2011 CCSU Softball Media Guide by Tom Pincince

General Information Table of Contents

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Information 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coaching Staff 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 Roster 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Player Profiles 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 Statistics 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 Results 14-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Softball Record Book 16-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Connecticut State University 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department of Athletics 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCSU Championship History 22-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administration 24-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northeast Conference 26-27 . . . . . . . . . . Academic Center for Student Athletes 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strength and Conditioning 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athletic Training

Quick Facts

2011 Schedule Date USF Tournament February 24 February 25 February 26 February 27

South Florida Alabama Western Michigan Temple Illinois State

March 3

Coppin State

Hampton Tourney March 4

Time 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Maryland Eastern Shore Hampton Rutgers Brown

12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

March 13

U.W. Green Bay Central Michigan LaSalle University Boston University Nebraska

10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.

MARCH 17 March 26 MARCH 27 March 30 APRIL 2 APRIL 6 APRIL 7 APRIL 9 APRIL 10 April 12 April 16 April 17 April 20 APRIL 23 April 27 April 30 May 1 May 4 March 22 MAY 5

YALE @ Long Island* (DH) ST. FRANCIS* (DH) @ Princeton FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON* (DH) TEMPLE HARTFORD SACRED HEART* (DH) ROBERT MORRIS* @ Rhode Island @ Wagner* (DH) @ Quinnipiac* (DH) @ Siena BRYANT* (DH) @ Fairfield @ Monmouth* (DH) @ Mount St. Mary’s* (DH) @ Hartford @ Holy Cross SETON HALL

2:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M.

March 5 USF Tournament March 11 March 12

Location........................................................ New Britain, CT Founded............................................................................. 1849 Enrollment ..................................................................... 12,000 President................................................... Dr. John W. Miller Athletic Director ....................................... Paul Schlickmann Colors.............................................................. Blue and White Nickname .............................................................. Blue Devils Conference ............................................................... Northeast 2010 Record .....................................................................19-31 2010 Conference Finish ...........................................6-16/8th Head Coach................................................... Jeffery Franquet Record at Central ..................................................2nd Season Career Record........................................ 207-195/7th Season Sports Information Director .......................... Tom Pincince Office Phone................................................... (860) 832-3089 Softball Contact..............................................Tommy Meade Office Phone................................................... (860) 832-3057 Office Fax........................................................ (860) 832-3084 Email .............................................st_meadet@mail.ccsu.edu Blue Devil Hotline ...................................... (860) 832-BLUE Web Site.................................... www.CCSUBlueDevils.com

Opponent

Northeast Conference Tournament May 13 NEC Tournament(At Highest Seed) May 14 NEC Tournament(At Highest Seed) Mat 15 NEC Tournament(At Highest Seed)

TBA TBA TBA

HOME GAMES IN BOLD CAPS * Denotes NEC game

Contact Information Head Coach Jeff Franquet Email: franquetjes@ccsu.edu Office: (860) 832-3050 Fax: (860) 832-3754

Assistant Coach Kristine Botto Drust Email: drustkrb@ccsu.edu Office: (860) 832-2306 Fax: (860) 832-3754

Credits

Sports Information Tommy Meade Sports Information Intern Email: st_meadet@ccsu.edu Office: (860) 832-3059 Fax: (860) 832-3084 Hotline: (860) 832-BLUE CCSUBlueDevils.com

The 2011 Central Connecticut State University Softball Media Guide was written, edited and designed by Tommy Meade with assistance from Thomas Pincince. Photography provided by Steve McLaughlin, Nick Kosloski, Bill Earley, Bob Wessman, Mark McGinnis and Carlisle Stockton.

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Coaching Staff

Jeff Franquet

Head Coach • Second Season • Mansfield University, ’92 Jeff Franquet enters his second year at the helm of the Central Connecticut softball program. In his first season the Blue Devils went 19-31, a 10 win improvement from previous season. The Blue Devils offense also improved as the team’s batting average jumped .59 to .271 in 2010. The Blue Devils also experienced success in the classroom during the 200910 academic year. The softball team was recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as a Division I All-Academic Team. In 2010, under Franquet’s guidence three Blue Devils earned All-NEC honors. Becca Mussatti was a first team selection, while Kat Knowles and Sara Budrick were selected to the second team. Franquet has complied a career NCAA collegiate record of 207-195 over seven seasons at Central Connecticut, Jacksonville University (FL), and Georgian Court University (NJ). While at Georgian Court, Franquet recorded a 108-57 record. Franquet led the Lions to two Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Championships (2007, 2009) and made appearances in the past three NCAA Regional Championships. In 2009, after leading his team to an NCAA East Two Regional Championship and coming within one victory of the NCAA Division II Women’s College World Series, Franquet’s Georgian Court squads have finished ranked in the top 25 twice, most recently finishing the 2009 season ranked 13th in the nation. Along with his coaching staff, Franquet earned Coaching Staff of the Year honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for their efforts during the 2009 season. Many of Franquet’s student athletes have earned individual honors as well, including NFCA All-American, 2007 CACC Player of the Year, 2008 CACC Pitcher of the Year, three NFCA All-Region players, as well as 11 CACC All-Conference players, and 15 NFCA All-Academic and CACC All-Academic representatives. Franquet also founded the Lions’ annual “Go to Bat for Breast Cancer” softball tournament, to benefit the American Cancer Society. Before Georgian Court, Franquet spent time as the head coach at Jacksonville University (20012005). He developed the program from the ground up, recruiting the inaugural class. Healso had stints at Central Florida Community College (1999-2001) and Freedom High School (1997-1999). Franquet also coached the Yuengling Patriots Women’s Class A softball team and won the Amateur Softball Association National Championship in 2001. This summer, he was head coach of the Philadelphia Force, a member of the NPF (National Pro Fastpitch). Franquet received a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Mansfield University in 1992. Aside from his coaching background, Franquet earned many accolades on the diamond as a player. Throughout his 21-year softball career, which includes four years playing professionally, Franquet earned 16 MVP Honors, played on two world championship teams, won nine national championships 15 regional titles, and 17 state championships. A native of Lewisburg, PA, Franquet and his wife Brooke Marie, a former star pitcher at Georgian Court, reside in Newington, CT. The Franquet’s have two children, a daughter named Madison and a son named Rawlings.

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Coaching Staff

Kristine Botto Drust Assistant Coach • Second Season • Massachusetts-Lowell, ’01 Botto Drust returns for her second season with the Central Connecticut State University softball team. In her first year as coach Franquet’s top assistant the Blue Devils excelled both academically and athletically. The program recorded its most wins in 16 seasons, and was recognized for its success in the classroom after posting a team G.P.A. of 3.175 for the 09-10 academic year. Prior to arriving at Central Botto Drust spent eight years as a coach at her alma mater, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. She helped lead UMass-Lowell to two NCAA regional berths and a Northeast-10 Tournament Championship in 2007. Botto Drust a native of Lowell, MA and graduate of Lowell High School, was inducted into the Lowell (H.S.) Hall of Fame in 2007 and was inducted into the UMass-Lowell Athletic Hall of Fame in May of 2009 at the University’s Excellence Banquet. Botto Drust, a two-time All-American catcher, remains prominent in the UMass-Lowell record books as she established several single-season and career records. She remains the career leader in stolen bases (77), stolen base percentage (.895, 77/86) and singles (205). As well as singles (66) and steals (33) in a single season at UMass-Lowell. She had also been the previous career leader in games played (185) and at bats (607), and is among career leaders in many other categories, including runs (126, 3rd), hits (208, 3rd), and batting (.343, 3rd). In addition to earning All-America status, Botto Drust was also a three-time National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Northeast Region First Team honoree and all-conference first team selection. Known as an exceptionally quick slapper and bunter, Botto Drust joined the Connecticut Classics following graduation, and led the team in hitting for three seasons, capturing a National Championship in 2001. Botto Drust also played for the New England Riptide in the 2005 and 2006 seasons, helping them to the 2006 National Pro Fastpitch Championship over her former team, the Connecticut Brakettes. In 2004, Botto Drust led the Brakettes in hitting with a .396 average as they won their 26th ASA National Championship. Botto Drust lives in Middletown, CT with her husband Don Drust, a former UMass-Lowell football standout.

Jason Marino Assistant Coach • Second Season

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2011 Roster

2011 CCSU SOFTBALL ROSTER No. 00 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 16 18 19 21 22 23 24 27 34 46 99

Name Amanda Dilworth Molly Geisen Katherine Knowles Kate Hoffman Tessa Brown Sarah Vlahos Erica Koehler Sarah Emery Emily Pogemiller Christa Shorette Kendall Sours Lauren Alibozek Samantha Cieri Abby Harpp Julie Marks Jordan Tingley Stephanie Chotkevys Courtney Collins Kelsey Barlow Elizabeth Montemurro Macy Stefanski Emily Bohmer Rebecca Mussatti Arielle Bruno

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

Pos. 2B OF C IF UTIL. IF 1B OF P UTIL. 2B/SS OF OF P P P 1B C OF P IF P OF OF

B/T R/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R

Hometown/Last School Jackson, NJ/Hartford Athens, Greece/Georgian Court Woodline, WA/Bishop Blanchet Orange, CT/Amity Regional Newburgh, NY/Valley Central San Marcos, CA/Palomar New Rochelle, NY/New Rochelle Stonington, CT/Stonington New Paltz, NY/New Paltz Southington, CT/Southington Poulsbo, WA/Central Kitsap New Hartford, CT/Northwestern Regional Suffield, CT/Suffield Pine Plains, NY/Stissing Mountain Granby, CT/Granby Coventry, RI/St. John’s Dana Point, CA/Saddleback C.C. Trumbull, CT/Lauralton Montville, CT/Montville Sayreville, NJ/Sayreville War Memorial Montville, CT/Montville Harwinton, CT/Lewis S. Mills Valley Center, CA/Palomar Millville, NJ/Sacred Heart

Head Coach: Jeff Franquet Assistant Coaches: Kristine Botto Drust, Jason Marino

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Player Profiles

KATHERINE KNOWLES

ERICA KOEHLER

Year.............................................Senior Position ....................................Catcher Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ................. Woodline, WA Last School.............. Bishop Blanchet

Year.............................................Senior Position ................................First Base Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ..........New Rochelle, NY Last School.................. New Rochelle

2010: Selected to the All-NEC Second Team…Started all 49 games played…Led the team with a .378 batting average, recording 54 hits in 143 at bats…First on the team with a .650 slugging percentage, led the team with 18 doubles, third on the team with seven homeruns…Drove in 29 runs and scored 25…Posted a .982 fielding percentage behind the plate, threw out 24.4% of base stealers.

