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2012 Softball Media Guide
Chowan University
Table of Contents
Softball Contact Information
Quick Facts/Contact Information
1
Roster
2
Head Coach
3-4
Assistant Coach
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Institutional Information
6
Team Biographies
7-19
Accommodation Listings
20
2011 Season Statistical Leaders
21
2011 Results
22
2012 Schedule
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Team Photos
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(252) 398-6323
Amanda Balduf
baldua@chowan.edu
Head Coach
(252) 398-1239
Felicia Hollingsworth Administrative Assistant
hollif@chowan.edu (252) 398-6378
David Hodge Sports Information Director
hodged@chowan.edu
Quick Facts
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Location:
Murfreesboro, NC
Enrollment::
1324
President:
Dr. M. Christopher White
Nickname:
Hawks
School Colors:
Blue and White
Athletic Director:
Dennis Helsel
Head Coach:
Amanda Balduf
Years at Chowan:
5th Season
Facility:
Hawks Softball Complex
Affiliation:
NCAA Division II
Conference:
CIAA
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2012 Numerical Roster No.
Name
Pos.
Ht.
Cl.
Hometown/Previous School
1
Jordyn Peay
C/OF
5-4
Fr.
Jacksonville, NC/Jacksonville HS
2
Leigh Ward
OF
5-2
Fr.
Oriental, NC/Pamlico County HS
4
Alex Allen
OF
5-4
Sr.
Clayton, NC/Clayton HS
5
Taylor Barker
INF
5-7
Jr.
Oxford, NC/Louisburg CC
6
Jordan Burland
INF
5-6
Fr.
Yorktown, VA/Grafton HS
8
Erin Kayton
C/INF
5-3
Fr.
Waxhaw, NC/Marvin Ridge HS
9
Alora Lincoln
P
5-8
Fr.
Smithfield, VA/Greenbriar Christian Academy
10
Kayla Brady
UTL
5-4
So.
Clarks Summit, PA/Abington Heights HS
11
Megan Wade
INF
5-6
Jr.
Dunnsville, VA/Essex HS
14
Megan Bass
INF
5-5
Sr.
Edenton, NC/John A. Holmes
16
Lacey Wildeboer
INF
5-5
Jr.
Castle Hayne, NC/Laney HS
17
Courtney Baker
INF
5-8
So.
Chesapeake, VA/Ferrum College
18
Liz Hipple
OF/INF
5-6
So.
Chincoteague, VA/Chincoteague HS
19
Shelby Pendleton
OF
5-5
Jr.
Suffolk, VA/Lakeland HS
21
Allie Kolezynski
P/INF
5-5
Sr.
Strongsville, OH/Strongsville HS
23
Amber Matthews
P/INF
5-6
Jr.
Aulander, NC/Hertford County HS
Amanda Balduf
Head Coach:
Assistant Coach: Brian DeWitt
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Amanda Balduf
Head Softball Coach Mandi Balduf will begin her fifth season as Head Softball Coach at Chowan University. Under her direction, the Hawks have posted three consecutive thirty win seasons after finishing 34-19 last year (17-1 CIAA). The 34 victories are the most the program has had since the university’s transition to Division II. They were regular season CIAA Champions and advanced to the CIAA title game. Balduf produced four All-CIAA First Team players, including 2011 CIAA Player of the Year Tricia Gorman. Gorman finished the year with 84 RBI, which led the NCAA (all divisions). In Chowan’s first season playing in the CIAA (2010), Balduf guided her program to a CIAA West Division Championship, a CIAA Championship, and NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament appearance. The squad was perfect in CIAA play at 18-0 in 2010.
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)
In 2009, she led the Hawks to a 30-23 overall record. She coached four players to All-CIAA honors, while also producing four NCCAA All-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 that season. 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. 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 (NFCA) 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.
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Tiffin University (2004-2008) Chowan University (2008-Present) PLAYING CAREER: Tiffin University (1998-2002)
Amanda Balduf
Head Softball Coach Balduf has been an assistant at several successful programs, most notably at Tiffin University. She was hired by Tiffin 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 and won the Region IX Championship of the NAIA tournament. 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, where she worked to earn graduate hours in Athletic Administration. 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. After graduation from Tiffin, Balduf moved to Kentucky where she worked 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 Curtice, Ohio. Balduf is an active member of the NFCA and works camps across the country. She serves as a point of contact with the NCAA/Champs Life Skills program at Chowan.
