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Blue Knight Softball
Urbana University
2008 Season Preview ------------------------------------------ 5-6 Blue Knight Coaching/SupportStaff ------------------------ 7-9 Blue Knight Softball Team Photo ---------------------------- 11 Rosters -------------------------------------------------------------- 12
About Urbana University ----------- 30-32 2007 Stats/AMC Honors ----------------- 33
Player Bios Seniors Erin Dowdell and Jackie Masur --------------- 13-15 Juniors Katie Cramer, Kendal Schaefer, Jessica Tuttle ------- 16-18 Sophomores Brittany Heunen and Linsey Manning ------ 20 Sophomore Danielle Muterspaw ----------------------------- 21 Newcomers ---------------------------------------------------- 22-24
School: ___________________ Urbana University Location: _____________________ Urbana, Ohio Founded: ____________________________ 1850 Nickname: _____________________ Blue Knights Colors: _________________ Royal Blue & White Affiliation: __________________ NAIA/NCAA D-II Conference: ________ American Mideast (South) Athletic Director: ________________ Doug Young 2007 Overall Record: __________________ 23-24 2007 Conference Record: _______________ 10-4 Conference Finish: ______________________ 1st Letterwinners Returning/Lost: _____________ 8/3 Position Starters Returning/Lost: ___________ 7/3 Starting Pitchers Returning/Lost: ___________ 1/1
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2OO8 BLUE KNIGHT SOFTBALL SEASON PREVIEW Coming off of a 2007 campaign that saw the Blue Knight softball team win Urbana University’s first-ever regular season American Mideast Conference championship, Head Coach Nikki Pluger has great expectations for her 2008 squad. The Blue Knights return seven starters from the championship team that went 23-24 overall and 10-4 in AMC play; plus Pluger brought in 10 talented recruits. “Winning the AMC regular season championship has helped put Urbana softball on the map,” said Pluger. “It’s helped with recruiting and getting our name out. It’s given us a boost in the right direction. Having that confidence will help get us right back there this season. I can’t give enough credit to the team.” The success from 2007 has already reaped benefits. In addition to a top-notch recruiting class, the Blue Knights also received votes in the 2008 NAIA Preseason Top 25 poll. “Being ranked really is an honor for our program and the team. The team is excited, but they know now there is a target on their back,” said Pluger. “Even the newcomers have a sense that we have to play each and every game to the best of our abilities. We won’t be taken lightly now.” The Blue Knights lost just one senior from the starting lineup of the championship team, but she was a major factor in the team’s success: first team all-AMC shortstop Katie Mallett. “Losing Katie is hard, but hopefully, with the recruits we’ve brought in, we will fill her shoes,” said Pluger. “They definitely have the talent to do so.” Junior transfer Erica Schroeder (Huber Heights, Ohio) and freshman Tami Lasley (Union, Ohio) will be looked upon to fill in at shortstop this season. Schroeder transferred from Wright State where she played in 49 games for a Raider squad that won the Horizon League championship and played in the NCAA
tournament. Lasley is an all-State performer from Northmont High School. “Erica has two years of college experience. That has helped her along the way,” said Pluger. “She’s a newcomer to us but she knows what it means to go to a conference championship and how to win.
Working the corners for Urbana will be senior Jackie Masur (Cincinnati) at third base and freshmen Maria Hendricks (Urbana, Ohio) and Kayla Nenninger (West Milton, Ohio) battling it out for the starting spot at first base. Masur, who was tagged as a second team all-AMC
“Both Erica and Tami have a great arm for that side of the field,” added Pluger. “They both have a lot of range and can cover a lot of ground. They both know the game very well at short and always think a step ahead.” On the other side of middle infield at second base is senior veteran Erin Dowdell (North Ridgeville, Ohio). Dowdell earned all-AMC honors last season after posting a .950 fielding percentage. Freshman Brittany Ziepfel (Hamilton, Ohio) will also be vying for playing time at second base. “Erin always gives 100 percent. She brings a lot of strength on the right side. She’ll help the other side of the middle infield which is new this year,” said Pluger. “Brittany brings a strong bat and arm, plus is an excellent fielder.”
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Senior Erin Dowdell
2OO8 BLUE KNIGHT SOFTBALL SEASON PREVIEW a great glove and speed to the outfield. They bring leadership. “Danielle saw some time in the field last season and has improved immensely,” added Pluger. “Her fielding has gotten a lot stronger.”
Senior Jackie Masur
third baseman in 2007, has started every game during her three-year career at Urbana and owns a .352 career batting average, aided by her team leading .421 last season. “Jackie is a great kid. If she can continue her success from last season, she will have a great senior year,” said Pluger. “She has a great glove at third, a great arm and bat. She has everything. “Maria has a great glove,” Pluger added. “She is not afraid to go after anything and goes all out.”
Urbana has three solid catchers this season who will vie for starting time. Returners Linsey Manning (Fairborn, Ohio) and junior Kendal Schaefer (Fletcher, Ohio) bring a wealth of experience for all of Urbana’s new pitchers. Manning, a sophomore, was named second team all-AMC and was also named to the all-AMC Freshman team. Schaefer has two years of experience and batted over .300 as a sophomore. Freshman Megan Berkheimer (Thornville, Ohio) will also see some time behind the plate. “Linsey brings a good arm and a great bat,” said Pluger. “She learned a lot after stepping up last year. Being named allconference gives her more of a confidence boost. “Kendal has a good arm and is great at blocking,” added Pluger. “Last year her bat really came through for us. She is a good leader and always supporting her teammates.”
Pluger has assembled a solid pitching staff that has more depth than any squad she has had at Urbana. There are five players in Urbana’s rotation. They are coached by Kim Sycks, a four-year standout at Wright State and former professional pitcher. Junior Katie Cramer (West Carrollton, Ohio) is the lone returner for the Blue Knights on the mound. “We went over goals and one of Katie’s main goals is to keep her ERA down,” said Pluger. “She is working hard and is a huge benefit to the team.” Cramer is joined by sophomore transfer Jessie Swinderman (Glenford, Ohio) and freshmen Danielle Finley (Milford, Ohio), Ashley Meyer (Cincinnati) and Lasley.
The Blue Knights have a solid corps of outfielders. Sophomore Brittany Heunen (South Vienna, Ohio) will start in left field, while junior Jessica Tuttle (South Vienna, Ohio) will cover center field, and sophomore Danielle Muterspaw (Xenia, Ohio) will handle right field. Freshmen Erin Lein (Toledo, Ohio) and Jamie Williams (Cincinnati) will serve as backups. The outfielders will be coach by Blue Knight three-time all-AMC center fielder Bobbi Jones. “Brittany is always improving,” said Pluger. “She gives that extra push when the team needs it. Jessica is experienced and has the arm for centerfield. Both bring
Junior Katie Cramer
“We have been focusing on pitching and they have been throwing a lot more. Compared to last year, we are already a step ahead,” said Pluger. “It’s nice to have the depth we have this year with our pitchers. The pressure won’t all be on one person’s shoulders.” Pluger believes the Blue Knights will be a force at the plate this season and improve on their team batting average of .296.
Sophomore Brittany Heunen and Junior Jessica Tuttle
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“I think our bats will be a major strength for us,” said Pluger. “We have a lot of kids in the lineup who can step up.”