2010: Played in 25 games making eight starts…Had six hits including a homerun...Scored three runs…Had a .960 fielding percentage. 2009: Started all 43 games that she appeared in…Had 18 hits, including five doubles. 2008: Made 10 appearances, including six starts...Had five hits and three RBI.

2009: Started all 43 games that she appeared in…Had 38 hits, good for a share of the team lead…Had the team high batting average with .306… Also led the team in on base percentage with .377…Had a .379 slugging percentage.

Before Central: Four-year participant of softball and volleyball at New Rochelle..Three-time all-league selection in softball...Two-time all-section recipient...Played for the Hudson River Panthers. Personal: Daughter of Rolf and Theresa Koehler...Criminology major.

2008: Started 28 games...Had 17 hits, including two doubles, and 11 RBI...Walked eight times...Went 5-for-5 on stolen base attempts.

Koehler’s Career Statistics

Before Central: Participated in four years of softball at Bishop Blanchet High School...Named first team All-Metro freshman and senior years...Started every game behind the plate as a senior...Led team to Metro Championships as a junior and senior.

Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

Personal: Daughter of Maureen and Bob Aoki, and Chris Knowles...Communication major.

Knowles’s Career Statistics

Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

G 28 43 49 120

AB 70 124 143 337

R 4 17 25 46

H 17 38 54 109

RBI 10 10 29 49

AVG .243 .306 .378 .323

HR 0 0 7 7

K 22 23 21 66

BB 8 14 14 36

APP 16 21 35 72

GS 10 17 30 57

CG 7 9 24 40

W-L 6-3 4-13 13-19 23-35

SV 1 0 1 2

ERA 1.62 4.28 3.83 3.49

IP 73.1 93.1 182.2 349.1

R 0 4 3 6

H 5 18 6 27

RBI 3 7 1 11

AVG .250 .159 .150 .182

HR 0 0 1 1

K 7 37 16 60

BB 2 10 3 15

2009: Made 17 starts in 21 appearances…had a record of 4-13 with a 5.50 ERA…Pitched 93.1 innings and had nine complete games.

Year.............................................Senior Position .....................................Pitcher Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ....................Sayreville, NJ Last School..... Sayreville War Memorial

2008: Started 10 games on the mound...Had team-best 1.62 ERA over 16 appearances...Struck out 42 in 73.1 innings...Posted seven complete games and four shutouts...Had one save. Before Central: Four-year participant in softball at Sayerville War Memorial...All-State recipient as a senior...Had five shutouts and an earned run average of 0.62, ranking number two in the county as a senior.

Montemurro’s Career Statistics Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

AB 20 113 40 148

2010: Appeared on the mound in a team-high 35 games, making 30 starts…She won a team-high 13 games and earned a save…She led the team with a 4.93 era over 182.2 innings pitched…She struck out 104 batters and held opponents to a .299 batting average against…Led the team with 24 complete games.

LIZ MONTEMURRO

G 10 43 25 59

H 74 131 226 431

R 32 80 144 256

ER 17 57 100 174

BB 14 19 66 99

K 42 35 104 181

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Personal: Daughter of Donald and Dolores Montemurro...English major.

Player Profiles KENDALL SOURS

KENDALL SOURS Year.............................................Senior Position ....... Second Base/Shortstop Bats/Throws.................................L/R Hometown .................... Poulsbo, WA Last School..................Central Kitsap

2010: Played in 46 games starting 44…She was ninth on the team with a 2.16 batting average, recording 25 hits in 116 at bats…She posted five doubles and drove in six runs while scoring 13…She posted a .960 fielding percentage in 201 chances. 2009: Started all 43 games she appeared in…Had 30 hits in her 125 at bats… Scored 12 runs and had 11 runs batted in…Fourth on the team led with a .307 on base percentage.

ERICA KOEHLER

2008: Started all 35 appearances...Had 21 hits, including three doubles. Before Central: Four-year letter winner at Central Kitsap High...Allarea all-star team member for three years...Three-year all-league infielder...Named All-Utility Player of the Year during her senior year. Personal: Daughter of David and Shirlee Sours...Communication major.

Sours’s Career Statistics Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

G 35 43 46 124

AB 109 125 116 350

R 15 12 13 40

H 21 30 25 76

RBI 8 11 6 25

AVG .193 .240 .216 .217

HR 0 0 0 0

K 7 10 14 31

BB 4 10 4 18

KAT KNOWLES

AMANDA DILWORTH

Year.............................................Senior Position ...........................Second Base Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown .......................Jackson, NJ Last School........................... Hartford

Before Central: Before Central: Played four seasons of softball at the University of Hartford…Member of the 2007 America East AllRookie Team…Was named to the America East All-Academic team in 2010 and to the America East Academic Honor Roll…Batted .343 with 22 runs scored for the Hawks in 2010. Personal: Daughter of Darcy and Pat Dilworth…Major is professional counseling.

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Player Profiles 2010: Played 32 games and started eight…She had two hits including a homerun… She drove in three runs and scored three runs.

SAMANTHA CIERI Year............................................. Junior Position .................................. Outfield Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ......................Suffield, CT Last School..............................Suffield

2009: Appeared in 26 games and made 22 starts…Had 11 hits including a double and a home run. Also recorded a for a .250 slugging percentage. Before Central: Lettered for four seasons at Suffield High...All-conference selection as a senior...Served as team captain during junior and senior seasons...Also lettered in field hockey...Two-time all-conference honoree in field hockey...Captained team as a senior. Personal: Daughter of Dominick and Cari Cieri...Physical education major.

Cieri’s Career Statistics Year 2009 2010 Totals

G 26 32 58

AB 60 25 85

R 1 3 4

H 11 2 13

RBI 4 3 7

AVG .183 .080 .153

HR 1 1 2

K 17 10 27

BB 2 5 7

2010: Second on the team with 21 appearances and 18 starts…Posted an era of 5.74 good for second on the staff…Finished the season with a 6-9 won-loss record…Struck out 62 batters in 120.2 innings pitched…Held opponents to a .300 batting average against.

ABBY HARPP Year............................................. Junior Position .....................................Pitcher Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ............... Pine Plains, NY Last School............Stissing Mountain

16 APP 15 21 36

GS 6 18 24

CG 1 10 11

W-L 0-4 6-9 6-13

SV 0 0 0

ERA 6.43 4.46 4.92

IP 37 120.2 157.2

H 57 152 209

R 46 107 153

REBECCA MUSSATTI Year............................................. Junior Position .................................. Outfield Bats/Throws.................................L/L Hometown ............Valley Center, CA Last School.............................Palomar

Mussatti’s Career Statistics Year 2010

G 49

AB 162

R H RBI AVG HR K 44 58 18 .358 1 16

Before Central: Led Stissing Mountain High to NYS Class B Final Four as a senior...Team collected Southeast Regional championship, Section I championship, conference championship and division championship during senior season...Named first team All-State...Daily Freeman Player of the Year...Also lettered in field hockey. Personal: Daughter of Robert and Jean Harpp...Exercise science major.

Harpp’s Career Statistics Year 2009 2010 Totals

2009: Made six starts in 15 appearances as a pitcher…Had one complete game and 37 innings pitched.

ER 34 77 111

BB 21 55 76

K 16 62 78

2010: Selected to the All-NEC First Team…Started all 49 games played…Second on the team with a .358 batting average and a .438 on base percentage…Recorded team-highs in hits with 58 and at bats with 162...Also, had a team-high 12 stolen bases…Third on the team with 11 doubles… Scored 44 runs and drove in 18. Before Central: Named second team all-league out of Valley Regional High…First team all conference for Palomar Community College. Personal: Daughter of Kelly and David Mussatti…Exercise science major.

BB 16

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Player Profiles SARAH VLAHOS Year............................................. Junior Position ......................................Infield Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ...............San Marcos, CA Last School.............................Palomar

2010: Started all 48 games played…Fifth on the team with a .263 batting average…Collected 36 hits in 137 at bats…Fourth on the team with six doubles, also hit a pair of homeruns…Scored 15 runs and drove in 13. Before Central: Transferred from Palomar Community College, posted a .303 batting average., 11 doubles, and a .395 slugging percentage Personal: Daughter of Letty and Dave Vlahos…Communication major.

Vlahos’s Career Statistics Year 2010

G 48

AB 137

R H RBI AVG HR K 15 36 13 .263 2 11

BB 8

SARAH VLAHOS

LAUREN ALIBOZEK Year................................... Sophomore Position .................................. Outfield Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ..........New Hartford, CT Last School..........Northwestern Reg.

2010: Played seven games for the Blue Devils…She scored three runs. Before Central: Two-time all Berkshire league selection out of Northwestern Regional High School…Also an honor roll student and winner of the sportsmanship award. Personal: Daughter of Leah and Larry Alibozek….Physical education major.

REBECCA MUSSATTI

Alibozek’s Career Statistics

Year 2010

G 7

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AB 3

R H RBI AVG HR K 3 0 0 .000 0 2

BB 0

Player Profiles 2010:Played in 43 games making 35 starts…Seventh on the team with a .232 batting average, recorded 26 hits in 112 at bats…She tied for the team lead with 10 homeruns and slugged .518…She posted 23 RBIs and 16 runs scored.

KELSEY BARLOW

Year................................... Sophomore Position .................................. Outfield Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown .................. Montville, CT Last School.......................... Montville

Before Central: Two sport athlete at Montville High receiving all Eastern Connecticut Conference honors in both softball and soccer…selected as team rookie of the year and most valuable player in softball…Was an All-State selection as well. Personal: Daughter of Luci and Michael Barlow…Exercise science major.

Barlow’s Career Statistics Year 2010

SARAH EMERY

Year................................... Sophomore Position .....................................Pitcher Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ................Stonington, CT Last School........................Stonington

G 43

AB 112

R H RBI AVG HR K BB 16 26 23 .232 10 25 5

2010: Appeared in seven games on the mound, making a pair of starts…Recorded two complete games and finished the year with an 0-2 record…She posted a 6.41 era in 26.2 innings of work…She struck out five batters. Before Central: Was a three time selection to the New London Day’s all-area team…Two time All-Eastern Connecticut Conference selection…2009 All-State selection. Personal: Daughter of Melanie and Robert Emery…Criminal justice major.