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Brian DeWitt Assistant Softball Coach Brian DeWitt enters his first season as Assistant Softball Coach at Chowan University. He will work primarily with the Hawks pitchers and catchers. DeWitt comes to Murfreesboro with an extensive playing and coaching career. DeWitt is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. During his time there, he was a member of an ASA National team. Upon graduation, he took a high school teaching position in Tomah, WI, where he was also the head softball coach for five seasons. DeWitt continued to play in the same ASA National league while in Tomah. DeWitt then became the head softball coach at Highland Community College. He turned around a struggling program there and won 45 games in his three seasons as skipper. In 2004, DeWitt became the first ever softball coach at Louisiana State University-Eunice. He led the Lady Bengals to a 21-19 record, including a national ranking, in their first season of competition. Most recently, DeWitt was the head softball coach at Kalamazoo College, where he stayed for two seasons. “I am honored to be at Chowan University. I am looking forward to learning from Coach Balduf, while also contributing in my own way to help this program. I am truly thrilled to have this opportunity,� said DeWitt.
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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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#4 Alex Allen 5’4” • Senior • Outfielder Clayton, NC (Clayton HS) As a Junior in 2011 Started all 52 games...Scored 27 runs and was 20-22 in stolen base attempts… Recorded 17 rbi and 376 hits 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: “As long as I’m fighting, I’m winning.” Sports Idol: Abby Wambach Pregame Ritual: Listening to music Favorite Food: Red Lobster What’s on her iPod: A little bit of everything Favorite Hobbies: Reading, winning, music, softball Academic Achievements: Alpha Chi Honor Society, Who’s Who 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
2011
.269
52-52
134
27
36
2
0
0
17
.284
9
1
.319
0
4
20-22
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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#14 Megan Bass 5’5” • Senior • Infielder Edenton, NC (John A. Holmes HS)
Sat out 2011 due to injury 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: Nickname: “Beasty Bass” Major: Studio Art Favorite Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Sports Idol: Jenny Finch Favorite Food: Southern food Favorite Hobbies: Volleyball, basketball, softball, hunting, fishing, painting, swimming Academic Achievements: Blue Heart Award, Art Awards PERSONAL: Daughter of Mary Jo and Donald Bass. Brother Jonathan (31) 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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#21 Allie Kolezynski 5’5” • Senior • Pitcher/Infielder Strongsville, OH (Strongsville HS) As a Junior in 2011 Named Capital One Academic All-American (Second Team) and All-District (First Team)...Named First Team All-CIAA...Started all 53 games...As a pitcher...Led team with .254 opp. batting average… 11-7 record with 3.59 era...As a hitter...had .410 batting average...Led team with 143 at-bats...Had 71 hits and stole 32 bases 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 ALLIE: Major: Business Administration Favorite Quote: “There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.” Sports Idol: Cliff Lee and Mariano Rivera Pregame Ritual: Check out the stats from the opposing team Favorite Food: Chipotle What’s on her iPod: John Mayer, Taylor Swift, and Nicki Manaj Favorite Hobbies: Watching sports Academic Achievements: National SAAC Representative, CIAA Commissioners Team, PERSONAL: Daughter of Susan and Jim Kolezynski...Sister Emily (19) AVG. GP-GS
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
2011
.410
53-53
173
61
71
3
2
1
24
.468
26
2
.488
2
3
32-37
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
ERA
W-L GP-GS CG SHO/CBO
2011
3.59
11-7
27-18
10
2010
3.24
4-8
20-12
2009
.310
13-13
28-18
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SV
INN
H
R
ER
BB
SO
2B
3B
2/0
0
101.1
101
75
52
59
102
12
2
6
.254
7
3/0
2
90.2
106
60
42
18
74
21
3
9
.290
16
1/2
0
153.2
179
107
68
55
99
36
3
8
.279
9
HR OPP. AVG.