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BLUE KNIGHT HEAD COACH NIKKI PLUGER (TOLEDO ‘97) Nicole Pluger has put Blue Knight softball on the proverbial map. Entering her fourth season as Urbana’s head softball coach, she has already led Urbana University to back-to-back Region IX tournaments. Heading into the 2008 season her squad attained an NAIA No. 29 preseason ranking. In 2007, her softball team accomplished a feat no other team at Urbana has before; the Blue Knights won the American Mideast Conference South Division regular season championship. Pluger was named AMC and NAIA Region IX Coach of the Year, while six of her players earned all-AMC accolades, including first team honors for senior shortstop Katie Mallett. In three seasons Pluger has had 16 players named all-conference and two named to the AMC South Division all-Freshman Team (Jackie Masur and Linsey Manning). Pluger, of Dayton, Ohio, served as an assistant softball coach for Sheila Nahrgang at Wright State University from 1998 to 2004 where she helped guide the WSU program to some of its most successful seasons. The 2003 Raiders won the Horizon League tournament, defeating the No. 1, 2, 4 and 6 seeds. Then the Wright State softball team made history by becoming the first eighth seed to ever win a game at the NCAA Regional tournament, defeating Missouri, 3-1. The Raiders won 169 games over her career, including 36 victories in 2000, a school record for wins in a single season. Pluger mentored 11 all-conference athletes, and four all-Great Lakes Region selections (Amber Kolle, Michelle Demmitt, Annie Divac and Nikki Scott). Pluger
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served as an academic advisor and her players got it done in the classroom as well as they did on the field. The Raiders had the 13th best grade point average in the nation for a Division I program in 2002. Prior to her stint at WSU, Pluger coached three years at the University of Toledo. In her first season with the Rockets she created and implemented a recruiting program, working as a graduate assistant. She was named interim head coach at Toledo in the fall of 1997 and led the squad to a winning season. She then served as an assistant coach the remainder of the season until 1998. Pluger has worked several softball clinics including: Kent State University, Eastern Kentucky University, Wright State Summer and Winter Softball Camps, University of Toledo, Ottawa Hills Softball Recreation Camp, Tom Judson’s Pitching and Catching Camps in Grand Rapids, Mich. She also hosted her own youth camp along with Bill Van Horn in Kent City, Mich. Pluger, a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., was a four-year letter winner on the University of Toledo softball team. She was an all-MAC shortstop for the Rockets, which led the nation in double plays in NCAA Division I during her junior season. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in commercial recreation from Toledo. Pluger played her high school softball at Northview, where she was a two-time all-conference, all-District and allState selection. Northview won the 1991 Michigan High School state championship her junior year. Pluger had a .402 career batting average and she holds the school record for career runs scored (117). She was also a member of the illustrious Northview 30-30-30 Club her sophomore, junior and senior years in which she had at least 30 hits, 30 runs and 30 RBIs. Nicole is the daughter of Gerald and Patricia Pluger of Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Pluger File Birth date ................... 05/20/1974 in Grand Rapids, Mich. High School ..................................... Northview HS (Mich.) Education ... Toledo, 1997, B.A. in commercial recreation Record at Urbana/Years ........................................ 52-68/3 Overall Record/Years ............................................ 52-68/3 Coaching Honors ................ 2007 AMC Coach of the Year ........................... 2007 NAIA Region IX Coach of the Year 50th career win ........................ May 3, 2007 (4-3 vs. Tiffin) College Playing Honors ...................................................... .................................... Led NCAA in double plays in 1995 .................................................. Named all-MAC shortstop
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ASSISTANT COACH KIM SYCKS (WRIGHT STATE ‘O2) Kim Sycks is in her fourth year as assistant coach for the Blue Knights. She specializes in working with the pitchers and first basemen. Coach Sycks, of Piqua, Ohio, enjoyed a prolific four-year career at Wright State University as a pitcher and first baseman. She was named to the all-Horizon League Newcomer Team her freshman year. The following season, in which she threw a no-hitter against Loyola University, Sycks was named a second team all-Horizon League pitcher. In 2000, she was honored as a member of the Horizon League all-Tournament team, and earned first team all-conference accolades her junior year as a utility player. Sycks closed out her career as a first team all-league first baseman her senior year and was named the Raider MVP. Sycks left her mark at WSU, breaking several Raider records, including: homeruns in a season (7), career homeruns (18), career putouts (775) and career shutouts (13). Coach Sycks had a 2.04 ERA over her four-year career, which is third all-time in WSU softball history. She is also second in the record books for career wins (38) and strikeouts (345). She finished with 93 RBIs, second
all-time at WSU. Coach Sycks went on to become an undergraduate assistant for the Raiders from 2001-2002. She graduated with her bachelor of arts degree in organizational communications in 2002. Following her collegiate career, Sycks played professionally for the Celina Suns fast pitch softball team. Sycks played her high school softball at Piqua where she was a three-time all-State selection (twice a first team selection and once a second team selection). She also earned first team allGMVC honors. Sycks holds nearly every softball record at Piqua High School: career RBIs, career batting average, career wins, career strikeouts and lowest ERA. Sycks is an escrow officer at the Talon Group in Dayton, Ohio. She is the daughter of Robert and Connie Sycks, and has three sisters, Jenny, Betsey and Cindy.
BLUE KNIGHT SOFTBALL SUPPORT STAFF KRYSTAL WARREN SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR
JENNIFER FREY ATHLETIC TRAINER Jennifer Frey, MA, ATC, a native of Marysville, Ohio, joined the Blue Knight athletic training staff as the assistant athletic trainer in August of 2006. She earned her bachelor of science degree in athletic training from Wright State University in 2003. She holds a master’s of art in education from Cumberland University, Tenn. which she earned in 2005. She was employed at Cumberland as an athletic trainer before coming to Urbana.
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Krystal Warren is the Sports Information Director at Urbana. Warren oversees and organizes the publicity of the university’s 14 intercollegiate athletic programs. She is responsible for writing and editing athletic publications, including media guides, game-day programs and press releases. She also manages the Blue Knight athletics web site.
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The 2008 Blue Knight Softball Team – Front row seated (l to r): Erica Schroeder, Linsey Manning, Jessie Swinderman, Kendal Schaefer, Sarah Curtis, Jackie Masur, Erin Dowdell, Katie Cramer, Danielle Finley, Jessica Tuttle, Danielle Muterspaw, Brittany Heunen. Back row standing (l to r): Brittany Ziepfel, Tami Lasley, Erin Lein, Megan Berkheimer, Jamie Williams, Assistant Coach Kik Sycks, Head Coach Nikki Pluger, Assistant Coach Bobbi Jones, Jess DeCarlo, Maria Hendricks, Ashley Meyer, Kayla Nenninger.
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Name
Yr.
Ht.
Pos.
