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COACHING INFORMATION Head Coach..............................................Rick Bertagnolli Alma Mater.......Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, 1984 Record at Cal U.......................................... 667-221 (.751) Career Record............................................ 929-271 (.774) Softball Office Phone................................ 724.938.5794 E-mail..................................................... softball@calu.edu Assistant Coach......................................Stephani Moore Alma Mater.......................................Robert Morris, 2000 E-mail....................................................... moore@calu.edu

TEAM INFORMATION 2012 Overall Record................................................... 33-10 2012 PSAC West Record/Finish.......................... 12-2/1st 2012 PSAC Finish.............................................................. 7th Position Starters Returning/Lost................................. 5/4 Pitchers Returning/Lost................................................. 1/1

SOFTBALL SUPPORT STAFF Softball Athletic Trainer...................... Brandon Jonsson Strength & Conditioning...............................Bob Sepesy Head Athletic Trainer.............................. Dr. Jamie Weary

The Vulcans have qualified for the NCAA Tournament 21 times in the last 23 years.

2011 PREVIEW

At A Glance.............................................................................2 Season Preview.....................................................................3 Head Coach............................................................................4 Coaching Staff.......................................................................5 Roster........................................................................................6 Returning Players.................................................................7 Newcomers.......................................................................... 10 Athletic Success................................................................. 12 Academic Success............................................................. 13 2012 Results........................................................................ 14 2012 Statistics..................................................................... 15 Single-Game Records...................................................... 16 Single-Season Records.................................................... 17 Career Records................................................................... 18 All-Time Honors................................................................. 20 Coaching Records............................................................. 21 PSAC....................................................................................... 23 History................................................................................... 24 Interim President............................................................... 25 University & Athletic Administration.......................... 26 University Profile................................................................ 27

Cal U captured its fourth-consecutive PSAC West title, and 20th overall, last year and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth-straight year.

PROGRAM HISTORY

FAST FACTS ABOUT CAL U

All-Time Record (since 1989).................... 841-274-1 (.754) PSAC West Championships (since 1989)..........................20 PSAC Championships......................................................... 6 NCAA Appearances...........................................................21 All-Time NCAA Postseason Record........................ 48-41 NCAA National Championships...................................... 2

Location...........................................................California, Pa. Founded...........................................................................1852 Enrollment......................................................................9,017 Nickname................................................................... Vulcans Colors....................................................................Black & Red Interim President...............................Geraldine M. Jones Interim V.P./Student Development..........Dr. Nancy Pinardi Assoc. V.P./Athletic Development..................... Frank Bauer Interim Athletic Director/SWA...........Dr. Karen Hjerpe Faculty Athletic Rep...................Dr. William Biddington Head Athletic Trainer.............................. Dr. Jamie Weary Sports Information Director....................Matthew Kifer Athletic Admin. Assistant......................... Carolyn Tardd Director of Facilities & Events......................... Ed Whited Facility.................................................................... Lilley Field Surface............................................................. Natural Grass Affiliations................................................. NCAA Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Athletic Fax.....................................................724.938.5849 Website.............................................www.calvulcans.com

SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director....................Matthew Kifer Office Phone...................................................724.938.4552 E-Mail............................................................. kifer@calu.edu Fax......................................................................724.938.5849 Graduate Assistant ..........................................Rob Christe Facebook.................................facebook.com/calvulcans Twitter................................................................ @calvulcans

KEY PHONE NUMBERS President’s Office..........................................724.938.4400 Admissions......................................................724.938.4404 Alumni Relations..........................................724.938.4418 Athletic Office................................................724.938.4351 Bookstore........................................................724.938.4324 Equipment Manager...................................724.938.5927 Financial Aid...................................................724.938.4415 Softball Office................................................724.938.5794 Sports Information.......................................724.938.4552

The mission of intercollegiate athletics at California University of Pennsylvania is to provide student-athletes opportunities to participate in a comprehensive program of athletic competition.

CREDITS Cal U’s 2013 Softball media guide is the result of work and research of current sports information personnel and those who have come before. This publication was created with the purpose of educating and informing the media and general public. The 2013 media guide has been written and edited by Matthew Kifer, Sports Information Director, and Rob Christe, Graduate Assistant, to assist in covering California University softball in the 2013 season. Design and layout by Beth Ann Conway. Photos by Stephen Bates, Ryno Production, ADM Photography, Greg Sofranko, Scott Spangler and SAI Photographers. Contents of this guide are subject to change and will be supplemented during the season by the Sports Information Office. All requests for additional information, including photographs, game accommodations and press passes, should be forwarded to the Sports Information Office.

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AT A GLANCE CAL U HEAD COACHES Baseball.................................................................Mike Conte Men’s Basketball................................................... Bill Brown Women’s Basketball........................................... Jess Strom Cheerleading/Dance......................................Marcia Boyd M/W Cross Country..................................Daniel Caulfield Football................................................................. Mike Kellar Men’s Golf......................................................Peter Coughlin Women’s Golf..............................................MerriLyn Gibbs Men’s Soccer..................................................Dennis Laskey Women’s Soccer................................................Gene Smith Softball......................................................... Rick Bertagnolli Swimming............................................................... Ed Denny Tennis.............................................................Pablo Montana M/W Track & Field.....................................Roger Kingdom Volleyball..................................................Peter Letourneau CAL U ATHLETIC SUPPORT STAFF Dr. William Biddington...................Faculty Athletic Rep. Chelsey Burk..........................Athletic Business Manager Kelly Collins........................................... Academic Advisor Beth Ann Conway................Coord. for Ath. Operations Travis Eisentrout................ Athletic Events Coordinator Ben Hilborn....................................... Equipment Manager Matthew Kifer.................... Sports Information Director Matt Luckhardt...........Director of Athletic Fundraising Annie Malkowiak.......... Manager of Athletic Relations Ron Sealy................Facilities Manager - Roadman Park Bob Sepesy..................Strength & Conditioning Coach Carolyn Tardd............. Administrative Ast. for Athletics Ross Vecchio................Director of Athletic Fundraising Dr. Jamie Weary................. Director of Athletic Training Ed Whited..........................Director of Facilities & Events

Mailing Address: 250 University Avenue California, Pa. 15419 www.calu.edu www.calvulcans.com NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT California University of Pennsylvania is an academic community dedicated to the ideals of justice, fairness and equal opportunity for all. In compliance with federal and state laws, the University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. The University will not tolerate racial, ethnic or sexual discrimination. Sexual harassment is considered by law to be a form of sexual discrimination and is, therefore, unacceptable. Direct equal opportunity and affirmative action inquiries or complaints to the Special Assistant to the President for EEEO/University Ombudsperson, Office of Social Equity, South Hall 112, 724.938.4014. Direct inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibility to the ADA/504 Compliance Officer, Office of Student Development and Services, Residence Building B, 724-938-4076. Direct Title IX inquiries to the Senior Woman Administrator/Title IX Coordinator, Department of Athletics, Hamer Hall 248, 724.938.4351.

The 2013 Cal U softball media guide is a multipurpose publication for use by the news media, as well as fans and alumni of California University of Pennsylvania. Additional information is available to the media upon request from the Sports Information Office. News releases and photographs will only be made available to members of the news media. Credentials All media attending California University of Pennsylvania softball games are requested to notify the Sports Information Office. Credentials for home games are issued for working media only and should be requested as early as possible.

Head Coach Rick Bertagnolli Coach Bertagnolli is available for interviews during the season. Please coordinate all requests for personal interviews with Coach Bertagnolli through the Sports Information Office at 724.938.4552. Players All softball player interviews must be coordinated through the California University of Pennsylvania Sports Information Office. All player interviews require at least one day notice. Softball players are available for interviews as their schedule permits. Vulcan Website Results, press releases, media guides and other Cal U material may also be found on the official Cal U Athletic Website. Visit www.calvulcans.com to find the Vulcans online.

2013 SCHEDULE FEBRUARY Fri. 8 Fri. 8 Sat. 9 Sat. 9 Sun. 10 Fri. 15 Fri. 15 Sat. 16 Sat. 16 Sun. 17 Fri. 22 Sat. 23 Sat. 23 Sun. 24 Sun. 24

vs. Concord# @ UNC-Pembroke# vs. Concord# vs. Fayetteville State (N.C.)# @ UNC-Pembroke# vs. Wheeling Jesuit% vs. West Liberty% vs. Fairmont State% vs. Mount Olive% vs. West Virginia State% vs. Newberry (S.C.)& vs. Newberry (S.C.)& @ Limestone (S.C.)& @ Limestone (S.C.)& vs. West Virginia Wesleyan&

MARCH Fri. Sat. Sat. Sun. Sun. Tues. Sat.

15 16 16 17 17 26 30

vs. West Virginia State@ vs. Salem International@ vs. Fairmont State@ vs. Shepherd@ vs. Charleston (W.Va.)@ WEST LIBERTY (DH) @ Mercyhurst (DH)*

APRIL Fri. Sat. Tues. Fri. Sat. Tues. Sat. Tues. Fri. Sat.

5 6 9 12 13 16 20 23 26 27

EDINBORO (DH)* @ Bloomsburg (DH) @ Slippery Rock (DH)* GANNON (DH)* @ Edinboro* SETON HILL (DH) WEST CHESTER (DH) MERCYHURST (DH)* SLIPPERY ROCK (DH)* @ Gannon (DH)*

MAY Wed.-Sat. 1-4

PSAC Tournament (@ Quakertown, Pa.)

All dates and times are subject to change; HOME GAMES IN CAPS # - UNC Pembroke Invitational; % - Shaw (N.C.) Invitational; & - Limestone (S.C.) Invitational; @ - Salem Invitational; * - PSAC West game; DH - doubleheader

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SEASON PREVIEW PRESEASON CAPSULE

NFCA First-Team All-Region; .339 avg, 17 RBI, 21 R

Shelby Heyd (5-3, So.)

All-PSAC West First-Team; .341 avg, 27 RBI, 19 R

1B Shelby Lia (5-8, Jr.)

Started 40 games; .299 avg, 6 HR, 23 RBI, 26 R

Breanna Morris (5-2, So.)

Started all 43 games; .263 avg, 11 RBI, 28 R

2B Natalie Wideman (5-3, Jr.) Academic All-American; .416 avg, 8 2B, 19 RBI, 42 R

RETURNING OFFENSIVE LEADERS Name Natalie Wideman Shelby Heyd Stephani Ellis Shelby Lia

Avg. R .416 42 .341 19 .339 21 .299 26

HR RBI 2 19 2 27 1 17 6 23

Cal U used a high-scoring offense last year en route to posting a 33-10 record and earning a fourth-consecutive PSAC West title. The Vulcans also made their 21st all-time appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 2012. However, the Vulcans will feature a new look this season with the graduation of three-time PSAC West Athlete of the Year Jillian Russell, who ranks as the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time leader in home runs. Led by 20th-year head coach Rick Bertagnolli, Cal U still returns five position players and reigning PSAC West Pitcher of the Year Hope Spancake. Junior Natalie Wideman returns as the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadoff hitter and will move back to catcher. She received All-PSAC West First-Team laurels as a catcher in 2011 before earning similar honors last year at second base. Wideman finished among the league leaders with a .416 average, .503 on-base percentage and 42 runs scored while starting every game last season. Wideman was also named an Academic All-American in 2012 and played on the Canadian Senior National Team over the summer. Junior Stephani Ellis and sophomore Shelby Heyd return to anchor the outfield and the middle of the lineup. Ellis posted a breakout season in 2012, earning NFCA all-region laurels after improving her batting average by over 100 points. She finished with a .339 average and ranked second on the team with a .434 on-base percentage while hitting cleanup. A native of British Columbia, Ellis has started at all three positions in the outfield during her career and may see additional time at first base this year. Heyd received All-PSAC West First-Team status after a standout freshman campaign. She finished third on the team with a .341 average and totaled 27 RBI, which is the most among returning players. Playing primarily right field last year, Heyd figures to move to center field in 2013. Freshmen Alex Sagl and Erica Vallecorsa will both start in the outfield corners this season. Vallecorsa was a MVP and three-time all-conference selection while playing scholastically in New York. Sagl was a two-sport standout in Ontario and will also be a key pitcher for the Vulcans in 2013.

RETURNING PITCHING LEADERS

Name W-L IP ERA BB K Hope Spancake 17-5 167.2 1.67 33 141

Pitchers Returning (1) P Hope Spancake (5-7, So.) PSAC West Pitcher of the Year; 17-5, 1.67 ERA, 141 K Position Starters Lost (4) C Alyson Johnson (5-4, Sr.)

