2011 lady bulldog softball

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UNION UNIVERSITY Schedule

2011 Union university softball ScheduleDate Opponent Time Loca�on FEBRUARY THU 17 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) 2:00 p.m. (2) UNION MON 21 BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (Miss.)* 2:00 p.m. (2) UNION Fri 25 William Carey University (Miss.) 1:00 p.m. (2) Blue Mountain, Miss. SAT 26 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (Mo.) 1:00 p.m. (2) UNION MARCH Wed 2 Bethel University (Tenn.)* 1:00 p.m. (2) McKenzie, Tenn. FRI 4 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY (Ind.) $ 10:00 a.m. UNION FRI 4 COLUMBIA COLLEGE (Mo.) $ 6:00 p.m. UNIONSAT 5 AUBURN UNIVERSITY-MONTGOMERY (Ala.) $ 3:00 p.m. UNION SAT 5 McKENDREE UNIVERSITY (Ill.) $ 5:00 p.m. UNIONTUE 8 MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY (Ky.)* 4:00 p.m. (2) UNION FRI 11 DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY (Mich.) % 11:00 a.m. UNION FRI 11 CENTRAL BAPTIST COLLEGE (Ark.) % 3:00 p.m. UNIONFRI 11 DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY (Mich.) % 5:00 p.m. UNIONSAT 12 DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY (Mich.) % 10:00 a.m. UNION SAT 12 CENTRAL BAPTIST COLLEGE (Ark.) % 2:00 p.m. UNIONSAT 12 CENTRAL BAPTIST COLLEGE (Ark.) % 4:00 p.m. UNIONTue 15 Lyon College (Ark.) 2:00 p.m. (2) Batesville, Ark. Fri 18 Belhaven University (Miss.) # 12:00 p.m. Ha�esburg, Miss. Fri 18 Spring Hill College (Ala.) # 2:00 p.m. Ha�esburg, Miss. Sat 19 Spring Hill College (Ala.) # 12:00 p.m. Ha�esburg, Miss. Sat 19 William Carey University (Miss.) # 2:00 p.m. Ha�esburg, Miss. Mon 21 William Carey University (Miss.) 4:00 p.m. (2) Ha�esburg, Miss. Tue 22 Faulkner University (Ala.) 4:00 p.m. (2) Montgomery, Ala. MON 28 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (Tenn.)* 4:00 p.m. (2) UNION APRIL FRI 1 CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* 1:00 p.m. (2) UNION SAT 2 TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* 1:00 p.m. (2) UNION MON 4 FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* 5:00 p.m. (2) UNION Tue 5 Mid-Con�nent University (Ky.)* 1:00 p.m. (2) Mayfield, Ky. Fri 8 McKendree Tournament TBA Lebanon, Ill. Sat 9 McKendree Tournament TBA Lebanon, Ill. Fri 15 Cumberland University (Tenn.)* 2:00 p.m. (2) Lebanon, Tenn. Sat 16 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.)* 12:00 p.m. (2) Nashville, Tenn. TUE 19 BETHEL UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* 5:00 p.m. (2) UNION Thu 21 Mar�n Methodist College (Tenn.)* 3:00 p.m. (2) Pulaski, Tenn. WED 27 LYON COLLEGE (Ark.)* 1:00 p.m. (2) UNION Thu 28 Blue Mountain College (Miss.)* 4:00 p.m. (2) Blue Mountain, Miss. MAY May 4-6 TranSouth Conference Tournament Lebanon, Tenn. May 19-25 NAIA So�ball Na�onal Tournament Gulf Shores, Ala. * denotes a TranSouth Conference matchup$-denotes Union Classic%-denotes Union Invita�onal#-denotes William Carey Classic

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UNION UNIVERSITY Quick facts, table of contents, media outlets

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO.

Schedule........................................................................................................................................................2Media Outlets & Quick Facts.....................................................................................................................................3Union University Informa�on..................................................................................................................................4University President...............................................................................................................................................5Director of Athle�cs.................................................................................................................................................6Athle�c Department Staff........................................................................................................................................7Head Coach.............................................................................................................................................................8Coaching Staff/Trainer.............................................................................................................................................9Team Roster...........................................................................................................................................................10Season Outlook.....................................................................................................................................................11Player Profiles..................................................................................................................................................12-21Class Photos..........................................................................................................................................................22Previous Season Summary.....................................................................................................................................23Previous Season Stats...........................................................................................................................................24Previous Season Results.......................................................................................................................................25TranSouth Conference Recap | NAIA Informa�on...................................................................................................26Opponent Informa�on..........................................................................................................................................27Championship History/Union Honor Roll...............................................................................................................28Union Baseball Record Book.............................................................................................................................29-33Summer Camp Informa�on...................................................................................................................................34Baseball Facili�es..................................................................................................................................................35Team Photo..................................................................................................................................outside back cover

Director of Athle�cs Tommy Sadler • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5218

Athle�c Secretary Teresa Thomas • �[email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5130

University Loca�on/Informa�on 1050 Union University Drive | Jackson, TN 38305 Main Switchboard: (731) 668-1818 Athle�cs Phone: (731) 661-5130 Athle�cs Fax: (731) 661-5182 Website: www.uu.edu/athle�cs Founded: 1823 Enrollment: 4,186

Sports Informa�on Director Steven Aldridge • [email protected] Phone: (731) 661-5027 Fax: (731) 661-5182

Student Assistants Tyler Boone, Clarksville, Tenn. Caroline George, Selmer, Tenn. Bryan Moyers, Jackson, Tenn. Andrew Key, Nashville, Tenn. Phillip Tang, Jackson, Tenn. Sarah Helton, Nashville, Tenn. Michelle Piper, Carthage, Tenn.

So�ball Head Coach Heather Hall (fourth season) • [email protected] Office Phone: (731) 661-5141 Alma Mater: Gannon University (2004) Record at Union: 97-61, .614 Career Record: Same

So�ball Graduate Assistant Coach Ashton Strode (first season) Alma Mater: Univ. of Tennessee-Mar�n (2010)

So�ball Quick Facts Nickname: Lady Bulldogs Colors: Red & White Affilia�on: NAIA Conference: TranSouth Conference Field (Capacity): Fesmire Field (400) Dimensions: L-210; C-210; R-210

Previous Season Overall record: 34-16 Conference Finish: 10-4 (2nd Place) Post Season: TranSouth Tournament (3rd Place) Final Ranking: Receiving Votes (No. 28) Team Na�onal Tournament History NAIA World Series: 6 (1999, 2001, 02, 03, 04, 05) Wins-Losses (%): 7-13 (.350) Highest Finish: Third Place (2001)

Cover Design Sco� Heit, Union Director of Crea�ve Services Sarah Belcher, Union Graphic Design Specialist

Interior Design and Layout Steven Aldridge, Union Sports Informa�on Director

Photography Union Sports Informa�on Office Morris Abernathy, Union Photographer Union Photography Student Staff

Wri�ng, Edi�ng Union Sports Informa�on Office

Prin�ng Tennessee Industrial Prin�ng, Inc. (Jackson, Tenn.)

STAY INFORMED ABOUT UNION UNIVERSITY ATHLETICSVisit the Union University Athle�cs website for news, stats, player informa�on, photos, and more. To be placed on the Union University Athle�cs Fan or Media e-mail list contact [email protected]. You can also follow Union Athle�cs on Facebook (facebook.com/UUAthle�cs) or Twi�er (twi�er.com/UUAthle�cs).