Emery’s Career Statistics Year 2010

APP 7

GS 2

CG 2

W-L 0-2

SV 0

ERA 4.99

Year................................... Sophomore Position ......................................Infield Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ...................... Orange, CT Last School................Amity Regional

R 22

ER 19

BB 11

K 5

Before Central: An honor roll student at Amity Regional High School…Named all Southern Connecticut Conference and New Haven Register All-Area in her senior season. Personal: Daughter of Kathie and Bill Hoffman…Physical education major.

Hoffman’s Career Statistics

Year 2010

G 18

AB 28

R H RBI AVG HR K 2 3 0 .107 0 9

BB 3

2010: Started all 43 of her games played…Sixth on the team with a .235 batting average…Recorded 27 hits in 115 at bats…Had five doubles and a homerun…Drove in 13 runs and scored seven.

MACY STEFANSKI

H 35

2010: Played 18 games making 10 starts…She had three hits including a double and scored a pair of runs.

KATE HOFFMAN

IP 26.2

Year................................... Sophomore Position ......................................Infield Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown .................. Montville, CT Last School.......................... Montville

Before Central: A two time All Eastern Connecticut Conference selection…Named to the All-State team after the 2008 and 2009 seasons…A 2009 New London Day All-Area selection. Personal: Daughter of Sherrie and Lou Stefanski…Social work major.

Stefanskis Career Statistics Year 2010

G 43

AB 115

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R H RBI AVG HR K 7 27 13 .235 1 16

BB 4

Player Profiles KELSEY BARLOW

STEPHANIE CHOTKEVYS

Year................................... Sophomore Position ................................First Base Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ...............Dana Point, CA Last School...............Saddleback C.C.

Before Central: Attended Saddleback Community College for two years…Played four years of softball at Dana Hills High School. Personal: Daughter of Susan and Doug Chotkevys…Major is criminology.

JORDAN TINGLEY

MOLLY GEISEN

Year................................... Sophomore Position .................................. Outfield Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ................Athens, Greece Last School............... Georgian Court

Before Central: Attended Georgian Court University during the 2009-10 academic year…Played four years of high school softball at St. Mary’s, also participated in volleyball and swimming. Personal: Daughter of Ellie and John Geisen…Major is communication.

Year................................... Sophomore Position .....................................Pitcher Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown .....................Coventry, RI Last School........................... St. John’s

Before Central: Played softball for the St. John’s Red Storm as a freshman…Posted a 2-5 record with a 7.73 era…Played four years of softball at LaSalle Academy… Her high school team captured a Rhode Island State Championship…She was selected as the team’s Most Valuable Player…Was also an All-State selection in high school. Personal: Daughter of Lisa and Mike Tingley…Major is civil engineering.

TESSA BROWN EMILY BOHMER

Year.......................................Freshman Position .....................................Pitcher Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ................ Harwinton, CT Last School................... Lewis S. Mills

Year.......................................Freshman Position ...........................................Util Bats/Throws.................................L/L Hometown ................Newburgh, NY Last School...................Valley Central

Before Central: Played four years of softball at Valley Central High School…Her team won the Divisional Championship four times, and the Section Championship in 2010…Section Nine All Star, and a Third Team All-State selection…Was recognized as a Scholar-Athlete in softball, basketball, and soccer…Received the Discus Award. Personal: Daughter of Theresa and Tim Brown…Major is exercise science.

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Player Profiles ARIELLE BRUNO

Year.......................................Freshman Position .................................. Outfield Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ...................... Millville, NJ Last School.................... Sacred Heart

JULIE MARKS

Year.......................................Freshman Position .....................................Pitcher Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ...................... Granby, CT Last School..............................Granby

COURTNEY COLLINS

Before Central: Attended the University of Connecticut in the Fall of 2010…Played four years of softball at Lauralton Hall…Was selected First Team All-Conference all four seasons, First Team Connecticut Post all four seasons and First Team All-State in her final three seasons…She was named the ESPN Radio 1300 Player of the Year in 2010…Selected as a Channel 12 News Scholar-Athlete…Her team won a State Championship in 2008. Personal: Daughter of Leslie and Jim Collins…Major is communications.

EMLIY POGEMILLER

CHRISTA SHORTTE

Year.......................................Freshman Position ...........................................Util Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ..............Southington, CT Last School..................... Southington

Year.......................................Freshman Position ....................................Catcher Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ...................Trumbull, CT Last School.......................... Lauralton

Year.......................................Freshman Position .....................................Pitcher Bats/Throws................................ R/R Hometown ................ New Paltz, NY Last School......................... New Paltz

Before Central: Played four years of softball at New Paltz Central High School…Was a Mid-Hudson Athletic League First Team selection in 2008 and 2009…Was a MHAL Second Team selection in 2007 and 2010…Received the Larry Johnson Athletic Award. Personal: Daughter of Leann and Jay Pogemiller…Major is prebusiness.

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2010 Statistics

2010 CCSU SOFTBALL STATISTICS Record: 19-31

The Automated ScoreBook Overall Statistics for Central Connecticut (as of Mar 29, 2011) Home 6-16 Away: 10-11 Neutral: NEC: (All games Sorted by Batting avg) 3-4

7-13

OFFENSIVE STATISTICS

Player

avg

The 6-16 Automated ScoreBook Record: 19-31 Home: Away: 10-11 Neutral: 3-4 Conference: 7-13 Overall Statistics for Central Connecticut (as of Mar 29, 2011) Sorted by Batting avg) gp-gs ab r h(All 2b games 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att

KNOWLES, Katherine

.378 49-49

MUSSATTI, Becca

.358 49-49

143 25 54 18 0 7 29 93 .650 14 1 21 0 .434 1 10 0-0 Record: Home: 7-131 12-16 0 .438 0 16 Conference: 16 7 3-4 .457 Neutral: 74 10-11 1 18Away: 1 6-16 58 11 162 4419-31

BUDRICK, Sara

.331 49-49

139

50-48 .avg 302 gp-gs ..327683 49-49 48-48

50-48 48-46

ab 19 r 42 h 2b 4 139 143 137 25 15 54 36 186 162 27 115 115 447 58 139 112 33 16 46 26 122 4 139 24 14 42 109 19

..235185 11 41

0-1 2-3

80 124 96 97

.267

1-3

35 10 16 25

..222673 01 10

23 21

13 .9.86805

59 08 13 31 34 03 14 9 5 0 10

00 10

15 43

143

13 .9.96379

16 96

36 97

88 .8.96670

03 01 05 0 03 0

2 16 1 13

00 00

0-0 0-0 1-5 0-0

0 23

01 .0.90600

1 15

10 14

31 .7.98667

09 0 10

01 00

..020207 00 01 ..020207 00 04 ..010904 00 00 ..020303 00 00

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

13 16

47 36

48 .9.83687

3 11

341

12 .9.87547

.0.40201

95 0 390 2172

2 0

.30 36 .0 0

100 400 31-49 0-0

9980 5150

760

..905020

.0.40503

134 0 220 1711

2 0

.30 73 .0 0

90 490 38-51 1-5

10121 431 10

523

..976856

MONTEMURRO, Liz .000 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 13 47 LOB - Team (274), Opp (335). Picked 3 1.34 0-0 0 - ERICKSON .00 0 0 off 0 1. 0 0 2, 0LOGAN .00KNOWLES 0 0 (3), 0 0IBB -0Team 0 (19). 0 Opp 0 (11), 1-1turned -0Team .000 DPs HARPP, Abby

.938

.974

354 0

70 0

41 0

426 0

81 0 0 35 0 10

Totals ALIBOZEK, Lauren

2701 .0.0

50 7-0

1308 3

214 3

OpponentsSarah EMERY,

50 3005 23-0 .0.0

1395 1

283 9

1-1 18-10

1-1 32-8

Totals

.271

1308

214

Opponents

.305

1395

283

354

2 41

650 .3 .3 40 54 7

76 30

98 0 .51 57 45 7 .2

48 30

35 9 58 7 30 4 30 5 0 9 0 7 0 4 0 5

195 0

551 0

243 0

632 0

195

551

.421

1 so gdp 0 12 14 21 00 8 31 11 16 00 16 4 17 16 13 20 01 5 15 0 25

.935

11 48 3 14

74 35 82 58

05 0

95 39

.304 .2 52 15 8 .1 7 9 2 5 .1 24 539 .200 .0 20 20 5 .0 10 70 9 .0 10 40 3 .0 0 0 2

23-0 26-13

bb 0 6 hp

.982

359 0 .2

27 266 245 253 2 60 50 30 20

7-0 25-8

13 15

slg% .547

1 13 1 23 1 10 1 0 12 0 0 6 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1

7 115 40 163 112 39 148 109 28 132 116 3 25 3 40 33 391 89 280 20 250 30

32-8

.590

tb 76 93 48

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

137 116 15 13 36 25

43-43

18-10 46-44

5 20 42 51 0 0 20 10 0

48-48 46-44

.235 ..213520 ..212208 ..211067 .080 ..105000 ..102080 ..100070 ..008000

26-13 48-46

31 rbi 45

25-8 43-35

7 2 29 13 1 18 13 8 31 10 23 10 12 0 45 2 0 13 6

49-49 43-43

-------------------STEFANSKI, Macy KOEHLER,Kelsey Erica BARLOW, KELLEY, ErinTiffany ERICKSON, HOFFMAN, Kate SOURS, Kendall CIERI, Samantha -------------------ALIBOZEK,Erica Lauren KOEHLER, EMERY, Erin Sarah KELLEY, MONTEMURRO, HOFFMAN, Kate Liz HARPP, Abby CIERI, Samantha

3b hr 0 10

0 1 0 0 0 1 65 0

..325385 ..323312 ..320220 ..226136

49-49 43-35

e fld%

12 96 80 31

KNOWLES, Katherine VLAHOS, Sarah MUSSATTI, STEFANSKI,Becca Macy BUDRICK, BARLOW, Sara Kelsey LOGAN, Jaclyn ERICKSON, Tiffany VLAHOS, Sarah SOURS, Kendall

a 24

0 7 6-10 410 22 11 .975 po fld% 0e 1.000 2a 1 0-0 1 sb-att 5 sh .ob% 320 sf 0-0 191 24 154 .9.93822 ..341354 11 10 1 0-1 80 124 42 971 93 .9.93355 32 1-3 ..246378 00 31 12-16 410 22 11 ..246433 10 07 6-10 0-1 21 2 3 .8.98755 0-0 939 30 .1.000 32 431 ..332230 15 81 9-10

