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2011 Softball Media Guide
Chowan University
Table of Contents
Softball Contact Information
Quick Facts/Contact Information
1
Roster
2
Head Coach
3-4
Assistant Coach
5
Institutional Information
6
Team Biographies
7-23
Accommodation Listings
24
2010 Season Statistical Leaders
25
2010 Results
26
2011 Schedule
27
Team Photos
28
(252) 398-6323
Amanda Balduf
baldua@chowan.edu
Head Coach
(252) 398-1239
Felicia Hollingsworth Administrative Assistant
hollif@chowan.edu (252) 398-6468
Meredith Long Sports Information Director
longm@chowan.edu
Quick Facts
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Location:
Murfreesboro, NC
Enrollment::
1100
President:
Dr. M. Christopher White
Nickname:
Hawks
School Colors:
Blue and White
Athletic Director:
Dennis Helsel
Head Coach:
Amanda Balduf
Years at Chowan:
4th Season
Facility:
Hawks Softball Complex
Affiliation:
NCAA Division II
Conference:
CIAA
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2011 Numerical Roster Num.
Full Name
Pos.
Ht.
Cl.
Hometown/High School
1
Christie Wright
P/OF
5-6
So.
Garner, NC/Garner Senior HS
2
Mindy Byrd
OF
5-4
Sr.
Suffolk, VA/King’s Fork HS
3
Brenna Thomas
OF
5-2
Jr.
Gloucester, VA/Gloucester HS
4
Alex Allen
OF
5-4
Jr.
Clayton, NC/Clayton HS
5
Tricia Gorman
INF
5-9
Sr.
Ambridge, PA/Ambridge Area
6
Katie Duncan
INF
5-7
Sr.
Hopewell, VA/Hopewell HS
7
Fahren Munro
INF
5-2
So.
Virginia Beach, VA/Tallwood HS
8
Brooke Owen
OF
5-0
Sr.
Pasadena, MD/Chesapeake
10
Kayla Brady
INF
5-4
Fr.
Clarks Summit, PA/Abington Heights HS
11
Megan Wade
INF
5-6
So.
Dunnsville, VA/Essex HS
12
Liz Sill
C
5-9
Fr.
Powhatan, VA/Powhatan HS
13
Ashley Poulin
C
5-2
Fr.
Sanford, NC/Lee County HS
14
Megan Bass
INF
5-5
Sr.
Edenton, NC/John A. Holmes
15
Hali Easley
UTL
5-6
Jr.
Hatteras, NC/Cape Hatteras HS
16
Lacey Wildeboer
P/INF
5-1
So.
Castle Hayne, NC/Laney HS
18
Liz Hipple
OF/INF
5-6
Fr.
Chincoteague, VA/Chincoteague HS
19
Shelby Pendleton
OF
5-5
So.
Suffolk, VA/Lakeland HS
21
Allie Kolezynski
LHP/IMF
5-5
Jr.
Strongsville, OH/Strongsville HS
23
Amber Matthews
RHP/INF
5-6
So.
Aulander, NC/Hertford County HS
Head Coach: Amanda Balduf Assistant Coach: Karen Burnette
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Amanda Balduf
Head Softball Coach Mandi Balduf enters her fourth season as head coach at Chowan University after coming off a very successful 2010. In her first season playing in the CIAA, she guided her program to a CIAA West Division Championship, a CIAA Championship, and NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament appearance. Under her direction the Hawks have posted back-to-back thirty win seasons after finishing 31-24 this year. The squad went perfect in CIAA play at 18-0 in 2010. In 2009 she led the team to a 30-23 overall record. She coached four players to All-CIAA honors while also producing four NCCAA South Region Players, and one NCCAA All American. The Chowan softball team also was named the CIAA's Highest Team GPA for their respective sport this season. In only her second season with the Hawks, Balduf was named the National Christian College Athletic Association's South Region Softball Coach of the Year. She guided her team to a 2009 NCCAA South Region Championship, the program's second title since 2005. The 31-win season is the highest win total for softball since the program transitioned to DII status. The 2009 season also produced four NCCAA AllAmericans, two NCCAA Academic All-Americans, four spots on the NCCAA All-South Region Team, with one of those players being named to the NCCAA National All-Tournament Team and the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association's All-State Team.