B/T
Hometown/Previous School(s)
00 2 3 9/5 10/26 11/23 12 13 14 15/4 17/16 20 21 22 25 28 31/19 33 35/99 RS
Kendal Schaefer Erin Dowdell Brittany Heunen Ashley Meyer Maria Hendricks Erin Lein Kayla Nenninger Danielle Muterspaw Brittany Ziepfel Jessie Swinderman Erica Schroeder Jessica Tuttle Megan Berkheimer Katie Cramer Tami Lasley Linsey Manning Jamie Williams Jackie Masur Danielle Finley Sarah Curtis
JR SR SO FR FR FR FR SO FR SO JR JR FR JR FR SO FR SR FR FR
5’7 5’4 5’4 5’5 5’5 5’3 5’7 5’7 5’2 5’8 5’6 5’6 5’2 5’7 5’2 5’6 5’8 5’7 5’9 5’11
C 2B OF P/1B/DH 1B/3B OF 1B/OF OF 2B/SS P SS/2B OF C P P/SS C P 3B P OF
R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R
Fletcher, Ohio/Miami East North Ridgeville, Ohio/North Ridgeville South Viena, Ohio/Northeastern Cincinnati/Mount Notre Dame Urbana, Ohio/Urbana Toledo, Ohio/Start West Milton, Ohio/Milton-Union Xenia, Ohio/Xenia Hamilton, Ohio/Ross Glenford, Ohio/Sheridan/West Liberty State Huber Heights, Ohio/Vandalia-Butler South Vienna, Ohio/Kenton Ridge/Clark State Thornville, Ohio/Sheridan West Carrollton, Ohio/West Carrollton Senior Union, Ohio/Northmont Fairborn, Ohio/Fairborn Cincinnati/Western Hills Cincinnati/McAuley Milford, Ohio/Milford Canton, Ohio/River View/University of Akron
Head Coach: Nikki Pluger (Toledo ’97) Assistant Coaches: Kim Sycks (Wright State ’02) and Bobbi Jones (Urbana ’06)
ALPHABETICAL ROSTER # (s)
Name
Yr.
Ht.
Pos.
B/T
Hometown/Previous School(s)
21 22 RS 2 35/99 10/26 3 25 11/23 28 33 9/5 13 12 00 17/16 15/4 20 31/19 14
Berkheimer, Megan Cramer, Katie Curtis, Sarah Dowdell, Erin Finley, Danielle Hendricks, Maria Heunen, Brittany Lasley, Tami Lein, Erin Manning, Linsey Masur, Jackie Meyer, Ashley Muterspaw, Danielle Nenninger, Kayla Schaefer, Kendal Schroeder, Erica Swinderman, Jessie Tuttle, Jessica Williams, Jamie Ziepfel, Brittany
FR JR FR SR FR FR SO FR FR SO SR FR SO FR JR JR SO JR FR FR
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C P OF 2B P 1B/3B OF P/SS 2B/SS C 3B P/1B OF 1B/OF C SS/2B P OF P 2B/SS
R/R R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R
Thornville, Ohio/Sheridan West Carrollton, Ohio/West Carrollton Senior Canton, Ohio/River View/University of Akron North Ridgeville, Ohio/North Ridgeville Milford, Ohio/Milford Urbana, Ohio/Urbana South Viena, Ohio/Northeastern Union, Ohio/Northmont Toledo, Ohio/Start Fairborn, Ohio/Fairborn Cincinnati/McAuley Cincinnati/Mount Notre Dame Xenia, Ohio/Xenia West Milton, Ohio/Milton-Union Fletcher, Ohio/Miami East Huber Heights, Ohio/Vandalia-Butler Glenford, Ohio/Sheridan/West Liberty State South Vienna, Ohio/Kenton Ridge/Clark State Cincinnati/Western Hills Hamilton, Ohio/Ross
BLUE KNIGHTS BY THE NUMBERS BY CLASS Seniors: Juniors: Sophomores: Freshmen:
2 4 4 9
BY POSITION Pitchers: Catchers: First Base: Second Base: Shortstop: Third Base: Outfielders:
5 3 2 2 2 1 5
BY HEIGHT 5’9”: 5’8”: 5’7”: 5’6”: 5’5”: 5’4”: 5’3”: 5’2”:
1 2 5 3 2 2 1 3
BLUE KNIGHT PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Berkheimer:
Dau-DELL
Heunen:
HUE-nin
Lasley:
las-LEE
Lein: Masur: Meyer:
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Muterspaw:
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Nenninger:
nen-IN-gher
Pluger: Schroeder: Swinderman:
Head Coach: Nikki Pluger (Toledo ’97) Assistant Coaches: Kim Sycks (Wright State ’02) and Bobbi Jones (Urbana ’06)
burk-HI-mer
Dowdell:
PLOO-ger SHRO-der SWiN-der-man
Sycks:
SIKES
Ziepfel:
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Senior 2B L/R North Ridgeville, Ohio/North Ridgeville HS Dowdell Career Stats Year 2006 2007 Total
Avg. .219 .287 .254
GP-GS 38-38 43-43 81-81
AB 105 108 213
R 12 20 32
H 23 31 54
2B 4 6 10
Blue Knight Notes – 2007: Dowdell was named an honorable mention all-American Mideast Conference selection after batting .287 and starting 43 games at second base her junior year…was fourth on the team in runs scored (20), doubles (6), and walks (10) …she has a .950 career fielding percentage with 173 career putouts and 133 assists…had a career day in the final game of the 2007 season, going 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored vs. Notre Dame in the Region IX tournament (May 11, 2007)…tied a career-high with six putouts vs. Madonna (March 18, 2007) and Cedarville (April 24, 2007). 2006: Started all 38 games for the Blue Knights at second base…tallied 23 hits, 12 runs scored and 11 RBI…hit first collegiate homerun vs. Malone (April 8, 2006)…had a career-high six assists at Walsh (April 1, 2006). College Notes: Transferred to Urbana from NCAA Division III Muskingum College where she played for coach Donna Newberry. Prep Notes: Dowdell was named first team all-Lorain County and allPioneer Conference at North Ridgeville High School where she was coached by Norman Frindt…was named North Ridgeville’s defensive player of the year, leading the team to a District championship.
3B 2 2 4
HR 1 0 1
RBI 11 12 23
SLG % .324 .380 .352
BB 8 10 18
OB% .270 .347 .309
CAREER BESTS Hits: 3, vs. Notre Dame (05/11/07)
Homeruns: 1, vs. Malone (04/08/06)
RBI: 2, four times; last vs. Cedarville (04/24/07)
Stolen Bases: 1, twice; last vs. Indiana Tech (03/15/06)
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PO 77 96 173
A 70 63 133
E 6 10 16
FLD% .961 .941 .950
GETTING TO KNOW ERIN The best thing about playing softball at Urbana is: The people:teammates, coaches, supporters. And, as a student and athlete, I really like the environment Urbana has. Three words that best describe me: Determined. Hardworking. Unique
Walks: 2, twice; last vs. Geneva (03/05/07)
Assists: 6, vs. Walsh (04/01/06)
Putouts: Personal: Erin is the daughter of Tim and Sheila Dowdell of North Ridgeville, Ohio…she was born February 26, 1986…she is an exercise science major. at Urbana.
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When I am away from softball I like to: Work out, hang out with friends and watch baseball.