Player LOGAN, Jaclyn

po 191

217

(All games 2 171 avg) 53 134 22run 243 632 by.4Earned 81 10 35 Sorted 426

.443

0-0 0-1 0-0 ..232273 01 48 9-10 ..129548 01 04 0-0 2-3 .233 0 0 0-0

15 8 .9.96302

.935

.857

.336 10 40

31-49

998

515

.952

9 49

38-51

1012

431

.965

.373

Player era gs (11), cg Opp sho (19). sv IBB ip r er bb so 2bPicked 3b off hr - ERICKSON b/avg wp hp LOB - Team (274), Opp (335). DPsw-l turnedapp - Team - Teamh (3), KNOWLES 2, LOGAN 1. 1. bk sfa sha MONTEMURRO, Liz 3.83 13-19 35 30 24 1/0 1 182.2 226 144 100 66 104 45 6 16 .299 13 11 0 6 28 4 13 .300 18 9 11 2 14 27 62 55 avg) 77 run 152by107 0 120.2 21 18 10 4.47 6-9 HARPP, Abby (All 1/0 games Sorted Earned -------------------7 1 sha 0 sfa 1 bk 4 hp .313 wp 4 b/avg 0 hr 6 3b 5 11 22r 19 35h 0 26.2 0/0 sv 2 cg2 sho 0-2 4era .99 w-l EMERY, Sarah Player app7 gs ip er bb so 2b LOGAN, Jaclyn Liz 23.33 0-0 0/0 0 182.2 3.0 226 13 144 10 100 10 2 104 0 3 06 16 2 ..621999 13 1 11 1 00 06 28 0 MONTEMURRO, 3.83 13-19 352 300 240 1/0 1 66 45

PITCHING STATISTICS

Totals HARPP, Abby

Opponents --------------------

4.44.279

19-30 6-9

3.53

30-19

36 50 10 50 18 21

2/0 1/0

7/2

50 50

333.0 01 120.2

426 152

283 107

204 77

134 55

171 62

81 27

104

35 13

..330050

36 11 18 229 11

337.1

354

214

170

217

.271

34 39

0 10

4 1 0 1 4 .313 0 6 5 11 19 22 35 0 26.2 2 0/0 7 2 4.99 0-2 EMERY, Sarah PB Team (14), KNOWLES 12, BARLOW 2, Opp (16). Pickoffs Team (0), Opp (1). SBA/ATT KNOWLES (34-45), MONTEMURRO LOGAN, Jaclyn 23.33 0-0 2 0 0 0/0 0 3.0 13 10 10 2 0 3 0 2 .619 1 1 (19-25), 0 0 HARPP (18-25), BARLOW (4-4), EMERY (1-1). 9 36 22 11 .305 35 10 81 171 134 204 283 426 333.0 1 2/0 36 50 50 4.29 19-30 Totals Opponents

3.53

30-19

50 50

7/2

337.1

354

214

170

217

.271

34 39

0 10

PB - Team (14), KNOWLES 12, BARLOW 2, Opp (16). Pickoffs - Team (0), Opp (1). SBA/ATT - KNOWLES (34-45), MONTEMURRO (19-25), HARPP (18-25), BARLOW (4-4), EMERY (1-1).

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2010 Results CCSU 2010 Game-By-Game Results DATE

OPPONENT

SCORE

2/26 2/26 2/27 2/27 2/28 3/12 3/12 3/13 3/14 3/16 3/16 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/20 3/23 3/23 3/25 3/25 3/27 3/27 3/28 3/28 3/31 4/2 4/2 4/3 4/3 4/5 4/5 4/7 4/10 4/10 4/14 4/17 4/17 4/18 4/18 4/22 4/22 4/24 4/24 4/28 4/28 5/1 5/1 5/2 5/2 5/8 5/8

vs. East Tenn. St. vs. UT Martin vs. Ball State vs. Miami (Ohio) vs. Oakland vs. Brown at Hampton vs. Barton at Hampton RHODE ISLAND RHODE ISLAND at Temple at Temple at LaSalle at LaSalle at Seton Hall at Seton Hall FAIRFIELD FAIRFIELD WAGNER* WAGNER* MOUNT* MOUNT* CONNECTICUT at Sacred Heart* at Sacred Heart* MANHATTAN MANHATTAN SIENA SIENA at Boston College at Bryant* at Bryant* IONA at St. Francis* at St. Francis* at Robert Morris* at Robert Morris* Holy Cross Holy Cross MONMOUTH* MONMOUTH* at Hartford at Hartford QUINNIPIAC* QUINNIPIAC* at FDU* at FDU* LONG ISLAND* LONG ISLAND*

L, 0-8 L, 2-6 L, 2-12 L, 1-7 W, 3-2 W, 6-5 W, 11-2 W, 4-0 L, 2-11 L, 1-7 L, 0-8 W, 4-1 W, 6-1 L, 1-2 W, 6-5 L, 2-3 L, 0-15 L, 9-20 L, 4-6 L, 1-3 W, 5-4 W, 9-1 L, 1-2 L, 2-8 L, 0-3 L, 1-2 W, 4-1 L, 6-7 W, 8-6 L, 2-9 L, 0-8 W, 14-2 W, 10-8 L, 2-4 L, 4-5 W, 5-4 W, 11-3 L, 6-7 W, 11-0 L, 7-9 L, 2-11 L, 0-11 W, 10-1 W, 7-6 W, 6-2 L, 4-5 L, 7-8 L, 2-5 L, 0-2 L, 2-5

RECORD 0-1 0-2 0-3 0-4 1-4 2-4 3-4 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 5-7 6-7 6-8 7-8 7-9 7-10 7-11 7-12 7-13 8-13 9-13 9-14 9-15 9-16 9-17 10-17 10-18 11-18 11-19 11-20 12-20 13-20 13-21 13-22 14-22 15-22 15-23 16-23 16-24 16-25 16-26 17-26 18-26 19-26 19-27 19-28 19-29 19-30 19-31

PITCHER Montemurro (0-1) Harpp (0-1) Harpp (0-2) Montemurro (0-2) Harpp (1-2) Harpp (2-2) Montemurro (1-2) Harpp (3-2) Montemurro (1-3) Harpp (3-3) Montemurro (1-4) Montemurro (2-4) Harpp (4-3) Montemurro (2-5) Harpp (5-3) Montemurro (2-6) Harpp (5-4) Montemurro (2-7) Emery (0-1) Montemurro (2-8) Montemurro (3-8) Montemurro (4-8) Harpp (5-5) Montemurro (4-9) Montemurro (4-10) Harpp (5-6) Montemurro (5-10) Montemurro (6-10) Harpp (5-7) Montemurro (7-10) Montemurro (7-11) Montemurro (8-11) Harpp (5-8) Montemurro (8-12) Harpp (6-8) Montemurro (9-12) Montemurro (9-13) Montemurro (10-13) Montemurro (10-14) Montemurro (10-15) Harpp (6-9) Montemurro (11-15) Montemurro (12-15) Montemurro (13-16) Montemurro (13-16) Montemurro (13-17) Emery (0-2) Montemurro (13-18) Montemurro (13-19)

HOME GAMES IN BOLD CAPS

* denotes Northeast Conference contest

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CCSU Softball Records CAREER HITTING RECORDS BATTING AVERAGE (min. 225 AB) 1. Kristin Kropp .348 2003-06 2. Dawn Hankey .337 1993-96 3. Kat Knowles .323 2008-present 4. Amy Crispino .312 1994-96 5. Pam Shirfin .301 2004-07 6. Tabby Lyons .299 1995-96 7. Jaclyn Logan .289 2007-10 8. Rebecca White .288 1991-94 9. Melissa Pelletier .274 2005-08 10. Karen Costes .269 2005-08

RUNS SCORED 1. Kristin Kropp 2. Amy Crispino 3. Dawn Hankey 4. Melissa Pelletier 5. Lisa Ruggs Rebecca White 7. Sara Budrick 8. Loni Emunson Karolyn Andrews 10. Lisa Turonis

102 98 83 78 73 73 68 65 65 64

2003-06 1994-96 1993-96 2005-08 1986-89 1991-94 2007-10 1989-92 2002-05 1987-90

TRIPLES 1. Dawn Hankey Loni Emunson 3. Lisa Ruggs 4. Karolyn Andrews 5. April Meyer Jeanne Villegas 7. Tabby Lyons Amy Crispino Kristin Kropp 10. Lisa Turonis

18 18 12 9 8 8 7 7 7 6

1993-96 1989-92 1986-89 2002-05 1996-99 1990 1995-96 1994-96 2003-06 1987-90

AT BATS 1. Kristin Kropp 2. Dawn Hackey 3. Jennifer Gawron 4. Karolyn Andrews 5. Shaena Mainville 6. Amy Crispino 7. Rebecca White 8. Deb Munson 9. Loni Emunson 10. Jaclyn Logan

546 534 509 500 498 497 496 492 490 485

2003-06 1993-96 1999-02 2002-05 2000-03 1994-96 1991-94 2003-06 1989-92 2007-10

HITS 1. Kristin Kropp 2. Dawn Hankey 3. Amy Crispino 4. Rebecca White 5. Jaclyn Logan 6. Pam Shifrin 7. Karolyn Andrews 8. Jennifer Gawron 9. Loni Emunson 10. Deb Munson April Meyer

RUNS BATTED IN 1. Dawn Hankey 2. Jaclyn Logan 3. Pam Shifrin 4. Deb Munson 5. Sara Budrick 6. Jennifer Gawron 7. Loni Emunson 8. Lisa Ruggs 9. Kat Knowles 10. Karolyn Andrews

108 104 85 73 63 60 54 50 49 46

1993-96 2007-10 2004-07 2003-06 2007-10 1999-2002 1989-92 1986-89 2008-present 2002-05

HOME RUNS 1. Pam Shifrin 2. Jaclyn Logan 3. Dawn Hackey 4. Sara Budrick 5. Deb Munson 6. Jeanne Villegas Alison Rossi Kelsey Barlow 9. Jennifer Gawron 10. Kat Knowles

20 17 15 14 13 10 10 10 8 7

2004-07 2007-10 1993-96 2007-10 2003-06 1990 2005-07 20010-present 1999-2002 2008-present

190 180 155 143 140 131 129 122 121 117 117

2003-06 1993-96 1994-96 1991-94 2007-10 2004-07 2002-05 1999-2002 1989-92 2003-06 1996-99

DOUBLES 1. Brooke Ewan Jaclyn Logan 3. Dawn Hankey 4. Jennifer Gawron 5. Kat Knowles 6. Kristin Kropp Deb Munson 8. Lisa Ruggs Sara Budrick 10. Loni Emunson