With Wideman moving back behind the plate, junior Shelby Lia will transition to second base. Lia finished with six homers and 23 RBI last season while starting exclusively at first base. After struggling early in the season, she rebounded to post a .368 average, 13 RBI and 14 runs scored during divisional play. As a freshman in 2011, Lia primarily played second base and was named the PSAC West Freshman of the Year Sophomore Breanna Morris returns at shortstop after starting every game last season. She finished with 28 runs scored and was among the league leaders with 107 assists. A standout at Waynesburg Central, Morris looks to improve upon her .263 average and 11 RBI. Cal U will feature a pair of newcomers at the corner infield positions this season. Freshman Lindsay Reicoff will start at first base and bat in the middle of the lineup, while classmate Natalya Smarra will play third base. Both newcomers were all-section players while starring in the WPIAL. Freshman Tiffany Koenig and Deanna Laughlin give added depth to the infield, while juniors Jordyn Reagan and Carly Senko provide speed off the bench. Reagan and Senko are both members of the Cal U track & field team and Reagan captured a pair of league titles on relay teams last spring. Spancake returns as the only pitcher on the team with collegiate experience. A two-time AllPSAC West First-Team selection, Spancake ranked among the league leaders and set career highs last year with 17 victories, 1.67 ERA, 167.2 innings and 141 strikeouts. Reicoff, Sagl and freshman Haley Bashada figure to battle for starts during the early portion of the season, as pitching roles are determined. Reicoff finished her career with the strikeout record at Chartiers Valley and Bashada was a member of section championship teams at nearby Belle Vernon. With a solid nucleus of returning players and a talented freshman class, the Vulcans will once again be challenging for the conference title while continuing their success at the national level.

Academic All-American; .339 avg, 12 2B, 6 HR, 32 RBI

LF CF 3B

Kristen McKenzie (5-7, Sr.)

NFCA Third-Team All-American; 14 HR, 49 RBI

Started 28 games; .247 avg, 10 RBI, 14 R

Katie Natter (5-5, Fr.) PSAC West Freshman of the Year; 12 HR, 34 RBI, 40 R

Jillian Russell (5-8, Sr.)

Pitchers Lost (1) P Kaitlyn Schilling (5-8, So.)

Started 18 games; 14-4, 2.29 ERA, 113.0 IP, 11 CG

2012 Rankings Category Win-Loss Pct. Batting Average Runs 2B/game 3B/game HR/game SB/game Slugging Pct. ERA Fielding Pct.

Actual PSAC NCAA .767 2 16 .334 1 14 5.98 1 27 1.60 2 32 0.12 11 149 1.14 1 12 0.58 9 168 .522 1 11 2.07 4 34 .958 11 103

Stats Returning Category Hits Runs Doubles Homers RBI Wins IP Strikeouts Complete Games

Actual Return Pct. 401 205 51.1 257 136 52.9 69 30 43.5 49 12 24.5 240 97 40.4 33 17 51.5 291.0 167.2 57.5 207 141 68.1 28 17 60.7

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2011 PREVIEW

Position Starters Returning (5) DP Stephani Ellis (5-8, Jr.)

HEAD COACH

RICK BERTAGNOLLI HEAD COACH 20th Year at Cal U softball@calu.edu THE BERTAGNOLLI FILE Name: Rick Bertagnolli Hometown: Benld, Ill. College: Southern IllinoisEdwardsville, 1984 Wife: Jodi Children: Ava, Mia

COACHING EXPERIENCE 1994-present Cal U, HC 1991-93 USC-Spartanburg, HC 1988-91 Wabash Valley JC, HC 1987-88 Civic Memorial (Ill.) HS, HC 1984-87 Bunker Hill (Ill.) HS, HC

BERTAGNOLLI AT CAL U Two NCAA National Titles ~ Five PSAC Championships ~ 17 NCAA Tournament Appearances ~ 29 NFCA All-Americans ~ Nine Academic All-Americans ~ 100-Plus All-PSAC West Players ~ Four Canadian Senior National Team Players

Entering his 20th season at Cal U, Rick Bertagnolli has guided the program into a perennial national contender and placed himself among the elite softball coaches in the country. Over the winter, he was rewarded for his accomplishments by being selected into the NFCA Hall of Fame with induction scheduled for later this year. The Vulcans have reached the NCAA Tournament 17 times with back-toback NCAA National Championships in 1997 and 1998. Currently in his 29th season as a head coach, Bertagnolli has a career collegiate coaching record of 929271 (.774) and holds an overall mark of 667-221 (.751) with the Vulcans. He enters the year ranked fourth among active coaches in NCAA Division II in winning percentage and is the winningest coach in all of Cal U sports history. Bertagnolli’s Vulcan teams have appeared in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championship Game 12 times and set a NCAA record with 88-consecutive conference wins from 1994-99. Numerous Vulcan players have garnered national, regional and conference recognition under Bertagnolli’s direction. He has coached 29 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Americans, 75 NFCA all-region honorees and over 100 all-conference players. In 1998, Bertagnolli helped tutor two-time All-American Danielle

Penner, who was named the National Player of the Year by the NFCA. He has also coached four players who played on the Canadian Senior National Team: Meaggan Wilton (2000 Sydney Olympics), Megan Timpf (2008 Beijing Olympics, 2012 ISF World Championships), Jillian Russell (2010 ISF World Championships, 2011 Pan American Games) and Natalie Wideman (2012 ISF World Championships). The Cal U softball success under Bertagnolli has also been evident in the classroom, as he has mentored nine Academic All-Americans, including two last year. Bertagnolli’s career at Cal U began in 1994 and in his first season the Vulcans recorded a 38-13 record, advanced to the PSAC Championship Game and captured the regional championship. After a combined 93 wins the next two seasons, the stage was set for a historic 1997 season. With Penner dominating opponents in the circle, the Vulcans rolled to a programbest 53-5 record to capture the first national championship in any sport in school history. In 1998, Cal U became only the fourth (and last) school in NCAA Division II softball history to win backto-back National Championships. The Vulcans registered a 47-7 overall record behind the play of five different All-Americans, including Penner, who

was named NFCA Player of the Year after finishing her career with an NCAA record 141 career victories. Bertagnolli and his staff were named NFCA Division II National Coaching Staff of the Year. Since the two National Championships, Cal U has maintained a tradition of excellence by qualifying for the NCAA Tournament 12 times in 14 seasons. The Vulcans also won 15 PSAC West Championships (19942004, 2009-12) and qualified for 19-consecutive PSAC Tournaments (1994-2012) under Bertagnolli. Bertagnolli earned his 600th victory at Cal U while leading the team to the NCAA Super Regionals in 2010, and registered his 900th career win as a college coach last year. Bertagnolli started his college coaching career at Wabash Valley Junior College for three seasons before serving as head coach at South Carolina-Spartanburg for two seasons. Bertagnolli and his wife Jodi have two daughters Ava and Mia.

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COACHING STAFF

STEPHANI MOORE ASSISTANT COACH Sixth Year at Cal U moore@calu.edu Stephani Moore begins her sixth season as an assistant coach on the Cal U coaching staff after a five-year stint as head coach at Washington & Jefferson, a Division III program in nearby Washington, Pa. Moore is responsible for working with Cal U pitchers and outfielders. While at W&J, Moore elevated the Presidents from a last-place team in the conference to a league title in just four seasons. After a combined 19 wins in her first two seasons, she guided W&J to a 21-win season in 2005. The following season, the Presidents claimed the conference crown with a 25-15 mark, including an appearance in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship. She finished her W&J tenure in 2007 following a 19-15 season and another appearance in the ECAC Championship.

Prior to her stint with the Presidents, Moore began her coaching career as an assistant at West Virginia Wesleyan. While with the Bobcats, she worked with the pitchers and outfielders and West Virginia Wesleyan made a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances. A 2000 graduate of Robert Morris, Moore was a standout as a pitcher and outfielder on the diamond for the Division I Colonials. She finished her collegiate career among the all-time school leaders with a .315 batting average, 39 wins, 2.92 earned run average, 510.1 innings pitched and 59 complete games. She completed her undergraduate degree from RMU in long-term health care management before earning her master’s degree from West Virginia Wesleyan in business administration.

Moore and her husband Chad reside in Canonsburg, Pa., with their children, Colin and Brianne.

CANADIAN SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM #20 Meaggan Wilton

Meaggan (Wilton) Pettipiece competed in the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics and is the head coach at Northwood (Mich.)

#7 Megan Timpf

Meghan Timpf competed in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and is an assistant coach at Barry (Fla.). Timpf also represented Canada at the International Softball Federation (ISF) Women’s World Championships in 2012.

#16 #2 Jillian Russell Natalie Wideman

Jillian Russell earned a silver medal at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Natalie Wideman represented Team Canada at the International Softball Federation (ISF) Women’s World Championships in July 2012.

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ROSTER No.

Name

Yr.

Pos.

Ht.

B/T

Hometown/High School

Jordyn Reagan

Jr.

UTL

5-1

R/R

Masontown, Pa./Albert Gallatin

Natalie Wideman

Jr.

C/INF

5-3

R/R

Mississauga, Ontario/Streetsville Secondary

Lindsay Reicoff

Fr.

P/UTL

5-7

R/R

Pittsburgh, Pa./Chartiers Valley

Breanna Morris

So.

INF

5-2

R/R

Waynesburg, Pa./Waynesburg Central

Alex Sagl

Fr.

5-6

R/R

Oakville, Ontario/Oakville Trafalgar

Shelby Lia

Jr.

INF

5-8

R/R

Whitby, Ontario/Donald A. Wilson

Erica Vallecorsa

Fr.

5-4

S/R

Latham, N.Y./Shaker

Deanna Laughlin

Fr.

INF

5-5

R/R

North Kingsville, Ohio/Edgewood

Natalya Smarra

Fr.

INF

5-5

R/R

McKees Rocks, Pa./Sto-Rox

Haley Bashada

Fr.

P/OF

5-7

R/R

Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon

Stephani Ellis

Jr.

5-8

R/R

Vancouver, British Columbia/Prince of Wales Secondary

Tiffany Koenig

Fr.

INF

5-4

R/R

Levittown, Pa./Harry S. Truman

Shelby Heyd

So.

5-3

L/R

Innisfil, Ontario/Nantyr Shores Secondary

Hope Spancake

Jr.

5-7

R/R

Pine Grove, Pa./Pine Grove

Carly Senko

Jr.

5-4

L/L

New Castle, Pa./Shenango

Head Coach: Rick Bertagnolli (Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, 1984) Cal U Record: 667-221, 20th year Career Record: 929-271, 29th year

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

No. Name............................... Pos. 16

Bashada, Haley.....................P/OF

Ellis, Stephani............................OF

Heyd, Shelby.............................OF

Koenig, Tiffany.........................INF

Laughlin, Deanna...................INF

Lia, Shelby.................................INF

Morris, Breanna.......................INF

Reagan, Jordyn.......................UTL

Reicoff, Lindsay................. P/UTL

Sagl, Alex.......................................P

Senko, Carly...............................OF

Smarra, Natalya.......................INF

Spancake. Hope..........................P

Vallecorsa, Erica........................OF

Wideman, Natalie.............. C/INF

Assistant Coach: Stephani Moore (Robert Morris, 2000)

ROSTER BY ELIGIBILITY

JUNIORS - 6

GEOGRAPHICAL BREAKDOWN

Stephani Ellis Shelby Lia Jordyn Reagan Carly Senko

New York (1)

1 1

British Columbia (1)

Latham – Erica Vallecorsa

Vancouver – Stephani Ellis

Ohio (1)

Ontario (4)

N. Kingsville – Deanna Laughlin

Innisfil – Shelby Heyd Mississauga – Natalie Wideman

Pennsylvania (8)

Oakville – Alex Sagl

Belle Vernon – Haley Bashada

Whitby – Shelby Lia

Levittown – Tiffany Koenig Masontown – Jordyn Reagan McKees Rocks – Natalya Smarra New Castle – Carly Senko Pine Grove – Hope Spancake Pittsburgh – Lindsay Reicoff Waynesburg – Breanna Morris

Hope Spancake Natalie Wideman

SOPHOMORES - 2 Shelby Heyd Breanna Morris

FRESHMEN - 7 Haley Bashada Tiffany Koenig Deanna Laughlin Lindsay Reicoff Alex Sagl Natalya Smarra Erica Vallecorsa

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RETURNING PLAYERS 17

STEPHANI ELLIS

SHELBY HEYD

Junior 5-8, Outfield

Sophomore 5-3, Outfield

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Year GP-GS 2011 38-30 2012 43-43 Career 81-73

