2012 Lady Bulldog Softball by Union University

UNION UNIVERSITY Schedule 2012 Union University Softball Schedule Date FEBRUARY FRI 10 Tue 21 SAT 25 MON 27 Tue 28

Opponent

Time Location

WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY (Mo.) Christian Brothers University (Tenn.) CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY (Wis.) MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY (Ky.)* Lyon College (Ark.)*

12:00 p.m. (2) 1:00 p.m. (2) 10:00 a.m. (2) 2:00 p.m. (2) 1:00 p.m. (2)

UNION Memphis, Tenn. UNION UNION Batesville, Ark.

MARCH Fri 2 Fri 2 Sat 3 WED 7 THU 8 FRI 9 FRI 9 SAT 10 SAT 10 TUE 13 Fri 16 Fri 16 Sat 17 Sat 17 Tue 20 MON 26 Fri 30 Sat 31

Madonna University (Mich.) ! Central Baptist College (Ark.) ! Southern Nazarene University (Okla.) ! LYON COLLEGE (Ark.)* SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY (Ill.) DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY (Mich.) # COLUMBIA COLLEGE (Mo.) # MIDWAY COLLEGE (Ky.) # SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY (Ill.) # FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* Spring Hill College (Ala.) $ University of Mobile (Ala.) $ Belhaven University (Miss.) $ William Carey University (Miss.) $ Mid-Continent University (Ky.)* BETHEL UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.)* Cumberland University (Tenn.)*

5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (2) 3:00 p.m. (2) 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. (2) 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. (2) 4:00 p.m. (2) 4:00 p.m. (2) 12:00 p.m. (2)

Panama City, Fla. Panama City, Fla. Panama City, Fla. UNION UNION UNION UNION UNION UNION UNION Hattiesburg, Miss. Hattiesburg, Miss. Hattiesburg, Miss. Hattiesburg, Miss. Mayfield, Ky. UNION Nashville, Tenn. Lebanon, Tenn.

APRIL Wed 4 THU 5 Tue 10 FRI 13 SAT 14 Tue 17 THU 19 Mon 23

Bethel University (Tenn.)* MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (Tenn.)* Martin Methodist College (Tenn.)* BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (Miss.)* CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.)* TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* Blue Mountain College (Miss.)*

1:00 p.m. (2) 4:00 p.m. (2) 3:00 p.m. (2) 4:00 p.m. (2) 12:00 p.m. (2) 5:00 p.m. (2) 2:00 p.m. (2) 4:00 p.m. (2)

McKenzie, Tenn. UNION Pulaski, Tenn. UNION UNION Henderson, Tenn. UNION Blue Mountain, Miss.

MAY May 2-4 May 17-23

TranSouth Championships (West Tennessee Sportsplex) NAIA National Championships (Gulf Shores Sportsplex)

! - NFCA NAIA Leadoff Classic * - TranSouth games

# - Union Softball Classic

Jackson, Tenn. Gulf Shores, Ala.

$ - William Carey University Softball Invitational

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UNION UNIVERSITY Director of Athletics Tommy Sadler • tsadler@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5218 Senior Women’s Administrator/Life in the Balance Coach Katie Woodruff • kwoodruf@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5171 Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Keith Absher • kabsher@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5367 Compliance Officer Dr. Gary Williams • gwilliam@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5139 Athletic Secretary Teresa Thomas • tthomas@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5130 University Location/Information 1050 Union University Drive | Jackson, TN 38305 Main Switchboard: (731) 668-1818 Athletics Phone: (731) 661-5130 Athletics Fax: (731) 661-5182 Website: www.uu.edu/athletics Founded: 1823 Enrollment: 4,205 Sports Information Director Steven Aldridge • saldridge@uu.edu Phone: (731) 661-5027 Fax: (731) 661-5182 Sports Information Graduate Assistant Alicia Howson, Jackson, Tenn.

Quick facts, table of contents, media outlets TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Schedule........................................................................................................................................................2 Media Outlets & Quick Facts.....................................................................................................................................3 Union University Information..................................................................................................................................4 University President...............................................................................................................................................5 Director of Athletics.................................................................................................................................................6 Athletic Department Staff........................................................................................................................................7 Athletic Administration...........................................................................................................................................8 Athletic Training Staff...............................................................................................................................................9 Head Coach...........................................................................................................................................................10 Coaching Staff.......................................................................................................................................................11 Team Roster...........................................................................................................................................................12 Season Outlook.....................................................................................................................................................13 Player Profiles..................................................................................................................................................14-23 Class Photos..........................................................................................................................................................24 Previous Season Summary.....................................................................................................................................25 Previous Season Stats..........................................................................................................................................26 Previous Season Results.......................................................................................................................................27 TranSouth Conference Recap | NAIA Information...................................................................................................28 Opponent Information..........................................................................................................................................29 Championship History/Union Honor Roll...............................................................................................................30 Union Baseball Record Book.............................................................................................................................31-34 Facilities..................................................................................................................................................35 Team Photo..................................................................................................................................outside back cover

Student Assistants Caroline George, Selmer, Tenn. Tyler Boone, Clarksville, Tenn. Melissa Farrell, Jackson, Tenn. Michelle Piper, Carthage, Tenn.

Softball Head Coach Heather Hall (fifth season) • hhall@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5141 Alma Mater: Gannon University (2004) Record at Union: 138-76, .635 Career Record: Same Softball Graduate Assistant Coach Ashton Strode (second season) Alma Mater: Univ. of Tennessee-Martin (2010) Softball Quick Facts Nickname: Lady Bulldogs Colors: Red & White Affiliation: NAIA Conference: TranSouth Conference Field (Capacity): Fesmire Field (400) Dimensions: L-210; C-210; R-210 Previous Season Overall record: 41-15 Conference Finish: 24-6 (2nd Place) Post Season: TranSouth Tournament (2nd Place) Final Ranking: Receiving Votes (No. 27) Team National Tournament History NAIA World Series: 6 (1999, 2001, 02, 03, 04, 05) Wins-Losses (%): 7-13 (.350) Highest Finish: Third Place (2001)

Cover Design Scott Heit, Director of Creative Services Sarah Belcher, Graphic Design Specialist Interior Design and Layout Steven Aldridge, Sports Information Director Alicia Howson, Sports Information Graduate Assistant Caroline George, Sports Information Student Assistant Photography Sports Information Office Morris Abernathy, Photographer Photography Student Staff Writing, Editing Union Sports Information Office Printing Tennessee Industrial Printing, Inc. (Jackson, Tenn.)

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university profile

Current Programs of Study

www.uu.edu/about/ Location: Jackson, Tennessee (area population: 100,000), 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Forbes magazine recently ranked Jackson as one of America’s top 150 cities for business and careers. Student Body: More than 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from 44 states and 33 countries. Student to Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Percentage of Faculty with Highest Possible Degree in Field: 84% Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. History: Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with Southern Baptist life. Technology: Each residence apartment is equipped with filtered Internet and cable connections. In addition, wireless network access is available in residence commons areas, as well as in each academic building and the Student Union Building. Students receive a Union e-mail account and private file storage space on the Union network. Activities: More than 50 major student-produced music and theatre events each academic year; 60 campus clubs, societies, fraternities, sororities and other organizations; Cardinal & Cream student newspaper, The Torch literary journal, and “Jackson 24/7” daily television news program. Campus: Union University’s main campus in Jackson and its extension campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville cover 360 acres. The wooded Jackson campus features pine groves, sycamores, a variety of oaks including Shumardi oaks lining the great lawn, elm, dogwoods, sweet gums and cherry trees. There are more than 40 major buildings and excellent athletic facilities. More than $120 million in new campus construction has been completed during the past decade, including several new Georgian-Colonial classroom buildings that support state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Most of Union’s on-campus housing was constructed in 2008. Student-suggested design features were incorporated in each new building; all residence buildings include a private bedroom for each student. The campus is situated along the U.S. 45 bypass in north Jackson and is adjacent to one of Jackson’s largest concentration of retail establishments and restaurants. Campus Visits: Visit our campus anytime to meet with faculty or visit a class. You are also invited to join us for a Union Preview Day. This year’s Preview Days schedule is found at http://www.uu.edu/campusvisits or call 1.800.33.UNION. Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., first and third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Major Recognitions U.S.News & World Report Union is ranked as one of only 56 schools nationally “where the faculty has an unusual commitment to undergraduate teaching.” Union was listed among 46 “schools to watch” across the nation. Overall, the magazine ranks Union 15th among regional universities in the South, which means Union has been classified as a Top Tier institution each year since 1997 and has ranked among the top 20 regional universities in the South for five consecutive years. Editors also identify Union as an “A+ option for serious B students.” Princeton Review Princeton Review ranks Union among the top schools in the Southeast. Nationally, 623 schools received this regional ranking, which is only accorded to about 25% of the nation’s colleges and universities. Chronicle of Higher Education: Great Colleges to Work For After a survey of 44,000 employees at 310 colleges and universities, the magazine chose 30 four-year institutions for its honor roll of Great Colleges to Work For. Union not only made that short list, but was also among only three schools to be recognized in 11 separate rating categories. America’s 100 Best College Buys An objective and independent research company surveys more than a thousand U.S. colleges and universities each year, then analyzes the information to find out which schools offer the best education for the dollar based upon academic performance indicators and comparative costs. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Initiated in 2006, this award recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative and effective community service and service-learning programs. Union is among a select group of institutions that has made the list in each of the years it has been compiled. College Access and Opportunity Guide Union is listed among 284 U.S. colleges “committed to serving and supporting today’s firstgeneration, low-income and traditionally underserved college-bound students.” Union is one of only four Tennessee institutions so honored. Colleges of Distinction Union and the other schools chosen for inclusion in this guide exhibit four distinctives of superior colleges and universities: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes. Templeton Foundation Union is listed in the Foundation’s guide entitled Colleges that Encourage Character Development. Schools included in this listing have “exemplary programs, presidents, and colleges and universities that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives.”

Art* Ceramics Digital Media Studies Drawing Graphic Design Painting Photography Sculpture Biology* General Biology Cell Biology Zoology Conservation Biology Business Administration* Accounting Actuarial Science Business Administration Economics International Business Management Management for Non-Business Professionals Marketing Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Physics Chemistry* Medical Technology Communication Arts Advertising Broadcast Journalism Digital Media Studies Film Studies Journalism Media Communications Photojournalism Public Relations Speech Theatre and Speech* Theatre Computer Science Computer Information Systems Computer Science Digital Media Studies Information Technology Education* Elementary Education Learning Foundations: Grades Pre K-3, K-6, 4-8 Special Education: Modified and Comprehensive Teacher Licensure, Secondary Areas Engineering Mechanical Concentration Electrical Concentration English* Literature Creative Writing History* Honors General Honors Discipline-specific honors International & Intercultural Studies Global Studies Regional Studies Study Abroad Language Applied Linguistics French* Spanish* Teaching English as a Second Language* Mathematics Actuarial Science Mathematics* Statistics

Music Church Music Christian Studies Communication Arts Music Management Music Marketing Music Education Band* Choral* Music Theory Performance Organ Piano Voice Nursing Physical Education, Wellness and Sport Athletic Training Health Education* Physical Education* Sport Communication Sport Management Sport Marketing Sports Medicine and Wellness Sport Ministry Physics* Engineering Physics Physical Science Physics Political Science* Pre-professional Programs Chiropractics Cytotechnology Dentistry Dental Hygiene Health Information Management Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Podiatry Veterinary Medicine Psychology Social Work Sociology and Family Studies Family Studies Sociology Theology & Missions Biblical Studies - Languages Christian Ministry and Missions Christian Studies Christian Thought and Tradition Philosophy Sport Ministry *Teacher Licensure Available Graduate Programs of Study Doctor of Education Doctor of Pharmacy Doctor of Ministry Doctor of Nursing Practice Education Specialist Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Master of Business Administration Master of Christian Studies Master of Education Master of Science in Nursing Master of Social Work Master of Urban Education

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letter from the president

“Dear Friends of Union University Athletics: Thank you so much for your support of Union University athletics. A commitment to excellence is one of our four core values across the University best demonstrated in our numerous quality academic programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. For 15 straight years, Union has been listed as a Top Tier University in the South by U. S. News and World Report. One of the fastest growing private institutions in the entire South, Union University continues to make strides in all aspects of our work, and athletics is no exception. For eight straight seasons, Union has been the recipient of the TranSouth Conference All-Sports Trophy. This recognition speaks well of all of our coaches and athletes. We salute all of those who serve Union university so faithfully in our Department of Athletics. This year begins a year of transition for the Union athletic program. Your encouragement for our program during this time will be greatly appreciated. We thank each of you for your support of the Union University athletic teams and for support of our distinctive Christ-centered mission.”