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Quick Facts on Coach Balduf HOMETOWN: Curtice, Ohio EDUCATION: Tiffin University ‘02 Tiffin University ‘06 COACHING CAREER: Univ. of Kentucky (2002-2003) Univ. of South Dakota (2003-2004) Tiffin University (2004-2008) Chowan University (2008-Present) PLAYING CAREER: Tiffin University (1998-2002)
Amanda Balduf
Head Softball Coach Balduf kicked off her first season as head coach in 2008, compiling a 22-30 overall record. The Hawks also proved they could excel in the classroom. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced Chowan University as the 10th ranked All-Academic Team in all NCAA DII softball after completing the season with a 3.380 team grade point average (07-08). Balduf has also been an assistant at several successful programs, most notably at Tiffin University. Balduf was hired by Tiffin University in August of 2004 where she helped the Dragons to three consecutive American Mideast Conference North Titles and two consecutive NAIA National Tournament appearances. In 2006 the Dragons posted a 57-11 record while also winning the Region IX Championship of the NAIA tournament. This past season the Dragons finished 37-11 and 20th in the NAIA national rankings. They also defended their 2006 Region IX NAIA title. Along with her coaching duties at Tiffin, Balduf also served as a Graduate Admissions Representative and worked to receive her M.B.A. Prior to being hired at Tiffin, Balduf served as a graduate assistant softball coach for the University of South Dakota program. Balduf spent one season at USD where she helped manage all aspects of the on the field coaching under the direction of the head coach. Balduf graduated from Tiffin University in 2002 with a B.A. in Sport Management. At Tiffin she was a four-year starter for the softball team and helped the Dragons to a 2002 AMC Conference Championship. She was a two-time NAIA Academic All-American while at Tiffin. After graduation from Tiffin, Balduf moved to Kentucky where she went to work as a volunteer in the AmeriCorp: Athletes in Service program. She spent over 1,700 hours working with the inner-city youth of Lexington while also volunteering as an assistant coach at the University of Kentucky. Balduf is a native of Ohio and grew up in the Toledo area. She graduated from Tiffin in 2002 with a B.A. in Sport Management. She worked to earn graduate hours in Athletic Administration while at USD and completed her M.B.A. at Tiffin in 2006. Balduf is an active member of the NFCA and works camps across the country. Balduf serves as a point of contact with the NCAA/Champs Life Skills program at Chowan.
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Karen Burnette Assistant Softball Coach Karen Burnette enters her second season working with Chowan University athletics. Burnette will serve as the Assistant Softball Coach, working primarily with the Hawks' pitching staff. She brings with her a plethora of both playing and coaching experience that will add to the dynamics of the young softball squad. She helped the team to a 31-24 overall record in 2010 as well as a CIAA Championship and NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament appearance. Burnette, a native of Yorktown, Virginia and graduate of Tabb High School where she was a standout softball player. She earned a scholarship to continue her softball career at Shepherd University (WV). At Shepherd Burnette set pitching records for the softball program that still stand today. She was a team captain, All WVIAC Player of the Week selection (3X), and led her team to four straight WVIAC Conference Tournaments. She was selected to the All-WVIAC Tournament Team in her senior season. Following graduation from Shepherd in 2006, Burnette accepted a Graduate Assistantship at Washington College (MD). She served as the pitching coach for the softball program while also helping the women's basketball program and sports information office. She completed her M.A. in History at Washington College. Burnette also works camps and clinics up and down the East Coast , including the TPS Top 96 College Coaches Clinics.
Quick Facts on Coach Burnette HOMETOWN: Yorktown, VA EDUCATION: Shepherd University ‘06 Washington College ‘09 COACHING CAREER: Washington College (2006-2009) Chowan University (2009-Present) PLAYING CAREER: Shepherd University (2002-2006)
Burnette earned her B.S. from Shepherd in Political Science and Journalism and her M.A. in History from Washington College.
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Important University Telephone Contacts Admissions Office Business Office Registrar’s Office Financial Aid Office
(800) 488-4101 (252) 398-6252 (252) 398-1230 (252) 398-1229
Important Websites Chowan University Athletics NCAA NCAA Clearinghouse NCCAA CIAA
www.chowan.edu www.gocuhawks.com www.ncaa.org www.ncaaclearinghouse.com www.thenccaa.org www.theciaa.com
Chowan University is a four-year co-education intuition. It is the second oldest of North
Carolina's seven Baptist Colleges. Chowan opened in 1848 as a four year college for women, Chowan Baptist Female institute. It was renamed Chowan College in 1910, admitted male students in 1931, and established itself as one of the leading junior colleges in the South in 1937. In 1992 the college returned to four year status. In April of 2006 Chowan President, Dr. M. Christopher White announced the changing of the institutions name from Chowan College to Chowan University. The University fulfills its mission with a careful blend of both liberal arts and professional courses. Recognizing that such a blend of knowledge and experience is particularly suited to the needs of contemporary society. Chowan takes as priority the need to connect general education with specialized education, theoretical learning with practical learning, and intellectual skills with vocational skills. Set amid 300 acres of woodlands embracing beautiful Lake Vann, Chowan’s main entrance leads gracefully around a college green to an antebellum mansion known as the McDowell Columns Building. Sixteen major buildings of contemporary design provide air-conditioned residence, academic and recreational facilities. The small-town university campus attracts students from at least twenty seven states and several countries each year. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools fully accredits Chowan University to offer the bachelor’s degree.