Avg AB .237 76 .339 115 .298 191

R 7 21 28

H HR 18 0 39 1 57 1

RBI SB-ATT 8 3-3 17 1-1 25 4-4

2012: NFCA First-Team All-Region … started all 43 games with 22 starts at designated player, posting a .339 average (39-for-115) with five doubles, two triples, one homer, 17 RBI and 21 runs scored … led team with 17 walks and ranked second on the team with a .434 on-base percentage while primarily hitting cleanup … registered a .359 average (14-for-39) with nine RBI and 14 runs in PSAC West play … went 2-for-2 with one walk in season-opener at Limestone … collected two hits against AldersonBroaddus … finished 3-for-3 with one double and one run versus Brevard … posted a team-high .583 average (7-for12) at Limestone Invitational … reached base safely three times with one single and two walks against Minnesota State Mankato … went 3-for-5 with one double, one triple, two RBI and three runs versus Fairmont State … finished with a .467 average (7-for-15), one double, two triples and five runs scored at Salem Invitational … collected two hits at Millersville … tallied three hits and two RBI in doubleheader at Gannon … finished 3-for-6 with one double, one homer, two RBI and four runs scored in doubleheader at Mercyhurst … 2011: Appeared in 38 games with 30 starts (19 in right field), hitting .237 (18-for-76) with four doubles, eight RBI and seven runs … collected a single in season-opening start against Winston-Salem State … finished 2-for-4 with one run and one steal versus North Greenville … drove in a pair of runs and scored twice against Southwest Minnesota State … recorded a pinchhit RBI versus Slippery Rock … collected a pinch-hit single and scored at Gannon … went 2-for-2 with one double and one steal at Mercyhurst … finished 2-for-4 with two doubles, a season-high three RBI and one run at Slippery Rock … registered an RBI double and scored against Gannon … posted two hits and one RBI versus Kutztown in NCAA Tournament … PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011)

INNISFIL, ONTARIO

Year GP-GS Avg AB R H HR RBI SB-ATT 2012 43-43 .341 129 19 44 2 27 1-1 2012: Daktronics Second-Team All-Region … All-PSAC West First-Team … started all 43 games with 40 starts in right field, batting .341 (44-for-129) with seven doubles, two homers, 27 RBI and 19 runs scored … collected 14 multi-hit games … posted a team-best 13-game hitting streak, batting .500 (20-for-40) during streak … tallied two hits and one RBI against Alderson-Broaddus … finished with two hits and two runs versus St. Cloud State … went 3-for-3 against Southwest Minnesota State … collected two hits versus Caldwell … tied for team lead with a .360 average (9-for-25) at Rebel Games … posted two hits and two runs scored against Wheeling Jesuit … totaled two hits versus West Virginia State … posted a .467 average (7-for-15) with three doubles, three RBI and three runs at Salem Invitational … finished 3-for-7 with a walk-off single and three RBI in doubleheader against Gannon … collected two hits versus Mercyhurst … belted a two-run homer at Edinboro … registered a grand slam against Slippery Rock … tallied two hits at Millersville … posted two hits at Gannon … went 5-for-8 with three runs in doubleheader at Mercyhurst … collected a two-run double against Lock Haven in NCAA Tournament … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Spring 2012) High School: Played at Nantyr Shores Secondary … three-time MVP … Hockey … Academic Award On a Personal Note: Daughter of Stephan and Madeleine Heyd … majoring in gerontology

High School: Played at Prince of Wales … Academic Award of Excellence, Honor Roll On a Personal Note: Daughter of Jon Ellis and Brenda Kosaka … majoring in psychology with a minor in sociology

Shelby Heyd earned All-PSAC West honors as a true freshman in 2012.

Stephani Ellis ranked second on the team with a .434 on-base percentage last year.

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SHELBY LIA

BREANNA MORRIS

WHITBY, ONTARIO

WAYNESBURG, PA.

Junior 5-8, Infield Year 2011 2012 Career

GP-GS 43-43 42-40 85-83

Avg .338 .299 .321

AB 145 117 262

Sophomore 5-2, Infield R 39 26 65

H HR 49 7 35 6 84 13

RBI SB-ATT 39 8-8 23 5-6 62 13-14

2012: Appeared in 42 games with 40 starts (all at first base), batting .299 (35-for-117) with six doubles, one triple, six homers, 23 RBI and 26 runs scored … led team and ranked fifth in the PSAC with 361 putouts … tied for third on the team with seven multi-RBI games … PSAC West Player of the Week (April 16) … collected two hits in season-opener at Limestone … posted solo homer against Alderson-Broaddus … tallied two RBI versus St. Cloud State … went 2-for-4 with one run against Ferris State … belted a two-run homer versus Wheeling Jesuit … finished 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and two runs scored against Shepherd … went 6-for-8 with one double, one homer, five RBI and five runs in doubleheader at Gannon … posted a solo homer versus Edinboro … finished 3-for-6 with one homer, six RBI and three runs in doubleheader at Mercyhurst … finished with a .368 average (14-for-38) with two doubles, three homers, 13 RBI and 14 runs in PSAC West play … went 4-for-4 with three doubles and two RBI in two games against Lock Haven in NCAA Tournament … 2011: NFCA Second-Team All-Region … PSAC West Freshman of the Year … All-PSAC West Second-Team … UNC Pembroke Invitational All-Tournament Team … PSAC West Player of the Week (March 15) … started all 43 games (39 at second base), hitting .338 (49-for-145) with 10 doubles, two triples, seven homers, 39 RBI and 39 runs … served as the team’s primary leadoff hitter … led team and finished third in the PSAC in runs scored … registered a 13-game hitting streak, batting .457 (21-for-46) … posted 12 multi-hit games and 11 multi-RBI games … finished with a .439 average (25-for-57) with runners on base, including a .432 clip (16-for-37) with runners in scoring position … collected 21 two-out RBI … finished 2-for-3 with one RBI and one run in season-opener against Winston-Salem State … was 3-for-4 with first career homer, four RBI and two runs versus St. Andrews Presbyterian … posted a .500 average (5-for-10) with one homer and five RBI at UNC Pembroke Invitational … scored three runs and drew two walks at Limestone … tallied two triples and three RBI against Fayetteville State … collected a pair of hits and scored two runs versus Lewis … finished 2-for-4 with two homers, career-high six RBI and two runs against Mount Olive … notched two hits, two RBI and one steal versus Northern Kentucky … was 3-for-3 with one double, three runs and one walk against Ferris State … registered a two-run double versus Southwest Minnesota State … totaled two doubles, one RBI and one run against Saginaw Valley … led team with a .516 average (16for-31) with five doubles, two triples, two homers, 15 RBI and 10 runs during Rebel Games … finished 2-for-5 with one double, one homer, two RBI and three runs versus West Virginia Wesleyan … recorded a solo homer against Mercyhurst … collected two hits and scored one run versus Slippery Rock … totaled two RBI, scored three runs and drew two walks at Gannon … went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer against Kutztown … notched a three-run double at Slippery Rock … belted a two-run homer versus Kutztown in NCAA Tournament

Year 2012

GP-GS Avg AB R H HR RBI SB-ATT 43-43 .263 114 28 30 1 11 7-7

2012: Started all 43 games with 41 starts at shortstop, batting .263 (30-for-114) with four doubles, one triple, 11 RBI and 28 runs scored … led team with seven stolen bases and 107 assists, while ranking second with 13 walks … scored twice against Brevard … collected two hits versus Ferris State … posted two hits and two runs against Adelphi … drew two walks and scored twice versus West Virginia State … went 3-for-4 with two runs scored against Fairmont State … drew two walks and scored once versus Shepherd … tallied three hits and two RBI in doubleheader at Millersville … finished 2-for-4 with one double and two runs at Gannon … went 2-for3 with a three-run homer and three runs scored against Edinboro … finished with three hits, four RBI and four runs scored in doubleheader at Mercyhurst … PSAC ScholarAthlete (2011-12) … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2011, Spring 2012) High School: Played at Waynesburg Central … three-year letterman, all-county, all-section, all-district, first-team all-state, member of two section championship teams, member of state qualifying team, Washington Observer-Reporter Athlete of the Week, Greenesports. net Athlete of the Week … Soccer … Letterman’s Club, Letterman’s Club Female Athlete of the Year, National Honor Society, SADD On a Personal Note: Daughter of Charlie and Shelley Morris … majoring in business administration (business economics)

High School: Played at Donald A. Wilson … Honor Roll On a Personal Note: Daughter of David and Susan Lia … majoring in justice studies (law and justice) Breanna Morris started all 43 games last year as a true freshman.

Shelby Lia is the team’s active leader with 13 career home runs.

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RETURNING PLAYERS 32 HOPE SPANCAKE PINE GROVE, PA. Junior 5-7, Pitcher

Year APP-GS W-L ERA IP R ER 2011 25-20 14-4 2.07 135.0 56 40 2012 30-25 17-5 1.67 167.2 53 40 Career 55-45 31-9 1.85 302.2 109 80

BB 28 33 61

SO 101 141 242

2012: NFCA Second-Team All-Region … Daktronics First-Team All-Region … PSAC West Pitcher of the Year … All-PSAC West First-Team … Capital One Academic All-District First-Team … finished with a 17-5 record and 1.67 ERA in 30 appearances with 25 starts … finished with 141 strikeouts and 33 strikeouts in 167.2 innings … ranked second in the PSAC with a .188 opponents’ batting average and fourth in strikeouts … finished fifth in the PSAC in wins, ERA and innings pitched … fourtime PSAC West Pitcher of the Week (March 12, April 2, 9, 16) … posted a 5-0 record with five complete games and a 0.54 ERA in 38.2 innings at Rebel Spring Games … earned the win after scatting three hits and posting six strikeouts in 6.0 scoreless innings against St. Cloud State … registered a complete-game victory versus Ferris State … tossed first career no-hitter and recorded 11 strikeouts against Adelphi … earned the win and posted six strikeouts versus Wayne State (Mich.) … posted a complete-game victory against Caldwell … finished with a 3-0 mark and 1.22 ERA in 23.0 innings at Salem Invitational … registered five strikeouts in complete-game victory versus West Virginia State … earned a complete-game win against Charleston … registered eight strikeouts in complete-game victory versus West Liberty … finished with seven strikeouts in 5.1 innings against Gannon … allowed just two hits and posted eight strikeouts in complete game versus Lock Haven … yielded one run and tallied five strikeouts in complete-game win against Mercyhurst … scattered just one hit and recorded six strikeouts in victory at Edinboro … allowed one run on five hits in two appearances in doubleheader versus Slippery Rock … earned two wins after yielding one run in 13.0 innings and posted a season-high 12 strikeouts during doubleheader at Millersville … posted a one-hit, complete-game shutout with five strikeouts at Gannon … allowed one run and posted eight strikeouts in complete-game victory against Edinboro … registered eight strikeouts in complete-game win at Mercyhurst … PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2011-12) … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2011, Spring 2012) … 2011: All-PSAC West FirstTeam … two-time PSAC West Pitcher of the Week (April 11, 18) … posted a 14-4 record and 2.07 ERA in 25 appearances with 20 starts … registered 101 strikeouts and 28 walks

in 135.0 innings … led team in wins, innings, strikeouts, appearances and starts … tossed 5.1 innings while making college debut in start against Tusculum … earned first career win and posted eight strikeouts in complete game at Limestone … worked 3.0 scoreless innings of relief to record the win versus North Greenville … posted 2.0 scoreless innings of relief against Charleston … registered the win and seven strikeouts versus ConcordiaSt. Paul … threw a four-hit, complete-game shutout against Lewis … recorded a two-hit, complete-game shutout versus Mount Olive … earned the win in start against Saginaw Valley … posted a complete-game victory with five strikeouts versus Fairmont State … registered first career save after tossing 2.1 innings of relief against Alderson-Broaddus … earned the win after working 6.1 innings in start versus Mercyhurst … established career high with 13 strikeouts in complete-game victory against Kutztown … tossed a four-hit, complete-game shutout versus Edinboro … collected a complete-game win at Slippery Rock … registered the win after posting 3.2 hitless innings of relief against Gannon … posted 6.0 innings of two-hit, shutout relief versus West Chester in PSAC Tournament … tossed a complete game against Kutztown in NCAA Tournament … PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) High School: Played at Pine Grove … three-time Pottsville Republican-Herald Pitcher of the Year, Pottsville Republican-Herald Rookie of the Year, member of three Schuylkill League and two district championship teams On a Personal Note: Daughter of Carl and Helen Spancake … majoring in communication disorders

Hope Spancake ranked fifth in the PSAC in wins, ERA and innings pitched last season.