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Director of athletics Tommy Sadler enters his 27th year of service at Union University, and the third in his role as the Director of Athletics for Union. Sadler was named to this position after serving the 2008-09 year as the acting athletics director. He follows in the footsteps of Dr. David Blackstock, who had been Union’s Athletic Director for the past 34 years. Sadler, a native of Jackson, is a 1972 graduate of South Side High School and a 1976 graduate of Union University. During his time at Union, Sadler played four years of baseball for the Bulldogs. In 1981, he received his Master of Education from the University of Memphis. His tenure at Union began in 1985 as director of public relations. After a year in that role, he became the university’s director of corporate and foundation support, a position he held for 10 years. In 1996, Sadler then moved into his previous role as associate director of athletics.

Sadler earned the Union University Staff Member of the Year in 1994. In 2010, Sadler was named the TranSouth Conference Athletic Director of the Year. Sadler has also been very active in athletics at the conference level. He is beginning his ninth year as the president of the TranSouth Conference, of which Union is a member. Prior to this time as president, he served the conference as its vice president.

Tommy Sadler

Director of Athletics 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305 Phone: 731-661-5218 Email: tsadler@uu.edu

“Tommy Sadler has faithfully served Union University in a variety of ways through the years, but his key contribution has been in his work with the athletic department,” Dockery said. “He is respected by all of our coaches, by those who support the athletic program and by the leadership of the university. At this transitional time in the life of our athletic department, I know of no one better to help us chart a future course for that department than Tommy Sadler.” Sadler and his wife Michelle, a teacher in the Jackson-Madison County School District, make their home in Jackson.

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athletic staff directory Union Athletics • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) Union Athletics • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305• •www.twitter.com/UUAthletics 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) www.uu.edu/athletics • www.facebook.com/UUAthletics Staff Directory: www.uu.edu/athletics/info/directory NAME ADMINISTRATION Dr. David S. Dockery Tommy Sadler Dr. Linn Stranak Katie Woodruff Teresa Thomas Dr. Keith Absher Gary Williams Brent Fronabarger Melissa Liesey Joseph Pittman ATHLETIC TRAINING Karen Tankersley Sinclair Cliff Pawley Sarah Davenport Ziegler Jennifer Farroll SPORTS INFORMATION Steven Aldridge Alicia Howson BASEBALL Brent Fronabarger Justin Hogan David Maristany Matt Fike BASKETBALL (Men) David Niven Trevor Lydic BASKETBALL (Women) Mark Campbell Katie Woodruff Kaitlin Dudley Kayla Hudson CHEERLEADING Tina Giddens Becky Ranfeld

TITLE

PHONE (731)

University President Director of Athletics Department Chair of PEWS SWA/Life in the Balance Coach Athletics/PEWS Secretary Faculty Athletic Representative Compliance Officer Director of Facilities Athletics Graduate Assistant Athletics Graduate Assistant

ddockery@uu.edu tsadler@uu.edu lstranak@uu.edu kwoodruf@uu.edu tthomas@uu.edu kabsher@uu.edu gwilliam@uu.edu bfronaba@uu.edu

661-5180 661-5218 661-5288 661-5171 661-5130 661-5367 661-5139 661-5489

Head Athletic Trainer Associate Athletic Trainer/ATEP Director Associate Athletic Trainer/ATEP Clinical Coordinator Associate Athletic Trainer/Assistant Professor

ksinclair@uu.edu cpawley@uu.edu saiegler@uu.edu jfarroll@uu.edu

661-5439 661-5529 661-5280 661-5024

Sports Information Director saldridge@uu.edu Graduate Assistant

661-5207

Head Baseball Coach Assistant Baseball Coach Graduate Assistant Coach Graduate Assistant Coach

bfronaba@uu.edu jhogan@uu.edu

661-5489 661-6511

Head Men’s Basketball Coach Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

dniven@uu.edu tlydic@uu.edu

661-5132 661-5286

Head Women’s Basketball Coach mcampbel@uu.edu Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach kwoodruf@uu.edu Graudate Assistant Graduate Assistant

661-5344 661-5171 661-5575 661-5575

Head Cheerleading Sponsor Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor

tgiddens@uu.edu

661-5299

gjohnson@uu.edu

661-5246

arushing@uu.edu

661-5333

CROSS COUNTRY (Men and Women) Dr. Gary Johnson Head Cross Country Coach GOLF (Men and Women) Andy Rushing Head Golf Coach SOCCER (Men) Clovis Simas Michael Lee

Head Men’s Soccer Coach Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

csimas@uu.edu mlee@uu.edu

661-5533 661-6590

SOCCER (Women) Isaac Brooks

Interim Women’s Soccer Coach

ibrooks@uu.edu

661-6589

SOFTBALL Heather Hall Ashton Strode

Head Softball Coach Graduate Assistant

hhall@uu.edu

661-5141

VOLLEYBALL Kelly Elliott Ariel Apolinario

Head Volleyball Coach Assistant Volleyball Coach

kelliott@uu.edu aapolinario@uu.edu

661-5970 661-5451

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Athletics administration Union Athletics • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) www.uu.edu/athletics • www.facebook.com/UUAthletics • www.twitter.com/UUAthletics Staff Directory: www.uu.edu/athletics/info/directory

Tommy Sadler

Katie Woodruff

Dr. Keith Absher

Dr. Gary Williams

Director of Athletics Phone: 731-661-5218 Email: tsadler@uu.edu

SWA/Life in the Balance Coach Phone: 731-661-5171 Email: kwoodruf@uu.edu

Faculty Athletic Representative Phone: 731-661-5367 Email: kabsher@uu.edu

Compliance Officer Phone: 731-661-5139 Email: gwilliam@uu.edu

Teresa Thomas

Steven Aldridge

Athletics Secretary Phone: 731-661-5130 Email: tthomas@uu.edu

Sports Information Director Phone: 731-661-5027 Email: saldridge@uu.edu

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Training staff Union Athletics • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) www.uu.edu/athletics • www.facebook.com/UUAthletics • www.twitter.com/UUAthletics Staff Directory: www.uu.edu/athletics/info/directory

Karen Sinclair

Cliff Pawley

Sarah Ziegler

Jennifer Farrol

Head Athletic Trainer Phone: 731-661-5439 Email: ksinclair@uu.edu

Associate Athletic Trainer ATEP Program Director Phone: 731-661-5529 Email: cpawley@uu.edu

Associate Athletic Trainer ATEP Clinical Coordinator Phone: 731-661-5280 Email: saiegler@uu.edu

Associate Athletic Trainer ATEP Assistant Professor Phone: 731-661-5024 Email: jfarroll@uu.edu

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coaching staff

Heather Hall is now in her fifth season as the head softball coach at Union University. In June of 2007, Hall was hired as the new head softball coach and she posted a 37-22 record with an NAIA Region XI Tournament appearance in her first season. In her career at Union University she has compiled a record of 138-76 (.645). Hall, a native of Prince Edward Island, Canada, spent two seasons as the assistant coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin under the leadership of Head Coach Donley Canary. Hall played college softball at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania from 2001-2004. In 2004, she graduated with a major in Social Work and a minor in French. While at Gannon, she set numerous school records. Hall holds careers records for strikeouts (857), shutouts (35), innings pitched, ERA (1.06), wins (68), complete games (81), and games started. She also holds Gannon’s single season record for strikeouts (226), while also holding the second, third, and fourth spots for strikeouts in a season. Hall adds single season records in ERA (0.51), complete games, innings pitched, and shutouts to her list of milestones. In 2001, Hall was named the GLIAC Freshman of the Year and was a three-time All-GLIAC performer (2001, 2002, and 2004). In 2002, her ERA and strikeouts placed her second and third respectively in NCAA Division II ranks.

Heather Hall

Year by Year Coaching Records (All-Time) Year

Coach

Record

Conf.

Season Highlights

2011

Heather Hall 138-76, .645

41-15

24-6

TranSouth Regular Season 2nd Place TranSouth Tournament 2nd Place

2010

Heather Hall

34-16

10-4

TranSouth Regular Season 2nd Place TranSouth Tournament 3rd Place

2009

Heather Hall

26-23

9-5

TranSouth Regular Season 3rd Place TranSouth Tournament 4th Place

2008

Heather Hall

37-22

22-14

TranSouth Regular Season 4th Place TranSouth Tournament Runner-Up NAIA Region XI Tournament 4th Place

2007

Dr. David Blackstock (77-36, .682)

40-18

23-8

TranSouth Regular Season 3rd Place TranSouth Tournament 4th Place NAIA Region XI Tournament 3rd Place

2006

Dr. David Blackstock

37-18

10-6

TranSouth Regular Season Runner-Up TranSouth Tournament Appearance

2005

Brian Dunn (449-108-2, .803)

45-16-1

10-6

TranSouth Regular Season and Tournament Runner-Up NAIA Region XI Champions NAIA Softball National Championship Appearance NAIA Final Rankings No. 16

14-6

TranSouth Conference Regular Season Champions TranSouth Tournament Runner-Up NCCAA National Champions NAIA Region XI Tournament Runner-Up NAIA Softball National Championship Appearance NAIA Final Ranking No. 9

16-2

TranSouth Conference Regular Season Champions TranSouth Tournament Champions NAIA Region XI Tournament Champions NAIA Softball National Championship Appearance NAIA Final Ranking No. 7

2004

2003

Brian Dunn

45-16

45-13

Softball Head Coach 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305

2002

Brian Dunn

51-7

14-2

TranSouth Conference Regular Season Champions NCCAA National Champions TranSouth Conference Tournament Champions NAIA Region XI Tournament Champions NAIA Softball National Championship 9th Place Finish NAIA Final Ranking of No. 3

Phone: 731-661-5141 Email: hhall@uu.edu

2001

Brian Dunn

63-8

19-1

NCCAA National Champions TranSouth Conference Regular Season Champions NAIA Region XI Champions NAIA Softball National Championship Third Place NAIA Final Ranking No. 2

2000

Brian Dunn

53-6

20-0

TranSouth Conference Regular Season Champions NCCAA National Runner-Up TranSouth Conference Tournament Champions NAIA Final Ranking No. 5

1999

Brian Dunn

57-13-1

21-3

TranSouth Conference Regular Season Co-Champions TranSouth Conference Tournament Champions MidSouth Regional Champions NAIA Softball National Championship App. (1st ever) NAIA Final Ranking No. 8

1998

Brian Dunn

51-16

21-5

TranSouth Conference Regular Season Runner-Up NCCAA National Runner-Up First Ever NAIA Top 10 Ranking First Season with 50-plus wins

1997

Brian Dunn

39-13

20-4

TranSouth Conference Regular Season Runner-Up TranSouth Conference Tournament Runner-Up First Ever NAIA National Ranking (#26) First Ever NAIA Regional Tournament Appearance

1996

Dan Patterson 51-24, 689

27-9

TCAC Conference Regular Season Co-Champions

1995

Dan Patterson

24-15

Inaugural Season

Hall has competed in the Canadian Nationals at the junior and senior levels. She was named the MVP for the Canadian Senior Women’s National Tournament in 2002. Hall was married to Steven Hall, Jr. on July 7, 2007. She has one step daughter, Audrey (11), and two sons, Carl (3) and Steven (1).

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Carlo Spenser

Volunteer Coach

coaching staff & trainer

Dr. David Blackstock Volunteer Coach

Ashton Strode

Graduate AssistantCoach

Ashton Strode is in her second season as the graduate assistant for the Union University softball program. Strode comes to Union after a three-year playing career at the University of Tennessee - Martin. While at UTM, Strode earned all-newcomer honors and pitcher of the week for the Ohio Valley Conference. During her sophomore season, she tossed a perfect game versus Samford (Ala.) University. Strode was also a member of the OVC Honor Roll during her college years. She also played one season for Coach Hall while Hall was a graduate assistant at UTM. Strode, a native of Niceville, Fla., is a 2004 graduate of Choctawhatchee (Fla.) High School. While in high school, she was named the team MVP for three seasons and was on the honor roll. Strode also helped lead her summer league U14 team, the Emerald Coast Comments, to the Panama City World Series Title. She was named the Daily News Northwest Florida Player of the Year. Strode is the daughter of Jeff and Rhonda Strode of Niceville, Fla.

