2017 Softball Media Guide

2017 TEAM INFORMATION

COLLEGE INFORMATION Location................................................................................................... Providence, R.I. Founded.......................................................................................................................1917 Enrollment..................................................................................................................4,680 President............................................................................... Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. Associate VP/Director of Athletics........................................Robert G. Driscoll, Jr. Nickname....................................................................................................................Friars Colors......................................................................... Black, White & Silver (PMS 877) Affiliation................................................................................................ NCAA Division I Conference..........................................................................................................BIG EAST Home Field......................................................................................................... Glay Field Web Site.................................................................................................. www.friars.com TEAM INFORMATION 2016 Record.............................................................................................................. 21-28 2016 BIG EAST Conference Record/Finish................................................ 6-14/7th Letterwinners Returning/Lost...............................................................................10/5 Starters Returning/Lost..............................................................................................6/3 Newcomers......................................................................................................................... 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2017 Team Information..............................................................................................2 Friartown.....................................................................................................................3-5 Providence College Profile....................................................................................6-7 Providence College Athletics............................................................................ 7-11 Providence College Administration.............................................................12-13 Coaching Staff/Support Staff..........................................................................14-17 2017 Roster............................................................................................................17-20 2017 Player Profiles............................................................................................21-29 2016 Statistics and Results...............................................................................30-32 All-Time Letterwinners............................................................................................ 33 Records/Awards...................................................................................................34-36 Friars in the Community......................................................................................... 37 BIG EAST Conference............................................................................................... 38

COACHING STAFF Head Coach................................................................Kerri Jacklets (Providence ‘01) Record at PC (Seasons).........................................................................222-304-4 (11) Assistant Coach..................................................Kathy McLaughlin (Maryland ‘12) Assistant Coach.......................................................... Kelsi Luttrell (Providence ‘15) Graduate Assistant................................................Kiki Baldassari (Providence ‘16) Student Managers............................................Cassidy Lefebvre, Benjamin Brady Softball Office Phone...........................................................................(401) 865-2967 Strength & Conditioning Coach................................................ Aimee Pardington Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach..................................... Warren Blackadar Athletic Trainer...................................................................................... Kayla Cullerton ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS Softball Contact:................................................................................Brendan Sullivan Office Phone/E-mail:................. (401) 865-1245/bsulli20.ga@providence.edu Office Fax:.................................................................................................(401) 865-2583 Address..............................................................Alumni Hall, Providence, R.I. 02918

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Credits: The 2017 Providence College Softball Media Guide is published by the Providence College Athletic Department and all rights are reserved. All information in this guide is property of the Providence College Athletic Department. Editor: Brendan Sullivan. Cover: Moira Sweeney.

Photography: Tom Maguire, David Silverman, Ed Pepin, Richard Benjamin, Gerry Lundstrom.

FRIARTOWN, PROVIDENCE, R.I. EXPERIENCE A CITY IN RENAISSANCE...

Providence, Rhode Island is among America’s most dynamic, diverse and exciting new destination cities. Come and see it for yourself. Gather with thousands in the rejuvenated downtown for a magical WaterFire display.

Catch a Broadway-bound show. Enjoy dinner in one of the city’s many award-winning restaurants, then head to Federal Hill to sip an authentic caffe latte. Mingle with the more than 26,000 students who attend the city’s five colleges and universities. Explore internship opportunities with the city’s businesses and nonprofits and see a real-world path to career success. Providence College’s scenic 105-acre campus is located just 10 minutes away from one of the most historic and cosmopolitan city centers in the United States. Come to Providence and embrace all that America’s Renaissance City has to offer.

A LIVELY DOWNTOWN SCENE...

It’s where Colonial-era cobblestone streets intersect with gleaming new office buildings. Where young men and women from across the nation intern with some of the most recognized names in finance, business, technology and healthcare. In Providence, there’s always something happening, always a new exhibition, bookshop or bistro to check out. The New York Times describes it as “one of the hippest towns in New England.” And Money Magazine calls it “the best city in the East for young professionals.”

A WEALTH OF WEEKEND DESTINATIONS...

Known as the Ocean State, Rhode Island boasts more than 400 miles of stunning coastline. The world-famous mansions of Newport, along with the shores of Narragansett Bay are just a 30-minute drive from Providence.

The ski slopes of New England make a great day trip, and the beaches of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are all within easy reach.

YOU’RE CLOSE...

Providence is a short drive from T.F. Green Airport. Known as the “hassle-free gateway to New England,” the airport is conveniently located close to Interstate 95 and offers non-stop flight connections to cities throughout the United States and Caribbean.

Providence is America’s newest destination city. Here’s why:

• The Providence Performing Arts Center is the second largest indoor theater in New England • The Dunkin’ Donuts Center (home of Providence College basketball) has hosted the NCAA Hockey Championship and NCAA Basketball Tournament among other major sporting events • At the upscale Providence Place Mall, you’ll find more than 160 shops, theaters, acclaimed restaurants and an IMAX Theater • The renowned WaterFire display on the Providence River is one of the many attractions that draw thousands to the city’s dynamic downtown • With seven historic districts featuring beautifully preserved 18th-and-19th century architecture, Providence is one of the most historic cities in America • Providence has the country’s largest per capita concentration of college students (26,000 in a city of just over 175,000), making it one of the nation’s most student-friendly cities • Providence has a rich diversity of neighborhoods offering a wide selection of ethnic cuisine, from pad thai to paella • The nationally acclaimed Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to hundreds of rare animals from around the world • The city’s rich cultural calendar includes dance performances, theater productions, music recitals, gallery shows and readings by prominent authors and poets For complete information, contact the Providence Convention and Visitors Bureau, (800) 233-1636 and the Rhode Island Division of Tourism, (800) 556-2484.

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THE FOUNDING OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE Providence College was founded in 1917 through a joint effort ofthe Diocese of Providence and the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, with the blessing of Pope Benedict XV and the consent of the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island.

The driving force behind the development of the College was the late Rt. Rev. Matthew Harkins, D. D., Bishop of Providence, whose dream it was to create a center of advanced learning primarily for the Catholic youth of Rhode Island. However, the College’s charter demonstrates that the founders intended PC to serve members of all religious faiths as it reads: “no person shall be refused admission . . . nor shall any person be denied any of the privileges, honors, or degrees in said college on account of the religious opinion he may entertain.”

Bishop Harkins’ negotiations with the Dominicans of the Province of St. Joseph and his gifts of approximately 17 acres of land and $10,000 in scholarship funds helped make Providence College a reality. With donations coming primarily from Catholics of modest means, and a pledge from the Province of St. Joseph to provide Dominican administrators and teachers, the College broke ground for the imposing Harkins Hall in 1917. Two years later, in September 1919, it opened its doors to 71 students and nine Dominican faculty members.

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PROVIDENCE COLLEGE THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education. Committed to fostering academic excellence through the sciences and humanities, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral and spiritual growth in a supportive environment.

The College actively cultivates intellectual, spiritual, ethical and aesthetic values within the context of the Judaeo-Christian heritage. These values are nurtured by the unique tradition of the Dominican Order which emphasizes quality teaching and scholarship.

Providence College recognizes the unity of the human family that proceeds from its one Creator. It therefore encourages the deepest respect for the essential dignity, freedom and equality of every person and welcomes qualified women and men from all religious, racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Providence College prepares its students to be responsible and productive citizens to serve in their own society and the greater world community.

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE PROFILE Affiliation Roman Catholic Dominican Friars Enrollment 4,680 undergraduates 15% from Rhode Island 67% from New England 43% men, 57% women The City of Providence 177,994 residents Campus 105 acres Concannon Fitness Center/ Peterson Rec. Center Bagley Arena - Basketball, Tennis & Volleyball courts

- Four-lane indoor track Cuddy Raquetball Complex (3 courts) Taylor Natatorium Locker Rooms Exercise/Dance Studio Fitness Facility

Responding to the needs of Rhode Island, the Dominican Order of Preachers made a special commitment to the state in 1917 and founded Providence College — the only institution of higher learning in North America that is conducted by the Order. In 98 years, Providence College has steadily moved to a position of national prominence, while maintaining a personal, community-like atmosphere that fosters growth and development among its student population.

Providence College’s rich heritage dates back to 1216, or the origins of the Dominican Order in Spain. Through the ages, the Dominican Friars became known as the “champions of the faith,” spreading the gospel message through the centuries into every corner of the globe. Today, Dominican Friars continue to spread the gospel in a wide range of remote areas of the world, to teach at every level of the United States educational system.

With the Dominican tradition as its foundation, Providence College focuses on developing the entire person through its values-oriented education. The college seeks to complement a student’s knowledge with knowledge of his own values — values that will remain the foundation for sound judgement throughout a lifetime.

To that end, Providence College aims to relate its curriculum to the problems of contemporary society, offering diverse programs of study that remain grounded in the liberal arts. Students may choose from some 60 concentrations ranging from computer science to labor relations to theatre arts. In addition, qualified students who wish to structure a program not specifically provided under the regular concentrations may develop their own program with the approval of the dean of the college.

As part of the core curriculum, all students take a two-year, team-taught course, Development of Western Civilization (DWC) which integrates the study of literature, philosophy, history and religious studies through the ages into a cohesive interdisciplinary unit.

Situated just on the fringe of downtown Providence, the College’s location enables students to have easy access to the many social, cultural, educational and recreational amenities of urban life - the Providence Public Library; entertainment at the Providence Performing Arts Center; the Providence Place Mall, the Bank of America City Center, sporting events, entertainment and trade shows at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center and the Providence Convention Center and dozens of fine restaurants. With several other major educational institutions located in Providence, the city has become a hub of collegiate activity.

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Phillips Memorial Library 1,333,231 Total holdings which include print and electronic volumes, online databases, serials and electronic media Albertus Magnus-Hickey Science Complex State of the Art Labs Computer Work Stations Research Facilities Seven Computer Labs (general use) 17 “Cluster” Computer Labs (for use by specific departments) Residence Halls Eight Dormitories Five Apartment Buildings One Suite Hall Faculty 318 members 7.5% Dominican priests or sisters 12:1 student to faculty ratio 92% Ph.D. or highest degree in field

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ATHLETIC ACADEMIC SERVICES

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The Office of Academic Services (OAS) provides specialized support to student-athletes in light of the unique time demands, responsibilities, and rules governing participation in intercollegiate athletics. Holistic services are provided in a safe, personal environment where academic growth is a priority, personal development and independence are enhanced, and longterm success is nurtured by a staff which models these same commitments.

Student-athletes who have distinguished themselves in the classroom, as well as on the field or court, may be nominated for the BIG EAST Academic All-Star Team, the HOCKEY EAST Academic Honor Roll, NFHCA Division I Academic Team or the Academic All-America Program presented by CoSIDA. The Providence College Athletic Department also honors student-athletes each semester who have achieved a 3.00 grade point average or higher.

Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor.

To be eligible for a bachelor’s degree, members of the Classes of 2015, must earn a minimum of 116 earned credit hours and complete at least 36 courses with a minimum value of three credits each. For members of the Class of 2016 and subsequent years, a minimum of 120 credit hours must be earned. For students of all class years, 2.00 (4.00 scale) minimum cumulative and major grade point averages are required. Included in the total credit hours for students beginning with the Class of 2016 are Core Curriculum courses in the areas of Development of Western Civilization (4 courses), Philosophy (2), Theology (2), Natural Science (1), Quantitative Reasoning (1), Social Science (1), and Fine Arts (1). In addition, a Core Focus sequence (2 courses) outside of one’s major requirements and learning proficiencies in the areas of Intensive Writing (2), Oral Communication (1), Civic Engagement (1), and Diversity (1) must be successfully completed.

Undergraduate students must spend at least eight semesters in full-time attendance, unless the period is reduced by advanced standing credit from another institution as reviewed and approved by the dean of undergraduate and graduate studies. The College reserves the right to allow graduation at the completion of seven semesters following the successful petition by students to the Committee on Academic Status with the subsequent approval of the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.

Official and complete academic information is published in Providence College’s academic catalogs, available at http://catalog.providence. edu.

ACADEMIC SERVICES - STAFF Jonathan Gomes - Associate Director for Academic Services Kaitlyn O’Malley - Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Services Anthony Mendes - Academic Coordinator for Student-Athletes Marissa Zadrozny - Academic Coordinator for Men’s Basketball

ATHLETIC ACADEMIC SERVICES ACADEMIC MONITORING Progress report slips (i.e., requesting information regarding class attendance and performance) are sent to each instructor for all student-athletes at least once per semester. The staff tracks individual progress, schedules meetings as appropriate and personally contacts instructors as necessary.

COUNSELING/MENTORING The staff meets with student-athletes, individually and in-groups, regarding academic, athletic, career and/or personal issues.

LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM/SPECIAL PROJECTS Programs and workshops on select life skills (i.e., NCAA/CHAMPS Life Skills Program) are presented, covering the following five component areas: academics, personal development, community service, athletics and career development. The OAS has collaborative relationships with many units on campus to help provide these services.

PRE-REGISTRATION The staff assists student-athletes with planning and course registration. In conjunction with the Office of Academic Records, dates are determined for pre-registration each semester.

STUDY HALL Quiet, monitored study time is available, during daytime and evening hours. Student-athletes are required and/or recommended to attend, on a sport-by-sport basis, by their respective head coach.

TRAVEL NOTIFICATIONS At the beginning of each semester, student-athletes are provided with letters for their instructors, notifying them of travel/competitive schedules.

TUTORIAL SERVICES AND THE WRITING CENTER The Tutorial Center, which is nationally certified by the College Reading & Learning Association, provides peer tutoring in most all subject areas. The Tutorial Center is open until 9:00 pm on weeknights. The Writing Center provides more intensive and specialized writing support and also maintains evening hours for student-athletes’ convenience.

REV. BRIAN J. SHANLEY, O.P. PROVIDENCE COLLEGE PRESIDENT

On February 1, 2005, Providence College announced the election of Reverend Brian J. Shanley, O.P., to serve as the 12th president of the College. Prior to his arrival at Providence, Father Shanley served as an associate professor in the School of Philosophy at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Father Shanley is a native of Warwick, Rhode Island.

A parishioner at St. Gregory the Great Church, he attended local public schools, graduating from Toll Gate High School in 1976. In 1980, Father Shanley earned his undergraduate degree in history at Providence College. He holds a doctorate degree in philosophy from the University of Toronto, where he completed the Collaborative Providence in Philosophy and Medieval Studies. He also holds a master of divinity degree (theology) and the Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), both from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception.)

Ordained to the priesthood in 1987, Father Shanley has devoted his entire career to teaching and administration in Catholic higher education. Following teaching assignments at Providence College and the University of Toronto, he began his tenure at The Catholic University of America in 1994, achieving the rank of associate professor in 2001. Father Shanley’s first teaching assignment was at Providence College from 1988-91. He was an instructor of philosophy, and taught in the Development of Western Civilization Program.

Father Shanley spent the Fall 2002 semester as a visiting professor at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He previously engaged in a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Philosophy of Religion in 1998-99.

As the Regent of Studies for the Dominican Province of St. Joseph, Father Shanley holds a seat on the Provincial Council, a body of 12 Dominican Friars serving as cabinet-level advisors to the Prior Provincial. He advises the Prior Provincial on all matters pertaining to the intellectual and academic life of the Province and oversees the academic endeavors of members of the Province, including those in preparation for the priesthood and those engaged in graduate studies.

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PROVIDENCE COLLEGE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Providence College Intercollegiate Athletics program is to foster the personal development and education of young men and women through their participation in NCAA Division I athletics.

Athletic contests provide an opportunity for the campus and the community at large to demonstrate their support of the College, its athletics program and the student-athletes.

The Athletic Department strives to fulfill student-athlete needs and goals in an environment steeped in the Dominican tradition in which honesty, integrity, mutual respect, effort and constant improvement are cherished and cultivated.

FRIAR ATHLETICS

The Helen Bert Student-Athlete Lounge provides an area for all varsity student-athletes to study in a quiet setting. During the 2008-09 academic year, the lounge was renovated and expanded.

The Canavan Sports Medicine Center opened during the 2007-08 academic year and became Located in The Concannon Fitness Center, The Jimmy Walker Strength and Conditioning Cenfully operational in August 2008. The center is the primary sports medicine facility for each ter is a 3,600 square foot area dedicated to the Friars’ 19 intercollegiate athletic teams. of the College’s 300+ student-athletes and its working space is roughly 4,000 square feet.

The Concannon Fitness Center houses the Friars’ varsity weight room as well as offices, conference rooms and locker rooms. The multi-level facility also houses a wide variety of nautilus, cardiovascular and free-weight equipment, which is open to the student body.

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TEAM LOCKER ROOM

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GLAY FIELD Glay Field was completed in the fall of 2015. The field features a state-of-the-art synthetic playing surface, clay pitcher’s mound, lighting, stadium-style seating for 300+ spectators, including 115 chair-back seats behind home plate, heated press box, heated dugouts and bathroom facilities, double-mound bull pen and batting cage, enhanced media/film capability, game info and player development software and a storage facility for team/player equipment.

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GLAY FIELD

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ADMINISTRATION Robert G. Driscoll, Jr. Athletic Director Entering his 15th season as Providence College’s Associate Vice President & Athletics Director, Bob Driscoll has transformed and reinvigorated Providence College’s athletics program. Having established a vision of student-athlete success in the classroom and in the community while competing for championships, Driscoll maintains focus on leading, fostering and mentoring one of the nation’s most respected athletic programs.

Over the past three years, Driscoll has been the architect of one of the most successful eras in the history of Providence College athletics. The Friars continued their success during 2015-16, with the men’s basketball team’s third consecutive NCAA appearance and first NCAA Tournament victory since 1997. The Friars prevailed with a dramatic, last-second victory over USC, 70-69. Friar standouts Kris Dunn (MIN) and Ben Bentil (BOS) both were selected in the 2016 NBA Draft, with Dunn becoming the highest Friar draft pick (fifth) since Marvin Barnes was selected second overall in 1974. Dunn also racked up multiple BIG EAST and national accolades in the process – for the second consecutive season he was BIG EAST Player and Defensive Player of the Year, Associated Press Second Team All-American, and NCAA Consensus Second Team All-American.

Men’s hockey continued its run with its third-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, the second-most wins in program history (27), and first-ever Hockey East regular season title. The Friars boasted a 19-game unbeaten streak dating back to their title run in 2015 and were the first team NCAA hockey team to be unbeaten going into the winter break since 1995.

Women’s soccer had its most successful season in recent memory, posting a program-best 13 wins and a dramatic run to the BIG EAST Championship Game. Women’s cross country and track squads continued their annual success in 2015-16. Cross country captured the BIG EAST and NCAA Northeast Regional Championships, with senior Sarah Collins capturing the individual BIG EAST crown as the Friars claimed the top-three positions. In the spring, track standouts Brianna Ilarda (3,000-meter steeplechase) and Catarina Rocha (5,000-meter) both claimed BIG EAST titles. Ilarda then went on to advance to the final of the NCAA Championships in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, finishing 10th overall.

This impressive run kicked off when the 2013 women’s cross country team claimed the College’s second NCAA Championship. It continued with the men’s basketball team won the 2014 BIG EAST Tournament title and advanced to the 2014 and 2015 NCAA Tournaments.

The men’s hockey team made back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances (2014 and 2015) for the first time in program history before claiming its first NCAA Championship with a dramatic, come-from-behind win over Boston University on April 11, 2015 at the TD Garden.

It marked the College’s third NCAA team title and its first in a men’s sport.

A year after making it to the NCAA Second Round, the men’s soccer team won the program’s first BIG EAST Tournament title in 2014 and went on a run to the NCAA College Cup semifinal, marking the furthest it has advanced in the NCAA Tournament. Also in 2015, Emily Sisson became just the third Friar all-time to claim multiple NCAA titles in the same academic year, winning the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor 5,000-meter championships. She also set the NCAA indoor record in the 5,000 meters en route to capturing the 2015 BIG EAST Championship (15:12.22).

Providence College finished second among NCAA Division I non-FBS/FCS institutions and No. 1 among BIG EAST Conference members in the 2015 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings. Providence finished 54th overall among 293 institutions, which marked the College’s second-highest finish all-time since the Director’s Cup was founded (1993-94). Under Driscoll’s guidance, the Friars have finished in the top-100 of the Division I Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings seven times. Providence also has finished the year inside the top-125 12 times during Driscoll’s tenure.

Providence College also finished an impressive 13th out of 106 eligible colleges and universities in the final 2014-15 Division I Men’s Capital One Cup standings. The men’s soccer and men’s hockey programs fueled the Friars’ ranking, with their performances during the 201415 sports calendar. Providence College is one of only two non-FBS/FCS institutions, and the only BIG EAST Conference full-time member, to crack the top-30 in men’s standings.

For the second time in his tenure, Driscoll was recognized as the Under Armour I-AAA Athletics Director of the Year at the 51st Annual National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) convention in June 2016. In June 2008, Driscoll also was named the 2007-08 Astro Turf Athletics Director of the Year for the Division I Northeast Region at the 43rd National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Annual Convention.

The Friars also have excelled in the classroom, with Providence’s student-athletes combining for an average GPA of 3.20. A year after a school-record six Providence College athletic programs received Public Recognition Awards in 2014 as part of the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) program, three Friar teams earned the honor in 2015, as well as three squads in 2016. Multiple Friar teams have been honored in each of the 11 years the NCAA has given out the Public Recognition Awards. Epitomizing Driscoll’s drive for success in athletics and in the classroom, the 2013 women’s cross country team won the NCAA Championship, boasted three All-Americans, earned a NCAA Public Recognition Award for a third-consecutive season, was named the USTFCCCA Division I Scholar Team of the Year and senior co-captain Emily Sisson was named the BIG EAST Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year. In another example, 10 men’s hockey players were named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team following its 27-7-4 overall record in 2015-16. Aside from excelling in the classroom and competing for championships, Driscoll’s student-athletes are very active in the local community. Last year alone, Friar student-athletes combined for over 3,500 hours of community service.

Driscoll was instrumental in positioning the College’s athletics program for success as a member of the reconfigured BIG EAST Conference, where the Friars compete against top-flight academic and athletic institutions in a new era of rivalries built on rich athletic traditions. The BIG EAST and its membership have a long-term television contract with FOX Sports and its marquee men’s basketball championship tournament at Madison Square Garden. Four of the leagues 10 members, including Providence College, competed in the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, which conference member Villanova captured the National Championship, securing its status as one of the premier basketball conferences in the nation. Additionally, Friars hockey competes in the Hockey East Association, considered by many to be the top hockey conference in the nation.

One of the biggest impacts Driscoll has had on the Providence College Athletics Department, and the College as a whole, has been with facility development, construction and renovation. Since his arrival in 2001, Driscoll has transformed the College’s athletics facilities.

Construction was completed in the fall of 2015 to build Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium, where the men’s and women’s soccer and men’s lacrosse programs play, as well as a new softball field and tennis courts. Men’s lacrosse finished with a 5-2 record at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in its inaugural 2016 campaign. In December 2015, the College announced a historic gift to begin Phase I construction of the Ruane Friar Development Center, which will include a men’s basketball training and recruiting facility in addition to the College’s academic services space.

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ADMINISTRATION In September of 2013, a state-of-the art renovation and 30,000-square foot addition project to Schneider Arena was completed. The project included new locker rooms, new coaches’ offices, a renovated press box, a state-of-the-art video board and sound system, luxury boxes, as well as a new hockey and lacrosse strength and conditioning room. The Ray Treacy Track was built over the summer of 2013 to give the men’s and women’s cross country and track programs an improved place to train and race, as well as serving the whole Providence College community. Taylor Natatorium also underwent extensive renovations in 2013.

Other facility upgrades that have highlighted Driscoll’s tenure include an $80-million renovation of the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, which serves as the home venue for Friars men’s basketball. The project was the result of Driscoll working strategically with lead officials in the City of Providence and the State of Rhode Island. The renovations enhanced the game-day experience by adding 20 luxury boxes, new seats, a video scoreboard, sound system, updated restaurant and concession stands, team store, locker rooms and new weight training/ fitness areas. These renovations have enabled Providence College to serve as host for the First and Second Rounds of the 2010 and 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. In September of 2012, renovations of Alumni Hall were completed. Alumni Hall, which is the practice facility for men’s basketball and the home of the Friar women’s basketball and volleyball teams, is now a state-of-the-art facility.

Kicking off Driscoll’s vision for the improved athletic facilities footprint at Providence College, the Concannon Fitness Center, opened in August of 2007, adjacent to Lennon Family Field (Astroturf facility), which was completed in August 2005. The Fitness Center houses the Friars’ Jimmy Walker Strength and Conditioning Center for varsity student-athletes, as well as administrative and coaching offices, conference rooms and locker rooms. Additionally, the Concannon Fitness Center serves the whole Providence College community and houses the recreation sports staff, furthering the bond between the campus community and Friar Athletics. Next, the Canavan Sports Medicine Center was completed in August of 2008.