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www.uu.edu/about/Location: Jackson, Tennessee (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: More than 4,000 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: 84%

Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s 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 filtered Internet and cable connections. In addition, wireless network access is available in residence com-mons areas, as well as in each academic building and the Student Union Building. Students receive a Union e-mail account and private file storage space on 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 organi-zations; 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. More than $120 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 adjacent to one 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 sched-ule is found at http://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 ranked as one of only 80 schools nationally “where the faculty has an unusual commitment to undergraduate teaching.” This new category debuted in 2010. For a second consecutive year, Union was listed among 77 “schools to watch” across the nation. Overall, the magazine ranks Union 16th among master’s universities in the South, which means Union has been classi-fied as a Top Tier institution each year since 1997. Editors also identify Union as an “A+ option for serious B students.”

* Princeton Review: Princeton Review ranks Union among the top 141 schools in the Southeast. Nationally, 640 schools received this regional ranking, which is only accorded to about 25% of the nation’s colleges and universities.

* Forbes: In its second annual “America’s Best Colleges” edition, Forbes editors evaluated 600 of the nation’s 4,000 colleges and universities based on the quality of the education they provide, and how much their students achieve. Union ranked 278th on the Forbes list -- up four places from last year -- and was one of only two institutions in Tennessee west of Nashville selected for inclusion.

* America’s 100 Best College Buys: An 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 Roll: Initiated in 2006, this award recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative and effective community service and service-learning programs. Union is also one of only 160 institutions named to the list for three straight years, and one of only six four-year schools in Tennessee with that distinction.

* College Access and Opportunity Guide: Union is listed among 220 U.S. col-leges “committed to serving and supporting today’s first-generation, low-income and traditionally underserved college-bound students.” Union is one of only four Tennes-see institutions so honored.

* Colleges of Distinction: Union and the other schools chosen for inclusion in this guide exhibit four distinctives of superior colleges and universities: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.

* Templeton Foundation: Union is listed in the Foundation’s guide entitled Col-leges 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.”

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* 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 Concentration * Electrical Concentration

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* Literature * Writing

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* Interdisciplinary Honors * Interdisciplinary Studies

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* Global Studies * Regional Studies * Study Abroad

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

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* Actuarial Science * Mathematics* * Statistics

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* Church Music * Christian Studies * Communication Arts * Music Management * Music Marketing * Music Education o Band* o Choral* * Music Theory * Performance o Organ o Piano o Voice

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* Athletic Training * Health Education* * Physical Education* * Sport Communication * Sport Management * Sport Marketing * Sports Medicine - Exercise Science * Sport Ministry

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Graduate Programs of Study

* Doctor of Education * Doctor of Pharmacy * Doctor of Ministry * Doctor of Nursing Practice * 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

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“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 Uni-versity best demonstrated in our numerous quality academic programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. For 14 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 seven 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 and for sup-port of our distinctive Christ-centered mission.”

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Tommy Sadler enters his 26th year of service at Union University, and the second in his role as the Director of Athle�cs for Union. 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. In 2010, Sadler was named the TranSouth Conference Athle�c Director of the Year.

Sadler has also been very ac�ve in athle�cs at the conference level. He is beginning his ninth 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.

UNION UNIVERSITY Director of athletics

Tommy SadlerDirector of Athle�cs

1050 Union University DriveJackson, TN 38305

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


UNION UNIVERSITY athletic staff directory

NAME TITLE EMAIL PHONE (731)ADMINISTRATION Dr. David S. Dockery University President 661-5180 Tommy Sadler Director of Athle�cs [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 Jennifer Farroll Athle�c Trainer/Instructor [email protected] 661-5024 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

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

BASKETBALL (Men) David Niven Head Men’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5132 Trevor Lydic Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach [email protected] 661-5286 Ben Easley Volunteer Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach 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 Kaitlin Dudley Graudate Assistant Women’s Basketball 661-5575

CHEERLEADING Tina Giddens Head Cheerleading Sponsor [email protected] 661-5299 Becky Ranfeld 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 Michael Lee Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach [email protected] 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 Ashton Strode Graduate Assistant

VOLLEYBALL Kelly Ellio� Head Volleyball Coach kellio�@uu.edu 661-5970 Ariel Apolinario Assistant Volleyball Coach [email protected] 661-5451

Union Athle�cs • 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 fourth 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 97-61 (.614).

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 sec-ond, 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 strike-outs 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), and two sons, Carl (2) and Steven (1).

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

2010 Heather Hall97-61, .614 34-16 10-4 TranSouth Regular Season 2nd Place

TranSouth Tournament 3rd Place

2009 Heather Hall 26-23 9-5 TranSouth Regular Season 3rd PlaceTranSouth 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


Heather HallSoftball Head Coach



UNION UNIVERSITY coaching staff


Carlo SpenserVolunteer Coach

Karen TankersleyAthletic Trainer



Ashton StrodeGraduate AssistantCoach

Ashton Strode is in her first season as the graduate assistant for the Union University so�ball program. Strode comes to Union a�er a three-year playing career at the University of Tennessee - Mar�n.

While at UTM, Strode earned all-newcomer honors and pitcher of the week for the Ohio Valley Conference. During her sophomore season, she tossed a perfect game versus Samford (Ala.) University. Strode was also a member of the OVC Honor Roll during her college years. She also played one season for Coach Hall while Hall was a graduate assistant at UTM.

Strode, a na�ve of Niceville, Fla., is a 2004 graduate of Choc-tawhatchee (Fla.) High School. While in high school, she was named the team MVP for three seasons and was on the honor roll. Strode also helped lead her summer league U14 team, the Emerald Coast Comments, to the Panama City World Series Title. She was named the Daily News Northwest Florida Player of the Year.

Strode is the daughter of Jeff and Rhonda Strode of Niceville, Fla.

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.

UNION UNIVERSITY coaching staff & trainer

Head Coach: Heather Hall | Gannon University (2004) | Fourth Season 97-61 (.614) Graduate Assistant Coach: Ashton Strode (1st season) | Volunteer Assistant Coach: Carlos Spencer


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No. Name Hgt. Class Pos. B/T Hometown Prior School1 Ali Bozza 5-7 JR UT R/R Jackson, Tenn. Trinity Chris�an Academy2 Keaton Kirk 5-5 SO P/OF R/R Bolivar, Tenn. Bolivar Central HS3 Bri�any Burke� 5-5 SR 3B R/R Eads, Tenn. UT Mar�n4 Ka�e Davis 5-6 JR DH/1B R/R Kenton, Tenn. Gibson County HS6 CJ Browder 5-6 FR SS R/R Covington, Tenn. Covington HS7 Hailee Edwards 5-6 JR P R/R Ripley, Tenn. Ripley HS11 Stephanie Saunders 5-8 SO 1B/3B R/R Ashland City, Tenn. Cheatham County HS12 Amber Hayes 5-9 SR 1B/SS R/R Brighton, Tenn. Southwest Tennessee CC13 Caroline George 5-11 FR P L/R Selmer, Tenn. McNairy Central HS14 Tobie Joy 5-1 SO P/2B L/R Covington, Tenn. Middle Tennessee State Univ.15 Brooke Thomas 5-5 SO P/OF R/R Hun�ngdon, Tenn. Hun�ngdon HS20 Sam Giesler 5-7 SO 3B R/R Mar�n, Tenn. Westview HS21 Ka�e Beth Fesmire 5-4 FR C/OF R/R Jackson, Tenn. University School of Jackson22 Carmesha Owens 5-6 JR C R/R Mar�n, Tenn. Westview HS23 Shelby Lamb 5-5 FR DH/OF L/R Shelbyville, Tenn. Shelbyville Central HS32 Miranda Mullen 5-4 FR CF L/R Paducah, Ky. Reidland HS34 Britney Garner 5-6 SO UT R/R Dyer, Tenn. Gibson County HS