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RETURNING PLAYERS 2 NATALIE WIDEMAN MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO Junior 5-3, Catcher/Infield Year 2011 2012 Career

GP-GS 43-43 43-43 86-86

Avg .348 .416 .382

AB 135 137 272

R 28 42 70

H HR 47 0 57 2 104 2

RBI SB-ATT 23 6-6 19 2-4 42 8-10

2012: All-PSAC West First-Team … Capital One Third-Team Academic All-American … Capital One Academic AllDistrict First-Team … started all 43 games at second base, posting a .416 average (57-for-137) with eight doubles, two homers, 19 RBI and 42 runs scored … finished second in the PSAC with a .503 on-base percentage and third in batting average and runs scored … led the league with 12 hit by pitch … collected 19 multi-hit games while hitting leadoff in 40 of 43 starts … posted a .471 average with runners in scoring position and batted .526 with two outs … registered a 10-game hitting streak, batting .545 (18for-33) with eight RBI and 10 runs scored during streak … collected two hits against Limestone … tallied two hits versus Alderson-Broaddus … recorded two RBI against Brevard … posted two singles versus Saginaw Valley … went 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI against Adelphi … finished with a .471 average (8-for-17) with nine runs scored at Salem Invitational … collected three hits and scored one run versus Charleston … went 2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs and one steal against Fairmont State … posted two hits and three runs scored versus Shepherd … finished 3-for-6 with two runs in doubleheader against Gannon … tallied two hits versus Lock Haven … posted a solo homer against Mercyhurst … went 4-for-4 with one double, one RBI and four runs scored in doubleheader at Edinboro … finished 4-for-6 with one double, one RBI and four runs in doubleheader versus Slippery Rock … posted five hits, two RBI and two runs scored in doubleheader at Gannon … went 4-for-8 with three RBI and three runs scored at Mercyhurst … collected three hits, including a solo homer, and scored twice against IUP in PSAC Tournament … reached base safely three times in four plate appearances versus Shippensburg in PSAC Tournament … PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2011-12) … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2011, Spring 2012) … 2011: All-PSAC West First-Team … started all 43 games (42 at catcher), batting .348 (47-for135) with eight doubles, two triples, 23 RBI and 28 runs scored … led PSAC with six pickoffs … collected 12 multi-hit games and seven multi-RBI games … went 2-for-3 with one run in season-opener against Winston-Salem State … finished 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and two steals versus Charleston … tallied a triple and two RBI against Fayetteville State … posted a walk-off, two-run double versus Ferris State … was 3-for-3 with one triple, three RBI and three runs against Southwest Minnesota State … finished 3-for-4 with one double, two RBI and one run scored versus Alderson-Broaddus … notched two hits, two RBI, two runs and two walks against Shepherd … recorded a multi-hit game versus Mercyhurst … finished a combined 4-for-7 with two doubles, four RBI, two runs and two walks in doubleheader at Gannon … collected two hits and scored twice at Mercyhurst … was 3-for-4 with one double and two runs against Kutztown … notched three hits at Slippery Rock … went 2-for3 with two runs versus Gannon … scored twice against Lock Haven in PSAC Tournament … recorded an RBI single versus Kutztown in NCAA Tournament … NFCA Scholar-Athlete ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) High School: Played at Streetsville Secondary … Female Athlete of the Year … Honors On a Personal Note: Daughter of Glenn and Mary Wideman … member of Canadian Senior National Team at 2012 ISF Women’s World Championships (Whitehorse, Yukon) … member of Canadian Junior National Team at 2010 Pan American Championships (Bogota, Colombia) and 2011 ISF Junior World Championships (Cape Town, South Africa) … majoring in athletic training

Natalie Wideman has been All-PSAC West selection at both catcher and second base.

NEWCOMERS 16 HALEY BASHADA BELLE VERNON, PA. Freshman 5-7, Pitcher/Outfield

High School: Played at Belle Vernon … four-year letter winner, all-state honorable mention, three-time Post-Gazette all-section, member of section championship teams … Basketball … Highest Honor Roll, Interact Club, National Honor Society, Salutatorian, Spanish Club On a Personal Note: Daughter of Dave and Theresa Bashada … majoring in English (secondary education)

22 TIFFANY KOENIG LEVITTOWN, PA. Freshman 5-4, Infield

High School: Played at Harry S. Truman … four-year starter, Bucks County Courier Times Golden Team, first-team all-league … Honor Roll, Key Club, SADD On a Personal Note: Daughter of Ross and Barbara Koenig … majoring in athletic training

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DEANNA LAUGHLIN

CARLY SENKO

Freshman 5-5, Infield

Junior 5-4, Outfield

NORTH KINGSVILLE, OHIO

NEW CASTLE, PA.

High School: Played at Edgewood … four-time first-team all-county, three-time all-district … Honor Roll, SADD, Spanish Club

High School: Played at Shenango … all-county … Basketball, Track & Field, Volleyball … Athlete of the Year, SADD

On a Personal Note: Daughter of Joel and Cheryl Laughlin … majoring in biology (pre-medicine)

On a Personal Note: Daughter of J. Gary and Lina Senko … member of Cal U track & field team (2011-13) … majoring in business administration (information technology management)

JORDYN REAGAN

NATALYA SMARRA

MASONTOWN, PA. Junior 5-1, Utility

High School: Attended Albert Gallatin … Track & Field On a Personal Note: Daughter of William and Toni Reagan … member of Cal U track & field team (2010-13) … won league titles as a member of 4x100 and 4x400 relay at the 2012 PSAC Outdoor Championships … majoring in athletic training

McKEES ROCKS, PA. Freshman 5-5, Infield

High School: Played at Sto-Rox … all-state honorable mention, four-time all-section … Basketball … Honor Roll, Rotary Club On a Personal Note: Daughter of Michael and Susan Smarra … majoring in sport management

LINDSAY REICOFF

ERICA VALLECORSA

Freshman 5-7, Pitcher/Utility

Freshman 5-4, Outfield

PITTSBURGH, PA.

High School: Played at Chartiers Valley … four-year letter winner, four-time first-team allsection, holds school record for strikeouts … High Honor Roll, KDKA Extra-Effort Award On a Personal Note: Daughter of Jeff and Mary Lou Reicoff … majoring in biology (pre-medicine)

LATHAM, N.Y.

High School: Played at Shaker … three-time all-conference, first-team all-area, MVP … Basketball, Soccer … Broadcasting Club, National Honor Society, Marc Strizzi Sportsmanship Award On a Personal Note: Daughter of David and Nancy Vallecorsa … majoring in business administration (marketing)

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OAKVILLE, ONTARIO Freshman 5-6, Pitcher

High School: Played at Oakville Trafalgar … Volleyball On a Personal Note: Daughter of Ron and Lynda Sagl … majoring in justice studies (law and justice)

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ATHLETIC SUCCESS Two individual national championships, three PSAC championships, 11 teams qualifying for NCAA postseason play and 13 Capital One Academic All-Americans in 2011-12 continued the tradition of excellence established by Cal U Athletics.

TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FIVE-STRAIGHT TOP-15 DIRECTOR’S CUP FINISHES Cal U has garnered five-straight top-15 finishes in the Learfield Sports Director’s Cup standings. 2007-08 ............................................................... 8th 2008-09 ............................................................... 9th 2009-10 .............................................................. 2nd 2010-11 ............................................................. 12th 2011-12 ............................................................. 11th

3 National Team Championships Softball (2) ................................................................. 1997, 1998 Women’s Basketball (1)..................................................... 2004

8 National Individual Championships Track & Field (2) ................1983, 1984 - Brian Ferrari (10K) ..................................... 1985 - Jenise Lockhardt (high jump) Wrestling (2) ............1977, 1979 - Brian DePaoli (118-lbs.) .................................... 1988, 1989 - Ken Hackman (190-lbs.) Cross Country (1) .................................... 1983 - Brian Ferrari Swimming (3) ..............2011 - Melissa Gates (50 freestyle) ................................ 2012 - Melissa Gates (50/100 freestyle)

67 PSAC Team Championships Men’s Tennis (9) .............................. 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, .............................................................. 1960, 1963, 1968, 1971, ................................................................................................... 1972 Men’s Basketball (8) ....................... 1970, 1985, 1988, 1992 ............................................................... 1994, 1996, 1999, 2008 Football (8) ....................................... 1946, 1958, 1968, 1984, ............................................................... 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Men’s Tennis (8) ............................... 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 ............................................................... 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972 Women’s Tennis (8) ........................ 1991, 1993, 2007, 2008 ............................................................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Softball (6) ......................................... 1991, 1996, 1997, 1998 ....................................................................................... 1999, 2000 Volleyball (7) ..................................... 1991, 1992, 2005, 2007 ........................................................................... 2008, 2009, 2011 Women’s Basketball (4)................. 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 Baseball (3).................................................... 1979, 2004, 2010 Women’s Golf (3) ......................................... 2008, 2009, 2010 Men’s Golf (1)........................................................................ 1980 Men’s Soccer (1)................................................................... 2008 Women’s Soccer (1) ............................................................ 2011

32 Academic All-Americans

Did You Know?

The Vulcans posted the highest finish of any PSAC school in the Directors’ Cup by placing second in 2009-10. Cal U is the only PSAC school to finish in the top five of the standings since the award was initiated prior to the 1995-96 academic year.

Cal U led NCAA Division II, and ranked sixth among all institutions, with a school-record 13 Academic AllAmericans in the 2011-12 academic year. A total of 12 sports were represented among the 13 selections, including nine female student-athletes.

Softball (10) ..............................Rochelle Dierkes (1995-96), ............... Alyson Johnson (2012), Julie Mackenzie (2010), ............ Kerry Novak (1997), Sonia Petrosoniak (2009-10), ....................... Lauren Shaheen (2010), Lisa Swoger (1984) ............................................................. Natalie Wideman (2012) Football (4) ............................................... Derek Katris (2006), ............................... Lloyd Price (2004-05), Chet Welc (2011) Men’s Basketball (3) ..................................... Bill Belko (1984) ...........................Ray Gutierrez (1993), Steve Swiech (2012) Men’s XC/T&F (2) ......................... Christopher Clark (2009), ......................................................................Tim Lahmers (2012) Women’s XC/T&F (2) ................................ Laurie Hall (2012), ........................................................................... Erin Kling (2012), Men’s Soccer (2)..................................Charlie Dagnal (2011) ..........................................................Camilo Hinestroza (2005), Women’s Soccer (2) ............................Paula Jackson (2011), .................................................................... Kristen Orrett (2011) Volleyball (2) ......................................Renata da Silva (2009), ...................................................................Meghan Franz (2011) Baseball (2)..........................................Mike Larson (2004-05) Women’s Basketball (1).................... Heather Corby (1999) Swimming (1) ........................................Kelsey Nuhfer (2012) Tennis (1) ...................................Franziska Steinhardt (2012)

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS BUILDING CHARACTER. BUILDING CAREERS. California University of Pennsylvania is a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies. For more than 150 years Cal U has been known for its educational excellence and for its commitment to the core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility. At Cal U, students are our first priority. As an undergraduate, students can choose from more than 150 programs of study in three undergraduate colleges. Whether one is interested in using robotic technology in the field of engineering or helping to shape the future as an early childhood educator, students will find an academic program perfect for them. When our core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility are coupled with real-world training, we see a big difference in the types of jobs our graduates get. To advance our mission of building the character and careers of students, Cal U relies upon committed faculty, motivated students, challenging programs and exceptional facilities. Our Character Education Institute provides character education to Cal U students, faculty and staff, and corporate training to regional organizations and businesses. The institute serves as a resource center for education majors, and assists school districts and local organizations in advancing character development.

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The Vulcans led NCAA Division II and ranked sixth overall among all institutions with a school-record 13 Capital One Academic All-Americans during the 2011-12 academic year.

A total of 31 student-athletes boasted a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2012 semester.

A record of 175 student-athletes from Cal U, representing all sports, were named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athletes for the 2011-12 academic year.

A total of 209 Cal U student-athletes, representing all sports, were named to the Fall 2012 edition of the Cal U Athletic Director Honor Roll.

Listed below are the 2011-12 PSAC Scholar-Athletes from softball:

Sam Ashley

Breanna Morris

Renee Helmer

Katie Natter

Alyson Johnson

Holly Pefferman

Amanda Loeffler

Kaitlyn Schilling

Kristen McKenzie

Hope Spancake

Randi Miller

Natalie Wideman

Natalie Wideman and Alyson Johnson were both selected Capital One Academic All-Americans last season.

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2012 RESULTS DATE

OPPONENT

SCORE

R-H-E

02/25/12

at Limestone+

L 2-5

2-8-2

5-9-0

02/25/12

vs Alderson-Broaddus+

W 4-3

4-7-0

3-7-0

02/26/12

vs Alderson-Broaddus+

W 6-5

6-13-1

5-8-0

(8)

02/26/12

vs Brevard

W 10-1

10-13-0

1-5-0

03/08/12

vs St. Cloud State!

W 8-0

8-7-0

0-3-0

03/08/12

vs Saginaw Valley!

W 3-2

3-8-2

2-6-0

(8)

03/09/12

vs Minnesota State Mankato!

L 0-5

0-1-4

5-3-1

03/09/12

vs Ferris State

W 3-2

3-8-3

2-6-1

03/10/12

vs Adelphi!

W 7-0

7-13-3

0-0-1

03/10/12

vs #16 C.W. Post!

L 3-5

3-6-4

5-6-2

(8)

03/12/12

vs Wayne State (Mich.)!

W 4-3

4-7-3

3-9-1

03/12/12

vs Southwest Minnesota State W 4-3

4-10-0

3-12-1

03/12/12

vs Caldwell!

W 8-1

8-11-4

1-5-3

03/16/12

vs Wheeling Jesuit%

W 14-4

14-12-2

4-5-2

03/16/12

vs West Virginia State%

W 4-2

4-5-0

2-5-2

03/17/12

vs Charleston (W.Va.)