#23 Amber Matthews 5’6” • Senior • Pitcher/Infielder Aulander, NC (Hertford County HS) As a Junior in 2011 As a pitcher...Went 3-2 with a 3.47 era...Started 4 games and had 2 complete games...Recorded 23 strikeouts in 36.1 innings...As a hitter...Hit .421 in 19 at bats, had 5 rbi and .542 obp
Off the Field with AMBER: Major: Exercise Science Favorite Quote: “Anything you can’t change you leave to God, and something you can change you do whatever you can to change it.” Sports Idol: Dustin Pedroia Pregame Ritual: Watch inspirational YouTube videos Favorite Food: Italian What’s on her iPod: Rap, country, rock Favorite Hobbies: GTL Academic Achievements: 2010-2011 Sportsmanship Award PERSONAL: Daughter of Rhonda and Ray Matthews...Brothers Brandon (26) and Ryan (22)
Career Stats:
ERA 2011
3.47
W-L GP-GS CG SHO/CBO 3-2
AVG. GP-GS 2011
.421
22-2
10-4
2
0/0
SV
INN
H
R
ER
BB
SO
2B
3B
HR OPP. AVG.
0
36.1
40
21
18
15
23
7
1
2
.267
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
19
10
8
0
0
0
5
.421
3
2
.542
0
0
1-2
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#19 Shelby Pendleton 5’5” • Junior • Outfielder Suffolk, VA (Lakeland HS) As a Sophomore in 2011 Appeared in 29 games, making 1 start...Scored 7 runs and had .348 obp...Drew 4 walks and had perfect 1.000 fielding % 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: “What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.” Sports Idol: Caitlin Lowe Pregame Ritual: Listening to music, praying Favorite Food: Cheez-its What’s on her iPod: All kinds of music Favorite Hobbies: Running, going to the beach PERSONAL: Daughter of Susan and Bill Pendleton...Brother James (11)...Sister Breann (15)
Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
2011
.118
29-1
17
7
2
2
0
0
4
.235
4
2
.348
0
0
0-1
2010
.400
29-5
25
14
10
2
0
0
7
.480
4
0
.483
0
0
4-5
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#11 Megan Wade 5’6” • Junior • Infielder Dunnsville, VA (Essex HS) As a Sophomore in 2011 Started all 52 games...Hit .368 with 42 rbi and 25 runs scored...Tied for second on team with 20 walks...Had .455 obp and stole 5 bases 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 Favorite Quote: “The higher we soar, the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly.” Sports Idol: Tim Howard Pregame Ritual: Braid everyone’s hair in the locker room Favorite Food: Anything with cheese What’s on her iPod: Lil Wayne, Jack Johnson, Wiz Khalifa Favorite Hobbies: Photography, playing with her dog Turbo Academic Achievements: Psi Chi Honor Society, Leadership Scholar PERSONAL: Daughter of Tanya and Billy Wade...Twin brother Derek (21)
Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
2011
.368
52-52
144
25
53
8
1
6
42
.563
20
3
.455
0
4
5-8
2010
.300
28-4
30
6
9
0
1
0
14
.367
3
0
.364
0
1
1-1
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#16 Lacey Wildeboer 5’5” • Junior• Infielder Castle Hayne, NC (Laney HS) As a Sophomore in 2011 As a pitcher...Went 6-1 with 3.95 era...Pitched 4 complete games at struck out 37 batters...Opponent hit .273 off her...As a batter...Started 48 games and hit .287...Scored 26 runs with 24 rbi...Was 12-13 in stolen base attempts 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 Bear” Major: Biology/Allied Health Favorite Quote: “Live the life you love. Love the life you live.” Sports Idol: Mia Hamm Favorite Food: Cookie Dough ice cream What’s on her iPod: Country, pop, some reggae Favorite Hobbies: Horseback riding, working out, reading Academic Achievements: Dean’s List, Honors College, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Chi, Beta Beta Beta PERSONAL: Daughter of Kiersten and Peter Wildeboer...Brother Peter (16)...Sister Carleigh (12)
Career Stats:
ERA
W-L GP-GS CG SHO/CBO
SV
INN
H
R
ER
BB
SO
2B
3B
HR OPP. AVG.