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No. Name Hgt. Class Pos. B/T Hometown Prior School1 Ali Bozza 5-7 JR UT R/R Jackson, Tenn. Trinity Chris�an Academy6 CJ Browder 5-6 FR SS R/R Covington, Tenn. Covington HS3 Bri�any Burke� 5-5 SR 3B R/R Eads, Tenn. UT Mar�n4 Ka�e Davis 5-6 JR DH/1B R/R Kenton, Tenn. Gibson County HS7 Hailee Edwards 5-6 JR P R/R Ripley, Tenn. Ripley HS21 Ka�e Beth Fesmire 5-4 FR C/OF R/R Jackson, Tenn. University School of Jackson34 Britney Garner 5-6 SO UT R/R Dyer, Tenn. Gibson County HS13 Caroline George 5-11 FR P L/R Selmer, Tenn. McNairy Central HS20 Sam Giesler 5-7 SO 3B R/R Mar�n, Tenn. Westview HS12 Amber Hayes 5-9 SR 1B/SS R/R Brighton, Tenn. Southwest Tennessee CC14 Tobie Joy 5-1 SO P/2B L/R Covington, Tenn. Middle Tennessee State Univ.2 Keaton Kirk 5-5 SO P/OF R/R Bolivar, Tenn. Bolivar Central HS23 Shelby Lamb 5-5 FR DH/OF L/R Shelbyville, Tenn. Shelbyville Central HS32 Miranda Mullen 5-4 FR CF L/R Paducah, Ky. Reidland HS22 Carmesha Owens 5-6 JR C R/R Mar�n, Tenn. Westview HS11 Stephanie Saunders 5-8 SO 1B/3B R/R Ashland City, Tenn. Cheatham County HS15 Brooke Thomas 5-5 SO P/OF R/R Hun�ngdon, Tenn. Hun�ngdon HS

UNION UNIVERSITY Team roster

PRONUNCIATION GUIDEBozza (BO-zah)Fesmire (FESS-mire)Giesler (GEESE-ler)

ROSTER BY CLASSFreshman ....................................5Sophomore .................................6Junior ..........................................4Senior..........................................2

ROSTER BY STATE

Kentucky ...................................... ...1

Tennessee......................................16


The Union University so�ball program is looking to build on a runner-up finish in the TranSouth Conference from last season, their highest regular season finish since 2006. Union head coach Heather Hall returns 11 players, in-cluding her en�re pitching staff. Union adds six newcomers to the mix in hopes of winning a TranSouth �tle for the seventh �me, and first since 2004.

Union has just two seniors on the squad including Bri�any Burke� and Amber Hayes. Hayes was an all-conference selec�on at first base last season, while Burke� has been a solid infielder third base.

The junior class includes four players, four of which are returning. Ali Bozza, Ka�e Davis, Hailee Edwards and Carme-sha Owens all return with star�ng experience.

Six sophomores return a�er major contribu�ons as freshman. Keaton Kirk and Brooke Thomas return as star�ng pitchers and everyday players who both earned all-conference honors last season. Stephanie Saunders, Sam Giesler and Britney Garner also return. Saunders and Giesler started as freshmen. Toby Joy sat out last season a�er trans-ferring in but will contribute as the lead-off hi�er and in the pitching circle.

The freshman class has five players that are beginning their college careers. Caroline George sat out last season with a medical red-shirt but will provide a solid arm in the pitching circle. CJ Browder, Ka�e Beth Fesmire, Shelby Lamb and Miranda Mullen each come in as young players that will be called on early and o�en to contribute to the suc-cess of the team.

Hall is now in her fourth season with Union. She is just three wins shy of reach 100 for her career (97-61, .614).

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BRITTANY BURKETT5-5 • Senior • R/R • Third BaseHometown: Eads, TennesseePrevious School: Univ. of Tennessee-MartinBirthday: July 1


UNION UNIVERSITY lady bulldog players

Coach’s Comments. Bri�any is a fi�h year senior and has the experience to be a driving force behind the team. Bri�any will be a true u�lity player this season and is expected to have a strong senior year.

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. 2010...hit .277 with 4 doubles, four home runs and 15 RBI in 49 games played...was named TranSouth 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.

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CAREER TOTALS

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

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, redshirt

2010 49 49 .227 132 19 30 4 0 4 15 46 .348 16 0 16 1 3 83 82 12 .932

Totals 108 108 .277 311 57 86 14 0 7 41 121 .389 42 2 39 13 20 128 221 34 .911

AMBER HAYES5-9 • Senior • R/R • First Base/ShortstopHometown: Brighton, TennesseePrevious School: Southwest Tennessee CCBirthday: June 15



Coach’s Comments. Amber is a pure power hi�er and is expected to have a knock out seaon her senior year. Amber will also be a staple in the infield. Amber will see �me at first and shortstop. Amber is a solid player with tremendous ability.

Union Career. 2010...hit .344 in 50 games for Union...posted 55 hits, 12 doubles, 10 home runs and 35 RBI...slugging percentage of .606...was named first team all-conference, TranSouth Player of the Week twice, and TranSouth Scholar Athlete.

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.

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CAREER TOTALS


2010 50 49 .344 160 38 55 12 0 10 35 97 .606 8 1 22 2 2 347 9 8 .978

Totals 50 49 .344 160 38 55 12 0 10 35 97 .606 8 1 22 2 2 347 9 8 .978

ALI BOZZA5-7 • Junior • R/R • Second Base/UtilityHometown: Jackson, TennesseePrevious School: Trinity Christian AcademyBirthday: October 9

KATIE DAVIS5-6 • Junior • R/R • DH/First BaseHometown: Kenton, TennesseePrevious School: Gibson County High SchoolBirthday: January 22



Coach’s Comments. Ali is an excep�onal athlete and will do whatever it takes to help her team reach success. Ali works extremely hard and is always intense. Ali’s drive, work ethic, and desire are contagious and are major components to this year’s team’s success. Ali was also voted team co-captain.

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. 2010... hit .252 in 42 games for Union...tallied 31 hits, 13 runs, and 12 RBI...stole three bases...was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete.

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

2010 42 40 .252 123 13 31 1 0 0 12 32 .260 10 2 24 3 4 33 34 7 .905

Totals 75 70 .222 212 23 47 4 0 1 21 54 .255 11 3 44 8 9 55 75 10 .929

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Coach’s Comments. Ka�e is a gi�ed hi�er and generates a tremendous amount of power. She will see �me as a DH and first base. Ka�e will generate many RBI’s this upcoming season merely by one swing of the bat.

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. 2010... hit .243 in 30 games for Union...recorded eight runs, 18 hits, six doubles, three home runs and 11 RBI.