W 6-1

6-11-1

1-5-0

03/17/12

vs Fairmont State%

W 15-7

15-17-2

7-7-1

03/18/12

vs Shepherd%

W 12-1

12-11-0

1-5-1

03/21/12

WEST LIBERTY

W 5-1

5-10-1

1-2-2

03/21/12

WEST LIBERTY

W 4-0

4-7-1

0-6-1

03/23/12

GANNON*

L 4-9

4-6-1

9-10-3

(8)

03/23/12

GANNON*

W 2-1

2-8-1

1-3-0

03/28/12

LOCK HAVEN

L 0-2

0-4-2

2-2-0

03/28/12

LOCK HAVEN

W 4-3

4-9-2

3-9-0

03/31/12

MERCYHURST*

W 7-1

7-12-0

1-3-1

03/31/12

MERCYHURST*

W 6-4

6-8-1

4-7-1

04/03/12

at Edinboro*

W 13-1

13-13-0

1-1-2

04/03/12

at Edinboro*

W 9-0

9-13-1

0-3-0

04/06/12

SLIPPERY ROCK*

W 13-1

13-14-1

1-3-1

04/06/12

SLIPPERY ROCK*

L 4-6

4-8-0

6-11-2

04/07/12

at Millersville

W 2-1

2-6-0

1-4-0

04/07/12

at Millersville

W 3-1

3-8-1

1-8-1

04/12/12

at Gannon*

W 7-0

7-10-0

0-1-3

04/12/12

at Gannon*

W 10-4

10-14-1

4-7-3

04/13/12

EDINBORO*

W 3-1

3-7-2

1-4-0

04/13/12

EDINBORO*

W 10-0

10-11-0

0-2-0

04/20/12

at Mercyhurst*

W 14-5

14-15-1

5-9-3

04/20/12

at Mercyhurst*

W 11-5

11-15-1

5-7-1

04/25/12

vs IUP#

L 3-4

3-5-1

4-6-2

04/26/12

vs Shippensburg#

L 2-3

2-7-0

3-5-0

05/04/12

LOCK HAVEN$

W 5-4

5-10-2

4-8-0

05/05/12

WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN$

L 0-7

0-3-4

7-5-0

05/05/12

LOCK HAVEN$

L 3-6

3-10-2

6-11-1

INNS Jillian Russell

Alyson Johnson

HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS + - Limestone (S.C.) Invitational; ! - Rebel Spring Games; % - Salem (Va.) Tournament; * - PSAC West; # - PSAC Tournament; $ - NCAA Tournament; () - extra-inning game Kristen McKenzie

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2012 STATISTICS OVERALL: 33-10 • PSAC WEST 12-2 • HOME 10-5 • AWAY 8-1 • NEUTRAL 15-4 2012 Hitting Statistics (All sorted by batting average) Name Natalie Wideman Jillian Russell Shelby Heyd Stephani Ellis Alyson Johnson Katie Natter Shelby Lia Breanna Morris

AVG GP-GS AB .416 43-43 137 .397 43-42 141 .341 43-43 129 .339 43-43 115 .339 43-42 124 .338 43-40 133 .299 42-40 117 .263 43-43 114

Madison Yanek Paige Johnson Kristen McKenzie Paige Onuska Madison Cashner Totals Opponents

.350 .280 .247 .235 .000 .334 .222

31-7 29-15 41-28 24-1 3-0 43-43 43-43

40 50 85 17 0 1202 1095

R 42 30 19 21 21 40 26 28 4 8 14 2 2 257 120

H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% 57 8 1 2 19 73 .533 56 7 1 14 49 107 .759 44 7 0 2 27 57 .442 39 5 2 1 17 51 .443 42 12 0 6 32 72 .581 45 9 0 12 34 90 .677 35 6 1 6 23 61 .521 30 4 0 1 11 37 .325 14 14 21 4 0 401 243

3 2 6 0 0 69 37

0 0 0 0 0 5 3

0 3 2 0 0 49 13

4 12 10 2 0 240 102

17 25 33 4 0 627 325

.425 .500 .388 .235 .000 .522 .297

BB SO 12 9 8 19 6 10 17 11 11 27 9 19 8 35 13 20

OB% SB-ATT .503 2-4 .416 5-5 .388 1-1 .434 1-1 .391 1-1 .380 3-3 .354 5-6 .351 7-7

2 4 4 1 0 95 70

.381 .333 .281 .278 .000 .391 .277

12 13 6 5 0 186 207

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 25-28 37-41

2012 Pitching Statistics (All sorted by earned run average) Name ERA Hope Spancake 1.67 Kaitlyn Schilling 2.29 Madison Cashner Chelsea Carlson Totals Opponents

2.03 99.00 2.07 5.31

W-L APP/GS CG SHO 17-5 30-25 17 3/0 14-4 25-18 11 3/0 2-1 0-0 33-10 10-33

6-0 2-0 43-43 43-43

0 0 28 15

0/0 0/0 6/0 3/1

SV IP 0 167.2 0 113.0 0 0 0 0

10.1 0.0 291.0 281.0

H 115 111 12 5 243 401

R 53 55 6 6 120 257

ER 40 37 3 6 86 213

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BB SO 33 141 29 62 7 1 70 95

4 0 207 186

B/AVG .188 .255 .273 1.000 .222 .334

SINGLE-GAME RECORDS INDIVIDUAL HITTING AT-BATS 8 four times 6 six times, most recently by ... Natalie Wideman Gannon Gabrielle Rendon IUP

04/07/11 05/09/03

RUNS SCORED 5 Kristin Heslop 5 Lori Burkholder 5 Jill Swanson

Johnson C. Smith Salem International Kutztown

03/13/01 04/08/92 05/01/91

HITS 5 Lori Burkholder

Kutztown

05/01/91

DOUBLES 3 Gabrielle Rendon Slippery Rock 3 Stacy Eppinger IUP 3 Christine Dillner Allegheny

04/02/03 04/24/93 04/15/93

TRIPLES 3 Colleen Hahn

04/29/95

TEAM HITTING

04/02/12

AT-BATS 61 47

Shippensburg Shippensburg

05/08/09 03/28/92

RUNS SCORED 30 27

Salem International Davis & Elkins

Davis & Elkins

IUP

HOME RUNS 3 Jillian Russell Edinboro 2 several times, most recently ... Katie Natter Edinboro

04/03/12

Gabrielle Rendon holds single-game school records for doubles and stolen bases.

TEAM PITCHING INNINGS PITCHED 17.0

Shippensburg

RUNS ALLOWED 16

Davis & Elkins

03/20/09 03/29/95

WALKS ALLOWED 9

Millersville

03/29/95

INDIVIDUAL FIELDING PUTOUTS 24 Julia Mueller 17 Jen Wagner

Shippensburg Allegheny

05/08/09 04/23/95

ASSISTS 9 Stacy Eppinger

Shippensburg

04/08/91

ERRORS 4 Carlee Yaquinto 4 Deb Kopacko

IUP Kutztown

04/24/01 05/06/90

PUTOUTS 51 39

Shippensburg IUP

05/08/09 05/09/03

ASSISTS 27 20

Shippensburg Nebraska-Omaha

05/08/09 05/17/96

ERRORS 8

Bloomsburg

05/02/92

LONGEST GAME 17

Shippensburg

05/08/09

COMBINED RUNS 31 31

Barton (W 17-14) Clarion (W 25-6)

04/03/92 04/28/07

RUNS BATTED IN 8 Alyson Johnson 7 Jillian Russell 7 Colleen Hahn

Salem International Edinboro Davis & Elkins

03/20/09 04/02/12 03/29/95

TOTAL BASES 12 Jillian Russell 11 Becky Mezyk

Edinboro Shippensburg

04/03/12 04/10/04

DOUBLES 7

Johnson C. Smith

03/13/01

04/11/09 04/10/04

TRIPLES 4 4 4

Fayetteville State Youngstown State Millersville

03/06/11 04/19/90 03/26/90

WALKS 3 several times, most recently by ... Julie Mackenzie East Stroudsburg Melissa Korenoski Slippery Rock STOLEN BASES 3 six times, most recently ... Gabrielle Rendon IUP STRIKEOUTS 4 Shelby Lia Slippery Rock 3 several times, most recently ... Alyson Johnson Gannon Alyson Johnson Gannon

HOME RUNS 8

Slippery Rock

04/10/04

04/14/11

RUNS BATTED IN 30 23

Salem International Davis & Elkins

03/20/09 03/29/95

04/12/12 03/23/12

EXTRA-BASE HITS 12

Slippery Rock

04/10/04

WALKS 23

West Virginia Wesleyan 04/16/89

TOTAL BASES 43

Slippery Rock

04/23/03

STOLEN BASES 7 four times, most recently ... Radford

04/10/04

04/10/93

INDIVIDUAL PITCHING

Katie Francart set the single-game school record with 15 strikeouts against Seton Hill in 2008.

INNINGS PITCHED 14.0 Mario Greco 13 Amber Riegel 13 Danielle Penner 13 Paula Mastrean

Shippensburg IUP Nebraska-Omaha Bloomsburg

05/08/09 05/09/03 05/17/96 05/05/90

STRIKEOUTS 15 Katie Francart 14 Melissa Brooks 14 Melissa Brooks 14 Danielle Penner

Seton Hill Lock Haven Case Western Coker

04/15/08 04/25/00 04/16/00 03/15/97

WALKS ALLOWED 9 Jen Ruscitelli

Millersville

03/26/90

05/08/09 1985 03/26/90

TEAM FIELDING

GENERAL

MARGIN OF VICTORY 30 Salem Intâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l (W 30-0) 03/20/09 27 Davis & Elkins (W 27-0) 03/29/95 MARGIN OF DEFEAT 15

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1985

SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS BATTING AVERAGE (min. 65 ABs) .523* Kimmie Miller .494 Lith Webb .486 Jennifer Doty .475 Jen Wagner .468 Christine Dillner .463 Gabrielle Rendon .462 Lith Webb

2004 1996 2005 1994 1995 2004 1995

HITS (min. 60) 83 Lith Webb 80 Christine Dillner 80 Colleen Hahn 75 Lith Webb 75 Jen Wagner 72 Kristin Heslop 68 Jennifer Doty

1996 1995 1995 1997 1994 2000 2005

DOUBLES 18 Lith Webb 17 Julie Mackenzie 17 Jennifer Doty 17 Deb Kopacko 16 Dana Boyer 16 Lith Webb 16 Stacy Eppinger 15 Kate Vaughan 15 Jenn Valeriote

1997 2009 2005 1991 1997 1996 1993 2000 1997

TRIPLES 11 9 7 6 6 5

Lauren Mitchell Lori Burkholder Jill Swanson Deb Kopacko Beth Bond Jennifer Doty

1991 1992 1991 1991 1987 2005

HOME RUNS 14 Jillian Russell 14 Jillian Russell 14 Jennifer Doty 14 Jen Wagner 13# Alyson Johnson 13 Jen Wagner 12 Katie Natter 11 Jillian Russell 11 Becky Mezyk 10 Kristin Heslop 10 Kristin Heslop

2012 2011 2005 1994 2009 1996 2012 2010 2004 2002 2000

RUNS SCORED 56 Lori Burkholder 54 Christine Dillner 53 Kate Vaughan 52 Christy Cameron 52 Lith Webb 51 Lith Webb 49 Jen Wagner 48 Kate Vaughan 47 Jennifer Doty 47 Kristin Heslop

1993 1995 2000 1996 1995 1997 1996 1997 2005 2000

STOLEN BASES 27 Lori Burkholder 22 Meaggan Wilton 21 Lori Burkholder 17 Lori Burkholder 17 Jill Swanson 15 Meaggan Wilton 15 Christy Cameron

1991 1999 1993 1992 1991 1998 1993

WALKS 24 24 23 22 22 22 22 21 21 21

2001 1986 1991 2002 1996 1996 1995 2011 2010 2004

Kristin Heslop Phyllis White Lori Burkholder Kristin Heslop Christy Cameron Kerry Novak Jen Wagner Danielle Easton Amanda Wallace Stephanie Elk

INNINGS PITCHED 328.1 Danielle Penner 316.1 Danielle Penner 202.1 Melissa Brooks 196.2 Melissa Brooks 190.0 Danielle Penner 180.0 Rochelle Dierkes 169.2 Sue Kunkle 168.0 Paula Mastrean 167.2 Hope Spancake

1998 1997 1999 2000 1996 1995 1994 1991 2012 1998 1997 1995 1991 1996 2000 1999 1995

PUTOUTS 421 Jen Wagner 408 Jen Wagner 404 Dana Boyer 391 Jen Wagner 374 Julia Mueller 364 Julia Mueller 361 Shelby Lia 341 Amanda Collins 338 Kimmie Miller

1996 1994 1997 1995 2009 2008 2012 2006 2001

ASSISTS 133 Christy Cameron 126 Lith Webb 114 Kate Vaughan

1994 1998 1998

ERA (min. 150 IP) 0.45 Danielle Penner 0.51* Danielle Penner 0.54 Rochelle Dierkes 0.59 Jen Ruscitelli 0.63 Danielle Penner 0.71 Melissa Brooks 0.85 Melissa Brooks 0.96 Danielle Penner