2011
3.95
6-1
14-7
4
0/0
1
51.1
56
34
29
28
37
9
1
4
.273
2010
1.72
5-1
9-7
3
1/0
0
40.2
31
14
10
11
37
3
3
1
.209
AVG. GP-GS
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
2011
.287
52-48
129
26
37
5
1
0
24
.341
10
0
.333
2
12
12-13
2010
.281
39-16
64
13
18
1
0
0
12
.297
12
1
.403
0
2
7-7
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#10 Kayla Brady 5’4” • Sophomore• Utility Clarks Summit, PA (Abington Heights HS) As a Freshman in 2011 Appeared in 23 games, starting 1...Had 6 hits in 11 at bats...Scored 9 runs and had .909 slugging %...Drove in seven runs and stole 2 bases
Off the Field with KAYLA: Major: Mathematics Favorite Quote: “Math is radical” Sports Idol: Chase Utley Pregame Ritual: Listening to “pump up” music Favorite Food: Her grandmother’s chocolate chip cookies What’s on her iPod: A lot of random songs Favorite Hobbies: Watching Jeopardy and walking her dog Meesha Academic Achievements: Alpha Lambda Delta, Honors College PERSONAL: Daughter of Cindy and David Brady...Brother Alex (20)
Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS 2011
.545
23-1
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
11
9
6
2
1
0
7
.909
2
3
.688
0
0
2-4
14
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#18 Liz Hipple 5’6” • Sophomore • Outfielder/Infielder Chincoteague, VA (Chincoteague HS) As a Freshman in 2011 Appeared in 49 games, starting 32...Hit .373 with .555 slugging percentage...Second on team with 12 doubles
Off the Field with LIZ: Nickname: “Hip” Major: Physical Education Favorite Quote: “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover until you know the story inside.” Sports Idol: Natasha Whatley Pregame Ritual: Listen to music, look around the field and say “I can” Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes What’s on her iPod: Everything Favorite Hobbies: Softball, music, sports, coaching Academic Achievements: Member of Kappa Delta Pi
PERSONAL: Daughter of Karen and Fred Hipple...Half-sister Heather (31)
Career Stats:
AVG. GP-GS 2011
..373
49-32
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG
BB
HBP
OBP
SF
SH
SB
110
22
41
12
1
2
21
.555
4
0
.395
0
3
0-0
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#17 Courtney Baker 5’8” • Sophomore • Infielder Chesapeake, VA (Ferrum College) Off the Field with COURTNEY: Nickname: “CBake” Major: Elementary Education Favorite Quote: “Everything happens for a reason” Sports Idol: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. This is Courtney’s first season
Pregame Ritual: Say the Lord’s Prayer, motivate myself
on the Chowan softball team.
Favorite Food: Chicken
She is a transfer from Ferrum
What’s on her iPod: Country, rock, rap
College
Favorite Hobbies: Softball, hunting, fishing, dancing Academic Achievements: Dean’s List, Honors College PERSONAL: Daughter of Shelley and Joe Baker
#5 Taylor Barker 5’7” • Junior • Infielder Oxford, NC (Louisburg CC)
Off the Field with TAYLOR: Major: Sport Management This is Taylor’s first
Favorite Quote: “Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put it’s failures behind you. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day.” - Bob Feller
season on the Chowan
Sports Idol: Dot Richardson
softball team. She is a
Pregame Ritual: Envision plays, look at motivational quotes, pray
transfer from Louisburg College.