Driscoll established the athletic fundraising philosophy and department that has been instrumental in making program upgrades possible. He and his staff have exceeded fundraising goals on a yearly basis, including a record $6.2-million in cash donations during the 201516 fiscal calendar. The additional revenue remains critical to building and supporting championship programs and providing the best opportunities to Providence College’s student-athletes. The funds Driscoll and his staff raise help directly support all 19 of Providence College’s Division I programs, the Friars Forever Fund and capital projects.

In the past, Driscoll has served as the President of the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association. He also has served as First Vice President and Second Vice President for the organization. Additionally, Driscoll represents the BIG EAST’s athletic directors on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, serves as a mentor for the Division I-AAA mentoring program and serves on the Hockey East Television Negotiations and Marketing Committees. He previously served on the NCAA Division I Management Council, the NCAA Ice Hockey Championship Committee (Chair 2010-11) and was the Chair of the BIG EAST Athletic Directors in 2011-12. Driscoll also was an NCAA Fellows Programs Executive Mentor. Currently, Driscoll serves on the BIG EAST Finance Committee with the league’s other presidents and also is a Chair for the Hockey East Board of Directors.

Driscoll joined the Providence community after 14½ years in athletic administration at the University of California, Berkeley, culminating in serving as the Acting Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports. Prior to that, he was Cal’s Executive Associate Athletic Director and was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department, as well as overseeing football, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s water polo, rugby, strength training, equipment and the sports medicine programs.

Driscoll was hired at Cal as the Associate Athletic Director for Student Services, a position he held for five years. He then assumed the position of Executive Associate Athletic Director, at which point he was responsible for the administration of 27 varsity sports, a staff of 250 and a $36 million budget. Prior to coming to Providence, he served as the Acting Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports. During his tenure, Cal won over 20 national championships and competed in the Citrus, Copper, Alamo and Aloha Bowls. The Bears also finished as high as 12th in the NACDA Directors’ Cup. Before arriving at Cal, Driscoll served six years (1981-87) as the Athletic Director and Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Intramural Sports at Mills College in Oakland, Calif. Prior to Mills, Driscoll was Assistant Athletic Director and Head Baseball and Hockey Coach at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. from 1977-81. Driscoll played hockey and baseball at Ithaca College (N.Y.), where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education in 1974. He earned his Master of Science in Physical Education/Psychology of Sports from Ithaca in 1975.

A native of West Concord, Mass., Driscoll was inducted into the inaugural class of Concord-Carlisle High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame (football, ice hockey and baseball) in 1993. He and his wife Cathy have three grown children.

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HEAD COACH

KERRI JACKLETS Providence ‘01 12TH SEASON AT PROVIDENCE FIVE BIG EAST TOURNAMENT BERTHS On January 20, 2006 Kerri Jacklets was named head coach of the Providence College softball program. Jacklets enters her 12th season as the head coach of the program. In her tenure, Jacklets has led Providence to five BIG EAST Tournament berths.

At Providence, Jacklets has produced 15 AllBIG EAST selections, one All-BIG EAST Tournament Team player, three All-Northeast Team selections, one College Sports Madness BIG EAST Rookie of the Year and one NFCA All-Region Team player.

In 2016, Jacklets coached two Friars to post season All-BIG EAST honors with Kiki Baldassari and Emma Lee both earning All-BIG EAST First Team honors. Lee also set the school record for single season batting average with .423. Baldassari also ended her career ranking first in career batting average (.362), fourth in runs scored (108), fourth in hits (201) and third in stolen bases (52).

In 2015, Jacklets coached two Friars to post season All-BIG EAST honors with Nicole Lundstrom making the All-BIG EAST First Team and Kristie Dederick earning All-BIG EAST Second Team honors.

In 2014, Jacklets coached two Friars to post season All-BIG EAST honors with Kiki Baldassari making the All-BIG EAST First Team and Danielle Deraney, being selected to the All-BIG EAST Second Team. It marked the first time a Friar has made the All-BIG EAST First Team since outfielder Mary Rose Sheey did so in 2009.

In 2013, Providence finished with a record of 23-28-1, including nine BIG EAST Conference wins. Jessie Bryant was named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team and earned the BIG EAST Player of the Week on April 22. Freshman Kiki Baldassari was named College Sports Madness BIG EAST Rookie of the Year. As a team, the Friars recorded the highest batting average in program history with a .289 average.

In 2012 the Friars recorded 17 victories, including seven conference wins. Jessie Bryant was awarded the Mark Mandell and Yvette Boisclair Student-Athlete Scholarship and Jen Abrams was named a BIG EAST Institutional Scholar Athlete of the Year. Kristie Dederick and Jesse Bryant made the BIG EAST Softball Weekly Honor Roll during the weeks of April 2, and March 5, respectively.

During the 2011 season, the Friars earned a berth to the BIG EAST Championship quarterfinals where they were edged by Notre Dame. Justine Stratton was named to the All-Tournament

Team and Jen Abrams earned Capital One Academic All-District honors. In addition, the Friars set single-season school records with 58 home runs and 140 walks.

In 2010, the Friars recorded 10 BIG EAST wins, the most in league action since 2006. Jacklets had three players named to the All-BIG EAST Third team as Christy Becker, Justine Stratton and Michelle Huber earned the honor. The Friars also excelled in the classroom in 2010, and were No. 23 by the Girls Got Game/National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Academic Rankings, which was based on a collective grade point average. Nine players were recognized individually for having at least a 3.50 GPA. The team also led the PC Athletic Department and BIG EAST Conference with the highest GPA. Katelyn Revens was the first member of the softball team to be honored as the BIG EAST Institutional Female Scholar Athlete of the Year.

In 2009, the Friars finished in the top five in the BIG EAST in batting average, slugging percentage, hits, doubles, triples, home runs and total bases. In addition, the Friars played against eight ranked teams and defeated No. 21 Fresno State. Jacklets had two players named to All-BIG EAST Teams as Mary Rose Sheehy earned first team honors, while Jenna Garcia garnered second team accolades. In addition, Sheehy was named to the NFCA All-Region Team.

Providence turned in a strong 2008 campaign as the team finished with a 25-25-2 overall record and advanced to the BIG EAST Tournament. The Friars also earned impressive victories over No. 18 Georgia on Feb. 17 and Notre Dame on April 26. The win over Notre Dame was the team’s first ever at Notre Dame.

In 2007, the Friars finished with an overall record of 23-24. The Friars earned their first ever victory over Notre Dame on April 14,

THE KERRI JACKLETS FILE Full Name: Kerri Ann Jacklets Born: April 25, 1979 in Sayville, N.Y. Education: Providence College, 2001; Bachelor of Arts COACHING EXPERIENCE • Head Coach, Providence College (2006-present) • Assistant Coach, Providence College (2005) • Assistant Coach, Brown University (2001-04) PLAYING EXPERIENCE • Providence College, 1998-2001.

• All-Northeast Region First Team Selection, 2001 • Ranks fifth all-time at PC in career

batting average record (.315) • Ranks eighth all-time at PC in home

runs (18) and seventh in hits (179) defeating the Irish, 9-0. Jacklets coached two players who earned All-BIG EAST honors in 2007. Rachel Bartholomew earned First Team All-BIG EAST accolades as well as Northeast All-Region First Team honors.

Mary Rose Sheehy also earned Third Team All-BIG EAST accolades.

In 2006, Jacklets led the Friars to a 29-19-1 record in her first season, including an 11-11 mark in the BIG EAST. The 11 league wins were the most by a Friar team since 1995. Jacklets’ team, which was picked to finish 11th out of 12 teams in the 2006 BIG EAST Preseason Coaches Poll, finished sixth in the Conference and earned the program’s first trip to the BIG EAST Tournament since 1996. In addition, Jacklets coached three athletes who earned All-BIG EAST accolades.

Samantha Pittman was named to the second team, while Elena Romero and Bartholomew garnered third team honors. Bartholomew and Pittman also were named to the All-Northeast Region Team.

Jacklets served as an assistant coach at Providence in 2005 and helped the Friars to a 33-20 overall record.

Prior to her assistant coaching position at Providence, Jacklets served three seasons (2001-04) as an assistant coach at Brown University. While with the Bears, Jacklets was responsible for overseeing a number of roles, including practice coaching duties with an emphasis on hitting, catching and the outfield.

She also was responsible for recruiting, managing budgetary requests and organizing transportation.

In 2004, she helped guide the Bears to the Ivy League Championship. She coached numerous players who earned Ivy League and Northeast Region honors, including the 2004 Ivy League Pitcher of the Year. She recruited and coached the Ivy League Rookie of the Year in 2004.

Jacklets enjoyed a stellar career as a catcher at PC from 1998-2001. She ranks fifth all-time at the College in batting average (.315), eighth all-time in home runs (18) and sixth in hits (179). In 2001, she was named to the All-Northeast Region First Team.

Jacklets was a four-time BIG EAST Academic AllStar and graduated from PC with a 3.33 GPA in Social Science.

Jacklets, a native of Sayville, N.Y., resides in Providence, R.I.

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ASSISTANT COACH

Maryland ‘12 FIFTH SEASON AT PROVIDENCE

Kathy McLaughlin enters he fifth season with the program, her third as the assistant coach. McLaughlin spent the previous two years on the staff as the program’s graduate assistant.

Prior to joining the Friars, McLaughlin enjoyed an impressive four-year playing career at the University of Maryland. McLaughlin started at shortstop for the Terrapins in 210 of her 215 career appearances. During her tenure, she recorded a .300 career batting average, which is currently No. 7 in the Maryland record books. She also led the ACC in overall batting average in 2012 (.385) and batting average in conference games only (.460).

In her final season on the diamond (2012), McLaughlin earned First-Team All-ACC honors. Her .385 batting average in 2012 is the third-best single season average in Terrapin history and her 42 runs that season are fourthbest in school history. McLaughlin is tied for first on the Terps’ career triples list and she also lead the team in singles and triples as a sophomore.

In 2010, she was named to the ACC’s Academic Honor Roll. As a freshman, McLaughlin played in 45 games, posted a .287 batting average and finished first on the team in doubles and triples.

A native of Baltimore, Md. She earned a masters degree in counseling from Providence College in May 2014.

ASSISTANT COACH

Providence ‘15 FIRST SEASON AT PROVIDENCE Kelsie Luttrell enters her first season as assistant coach. Luttrell joins the staff after competing for the Friars the past five years. In 2016, Luttrell started 45 games an infielder. She batted .246 with 30 hits, 22 RBI and scored 22 runs. As a fielder, Luttrell recorded a .946 fielding percentage.

Luttrell played in 15 games for Providence in 2015 before suffering a season-ending injury. In 2014, Luttrell started all 35 games for Providence, recording 24 hits with a .238 batting average. Luttrell started 52 games as a sophomore in 2013. On the season, Luttrell posted a batting average of .270 while tallying 40 hits, 17 RBI, two doubles and two home runs. In 2012, Luttrell played in 32 games, starting 30 of them. Luttrell posted a batting average of .200 with 15 hits, two doubles and six RBI. Prior to Providence, Luttrell played four years of softball and one year of volleyball at Trabuco Hills High School. She led her high school team to its first league championship in 2010. Luttrell also helped the team make the CIF playoffs for three consecutive years. Luttrell also played club softball for the Lionettes, the California Cruisers and American Athletics.

A native of Mission Viejo, Calif., Luttrell is the daughter of Darin and Michelle Luttrell and has a younger brother, Chase, and a younger sister, Lindsey. Luttrell recently earned a bachelor of science degree in Health Policy & Management and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Counseling.

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GRADUATE ASSISTANT

Providence ‘16 FIRST SEASON AT PROVIDENCE Kiki Baldassari enters her first season as a graduate assistant. Baldassari joins the staff after a stellar four-year career for the Friars. In the Providence career records, Baldassari ranks first in batting average (.362), third in stolen bases (52), fourth in runs scored (108) and fourth in hits (201). In her senior year, Baldassari led the BIG EAST conference in hits (65) and triples (three). She batted .378, good for second on the team and fifth in the conference, and scored 40 runs and stole 13 bases, both team highs. Baldassari recorded 21 multi-hit games and two four hit games. She started all 49 games for the Friars in center field and recorded a .958 fielding percentage. Baldassari was named to the All-BIG EAST First Team, and Stetson Invitational All-tournament team. Baldassari’s 65 hits rank second on the Friars single season record while her 40 runs rank third. Baldassari’s junior campaign was cut short after only 26 games due to a season-ending injury. Despite the shortened season, Baldassari led the team in batting average (.386) while recording 32 hits, eight runs scored, four doubles, two triples and nine RBI. In 2014, Baldassari started all 35 games for the Friars. She registered a team high .356 batting average, 42 hits, 18 runs scored and 12 stolen bases. In the BIG EAST, Baldassari tied for first for hits (28), second in stolen bases (7), and fifth in batting average (.418). Baldassari earned BIG EAST honor roll on 5/5 and was named to the All-BIG EAST First Team. As a freshman, she started all 52 games while recording a .341 batting average, 62 hits, 42 runs scored, 10 RBI, one double and 22 stolen bases. Baldassari’s efforts were rewarded as she was named College Sports Madness Softball’s BIG EAST Rookie of the Year. Baldassari’s 182 at-bats in the 2013 season rank tied for third on the Friars single season record list, while her runs (42) and hits (62) rank second and third, respectively.

