2012 Jacksonville State Softball Media Guide by Jacksonville State Athletics

This is Jacksonville State Softball

General Information

40-21 21-9/2nd OVC Tourney Champs, Louisville Regional 12/4 6/3 5/1 4

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Josh Underwood (256) 782-5915 (256) 453-0545 (256) 782-5958 underwood@jsu.edu www.jsugamecocksports.com

Asst. Director/Softball Contact: Office Phone: Cell Phone: Office Fax: Email: Web:

Sports Information

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Head Coach: Jana McGinnis (Jacksonville State ’91) Record at JSU: 626-341 (18 years) Career Record: same Assistant Coach: Mark Wisener (Jacksonville State ’96) Assistant Coach: Julie Boland (Jacksonville State ’02) Softball Office Phone: (256) 782-5524 Best Time to Call: Weekday Mornings

2011 Record: OVC Finish: Postseason: Letterwinners Returning/Lost: Position Starters Returning/Lost: Pitchers Returning/Lost: Newcomers:

The Softball Coaching Staff

Team Information

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Location: Jacksonville, Alabama Enrollment: 9,504 Founded: 1883 Nickname: Gamecocks Colors: Red and White Conference: Ohio Valley National Affiliation: NCAA Division I President: Dr. William A. Meehan Athletic Director: Warren Koegel Associate AD/SWA: Tracy Broom Athletic Dept. Phone: (256) 782-5368 Home Field: University Field (capacity 1,000) Surface/Dimensions: Grass/190, 215, 190

Table of Contents Media Roster . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover

2011 Season In Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

2012 Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Gamecock Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Meet the Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

The Ohio Valley Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Meet the Gamecocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

This is JSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Gamecock Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Five-Time Ohio Valley Conference Champions

Jacksonville State Sports Information Department: (256) 782-5915 FAX: (256) 782-5958 www.jsugamecocksports.com

2012 Gamecock Softball Media Information The 2012 edition of the Jacksonville State University softball media guide is a source of information for the news media covering the Gamecocks. News releases, photographs/slides, clips and film footage and other additional information will also be available to accredited members of the media upon request.

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Josh Underwood Assistant SID Softball Contact

Greg Seitz

Senior Associate AD / Sports Information

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Credentials — Credentials for JSU home games are issued for working media only and should be requested as early as possible. Requests must be made in writing on company letterhead and are honored only from sports editors of daily newspapers and sports directors of radio and television stations. Jacksonville State University follows the guidelines set forth by the NCAA in governing the issuance of credentials. Season credentials will be granted only to daily newspapers and television/radio stations that cover JSU softball on a regular basis. Otherwise, weekly newspapers television/radio stations will be granted credentials on a single-game, spaceavailable basis. All requests for credentials should be made to Josh Underwood, Assistant Sports Information Director. Media Services — Jacksonville State University uses “The Automated Scorebook” for softball computerized statistics system. Tony Schmidt Assistant SID

Greg Seitz, Senior Associate AD/Sports Information Football, Baseball, Golf Office: (256) 782-5279 email: gseitz@jsu.edu Josh Underwood, Assistant SID Men’s Basketball, Volleyball, Softball Office: (256) 782-5915 Cell: (256) 453-0545 email: underwood@jsu.edu Tony Schmidt, Assistant SID Women’s Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, Rifle, Tennis Office: (256) 782-5377 email: tschmidt@jsu.edu Student Assistants: Matt Turner Lyray Fomby Colton Brown Jordan Smith

Alli Bobo Kyle Turner Kyle Postell Nate Tompkins

SID Mailing Address— Jacksonville State University Attn: Sport Information Director 700 Pelham Road North Jacksonville, AL 35265-1602

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Radio Rights — Jacksonville State University will provide one phone line free of charge to opponents wishing to broadcast. However, it is the responsibility of the visiting radio stations to have its flagship station call direct to the JSU Softball Field to establish the broadcast line. JSU will not permit outgoing telephone calls. Teams planning to broadcast should notify JSU Sports Information Director Greg Seitz of their intent no less than two days before the actual broadcast. Interview Policies — General—All interviews with Jacksonville State University softball players or coaches must be arranged through the Sports Information Office. In general, JSU softball practices are open. Player interviews may be conducted from 1:30-2:00 p.m. during regular practice sessions or at the conclusion of practice. Players will not be allowed to return phone calls, but phone numbers of respective players will be distributed upon request to certified media. Reaching Coach McGinnis — JSU Head Coach Jana McGinnis can be reached by telephone at (256) 782-5524 between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Postgame Interviews — Following each game, there will be a 10-minute cooling-off period, then the JSU players and Coach McGinnis will be made available to the working media on the field.

Credits...The 2012 Jacksonville State University Softball Media Guide is a publication of the JSU Sports Information Office. It was compiled, written and edited by Assistant Sports Information Director Josh Underwood. Photos by JSU photographers Steve Latham and Matt Reynolds, David Lann and James Harkins. Special thanks to Wray Dillard of Wray Graphics in Florence, Alabama, for design. This brochure was printed by Jacksonville State University Press. ©2012 JSU Sports Information Departments. All Rights Reserved. JSU is an EO/AA Employer.

Coaching Philosophy

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“Athletics is one of the greatest ways to prepare our young people for life. So, in a way, I feel responsible for trying to help these young athletes take their first steps into the “real world.” To be successful in athletics, an athlete must work hard, be focused on what their goals are, be committed and be willing to work with others.

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McGinnis’

My philosophy is very simple and easy to comprehend. The players understand from the first day on campus that they will always give 110% in whatever they do, whether it is in the classroom or on the field. They will always strive to be a better softball player and person than they were the day before. They will respect their teammates, coaches and teachers. And, they will be “winners” in everything they do. Our softball program will always strive to represent JSU in a positive way. I feel that when you have a team full of players who strive for excellence, you can’t help having a winning season.”

Five-Time Ohio Valley Conference Champions

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2011 OVC Tournament Champions

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2011 Record: 40-21, 21-9 OVC OVC Tournament Champs NCAA Louisville Regional 2/11 2/12 2/13 2/18 2/19 2/20 3/1 3/4 3/6 3/8 3/10 3/12 3/13 3/17 3/19 3/20 3/22 3/23 3/26 3/27 3/29 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/7 4/12 4/14 4/16 4/17 4/20 4/22 4/23 4/30 5/1 5/5 5/7 5/8 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/20 5/21

%vs. UAB W, 5-4 %vs. Alabama State W, 10-1 (5 inn) %vs. Alabama A&M W, 9-4 %vs. #3 Alabama L, 0-6 %vs. Auburn L, 3-6 #vs. Central Michigan W, 2-1 #at Jacksonville L, 2-5 #vs. Central Michigan L, 0-2 #vs. Florida A&M W, 5-1 #at Jacksonville W, 5-0 at Kennesaw State W, 11-1 (5 inn) $vs. Akron W, 4-1 $vs. #21 Georgia Tech L, 3-4 $vs. Penn State L, 4-6 SAMFORD W, 9-0 (6 inn) SAMFORD W, 6-0 (5 inn) KENNESAW STATE W, 5-4 (8 inn) *at Eastern Kentucky W, 9-0 (5 inn) *at Eastern Kentucky W, 6-2 *at Eastern Kentucky W, 4-2 at Samford W, 10-1 (6 inn) at Samford W, 7-3 *MOREHEAD STATE W, 10-3 *MOREHEAD STATE W, 12-9 *MOREHEAD STATE W, 7-3 *at Tennessee State W, 8-3 *at Tennessee State W, 3-1 at Middle Tennessee L, 2-4 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI L, 6-7 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI W, 8-5 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI W, 13-8 SOUTHERN W, 11-3 (5 inn) *at SIU-Edwardsville W, 3-0 *at SIU-Edwardsville L, 4-7 *at SIU-Edwardsville L, 4-9 UTEP W, 3-1 *at Tennessee Tech W, 13-2 (5 inn) *TENNESSEE STATE W, 9-1 (5 inn) UAB L, 0-7 *AUSTIN PEAY W, 5-2 *AUSTIN PEAY W, 5-0 *AUSTIN PEAY W, 1-0 (9 inn) *TENNESSEE TECH W, 3-2 *TENNESSEE TECH W, 8-3 *at UT Martin L, 1-3 *at UT Martin W, 9-1 (6 inn) *at UT Martin L, 0-8 (5 inn) *at Eastern Illinois L, 3-4 *at Eastern Illinois W, 4-0 *at Eastern Illinois L, 1-3 at UAB L, 0-1 (9 inn) *MURRAY STATE W, 4-3 *MURRAY STATE L, 3-6 *MURRAY STATE L, 5-7 ^vs. Murray State W, 6-1 ^vs. Southeast Missouri W, 4-0 ^vs. Southeast Missouri L, 2-3 ^vs. Southeast Missouri W, 9-5 !vs. #7 California L, 3-6 !vs. Illinois-Chicago W, 1-0 !at Louisville L, 0-12 (5 inn)

* - OVC Game % - All-Alabama Classic – Birmingham, Ala. # - Jacksonville University Invitational – Jacksonville, Fla. $ - Ga. Tech Buzz Classic – Woodstock, Ga. ^ - OVC Tournament - Charleston, Ill. ! - NCAA Louisville Regional, Louisville, Ky.

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2010 OVC Tournament Champions 2010 Record: 30-19, 13-6 OVC

%vs. Indiana W, 7-6 %vs. Wright State W, 5-4 SIU-EDWARDSVILLE L, 3-5 (8 inn) #vs. Southern W, 4-0 #vs. Houston L, 1-7 #at LSU L, 1-4 #vs. Southern W, 18-4 (5 inn) #at LSU L, 1-5 $vs. Kentucky L, 1-4 $vs. Western Kentucky W, 9-8 (9 inn) $vs. Winthrop L, 0-6 $vs. North Florida L, 2-10 (6 inn) $vs. UNC-Greensboro W, 4-2 at UAB L, 5-13 (6 inn) @vs. Indiana W, 6-3 @vs. Cleveland State W, 2-0 @vs. Quinnipiac L, 0-2 @vs. Pittsburgh W, 1-0 (8 inn) *EASTERN ILLINOIS L, 1-3 *EASTERN ILLINOIS L, 4-6 KENNESAW STATE W, 7-6 MIDDLE TENNESSEE L, 0-1 MIDDLE TENNESSEE W, 5-1 *at Murray State L, 7-10 *at Murray State W, 5-3 *at Tennessee Tech W, 5-1 *at Tennessee Tech L, 1-4 *UT MARTIN W, 7-5 *UT MARTIN W, 10-2 (5 inn) *UT MARTIN L, 6-9 ALABAMA STATE W, 1-0 UAB W, 2-1 *at Morehead State W, 9-4 *at Morehead State L, 3-4 *at Morehead State W, 4-0 *TENNESSEE TECH W, 8-5 *EASTERN KENTUCKY W, 8-0 (5 inn) *EASTERN KENTUCKY W, 10-2 (5 inn) *EASTERN KENTUCKY W, 15-6 (6 inn) at Auburn L, 5-8 SAMFORD W, 3-2 *TENNESSEE STATE (DH) W, 5-1 *TENNESSEE STATE W, 12-4 (6 inn) *TENNESSEE STATE W, 13-0 (5 inn) ^vs. Tennessee Tech W, 10-4 ^at UT Martin W, 5-4 ^at UT Martin W, 10-1 (5 inn) !at #8 Georgia Tech L, 3-5 !vs. Auburn L, 1-15

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2/14 2/18 2/26 2/27 2/28 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/9 3/13 3/14 3/20 3/23 3/24 3/27 3/30 4/2 4/3 4/6 4/8 4/10 4/11 4/14 4/17 4/18 4/27 4/28 5/8 5/9 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/21 5/22

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OVC Tournament Champs NCAA Atlanta Regional

* - OVC Game % - Kennesaw State K-Club Classic – Kennesaw, Ga. # - LSU Tiger Invitational – Baton Rouge, La. $ - Ga. Tech Buzz Classic – Woodstock, Ga. @ - USF The Game Classic – Tampa, Fla. ^ - OVC Tournament - Martin, Tenn. ! - NCAA Atlanta Regional – Atlanta, Ga.

Five-Time Ohio Valley Conference Champions

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Back-To-Back Ohio Valley

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2008 Record: 40-16, 22-4 OVC

OVC Regular Season Champions OVC Tournament Champions NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional Runner-Up 2/8 2/9 2/15 2/16 2/17 2/20 2/27 2/29 3/1 3/2 3/16 3/21 3/22 3/26 3/29 3/30 4/2 4/5 4/6 4/9 4/12 4/13 4/15 4/17 4/19 4/20 4/24 4/26 4/27 5/3 5/4 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/15 5/16 5/17

#vs. Purdue #vs. South Alabama #vs. South Alabama #at Alabama &at Georgia Southern &vs. Campbell &vs. Georgetown &vs. Drexel &vs. Radford &vs. Alabama State Chattanooga Chattanooga Kennesaw State $vs. Belmont $vs. Troy $vs. Stephen F. Austin $vs. Louisiana Tech $at Ole Miss *at Tennessee Tech *at Tennessee Tech *UT Martin *UT Martin *UT Martin *at Samford *at Samford *Tennessee State *Tennessee State *Tennessee State at Auburn *Eastern Kentucky *Eastern Kentucky *Eastern Kentucky *Samford *at Morehead State *at Morehead State *at Morehead State Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee at Kennesaw State *Eastern Illinois *Eastern Illinois *Eastern Illinois Birmingham-Southern *at Austin Peay *at Austin Peay *at Austin Peay *at Southeast Missouri *at Southeast Missouri *at Southeast Missouri ^Tennessee Tech ^Samford ^Tennessee Tech %vs. Florida State %at Alabama %vs. Florida State %at Alabama (ESPN2)

*OVC Game $Red and Blue Classsic – Oxford, Miss. ^ OVC Championship - Jacksonville, Ala.

L, 5-4 W, 7-5 (8) W, 7-1 L, 6-2 W, 9-8 L, 7-3 W, 14-1 L, 7-6 L, 3-1 W, 10-1 W, 7-6 (8) W, 7-5 L, 5-3 W, 5-4 (9) W, 5-3 (8) W, 3-2 W, 5-3 (8) L, 2-1 W, 2-1 L, 4-2 W, 5-2 W, 8-0 W, 6-3 W, 9-0 W, 12-1 W, 8-0 W, 3-2 W, 14-1 L, 8-0 W, 11-7 W, 6-5 W, 8-7 W, 9-8 L, 2-0 W, 3-2 L, 5-1 W, 6-1 L, 7-4 W, 7-6 (8) L, 5-4 W, 4-2 W, 11-1 L, 3-2 W, 3-0 W, 7-1 W, 13-0 W, 7-0 W, 6-3 W, 8-4 (8) W, 10-1 W, 5-3 W, 10-1 W, 4-3 L, 10-1 W, 10-1 L, 4-1

#Bama Bash - Tuscaloosa, Ala. &GSU Invitational – Statesboro, Ga. %NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional – Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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Conference Champions 2009 Record: 43-16, 19-2 OVC

%vs. Memphis W, 5-1 %at South Alabama W, 6-2 %vs. Northwestern State W, 2-1 %vs #2 Alabama L, 0-9 AUBURN L, 2-5 at Mercer W, 5-2 at Mercer W, 7-3 #vs. Florida A&M W, 21-1 #vs. Louisville L, 0-6 #vs. Rhode Island W, 3-0 #vs. Albany W, 11-5 #at South Florida L, 1-10 @vs. James Madison W, 6-0 @vs. North Dakota State W, 4-0 KENNESAW STATE W, 4-0 $vs. Albany L, 6-8 $vs. Winthrop W, 4-0 $at Georgia Tech L, 0-3 $vs. Purdue L, 3-4 (8 inn) $vs. Indiana State W, 8-6 *AUSTIN PEAY W, 3-2 *AUSTIN PEAY W, 8-1 SOUTH ALABAMA L, 2-6 *at Tennessee State W, 5-3 (8 inn) *at Tennessee State W, 7-0 *at Tennessee State L, 2-3 (8 inn) at Chattanooga W, 11-9 (8 inn) at Chattanooga W, 5-4 *at UT Martin W, 6-3 *at UT Martin W, 7-1 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI W, 12-1 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI W, 9-0 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI W, 11-1 *at Eastern Kentucky W, 17-0 *at Eastern Kentucky W, 9-1 at Ole Miss W, 5-1 *TENNESSEE TECH W, 8-0 *TENNESSEE TECH W, 8-0 *TENNESSEE TECH W, 4-0 at Kennesaw State W, 4-2 OLE MISS W, 4-3 *at Eastern Illinois W, 5-1 *at Eastern Illinois W, 2-0 *at Eastern Illinois W, 2-0 at Middle Tennessee L, 5-6 (10 inn) at Middle Tennessee W, 9-5 *MOREHEAD STATE W, 8-0 (5 inn) *MOREHEAD STATE L, 2-3 *MOREHEAD STATE W, 12-0 (5 inn) ^TENNESSEE TECH L, 2-5 ^EASTERN ILLINOIS W, 5-4 ^UT MARTIN L, 0-2 !vs. Nebraska L, 2-4 (9 inn) !vs. James Madison W, 6-0 !vs. Nebraska W, 4-1 !at #13 Tennessee W, 6-1 !at #13 Tennessee W, 2-1 &at #3 Alabama L, 0-9 (5 inn) &at #3 Alabama L, 0-9 (5 inn)

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*- OVC Game # - USF Tourney – Tampa, Fla. $ - Ga. Tech Buzz Classic – Woodstock, Ga. ! - NCAA Knoxville Regional – Knoxville, Tenn.

2/6 2/7 2/8 2/10 2/18 2/20 2/21 2/22 2/27 3/4 3/6 3/7 3/8 3/15 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/24 3/29 4/4 4/5 4/11 4/15 4/18 4/19 4/21 4/23 4/25 4/26 4/28 5/2 5/3 5/7 5/8 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/22 5/23

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OVC Regular Season Champions NCAA Knoxville Regional Champions NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional Runner-Up Final National Ranking: #21

% - Jaguar Invitational – Mobile, Ala. @ - Tennessee Tourney – Knoxville, Tenn. ^ - OVC Tournament – Jacksonville, Ala. & - NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional – Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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University Field

The Jacksonville State softball team moved into its current home, University Field, in the Fall of 1995 and played its first game there on Feb. 15, 1996, a doubleheader sweep of Tennessee State. Formerly the home of the Gamecocksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; baseball team, University Field has been renovated to make it one of the more unique home softball facilities in the Southeast. A brick backstop and a covered batting cage were built prior to the 2003 season, and in 2004, a permanent outfield fence was constructed, finishing the transition that turned University Field from a baseball stadium to a softballonly facility. With a seating capacity of 1,000, University Field can be one of the toughest places to play in the Ohio Valley Conference and was the host site for the 2005, 2008 and 2009 OVC Tournament.

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During the 2009 season, the Gamecocks added a state-of-theart video scoreboard just beyond the left field wall. The new scoreboard was constructed in memory of former Gamecock great Tera Ross, who was tragically killed in a car accident in 2003.

The Gamecocks Locker Room M e d i a I n f o r m a t i o n

The Jacksonville State softball team has recently moved its locker room into Kennamer Hall, the JSU Athletic Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest facility, which houses the weight room, all administrative offices and several coaches offices.

The softball locker room features new lockers, a flat panel television and a shower facility for the team.

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Head Coach Jana McGinnis (’91) and Assistant Coaches Mark Wisener (’92) and Julie Boland (’02) join the softball staff at UCLA as the only two Division I staffs where all of its full-time coaches are serving at their alma maters.

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Getting to Jacksonville State DIRECTIONS FROM BIRMINGHAM, ALA., To JACKSONVILLE M e d i a

l Take I-20 East towards Atlanta l Take the Hwy 21 North exit (No. 185) in Anniston/Oxford l Turn left onto Hwy 21 North towards Jacksonville l Drive 14 miles until you enter the city limits of Jacksonville l After you drive around the Jacksonville town square, go one mile and turn Right on Hwy. 204 l Proceed on Hwy 204 for 100 yards and University Field is on the left

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DIRECTIONS FROM ATLANTA, GA. To JACKSONVILLE

l Take I-20 West towards Birmingham l Take the Hwy 21 North exit (No. 185) at Anniston/Oxford l Turn right onto Hwy 21 North towards Jacksonville l Drive 14 miles until you enter the city limits of Jacksonville l After you drive around the Jacksonville town square, go one mile and turn Right on Hwy. 204 l Proceed on Hwy 204 for 100 yards and University Field is on the left

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DIRECTIONS FROM CHATTANOOGA, TENN., To JACKSONVILLE l Take I-59 South towards Birmingham l Take the US 431 South Exit (No. 183) at Attalla/Gadsden l Turn left onto US 431 South towards Anniston l Proceed through Gadsden and stay on US 431 for 18 miles l Turn left on Hwy. 204 (Rudy Abbott Highway) l Proceed on Hwy. 204 for 13 miles l After you cross Pelham Road, University Field is on the left

DIRECTIONS FROM CULLMAN, ALA., To JACKSONVILLE l Take US 278 East towards Gadsden l Turn right on US 431 South when US 278 dead ends (approximately 50 miles) towards Anniston l Proceed through Gadsden and stay on US 431 for 18 miles l Turn left on Hwy. 204 (Rudy Abbott Highway) l Proceed on Hwy. 204 for 13 miles l After you cross Pelham Road, University Field is on the left

DIRECTIONS FROM HUNTSVILLE, ALA., To JACKSONVILLE l Take US 431 South (Governors Lane) out of Huntsville towards Gadsden l Proceed through Gadsden and stay on US 431 for 18 miles l Turn left on Hwy. 204 (Rudy Abbott Highway) l Proceed on Hwy. 204 for 13 miles l After you cross Pelham Road, University Field is on the left

Local Motels Best Western Anniston Oxford

Hampton Inn Jacksonville

US 78 & Hwy 21 South Oxford, AL (256) 831-3411

1041 JD&L Drive Jacksonville, AL (256) 782-0330

Hampton Inn Gadsden

The McClellan Lodge

129 River Road Gadsden, AL (256) 546-2337

74 Exchange Ave Anniston, AL (256) 820-9494

Hampton Inn Oxford 1600 Highway 21 South Oxford, AL (256) 835-1492

University Inn 1530 Pelham Road South Jacksonville, AL (256) 435-3300

Victoria Inn Holiday Inn Express 1604 Quintard Avenue Gadsden-Attalla 801 Cleveland, Avenue Attalla, AL (256) 538-7861

Anniston, AL (256) 236-0503

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SOFTBALL 2012 GAMECOCK A Championship Tradition

Jacksonville State athletics continued to dominate on the field of competition as the Gamecocks won numerous Ohio Valley Conference Championships and advanced to NCAA Championships, while also excelling in the classroom, during the 2010-11 year. The Gamecocks won a total of five Ohio Valley Conference Championships and posted their best finish ever in the OVC Commissioner’s Cup at second and was just two points shy of winning the award. The Jax State women’s tennis team won the regular-season and the OVC Tournament, while the men’s golf and softball teams also advanced to the NCAA Regionals after winning conference tournament titles. The rifle team advanced to the NCAA National Championships and finished fourth, while the football team advanced into the second round of the NCAA playoffs as the Gamecocks hosted their first home playoff game in more than 18 years. Jacksonville State had five OVC Player or Most Valuable Player of the Year Awards, one NCAA All-Americans, 61 OVC All-Conference honorees, two teams claimed All-Academic honors, one OVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year and one OVC Coach of the Year.

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Conference Championships (83)

Rifle (7): 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012 Football (11): 1974, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 2003, 2004

Baseball (13): 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1983, 1988, 1989, 2004*, 2005, 2006*, 2008, 2010*

Women’s Basketball (2): 1991, 1993 Men’s Basketball (6): 1975, 1980, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1992 Men’s Tennis (8): 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2005*, 2007, 2007, 2009 *

Women’s Golf (4): 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Softball (9): 1990, 1996, 2001, 2005, 2008, 2008, 2009*, 2010*, 2011*

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Men’s Golf (6): 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011

Women’s Tennis (10): 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 2010, 2011, 2011*

Volleyball (7): 1991, 1992, 2005*, 2006, 2006*, 2007, 2009, 2009*

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National Championships (6) Football: Men’s Basketball: Baseball: Gymnastics:

1992 1985 1990, 1991 1984, 1985

OVC Championships Since 2003-04 Jacksonville State 46 Eastern Illinois 34 Eastern Kentucky 28 Southeast Missouri 19 Murray State 18 Tennessee Tech 14 Austin Peay 13 Morehead State 9 UT Martin 6

Jacksonville State is the only school in the nation to lay claim to NCAA national titles in football, men’s basketball and baseball and is one of just two schools (Florida) to have played for a national title in each of those three sports.

Since joining the Ohio Valley Conference in 2003-04, Jacksonville State has solidified itself as the preeminent athletic program in the conference. The Gamecocks have won 47 OVC Championships over the last seven years, which is 12 more than the next OVC school. JSU has seen nine of its 15 programs bring home various titles and combine for 24 trips to the NCAA post-season play.

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2012 Gamecock Numerical Roster

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Jessica Guy Savannah Sloan Tiffany Harbin Krystal Ruth Hayden Crawford Kaycee Crow Hilary Phillips Sara Borders Sam Snow Katie Matchen Savanna Hennings Kristin Graham Tyris Branford Kelci Johnston Shelby Holley Abbey Stepp

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Hometown/Previous School

OF IF P/1B OF OF C/3B P IF/OF P C P P/IF OF IF/OF C/IF 1B/DH

L/L R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R S/R R/R R/R L/R

5-5 5-6 6-0 5-6 5-8 5-9 5-3 5-7 5-4 5-7 5-5 6-1 5-3 5-7 6-0 5-9

Jr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr.

Vancouver, Wash./Mount Hood (Ore.) CC Reynolds, Ga./Taylor County HS Hazel Green, Ala./Hazel Green HS Wylie, Texas/Wylie HS Sparkman, Ala./Sparkman HS Ringgold, Ga./Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe HS Ider, Ala./Ider HS Alexandria, Ala./Alexandria HS Ranburne, Ala./Gordon (Ga.) College Vestavia Hills, Ala./Central Alabama CC Springville, Ala./Springville HS Warner Robins, Ga./Virginia Tech Scottsboro, Ala./Scottsboro HS Northport, Ala./Tuscaloosa County HS Pisgah, Ala./Pisgah HS Versailles, Ky./Volunteer State (Tenn.) CC

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Tiffany Harbin Savanna Hennings Shelby Holley Kelci Johnston Katie Matchen Hilary Phillips

6 2 10 44

Krystal Ruth Savannah Sloan Sam Snow Abbey Stepp

Alphabetical Roster No.

Name

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Sara Borders Tyris Branford Hayden Crawford Kaycee Crow Kristin Graham Jessica Guy

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Head Coach: Jana McGinnis (Jacksonville State, ’91), 19th season Assistant Coaches: Mark Wisener (Jacksonville State, ’96) Julie Boland (Jacksonville State, ’02)

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Managers: Shannon Cahill, Nick Chafin, Chris Saint Trainer: Kaleb Littlejohn

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Jana McGinnis has developed a softball program at Jacksonville State University that is second to none. She places integrity, success and tradition at the heart of each player and doesn’t stop there. In McGinnis’ 19th season at the helm of the Gamecocks, their head-first dive into the Ohio Valley Conference has resulted in a quick rise to the top. In fact, in their eight seasons in the OVC, the Gamecocks have won over 70 percent of their games, including almost 80 percent of their conference matchups. Over the past four years, McGinnis has seen the hard work she and longtime assistants Mark Wisener and Julie Boland pay off on the national level. In 2008, she took the program one step higher on the national scene after rolling into the NCAA Regionals, where the Gamecocks earned two wins over Florida State before falling to Alabama in the regional title game on ESPN2. They climbed another rung of the ladder in 2009, ousting James Madison, Nebraska and Tennessee to claim the NCAA Knoxville Regional crown and advance to the NCAA’s Tuscaloosa Super Regional. The most decorated season in JSU’s Division I athletics history was a milestone year not only for JSU, but also the Ohio Valley Conference. It was the OVC’s first regional crown and the deepest any team in the league’s history has advanced into the national tournament. After a second-place finish in the OVC in 2011, JSU’s seventhstraight campaign in which it has finished in the league’s top two, the Gamecocks claimed their fourth-straight trip to the NCAA’s by winning the OVC Tourney in Charleston, Ill. They eliminated IllinoisChicago before falling to host Louisville in the semifinals of the Louisville Regional. In 2010, the Gamecocks swept through the OVC Tournament in Martin, Tenn., to advance to the NCAA Atlanta Regional, JSU’s thirdstraight NCAA appearance. The 2009 title was McGinnis’ third in five seasons, a run that was set up by her 2005 Gamecocks. They rolled through the league schedule with a 22-4 record and won their last 16 regular-season games to win the school’s first outright league crown since 1997 and convince her peers to elect her the 2005 OVC Coach of the Year. McGinnis’ squad followed that up with the school’s fourth-straight 40-win season in 2006 with a 43-15 mark and a 21-5 league record that placed them second in the standings.