Academic Programs Accounting Allied Heath American Studies Biology Business -Applied Business -Business Admin. -Small Business Management -Small Business Administration Chemistry Church Music Coaching Counseling Criminal Justice Drama Elementary Education English Environmental Biology Exercise Science
Fine Art Studies Graphic Communications Graphic Design History History (Contemporary) History Education Humanities Studies Information Studies Innovative Ministry Leadership Innovative Music Ministry Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Marketing Music Music Business/Technology Music Education Physical Education Physical Education/ Teacher Education Emphasis
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Pre-Professional -Pre-Dentistry -Pre-Law -Pre-Medicine -Pre-Nursing -Pre-Physical Therapy -Pre-Veterinary Medicine Printing Production and Imagery Technology Psychology Psychology (General Experimental) Public History Religion Science Social Science Sports Management Studio Art Teacher Education
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#2 Mindy Byrd 5’4” • Senior • Outfielder Suffolk, VA (King’s Fork HS) As a Junior in 2010 Started 53 of 55 games…Hit .383...Second on team with 51 runs, 46 rbi, and 57 hits...Stole 18 bases As a Sophomore in 2009 Started all 53 games...Hit .223...Scored 29 runs...Second on team with 2 triples...Tied for team lead with 22 walks...Stole 10 bases As a Freshman in 2008 Played in 50 games, starting 49...Hit .273...Second on team with 33 runs and 2 home runs...Led team with 17 sacrifice hits...A perfect 15-15 in stolen base attempts. Off the Field with MINDY: Major: Business Administration and Marketing Favorite Quote: “The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch, get started, take action, move.” -John Wooden Sports Idol: Jennie Finch Interesting Facts: She has officially been put in the books on the Sioux Indian Reservation Academic Achievements: Student of the Month College Awards/Achievements: Female Athlete of the Year, CIAA First Team All-Conference, NCCAA First Team AllRegion High School Awards/Achievements: Principal’s List, Softball Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Four-year letter winner in Softball PERSONAL: Daughter of Mike and Tammy Byrd. Brother Joey (15) Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
2010
.383
55-53
149
51
57
11
3
3
46
.557
16
4
.448
3
7
18-24
2009
.223
53-53
130
29
29
6
2
1
13
.323
22
3
.348
0
7
10-12
2008
.273
50-49
132
33
36
5
1
2
15
.371
16
0
.351
0
17
15-15
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#5 Tricia Gorman 5’9” • Senior • Infielder Ambridge, PA (Ambridge Area HS)
As a Junior in 2010 Started 52 of 53 games she appeared in…Hit .347...Led team with 15 doubles...Third on team with 42 rbi...Led team with 310 put-outs As a Sophomore in 2009 Started all 53 games...Third on team with .342 batting average...Led team with 14 doubles, 47 rbi, and .487 slugging %...Recorded 334 put-outs As a Freshman in 2008 Started all 52 games...Led team in numerous categories - .365 batting average, 54 hits, 7 home runs, 41 rbi, .568 slg%, .436 obp, 331 put-outs, and .989 fielding % Off the Field with TRICIA: Major: Psychology, Minor in Religion Favorite Quote: Psalm 45 Sports Idol: Troy Polamalu and Jessica Mendoza Interesting Facts: She was homeschooled for four years Academic Achievements: Dean’s List, President’s List, Ambassador to the President, Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society, Who’s Who Among America’s Top College Students College Awards/Achievements: CIAA All-Tournament First Team, NCCAA All-American High School Awards/Achievements: Four time Honor Roll student, Member of 2005 State Championship Softball team PERSONAL: Daughter of Dan and Kim Gorman. Brothers Austin (13) and Jake (9). Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
2010
.347
53-52
150
18
52
15
0
1
42
.467
20
1
.424
1
2
3-4
2009
.342
53-53
158
19
54
16
2
1
47
.487
13
4
.399
3
5
3-3
2008
.365
52-52
148
24
54
5
2
7
41
.568
21
0
.436
3
2
5-5
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#6 Katie Duncan 5’7” • Senior • Utility Hopewell, VA (Hopewell HS) 2011 Marks the first year on the Softball team for Duncan...Has been a three year member of the Hawks Soccer team...Started 31 of 34 career games in Soccer...Has 22 career points
Off the Field with KATIE: Major: Criminal Justice Nickname: “Stick” Favorite Quote: “Everything happens for a reason” Sports Idol: Mia Hamm PERSONAL: Daughter of Paula and John Duncan. Brothers Johnny (17) and Zachary (16). Sister Kristen (18)