STUDENT MANAGERS

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2017 ROSTER

#1 Nadia Kemp • Second Base •

#3 Emma Lee • Outfield •

#4 Izzy Mendez • Utility •

#5 Taylor Stephen • First Base •

#6 Crista San Antonio

#7 Vanessa Portillo • Infield •

#8 Annie Flego • Outfield •

#9 Taylor Huntly • Pitcher •

#10 Paige Mulry • Infield •

#12 Alison Abbatiello • Utility •

#14 Megan McCune • Pitcher/Utility •

#22 Hadley Tate • Catcher/Infield •

#23 Julianne Rurka • Catcher/3B •

#24 Christina Ramirez #27 Miranda Trinidad • Pitcher • • Pitcher •

#28 Mackensie Compton

#29 Brittney Veler • Outfield •

#30 Jackie Martin • Catcher/Utility •

#33 Nicole Lundstrom #42 Michaela Veneziali • Pitcher/Utility• • Catcher/Utility •

• Outfield •

• 3B/Utility •

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ROSTER NO. 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 33 42

NAME

Nadia Kemp Emma Lee Izzy Mendez Taylor Stephen Crista San Antonio Vanessa Portillo Annie Flego Taylor Huntly Paige Mulry Alison Abbatiello Megan McCune Hadley Tate Julianne Rurka Christina Ramirez Miranda Trinidad Mackensie Compton Brittney Veler Jackie Martin Nicole Lundstrom Michaela Veneziali

CLASS POS. SR SO FR SO FR SO FR SR JR SO SO SO JR JR FR FR JR SO SR FR

INF OF UT INF INF INF OF P INF UT P/UT C/INF C/INF P P OF OF C/UT C/UT P/UT

HT.

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

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HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

Wappingers Falls, N.Y./John Jay East Fishkill High School Orange, Calif./El Modena High School Cedar Grove, N.J./Montclair Kimberley Academy Monarch Beach, Calif./JSerra Catholic High School East Meadow, N.Y./ East Meadow High School Chatsworth, Calif./Chatsworth Charter Little Silver, N.J./ Red Bank Catholic High School Las Vegas, Nev./Centennial High School West Roxbury, Mass./Boston Latin School North Salem, N.Y./Dobbs Ferry High School Orange, Calif./El Modena High School Yarmouthport, Mass./St. John Paul II High School Warrenville, Ill./Benet Academy High School Niceville, Fla./Niceville High School La Habra, Calif./Troy High School Langhorne, Penn./Neshaminy High School Santa Rosa, Calif./Maria Carrillo High School Bridgeton, N.J./Cumberland Regional High School Rehoboth, Mass./Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Pine Bush, N.Y./ Pine Bush High School

TAYLOR HUNTLY

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Las Vegas, Nev. Centennial HS

P R/R 5-10 SR.

Career App. • 79 Starts • 65

2016 (JUNIOR): Appeared in 24 games, with 19 starts on the mound … Held a 4.24 ERA and a 1.000 fielding percentage … Pitched 11 complete games and three shutouts … Struck out 56 batters and allowed 144 hits in 105.2 innings …

Earned BIG EAST Weekly Honors on March 21.

2015 (SOPHOMORE): Led the pitching staff with a 3.75 ERA in 28 appearances (23 starts) … Pitched 17 complete games, including two shutouts … Recorded 12 wins and two saves … Notched 149.1 innings pitched and 61 strikeouts.

2014 (FRESHMAN): Made 27 appearances with 23 starts ... Recorded 75 strikeouts in 143.1 innings pitched ... Registered a 4-21 record with a 4.65 ERA ...

Threw 15 complete games and two shutouts.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four letters in softball at Centennial ... Played three years of club softball for Las Vegas Lil Rebels, three years for the Minor’s Gold-Lovelace and two years for the Las Vegas Rage Gold ... Helped her high school team earn a 21st ranking in the nation ... Named Female Athlete of the Year and Pitcher of the Year her senior year ... Earned the Scholar Athlete Award all four years ... Made the All-State Team her sophomore, junior and senior seasons and made the All Division Team all four years ... Pitched a one-hitter against the Chinese National Team in an exhibition game her sophomore year ... Helped her team win back-to-back Nevada State Championships her junior and senior year ... Graduated with advanced high honors and the Centennial Medallion ... Was a candidate for the Millennium Scholarship ... Participated in the Rotary Youth Leadership Association and the Sun Youth Forum Debate ...

Was a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council her senior year and was a Class Representative ... Volunteered as a softball coach.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Huntly... Has one brother, Trevor, and one sister, Tatum... Management.

33 Rehoboth, Mass.

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional

Career Games • 85 Starts • 85

C/UT L/R 5-9 SR.

AT PROVIDENCE: 2016 (JUNIOR): Started all 49 games for the Friars, primarily as catcher … Led the Friars with 42 RBI … Batted .309 with 43 hits on 139 at bats … Recorded eight doubles, one triple, and four home runs … Held a .991 batting average … Earned BIG EAST Weekly Honors on March 28 … Named to the Fordham All-Tournament team on March 13 … Was named College Sports Madness BIG EAST Softball Player of the Week on March 8 … Named to the College Sports Madness 2016 Preseason All-BIG EAST First Team.

2015 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 36 games, starting all 36 … Was third in the team in batting average (.318) … Compiled 34 hits, 28 runs scored, nine doubles, one triple, 10 home runs and 20 RBI … Was 2-for-2 in stolen base attempts …

Recorded a .971 fielding percentage in right field … Named BIG EAST Player of the Week (4/4) and the College Sports Madness BIG EAST Softball Player of the Week (4/7) … Ranked seventh in BIG EAST play in slugging percentage (.701) and eighth in on-base percentage (.438) … Tallied six multi-hit games … Went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs against Butler(4/2) in a 2-0 win … Selected to the BIG EAST First Team.

AT SYRACUSE: 2014 (FRESHMAN): Started 49 games, batted .312 (48-154) and recorded 48 hits, 32 RBI and 29 runs ... Also totaled 13 extra-base hits, including six home runs and six doubles ... Posted an impressive slugging percentage of .481 and a .408 on-base percentage ... Recorded the fourth-best batting average in the Syracuse line-up, while her 32 RBI ranked second on the team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for the Dighton-Rehoboth Falcons ... Was a senior captain ... Named a Boston Herald All-Star, Tauton Gazette All-Star and Sun Chronicle AllStar three times apiece ... Earned Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic Honors three times each ... Voted Dighton-Rehoboth’s best offensive player in 2012 and 2013 ... As a senior, batted .656 with nine home runs, 35 RBI and a .747 on base percentage ... For her career, batted over .600 with 23 homers and 99 RBI ... Helped her team to South Coast Conference titles as a freshman (2010) and sophomore (2011).

PERSONAL: Daughter of Gary and Kelley Lundstrom ... Has two brothers, Seth and Nathan, and one sister, Jen ... Health Policy and Management major.

HUNTLY’S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO IP H R ER BB SO HR AVG 2014 4.65 4-21 27 23 15 2/0 143.1 198 103 74 27 75 11 .317 2015 4.82 12-11 28 23 17 2/0 149.1 193 98 80 30 61 20 .305 2016 5.45 6-13 24 19 11 3/0 105.2 144 83 64 28 56 8 .312 Total 4.93 22-45 79 65 43 7/0 398.1 535 284 218 85 192 39 .312

LUNDSTROM’S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS AT SYRACUSE YR GP/GS AVG. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG. BB 2014 49/49 .312 154 29 48 6 1 6 32 .481 25 Total 49/49 .312 154 29 48 6 1 6 32 .481 25 AT PROVIDENCE YR GP/GS AVG. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG. BB SB/A 2015 36/36 .318 107 28 34 9 1 10 20 75 .701 22 2/2 2016 49/49 .309 139 31 43 8 1 4 42 65 .468 23 0-1 Total 85/85 .313 246 59 77 17 2 14 62 140 .569 45 2/3

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1 Wappingers Falls, N.Y. John Jay East Fishkill

Career Games • 78 Starts •75

2B R/R 5-2 SR.

Warrenville, Ill. Benet Academy Career Games • 71 Starts • 69

C/3B R/R 5-7 JR.

AT PROVIDENCE: 2016(JUNIOR): Appeared in 39 games, starting 36 primarily at second base … Hit one home run in the 11-0 win over Western Michigan (March 5) … Tallied 16 hits, 15 runs, and seven RBI … Held a .930 fielding percentage.

2016 (SOPHOMORE): Started 47 games, primarily at third base … Held a .233 batting average with 30 hits in 129 at bats … Compiled the second most RBI on the team with 29, nine doubles, and three home runs … Named BIG EAST Player of the Week and College Sports Madness BIG EAST Player of the Week on May 2.

2015 (SOPHOMORE): Started all 39 games for the Friars … Registered a .241 batting average with 28 hits, 15 runs scored, three doubles, five home runs and 18 RBI … Was 1-for-1 in stolen bases … Recorded a .952 fielding percentage at second base … Tallied six multi-hit games … Went 3-for-3 hitting three home runs at Brown on April 15 in a 10-2 win (6) … Her three home runs in a game tied for the BIG EAST lead in an individual game.

2015 (FRESHMAN): Played in 24 games, starting 22 before suffering a season-ending injury … Compiled 13 hits, seven runs scored, four doubles and six RBI … Recorded a .980 fielding percentage as a catcher … Had three multi-hit games.

AT N.C. STATE: 2014 (FRESHMAN): Made 16 starts in her initial campaign with the Wolfpack and appeared in 41 games total as a defensive replacement or pinch runner ... Tallied a batting average of .222 with 10 hits ... Also drove in 10 runs ... Hit a triple against St. Bonaventure, one of only two triples on the year for NC State ... Had three multi-hit and multi-RBI games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball and served as team captain for three years ... Received a 2011 All-Section 1 honors and was an Honorable Mention selection in 2010 and 2012-13 ... Also was named an All-League (2010-13), Poughkeepsie Journal First Team All-Star (2011-13) and All-Hudson Valley Second Team (2012) ... Helped her team win the New York State Championship in 2011, while earning the Best Sportsmanship Award and New York State Second Team (New York Sportswriters Association) ... Also received three varsity letters in volleyball and one in indoor track ... Played club softball for Wicked, Connecticut Charmers Gold and the Morris County Belles for club.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Robert and Tania Cohen ... Has two brothers, Aidan Cohen and Aaron Cohen, and two sisters, Abigail Kemp and Hannah Kemp ...

Psychology major.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball while captaining the team in her senior year ... Played club softball for the Beverly Bandits (2012-14), White Sox Training Academy (2008-12) and the Naperville Diamonds (2005-08) ...

Compiled 143 games played, .472 batting average, .515 on-base percentage, .751 slugging percentage, 233 hits, 180 RBI, 166 runs scored and 20 home runs in four years at Benet ... In 2014 was named NFCA High School All-Region North Region First Team, Illinois Coaches Association All-State Second Team, East Suburban Catholic Conference Player of the Year, East Suburban Catholic Conference All-Conference, Chicago Sun Times/Bandits All-Star, Daily Herald All-Area, Naperville Sun All-Area and Suburban Life All-Area ... Guided her team to a Regional Championship (2013) and an East Suburban Catholic Conference Championship (2012) ... In 2012 earned NFCA High School All-American First Team, NFCA High School All-Region - North Region First Team, Illinois Coaches Association All-State Second Team, Daily Herald All-Area, Naperville Sun All-Area and East Suburban Catholic Conference All-Conference ... In 2011 was selected to the Chicago Tribune All-State Special Mention, Daily Herald All-Area, Naperville Sun All-Area, Chicago Sun Times All-Area Special Mention and East Suburban Catholic Conference All-Conference ... Stands seventh all-time in the Illinois High School Association for most doubles (62) and 10th for most hits (233) ... Helped her Bandits team place first in the 2014 Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship, Futures Gold Division ... Led the Badits team to a seventh place finish in the 2013 TC/USA 18U National Tournament ... Was inducted to the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica in 2013 and the National Honor Society in 2012 ...Made the Honor Roll since 2011 ... Was a American Legion School Award Medalist in 2010.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Mark and Karen Rurka ... Has one brother Matthew, and one sister, Marissa ... Health Policy and Management major.