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JACKIE
Senior 3B Cincinnati/McAuley HS
R/R
Masur Career Stats Year 2005 2006 2007 Total
Avg. .324 .287 .421 .352
GP-GS 35-35 38-38 47-47 120-120
AB 105 115 152 372
R 14 17 31 62
H 34 33 64 131
2B 7 6 15 28
3B 0 0 0 0
Blue Knight Notes – Masur has been the Blue Knights’ starting third baseman for the last three years, never missing a game. 2007: One of four Blue Knights to start all 47 games…was named a second team all-American Mideast Conference selection at third base…led the Blue Knights in batting average (.421), slugging percentage (.599), on-base percentage (.464), total bases (91), doubles (15) and homeruns (4)…led Urbana with 138 assists, ranking her fifth in the NAIA with 2.94 assists per game…tied a career-high with five RBI in a 10-8 win over Walsh (April 1, 2007)…had a career-high four hits (4-for-4), including two doubles, in the NAIA Region IX tournament game against Notre Dame (May 11, 2007). 2006: Named Honorable Mention all-AMC…started all 38 games at third base for the Blue Knights…second on the team in RBI (18) and doubles (6)…third for the Blue Knights in runs scored (17) and walks (10)…fourth in batting average (.287), and slugging percentage (.365)…led Urbana in assists with 127…hit the game-winning homerun in a 7-5 victory over Malone (April 8, 2006)…had a season-high two RBI in four games. 2005: Solid rookie season collecting all-AMC Honorable Mention honors, as well as being selected to the all-AMC South Division Freshman Team…hit first collegiate homerun vs. Wentworth Institute (March 10, 2005)…had a .324 batting average, fourth best for the Blue Knights…was second in assists with 76 and RBI with 19…was third in runs scored (14), doubles (7), and hits (34).
HR 1 1 4 6
RBI 19 18 57 94
SLG % .419 .365 .599 .476
BB 4 10 12 26
OB% .345 .346 .464 .394
CAREER BESTS Hits: 4, vs. Notre Dame (05/11/07)
Homeruns: 1, six times; last vs. Cedarville (04/24/07)
RBI: 5, vs. Walsh (04/01/07)
Stolen Bases: 1, four times; last vs. Tiffin (05/03/07)
Walks: 2, four times; last vs. Ohio Dominican (04/20/07)
Assists: 7, five times; last vs. Notre Dame (05/09/07)
Putouts: 7, vs. Wentworth (03/10/05)
Prep Notes: Masur was team captain at McAuley High School for Coach Karen Weisman…helped McAuley to a 23-3 record and GSCL and district championships her senior year…was a three-time first team all-Girls Greater Catholic League selection…earned team MVP honors and was nominated the “M” Award winner for being McAuley’s hardest worker. Personal: Jackie is the daughter of Dan Masur of Cincinnati and the late Jane Masur…she was born May 19, 1986…she is a criminal justice major at Urbana.
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SB-ATT 2-2 1-1 1-1 4-4
PO 41 42 53 136
A 76 127 138 341
E 3 5 13 21
FLD% .975 .971 .936 .958
GETTING TO KNOW JACKIE The best thing about playing softball at Urbana is: Playing on a team where everyone has the same goals and works hard. Three words that best describe me: Athletic, Genuine, Compassionate When I am away from softball I like to: I like to hang out with friends, watch tv, listen to music, play with my cats, relax and take time for myself
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KATIE
CRAMER
Junior P R/R West Carrollton, Ohio/West Carrollton Senior HS Cramer Career Stats Year 2006 2007 Total
Avg. .232 .303 .269
GP-GS 38-38 43-41 81-79
AB 112 122 234
R 11 15 26
H 26 37 63
2B 2 6 8
3B 1 0 1
HR 1 1 2
RBI 8 13 21
SLG % .295 .377 .338
Blue Knight Notes – 2007: Cramer was named honorable Cramer Career Pitching Stats mention all-American Mideast Conference as a utility Year ERA W-L App GS 4.90 7-13 24 22 player…saw time as a pitcher and at first base…rattled 2006 4.26 9-6 22 16 off five consecutive wins on the mound to start the 2007 Total 4.61 16-19 46 38 year…finished with a 9-6 record, a team-high 55 strikeouts, two saves and a 4.26 ERA …had a career-high seven CAREER BESTS strikeouts in a 4-3 win over Findlay (March, 27, 2007)…had a season-high 12 putouts twice (vs. Marian on March 20, Hits: 2007 and vs. Shawnee State on April 21, 2007)…went 33, twice; last vs. Ohio for-4 with two RBI and a double in a 6-5 win over Ohio Dominican (04/20/07) Dominican (April 20, 2007)…hit a homerun against Indiana Tech (March 13, 2007)…finished with six doubles for the Homeruns: 1, twice; last vs. Indiana Tech year. 2006: Was named honorable mention all-AMC as a (03/13/07) freshman…made a team-high 24 appearances on the mound…struck out 29 and posted a 3.81 ERA…started RBI: all 38 games at either pitcher or outfield…was a perfect 32, four times; last vs. St. for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored, and also hit her Joseph (05/09/07) first collegiate homerun vs. Indiana Tech in the second game of a double header(March 15, 2006)…also picked Walks: up the save in that game and got a win in game one vs. 2, twice; last vs. Notre Dame Tech. (04/19/07) Prep Notes: Cramer was a part of the West Carrollton squad that went 20-4 her senior season for Coach Doug Hatcher…she was a first team all-Mid-Miami League selection her senior and sophomore seasons, while making second team all-MML as a junior…she was a fouryear letter winner and was named West Carrollton’s MVP in 2004 and 2005.
Putouts: 12, twice; last vs. Shawnee State (04/21/07)
BB 5 8 13
OB% .265 .344 .306
CG 14 9 23
SHO 2 1 3
IP 119.1 101.1 220.2
A 28 21 49
SO 29 55 84
E 4 4 8
BF 537 453 990
FLD% .946 .958 .953
B/Avg .304 .282 .294
The best thing about playing softball at Urbana is: Having a great coaching staff and having fun with the team at practice and games. Three words that best describe me: Laid back. Hardworking. Friendly When I am away from softball I like to: Hang out with friends, watch movies and watch baseball.
PITCHING BESTS Strikeouts: 7, vs. Findlay (03/27/07)
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SV 1 2 3
PO 42 71 113
GETTING TO KNOW KATIE
Personal: Katie is the daughter of Roger and Kathy Cramer of West Carrollton, Ohio…she was born December 22, 1986…she is an exercise science major at Urbana.
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Junior C R/R Fletcher, Ohio/Miami East HS Schaefer Career Stats Year 2006 2007 Total
Avg. .250 .303 .282
GP-GS 17-15 23-22 40-37
AB 44 66 110
R 3 6 9
H 11 20 31
2B 0 3 3
3B 0 2 2
Blue Knight Notes – 2007: Played in 23 games with 22 starts…added more than 50 points to her batting average from the previous season, hitting .303 compared to .250 in 2006…had a career game in her first start of 2007 in the Gene Cusic Classic in Florida (vs. Indiana Tech on March 4, 2007) when she hit two triples, tallied four RBI and had eight putouts, all career highs…was a perfect 3-for-3 vs. Marian College (March 20, 2007). 2006: Appeared in 17 games with 15 starts as a true freshman…had just two errors on 25 chances.
RBI 2 8 10
SLG % .250 .409 .345
BB 0 3 3
OB% .244 .352 .310
CAREER BESTS Hits: 3, vs. Marian (03/20/07)
Triples: 2, vs. Indiana Tech (03/04/07)
RBI: 4, vs. Indiana Tech (03/04/07)
Stolen Bases: 1, twice; last vs. Ashford (03/10/06)
Prep Notes: Schaefer was a three-year letter winner at Miami East High School for Coach Curt Schaefer…she helped the team to a district championship her sophomore year.