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#8 Brooke Owen 5’0” • Senior • Outfielder Pasadena, MD (Chesapeake HS) As a Junior in 2010 Appeared in 53 games, starting 48...Hit .274...Tied for team lead with 3 triples...Third on team with 5 sacrifice hits...Had 51 put-outs and .945 fielding % As a Sophomore in 2009 Started all 53 games...Second on team with .351 batting average...Led team with 171 at bats, 38 runs, 4 triples...Tied for team lead in hits (60) and fielding % (1.000)...Second on team with .456 slugging %, .418 obp, 10 doubles, and 13 stolen bases As a Freshman in 2008 Played in 41 games, starting all 41...Second on team with .319 batting average...Had 6 doubles...Was 7-10 in stolen base attempts
Off the Field with BROOKE: Major: Criminal Justice Favorite Quote: “Champions aren’t champions because they do extraordinary things, they do the ordinary things better than anyone else.” Sports Idol: Josh Hamilton Interesting Fact: She still wears kids size shoes (size 3) Academic Achievements: 2009-2010 NCCAA ScholarAthlete Award, Five time Dean’s List student College Awards/Achievements: 2010 CIAA AllTournament Team, 2009 NCCAA All-Regional Team, 2009 NCCAA Honorable Mention All-American High School Awards/Recognition: Four time All-County performer, member of 2007 State Championship team, Member of 2004 and 2006 State Runner-Up team Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
2010
.274
52-47
117
30
32
7
3
0
23
.385
19
1
.377
1
5
6-7
2009
.351
53-53
171
38
60
10
4
0
25
.456
17
4
.418
2
3
13-19
2008
.319
41-41
116
19
37
6
0
0
11
.371
7
0
.358
0
8
7-10
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#14 Megan Bass 5’5” • Senior • Infielder Edenton, NC (John A. Holmes HS) As a Junior in 2010 Appeared in 43 games, starting 19...Hit 1 home run...Had .373 obp...Recorded 4 sacrifice hits...stole 6 bases in 7 attempts As a Sophomore in 2009 Played in 45 games, starting 29...Had career high .261 batting average...Tied for team lead with 1 home run...Had 58 assists in the field As a Freshman in 2008 Played in 49 games, starting 45...Hit career high 3 doubles...Led team with 30 walks...Second on team with .415 obp and 13 stolen bases Off the Field with MEGAN: Major: Studio Art Favorite Quote: “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” Sports Idol: USA Softball Team Interesting Fact: She has twice had surgery on her right shoulder Academic Achievements: Art Award Second Place, Art Award Third Place, Art Award Honorable Mention College Awards/Achievements: Dean’s List student High School Awards/Recognition: National Honor Society, Softball All-Conference, Academic Letter, Three time Scholar-Athlete, Academic Award, Two time Offensive MVP in Softball PERSONAL: Daughter of Mary Jo and Donald Bass. Brother Jonathan (29) Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
2010
.196
43-19
51
12
10
1
1
1
8
.314
13
2
.373
1
4
6-7
2009
.261
45-29
69
18
18
1
1
1
6
.348
9
1
.354
0
4
7-9
2008
.202
49-45
89
22
18
3
0
1
10
.270
30
3
.415
1
8
13-17
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#3 Brenna Thomas 5’2” • Junior • Outfielder Gloucester, VA (Gloucester HS) As a Sophomore in 2010 Appeared in 36 games, starting 6...Hit for .280 average...Scored 19 runs in only 25 at bats...Had perfect 1.000 fielding % As a Freshman in 2009 Appeared in 27 games...Stole 6 bases in 7 attempts (86%)
Off the Field with BRENNA: Nickname: Piranha Major: Exercise Science Favorite Quote: “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” Sports Idol: Peyton Manning Interesting Fact: She will be traveling to Israel/Egypt this summer to study abroad. “Walking in Jesus’ footsteps; how amazing!” College Awards/Achievements: Sportsmanship Award High School Awards/Recognition: Two-time First Team All-District, Two-time Second Team All-District, Second Team All Region as a junior PERSONAL: Daughter of Valerie and Frank Thomas. Sister Ashley (29)
Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
2010
.280
36-6
25
19
7
0
0
0
2
.280
5
2
.424
1
1
5-8
2009
.200
27-0
5
7
1
0
0
0
1
.200
0
1
.333
0
0
6-7
12
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#4 Alex Allen 5’4” • Junior• Outfielder Clayton, NC (Clayton HS) As a Sophomore in 2010 Appeared in 54 games, starting 53...Tied for team lead with 7 sacrifice hits...Stole 22 bases in 24 attempts...had 129 at bats As a Freshman in 2009 Started all 53 games...Hit for career high .279 average.. Had .340 obp...Tied for team lead with 9 sacrifice hits...stole 10 bases in 11 attempts
Off the Field with ALEX: Major: Exercise Science Favorite Quote: “Some people want it to happen, some people wish it would happen, others make it happen.” -Michael Jordan Sports Idol: Kobe Bryant Club Team: North Carolina Challengers Academic Achievements: Alpha Chi Honor Society High School Awards/Recognition: All-Conference performer, Honor Roll, President’s List PERSONAL: Daughter of Rudy and Terry Allen
Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
2010
.233
54-53
129
34
30
1
0
0
10
.240
21
2
.346
1
7
22-24
2009
.279
53-53
129
28
36
1
1
0
14
.302
10
2
.340
0
9
10-11
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#15 Hali Easley 5’7” • Junior• Utility Cape Hatteras, NC (Cape Hatteras HS)
2011 marks the first year on the Softball team for Easley.