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Numerical Roster

No. 1 2 4 6 7 8 11 13 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 24 32 33 34 37

Name Ali Bozza Keaton Kirk Katie Davis Natalie Neal Alex Williams Kohnley Wade Stephanie Saunders Caroline George Tobie Joy Brooke Thomas Lacy Fisher Kelly Robey Sam Giesler Katie Beth Fesmire Taylor Hargrove Shelby Lamb Jenyce Spence Paxton Sisson Lacey Hodge Kristen Powell DeShuni Sanders

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

Class SR JR SR FR FR FR JR SO JR JR FR FR JR SO FR SO JR FR FR FR JR

Pos. B/T UT R/R P/OF R/R 3B/C R/R UT R/R P/OF OF S/R 1B R/R P L/R 2B L/R P R/R P/1B R/R P/1B R/R 3B/SS R/R C R/R OF R/R OF L/R SS R/R C R/R UT R/L P L/R OF L/R

Hometown Jackson, Tenn. Bolivar, Tenn. Kenton, Tenn. Brewton, Ala. Milan, Tenn. Medon, Tenn. Ashland City, Tenn. Selmer, Tenn. Covington, Tenn. Huntingdon, Tenn. Camden, Tenn. New Madrid, Mo. Martin, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Union City, Tenn. Shelbyville, Tenn. Baxter Springs, Kan. South Fulton, Tenn. Humbolt, Tenn. Sikeston, Mo. Columbus, Miss.

Prior School Trinity Christian Academy Bolivar Central HS Gibson County HS T.R. Miller HS Milan HS South Side HS Cheatham County HS McNairy Central HS Middle Tennessee State Univ. Huntingdon HS Camden Central HS New Madrid Central HS Westview HS University School of Jackson Union City HS Shelbyville Central HS Kansas City CC South Fulton HS Alton HS Thomas W. Kelley HS East Mississippi CC

Alphabetical Roster

Team roster

No. 1 4 21 16 13 20 22 33 14 2 23 6 34 18 37 11 32 24 15 8 7

Name Ali Bozza Katie Davis Katie Beth Fesmire Lacy Fisher Caroline George Sam Giesler Taylor Hargrove Lacey Hodge Tobie Joy Keaton Kirk Shelby Lamb Natalie Neal Kristen Powell Kelly Robey DeShuni Sanders Stephanie Saunders Paxton Sisson Jenyce Spence Brooke Thomas Kohnley Wade Alex Williams

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

Class SR SR SO FR SO JR FR FR JR JR SO FR FR FR JR JR FR JR JR FR FR

Pos. B/T UT R/R 3B/C R/R C R/R P/1B R/R P L/R 3B/SS R/R OF R/R UT R/L 2B L/R P/OF R/R OF L/R UT R/R P L/R P/1B R/R OF L/R 1B R/R C R/R SS R/R P R/R OF S/R P/OF

Hometown Jackson, Tenn. Kenton, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Camden, Tenn. Selmer, Tenn. Martin, Tenn. Union City, Tenn. Humbolt, Tenn. Covington, Tenn. Bolivar, Tenn. Shelbyville, Tenn. Brewton, Ala. Sikeston, Mo. New Madrid, Mo. Columbus, Miss. Ashland City, Tenn. South Fulton, Tenn. Baxter Springs, Kan. Huntingdon, Tenn. Medon, Tenn. Milan, Tenn.

Prior School Trinity Christian Academy Gibson County HS University School of Jackson Camden Central HS McNairy Central HS Westview HS Union City HS Alton HS Middle Tennessee State Univ. Bolivar Central HS Shelbyville Central HS T.R. Miller HS Thomas W. Kelley HS New Madrid Central HS East Mississippi CC Cheatham County HS South Fulton HS Kansas City CC Huntingdon HS South Side HS Milan HS

Head Coach: Heather Hall | Gannon University (2004) | Fifth Season 138-76 (.645) Graduate Assistant Coach: Ashton Strode (2nd season) | Volunteer Assistant Coaches: Carlo Spencer David Blackstock ROSTER BY STATE Alabama........................................ ....1 Kansas...............................................1 Mississippi.........................................1 Missouri............................................2 Tennessee.......................................16

ROSTER BY CLASS Freshman.....................................9 Sophomore..................................3 Junior...........................................7 Senior...........................................2

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Bozza (BO-zah) Fesmire (FESS-mire) Giesler (GEESE-ler)

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The Union University Lady Bulldogs open the 2012 season looking to build on a runner-up finish in the TranSouth Conference from last season. The Lady Bulldogs finished the 2011 season 41-15 overall and 24-6 in conference play. This season, Union is ranked No. 17 in the NAIA Preseason Polls and has been picked No. 1 in the TranSouth Preseason Coaches Poll. Union lost two players to graduation, including the TranSouth Conference Player of the Year, Amber Hayes. Head Coach Heather Hall enters her fifth season with the Union Lady Bulldogs and has assembled a talented group of players, including ten returners and eleven newcomers. The Lady Bulldogs will be led by two seniors, Ali Bozza and Katie Davis. Bozza has been a starter for the Lady Bulldogs for three seasons and will see significant playing time as a utility player in 2012. Davis has also been a starter since her freshman year and will contribute to Union’s offense. The junior class consists of seven players. Keaton Kirk, Stephanie Saunders, Tobie Joy, Brooke Thomas, and Sam Geisler all return from the 2011 season. Two newcomers join the junior class, including DeShuni Sanders and Jenyce Spence. Kirk returns as a two-year starter in the pitching circle and was named to the first team all-conference last season. Saunders returns after contributing to Union’s offense last season and was also named to the second team all-conference. Joy returns as a starting second baseman and was named the TranSouth Newcomer of the Year last season. Thomas returns for her third season as a starting pitcher and was named to the first team all-conference. Geisler returns for her third season with the Bulldogs. Three sophomores make up the Lady Bulldog roster. Shelby Lamb, Katie Beth Fesmire, and Caroline George all return from last season. Lamb will contribute to Union’s offense and was named to the first team all-conference last season. Fesmire returns and will see a lot of time behind the plate. George returns for her second season and will contribute to the pitching staff. The largest class on Union’s roster is made up of freshmen. Natalie Neal, Alex Williams, Kohnley Wade, Lacy Fisher, Kelly Robey, Taylor Hargrove, Paxton Sisson, Lacey Hodge, and Kristen Powell will start their college careers with the Lady Bulldogs. Union University Softball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

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ALI BOZZA

5-7 • Senior • R/R • Utility Hometown: Jackson, Tennessee Previous School: Trinity Christian Academy Birthday: October 9

Coach’s Comments. Ali is a tremendous leader for the Union softball program both on and off the field which is why her teammates voted her as a cocaptain for the second year in a row. Ali is the type of player who will do whatever it takes and sacrifices herself for the sake of the team. We are hoping Ali will have a full recovery from a fall injury so we can have her back on the field of play. Union Career. 2009... played in 33 games, starting 30 times...hit .180 with a homerun, and three doubles... stole five bases in five attempts. 2010... hit .252 in 42 games for Union...tallied 31 hits, 13 runs, and 12 RBI...stole three bases...was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. 2011...played in 46 games with 33 starts....hit .253 with 12 RBI and 17 runs....13 of 14 in stolen bases....named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Bozza prepped at Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson where she played softball, soccer, and basketball. In softball, she helped lead her team to back-to-back Tennessee State Titles in 2006 and 2007. Her teams earned district titles in 2004-2007 and region titles in 2006 and 2007. Bozza was named All-District three times, All-District Tournament once, and All-West Tennessee twice. Bozza earned soccer honors for All-District and Team MVP while leading her team in goals scored. Of the field, Bozza held memberships in Beta Club and National Honor Society. CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2009

.180

.247

.955

2010

.252

123

.260

.905

2011

.253

.319

.949

Totals

121

103

.231

303

.294

.934

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KATIE DAVIS

5-6 • Senior • R/R • DH/Third Base Hometown: Kenton, Tennessee Previous School: Gibson County HS Birthday: January 22

Coach’s Comments. Katie is expected to have a knock out Senior Year. She is focused and hitting the ball better than ever. She is expected to be one of the leading RBI producers and will be a strong defensive player for this season at 3rd base.

Union Career. 2009... was third on the team with a .358 average, 12 doubles and eight home runs...was named all-conference and conference scholar athlete. 2010... hit .243 in 30 games for Union...recorded eight runs, 18 hits, six doubles, three home runs and 11 RBI. 2011...played in 49 games with 48 starts...hit .280 with 34 RBI and 29 runs....named a TranSouth Scholar Athlte. Before Union. Davis played four years of prep softball at Gibson County High School. She is hitting .385 for her career with 96 career RBI. As a freshman, she also pitched for the Lady Pioneers where she won five games, including a no-hitter. Davis has received numerous honors for her softball career, including Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee, All-District 13AA, Team MVP, and Most RBI’s as a junior. Her sophomore year saw Davis claim All-District Tournament 13AA and Most RBI’s. As a freshman, she earned the Rookie of the Year Award. Davis is a distinguished scholar at Gibson County and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2009

.358

148

.601

.911

2010

.243

.446

.750

2011

.280

132

.508

.907

Totals

128

117

.305

354

108

189

.534

132

.903

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KEATON KIRK

5-5 • Junior • R/R • Pitcher/Outfield Hometown: Bolivar, Tennessee Previous School: Bolivar Central HS Birthday: August 28

Coach’s Comments. Keaton has been an All-Conference and All-Region player. Keaton is expected to have another great year primarily as a hitter and outfielder. Keaton has a powerful swing and will be a big contributor to the offense.

Union Career. 2010...on the mound, was 13-5 with a 2.00 ERA...tallied 22 starts in 25 appearances with 116 strikeouts in 133.0 innings pitched...also started in the outfield...hit .202 with 18 runs, 23 hits, six doubles, a triple, one home run and 12 RBI...was named second team all-conference. 2011...played in 44 games with 37 starts....hit .314 with 11 RBI....pitched in 23 games with 19 starts...posted a 2.11 ERA and 12-5 record with 5 shutouts....recorded 127 strikeouts and 21 walks.... named to the first team all-conference, NFCA All-Region second team, TranSouth Scholar Athlete, and TranSouth Pitcher of the Week twice. Before Union. Kirk prepped at Bolivar Central High School where she played four seasons of softball. She also played for the West Tennessee All-Stars, leading her team to the USSSA Tennessee State Title in 2007. Kirk was named All-West Tennessee and All-District as a freshman, sophomore, and junior. As a junior, Kirk hit .431 with six homeruns. She also posted a 0.83 ERA on the mound, with 142 strikeouts and just eight walks in 82 innings pitched. Off the field, Kirk was a Girl’s State Delegate, Miss BCHS, BCHS Wall of Fame, and selected most studious. She was a member of the honor roll, FCA, Beta Club, and won seven subject awards. CAREER TOTALS Hitting Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2010

.202

114

.298

.919

2011 Totals Pitching

.314

.442

1.000

.250

200

.360

.957

Year

ERA

SHO

AVG

HBP

FLD%

2010

2.00

133.0

119

116

.229

.919

2011

2.11

116.0

127

.223

1.000

Totals

2.05

249.0

217

243

.957

STEPHANIE SAUNDERS

#11

5-8 • Junior • R/R • First Base Hometown: Ashland City, Tennessee Previous School: Cheathman County HS Birthday: July 11

Coach’s Comments. Stephanie is a hard hitting junior and is expected to be one of the top RBI producers. Stephanie is also a tough corner and will be our starting 1st baseman. Stephanie pushes herself and leads by example. Union Career. 2010...hit .271 in 48 games for Union...tallied 25 runs, 36 hits, four doubles, one triple, eight home runs and 32 RBI. 2011...played in all 56 games with 55 starts....hit .376 with 35 RBI and 18 doubles....2 for 2 in stolen bases.....named to the second team all-conference and TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Saunders prepped at Cheatham County High School where she played four seasons of softball and volleyball. In softball, she was named District MVP, all-state, all-district and all-mid-State as a junior and a senior. Saunders added all-district honors as both a freshman and sophomore. As a senior, she hit .548 and eight home runs, with a .652 on-base percentage and a 1.105 slugging percentage. Saunders also posted a .988 fielding percentage at third base. She was selected as team captain in her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. Saunders helped lead her summer travel softball team to the 2007 ASA State Title, and three ASA National Tournament appearances. In volleyball, she was named all-district as a senior. Saunders was equally successful outside of athletics as she was Valedictorian and was on the National Honor Roll for four years. She was also a member of the Beta Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2010

.271

133

.496

.902

2011

.376

170

.553

354

.997

Totals

104

103

.330

303

100

160

.528

388

.988

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BROOKE THOMAS

5-5 • Junior • R/R • Pitcher Hometown: Huntingdon, Tennessee Previous School: Huntingdon HS Birthday: January 28

