2015 McNeese Softball Media Guide

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QUICK FACTS

UNIVERSITY

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Founded: 1939 Enrollment: 8,992 Nickname: Cowgirls Colors: Royal Blue/Yellow Affiliation: NCAA I-A Conference: Southland President: Dr. Philip Williams

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Athletics Director: Bruce Hemphill Associate AD/Compliance: Bridget Martin Ast. AD/Sports Info. Director: Matthew Bonnette Ast. AD/Marketing: Danielle Mayeaux Ast. AD/Business Operations: Art Woods Director of Ticket Operations: Garrett Thibodeaux Institutional Rep.: Dr. Mike Soileau Academic Counselor: Amanda Wilhite Head Trainer: Jake Duhon Softball Trainer: Anna Hullett Strength & Conditioning Coach: Jason Little Softball Secretary: Christol Daniels Assistant SID/Softball Contact: Pam LaFosse SID Assistant: Hunter Bower

SOFTBALL STAFF

Head Coach: Joanna Hardin Alma Mater/Year: Biola University, 2055 Career Record: 0-0 (First Season as head coach) Record at McNeese St.: 0-0 Years at McNeese St.: Third Assistant Coach: James Landreneau Assistant Coach: Tayl’r Hollis Alma Mater/Year: LSU, 2009 Assistant Coach: James Landreneau Volunteer Coach: Jennie Finch-Daigle Student Coaches: Katie Roux, Tori Rich

TEAM INFORMATION

2014 Record: 40-17 SLC Record/Finish: 20-6/1st Postseason: none Starters Returning/Lost: 6/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 14/9

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick Facts/Media................................... 1 2015 Outlook............................................ 2-3 Head Coach Joanna Hardin.................... 4 Assistant Coach James Landreneau....... 5 Assistant Coach Tayl’r Hollis.................. 6 Volunteer Coach Jennie Finch-Daigle.... 7 Student Assistants/Trainer...................... 8 2015 Roster............................................... 10 Player Pages ............................................. 12-24 Lake Charles/McNeese............................ 25-26 President Philip Williams........................ 27

Athletics Director Bruce Hemphill......... 28 Academics................................................. 29 Athletic Facilities...................................... 30-31 Softball Facilities...................................... 33-34 Individual Records................................... 35-39 Records/Championship History............. 40-42 Individual Honors.................................... 43-45 Hall of Fame............................................. 46 Coaches’ Records..................................... 47-48 Season Results.......................................... 49-52 All-time Letterwinners............................ 53

MEDIA INFORMATION

Automated Scorebook: McNeese State will utilize the automated scorebook for its games. E-Mail Service: Game files will be e-mailed to opponents’ SID. McNeese Assistant Sports Informations e-mail address is plafosse@mcneese.edu.

Best Time to reach Coach Hardin: Head coach Joanna Hardin can generally be reached during the

morning. All interviews should be coordinated through the assistant SID at (337) 475-5926. Interview Policy: Media interviews of players and coaches are encouraged, and every effort will be made to accomodate media requests. In-person interviews are preferred, but telephone interviews can be arranged through the Sports Information Office. Under no circumstances will student-athletes’ phone numbers be supplied to the media. Practice: As a general rule, practices are usually open to the public. Practice is the best time to reach the coaches and players at once. Efforts will be made to accommodate interview needs before or after practice as long as it is prearranged through the Sports Information Office. Cowgirls are off on Monday’s. Contact Pam LaFosse for pratice times for Tuesday-Friday practices. Post-Game Interviews: Players and coaches will usually be available for post-game interviews following a team meeting. Media Credentials: Any media without credentials wishing to attend a game may contact Pam LaFosse. A pass list will be located at the entrance of Cowgirl Diamond. Press Box: McNeese’s pressbox is equipped with phone, ethernet and wireless capabilities.

SOFTBALL MEDIA OUTLETS PRINT MEDIA

Lake Charles American Press: Scooter Hobbs (Sports Editor); Alex Hickey (McNeese beat); P.O. Box 2893, Lake Charles, La. 70602 (AC 337, 494-4069, FAX 494-4036). Southwest Daily News: 716 E. Napoleon St., Sulphur, La. 70663 (AC 337, 527-7075, FAX 528-3044).

ELECTRONIC MEDIA

KPLC-TV (NBC): Tom Nartker (Sports Director), Rebecca Cade (Assistant); 704 Bilbo St. Lake Charles, La. 70601 (AC 337, 437-7563, FAX 439-9905). KEZM Radio: Bruce Merchant, owner, 101 W. Napoleon St., Sulphur, La. 70663 (AC 337, 527-3611, FAX 527-0213).

SOFTBALL HISTORY

First Year of Softball: 1979 Overall Record: 826-937 Yrs. In NCAA: 3 (2010, 2005, 1994) Result: 1-6

SOFTBALL WEBSITES

SOFTBALL FACILITY

Playing Field (Capacity): Cowgirl Diamond (1,200 est.) Field Dimensions: LF- 205, RF- 205, CF- 215

Information on Cowgirl softball can be accessed on the McNeese athletics website (www.mcneesesports.com), Twitter (@McNeeseSoftball) and the Southland Conference website (www.southland.org). Follow the Cowgirls on Twitter @McNeeseSoftball

Matthew Bonnette Sports Information Director

McNeese

Pam LaFosse Assistant SID Softball Contact

Hunter Bower SID Assistant

CREDITS

The 2015 softball media guide is a product of the McNeese Sports Information Department. It was designed, written and edited by assistant sports information director, Pam LaFosse with the help of SID Matthew Bonnette, SID assistant Hunter Bower, and the softball staff. Photography by Ricky Hickman, Kirk Meche, and Julie Fontenot.

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