Off the Field with HALI: Nickname: Hal Major: Physical Education Favorite Quote: “Truth is, everyone is going to hurt you; you just have to find the ones worth suffering for.” -Bob Marley Sports Idol: Lance Armstrong Interesting Fact: She has a pet pig named Hamlet and enjoys surfing in the offseason Academic Achievements: Five time Dean’s List student, Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Chi College Achievements/Awards: Student-Athlete Award High School Awards/Recognition: Softball Iron Man Award, Four time All-Conference Performer in Softball, 2007 Athlete of the Year, Two time All-Conference Performer in Volleyball, Spanish 1 Award, Math Award PERSONAL: Daughter of Margie and George Easley. Brother Robbie (16). Sisters Maggie (16) and Carrie (25).
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#21 Allie Kolezynski 5’5” • Junior • Pitcher/Infield Strongsville, OH (Strongsville HS)
As a Sophomore in 2010 As a pitcher...Appeared in 20 games, starting 12...Tallied a 4-8 record with a 3.24 ERA...Struck out 74 batters in only 90.2 innings pitched As a hitter...Appeared in 54 games, starting 53...Led team with 164 at bats, 61 hits...Tied for team lead with 3 triples...Second on team with 31 stolen bases As a Freshman in 2009 As a pitcher...Appeared in 28 games, starting 18...Second on team in most major categories… Compiled 13-13 record As a hitter...Started all 53 games...Led team with .357 batting average, .419 obp, and 24 stolen bases...Tied for team lead with 60 hits, 9 sacrifice hits, and 1.000 fielding %
Off the Field with ALLI: Major: Business Administration Nickname: AK Favorite Quote: “There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.” Sports Idol: Cliff Lee and Tim Tebow Interesting Fact: She cannot whistle Club Team: Sliman’s Gold Academic Achievements: Business Student of the Month, Alpha Chi Honors Society, President’s List, Who’s Who Among America’s Top College Students College Awards/Achievements: 2009: NCCAA First Team All-American, AllRegion, All-Tournament, NCAA Player of the Week. 2010: First Team AllCIAA, NCCAA Second Team All-Region, CIAA Commissioner’s Team High School Awards/Recognition: Plain Dealer Player of the Week, First Team All-Conference, Coaches Award, National Honor Society, Who’s Who Among America’s Top High School Students PERSONAL: Daughter of Jim and Susan Kolezynski. Sister Emily (17) Career Stats:
ERA
W-L GP-GS CG SHO/CBO
SV
INN
H
R
ER
BB
SO
2B
3B
HR OPP. AVG.
2010
3.24
4-8
20-12
7
3/0
2
90.2
106
60
42
18
74
21
3
9
.290
2009
.310
13-13
28-18
16
1/2
0
153.2
179
107
68
55
99
36
3
8
.279
AVG. GP-GS
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
2010
.372
53-52
164
48
61
9
3
1
29
.482
28
2
.467
1
5
31-40
2009
.357
53-53
168
31
60
8
2
0
28
.429
16
2
.419
0
9
24-27
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#1 Christie Wright 5’7” • Sophomore • Pitcher/Outfielder
Garner, NC (Garner Senior HS) As a Freshman in 2010 As a pitcher...Appeared in 30 games, starting 22...Team highs 11 wins, 12 complete games, 129.2 innings pitched, 84 strikeouts…Had 2.38 ERA... As a hitter...Appeared in 17 games, starting 10...hit .333 with a .500 obp
Off the Field with CHRISTIE: Major: Pre-Medicine Favorite Quote: “Do not go where the path may lead, instead go where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Sports Idol: Jennie Finch Interesting Fact: She is admittedly very loud and talkative Academic Achievements: Alpha Lambda Delta Honors College College Awards/Achievements: CIAA All-Tournament Team High School Awards/Achievements: 2009 Wendy’s High School Heisman Award, International Baccalaureate Graduate, Honors Graduate, Four year starter in Softball, Member of 2009 Conference Champion Softball team, 2009 Softball Captain, Two year starter in Volleyball PERSONAL: Daughter of Jeffrey Wright and Mary Kay Jenson. Brother Jamison Jenson (22). Sisters Kayla Wright (21) and Jaque Tant (27).
Career Stats:
2010
ERA
W-L GP-GS CG SHO/CBO
2.38
11-9
30-22
AVG. GP-GS 2010
.333
17-10
12
0/0
SV
INN
H
R
ER
BB
SO
2B
3B
HR OPP. AVG.