Coach’s Comments. Brooke has been one of Union’s toughest pitchers to face. Brooke started as a freshman and will continue through to this season in her Junior year. Brooke will lead the way for the pitching staff and will help mentor the freshman pitchers who will also be in the circle this season. Brooke is coming off a very successful Fall season and has gotten even stronger this winter. Brooke is expected to lead her team to a Conference Championship. Brooke was also voted as one of the teams Co-Captains. Union Career. 2010...on the mound, was 21-9 with a 1.63 ERA...tallied 207 strikeouts in 202 innings pitched...started 26 games in 34 appearances with one save...also started in the oufield...hit .307 with 20 runs, 35 hits, eight doubles, three home runs and 15 RBI...was named first team all-conference...was named TranSouth Pitcher of the Week twice. 2011... played in 39 games with 28 starts....posted a 1.97 ERA and 23-8 record with 5 shutouts....recorded 189 strikeouts and 84 walks....named to the first team all-conference, TranSouth Scholar Athlete, and TranSouth Pitcher of the Week twice. Before Union. Thomas played four years of softball at Huntingdon High School. She helped lead her team to District 13A and Region titles in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Thomas has been a three-time All-West Tennessee performer, District MVP twice, Team MVP twice and was twice named All-State. Thomas also earned 2008 Pitcher of the Year Award and was a threetime Sara Beth Whitehead MVP. As a junior, she tallied 441 strikeouts in just 216 innings pitched. Thomas tossed eight no-hitters, 11 1-hitters, and 16 shutouts with an ERA of 0.36. As a hitter, she posted a .447 average with five homeruns. Thomas struck out 219 batters as a freshman and 285 as a sophomore. Off the field, Thomas was the Spanish Club President, Yearbook Editor, Academic letter winner for three years, Beta Club, senior class president, science club president, match club vice president, and athletic booster club secretary. CAREER TOTALS Hitting Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2010

.307

114

.456

.963

2011 Totals Pitching Year

.083

.932

.286

126

.421

116

.948

AVG

HBP

ERA

SHO

FLD%

2010

1.63

202.0

158

207

.212

.963

2011

1.97

188.0

149

189

.213

.932

Totals

1.79

390.0

307

152

100

165

396

116

.948

SAMANTHA GIESLER

#20

5-7 • Junior • R/R • Third Base/Shortstop Hometown: Martin, Tennessee Previous School: Westview HS Birthday: February 3

Coach’s Comments. Sam is a team leader who leads both vocally and through example. Sam has matured over the years and is a driving force behind this years’ success. Sam is a true utility player and will do whatever it takes for her team to have success. Sam has worked really hard on her hitting and will surprise opponents with extra base hits. Sam was also voted as a team Co-Captain.

Union Career. 2010...hit .260 in 49 games for Union..tallied 21 runs, 32 hits, two doubles, one home run and 13 RBI...was 2-for-2 in stolen bases. 2011...played in 39 games with 15 starts....hit .256 with 1 RBI....2 for 2 in stolen bases....named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Giesler prepped at Westview High School in Martin, Tenn. where she played four season of softball for J.B. Suiter. She helped lead the team to district titles in 2007 and 2008, region title in 2008 and sixth place finishes in the state tournament in both 2007 and 2008. Giesler is a three-time all-district, two time Gold Glove award winner, two-time Leadership award winner, two-time All-West Tennessee, twice named 13AA All-Tournament and earned the Silver Slugger award. During her career, she hit .379. Giesler also spent a season as a member of the cheerleading squad that won the 2005-06 state title and finished second in nationals. Off the field, Giesler was her class treasurer as a sophomore and senior and was twice a HOSA officer. CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2010

.260

123

.301

.886

2011

.256

.326

.833

Totals

.259

166

.307

.860

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TOBIE JOY

5-1 • Junior • L/R • Second Base Hometown: Covington, Tennessee Previous School: Middle Tennessee State Univ. Birthday: October 29

Coach’s Comments. Tobie will be starting at 2nd base again this year. Tobie had a strong year last year earning All-Conference and All-Region honors. Tobie is expected to be one of Union’s top players both defensively and offensively. Tobie is a hard-nosed player that will do whatever it takes to be a winner and to motivate her teammates. Union Career. 2011...played and started in 55 games....hit .366 with 14 RBI....7 for 11 in stolen bases....named to the first team all-conference, TranSouth Newcomer of the Year, NFCA All-Region first team, and TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Joy transferred to Union from Middle Tennessee State where she played one season of softball. She started 56 games at second base and posted her career high of three RBI in a game versus the University of Tennessee. Joy prepped at Covington High School where she played softball and volleyball. In her four years of softball for Coach Martha Lawler, she helped lead her team to four district, region and sectional titles, as well as, a state runner up finish in 2006 and third place finish in 2007. Joy accumulated numerous honors at Covington including being named a three-time all-state player, three-time All-West Tennessee and four-time Shelby County All-Metro team performer. She was named the Commercial Appeal and On the Ball Magazine Player of the Year, earned the coach’s award and was named team MVP as a senior. In her high school career, Joy was 97-21-3 with 979 strikeouts and a 1.78 ERA. She had 59 shutouts and tossed 21 career nohitters. Off the field, Joy was a member of the High School Honor Society and Who’s Who, while graduating eighth in her senior class. At MTSU, she earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the fall and spring semesters. CAREER TOTALS Hitting Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2011

.366

153

.425

.968

Totals

.366

153

.425

.968

Pitching Year

ERA

SHO

AVG

HBP

FLD%

2011

2.14

19.2

.143

.968

Totals

2.14

19.2

.143

.968

#13

CAROLINE GEORGE

5-11 • Sophomore • L/R • Pitcher Hometown: Selmer, Tennessee Previous School: McNairy Central HS Birthday: March 6

Coach’s Comments. Caroline had a knee injury late her freshman year resulting in a Red Shirt year. Caroline worked really hard her sophomore year to get stronger and to get back on track with her pitching. We are expecting great things from Caroline in the circle this season and feel confident that with her contribution, we will have the best pitching staff in the TranSouth. Union Career. 2011...pitched in 14 games with 3 starts....posted a 4.52 ERA in 21.2 innings....recorded 32 strikeouts and 23 walks....named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete Before Union. George prepped at McNairy Central High School where she played four seasons of softball for coach Mell Surratt. George was a three-time all-district and all-tournament selection during her career. She posted over 900 career strikeouts with 36 shutouts and five no-hitters. George was 56-20-2 overall with a 0.54 career ERA. She set a single game record with 24 strikeouts in a 13-inning game. George also was a successful summer league softball player. She helped lead her West Tennessee All-Stars to two USSSA State titles and one USGF World Series title. Off the field, George was a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. CAREER TOTALS Year

ERA

SHO

AVG

HBP

FLD%

2011

4.52

21.2

.233

1.000

Totals

4.52

21.2

.233

1.000

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KATIE BETH FESMIRE

5-4 • Sophomore • R/R • Catcher Hometown: Jackson, Tennessee Previous School: University School of Jackson Birthday: June 4

Coach’s Comments. Katie Beth started as a freshman and will be back behind the plate again this year. Katie Beth has made the adjustment to the college game and is more vocal and takes control of the field. Katie Beth also packs power in her swing. She will surprise teams with her explosiveness and extra base hits. Union Career. 2011...played in 47 games with 41 starts....hit .267 with 12 RBI....2 for 2 in stolen bases....named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Fesmire prepped at the University School of Jackson where she played softball, volleyball and was a varsity cheerleader. Fesmire was a four-time all-district player, three times named all-district tournament, three times named first team Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee and was co-captain as a junior and senior. Following her senior year, she was named District MVP and was named to the TSWA All-State team. As a senior, she led her team with a .563 average with 18 doubles, five triples, three home runs, 60 runs and 43 RBI, while leading her team to the 2010 Tennessee State Title. For her career, Fesmire posted 138 runs, 112 RBI, 36 doubles, 13 triples and 12 home runs. Fesmire helped lead her summer team to the Dixie Youth World Series championship game three times, including winning the title in 2008 and finishing runner-up in 2002 and 2007. During the summer of 2009, she was named the best all-around catcher at the Auburn (Ala.) University softball camp. Off the field, Fesmire was named to the All-Northwest honor choir five times, all-state honor choir as a senior and best actress and supporting actress roles in student plays. She was also the chaplain for the Film and Key Clubs. CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2011

.267

.467

309

.994

Totals

.267

.467

309

.994

SHELBY LAMB

#23

5-5 • Sophomore • L/R • DH/Outfield Hometown: Shelbyville, Tennessee Previous School: Shelbyville HS Birthday: August 2

Coach’s Comments. Shelby was an All-Conference, All-Region, and Honorable All-American her freshman year. Shelby is a pure hitter and total team player. Shelby is expected to do great things this season and lead her team in the offense. Shelby will see time in the outfield and as a Designated Hitter. Shelby is the ultimate team player and is a strong motivator for her teammates. Union Career. 2011...played and started in all 56 games...hit .416 and led the team in RBI with 55...15 doubles....named TranSouth Player of the Week twice, first team all-conference, NFCA All-Region second team.

Before Union. Lamb prepped at Shelbyville (Tenn.) High School where she played softball and soccer. As a senior softball player, Lamb earned 8AAA District MVP, team MVP, team captain, Leadership Award, All-Middle Tennessee and played in the All-Star game. Earlier in her career, Lamb added team MVP as a freshman, best offense and all-district as a sophomore, and team MVP, all-district and All-Middle Tennessee as a junior. In soccer, Lamb helped lead her team to the 2008 district title and 2009 district runner-up. She was named soccer all-district as a junior and senior, while also being named team MVP. Off the fields, Lamb was a member of the National Honor Society. CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2011

.416

178

119

.669

.941

Totals

.416

178

119

.669

.941

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JENYCE SPENCE

5-10 • Junior • R/R • Shortstop Hometown: Baxter Springs, Kansas Previous School: Kansas City CC Birthday: May 8

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#24

Coach’s Comments. Jenyce is a great addition to this year’s team. She will be on the left side of the infield where she is strongest and will unexpectedly throw batters out with her powerful arm and ability to quickly get to the ball. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union

Before Union. Spence played four seasons of softball and basketball in high school. She also played three seasons of volleyball and one season of cross country. Spence played two seasons of softball at Kansas City Kansas Community College. She was named to the first team all region and second team all conference teams. She was also named Female Athlete of the Year at Kansas City Kansas Community College. In high school, Spence was a member of the Honor Society and was selected to the Who’s Who.

DeSHUNI SANDERS

5-2 • Junior • L/R • Outfield Hometown: Columbus, Mississippi Previous School: East Mississippi CC Birthday: August 28

#37

Coach’s Comments. DeShuni is a new addition to Union softball this year. She has incredible speed and can cover an unbelievable area in the outfield. DeShuni will be the starting center fielder and will take charge of the outfield. DeShuni also presents a threat on the bases and will be an asset to this season’s success. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union

Before Union. Sanders is a transfer from East Mississippi Community College where she played two season of softball. She played in the NICAA Junior College All-Star Game and was named to the all-division and all-state teams. She helped her team to a number one spot in the North Division. As a freshman, Sanders had the highest batting average with .358, most runs scored with 37, and most stolen bases with 22 in 23 attempts. As sophomore, she had 18 stolen bases, 34 runs scored, and a batting average of .343. Sanders prepped at New Hope High School were she played four seasons of softball. She was a three-time all-state and all-district and two-time all-North division first team outfielder. She received the Mississippi Pop Star Award. As a senior, she participated in the Mississippi All-Star Game. She helped her high school team to a slow-pitch state championship, north sate championship, district championship, and a national championship. She also helped New Hope to a fast pitch district and north state titles. As a senior, Sanders had a batting average of .575 and a fielding percentage of .997 percent in slow pitch.

NATALIE NEAL

5-7 • Freshman • R/R • Utility Hometown: Brewton, Alabama Previous School: T.R. Miller HS Birthday: June 8

Coach’s Comments. Natalie has worked really hard this year coming in as a freshman wanting a starting position. Natalie will see some starts and may work into a full starting position throughout the season. Natalie is driven and has the desire to win. She plays full out and will sacrifice herself for the team. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union

Before Union. Neal played one season of basketball, four seasons of softball, and four seasons of volleyball in high school. She helped her team to an Area Championship. During her high school career, she was named Offensive MVP/Highest Batting Average for sotball two years in a row and named Defensive MVP for volleyball. As a senior, she batted .504 with a .541 slugging percentage. She set a record by hitting two homeruns and a double in one game. Off the field, Neal was involved in National Honor Society, Freshman Class Treasurer, Sophomore and Junior Class VP, and Senior Class Homecoming representative.