KEMP’S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS AT NC STATE YR GP/GS AVG. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG. BB 2014 41/16 .222 45 14 10 3 1 0 10 .333 4 Total 41/16 .222 45 14 10 3 1 0 10 .333 4 AT PROVIDENCE YR GP/GS AVG. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG. BB SB/A 2015 39/39 .241 116 15 28 3 0 5 18 46 .397 8 1/1 2016 39/36 .174 92 15 16 5 0 1 7 24 .261 7 0-0 Total 78/75 .208 208 30 44 8 0 6 25 70 .337 15 1/1

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RURKA’S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS YR GP/GS AVG. AB R H 2B 2015 24/22 .203 64 7 13 4 2016 47/47 .233 129 16 30 9 Total 71/69 .223 193 23 43 13

3B 0 0 0

HR 0 3 3

RBI TB SLG. BB SB/A 6 17 .266 2 0/0 29 48 .372 14 0-0 35 65 .337 16 0/0

10 West Roxbury, Mass.

Boston Latin School Career Games • 59 Starts • 44

INF

R/R 5-8 JR.

2016 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 28 games, starting 20 … Held a .250 batting average on 13 hits in 52 at bats … Recorded six RBI and eight runs … Earned BIG EAST Weekly Honors on May 2.

2015 (FRESHMAN): Played in 31 games, starting 24 … Recorded 11 hits, 13 runs scored, four doubles, two home runs and seven RBI … Hit her first career home run at Georgetown (4/26) in a 6-3 win … Registered three multi-hit games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball, captaining the team in 2014 ... Earned Co-MVP of the Dual County League in 2014 ... Led her team to a Dual County League Championship in 2013 ... Was selected Boston Latin Team MVP, Boston Globe All-Scholastic, Boston Herald All-Scholastic and ESPN Boston Pre-Season starting nine in 2014 ... Three-time Dual County League All-Star (2011, 2012, 2013) ... Registered at .521 batting average, seven home runs and 21 RBI in 2014 ... Compiled a 471 batting average, two home runs and 23 RBI in 2013 ... Recorded a .500 batting average, three home runs and 20 RBI in 2012 ... Had a .528 batting average with two home runs and 10 RBI in 2011 ... Played club for the Concord Raiders (2012-14) and Boston Bandits (2008-11) ... Was a member of the National Honor Society PERSONAL: Daughter of James and Laura Mulry ... Has two brothers, James and John, and one sister, Natalie ... Psychology major.

MULRY’S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS YR GP/GS AVG. AB R H 2B 2015 31/24 .177 62 13 11 4 2016 28/20 .250 52 8 13 1 Total 59/44 .211 114 21 24 5

3B 0 0 0

HR 2 2 4

RBI TB SLG. BB SB/A 7 21 .339 6 0/0 6 17 .327 5 1/1 13 38 .333 11 1/1

24 Niceville, Fla. Niceville HS Career App. •43 Starts • 29

P R/R 5-7 JR.

2016 (SOPHOMORE): Made 26 appearances on the mound, starting 19 …

Pitched 11 complete games, including one shut out … Allowed 149 hits and struck out 79 batters in 120.2 innings … Earned BIG EAST Weekly Honors on May 2.

2015 (FRESHMAN): Pitched in 17 games with 10 starts … Won four games …

Recorded 19 strikeouts in 58 innings pitched.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned two varsity letters in softball and soccer ... Had 84.67 innings pitched with 74 strikouts, an 11-0 record and a 0.64 ERA while batting .370 and posting a .457 on-base percentage in 2013 ... Won the Eagle Award her freshman year for being the winning pitcher in Florida’s 5A Class State Championship ... Also won the Eagle Award as a junior for the top all-around player in pitching/batting/fielding ... Named Co-Pitcher of the Year honors as a junior by local radio station WFSH radio ... Helped her team to a State Championship in 2011, State Runner Up 2012 ... Led her team to a birth to the U-16 Nationals in 2011 ... Helped her team win the U-16 Tournament Style College Showcase 2011 in Clearwater, Fla. ... Was the winning pitcher in the State 5A Championship in 2011 as a freshman against the #9 team in the Nation, allowed only 1 hit, and no runs, 3 strikeouts and 1 walk ... Ramirez is a member of the Rhode Island Thunder Gold showcase team ... Played two years of club softball for Florida High Intensity and Rhode Island Thunder Gold ... Member of the SADD and National Honor Society for three years.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Vinnie and Renee Ramirez ... Has one brother Vincent ... Health policy and mangement major.

RAMIREZ’S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO IP H R ER BB SO HR AVG 2015 8.53 4/7 17 10 0 0 58.0 86 67 55 24 18 13 .343 2016 5.59 10/9 26 19 11 1 120.2 149 102 75 77 79 8 .294 Total 6.55 14/16 43 29 11 1 178.2 235 169 101 101 98 21 .310

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29 Santa Rosa, Calif.

Maria Carrillo Career Games • 74 Starts • 68

OF

R/R 6-0 JR.

2016 (SOPHOMORE): Started all 49 games for the Friars at left field … Batted .336 with 47 hits on 140 at bats … Tallied 11 doubles and four home runs …

Recorded 25 RBI and a .500 slugging percentage … Named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll on March 7 and May 9 … Named to the Fordham All-Tournament Team on March 13.

2015 (FRESHMAN): Played in 25 games, starting 19 … Recorded 14 hits, 13 runs scored, four doubles, six home runs and 14 RBI … Registered two multi-hit games … Hit her first career home run at Brown on April 15 … Selected to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (4/27) … Named Division I New England ECAC Rookie of the Week (4/28).

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball, three in volleyball and one in basketball ... Captained the softball team in 2012 and 2014 ... Named Female Athlete of the Year, All-Empire Player of the Year, All- League MVP, MVP of Ukiah Tournament and Second Team All- State in 2014 ... Selected First Team All-League (2013), First Team All-League (2012), Player of the Game (YSN365. com, 2012) and Second Team All-League (2011) ... Recorded the highest batting average (.698) in her league in 2014 ... Led her team to a league championship in 2014 and 2013 ... Played club for Rohnert Park Rebels (one year), California Impact (five years), Easton Elite (one year) and American Pastime Gold (one year) ... Named Scholar Athlete.

3 Orange, Calif. El Modena HS Career Games • 47 Starts • 47

OF

L/L 5-8 SO.

2016 (FRESHMAN): Started 46-of-47 games in right field … Set the record for highest batting average in a single season for the Friars and led the BIG EAST Conference with a .423 batting average in her rookie season … Tallied 60 hits in 142 at bats and accumulated 17 RBI … Ranked second on the team and fourth in the conference with her 60 hits ... Led the Friars with a .507 slugging percentage … Recorded 43 putouts and a .940 fielding percentage … Named to the All-BIG EAST First Team … Named to the All-ECAC Second Team... Earned BIG EAST Weekly Honors on Feb. 22 and March 21.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball … Named to the AllLeague First Team in 2014 … Led her high school team to Division I playoffs (2012-14) … Played club softball for the OC Crush (2008-09), California Invasion (2011), Case Batbusters (2012), Lionettes (2013), and the Irvine Sting (2013-15) … Led the OC Crush and the California Invasion to first place finishes in 2009 and 2011, respectively … Named scholar athlete (2012-14).

PERSONAL: Daughter of Preston and Jennifer Lee … Has one brother, Henry …

Marketing major with a Studio Art minor.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Jim and Kelli Veler ... Has one brother, Bryce ... Her father played football and baseball at West Point while her mother played volleyball at Arizona State ... Health Policy and Management major.

VELER’S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS YR GP/GS AVG. AB R H 2B 2015 25/19 .246 57 13 14 4 2016 49/49 .336 140 28 47 11 Total 74/68 .310 197 41 61 15

3B 0 0 0

HR 6 4 10

RBI TB SLG. BB SB/A 14 36 .632 3 0/0 25 70 .500 13 6-8 39 106 .538 16 6/8

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LEE’S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS YR GP/GS AVG. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG. BB SB/A 2016 47/47 .423 142 32 60 8 2 0 17 24 .507 18 5/8 Total 47/47 .423 142 32 60 8 2 0 17 24 .507 18 5/8

7 Chatsworth, Calif.

Chatsworth Charter Career Games • 46 Starts • 46

INF

R/R 5-11 SO.

2016 (FRESHMAN): Started 46 games, primarily at short stop … Batted .231, recording 31 hits in 134 at bats … Tallied nine doubles, two triples, four home runs, and 15 RBI … Hit her first career home run in her first career at bat versus Georgia Southern (Feb. 19) … Earned BIG EAST Weekly Honors on Feb. 22.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four letters in softball … Captained her softball team her junior and senior year … Named to the CIF All-City First Team and the Most Valuable Player (2013-14), as well as Defensive Player of the Year (2012-13) …

Led her team to win the CIF Los Angeles City Section Division I Championship … Played club softball for the Knockouts, Diamonds, Preps Fastpitch, and Jets … Earned two scholar-athlete awards.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Jose Portillo and Dervine Hollan … Has a brother, Jose … Psychology major.

PORTILLO’S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS YR GP/GS AVG. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG. BB SB/A 2016 46/46 .231 134 18 31 9 2 4 15 38 .418 5 1/1 Total 46/46 .231 134 18 31 9 2 4 15 38 .418 5 1/1

12 North Salem, N.Y. Dobbs Ferry HS Career Games • 22 Starts • 8

OF

R/R 5-6 SO.

2016 (FRESHMAN): Played in 22 games, starting eight … Tallied four hits in 19 at bats …

Recorded a 1.000 fielding percentage … Was named to the Stetson Invitational All-Tournament Team on Feb. 28.

DOBBS FERRY: Earned four varsity letters in softball, captaining the team in 2014 and 2015 … Earned All-Section, All-League, and All-Star Second Base at New England’s Finest Tournament in 2014 … Named All-Section Honorable Mention and All-League in 2013 …

Batted .494 with 15 RBI and three home runs for her high school in 2014 … Played club for the Empire State Huskies … Earned a spot on the 2013 and 2014 High Honor Roll.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Neil and Lisa Abbatiello … Has a brother, Neil, who plays baseball for Wagner, and a sister, Andrea, who plays softball for Furman … Marketing major.

ABBATIELLO’S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS YR GP/GS AVG. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG. BB SB/A 2016 22/8 .211 19 4 4 0 0 0 3 4 .211 2 0/1 Total 22/8 .211 19 4 4 0 0 0 3 4 .211 2 0/1

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14 Orange, Calif. El Modena HS Career App. • 20 Starts • 8

P/UT

R/R 5-10 SO.

2016 (FRESHMAN): Led the Friars pitching efforts with a 2.88 ERA … Appeared in 20 games, starting eight … Recorded 57 strike outs and 70 hits in 73 innings pitched …

Pitched five complete games and registered two shut outs … Named to the Fordham All-Tournament Team on March 13 and to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll on March 7.

5 Monarch Beach, Calif.

JSerra Catholic

Career Games •2 Starts • 0

INF

L/R 5-11 SO.

2016 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in two games for the Friars.

JSERRA CATHOLIC: Earned four varsity letters in softball and one letter in basketball … Captained her softball team for two years (2013-15) … Held the highest batting average at JSerra Catholic as a sophomore and junior (.401) …

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned two varsity letters in softball and four varsity letters in volleyball … Named to the Trinity League First Team in 2014 and the Trinity League Second Captained her high school volleyball team her senior year … Played club softball for the Team in 2013 and 2015 … Earned Offensive Player of the Year in 2013 and Corona Angels (2009-11) and the Irvine Sting (2012-15) … Named Defensive MVP and to 2014 … Played club softball for the SOC Storm (2010-13), the American Athletthe All-League First Team for softball in 2012 … Named to the All-League Second Team and ics-18U (2013), and the American Athletics-18U Gold (2014-15) … Named to the Woodbridge Classic All-Tournament for softball in 2013 … Named Rookie of the Year high honors all throughout high school.

(2012) and to the All-League Second Team (2015) for her volleyball performances … Led the Irvine club team to the playoffs all three years … Was Salutatorian and a member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Doug and Michelle Stephen … Has one brother, Zach … Finance major.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Matt and Lisa McCune … Has a twin sister, Jenna, who plays volleyball at Claremont McKenna College … Megan’s father played football at UC Berkeley … Biology major.

McCUNE’S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO IP H R ER BB SO HR AVG 2016 3.70 4/3 20 8 5 2 73.0 70 39 30 21 57 7 .247 Total .370 4/3 20 8 5 2 73.0 70 39 30 21 57 7 .247

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STEPHEN’S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS YR GP/GS AVG. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG. BB SB/A 2016 2/0 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0/0 Total 2/0 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0/0

22 Yarmouthport, Mass.

St. John Paul II

Career Games • 0 Starts • 0

C/INF

R/R 5-6 SO.