0
129.2
128
77
44
53
84
19
5
6
.257
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
3
2
1
0
0
0
2
.333
1
0
.500
0
0
0-0
16
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#7 Fahren Munro 5’2” • Sophomore • Infield Virginia Beach, VA (Tallwood HS) As a Freshman in 2010 Appeared in 53 games, starting 45...Tied for third on team with .400 batting average...Team highs in runs (57), walks (30), and stolen bases (35)...Third on team with .522 obp
Off the Field with FAHREN: Major: Criminal Justice, Minor in Psychology Favorite Quote: “Make it happen bigger.” Sports Idol: Derek Jeter College Awards/Achievements: NCCAA All-American Second Team, CIAA All-Tournament Team, NCCAA First Team All-Region, CIAA Tournament MVP High School Awards/Achievements: Four year member of Softball team PERSONAL: Daughter of Robert and Velma Munro. Brother Robert (20). Sister Gabriella (10)
Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS 2010
.400
53-45
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
125
57
50
1
1
1
23
.448
30
3
.522
1
5
35-37
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#11 Megan Wade 5’2” • Sophomore • Infield Dunnsville, VA (Essex HS) As a Freshman in 2010 Appeared in 28 games, starting 4...Hit for .300 with a .364 obp...Perfect in stolen base attempts
Off the Field with MEGAN: Nickname: “Sticks” Major: Psychology, Minor in Criminal Justice Favorite Quote: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” Sports Idol: Caitlin Lowe Interesting Fact: Photos of her injury are pictured in a dentistry textbook at Virginia Commonwealth University Academic Achievements: Leadership Scholar, Presidential Scholar College Awards/Achievements: CIAA Conference Champion High School Awards/Achievements: National Honor Society PERSONAL: Daughter of William and Tanya Wade. Twin brother Derek (19)
Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS 2010
.300
28-4
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
30
6
9
0
1
0
14
.367
3
0
.364
0
1
1-1
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#16 Lacey Wildeboer 5’1” • Sophomore • Pitcher/Infield Castle Hayne, NC (Laney HS) As a Freshman in 2010 As a pitcher...Appeared in 9 games, starting 7...Led team with 1.72 era and .209 opponents batting average...Compiled 5-1 record...Struck out 37 batters in 40.2 innings pitched As a hitter...Appeared in 39 games, starting 16...Had .403 obp...Perfect 7-7 in stolen base attempts...
Off the Field with LACEY: Nickname: “Wild thing”, “LJ” Major: Biology/Pre-Medicine Favorite Quote: “Live the life you love. Love the life you live.” -Bob Marley Sports Idol: Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano, Jennie Finch Club Team: Challengers Interesting Fact: She played in a basketball game against Michael Jordan Academic Achievements: A and B Honor Roll, Honors College High School Awards/Achievements: Softball, Volleyball, and Swimming MVP and Captain, All State Softball, All-Region Softball, Swimming, and Volleyball, All-District Softball and Volleyball, Honor Roll
PERSONAL: Daughter of Peter and Kiersten Wildeboer. Brother Peter (15). Sister Carleigh (11)
Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS 2010
.281
39-16
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
64
13
18
1
0
0
12
.297
12
1
.403
0
2
7-7
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#19 Shelby Pendleton 5’5” • Sophomore • Outfield Suffolk, VA (Lakeland HS) As a Freshman in 2010 Appeared in 29 games, starting 5...Tied for third on team with .400 batting average… Had .483 obp...4-5 in stolen base attempts...Perfect 1.000 fielding %
Off the Field with SHELBY: Nickname: “She” Major: English Favorite Quote: “Reach for the moon; if you miss you land amongst the stars.” Sports Idol: Caitlin Lowe Interesting Fact: She was a dancer for ten years Club Team: Southside Sting Academic Achievements: Honor Roll, Civics Student of the Month College Awards/Achievements: Leadership Scholar High School Awards/Achievements: Four year letter winner, First place paper in American Legion Essay Contest PERSONAL: Daughter of Susan and Bill Pendleton. Brother James (10). Sister Breann (14)
Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS 2010
.400
29-5
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
25
14
10
2
0
0
7
.480
4
0
.483
0
0
4-5
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#23 Amber Matthews 5’6” • Sophomore • Pitcher/Infield Aulander, NC (Hertford County HS) 2011 marks the first year on the Softball team for Matthews
Off the Field with AMBER: Nickname: “Crazy Legs” Major: Physical Education/Exercise Science Favorite Quote: “A lie will travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes” Sports Idol: Dustin Pedroia Club Team: Carolina Angels Interesting Fact: She has a pet duck named Aflac Academic Achievements: Honors graduate, Top 10 in graduating class High School Awards/Achievements: 2006 Softball Rookie of the Year, 2007 and 2008 Softball MVP, 2008 Softball Co-MVP PERSONAL: Daughter of Ray and Rhonda Matthews. Brothers Brandon (24) and Ryan (21)
Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS 2010
.281
39-16
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
64
13
18
1
0
0
12
.297
12
1
.403
0
2
7-7