31 31 29 27 25 23 23 22 22 21

1997-2000 2007-10 1993-96 1999-2002 2008-present 2003-06 2003-06 1986-89 2007-10 1989-92

TOTAL BASES 1. Dawn Hackey 2. Kristin Kropp 3. Pam Shifrin 4. Loni Emunson Amy Crispino 6. Deb Munson 7. Jennifer Gawron 8. Lisa Ruggs 9. Karolyn Andrews 10. April Meyer

290 233 208 193 193 185 179 171 166 162

1993-96 2003-06 2004-07 1989-92 1994-96 2003-06 1999-2002 1986-89 2002-05 1996-99

STOLEN BASES 1. Amy Crispino 2. Shaena Mainville 3. Kristin Kropp 4. Karolyn Andrews 5. Lisa Turonis 6. April Meyer Laurie Bedner 8. Melissa Pelletier 9. Rebecca White 10. Dawn Hankey

58 42 41 36 33 30 30 27 26 25

1994-96 2000-03 2003-06 2002-05 1987-90 1996-99 1989-92 2005-08 1991-94 1993-96

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE (min. 225 AB) 1. Dawn Hankey .543 1993-96 2. Pam Shifrin .478 2004-07 3. Jaclyn Logan .462 2007-10 4. Kat Knowles .457 2008-present 5. Kristin Kropp .427 2003-06 6. Alsion Rossi .417 2005-07 7. Sara Budrick .413 2007-10 8. Loni Emunson .394 1989-92 9. Brooke Ewan .393 1997-2000 10. Amy Crispino .388 1994-96

CAREER PITCHING RECORDS

ERA (min. 100 innings) 1. Michele Bedard 1.55 2. Lori Frederick 1.72 3. Karen Cweklinsky 1.87 4. Karen Sweezey 2.23 5. Michelle Abraham 2.29

1988-90 1988-91 1986-88 1991-94 1986-89

INNINGS PITCHED 1. Karen Sweezey 480.1 2. Michelle Abraham 421.1 3. Lori Frederick 418.2 4. Rachel Brenneman 372.1 5. Brooke Ewan 360.1

1991-94 1986-89 1988-91 2007-2009 1997-2000

WINS 1. Lori Frederick 2. Karen Sweezey 3. Michelle Abraham 4. Michelle Bedard 5. Liz Montemurro

1988-91 1991-94 1986-89 1988-90 2008-present

34 30 25 24 23

LOSSES 1. Danielle Cyr 2. Brooke Ewan 3. Kelly Germaine 4. Karen Sweezey 5. Michelle Abraham Samantha Keltos

48 43 41 40 38 38

2002-05 1997-2000 1998-2001 1991-94 1986-89 2005-08

COMPLETE GAMES 1. Karen Sweezey 62 2. Michelle Abraham 57 3. Lori Frederick 51 4. Brooke Ewan 50 5. Kelly Germaine 42 Kathey Shultz 42

1991-94 1986-90 1988-91 1997-2000 1998-2001 1991-94

SHUTOUTS 1. Karen Sweezey 2. Lori Frederick Brooke Ewan Kelly Germaine 5. Kelly Schultz Liz Montemurro

1991-94 1988-91 1997-2000 1998-2001 1991-94 2008-present

10 6 6 6 5 5

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Kristin Kropp leads the Blue Devils in four major statistical hitting categories, while ranking in the top-10 in five others. STRIKEOUTS 1. Rachel Brenneman 313 2. Liz Montemurro 181 3. Danielle Cyr 155 4. Brooke Ewan 139 5. Kelly Germaine 122

2007-2009 2008-present 2002-05 1997-2000 1998-2001

-Bold Denotes Active Players

CCSU Softball Records SINGLE SEASON RECORDS Most At Bats Most Hits Most Doubles Most Triples

Most Homeruns Most RBI Most Walks Most Stolen Bases Highest Batting Average Most Runs Scored Most Put Outs Most Assists Lowest ERA Most Appearances Most Innings Pitched Most Complete Games Most Wins Most Strikeouts

182 63 18 8

Amy Crispino, 1995 Kristin Kropp, 2006 Kat Knowles, 2010 Jeanne Villegas, 1990 Dawn Hankey, 1994 10 Jeanne Villegas, 1990 Jaclyn Logan, 2010 Kelsey Barlow, 2010 45 Jaclyn Logan, 2010 27 Lisa Ruggs, 1988 24 Jeanne Villegas, 24 .401 Kristin Kropp, 2006 44 Becca Mussatti, 2010 410 Sara Budrick, 2010 140 Dawn Hankey, 1996 0.90 Michelle Bedard, 1989 35 Liz Montemurro, 2010 197.1 Heidi Wentz,1995 30 Heidi Wentz, 1995 14 Michelle Bedard, 1990 Lori Frederick, 1990 130 Rachel Brenneman, 2007

Liz Montemurro holds the CCSU single season record for appearances with 35 in 2010. She is also fifth on the Blue Devils all-time career wins list with 23.

CCSU SOFTBALL DIVISION I RESULTS

1986 15-25 Independent 1987 16-21 Independent 1988 16-24 Independent 1989 19-17 Independent 1990 28-14 Independent Independent - Five Seasons, 94-101 Overall

1991 17-25 6-9 East Coast Conference 1992 15-26 4-7 East Coast Conference 1993 8-20 0-0 East Coast Conference 1994 22-24-1 0-3 East Coast Conference East Coast Conference - Four Seasons, 62-95-1 Overall, 10-19 ECC 1995 14-43 1-11 Mid-Continent Conference 1996 12-36 0-12 Mid-Continent Conference 1997 4-35-1 1-11 Mid-Continent Conference 1998 5-28 1-9 Mid-Continent Conference Mid-Continent Conference - Four Seasons, 35-142-1 Overall, 3-43 Mid-Con

1999 11-37 4-14 Northeast Conference 2000 7-39 2-18 Northeast Conference 2001 10-38 6-16 Northeast Conference 2002 11-35-1 6-15-1 Northeast Conference 2003 11-34 6-12 Northeast Conference 2004 9-41 7-13 Northeast Conference 2005 15-32 11-9 Northeast Conference 2006 8-38 4-14 Northeast Conference 2007 18-26 10-8 Northeast Conference 2008 14-25 5-11 Northeast Conference 2009 9-34 3-13 Northeast Conference 2010 19-31 7-13 Northeast Conference Northeast Conference - 12 Seasons, 142-410-1, 71-156-1 NEC All-Time Division I, 25 Seasons, 333-748-3 Most Wins - 28, 1990 Most Losses - 41, 2004 Best Won-Loss % - .667 (28-14), 1990

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Athletics at CCSU

Department of Athletics The Central Connecticut State University Department of Athletics sponsors 18 Division I varsity sports and participates in the Northeast Conference. Other members of the Northeast Conference include charter members Fairleigh Dickinson, Long Island, Robert Morris, St. Francis (NY), St. Francis (PA) and Wagner. They are joined by Bryant (official in 2012), Monmouth (admitted in 1985), Mount St. Mary’s (1989), Central Connecticut State (1997), Quinnipiac (1998) and Sacred Heart (1999). For more information on all Blue Devil Sports, you can visit the official home of the Blue Devils on the world wide web, CCSUBlueDevils.com. Men’s Varsity Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Indoor Track and Field Outdoor Track and Field Soccer

Women’s Varsity Sports Basketball Cross Country Golf Indoor Track and Field Lacrosse Outdoor Track and Field Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving Volleyball

CCSU Athletics Mission Statement The mission of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program at Central Connecticut State University is to contribute positively to the personal development of students by providing a wide range of opportunities for participation in sports, on either a highly-competitive NCAA Division I or recreational level. The Intercollegiate Athletics Program contributes to the vitality of campus life by providing entertaining, highly-competitive sporting events for the campus and community at large. In this sense, it serves as one of the principle centers of campus life because it contributes to the development of campus identity and community.

CCSUBlueDevils.com Home of the Blue Devils on the World Wide Web

Athletics are an appropriate and important component of the Central Connecticut State University experience because they embody

On July 1, 2007, Central Connecticut State

many of the intrinsic values and goals of

University and JumpTV (now NeuLion) re-

education at our University, in particular, the

launched the official website of CCSU Athletics, www.CCSUBlueDevils.com. The partnership with NeuLion will last at least five years, and brings the online experience for CCSU and its fanbase to a whole new level. Fans will have the opportunity

striving to achieve excellence in all manifestations of human life and the enrichment of the human spirit.

to bid on one-of-a-kind auction items and browse our mobile store for the latest in ring tones and wallpaper for their cellular phones. Fans will continue to experience live stats for all home CCSU games as well as an exhanced audio/video section, Media CENTRAL, that will feature both live and archived audio and video of CCSU athletics events.

The mission of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program is inextricably tied to the mission of the University. Therefore, as Central Connecti-

Central Connecticut is one of six members of the Northeast Conference that has its official

cut State University aspires to become one of

Web site powered by NeuLion. Other NEC schools affiliated with NeuLion include Quinnipiac

the best public, comprehensive universities

University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Monmouth University, Mount St. Mary’s University and

in the nation and the finest in New England,

Robert Morris University. JumpTV offers its more than 150 partners every piece of fan-facing technology including Internet publishing tools, streaming video and audio, e-commerce, ticketing,

the Intercollegiate Athletics Program similarly

mobile, community and emerging technologies. This interactive fan services platform, backed by an

aspires to become one of the best athletics

integrated database, provides teams with a single, comprehensive profile of each and every fan. As

programs among comparable universities in

part of NeuLion, sports teams can leverage online media to generate new revenue, operate more

the region and nation.

cost effectively and extend the reach of their brand to a broader audience.

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Athletics at CCSU The Central Connecticut State University Athletics Department made the move to Division I prior to the 1986-87 season, but it is the last 15 seasons that have turned the Blue Devils into one of the top athletics programs in New England. The following is a list of accomplishments during that time.