Walks: 2, vs. Marian (04/03/07)
Assists: 2, vs. St. Mary of the Woods (03/06/07)
Personal: Kendal is the daughter of Curt and Joy Schaefer of Fletcher, Ohio…she was born November 10, 1986…she is a communications major at Urbana.
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Putouts: 8, vs. Indiana Tech (03/04/07)
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PO 20 47 67
A 3 7 10
E 2 3 5
FLD% .920 .947 .939
GETTING TO KNOW KENDAL The best thing about playing softball at Urbana is: Everyone is so compatible! Going to practice is a great time because of all the girls and the coaching staff. I really don't believe I would have enjoyed softball this much anywhere else. Three words that best describe me: Loud. Easygoing. Energetic. When I am away from softball I like to: Think about softball…(which is true). But, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, watching clever movies and listening to movies.
#20 JESSICA TUTTLE Junior OF R/R South Vienna, Ohio/Kenton Ridge HS/Clark State CC Tuttle Career Stats Year 2007 Total
Avg. .190 .190
GP-GS AB 47-47 121 47-47 121
R 12 12
H 23 23
2B 3 3
3B 0 0
Blue Knight Notes – 2007: One of four Blue Knights to start all 47 games…batted .190 with three doubles and one homerun…had back-to-back games with a career-high two RBI, first vs. Siena Heights (March 9, 2007) and then against Geneva (March 9, 2007) at the Gene Cusic Classic…had a career-high three hits vs. Geneva as well...hit first homerun as a Blue Knight on May 3, 2007 vs. Tiffin.
HR 1 1
RBI 12 12
SLG % BB .240 2 .240 2
OB% .202 .202
CAREER BESTS Hits: 3, vs. Geneva (03/09/07)
Homeruns: 1, vs. Tiffin (05/03/07)
College Notes: Tuttle played a year at Clark State Community College where she was named first team all-OCCAC and first team all-region…she led the team in at bats, hits and stolen bases…helped Eagles advance to the 2006 NJCAA Nationals Elite Eight.
RBI: 2, twice; last vs. Geneva (03/09/07)
Walks: 1, twice; last vs. Wittenberg (03/22/07)
Prep Notes: Tuttle played at Kenton Ridge for Coach Ed Foulk…was named a first team all-Central Buckeye Conference selection in 2004 and 2005…was a 2004 all-area first team pick and a second team all-Ohio honoree…participated in the 2004 District all-star game…broke Kenton Ridge record for hits in a season…helped KR to two state runners-up finishes, as well as two regional finals appearances…honored with the Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award in 2005…was a honorary captain.
Assists: 1, four times; last vs. Cedarville (04/24/07)
Putouts: 4, vs. Ohio Dominican (04/20/07)
Personal: Jessica is the daughter of Scott and Julie Tuttle…she was born June 21, 1987…she is an early childhood education major at Urbana.
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SB-ATT PO 0-1 70 0-1 70
A 4 4
E 12 12
FLD% .860 .860
GETTING TO KNOW JESSICA The best thing about playing softball at Urbana is: Being close to home so that my family and friends can come and watch me play. Three words that best describe me: Determined. Outgoing. Energetic. When I am away from softball I like to: Hang out with friends and family, go to other sporting events, workout, shop and be outdoors.
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HEUNEN
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Sophomore OF R/R South Vienna, Ohio/Northeastern HS Heunen Career Stats Year 2007 Total
Avg. .228 .228
GP-GS AB 47-47 149 47-47 149
Blue Knight Notes – 2007: One of four Blue Knight players to start all 47 games…played outfield for Urbana as a true freshman…batted .228 with 24 RBI, three doubles, three triples and three homeruns…in first ever collegiate at bat, belted a three-run homerun in the opening game of the Gene Cusic Classic vs. Indiana Tech (March 4, 2007)… tied for second on the team for runs scored with 31…finished fourth for the Blue Knights in total bases with 52 and fifth in hits with 34…led Urbana with 13 sacrifice bunts…tied for first with three triples, hitting two in the final three games of the season… had a season-high four putouts in five different games…had a .971 fielding percentage, second best for the Blue Knights, with just two fielding errors. Prep Notes: Heunen played at Northeastern High School for Coach Jim Clark…was a first
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R 31 31
H 34 34
2B 3 3
3B 3 3
HR 3 3
RBI 24 24
SLG % BB .349 8 .349 8
OB% .269 .269
SB-ATT PO 4-5 63 4-5 63
A 5 5
E 2 2
FLD% .971 .971
team all-Ohio Heritage Conference and allarea selection as a senior…was also named honorable mention all-conference her sophomore and junior years…was a two-time first team all-OHC selection and was first team all-District 9 her senior year in volleyball…earned first team honors in basketball…was a four year letter winner in softball and basketball, served as team captain in all three sports…was also a member of the select team, Ohio Danger, which advanced to Nationals in 2005…had a .418 batting average as a senior, along with a .918 fielding percentage…was 32-of-34 on stolen base attempts. Personal: Brittany is the daughter of Joe and Mary Heunen of South Vienna, Ohio…she was born January 26, 1988…she is an exercise science major at Urbana University.
MANNING
LINSEY
Sophomore C Fairborn, Ohio/Fairborn HS
R/R
Manning Career Stats Year 2007 Total
Avg. .228 .228
GP-GS AB 47-47 149 47-47 149
Blue Knight Notes – 2007: Manning started 34 games at catcher for the Blue Knights and saw action in 36 games as a true freshman…was named a second team all-American Mideast Conference catcher…also selected to the all-AMC South Division Freshman Team, one of five players to earn the honor…had a season-high three hits twice (3-for-3 vs. Geneva on March 9, 2007 and 3-for-4 at Malone on April 28, 2007)…tied for the team lead with four homeruns…was fifth in RBI with 20…led the Blue Knights with a .985 fielding percentage…had a season-high nine putouts vs. St. Joseph (May 9, 2007).
R 31 31
H 34 34
2B 3 3
3B 3 3
HR 3 3
RBI 24 24
SLG % BB .349 8 .349 8
OB% .269 .269
Prep Notes: Manning played at Fairborn High School for Coach Bob Shively where she was a two-time all-MML selection…in her junior season batted .400 and set the single season record for doubles (7)…broke the Fairborn career doubles record…was named a second team allMML selection…helped Fairborn to a firstplace finish at the Huelsman Tournament. Personal: Linsey is the daughter of Walter and Paula Manning of Fairborn, Ohio…she was born February 6, 1988…she is a special education major at Urbana.
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A 5 5
E 2 2
FLD% .971 .971
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DANIELLE
Sophomore OF Xenia, Ohio/Xenia HS
R/R
Muterspaw Career Stats Year 2007 Total
Avg. .000 .000
GP-GS AB 13-12 5 13-12 5
R 0 0
H 0 0
2B 0 0
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 0 0
SLG % BB .000 1 .000 1
OB% .167 .167
Blue Knight Notes – 2007: Saw action in 13 games in outfield as a true freshman for the Blue Knights. Prep Notes: Muterspaw played at Xenia High School for Coach Greg Paxson where she was named a second team all-league selection. Personal: Danielle is the daughter of Shane Muterspaw and Rhonda Ashbaugh, both of Xenia, Ohio…she was born July 13, 1988…she is a marketing major at Urbana.
