP II July 26 - 28 (Monday - Wednesday)9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost: $100 per camper

Ages 6-18: Groups will be broken up into age/skill levelsSkills Taught: hi�ng, bun�ng, throwing, fielding, sliding, and base running

Please Bring: so�ball glove, cleats, running shoes, and bag lunch

Facility: Union University’s Fesmire Field provides ample area for drills and teaching.Benefits: Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt and individual instruc�on.Purpose: To teach proper techniques, basic fundamentals, sportsmanship, strategy, and enjoyment.Numbers: In order to enhance instruc�on on an individual basis, the camp sessions will be limited to a ra�o of 1 counselor to 10 campers. Applica�ons will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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