CCSU Championship History 1995-96 MEN’S SOCCER Mid-Continent Conference East Division Champions Mid-Continent Conference Tournament Champions WOMEN’S TENNIS Mid-Continent Conference Champions MEN’S GOLF New England Champions 1996-97 WOMEN’S TENNIS Mid-Continent Conference Champions New England Champions 1997-98 MEN’S GOLF Northeast Conference Champions NCAA Tournament WOMEN’S SOCCER Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions Northeast Conference Tournament Champions MEN’S TENNIS New England Champions WOMEN’S TENNIS Northeast Conference Champions New England Champions 1998-99 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Northeast Conference Champions WOMEN’S SOCCER Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament MEN’S SOCCER Northeast Conference Regular Season Co-Champions 1999-00 WOMEN’S SOCCER Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY New England Champions MEN’S BASKETBALL Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament 2000-01 WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK Northeast Conference Champions WOMEN’S SWIMMING Northeast Conference Champions MEN’S GOLF Northeast Conference Champion NCAA Tournament BASEBALL Northeast Conference North Division Co-Champions 2001-02

MEN’S BASKETBALL Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament WOMEN’S GOLF Northeast Conference Champions NCAA Tournament BASEBALL Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament VOLLEYBALL Northeast Conference Regular Season Tri-Champions 2002-03 WOMEN’S SOCCER Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament

BASEBALL Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament MEN’S GOLF Northeast Conference Champions NCAA Tournament 2003-04 WOMEN’S SOCCER Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament Recorded CCSU’s First NCAA Division I Tournament Win BASEBALL Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament 2004-05 FOOTBALL Northeast Conference Co-Champions WOMEN’S SOCCER Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament MEN’S GOLF Northeast Conference Champions NCAA Tournament 2005-06 FOOTBALL Northeast Conference Co-Champions WOMEN’S SOCCER Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament BASEBALL Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions 2006-07 MEN’S BASKETBALL Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament 2007-08 MEN’S SOCCER Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament Recorded CCSU’s First NCAA Division I Tournament Win in Men’s Sport Reached Sweet Sixteen WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING Northeast Conference Champions ECAC Champions 2008-09 WOMEN’S SOCCER Northeast Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING Northeast Conference Champions 2009-10 FOOTBALL Northeast Conference Champions WOMEN’S SOCCER Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Northeast Conference Champions BASEBALL Northeast Conference Tournament Champions

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS 1997-98 Steven Konopka Football Defensive Player of the Year Jane McFarlane Women’s Soccer Player of the Year Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Year 1998-99 Julie Twaddle Women’s Soccer Player of the Year Olga Budasz Women’s Swimming Outstanding Swimmer Kelly Yong Collins Women’s Golf Individual Champion 1999-2000 Kim Crowley Cross Country Rookie of the Year Jackie Hadden Women’s Soccer Player of the Year Olga Budasz Women’s Swimming Outstanding Swimmer Rick Mickens Men’s Basketball Player of the Year Defensive Player of the Year 2000-01 Denise Thomas Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Year Tammie Repass Women’s Swimming Outstanding Swimmer Tim D’Aquila Baseball Rookie of the Year Coleen McDowell Women’s Golf Individual Champion 2001-02 Denise Thomas Women’s Soccer Player of the Year Olga Budasz Women’s Swimming Outstanding Swimmer Corsley Edwards Men’s Basketball Player of the Year Phil Rothkugel Baseball Rookie of the Year 2002-03 Kelly Shimmin Women’s Soccer Player of the Year Jorden Holder Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Year Tammie Repass Women’s Swimming Outstanding Swimmer Tim D’Aquila Baseball Player of the Year Barry Hertzler Baseball Pitcher of the Year 2003-04 Tim Konoval Cross Country Rookie of the Year Cory Harge Football Offensive Rookie of the Year Kelly Shimmin Women’s Soccer Player of the Year Jessica McCavanagh Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Year Alex Harrison Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Year Juliana DiPlacido Women’s Diving Outstanding Diver Ron Robinson Men’s Basketball Player of the Year Bobby Myles Men’s Golf Individual Champion Keith Stegbauer Baseball Player of the Year 2004-05 Cory Harge Football Offensive Player of the Year Andre Smith Football Offensive Rookie of the Year Alex Harrison Men’s Soccer Player of the Year Jaime Crowley Women’s Swimming Outstanding Swimmer Juliana DiPlacido Women’s Diving Outstanding Diver Lindsey Snyder Women’s Swimming Co-Rookie of the Year 2005-06 Aubrey Norris Football Offensive Rookie of the Year Anthony Wilson Football Defensive Rookie of the Year Sophie Hopper Women’s Soccer Player of the Year Ashley Ferra Women’s Soccer Defender of the Year Alex Harrison Men’s Soccer Player of the Year Brynn Good Volleyball Setter of the Year Juliana DiPlacido Women’s Diving Outstanding Diver 2006-07 Justise Hairston Football Offensive Player of the Year Javier Mojica Men’s Basketball Player of the Year Tristan Blackwood Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Year Brendon Ray Men’s Golfer of the Year 2007-08 Megan McClements Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Year David Tyrie Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Year Amanda Bayer Volleyball Rookie of the Year Lindsey Snyder Women’s Swimming Outstanding Swimmer Kate Sohon Women’s Diving Co-Outstanding Diver Liz Wahlberg Women’s Diving Co-Outstanding Diver Alex Huffman Women’s Swimming Rookie of the Year Tristan Blackwood Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Year Lucie Sarochova Women’s Golf Individual Champion 2008-09 Mallory Miller Women’s Diving Outstanding Diver Alex Czaplicki Women’s Swimming Rookie of the Year Eric Hawerchuk Men’s Golf Individual Champion\ 2009-10 James Mallory Football Offensive Player of the Year Lawton Arnold Football Defensive Rookie of the Year Leah Blayney Women’s Soccer Player of the Year Emily Cochran Volleyball Rookie of the Year Taylor Friedman Women’s Swimming Co-Outstanding Swimmer Aaron Radden Men’s Track Outstanding Performer/Rookie Sean Allaire Baseball Player of the Year Sara Budrick Softball Most Improved Player Betsy Vendel Women’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Year

Administration

Dr. John W. Miller University President • Sixth Year

Dr. Jack Miller began his duties in 2005 as the President of CCSU, which was founded in 1849 and is the oldest publicly supported institution of higher education in Connecticut. The University enrollment is over 12,000 students, including over 2,500 graduate students. Prior to coming to Connecticut, Dr. Miller served as the Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for six years. He has also been Dean of the College of Education at Florida State University from 1993-1999. He served as a professor and an administrator at Georgia Southern University and Wichita State University. Miller has taught students in public education from the elementary to doctoral degree levels in the United States, Costa Rica, England, and South Africa. He has lectured in many other countries, including Ireland and Sweden. Dr. Miller’s academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University (1969), a master’s degree in education from Northern Illinois University (1972) and a doctorate degree in education from Purdue University (1975). He has received numerous national awards, including the Excellence in Diversity award from the Brothers of the Academy for his commitment to access, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students in higher education in 2005, and the Pacesetter Award from the National Academic Advisory Association as CEO of the year in 2003. His annual study of America’s Most Literate Cities has been published by USA Today, and recognized in over 100 of the largest daily newspapers and on National Public Radio. He has presented 56 referred papers to 16 different learned societies in the United States and internationally in countries such as France and Jordan. He has also given numerous invited addresses and served as a consultant to over 40 educational agencies in the U.S. and other countries. He has published 43 articles in national and international journals, including publications in journals such as Educational Researcher and Journal of Educational Psychology. He has also authored 10 book chapters, two major monographs disseminated by international associations, four books, and three series of electronic and print instructional materials. Dr. Miller has served as Principal Investigator and written 19 research and training proposals funded for a total of $4.5 million by state, federal, and private agencies, including the Department of Defense, Department of Education, Bell South Foundation, and Foundation for Improvement of Postsecondary Education. He has served on boards of directors for both private corporations and public non-profit organizations, including Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Victim Assistance Program, Educational Assessment Systems, Inc., Farmers and Merchants Bank, St. Coletta’s of Wisconsin for Developmentally Disabled Citizens, Jefferson Literacy Council, and The Renaissance Group. Jack and his wife, Barbara, have three grown children: Lauren, Elizabeth, and Raymond.

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Administration

Paul Schlickmann Director of Athletics • First Year

Central Connecticut State University President Jack Miller named Paul Schlickmann the new Director of Athletics on April 9, 2010. Schlickmann, 44, comes to New Britain from Stony Brook University, where he was the Executive Associate Director of Athletics. He began his duties in the spring of 2010 and is charged with directing the Blue Devils’ 18-sport Division I athletics program. “We are extremely excited and proud to name Paul Schlickmann our new Director of Athletics,” Miller said. “He comes to Central at an exciting time. We are confident that he can lead us in the direction we are looking to go, and that is competing to win the Northeast Conference Commissioner’s Cup every season. Paul comes from a program that has grown tremendously during his time, and we are confident that his leadership and experience can bring Central back to the top of the NEC.” “I am honored and thrilled to be the Director of Athletics at Central Connecticut State University,” Schlickmann said. “Central has an impressive history of success and there is a palpable sense of pride about athletics throughout the campus community. I am excited to work with President Miller in achieving his vision for Blue Devil Athletics to be the premier program in the Northeast Conference.” Schlickmann served as the Chief Operating Officer at Stony Brook, managing the daily operations of the athletics department. He had direct oversight of over 30 full-time professional staff in several areas of the department, including external services, business operations, facility operations, planning and capital projects and all personnel matters. As a member of the senior management team, Schlickmann managed department strategic planning initiatives, policy and procedure development and implementation, the coordination of short- and long-term facility improvements and capital projects, and all facets of fund raising, corporate development and revenue generation. Schlickmann was responsible for a dramatic overhaul of Stony Brook’s athletic facilities during his tenure. In addition to successfully completing facility renovation and improvement projects totaling more than $8 million, he also managed the planning and design of another $30 million in capital projects. Schlickmann was elected to a four-year term on the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Committee from 2004-08, and served as chair of that committee in 2007. He has been Stony Brook’s representative on the America East Championship/Competition Cabinet for each of the past seven years. He also served as the chair of Stony Brook’s organizing committee when the school hosted the 2006 NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse quarterfinals. At Stony Brook, Schlickmann was active on three strategic committees appointed by the President. These included the Five Year Plan Task Force on Student Experience, the Campus Climate Task Force and the Campus Council on Diversity and Affirmative Action. Schlickmann arrived at Stony Brook in August of 2003 after serving as the Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Administration and Football Operations at Yale University. He supervised the daily internal operations of 35 intercollegiate programs as a member of the senior management team. Schlickmann was the sport administrator for the men’s soccer and men’s lacrosse programs while also overseeing event operations. He has over 19 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics as an administrator and a coach. Schlickmann began his career in college athletics in 1989 as an assistant men’s basketball coach for two years at Worcester State College before moving on to graduate school at Springfield College. He worked as both an assistant men’s basketball coach and a graduate assistant to the Director of Athletics at Springfield. A native of Worcester, MA, Schlickmann earned his Bachelor of Arts in American Studies in 1989 from Trinity College, where he was a four year member of the men’s basketball team. He earned his Master of Science degree in Sport Administration from Springfield College in 1995 and is a 2008 graduate of the highly regarded Sports Management Institute. Schlickmann and his wife, Kristin, reside in Rocky Hill..