30 Bridgeton, N.J. Cumberland Regional Career Games • 0 Starts • 0

C/UT

R/R 5-7 S0.

2016 (FRESHMAN): Did not appear in any games for the Friars.

2016 (FRESHMAN): Did not appear in any games for the Friars.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball and two in volleyball …

Captained her softball team her senior year … Named CapeCod.com Player of the Year … Named Cape and Island League All-Star in 2012-14 … Played club softball for the Cape Cod Riptides (four years), Bay State Sharks (one year), and Mass Drifters (three years) … Was a member and the treasurer of the National Honor Society …

Earned the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Administrator’s Achievement Award … Named to the highest honor roll all four years.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball and track and field …

Captained her softball and track and field team two years each … Named All-Conference Catcher (2012-13), All-South Jersey Catcher First Team (2014), and Unsung Hero Award … Led her team to first place conference finishes in 2013 and 2014 … Played club softball for the New Jersey Gators … Was a member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Al Tate and Nancy Marriott … Has one sister, Kendall …

Hadley’s father played baseball at Westfield State … Biology major.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Jack and Karyn Martin … Has a brother, John, and two sisters, Jordyn and Jaime … Psychology major.

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6

4 Cedar Grove, N.J. Montclair Kimberley Academy

Undeclared Major

UT

R/R 5-4 FR.

East Meadow, N.Y.

3B/UT

East Meadow HS

R/R 5-4

Marketing Major

FR.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball and three in field hockey... Was four time 1st team All-Essex County and 1st team All-North Jersey in senior year... Recorded 100 career hits during junior year... Played club softball for Rock Gold Waye.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball and basketball... Captained her softball and basketball teams two years each... Was twice named All-County (2014, 2015)... Was Second Team All-Long Island (2015).... Played club softball for Team Long Island.

PERSONAL: Born October 8, 1997... Daughter of Rebecca and Max Mendez...

Has one sister, Daniella.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Bill and Rose San Antonio ... Has a brother, Billy, and a sister Marisa, who plays softball for Long Island University - Post Campus...

Marketing Major.

8 Little Silver, N.J. Red Bank Catholic HS

Undeclared Major

OF

S/R 5-4 FR.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball... Captained her team during her senior season... Played club softball for Jersey Intentisy, Lady Thunder, and NJ Pride.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Anthony and Deborah Flego... Has two brothers, Stephen, who plays hockey for Lehigh University, and Mario, and a sister, Marie, who played Softball for Providence (2010-14)... Undeclared major.

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28 Langhorne, Pa. Neshaminy HS Undeclared Major

OF

R/R 5-10 FR.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball... Was named Bucks County Courier Times Golden Teams: Player of the Year, Trentonian All Area 1st Team outfield and PIAA 1st team All-State Outfield in 2015... Played club softball for Newton Rock and Rock 18 Gold.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Steve and Annette Compton... Has a brother, Stephen, and a sister, Alexis... Undeclared major.

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27 La Habra, Calif.

P/UT

Troy HS

R/R 5-3 FR.

Undeclared Major

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball... Was named team MVP and a Scholar Athlete during her Junior year.... Played club softball for Mizuno Pride and USA Athletics.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Mark and Gina Trinidad... Has two brothers, Thomas and Matthew... Undeclared major.

Pine Bush, N.Y.

P/UT

Pine Bush HS

R/R 5-7

Undeclared

FR.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in Softball and Soccer... Won the 2013 Class AA Section IX title as the starting pitcher... Played club softball for Orange County Velocity and Frozen Ropes Force Gold... Member of National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Michael and Sherry Veneziali... Has a sister, Taylor...

Undeclared Major.

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ROSTER BY CLASS SENIORS (3):

JUNIORS (4):

Taylor Huntly Nadia Kemp Nicole Lundstrom

SOPHOMORES (7):

Alison Abbatiello Emma Lee Jackie Martin Megan McCune Vanessa Portillo Taylor Stephen Hadley Tate

FRESHMEN (6):

Mackensie Compton Annie Flego Izzy Mendez Crista San Antonio Miranda Trinidad Michaela Veneziali

Paige Mulry Christina Ramirez Juliana Rurka Brittney Veler

TEAM BY POSITION

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2016 STATISTICS AND RESULTS 2016 Providence College Softball Overall Statistics for Providence (as of Jan 10, 2017) (All games Sorted by Batting avg) Record: 21-28 Player

3 LEE, Emma 6 BALDASSARI, Kiki 29 VELER, Brittney 33 LUNDSTROM, Nicole 10 MULRY, Paige 2 LUTTRELL, Kelsi 23 RURKA, Julianne 7 PORTILLO, Vanessa 12 ABBATIELLO, Alison 17 DERANEY, Danielle 1 KEMP, Nadia 14 MCCUNE, Megan 5 STEPHEN, Taylor 13 DEROSA, Annie

avg gp-gs

.423 . 378 .3 3 6 . 309 . 250 . 246 .233 . 231 . 211 . 192 .174 . 045 .000 . 000

Home: 7-9

ab

r

2-0

32 40 28 31 8 22 16 18 4 6 15 0 0 0

60 8 65 3 47 11 43 8 13 1 30 6 30 9 31 9 4 0 20 2 16 5 1 1 0 0 0 0

2 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 4 4 1 2 3 4 0 2 1 0 0 0

17 13 25 42 6 22 29 15 3 11 7 1 0 0

72 74 70 65 17 42 48 56 4 28 24 2 0 0

.507 . 430 .500 . 468 .327 . 344 .372 . 418 .211 . 269 .261 . 091 .000 . 000

49-49 49-49 49-49 28-20 46-45 47-47 46-46 22-8 41-40 39-36 8-7 2-0

2b 3b hr

rbi

Neutral: 9-8

142 172 140 139 52 122 129 134 19 104 92 22 2 0

47-47

h

Away: 5-11

tb slg%

BIG EAST: 6-14

bb hp

so gdp

ob% sf sh sb-att

18 9 13 23 5 19 14 5 3 8 7 0 0 0

4 1 0 5 1 3 7 5 0 4 0 1 0 0

12 20 17 23 10 9 25 34 6 20 11 5 1 0

.500 . 410 .387 . 413 .328 . 356 .338 . 285 .318 . 271 .232 . 087 .000 . 000

0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

po

a

e fld%

0 7 5-8 43 4 1 2 13-14 63 6 2 8 6-8 51 0 5 0 0-1 205 13 0 3 1-1 10 27 2 11 0-1 107 52 1 4 0-0 49 109 0 1 1-1 51 91 0 0 0-1 1 0 2 3 0-2 285 8 0 7 0-0 57 62 0 0 0-0 17 15 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0

3 .940 3 .958 3 .944 2 .991 4 .902 9 .946 9 .946 16 .899 0 1.000 5 .983 9 .930 1 .970 0 .000 0 .000

Totals

.284

49

1269

220

360

63

8 21

191

502

.396

124 31

193

4

.358 13 46

26-37

946

450

67

.954

Opponents

.294

49

1327

245

390

58

2 27

220

533

.402

138 22

198

11

.367 13 16

59-65

947

368

62

.955

LOB - Team (318), Opp (327). DPs turned - Team (20), Opp (9). Picked off - VELER 1, DERANEY 1.

(All games Sorted by Earned run avg) Player

14 MCCUNE, Megan 9 HUNTLY, Taylor 24 RAMIREZ, Christina 20 AMOS, Kiara

era

w-l

2.88 4-3 4.24 6-13 4.35 10-9 7.88 1-3

app gs

cg

sho

20 8 5 24 19 11 26 19 11 5 3 0

2/0 3/0 1/0 0/0

sv

r

er

bb

so

2b

3b

0 73.0 70 39 1 105.2 144 83 0 120.2 149 102 0 16.0 27 21

ip

h

30 64 75 18

21 28 77 12

57 56 79 6

8 24 25 1

1 1 0 0

hr b/avg wp hp bk sfa sha

7 8 8 4

.2 4 7 3 2 . 312 8 6 .294 21 14 . 355 1 0

0 1 0 0

3 7 3 0

6 3 6 1

Totals

4. 15

21-28

49 49

27

6/0

1

315.1

390

245

187

138

198

58

2

27

.294

33 22

1 13

16

Opponents

3. 57

28-21

49 49

23

6/1

3

315.2

360

220

161

124

193

63

8

21

.284

21 31

0 13

46

PB - Team (18), LUNDSTROM 16, RURKA 2, Opp (17). Pickoffs - Team (0), Opp (2). SBA/ATT - LUNDSTROM (55-60), RAMIREZ (25-28), HUNTLY (19-20), MCCUNE (12-13), RURKA (4-5), AMOS (3-4).

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BIG EAST CONFERENCE 2017 BIG EAST Preseason Poll

1. St. John’s (6) 2. DePaul(2) 3. Butler 4. Villanova 5. Creighton 6. Seton Hall 7. Providence 8. Georgetown

Points 48 44 32 31 27 21 11 10

2016 BIG EAST Final Standings SCHOOL CONF CPCT. DePaul 16-3 0.842 Villanova 14-6 0.700 St. John’s 11-7 0.611 Butler 9-7 0.563 Creighton 7-11 0.389 Seton Hall 7-11 0.389 Providence 6-14 0.300 Georgetown 3-14 0.176

OVERALL PCT. 27-25 0.519 32-18 0.640 29-20 0.592 28-24 0.538 25-22 0.532 24-30 0.444 21-28 0.429 9-35 0.205

* - Clinched BIG EAST Championship berth # - Regular season champion & - Tournament champion

Emma Lee (3) was a 2016 All-BIG EAST First Team Selection and Second Team All-ECAC Selection.

2016 BIG EAST Championship The Ballpark - Rosemont, Ill. Semifinals - Friday, May 13 Game 1 ................................................... No. 4 Butler 10, No. 1 DePaul 6 Game 2 ................................................... No. 3 St. John’s 10, No. 2 Villanova 0 Finals - Saturday, May 14 Game 3 ................................................... No. 4 Butler 10, No. 3 St. John’s 8

2016 Statistical Leaders BATTING

PITCHING

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ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Alison Abbatiello Jen Abrams Dawn Amado Kiarra Amos Sue Altieri Nancy Aramini Mary Arndt Lindsey Arria Maureen Bakis Kiarra Baldassari Sheila Barry Nicole Bartholomew Rachel Bartholomew Deb Beaulieu Christy Becker Beth Behn Linda Belanger Teresa Bertels Danielle Bertolette Laine Bigos Melissa Birmingham Alana Blahoski Michele Boisvert Val Bono Michele Bowers Kelly Brady Lisa Brown Jessie Bryant Kasey Bulman Karen Byrne Kelly Callahan Laura Callahan Lauren Camara Andrea Cappadona Amber Carr Kathy Carney Renee Chevalier Paula Ciardiello Kristen Ciasulli Corinne Clauss Wendy Cofran Janet Coleman Katie Collins Barbara Cosgrove Ann Cote Julie Crawford Kathy Cronin Morgan Culver Patti Davis Kristie Dederick Sue Demay Danielle Deraney Annie DeRosa Kim Dowd Caryl Drohan Kate Drohan Sue Duffy Kaitlyn Duval Christa Dwyer Kathy Dwyer Beth Egan Candi Erickson Amy Fasti Jamie Ferreira Leslie Fernandes

Jennifer Finley Kerrie Fisette Marie Flego Cindy Flood Julie Fowler Kelly Fox Janine Garabedean Jenna Garcia Lindsay Garfield Shannon Garvin Janelle Gervais Jackie Gladu Charlene Godbout Mary Godbout Stephanie Granai Alicia Grosso Lisa Guglietta Dawn Guerriero Sheila Guinee Debbie Hagie Shanelle Harrell Kate Harris Patty Hartman Sharon Heavey Kelly Herlihy Marisa Hernandez JoAnn Hiskin Rachel Hoffman Sarah Howard Michelle Huber Nikki Hull Taylor Huntly Chrissy Iannolo Kerri Jacklets Amy Jao Jackie Karsnia Nadia Kemp Stephanie Kiesel Stacey King Jackie Kinsella Sarah Kitterman Keri Kozlowski Amy Kvilhaug Heather LaDuke Laurie Lashomb Emma Lee Maggie Ledgerwood Kathy Lenahan Alisha Levin Nicole Lundstrom Kelsi Luttrell Tricia Lyons Janine MacAleese Jennifer Maccio Kim Mahan Maureen Maloney Ann Malzone Gwyn Mangini Leslie Matthews Joanne Mastropolo Megan McCann Megan McCune Marie McNulty Karen McQuillen Carissa Metta