Gamecocks to 15 consecutive trips to the Conference Tournament and eight 40-win seasons, including a streak of four straight from 2003-2006. In just eight seasons in the OVC, JSU has won 148 of its 194 (.763) conference games and five league titles while placing 47 players on the all-conference squads. Her players have been dominant against their peers. Daniela Pappano was named the 2006 OVC Player of the Year, while JSU also swept the 2005 Player and Pitcher of the Year honors, thanks to outstanding efforts from outfielder Maigin Alexander and pitcher Carly Kellam. Pitcher Ashley Eliasson was named the league’s Freshman of the Year in 2008 before the 2009 campaign saw Nikki Prier and Karla Pittman earn the OVC’s Player and Pitcher of the Year awards, respectively. In 2011, pitcher Tiffany Harbin became the first Gamecock to earn OVC Freshman of the Year honors. Since 2002, the Gamecocks have attracted regional attention, having been ranked in the South Region poll several times in nine consecutive seasons. McGinnis has coached 84 All-Conference and All-Freshman team members and seven Players of the Year, including Ann Shelton in the A-Sun in 1996. McGinnis is no stranger to winning, outside and between the lines. A 1991 graduate of JSU, McGinnis was a two-time All-Gulf South Conference guard in basketball. She helped the Gamecocks to a 98-22 record during her four-year playing career, and, in 1991, she played a key role leading JSU to a GSC Championship and the NCAA Division II South Region title. McGinnis still holds the JSU career record for assists with 603, as well as the single-season record with 204. Following her playing career, she and her twin sister Dana Austin, formerly the JSU women’s basketball head coach, became the only players in JSU women’s basketball history to have their numbers retired. After her “bright” career as a player, McGinnis began her career in coaching as a graduate assistant under women’s basketball coach Tony Mabry during the 1991-92 season. The following year, she accepted her first head coaching job as the girls basketball coach at Cherokee County High School, where she led the Lady Warriors to the ‘93 Class 4A state championship.

Personal Data Full Name: Married To: Children: Native Of:

Jana Bright McGinnis Russ McGinnis Two daughters, Kinsey and Payton Spring Garden, Alabama

After another in 2009, she has now been named the OVC’s Coach of the Year three times (2005, 2008, 2009) to go along with her 1996 Trans America Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honor. During her tenure at JSU, McGinnis has accumulated an overall record of 626-341 (.647). Her accomplishments are plentiful, including the 2009 OVC regular season title and the school’s first at-large berth in the NCAA Tournament, as well as its first trip to the Super Regionals. Her 2009 squad also made its first appearance in the national polls, finishing the year ranked as high as No. 21 nationally. She also boasts OVC regular season crowns in 2005 and 2008, as well as OVC Tourney Championships and automatic NCAA appearances in 2008, 2010 and 2011. Her Gamecocks won the Atlantic Sun Tournament Title and a berth in the NCAA Regional Tournament in 1996. In her early years, she guided JSU to back-to-back A-Sun Western Division Conference titles in 1996 and 1997. She, with the help of long-time assistant coach Mark Wisener, has led the

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2001 24-27 record Conference Champions 2000 33-21 record Conference Tournament Finished 3rd in post-season 1999 32-26 record Conference Tournament 1998 24-18 record Conference Tournament 1997 32-17 record Western Division Champions Conference runner-up 1996 46-11 record Western Division Champions Won Conference Championship Conference Coach of the Year Advanced to region playoffs 1995 32-16 record 1994 16-22 record Overall Record 626-341 (.647)

Conference Tournament Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Louisville Regional Conference Tournament Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Atlanta Regional Conference Tournament Regular Season Champions NCAA Knoxville Regional Champions NCAA Super Regional OVC Coach of the Year Conference Tournament Regular Season Champions Conference Tournament Champions Advanced to NCAA Regional Championship Game OVC Coach of the Year Conference Tournament Conference Tournament Conference Tournament Regular Season Champions OVC Coach of the Year Conference Tournament Conference Tournament Conference Tournament

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2011 40-21 record 2010 30-19 record 2009 43-16 record 2008 40-16 record 2007 35-23 record 2006 43-15 record 2005 42-16 record 2004 41-21 record 2003 40-15 record 2002 33-21 record

Milestone Wins 1 vs. Belhaven College, 2-0 (1994) 100 vs. Jackson State, 16-0 (1997) 200 vs. Georgia State, 2-0 (2000) 300 vs. Wright State, 1-0 (2003) 400 vs. Jackson State, 10-0 (2006) 500 vs. Kennesaw State, 7-6 (4/17/08) 600 vs. Eastern Kentucky, 4-2 (3/13/11)

Led the Lady Warriors to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;93 Class 4A basketball state championship.

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Spring Garden High School, 1987 Jacksonville State University, 1991

Playing Experience High School: Spring Garden High School -Basketball, 1981-87 -Softball, 1987 -A-Class and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Majors Softball, 13 years College: Jacksonville State University, 1988-91 - Two-time All-Gulf South Conference Team in Basketball - Still holds the JSU career record for assists with 603, as well as the single-season record with 204. - Four-time Academic All-Gulf South Conference

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time. I trust him tremendously, and we work well together. He has a great knowledge of the game and I owe so much of our success to him.”

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The McGinnis-Wisener relationship, one that has brought unprecedented success to JSU, began in McGinnis’ playing days on the JSU basketball team, where she was a teammate of Wisener’s sister, Robbie.

Mark Wisener begins his 16th season as the Gamecocks’ assistant softball coach, where his energy and efforts toward the JSU program have added to the success the Gamecocks have seen in the past 15 years. In 14 seasons as a full-time assistant, he has helped JSU to an overall record of 532-293, including three OVC regular season titles, three OVC Tournament crowns and four-straight trips to the NCAA Tournament and a berth in the 2009 Super Regionals. Wisener’s duties have steadily increased over the time he has been at JSU. His primary job is the capacity of pitching coach, but he also works as a hitting coach and has the “final word” before the batter steps up to the plate. Finally, he schedules and oversees the team workouts and is a key in the recruiting process for the Gamecocks. Wisener provides the Gamecocks and head coach Jana McGinnis with what they feel is the perfect fit to keep them competitive on what is a difficult recruiting trail. “It takes a special personality to work with female athletes,” McGinnis said. “Coach Wisener’s sister and I are best friends, so I have known him for a long

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Wisener was a standout baseball player at Arab High School, starting all four years at shortstop and pitcher on the varsity team. As a senior, he helped his team advance to the second round of the Alabama High School All-Stars Tournament. After graduating in 1989, Wisener went on to play at Snead State, where he started every game of his two-year career and was a Junior College All-Star. In 1992, Wisener left the playing field and transferred to JSU, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems in the summer of 1996. “Mark has been very instrumental in the success of this program,” McGinnis added. “To have a good program, it is a must that you have a

dedicated and loyal assistant. We have a great relationship and have the same goals in mind for JSU softball. We are very lucky to have him at this university.”

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“I love being at JSU,” Boland said. “I learn something new everyday from the coaching staff Julie Boland begins her 11th year and players. I wouldn’t want to as an assistant coach on the soft- be anywhere else right now.” ball staff, but her involvement A former JSU player, Boland and dedication to Jacksonville put her mark on the Gamecock State goes back more than that record book. She is seventh in decade. all-time hits with 198, 16th in doubles with 26, 18th in homerBoland has seen great success uns with 10, ninth in runs batted from the dugout of her alma in with 100 and sixth in stolen mater, helping Jana McGinnis to three Ohio Valley Conference bases with 26. crowns, three OVC Tournament Boland is also in the top five on titles, four-straight trips to JSU’s all-time lists in runs scored the NCAA Regionals and the with 142 (fifth) and at-bats with school’s first-ever trip to the 627 (sixth). She is also 16th on NCAA Super Regionals in 2009. Jax State’s single-season runs list with 42. Prior to being hired as a fulltime assistant, Boland was a Boland graduated in 2002 with student assistant and graduate an Education Degree. She has assistant coach dating back to since received her Master’s the 2001 and 2002 seasons. Over Degree in Counseling from JSU.

Boland’s Stat Sheet as a Player at JSU Year 2000 1999 1998 1997 Totals

AVG .342 .239 .368 .338 .316

AB 155 188 133 151 627

R 31 30 39 42 142

H 53 45 49 51 198

E 17 38 19 23 97

2B 9 5 10 2 26

3B 4 1 0 5 10

HR 3 2 5 0 10

RBI 31 17 22 30 100

BB 21 25 20 16 82

SO 21 26 10 5 62

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2011: Saw action in 52 of the Gamecocks’ 61 games as a true freshman, earning the start in 21 of them…hit .197 and was 3-for-4 in stolen bases…recorded her first career hit in her collegiate debut against UAB on Feb. 11, a game that also saw her steal a base and score a run…had two hits in a game twice, vs. Central Michigan on Feb. 19 and at Jacksonville on Feb. 20.

Branford’S Career Highs AT BATS: 4 (Twice) Runs SCORED: 1 (Nine Times) HITS: 2 (Twice) RBI: 1 vs. Samford (3/8/11) Doubles: 2 at UAB (3/9/10) Home Runs: 1 (Four Times) Total Bases: 2 (Twice) Walks: 1 (Three Times) Strikeouts: 2 (Twice) Sac Hits: 2 at Eastern Kentucky (3/12/11) Hit By Pitch: 1 (Three Times)

HIGH SCHOOL: Played six seasons at Scottsboro High School for coach Cindy Patterson…was a First Team All-State second baseman as a senior by the Alabama Sportswriters Association after batting .492 with seven doubles, nine triples, two home runs and 21 RBI…posted a .566 on-base percentage and a .972 fielding percentage…also named to allstate teams by the Birmingham News and Huntsville Times…led the Wildcats to a 42-16 record and the Area Championship…an all-area player in 2008, 2009 and 2010, was a two-time Gold Glove winner and a three-time team captain…also earned the Stolen Base Award in her last three seasons with more than 50 steals each year…led SHS to four area titles…in her career, hit .418 with 14 triples and 175 stolen bases… was also a three-time all-area basketball player for the Wildcats and led them to an area title…played travel softball with Tiffany Harbin and Hayden Crawford for the Huntsville Sparks…also played for the Birmingham Vipers. PERSONAL: Born on August 16, 1992, in Huntsville, Ala… the daughter of Bryan Horton and Eugenia Branford…has three younger sisters, Yolandra Joyner, Brianna Horton and Layla Horton …is undecided on a major at JSU.

Branford’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2011 TOTAL

Avg GP .197 52 .197 52

GS AB 21 66 21 66

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HR 0 0

RBI 1 1

TB 13 13

SLG% .197 .197

BB 3 3

HBP 0 0

SO 14 14

GDP OB% 0 .232 0 .232

SF 0 0

SH 3 3

SB ATT 3 4 3 4

PO 44 44

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FLD% .957 .957

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AT BATS: 5 (Twice) Runs SCORED: 3 at Eastern Kentucky (3/12/11) HITS: 3 (Twice) RBI: 3 at Eastern Kentucky (3/12/11) Doubles: 1 (Seven Times) Triples: 1 vs. Murray State (3/12/11) Home Runs: 1 (Three Times) Total Bases: 6 (Twice) Walks: 2 (Twice) Strikeouts: 2 at Louisville (5/21/11) Sac Hits: 1 (Five Times) Sac FLIES: 1 vs. Central Michigan (2/18/11) Stolen Bases: 1 (10 Times) Hit By Pitch: 1 (Eight Times)

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PERSONAL: Born on April 28, 1992, in Decatur, Ala…the daughter of Bobby and Christy Crawford…has an older sister, Haleigh Fairbanks…is majoring in special education at JSU.

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team all-state player that led SHS to a 56-11 mark…in her career with the Senators, led them to a combined 218-37 record, while earning MVP honors at the 2009 Nashville City Hits Tournament, the 2010 Hoover Classic and 2009 Regional…was a 3A allstate player as an eighth grader at West Morgan High School… played travel ball with JSU team-

2011: Played in all 61 games for the Gamecocks as a true freshman, starting 60 …served as the team’s primary center fielder and boasted a .951 fielding percentage…hit .274 with three homers, seven doubles, a triple and 25 RBI…was a perfect 10-for-10 in stolen base attempts… was one of the hardest strikeouts in the nation, ranking in the Top 30 after striking out just nine times in 179 at bats…hit .296 in OVC games…was 5-for-9 with the bases loaded…went 4-for-9 with a triple and four RBI in the OVC Tournament to earn AllTournament honors…notched three hits in a game twice, the first coming in a 3-for-3, three run, three RBI game against Eastern Kentucky on March 12, a game that also saw her hit her first career home run…also went 3-for-3 with a solo homer vs. Murray State on May 7. HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons for coach Dale Palmer at Sparkman High School in Sparkman, Ala…was a first team all-state selection as a senior after batting .485, belting 12 home runs, stealing 26 bases and posting a .582 on-base percentage…in 2010, was also a Top 12 Elite selection after leading the Senators to a 56-9 record…guided SHS to a 53-9 record and the AHSAA 6A State Championship as a junior, hitting .317…as a freshman in 2007, was a first

Crawford’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2011 TOTAL

Avg GP .274 61 .274 61

GS AB R H 60 179 37 49 60 179 37 49

2B 7 7

3B 1 1

HR 3 3

RBI 25 25

TB 67 67

SLG% .374 .374

BB 14 14

HBP 8 8

SO 9 9

GDP OB% 1 .351 1 .351

SF 1 1

SH 6 6

SB ATT 10 10 10 10

PO 53 53

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FLD% .951 .951

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Crow’s Career Highs AT BATS: 4 (24 Times) Runs SCORED: 3 at Tennessee State (3/22/11) HITS: 3 (Twice) RBI: 5 vs. Eastern Kentucky (4/17/10) Doubles: 1 (17 Times) Home Runs: 1 (17 Times) Total Bases: 7 vs. Samford (3/8/11) Walks: 2 (Twice) Strikeouts: 3 vs. Indiana (3/13/10) Sac Hits: 1 (11 Times) Sac FLIES: 1 (Three Times)

2011: Caught all 61 games for the Gamecocks as a junior, just the second catcher in school history to catch 60 or more games in a season…hit .276 with seven home runs, 11 doubles and 30 RBI, but did most of her damage in OVC play, where she hit .337 with six doubles and two homers to earn second-team allconference honors…hit .429 vs. left handed pitchers and was a .320 hitter with runners in scoring position…from behind the plate, committed just three errors in 479 chances for a .994 fielding percentage and threw out 40 percent of runners trying to steal…had 11 multi-hit games, including backto-back three-hit outings in a doubleheader vs. Morehead State on March 19…in the twinbill, went 6-for-8 with five RBI, four of which came in one game…stole three of her six bases in one game vs. SEMO on March 27.

2009: Appeared in 30 games as a true freshman for the Gamecocks and was penciled in the starting lineup 17 times… hit .214 on the year with four doubles, one home run and 11 RBI, while scoring nine runs… earned starts at every infield position except shortstop during the season and committed just three errors in 74 chances…belted her homer, a three-run shot, in a win over Indiana State on March 8 at the Georgia Tech Buzz Classic, the first home run of her softball career…doubled and drove in two runs in her collegiate debut at South Alabama on Feb. 7… had one multi-hit game, a 2-for-4 effort at Kennesaw State on April 21.

2010: Started all 49 games behind the plate for the Gamecocks as a sophomore…was second on the team and fifth in the OVC with nine home runs, while finishing fifth on the team with a .297 batting average… recorded two doubles and 24 RBI, while posting a .507 slugging percentage…boasted a .979 fielding percentage after committing just six errors in 283 chances behind the plate…in OVC play, hit .273 with three home runs and 12 RBI…had a nine-game hitting streak from April 2-18, the second longest on the team during the season…notched nine multi-hit games and five multi-RBI games… on April 17 vs. Eastern Kentucky, went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and 5 RBI.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons for head coach Tony Ellis at Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School…was a three-time First Team All-State performer for the

Warriors…was named the team’s MVP after her senior season, when she hit .398 and guided her team to a 34-2 record and its second-straight region crown…a four-time selection to the Catoosa County Dream Team…was named to the Chattanooga Times Free Press Best of Preps Team in both her junior and senior seasons…participated in the NorthSouth and the Tennessee-Georgia All-Star Games…played travel softball for the Tennessee Raiders and coach Jeff Martin. PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 7, 1990, in Montgomery, Ala… the daughter of Steve and Shelly Crow…has two sisters, Amanda and Morgan… an honor student and member of the National Honor Society in high school… majoring in nursing at JSU.

CROW’s CAREER STATISTICS Year 2009 2010 2011 TOTAL

Avg .214 .297 .276 .274

GP 30 49 61 140

GS 17 49 61 127

AB R H 56 9 12 138 21 41 174 34 48 368 64 101

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HR 1 9 7 17

RBI 11 24 30 65

TB SLG% 19 .339 70 .507 82 .471 171 .465

BB 6 11 13 30

HBP 0 5 9 14

SO 16 27 26 69

GDP OB% 0 .286 0 .368 0 .355 0 .349

SF 1 1 1 3

SH 4 2 5 11

SB ATT 0 0 0 0 6 7 6 7

PO A 50 24 236 41 426 50 712 115

E 3 6 3 12

FLD% .961 .979 .994 .986

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PRIOR TO JSU: Played two seasons for Scot Thomas at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va…in 2010, started all 58 games, mostly at first base…batted .245 with three home runs and six doubles…had 27 RBI and scored 22 runs…saw limited action in the circle, throwing 19.0 innings with a 1.84 ERA… went 1-3 with 20 strikeouts and 12 walks…as a freshman in 2009,

AT BATS: 5 vs. Southeast Missouri (3/27/11) Runs SCORED: 3 (Twice) HITS: 3 (Four Times) RBI: 4 at Eastern Kentucky (3/12/11) Doubles: 1 (10 Times) Home Runs: 2 at Eastern Kentucky (3/12/11) Total Bases: 9 at Eastern Kentucky (3/12/11) Walks: 3 at Eastern Illinois (4/30/11) Strikeouts: 3 at Eastern Illinois (5/1/11) Sac Hits: 1 (Four Times) Sac FLIES: 1 vs. Jacksonville (2/18/11) Hit By Pitch: 1 (Three Times)

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for Coach Brenda Arnett…a first-team all-state selection her senior year…her final year, batted .419 with 22 runs scored, seven doubles, three home runs and 15 RBI…in the circle, went 19-9 with an ERA of 0.82 and 241 strikeouts in 161 innings pitched…named to the 2008 GACA North-South All-Star Game…the 2006 Middle Georgia Player of the Year after going 13-4-1 with 166 strikeouts as a junior…also hit .444 with six doubles, two triples, two home runs and 21 runs batted that year…the 2006 and 2007 GHSA Region 1-AAAAA Player of the Year…All-Houston County Team all four years…played on the varsity team all four years and helped her team reach the Elite Eight two straight years…also lettered in soccer as a goalie twice…played travel ball for Georgia Elite Gold.

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played in 49 games, starting 44… hit .222 for the year with 28 hits, including four doubles and two home runs…drove in 11 runs and scored 15 runs…stole one base… drew 11 walks and had five sacrifice bunts…made her debut in the circle against Georgia Tech after battling arm problems in the fall, beating the eventual ACC Champions…threw 5.0 shutout innings for the win and picked up the game-winning hit in the bottom of the seventh to lift the Hokies to a 3-2 win over the Yellow Jackets.

2010: Appeared in 54 of the Gamecocks’ 61 games as a junior, starting 52…hit .342 with 14 home runs, 10 doubles and 36 RBI to earn First Team All-OVC honors and OVC All-Newcomer accolades…hit eight of her homers in OVC play, where she also had a .298 average, five doubles and 18 RBI…hit .300 in the postseason, including a .333 clip in the OVC Tournament…also made 13 appearances in the circle, where she had a 3-3 record, a 3.25 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 36.2 innings…at the plate, had a season-best 13-game hitting streak from March 17 to April 2… had 15 multi-hit games, including four three-hit outings…belted two home runs and drove in a seasonhigh four runs in a 3-for-4 game at Eastern Kentucky on March 12…was named the OVC’s Player of the Week on March 28 after going 10-for-20 with four doubles, three home runs and seven RBI over a six-game stretch… drew 35 walks on the year… struck out 14 batters in a fiveinning win against Tennessee State on March 22…allowed just one home run and four doubles.

Innings pitched: 5.1 vs. Murray State (5/7/11) Runs allowed: 6 (Twice) Earned runs: 5 vs. Morehead State (3/19/11) Walks allowed: 3 (Twice) Strikeouts: 14 at Tennessee State (3/22/11) Hits allowed: 11 vs California (5/20/11) Doubles allowed: 3 vs. California (5/20/11) Homers allowed: 1 vs. Southeast Missouri (3/27/11)

Graham’S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS Year 2009 (VT) 2010 (VT) 2011 TOTAL

ERA W 6.35 1 1.84 1 3.25 3 3.50 5

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APP GS CG SHO CBO 7 2 0 0 0 5 5 1 0 0 13 4 0 0 1 25 11 1 0 1

SV 1 0 0 1

IP 14.1 19.0 36.2 70.0

H 17 13 43 73

R 14 9 30 53

ER 13 5 17 35

BB 12 12 18 42

SO 7 20 46 73

2B 4 1 4 9

3B 0 0 0 0

BB 11 18 35 64

HBP 0 1 3 4

SO 25 28 19 72

GDP OB% 0 .285 1 .321 2 .473 3 .362

HR 1 2 1 4

BF B/AVG WP 75 .274 6 87 .188 7 152 .283 10 314 .269 23

HBP SFA SHA 1 0 0 1 0 5 4 0 0 6 0 5

SF 0 2 1 3

SH 5 2 0 7

PO 103 342 185 630

Graham’S CAREER HITTING STATISTICS Year 2009 (VT) 2010 (VT) 2011 TOTAL

Avg .222 .245 .342 .272

GP 49 58 54 161

GS 44 58 52 154

AB 126 163 149 438

R 15 22 44 81

H 28 40 51 119

2B 4 6 10 20

3B 0 0 0 0

HR 2 3 14 19

RBI 11 27 36 74

TB SLG% 38 .302 55 .337 103 .691 196 .447

SB ATT 1 1 2 2 0 0 3 3

A E 29 6 34 4 21 3 84 13

FLD% .957 .989 .986 .982

Five-Time Ohio Valley Conference Champions

SOFTBALL 2012 GAMECOCK

So. • P/1B • 6-0 • R/R Hazel Green, Ala. • Hazel Green HS

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Tiffany Harbin 3

HARBIn’s Career Highs Innings pitched: 9.0 vs. Austin Peay (4/17/11) Runs allowed: 6 (Twice) Earned runs: 6 (Twice) Walks allowed: 6 vs. Murray State (5/8/11) Strikeouts: 14 vs. Southeast Missouri (5/14/11) Earned runs: 7 vs. Auburn (5/22/10) Hits allowed: 7 (Three Times) Doubles allowed: 2 (Five Times) Triples allowed: 1 (Twice) Homers Allowed: 2 (Six Times) Wild Pitches: 2 at Kennesaw State (3/1/11) Hit Batters: 2 (Three Times)

senior after posting a 31-12 record and a 1.70 ERA in the circle, while batting .464 with nine doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 34 RBI…was an all-state honorable mention in 2008…in her career with the Trojans, hit .412 with 15 homers and 93 RBI, while going 76-46 in the circle with a 1.37 ERA and 1,102 strikeouts… was named the Super All-Metro Pitcher of the Year as a sophomore and senior by the Huntsville Times, while earning all-metro honors in all four seasons…was selected to play in the NorthSouth All-Star Game after her

2011: Stepped in and was the Gamecocks’ ace in the circle as a true freshman…was named the OVC’s Freshman of the Year, earned First Team All-OVC and OVC All-Newcomer honors…led the league in wins with a 25-11 record and strikeouts per seven innings with 8.7…her 268 strikeouts were the fourth-highest total in a season in school history, while her 25 wins were second…started 37 games in the circle and went the distance 22 times, including five shutouts…opponents hit just .202 against her…threw two no-hitters, the first of which saw her no-hit Austin Peay for nine innings in a 1-0 win on April 17, the longest no-no in JSU history… her second came in a 4-0 win over SE Missouri in the second round of the OVC Tournament, the first in the history of the tourney… was 2-1 with a 1.69 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 20.2 innings in the OVC Tournament to earn MVP honors…in OVC play, went 14-4 with a 2.59 ERA, tossing 13 complete games in 23 starts… recorded one save on March 19 vs. Morehead State…was named OVC Pitcher of the Week three times (Feb. 21, March 14, April 18)…tossed a one-hit shutout of Illinois-Chicago in the NCAA Louisville Regional on May 21… struck out 10 or more batters nine times, including 14 against SEMO in the OVC Tournament on May 14…notched 13 strikeouts at SIUE on April 2.

junior season…led the Trojans to area titles in 2008 and 2010… was an honor student at HGHS… played travel softball for the North Alabama Rockets, Huntsville Sparks and Birmingham Bandits… led the Sparks to three ASA State Titles…played with current JSU teammates Hayden Crawford and Tyris Branford with the Sparks. PERSONAL: Born on March 29, 1992, in Huntsville, Ala… the daughter of Chris and Karen Harbin…has an older sister, Melissa Watts…is majoring in elementary education at JSU.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons for coaches Rusty Bates and Shaun Butler at Hazel Green High School in Hazel Green, Ala…a four-time Team MVP for the Trojans, was also named MVP of the area in 2008 and 2010...a first team all-state selection as a

HARBIN’s CAREER STATISTICS Year 2011 TOTAL

ERA W 2.50 25 2.50 25

L App GS CG SHO CBO 11 45 37 22 5 2 11 45 37 22 5 2

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SV IP H 1 216.0 157 1 216.0 157

R 88 88

ER 77 77

BB 69 69

SO 268 268

2B 25 25

3B 2 2

HR 25 25

BF 778 778

B/Avg WP .202 11 .202 11

HBP 19 19

BK SFA 1 3 1 3

SHA 21 21

So. • P • 5-5 • R/R Springville, Ala. • Springville HS

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Savanna Hennings

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Innings pitched: 5.0 vs. Alabama State (2/11/11) Runs allowed: 6 vs. UAB (4/14/11) Earned runs: 5 (Twice) Walks allowed: 2 vs Alabama (2/12/11) Strikeouts: 9 vs. Alabama State (2/11/11) Hits allowed: 11 vs. UAB (4/14/11) Doubles allowed: 1 (Seven Times) Homers allowed: 2 (Twice) Hit batters: 1 (Four Times)

HENNINGS’ Career Highs

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2011: Appeared in the circle 13 times for the Gamecocks as a true freshman, earning the starting nod seven times…went 2-2 with a 3.91 ERA with one complete game, 39 strikeouts and five walks…won her collegiate debut, a five-inning complete-game win over Alabama State on Feb. 11 that saw her strike out nine and hold the Hornets to a run on three hits…earned one save, a one-inning appearance against Samford on March 8. HIGH SCHOOL: Played six seasons for coach Chris Williams at Springville High School in Springville, Ala…was named the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s 5A Pitcher of the Year in 2008, as well as Area MVP and State All-Tournament honors after tossing 21 shutouts and striking out 508 batters in 279.2 innings…an all-metro selection and Alabama North-South AllStar participant…a four-time allstate performer, struck out 1,990 batters in a career that also saw her post a 0.91 ERA, 27 no-hitters, 75 shutouts and 171 wins…a 2010 finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman, also received the St. Clair County Farrah Seals Good Citizenship Award…also lettered in volleyball, basketball and cheerleading…was an allstate volleyball player in 2010, and was an all-county performer in volleyball and basketball…an honor student at SHS…played travel softball for the Birmingham Vipers and was a Four Year ASA State Champion. PERSONAL: Born on July 17, 1992, in Virginia Beach, Va…the daughter of Dennis and Katrina Hennings…has two younger sisters, Sierra and Samantha …is undecided on a major at JSU.

HenningS’ CAREER STATISTICS Year 2011 TOTAL

ERA W 3.91 2 3.91 2

L App GS CG SHO CBO 2 13 7 1 0 1 2 13 7 1 0 1

SV IP 1 34.0 1 34.0

H 46 46

R 21 21

ER 19 19

BB 5 5

SO 39 39

2B 7 7

3B 0 0

HR 7 7

BF 146 146

B/Avg WP .315 0 .315 0

HBP 4 4

BK SFA 1 0 1 0

SHA 2 2

Five-Time Ohio Valley Conference Champions

SOFTBALL 2012 GAMECOCK

Kelci Johnston

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Jr. • IF/OF • 5-7 • R/R Northport, Ala. • Tuscaloosa County HS

a double, homer and two RBI at Eastern Kentucky on March 12… drove in three runs twice, at SIUE on April 2 and vs. Tennessee State on April 12.

2011: Played in 60 of the Gamecocks’ 61 games as a sophomore, starting 58 of them…split time as the team’s designated hitter and left fielder…hit .266 with five doubles, two triples, 10 home runs and 27 RBI…in OVC games, was a .273 hitter with two doubles, a triple, seven homers and 17 RBI…hit .364 with a double, triple and two RBI in the OVC Tournament…was 3-for-6 on the year with the bases loaded and hit .556 with runners on third and less than two out…recorded 13 multi-hit games, including two three-hit outings…went 3-for-3 with two RBI at Kennesaw State on March 1 and was 3-for-5 with

2010: Played in 42 of the Gamecocks’ 49 games as a true freshman and was in the starting lineup for 28 of them…saw some time at second base early in the season but served as the team’s primary designated hitter down the stretch…had her biggest game at the right time, going 3-for-3 with two home runs, a double and five RBI in the OVC Championship game on May 15… her two home runs and 10 total bases both tied school single-

JohnsTon’s Career Highs AT BATS: 5 (Four Times) Runs SCORED: 3 vs. Southern (2/27/10) HITS: 3 (Six Times) RBI: 5 at UT Martin (5/15/10) Doubles: 1 (Seven Times) Home Runs: 2 (Four Times) Total Bases: 10 at UT Martin (5/15/10) Walks: 2 (Five Times) Strikeouts: 2 (Nine Times) Sac Hits: 2 (Three Times)) Stolen Bases: 2 vs. Southeast Missouri (3/27/11) Hit By Pitch: 1 (Four Times)

game records…on the year, posted a .258 average with six home runs and 22 RBI…in OVC play, hit .292 with three homers and 12 RBI…notched her first collegiate hit against Southern on Feb. 27, when she went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI…had four three-hit games, tying her for the most on the team, while recording six multi-RBI games. HIGH SCHOOL: Played six seasons for head coach Alan Reach at Tuscaloosa County High School…was a four-time Golden Glove Award in all four years on the varsity team…guided the Wildcats to a 51-12 record in her senior season…led TCHS to four area crowns, a north regional title and six trips to the AHSAA Class 6A State Tournament… played travel softball for the Alabama Crusaders Gold and the Birmingham Vipers, who she led to a top 20 finish at the 18U ASA Gold Nationals. PERSONAL: Born on June 17, 1991, in Ocala, Fla…the daughter of Chip and Lisa Johnston… has an older brother, Stephen …is majoring in criminal justice at JSU.