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SB-ATT PO 0-0 5 0-0 5
A 0 0
E 2 2
FLD% .714 .714
#17 ERICA SCHROEDER
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Junior
Sophomore
SS
JESSIE
SWINDERMAN
R/R
Huber Heights, Ohio/Wright State
P
R/R
Glenford, Ohio/West Liberty State
College Notes – 2007: Helped Wright State University to a Horizon League Championship and an invitation to the 2007 NCAA Tournament…played in 49 games and started 31 for the Raiders. 2006: Competed for the Cedarville Yellow Jackets...named to the 2006 allAmerican Mideast Conference South Division's All Freshman Team...hit .315 while leading the team in runs scored (29), doubles (10), RBI (29) and stolen bases (20)...second on the squad in hits with 47 and tied for second in triples (6).
College Notes – 2007: Signed to play at West Liberty State College for Coach Herb Minch out of high school. Prep Notes: Swinderman was a three-time Muskingum Valley League first team selection at Sheridan High School for Coach Mark Paxton…earned first team all-Ohio honors as a junior…named the MVL MVP and Southeast District Player of the Year …was a second team all-State selection as a senior…was named a two-time all-District first team player…broke the Sheridan High School record for games won in a single season, ERA in a single season (.51) and career ERA (.93).
Prep Notes: Played one season for the Aviators...named second team all-State, first team all-Greater Western Ohio Conference and team MVP as she set a school record for stolen bases...was a two-year varsity starter at Fairborn, receiving first team all-Mid-Miami League honors as a junior and honorable mention all-league as a sophomore.
Personal: Jessie is the daughter of Jack and Karen Swinderman…she was born June 7, 1987…she is a secondary English education major at Urbana.
Personal: Erica is the daughter of Rodney and Connie Schroeder of Huber Heights, Ohio…she was born April 3, 1987…she is an exercise science major at Urbana.
#21 MEGAN BERKHEIMER
#35 DANIELLE FINLEY
Freshman
Freshman
C
R/R
P
R/R
Milford, Ohio/Milford HS
Thornville, Ohio/Sheridan HS
College Notes: Finley transferred to Urbana University from University of Cincinnati-Clermont.
Prep Notes: Berkheimer was named a two-time all-Muskingum Valley League and all-Southwest District selection for Coach Megan McFarland at Sheridan High School…hit .480 her senior year with 27 RBI…threw out 17 of 18 stealing as a catcher with a .976 fielding percentage…awarded the Coaches' Award her senior season…in 2005-06, she traveled with Coast to Coast softball to play in Australia.
Prep Notes: Finley was a first team all-Greater Miami Conference selection as well as a first team all-Clermont County honoree for Coach Christy Henlsey at Milford High School...helped lead Milford to the Final Four in 2004…was named Milford's Most Valuable Player and was a recipient of the Eagle Award…tabbed as a Cincinnati Enquirer honorable mention selection…was named Milford-Miami Advertiser Female Athlete of the Week.
Personal: Megan is the daughter of David and Anita Berkheimer of Thornville, Ohio…she was born June 12, 1989…she is an athletic training major at Urbana.
Personal: Danielle is the daughter of Kevin and Veronica Finley of Milford, Ohio…she was born August 3, 1988…she is a psychology major at Urbana.
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#1O MARIA HENDRICKS
#25 TAMI LASLEY
Freshman
Freshman
1B/3B
R/R
Urbana, Ohio/Urbana HS
Prep Notes: Lasley played at Northmont High School for Coach Kris Mangen…she was a four-year starter for the Thunderbolts…in 2004 she was named Rookie of the Year, second team all-conference and was voted one of the Top 10 fast pitch players to watch in the Miami Valley Sports Magazine….her sophomore season she earned Offensive Player of the Year honors as well as repeating as a second team all-conference performer, while helping Northmont go 24-4 with a league championship…she pitched 10 shutouts and four no-hitters while going 15-3 on the mound with a .36 ERA…was the Greater Ohio Western Conference Player of Year as well as a second team allstate selection…her senior year she was first team all-league and allstate, helping the T-Bolts to a regional runner-up finish…also was a member of the Cincinnati Elite travel team which won the ASA North Nationals in 2005.
Personal: Maria is the daughter of Terry and Rosemary Hendricks of Urbana, Ohio…she was born June 16, 1989…she is an early childhood education major at Urbana.
Personal: Tami is the daughter of Gary Lasley of Union, Ohio and Davetta Lasley of Englewood, Ohio…she was born October 18, 1988…she is an early childhood education major at Urbana.
#11 ERIN LEIN OF
R/R
Union, Ohio/Northmont HS
Prep Notes: Hendricks was a two-time first team all-Central Buckeye Conference pick, earning the honor both her sophomore and senior years…hit .355 as a senior for Urbana High School and Coach Tim West…in 2006 the Lady Hillclimbers went 25-7, earning a district and regional championship on their way to the State Final Four… tied a state record with two doubles in the 2006 semifinal game against Circleville…was named first team all-area as a sophomore and junior, and was a second team all-area selection as a senior… was named a Southwest District and Champaign County all-star…was honored with the USSSA all-state award…also played on travel teams where she has been a three-time all-star, including the Diamond Attack who made two trips to the Nationals…was a four-year Central Buckeye Conference Honor Athlete.
Freshman
P/SS
#9 ASHLEY MEYER R/R
Freshman
Toledo, Ohio/Start HS
R/R
Cincinnati/Mount Notre Dame HS
Prep Notes: Lein was a three-year varsity starter at Toledo Start High School for Coach Jan Dermer…helped Start to three consecutive state final four playoffs…played for the Lady Irish summer traveling team which won state and hit .500 for her select team Chaos.
Prep Notes: While at Mount Notre Dame, Meyer was a three-time allGGCL selection for Coach Jackie Cornelius…was as an honorable mention all-City selection...was named Mount Notre Dame’s Offensive Player of the Year… helped high school team to an 18-7 record and a sectional championship her senior year…batted .390 for her select summer team which placed fifth in the World Series.
Personal: Erin is the daughter of Jack and Valerie Lein of Toledo, Ohio…she was born April 12, 1989…she is a sports management major at Urbana.
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Personal: Ashley is the daughter of Don and Sandy Meyer of Cincinnati…she was born January 11, 1989…she is a business/ marketing major at Urbana.
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#12 KAYLA NENNINGER
#31 JAMIE WILLIAMS
Freshman
Freshman
1B/OF
R/R
West Milton, Ohio/Milton-Union HS
P/OF
R/R
Cincinnati/Western Hills HS
Prep Notes: Nenninger was a four-year varsity starting first baseman/ center fielder at Milton Union High School for Coach Tom Swander...had a career fielding percentage of .992 and a batting average of .450…was named a second team all-area player by the Dayton Daily News her freshman year…a two-time SWBL honorable mention pick her freshman and sophomore years…was named a first team all-SWBL selection as a junior and senior…named all-Ohio as a senior… played for the summer select team, Ohio Heat Revolution out of Springfield, Ohio for five years….was also a four-year varsity starter at Milton Union…an avid bowler since age four in the Miami County Youth Bowling Association.