1997 1998 2000 1999 2010 1995 2010 1995 1996 1994

STRIKEOUTS 354 Danielle Penner 295 Danielle Penner 244 Melissa Brooks 178 Melissa Brooks 176 Maria Greco 147 Maria Greco 145 Lauren Shaheen 141 Hope Spancake 141 Danielle Penner 119 Rochelle Dierkes

1997 1998 2000 1999 2010 2009 2010 2012 1996 1995

1997 1998 1995 1996 2000 1999 1996 1995 1994 1991

COMPLETE GAMES 45 Danielle Penner 42 Danielle Penner 25 Danielle Penner 24 Rochelle Dierkes 22 Paula Mastrean

1998 1997 1996 1995 1991

SHUTOUTS 29 Danielle Penner 22 Danielle Penner 17 Rochelle Dierkes 13 Danielle Penner 9 Becky Mezyk 9 Melissa Brooks

1997 1998 1995 1996 2006 2000

AT BATS 198 194 183 180 180 177 177 176 176

Kate Vaughan Kate Vaughan Stacy Eppinger Kate Vaughan Kerry Novak Kristin Heslop Jenn Valeriote Jillian Russell Colleen Hahn

2000 1997 1993 1998 1997 2000 1997 2010 1995

PITCHING APPEARANCES 54 Danielle Penner 51 Danielle Penner 37 Melissa Brooks 35 Melissa Brooks 34 Maria Greco 33 Rochelle Dierkes 32 Lauren Shaheen 31 Danielle Penner 31 Danielle Penner 31 Rochelle Dierkes

RBI 67 56 55 54 51 50 49 49 47 47

Kristin Heslop Jen Wagner Colleen Hahn Christine Dillner Stacy Eppinger Jillian Russell Jillian Russell Jennifer Doty Danielle Easton Kerry Novak

2000 1996 1995 1995 1991 2011 2012 2005 2010 1997

WINS 50*^ 46* 28 25 24 21 20 20 20 20

^ - NCAA DIVISION II RECORD; * - NCAA Annual Individual Champion; # - Freshman school record

Kimmie Miller led the country with a .523 average in 2004.

Danielle Penner Danielle Penner Rochelle Dierkes Danielle Penner Melissa Brooks Melissa Brooks Rochelle Dierkes Danielle Penner Rochelle Dierkes Paula Mastrean

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CAREER RECORDS Lith Webb

Jennifer Doty

Jillian Russell

BATTING AVERAGE .442 Lith Webb .412 Jen Wagner .387 Jennifer Doty .390 Kimmie Miller .388 Stacy Eppinger .385 Lori Burkholder .384 Gabrielle Rendon .380 Lauren Mitchell .373 Kristin Heslop .371 Becky Mezyk

1995-98 1993-96 2003-06 2001-04 1990-93 1990-93 2001-04 1990-93 1999-02 2003-06

HITS 295 233 231 229 226 221 221 209 206 203

Lith Webb Jen Wagner Christy Cameron Lauren Mitchell Kate Vaughan Kristin Heslop Stacy Eppinger Jillian Russell Gabrielle Rendon Kerry Novak

1995-98 1993-96 1993-96 1990-93 1997-00 1999-02 1990-93 2009-12 2001-04 1994-97

DOUBLES 50 Lith Webb 50 Stacy Eppinger 46 Gabrielle Rendon 44 Jenn Valeriote 41 Jillian Russell 41 Jennifer Doty 40 Alyson Johnson 40 Deb Kopacko 38 Julie Mackenzie 38 Nikki Fiedler 38 Lauren Mitchell

1995-98 1990-93 2001-04 1995-98 2009-12 2003-06 2009-12 1988-91 2007-10 1997-00 1990-93

TRIPLES 22 20 18 15 13 11 10

1990-93 1988-91 1990-93 1995-98 1999-02 1987-90 1993-96

Lori Burkholder Deb Kopacko Lauren Mitchell Lith Webb Kristin Heslop Beth Bond Christy Cameron

HOME RUNS 47 Jillian Russell 38 Kristin Heslop 37 Jen Wagner 35 Alyson Johnson 24 Lith Webb 23 Becky Mezyk 22 Stacy Eppinger 20 Nikki Fielder 20 Jennifer Doty 16 Danielle Easton

2009-12 1999-02 1993-96 2009-12 1995-98 2003-06 1990-93 1997-00 2003-06 2008-11

AT BATS 738 667 649 627 601 593 586 577 565 554

1997-00 1995-98 1993-96 1994-97 2009-12 1999-02 1990-93 1990-93 1993-96 2009-12

Kate Vaughan Lith Webb Christy Cameron Kerry Novak Jillian Russell Kristin Heslop Lauren Mitchell Stacy Eppinger Jen Wagner Alyson Johnson

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RBI 184 170 170 166 154 148 138 138 131 130

Kristin Heslop Jillian Russell Jen Wagner Stacy Eppinger Lith Webb Christine Dillner Alyson Johnson Lauren Mitchell Becky Mezyk Colleen Hahn

1999-02 2009-12 1993-96 1990-93 1995-98 1992-95 2009-12 1990-93 2003-06 1993-96

RUNS SCORED 195 Lith Webb 179 Christy Cameron 175 Kate Vaughan 160 Kristin Heslop 157 Lori Burkholder 149 Jen Wagner 148 Stacy Eppinger 146 Gabrielle Rendon

1995-98 1993-96 1997-2000 1999-2002 1990-93 1993-96 1990-93 2001-04

STOLEN BASES 73 Lori Burkholder 42 Lith Webb 42 Christy Cameron 36 Meaggan Wilton 32 Julie Mackenzie 30 Kristin Heslop 30 Lauren Mitchell 29 Erin Novak

1990-93 1995-98 1993-96 1998-99 2007-10 1999-02 1990-93 1989-92

WALKS 70 69 68 62 58 57 52 51 50 50

2008-11 1993-96 1999-02 1997-00 1993-96 1990-93 1987-90 1995-98 2001-04 1994-97

Danielle Easton Christy Cameron Kristin Heslop Kate Vaughan Jen Wagner Lori Burkholder Beth Bond Lith Webb Gabrielle Rendon Kerry Novak

TOTAL BASES 454 Lith Webb 405 Jillian Russell 393 Jen Wagner 361 Stacy Eppinger 338 Alyson Johnson 278 Nikki Fiedler

1995-98 2009-12 1993-96 1990-93 2009-12 1997-00

EXTRA-BASE HITS 95 Jillian Russell 92 Lith Webb 79 Stacy Eppinger 77 Kristin Heslop 76 Alyson Johnson 70 Jen Wagner 67 Deb Kopacko 61 Jennifer Doty 60 Becky Mezyk 60 Nikki Fiedler

2009-12 1995-98 1990-93 1999-02 2009-12 1993-96 1988-91 2003-06 2003-06 1997-00

SACRIFICES 30 Lith Webb

1995-98

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CAREER RECORDS PITCHING APPEARANCES 167 Danielle Penner 98 Rochelle Dierkes 89 Becky Mezyk 87 Maria Greco 86 Sue Kunkle 85 Melissa Brooks 82 Jen Ruscitelli 80 Sonia Petrosoniak

1995-98 1993-96 2003-06 2008-11 1991-94 1999-02 1990-93 2007-10

WINS 141 70 54 54 53 53 52

Danielle Penner Rochelle Dierkes Jen Ruscitelli Becky Mezyk Melissa Brooks Paula Mastrean Sue Kunkle

1995-98 1993-96 1990-93 2003-06 1999-02 1988-91 1991-94

INNINGS PITCHED 987.2 Danielle Penner 607.0 Kelly Scurci 498.0 Rochelle Dierkes 479.0 Paula Mastrean 467.1 Becky Mezyk 463.2 Melissa Brooks 445.1 Sue Kunkle

1995-98 1987-90 1993-96 1988-91 2003-06 1999-02 1991-94

STRIKEOUTS 882 Danielle Penner 497 Melissa Brooks 448 Maria Greco 377 Katie Francart 330 Rochelle Dierkes 325 Becky Mezyk 242 Hope Spancake 208 Lauren Shaheen 205 Sonia Petrosoniak 193 Jen Ruscitelli

1995-98 1999-02 2008-11 2005-08 1993-96 2003-06 2011-present 2009-10 2007-10 1990-93

EARNED RUN AVERAGE 0.58 Danielle Penner 0.74 Melissa Brooks 1.23 Sue Kunkle 1.25 Jen Ruscitelli 1.36 Rochelle Dierkes 1.51 Paula Mastrean 1.64 Sonia Petrosoniak 1.66 Kelly Scurci 1.72 Becky Mezyk 1.72 Maria Greco

1995-98 1999-02 1991-94 1990-93 1993-96 1988-91 2007-10 1987-90 2003-06 2008-11

COMPLETE GAMES 134 Danielle Penner 72 Kelly Scurci 64 Rochelle Dierkes 55 Melissa Brooks 53 Becky Mezyk 48 Jen Ruscitelli 43 Sue Kunkle

1995-98 1987-90 1993-96 1999-02 2003-06 1990-93 1991-94

SHUTOUTS 77 Danielle Penner 29 Rochelle Dierkes

1995-98 1993-96

PUTOUTS 1,251 Julia Mueller 1,245 Jen Wagner 803 Dana Boyer

2007-10 1993-96 1995-97

ASSISTS 427 402 368 354

Christy Cameron Kate Vaughan Jillian Russell Sarah Cassin

1993-96 1997-00 2009-12 1994-97

GAMES 233 214 203 199 199 193

Kate Vaughan Kerry Novak Nikki Fiedler Christy Cameron Jen Wagner Kristin Heslop

1997-00 1994-97 1997-00 1993-96 1993-96 1999-02

Melissa Brooks

Julia Mueller

Sonia Petrosoniak finished her career among the all-time school leaders in appearances, strikeouts and ERA. Maria Greco

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ALL-TIME HONORS OLYMPIANS

NFCA ALL-REGION

NFCA REGIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR

2000 2008

1986 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

1995 1996 1997 1998

Meaggan Wilton, Canada Megan Timpf, Canada

HONDA-BRODERICK PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1998

Danielle Penner

NFCA NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1998

Danielle Penner

NFCA ALL-AMERICANS 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2002 2003 2004 2011 2012

Stacy Eppinger (second team) Lori Burkholder (second team) Lauren Mitchell (second team) Jen Wagner (second team) Lith Webb (first team) Rochelle Dierkes (second team) Christine Dillner (second team) Jen Wagner (second team) Jen Wagner (first team) Lith Webb (first team) Danielle Penner (second team) Danielle Penner (first team) Lith Webb (first team) Kerry Novak (second team) Sarah Cassin (third team) Tara Douglas (first team) Danielle Penner (first team) Lith Webb (first team) Dana Boyer (second team) Meaggan Wilton (third team) Holly Hall (second team) Meaggan Wilton (third team) Melissa Brooks (second team) Daysha Grimes (first team) Kristin Heslop (second team) Kimmie Miller (second team) Amber Riegel (second team) Kimmie Miller (first team) Becky Mezyk (second team) Gabrielle Rendon (second team) Jillian Russell (third team) Jillian Russell (third team)

Lucy Frerotte, Linda Kalafatis Sue Killian Beth Bond, Diane Santillo, Karen Yoder Deb Kopacko, Diane Santillo, Kelly Scurci, Tracy Whitmoyer Stacy Eppinger, Lauren Mitchell, Kelly Scurci, Karen Yoder Lori Burkholder, Stacy Eppinger, Deb Kopacko, Lauren Mitchell, Jen Ruscitelli Lori Burkholder, Christine Dillner, Stacy Eppinger, Lauren Mitchell, Michelle Shannon Lori Burkholder, Stacy Eppinger, Sue Kunkle, Lauren Mitchell, Michelle Shannon Dena Bowers, Danielle Cavone, Christine Dillner, Sue Kunkle, Heather Lucas, Jen Wagner Christy Cameron, Christine Dillner, Rochelle Dierkes, Colleen Hahn, Jen Wagner, Lith Webb Sarah Cassin, Danielle Penner, Jenn Valeriote, Lith Webb Dana Boyer, Sarah Cassin, Tara Douglas, Nikki Fiedler, Kerry Novak, Danielle Penner, Kate Vaughan, Lith Webb Holly Hall, Danielle Penner, Jenn Valeriote, Kate Vaughan, Lith Webb Melissa Brooks, Ali Ferrari, Holly Hall, Kate Vaughan, Meaggan Wilton Maggie Fricko, Kristin Heslop, Gabrielle Rendon Melissa Brooks, Daysha Grimes, Kristin Heslop, Kimmie Miller, Amber Riegel, Julie Wallace Jennifer Doty, Gabrielle Rendon, Amber Riegel, Angie Day, Abby McMinn, Becky Mezyk, Kimmie Miller, Gabrielle Rendon, Jennifer Doty, Becky Mezyk Jennifer Doty, Debbie Tedesco, Becky Mezyk Amanda Collins, Deanna Valentino Kayleigh Braim, Julie Mackenzie Alyson Johnson (first team) Kayleigh Braim (second team) Danielle Easton (first team) Amanda Wallace (first team) Julie Mackenzie (second team) Jillian Russell (second team) Lauren Shaheen (second team) Alyson Johnson (first team) Jillian Russell (first team) Shelby Lia (second team) Stephani Ellis (first team) Shelby Heyd (first team) Jillian Russell (first team) Natalie Wideman (first team) Hope Spancake (second team)

NFCA NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR 1997 1998

Rick Bertagnolli Rick Bertagnolli

NFCA NATIONAL COACHING STAFF OF THE YEAR 1998 Becky Mezyk was an NFCA All-American as a sophomore in 2004.