JohnsTon’s CAREER STATISTICS Year 2010 2011 TOTAL

Avg .258 .266 .263

GP 42 60 102

GS 28 58 86

AB R H 97 21 25 173 34 46 270 55 71

2B 2 5 7

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3B 0 2 2

HR 6 10 16

RBI 22 27 49

TB SLG% 45 .464 85 .491 130 .481

BB 8 19 27

HBP 1 3 4

SO 22 40 62

GDP OB% 0 .321 0 .347 0 .337

SF 0 1 1

SH 12 5 17

SB ATT 2 2 6 7 8 9

PO 7 41 48

A 7 0 7

E 2 6 8

FLD% .875 .872 .873

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Katie Matchen Sr. • C • 5-7 • R/R Vestavia Hills, Ala. • Vestavia Hills HS • Central Alabama CC

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PRIOR TO JSU: Played two seasons for Greg Shivers at Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City, Ala… was a first team all-region per-

PERSONAL: Born on August 22, 1989, in Birmingham, Ala… the daughter of Gene and Kim Matchen…has a younger brother, Daniel Matchen…uncle Keith Maple played football for the Gamecocks…is majoring in physical education at JSU.

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HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons for coach Jennifer Brown at Vestavia Hills High School in Vestavia Hills, Ala…was a first team all-state performer as a senior in 2008 after guiding the Rebels to a 51-15 record…tied the state record for home runs in a

game, was named team captain and defensive MVP, while also garnering first team all-metro and Super All-Metro honors…played travel softball for The Zone and The Vipers.

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former as a freshman in 2009 after batting .329 with 13 doubles, eight home runs, 31 RBI and 25 walks, while posting a .983 fielding percentage behind the plate… as a sophomore, hit .277 with four home runs and 27 RBI, while drawing a team-high 37 walks.

2011: Appeared in 19 games for the Gamecocks as a junior and started two…drove in five runs as the team’s primary pinch hitter and backup catcher…made her Division I debut vs. Alabama State on Feb. 11 and wet 1-for-1 with an RBI…drove in two runs two days later against Auburn… also had two RBI vs. Samford on March 8.

matchen’S Career Highs At Bats: 2 vs. Central Michigan (2/19/11) Runs Scored: 1 vs. Samford (3/8/11) Hits: 1 (Three Times) RBI: 2 (Twice) Doubles: 1 vs. Quinnipiac (3/14/10) Home Runs: 1 (Three Times) Total Bases: 1 (Three Times) Walks: 1 (Three Times) Sac FLIES: 1 vs. Alabama State (2/11/11)

Matchen’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2011 TOTAL

Avg GP .176 19 .176 19

GS AB 2 17 2 17

R 1 1

H 3 3

2B 0 0

3B 0 0

HR 0 0

RBI 5 5

TB 3 3

SLG% .176 .176

BB 3 3

HBP 0 0

SO 0 0

GDP OB% 1 .286 1 .286

SF 1 1

SH 0 0

SB ATT 0 0 0 0

PO 12 12

A 0 0

E 0 0

FLD% 1.000 1.000

Five-Time Ohio Valley Conference Champions

SOFTBALL 2012 GAMECOCK

Hilary Phillips

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Jr. • P • 5-3 • R/R Ider, Ala. • Ider HS

Phillips’ Career Highs Innings pitched: 10.0 vs. Middle Tennessee (3/24/10) Runs allowed: 9 vs. North Florida (3/6/10) Earned runs: 7 vs. Auburn (5/22/10) Walks allowed: 7 at Eastern Illinois (4/30/11) Strikeouts: 9 vs. Alabama State (4/6/10) Hits allowed: 10 vs. Wright State (2/14/10) Doubles allowed: 1 (15 Times) Triples allowed: 1 (Three Times) Homers Allowed: 2 (Three Times) Wild Pitches: 3 (Twice) Hit batters: 2 (Twice)

hitters (34) and shutouts (94)… led the Hornets to three state titles, claiming tournament MVP honors in all three runs…in all six seasons, she won team and area MVP honors…in her senior season, compiled a 28-3 record and only allowed 13 earned runs in 168 innings for a 0.54 ERA while striking out 308 batters and tossing 10 shutouts, three no-hitters and two perfect games…a first team all-state selection in 7th, 9th, 10th 11th and 12th grade seasons…also lettered in volleyball

2011: Made 19 appearances in the circle for the Gamecocks as a sophomore, and posted a 7-0 record and a 2.25 ERA, both team bests…started four games and tossed one complete game shutout, a five-hitter of Austin Peay on April 16…in OVC play, she was 3-0 with a 2.43 ERA… opponents hit .242 against her, second-best on the team…struck out five batters and tossed seven innings against APSU in that shutout, both season highs… opened the season by defeating UAB in Birmingham, allowing one earned run in three innings… tossed the final 6.2 innings of the OVC Championship game on May 15 to earn the win.

and basketball and guided the Hornet basketball team to the state championship game as a senior…was an honor student and member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Born on September 13, 1990, in Fort Payne, Ala.…the daughter of Mark and Kristie Phillips…has a younger brother, Heath…was valedictorian of her class at Ider High School…is majoring in nursing at JSU.

2010: Made 26 appearances in the circle as a true freshman for the Gamecocks, getting the starting nod 15 times…posted a 9-10 record and a 3.32 earned run average, while tossing nine complete games and three shutouts… recorded two saves and struck out 88 batters in 109.2 innings… was named the OVC Pitcher of the Week on Feb. 15 after picking up her first collegiate win in her debut on Feb. 14 in a completegame win over Wright State… struck out seven on Feb. 26 in a three-hit shutout of Southern… fanned a season-best nine in a complete-game two-hitter of Alabama State on April 6…tossed 10 innings at Murray State on March 27 and fanned eight in the process. HIGH SCHOOL: PPrepped for six seasons under head coach David Hughes at Ider High School in Ider, Ala…was named Alabama’s Miss Softball in 2009 after finishing her career as the state’s all-time leader in wins (194), strikeouts (2,463), no-

phillips’ CAREER STATISTICS Year 2010 2011 TOTAL

ERA W 3.32 9 2.25 7 2.96 16

L 10 0 10

App GS CG SHO CBO 26 15 9 3 0 19 4 1 1 2 45 19 10 4 2

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SV IP H 2 109.2 97 0 56.0 52 2 165.2 149

R 73 22 95

ER 52 18 70

BB 53 32 85

SO 88 34 122

2B 9 6 13

3B 3 0 4

HR 13 3 14

BF 494 215 709

B/Avg .237 .242 .240

WP 3 8 11

HBP 11 3 14

BK SFA 4 2 1 1 5 3

SHA 18 4 22

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Krystal Ruth Jr. • OF • 5-6 • L/L Wylie, Texas • Wylie HS

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At Bats: 5 (Twice) Runs Scored: 2 (Four Times) Hits: 3 (Three Times) RBI: 4 (Twice) Doubles: 1 (Nine Times Home Runs: 1 (Nine Times Total Bases: 5 (Three Times) Walks: 3 vs. Tennessee State (4/20/11) Strikeouts 3 vs. UAB (2/11/11) Sac Hits: 1 (Four Times) Sac FLIES: 1 vs. Central Michigan (2/18/11) Stolen Bases: 1 vs. Southeast Missouri (5/15/11) Hit By Pitch: 1 at Eastern Illinois (4/30/11)

PERSONAL: Born on January 21, 1991, in Dallas, Texas…the daughter of Scott and Debby Ruth…is majoring in biology at JSU.

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RUTH’S Career Highs

participant in the 2009 TGCA Texas All-Star 4A/5A Game, she received Player of the Week and Player of the Month accolades from several publications, including the Dallas Morning News… played travel ball for Texas Glory.

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player as a senior after earning honorable mention honors as a junior…in her senior year, hit .396 with 30 RBI and eight stolen bases, while also posting a 16-9 record and a 1.96 ERA in the circle and a .987 fielding percentage in the field…in her career, hit .377 with 86 RBI and 29 steals, while also totaling a 31-19 record, a 1.88 ERA and 235 strikeouts…a fourtime all-district performer and

2011: Played in 57 of the Gamecocks’ 61 games as a sophomore, starting 54 of them…hit .311 with eight doubles, six home runs and 30 RBI to earn Second Team All-OVC honors…in OVC play, hit .301 with five doubles, three homer and 18 RBI…in the OVC Tournament, hit .429 with a double and three RBI to earn all-tournament honors…recorded 15 multi-hit games, including three three-hit games…went 3-for-4 with two RBI in the OVC Championship game vs. Southeast Missouri on May 15…went 2-for3 in a win over Illinois-Chicago in the NCAA Louisville Regional on May 21…got her average above .300 on March 22 with a 3-for-4 game against Tennessee State and never saw it drop below the rest of the year…drove in four runs at Tennessee Tech on April 7, thanks to a grand slam. 2010: Saw action in 29 games as a true freshman for the Gamecocks and was penciled in the starting lineup for 22 of them…hit .250 with seven runs scored, three home runs and 12 RBI…in OVC play, posted a .259 average with a homer and two RBI…hit her first career homer in her second-career game, a threerun shot against Southern on Feb. 27, a game in which she drove in four runs…homered at Morehead State on April 10 and went 2-for3 in the game, one of three multihit games. HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons for head coach Heather Darmon at Wylie High School in Wylie, Texas…was the Pirates’ Offensive MVP as a sophomore, junior and senior, while also earning Team MVP honors as a senior…a second-team all-state

RUTH’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2010 2011 TOTAL

Avg .250 .311 .294

GP 29 57 86

GS 22 54 76

AB R H 64 7 16 164 27 51 228 34 67

2B 1 8 9

3B 0 0 0

HR 3 6 9

RBI 12 30 42

TB SLG% 26 .406 77 .470 103 .452

BB 3 21 24

HBP 0 1 1

SO 12 26 38

GDP OB% 0 .284 0 .390 0 .362

SF 0 1 1

SH 2 2 4

SB ATT 0 0 1 1 1 1

PO 12 35 47

A 1 5 6

E 0 0 0

FLD% 1.000 1.000 1.000

Five-Time Ohio Valley Conference Champions

SOFTBALL 2012 GAMECOCK

Sam Snow

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Sr. • P • 5-4 • R/R Ranburne, Ala. • Ranburne HS • Gordon (Ga.) College

2011: Made one appearance as a junior for the Gamecocks, tossing one inning against Kennesaw State on March 10…allowed one unearned run on one hit in the outing, a 5-4 win by JSU.

against Tennessee State on May 9, allowing two hits in a scoreless inning.

2010: Made two appearances for the Gamecocks as a sophomore, starting one game…made her Division I debut on March 5 against Western Kentucky and didn’t get a decision after allowing three runs, one earned, in three innings…made a relief appearance

HIGH SCHOOL: Played six seasons for coaches Trevor Kribbs and Bobby Ray Green at Ranburne High School…was a first team all-state selection in both her junior and senior seasons and was named to the

PRIOR TO JSU: Played one year at Gordon College for head coach Ally Carter Hatterman.

2007 Diamond Dazzlers by the Anniston Star…led the Bulldogs to area titles in five seasons… had the team’s best ERA as a senior…played travel softball for the Wrecking Crew and the Tallapoosa River Tomboys. PERSONAL: Born on July 9, 1990, in Riverdale…the daughter of Gary and Sharon Snow …was an honor student at Ranburne High School…is majoring in secondary education at JSU.

SNoW’s Career Highs Innings pitched: 3.0 vs. Western Kentucky (3/5/10) Runs allowed: 3 vs. Western Kentucky (3/5/10) Earned runs: 1 vs. Western Kentucky (3/5/10) Strikeouts: 1 vs. Western Kentucky (3/5/10) Hits allowed: 4 vs. Western Kentucky (3/5/10) Doubles allowed: 1 vs. Western Kentucky (3/5/10) Hit batters: 1 vs. Western Kentucky (3/5/10)

SNOW’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2010 2011 TOTAL

ERA W 1.75 0 0.00 0 1.40 0

L App GS CG SHO CBO 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 1

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SV 0 0 0

IP 4.0 1.0 5.0

H 6 1 7

R 3 1 4

ER 1 0 1

BB 0 0 0

SO 1 0 1

2B 1 0 1

3B 0 0 0

HR 0 0 0

BF 19 4 23

B/Avg .333 .250 .318

WP 0 0 0

HBP 1 0 1

BK SFA 0 0 0 0 0 0

SHA 0 1 0

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Abbey Stepp Sr. • IF/DH • 5-9 • L/R Versailles, Ky. • Woodford County HS • Volunteer State CC

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Stepp’S Career Highs

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PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 17, 1990, in Knoxville, Tenn…the daughter of Robert and Barclay Stepp…has two younger brothers, Reed and Andy…is majoring in elementary education at JSU.

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junior…a four-time Academic AllState honoree, was named to the district all-tournament team as a junior and senior…hit .478 as a senior, just below her .487 batting average in her junior year…led the Yellow Jackets to a regional title and two district titles…was a Kentucky All-Star and an EastWest All-Star…also lettered in basketball.

2010: Appeared in 60 of the Gamecocks’ 61 games as a junior and started 56…led the team in hitting with a .349 average that included seven doubles, one triple, nine home runs and 43 RBI…was a Second Team All-OVC and an OVC All-Newcomer selection… in OVC play hit .370 with six doubles, two homers and 16 RBI… hit .333 in the postseason for JSU, including a 3-for-7 showing in the NCAA Louisville Regional…had 14 multiple hit games, including three three-hit outings…homered twice and drove in five runs at Samford on March 17…also had five RBI against Southern on March 29…belted a grand slam in a 2-for-4 game vs. Florida A&M on Feb. 19…had a stretch of sixstraight games with multiple hits from March 17-22. PRIOR TO JSU: Played two seasons for coach Johnny Lynn at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tenn…as a sophomore in 2010, was second in the nation with a .526 batting average, while her 87 RBI also ranked second nationally and her 14 home runs ranked 10th…her .587 on-base percentage ranked third in the nation, while also boasting a .993 fielding percentage after committing just two errors in 286 chances…the 2010 Conference MVP and a two-time first team all-conference player, hit .470 as a freshman in 2009 to lead the Pioneers to a 43-11 record.

At Bats: 4 (Six Times) Runs Scored: 3 vs. UAB (2/11/11) Hits: 3 (Three Times) RBI: 5 (Twice) Doubles: 1 (Seven Times) Home Runs: 2 at Samford (3/17/11) Total Bases: 8 at Samford (3/17/11) Walks: 3 vs. Southeast Missouri (3/27/11) Strikeouts 3 (Twice) Sac FLIES: 1 (Four Times) Hit By Pitch: 1 (Three Times)

HIGH SCHOOL: Played five seasons for head coaches Kim McDannold and Stefan Brown at Woodford County High School in Versailles, Ky…was the team MVP in 2007 and 2008 and a third team all-state performer as a

Stepp’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2011 TOTAL

Avg GP .349 60 349 60

GS AB R H 56 152 31 53 56 152 31 53

2B 7 7

3B 1 1

HR 9 9

RBI 43 43

TB 89 89

SLG% .586 .586

BB 26 26

HBP 3 3

SO 33 33

GDP OB% 2 .443 2 .443

SF 4 4

SH 0 0

SB ATT 1 2 1 2

PO 107 107

A 5 5

E 0 0

FLD% 1.000 1.000

Five-Time Ohio Valley Conference Champions

Sara Borders FR. • IF/OF • 5-7 Alexandria, Ala. • Alexandria HS

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SOFTBALL 2012 GAMECOCK

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coach Brian Hess at Alexandria High School in Alexandria, Ala…was a three-time first team all-state selection for the Valley Cubs and guided them to four Calhoun County Titles, two area championships and one regional crown…was named all-county in all four seasons and was the AHS Team MVP in 2009, 2010 and 2011, while earning team offensive MVP nods in 2010 and 2011…the Calhoun County Player of the Year in both her junior

and senior seasons…was a 2010 AHSAA North All-Star…was the MVP of the Calhoun County Tournament in 2010 after earning Offensive MVP honors in 2008 and 2009…a career .454 hitter with 30 homers, 20 triples, 69 doubles, 213 RBI and 45 steals…hit .507 as a senior after boasting a .540 average in her junior season…also lettered in basketball at AHS…was an honor student.

PERSONAL: Born on May 2, 1993, in Anniston, Ala…the daughter of Glenn and Shelia Borders…has an older sister, Lindsey Roden…is undecided on a major at JSU.

Jessica Guy

JR. • OF • 5-5 Vancouver, Wash. • Mountain View HS • Mt. Hood (Ore.) CC PRIOR TO JSU: Played two seasons for coach Meadow McWhorter at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, Ore…was a standout in both seasons for the Saints, earning NFCA All-America honors as a sophomore after being named the Southern Region Player of the Year as a freshman…led MHCC to a combined 69-18 record, back-to-back NWAACC titles and the Southern Region Title as a sophomore…in 2011, hit .445 with 15 doubles, two triples and three home runs and posted a .500 on-base percentage to drive in 29 RBI…was the MHCC Female Athlete of the Year and a first

team Southern Region selection… was named to the Sophomore Showcase…hit .427 as a freshman in 2010…earned NWAACC AllAcademic honors in 2001. HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coaches Ken Crouse and Bob Vanhor at Mountain View High School in Vancouver, Wash…was a three-time all-district performer and a second-team all-state selection as a senior…boasted a career .443 batting average, including a .485 clip in her senior season…a three-time first team all-region pick by The Columbian…hit .387 as a freshman and then batted over .400 in each of her last three seasons.

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PERSONAL: Born on July 6, 1991, in Portland, Ore…the daughter of Chris and Shirley Guy…has one older sister, Christi Hadenfield…is majoring in exercise science and wellness at JSU.

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Shelby Holley FR. • IF/C • 6-0 Pisgah, Ala. • Pisgah HS

PERSONAL: Born on April 18, 1993, in Pisgah, Ala…is majoring in exercise science and wellness at JSU.

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Class 3A Player and Hitter of the Year in 2011, while also earning first team all-state accolades for the fourth-straight season…led the Eagles to the 3A state title as a freshman and a senior, while grabbing state MVP honors both times…as a senior, was a Super State selection after hitting .621 with 98 RBI…played on the North squad in the 2010 AHSAA All-Star Game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coach Billy Duncan at Pisgah High School…one of the most prolific power hitters in state history, set the AHSAA and national records for home runs in a career and a single season…in her PHS career, belted 78 home runs, which stands as the state record, while the national record is 72, counting only her freshman through senior year totals…was named Alabama’s Miss Softball as a senior in 2011 after blasting 35 home runs, nine better than the previous state and national record of 24 set by Holly Currie in 2001…was the AHSAA

Savannah Sloan FR. • IF • 5-6 Reynolds, Ga. • Taylor County HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coaches William Harris and Kevin Robinson at Taylor County High School in Butler, Ga…was a four-time all-state catcher, earning first team honors as a freshman, junior and senior and second-team honors as a sophomore…a career .479 hitter with 18 home runs, 36 doubles, 15 triples, 52 stolen bases, 97 RBI and a .529 on base percentage…threw out a career record 51 runners from behind the plate… TCHS Offensive MVP in all four seasons and a Gold Glove winner three times…a four-time first team

all-region player and an all-metro pick in each of her last three seasons…was named the Region 4A Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman as a senior…a four-time scholar athlete…as a senior led the Vikings to a 21-11 record and a 7-1 mark in region play to claim the region title…also won the region crown as a freshman…was a first team all-region tennis player as a senior for TCHS…was an honor student.

PERSONAL: Born on November 3, 1992, in Thomaston, Ga…the daughter of Rusty and Shea Sloan…has two brothers, Parker Sloan and Brian Layfield, and two sisters, Molly Sloan Layfield and Madison Sloan…is majoring in exercise science and wellness at JSU.

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SOFTBALL 2012 GAMECOCK “Go Eagle Owls!” would be the resounding cry from Paul Snow Stadium today if ardent fans hadn’t decided 50 years ago that the school mascot should be a bird of a different feather. Jacksonville State University’s first football team was fielded in the late 1800’s and nicknamed in honor of a rare predatory bird found near the Arctic circle.

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The exact details are lost to history, but a group of fans decided it was hard for the school’s image to soar like an eagle if the team’s name was something of a turkey. People like E.C. Wilson, Bruce Chase and Charles Sprayberry felt a more collegiate-sounding moniker would be more appropriate. The supporters looked to Southern culture rather than the north pole to symbolize the school’s tough spirit. Tongue firmly planted in beak, Gamecock supporters crowed the loudest, and the University found itself with a new identity: a mascot familiar to everyone, including the farm boys who comprised most of the student body back then. For nearly a half-century – up until 1946 – the fledgling Eagle Owls hooted with pride from the scanty facilities adjacent to the field at John Forney National Guard Armory. The State Normal School (SNS) team was sparse by today’s standards, but the gridiron action was competitive from the start. Present day rivalries such as Samford (Howard College) and Troy State were rooted in those early games. The team had only 23 players when SNS was renamed Jacksonville Teachers College in 1946, with Head Coach Don Salls beginning his first season, but there was a “big school” atmosphere developing in the foothills. Along with the new name came new colors. The blue and gold were tossed out in favor of the familiar red and white worn by the area high school players. The story goes that there were two camps - those who wanted to keep the Eagle Owl nickname and those who wanted new colors. Legend has it that a compromise was worked out; new colors for a new mascot. It was all worked out by 1947 when the Fighting Gamecocks took to the field for the first time. And, as is true to the nature of the warlike bird itself, the football team and other athletes fought their way to respectability in intercollegiate ranks - eventually bringing home a national championship in every major sport.

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StRENGTH & CONDITIONING The William Taylor Stewart Strength and Conditioning Center is located in Kennamer Hall and is located in Kennamer Hall and is widely regarded as one of the top training facilities in the Ohio Valley Conference. With more than 6,000 square feet, it is home to a wide array of strength building machines that has played a large role in JSU’s 46 Conference Championships over the last eight years.

The strength and conditioning staff is headed by Scott Austin, who enters his 10th season at JSU in 2011-12. Austin is responsible for the design and implementation of the department’s entire strength and conditioning program. He is also a veteran of the United State Military and served 19 months in Iraq, beginning in 2006 and ending in the fall of 2007.

Also playing a vital role in the JSU Strength and Conditioning department is Ricky Rutledge, a former head football coach at Jacksonville High School. Rutledge enters his sixth season with the Gamecocks. Former All-American kicker Gavin Hallford is in his first season working in the Strength and Conditioning department. He is JSU’s all-time leading scorer in football with 311 career points.

Scott Austin

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Dr. Michael Herndon

Dr. Jacquline Tessen

Stephen Wallace DMD

Dr. Lawrence J. Lemak

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Orthopedics

Eric Johnson

Jim Skidmore

Sara Mullinax

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Located in the Gamecock Field House, the JSU Sports Medicine Center has undergone an impressive re-modeling phase. Because of the re-model, the facility has doubled in square footage and will house some stateof-the-art features.

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Under the direction of Mr. Jim Skidmore, JSU student-trainers experience extensive instruction and supervision, helping to oversee all the medical needs for all 16 Gamecock teams. There are three full-time trainers and up to 15 student-trainers on staff.

Skidmore has more than 35 years experience in the field and is assisted by Eric Johnson, who has 18 years experience of his own, and Sara Mullinax enters her second year at JSU.

Warren D. “Moose” Koegel

Warren D. “Moose” Koegel begins his first season as Athletics Director at Jacksonville State University after being named as the school’s sixth full-time Athletics Director on June 1, 2011. Koegel brings a wealth of experience to Jacksonville State, including a 10-year stint as Director of Athletics at Coastal Carolina University. “We are very excited to have someone with the experience of Mr. Koegel to lead our athletics department,” said University President Dr. William A. Meehan. “His experience in athletic fundraising and facility upgrades was an overwhelming factor in my decision. He has outstanding credentials and contacts, which should only enhance our entire athletics department.” During his tenure at Coastal Carolina, the Chanticleers made 56 NCAA Championship appearances, won 48 Big South Conference Championships and won five Sasser Cups, which is awarded to the top athletic program in the Big South Conference. “I’m very excited about the opportunity to serve as the Athletic Director at Jacksonville State,” Koegel said. “As we move forward, I want to continue the success that JSU has experienced over the last eight years by winning 46 OVC Championships. I look forward to working with the University community, including the faculty, staff, students, alumni, former athletes and friends of the University.” Koegel was named the 2008 NACDA Southeast Region Division I FCS Athletic

“We are extremely delighted that Mr. Koegel will be leading our athletics department,” Mr. Jim Bennett, Chairman of the Jacksonville State Board of Trustees, said. “We were very impressed with his fundraising experience at Coastal Carolina and with all of the facility upgrades that were completed under his leadership. He certainly brings a wealth of experience that we feel will only continue to move our athletics department forward.” While at Coastal, Koegel was responsible for the addition of football to the Chanticleers’ athletic department in 2003. The team won its first of four Big South Championships in 2004 and advanced to the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs twice during his tenure. Koegel oversaw the completion of a 10,000-seat state-of-the-art stadium in 2003, a new athletic facility that houses the football program and includes an expanded weight room, training room, team meeting rooms, locker rooms for football, offices for all football coaches and staff and several conference rooms. He also added new dugouts and seats for baseball and softball, upgraded and built new locker rooms, a new open-air roofed hitting facility for baseball and softball, was involved in the planning and design of a new convocation center currently under construction, and made numerous other facility improvements to baseball, softball, track, golf, tennis and soccer. “We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Koegel to the Gamecock family,” said Mr. Jim Folsom, Chairman of the Jacksonville State Board of Trustees’ Athletics Committee. “We are very confident that he will continue to lead our athletic department in a positive direction.”

Koegel went to Coastal Carolina from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he had served as an associate athletic director from 1998-2000 under former JSU Athletics Director Oval Jaynes. At Chattanooga, Koegel helped manage a $6.2 million budget for 16 NCAA Division I sports. His other administrative responsibilities included business operations, athletic scholarships, marketing and serving as the liaison to the coaching staff. He also served on the steering committee for the NCAA I-AA National Championship Football Game.

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Director of the Year. He also experience on the NCAA level, having served on the Football Championship Subdivision Committee, Football Issues Committee, and the Football Academic Working Group.

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Prior to his stint at Chattanooga, he had served on the football coaching staffs at the University of Connecticut, Rutgers University and the University of Wyoming. During his tenure on the football coaching staff at the University of Connecticut from 1992 to 1997, he was recruiting coordinator and defensive line coach as well as interim head coach in 1993. Koegel was an assistant football coach at Rutgers University from 1984 to 1990 and Wyoming University from 1977 to 1983. Koegel played in the National Football League from 1971 to 1975, spending time with the Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Cardinals and New York Jets. He starred at Penn State University under legendary football coach Joe Paterno, where he earned All-American honors. He was co-captain of the Nittany Lions his senior season and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1971. During his college career, he was a Third Team All-American as a senior and played on two Orange Bowl championship teams. He also played in the Hula Bowl, EastWest Shrine Game and the College AllState Game. Koegel received Penn State’s Dedicated Player and Outstanding Senior Awards. Koegel and his wife Elaine have one daughter, Kathryn.

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Dr. William A. Meehan

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r. William A. Meehan begins his 12th year as President at Jacksonville State University, but his association with the University dates back to when he enrolled as a first-time freshman in 1968. Dr. Meehan completed the Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1972 and began a career in education that same year. He earned the Master’s of Science degree in Biology at Jacksonville State University in December of 1976 and returned in January 1977 to serve as an instructor in the Department of Biology. He completed a Doctorate of Education in the field of higher education administration from the University of Alabama and began the role of President on July 1, 1999. Since 1977, Dr. Meehan has served in numerous administrative and teaching positions at the University. Among these are Coordinator of Medical Technology Program, Director of Academic Advisement, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate Vice

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“I’m very proud of the fact that we have won 42 Ohio Valley Conference Championships and two Women’s AllSports Trophy since joining the Conference in 2003,” said Meehan. “We have claimed conference titles in football, rifle, volleyball, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, men’s golf , women’s golf, softball and baseball. We have enjoyed post-season competition in many of our sports, which brings national exposure and prestige to our University. As a matter of fact, we have won 12 more OVC titles than any other school in the Conference since 2003. “Our student-athletes excel, not only on the fields of competition, but also in the classroom,” added Meehan. “I’m proud to say that we have more than 130 of our studentathletes with a 3.0 grade point average or higher.” In 2011 and beyond, Dr. Meehan hopes to more accurately accomplish the institution’s mission, which means integrating traditional academic programs with careeroriented programs for the students of Alabama. His vision for the future is based on the philosophy that higher education is an engine for economic development serving society and the individual.