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#10 Kayla Brady 5’4” • Freshman • Infield Clarks Summit, PA (Abington Heights HS)
Off the Field with KAYLA: Major: Mathematics Favorite Quote: “All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.” -Buddha Sports Idol: Kristen Zaleski, Chase Utley, Jerry Taylor Interesting Fact: She has a black belt in Martial Arts Club Team: Sports Plus Academic Achievements: Honors College High School Awards/Achievements: Honor Roll PERSONAL: Daughter of David and Cindy Brady. Brother Alex (19)
#12 Liz Sill 5’9” • Freshman • Catcher Powhatan, VA (Powhatan HS)
Off the Field with LIZ: Major: Exercise Science, Minor in Coaching Favorite Quote: “Never be satisfied.” Sports Idol: Lauren Lapin Interesting Fact: She played football up until high school Club Team: Riptides High School Awards/Achievements: Two Time Second-Team All-District, First Team All-District, First Team All-Region, VHSCA East Team All-Star, Richmond All-Metro Team, Second Team All-State PERSONAL: Daughter of Dale and Dawn Still. Brothers Joe (26) and Andrew (22)
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#13 Ashley Poulin 5’2” • Freshman • Catcher Sanford, NC (Lee County HS)
Off the Field with ASHLEY: Nickname: “AP” Major: Biology Favorite Quote: “Quitters never win and winners never quit.” Sports Idol: Danielle Lawrie Interesting Fact: She was born on American soil in Nuremberg, Germany Academic Achievements: National Beta Beta Beta High School Awards/Achievements: Four Time All-Conference Academic Team, AllConference Sportsmanship Award PERSONAL: Daughter of Tim and Wendy Comer. Brothers Kohl (18) and Brandon (6) Comer. Sisters Paige (21) and Erika (19) Comer
#18 Liz Hipple 5’6” • Freshman • Outfield/Infield Chincoteague, VA (Chincoteague HS)
Off the Field with LIZ: Nickname: “Hip Hip” Major: Physical Education Favorite Quote: “Make your weaknesses your strength and your strengths stronger.” Sports Idol: Natasha Whatley Interesting Fact: She is the first female from Chincoteague High School to receive an athletic scholarship in college Academic Achievements: Honor Roll, Beta Society High School Awards/Achievements: Four Time First Team All-District, Two Time Second Team All-Region, Team Before Self Award, Softball and Basketball MVP PERSONAL: Daughter of Fred and Karen Hipple. Sister Heather (30)
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Partial Listing of Accommodations Murfreesboro * Bed and Breakfast M & N Bed & Breakfast 252.398.4511 * Bed and Breakfast Home of Carol Piper 252.398.3531 * Barnes House B&B 252.398.3676
Chowan University stands in the old Albemarle region of North Carolina between the Roanoke and Chowan Rivers in the northeast corner of the state. The Murfreesboro area was first settled during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when the principal inhabitants were several Indian Tribes such as the Chowanokes. Today, the stately old homes seem to whisper of the storied colonial and antebellum days. Murfreesboro is located approximately 60 miles from Norfolk, Virginia and 120 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina. Murfreesboro is the location of the boyhood home of Dr. Walter Reed, discoverer of the cure for yellow fever, and home to Richard Jordan Gatling, the inventor of the Gatling Gun. Tours and special events are offered throughout the year by local groups.
* The Commons Bed & Breakfast 252.398.4052 Ahoskie (13 miles south of campus) * Ahoskie Inn 252.398.4165 * Tomahawk Inn 252.332.3194 * Jernigan House B&B 252.209.5455 Franklin, VA (22 miles north of campus) * Franklin Inn 757.562.4100 * Comfort Inn 757.569.0018 * Days Inn 757.562.2225 * Super 8 Motel 757.562.2888 * The Pace House Inn 757.516.6263 Roanoke Rapids (I-95, Exit 173) (35 miles west of campus) * Days Inn 252.536.4867 * Hampton Inn 252.537.7555 * Holiday Inn Express 252.536.2300 ext 171 * Interstate Inn 252.536.4111 * Jameson Inn 252.533.0022 * Orchard Inn
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2010 Softball
Statistical Leaders, Hitting (Min. 30 At-Bats) Batting Average
At-Bats
Runs
Fahren Munro
.400 Allie Kolezynski
164 Fahren Munro
57
Mindy Byrd
.383 Ashley Huffman
155
51
Hits
Doubles
Triples
Allie Kolezynski
61
Tricia Gorman
15
Mindy Byrd
57
Mindy Byrd
11
Home Runs
Mindy Byrd
RBI
3 Tied
3
Slugging %
Melissa Woodrum
4
Ashley Huffman
56
Mindy Byrd
.557
Mindy Byrd
3
Mindy Byrd
46
Allie Kolezynski
.482
Walks
Hit by Pitch
On Base %
Fahren Munro
30
Kaytee McLaughlin
5
Fahren Munro
.522
Allie Kolezynski
28
Two Tied
4
Allie Kolezynski
.467
Sacrifice Flies
Sacrifice Hits
Stolen Bases
Mindy Byrd
3
Alex Allen
7
Fahren Munro
35
Kaytee McLaughlin
2
Mindy Byrd
7
Allie Kolezynski
31
Statistical Leaders, Pitching ERA
Wins
Complete Games
Lacey Wildeboer
1.72 Christie Wright
11
Christie Wright
12
Christie Wright
2.38 Jessica Farmer
10
Jessica Farmer
9
Shutouts
Saves
Jessica Farmer
3
Allie Kolezynski
3
Hits
Innings Pitched
Allie Kolezynski
2
Runs
Christie Wright
129.2
Allie Kolezynski
90.2
Earned Runs
Lacey Wildeboer
31
Lacey Wildeboer
14
Lacey Wildeboer
10
Jessica Farmer
97
Allie Kolezynski
60
Jessica Farmer
38
Walks
Strikeouts
Doubles
Lacey Wildeboer
11
Christie Wright
84
Lacey Wildeboer
3
Jessica Farmer
17
Allie Kolezynski
74
Christie Wright
19
Triples
Home Runs
Opponents Avg.