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ALEX WILLIAMS

5-8 • Freshman • R/L • Pitcher/Outfield Hometown: Milan, Tennessee Previous School: Milan HS Birthday: December 30

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Coach’s Comments. Alex is a pure athlete and has so many attributes that will help her team succeed this year. Alex will be our starting right fielder and will see time in the circle as a lefty pitcher. Offensively, Alex has great coordination and will hit in the leadoff through 3-hole. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union

Before Union. Williams prepped at Milan (Tenn.)High School where she played softball for Coach Tim Jackson. Williams was named all-district and alldistrict tournament three times and was All-West Tennessee twice. As a junior, Williams posted a 1.63 ERA and had a batting average of .403. She led the team in triples, home runs and putouts. Williams was named the Milan Pitcher of the Year three times, leading the team in ERA for three seasons.

KOHNLEY WADE

5-3 • Freshman • S/R • Outfield Hometown: Medon, Tennessee Previous School: South Side HS Birthday: May 6

Coach’s Comments. Kohnley is very athletic and plays with intensity. Kohnley relies on her biggest attribute which is her speed. Kohnley will see time in center field and in the offensive line up this season. Kohnley will be a key player for Union as she adjusts to the college game and gets stronger. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union

Before Union. Wade prepped at South Side (Jackson, Tenn.) High School where she played softball and volleyball. She was named all-district in 2010. Over her first three years in high school, Wade hit .395 with 60 stolen bases, a .675 on-base percentage and a .915 fielding percentage. Wade also played summer ball for the Dixie Bells, who claimed the World Series Title in 2008 and were World Series runner-up in 2007.

LACY FISHER

5-5 • Freshman • R/R • First Base Hometown: Camden, Tennessee Previous School: Camden Central HS Birthday: June 18

#16

Coach’s Comments. Lacy has a strong stick and will add power to the line-up primarily as a Designated Hitter throughout the season. Lacy’s best attribute is hitting but she also is a utility player. Lacy works hard at perfecting her swing and being the best hitter she can be. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union Before Union. Fisher prepped at Camden (Tenn.) Central High School where she played four seasons of softball. Fisher helped lead her team to the district title in 2008 and 2010, along with a sectional title and state tournament appearance in 2009. As a junior in 2010, she posted an 11-0 record with a 1.63 ERA and recorded three no-hitters. She was honored as a senior with all-district, all-midstate, all-midstate academic and was named to the all-midstate allstart team. Off the field, Fisher was the Student Council President, Beta Club President, class officer and co-captain/reporter for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Union University Softball Media Guide • www.uu.edu/athletics • Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

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KELLY ROBEY

5-10 • Freshman • R/R • Pitcher/First Base Hometown: New Madrid, Missouri Previous School: New Madrid Central HS Birthday: May 24

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#18

Coach’s Comments. Kelly is an instant impact player as a Freshman this year. Kelly will see her role as one of the starting pitchers as well as a reliever. Kelly is strong and throws the ball very well. Kelly is expected to be one of Union’s dominant pitchers this season. Kelly has also worked on her offense and may see time in the box. Kelly has a lot of ability and will be a key player for Union this season. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union

Before Union. Robey comes to Union from New Madrid (Mo.) Central High School where she played softball and volleyball. In softball, Robey was named MVP and team captain as a sophomore and junior, while being named the spring player of the year three times. In volleyball, Robey earned second team all-district once and all-conference three times during her career. Robey posted a pitching record of 38-3. She struck out 227 batters in 92 innings, while going 15-0 as a junior. She also recorded four no-hitters and two perfect games in her junior season. Off the field, Robey was a member of the National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America and Singing Eagles. She was the senior class and student council treasurer, and was a representative to Missouri Girls State.

TAYLOR HARGROVE

5-8 • Freshman • R/R • Outfield Hometown: Union City, Tennessee Previous School: Union City HS Birthday: December 1

#22

Coach’s Comments. Taylor is a hard working freshman that adds character to the team. Taylor is continually getting stronger as an outfielder and as a hitter. Taylor will see time throughout season in various roles and will help the team any way she can be successful. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union

Before Union. Hargrove prepped at Union City (Tenn.) High School where she played four seasons of softball. She also played basketball for two seasons and ran cross country for one season. Hargrove was named Kiwanis Student of the Month, earned the Union City Tornado Pride Award, and was a member of the Obion County Youth Leadership team.

PAXTON SISSON

5-8 • Freshman • R/R • Catcher Hometown: South Fulton, Tennessee Previous School: South Fulton HS Birthday: June 24

#32

Coach’s Comments. Paxton is a physically strong player who will be an asset with the catching duties. Paxton works hard and is a smart catcher. She will quickly mature this season as she will be sharing the catching duties with Katie Beth. Paxton has done a great job studying her pitchers and getting the best out of them. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union

Before Union. Sisson prepped at South Fulton High School where she played four seasons of softball and basketball. As a senior she was named team captain and was a four-time all-district honoree. As a senior she played in the Jackson All-Star Game and hit .350. As a junior she was named to the allstate team and had a batting average of .400. Off the field, Sisson was named Valedictorian and graduated with honors. She was a member of the Beta Club and received the American Legion Award.

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LACEY HODGE

5-9 • Freshman • L/R • Utility Hometown: Humbolt, Tennessee Previous School: Alton HS Birthday: April 4

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Coach’s Comments. Lacey is a diligent worker and will do whatever she can to help her team. Lacey strives to be her best every time she steps onto the field. Lacey will see time on the field throughout the season. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union

Before Union. Hodge prepped at Alton High School where she played four seasons of softball, basketball, and cross-country. She was a four-time Best Pitcher Award honoree and a two-time all-conference and all-district team member for softball. She had two shut outs and batted .420 with a slugging percentage of .850 as a senior. She averaged 30 stolen bases. For cross-country, she was named to the all-conference team her sophomore and junior year and named to the all-district team as a senior. For basketball, she received the Best Two-point Percentage award.

KRISTEN POWELL

5-7 • Freshman • L/R • Pitcher Hometown: Sikeston, Missouri Previous School: Thomas W. Kelley HS Birthday: August 31

#34

Coach’s Comments. Kristen is one of the hardest workers on the team. Kristen is a smart ball player and will keep batters at bay. Kristen is also a threat at the plate and will surprise her opponents with placing the ball in the holes. Kristen hits from both the left and the right side. Kristen will see time throughout the season in various roles. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union

Before Union. Powell prepped at Thomas W. Kelley (Mo.) High School where she played four seasons of both softball and basketball. She helped lead her softball team to the state semifinals three times, finishing third in 2007, second in 2008 and fourth in 2010. In 2009, her team advanced to the sectional round. In softball, Powell was named All-State, team MVP, team leader and motivator, all-conference and played in the Senior Showcase. Powell set several state records including most innings pitched (211), most games pitched (32), most games started (32) and most batters faced (921). She also set a school record for most wins at 19 and a state record for 69 assists as a senior. Powell hit .361 as a senior and committed no errors in the field. In basketball, Powell was a three-time all-conference player. Powell was named an Academic Athlete and was selected as the Elks Student of the Month.

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Seniors

CLASS PHOTOS

Sophomores

Juniors

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previous season summary

The Union Lady Bulldogs closed last season as the TranSouth Conference runner-up. Union began the 2011 season with a number twenty-four preseason NAIA ranking. The Lady Bulldogs opened the season with a 7-0 record. Union opened the TranSouth Conference Tournament with two wins over Bethel and Lyon before falling to Trevecca to send them to the loser’s bracket. Union defeated Martin Methodist to send them to the championship series against Trevecca, but fell to the Lady Trojans to become conference runner-up. The Lady Bulldogs finished the season with a 41-15 record overall and a 24-6 record in the TranSouth. Five Lady Bulldogs were named to the first team all-conference, including Amber Hayes, Keaton Kirk, Brooke Thomas, Tobie Joy, and Shelby Lamb. Stephanie Saunders and C.J. Browder received second team honors. Four players were also named to the NFCA All-Region team. Joy was named to the first team and Lamb, Hayes, and Kirk were named to the second team. Joy was also named the TranSouth Newcomer of the Year. Hayes was also named the TranSouth Conference Player of the Year. Union put eleven players on the TranSouth Scholar Athlete List. Ali Bozza, Brittany Burkett, Katie Davis, Hailee Edwards, Sam Geisler, Caroline George, Hayes, Kirk, Saunders, Joy, and Thomas received scholar athlete honors. Bozza also received NAIA Scholar Athlete honors. Joy, Hayes, Kirk, and Lamb were also named to the NFCA All-Region Team.

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previous season stats Union University Lady Bulldog Softball 2011 Season Stats

Season Box Record: 41-15-0 Home: 21-4-0 Away: 13-8-0 Neutral: 7-3-0 Conference: 24-6-0 Score by Innings Opponents Union University

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 25 32 18 17 22 10 3 0 57 56 80 53 36 18 21 5 0

Batting

GP GS

Hayes, Amber Lamb, Shelby Saunders, Stephanie Joy, Tobie Browder, CJ Burkett, Brittany Kirk, Keaton Mullen, Miranda Davis, Katie Fesmire, Katie Beth Giesler, Sam Bozza, Ali Garner, Britney Edwards, Hailee Thomas, Brooke Owens, Carmesha George, Caroline

56 56 56 55 47 48 44 50 49 47 39 46 18 16 41 12 14

Total: Opponents:

56 56

56 56 55 55 45 34 37 47 48 41 15 33 0 1 28 9 5

AVG

0.439 0.416 0.376 0.366 0.338 0.320 0.314 0.281 0.280 0.267 0.256 0.253 0.250 0.250 0.083 0.056 0.000

189 178 170 153 145 97 86 121 132 75 43 91 12 4 12 18 0

45 27 28 40 51 20 17 30 29 12 10 17 1 0 0 0 0

10 2 1

11 0 0 -

R 147 327

H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA 83 15 74 15 64 18 56 9 49 7 31 3 27 6 34 5 37 7 20 3 11 1 23 3 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

5 8 0 10 0 4 0 0 2 5 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 7 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

53 132 55 119 35 94 14 65 30 75 16 40 11 38 10 39 34 67 12 35 1 14 12 29 0 3 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0

0.337 1526 327 515 92 10 42 284 753 0.213 1364 147 291 53 4 21 132 415

0.698 0.669 0.553 0.425 0.517 0.412 0.442 0.322 0.508 0.467 0.326 0.319 0.250 0.250 0.083 0.056 0.000

5 13 14 25 10 11 2 24 12 11 4 3 0 0 1 1 0

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

0.493 136 0.304 149

24 5 16 23 20 12 11 9 25 19 9 9 3 2 2 1 0

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

18 190 10 397

0.451 0.458 0.424 0.464 0.396 0.385 0.330 0.408 0.356 0.378 0.333 0.274 0.250 0.250 0.154 0.105 0.000

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5 4 2 11 28 6 1 20 1 2 2 14 0 0 0 0 0

10 0.397 11 0.295

5 42 88 5 42 36

96 38

LOB - Team (357), Opp (336). IBB - Team (0), Opp (0). Picked Off - Team (0), Opp (0) Pitching

ERA W L GP GS CG SHO CBO SV

Edwards, Hailee Thomas, Brooke Kirk, Keaton Joy, Tobie George, Caroline

1.94 2 1.97 23 2.11 12 2.14 4 4.52 0

Total: Opponents:

2.18 41 15 56 5.31 15 41 56

1 8 5 0 1

10 1 0 39 28 17 23 19 9 5 5 1 14 3 0 27 32

Fielding

GP GS

George, Caroline Kirk, Keaton Edwards, Hailee Saunders, Stephanie Fesmire, Katie Beth Owens, Carmesha Joy, Tobie Bozza, Ali Lamb, Shelby Thomas, Brooke Hayes, Amber Davis, Katie Mullen, Miranda Browder, CJ Giesler, Sam Burkett, Brittany Garner, Britney

14 44 16 56 47 12 55 46 56 41 56 49 50 47 39 48 18

Total: Opponents:

56 56

5 37 1 55 41 9 55 33 56 28 56 48 47 45 15 34 0

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R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR TBF B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA

0 18.0 14 7 5 6 32 0 3 188.0 149 71 53 84 189 26 1 116.0 98 43 35 21 127 22 0 19.2 10 8 6 15 17 1 0 21.2 20 18 14 23 32 4

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4 5 8 1 3

77 819 476 89 110

4 363.1 291 147 113 149 397 53 4 21 1571 1 348.0 510 327 264 135 189 92 10 42 1717