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Dr. Meehan began a four-year term on the prestigious NCAA Board of Directors in August of 2009. The NCAA Board of Directors is the primary decision-making body in Division I, with the ultimate responsibility for the policy and direction of the division and for adopting any changes to the operating bylaws and rules of Division I. The NCAA Board of Directors is comprised of 18 Division I CEOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, with each member serving a four-year term. Other duties of the board include establishing the budget, general policies and strategic plan for the NCAA.

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Dr. Meehan has and continues to be very active in numerous organizations. He is an active board member for the area Chambers of Commerce, both Calhoun and Etowah County. He served as a member of the NCAA Presidential Task Force on the Future of Division I Intercollegiate Athletics and the NCAA Presidents Advisory Group for Division I-AA/I-AAA. He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Alabama. He is married to the former Elizabeth Stevens and together they are the parents of twin boys, Drew and Will, and a daughter Carol Grace.

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Mike Parris Assistant AD/Marketing

Dr. Maureen Newton Faculty Athletic Rep .

Joy Brindle Football Secretary

Greg Bonds Associate AD/Internal Affairs

Ed Lett Associate AD/External Affairs

Tracy Broom Academic Advisor/SWA

Misty Cassell Compilance

Mike Davis Academic Advisor

Steve Latham University Photographer

Lori McFall Secretary for Athletic Development

Jan Evans Athletics Secretary

Doug Phillips Tickets

Donna Callan Manager of Athletic Marketing and Promotions

Greg Seitz Senior Associate AD/SID

Josh Underwood Assistant Sports Information Director

Tony Schmidt

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Game-By-Game 2011 Results

Record: 40-21 Home: 17-4 Away: 12-9 Neutral: 11-8 OVC: 21-9

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Feb 11, 2011 Feb 11, 2011 Feb 12, 2011 Feb 12, 2011 ^ Feb 13, 2011 Feb 18, 2011 Feb 18, 2011 Feb 19, 2011 Feb 19, 2011 Feb 20, 2011 Mar 01, 2011 Mar 04, 2011 Mar 04, 2011 Mar 06, 2011 Mar 08, 2011 Mar 08, 2011 Mar 10, 2011 * Mar 12, 2011 * Mar 12, 2011 * Mar 13, 2011 Mar 17, 2011 Mar 17, 2011 * Mar 19, 2011 * Mar 19, 2011 * Mar 20, 2011 * Mar 22, 2011 * Mar 22, 2011 Mar 23, 2011 * Mar 26, 2011 * Mar 26, 2011 * Mar 27, 2011 Mar 29, 2011 * Apr 02, 2011 * Apr 02, 2011 * Apr 03, 2011 Apr 04, 2011 * Apr 07, 2011 * Apr 12, 2011 Apr 14, 2011 * Apr 16, 2011 * Apr 16, 2011 * Apr 17, 2011 * Apr 20, 2011 * Apr 20, 2011 * Apr 22, 2011 * Apr 22, 2011 * Apr 23, 2011 * Apr 30, 2011 * Apr 30, 2011 * May 01, 2011 May 05, 2011 * May 07, 2011 * May 07, 2011 * May 08, 2011 May 12, 2011 May 13, 2011 May 14, 2011 May 15, 2011 May 20, 2011 May 21, 2011 May 21, 2011

Opposing team

vsUAB vsAlabama State vsAlabama A&M vsAlabama vsAuburn Tigers vsCentral Michigan vsJacksonville vsCentral Michigan vsFlorida A&M vsJacksonville at Kennesaw State vsAkron vsGeorgia Tech vsPenn State SAMFORD SAMFORD KENNESAW STATE at Eastern Kentucky at Eastern Kentucky at Eastern Kentucky at Samford at Samford MOREHEAD STATE MOREHEAD STATE MOREHEAD STATE at Tennessee State at Tennessee State at Middle Tennessee SOUTHEAST MISSOURI SOUTHEAST MISSOURI SOUTHEAST MISSOURI SOUTHERN at SIU-Edwardsville at SIU-Edwardsville at SIU-Edwardsville UTEP at Tennessee Tech TENNESSEE STATE UAB AUSTIN PEAY AUSTIN PEAY AUSTIN PEAY TENNESSEE TECH TENNESSEE TECH at UT Martin at UT Martin at UT Martin at Eastern Illinois at Eastern Illinois at Eastern Illinois at UAB MURRAY STATE MURRAY STATE MURRAY STATE vsMurray State vsSoutheast Missouri vsSoutheast Missouri vsSoutheast Missouri vsCalifornia vsIllinois-Chicago at Louisville

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5-4 10-1 9-4 0-6 3-6 2-1 2-5 0-2 5-1 5-0 11-1 4-1 3-4 4-6 9-0 6-0 5-4 9-0 6-2 4-2 10-1 7-3 10-3 12-9 7-3 8-3 3-1 2-4 6-7 8-5 13-8 11-3 3-0 4-7 4-9 3-1 13-2 9-1 0-7 5-2 5-0 1-0 3-2 8-3 1-3 9-1 0-8 3-4 4-0 1-3 0-1 4-3 3-6 5-7 6-1 4-0 2-3 9-5 3-6 1-0 0-12

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5-6-1 10-9-0 9-12-0 0-0-0 3-4-0 2-5-1 2-7-0 0-3-2 5-8-0 5-9-2 11-7-1 4-7-1 3-9-0 4-8-1 9-9-1 6-7-0 5-5-3 9-10-0 6-13-4 4-8-0 10-10-2 7-10-1 10-11-0 12-14-2 7-8-0 8-17-0 3-5-1 2-4-1 6-11-2 8-11-1 13-11-3 11-11-0 3-7-0 4-6-0 4-6-0 3-6-1 13-10-1 9-12-0 0-4-1 5-9-0 5-8-1 1-5-1 3-4-0 8-9-3 1-3-0 9-11-0 0-2-1 3-4-2 4-7-1 1-2-2 0-4-0 4-6-0 3-3-1 5-8-2 6-10-0 4-7-0 2-6-0 9-7-2 3-5-6 1-6-1 0-1-3

4-8-1 1-3-1 4-5-4 6-7-0 6-8-1 1-2-0 5-11-1 2-4-0 1-6-0 0-6-2 1-6-3 1-7-1 4-7-2 6-8-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 4-6-0 0-2-2 2-4-1 2-5-1 1-2-1 3-8-3 3-5-0 9-13-1 3-3-1 3-3-0 1-4-1 4-8-0 7-9-0 5-8-0 8-9-1 3-5-2 0-2-1 7-12-1 9-10-0 1-1-1 2-6-1 1-2-1 7-14-0 2-3-1 0-5-2 0-0-2 2-5-2 3-8-0 3-6-0 1-6-2 8-6-0 4-6-1 0-4-1 3-4-1 1-6-1 3-6-1 6-8-0 7-10-0 1-4-2 0-0-2 3-6-3 5-11-1 6-13-2 0-1-0 12-14-0

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1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 4-3-0 4-4-0 5-4-0 6-4-0 7-4-0 8-4-0 8-5-0 8-6-0 9-6-0 10-6-0 11-6-0 12-6-0 13-6-0 14-6-0 15-6-0 16-6-0 17-6-0 18-6-0 19-6-0 20-6-0 21-6-0 21-7-0 21-8-0 22-8-0 23-8-0 24-8-0 25-8-0 25-9-0 25-10-0 26-10-0 27-10-0 28-10-0 28-11-0 29-11-0 30-11-0 31-11-0 32-11-0 33-11-0 33-12-0 34-12-0 34-13-0 34-14-0 35-14-0 35-15-0 35-16-0 36-16-0 36-17-0 36-18-0 37-18-0 38-18-0 38-19-0 39-19-0 39-20-0 40-20-0 40-21-0

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0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 6-0-0 7-0-0 8-0-0 8-0-0 8-1-0 9-1-0 10-1-0 10-1-0 11-1-0 11-2-0 11-3-0 11-3-0 12-3-0 13-3-0 13-3-0 14-3-0 15-3-0 16-3-0 17-3-0 18-3-0 18-4-0 19-4-0 19-5-0 19-6-0 20-6-0 20-7-0 20-7-0 21-7-0 21-8-0 21-9-0 21-9-0 21-9-0 21-9-0 21-9-0 21-9-0 21-9-0 21-9-0

PHILLIPS, H. (W 1-0) HENNINGS, S. (W 1-0) PHILLIPS, H. (W 2-0) HARBIN, T. (L) HARBIN, T. (L 0-1) HARBIN, T. (W) HENNINGS, S. (L) ELIASSON, A. (L) HARBIN, T. (W) HARBIN, T. (W) HARBIN, T. (W 4-2) PHILLIPS, H. (W 3-0) HARBIN, T. (L 4-3) HARBIN, T. (L 4-4) ELIASSON, A. (W 1-1) HARBIN, T. (W 5-4) HARBIN, T. (W 6-4) HARBIN, T. (W 7-4) HARBIN, T. (W 8-4) HARBIN, T. (W 9-4) GRAHAM, K. (W 1-0) HARBIN, T. (W 10-4) HARBIN, T. (W 11-4) GRAHAM, K. (W 2-0) HARBIN, T. (W 12-4) HARBIN, T. (W 13-4) GRAHAM, K. (W 3-0) ELIASSON, A. (L 1-2) GRAHAM, K. (L 3-1) PHILLIPS, H. (W 4-0) PHILLIPS, H. (W 5-0) HENNINGS, S. (W 2-1) HARBIN, T. (W 14-4) GRAHAM, K. (L 3-2) HARBIN, T. (L 14-5) HARBIN, T. (W 15-5) HARBIN, T. (W 16-5) HARBIN, T. (W 17-5) HENNINGS, S. (L 2-2) HARBIN, T. (W 18-5) PHILLIPS, H. (W 6-0) HARBIN, T. (W 19-5) HARBIN, T. (W 20-5) HARBIN, T. (W 21-5) HARBIN, T. (L 21-6) ELIASSON, A. (W 2-2) HARBIN, T. (L 21-7) HARBIN, T. (L 21-8) ELIASSON, A. (W 3-2) ELIASSON, A. (L 3-3) HARBIN, T. (L 21-9) HARBIN, T. (W 22-8) ELIASSON, A. (L 3-4) ELIASSON, A. (L 3-5) HARBIN, T. (W 23-9) HARBIN, T. (W 24-9) HARBIN, T. (L 24-10) PHILLIPS, H. (W 7-0) GRAHAM, K. (L 3-3) HARBIN, T. (W 25-10) HARBIN, T. (L 25-11)

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2:48 1:28 1:33 2:00 2:11 1:58 1:47 1:40 1:43 1:41 1:43 2:05 2:12 2:00 1:30 1:32 2:04 1:15 2:07 1:25 1:18 1:46 1:52 2:18 1:40 1:42 1:40 1:22 2:19 1:45 2:27 1:22 1:31 1:32 1”34 1:22 1:40 1:16 2:00 1:48 1:43 1:57 2:09 2:00 1:30 1:38 1:08 2:20 2:20 2:05 1:59 1:40 2:04 2:40 1:48 1:16 2:00 1:59 1:36 1:16 1:31

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9 14 6 16 7 3 10 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 40

43 36 30 49 30 25 27 30 17 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 294 178

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89 103 77 111 82 67 85 68 55 13 3 2 0 0 0 0 755 539

.586 .691 .470 .627 .471 .374 .491 .400 .379 .197 .176 .154 .000 .000 .000 .000 .478 .354

26 35 21 17 13 14 19 25 17 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 193 146

HBP

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33 19 26 24 26 9 40 23 40 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 256 422

.443 .473 .390 .398 .355 .351 .347 .364 .339 .232 .286 .154 .000 .000 .000 .000 .376 .318

4 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 2 1 1 5 6 1 6 10 1 5 6 0 3 0 0 11 3 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 38 32 5 38 33

2 0 1 1 7 10 7 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 37 57

107 185 35 55 426 53 41 124 78 44 12 27 1 0 2 5 1195 1169

5 21 5 103 50 5 0 67 85 0 0 38 6 0 6 13 404 448

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Stepp .349 Graham .342 Ruth .311 A. Crow .299 K. Crow .276 Crawford .274 Johnston .266 Burch .259 Echols .234 Branford .197 Matchen .176 Harbin .154 Eliasson .000 Snow .000 Hennings .000 Phillips .000 Totals .283 Opponents ..238

LOB - Team (390), Opp (358). DPs turned - Team (14), Opp (21). IBB - Team (1), GRAHAM, K. 1. Picked off - CROW, A. 1, BRANFORD, T. 1, CRAWFORD, H. 1.

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Snow 0.00 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 .250 0 0 0 0 1 Phillips 2.25 7 0 19 4 1 1 2 0 56.0 52 22 18 32 34 6 0 3 215 .242 8 3 1 1 4 Harbin 2.50 25 11 45 37 22 5 2 1 216.0 157 88 77 69 268 25 2 25 778 .202 11 19 1 3 21 Eliasson 3.20 3 5 22 9 1 0 3 3 54.2 63 35 25 22 35 9 1 4 228 .276 1 5 0 1 9 Graham 3.25 3 3 13 4 0 0 1 0 36.2 43 30 17 18 46 4 0 1 152 .283 10 4 0 0 1 Hennings 3.91 2 2 13 7 1 0 1 1 34.0 46 21 19 5 39 7 0 7 146 .315 0 4 1 0 2 Totals 2.74 40 21 61 61 25 10 4 5 398.1 362 197 156 146 422 51 3 40 1523 .238 30 35 3 5 38 Opponents 4.62 21 40 61 61 27 6 2 2 389.2 447 312 257 193 256 71 6 75 1579 .283 29 48 1 10 38 Totals 2.05 43 16 59 59 34 16 0 3 385.2 302 158 113 134 302 53 5 26 1439 .210 29 34 2 5 34 PB - Team (3), CROW, K. 3, Opp (15). Pickoffs - Team (1), GRAHAM, K. 1, Opp (3). SBA/ATT - CROW, K. (33-55), HARBIN, T. (15-25), GRAHAM, K. (5-10), PHILLIPS, H. (5-8), HENNINGS, S. (5-8), ELIASSON, A. (3-6).

All Games Sorted by Fielding Percent Player Stepp Harbin Ruth Phillips Matchen Hennings K. Crow Graham Burch Branford Crawford A. Crow Echols Johnston Eliasson Snow Totals Opponents

C 112 65 40 18 12 8 479 209 196 46 61 171 183 47 11 0 1658 1678

PO 107 27 35 5 12 2 426 185 124 44 53 55 78 41 1 0 1195 1169

A 5 38 5 13 0 6 50 21 67 0 5 103 85 0 6 0 404 448

E 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 5 2 3 13 20 6 4 0 59 61

FLD% 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .994 .986 .974 .957 .951 .924 .891 .872 .636 .000 .964 .964

DPs 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 8 0 1 0 8 0 0 0 14 21

SBA 0 15 0 5 0 5 33 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 33 32

CSB 0 10 0 3 0 3 22 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 24 5

SBA% - .600 - .625 - .625 .600 .500 - - - - - - .500 - .579 .865

PB 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 15

CI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Hitting minimums - 1 Games 1.5 AB/Game Pitching minimums - 1 Games 1.0 IP/Game

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2011 OVC Standings and Leaders

‘ 1 1

Rev

Team Eastern Illinois Jacksonville State UT Martin SIU Edwardsville Southeast Missouri Murray State Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Morehead State Austin Peay Tennessee State

TEAM BATTING

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Eastern Kentucky Southeast Missouri Eastern Illinois Morehead State Jacksonville State Murray State UT Martin SIU Edwardsville Tennessee Tech Tennessee State Austin Peay

TEAM PITCHING

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Eastern Illinois Jacksonville State UT Martin Tennessee Tech SIU Edwardsville Southeast Missouri Eastern Kentucky Austin Peay Murray State Morehead State Tennessee State

OBpct

Slug

ERA

BAvg

52 1.46 .196 40 61 2.74 .238 40 58 2.95 .253 34 48 3.15 .240 22 58 3.33 .258 28 61 4.11 .283 31 51 4.84 .315 24 52 5.03 .305 12 52 5.16 .299 24 55 5.19 .320 19 54 6.85 .357 11

INDIVIDUAL BATTING Min 2.0 AB/Team game CL 1. HUSSEY, Shyenne-EKU SR 2. BUCH-MUR SR 3. BUTLER, R.-MOR SR 4. FOWLER, Carmen-SEMO SR 5. BROWN, Melise-EIU SO 6. GALLAGHER, Diane-EKU JR 7. CHRISTIAN-TTU SO 8. BRADLEY-MUR SR 9. Abbey Stepp-JSU JR 10. GIBSON, Cassi-EKU SR

Avg

51 .296 .375 .431 1414 285 61 .290 .350 .400 1670 275 52 .289 .368 .438 1369 248 55 .286 .367 .427 1512 278 61 .283 .376 .478 1579 312 52 .278 .383 .468 1333 302 58 .270 .341 .403 1517 263 58 .252 .330 .350 1499 217 48 .250 .348 .354 1222 196 54 .232 .330 .331 1246 155 52 .213 .287 .324 1244 142 L

W 26 21 19 19 17 13 13 11 10 7 5

OVC L T 4 0 9 0 10 0 11 0 12 0 15 0 16 0 18 0 19 0 23 0 24 0

Pct .867 .700 .655 .633 .586 .464 .448 .379 .345 .233 .172

W 40 40 34 28 31 24 22 24 19 12 11

Overall L T 12 0 21 0 24 0 30 0 30 0 28 0 26 0 27 0 36 0 40 0 43 0

Pct .769 .656 .586 .483 .508 .462 .458 .471 .345 .231 .204

RBI

SBA

418 484 396 433 447 371 409 378 306 289 265

64 67 57 59 71 64 57 57 40 49 32

4 9 6 8 6 6 10 1 1 3 8

40 33 45 46 75 59 42 29 28 23 30

252 250 235 240 293 276 232 188 169 130 128

157 133 146 157 193 175 148 157 162 142 101

253 313 202 273 256 272 227 303 267 367 333

67 53 46 48 32 80 96 71 55 20 27

81 61 67 68 37 95 124 91 67 33 40

21 45 45 34 38 17 43 51 28 30 38

14 14 9 8 10 11 9 11 9 3 3

12 355.1 255 21 398.1 362 24 391.1 378 25 315.2 282 30 389.1 397 30 408.1 456 27 334.0 430 40 328.1 424 28 329.1 405 36 353.2 480 43 318.0 506

ShO

BB/7

SO/7

95 197 211 169 232 292 292 315 297 334 391

74 156 165 142 185 240 231 236 243 262 311

93 146 148 185 112 185 176 162 202 205 165

351 422 340 224 344 223 216 156 243 183 154

33 25 26 20 42 18 19 16 23 12 36

15 15 40 10 30 10 26 9 46 8 49 3 54 5 45 1 51 9 46 1 58 6

3 5 3 1 0 6 1 0 3 3 0

1.83 2.57 2.65 4.10 2.01 3.17 3.69 3.45 4.29 4.06 3.63

6.91 7.42 6.08 4.97 6.18 3.82 4.53 3.33 5.16 3.62 3.39

Avg

OBpct

Slug

RBI

SBA

48 52 55 61 52 47 47 52 60 51

.412 .408 .389 .386 .384 .366 .354 .353 .349 .347

.526 .522 .455 .445 .448 .412 .403 .473 .443 .415

.603 .845 .646 .513 .604 .445 .391 .807 .586 .395

136 142 175 189 164 164 161 150 152 167

23 50 38 37 43 32 34 61 31 45

56 58 68 73 63 60 57 53 53 58

11 14 15 12 7 5 1 12 7 2

0 0 0 3 4 4 1 1 1 0

5 16 10 2 7 0 1 18 9 2

36 57 38 45 30 17 12 56 43 19

27 26 21 23 16 11 12 23 26 17

11 23 15 22 25 32 30 21 33 28

0 15 1 1 17 29 28 21 1 15

0 17 1 2 24 35 32 24 2 17

0 0 1 2 7 1 3 0 0 6

3 1 1 5 0 0 1 2 4 1

INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Min 1.0 IP/Team game CL G GS ERA BAvg W L IP H R ER BB SO CG 1. MAY, Amber-EIU SR 37 27 1.40 .188 23 6 209.1 141 53 42 60 219 21 2. MADAY, Stephanie-EIU FR 22 17 1.61 .218 14 5 113.1 93 34 26 29 110 11 3. JONES, Chelsea-UTM JR 40 30 2.24 .222 16 10 162.1 135 71 52 40 180 17 4. Tiffany Harbin-JSU FR 45 37 2.50 .202 25 11 216.0 157 88 77 69 268 22 5. TAYLOR, Erika-SIUE SR 40 38 2.53 .228 21 17 248.2 218 121 90 70 272 33 6. BRANDENBURG, A.-UTM FR 24 11 2.58 .259 13 5 106.0 103 47 39 43 61 7 7. HARKE-TTU SO 25 15 2.94 .276 1 9 69.0 75 43 29 28 45 1 8. THOMAS-TTU JR 30 27 2.94 .209 16 9 173.2 129 83 73 106 131 17 9. MARBLE, Alora-SEMO FR 41 24 2.99 .267 18 8 159.1 169 93 68 42 97 12 10. CUMMINGS-TTU JR 23 6 3.84 .273 5 7 73.0 78 43 40 51 48 2

ShO

BB/7

SO/7

12 3 12 25 24 8 6 11 21 9

6 5 7 5 7 3 1 5 2 2

2 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 3 0

2.01 1.79 1.72 2.24 1.97 2.84 2.84 4.27 1.85 4.89

7.32 6.79 7.76 8.69 7.66 4.03 4.57 5.28 4.26 4.60

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JSU All-Time...Coaching Records

E C

Year Coach

Overall Record

Pct.

Conference

Pct.

(Division II Gulf South Conference) 1988 Amy Hardeman 6-24 .200 GSC, 2-6 1989 Amy Hardeman 11-20 .344 GSC, 4-6 1990 Amy Hardeman 25-13 .658 GSC, 6-2 1991 Amy Hardeman 23-19 .548 GSC, 7-1 1992 Amy Hardeman 22-24 .478 GSC, 8-8 1993 Amy Hardeman 15-21 .417 GSC, 10-8 1994 Jana McGinnis 16-22 .421 N/A (Division I Trans America Athletic Conference beginning in 1995) 1995 Jana McGinnis 32-16 .667 N/A 1996 Jana McGinnis 46-11 .807 A-Sun, 13-3 1997 Jana McGinnis 32-17 .653 A-Sun, 14-6 1998 Jana McGinnis 24-18 .500 A-Sun, 9-7 1999 Jana McGinnis 32-26 .552 A-Sun, 9-7 2000 Jana McGinnis 33-21 .611 A-Sun, 10-4 2001 Jana McGinnis 24-27 .471 A-Sun, 9-5 2002 Jana McGinnis 33-21 .611 A-Sun, 10-8 2003 Jana McGinnis 40-15 .727 A-Sun, 12-10 2004 Jana McGinnis 41-21 .661 OVC, 16-9 2005 Jana McGinnis 42-16 .724 OVC, 22-4 2006 Jana McGinnis 43-15 .741 OVC, 18-2 2007 Jana McGinnis 35-23 .603 OVC, 17-10 2008 Jana McGinnis 40-16 .714 OVC, 22-4 2009 Jana McGinnis 43-16 .729 OVC, 19-2 2010 Jana McGinnis 30-19 .612 OVC, 13-6 2011 Jana McGinnis 40-21 .656 OVC, 21-9 728-463 .611

.250 .400 .750 .875 .500 .556

.813 .700 .563 .563 .714 .643 .556 .545 .640 .846 .900 .630 .846 .905 .684 .700

JSU Records...Year-by-Year Results 1990 (25-13, 2-6 Gulf South)

Head Coach: Amy Hardeman Columbus College Columbus College Troy State Troy State West Georgia Livingston S.Carolina-Spartanburg Huntingdon Troy State West Georgia West Georgia West Georgia Huntingdon Delta State UT-Martin West Georgia West Georgia Mississippi College UT-Martin UT-Martin Livingston Livingston Gustavus Adolphus Gustavus Adolphus Columbus College Troy State Livingston Livingston Valdosta State Valdosta State North Alabama North Alabama Valdosta State Troy State Troy State North Alabama North Alabama

W, 2-0 L, 3-1 W, 3-2 L, 1-0 W, 10-0 L, 3-1 W, 4-3 W, 4-2 L, 8-0 W, 4-0 W, 5-3 W, 12-4 L, 1-0 W, 4-0 W, 10-2 W, 3-0 W, 2-0 L, 2-1 L, 7-3 L, 2-1 L, 4-3 W, 1-0 W, 3-0 W, 1-0 W, 3-1 W, 6-2 W, 7-2 W, 4-1 L, 2-1 L, 2-0 W, 5-0 L, 7-2 W, 2-1 W, 9-6 W, 3-0 W, 1-0 W, 1-0

Mississippi College

L, 3-2

1991 (23-19, 4-6 Gulf South) Head Coach: Amy Hardeman Kennesaw Kennesaw St. Augustine Columbus College MUW Athens State Livingston Livingston Troy State Troy State West Georgia West Georgia North Alabama North Alabama Columbus College Columbus College MUW West Georgia Martin Methodist Mississippi College North Alabama Kennesaw Kennesaw Troy State Troy State Georgian Court Columbus College Delta State West Florida Wm. Woods College West Georgia West Georgia Valdosta State Valdosta State Livingston

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L, 2-1 L, 5-2 W, 2-0 W, 7-3 L, 3-1 W, 3-2 L, 4-0 L, 4-2 W, 2-0 L, 4-3 W, 13-0 W, 8-2 W, 5-0 W, 5-2 W, 3-2 W, 3-2 L, 9-0 W, 18-10 W, 6-0 L, 6-1 W, 11-1 L, 2-1 L, 5-0 W, 5-4 L, 2-0 W, 4-1 L, 4-3 W, 8-3 L, 9-2 L, 8-1 W, 4-2 L, 3-0 W, 13-6 W, 3-1 W, 3-2

Livingston Athens State Athens State Delta State Tennessee-Martin North Alabama

L, 5-2 W, 4-1 L, 7-0 W, 9-5 L, 2-0 L, 4-1

1992 (22-24, 6-6 Gulf South) Head Coach: Amy Hardeman Livingston Livingston Grand Valley State Mississippi College Delta State Grand Valley State West Georgia West Georgia Valdosta Valdosta Florida A&M N. Carolina A&T Athens State Athens State North Alabama Huntingdon MUW Tennessee Martin Mississippi College Calvin College Calvin College Mississippi College Athens State North Alabama Tennessee Martin Livingston Livingston North Alabama North Alabama West Georgia

L, 1-4 W, 8-1 L, 3-4 W, 1-0 W, 6-2 L, 3-4 W, 8-0 W, 8-0 L, 0-3 L, 0-4 L, 2-7 W, 13-5 W, 2-0 L, 0-4 W, 3-0 L, 0-2 L, 2-3 W, 4-0 W, 2-0 L, 4-7 W, 10-0 W, 3-0 W, 4-3 W, 4-2 L, 2-3 L, 0-4 L, 0-9 W, 3-2 L, 3-5 W, 11-1

West Georgia Valdosta State Valdosta State Athens State Athens State MUW MUW Livingston Troy State Mississippi College MUW Tennessee Martin Mississippi College West Georgia Livingston Valdosta State

W, 8-0 L, 0-3 W, 8-0 L, 2-3 L, 2-3 L, 3-4 L, 1-7 L, 3-5 W, 4-2 L, 6-7 L, 0-3 L, 0-10 L, 0-2 W, 9-2 W, 1-0 L, 3-5

1993 (15-21, 5-5 Gulf South) Head Coach: Amy Hardeman Livingston Livingston Valdosta Valdosta Austin Peay Tennessee Tech Georgia Southern North Alabama North Alabama 0-3 West Georgia West Georgia West Georgia Columbus College St. Augustineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Alabama Tennessee Martin Columbus College Columbus College MUW MUW

W, 3-2 W, 2-1 L, 0-3 L, 1-8 L, 1-5 L, 1-5 L, 4-10 W, 2-1 W, 10-0 W, 9-3 W, 19-2 L, 0-3 W, 7-6 W, 2-1 L, 0-1 L, 1-3 L, 3-9 L, 3-4 W, 4-0

JSU Records...Year-by-Year Results

L, 3-7 L, 0-6 L, 1-4 L, 12-13 L, 2-6 W, 2-0 W, 8-7 W, 14-3 W, 13-1 W, 6-3 L, 1-9 L, 0-8 W, 4-3 L, 1-10 W, 17-8 W, 11-0 W, 11-6 W, 11-1 W, 8-0 W, 2-1 L, 1-9 L, 2-3 L, 0-1 L, 3-5 W, 8-4 W, 23-0 L, 2-10 L, 3-9 L, 3-5 W, 8-3 L, 6-13 L, 2-3 L, 0-2 L, 1-3 W, 2-1 L, 4-7 L, 3-9 L, 0-15

1996 (46-11, 13-3 A-Sun)

W, 4-3 L, 1-2 L, 0-6 W, 4-0 W, 4-0 L, 0-1 W, 3-1 W, 5-0 W, 8-0 W, 2-1 W, 5-0 W, 9-1 W, 5-0 L, 1-2 L, 2-4 L, 2-12 W, 9-0 W, 4-0 W, 8-0 W, 9-0 L, 2-3 W, 8-0 L, 2-3 W, 7-0 L, 0-2 L, 0-1 W, 2-0 W, 9-0 L, 1-3 L, 3-8 W, 19-0 W, 23-1

First Season in Division I Trans America Athletic Tournament Champions NCAA Washington Regional Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/15 Tennessee State W, 9-0 2/15 Tennessee State W, 8-0 2/20 @ Georgia Southern W, 6-1 2/20 @ Georgia Southern W, 13-1 2/21 @ South Carolina State W, 18-0 2/21 @ South Carolina State W, 17-2 2/23 Vs. Tennessee State W, 8-3 2/23 Vs. Florida A&M W, 6-0 2/24 Vs. Middle Tennessee W, 3-1 2/24 @ Troy State W, 8-0 2/24 Vs. Troy State L, 0-1