Prep Notes: Williams was named first team all-Southwest Ohio Public League her senior year at Western Hills High School where she was coached by Lori Troescher…was named first team all-city and her team’s player of the year after leading Western Hills to a 13-3 conference record. Personal: Jamie is the daughter of Gary and Debbie Williams of Cincinnati…she was born August 18, 1989…she is an athletic training major at Urbana University.
Personal: Michaela is the daughter of Trevor and Tammy Nenninger of West Milton, Ohio…she was born August 3, 1988…she is an early childhood education major at Urbana.
#14 BRITTANY ZIEPFEL Freshman
2B/SS
TEAM MANAGER
SARAH
CURTIS
R/R
Freshman
Hamilton, Ohio/Ross HS
Canton, Ohio/University of Akron
Prep Notes: Ziepfel played four seasons at Ross High School for Coach Paul Fernandez…she garnered all-conference honors three times, as well as leading her team to the Fort Ancient Valley Conference championship for four consecutive seasons…as a sophomore she helped Ross to a state runner-up finish…has twice been named best defensive player as well as being named most improved her sophomore year…led Ross High School to back-to-back district championships in 2006 and 2007… also played for Cincinnati Elite traveling team which played in the 2005 ASA Northern National Championship, the 2005 Disney President's Day Winter National Championship, the 2006 Aunt Rosie's Championship, as well as the 2007 The Dome Championship.
College Notes: Curtis transferred to Urbana University from The University of Akron. Prep Notes: Curtis played at River View High School for Coach Stein. Personal: Sarah is the daughter of Ken and Rene’ Curtis of Canton, Ohio…she was born June 20, 1987…she is a psychology major at Urbana.
Personal: Brittany is the daughter of Mark Ziepfel of Hamilton, Ohio…she was born January 26, 1989…she is a sports management major at Urbana.
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Justin Phelps Memorial Weight Room The state-of-the-art weight room consists of six Power Lift stations. Power Lift is utilized by many of the top colleges and professional teams in the country. The Ohio State University and University of Cincinnati both employ Power Lift in their facilities, as do the Cincinnati Bengals. The Blue Knights have extensive weight training and cardio workouts to prepare their bodies for the season.
Grimes Center Swimming Pool Blue Knight athletes utilize the Olympicsize pool to rehab injuries and to cool off following practices. The players also use the pool for cross- and speed- training.
William G. Grimes Center The Grimes Center (WGC) is a multipurpose facility that serves as one of the primary centers of activity on campus. The WGC boasts a 1,500-seat gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, handball and racquetball courts, weight room and fitness facility, lounge area, athletic offices, and classrooms.
Wellness Center Students, as well as athletes, can use the brand new Bundy Wellness Center located in the Student Center.
Moore Center The Blue Knights strive to compete as hard in the classroom as they do on the court. The athletic teams utilize the Moore Center Honda Room for study tables and team meetings.
Blue Knight Softball Field Located in a picturesque at the southwest end of campus, the Urbana University softball field hosts of variety of activities and serves as the home of the Blue Knight softball team.
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ABOUT URBANA UNIVERSITY As an independent liberal arts institution, Urbana University’s strength lies in its quality faculty, students, and curriculum supported by strong student services. Urbana University prepares students for a lifetime of leadership and service to society through excellent classroom instruction, real world experiences, community partnerships, and technology. It is the mission of Urbana University to offer a liberal arts education in a small college environment emphasizing student learning through individual attention, excellence in instruction, career-oriented programs, and critical reflection on moral and ethical values. Campus facilities include a blend of modern and traditional architecture, creating a peaceful and safe setting for learning and interacting with faculty and students. Set on 128 acres, the campus consists of academic and administrative buildings including the modern Lewis and Jean Moore Center for Mathematics and Science, the multipurpose Warren G. Grimes Center, a recently renovated commons area, a brand new Student Center, a women’s residence hall completed in the fall of 2000, and a new men’s residence hall completed in the summer of 2004, and an honors residence hall completed in 2007. State-of-the-art residence halls offer both traditional rooms and suitestyle accommodations. Students can participate in the many cultural, educational, recreational and social events held on campus. Movies and professional acts supplement social activities such as dances, Spring Fling Week, ski trips, clubs, Homecoming activities, special entertainment and others. A variety of student organizations provide students numerous opportunities for campus involvement and leadership development. Vocal music and dramatic activities are offered for all interested students and members of the Urbana community. The Performing Arts Department at Urbana seeks to develop the artistic talents of the student body. Urbana University’s Honors College can provide you the knowledge and skills needed to gain acceptance to a graduate or professional school and/or leadership role at home or abroad. It can also prepare you to assume lifelong service to the human community, whether local, state, national, or international.
The Urbana University Bookstore carries text books, office and school supplies, UU apparel, snacks and drinks.
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It’s true! T. Coleman duPont graduated from Urbana University Prep School Division in 1879 and went on to become President of the Dupont Chemical Company! Birdie Kim, the 2005 U.S. Open Women’s Golf Champion owes part of her success to one of our alumni? Absolutely. Miles Nixon, an Urbana grad, was Birdie’s caddy! An Urbana University graduate has been in the boxing ring with the likes of Evander Holyfield, Oscar de La Hoya, and George Foreman? Believe it! Brian Garry has officiated over 1400 professional boxing matches including 50 world titles! David Letterman had an Urbana alumnae as a guest MULTIPLE TIMES on his show? You can bet on it! Gretchen Worden, best known for revitalizing the famed Mutter Museum, appeared with Dave many times. One of our former basketball stars plays professionally for the Harlem Wizards? Yes, it’s true. Eric Jones is a key member of the Wizards and their famous basketball entertainment show. Urbana University students really can reach for the stars! Seriously. One of our former students, Tom Hennon, has been a crew member on the space shuttle Atlantis, and flown three space missions! The University of Kansas Women’s Resource Center is named after an Urbana alumnae? Dr. Emily Taylor was the original founder of a women’s higher education development program from which OVER 100 women have gone to become college or university presidents or chancellors! An Urbana alumnae was President of the West Virginia Institute of Technology and led them to become one of the best rated comprehensive universities in the country? Dr. Karen LaRoe recently retired and is now on the Urbana University Board of Trustees.
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Urbana University administers aid from a number of federal and state programs, including Pell Grants, Ohio Instructional Grants, SEOG Grants, Perkins Loans, Student Stafford Loans, and Parent Plus Loans. For more information on financial aid check our website at http://www.urbana.edu/finaid.htm or call the Urbana University office of financial aid at 937-484-1355 or 1-800-7 URBANA ext. 1355. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in their senior year of high school, though there is no stated deadline. While admissions are flexible based on high school achievements and grades, applicants are usually accepted based on having a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 and an ACT score no less than an “18” (or SAT score of 860). Urbana University is a member of NCAA Division II. The Blue Knight athletic teams compete against NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA programs in 10 intercollegiate sports including: Football, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, and Men’s and Women’s Golf. A variety of activities are also offered for student enrichment including: theater club, racquetball club, concerts/band, movies, parties, guest speakers and comedians, flag football, intramural basketball, skiing, student newspaper, sand volleyball, indoor pool, Student Government and outdoor adventure activities (canoeing, rafting, wall climbing,camping).