Rick Bertagnolli, Sara Cassin

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NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM 1994 1996 1997 1998

Jen Wagner Dana Boyer, Danielle Penner Kerry Novak, Danielle Penner, Keri Weaver, Lith Webb Dana Boyer, Danielle Penner, Lith Webb

RETIRED JERSEYS 1 7 11 20

Danielle Penner Megan Timpf Lith Webb Meaggan Wilton

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS 1984 1995 1996 1997 2009 2010 2012

Lisa Swoger (first team) Rochelle Dierkes (second team) Rochelle Dierkes (first team) Kerry Novak (first team) Sonia Petrosoniak (first team) Lauren Shaheen (first team) Julie Mackenzie (third team) Sonia Petrosoniak (third team) Alyson Johnson (first team) Natalie Wideman (third team)

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT 1984 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012

Lisa Swoger Rochelle Dierkes Rochelle Dierkes, Kerry Novak, Jen Wagner Kerry Novak, Kate Vaughan Dana Boyer, Stephanie Bromhead, Meaggan Wilton, Nora Zimmerman Nikki Fiedler, Kate Vaughan, Meaggan Wilton, Nora Zimmerman Kristin Gray, Kristin Heslop Jennifer Doty (third team) Jennifer Doty (second team) Heather Bihler (third team) Julie Mackenzie (first team) Sonia Petrosoniak (first team) Kayleigh Braim (third team) Julie Mackenzie (first team) Sonia Petrosoniak (first team) Lauren Shaheen (first team) Alyson Johnson (second team) Kayleigh Braim (third team) Alyson Johnson (first team) Alyson Johnson (first team) Kristen McKenzie (first team) Hope Spancake (first team) Natalie Wideman (first team)

CAL U ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME 1997 1998 1999 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2012

Paula Mastrean, 1991 Deb Kopacko, 1992 Stacy Eppinger, 1993 Linda Kalafatis, 1988/Coach Jen Wagner, 1996 Danielle Penner, 1998 Lith Webb, 1998 Meaggan Wilton, 2000 Dana Boyer, 1997 Sarah Cassin, 1997 Melissa Brooks, 2002 Kerry Novak-Drilak, 1997 Lori Burkholder

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COACHING RECORDS YEAR

COACH

OVERALL

PSAC WEST

POST-SEASON NOTES

1989 Linda Kalafatis 27-13 (.675) 1990 Linda Kalafatis 36-10 (.783) 1991 Linda Kalafatis 47-11 (.810) 1992 Linda Kalafatis 31-10-1 (.750) 1993 Linda Kalafatis 34-9 (.791) 1994 Rick Bertagnolli 38-13 (.745) 9-1 (.900) 1995 Rick Bertagnolli 48-7 (.873) 20-0 (1.000) 1996 Rick Bertagnolli 45-5 (.900) 20-0 (1.000) 1997 Rick Bertagnolli 53-5 (.914) 20-0 (1.000) 1998 Rick Bertagnolli 47-7 (.870) 20-0 (1.000) 1999 Rick Bertagnolli 38-18 (.679) 17-3 (.850) 2000 Rick Bertagnolli 44-15 (.746) 16-4 (.800) 2001 Rick Bertagnolli 33-9 (.786) 19-1 (.950) 2002 Rick Bertagnolli 34-7 (.829) 19-1 (.950) 2003 Rick Bertagnolli 28-8 (.778) 17-3 (.850) 2004 Rick Bertagnolli 31-11 (.738) 17-3 (.850) 2005 Rick Bertagnolli 24-16 (.600) 13-7 (.650) 2006 Rick Bertagnolli 26-17 (.605) 13-7 (.650) 2007 Rick Bertagnolli 15-17 (.469) 11-8 (.579) 2008 Rick Bertagnolli 28-18 (.609) 12-8 (.600) 2009 Rick Bertagnolli 35-10 (.778) 13-1 (.929) 2010 Rick Bertagnolli 37-14 (.725) 15-1 (.938) 2011 Rick Bertagnolli 29-14 (.674) 12-2 (.857)

PSAC West Champions PSAC West Champions NCAA Regional Tournament PSAC West Champions PSAC Tournament Champions PSAC West Champions NCAA Regional Tournament PSAC West Champions NCAA Regional Tournament PSAC West Champions NCAA Regional Champions PSAC West Champions NCAA Regional Tournament PSAC West Champions PSAC Tournament Champions NCAA Regional Champions PSAC West Champions PSAC Tournament Champions NCAA Regional Champions NCAA National Champions PSAC West Champions PSAC Tournament Champions NCAA Regional Champions NCAA National Champions PSAC West Champions PSAC Tournament Champions NCAA Regional Champions PSAC West Champions PSAC Tournament Champions NCAA Regional Tournament PSAC West Champions NCAA Regional Tournament PSAC West Champions NCAA Regional Tournament PSAC West Champions NCAA Regional Tournament PSAC West Champions NCAA Regional Tournament

2012

Rick Bertagnolli

33-10 (.768)

12-2 (.857)

- 24 YEARS -

841-274-1 (.754)

295-52 (.850)

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NCAA Regional Tournament NCAA Regional Tournament PSAC West Champions NCAA Regional Tournament PSAC West Champions NCAA Regional Champions NCAA Super Regional PSAC West Champions NCAA Regional Tournament NCAA Regional Tournament

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PSAC HONORS ALL-PSAC WEST 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Christine Dillner (first team) Sue Kunkle (first team) Jen Wagner (first team) Dena Bowers (first team) Christy Cameron (first team) Sarah Cassin (first team) Rochelle Dierkes (first team) Christine Dillner (first team) Colleen Hahn (first team) Kerry Novak (first team) Jen Valeriote (first team) Jen Wagner (first team) Lith Webb (first team) Dana Boyer (first team) Christy Cameron (first team) Sarah Cassin (first team) Rochelle Dierkes (first team) Tara Douglas (first team) Colleen Han (first team) Danielle Penner (first team) Jen Wagner (first team) Lith Webb (first team) Kerry Novak (second team) Dana Boyer (first team) Sarah Cassin (first team) Kerry Novak (first team) Danielle Penner (first team) Jen Valeriote (first team) Lith Webb (first team) Tara Douglas (second team) Kate Vaughan (second team) Dana Boyer (first team) Tara Douglas (first team) Nikki Fiedler (first team) Danielle Penner (first team) Lith Webb (first team) Kate Vaughn (second team) Jen Valeriote (second team) Meaggan Wilton (second team) Ali Ferrari (first team) Holly Hall (first team) Meaggan Wilton (first team) Nikki Fiedler (second team)

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Melissa Brooks (first team) Ali Ferrari (first team) Kelly Gray (first team) Kristin Heslop (first team) Kate Vaughn (first team) Jill Witt (second team) Maggie Fricko (first team) Kristen Heslop (first team) Courtney Krueg (first team) Gabrielle Rendon (first team) Julie Wallace (first team) Rose Walsh (first team) Melissa Brooks (first team) Maggie Fricko (first team) Daysha Grimes (first team) Kristin Heslop (first team) Abby McMinn (first team) Kimmie Miller (first team) Debbie Tedesco (first team) Julie Wallace (first team) Gabrielle Rendon (second team) Jennifer Doty (first team) Becky Mezyk (first team) Amber Riegel (first team) Gabrielle Rendon (first team) Becky Mezyk (second team) Kimmie Miller (second team) Debbie Tedesco (second team) Julie Wallace (second team) Angie Day (first team) Jennifer Doty (first team) Becky Mezyk (first team) Kimmie Miller (first team) Gabrielle Rendon (first team) Stephanie Elk (second team) Maggie Fricko (second team) Abby McMinn (second team) Becky Mezyk (second team) Jennifer Doty (first team) Becky Mezyk (first team) Deanna Valentino (first team) Amanda Collins (second team) Becky Mezyk (second team)

PSAC WEST ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

PSAC SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

1995 1996 1997 1998 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2010 2011 2012

1996-97 Kerry Novak

Rochelle Dierkes Jen Wagner Danielle Penner Danielle Penner Melissa Brooks Kristin Heslop Amber Riegel Kimmie Miller Jennifer Doty Jillian Russell Jillian Russell Jillian Russell

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Jennifer Doty (first team) Becky Mezyk (first team) Debbie Tedesco (first team) Becky Mezyk (second team) Megan Timpf (second team) Heather Bihler (second team) Megan Johnson (second team) Deanna Valentino (second team) Deanna Valentino (first team) Nicole Bellavance (second team) Kayleigh Braim (second team) Sonia Petrosoniak (second team) Kayleigh Braim (first team) Danielle Easton (first team) Maria Greco (first team) Alyson Johnson (first team) Julia Mueller (first team) Jillian Russell (first team) Katie Burke (second team) Julie Mackenzie (second team) Sonia Petrosoniak (second team) Danielle Easton (first team) Julie Mackenzie (first team) Jillian Russell (first team) Lauren Shaheen (first team) Amanda Wallace (first team) Merissa Daley (second team) Maria Greco (second team) Alyson Johnson (second team) Alyson Johnson (first team) Jillian Russell (first team) Hope Spancake (first team) Sarah Spiering (first team) Natalie Wideman (first team) Shelby Lia (second team) Shelby Heyd (first team) Alyson Johnson (first team) Katie Natter (first team) Jillian Russell (first team) Hope Spancake (first team) Natalie Wideman (first team)

PSAC TOP 10 1998 2009

Meaggan Wilton Sonia Petrosoniak

PSAC WEST PITCHER OF THE YEAR 2009 2010 2012

Maria Greco Lauren Shaheen Hope Spancake

PSAC WEST FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR 1995 1999 2001 2002 2009 2011 2012

Lith Webb Melissa Brooks Maggie Fricko Debbie Tedesco Alyson Johnson Shelby Lia Katie Natter

Jillian Russell is one of only two players in league history to be named PSAC Athlete of the Year for at least three-straight seasons.

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PSAC

Originating in 1951 to administer and promote men’s athletics, the Pennsylvania

State Athletic Conference has evolved into one of the NCAA’s most heralded intercollegiate conferences. The first major step came in 1977, when based on a growing interest, the league reorganized to provide a structure for its women’s programs. Only three years later, lacking a standard competitive division, league voted to reclassify the entire conference to NCAA Division II. Among its recent enhancements the PSAC has expanded its membership twice during a four-year span. The first occurred during the 2008-09 academic year with the addition of full-time members Gannon University and Mercyhurst College, and associate member Long Island UniversityC.W. Post. Over the past year, the PSAC’s Board of Directors agreed to welcome Seton Hill University as an associate member to begin play in field hockey during the 2011-12 campaign. The membership now consists of 16 full-time institutions and the two associate members. All of the league’s full-time members are located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which makes the PSAC the largest one-state conference in the NCAA. The league has also grown to share the distinctions as: The largest conference in Division II, the largest football-playing conference in the NCAA, and, with 23, the conference that sponsors the most championships at the Division II level. Highly competitive on a regional and national level, PSAC schools annually combine to send nearly one-third of its teams into

2012 PSAC STANDINGS Western Division Team................................... PSAC............... Pct...............Overall................ Pct. California..............................12-2.............. .857................ 33-10............... .767 Gannon.......................................... 10-6.................. .625......................30-17.................... .638 Mercyhurst.......................................7-9.................. .438......................26-25.................... .510 Edinboro........................................ 6-10.................. .375......................16-18.................... .471 Slippery Rock............................... 3-11.................. .214......................16-17.................... .485 Central Division Team................................... PSAC............... Pct...............Overall.................Pct. Lock Haven................................... 11-5.................. .688..................... 30-20.................... .600 Bloomsburg.................................. 11-5.................. .688........................ 35-6.................... .854 Indiana (Pa.).................................. 11-5.................. .688..................31-14-1.................... .685 Mansfield..........................................7-9.................. .438......................20-15.................... .571 Clarion............................................ 0-16.................. .000........................ 8-32.................... .200 Eastern Division Team................................... PSAC............... Pct...............Overall.................Pct. Kutztown....................................... 15-1.................. .938........................ 52-7.................... .881 Shippensburg.................................7-9.................. .438......................19-26.................... .422 West Chester...................................7-9.................. .438..................... 28-25.................... .528 Millersville..................................... 6-10.................. .375......................18-30.................... .375 East Stroudsburg........................ 5-11.................. .313......................12-29.................... .293 2012 PSAC TOURNAMENT (FINALS) - DRIFTON, PA. Saturday, April 28 Game 1- IUP d. Bloomsburg, 1-0 (8 innings) Game 2* - Lock Haven d. Kutztown, 9-1 (6 innings) Game 3* - Bloomsburg d. Lock Haven, 7-3 Sunday, April 28 Game 4* - IUP d. Bloomsburg, 10-9 * - non-advancing team eliminated