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The Northeast Conference Northeast Conference History When the Northeast Conference (NEC) was first established as the ECAC-Metro Conference back in 1981, the league’s founders had one goal in mind: to create a competitive NCAA Division I men’s basketball conference for unaffiliated schools on the Eastern seaboard. A single-sport entity at its inception, the NEC has grown far beyond expectations over the past three decades, having transformed itself into a burgeoning 12-member, 23-sport conference. To mark the NEC’s 30th Anniversary season in 2010-11, the Conference will proudly celebrate its heritage as its builds toward a promising future. The NEC and its member institutions are committed to providing opportunities for student-athletes to achieve their fullest potential both in athletic competition and in the classroom. Likewise, the Conference continually strives to be an NCAA Division I leader for athletic success, academic achievement and integrity, sportsmanship, equity and diversity, community partnership and national engagement. The remarkable success story of the conference began to unfold in 1985, when the league began sponsoring additional sports. Three years later, a change of name was in order and the Northeast Conference as we know it today was born. With membership and sport sponsorship continuing to grow over the next 25 years, the NEC now enjoys qualification or play-in access to 14 different NCAA Championships (baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, field hockey, football, men’s and women’s golf, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis and women’s volleyball). Though the NEC has featured various incarnations since its inception, charter members Fairleigh Dickinson, Long Island, Robert Morris, St. Francis (NY), Saint Francis (PA) and Wagner remain part of the current 12-school alignment. They are joined by Monmouth (admitted in 1985), Mount St. Mary’s (1989), Central Connecticut State (1997), Quinnipiac (1998) and Sacred Heart (1999). NEC expansion continues with the addition of Bryant University in 2012 as the league’s 12th member, which will give the league a six-state geographic footprint with access to such major media markets as New York City, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Hartford and Providence. NEC member institutions now compete in 23 championship sports: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s bowling, men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s indoor track and field, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, women’s swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, and women’s volleyball. Northeast Conference Website/Television More widely-recognized than ever, the NEC continues to expand its new media initiatives to cater to a growing fan base.

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The Conference has embraced social media with Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages, all of which have attracted loyal followings. The NEC also provides its fans with NEC On The Run podcast segments, weekly NEC Notebook spots (that also air on Sports Radio 66 WFAN in New York City and ESPN Radio 1250 in Pittsburgh) and video blogs. To further enhance its multimedia efforts, the league launched satellite website, www.northeastconference.tv, last fall. The site serves as the league’s webcast hub and offers an event archive dating back two years. A women’s basketball regular season Game of the Week along with ten conference championships (men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey, volleyball, women’s basketball, women’s bowling, men’s and women’s lacrosse, softball and baseball) made up the 2009-10 webcast package. The Conference also plans a summer relaunch of its official website, www.northeastconference.org. To supplement one of the premier regional basketball television packages in the country, the conference also produces a football package and a preseason basketball show entitled NEC Countdown to Tipoff. Over the last five years, the Conference has televised nearly 150 events, as the league’s coverage area expanded to over 50 million homes. Along with flagship station MSG Network, other regional television partners include MSG Plus, FSN-Pittsburgh, MASN, NESN, Fox College Sports, Cox Cable and the Connecticut Sports Network. In 2010, ESPN broadcast the men’s basketball championship game for the 23rd straight year, while ESPNU carried the women’s championship game, marking the third year in a row the women’s contest reached a nationwide audience. Academic Success The Northeast Conference’s commitment to academic excellence led to national recognition for both individual student-athletes and the league’s member institutions as a whole in 2009-10. NEC student-athletes graduated at an 84.7 percent rate, which is well above the national average of 79 percent according to NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) data. Likewise, a total of 19 NEC teams garnered public recognition from the NCAA for their latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores. The league placed 33 representatives on ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District teams, one of whom - Monmouth men’s soccer player Daniel Bostock - went on to garner Academic All-America Honors. On a conference-wide level, more than 2,200 student-athletes qualified for the NEC Academic Honor Roll, a 13 percent increase from the previous year, while nearly 500 were named to the Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll with GPAs of 3.75 or higher. Student-athletes at Fairleigh Dickinson and Saint Francis (PA) posted combined GPAs of 3.24 to share the NEC Institutional Academic Award. Athletic Achievement The NEC’s exposure was widened on a national basis as the Conference sent representatives to NCAA Championship events in 13 different team sports in 200910, while NEC student-athletes individually qualified to compete for an NCAA title in women’s tennis, along with men’s and women’s golf. In the league’s highest profile event of the year - played before the largest crowd in conference history at the TD Bank Sports Center - Robert Morris defeated Quinnipiac, 52-50, to become the first men’s basketball program since the mid-90’s to repeat as NEC champion; RMU then captivated a nationwide audience with a

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The Northeast Conference near upset of #2 seed Villanova in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Less than a month later, the Conference drew headlines as Fairleigh Dickinson won the NCAA Women’s Bowling championship with a thrilling 4-3 win over Nebraska in the title match televised live by ESPN. The championship was historical in nature as it marked the first such title for a Northeast Conference institution in a leaguesponsored sport. In just its second year sponsoring the sport, the NEC featured six teams ranked in the top-15 of the National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) poll during the 2009-10 campaign. The Monmouth men’s soccer program and Long Island softball team also found success on the national stage. After winning its fifth consecutive regular season crown, Monmouth went on to capture the NEC Tournament title and earned the opportunity to host #12 UConn on the Great Lawn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Before a sellout crowd, the Hawks advanced past the Huskies in penalty kicks. The Hawks ranked as high as fifth and finished the season ranked 13th nationally in the NSCAA/adidas poll. Long Island softball completed an unprecedented season on the diamond by becoming the first team in NEC history to reach an NCAA Regional final in the sport. The Blackbirds defeated #21 UMass and Boston University before falling to #13 Arizona State. In football, Central Connecticut State won its first NEC football crown since 2005 and represented the Conference in the fourth Gridiron Classic. The Long Island women’s volleyball program continued its dominance with a sixth straight Northeast Conference championship last fall. It marks the longest active title streak in the conference in any sport. In its first season of competition, NEC newcomer Bryant ran away with the baseball regular season title. The stage was also set for the official launch of men’s lacrosse in 2010-11 as Mount St. Mary’s advanced to the NCAA Tournament after capturing the MAAC Championship. Bryant claimed the biggest win of the season with a 9-7 conquest of #9 Yale in April and Robert Morris reached as high as #19 in the USILA national poll. Individually, six NEC student-athletes received All-America honors in their respective sports. Monmouth senior attacker Ryan Kinne was named a first team NSCAA/ adidas All-American in men’s soccer, while his teammate, senior defender Daniel Bostock, was tabbed to the second team. Two members of the FDU national champion women’s bowling team - Sara Litteral and Erica Perez - were named AllAmericans by the National Tenpin Coaches Association. For Perez, it marked her fourth consecutive honor, while Litteral was recognized for the second straight year. CCSU baseball star Sean Allaire was tabbed a third team ABCA and Louisville Slugger All-American and Blue Devil running back James Mallory was named to the Associated Press and AFCA All-American teams, and was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, presented annually to the outstanding college football player at the FCS level. Bryant catcher Jeff Vigurs (Cubs) and Sacred Heart’s Mike Drowne (Dodgers) were selected in the 2010 MLB Draft. Sacred Heart captured its third straight Brenda Weare Commissioner’s Cup. The Pioneers also claimed a fourth straight Joan Martin Women’s Commissioner’s Cup. The Men’s Cup was won by Monmouth for the eighth time in the last nine years. On Campus/In The Community The NEC welcomed the class of 2013 to campus last summer with a Freshman Orientation gift bag promotion, the first step in a new outreach program developed as a byproduct of the NEC Strategic Plan. Over 10,000 freshmen students across the membership were introduced to the Conference with promotional items, including an informative NEC Fan Guide. The NEC also participated in the NCAA’s Respect Campaign, an effort to promote an environment of respect and integrity at Conference events. The marketing campaign included co-branded NEC/NCAA banners, logos and print ads, along with public address announcements and personalized spots that ran during institutional radio and webcasts. The NEC, its member institutions and student-athletes have made community involvement an important piece of its mission. In 2009-10, the NEC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee made its annual visit to the Cancer Recovery Foundation in Hershey, PA in February. The SAAC coordinated a leaguewide “Penny Wars” fundraiser that resulted in a significant donation to the organization. NEC field hockey programs participated in a Be the Match Challenge, which helped facilitate matches for potential bone marrow donors. The drive resulted in more than 650 people signing up for the national Be The Match Registry. To assist in raising breast cancer awareness, NEC women’s volleyball teams supported “Dig Pink” for the first time on a conference basis this season, while women’s basketball teams also participated in the WBCA’s “Pink Zone” promotion. Additionally, the Sacred Heart SAAC was the recipient of the 2010 NCAA SAAC Award of Excellence. Evolving and Expanding In recent years, the NEC has taken aim at upgrading the caliber of the league’s championship sports and enhancing the opportunities and experiences for the more than 4,000 student-athletes that compete in the conference. The Conference will contest its first men’s lacrosse championship this year and has upgraded its women’s swimming and diving championship venue with its move to MIT in 2011. This fall, the NEC will gain automatic access to the Division I Football Championship for the first time, making football the 14th team sport in which NEC student-athletes are guaranteed a chance to compete for an NCAA crown. Set to embark on a number of new initiatives as part of the league’s Strategic Plan - including the creation of an NEC Athletic Hall of Fame - the NEC and its member institutions are committed to the future growth of the Conference.