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

2010 30 21 .243 74 8 18 6 0 3 11 33 .446 5 2 13 1 3 3 0 1 .750

Totals 79 69 .320 222 34 71 18 0 11 50 122 .550 14 4 47 3 5 73 63 14 .907

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HAILEE EDWARDS5-6 • Junior • R/R • PitcherHometown: Ripley, TennesseePrevious School: Ripley High SchoolBirthday: January 23

CARMESHA OWENS5-6 • Junior • R/R • CatcherHometown: Martin, Tenn.Previous School: Westview HSBirthday: April 3



Coach’s Comments. Hailee is a returning pitcher that will be contending for a spot in the circle. 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. 2010... on the mound, was 0-2 with a 9.55 ERA in 7.1 innings...tallied four strikeouts...was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete.

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.

CAREER TOTALS Hi�ng


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

2010 9.55 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 7.1 13 13 10 10 4 4 .351 0 0 2 2 0 1.000

Totals .290 12 8 33 19 12 5 1 142.2 129 74 59 55 133 11 - 5 1 6 23 1 .967

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Coach’s Comments. Carmesha will see the majority of her playing �me behind the plate anchoring the pitching staff. She has great ability calling pitches and reading hi�ers. Carmesha finds and brings out the best in her teammates. Carmesha was voted team co-captain.

Union Career. 2009... played in 32 games, star�ng 28 �mes...hit .247 for the season, one homerun, and eight RBIs. 2010... hit .167 in 21 games for Union...tallied two runs, six hits and two RBI.

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

2010 21 13 .167 36 2 6 0 0 0 2 6 .167 7 3 7 0 0 72 7 0 1.000

Totals 53 41 .221 113 14 25 0 0 1 10 28 .248 10 5 15 1 1 87 48 8 .944

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

STEPHANIE SAUNDERS5-8 • Sophomore • R/R • First Base/Third BaseHometown: Ashland City, TennesseePrevious School: Cheathman County HSBirthday: July 11



Coach’s Comments. Keaton has shown that she is ready for whatever challenge she is given. Keaton stepped up her games last season as a star�ng pitcher and will con�nue to build upon her success. Keaton will see �me in the pitching circle and in the ou�ield.

Union Career. 2010...on the mound, was 13-5 with a 2.00 ERA...tallied 22 starts in 25 appearances with 116 strikeouts in 133.0 innings pitched...also started in the ou�ield...hit .202 with 18 runs, 23 hits, six doubles, a triple, one home run and 12 RBI...was named second team all-conference.

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.

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Coach’s Comments. Stephanie gained experience last year as a freshman and will be expected to provide power and extra base hits. Stephanie will see �me at first and third base.

Union Career. 2010...hit .271 in 48 games for Union...tallied 25 runs, 36 hits, four doubles, one triple, eight home runs and 32 RBI.

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 and a senior. Saunders added all-district honors as both a freshman and sophomore. As a senior, she hit .548 and eight home runs, with a .652 on-base percentage and a 1.105 slugging percentage. Saunders also posted a .988 fielding percentage at third base. She was selected as team captain in her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. Saunders helped lead her summer travel 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 Valedictorian and 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.

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2010 48 48 .271 133 25 36 4 1 8 32 66 .496 15 1 35 2 2 34 3 4 .902

Totals 48 48 .271 133 25 36 4 1 8 32 66 .496 15 1 35 2 2 34 3 4 .902



2010 48 48 .202 114 18 23 6 1 1 12 34 .298 6 4 29 3 5 24 33 5 .919

Totals 48 48 .202 114 18 23 6 1 1 12 34 .298 6 4 29 3 5 24 33 5 .919

Pitching


2010 2.00 13 5 25 22 13 5 1 133.0 119 55 38 32 116 10 .229 7 2 24 33 5 .919

Totals 2.00 13 5 25 22 13 5 1 133.0 119 55 38 32 116 10 .229 7 2 24 33 5 .919

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

SAMANTHA GIESLER5-7 • Sophomore • R/R • Third BaseHometown: Martin, TennesseePrevious School: Westview High SchoolBirthday: February 3



Coach’s Comments. Brooke had a strong freshman season and will con�nue to build upon that success. In the circle, Brooke led the team in ERA and has the mental toughness needed to be successful. Brooke also has the ability to be one of the team’s top hi�ers and has demonstrated her power at the plate.

Union Career. 2010...on the mound, was 21-9 with a 1.63 ERA...tallied 207 strikeouts in 202 innings pitched...started 26 games in 34 appearances with one save...also started in the oufield...hit .307 with 20 runs, 35 hits, eight doubles, three home runs and 15 RBI...was named first team all-conference...was named TranSouth Pitcher of the Week twice.

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.

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Coach’s Comments. Sam is a true athlete and will best serve the team at third base this season. Sam works hard for her team and will do whatever it takes to be successful.

Union Career. 2010...hit .260 in 49 games for Union..tallied 21 runs, 32 hits, two doubles, one home run and 13 RBI...was 2-for-2 in stolen bases.

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.

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2010 49 47 .307 114 20 35 8 0 3 15 52 .456 16 2 17 5 6 19 59 3 .963

Totals 49 47 .307 114 20 35 8 0 3 15 52 .456 16 2 17 5 6 19 59 3 .963

Pitching


2010 1.63 21 9 34 26 25 3 2 202.0 158 81 47 81 207 8 .212 9 3 19 59 3 .963

Totals 1.63 21 9 34 26 25 3 2 202.0 158 81 47 81 207 8 .212 9 3 19 59 3 .963

CAREER TOTALS


2010 49 47 .260 123 21 32 2 0 1 13 37 .301 16 6 24 2 2 33 45 10 .886

Totals 49 47 .260 123 21 32 2 0 1 13 37 .301 16 6 24 2 2 33 45 10 .886

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



Coach’s Comments. Britney is a u�lity player and will be called upon o�en for different roles. Britney has the ability to generate power behind the ball and works hard at being successful. Britney adds depth to the team.

Union Career. 2010...hit .333 in four games for Union.

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.

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CAREER TOTALS


2010 4 0 .333 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .333 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Totals 4 0 .333 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .333 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.000



Tobie Joy5-1 • Sophomore • L/R • Pitcher/Second BaseHometown: Covington, TennesseePrevious School: Middle Tennessee State Univ.Birthday: October 29

Coach’s Comments. Tobie will be our lead-off hi�er and add speed to our line up. Tobie will see �me in the pitching circle and will be at second base. Tobie is a hardnosed player who knows what it takes to win.

Union Career. 2011...first season at Union.

Before Union. Joy transferred to Union from Middle Tennessee State where she played one season of so�ball. She started 56 games at second base and posted her career high of three RBI in a game versus the University of Tennessee. Joy prepped at Covington High School where she played so�ball and volleyball. In her four years of so�ball for Coach Martha Lawler, she helped lead her team to four district, region and sec�onal �tles, as well as, a state runner up finish in 2006 and third place finish in 2007. Joy accumulated numerous honors at Covington including being named a three-�me all-state player, three-�me All-West Tennessee and four-�me Shelby County All-Metro team performer. She was named the Commercial Appeal and On the Ball Magazine Player of the Year, earned the coach’s award and was named team MVP as a senior. In her high school career, Joy was 97-21-3 with 979 strikeouts and a 1.78 ERA. She had 59 shutouts and tossed 21 career no-hi�ers. Off the field, Joy was a member of the High School Honor Society and Who’s Who, while gradua�ng eighth in her senior class. At MTSU, she earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the fall and spring semesters.