2/26 2/26 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/4 3/4 3/9 3/9 3/13 3/13 3/16 3/16 3/18 3/18 3/21 3/21 3/22 3/22 3/23 3/23 4/1 4/1 4/3 4/3 4/5 4/5 4/9 4/9 4/10 4/10 4/13 4/16 4/16 4/19 4/19 4/20 4/25 4/26 4/26 4/27 4/27 5/9 5/9 5/17 5/18

@ UTC @ UTC Vs. Troy State Vs. Middle Tennessee Vs. Tennessee Tech @ Tennessee State @ Tennessee State Vs. Samford Vs. Samford @Troy State @Troy State @ Centenary @ Centenary @ Southeastern Louisiana @ Southeastern Louisiana Vs. Rhode Island Vs. Vermont Vs. St. Xavier Vs. Brown University Vs. Youngstown State Vs. Army Centenary Centenary Southeastern Louisiana Southeastern Louisiana Georgia State Georgia State @ Austin Peay @ Austin Peay Troy State Troy State Samford @ Georgia State @ Georgia State Austin Peay Austin Peay Tennessee-Martin Vs. Southeastern La. Vs. Stetson @ Campbell @ Campbell Campbell @ UNC Greensboro @ UNC Greensboro @ Washington Vs. Indiana

1997 (32-17, 14-6 A-Sun) Head Coach: Jana McGinnis

L, 5-6 W, 2-0 W, 4-0 W, 8-2 W, 12-0 W, 9-7 W, 7-2 W, 5-0 L, 4-5 W, 2-0 L, 1-3 W, 1-0 W, 2-0 W, 1-0 W, 7-3 W, 7-0 W, 9-3 W, 8-1 W, 3-1 W, 7-1 W, 2-0 W, 2-0 L, 5-6 W, 4-1 W, 7-1 L, 4-5 W, 6-1 W, 4-0 W, 2-1 L, 4-6 L, 2-5 W, 2-1 W, 1-0 W, 7-6 W, 9-0 W, 8-1 W, 4-0 W, 4-2 W, 3-0 W, 8-0 L, 1-2 W, 4-3 W, 9-2 W, 6-0 L, 0-2 L, 0-8

2/16 2/16 2/18 2/18 2/20 2/20 2/22 2/22 2/26 2/26 3/3 3/3 3/6 3/6 3/8 3/8 3/11 3/11 3/15 3/15 3/20 3/20 3/24 3/24 3/26 3/26 3/28 3/28 4/7 4/7 *N/A 4/8 4/12 4/12 4/14 4/14 4/16 4/16 4/17 4/17 4/19 4/18 4/18 4/19 4/24 4/24 4/25 4/25 4/26

Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Alabama State Alabama State Troy State Troy State @ Jackson State @ Jackson State @ Auburn @ Auburn @ Georgia State @ Georgia State Georgia State Georgia State @ Tennessee State @ Tennessee State Auburn Auburn @ Samford @ Samford North Alabama North Alabama Centenary Centenary UT-Chattanooga UT-Chattanooga Southeastern La. Southeastern La. Samford Samford @ Troy State @ Troy State @ Centenary @ Centenary @ Southeastern La. @ Southeastern La. @ UT-Chattanooga @ UT-Chattanooga vs. Morehead St. vs. Eastern Kentucky vs. South Florida @ UNC-Greensboro @ Tennessee @ Eastern Kentucky Centenary Georgia State Vs. Florida Atlantic Georgia State @ Florida Atlantic

W, 5-3 W, 3-2 W, 15-0 W, 15-0 L, 6-7 L, 9-10 W, 24-0 W, 16-0 L, 0-7 L, 0-3 W, 3-1 W, 5-3 L, 2-5 L, 2-4 W, 15-1 W, 9-0 L, 1-5 W, 2-0 W, 8-0 W, 9-7 W, 5-0 W, 4-2 W, 13-8 W, 6-1 W, 8-6 W, 4-2 W, 4-0 W, 4-0 W, 8-0 W, 4-0 L, 1-5 L, 2-8 L, 1-3 L, 3-4 W, 6-2 W, 3-1 L, 0-1 W, 7-4 W, 4-0 W, 11-3 L, 1-2 W, 4-3 L, 2-4 L, 5-9 W, 1-0 W, 4-1 L, 1-2 W, 8-5 L, 3-4

Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/22 Troy State 2/24 @ Columbus College 2/24 @ Columbus College 2/28 @ Faulkner University 2/28 @ Faulkner University 3/4 Belhaven College 3/4 Livingston 3/5 @ West Georgia 3/5 @ West Georgia 3/5 North Alabama 3/5 Huntingdon 3/6 @ Georgia State 3/6 @ Georgia Southern 3/6 Tennessee Tech 3/8 West Georgia 3/8 West Georgia 3/11 @ Faulkner University 3/11 West Georgia 3/12 @ Belhaven College 3/12 @ Tennessee Martin 3/14 Faulkner University 3/14 Faulkner University 3/22 @ UTC 3/22 @ UTC 4/5 @ West Georgia 4/6 @ West Georgia 4/8 Saint Leo College 4/8 @ Huntingdon 4/8 @ Northern Kentucky 4/8 @ Northern Kentucky 4/8 Saint Leo College 4/8 @ Belmine 4/14 @ Troy State 4/14 @ Troy State 4/16 Huntingdon 4/16 Huntingdon 4/19 @ Miss. University-Wo. 4/19 @ Miss. University-Wo.

MU for Women @ Samford @ Samford Augusta College Augusta College Huntingdon College Huntingdon College @ Belhaven College @ West Georgia Faulkner University @ West Georgia @ West Georgia @ MU for Women @ MU for Women Samford Samford Vs. South Hampton Vs. C.W. Post Vs. E. Strousburg Vs. NIT Vs. Iowa Wesleyan Vs. Saint Xavier Vs. Drexel Vs. Florida Southern @ Columbus @ Columbus Piedmont College Piedmont College @ Troy State @ Troy State West Georgia West Georgia

1994 (16-22)

3/9 3/11 3/11 3/15 3/15 3/16 3/16 3/17 3/17 3/18 3/22 3/22 3/23 3/23 3/23 3/23 3/26 3/26 3/27 3/27 3/28 3/28 3/29 3/29 4/4 4/4 4/8 4/8 4/17 4/17 4/18 4/18

W, 2-1 W, 5-3 L, 0-4 L, 2-3 W, 14-3 L, 1-3 L, 1-2 L, 7-8 W, 8-1 L, 1-4 L, 5-7 W, 3-0 L, 4-6 W, 6-3

E C

Livingston Livingston Troy State Kentucky Weslyan Bellarmine Lewis Faulkner Faulkner West Georgia West Georgia Valdosta Lincoln Memorial Valdosta Lincoln Memorial

1995 (32-16)

Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/21 Columbus 2/21 Columbus 2/23 @ Augusta College 2/23 @ Augusta College 3/2 Troy State 3/2 Troy State 3/3 Vs. Livingston 3/3 Vs. Kennesaw State 3/4 Vs. Lincoln Memorial 3/4 Vs. Belhaven College 3/4 Vs. Faulkner University 3/4 Vs. MU for Women 3/4 Vs. Columbus 3/10 Vs. North Alabama 3/10 Vs. North Alabama 3/9 MU for Women

W, 2-0 L, 1-16 W, 7-0 W, 8-3 W, 3-2 L, 2-12 L, 1-3 W, 5-4 W, 18-6 W, 10-3 W, 2-1 W, 1-0 W, 1-0 W, 5-3 L, 0-2 W, 2-0

1996 Trans America Athletic Conference Champions, NCAA Regional Participant

Five-Time Ohio Valley Conference Champions

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1998 (24-18, 9-7 A-Sun)

Head Coach: Jana McGinnis @ Mississippi State Vs. UTC Vs. Missouri @ UTC @ UTC Belmont Belmont @ Georgia State @ Georgia State Samford Samford @ Centenary @ Centenary @ Troy State @ Troy State Arkansas Arkansas Vs. Army Vs. Dartmouth Vs. Colgate Vs. Towson Vs. Drexel Tennessee State Tennessee State @ Samford @ Samford UTC UTC @ Belmont @ Belmont @ Tennessee State @ Tennessee State Georgia State Georgia State Troy State Troy State @ Georgia Southern Vs. Belmont Centenary Centenary @ Florida Atlantic Georgia State

L, 0-3 L, 2-5 W, 2-1 L, 0-1 L, 2-3 W, 2-1 W, 8-0 L, 0-8 L, 7-8 W, 2-1 W, 4-2 W, 9-4 W, 2-0 L, 0-1 W, 6-4 L, 5-13 L, 0-1 W, 2-0 W, 3-1 W, 10-0 W, 12-0 W, 7-6 W, 12-2 W, 8-2 W, 2-0 L, 4-5 W, 3-0 L, 1-7 W, 6-1 W, 8-1 W, 11-3 L, 4-5 L, 5-9 L, 5-7 L, 0-9 W, 8-2 L, 2-3 W, 4-2 W, 2-0 W, 3-2 L, 0-3 L, 2-3

1999 (32-26, 9-7 A-Sun)

Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/14 Georgia Southern 2/14 Georgia Southern 2/16 @ Belmont 2/16 @ Belmont 2/20 vs. Sam Houston 2/20 @Southwestern La. 2/21 vs. Sam Houston 2/21 @ Southwestern La. 2/24 UTC 2/24 UTC 2/25 Furman 2/25 Furman 2/27 @ Mississippi State 2/27 @ Mississippi State 3/1 UT-Martin 3/1 UT-Martin 3/2 @UTC 3/5 @ Samford 3/5 @ Samford 3/9 Georgia State 3/9 Georgia State 3/10 @ Troy State 3/10 @ Troy State 3/10 vs. Mississippi State 3/10 vs. Missouri 3/12 vs. Centenary 2/14 vs. Alabama

W, 4-1 W, 3-0 L, 2-0 W, 6-1 W, 3-0 L, 9-5 W, 6-3 L, 11-3 L, 9-3 L, 12-1 W, 7-3 W, 4-0 W, 6-3 L, 4-0 W, 7-2 W, 11-3 L, 6-0 L, 4-1 W, 4-2 L, 9-2 W, 10-9 L, 3-2 W, 1-0 W, 7-6 L, 2-0 W, 5-2 L, 3-2

3/16 3/16 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/20 3/21 3/21 3/22 3/22 3/23 3/23 3/27 3/27 4/6 4/6 4/8 4/8 4/13 4/13 4/17 4/17 4/17 4/18 4/18 4/20 4/20 4/29 4/29 5/6 5/7

@ Centenary @ Centenary vs. Vermont vs. UT-Martin vs. Wisconsin-GB vs. Dartmouth vs. Drexel University vs. Maryland-Baltim. vs. Cornell vs. Towson vs. Youngstown St. vs. Maryland-Baltim. Belmont Belmont @ Georgia State @ Georgia State Centenary Centenary Troy State Troy State vs. Louisiana Tech vs. McNeese State @ Southern Miss Louisiana Tech @ Southern Miss Samford Samford Tennessee State Tennessee State vs. Campbell vs. Florida Atlantic

W, 5-2 W, 4-1 W, 5-0 W, 6-1 W, 7-1 W, 6-2 L, 2-1 L, 3-0 L, 3-0 L, 6-2 W, 5-2 W, 4-3 W, 5-0 L, 5-3 L, 3-2 W, 5-3 W, 5-0 L, 4-1 W, 5-4 L, 10-9 W, 1-0 L, 5-3 L, 11-0 W, 1-0 L, 2-0 L, 2-1 W, 6-5 W, 12-1 W, 18-2 L, 1-0 L, 3-0

2000 (33-21, 10-4 A-Sun)

Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/13 @ Georgia Southern 2/13 @ Georgia Southern 2/17 @ Alabama Birmingham 2/17 @ Alabama Birmingham 2/18 @ Wichita State 2/18 Indiana State 2/19 Alabama State 2/19 @ Auburn 2/20 Indiana State 2/20 @ Alabama Birmingham 2/20 @ Auburn 2/23 Tennessee State 2/23 Tennessee State 2/26 @ Texas A&M CC 2/26 St. John’s 2/27 @ St. John’s 2/27 Texas A&M CC 3/2 Alabama Birmingham 3/2 Alabama Birmingham 3/4 @ UTC 3/4 @ UTC 3/9 Radford 3/9 Radford 3/11 @ Furman 3/11 @ Furman 3/12 @ Furman 3/14 @ Georgia State 3/14 @ Georgia State 3/15 @ Mississippi State 3/15 @ Mississippi State 3/18 @ Campbell 3/18 @ Campbell 3/21 Samford 3/21 Samford 3/25 @ Stetson 3/25 @ Stetson 4/6 Troy State 4/6 Troy State 4/8 Florida Atlantic 4/8 Florida Atlantic 4/12 @ Alabama

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W, 2-1 W, 5-4 L, 0-7 W, 4-1 W, 8-7 W, 6-2 L, 0-1 L, 0-2 W, 2-1 W, 15-1 L, 0-6 W, 12-0 W, 13-1 W, 8-2 W, 4-0 W, 6-1 W, 4-0 L, 0-4 W, 6-0 L, 1-2 L, 0-8 W, 14-3 W, 5-0 W, 3-1 L, 0-1 L, 0-1 W, 2-0 L, 2-5 L, 0-6 L, 1-5 W, 4-0 L, 5-7 W, 3-2 W, 1-0 W, 7-2 W, 7-5 W, 1-0 W, 2-1 L, 1-3 L, 0-2 W, 1-7

4/12 4/13 4/13 4/17 4/17 4/20 4/20 4/22 4/22 5/4 5/4 5/5 5/5

@ Alabama Belmont Belmont UTC UTC Mercer Mercer Charleston Southern Charleston Southern Vs. Stetson Vs. Samford Vs. Georgia State @ Stetson

L, 0-7 W, 6-3 W, 7-3 L, 0-1 L, 1-2 W, 6-2 W, 4-2 W, 5-0 W, 4-0 L, 0-1 W, 3-2 W, 2-0 L, 3-4

2001 (24-27, 9-5 A-Sun)

Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/17 Georgia Southern 2/17 Georgia Southern 2/20 @ UAB 2/20 @ UAB 2/23 vs Middle Tennessee St. 2/23 vs Samford 2/24 Georgia Southern 2/24 vs Coastal Carolina 2/25 @ Georgia Southern 2/25 vs Coastal Carolina 2/27 Tennessee-Chat. 3/2 @ UAB 3/2 @ Notre Dame 3/3 UAB 3/8 @ Belmont 3/8 @ Belmont 3/9 @ Tennessee State 3/9 @ Tennessee State 3/14 Georgia State 3/14 Georgia State 3/16 vs Mercer 3/17 vs South Carolina State 3/17 Radford 3/18 Southern Mississippi 3/21 Alabama 3/23 @ Florida Atlantic 3/23 Florida 3/24 vs Michigan State 3/24 Florida Inter. 3/25 Michigan State 3/27 @ Florida Atlantic 3/27 @ Florida Atlantic 4/4 Tennessee Chat. 4/4 Tennessee Chat. 4/7 Stetson University 4/7 Stetson University 4/10 Troy State 4/10 Troy State 4/14 Florida State 4/14 Florida State 4/17 @ Mercer 4/17 @ Mercer 4/19 @ Samford 4/19 @ Samford 4/21 Campbell 4/21 Campbell 4/25 Mississippi State 4/26 Alabama-Birmingham 4/26 Alabama-Birmingham 5/3 vs Samford 5/3 vs Troy State

W, 2-1 L, 1-3 W, 4-1 W, 3-0 L, 0-2 W, 1-0 L, 1-4 W, 4-3 W, 3-2 W, 3-2 L, 0-3 L, 1-3 L, 1-4 L, 6-8 L, 0-1 L, 4-5 W, 10-1 W, 7-1 W, 3-1 L, 0-4 W, 1-0 W, 6-1 W, 5-0 L, 0-1 L, 0-9 L, 1-5 L, 1-6 W, 3-1 L, 1-3 L, 2-11 W, 5-3 L, 0-4 L, 0-2 L, 0-4 L, 1-5 W, 2-0 W, 2-1 W, 4-1 L,1-4 L, 2-12 L, 2-3 W, 3-2 W, 2-0 L, 0-4 W, 6-2 W, 7-6 L, 2-3 W, 3-0 W, 6-0 L, 0-3 L, 0-1

2002 (33-21, 10-8 A-Sun)

Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/12 Birmingham Southern 2/12 Birmingham Southern 2/16 vs. East Tennessee State 2/16 vs. UAB 2/17 vs. Tennessee Tech

W, 7-1 W, 11-0 W, 2-0 W, 4-1 L, 5-4

2/17 2/24 2/24 2/26 2/26 3/1 3/1 3/5 3/5 3/6 3/15 3/15 3/16 3/16 3/20 3/20 3/23 3/23 3/24 3/24 3/25 3/25 3/26 3/26 4/1 4/1 4/2 4/2 4/6 4/6 4/12 4/12 4/13 4/13 4/16 4/16 4/18 4/18 4/20 4/20 4/23 4/23 4/24 4/27 4/27 4/28 4/28 *N/A 4/30

vs. South Carolina Centenary Centenary @Georgia Tech @Georgia Tech vs. Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern UAB UAB @ Alabama vs. Gardner-Webb vs. SEMO vs. Pittsburgh vs. Birmingham-Southern @ Belmont @ Belmont vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay vs. Colgate vs. Iona vs. Binghamton vs. Towson vs. Marist vs. Army @ Iona @Birmingham Southern @Birmingham Southern Mercer Mercer @Campbell @Campbell FAU FAU Central Florida Central Florida @Georgia State @Georgia State Samford Samford Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Troy State Troy State @Mississippi State @Stetson @Stetson @Florida State @Florida State @Florida Atlantic vs.Troy State

W, 2-0 W, 6-0 W, 2-0 L, 3-2 L, 4-3 W, 3-2 W, 3-1 W, 3-1 W, 7-3 L, 5-1 W, 4-1 W, 3-1 L, 2-0 W, 7-2 W, 2-0 W, 4-2 W, 5-2 W, 4-1 W, 3-1 W, 7-1 W, 4-1 W, 6-1 W, 1-0 W, 7-4 L, 2-0 W, 7-3 L, 9-8 W, 2-1 W, 3-2 W, 3-0 L, 2-0 L, 6-1 W, 5-1 W, 8-0 W, 3-2 L, 4-3 L, 3-1 W, 8-0 L, 4-2 L, 8-3 L, 10-2 L, 6-3 L, 10-1 L, 4-2 W, 5-1 L, 3-0 L, 6-1 L, 3-1 L, 4-2

2003 (40-15, 12-10 A-Sun) Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/12 Lipscomb 2/12 Lipscomb 2/15 @Ole Miss 2/15 vs. Mississippi State 3/24 @Tennessee State 3/24 @Tennessee State 3/1 vs. Savannah State 3/1 @Alabama A&M 3/1 @Alabama A&M 3/4 Alabama 3/7 @Eastern Kentucky N/A vs. Mt. Saint Mary N/A @Brown N/A @East Carolina 3/11 Eastern Illinois 3/11 Eastern Illinois 3/13 @Gardner-Webb 3/13 @Gardner-Webb 3/14 Col. of Charleston 3/14 @Ohio 3/18 Belmont 3/18 Belmont 3/20 Jacksonville

W, 2-0 W, 8-0 W, 6-1 W, 9-1 W, 9-0 W, 9-1 W, 18-0 W, 10-1 W, 3-0 L, 1-0 W, 2-0 W, 10-0 W, 9-1 W, 2-0 W, 3-0 W, 7-1 W, 7-1 W, 1-0 L, 3-2 W, 6-4 W, 13-0 L, 4-0 L, 5-1

JSU Records...Year-by-Year Results

W, 17-1 W, 14-2 W, 16-3 W, 8-0 L, 5-7 W, 10-0 W, 6-5 W, 9-8 W, 5-2 W, 3-0 W, 3-1 W, 17-0 W, 3-2 L, 4-8 L, 4-10 W, 21-0 W, 3-2 W, 9-6 W, 16-5 L, 1-10 L, 2-4 W, 5-4 L, 2-4 L, 2-4 W, 16-5 W, 8-0 L, 4-5 W, 6-3 L, 8-14 W, 13-4 W, 12-11 W, 7-5 W, 4-1 L, 3-12 L, 6-10 W, 10-2 L, 3-4 L, 1-4 W, 10-2 L, 6-8

L, 3-6 W, 6-5 W, 6-3 W, 9-5 W, 4-1 W, 5-4 W, 6-4 W, 8-2 W, 10-0 W, 8-0 L, 4-5 L, 3-4/ L, 0-10 W, 4-2 W, 10-0 W, 10-2 W, 6-0 L, 8-9 W, 5-4 W, 6-0 L, 2-5

2005 (42-16, 22-4 Ohio Valley) OVC Regular Season Champs Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/11 vs. Appalachian State 2/11 vs. Winthrop 2/12 vs. #7 Georgia 2/12 vs. Winthrop 2/13 vs. #7 Georgia 2/22 @ UAB 2/22 @ UAB 2/26 Lipscomb 2/26 Lipscomb 3/1 Georgia State 2/4 vs. Maine 2/4 vs. St. Bonaventure 2/5 vs. St. Bonaventure 2/5 @ Stetson 2/6 @ Stetson 2/6 vs. Mercer 2/11 vs. Oakland 2/11 vs. College of Charleston 2/12 vs. UNC Wilmington 2/12 vs. Akron 2/13 vs, Towson 3/15 @ Chattanooga 3/15 @ Chattanooga 3/19 Austin Peay 3/19 Austin Peay 3/20 Austin Peay 3/22 Samford 3/22 Samford

W, 8-2 W, 4-3 W, 3-2 W, 2-1 L, 13-5 W, 7-3 L, 8-7 W, 4-2 W, 5-2 W, 8-0 W, 1-0 W, 6-5 W, 7-1 L, 3-2 L, 2-0 L, 3-2 W, 10-2 L, 2-1 W, 11-4 L, 3-2 W, 5-0 L, 4-1 L, 3-0 L, 4-1 W, 3-0 W, 8-2 L, 2-0 W, 12-2

3/25 @ Eastern Illinois 3/25 @ Eastern Illinois 3/26 @ Eastern Illinois 3/29 Nicholls State 3/29 Nicholls State 3/30 #23 Auburn 4/2 @ Eastern Kentucky 4/3 @ Eastern Kentucky 4/6 @ Samford 4/9 Tennessee Tech 4/9 Tennessee Tech 4/10 Tennessee Tech 4/16 Morehead State 4/16 Morehead State 4/17 Morehead State 4/21 @ Birmingham-Southern 4/21 @ Birmingham-Southern 4/23 @ UT-Martin 4/23 @ UT-Martin 4/24 @ UT-Martin 4/27 SE Missouri 4/27 SE Missouri 4/28 SE Missouri 5/7 @ Tennessee State 5/7 @ Tennessee State 5/8 @ Tennessee State N/A vs. UT-Martin^ N/A vs. Tennessee Tech^ N/A vs. SE Missouri^ N/A vs. Tennessee Tech^ ^ OVC Championship – Jacksonville, Ala.

W, 10-6 L, 5-4 W, 9-8 W, 9-0 W, 8-0 L, 7-2 W, 5-1 W, 11-7 W, 4-3 L, 2-0 W, 7-5 W, 6-3 W, 8-0 W, 10-2 W, 7-1 W, 4-3 W, 3-2 W, 11-2 W, 8-0 W, 5-4 W, 5-0 W, 7-2 W, 4-0 W, 9-0 W, 9-1 W, 11-1 W, 11-4 L, 4-0 W, 6-4 L, 6-2

2006 (43-15, 18-2 Ohio Valley) Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/17 at #20 Auburn 2/17 vs. Lipscomb 2/18 vs. Middle Tennessee 2/18 vs. Mercer 2/19 vs. Furman 2/12 at Jackson State 2/21 at Jackson State 2/25 vs. Louisiana Tech 2/25 vs. Louisiana Tech 2/26 at Nicholls State 2/28 Alabama A&M 2/28 Alabama A&M 3/1 at Georgia State 3/3 at Arkansas 3/3 at Arkansas 3/4 vs. Centenary 3/4 vs. Centenary 3/5 vs. Northwestern State 3/5 vs. Northwestern State

L, 7-1 W, 11-1 W, 3-2 W, 5-0 W, 1-0 W, 10-0 W, 12-1 W, 4-3 W, 4-1 L, 4-3 W, 10-0 W, 3-0 W, 3-2 L, 2-1 L, 6-2 W, 5-4 W, 5-2 W, 6-1 L, 6-4

3/7 Chattanooga W, 3-1 3/7 Chattanooga W, 7-2 3/8 at Lipscomb W, 3-0 3/8 at Lipscomb W, 6-2 3/15 UAB L, 6-3 3/15 UAB L, 9-2 3/18 *Tennessee State W, 4-3 3/19 *Tennessee State W, 8-0 3/23 *at Samford L, 1-0 3/23 *at Samford W, 5-0 3/25 *at Austin Peay L, 2-1 3/25 *at Austin Peay W, 5-2 3/26 *at Austin Peay L, 3-1 4/1 *Eastern Illinois W, 5-1 4/1 *Eastern Illinois W, 5-1 4/2 *Eastern Illinois W, 6-3 4/5 Birmingham-Southern W, 4-3 4/5 Birmingham-Southern W, 6-3 4/8 *Eastern Kentucky W, 6-1 4/8 *Eastern Kentucky W, 7-3 4/9 *Eastern Kentucky W, 5-3 4/14 *at Tennessee Tech L, 3-2 4/14 *at Tennessee Tech L, 8-4 4/15 *at Tennessee Tech W, 4-3 4/23 *at Morehead State W, 5-1 4/23 *at Morehead State W, 5-0 4/24 *at Morehead State W, 7-0 4/27 *Samford W, 6-0 4/29 *Tennessee-Martin W, 6-4 4/29 *Tennessee-Martin W, 4-1 4/30 *Tennessee-Martin W, 3-2 5/3 at Chattanooga L, 11-3 5/3 at Chattanooga W, 1-0 5/6 *at Southeast Missouri W, 3-2 5/6 *at Southeast Missouri W, 5-3 5/7 *at Southeast Missouri W, 10-3 5/11 ^vs. Eastern Illinois L, 2-1 5/12 ^vs. Tennessee-Martin W, 9-2 ^ OVC Championship – Cookeville, Tenn.

Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/18 Alabama State 2/18 Alabama State 2/21 @ Alabama State 2/21 Grambling 2/21 vs. Troy State 2/22 @ Alabama State 2/22 vs. Troy State 2/24 UAB 2/24 UAB 3/6 Lipscomb 3/6 Lipscomb 3/7 Alabama A&M 3/7 Alabama A&M 3/9 Birmingham-So. 3/10 @ Alabama 3/12 vs. St. Bonaventure 3/12 vs. St. John’s 3/13 vs. Ohio University 3/13 vs. Western Illinois 3/14 vs. Ohio State 3/17 Tulsa 3/18 Chattanooga 3/20 Colorado State 3/20 @ Bucknell 3/22 vs. Cornell 3/22 vs. Cornell 3/23 @ Wright State 3/23 @ Wright State 3/24 vs. Cornell 3/24 vs. Drexel 3/27 @ Austin Peay 3/27 @ Austin Peay, 3/28 @ Austin Peay 4/3 Eastern Kentucky 4/3 Eastern Kentucky 4/4 Eastern Kentucky 4/7 @ Samford 4/7 @ Samford 4/9 Tennessee Martin 4/9 Tennessee Martin

Tennessee Martin @ SE Missouri @ SE Missouri @ SE Missouri @ Lipscomb @ Lipscomb @ Eastern Illinois @ Eastern Illinois @ Eastern Illinois @ Tennessee State Tennessee State Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech @ Morehead State @ Morehead State @ Morehead State vs. #4 Samford vs. #6 Southeast Missouri vs. #3 Tennessee Tech vs. #2 Tennessee-Martin

2004 (41-21, 16-9 Ohio Valley)

4/10 4/17 4/17 4/18 4/20 4/20 4/24 4/24 4/25 4/28 4/28 5/1 5/1 5/2 5/8 5/8 5/9 5/13 5/14 5/14 5/15

W, 8-0 W, 1-0 W, 2-0 W, 1-0 W, 1-0 W, 11-1 W, 2-1 W, 1-0 W, 1-0 W, 2-1 L, 2-0 W, 6-1 L, 9-5 L, 6-5 L, 5-0 W, 4-0 W, 2-0 W, 11-3 L, 8-0 W, 7-2 W, 10-2 W, 6-4 L, 3-1 W, 4-0 W, 3-1 L, 2-0 W, 6-0 L, 6-5 L, 2-1 L, 8-0 W, 11-5 L, 5-1

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Jacksonville vs. Colgate vs. St. Peter’s vs. Wright State vs. Towson vs. San Jose State vs. Towson vs. Wright State vs. San Jose State Georgia State Georgia State @ Samford @ Samford @ Central Florida @ Central Florida Stetson Stetson @ Troy State @ Troy State Campbell Campbell @ Birmingham-Southern @ Birmingham-Southern @ Lipscomb @ Lipscomb @ Mercer @ Mercer @ Florida Atlantic @ Florida Atlantic vs. Florida Atlantic @ Troy State vs. Mercer

3/20 3/22 3/22 3/24 3/24 3/25 3/25 3/26 3/26 4/3 4/3 4/8 4/8 4/11 4/11 4/13 4/13 4/15 4/15 4/19 4/19 4/21 4/21 4/23 4/23 4/25 4/25 4/27 4/27 4/28 5/8 5/8

2007 (35-23, 17-10 Ohio Valley) Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/11 Alabama State 2/11 Alabama State 2/17 Belmont 2/17 South Alabama 2/18 South Alabama 2/18 Belmont 2/20 @ UAB 2/24 vs. Radford 2/24 @ South Carolina 2/25 vs. East Tennessee State 2/27 Auburn

W, 10-1 W, 9-0 W, 7-4 L, 5-4 W, 9-6 W, 9-1 L, 2-1 L, 5-1 L, 1-0 W, 5-1 L, 1-0

2005 Ohio Valley Conference Regular Season Champions Five-Time Ohio Valley Conference Champions

SOFTBALL 2012 GAMECOCK

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JSU Records...Year-by-Year Results

3/2 @ UCF L, 5-0 3/2 vs. Virginia Tech L, 8-0 3/3 vs. Holy Cross W, 4-3 3/4 vs. Villanova W, 5-3 3/6 @ Chattanooga W, 2-1 3/6 @ Chattanooga L, 5-2 3/14 @ Middle Tennessee W, 8-1 3/14 @ Middle Tennessee W, 7-5 3/17 *Morehead State W, 9-1 3/17 *Morehead State W, 13-1 3/18 *Morehead State L, 6-5 3/24 *@ Eastern Kentucky W, 12-9 3/24 *@ Eastern Kentucky L, 4-3 3/25 *@ Eastern Kentucky L, 4-3 3/27 *@ Samford W, 7-1 3/28 Georgia State W, 2-0 3/31 *Tennessee Tech W, 3-2 3/31 *Tennessee Tech L, 3-2 4/1 *Tennessee Tech L, 12-2 4/4 Chattanooga W, 7-0 4/4 Chattanooga L, 3-0 4/6 *Southeast Missouri W, 6-3 4/6 *Southeast Missouri W, 9-4 4/7 *Southeast Missouri W, 11-3 4/10 Nicholls State W, 5-3 4/10 Nicholls State L, 14-3 4/11 *Samford W, 9-8 4/11 *Samford L, 8-6 4/14 *@ Tennessee State L, 6-4 4/14 *@ Tennessee State W, 5-0 4/15 *@ Tennessee State W, 3-0 4/21 *Austin Peay L, 1-0 4/21 *Austin Peay W, 7-0 4/22 *Austin Peay L, 11-8 4/25 @ Birmingham-Southern L, 1-0 4/25 @ Birmingham-Southern W, 7-1 4/28 *@ Tennessee-Martin W, 7-4 4/28 *@ Tennessee-Martin W, 6-3 4/29 *@ Tennessee-Martin W, 7-3 5/3 vs. Lipscomb W, 2-0 5/5 *@ Eastern Illinois W, 2-0 5/5 *@ Eastern Illinois L, 7-3 5/6 *@ Eastern Illinois W, 3-2 5/10 ^vs. Austin Peay W, 7-2 5/11 ^@ Tennessee Tech W, 4-0 5/12 ^@ Tennessee Tech L, 4-0 5/12 ^@ Tennessee Tech L, 4-3 ^ OVC Championship – Cookeville, Tenn.

2008 (40-26)

OVC Regular Season Champs OVC Tournament Champs NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional Runner-Up Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/8 #vs. Purdue #vs. South Alabama 2/9 #vs. South Alabama #at Alabama 2/15 &at Georgia Southern &vs. Campbell 2/16 &vs. Georgetown &vs. Drexel 2/17 &vs. Radford &vs. Alabama State 2/20 Chattanooga Chattanooga 2/27 Kennesaw State 2/29 $vs. Belmont $vs. Troy 3/1 $vs. Stephen F. Austin $vs. Louisiana Tech 3/2 $at Ole Miss 3/16 *at Tennessee Tech *at Tennessee Tech

L, 5-4 W, 7-5 (8) W, 7-1 L, 6-2 W, 9-8 L, 7-3 W, 14-1 L, 7-6 L, 3-1 W, 10-1 W, 7-6 (8) W, 7-5 L, 5-3 W, 5-4 (9) W, 5-3 (8) W, 3-2 W, 5-3 (8) L, 2-1 W, 2-1 L, 4-2

3/21

*UT Martin *UT Martin

W, 5-2 W, 8-0

5/17 %at Alabama (ESPN2) *OVC Game

L, 4-1

3/15

*AUSTIN PEAY *AUSTIN PEAY

W, 3-2 W, 8-1

2008 Ohio Valley Conference Regular Season Champions, OVC Tournament Champions, NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional Runner-Up

3/22 3/26 3/29 3/30 4/2 4/5 4/6 4/9 4/12 4/13 4/15 4/17 4/19 4/20 4/24 4/26 4/27 5/3 5/4 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/15 5/16

*UT Martin *at Samford *at Samford *Tennessee State *Tennessee State *Tennessee State at Auburn *Eastern Kentucky *Eastern Kentucky *Eastern Kentucky *Samford *at Morehead State *at Morehead State *at Morehead State Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee at Kennesaw State *Eastern Illinois *Eastern Illinois *Eastern Illinois Birmingham-Southern *at Austin Peay *at Austin Peay *at Austin Peay *at Southeast Missouri *at Southeast Missouri *at Southeast Missouri ^Tennessee Tech ^Samford ^Tennessee Tech %vs. Florida State %at Alabama %vs. Florida State

W, 6-3 W, 9-0 W, 12-1 W, 8-0 W, 3-2 W, 14-1 L, 8-0 W, 11-7 W, 6-5 W, 8-7 W, 9-8 L, 2-0 W, 3-2 L, 5-1 W, 6-1 L, 7-4 W, 7-6 (8) L, 5-4 W, 4-2 W, 11-1 L, 3-2 W, 3-0 W, 7-1 W, 13-0 W, 7-0 W, 6-3 W, 8-4 (8) W, 10-1 W, 5-3 W, 10-1 W, 4-3 L, 10-1 W, 10-1

#Bama Bash - Tuscaloosa, Ala. &GSU Invitational – Statesboro, Ga. $Red and Blue Classsic – Oxford, Miss. ^ OVC Championship - Jacksonville, Ala. %NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional – Tuscaloosa, Ala.

2009 (43-16, 19-2 OVC) OVC Regular Season Champs NCAA Knoxville Regional Champs NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/6 %vs. Memphis 2/7 %at South Alabama %vs. Northwestern State 2/8 %vs #2 Alabama 2/10 AUBURN 2/18 at Mercer at Mercer 2/20 #vs. Florida A&M 2/21 #vs. Louisville #vs. Rhode Island 2/22 #vs. Albany #at South Florida 2/27 @vs. James Madison @vs. North Dakota State 3/4 KENNESAW STATE 3/6 $vs. Albany $vs. Winthrop 3/7 $at Georgia Tech $vs. Purdue 3/8 $vs. Indiana State

W, 5-1 W, 6-2 W, 2-1 L, 0-9 L, 2-5 W, 5-2 W, 7-3 W, 21-1 L, 0-6 W, 3-0 W, 11-5 L, 1-10 W, 6-0 W, 4-0 W, 4-0 L, 6-8 W, 4-0 L, 0-3 L, 3-4 (8 inn) W, 8-6

3/19 3/20 3/21 3/24 3/29 4/4 4/5 4/11 4/15 4/18 4/19 4/21 4/23 4/25 4/26 4/28 5/2 5/3 5/7 5/8 5/15 5/16 5/17

SOUTH ALABAMA L, 2-6 *at Tennessee State W, 5-3 (8 inn) *at Tennessee State W, 7-0 *at Tennessee State L, 2-3 (8 inn) at Chattanooga W, 11-9 (8 inn) at Chattanooga W, 5-4 *at UT Martin W, 6-3 *at UT Martin W, 7-1 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI W, 12-1 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI W, 9-0 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI W, 11-1 *at Eastern Kentucky W, 17-0 *at Eastern Kentucky W, 9-1 at Ole Miss W, 5-1 *TENNESSEE TECH W, 8-0 *TENNESSEE TECH W, 8-0 *TENNESSEE TECH W, 4-0 at Kennesaw State W, 4-2 OLE MISS W, 4-3 *at Eastern Illinois W, 5-1 *at Eastern Illinois W, 2-0 *at Eastern Illinois W, 2-0 at Middle Tennessee L, 5-6 (10 inn) at Middle Tennessee W, 9-5 *MOREHEAD STATE W, 8-0 (5 inn) *MOREHEAD STATE L, 2-3 *MOREHEAD STATE W, 12-0 (5 inn) ^TENNESSEE TECH L, 2-5 ^EASTERN ILLINOIS W, 5-4 ^UT MARTIN L, 0-2 !vs. Nebraska L, 2-4 (9 inn) !vs. James Madison W, 6-0 !vs. Nebraska W, 4-1

2009 Ohio Valley Conference Regular Season Champions, NCAA Knoxville Regional Champions, NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional Participant, Final Ranking #21

2012 Gamecock Softball Media Guide

JSU Records...Year-by-Year Results

5/15

^at UT Martin

W, 10-1 (5 inn)

5/21 !at #8 Georgia Tech 5/22 !vs. Auburn

L, 3-5 L, 1-15

2011 (30-19, 13-6 OVC) OVC Tournament Champs NCAA Louisville Regional Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/11 %vs. UAB %vs. Alabama State 2/12 %vs. Alabama A&M %vs. #3 Alabama 2/13 %vs. Auburn 2/18 #vs. Central Michigan #at Jacksonville 2/19 #vs. Central Michigan #vs. Florida A&M 2/20 #at Jacksonville 3/1 at Kennesaw State 3/4 $vs. Akron $vs. #21 Georgia Tech 3/6 $vs. Penn State 3/8 SAMFORD

W, 5-4 W, 10-1 (5 inn) W, 9-4 L, 0-6 L, 3-6 W, 2-1 L, 2-5 L, 0-2 W, 5-1 W, 5-0 W, 11-1 (5 inn) W, 4-1 L, 3-4 L, 4-6 W, 9-0 (6 inn)

W, 7-6 W, 5-4 L, 3-5 (8 inn) W, 4-0 L, 1-7 L, 1-4 W, 18-4 (5 inn) L, 1-5 L, 1-4 W, 9-8 (9 inn) L, 0-6 L, 2-10 (6 inn) W, 4-2 L, 5-13 (6 inn)

W, 6-3 W, 2-0 L, 0-2 W, 1-0 (8 inn) L, 1-3 L, 4-6 W, 7-6 L, 0-1 W, 5-1 L, 7-10 W, 5-3 W, 5-1 L, 1-4 W, 7-5 W, 10-2 (5 inn) L, 6-9 W, 1-0 W, 2-1 W, 9-4 L, 3-4 W, 4-0 W, 8-5 W, 8-0 (5 inn) W, 10-2 (5 inn) W, 15-6 (6 inn) L, 5-8 W, 3-2 W, 5-1 W, 12-4 (6 inn) W, 13-0 (5 inn) W, 10-4 W, 5-4

OVC Tournament Champs NCAA Atlanta Regional Head Coach: Jana McGinnis 2/14 %vs. Indiana %vs. Wright State 2/18 SIU-EDWARDSVILLE 2/26 #vs. Southern #vs. Houston 2/27 #at LSU #vs. Southern 2/28 #at LSU 3/5 $vs. Kentucky $vs. Western Kentucky 3/6 $vs. Winthrop $vs. North Florida 3/7 $vs. UNC-Greensboro 3/9 at UAB

@vs. Indiana @vs. Cleveland State @vs. Quinnipiac @vs. Pittsburgh *EASTERN ILLINOIS *EASTERN ILLINOIS KENNESAW STATE MIDDLE TENNESSEE MIDDLE TENNESSEE *at Murray State *at Murray State *at Tennessee Tech *at Tennessee Tech *UT MARTIN *UT MARTIN *UT MARTIN ALABAMA STATE UAB *at Morehead State *at Morehead State *at Morehead State *TENNESSEE TECH *EASTERN KENTUCKY *EASTERN KENTUCKY *EASTERN KENTUCKY at Auburn SAMFORD *TENNESSEE STATE (DH) *TENNESSEE STATE *TENNESSEE STATE ^vs. Tennessee Tech ^at UT Martin

2010 (30-19, 13-6 OVC)

3/13 3/14 3/20 3/23 3/24 3/27 3/30 4/2 4/3 4/6 4/8 4/10 4/11 4/14 4/17 4/18 4/27 4/28 5/8 5/9 5/13 5/14

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!at #13 Tennessee W, 6-1 !at #13 Tennessee W, 2-1 5/22 &at #3 Alabama L, 0-9 (5 inn) 5/23 &at #3 Alabama L, 0-9 (5 inn) *- OVC Game % - Jaguar Invitational – Mobile, Ala. # - USF Tourney – Tampa, Fla. @ - Tennessee Tourney – Knoxville, Tenn. $ - Ga. Tech Buzz Classic – Woodstock, Ga. ^ - OVC Tournament – Jacksonville, Ala. ! - NCAA Knoxville Regional – Knoxville, Tenn. & - NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional – Tuscaloosa, Ala.

SAMFORD W, 6-0 (5 inn) KENNESAW STATE W, 5-4 (8 inn) *at Eastern Kentucky W, 9-0 (5 inn) *at Eastern Kentucky W, 6-2 *at Eastern Kentucky W, 4-2 at Samford W, 10-1 (6 inn) at Samford W, 7-3 *MOREHEAD STATE W, 10-3 *MOREHEAD STATE W, 12-9 *MOREHEAD STATE W, 7-3 *at Tennessee State W, 8-3 *at Tennessee State W, 3-1 at Middle Tennessee L, 2-4 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI L, 6-7 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI W, 8-5 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI W, 13-8 SOUTHERN W, 11-3 (5 inn) *at SIU-Edwardsville W, 3-0 *at SIU-Edwardsville L, 4-7 *at SIU-Edwardsville L, 4-9 UTEP W, 3-1 *at Tennessee Tech W, 13-2 (5 inn) *TENNESSEE STATE W, 9-1 (5 inn) UAB L, 0-7 *AUSTIN PEAY W, 5-2 *AUSTIN PEAY W, 5-0 *AUSTIN PEAY W, 1-0 (9 inn) *TENNESSEE TECH W, 3-2 *TENNESSEE TECH W, 8-3 *at UT Martin L, 1-3 *at UT Martin W, 9-1 (6 inn) *at UT Martin L, 0-8 (5 inn) *at Eastern Illinois L, 3-4 *at Eastern Illinois W, 4-0 *at Eastern Illinois L, 1-3 at UAB L, 0-1 (9 inn) *MURRAY STATE W, 4-3 *MURRAY STATE L, 3-6 *MURRAY STATE L, 5-7 ^vs. Murray State W, 6-1 ^vs. Southeast Missouri W, 4-0 ^vs. Southeast Missouri L, 2-3 ^vs. Southeast Missouri W, 9-5 !vs. #7 California L, 3-6 !vs. Illinois-Chicago W, 1-0 !at Louisville L, 0-12 (5 inn)

2010 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Atlanta Regional

3/10 3/12 3/13 3/17 3/19 3/20 3/22 3/23 3/26 3/27 3/29 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/7 4/12 4/14 4/16 4/17 4/20 4/22 4/23 4/30 5/1 5/5 5/7 5/8 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/20 5/21

2011 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Louisville Regional

Five-Time Ohio Valley Conference Champions

SOFTBALL 2012 GAMECOCK

All-Time Letter Winners

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Maigin Alexander Kayla Ambrosius

2005-06 2008

Allie Barker Lynn Batey Amy Bobo Julie Boland Janae Bonin Hollie Bowyer Tyris Branford Amy Brown Brandy Bruder Kara Bryan Lauren Buck Sallie Beth Burch Pam Butterworth

2006-09 1990-93 1994 1997-00 2003-04 1999-00 2011 2006-08 1998 1996 1998-01 2010-11 1988

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Tifanie Cain 1997-99 Sandy Capps 1988-89 Becky Carpenetti 2003-06 Selina Carpenter 1988 Kim Carter 1989-92 Tanya Carter 1998-01 Lisa Case 1989 Kylie Chandler 2008 Ashley Cling 2002-03 Kayla Collins 2008-09 Tracie Coultas 1989-92 Rachel Countryman 2001-04 Y. Crane 1992 Hayden Crawford 2011 Amanda Crow 2010-11 Kaycee Crow 2009-11 Katie Czaja 2004-05

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Jean Darnieder Annie Davis Veronica Davis Brittney Day Melissa Dowling Hillary Downs Cassie Duncan Toni Duncan Julie Durbin

1988 2002-03 2002-03 2007 2007-09 2009-10 1992 1997-00 1988

Tess Echols Whitney Elder Ashley Eliasson Alana Ellenburg Holly Elliott Jori Epler Emily Espenel Karen Exner

2010-11 2005-08 2008-11 1991-94 2006 1998-98 2003-04 1990-91

Rachel Fleming Jessica Ford Terrah Foster Franchesi Rhonda Freeman

2007-08 2001-04 1998-99 1992 1995-98

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Shannon Gallagher 1995 Kathi Glasscox 1989-91 Kristin Graham 2011 Kristi Green 1994 Dana Groover 1993 Samantha Gutierrrez 2002-05

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Rachel Hale Shannon Hall Tiffany Harbin Jennifer Harbison Renee Hasan Keitha Heath Savanna Hennings Alana Hicks Tina Hill

2010 1990 2011 1995-97 2001-03 1989 2011 2005-08 2000-01

Conference Players Of The Year

Kathy Hoffman Lauren Horwath Beth Howard Holly Hudson Glenda Hunter Robyn Hunter

1994 2005-06 2004-05 1997-99 1993-94 1989-90

Alicia Spence Devan Spence Abbey Stepp Rachel Stone Allison Svoboda Michelle Swader

1990 2005-06 2011 1995-96 2009 1990-93

Ktelyn Inman Maliea Isbell

2008 1997-98

Jackie Jarman Megan Jezierski Kelci Johnston Jennifer Jolley

2006-09 2004-06 2010-11 1994-96

Christy Thacker B. Tillison Andrea Tomey Christine Tucker

1991-92 1992 2000-02 1997-00

Carly Kellam Julie Kish

2005-06 1995-98

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Mary Beth Ledbetter 2007-10 Renee LeGrande 1996-97 LeAnna Lewis 1990 Cara Longworth 2010 Shawna Luc 1993

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Cindy Mackin 1998-01 Terri Maddock 1988 Meghan Maskel 2000-01 C. Mason 1992 Katie Matchen 2011 Angie Mathis 1993 Melinda McDonald 2002-05 Kelly McGregor 2007-09 Jill McLean 1990 Wendy McKibben 1995-96 Linda McKinney 1992 Meadow McWhorter 2000-01 Teri Moore 1994-97

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Lori Neely Jill New Melissa Norton Missy Nuss

1992 1988-89 2006-07 1988

Michelle Oakes Breanne Oleman Chrissy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal

1989-91 2002-05 2007-10

Daniela Pappano Carrie Parker Hilary Phillips Christine Pierce Karla Pittman Nikki Prier

2004-07 2000-02 2010-11 2005-06 2007, 09 2007-10

Alicia Raven Kelly Raw Sam Rich Rachel Riddell Kim Roberts Kim Rodgers Tera Ross Jennifer Russo Krystal Ruth

1988-89 2005-07 2010 1996-97 1990-93 1994 2001-03 1996-97 2010-11

Lynne Scott Meredith Sellers Vicky Sides Jana Simmons Allie Simons Annie Simpson Ann Shelton Lisa Smith Kelly Smith Stacey Smith Tammy Smith LaNola Snider Sam Snow

1993-94 2009-10 1988 1993-94 2000-03 1995-96 1995-96 1992-93 1994-96 2000-03 1993-94 1996 2010-11

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Courtney Underwood 2008-09 Michelle Uribe 1999-00

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Stephanie Vickers

1993-96

Martha Walden Andrea Ward Leslie Warren Natalie Washington Ciara Wesen Katie White Trisha White Jill Wilcoxson Shannon Wilson Karyn Winsett Alicia Wright

1989 1992 1994-95 1999 2006-07 2004-05 1997 1998-01 1990-93 1990-93 1988

Stacey Young

1992-93

Tesha Zito

1990-91

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Tiffany Harbin 2011 OVC Freshman of the Year

Karla Pittman, P 2009 OVC Pitcher of the Year

Maigin Alexander, OF 2005 OVC Player of the Year

Ashley Eliasson, P 2008 OVC Pitcher of the Year

Daniela Pappano, OF 2006 OVC Player of the Year

Carly Kellam, P 2005 OVC Pitcher of the Year

Nikki Prier, 1B 2009 OVC Player of the Year

Jana McGinnis 1996 TAAC Coach of the Year 2005, 2008, 2009 OVC Coach of the Year

Ann Shelton, P 1996 TAAC Player of the Year

NFCA All-Region Selections

Maigin Alexander, OF 2005 Second Team All-Region

Megan Jezierski, IF 2004 Second Team All-Region

Nikki Prier, 1B 2009 First Team All-Region

Carly Kellam, P 2005 Second Team All-Region

Daniela Pappano, OF 2006 Second Team All-Region

Karla Pittman, P 2009 First Team All-Region

Conference Coach of the Year 2009 Jana McGinnis, OVC 2008 Jana McGinnis, OVC 2005 Jana McGinnis, OVC 1996 Jana McGinnis Conference All-Tournament 2011 Tiffany Harbin, P Krystal Ruth, OF Sallie Beth Burch, 2B Hayden Crawford, OF 2010 Nikki Prier, 1B Ashley Eliasson, P Hillary Downs, OF Mary Beth Ledbetter, OF 2009 Chrissy O’Neal, OF 2008 Rachel Fleming, OF Ashley Eliasson, P Nikki Prier, IF Allie Barker, C 2007 Daniela Pappano, OF Karla Pittman, P Nikki Prier, 1B 2006 Becky Carpenetti, 3B 2005 Daniela Pappano, OF Breanne Oleman, OF 2000 Toni Duncan, 3B 1997 Jori Epler, 1B Jennifer Harbison, Rachel Riddell, Trisha White, 1996 Wendy McKibbin, Jennifer Russo, Ann Shelton, P Rachel Stone, Conference Tournament MVP OVC 2011 Tiffany Harbin, P 2010 Nikki Prier, 1B 2008 Rachel Fleming, OF A-Sun Conference 1996 Ann Shelton, P

Conference Players of the Week 2011 Abbey Stepp, Twice Amanda Crow Kristin Graham 2010 Chrissy, O’Neal, Twice Amanda Crow Hillary Downs 2009 Nikki Prier, Three Times Allie Barker Chrissy O’Neal 2008 Allie Barker Rachel Fleming 2007 Alana Hicks Daniela Pappano 2006 Daniela Pappano, Twice 2005 Maigin Alexander Breanne Oleman Daniela Pappano, 3 Times 2003 Janae Bonin 2000 Tanya Carter 1999 Lauren Buck 1998 Jori Epler, 3/17 1997 Jori Epler, 3/18 Jennifer Harbison, 3/25 1996 Wendy McKibbin, 3/19 Stephanie Vickers, 3/26 Conference Pitchers of the Week 2011 Tiffany Harbin, Three Times 2010 Hilary Phillips Ashley Eliasson, Twice 2009 Ashley Eliasson Karla Pittman, Twice 2008 Melissa Dowling Ashley Eliasson 2007 Karla Pittman 2006 Carly Kellam 2004 Breanne Oleman 2003 Tera Ross 2002 Veronica Davis, 2/18 1999 Lauren Buck 1997 Rachel Ridell, 4/1 1996 Ann Shelton, 3/12 Ann Shelton, 3/19 NCAA Team Rankings 2011 Fielding Percentage, .964, 75th Scoring, 5.11, 56th W/L Percentage, .656, 53rd Home Runs per Game, 1.23, 13th Slugging Percentage, .478, 27th 2010 Batting average, .292, 55th Scoring. 5.18, 44th Home Runs per Game, 1.33, 12th Slugging Percentage, .485, 22nd 2009 Batting Average, .301, 24th

2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

Earned Run Average, 2.07, 37th Scoring, 5.37, 23rd W/L Percentage, .729, 22nd Home Runs per Game, 1.08, 17th Doubles per Game, 1.83, 1st Slugging Percentage, .511, 10th Batting average, .301, 26th Scoring, 5.88, 10th W/L Percentage, .714, 25th Home Runs per Game, 1.36, 3rd Doubles per Game, 1.64, 10th Slugging Percentage, .524, 6th Double Plays per Game, 0.29, 87th Home Runs per Game, 0.98, 31st Doubles per Game, 1.52, 19th Slugging Percentage, .461, 35th Doubles per Game, 1.48, 8th Fielding Percentage, .968, 42nd Earned Run Average, 1.91, 33rd WL Percentage, .741, 18th Home Runs per Game, 0.97, 17th Slugging Percentage, .445, 29th Batting Average, .304, 18th Scoring, 5.53, 12th WL Pct., .742, 28th Doubles per Game, 1.43, 21st Home Runs per Game, 1.09, 9th Slugging Pct., .480, 16th Batting Average, .326, 5th Scoring, 6.89, 1st Home Runs per Game, 1.56, 2nd Doubles per Game, 1.68, 5th Slugging Pct., .563, 2nd Batting Average, .289, 27th Earned Run Average, 1.35, 13th Win-Loss Percentage, .727, 20th Homeruns per Game, .84, 21st Slugging Percentage, .446, 18th Fielding %, JSU (.969), 22nd Homeruns, JSU .69, 26th Fielding %, JSU (.969), 28th N/A N/A Doubles, JSU (1.62), 5th Triples, JSU (0.33), 35th Slugging %, JSU (.402), 31st Batting Average, JSU (.318), 15th W/L %, JSU (.807), 10th Batting Average, JSU (.325), 11th ERA, JSU (1.29), 12th Fielding %, JSU (.965), 13th Offense, JSU (5.49), 13th

NCAA Individual Rankings 2011 Home Runs per Game – Amanda Crow (.26), 59th Home Runs per Game – Kristin Graham (.26) 59th Strikeouts per 7 IP – Tiffany Harbin (8.7), 32nd Victories – Tiffany Harbin (25), 32nd Saves – Ashley Eliasson (3), 31st Walks per game – Kristin Graham (.65) 49th Home Runs – Amanda Crow (16), 25th Sacrifice Flies – Abbey Stepp (4.0), 18th Strikeouts – Tiffany Harbin (268), 31st 2010 Victories – Ashley Eliasson (21), 50th 2009 RBI per Game – Nikki Prier (0.88), 45th Doubles per Game – Nikki Prier (0.35), 10th Doubles per game – Allie Barker (0.31), 26th Earned Run Average – Karla Pitman (1.57), 1st Slugging Percentage – Nikki Prier (.706), 49th Runs per Game – Chrissy O’Neal (0.89), 37th Sacrifice Flies – Meredith Sellers (4.0), 14th 2008 Home Runs per Game – Allie Barker (0.27), 28th Home Runs per Game – Nikki Prier (0.25), 45th RBI per Game – Nikki Prier (0.84), 46th Doubles per Game – Nikki Prier (0.30), 34th Victories – Melissa Dowling (23.0), 34th Saves – Ashley Eliasson (5.0), 10th Runs per Game – Nikki Prier (0.86), 40th Sacrifice Hits per Game – (0.26), 29th Home Runs – Allie Barker (15), 34th Home Runs – Nikki Prier (14), 40th 2007 Doubles per Game – Daniela Pappano (0.31), 23rd Earned Run Avg. – Karla Pittman (1.57), 44th Victories – Karla Pittman (21), 46th Saves – Karla Pittman (5), 11th 2006 Earned Run Avg. – Carly Kellam (1.49), 42nd Doubles per Game – Daniela Pappano (0.36), 9th 2005 Batting Avg. – Maigin Alexander (.403), 31st RBI per Game – Breanne Oleman (1.03), 8th Doubles per Game – Maigin Alexander (0.36), 6th Strikeouts per 7 innings – Carly Kellam (10.3), 12th Runs per Game – Daniela Pappano (0.98), 7th Sacrifice Hits per Game – Becky Carpenetti (0.39(, 6th 2004 Batting Avg. – Melinda McDonald (.435), 10th Home Runs per Game – Rachel Countryman (0.35), 3rd Home Runs per Game – Daniela Pappano (0.27), 17th RBI per game – Rachel Countryman (1.06), 5th RBI per Game – Daniela Pappano (1.05), 6th RBI per Game – Melinda McDonald (0.90), 15th Doubles per game – Melinda McDonald (0.41), 3rd Doubles per Game – Janae Bonin (0.30), 27th Walks per Game – Rachel Countryman (0.63), 26th Slugging Pct. – Daniela Pappano (.782), 13th

2003 2002 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

Slugging Pct. – Rachel Countryman (.765), 16th Slugging Pct. – Melinda McDonald (.708), 30th Runs per Game – Melinda McDonald (1.02), 6th Runs Per Game – Rachel Countryman (1.02), 7th Runs per Game – Daniela Pappano (0.92), 19th Runs Batted In per Game – Janae Bonin, JSU (.98) Earned Run Average – Tera Ross, JSU (1.17) Earned Run Average – Veronica Davis, JSU (1.02), 25th Triples – Christine Tucker, JSU (8) N/A Batting Average - Jori Epler, JSU (.409), 41st;Christine Tucker, JSU (.402), 51st RBI - Jori Epler, JSU (1.13), 13th Doubles - Jori Epler, JSU (0.45), 4th; Lauren Buck, JSU (0.32), 23rd Slugging % - Jori Epler, JSU (.701), 23rd Saves – Rachel Riddell, JSU (3), 9th Batting Average - Wendy McKibbin, JSU (.438), 15th ERA - Ann Shelton, JSU (0.71), 4th Wins - Ann Shelton, JSU (28-8), t8th SO - Ann Shelton, JSU (10.3), 2nd Saves - Ann Shelton, JSU (4), t5th