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Academics Central Connecticut State University recognizes the contributions made by our student-athletes to the campus and community. Through the creation and support of the Academic Center for Student-Athletes, the university demonstrates its commitment to its mission: We prepare students to be thoughtful, responsible and successful citizens. We believe that academic development and athletic successes are mutually compatible; our objective is to: provide academic support, promote personal and social growth, and provide leadership opportunities. Each week, team advisors hold group meetings to promote the discussion of topics relevant to college life. Through a series of activities and guest speakers the student-athletes deal with issues including, but not limited to: • • • • • • • • • • •

Time Management Nutrition Learning Strategies Career Planning Self-Esteem Financial Planning and Preparedness Health and Wellness Study Skills Choosing a Major Team Building Community Service

Weekly meetings with team advisors provide student-athletes the opportunity to receive individualized academic advising and support. By reviewing their individual calendars and assignments with their team advisors, student-athletes are able to structure their time as they adapt to college life. Entering students are required to spend eight hours a week in the Academic Center. This requirement necessitates proper study time and task management. Extended hours, computer stations for student use, and academic support ensures a comfortable academic environ-

ment for student-athletes to excel. Students are encouraged to use other campus resources such as The Learning Center, The Math Center, The Writing Center, Language Lab and Music Lab to fulfill their required study hours. Each year a group of upperclassmen are selected to serve as Student Athlete Academic Mentors. Chosen for their academic record and demonstrated leadership ability, the Student Athlete Academic Mentors serve as models for incoming student-athletes. By assisting Team Advisors during group meetings, holding small group study sessions and tutoring in the academic center, the Student Athlete Academic Mentors provide additional academic support while developing their own leadership skills. Each athletic team selects representatives to serve on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). This group is designed to represent the interests of student-athletes on our campus and beyond. SAAC has input into the rules, regulations and policies that affect the lives of student-athletes as well as addressing issues of national concern. The group also sponsors events on campus and service projects in the community. Representatives participate in similar discussions at the conference level as part of the Northeast Conference SAAC.

Kevin Oliva

Director of the Academic Center for Student-Athletes • Seventh Year

Kevin Oliva graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 1989 with his bachelor’s degree from the School of Business. He began working at Central Connecticut State University as a Residence Hall Director immediately following graduation. Oliva also received his master’s degree in counseling/student development in higher education from CCSU. He went on to work as an admissions counselor, recruiting and counseling prospective students at CCSU. He was then promoted to Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs, helping raise money for scholarships. Oliva led the Admissions Office for five years, meeting the University enrollment targets as Associate Director and Interim Director of Admissions. His commitment to student success led him to his current position as the Director of the Academic Center for Student-Athletes, which he has held for the past six years.

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Academics Blue Devil NEC Scholar-Athletes 2001-02 Tammie Repass Women’s Swimming and Diving 2002-03 Tammie Repass Women’s Swimming and Diving

The time demands on today’s Division I student-athletes to balance athletic participation with their obligations in the classroom are more challenging than ever. At Central, our primary objective is to provide our student-athletes with a positive educational experience. Thus, it is critical that we provide them with the services and resources they need to achieve academic success and to graduate. We value and foster the traditional concept of “mens sana in corpore sano”; a healthy mind in a healthy body. We strive to recruit young men and women who embrace all that a Central education has to offer and take great pride in the impressive academic accomplishments and accolades that our student-athletes achieve on an annual basis.

2003-04 Sabrina Mariani Women’s Soccer

Paul C. Schlickmann Director of Athletics

Lewis Pappariella Baseball 2004-05 Sabrina Mariani Women’s Soccer Jen Cote Volleyball Tom Pezzello Baseball 2005-06 Ashley Ferra Women’s Soccer Alex Harrison Men’s Soccer Chantelle Bowden Volleyball 2006-07 Alex Harrison Men’s Soccer Jess McCavanagh Women’s Soccer Lindsey Snyder Women’s Swimming and Diving Brendon Ray Men’s Golf 2007-08 Ryne Nutt Football Lindsey Snyder Women’s Swimming and Diving 2008-09 Erin Herd Women’s Soccer

NORTHEAST CONFERENCE Academic Honor Roll Each fall, winter and spring, the Northeast Conference names its Academic Honor Roll consisting of all its member institutions. To be a member of the NEC Honor Roll, student-athletes must maintain a 3.20 or better GPA (calculated after the most recent semester). The NEC also instituted a Commissioner’s Honor Roll, which began with the 2008-09 winter season. Student-athletes must maintain a 3.75 or better GPA to be recognized.

Since the Fall of 2000, CCSU has placed almost 700 studentathletes on the NEC Academic Honor Roll. Athletic Season Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring

Year 2000 2000-01 2001 2001 2001-02 2002 2002 2002-03 2003 2003 2003-04 2004 2004 2004-05 2005 2005 2005-06 2006 2006 2006-07 2007 2007 2007-08 2008 2008 2008-09 2009 2009 2009-10 2010

CCSU Student-Athletes Honored 12 16 13 13 16 24 23 11 14 22 10 14 32 10 14 23 11 13 20 21 24 46 39 42 46 40 52 50 34 45

The Commissioner’s Honor Roll was instituted in 2008-09. Athletic Season Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring

Year 2008-09 2009 2010 2009-10 2010

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CCSU Student-Athletes Honored 8 4 10 7 7

Strength and Conditioning

MICHAEL S. KNAPP WEIGHT TRAINING CENTER The Central Connecticut State University Strength and Conditioning program is a sophisticated blend of science, technology, nutrition, and one-on-one attention to each student-athlete. Central’s student-athletes make a year-round commitment to physically preparing to play their sport at the highest level.

Michael Ericksen • Director

That physical preparation addresses numerous components that are critical to athletic success, including strength, speed, power, agility, flexibility, metabolic conditioning and motivation. Central’s strength and conditioning staff, under the guidance of Michael P. Ericksen, MS, C.S.C.S., tailors a strength and conditioning program that matches the student athletes individual needs with the specific physical demands of their sport. At the heart of Central’s strength and conditioning program is the Michael S. Knapp Weight Training Center, located in Kaiser Hall, below Detrick Gymnasium. The physical elements of the Strength Center reflect the strength and conditioning philosophy. The 4,000 square foot facility contains more than 15,000 pounds of weights and 12 Olympic lifting platforms with multi-purpose power racks. The room also includes dumbbells ranging from five to 170 pounds, selectorized machines and numerous pieces of cardiovascular equipment. A fully equipped plyometric training area is located just off the Strength Center.

Alan Burr • Assistant Coach

Ericksen has been the Director of Sports Conditioning for Central Connecticut State University since 1997. He is a 2000 graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a MS in physical education/exercise science. Ericksen is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and holds a club coaching certificate from the United States Weightlifting Federation. He was a three-time captain of the rugby club at CCSU. Ericksen directs the strength and conditioning programs for all of CCSU’s 18 varsity sports. He is assisted by Alan Burr, MS, C.S.C.S., Phil Giampa, C.S.C.S. and Michael Piper, C.S.C.S.

Phil Giampa • Assistant Coach

Michael Piper • Assistant Coach

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Sports Medicine Head athletic trainer Kathy Pirog, MEd, ATC, oversees the Central Connecticut State University Sports Medicine Program. Pirog is joined by assistant athletic trainers Tom McCarthy, MS, ATC and Paul Manwaring, MS, ATC. The athletic training staff consists of board certified athletic trainers and athletic training students with EMT-B certification. Pirog, BS ’81, has served as the head athletic trainer for the Blue Devils since 1996. She is in her 25th year overall with the University, serving her first 11 years as a full-time assistant under Carl Krein, ATC, PT. Pirog played a major role in and was the primary designer for the Carl F. Krein Athletic Training Center, which is regarded by many as the top athletic training center in the state. Serving in a dual role, Pirog holds the rank of associate professor in the Department of Physical Education & Human Performance, where she teaches athletic training courses and serves as an approved clinical instructor in the Athletic Training Education Program. In May 2008, she was selected as an honorary member of the CT Orthopedic Society. Pirog can also be credited with obtaining national accreditation of the Athletic Training Education program in 2000, when she served as the curriculum program director. Pirog is the faculty advisor to the students’ athletic training club and is a past President of the Connecticut Athletic Trainers Association (CATA). She is also a former Secretary/Treasurer for the Eastern Athletic Trainer’s Association. McCarthy, a graduate of Central (BS ’90, MS ’94), began his tenure at CCSU in 1996. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Education & Human Performance where he teaches athletic training courses and serves as the clinical coordinator for the Athletic Training Education Program. McCarthy is also a past President of the CATA and co-chaired the licensure committee, where he was instrumental in securing licensure of athletic trainers in the state. Both McCarthy and Pirog are past recipients of the CATA Athletic Trainer of the Year Award. Manwaring is a graduate of the University of Connecticut (’95) and received his master’s degree from Central in 1999, where he worked as a graduate assistant in the athletic training department. Manwaring’s full-time appointment as an athletic trainer began in 2003 and he also serves as an approved clinical instructor for the Athletic Training Education Program. He is the Past-President of the CATA. Manwaring, along with McCarthy and Pirog, have co-authored numerous articles and presented their works relating to sports medicine at state, regional, and national conferences. Robert Waskowitz, MD is the senior team physician for intercollegiate athletics and also serves as the medical director to the Athletic Training Education Program at CCSU. He is a third generation doctor, as well as the third generation to practice as a team physician at CCSU. Now in his 10th year working with the Blue Devils, Robert is board certified, completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Colorado and is a highly respected orthopedic surgeon in New Britain. Additionally, he is an orthopedic consultant to the ESPN X-Games and Great Outdoor Games. Continuing with the CCSU medical team for his fifth year is Jeffrey Brown, MD. Brown is the Director of Sports Medicine at Hartford Medical Group and is Board Certified in both Family and Sports Medicine. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Brown University and his Sports Medicine Fellowship from the University of Connecticut. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. The Carl Krein Athletic Training Center is named in honor of CCSU’s retired head athletic trainer, who served in that capacity for 30 years. Krein established a nationallyrespected athletic training curriculum at CCSU and was inducted into the CCSU Hall of Fame in 1995. He is a former U.S. Olympic athletic trainer, serving in the Lake Placid Olympics in 1980. In June of 2001, Krein received the highest honor obtainable in his profession when he was inducted as a member of the National Athletics Trainers Association (NATA) Hall of Fame. The Carl Krein Athletic Training Center was dedicated in 1998 and services both the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Department of Physical Education & Human Performance. It underwent a makeover this summer. In addition to serving as a health care facility for CCSU athletes, the facility provides a clinical setting for students majoring in athletic training and is utilized as an academic setting for the instruction of athletic training courses. The athletic training facility boasts over 3,000 square feet including areas for: hydrotherapy, rehabilitation, cardiovascular conditioning, evaluation, treatment, and a spacious taping area.

Kathy Pirog

Head Athletic Trainer

Tom McCarthy

Asst. Athletic Trainer

Paul Manwaring

The Waskowitz Family Physician’s Room and Academic Center, also dedicated in 1998, honors the late Dr. William Waskowitz, and his late father, Dr. David Waskowitz. Both doctors served as team physicians of CCSU athletics and are members of CCSU’s Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame.

Asst. Athletic Trainer

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