Beth Miller McKall Miller Kim Milum Donna Moilanen Maureen Moore Erin Moran Nicole Moran Mackenzie Morgan Sarah Morin Kathy Mulligan Paige Mulry Meaghen Murray Sue Mussey Heather Nathan Nicole Nelson Andrea Newman Chris Nordin Jane Norman Sandra O’Gorman Judy O’Brien Katy O’Hara Kelly O’Leary Beth Orberts Lisa Paccione Lauren Paiva Kerri Palamara Ava Pandiani Kim Pelland Marie Pellegrino Cathy Pepia Yvonne Percy Merry Perkoski Kalena Petersen Melissa Peterson Sonja Peterson Pamela Pierce Samantha Pittman Lori Pontarelli Vanessa Portillo Erin Quaglia Christina Ramirez Katelyn Revens Marie Richie Linda Riley Kim Robbins Kristen Robinson Megan Rollings Elena Romero Lynnette Rosa Amanda Rose Katie Ross Gina Rossi Corinne Rubright Julianna Rurka Caroline Santilli Caryann Sculley Jami Servidone Kara Shea Lynn Sheedy Caitlyn Sheehan Mary Rose Sheehy Sue Sheppard Mary Shonty Karen Siddell Linda Simeone

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Lauren Simone Bonnie Skrenta Janean Smith Lynn Souza Megan St. Ledger Sharon Stack Justine Stratton Amy Streeter Laurie St. Jean Kathryn Sullivan Tara Sullivan Sara Surosky Shannon Sweezey Kelly Taber Kathy Therrien Juliana Thibodeau Alaina Thomas Holly Thompson Michelle Tougas Jaclyn Treveloni Donne Trudeau Cori Van Dusen Jess Van Nieuwkerk Jody Van Schelt Britney Veler Linda Wage Megan Wargin Ashlee Weatherford Julie Welch Robyn West Andrea Weyl Colleen Whelan Laura Whittaker Michelle Willette Kacy Williams Jennifer Woodward Maura Wolfstiehl Myia Yates Meredith Zenowich

FRIAR RECORDS

TEAM RECORDS Most Wins Season: 38

38 Batting Highest Average .289 Most at Bats 1560 Most Runs 255 Most Hits 433 Most Doubles 84 Most Triples 14 Most Home Runs 58 Most Total Bases 684 Most Walks 140 Most Stolen Bases 46 Most Attempted Steals 56 Pitching Lowest ERA 1.23 Most Complete Games 42 Most Shutouts 15 Most Innings Pitched 374.1 Most Strikeouts 348

SINGLE SEASON RECORDS 1995 1994 2013 1994 1994 2004 2004 1992 2011 2004 2011 1992 1992 1995 3 seasons 3 seasons 2004 2004

Defense Highest Fielding % .969 2007 Fewest Errors 39 1984 Most Double Plays 23 1992

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Year Record Head Coach 1979 13-12-0 Ginger Ledgard 1980 12-11-0 Tom Palamara 1981 15-12-0 John Marchetti 1982 14-17-1 Lynn Sheedy 1983 14-13-1 Lynn Sheedy 1984 8-15-0 MaryAnn Palazzi 1985 10-18-0 MaryAnn Palazzi 1986 10-20-0 John Marchetti 1987 12-18-0 John Marchetti 1988 12-32-0 John Marchetti 1989 19-19-0 John Marchetti 1990 19-25-3 John Marchetti 1991 21-24-1 Jackie Barto 1992 35-17-0 Jackie Barto 1993 34-18-0 Jackie Barto 1994 38-20-0 Jennifer Finley 1995 38-17-0 Jennifer Finley 1996 21-21-1 Michelle Fagnant 1997 13-28-0 Michelle Fagnant 1998 17-25-2 Dana Fulmer 1999 13-29-0 Dana Fulmer 2000 21-28-0 Dana Fulmer 2001 23-28-1 Dana Fulmer 2002 16-36-1 Dana Fulmer 2003 20-24-0 Dana Fulmer 2004 34-20-1 Dana Fulmer 2005 33-20-0 Dana Fulmer 2006 29-19-1 Kerri Jacklets 2007 23-24-0 Kerri Jacklets 2008 25-25-2 Kerri Jacklets 2009 17-34-0 Kerri Jacklets 2010 22-28-0 Kerri Jacklets 2011 23-30-0 Kerri Jacklets 2012 17-36-0 Kerri Jacklets 2013 23-28-1 Kerri Jacklets 2014 6-29-0 Kerri Jacklets 2015 16-23-0 Kerri Jacklets 2016 21-28-0 Kerri Jacklets 38 yrs. 757-871-16 (.465)

Batting Average 1 .423 Emma Lee (2016) 2 .407 Kalena Petersen (2004) 3 .396 Lisa Paccione (1991) 4 .391 Rachel Bartholomew (2007) 5 .387 Mary Rose Sheehy (2009)

At Bats 1 190 Holly Thompson (1992) 2 183 Meredith Zenowich (1994) 3 182 Kalena Petersen (2004) 182 Kiki Baldassari (2013) 5 181 Kim Robbins (1994) Runs Scored 1 43 Kim Robbins (1994) 2 42 Kiki Baldassari (2013) 3 40 Kiki Baldassari (2016) 4 37 Kalena Petersen (2004) 5 35 Shannon Garvin (2005) 35 Jen Abrams (2011)

Hits 1 74 Kalena Petersen (2004) 2 65 Jen Finley (1992) 65 Kiki Baldassari (2016) 4 62 Kiarra Baldassari (2013) 5 61 Jen Abrams (2011)

Walks 1 34 Mary Rose Sheehy (2008) 2 27 Kim Robbins (1994) 27 Jessie Bryant (2012) 4 25 Sue Altieri (1982) 25 Kim Robbins (1992)

Sacrifices 1 16 Maureen Bakis (1990) 2 14 Alana Blahoski (1994) 3 12 Holly Thompson (1992) 12 Caryl Drohan (1995) 12 Jackie Karsnia (2004) Put Outs 1 458 2 435 3 434 4 402 5 395

Assists 1 182 2 176 3 171 4 169 5 151

Jen Finley (1992) Kate Drohan (1993) Christy Becker (2008) Kate Drohan (1994) Christy Becker (2009) Kim Robbins (1994) Kim Robbins (1992) Kim Robbins (1991) Jen Finley (1991) Caryl Drohan (1995)

Fielding Percentage (Min. 50 Chances) 1 1.000 Sarah Morin (2003) 1.000 Wendy Cofran (1993) 1.000 Judy Van Schelt (1982) 1.000 Lynnette Rosa (2000) 1.000 Megan McCann (2011)

SINGLE SEASON PITCHING RECORDS

Appearances 1 Amy Kvilhaug 2 Corinne Clauss 3 Nicole Bartholomew Sara Surosky 5 Cori Van Dusen

1994 2011 2005 2006 2004

37 34 33 33 32

Starts 1 Sara Surosky 2 Amy Kvilhaug Amy Kvilhaug Cori Van Dusen 5 Nicole Bartholomew Corinne Clauss

2006 1994 1995 2004 2005 2011

30 29 29 29 28 28

1994 1995 2004 2000 2005

215.2 203.1 180.1 180.0 178.1

2005 2005 2004 2000 2001 2011

192 158 155 127 127 127

ERA 1 Judy Van Schelt 2 Amy Kvilhaug 3 Stacey King 4 Amy Kvilhaug 5 Mary Arndt

1981 1994 1983 1995 1982

0.62 1.01 1.01 1.10 1.16

Games Won 1 Amy Kvilhaug 2 Amy Kvilhaug 3 Sara Surosky 4 Nicole Bartholomew 5 Cori Van Dusen

1994 1995 2006 2005 2004

24 22 17 16 15

Complete Games 1 Amy Kvilhaug 2 Amy Kvilhaug 3 Marie Pellegrino 4 Melissa Peterson Nicole Bartholomew

1994 1995 1988 2000 2005

26 26 22 21 21

Shutouts 1 Amy Kvilhaug Nicole Bartholomew 3 Amy Kvilhaug 4 Caryann Sculley 5 Amy Kvilhaug Amy Kvilhaug Candi Erickson Melissa Peterson Danielle Bertolette

1994 2005 1995 1992 1996 1993 1994 2001 2008

9 9 8 7 5 5 5 5 5

Innings Pitched 1 Amy Kvilhaug 2 Amy Kvilhaug 3 Cori Van Dusen 4 Melissa Peterson 5 Nicole Bartholomew

Strikeouts 1 Nicole Bartholomew 2 Sara Surosky Nicole Bartholomew 4 Melissa Petersen Cori Van Dusen Corinne Clauss

Perfect Games Amy Kvilhaug vs. Holy Cross Nicole Bartholomew vs. Quinnipiac No-Hitters Candi Erickson vs. CCSU Nicole Bartholomew vs. Winthrop Danielle Bertolette at St. John’s

(4/20/94) (3/28/02) (5/7/94) (3/16/02) (4/26/09)

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FRIAR RECORDS CAREER HITTING RECORDS

CAREER PITCHING RECORDS

Batting Average 1 .362 Kiki Baldassari (2013-16) 2 .348 Mary Rose Sheehy (2006-09) 3 .338 Rachel Bartholomew (2004-07) 4 .331 Kalena Petersen (2002-05) 5 .315 Kerri Jacklets (1998-01)

At Bats 1 656 Kalena Petersen (2002-05) 2 651 Kate Drohan (1992-95) 651 Meredith Zenowich (1993-96) 4 648 Kim Robbins (1992-95) 5 634 Rachel Bartholomew (2004-07)

Runs Scored 1 141 Kim Robbins (1992-95) 2 124 Michelle Huber (2008-12) 3 117 Rachel Bartholomew (2004-07) 4 108 Kiki Baldassari (2013-16) 5 103 Elena Romero (2003-06)

Appearances 1 Corinne Clauss 2 Amy Kvilhaug 3 Cori Van Dusen 4 Melissa Peterson 5 Alicia Grosso

Starts 1 Amy Kvilhaug 2 Corinne Clauss 3 Cori Van Dusen 4 Alicia Grosso 5 Melissa Peterson

Innings Pitched 1 Amy Kvilhaug 2 Corinne Clauss 3 Cori Van Dusen 4 Melissa Peterson 5 Alicia Grosso

Hits 1 214 Rachel Bartholomew (2004-07) 2 204 Kim Robbins (1992-95) 3 202 Kalena Petersen (2002-05) 4 201 Kiki Baldassari (2013-2016) 5 193 Meredith Zenowich (1993-96)

Walks 1 88 Kim Robbins (1992-95) 2 81 Jessie Bryant (2010-13) 3 75 Mary Rose Sheehy (2006-09) 4 65 Michelle Huber (2008-12) 5 63 Cori Van Dusen (2001-04)

Home Runs 1 39 Rachel Bartholomew (2004-07) 2 25 Michelle Willette (2003-06) 25 Kristie Dederick (2012-15) 3 23 Elena Romero (2003-06) 23 Christy Becker (2007-10)

Strikeouts 1 Nicole Bartholomew 2 Cori Van Dusen 3 Sara Surosky 4 Corinne Clauss 5 Melissa Peterson

ERA 1 Amy Kvilhaug 2 Candi Erickson 3 Cori Van Dusen 4 Melissa Peterson 5 Kelly Taber

Games Won 1 Amy Kvilhaug 2 Sara Surosky 3 Corinne Clauss 4 Melissa Peterson 5 Nicole Bartholomew

RBI 1 152 Rachel Bartholomew (2004-07) 2 118 Kim Robbins (1992-95) 3 117 Meredith Zenowich (1993-96) 4 108 Kristie Dederick (2012-15) 5 107 Mary Rose Sheehy (2006-09)

Slugging Percentage 1 .587 Rachel Bartholomew (2004-07) 2 .528 Mary Rose Sheehy (2006-09) 3 .526 Kristie Dederick (2012-15) 4 .505 Alana Blahoski (1993-96) 5 .498 Elena Romero (2003-06)

Stolen Bases 1 64 Katelyn Revens (2007-10) 2 56 Michelle Huber (2008-12) 3 52 Kiki Baldassari (2013-15) 4 31 Kim Robbins (1992-95) 5 22 Alana Blahoski (1993-96)

2010-13 1993-96 2001-04 2000-03 2008-12

119 115 111 105 101

1993-96 2010-13 2001-04 2008-12 2000-03

92 91 86 81 79

1993-96 2010-13 2001-04 2000-03 2008-12

700.2 610.0 585.0 523.1 482.0

2002-05 2001-04 2004-07 2010-13 2000-03

559 463 405 394 382

1993-96 1993-96 2001-04 2000-03 1992-95

1.20 2.32 2.44 2.51 2.53

1993-96 2004-07 2010-13 2000-03 2002-05

72 43 42 38 37

Complete Games 1 Amy Kvilhaug 2 Corinne Clauss 3 Cori Van Dusen 4 Melissa Peterson 5 Robyn West