URBANA UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS Division of Business Administration AA in Business BS in Business Administration Specializations include: Accounting, Business Computer Systems & Applications, General Management, Human Resources Management, and Marketing MBA in Business Division of Humanities AA in Liberal Studies BA in Communication Arts Specializations include: Journalism/Public Relations, Electronic Media, Performance and Business Comminication BA in English BS in Liberal Studies with a specialization in Humanities BA in Philosophy & Religion Division of Education and Allied Professions BS in Early Childhood Education BS in Middle Childhood Education Specializations include: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies BS in Adolescent to Young Adult Education Specializations include: Integrated Language Arts, Integrated Science, Life Science, Integrated Mathematics, Integrated Social Studies BS in Intervention Specialist BS in Sports Medicine (Athletic Training) BS in Sport & Leisure Studies Specializations include: Leisure Activities, Sports Administration & Management, Exercise and Fitness, Certificate in Coaching M.Ed. in Classroom Education Division of Mathematics & Science BS in Comprehensive Science Specializations include: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, and Pre-Professional Studies BS in Mathematics BS in Management Information Systems Division of Social Sciences AA in Social Services BS in Liberal Studies with a specialization in Social Sciences BS in Criminal Justice BS in History BS in Psychology BS in Sociology BS in Political Science BS in Health Science AA in Health Science (Nursing diploma offered in conjunction with the Community Hospital School of Nursing)
The 27,000-square-feet Student Center is one of Urbana University’s newest on-campus facilities. Student Center facilities include a Wellness Center, lounge, conference and meeting rooms, snack bar, and a bookstore. In addition, wireless computer service is available throughout the facility.
Urbana University is dedicated to providing superb residence hall facilities to its students. McConnell Hall (below) was completed in the summer of 2007, and Sycamore Residence Hall (left) was completed in 2004.
In 2003, a major renovation project was completed at Barclay Hall and adjacent Bailey Hall. The two buildings, which house classrooms, are now connected by an atrium and a secondary walkway.
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2007 BLUE KNIGHT SOFTBALL STATS Record: 23-24
Home: 8-7
Player
Away: 7-12
Neutral: 8-5
BLUE KNIGHT HONORS
Conference: 10-4
AVG
GP-GS
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR RBI
TB
SLG%
BB HBP
Masur, J............
.421
47-47
152
31
64
15
0
4
Mallett, K..........
.379
47-47
161
50
61
11
3
Buckles, K..........
.336
36-34
107
12
36
6
3
Siembieda, A........
.317
37-34
104
16
33
9
Cramer, K...........
.303
41-41
122
15
37
Schaefer, K.........
.303
23-22
66
6
20
Dowdell, E..........
.287
43-43
108
20
Manning, L..........
.265
36-34
98
14
Hufford, B..........
.231
13-8
13
Heunen, B...........
.228
47-47
149
Chaney, A...........
.222
11-6
27
Tuttle, J...........
.190
47-47
Dilts, Amy..........
.188
Muterspaw, D........ Witt, Abby..........
SO GDP
OB%
SF
SH
SB-ATT
57
91
.599
12
1
9
0
.464
1
5
2
21
84
.522
17
0
3
23
57
.533
5
4
27
0
.438
0
11
0
.385
1
0
1
12
45
.433
5
1
17
1
.351
6
0
1
13
46
.377
3
2
0
8
27
.409
8
0
13
0
3
2
17
0
31
6
2
0
12
41
.380
10
0
12
26
5
0
4
20
43
.439
11
2
3
3
1
0
0
31
34
3
3
3
1
4
.308
1
24
52
.349
8
1
6
1
0
0
0
7
.259
121
12
23
3
0
1
12
29
36-36
64
5
12
0
1
0
6
.000
13-12
5
0
0
.000
2-0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shanyfelt, S........
.000
7-0
2
2
Maus, H.............
.000
3-0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Boldman, A..........
.000
1-0
0
0
0
0
PO
A
E
FLD%
1-1
53 138
13
.936
3
16-19
84 110
18
.915
1
1-1
3
27
4
.882
1
1
0-0
240
11
8
.969
.344
1
0
0-0
71
21
4
.958
.352
0
0
0-0
47
7
3
.947
0
.347
0
4
0-1
96
63
10
.941
17
1
.348
1
2
0-0
112
20
2
.985
0
4
0
.286
0
1
0-0
54
2
1
.982
1
24
0
.269
2
13
4-5
63
5
2
.971
0
0
4
0
.222
0
1
0-0
4
26
5
.857
.240
2
0
25
0
.202
1
0
0-1
70
4
12
.860
14
.219
5
0
20
0
.246
0
0
1-1
18
8
3
.897
0
0
.000
1
0
3
0
.167
0
0
0-0
5
0
2
.714
0
0
.000
0
0
0
0
.000
0
0
0-0
2
0
0 1.000
0
0
0
.000
0
0
1
0
.000
0
0
0-0
1
1
0 1.000
0
0
0
.000
0
0
0
0
.000
0
0
0-0
2
0
0 1.000
0
0
0
0
.000
0
0
0
0
.000
0
0
0-0
0
0
0
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2007 All-AMC South Division Team Coach of the Year Nicole Pluger FIRST TEAM SS Katie Mallett, Sr Canton, OH SECOND TEAM C Linsey Manning , Fr Fairborn, OH 3B Jackie Masur, Jr Cincinnati P Andrea Chaney, So. Dayton, OH HONORABLE MENTION Katie Cramer Erin Dowdell
2007 All-AMC South Division Freshmen Team Linsey Manning
.000
...................
.000
1-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
.000
0
0
0
0
.000
0
0
0-0
0
1
0 1.000
Ramey, S............
.000
7-0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
.000
0
0
0
0
.000
0
0
0-0
0
0
0
.000
Totals..............
.296
47-47
1303 220 386
69
14
19 209
540
.414
88
11 204
2
.344
8
31
23-29
925 444
87
.940
2007 All-NAIA Region IX Team
Opponents...........
.284
47-47
1277 208 363
54
15
17 196
498
.390
65
10 149
1
.323
5
44
35-44
928 384
71
.949
Coach of the Year - Nicole Pluger Katie Mallett, Sr SS Canton, OH
LOB - Team (297), Opp (273). DPs turned - Team (4), Opp (6). CI - Team (1), Manning, L 1. (All games Sorted by Earned run avg) Player
ERA
W-L
APP
GS
CG SHO/CBO SV
Cramer, K...........
4.26
9-6
22
16
9
Chaney, A...........
4.40
6-8
24
15
9
Buckles, K..........
5.40
8-10
21
16
Totals..............
4.26
23-24
47
Opponents...........
4.80
24-23
47
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
2B
3B
HR
1/0
2 101.1 116
63
48
28
55
19
2
6
412
.282
6
2
0
2
9
2/0
0 110.1 132
73
54
12
48
19
7
4
456
.289
8
5
0
2
16
11
1/0
0
72
58
25
46
16
6
7
409
.281
4
3
0
1
19
47
29
4/0
2 308.1 363 208 146
65 149
54
15
17 1277
.284
18
10
0
5
44
47
28
2/1
4 309.1 386 220 165
88 204
69
14
19 1303
.296
21
11
1
8
31
96.2 115
AB B/Avg
WP HBP
BK
SFA SHA
PB - Team (18), Manning, L 14, Schaefer, K 4, Opp (22). SBA/ATT - Manning, L (22-29), Buckles, K (17-19), Schaefer, K (13-15), Cramer, K (9-13), Chaney, A (9-12).
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