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CJ Browder5-6 • Freshman • S/R • ShortstopHometown: Covington, TennesseePrevious School: Covington HSBirthday: June 26

Coach’s Comments. C.J. is a pure athlete. She works hard and does her absolute best every �me she steps onto the field. She has tremendous drive and speed that is vital to any team. C.J. will see the majority of her �me at short stop.


Before Union. Browder prepped at Covington (Tenn.) High School where she played four seasons of so�ball. While at Covington, Browder earned numerous honors. Browder was a four-�me all-district player, four-�me all-tournament, two-�me all-tournament MVP, three-�me Best of the Preps, once named Best of Preps Player of the Year, twice named all-state, two-�me best defense award winner and two-�me slugger award winner. She also earned a Golden Glove award, Hustle Award, high school all-star game MVP, and led the team in ba�ng average, steals, runs, and on-base percentage. Browder was also a member of summer league teams, the Spirits and West Tennessee Express that won �tles. Off the field, Browder was a member of the Na�onal Honor Society.

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


Coach’s Comments. Caroline is expected to return this year a�er a season ending surgery last year. Caroline is a work horse in the pitching circle and has the drive and compe��veness of a well seasoned player.

Union Career. 2010...red-shirt season, injury.

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.

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Katie Beth Fesmire5-4 • Freshman • R/R • Catcher/OutfieldHometown: Jackson, TennesseePrevious School: University School of JacksonBirthday: June 4

Coach’s Comments. Ka�e Beth is a great addi�on to our 2011 squad. Ka�e has power at the plate and adds versa�lity to our defense. Ka�e Beth will catch and play in the ou�ield.


Before Union. Fesmire prepped at the University School of Jackson where she played so�ball, volleyball and was a varsity cheerleader. Fesmire was a four-�me all-district player, three �mes named all-district tournament, three �mes named first team Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee and was co-captain as a junior and senior. Following her senior year, she was named District MVP and was named to the TSWA All-State team. As a senior, she led her team with a .563 average with 18 doubles, five triples, three home runs, 60 runs and 43 RBI, while leading her team to the 2010 Tennessee State Title. For her career, Fesmire posted 138 runs, 112 RBI, 36 doubles, 13 triples and 12 home runs. Fesmire helped lead her summer team to the Dixie Youth World Series championship game three �mes, including winning the �tle in 2008 and finishing runner-up in 2002 and 2007. During the summer of 2009, she was named the best all-around catcher at the Auburn (Ala.) University so�ball camp. Off the field, Fesmire was named to the All-Northwest honor choir five �mes, all-state honor choir as a senior and best actress and suppor�ng actress roles in student plays. She was also the chaplain for the Film and Key Clubs.

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Shelby Lamb5-5 • Freshman • L/R • DH/OutfieldHometown: Shelbyville, TennesseePrevious School: Shelbyville HSBirthday: August 2

Coach’s Comments. Shelby is a le�y power hi�er that will generate extra base hits for her team. Shelby is a smart ball player with tremendous ability. She will make an instant impact as a freshman.


Before Union. Lamb prepped at Shelbyville (Tenn.) High School where she played so�ball and soccer. As a senior so�ball player, Lamb earned 8AAA District MVP, team MVP, team captain, Leadership Award, All-Middle Tennessee and played in the All-Star game. Earlier in her career, Lamb added team MVP as a freshman, best offense and all-district as a sophomore, and team MVP, all-district and All-Middle Tennessee as a junior. In soccer, Lamb helped lead her team to the 2008 district �tle and 2009 district runner-up. She was named soccer all-district as a junior and senior, while also being named team MVP. Off the fields, Lamb was a member of the Na�onal Honor Society.

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Miranda Mullen5-4 • Freshman • L/R • CenterfieldHometown: Paducah, KentuckyPrevious School: Reidland HSBirthday: January 23

Coach’s Comments. Miranda will see the majority of her playing �me in center field. She will anchor the ou�ield with her speed and fearless approach to go a�er anything that comes her way. Miranda is also a threat at the plate and will challenge any pitcher for a base hit.


Before Union. Mullen prepped at Reidland (Ky.) High School where she played five seasons of so�ball. She helped lead her team to four Kentucky Class A state �tles (2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010). Mullen was named all-district three �mes, all state twice, all-state tournament and was named to the East/West All-Star Game. She hit .451 as a senior with 36 RBI, eight doubles and two home runs. In her career at Reidland, Mullen hit .405 with 145 runs, 193 hits, 21 doubles and three home runs. Off the field, Mullen was the student council president, senior class officer, earned the Junior Rotary Scholarship, was on the 2010 Academic All-State Team, and was voted Miss Reidland High School.

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UNION UNIVERSITY CLASS PHOTOS


UNION UNIVERSITY previous season summary

The Union University so�ball posted a solid season in 2010. The Lady Bulldogs posted a season record of 34-16 overall and a 10-4 record in the TranSouth. Union finished �ed for second in the TranSouth regular season standings and earned the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament.

Union head coach Heather Hall led the Lady Bulldogs to a winning percentage of .764 on the season. Union was 4-2 when playing in extra innings, 20-7 at home, 12-8 on the road and 2-1 on neutral fields. Union also swept four of the seven TranSouth Conference teams in the regular on the season.

Union opened the season with a 3-2 record, but then rolled off seven straight victories. A�er a four-game skid, their longest of the year, Union won nine of their next ten games, including a season best eight straight. Union was 19-7 overall and 4-0 in league play at that point. Union closed out the season winning 15 of their final 24 games.

Union came into the TranSouth Tournament as the #2 seed. Union went 2-2 with wins over Lyon (Ark.) and Mar�n Methodist (Tenn.) before losing to host Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) and then Bethel (Tenn.).

The TranSouth coaches recognized five Union players on the all-conference team. First team all-conference players Included Amber Hayes, Ali Thomas and Brooke Thomas. Keaton Kirk and Lindsey Landreneau earned second team all-conference honors. Landreneau, Ali Thomas and Candice Thompson were named NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Emily Anthony, Ali Bozza, Bri�any Burke�, Hailee Edwards and Hayes joined Landreneau, Ali Thomas and Thompson as TranSouth Scholar-Athletes.

Union’s Brooke Thomas was named TranSouth Pitcher of the Week twice last season, while Hayes was named conference player of the week twice also.