FLD% DP TP

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1 19 0 354 309 63 70 28 16 12 53 69 24 38 6 27 0

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389 67 432 98

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Season Results

Date 02/17/11 02/17/11 02/21/11 02/21/11 02/26/11 02/26/11 03/02/11 03/02/11 03/08/11 03/08/11 03/11/11 03/11/11 03/11/11 03/12/11 03/12/11 03/15/11 03/15/11 03/18/11 03/18/11 03/19/11 03/19/11 03/21/11 03/21/11 03/22/11 03/22/11 03/28/11 03/28/11 04/01/11 04/01/11 04/02/11 04/02/11 04/05/11 04/05/11 04/06/11 04/06/11 04/08/11 04/08/11 04/09/11 04/09/11 04/12/11 04/12/11 04/16/11 04/16/11 04/19/11 04/19/11 04/21/11 04/21/11 04/25/11 04/25/11 04/30/11 04/30/11 05/04/11 05/05/11 05/06/11 05/06/11 05/06/11 Record: Overall: Conference: Non-Conf: Home:

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Christian Brothers Univ. Christian Brothers Univ. Blue Mountain College Blue Mountain College Missouri Baptist Univ Missouri Baptist Univ Bethel University TN Bethel University TN Mid-Continent Univ Mid-Continent Univ Davenport University Central Baptist Davenport University Davenport University Central Baptist Lyon College Lyon College Belhaven University Spring Hill College Spring Hill College William Carey University William Carey University William Carey University Faulkner University Faulkner University Martin Methodist College Martin Methodist College Cumberland University TN Cumberland University TN Trevecca Nazarene Univ Trevecca Nazarene Univ Mid-Continent Univ Mid-Continent Univ Freed-Hardeman Univ. Freed-Hardeman Univ. McKendree University McKendree University Stephens College Central Methodist Univ Freed-Hardeman Univ. Freed-Hardeman Univ. Trevecca Nazarene Univ Trevecca Nazarene Univ Bethel University TN Bethel University TN Martin Methodist College Martin Methodist College Cumberland University TN Cumberland University TN Blue Mountain College Blue Mountain College Bethel University TN Lyon College Trevecca Nazarene Univ Martin Methodist College Trevecca Nazarene Univ W-L (41-15) (24-6) (17-9) (21-4)

Score 5-4 3-2 3-0 2-1 9-5 6-0 9-0 0-3 2-1 14-0 4-3 1-3 9-7 3-5 1-7 11-0 3-2 0-4 1-0 2-0 0-7 2-3 1-3 9-4 8-6 15-0 9-1 7-3 16-0 4-9 5-4 3-0 18-0 3-1 8-0 11-0 6-1 15-0 10-1 5-6 13-2 8-9 3-4 8-0 4-2 2-0 6-7 5-3 4-2 4-0 7-1 8-4 4-3 1-4 6-5 1-5

Record

Attend

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

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

W L T W W W W W W W L W W W L W L L W W L W W L L L W W W W W W L W W W W W W W W W

18-8, 8-1 19-8, 9-1 20-8, 10-1 21-8, 11-1 21-9, 11-2 22-9, 12-2 23-9; 13-2 24-9; 14-2 25-9, 15-2 26-9,10-2 27-9 28-9 29-9 30-9

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31-11, 31-12, 32-12, 33-12,

17-4 17-5 18-5 19-5

L W W W W W W L W

Attendance Summary: Home Away Neutral

Dates 25 21 10

36-13 37-13,23-6 41-13,27-6 39-13 40-13 40-14 41-14 41-15

Totals 0 80 0

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UNION UNIVERSITY 2011 STANDINGS No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Team Conf. Trevecca Nazarene * 29-1 UNION 24-6 Freed-Hardeman 18-14 Cumberland 17-15 Martin Methodist 13-17 Lyon 13-17 Bethel University 13-17 Mid-Continent 7-25 Blue Mountain 2-24

Overall 48-4 41-15 24-24 31-27 33-29 22-27 19-26 15-33 5-39

* - regular season & tourney champions, national tourney app.

2011 HONORS Player of the Year – Amber Hayes, Union University Freshman of the Year – Haylee Rogers, Trevecca Nazarene Coach of the Year – Ben Tyree, Trevecca Nazarene Pitcher of the Year – Lauren Baker, Trevecca Nazarene Newcomer of the Year – Tobie Joy, Union University

transouth recap and NAIA information FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Lauren Baker Allison Blackwood Sarah Elizabeth Cousar Amber Hayes Tobie Joy Kristi Kelley Amber Kinsey Keaton Kirk Shelby Lamb Riley Mashburn Haylee Rogers Karli Rush Heather Shuler Brooke Thomas Jennifer Townson Katlin White Brittany Yates Breanna Zeis

Junior Sophomore Freshman Senior Junior Senior Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Junior Freshman Senior Freshman Sophomore Senior Sophomore Junior Sophomore

Trevecca Nazarene Cumberland Freed-Hardeman Union University Union University Lyon College Martin Methodist Union University Union University Trevecca Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene Union University Bethel University Martin Methodist Freed-Hardeman Trevecca Nazarene

SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE CJ Browder CaSarah Gilliam Stephanie Gutierrez Molly Hargrove Leah Hensley Sarah Knudsen Kelsey Lantrip Megan Lavery Jackie Lloyd Kari Mason Haylei Plummer Samantha Queen Sam Sagely Stephanie Saunders

Freshman Sophomore Senior Freshman Senior Freshman Senior Sophomore Senior Junior Junior Junior Freshman Sophomore

Union University Cumberland Cumberland Mid-Continent Bethel University Lyon College Trevecca Nazarene Cumberland Mid-Continent Trevecca Nazarene Blue Mountain Martin Methodist Blue Mountain Union University

About the NAIA

The purpose of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Member institutions, although varied and diverse, share a common commitment to high standards and to the principle that participation in athletics serves as an integral part of the total educational process. The NAIA embraces the concept of the student and recognizes the importance of the individuality of each member institution, the value of the conferences and Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) structure, and the benefits of membership in a national association. The NAIA supports gender equity. Gender equity is an atmosphere and reality where fair distribution of overall athletic opportunity and resources, proportionate to enrollment, are available to women and men, and where no student-athlete, coach or athletics administrator is discriminated against in any way in the athletics program. That is to say, an athletics program is gender-equitable when the men’s sports program would be pleased to accept as its own the overall participation opportunities and resources currently allocated to the women’s sports program and vice versa.

Advancing sport with innovative change

The NAIA has 50,000 student-athletes participating at nearly 300 member colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 25 conferences and the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.), the NAIA offers 23 championships in 13 sports. Since 1937, the NAIA has continued a long tradition of pushing the envelope and making a positive difference in the lives of students, coaches and parents. The Champions of Character program is the latest cutting-edge addition to the NAIA’s proud history of innovation (www.championsofcharacter.org). Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every studentathlete, coach, official and spectator are committed to the true spirit of competition through the five core values: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

NAIA at a Glance • • • • • •

Nearly 300 member colleges and universities 23 national championships 650,000 students First to include black colleges and students in championships First to include women in national championships First to develop system-wide character initiative with substantive programming

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opponent information

TranSouth Opponents BETHEL UNIVERSITY

BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY

FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY

March 26 at Union April 4 in McKenzie, Tenn.

April 13 at Union April 23 in Blue Mountain, Miss.

March 31 in Lebanon, Tenn. April 14 at Union

March 13 at Union April 17 in Henderson, Tenn.

Head Coach: Larry Geraldi 2011 Record: 48-4 Record vs. Union: 5-48-1 Location: McKenzie, Tenn. Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Purple & Gold

Head Coach: Kevin Barefield 2011 Record: 5-39 Record vs. Union: 0-4 Location: Blue Mountain, Miss. Nickname: Toppers Colors: Navy & Gold

Head Coach: Heather Stanfill 2011 Record: 31-27 Record vs. Union: 6-38 Location: Lebanon, Tenn. Nickname: Lady Bulldogs Colors: Maroon & White

Head Coach: Todd Humphry 2011 Record: 24-24 Record vs. Union: 23-56 Location: Henderson, Tenn. Nickname: Lady Lions Colors: Maroon, White, & Gold

LYON COLLEGE

MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE

MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

February 28 in Batesville, Ark. March 7 at Union

April 5 at Union April 10 in Pulaski, Tenn.

February 27 at Union March 20 at Mayfield, Ky.

March 30 in Nashville, Tenn. April 19 at Union

Head Coach: Teighlor Melton 2011 Record: 22-27 Record vs. Union: 1-14 Location: Batesville, Ark. Nickname: Pipers Colors: Red, Blue & Gold

Head Coach: Brandie Paul 2011 Record: 33-29 Record vs. Union: 24-59 Location: Pulaski, Tenn. Nickname: RedHawks Colors: Red, White, & Black

Head Coach: Christa Bakemeier 2011 Record: 15-33 Record vs. Union: 3-41 Location: Mayfield, Ky. Nickname: Lady Cougars Colors: Blue and Gold

Head Coach: Ben Tyree 2011 Record: 48-4 Record vs. Union: 30-42 Location: Nashville, Tenn. Nickname: Lady Trojans Colors: Purple & White

Non-Conference Opponents Cardinal Stritch University February 25 at Union Head Coach: Jade Geuther 2011 Record: 8-21 Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Milwaukee, Wis. Nickname: Wolves Colors: Burgundy & Gray

Davenport University March 9 & 10 at Union Head Coach: 2011 Record: Record vs. Union: 3-3 Location: Davenport, Mich. Nickname: Colors:

Saint Xavier University March 8 at Union Head Coach: Myra Minuskin 2011 Record: 34-16 Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Chicago, Ill. Nickname: Cougars Colors: Scarlet & Gray

Central Baptist College March 2 in Panama City, Fla. Head Coach: Jason Anderson 2011 Record: Record vs. Union: 2-0 Location: Conway, Ark. Nickname: Lady Mustangs Colors: Blue & Silver

Madonna University March 2 in Panama City, Fla. Head Coach: Al White 2011 Record: 38-12 Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Livonia, Mich. Nickname: Crusaders Colors: Blue & Gold

Southern Nazarene University March 3 in Panama City, Fla. Head Coach: Tere Webber 2011 Record: 44-16 Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Bethany, Okla. Nickname: The Crimson Storm Colors: Crimson & White

Christian Brothers University February 21 in Memphis, Tenn. Head Coach: Kimmi Hayden 2011 Record: 12-30 Record vs. Union: 1-27 Location: Memphis, Tenn. Nickname: Lady Bucs Colors: Scarlet & Gray

Midway College March 9 & 10 Head Coach: Leigh Oakley 2011 Record: 12-26 Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Midway, Ky. Nickname: Eagles Colors: Blue and White

Spring Hill College March 16 in Panama City, Fla. Head Coach: Alison Sellers-Cook 2011 Record: 12-33 Record vs. Union: 4-9-1 Location: Mobile, Ala. Nickname: Badgers Colors: Purple & White

Columbia University March 9 & 10 at Union Head Coach: Wendy Spratt 2011 Record: 26-16 Record vs. Union: 4-4 Location: Columbia, Mo. Nickname: Cougars Colors: Navy Blue and White

University of Mobile March 16 in Panama City, Fla. Head Coach: Terri McCormick 2011 Record: 36-18 Record vs. Union: 8-1 Location: Mobile, Ala. Nickname: Rams Colors: Maroon & White

William Carey University March 17 in Panama City, Fla. Head Coach: Wendy HHogue 2011 Record: 54-8 Record vs. Union: 5-2 Location: Hattiesburg, Miss. Nickname: Lady Crusaders Colors: Red, Black & White

William Woods University February 10 at Union Head Coach: Tracy Gastineau 2011 Record: 30-21 Record vs. Union: 4-7 Location: Fulton, Mo. Nickname: Owls Colors: Forest Green, Burgundy & White

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championship history and honor roll

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS TranSouth Conference Regular Season Championships 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 TranSouth Conference Tournament Championships 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships 1996 NAIA REGION TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS NAIA Region XI Tournament Championships 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 MidSouth Region Tournament Championships 1999