Conference Player of the Year 2009 Nikki Prier, OVC Player 2008 Ashley Eliasson, OVC Freshman 2006 Daniela Pappano, OVC Player 2005 Maigin Alexander, OVC Player 2005 Carly Kellam, OVC Pitcher 1996 Ann Shelton, P

Academic All-Conference OVC 2011 Sallie Beth Burch, Hayden Crawford, Amanda Crow, Tess Echols, Ashley Eliasson, Tiffany Harbin, Savanna Hennings, Kelci Johnston, Katie Matchen, Krystal Ruth, Sam Snow, Abbey Stepp, Allison Svoboda 2010 Amanda Crow, Kaycee Crow, Hillary Downs, Tess Echols, Ashley Eliasson, Kelci Johnston, Mary Beth Ledbetter, Cara Longworth, Chrissy O’Neal, Hilary Phillips, Nikki Prier, Krystal Ruth, Allison Svoboda 2009 Kaycee Crow, Melissa Dowling, Hallary Downs, Ashley Eliasson, Jackie Jarman, Mary Beth Ledbetter, Chrissy O’Neal, Nikki Prier, Allison Svoboda 2008 Amy Brown, Kylie Chandler, Kayla Collins, Whitney Elder, Ashley Eliasson, Rachel Fleming, Alana Hicks, Katelyn Inman, Jackie Jarman, Chrissy O’Neal 2007 Amy Brown, Brittney Day, Whitney Elder, Daniela Pappano, Nikki Prier, Ciara Wesen 2006 Becky Carpenetti, Alana Hicks, Daniela Pappano, Ciara Wesen 2005 Katy Czaja, Whitney Elder, Alana Hicks, Melinda Mconald, Katy White 2004 Janae Bonin. Katy Czaja, Rachel Countryman, Emily Espenel, Elizabeth Howard, Melinda McDonald, Kelly Raw, Lauren Rutledge, Katy White A-Sun All-Academic 2003 Janae Bonin, Rachel Countryman, Jessica Ford, Renee Hasan, Tera Ross, Allie Simons, Stacey Smith 2002 Rachel Countryman, Allie Simons, Stacey Smith, Andrea Tomey 2001 Lauren Buck, Tanya Carter, Rachel Countryman, Meghan Maskel, Meadow McWhorter, Carrie Parker, Allie Simons, Stacey Smith 2000 Julie Boland, Hollie Bowyer, Lauren Buck, Tanya Carter, Toni Duncan, Cindy Mackin, Meadow McWhorter, Erin Plough, Allison Simons, Stacey Smith, Jill Wilcoxson 1999 Julie Boland, Hollie Bowyer, Lauren Buck, Tanya Carter, Toni Duncan, Cindy Mackin, Meadow McWhorter, Erin Plough, Allie Simons, Stacey Smith, Jill Wilcoxson 1998 Julie Boland, Lauren Buck, Tifanie Cain, Toni Duncan, Terrah Foster, Holly Hudson, Cindy Mackin, Jill Wilcoxson 1997 N/A 1996 Rhonda Freeman, Jennifer Harbison, Wendy McKibbin, Teri Moore, Rachel Riddell, Ann Shelton

Jill Wilcoxson, P Tina Hill, OF All-Freshman87 Rachel Countryman, SS Renee Hasan, 2B First Team Lauren Buck, C Christine Tucker, 2B Second Team Julie Boland, SS Third Team Jill Wilcoxson, P Toni Duncan, 3B Tanya Carter, OF First Team Christine Tucker, 2B Second Team Lauren Buck, C Third Team Julie Boland, SS Lauren Buck, P Michelle Uribe, OF First Team Jori Epler, 1B Christine Tucker, 2B Julie Boland, SS Second Team Lauren Buck, C First Team Jennifer Russo, Julie Boland, SS Jori Epler, 1B Christine Tucker, 2B Second Team Julie Kish, P First Team Ann Shelton, P Wendy McKibbin, Jennifer Russo, Rachel Stone, Second Team Rachel Riddell, Annie Simpson, Stephanie Vickers

Atlantic Sun Conference—All-Conference 2003 First Team Janae Bonin, IF Janae Bonin, DP Second Team Breanne Oleman, OF 2002 First Team Renee Hasan, 2B All-Freshman Breanne Oleman, P/OF 2001 First Team Lauren Buck, C Second Team

JSU Softball Honors and Awards…

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Ohio Valley Conference All-Conference 2011 First Team Tiffany Harbin, P Kristin Graham, IF Amanda Crow, IF Second Team Kaycee Crow, C Abbey Stepp, IF/DH Krystal Ruth, OF All-Newcomer Tiffany Harbin, P Kristin Graham, IF Abbey Stepp, IF/DH 2010 First Team Chrissy O’Neal, OF Hillary Downs, OF Sallie Beth Burch, IF All-Newcomer Amanda Crow, IF Sallie Beth Burch, IF 2009 First Team Nikki Prier, IF Karla Pittman, P Allie Barker, C Chrissy O’Neal, OF Second Team Jackie Jarman, OF Hillary Downs, OF Ashley Eliasson, P All-Newcomer Hillary Downs, OF Meredith Sellers, DH Allison Svoboda, IF 2008 First Team Ashley Eliasson, P Allie Barker, C Nikki Prier, IF Rachel Fleming, OF Chrissy O’Neal, OF Second Team Melissa Dowling, P All-Newcomer Ashley Eliasson, P Courtney Underwood, IF Kayla Collins, UTIL 2007 First Team Daniela Pappano, OF Karla Pittman, P Second Team Rachel Fleming, OF Alana Hicks, DH Chrissy O’Neal, OF Nikki Prier, 1B All-Newcomer Rachel Fleming, OF Chrissy O’Neal, OF Karla Pittman, P 2006 First Team Maigin Alexander, OF Lauren Horwath, IF Daniela Pappano, OF Christine Pierce, P Second Team Megan Jezierski, IF Carly Kellam, P 2005 First Team Maigin Alexander, OF Carly Kellam, P Daniela Pappano, P Second Team Breannne Oleman, OF Melinda McDonald, At-Large 2004 First Team Janae Bonin, IF Rachel Countryman, SS Melinda McDonald, C Daniela Pappano, OF

2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

NFCA All-South Region 2009 First Team Nikki Prier, IF Karla Pittman, P 2006 Second Team Daniela Pappano, OF 2005 Second Team Maigin Alexander, OF Carly Kellam, P 2004 Second Team Megan Jezierski, IF

JSU Scholar Athlete Hall of Fame Tera Ross, (1 year) 2002-03 Allie Simons, (1 year) 2002-03 Stacey Smith, (1 year) 2002-03 Rachel Countryman (2 years) 2001-02, 2002-03 Hollie Bowyer, (1 year) 1999-2000 Lauren Buck, (1 year) 1997-98 Terrah Foster, (1 year) 1997-98 Maliea Isbell, (1 year) 1996-97 Cindy Mackin, (3 years) 1997-98, 1998-99, 19992000 GTE Academic All-America Team 1996 Wendy McKibbin Ann Shelton GTE Academic All-America Team - All-Disrict 2000 First Team Lauren Buck 1999 First Team Lauren Buck 1996 First Team Wendy McKibbin Teri Moore Rachel Stone Ann Shelton Gulf South Conference - All-Conference 1993 Alana Ellenburg Lisa Smith 1998 Lynn Batey Tracie Coultas Alana Ellenburg Lisa Smith 1990 Karen Exner Lynn Batey 1989 Jill New 1988 Jean Darneider

Five-Time Ohio Valley Conference Champions

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SOFTBALL 2012 GAMECOCK

Year By Year Leaders…

2011 Batting Average-Abbey Stepp, .349 At Bats-Hayden Crawford, 179 Runs-Kristin Graham, 44 Hits-Abbey Stepp and Amanda Crow, 53 2B-Kaycee Crow, 11 3B-Kelci Johnston, 2 HR-Amanda Crow, 16 RBIs-Amanda Crow, 49 Slugging Percentage-Kristin Graham, .691 Fielding Percentage-Kaycee Crow, .994 Earned Run Average-Hilary Phillips, 2.25 2010 Batting Average-Hillary Downs, .370 At Bats-Chrissy O’Neal, 164 Runs-Chrissy O’Neal, 41 Hits-Chrissy O’Neal, 59 2B-Nikki Prier, 11 3B-Hillary Downs and Chrissy O’Neal, 1 HR-Hillary Downs, 12 RBIs-Hillary Downs, 38 Slugging Percentage-Hillary Downs, .675 Fielding Percentage-Nikki Prier, .992 Earned Run Average-Ashley Eliasson, 2.71 2009 Batting Average-Nikki Prier, .379 At Bats-Chrissy O’Neal, 187 Runs-Chrissy O’Neal, 49 Hits-Chrissy O’Neal, 68 2B-Nikki Prier, 20 3B-Jackie Jarman and Chrissy O’Neal, 3 HR-Nikki Prier, 12 RBIs-Nikki Prier, 50 Slugging Percentage-Nikki Prier, .706 Fielding Percentage-Nikki Prier, .993 Earned Run Average-Karla Pittman, 1.52 2008 Batting Average-Rachel Fleeming, .360 At Bats-Chrissy O’Neal, 196 Runs-Nikki Prier, 48 Hits-Rachel Fleming and Chrissy O’Neal, 62 2B-Nikki Prier, 17 3B-Rachel Fleming and Chrissy O’Neal, 2 HR-Allie Barker, 15 RBIs-Nikki Prier, 47 Slugging Percentage-Nikki Prier, .684 Fielding Percentage-Nikki Prier, .986 Earned Run Average-Ashley Eliasson, 2.42 2007 Batting Average-Daniela Pappano, .392 At Bats-Chrissy O’Neal, 197 Runs-Daniela Pappano, 44 Hits-Daniela Pappano, 69 2B-Daniela Pappano, 18 3B-Rachel Fleming, 2 HR-Alana Hicks, 12 RBIs-Daniela Pappano, 50 Slugging Percentage-Daniela Pappano, .693 Fielding Percentage-Allie Barker, .987 Earned Run Average-Karla Pittman, 1.57 2006 Batting Average-Daniela Pappano, .392 At Bats-Megan Jezierski, 195 Runs-Daniela Pappano, 47 Hits-Daniela Pappano, 74 2B-Daniela Pappano, 21

2012 Gamecock Softball Media Guide

3B-Daniela Pappano and Jackie Jarman, 2 HR-Daniela Pappano and Lauren Horwath, 11 RBIs-Lauren Horwath, 44 Slugging Percentage-Daniela Pappano, .698 Fielding Percentage-Lauren Horwath, .992 Earned Run Average-Carly Kellam, 1.49 2005 Batting Average-Maigin Alexander, .403 At Bats-Melinda McDonald & Breanne Oleman, 181 Runs-Daniela Pappano, 57 Hits-Maigin Alexander, 71 2B-Maigin Alexander, 21 3B-Melinda McDonald, 1 HR-Daniela Pappano, 14 RBIs-Breanne Oleman, 60 Slugging Percentage-Maigi Alexander, .676 Fielding Percentage-Melinda McDonald, .998 Earned Run Average-Christine Pierce, 2.07 2004 Batting Average-Melinda McDonald, .435 At Bats-Melinda McDonald, 216 Runs-Rachel Countryman, 63 Hits-Melinda McDonald, 94 2B-Melinda McDonald, 25 3B-Daniela Pappano, 5 HR-Rachel Countryman, 22 RBIs-Rachel Countryman, 66 Slugging Percentage-Daniela Pappano, .782 Fielding Percentage-Melinda McDonald, 1.000 Earned Run Average-Breanne Oleman, 3.25 2003 Batting Average-Janae Bonin, .380 At Bats-Melinda McDonald, 179 Runs-Renee Hasan, 36 Hits-Janae Bonin, 65 2B-Janae Bonin, Melinda McDonald, Renee Hasan, Annie Davis, 11 3B-Janae Bonin, 3 HR-Janae Bonin, 13 RBIs-Janae Bonin, 54 Slugging Percentage-Janae Bonin, .708 Fielding Percentage-Melinda McDonald, .997 Earned Run Average-Tera Ross, 1.17 2002 Batting Average-Renee Hasan, .306 At Bats-Renee Hasan, 173 Runs-Andrea Tomey, 27 Hits-Renee Hasan, 53 2B-Andrea Tomey, 11 3B-Rachel Countryman, 3 HR-Breanne Oleman, Rachel Countryman, 8 RBIs-Breanne Oleman, 28 Slugging Percentage-Breanne Oleman, .467 Fielding Percentage-Melinda McDonald, .996 2001 Batting Average-Lauren Buck, .266 At Bats-Renee Hasan, 162 Runs-Lauren Buck, 16 Hits-Lauren Buck, 42 2B-Lauren Buck, 6 3B-Rachel Countryman, 2 HR-Andrea Tomey, 3 RBIs-Lauren Buck, 19 Slugging Percentage-Lauren Buck, .342 Fielding Percentage-Andrea Tomey, .988

2000 Batting Average-Lauren Buck, .353 At Bats-Lauren Buck, 167 Runs-Christine Tucker, 34 Hits-Lauren Buck, 59 2B-Tanya Carter, 12 3B-Christine Tucker, 7 HR-Lauren Buck, 5 RBIs-Lauren Buck, 35 Slugging Percentage-Julie Boland, .510 Fielding Percentage-Allie Simmons, .994 1999 Batting Average-Lauren Buck, .349 At Bats-Christine Tucker, 191 Runs-Toni Duncan, 34 Hits-Lauren Buck, 66 2B-Lauren Buck, 16 3B-Christine Tucker, 4 HR-Lauren Buck, 5 RBIs-Lauren Buck, 41 Slugging Percentage-Lauren Buck, .545 Fielding Percentage-Christine Tucker, .983 1998 Batting Average-Jori Epler, .409 At Bats-Julie Boland, 133 Runs-Julie Boland, 39 Hits-Christine Tucker, 53 2B-Jori Eplar, 19 3B-Christine Tucker, 4 HR-Julie Boland, 5 RBIs-Jori Epler, 45 Slugging Percentage- Jori Epler, .701 Fielding Percentage-Jori Epler, .983 1997 Batting Average-Jori Epler, .383 At Bats-Julie Bolan,151 Runs-Julie Boland, 42 Hits-Jori Epler, 54 2B-Jori Epler, 12 3B-Julie Boland, 5 HR-Jori Epler, 3 RBIs-Trisha White, 31 Slugging Percentage-Jori Epler, .532 Fielding Percentage-Jennifer Russo, .990 1996 Batting Average-Wendy McKibbin, .438 At Bats-Rhonda Freeman, 195 Runs-McKibbin,Stone,Freeman, 41 Hits-Wendy Mckibbin, 81 2B-Rachel Stone, 17 3B-Rachel Stone, 6 HR-Wendy McKibbin, 6 RBIs-Wendy McKibbin, 48 Slugging Percentage-Wendy McKibbin, .654 Fielding Percentage-Wendy McKibbin, .980

JSU Records...Division I Team Records Team Season Batting Records

Team Season Fielding Records Most Put Outs: Fewest Put Outs: Most Assists: Fewest Assists: Most Errors: Fewest Errors: Highest Fielding Percentage: Lowest Fielding Percentage: Most Double Plays: Fewest Double Plays:

1212 794 603 364 109 52 .969 .943 27 5

2006 1998 1999 2005 1999 2002 2002 1999 1999 1998 and 2003

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Chrissy O’Neal drove in a school-record seven runs at vs. Tennessee State on May 8, 2010.

1996 2004 2004 2004 2004 1996 1999 2004 2004 2004 2009 1996 2004 2002 2004 1999

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.325, 97, 400, .563, 62, 46, 26, 1744, 427, 568, 108, 29, 197, 345, .398, 61,

Highest Batting Average: Most Home Runs: Most RBIs: Highest Slugging %: Most Games: Most Wins: Most Losses: Most @ Bats: Most Runs: Most Hits: Most Doubles: Most Triples: Most Walks: Most Strikeouts: Highest On-Base %: Most Stolen Bases:

(JSU has been Division I since 1996)

Team Season Pitching Records

Lowest ERA: 1.27, 1996 Most Shutouts: 23, 1996 Most Complete Games: 44, 2000 Most Innings Pitched: 404.0, 2006 Most Hits Allowed: 452, 2004 Fewest Hits Allowed: 253, 2003 Most Earned Runs Allowed: 206, 2004 Fewest Earned Runs Allowed: 69, 1996 Most Walks: 146, 2011 Fewest Walks: 48, 1998 Most Strikeouts: 444, 2005 Fewest Strikeouts: 110, 1998 Most Hit Batters: 35, 2011 Most Home Runs Allowed: 48, 2004

JSU Single Game Records Hits in a Single Game Julie Boland

5 @ Georgia State

RBIs in a Single Game

Chrissy O’Neal Allison Svoboda Nikki Prier Chrissy O’Neal Daniela Pappano Abbey Stepp Sallie Beth Burch Tess Echols Abbey Stepp Whitney Elder Breanne Oleman Lauren Buck Jori Epler Jori Epler Wendy McKibbin

7 vs. Tennessee State 7 at Eastern Kentucky 6 vs. Florida A&M 6 vs. Samford 6 vs. Belmont 5 vs. Southern 5 vs. Southeast Missouri 5 vs. Southeast Missouri 5 at Samford 5 @ Jackson State 5 vs SE Missouri 5 vs. Tennessee State 5 vs. Belmont 5 @ Centenary 5 @ Tennessee State

Doubles in a Single Game

Kylie Chandler Wendy McKibbin

3 vs. Georgetown 3 vs. Troy State

3/31/98 5/8/10 4/11/09 2/20/09 3/26/08 2/18/07 3/29/11 3/27/11 3/27/11 3/17/11 2/21/06 4/27/05 3/23/98 2/27/98 3/10/98 3/5/96 2/16/08 4/10/96

Triples in a Single Game Rachel Stone

2 vs. Middle Tennessee State 3/3/96

Home Runs in a Single Game

Kelci Johnston Amanda Crow Kristin Graham Abbey Stepp Kelci Johnston Kelci Johnston

2 vs. Kennesaw State 2 at Eastern Kentucky 2 at Eastern Kentucky 2 at Samford 2 at SIU-Edwardsville 2 vs. Tennessee State

3/10/11 3/12/11 3/12/11 3/17/11 4/2/11 4/12/11

Hillary Downs Kelci Johnston Chrissy O’Neal Nikki Prier Chrissy O’Neal Hillary Downs Hillary Downs Allison Svoboda Chrissy O’Neal Nikki Prier Allie Barker Daniela Pappano Daniela Pappano Daniela Pappano Maigin Alexander Lauren Horwath Megan Jezierski Daniela Pappano Daniela Pappano Julie Boland

2 at Georgia Tech 2 at UT Martin 2 vs. Tennessee State 2 vs. Southern 2 vs. Eastern Illinois 2 vs. Ole Miss 2 vs. Tennessee Tech 2 at Eastern Kentucky 2 vs. Samford 2 vs. Tennesseee State 2 vs. Middle Tennessee 2 vs. Belmont 2 vs. Samford 2 vs. Southeast Missouri 2 vs. Chattanooga 2 @ Samford 2 @ Tennessee Tech 2 vs. Austin Peay 2 vs. Eastern Kentucky 2 @ Tennessee State

Total Bases in a Single Game

Kelci Johnston Chrissy O’Neal Nikki Prier Daniela Pappano

10 at UT Martin 10 vs. Tennessee State 10 vs, Southern 10 vs. Southeast Missouri

Strikeouts in a Single Game

Carly Kellam Ann Shelton

16 vs Appalachian State 16

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Hitting Batting Average (.375 or more) Wendy McKibbin, ’95 .462 Wendy McKibbin, ’96 .438 Melinda McDonald, ’04 .435 Jori Epler, ’98 .409 Maigin Alexander, ’05 .403 Christine Tucker, ’98 .402 Daniela Pappano, ’04 .401 Lisa Smith, ’92 .401 Ann Shelton, ’95 .400 Daniela Pappano, ’07 .392 Daniela Pappano, ’06 .392 Rachel Stone, ’96 .392 Jori Epler, ’97 .383 Janae Bonin, ’03 .380 Nikki Prier, ’09 .379 Games Played (60 or more) Daniela Pappano, ’04 Rachel Countryman, ’04 Jessica Ford, ’04 Becky Carpenetti, ’04 Hayden Crawford, ’11 Amanda Crow, ’11 Kaycee Crow, ’11 Tess Echols, ’11 Megan Jezierski, ’04 Janae Bonin, ’04 Melinda McDonald, ’04 Sallie Beth Burch, ’11 Kelci Johnston, ’11 Abbey Stepp, ’11 Samantha Gutierrez, ’04

62 62 62 62 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 60 60 60 60

Hits (65 or more) Melinda McDonald, ’04 Daniela Pappano, ’04 Wendy McKibbin, ’96 Daniela Pappano, ’06 Wendy McKibbin, ’95 Maigin Alexander, ’05 Rachel Stone, ’96 Daniela Pappano, ’07 Chrissy O’Neal, ’09 Nikki Prier, ’09 Allie Barker, ’09 Lauren Horwath, ’06 Rachel Fleming, ’07 Rachel Countryman, ’04 Lauren Buck, ’99 Janae Bonin, ’03

94 81 81 74 72 71 71 69 68 67 67 67 66 66 66 65

Pitching ERA (2.00 or under) Ann Shelton, ’96 Ann Shelton, ’95 Tera Ross, ’03 Veronica Davis, ’02 Karen Exner, ’90 Jill Wilcoxson, ’00 Carly Kellam, ’06 Veronica Davis, ’03 Karla Pittman, ’09 Karla Pittman, ’07 Ashley Eliasson, ’09 Lori Neely, ’92 Christine Pierce, ’06 Jill Wilcoxson, ’01 Rachel Riddell, ’96

0.71 0.73 1.17 1.01 1.17 1.32 1.49 1.49 1.52 1.57 1.72 1.74 1.84 1.88 1.93

Appearances (30 or more) Tiffany Harbin, ’11 Melissa Dowling, ’08 Ashley Eliasson, 08 Karla Pittman, ’07 Ashley Eliasson, ’10 Carly Kellam, ’05 Tera Ross, ’02 Carly Kellam, ’06 Katy White, ’04 Christine Pierce, ’06 Christine Pierce, ’05 Ashley Eliasson, ’09 Karla Pittman, ’09 Jill Wilcoxson, ’00 Melissa Dowling, ’07 Tera Ross, ’03

45 42 40 39 38 36 36 35 35 34 33 32 31 31 30 30

Doubles (15 or more) Melinda McDonald, ’04 Daniela Pappano, ’06 Maigin Alexander, ’05 Nikki Prier, ’09 Jori Epler, ’98 Allie Barker, ’09 Daniela Pappano, ’07 Janae Bonin, ’04 Nikki Prier, ’08 Rachel Stone, ’96 Daniela Pappano, ’04 Lauren Buck, ’99 Wendy McKibbin, ’96 Lauren Horwath, ’06

25 21 21 20 19 18 18 18 17 17 16 16 16 15

Triples (5 or more) Wendy McKibbin, ’95 Christine Tucker, ’00 Rachel Stone, ’95 Rachel Stone, ’96 Daniela Pappano, ’04 Julie Boland, ’97 Ann Shelton, ’96 Tracie Coultas, ’92

9 8 7 6 5 5 5 5

Home Runs (10 or more) Rachel Countryman, ’04 Daniela Pappano, ’04 Amanda Crow, ’11 Allie Barker, ’08 Kristin Graham, ’11 Nikki Prier, ’08 Daniela Pappano, ’05 Chrissy O’Neal, ’08 Breanne Oleman, ’05 Megan Jezierski, ’04 Janae Bonin, ’03 Hillary Downs, ’10 Nikki Prier, ’09 Alana Hicks, ’07 Janae Bonin, ’04 Allie Barker, ’09 Chrissy O’Neal, ’07 Daniela Pappano, ’07 Daniela Pappano, ’06 Lauren Horwath, ’06 Kelci Johnston, ’11 Chrissy O’Neal, ’09 Megan Jezierski, ’06 Melinda McDonald, ’04

Strikeouts (100 or more) Ann Shelton, ’96 Ann Shelton, ’95 Carly Kellam, ’05 Tiffany Harbin, ’11 Carly Kellam, 06 Christine Pierce, ’06 Karla Pittman, ’07 Veronica Davis, ’03 Christine Pierce, ’05 Ashley Eliasson, ’09 Ashley Eliasson, ’08 Ashley Eliasson, ’10 Melissa Dowling, ’08 Karla Pittman, ’09 Jill Wilcoxson, ’00 Melissa Dowling, ’07 Jill Wilcoxson, ’01 Jill Wilcoxson, ’99

335 300 270 268 233 177 172 151 140 135 127 116 108 107 107 106 103 100

Innings Pitched (175 or more) Jill Wilcoxson, ’99 251 Karen Exner, ’90 251 Ann Shelton, ’96 227 Tiffany Harbin, ‘11 216 Ashley Eliasson, ‘10 209.1 Karla Pittman, ’07 209 Carly Kellam, ’06 193 Stacey Young, ’93 193 Jill Wilcoxson, ’00 191 Ann Shelton, ’95 191 Carly Kellam, ’05 183.2 Melissa Dowling, ’08 180.1 Ashley Eliasson, ’08 179 Jill Wilcoxson, ’01 175

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RBI (45 or more) Rachel Countryman, ’04 Daniela Pappano, ’04 Breanne Oleman, ’05 Melinda McDonald, ’04 Janae Bonin, ’03 Maigin Alexander, ’05 Nikki Prier, ’09 Daniela Pappano, ’07 Amanda Crow, ’11 Wendy McKibbin, ‘96 Nikki Prier, ’08 Alana Hicks. ’07 Daniela Pappano, ’05 Jori Epler, ‘98

Megan Jezierski, ’06 Rhonda Freeman, ’96 Christine Tucker, ’99 Lauren Horwath, ’06

66 65 60 55 54 51 50 50 49 48 47 45 45 45

Slugging Percentage (.620 or more) Daniela Pappano, ’04 .782 Rachel Countryman, ’04 .765 Wendy McKibbin, ‘95 .724 Melinda McDonald, ’04 .708 Janae Bonin, ’03 .708 Nikki Prier, ’09 .706 Jori Epler, ‘98 .701 Daniela Pappano, ’06 .698 Daniela Pappano, ’07 .693 Kristin Graham, ’11 .691 Nikki Prier, ’08 .684 Maigin Alexander, ’05 .676 Hillary Downs, ’10 .675 Daniela Pappano, ’05 .657 Allie Barker, ’09 .656 Wendy McKinbbin, ‘96 .654 Allie Barker, ’08 .629 Amanda Crow, ’11 .627 Chrissy O’Neal, ’09 .620 Stolen Bases (15 or more) Lisa Smith, ’93 Rachel Fleming, ’07 Christine Tucker, ’99 Hillary Downs, ’09 Rachel Fleming, ’08 Lynn Batey,’94 Alicia Raven, ’89 At-Bats (190 or more) Melinda McDonald, ’04 Daniela Pappano, ’04 Janae Bonin, ’04 Chrissy O’Neal, ’07 Chrissy O’Neal, ’08 Jessica Ford, ’04 Wins (15 or more) Ann Shelton, ’96 Tiffany Harbin, ’11 Melissa Dowling, ’08 Carly Kellam, ’05 Ashley Eliasson, ’10 Karla Pittman, ’07 Carly Kellam, ’06 Christine Pierce, ’06 Jill Wilcoxson, ’99 Ann Shelton, ’95 Karen Exner, ’90 Tera Ross, ’03 Ashley Eliasson, ’09 Jill Wilcoxson, ’00 Karla Pittman, ’09 Ashley Eliasosn, ’08 Veronica Davis, ’03 Breanne Oleman, ’04 Katy White, ’04 Julie Kish, ’97

28 25 23 23 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 19 18 18 17 16 16 15 15 15

Games Started (25 or more) Jill Wilcoxson, ’99 37 Tiffany Harbin, 11 37 Karen Exner, ’91 36 Ashley Eliasson, ’10 33 Ann Shelton, ’96 32 Karla Pittman, ’07 31 Carly Kellam, ’05 31 Melissa Dowling, ’08 29 Christine Pierce, ’06 28 Ann Shelton, ’95 28 Carly Kellam, ’06 27 Stacey Young, ’93 27 Tera Ross, ’02 26 Jill Wilcoxson, ’00 26 Jill Wilcoxson, ’01 26 Lori Neely, ’92 25 Veronica Davis, ’03 25

31 21 19 15 15 15 15

195 195 191 190

Bases on Balls (25 or more) Rachel Countryman, ’04 Megan Jezierski, ’04 Kristin Graham, ’11 Courtney Underwood, ’09 Daniela Pappano, ’05 Daniela Pappano, ’07 Daniela Pappano, ’06 Megan Jezierski, ’06 Melinda McDonald, ’05 Allie Barker, ’09 Maigin Alexander, ’06 Janae Bonin, ’03 Renee Hasan, ’02 Abbey Stepp, ’11 Courtney Underwood, ’08 Sallie Beth Burch, ’11 Chrissy O’Neal, ’10 Julie Boland, ‘99