UNION UNIVERSITY previous season stats

Union University Lady Bulldog Softball2010 Season Stats

Record: 34-16-0 Home: 20-7-0 Away: 12-8-0 Neutral: 2-1-0 Conference: 10-4-0

Score by Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - ROpponents 18 10 19 31 25 31 16 3 0 1 - 154Union University 37 29 43 37 35 32 17 2 1 3 - 236

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

Thomas, Ali 50 50 0.352 159 24 56 11 0 4 28 79 0.497 18 3 24 2 0.423 2 2 0 1Landreneau, Lindsey 50 50 0.346 182 36 63 13 2 4 27 92 0.505 8 3 13 0 0.383 0 1 11 13Hayes, Amber 50 49 0.344 160 38 55 12 0 10 35 97 0.606 8 1 22 0 0.374 2 2 2 2Garner, Britney 4 0 0.333 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 1 0 1 0 0.500 0 0 0 0Thomas, Brooke 49 47 0.307 114 20 35 8 0 3 15 52 0.456 16 2 17 0 0.402 0 3 5 6Saunders, Stephanie 48 48 0.271 133 25 36 4 1 8 32 66 0.496 15 1 35 0 0.349 0 0 2 2Giesler, Sam 49 47 0.260 123 21 32 2 0 1 13 37 0.301 16 6 24 1 0.370 1 4 2 2Bozza, Ali 42 40 0.252 123 13 31 1 0 0 12 32 0.260 10 2 24 1 0.316 1 2 3 4Freeman, Sarah 9 3 0.250 16 1 4 0 0 0 4 4 0.250 2 0 4 0 0.333 0 0 1 1Davis, Katie 30 21 0.243 74 8 18 6 0 3 11 33 0.446 5 2 13 1 0.305 1 2 1 3Burkett, Brittany 49 49 0.227 132 19 30 4 0 4 15 46 0.348 16 0 16 0 0.311 0 5 1 3Kirk, Keaton 48 48 0.202 114 18 23 6 1 1 12 34 0.298 6 4 29 0 0.264 1 2 3 5McAlister, Taylor 39 32 0.200 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 1 0 4 0 0.333 0 0 1 1Owens, Carmesha 21 13 0.167 36 2 6 0 0 0 2 6 0.167 7 3 7 0 0.348 0 0 0 0Thompson, Candice 10 3 0.083 12 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 0.083 0 0 2 0 0.083 0 0 0 0Piper, Michelle 4 1 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0Edwards, Hailee 2 2 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0Anthony, Emily 10 0 0.000 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 1Redmon, Sara Beth 15 0 0.000 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 1 0 0 0 1.000 0 0 1 2

Total: 50 0.283 1387 236 392 67 4 38 208 581 0.419 130 27 235 5 0.354 8 23 33 46Opponents: 50 0.223 1314 154 293 44 4 22 126 411 0.313 122 5 331 6 0.291 3 37 36 50

LOB - Team (341), Opp (292). IBB - Team (0), Opp (0). Picked Off - Team (3), Opp (1)

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

Thomas, Brooke 1.63 21 9 34 26 25 3 0 2 202.0 158 81 47 81 207 22 3 8 855 0.212 9 3 0 0 27Kirk, Keaton 2.00 13 5 25 22 13 5 0 1 133.0 119 55 38 32 116 20 1 10 567 0.229 7 2 1 3 10Piper, Michelle 4.20 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 3.1 3 5 2 5 2 0 0 0 18 0.231 1 0 0 0 0Edwards, Hailee 9.55 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 7.1 13 13 10 4 6 2 0 4 41 0.351 0 0 0 0 0

Total: 1.96 34 16 50 38 8 0 4 345.2 293 154 97 122 331 44 4 22 1481 0.223 17 5 1 3 37Opponents: 3.81 16 34 50 34 3 0 1 334.2 393 236 182 130 235 67 4 38 1577 0.283 27 27 0 8 24

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

Thompson, Candice 10 3 2 2 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Owens, Carmesha 21 13 79 72 7 0 1.000 0 0 12 3 0.800 4 0 0Edwards, Hailee 2 2 4 2 2 0 1.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0McAlister, Taylor 39 32 29 26 3 0 1.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Thomas, Ali 50 50 313 289 23 1 0.997 0 0 14 10 0.583 11 0 0Hayes, Amber 50 49 364 347 9 8 0.978 7 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Thomas, Brooke 49 47 81 19 59 3 0.963 7 0 1 1 0.500 0 0 0Burkett, Brittany 49 49 177 83 82 12 0.932 3 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Kirk, Keaton 48 48 62 24 33 5 0.919 5 0 0 1 0.000 0 0 0Bozza, Ali 42 40 74 33 34 7 0.905 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Saunders, Stephanie 48 48 41 34 3 4 0.902 1 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Giesler, Sam 49 47 88 33 45 10 0.886 1 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Landreneau, Lindsey 50 50 168 70 73 25 0.851 6 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Davis, Katie 30 21 4 3 0 1 0.750 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Anthony, Emily 10 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Redmon, Sara Beth 15 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Garner, Britney 4 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Piper, Michelle 4 1 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0Freeman, Sarah 9 3 1 0 0 1 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0

Total: 50 1488 1037 374 77 0.948 8 0 27 15 0.643 15 0 0Opponents: 50 1460 1004 372 84 0.942 1 0 29 14 0.674 14 0 0

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UNION UNIVERSITY previous season results


Date Opponent Score W L T Record Attend

02/18/10 a Christian Brothers Univ. 2-0 W 1-0 002/18/10 a Christian Brothers Univ. 4-5 L 1-1 002/19/10 h Missouri-St. Louis 4-3 W 2-1 002/19/10 h William Woods University 7-4 W 3-1 002/20/10 h Missouri-St. Louis 5-6 L 3-2 002/20/10 h William Woods University 6-4 W 4-2 002/26/10 h Missouri Baptist Univ. 14-7 W 5-2 002/26/10 h Missouri Baptist Univ. 5-0 W 6-2 002/27/10 h McKendree University 6-0 W 7-2 002/27/10 h McKendree University 10-5 W 3-3 003/05/10 h William Woods University 2-1 W 9-2 003/05/10 h Columbia College 10-0 W 10-2 003/06/10 h William Woods University 6-8 L 10-3 003/06/10 h Columbia College 2-6 L 10-4 003/12/10 a Davenport University 1-5 L 10-5 003/12/10 a Davenport University 7-8 L 10-6 003/12/10 a Reinhardt College 14-5 W 11-6 003/13/10 h Reinhardt College 3-4 L 11-7 003/13/10 h Reinhardt College 7-6 W 12-7 003/13/10 a Davenport University 9-1 W 13-7 003/19/10 * h Martin Methodist College 8-1 W 14-7, 1-0 003/19/10 * h Martin Methodist College 4-3 W 15-7, 2-0 003/20/10 h Hannibal-LaGrange College 9-1 W 16-7 003/20/10 h Hannibal-LaGrange College 7-3 W 17-7 003/23/10 * h Mid-Continent College 1-0 W 18-7, 3-0 003/23/10 * h Mid-Continent College 6-0 W 19-7, 4-0 003/24/10 h Williams Baptist College 0-6 L 19-8 003/24/10 h Williams Baptist College 3-8 L 19-9 003/27/10 a Warner Southern Univ. 2-1 W 20-0 003/27/10 a Warner Southern Univ. 2-1 W 21-9 003/29/10 a Webber International Univ 3-2 W 22-9 003/29/10 a Webber International Univ 2-1 W 23-9 004/06/10 h Louisiana State Universit 1-2 L 23-10 004/06/10 h Louisiana State Universit 4-0 W 24-10 004/09/10 * a Cumberland University 7-3 W 25-10 004/09/10 * a Cumberland University 8-0 W 26-10 004/10/10 * a Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 0-6 L 26-11, 6-1 004/10/10 * a Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 2-3 L 26-12, 6-2 004/13/10 * a Bethel University 1-3 L 004/13/10 * a Bethel University 4-3 W 004/17/10 * h Freed-Hardeman University 4-2 W 28-13, 8-3 004/17/10 * h Freed-Hardeman University 5-4 W 29-13, 9-3 004/20/10 a Freed-Hardeman University 5-3 W 30-13 004/20/10 a Freed-Hardeman University 4-3 W 31-13 004/22/10 * a Lyon College 1-5 L 31-14 004/22/10 * a Lyon College 6-2 W 32-14, 10-4 004/28/10 h Lyon College 8-2 W 33-14 004/29/10 h Martin Methodist College 2-1 W 34-14 004/30/10 a Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 3-4 L 34-15 004/30/10 n Bethel University 0-3 L 34-16 0

Record: W-LOverall: (34-16)Conference: (10-4)Non-Conf: (24-12)Home: (21-7)Away: (13-8)Neutral: (0-1)

Attendance Summary: Dates Totals AverageHome 28 0 0Away 21 0 0

Neutral 1 0 0Total 50 0 0

Note: * denotes a conference game.


