NAIA World Series All-Tournament Rachel Murray - 2001 Ame Clapsaddle - 2001 NAIA National Pitcher of the Year Rachel Murray - 2001 NFCA-NAIA National Catcher of the Year Ame Clapsaddle - 2001 NAIA All-Americans Amber Hayes - 2011 Shelby Lamb - 2011 Ashley Walters - 2007 Danielle Pope - 2005 Holly Haycraft - 2005, 2006 Mary Kosco - 2005 Amy Mejia - 2002 Leah Gronberg - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Rachel Murray - 2000, 2001, 2002 Jennifer Sabourin - 2001 Ame Clapsaddle - 2001 Stacy Anderson - 1999, 2000 Chanda Franks - 1999 Izzy Luna - 1999 Lynde Capogreco - 1997, 1998 Emma Hernandez Walker - 1997 NAIA Scholar Athletes Ali Bozza - 2011 Lindsey Landreneau - 2009, 2010 Candice Thompson - 2009, 2010 Ali Thomas - 2010 Ashley Blankenship - 2009 Kristen Kirk - 2009 Amber Bryant - 2005, 2006 Holly Haycraft - 2005, 2006 Mary Kosco - 2005, 2006 Jackie Cliff - 2006 Kylie Sulllivan - 2005 Kim Fuchs - 2005 Allison Shein - 2004, 2005 Leah Gronberg - 2003, 2004 Brandi Park - 2002 Lori Neal - 2001 Michelle Gardner - 2000, 2001 April Workman - 1999 NAIA All-Region XI Ashley Blankenship - 2008 Ashley Walters - 2007, 2008 Michelle Albonetti - 2007 Amy Chatham - 2006, 2008 Brandi Hoffman - 2007

NAIA SOFTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY Appearances 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Best Finish Third Place - 2001 NCCAA SOFTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY (member 1998-2004) Apperances 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Titles 2001, 2002, 2004

Kristen Kolter - 2006 Holly Haycraft - 2003, 2005, 2006 Danielle Pope - 2005, 2006 Amber Bryant - 2006 Jessica Kee - 2005 Mary Kosco - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Allison Shein - 2004, 2005 Christina Johnson - 2004 Leah Gronberg - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Amy Mejia - 2002, 2003 Megan Quarry - 2002, 2003 Rachel Murray - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Brandi Park - 2001, 2002 Ame Clapsaddle - 2001 Jennifer Sabourin - 2001 Michelle Gardner - 2000 Andrea Higgins - 1999, 2000 Izzy Luna - 1999, 2000 Stacy Anderson - 1999, 2000 Chanda Franks - 1999 Lynde Capogreco - 1995, 1997, 1998 Emma Hernandez Walker - 1997, 1998 Susan Love - 1998 Jennifer Polk - 1998 NAIA Region XI Pitcher of the Year Mary Kosco - 2005 Leah Gronberg - 2003 Rachel Murray - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Lynde Capogreco - 1997, 1998 NAIA Region XI Player of the Year Ashley Walters - 2007 Danielle Pope - 2005 Conference Player of the Year Amber Hayes - 2011 Ashley Walters - 2007 Christina Johnson - 2004 Jennifer Sabourin - 2001 Chanda Franks - 1999 Conference Pitcher of the Year Mary Kosco - 2005 Leah Gronberg - 2003 Rachel Murray - 2000, 2001, 2002 Lynde Capogreco - 1995, 1997, 1998 Conference Newcomer of the Year Tobie Joy - 2011 Ashley Walters - 2007 Danielle Pope - 2005

All-Conference Selections Shelby Lamb - 2011 Tobie Joy - 2011 Stephanie Saunders - 2011 Brooke Thomas - 2010, 2011 Keaton Kirk - 2010, 2011 Amber Hayes - 2010, 2011 CJ Browder - 2011 Ali Thomas - 2009, 2010 Lindsey Landreneau - 2008, 2009, 2010 Katie Davis - 2009 Ashley Blankenship - 2008, 2009 Michelle Albonetti - 2007, 2008, 2009 Sydney McMillian - 2009 Ashley Walters - 2007, 2008 Amy Chatham - 2006, 2007, 2008 Kristen Kirk - 2007 Brandi Hoffman - 2007 Cassie Turley - 2007 Kristen Kolter - 2006 Amber Bryant - 2006 Holly Haycraft - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Danielle Pope - 2005, 2006 Jessica Kee - 2005, 2006 Chrissa Norton - 2005 Mary Kosco - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Allison Shein - 2004, 2005 Christina Johnson - 2004 Leah Gronberg – 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Amy Mejia – 2002, 2003, 2004 Megan Quarry – 2002, 2003 Oliva Craden – 2002 Brandi Park – 2001, 2002 Rachel Murray - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Jennifer Sabourin - 2001 Ame Clapsaddle - 2001 Johnna Porter - 2001 Michelle Gardner - 2000, 2001 Andrea Higgins - 1999, 2000 Izzy Luna - 1999, 2000 Stacy Anderson - 1999, 2000 Molly Thomas - 2000 Susan Love - 1998 Jennifer Polk - 1998 Lynde Capogreco - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Emma Hernandez Walker 1996, 1997, 1998 Terri Estes - 1995, 1997 Tina Spivey - 1997 Chanda Franks - 1997, 1999 Melissa Johnson - 1995

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• The Lady Bulldogs won six consecutive TranSouth Conference Championships (1999-2004). During that stretch Union compiled a 102-14 record (.879) in TranSouth Conference games. • Union Won 44 consecutive TranSouth home contests (April 1998 – March 2003). • Five consecutive years (1998-2002) of 50+ win seasons (high of 63 in 2001). • Seven consecutive years of NAIA top 10 national rankings (1998-2003, high of #2 in 2001). • From 1997-2004 Union placed 2nd in most wins in the NAIA (404) behind Oklahoma City’s (467). • Union has boasted two NAIA national players of the year (2001 – Rachel Murray NAIA National Pitcher of the Year) (2001 – Ame Clapsaddle NFCA – NAIA National Catcher of the Year).

INDIVIDUAL HITTING BATTING AVERAGE:

Batting average, season .476, Emma Hernandez, 1997 Batting average, career (min. 2 seasons) .421, Ginger Godwin, 1995-1996 Slugging Percentage: Slugging percentage, season 0.829, Ginger Godwin, 1995 Slugging percentage, career (min. 2 seasons) 1.) 0.682, Danielle Pope, 2005-2006 2.) 0.609, Jennifer Sabourin, 2000-2001 On Base Percentage: On Base percentage, season 0.532, Emma Hernandez, 1997 HITS: Most hits, game 4, Danielle Pope, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 04/25/06 4, Kristen Kolter, vs. Mid-Continent University, 04/17/06 4, Danielle Pope, vs. Mid-Continent University, 03/30/06 4, Holly Haycraft, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06 4, Kristen Kolter, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06 4, Allison Shein, vs. Cumberland University, 04/09/05 4, Danielle Pope, vs. Lambuth University, 03/02/05 4, Jessica Kee, vs. Bethel College (Tenn.), 02/28/05 4, Rachel Murray, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 2001 Most hits, season 1) 97, Stacey Anderson, 1999 2) 93, Izzy Luna, 1999 3) 89, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 4) 88, Chanda Franks, 1999 5) 87, Jennifer Sabourin, 2001 Most hits, career 231, Emma Hernandez, 1995-98 Longest hitting streak 16 games, Brandi Park, 2001 HOMERUNS: Most homeruns, game 2, Amy Chatham, vs. Trevecca Nazarene University, 04/27/06 2, Kristen Kolter, vs. Mid-Continent Univ., 04/17/06 2, Amy Chatham, vs. Mid-Continent Univ., 04/17/06 2, Jessica Kee, vs. Culver-Stockton, 02/25/06 2, Ginger Godwin, 1995 2, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 Most homeruns, season 1) 14, Danielle Pope, 2005 2) 13, Brandi Hoffman, 2007 3) 12, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 Most homeruns, career 1.) 24, Jessica Kee, 2003-06 1.) 23, Danielle Pope, 2005-06 2.) 19, Andrea Higgins, 1999-2000 TRIPLES: Most triples, game 1) 2, Allison Shein, vs. Olivet Nazarene University, 02/19/05 2) 1, several players Most triples, season 9, Rachel Murray, 2002 Most triples, career 17, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 DOUBLES: Most doubles, game 1) 3, Ashley Walters, vs. Mid-Continent Univ. 04/16/07 1) 3, Kristen Kolter, vs. Martin Methodist College 04/16/05 Most doubles, season 1) 26, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 2) 22, Chanda Franks, 1999 3) 21, Jennifer Sabourin, 2001 Most doubles, career 1.) 47, Jessica Kee, 2003-06 2.) 42, Chanda Franks, 1996-99

SINGLES: Most singles, season 81, Stacey Anderson, 1999 Most singles, career 227, Emma Hernandez, 1995-98 RUNS BATTED IN: Most runs batted in, game 1.) 7, Danielle Pope, vs. Freed-Hardeman Univ. 04/25/06 1.) 7, Bethany Melrose, 1996 2.) 6, Amy Chatham, vs. Mid-Continent Univ., 04/17/06 2.) 6, Jessica Kee, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06 2.) 6, Danielle Pope, vs. Cumberland University, 04/09/05 Most runs batted in, season 1) 79, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 2) 73, Chanda Franks, 1999 3) 68, Jennifer Sabourin, 2001 4) 66, Danielle Pope, 2005 5) 64, Jessica Kee, 2005 Most runs batted in, career 1.) 161, Chanda Franks, 1996-99 2.) 151, Jessica Kee, 2003-06 GRAND SLAMS: Most grand slams, season 1.) 3, Jessica Kee, 2005 Most grand slams, career 1.) 4, Jessica Kee, 2003-06 RUNS SCORED: Most runs scored, game 4, Brandi Park, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, 2001 4, Rachel Murray, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, 2001 Most runs scored, season 1) 63, Brandi Park, 2001 2) 62, Holly Haycraft, 2005 2) 62, Rachel Murray, 2001 3) 61, Izzy Luna, 1999 Most runs scored, career 1) 152, Holly Haycraft, 2003 - present 2) 147, Emma Hernandez, 1995-98 STOLEN BASES: Most stolen bases, game 1.) 5, Holly Haycraft, April 4, 2006 vs. Lambuth University 2.) 4, Holly Haycraft, May 11, 2005 vs. Lindsey Wilson 2.) 4, Holly Haycraft, March 14, 2003 vs. Athens State Most stolen bases, season 1) 55, Holly Haycraft, 2005 2) 44, Holly Haycraft, 2003 3) 41, Holly Haycraft, 2004 4) 37, Izzy Luna, 1999 Most stolen bases attempted, season 1) 59, Holly Haycraft, 2005 2) 48, Holly Haycraft, 2003 3) 42, Izzy Luna, 1999 Most stolen bases, career 1) 174, Holly Haycraft, 2003-2006 2) 70, Allison Shein, 2001-2005 3) 63, Emma Hernandez, 1995-98 Most stolen bases attempted, career 1) 191, Holly Haycraft, 2003-2006 2) 82, Emma Hernandez, 1995-98 3) 78, Allison Shein, 2001-2005 BASE ON BALLS: Most bases on balls, game 4, Olivia Craden, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, 2002 Most bases on balls, season 1) 33, Izzy Luna, 1999 2) 31, Holly Haycraft, 2005 Most bases on balls, career 1. 79, Holly Haycraft, 2003 - present 2. 63, Izzy Luna, 1999-2000

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UNION UNIVERSITY HIT BY PITCH: Times hit by pitch, game 2, Brandi Park, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, 2002 2, Brandi Park, vs. Indiana Wesleyan University, April 25, 2002 2, Johnna Porter, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, 2001 2, Brandi Park, vs. East Texas Baptist University, 2001 Times hit by pitch, season 19, Brandi Park, 2001 Times hit by pitch, career 30, Brandi Park, 2000-01 SACRIFICES: Most sacrifice bunts, game 2, Amy Chatham, vs. Spring Hill, 01/25/05 2, Rachel Murray, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, 2002 2, Michelle Gardner, vs. Lee University TN, 2001 Most sacrifice bunts, season 16, Shanna Tolbert, 1999 Most sacrifice flies, game 1, several players Most sacrifice flies, season 4, Johnna Porter, 2001 4, Stacey Anderson, 1999, 2000 4, Jennifer Polk, 1998 Most sacrifice bunts , career 40, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 Most sacrifice flies, career 8, Stacey Anderson, 1999-2000 GAMES: Most games played, season 71, Johnna Porter, 2001 71, Brandi Park, 2001 71, Rachel Murray, 2001 71, Jennifer Sabourin, 2001 71, April Workman, 1999 71, Shanna Tolbert, 1999 71, Andrea Higgins, 1999 71, Izzy Luna, 1999 71, Chanda Franks, 1999 71, Stacey Anderson, 1999 Most games played, career 258, Chrissy Allardin, 1998-2001 Most consecutive games played 1.) 225 (179 entering senior year), Holly Haycraft, 2003-present (all starts) 2.) 186, Shanna Tolbert, 1998-99 AT BATS: Most at bats, game 6, Brandi Park, 2001 Most at bats, season 1) 229, Stacey Anderson, 1999 1) 229, Izzy Luna, 1999 3) 226, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 4) 222, Rachel Murray, 2001 Most at bats, career 680, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 TOTAL BASES: Total bases, game 1.) 10, Kristen Kolter, vs. Mid-Continent University, 04/17/06 1.) 10, Amy Chatham, vs. Mid-Continent University, 04/17/06 1.) 10, Jessica Kee, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06 2.) 9, Amy Chatham, vs. Trevecca Nazarene University, 04/27/06 2.) 9, Kristen Kolter, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06 3.) 8, Danielle Pope, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 04/25/06 3.) 8, Kristen Kirk, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06 Total bases, season 151, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 Total bases, career 1.) 321, Holly Haycraft, 2003-06 2.) 308, Jessica Kee, 2003-06 3.) 242, Allison Shein, 2002-05 4.) 234, Danielle Pope, 2005-06 5.) 182, Jennifer Sabourin, 2000-01 STRIKEOUTS: Most strikeouts, game 3, several players Most strikeouts, season 1.) 47, Jessica Kee, 2004 2.) 42, Allison Shein, 2003 2.) 39, Jessica Kee, 2006 2.) 39, Christina Johnson, 2004 4.) 36, Cassandra Ramos, 2004 Most strikeouts, career 1.) 152, Jessica Kee, 2003-06 2.) 104, Allison Shein, 2002-05