Favorite Food: Chinese What’s on her iPod: R&B, country, pop, rock, and oldies Favorite Hobbies: Working out, running, crocheting, yoga PERSONAL: Daughter of Sharon and David Barker...Sisters Jessica (23) and Nancy (15)
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#6 Jordan Burland 5’6” • Freshman • Infielder Yorktown, VA (Grafton HS) Off the Field with JORDAN: Nickname: “JB” Major: Religion Favorite Quote: “When I find within myself desires nothing can satisfy, I can only conclude that I was not made for here.” Pregame Ritual: Eat, listen to music Favorite Food: Sushi What’s on her iPod: Every type of music Favorite Hobbies: Church, longboarding, softball PERSONAL: Daughter of Stacey and Rob Burland...Sisters Tiffany (23) and Jackie (3)
#8 Erin Kayton 5’3” • Freshman • Catcher/Infielder Waxhaw, NC (Marvin Ridge HS) Off the Field with ERIN Major: Exercise Science Favorite Quote: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 Sports Idol: Chipper Jones Pregame Ritual: Straighten my hair, listen to music Favorite Food: Cheesecake What’s on her iPod: Everything but heavy metal Favorite Hobbies: Softball, hanging out with friends, facebook, music, playing ping pong with family High School Achievements: Three-time All-State selection, Two time First Team AllDistrict, career leader in batting average, slg %, hits, rbi, and doubles PERSONAL: Daughter of Kellie and Gil Kayton...Sister Cameron (21)
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#9 Alora Lincoln 5’8” • Freshman • Pitcher Smithfield, VA (Greenbriar Christian Academy) Off the Field with ALORA: Major: Exercise Science Favorite Quote: “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me lay an invincible summer.” Sports Idol: Tim Tebow Pregame Ritual: Listen to music and clear my mind to prepare Favorite Food: Italian What’s on her iPod: Everything but screamo Favorite Hobbies: Softball, movies, camping, fishing, hunting, tumbling High School Achievements: Two time First Team All-State, First Team AllConference, and team MVP...Two time State Champion PERSONAL: Daughter of Jenniffer and Clarence Bell...Brothers Rob (24) and Seth(7)...Sister Hannah (10)
#1 Jordyn Peay 5’4” • Freshman • Catcher/Outfielder Jacksonville, NC (Jacksonville HS)
Off the Field with JORDYN: Favorite Quote: “You get what you give. Sports Idol: Kasey, who plays softball, despite having one hand Pregame Ritual: Listening to “pump up” music Favorite Food: Ramen and butter popcorn What’s on her iPod: Reggae, rap, country Favorite Hobbies: Walking her dog High School Achievements: All-Conference performer
PERSONAL: Daughter of Dawn and Jeff Peay...Sisters Kasie (25) and Kayla (21)
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#2 Leigh Ward 5’2” • Freshman • Outfielder Oriental, NC (Pamlico County HS)
Off the Field with LEIGH: Nickname: “Andrea” Major: Physical Education Favorite Quote: “Success is a piece of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” - John Wooden Sports Idol: Blake Griffin Pregame Ritual: Take a nap and listen to music Favorite Food: Chicken parmesan What’s on her iPod: Drake, Jack Johnson Favorite Hobbies: Watching North Carolina basketball High School Achievements: Three time All-Conference, Two time All-District and All-State, Hubert L. Monk Leadership Award
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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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2011 Softball
Statistical Leaders, Hitting (Min. 30 At-Bats) Batting Average
At-Bats
Runs
Tricia Gorman
.430 Allie Kolezynski
173
Fahren Munro
67
Fahren Munro
.411
172
Allie Kolezynski
61
Hits
Tricia Gorman Doubles
Triples
Tricia Gorman
74
Tricia Gorman
16
Mindy Byrd
5
Allie Kolezynski
71
Liz Hipple
12
Fahren Munro
5
Home Runs
RBI
Slugging %
Tricia Gorman
7
Tricia Gorman
84
Tricia Gorman
.657
Megan Wade
6
Megan Wade
42
Megan Wade
.563
Walks
Hit by Pitch
On Base %
Allie Kolezynski
26
Liz Sill
13
Allie Kolezynski
.488
Two tied
20
Four tied
3
Tricia Gorman
.469
Sacrifice Flies
Sacrifice Hits
Stolen Bases
Tricia Gorman
5
Fahren Munro
15
Fahren Munro
44
Two tied
2
Lacey Wildeboer
12
Allie Kolezynski
32
Statistical Leaders, Pitching ERA
Wins
Complete Games
Christie Wright
2.78 Christie Wright
14
Christie Wright
16
Amber Matthews
3.47 Allie Kolezynski
11
Allie Kolezynski
10
Shutouts
Saves
Christie Wright
4
Allie Kolezynski
2
Walks
Innings Pitched
Lacey Wildeboer
1
Strikeouts
Christie Wright
153.2
Allie Kolezynski
101.1
Opponents Avg.