Jessica Farmer
2
Lacey Wildeboer
1
Lacey Wildeboer
.209
2 Tied
3
2 Tied
6
Christie Wright
.257
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2010 Season Results DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
RESULT
2/6
Seton Hill University
Aiken, SC
W 8-7
2/6
Lander University
Aiken, SC
L 0-8
2/6
Erskine College
Aiken, SC
L 1-9
2/7
Francis Marion University
Aiken, SC
L 1-9
2/7
North Georgia College & State University
Aiken, SC
L 2-8
2/12
Mercyhurst College
Murfreesboro, NC
L 4-6
2/16
Mount Olive College
Murfreesboro, NC
W 10-9, W 5-4
2/20
UNC Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
L 4-11, L 2-15
2/27
Shepherd College
Murfreesboro, NC
L 1-3, L 1-3
2/28
Bloomsburg University
Murfreesboro, NC
L 0-4, L 0-7
3/5
West Chester University
Murfreesboro, NC
L 7-8, L 4-7
3/6
Davis & Elkins College
Murfreesboro, NC
L 5-6, W 4-2
3/8
Glenville State College
Murfreesboro, NC
W 2-1, L 0-5
3/9
Livingstone College
Murfreesboro, NC
W 14-1, W 22-0
3/12
Bowie State University
Raleigh, NC
W 6-2
3/12
Lincoln University
Raleigh, NC
W 22-0
3/13
Virginia State University
Raleigh, NC
W 11-2
3/13
Saint Paul’s College
Raleigh, NC
W 15-1
3/13
Virginia Union University
Raleigh, NC
W 14-0
3/17
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC
W 11-1, W 10-2
3/20
Saint Augustine’s College
Raleigh, NC
W 22-0, W 37-2
3/21
West Virginia State University
Murfreesboro, NC
L 0-6, L 4-5
3/26
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
W 8-2, W 15-3
3/27
Saint Paul’s College
Lawrenceville, VA
Cancelled
3/28
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC
W 6-0, W 7-1
4/3
University of South Carolina Aiken
Murfreesboro, NC
L 3-4, l 2-5
4/5
Virginia Wesleyan College
Murfreesboro, NC
L 0-3, l 0-2
4/7
Johnson C. Smith University
Murfreesboro, NC
W 8-0, W 9-1
4/10
Virginia State University
Ettrick, VA
W 11-3, W 4-1
4/12
Mount Olive College
Mount Olive, NC
L 1-7, W 3-2
CIAA CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT 4/15
Elizabeth City State University
Petersburg, VA
W 12-0
4/15
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
W 11-1
4/16
Bowie State University
Ettrick, VA
W 6-3
4/17
Bowie State University
Ettrick, VA
W 11-5
4/24
West Liberty State University
Wheeling, WV
W 9-1, W 18-4
NCAA ATLANTIC REGIONAL TOURNAMENT 5/14
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA
L 2-5
5/15
West Virginia Wesleyan University
Bloomsburg, PA
L 2-8
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2011 Season Schedule DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
EARLY BIRD TOURNAMENT 2/5
Francis Marion University
Aiken, SC
2/5
Lander University
Aiken, SC
2/6
Augusta State University
Aiken, SC
2/6
North Georgia College & State University
Aiken, SC
2/8
UNC Pembroke
Murfreesboro, NC
2/12
Anderson University
Murfreesboro, NC
2/13
Mercyhurst College
Murfreesboro, NC
2/18
Mount Olive College
Murfreesboro, NC
2/20
Shippensburg University
Murfreesboro, NC
2/26
Shaw University
Murfreesboro, NC
2/27
Virginia State University
Murfreesboro, NC
3/6
Mars Hill College
North Davidson High School
3/7
West Liberty State University
Murfreesboro, NC
CIAA SPRING ROUND-UP 3/11-12
TBA
Raleigh, NC
3/15
Shepherd University
Murfreesboro, NC
3/17
Elizabeth City State University
Murfreesboro, NC
3/21
West Virginia State University
Murfreesboro, NC
3/25
Lincoln University
Lincoln, PA
3/26
West Chester University
West Chester, PA
3/27
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
3/29
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
3/31
Saint Paul’s College
Lawrenceville, VA
4/9
Saint Andrews College
Laurinburg, NC
4/10
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, NC
4/17
Wingate University
Wingate, NC
CIAA CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT 4/20-23
TBA
Petersburg, VA NCAA ATLANTIC REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
5/13-15
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