39 37 35 34 34 30 29 29 29 28 28 28 27 26 26 25 25 25

Runs (42 or more) Rachel Countryman, ’04 Melinda McDonald, ’04 Daniela Pappano, ’05 Daniela Pappano, ’04 Chrissy O’Neal, ’09 Megan Jezierski, ’04 Nikki Prier, ’08 Melinda McDonald, ’05 Daniela Pappano, ’06 Allie Barker, ’09 Megan Jezierski, ’06 Kristin Graham, ’11 Rachel Fleming, ’08 Daniela Pappano, ’07 Becky Carpenetti, ’04 Chrissy O’Neal, ’07 Amanda Crow, ’11 Rachel Fleming, ’07 Janae Bonin, ’04 Julie Boland, ‘98

63 62 57 57 49 49 48 48 47 46 46 44 44 44 44 43 42 42 42 42

216 202 200 197 196 196 Complete Games (20 or more) Jill Wilcoxson, ’99 30 Ann Shelton, ’96 30 Ann Shelton, ’95 26 Karla Pittman, ’07 25 Stacey Young, ’93 24 Jill Wilcoxson, ’00 23 Tiffany Harbin, ’11 22 Ashley Eliasson, ’10 21 Carly Kellam, ’05 21 Jill Wilcoxson, ’98 21 Jill Wilcoxson, ’01 20 Winning % (Minimum 25 decisions) W L Ann Shelton, ’96 28 8 Carly Kellam, ’05 23 7 Carly Kellam, ’06 21 7 Christine Pierce, ’06 21 7 Melissa Dowling, ’08 23 9 Ashley Eliasson, ’10 21 9 Tiffany Harbin, ’11 25 11 Ashley Eliasson, ’09 18 8 Karla Pittman, ’07 21 10 Ann Shelton, ’95 20 10 Jill Wilcoxson, ’00 18 10 Karen Exner, ’91 20 15 Tera Ross, ’02 14 11 Jill Wilcoxson, ’99 20 19 Lori Neely , ’92 12 13 Stacey Young, ’93 12 15 Saves (3 or more) Karla Pittman, ’07 Ashley Eliasson, ‘08 Ann Shelton, ’96 Ashley Eliasson, ’11 Carly Kellam, ’06 Rachel Riddell, ’97

5 5 4 3 3 3

% .778 .767 .750 .750 .719 .700 .694 .692 .677 .667 .643 .571 .560 .513 .480 .444

Hitting

JSU Record Book...Career Records (2 or more seasons)

65 62 49 44 43 35 33 31 31 30 29 28 28 28 27 26 26 25 25

RBI (75 or more) Daniela Pappano, 2004-07 Daniela Pappano, 2004-07 Nikki Prier, 2007-10 Breanne Oleman, 2002-05 Melinda McDonald, 2002-05 Allie Barker, 2006-09 Chrissy O’Neal, 2007-10 Rachel Countryman, 2001-04 Lauren Buck, 1998-01 Julie Boland, 1997-00 Jessica Ford, 2001-04 Janae Bonin, 2003-04 Whitney Elder, 2005-08 Stephanie Vickers, 1993-96 Teri Moore, 1994-97 Maigin Alexander, 2005-06 Wendy McKibbin, 1995-96 Alana Hicks, 2005-08 Lynn Batey, 1990-94

196 196 151 139 125 117 116 111 111 100 98 98 97 97 95 88 84 82 78

Stolen Bases (20 or more) Christine Tucker, 1997-00 Lynn Batey, 1990-94 Lisa Smith, 1992-93 Rachel Fleming, 2007-08 Becky Carpenetti, 2003-06 Julie Boland, 1997-00 Mary Beth Ledbetter, 2007-10 Chrissy O’Neal, 2007-10 Daniela Pappano, 2004-07 Alicia Spence, 1988-90 Hillary Downs, 2009-10 Jackie Jarman, 2006-09 Rhonda Freeman, 1995-98

55 50 44 36 34 26 25 24 24 22 21 20 20

At-Bats (more than 500) Chrissy O’Neal, 2007-10 Daniela Pappano, 2004-07 Melinda McDonald, 2002-05 Nikki Prier, 2007-10 Lauren Buck, 1998-01 Julie Boland, 1997-00 Jessica Ford, 2001-04 Christine Tucker, 1997-00 Allie Barker, 2006-09 Whitney Elder, 2005-08 Becky Carpenetti, 2003-06 Jackie Jarman, 2006-09 Allie Simons, 2000-03 Rachel Countryman, 2001-04 Breanne Oleman, 2002-05

744 742 730 692 636 627 625 625 614 613 574 562 562 534 503

Doubles (25 or more) Daniela Pappano, 2004-07 Nikki Prier, 2007-10 Melinda McDonald, 2002-05 Lauren Buck, 1998-01 Chrissy O’Neal, 2007-10 Maigin Alexander, 2005-06 Allie Barker, 2006-09 Nikki Prier, 2007-A Jori Epler, 1997-98 Wendy McKibbin, 1995-96 Janae Bonin, 2003-04 Megan Jezierski, 2004-06 Breanne Oleman, 2002-05 Jessica Ford, 2001-04 Tanya Carter, 1998-01 Lauren Horwath, 2005-06 Julie Boland, 1997-00 Jackie Jarman, 2006-09 Rachel Fleming, 2007-08

53 40 38 36 34 33 25 24 23 22 22 20 19 19 17 17 17 16

205 171 161 155 142 120 117 114 106 102 101 100 96 94 90 89 86

287 250 247 235 206 204 198 176 171 153 140 138 136 131 131

Home Runs (15 or more) Daniela Pappano, 2004-07 Chrissy O’Neal, 2007-10 Nikki Prier, ‘2007-10 Rachel Countryman, 2001-04 Allie Barker, 2006-09 Breanne Oleman, 2002-05 Janae Bonin, 2003-04 Amanda Crow, 2010-11 Megan Jezierski, 2004-06 Alana Hicks, 2005-08 Melinda McDonald, 2002-05 Hillary Downs, 2009-10 Lauren Horwath, 2005-06 Jessica Ford, 2001-04 Kaycee Crow, 2009-A Mary Beth Ledbetter, 2007-10 Maigin Alexander, 2005-06 Kelci Johnston, 2010-A

Runs Scored (75 or more) Daniela Pappano, 2004-07 Chrissy O’Neal, 2007-10 Melinda McDonald, 2002-05 Nikki Prier, 2007-10 Julie Boland, 1997-00 Christine Tucker, 1997-00 Allie Barker, 2006-09 Becky Carpenetti, 2003-06 Mary Beth Ledbetter, 2007-10 Rhonda Freeman, 1995-98 Lynn Batey, 1990-94 Megan Jezierski, 2004-06 Breanne Oleman, 2002-05 Jessica Ford, 2001-04 Lauren Buck, 1998-01 Whitney Elder, 2005-08 Rachel Fleming, 2007-08

Hits (130 or more) Daniela Pappano, 2004-07 Chrissy O’Neal, 2007-10 Melinda McDonald, 2002-05 Nikki Prier, 2007-10 Christine Tucker, 1997-00 Lauren Buck, 1998-01 Julie Boland, 1997-00 Allie Barker, 2006-09 Jessica Ford, 2001-04 Wendy McKibbin, 1995-96 Breanne Oleman, 2002-05 Allie Simons, 2000-03 Jackie Jarman, 2006-09 Maigin Alexander, 2005-06 Renee Hasan, 2001-03

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.449 .409 .396 .387 .378 .372 .363 .359 .353

Triples (10 or more) Christine Tucker, 1997-00 Rachel Stone, 1995-96 Wendy McKibbin, 1995-96 Rhonda Freeman, 1995-98 Lynn Batey, 1990-94

Batting Average (.350 or more) Wendy McKibbin, 1995-96 Lisa Smith, 1992-93 Jori Epler, 1997-98 Daniela Pappano, 2004-07 Maigin Alexander, 2005-06 Ann Shelton, 1995-96 Hillary Downs, 2009-10 Rachel Fleming, 2007-08 Tammy Smith, 1993-94

Pitching ERA (2.00 or under) Ann Shelton, 1995-96 Karen Exner, 1990 Karla Pittman, 2007-09 Lori Neely, 1992 Robyn Hunter, 1989-90 Carly Kellam, 2005-06 Jill Wilcoxson, 1998-01 Christine Pierce, 2005-06 Strikeouts (140 or more) Ann Shelton, 1995-96 Carly Kellam, 2005-06 Ashley Eliasson, 2008-11 Jill Wilcoxson, 1998-01 Christine Pierce, 2005-06 Tera Ross, 2001-03 Karla Pittman, 2007-09 Veronica Davis, 2002-03 Tiffany Harbin, 2011-A Melissa Dowling, 2007-09 Robyn Hunter, 1989-90 Stacey Young, 1992-93 Innings Pitched (300 or more) Jill Wilcoxson, 1998-01 Ashley Eliasson, 2008-11 Ann Shelton, 1995-96 Tera Ross, 2001-03 Karen Exner, 1990-91 Carly Kellam, 2005-06 Melissa Dowling, 2007-09 Karla Pittman, 2007-09 Stacey Young, 1992-93 Christine Pierce, 2005-06 Julie Kish, 1995-98

0.72 1.17 1.55 1.74 1.82 1.86 1.94 1.95 635 503 402 371 317 315 279 279 268 244 169 141 755.2 575.2 418.2 410.0 392.0 376.2 367.0 361.1 328.0 322.2 321.2

Wins (more than 20) Jill Wilcoxson, 1998-01 Ashley Eliasson, 2008-11 Ann Shelton, 1995-96 Carly Kellam, 2005-06 Melissa Dowling, 2007-09 Karla Pittman, 2007-09 Tera Ross, 2001-03 Christine Pierce, 2005-06 Veronica Davis, 2002-03 Tiffany Harbin, 2011-A Stacey Young, 1992-93 Meadow McWhorter, 2000-01 Karen Exner, 1990 Games Started (more than 50) Jill Wilcoxson, 1998-01 Ashley Eliasson, 2008-11 Tera Ross, 2001-03 Ann Shelton, 1995-96 Melissa Dowling, 2007-09 Carly Kellam, 2005-06 Karen Exner, 1990-91 Karla Pittman, 2007-09 Julie Kish, 1995-98 Complete Games (more than 40) Jill Wilcoxson, 1998-01 Ann Shelton, 1995-96 Melissa Dowling, 2007-09 Ashley Eliasson, 2008-A Karla Pittman, 2007-09

64 56 48 44 40 38 37 34 29 25 22 22 20

Winning Percentage (Minimum 40 decisions) Carly Kellam, 2005-06 Karla Pittman, 2007-09 Ann Shelton, 1995-96 Ashley Eliasson, 2008-11 Christine Pierce, 2005-06 Melissa Dowling, 2007-09 Julie Kish, 1995-98 Jill Wilcoxson, 1998-01 Karen Exner, 1990-91 Tera Ross, 2001-03 Jill Wilcoxson, 1998-01

W 44 38 48 56 34 40 33 64 34 37 52

L 14 14 18 25 15 21 18 37 21 24 37

% .759 .731 .727 .691 .691 .656 .647 .634 .618 .607 .566

112 84 60 60 58 58 56 55 52 94 56 50 48 41

Ann Shelton was inducted into JSU’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2009

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The Ohio Valley Conference

Entering its 61st year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation’s eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. In 2008, for only the second time in the past decade, the Conference expanded by adding Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as the league’s 11th member. The move expanded the OVC’s geographical footprint to the St. Louis market and marked the first change in membership since expanding to the state of Alabama (Jacksonville State, Samford) in 2003. The OVC’s proud past dates back to 1948, but seeds for the new league were actually planted in 1941. It was then that Roy Stewart, the athletics director at Murray State, Charles (Turkey) Hughes, the athletics director at Eastern Kentucky, and Kelly Thompson, the public relations director at Western Kentucky, first broached the idea of forming a new conference. Discussions were put on hold by World War II, but reemerged Feb. 27-28, 1948 at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville as the three original institutions combined with Morehead State, Louisville and Evansville to form the OVC. The vision of leadership demonstrated by the Founding Fathers in 1948 remains alive today as the Ohio Valley Conference prepares for the future. One example is in

Beth DeBauche Commissioner

The Ohio Valley Conference sponsors the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis and track for men, and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball for women. In addition, the OVC also sponsors the combined men’s and women’s sport of rifle. Now in its sixth decade of competition, the Ohio Valley Conference has grown significantly from its humble beginnings while increasing the number of athletics opportunities it provides for students. Current league representatives include charter members Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University and Murray State University, along with Austin Peay State University, Eastern Illinois University, Jacksonville State University, Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Brad Walker Associate Commissioner

Heather Brown Assistant Director Media of Relations

regard to the current trend in collegiate athletics administration for increased involvement of university presidents in setting policies and making rules. The presidents of OVC institutions, however, have always governed the Conference, long before presidential governance became a national theme.

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Jennifer Brost Director of Championships

Kyle Schwartz Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations

Austin Peay State University (1948) Eastern Illinois University (1996) Eastern Kentucky University (1948) Jacksonville State University (2003) Morehead State University (1948) Murray State University (1948) Southeast Missouri State University (1991) Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2011) Tennessee State University (1948) Tennessee Technological University (1948) University of Tennessee at Martin (1992)

Matt Banker Assistant Commissioner/ Institutional Services

Brian Pulley Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs

Jenny Kulchar Administrative Assistant

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Jacksonville and Calhoun COUNTY The Home of

Jacksonville State University

Near Atlanta, Near Birmingham, Near Perfect!

Tucked into the rolling foothills of the Appalachian mountain range in Northeast Alabama, Calhoun County is a growing business center, yet still evokes an atmosphere of small-town America. We are a tranquil community with a fabulous climate of four distinctive seasons, full bloom summers, and brilliantly colored falls. In every direction there are tree-covered mountains, deep canyons, lush valleys, and underground springs. And yet, if you begin to yearn for big city life, we are only 60 miles from Birmingham, and 90 miles from Atlanta. A surprising variety of experiences await you in Calhoun County. The climate here allows for year round golf, tennis, hiking, or any activity you may enjoy in the great outdoors. Although our slogan reads, near Atlanta…near Birmingham…near Perfect, our citizens will tell you that the commitment to caring for others combined with a strong work ethic and community spirit makes “Calhoun County…the perfect” place to live.

Calhoun County Attractions…

Close By…

Anniston Downtown Historic District Anniston Museum of Natural History-Anniston Berman Museum of World History-Anniston Calhoun County Courthouse-Anniston Centennial Memorial Park & Alabama Vietnam Memorial Wall-Anniston Chief Ladiga Trail-Anniston, Weaver, Jacksonville and Piedmont Choccolocco State Forest Coldwater Covered Bridge-Oxford Ft. McClellan National Wildlife Refuge Knox Concert Series Neely Henry Lake, Calhoun County Boat, Recreation Facility-Ohatchee Oxford Lake & Civic Center The Church of St. Michael and All Angels-Anniston The Victoria Inn-Anniston The Wren’s Nest Gallery-Anniston Woodland Park Softball Complex-Anniston Wright Dairy-Alexandria Zinn Park-Anniston

Alabama Princess River Boat – Gadsden Atlanta Braves-Baseball Atlanta Falcons-Football Atlanta Hawks- Basketball Atlanta Motor Speedway-Motersports Atlanta Thrashers-Hockey Birmingham Zoo Cheaha State Park DeSoto Caverns – Childersburg Guntersville State Park and Lodge International Motorsports Hall of Fame McWane Science Center-Birmingham Noccalula Falls Park – Gadsden Oak Mountain State ParkBirmingham Silver Lakes Golf-Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Six Flags Over Georgia-Atlanta Talladega National Forest Talladega Superspeedway Visionland-Birmingham White Water Park-Atlanta

Quick Facts About Calhoun County Population Statistics Calhoun County: 116,290 Anniston: 24,617 Jacksonville: 10,635 Oxford: 11,333 Piedmont: 5,210

Area Climate- Average Temperature January 40.6 April 56.6 July 80.3 October 63.0

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JSU Athletic Facilities

Jacksonville State football is located in the Gamecock Field House.

The 2003 and 2004 OVC Champs play at Paul Snow Memorial Stadium which is adjacent to the Field House.

Rudy Abbott Field was completed in 1998 and has a seating capacity of 1,000. There is a press box and covered batting cages on site.

JSU Softball makes its’ home at University Field, formerly home of the baseball team. Before the 2003 season a brick backstop was built, as well as a covered batting cage and in 2004 a permanent outfield fence was put into place.

Robert Trent Jones’ Silver Lakes is home to JSU’s Championship Golf Teams. Silver Lakes is located at the edge of the Talladega National Forest between Anniston and Gadsden.

The JSU soccer team began play on the JSU Soccer Field in 2003.

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The new state-of-the-art Gamecock Rifle Range, consisting of a fully electronic scoring system, is located in the basement of Rowe Hall. The range has 12 divided firing points and each firing point is 50 feet from the target.

Gamecock Basketball and Volleyball are housed in Pete Mathews Coliseum. The 5,500-seat multi-purpose facility was opened in 1974 and underwent a complete renovation in 1987.

The JSU Tennis Courts are located behind Pete Mathews Coliseum. There are 15 tennis courts divided by fencing and windscreens.

The Gamecock track and field complex is located adjacent to Pete Mathews Coliseum and Rudy Abbott Field. It features a polyurethane track surface and is equipped for all field events.

One of the newest facilities in the athletic department is Kennamer Hall, which opened in October of 2004. It houses the William Taylor Stewart Weight and Conditioning Center and coaches offices for baseball, softball and golf, as well as athletic administration.

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The History

From modest beginnings, Jacksonville State University has evolved into the educational center of Northeast Alabama. The Alabama Legislature in the 1882-83 session created a state normal school when Governor Edward O’Neal signed into law a bill creating the school on February 22, 1883. Jacksonville State Normal School acquired the facilities and equipment of Calhoun College, consisting of 12 acres of land and a two-story brick building. The Board of Directors elected James G. Ryals, Jr., as the first president. The school opened with three instructors: W. J. Borden, Mathematics; Eliza A. Bowen, English; and Ida J. Woodward, primary department. As stipulated in the establishing act, the Normal School administered a preparatory school for children of the town and surrounding areas. At the end of the first year, on August 15, 1884, William Mark Hames, President of the Board of Directors, reported that funds totaling $4,751.25 had been received, including $2,500 from the state; that 25 students were enrolled in the normal school; and that 222 were in the preparatory school.

The Normal School remained in operation until 1930, when it became Jacksonville State Teachers College. Five years later, the College earned regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The name again changed to Jacksonville State College in 1957

when the first graduate program—the master’s degree in elementary education—was created. On August 2, 1966, the Legislature authorized the State Board of Education to elevate the College to university status. On August 17, 1967, the Legislature established an independent Board of Trustees for the University and divested jurisdiction from the State Board of Education. Jacksonville State University has been served by 11 presidents: James G. Ryals, Jr. (1883-85), J. Harris Chappell (1885-86), Carleton Bartlett Gibson (1886-92), J. B. Jarrett (1892-93), Jacob Forney IV (1893-99), Clarence William Daugette (1899-1942), Houston Cole (1942-71), Ernest Stone (1971-81), Theron E. Montgomery (1981-86), Harold J. McGee (1986-99), and William A. Meehan (1999-present). Jacksonville State University has developed into a modern regional university serving Northeast Alabama on a 392-acre campus with 63 buildings. In addition, the University operates an off-campus center in Gadsden and videoconferencing sites throughout Alabama and Northwest Georgia. Through its programs of teaching, research, and service, Jacksonville State University has served the region and state for more than 100 years.

Academic Affairs

JSU seeks to be recognized as the premier regional, comprehensive institution of higher learning in the Southeast. We aspire to be noted primarily for our focus on students, the provision of selected academic and professional programs recognized for their excellence, and a geo

graphic and culturally diverse faculty and student body. Our educational programs are designed to prepare students for the marketplace of the future and citizenship in a world economy.

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Traditions

Friendliest Campus in the South

Fight Song

Fight on, fight on for ole Jax State

We’re proud that we’re from Alabama Fight on, now don’t you hesitate, Courage, pride, and honor will lead you on to victory, so Fight on, fight for the red and white, We’re gonna howl tonight, Come on! You Gamecocks, Fight and see, That we will win the victory!

The Alma Mater

Alma Mater, Alma Mater, Grateful voices raise A song of tribute and devotion, Thy honored name we praise. Light of knowledge, Store of wisdom, Love of truth abide in thee, Quest for beauty, Search for freedom, Thine eternally, Oh, Alma Mater, Alma Mater We humbly bow to thee!

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Majors and Concentrations at JSU ART -Ceramics -Drawing -Graphic Design -Painting -Photography -Printmaking BIOLOGY -Animal Biology -Cellular and Molecular Biology -Ecology/Environmental Biology -General Biology -Marine Biology -Natural History -Plant Biology -Pre-Health Professional BUSINESS -Accounting -Economics International Business -Finance -Management* Human Resource Mgt. Info. Mgt./E-Commerce -Marketing CHEMISTRY -Biochemistry -General Chemistry -Environmental Chemistry -Professional COMMUNICATION -Broadcasting -Print Journalism -Public Relations COMPUTER SCIENCE -Information Assurance -Game Development -General COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS -Information Assurance -Web Development -General

CRIMINAL JUSTICE -Corrections -Forensic Investigations -Law Enforcement -Security Administration/ Loss Prevention DRAMA -Performance -Design/Technical EDUCATION -Early Childhood Education (P-3) -Elementary Education (K-6) -Collaborative Teacher/Special Education (K-12) -Biology (6-12) -Business Marketing (6-12) -Career Technologies (6-12) -English Language Arts (6-12) -Family and Consumer Sciences (6-12) -French (P-12) -General Science (6-12) -History (6-12) -Instrumental Music (6-12) -Mathematics (6-12) -Physical Education (P-12) -Social Sciences (6-12) -Spanish (P-12) -Technical Education (6-12) -Vocal Music (P-12) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT* ENGLISH EXERCISE SCIENCE & WELLNESS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

-Child Development* -Dietetics -Human Sciences -Merchandising -Hospitality & Culinary Management

GEOGRAPHY -General Geography -Geoarchaeology -Geographic Techniques HISTORY LIBERAL STUDIES MATHEMATICS -Applied Mathematics -General Mathematics -Theoretical Mathematics MILITARY SCIENCE (minor only) MUSIC -General Music -Music Education NURSING POLITICAL SCIENCE PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS -Pre-Engineering -Pre-Law PSYCHOLOGY RECREATION LEADERSHIP -Community Recreation -Outdoor Education -Youth Development SOCIAL WORK SOCIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY -Industrial Technology Mgt. -Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems -Electronics Technology -Occupational Safety and Health Technology * online degrees The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

FOREIGN LANGUAGE -French -Spanish

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Jacksonville State University

Board of Trustees

Governor Dr. Robert Bentley Governor of Alabama

Dr. Joseph B. Morton

State Superintendent of Education Jim Bennett Jim Coxwell Thomas W. Dedrick, Sr. Jamie “Red” Etheredge Jim Folsom Randy Jones Randy Owen G. “Mack” Roberts Ronald Smith

Jim Bennett

Thomas W. Dedrick, Sr.

District 6-Birmingham, AL

Jamie “Red” Etheredge

Dr. Robert Bentley

District 7, Tuscaloosa, AL

Jim Folsom

District 4-Cullman, AL

District 1-Gulf Shores, AL

Birmingham, AL Anniston AL Tuscaloosa, AL Gulf Shores, AL Cullman, AL Guntersville, AL Fort Payne, AL Montgomery, AL Jacksonville, AL

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Randy Jones

Governor

District 5-Guntersville, AL

Dr. Joseph B. Morton State Superintendent of Education

Randy Owen

Member at Large-Ft. Payne, AL

Jim Coxwell

District 3-Anniston, AL

G. Mack Roberts

District 2-Montgomery, AL

Ronald Smith

District 3-Jacksonville, AL

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Academic Center for Excellence

Academic Support

CHAMPS/ Life Skills Program

Jacksonville State University is committed to promoting and assisting all students in areas of academics, admissions, financial aid and counseling. ACE (Academic Center for Excellence) enhances student academic success and persistence through graduation. ACE, located in the Montgomery Building, develops student academic skills, student adjustment to college, student and faculty/ staff appreciation and cultural diversity, student-centered skills and intrusive academic advisement. ACE services are divided into two areas: Encouragment Advising, comprised of Counseling and Career Services, Disability Support Services, Multicultural Servcies and Orientation/Advisement Services; and Learning Assisting, comprised of Learning Services and Supplemental Learning Services.

JSU is committed to producing champions both on the field and in the classroom and an invaluable resource to help the Gamecock student-athletes achieve their academic potential is the Athletic Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic support staff. Among the many services it provides are:

From admission through graduation, Jacksonville State is committed to providing services and support that equip studentathletes with life skills which promote success in present and future endeavors. The CHAMPS/Life Skills program is to develop, nurture and motivate student-athlete excellence by promoting the support services and opportunities available throughout the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse colleges, departments and organizations.

l Advisement in the scheduling of classes l Academic and Eligibility advisement l Athletic study hall

l Life Skills class for first year studentathletes

l Monitoring classroom attendance and performance

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JSU Athletic Directory

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Sports Information Staff Greg Seitz Senior Associate AD/SID Cell Josh Underwood Assistant SID Cell Tony Schmidt Assistant SID SID FAX Number Internet: Email:

782-5279 gseitz@jsu.edu 453-3377 782-5915 underwood@jsu.edu 453-0545 782-5377 tschmidt@jsu.edu 782-5958 www.JSUGamecockSports.com sid@jsu.edu

Athletic Director’s Office Warren Koegel Athletic Director Greg Seitz Senior Associate AD/SID Ed Lett Associate AD/External Affairs Greg Bonds Associate AD/Internal Affairs Mike Parris Assistant AD/Broadcasting Donna Callan Manager of Athletic Marketing and Promotions Jan Evans Secretary, Athletic Director Lori McFall Secretary, Athletic Development Misty Cassell Compliance Tracy Broom Academics/SWA Mike Davis Academics Doug Phillips Tickets Joy Brindle Secretary, Football Kay Griffin Secretary, Pete Mathews Coliseum

782-5368 wkoegel@jsu.edu 782-5279 gseitz@jsu.edu 782-8101 elett@jsu.edu 782-5988 gbonds@jsu.edu 782-5890 mparris@jsu.edu 782-5564 dcallan@jsu.edu 782-5368 jevans@jsu.edu 782-8101 lmcfall@jsu.edu 782-5737 mcassell@jsu.edu 782-5970 tbroom@jsu.edu 782-5889 mdavis@jsu.edu 782-8499 dphillip@jsu.edu 782-5365 jbrindle@jsu.edu 782-5535 kgriffin@jsu.edu

Baseball Coaching Staff Jim Case Head Coach Steve Gillispie Assistant Coach Mike Murphree Assistant Coach

782-5367 jwcase@jsu.edu 782-5358 sgillisp@jsu.edu 782-8141 mmurphree@jsu.edu

Football Jack Crowe Head Coach Brandon Cooper Cornerbacks Ronnie Letson Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Jimmy Ogle Running Backs Adam Ross Offensive Line Chris Boone Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Tommy Joe Whiddon Offensive Line Max Thurmond Receivers/Special Teams Matt Wannebo Safeties Davern Williams Defensive Line

782-5365 jcrowe@jsu.edu 782-5371 bcooper@jsu.edu 782-5936 rletson@jsu.edu 782-5378 jogle@jsu.edu 782-5375 aross@jsu.edu 782-5376 cboone@jsu.edu 782-5089 twhiddon@jsu.edu 782-8252 mthurmond@jsu.edu 782-5134 mwannebo@jsu.edu 782-5374 dwilliams@jsu.edu

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Tennis Steve Bailey Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach Tim MacTaggert Assistant Tennis Coach Softball Jana McGinnis Head Coach Mark Wisener Assistant Coach Julie Boland Assistant Coach

782-5887 sbailey@jsu.edu 782-5887 782-5524 mcginnis@jsu.edu 782-5962 mwisener@jsu.edu 782-8299 jboland@jsu.edu

Golf James Hobbs Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach Brad Fleetwood Assistant Coach

782-5840 jhobbs@jsu.edu 782-5840 bfleetwood@jsu.edu

Men’s Basketball James Green Head Coach Reggie Sharp Assistant Coach Ben Hicks Assistant Coach Tom Schuberth Assistant Coach

782-5535 jegreen@jsu.edu 782-5831 rsharp@jsu.edu 782-5534 bmhicks@jsu.edu 782-5539 tschuberth@jsu.edu

Women’s Basketball Annett Watts Head Coach Yvette Sparks Assistant Coach TBA Assistant Coach Rifle Ron Frost Head Coach Women’s Volleyball Joseph Goodson Head Coach Morgan Salow Assistant Coach Cross Country/Track and Field Steve Ray Head Coach Asha Gibson Assistant Coach Women’s Soccer Julie Davis-Carlson Head Coach Andy Swift Assistant Coach Cheerleading Misty Holmes Coordinator

782-5417 awatts@jsu.edu 782-8066 ysparks@jsu.edu 782-5474

782-5185 rfrost@jsu.edu 782-5521 jgoodson@jsu.edu 782-5754 msalow@jsu.edu 782-8068 sray@jsu.edu 782-5520 782-5679 davis@jsu.edu 782-5695 atswift@jsu.edu 782-8345 jsucheer@jsu.edu

Athletic Training Staff Jim Skidmore Sports Medicine Eric Johnson Sports Medicine Sara Mullinax Sports Medicine

782-5369 jskidmore@jsu.edu 782-5369/5539 ejohnson@jsu.edu 782-5369/5539 smullinax@jsu.edu

TicketOffice

782-TIXX (8499)

Football Press Box Basketball Press Row Media Room Numbers Baseball Press Box

782-5585/5586 782-5528/5583 782-5529/5530/5531 782-5533