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2010 TRANSOUTH STANDINGS# School TranSouth Overall1. Trevecca Nazarene * ^ # 11-3 43-182. UNION (Tenn.) 10-4 34-162. Mar�n Methodist 10-4 42-134. Freed-Hardeman 7-7 17-265. Cumberland (Tenn.) 6-8 20-30 6. Bethel (Tenn.) 4-10 26-266. Lyon (Ark.) 4-10 15-276. Mid-Con�nent 4-10 14-32-1

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

2010 TRANSOUTH HONORSPLAYER OF THE YEAR

Karina De Los Santos - Mar�n Methodist PITCHER OF THE YEAR

Katlin White - Mar�n MethodistNEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

Kelsey Lantrip - Trevecca NazareneFRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

Amber Kinsey - Mar�n Methodist COACH OF THE YEAR

Ben Tyree - Trevecca Nazarene

FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCEKarina De Los Santos, Martin Methodist

Kelsey Lantrip, Trevecca Nazarene Amber Hayes, Union University

Katlin White, Martin MethodistKristi Kelley, Lyon College

Amber Kinsey, Martin MethodistBrooke Thomas, Union UniversityMonica West, Trevecca Nazarene

Amanda Renfroe, Bethel UniversityAnais Puertas, Trevecca NazareneLauren Baker, Trevecca Nazarene

Karli Rush, Trevecca NazareneBrittany Steverson, Freed-Hardeman

Chrissy Worth, Martin Methodist Ali Thomas, Union UniversityHelen Zyjewski, Lyon College Jackie Lloyd, Mid-Continent

Britney Caldwell, Freed-Hardeman

SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCELindsey Landreneau, Union University

Brittany Yates, Freed-HardemanMelinda Patterson, Trevecca Nazarene

Allison Blackwood, Cumberland UniversityKeaton Kirk, Union UniversityChelsea Fowler, Lyon College

Christina Manis, Cumberland University Katie Pacifici, Bethel University

Ashley Simmons, Bethel UniversityMaria Robinson, Martin MethodistKelly Fougerousse, Mid-Continent

Betsy Pickler, Freed-Hardeman

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.

The NAIA supports gender equity. Gender equity is an atmosphere and reality where fair distribution of overall athletic opportunity and resources, proportionate to enrollment, are available to women and men, and where no student-athlete, coach or athletics administrator is discriminated against in any way in the athletics program. That is to say, an athletics program is gender-equitable when the men’s sports program would be pleased to accept as its own the overall participation opportunities and resources currently allocated to the women’s sports program and vice versa.

Advancing sport with innovative changeThe NAIA has 50,000 student-athletes participating at nearly 300 member colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 25 conferences and the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.), the NAIA offers 23 championships in 13 sports.

Since 1937, the NAIA has continued a long tradition of pushing the envelope and making a positive difference in the lives of students, coaches and parents. The Champions of Character program is the latest cutting-edge addition to the NAIA’s proud history of innovation (www.championsofcharacter.org).

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.

NAIA at a Glance• Nearly 300 member colleges and universities • 23 national championships • 650,000 students • First to include black colleges and students in championships • First to include women in national championships • First to develop system-wide character initiative with substantive programming

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UNION UNIVERSITY transouth recap and NAIA information


TranSouth OpponentsBETHEL

UNIVERSITYBLUE MOUNTAIN

COLLEGECUMBERLAND

UNIVERSITYFREED-HARDEMAN

UNIVERSITYMarch 2 in McKenzie, Tenn.April 19 at Union

Head Coach: Larry Geraldi2010 Record: 25-27Record vs. Union: 4-44-1Loca�on: McKenzie, Tenn.Nickname: WildcatsColors: Purple and Gold

February 21 at UnionApril 28 in Blue Mountain, Miss.

Head Coach: Kevin Barefield 2010 Record: NARecord vs. Union: 0-0Loca�on: Blue Mountain, Miss. Nickname: ToppersColors: Navy and Gold

April 1 at UnionApril 15 in Lebanon, Tenn.

Head Coach: Heather Stanfill2010 Record: 20-30Record vs. Union: 6-34Loca�on: Lebanon, Tenn.Nickname: BulldogsColors: Maroon and White

April 4 at UnionHead Coach: Todd Humphry

2010 Record: 17-26Record vs. Union: 22-53Loca�on: Henderson, Tenn.Nickname: Lady LionsColors: Maroon, White, Gold

LYONCOLLEGE

MARTIN METHODISTCOLLEGE

MID-CONTINENTUNIVERSITY

TREVECCA NAZARENEUNIVERSITY

March 15 in Batesville, Ark.April 27 at Union

Head Coach: Jason Miner2010 Record: 15-27Record vs. Union: 1-11Loca�on: Batesville, Ark.Nickname: PipersColors: Red and White

March 28 at UnionApril 21 in Pulaski, Tenn.

Head Coach: Brandie Paul2010 Record: 42-13Record vs. Union: 23-55Loca�on: Pulaski, Tenn.Nickname: Red Hawks Colors: Red and White

March 8 at UnionApril 5 in Mayfield, Ky.

Head Coach: Christa Bakemeier2010 Record: 15-32-1Record vs. Union: 3-37Loca�on: Mayfield. Ky.Nickname: Lady Cougars Colors: Blue and Gold

April 2 at UnionApril 16 in Nashville, Tenn.

Head Coach: Ben Tyree2010 Record: 21-19Record vs. Union: 25-41Loca�on: Nashville, Tenn.Nickname: TrojansColors: Purple and White

Non-Conference OpponentsAUBURN-MONTGOMERY, UNIV. OFMarch 5 at Unioni2010 Record: 38-16-1Record vs. Union: 0-0Loca�on: Montgomery, Ala.Nickname: SenatorsColors: Orange and Black

BELHAVEN UNIVERSITYMarch 18 in Ha�esburg, Miss. 2010 Record: 54-10Record vs. Union: 1-4Loca�on: Jackson, Miss.Nickname: BlazersColors: Green and Gold

CENTRAL BAPTIST COLLEGEMarch 11 & 12 at Union2010 Record: 52-1Record vs. Union: 0-0Loca�on: Conway, Ark.Nickname: MustangsColors: Blue and Silver

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITYFebruary 17 at Union2010 Record: 17-30Record vs. Union: 1-25Loca�on: Memphis, Tenn.Nickname: Lady Buccaneers Colors: Scarlet and Gray

COLUMBIA COLLEGEMarch 4 at Union2010 Record: 38-18Record vs. Union: 4-4Loca�on: Columbia, Mo.Nickname: CougarsColors: Navy and Silver

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITYMarch 11 & 12 at Union2010 Record: 46-16Record vs. Union: 2-1Loca�on: Grand Rapids, Mich.Nickname: PanthersColors: Red, Black and White