NCAA postseason play. Ultimately, the membership’s success has yielded 43 NCAA team and 246 individual title winners. While proud of its athletic accomplishments, the league also has evolved into one of Division II’s finest from an academic standpoint. Today, nearly one-third of the PSAC’s estimated 6,300 participants are honored each year as “Scholar-Athletes” for maintaining a grade-point average of 3.25 or better - a total that has nearly doubled since PSAC Scholar-Athletes were first recognized in the mid1990s. Although all 16 current institutions are members of Division II, seven league schools also compete at the Division I level in select sports. PSAC schools enroll over 127,000 students and claim over 710,000 alumni, including 483,000 who reside in Pennsylvania. The PSAC is governed by the presidents of the 16 member institutions. It employs a commissioner, an associate and assistant commissioner, and a director of media relations at its headquarters in Lock Haven, Pa. Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference 206 Annex Building Lock Haven, PA 17745 Staff Steve Murray - Commissioner Will Adair - Associate Commissioner Carlin Chesick - Assistant Commissioner/ Senior Woman Administrator Carley McCool - Director of Strategic Communication & New Media

2012 CONFERENCE STATISTICS Individual Leaders Batting Average Samantha Eimers, Mercyhurst Hits Sam Pientack, Bloomsburg Samantha Eimers, Mercyhurst Home Runs Sam Pientack, Bloomsburg RBI Sam Pientack, Bloomsburg Wins Samantha Derr, Kutztown ERA Samantha Derr, Kutztown Strikeouts Cait Paine, Bloomsburg

.451 74 74 20 60 30 0.89 304

Team Leaders Batting Average California (Pa.) .334 Hits Kutztown 494 Home Runs California (Pa.) 49 ERA Kutztown 1.22 Strikeouts Indiana (Pa.) 262 Fielding Percentage Kutztown .974 ALL-PSAC WEST FIRST-TEAM 1B - Samantha Eimers*, Mercyhurst 2B - Natalie Wideman*, California SS - Marissa Pullo^^, Edinboro 3B - Jillian Russell***, California OF - Shelby Heyd, California OF - Katie Natter, California OF - Jaleesa Sledge*, Gannon C - Alyson Johnson*^*, California UTL - Kari Falk, Edinboro

P - Megan Dragon^, Gannon P - Hope Spancake*, California ATL - Kirstie Cortzaao, Gannon ATL - Jenna Geibel**, Slippery Rock * - previous All-PSAC First-Team selection ^ - previous All-PSAC Second-Team selection

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PSAC WEST COACH OF THE YEAR Rick Bertagnolli, California PSAC WEST FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Katie Natter, Fr. California PSAC WEST PLAYER OF THE YEAR Jillian Russell, Sr. California PSAC WEST PITCHER OF THE YEAR Hope Spancake, So. California

HISTORY Originally tabbed “women’s baseball,” the sport of softball has held a strong presence on the campus of California University of Pennsylvania. Dating back as early as 1934, records show that many young women participated in softball at the intramural level. However as time passed by, it was not until the mid-1960’s when softball began to make a name for itself on campus. From the mid-1960’s throughout the early 1970’s, participation in the softball intramural program saw a steady increase of women and the sport itself was garnering attention throughout the country. Very few small colleges or universities can boast that one of their athletic programs have won two national championships and produced two Olympians. However, the softball program at Cal U is able to do just that. Longtime head coach Rick Bertagnolli took over a solid program in 1994 and has turned it into one of the nation’s elite. During his 19-year tenure, Bertagnolli has produced 75 NFCA AllRegion athletes, almost 30 NFCA All-Americans and two Olympians. The combination of these talented student-athletes, along with the hard work and dedication of everyone involved with the program has resulted in five conference titles, five regional titles and two NCAA Division II National Championships in 1997 and 1998, while also earning National Coach of the Year honors both seasons. Since the 1994 season, numerous Vulcan greats have graced Lilley Field. Two of the all-time greats are Danielle Penner, a three-time All American and National Player of the Year in 1998, and Lith Webb, a four-time All American who still holds school records for batting average, hits, doubles, runs scored, total bases and sacrifices. In addition to these two Vulcan greats, there were 23 other NFCA All-Americans at Cal U from 1994-2004. During this time period the Vulcans tallied an astonishing 194-16 PSAC West record. Other All-Americans and game-changing performers in this time period include: three-time All-American Jen Wagner, Kimmie Miller who led the NCAA in batting average in 2004, Meaggan Wilton a two-time All-American, Kristin Heslop, along with Tara Douglas and Daysha Grimes who garnered first

The Vulcans captured the NCAA Division II National Championship in 1997 and 1998, compiling an overall record of 100-12 (.893) in those seasons.

team All-America honors in 1998 and 2002. Prior to the Bertagnolli era at Cal U, the Vulcan program experienced a great deal of success under leadership from then-head coach Linda Kalafatis. Kalafatis, a former all-region performer for the Vulcans, took over the program in 1989. In her five seasons from 1989-93, Kalafatis tallied a 175-53 overall record. During her coaching career at Cal U she led the Vulcans to five-straight PSAC West championships, made the NCAA Tournament on three occasions and captured one PSAC crown. During her time as head coach, Kalafatis also had the opportunity to coach some great studentathletes who earned second team All-American honors. These three student-athletes include Stacy Eppinger who is tied for the most doubles at Cal U with 50, Lori Burkholder the all-time school leader in stolen bases with 73 and Lauren Mitchell who is still in the top five in both total hits and triples. In addition to these three All-Americans, she had seven other all-region honorees suit up in a Vulcan uniform. Not only have these young women had great careers on the field here at Cal U, but many of these Vulcan greats have also gone on to coach in the collegiate ranks. Becky Mezyk, Penner, Maggie Fricko, Wilton, Christy Cameron, and Sue Kunkle are a few former Vulcans who went into the coaching ranks. Numerous others have also coached at the high school and club levels Danielle Penner finished her career as the all-time wins leader in as well. NCAA Division II history with 141 victories. In addition to these Vulcans

continuing their softball careers outside of Cal U by entering the coaching ranks, two former Vulcans made the ultimate dream in any sport a reality by competing for their country at the international level by being selected for their country’s Olympic team. Wilton participated in the 2000 games held in Sydney and Megan Timpf played in the 2008 Beijing games. Both of these former Cal U standouts played for Team Canada. In 2012, Jillian Russell broke the all-time school record for homers and became the first three-time PSAC West Player of the Year in school history. She also earned NFCA All-America honors for the second-straight year after become the first AllAmerican since 2004. Bertagnolli earned PSAC West Coach of the Year honors for the fourth-straight year and 12th time in his career. As time goes on, the softball program at California will continue to produce q u a l i t y studentathletes both on and off the field. As the 2013 season is upon us, we wish the Vulcans the best of luck in their goal of capturing a n o t h e r conference championship and success The softball program won the on the first National Championship national level. in school history in 1997.

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On March 20, 2013, Geraldine Jones was named interim president of California University of Pennsylvania after serving as acting president since May 2012. Jones graduated from California State College in 1971 and began her career in education as a second-grade teacher in the Albert Gallatin School District, in Uniontown, Pa. She returned to California in 1974, serving as program director for Upward Bound for 20 years and as chair of the Department of Academic Development Services for 11 years. She was associate dean of the College of Education and Human Services for two years before serving as dean from 20002008. In July 2008, she was named provost and vice president for academic affairs. A member of the Cal U Alumni Association board of directors, Jones has received numerous honors, including the Cal U Alumni Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John R. Gregg Award for Loyalty and Service, the Black Alumni Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outstanding Service Award, and the Community Service Award given by the Minority Students Association at Penn State Fayette. In 2010 Jones was one of 50 Women of Excellence honored by the New Pittsburgh Courier, one of the oldest and most prestigious black newspapers in the United States. Jones is a lifelong member of Mt. Zion AME Church of Brownsville, Pa., where she has been the church pianist since age 14. She has been married to Jeffrey B. Jones for 37 years; they have two adult daughters and a granddaughter.

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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

DR. BRUCE D. BARNHART

CRAIG BUTZINE

Acting Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs

Vice President for Marketing & University Relations

DR. NANCY PINARDI

ROBERT J. THORN

Interim Vice President for Student Affairs

DR. CHARLES A. MANCE Vice President for University Technology Services

JESSICA URBANIK

Interim Vice President for University Development & Cal U for Life

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Vice President for Administration & Finance

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION

FRANK BAUER

Associate Vice President for Athletic Development

DR. KAREN HJERPE

Interim Athletic Director Senior Woman Administrator

DR. BILL BIDDINGTON Faculty Athletic Representative

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UNIVERSITY PROFILE BUILDING CHARACTER. BUILDING CAREERS. California University of Pennsylvania, a comprehensive regional institution of higher education and a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies that is devoted to building character and careers, broadly defined. The University is inspired by its core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility and is guided by its Bill of Rights and Responsibilities: We have the right to safety and security; We have the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of others; We have the right to be treated with respect; We have the responsibility to treat others with respect; We have the right to expect the best; We have the responsibility to give our best; We have the right to be treated fairly; We have the responsibility to treat others fairly. To advance its ultimate mission of building the character and careers of students, the University shall focus its efforts on three goals: student achievement and success, institutional excellence, and community service. These interrelated ends will be facilitated by the following means: high quality faculty, students, programs and facilities. These means, in turn, will be funded through an energetic program of resource acquisition and stewardship. The University is located on 294 acres in the borough of California, Pa., just 35 miles south of Pittsburgh on the banks of the Monongahela River. Here, highly trained faculty members, caring staff and state-ofthe-art facilities combine to help every student develop a degree of character while preparing for a meaningful career.

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Cal Uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world class facilities provide the best in student housing and the new geothermal technologies have helped California University reduce power consumption to 57 percent less energy. Cal U is home to more than 100 clubs and organizations. The Student Activities Board programs provide various programs which include: concerts, lectures, films, off campus trips, recreational activities to name a few. As undergraduates, Cal U students can choose from more than 150 programs of study in three undergraduate colleges: Education & Human Services, Liberal Arts and Science, Technology & Business.

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UNIVERSITY PROFILE Q: Where are Cal U graduates finding jobs?

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Atlas America Bank of New York Mellon Bayer Corp. Central Intelligence Agency CONSOL Energy Coors Brewing Deloitte Ernst & Young FedEx FBI H.J. Heinz Co. Highmark KDKA ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ • Lockheed Martin • Mylan Pharmaceuticals

• New York Mets • New York Yankees • Ocean State Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation • Northrop Grumman • Pennsylvania Game Commission • Pennsylvania State Police • Peacock Keller • Pepsi • PNC Bank • Siemens • Smith Micro • Thermo Fisher Scientific • University of Pittsburgh • UPMC • U.S. Department of Defense

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security • U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration • U.S. Steel • Verizon • Washington County Planning Commission • West Penn Allegheny Health System • Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic • Westinghouse • Whirl Magazine • WPXI • YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh * Selected hires as reported to Cal U Career Services, 2003-2011.

A: All of the above (and more) California University of Pennsylvania Building Character. Building Careers.

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Cal U led NCAA Division II with a school-record 13 Academic All-Americans last academic year. The Vulcans ranked sixth overall among all institutions with 13 A-A-A. Of the 16 sports at Cal U, a total of 12 sports were represented among the 13 A-A-A selections. ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN BREAKDOWN BY SELECTION First Team - 4 Second Team - 4 Third Team - 5 BY CLASS Seniors - 8 Juniors - 3 Sophomores - 2 BY GENDER Female - 9 Male - 4 BY GEOGRAPHY Pennsylvania Natives - 8 International - 4 New York Natives - 1

February Fri.-Sun. 8-10 UNC Pembroke Invitational (@ Pembroke, N.C.) Fri. 8 vs. Concord Fri. 8 @ UNC-Pembroke Sat. 9 vs. Concord Sat. 9 vs. Fayetteville State (N.C.) Sun. 10 @ UNC-Pembroke Fri.-Sun. 15-17 Shaw (N.C.) Invitational (@ Raleigh, N.C.) Fri. 15 vs. Wheeling Jesuit Fri. 15 vs. West Liberty Sat. 16 vs. Fairmont State Sat. 16 vs. Mount Olive Sun. 17 vs. West Virginia State Fri.-Sun. 22-24 Limestone (S.C.) Invitational (@ Gaffney, S.C.) Fri. 22 vs. Newberry (S.C.) Sat. 23 vs. Newberry (S.C.) Sat. 23 @ Limestone (S.C.) Sun. 24 @ Limestone (S.C.) Sun. 24 vs. West Virginia Wesleyan

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