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INDIVIDUAL PITCHING WINS:

Most victories, season 34, Rachel Murray, 2001 Most victories, career 1. 126, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 2. 102, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004 Most consecutive victories season 21, Rachel Murray, 2000 Best season winning percentage (min. 20 decisions) .920 (23-2), Leah Gronberg, 2002 Best career winning percentage (min. 80 Decisions) .851 (126-22), Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 EARNED RUN AVERAGE: Lowest ERA, season 0.33, Rachel Murray, 2001 Lowest ERA, career 1. 0.58, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 2. 1.07, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004 EARNED RUNS: Fewest earned runs allowed, season (min. 20 decisions) 11, Rachel Murray, 2000 Fewest earned runs allowed, career 81, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 Most earned runs allowed, season 68, Lynde Capogreco, 1995 RUNS: Fewest runs allowed, career 118, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 STRIKEOUTS: Most strikeouts per game average (7 innings) 12, Lynde Capogreco 1998 Most strikeouts, game 1. 16, Bethany Burnett, vs. Lyon College, 04/30/08 1. 16, Lynde Capogreco, 1998 3. 15, Mary Kosco, vs. Lambuth University, 03/07/06 3. 15, Mary Kosco, vs. William Jewell College, 03-03-06 Most strikeouts, season 369 Rachel Murray, 2001 Most strikeouts, career 1. 1,257, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 2. 758, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004 INNINGS PITCHED: Most innings, game 12, Rachel Murray, vs. Martin Methodist College, May 11, 2000 Most innings, season 286.1, Rachel Murray, 2001 Most innings, career 1. 969.1, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 2. 804.0, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004 APPEARANCES: Pitching appearances, season 42, Rachel Murray, 1999, 2001 Pitching appearances, career 1. 154, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 2. 129, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004 Relief appearances, season 12, Amy Robbins, 1999 Relief appearances, career 12, Amy Robbins, 1999 Starts, season 38, Rachel Murray, 1999 Starts, career 1. 145, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 2. 119, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004 COMPLETE GAMES: Complete games, season 36, Rachel Murray, 2000 Complete games, career 1. 123, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 2. 111, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004 LOSES: Losses, season 13, Lynde Capogreco, 1995 Losses, career 33, Lynde Capogreco, 1995-98 SAVES: Saves, season 3, Sydney McMillian, 2009 1, Leah Gronberg, 2002 1, Rachel Murray, 2001 1, Leah Gronberg, 2001 1, Izzy Luna, 2000 1, Rachel Murray, 1999 1, Izzy Luna, 1999 1, Lynde Capogreco, 1998

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UNION UNIVERSITY Saves, career 3, Sydney McMilliam, 2009 2, Leah Gronberg, 2000 - 2003 2, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 2, Izzy Luna, 1999-2000 SHUTOUTS: Shutouts, season 20, Rachel Murray, 2001 Shutouts, career 1. 68, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 2. 49, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004 BASE ON BALLS: Fewest walks per inning pitched 0.135 (23 BB / 171 IP), Leah Gronberg, 2002 Fewest walks allowed, season (more than 100 innings) 23, Leah Gronberg, 2002 Most walks allowed, season 73, Rachel Murray, 1999 Most walks allowed, career 224, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 HITS: Fewest hits per inning pitched 0.302 (81 H / 268.1 IP), Rachel Murray, 2001 Fewest hits allowed, season (more than 100 innings) 80, Leah Gronberg, 2002 Most hits allowed, season 157, Izzy Luna, 1999 Most hits allowed, career 427, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 HIT BATTERS: Most hit batter, game 2, several players Most Hit batters, season 14, Sydney McMilliam, 2009 10, Leah Gronberg, 2002 Most Hit batters, career 36, Leah Gronberg, 2001 - 2004

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TEAM HITTING GAMES:

Most games, season 71, 1999 71, 2001 BATTING AVERAGE: Best batting average, season 0.352, 1996 AT BATS: Most at bats, game 41, vs. Reinhardt (Ga.) 03/12/10 38, vs. Trevecca Nazarene University TN, 04/04/01 38, vs. Lambuth University TN, 04/12/95 Most at bats, season 1884, 1999 RUNS: Runs scored, game 24, vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995 Runs scored, season 398, 1998 HITS: Hits, game 22, vs. Reinhardt College (Ga.), 03/12/10 20, vs. Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.), 04/17/01 20, vs. Bethel College (Tenn.), 03/28/95 Hits, season 644, 1999 SINGLES: Most singles, season 517, 1999 DOUBLES: Doubles, game 5, vs. Mid-Continent College KY, April 21, 2001 Doubles, season 97, 2001

WILD PITCHES: Most will pitches, game 2, several players Most wild pitches, season 22, Ginger Godwin, 1996 Most wild pitches, career 32, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002

TRIPLES: Triples, game 2, several games - last 03/12/10 vs. Reinhardt College (Ga.) Triples, season 15, 2007 15, 2002 15, 1999

NO-HITTERS: No-hitters, season 1. 8, Rachel Murray, 2001 2. 6, Rachel Murray, 2002 3. 6, Leah Gronberg, 2002 No-hitter, career 1. 16, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 2. 8, Leah Gronberg, 2001-2004

HOMERUNS: Homeruns, game 1.) 4, vs. Mid-Continent Univ., 04/17/06 2.) 3, vs. Bethel College (Tenn.), 03/09/95 Homeruns, season 1.) 44, 2007 2.) 42, 2011 3.) 38, 2010 4.) 37, 2006

INDIVIDUAL FIELDING PUTOUTS:

RUNS BATTING IN: Runs batted in, game 24, vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995 Runs batted in, season 372, 2001

Putouts, game 15, several players Putouts, season 531, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 Putouts, career

ASSISTS: Assists, game 6, Amy Mejia, vs. Bethel College TN, March 12, 2002 6, Johnna Porter, vs. Athens State University AL, May 10, 2001 6, Johnna Porter, vs. Lipscomb University TN, May, 4, 2001 Assists, season 139, Brittany Burkett, 2008 136, Candace Cross, 2008 129, Stacey Anderson, 1999 Assists, career 251, Rachel Murray, 1999-2002 ERRORS: Errors, game 2, several players Errors, season 25, Lindsey Landreneau, 2010 22, Brittany Burkett, 2008 19, Johnna Porter, 2001 Errors, career 49, Lindsey Landreneau, 2008-10 34, Emma Hernandez, 1995-98

TOTAL BASES: Total bases, game 31, vs. Reinhardt (Ga.) 03/12/10 31, vs. Bethel College TN, March 9, 1995 Total bases, season 826, 1999 SLUGGING PERCENTAGE: Slugging percentage, season 1.) 0.493, 2011 2.) 0.464, 2007 3.) 0.438, 1999 STOLEN BASES: Stolen bases, game 10, vs. Bethel College TN, March 18, 1996 Stolen bases attempted, game 10, vs. Bethel College TN, March 18, 1996 Stolen bases, season 135, 1999 Stolen bases attempted, season 152, 1999 SACRIFICES: Sacrifice bunts, game 4, vs. Lee University TN, March 23, 2002 Sacrifice flies, game 2, several games Sacrifice bunts, season 66, 1996 Sacrifice flies, season 14, 2001

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UNION UNIVERSITY WALKS: Walks, game 12, vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995 Walks, season 200, 1999 STRIKEOUTS: Strikeouts, game 13, vs. Reinhardt (Ga.), 03/13/10 13, vs. Athens State University (Ala.), 03/18/95 Strikeouts, season 1.) 245, 2007 2.) 235, 2010 3.) 217, 2001 HIT BY PITCH: Hit by pitch, game 6, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, April 17, 2002 Hit by pitch, season 47, 2001 DOUBLE PLAYS: Double plays hit into in a season 22, 1999

TEAM PITCHING Complete games, season

65, 2001 Shutouts, season 37, 2002 37, 2002 Innings pitched, season 477.0, 2001 RUNS: Runs allowed, game (most) 18, Lipscomb University TN, April 9, 1996 Runs allowed, season (most) 1.) 232, 2007 2.) 195, 1996 Runs allowed, season (fewest) 51, 2002 EARNED RUNS: Earned runs allowed, season (fewest) 36, 2000 Earned runs allowed, season (most) 1.) 167, 2007 2.) 134, 2009 3.) 126, 2006 4.) 97, 1999 STRIKEOUTS: Strikeouts, game 16, vs. Lyon College, 04/30/08 16, 1998 15, vs. Missouri-St. Louis, 02/19/10 15, vs. Lambuth University, 03/07/06 15, vs. William Jewell College, 03-03-06 15, vs. Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.), 04/27/95 Strikeouts, season 557, 2001 WALKS: Most walks allowed, game 9, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, 2002 Fewest walks allowed, season 66, 2000 Most walks allowed, season 126, 2009 126, 1999 HITS: Fewest hits allowed, season 172, 2002 Most hits allowed, game 20, vs. Lipscomb University TN, April 26, 1997 Most hits allowed, season 1.) 410, 2007 2.) 400, 2008 3.) 359, 2006 4.) 338, 1999 HIT BY PITCH: Hit batsman, season 1.) 24, 2007 2.) 22, 2009 3.) 20, 2006 4.) 12, 2001

record book HOMERUNS: Most homeruns allowed, game 3, vs. Christian Brothers (Tenn.), 02/18/10 3, vs. Oklahoma City University, 04/07/02 Fewest homeruns allowed, season 2, 2000 2, 1996 Most homeruns allowed, season 1.) 31, 2007 2.) 22, 2010 3.) 20, 2006 EARNED RUN AVERAGE: Lowest ERA, season 0.62, 2001 Highest ERA, season 1.) 2.96, 2007 2.) 2.93, 2009 3.) 2.60, 1996 SAVES: Saves, season 1.) 5, 2009 2.) 4, 2010 3.) 4, 2007

TEAM FIELDING PUTOUTS: Putouts, game 30, several games Putouts, season 1431, 2001

ASSISTS: Assists, game 17, vs. Oklahoma Baptist University, May 18, 2002 Assists, season 567, 1999 ERRORS: Errors, game 6, vs. Mid-Continent College KY, March 6, 2002 Errors, season 1.) 109, 2007 2.) 77, 2010 3.) 67, 1995 DOUBLE PLAYS: Double plays, game 2, several games Double plays, season 23, 1999 FIELDING PERCENTAGE: Highest fielding percentage, season 1) 0.974, 2000 2) 0.972, 1997 Lowest fielding percentage, season 0.935, 1995

MISCELLANEOUS TEAM RECORDS Best winning percentage 0.898 (53-6), 2000 Most wins in a season 63 (63-8), 2001 Most consecutive wins 1) 31, 2000 2) 27, 2002 3) 24, 2001 Most home wins 35, 2001 Most road wins 23, 1997 Largest Margin of Victory 24 (24-0), vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995 Most losses, season 1.) 23, 2009 2.) 22, 2008 3.) 18 - 2007, 2006 Most consecutive losses 1.) 5, 2009 1.) 5, 2007 3.) 4, 2010 3.) 4, 2005 Most consecutive games without being shutout 50, 2001

WILD PITCHES: Wild pitches, season 29, 2009 29, 1996

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