FAULKNER UNIVERSITY March 22 in Montgomery, Ala.2010 Record: 27-22Record vs. Union: 2-4Loca�on: Montgomery, Ala.Nickname: EaglesColors: Blue, Gray, and White

MCKENDREE UNIVERSITYMarch 5 at Union2010 Record: 35-19Record vs. Union: 2-8Loca�on: Lebanon, Ill.Nickname: BearcatsColors: Purple and White

MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY February 26 at Union2010 Record: 29-24Record vs. Union: 0-2Loca�on: St. Louis, Mo.Nickname: Spartans Colors: Navy and White

SPRING HILL COLLEGEMarch 18-19 in Ha�esburg, Miss. 2010 Record: 21-29Record vs. Union: 4-7-1Loca�on: Mobile, Ala.Nickname: BadgersColors: Purple and White

TAYLOR UNIVERSITYMarch 4 at Union2010 Record: 13-27Record vs. Union: 0-1Loca�on: Upland, Ind.Nickname: TrojansColors: Purple and Vegas Gold

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITYFebruary 25 in Blue Mountain, Miss.March 19 & 21 in Ha�esburg, Miss.2010 Record: 45-15Record vs. Union: 2-2Loca�on: Ha�esburg, Miss. Nickname: CrusadersColors: Red, Black, and White

UNION UNIVERSITY opponent information

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 - 2009, 2010Candice Thompson - 2009, 2010Ali Thomas - 2010Ashley 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�onsBrooke Thomas - 2010Keaton Kirk - 2010Amber Hayes - 2010Ali Thomas - 2009, 2010Lindsey Landreneau - 2008, 2009, 2010Ka�e Davis - 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

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CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPSTranSouth Conference Regular Season Championships

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

1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003Tennessee Collegiate Athle�c 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 championship history and honor roll

So�ball Facts & Milestones

• The Lady Bulldogs won six consecu�ve TranSouth Conference Championships (1999-2004). During that stretch Union compiled a 102-14 record (.879) in TranSouth Conference games.• Union Won 44 consecu�ve TranSouth home contests (April 1998 – March 2003).• Five consecu�ve years (1998-2002) of 50+ win seasons (high of 63 in 2001). • Seven consecu�ve years of NAIA top 10 na�onal 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 na�onal players of the year (2001 – Rachel Murray NAIA Na�onal Pitcher of the Year) (2001 – Ame Clapsaddle NFCA – NAIA Na�onal Catcher of the Year).

INDIVIDUAL HITTINGBATTING AVERAGE:Ba�ng average, season.476, Emma Hernandez, 1997Ba�ng average, career (min. 2 seasons).421, Ginger Godwin, 1995-1996

Slugging Percentage:Slugging percentage, season0.829, Ginger Godwin, 1995Slugging percentage, career (min. 2 seasons)1.) 0.682, Danielle Pope, 2005-20062.) 0.609, Jennifer Sabourin, 2000-2001

On 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, 19992) 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

HOMERUNS:Most homeruns, game2, Amy Chatham, vs. Trevecca Nazarene University, 04/27/062, 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, 19952, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001Most homeruns, season1) 14, Danielle Pope, 20052) 13, Brandi Hoffman, 20073) 12, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001Most homeruns, 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, 2003-062.) 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. 04/25/061.) 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, season1.) 3, Jessica Kee, 2005Most grand slams, career1.) 4, Jessica Kee, 2003-06

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


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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, 20022, Johnna Porter, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, 20012, Brandi Park, vs. East Texas Bap�st University, 2001Times 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, 20022, 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, 1999-2002Most 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 University, 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 playersMost 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, 2000Fewest earned runs allowed, career81, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002Most earned runs allowed, season68, Lynde Capogreco, 1995

RUNS:Fewest runs allowed, career118, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002



STRIKEOUTS:Most strikeouts per game average (7 innings)12, Lynde Capogreco 1998Most 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, 1999-20022. 129, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004Relief appearances, season12, Amy Robbins, 1999Relief appearances, career12, Amy Robbins, 1999Starts, season38, Rachel Murray, 1999Starts, 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, 1999-20022. 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 - 2004

WILD PITCHES:Most will pitches, game2, several playersMost wild pitches, season22, 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, 2002No-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, season25, Lindsey Landreneau, 201022, Bri�any Burke�, 200819, Johnna Porter, 2001Errors, career49, Lindsey Landreneau, 2008-1034, Emma Hernandez, 1995-98



TEAM HITTINGGAMES:Most games, season71, 199971, 2001

BATTING AVERAGE:Best ba�ng average, season0.352, 1996

AT BATS:Most at bats, game41, vs. Reinhardt (Ga.) 03/12/1038, vs. Trevecca Nazarene University TN, 04/04/0138, vs. Lambuth University TN, 04/12/95Most at bats, season1884, 1999

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

HITS:Hits, game22, vs. Reinhardt College (Ga.), 03/12/1020, vs. Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.), 04/17/0120, vs. Bethel College (Tenn.), 03/28/95Hits, season644, 1999

SINGLES:Most singles, season517, 1999

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

TRIPLES:Triples, game2, several games - last 03/12/10 vs. Reinhardt College (Ga.)Triples, season15, 200715, 200215, 1999

HOMERUNS:Homeruns, game1.) 4, vs. Mid-Con�nent Univ., 04/17/062.) 3, vs. Bethel College (Tenn.), 03/09/95Homeruns, season1.) 44, 20072.) 38, 20103.) 37, 20064.) 30, 20055.) 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. Reinhardt (Ga.) 03/12/1031, 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. Reinhardt (Ga.), 03/13/1013, vs. Athens State University (Ala.), 03/18/95Strikeouts, season1.) 245, 20072.) 235, 20103.) 217, 2001

HIT BY PITCH:Hit by pitch, game6, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, April 17, 2002Hit by pitch, season47, 2001

DOUBLE PLAYS:Double plays hit into in a season22, 1999

TEAM PITCHINGComplete games, season65, 2001Shutouts, 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, game16, vs. Lyon College, 04/30/0816, 199815, vs. Missouri-St. Louis, 02/19/1015, vs. Lambuth University, 03/07/0615, vs. William Jewell College, 03-03-0615, vs. Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.), 04/27/95Strikeouts, season557, 2001



WALKS:Most walks allowed, game9, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, 2002Fewest walks allowed, season66, 2000Most 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

HOMERUNS:Most homeruns allowed, game3, vs. Chris�an Brothers (Tenn.), 02/18/103, vs. Oklahoma City University, 04/07/02Fewest homeruns allowed, season2, 20002, 1996Most homeruns allowed, season1.) 31, 20072.) 22, 20103.) 20, 2006

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

SAVES:Saves, season1.) 5, 20092.) 4, 20103.) 4, 2007

TEAM FIELDINGPUTOUTS:Putouts, game30, several gamesPutouts, season1431, 2001

ASSISTS:Assists, game17, vs. Oklahoma Bap�st University, May 18, 2002Assists, season567, 1999

ERRORS:Errors, game6, vs. Mid-Con�nent College KY, March 6, 2002Errors, season1.) 109, 20072.) 77, 20103.) 67, 1995

DOUBLE PLAYS:Double plays, game2, several gamesDouble plays, season23, 1999

FIELDING PERCENTAGE:Highest fielding percentage, season1) 0.974, 20002) 0.972, 1997Lowest fielding percentage, season0.935, 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, 20103.) 4, 2005Most consecu�ve games without being shutout50, 2001




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