Amber Matthews
15
Christie Wright
131
Allie Kolezynski
.254
Lacey Wildeboer
28
Allie Kolezynski
102 Christie Wright
.260
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2011 Season Results DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
RESULT
EARLY BIRD TOURNAMENT 2/5
Francis Marion University
Aiken, SC
L 3-5
2/5
Lander University
Aiken, SC
L 1-13
2/6
Augusta State University
Aiken, SC
L 2-5
2/6
North Georgia College & State University
Aiken, SC
L 5-13
2/8
UNC Pembroke
Murfreesboro, NC
L 7-8, L 3-12
2/12
Anderson University
Murfreesboro, NC
L 4-14, W 3-2
2/13
Mercyhurst College
Murfreesboro, NC
L 6-8, W 9-6
2/18
Mount Olive College
Murfreesboro, NC
W 3-0, W 10-3
2/20
Shippensburg University
Murfreesboro, NC
W 3-2, L 2-6
2/26
Shaw University
Murfreesboro, NC
W 16-1, W 8-2
2/27
Virginia State University
Murfreesboro, NC
W 8-0, L 1-3
3/7
West Liberty State University
Murfreesboro, NC
W 3-1, W 11-3
CIAA SPRING ROUND-UP 3/12
Johnson C. Smith University
Raleigh, NC
W 15-5
3/12
Fayetteville State University
Raleigh, NC
W 13-1
3/12
Livingstone College
Raleigh, NC
W 13-1
3/13
Saint Augustine’s College
Raleigh, NC
W 20-1
3/13
Winston-Salem State University
Raleigh, NC
W 5-4
3/13
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC
W 10-1
3/15
Shepherd University
Murfreesboro, NC
L 4-5 (9), L 8-9(9)
3/17
Elizabeth City State University
Murfreesboro, NC
W 12-4, W 8-0
3/21
West Virginia State University
Murfreesboro, NC
L 3-4, W 6-4
3/26
West Chester University
West Chester, PA
L 0-2, L 2-10
3/28
Lincoln University (PA)
Lincoln, PA
W 17-0, W 23-0
3/29
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
W 12-2, W 15-1
4/3
Mars Hill College
Lexington, NC
L 0-1, L 2-6
4/4
Saint Paul’s College
Lawrenceville, VA
W 25-1, W 21-1
4/9
Saint Andrews College
Laurinburg, NC
W 7-4, W 3-1
4/10
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, NC
W 5-3, W 8-5
4/14
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
W 5-0, W 11-3
CIAA CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT 4/21
Johnson C. Smith University
Petersburg, VA
W 6-1
4/21
Bowie State University
Petersburg, VA
W 8-7
4/22
Winston-Salem State University
Petersburg, VA
L 3-5
4/23
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
W 3-2
4/23
Winston-Salem State University
Petersburg, VA
L 6-7
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2012 Season Schedule DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION FRANCIS MARION TOURNAMENT
2/4
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
2/4
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
2/5
University of Charleston
Florence, SC
2/5
Virginia State University
Florence, SC
2/10
Mercyhurst College (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
2/11
Anderson University (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
2/18
West Chester University (PA) (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
2/19
Shippensburg University (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
2/25
UNC-Pembroke (DH)
Pembroke, NC
2/28
Virginia State University (DH) *
Ettrick, VA
3/2
Millersville University (DH)
Millersville, PA
3/3
Shepherd University (DH)
Shepherdstown, WV
3/4
Shippensburg University (DH)
Shippensburg, PA
3/9
Winston-Salem State University *
Raleigh, NC
3/9
Saint Augustine’s College *
Raleigh, NC
3/10
Johnson C. Smith University *
Raleigh, NC
3/10
Fayetteville State University *
Raleigh, NC
3/11
Livingstone College *
Raleigh, NC
3/11
Shaw University *
Raleigh, NC
3/14
Pace University (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
CIAA SPRING ROUND-UP
SALEM, VA TOURNAMENT 3/16
Concord University
Salem, VA
3/16
Seton Hill University
Salem, VA
3/17
Shepherd University
Salem, VA
3/17
Wheeling Jesuit University
Salem, VA
3/18
West Liberty University
Salem, VA
3/19
West Virginia State University (DH)
Murfreesboro, NC
3/23
Shaw University (DH)
Raleigh, NC
3/26
Elizabeth City State University (DH) *
Elizabeth City, NC
3/31
Coker College (DH)
Hartsville, SC
4/1
Wingate University
Wingate, NC
4/6
Virginia Union University (DH) *
Murfreesboro, NC
4/14
Lincoln University (PA) (DH) *
Murfreesboro, NC
4/15
Bowie State University (DH) *
Murfreesboro, NC
CIAA CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT 4/18-21
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