1993-96 2010-13 2001-04 2000-03 1998-01

84 67 52 49 48

Shutouts 1 Amy Kvilhaug 2 Nicole Bartholomew 3 Candi Erickson 4 Melissa Peterson 5 Corinne Clauss 6 Danielle Bertolette

1993-96 2002-05 1993-96 2000-03 2010-13 2007-10

27 18 13 11 10 8

Amy Kvilhaug

Rachel Bartholomew

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BIG EAST/ALL-REGION HONORS Kiarra Baldassari 2016 First Team All-BIG EAST 2014 College Sports Madness All-BIG EAST First Team College Sports Madness 2013 BIG EAST Rookie of the Year

Kate Drohan

Beth Miller 1995 Second Team All-BIG EAST Sue Mussey 1984 Second Team All-Northeast Region

Rachel Bartholomew 2004 First Team All-BIG EAST 2006 Third Team All-BIG EAST 2006 First Team All-Northeast Region 2007 First Team All-BIG EAST 2007 First Team All-Northeast Region

Kalena Petersen 2004 Second Team All-Northeast Region Sam Pittman 2006 Second Team All-BIG EAST 2006 Second Team All-Northeast Region

Christy Becker 2010 Third Team All-BIG EAST

Kim Robbins 1993 All-BIG EAST 1994 First Team All-BIG EAST 1994 BIG EAST Tournament MVP 1995 First Team All-BIG EAST 1995 Second Team All-Northeast Region

Jessie Bryant 2013 Second Team All-BIG EAST Katie Collins 1994 First Team All-BIG EAST 1995 First Team All-BIG EAST

Elena Romero 2006 Third Team All-BIG EAST

Kristie Dederick 2015 Second Team All-BIG EAST

Jamie Servidone 1997 BIG EAST All-Rookie Team

Danielle Deraney 2014 Second Team All-BIG EAST Kim Dowd 1992 All-BIG EAST 1994 First Team All-BIG EAST 1992 All-New England Caryl Drohan 1995 Second Team All-BIG EAST

Nicole Lundstrom 2015 First Team All-BIG EAST

Kate Drohan 1992 All-BIG EAST 1994 Second Team All-BIG EAST 1995 First Team All-BIG EAST Candi Erickson 1995 Second Team All-BIG EAST Jen Finley 1992 First Team North All-American 1992 First Team All-New England Jenna Garcia 2009 Second Team All-BIG EAST

Mary Rose Sheehy 2007 Third Team All-BIG EAST 2009 First Team All-BIG EAST 2009 NFCA All-Region Team Justine Stratton 2010 Third Team All-BIG EAST 2011 All-BIG EAST Tournament Team Cori Van Dusen 2002 Second Team All-BIG EAST 2004 Second Team All-BIG EAST 2004 First Team All-Northeast Region Meredith Zenowich 1994 First Team All-BIG EAST 1996 First Team All-BIG EAST 1996 Regional All-American

Shannon Garvin 2005 Third Team All-BIG EAST Jackie Gladu 1984 Second Team All-Northeast Region Michelle Huber 2010 Third Team All-BIG EAST Kerri Jacklets 2001 First Team All-Northeast Region Amy Kvilhaug 1993 BIG EAST Rookie of the Year 1994 First Team All-BIG EAST 1994 Second Team All-Northeast Region Emma Lee 2016 First Team All- BIG EAST

Katie Collins

Kim Robbins

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FRIARS IN THE COMMUNITY

The Providence College Softball team has taken a passionate stance in their community service this year in gratitude for the opportunities they have as members of the team. PCSB has participated in events ranging from cancer research, honoring of veterans, to youth outreach.

PCSB fundraised for worthy causes such as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk and the Ovarian Cancer Research Cycle. By collecting funds from fellow Friars, PCSB raised over $1,415 for the American Cancer Society. Before and after participating in the Newport Cycle, which benefited Ovarian Cancer Research, PCSB south out to raise $5,000 as a team. Each member cycled intensely for an hour to remember and honor those affected by ovarian cancer.

On November 5th, PCSB volunteered to work during the last Providence Waterfire of the year. It was a military appreciation night, making it extremely moving to participate in. The team walked in with the veterans and facilitated and the overall success of the torch procession.

The final event of the fall was the Girls on the Run 5k on November 20th. Girls on the Run is a nation-wide nonprofit program which encourages young girls to begin healthy lifestyles and respect themselves through physical activities. PCSB, along with all other female athletes, were paired with the young girls in the program. Each player wrote a note of encouragement and advice to a young girl in the program, telling them how their athletic experience has shaped their life positively.

Besides these events, PCSB also hosted youth clinics for a couple of teams in Rhode Island. The team enjoyed meeting and teaching the girls who came to see some fall games. PCSN built some great relationships and hopefully inspired some future Friars.

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BIG EAST Conference

The brainchild of former Providence College men’s basketball coach and athletic director Dave Gavitt, the BIG EAST Conference became a reality on May 31, 1979, as Providence, St. John’s, Georgetown, Syracuse, Seton Hall, Connecticut and Boston College formed the original seven-school alliance. While the membership has evolved, the focus of the BIG EAST has not wavered. The conference reflects a tradition of broad-based programs, led by administrators and coaches who place a steadfast emphasis on academic integrity.

In 2012, the seven BIG EAST schools that do not compete in FBS football decided to return to the type of conference alignment that existed when Gavitt helped form the league in 1979 and quickly surged to national prominence as a college basketball force. On December 15, 2012, these seven institutions (DePaul University, Georgetown University, Marquette University, Providence College, St. John’s University, Seton Hall University and Villanova University) announced their intention to separate from the football-playing schools in the previous BIG EAST and form an independent association.

On March 20, 2013, the seven schools reached an agreement that enabled them to keep the BIG EAST name and establish a new conference entity beginning on July 1, 2013. The schools also assumed the old conference’s longterm agreement with Madison Square Garden to host the BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Tournament, one of the premier events in college athletics. The schools also announced the addition of three distinguished institutions that share the same academic and athletic values -- Butler University, Creighton University and Xavier University -- and forged a landmark, long-term broadcast partnership with FOX Sports.

FOX Sports and its recently established national cable network, FOX Sports 1, acquired the television rights to all BIG EAST contests in all sports in early 2013. The television agreement helped usher in the new BIG EAST era by making the league accessible to a national audience with complete coverage of all BIG EAST men’s basketball regular-season and Tournament contests. A selection of regular-season women’s basketball games as well as the semifinals and final of the BIG EAST Tournament were all shown via the FOX Networks, which reaches 90 million homes. Soccer, lacrosse, softball and baseball also had their conference championships aired on the FOX Sports channels in 2013-14.

Dividends were paid immediately as BIG EAST teams enjoyed a significant jump in the number of nationally televised games on their schedules, with many seen on countrywide broadcasts four times as frequently as seasons past.

Starting in 2014-15, the BIG EAST and FOX Sports will launch a digital platform which will include 30 regular-season women’s basketball games and over 80 Olympic sport contests, including postseason championship coverage.

Fans will be able to access the live broadcasts as well as feature content and highlights free of charge.

BIG EAST institutions are located in seven of the nation’s top 35 largest media markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Cincinnati. Under the direction of Commissioner Val Ackerman, the BIG EAST moved its headquarters prior to the 2013-14 academic year from its original location in Providence, R.I., to Midtown Manhattan in New York City.

Ackerman was named the BIG EAST’s fifth Commissioner on June 26, 2013, following Gavitt, the Conference’s first Commissioner who served until 1990, Michael Tranghese, John Marinatto and Mike Aresco. Tranghese was the league’s first full-time employee and the right-hand man to Gavitt for 11 years, taking over for Gavitt as Commissioner until 2009. Marinatto was the third Commissioner of the BIG EAST, serving from 2009-2012, when he was succeeded by Aresco.

It was with the BIG EAST’s founder and first commissioner in mind when Ackerman, who previously served as President of USA Basketball and was the founding President of the WNBA, teamed with Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany to establish the Gavitt Tipoff Games. Beginning in 2015-16, the Gavitt Tipoff Games will be an annual early-season series of eight men’s basketball games played between the two conferences.

The BIG EAST will embark on its second year as a 10-team consortium in 2014-15. The league, which has always competed with integrity and sportsmanship at the highest levels of intercollegiate sports, began a new era in 2013-14, returning to its heritage, focusing athletically on basketball while forging into the future with leadership and vision.

The 2013-14 academic year marked the BIG EAST’s first season since realignment. The conference crowned champions in 22 sports last year, the 35th season in its history, with its student-athletes achieving success in the classroom as well as the athletic arena. Eight different schools won regular-season titles, including first-year member Creighton, which claimed the baseball regular-season crown, and 10 different schools won BIG EAST postseason championships.

Fellow newcomer Xavier won the BIG EAST Baseball Championship.

The Musketeers were one of 34 different BIG EAST teams to earn NCAA Championship bids in 2013-14, with a remarkable nine teams (five men, four women) earning invites to the NCAA Soccer Tournaments. Nine different national postseason championships saw multiple BIG EAST teams participate, including four league squads in men’s basketball and women’s cross country, and two in volleyball, women’s basketball, men’s cross country, field hockey and women’s lacrosse. Additionally, a plethora of individuals earned national postseason invitations in tennis, cross country and track and field.

Two BIG EAST teams and one individual performer won NCAA Championships in 2013-14, beginning with the Providence women’s cross country team.

The Friars claimed their second national championship in program history, as three PC runners were tabbed All-Americans and 30th-year head coach Ray Treacy was named National Coach of the Year by the USTFCCCA. Affiliate member Connecticut won its third NCAA title in field hockey in 2013, with Nancy Stevens named NFHCA National Coach of the Year and Marie Elena Bolles National Player of the Year.

Including the three Friar runners, 83 BIG EAST student-athletes across 16 sports were named All-Americans in 2013-14, including Villanova’s Emily Lipari. A four-time All-American in 2013-14, Lipari won the national title in the mile at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships in March, marking the Wildcats’ 20th indoor national champion.

In March, all eyes were on the hardwood as the BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Tournament returned to Madison Square Garden for the 32nd consecutive season. It was a tale of old versus new as conference charter member Providence advanced to the BIG EAST Championship for the first time in 20 years, while firstyear participant Creighton, led by consensus National Player of the Year Doug McDermott, marched its way through the opening rounds to reach the final in its BIG EAST Tournament debut. In the end, the Friars, led by All-American Bryce Cotton, captured their first title since 1994. Cotton won the Dave Gavitt Trophy as the BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player.

Along with the Bluejays and Friars, Villanova and Xavier earned NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bids, while on the women’s side, BIG EAST Tournament and regular-season champion DePaul punched its NCAA ticket, along with runner-up St. John’s. The BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Tournament was held for the first time at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., as the Blue Demons claimed their first tourney title in league history in front of a hometown crowd.

Successful strides were made academically as well, as 10 BIG EAST student-athletes were named CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, including four first-team members. Butler’s Katie Clark and Mara Olson (cross country, track and field) and Marquette’s Charlie Lyon (soccer) and Katie Reigle (soccer) all garnered first-team honors.

The triumphs enjoyed by the BIG EAST in 2013-14 add to an already illustrious legacy steeped in men’s basketball and expanded to other sports since the conference’s founding.

BIG EAST men’s basketball teams have enjoyed extraordinary success over the years. Georgetown, Marquette and Villanova have won the national championship, and DePaul, Providence, St. John’s and Seton Hall have all made it to the Final Four. The BIG EAST placed three men’s basketball teams in the Final Four in 1985 - Georgetown, St. John’s and Villanova -- the only time this has occurred in NCAA history. Over the past 11 years, Butler, Georgetown, Marquette and Villanova have each reached the Final Four, with Butler making two trips (in 2010 and 2011). Xavier has also advanced to the Elite Eight twice and the Sweet 16 three other times.

BIG EAST student-athletes have achieved recent success in other sports, as well. A BIG EAST team has won the NCAA women’s cross country championship four of the last five years (Villanova won twice; Providence and Georgetown once), with one runner-up finish (Providence). Creighton’s men’s soccer team has reached the NCAA College Cup in two of the past three seasons. Since opening its doors in 1979, the league has won 36 national championships in six different sports, and 138 student-athletes have won individual national titles through 2013-14.

The league has long been considered a leader in innovative concepts in promotion and publicity, particularly regarding television. Those efforts have resulted in unparalleled visibility for the conference and BIG EAST student-athletes. BIG EAST student-athletes sport significantly high graduation rates, and the league has always been able to boast that many of its best students are also its best athletes.