2010 bucknell softball media guide

Bucknell Bison 2010 Softball

Senior Mary Pavlovich

Senior Lauren Trosch

Senior Co-CaptainAlyssa Okita

Senior Shelly McCormack

Senior Co-CaptainSherry Finkel

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Quick FactsUniversity Information

Location: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 17837Founded: 1846 as the University at LewisburgEnrollment: 3,583Nickname: BisonColors: Orange and BlueAffiliation: NCAA (Div. I), ECACConference: Patriot League* (American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate,Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh, Navy) * Institutions sponsoring softball in boldPresident: Brian C. MitchellDirector of Athletics: John P. Hardt

Softball InformationFirst Varsity Season: 1979 (479-605-6 all-time record)Head Coach: Heather Rakosik (Muskingum ’98)Record at Bucknell: 88-153-1 (five seasons)Career Record: 160-235-2 (nine seasons)Assistant Coaches: Samantha Kszepka (William Paterson ’04), Laurie Blaszka (Susquehanna ’09)Volunteer Assistant Coach: Sandra Mowery (Ohio Wesleyan ’04)2009 Record: 19-32, 9-11 Patriot League (3rd)2010 Captains: Sherry Finkel, Alyssa Okita, Sam RollandiLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 15/7Starters Returning/Lost: 4/5Home Field (Surface): Varsity Softball Field/West Fields (grass)Softball Phone: 570-577-3553Softball E-mail: [email protected] Address: Heather Rakosik, Head Softball Coach,Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837Web Site: www.BucknellBison.com

Athletic CommunicationsSoftball Contact: Becky HartPhone: 570-577-1835Fax: 570-577-1660E-mail: [email protected]

Application InformationAdmissions Phone: 570-577-1101Application Deadline: Regular Decision - Jan. 15, 2011; Early Decision I - Nov. 15, 2010; Early Decision II - Jan. 15, 2011; Financial Aid - Nov. 15 (ED)/Jan. 1 (Reg)

2010 RosterNo. Name Cl. Pos. B-T Hometown/High School 1 Lauren Trosch Sr. OF L-R Reisterstown, Md./McDonogh 2 Bridget Gates Fr. P L-R Milford, Conn./Acad. of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall 3 Kathryn Wilkinson Fr. OF R-R Plantation, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas 4 Alicia Wheeler So. C/OF R-R Scottsdale, Ariz./Paradise Valley High 5 Sam Rollandi Jr. OF R-R San Carlos, Calif./N.D. Belmont 7 Meredith Dickson So. C R-R Fogelsville, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh 8 Jessie Snyder Jr. 2B/UT R-R Tacoma, Wash./Stadium 9 Jane Messersmith So. P/OF R-R Costa Mesa, Calif./Newport Harbor 10 Cassie Greenhawk Fr. OF L-R Oxford, Md./Easton 11 Elyse Colmenero Jr. C R-R Fresno, Calif./Central 12 Sherry Finkel Sr. OF/UT R-R Morgantown, W. Va./University 13 Laura Sandford Fr. OF R-R New Egypt, N.J./New Egypt 14 Shelly McCormack Sr. 1B R-R Humble, Texas/Kingwood 15 Mary Pavlovich Sr. 3B/C B-R Johnstown, Pa./Richland 16 Mary Horton Fr. MI/OF L-R Plantation, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas 19 Kara Sullivan Jr. C R-R Wading River, N.Y./Shoreham-Wading River 21 Lauren Fry Jr. OF L-L South Plainfield, N.J./South Plainfield 23 Alex MacLean Fr. P R-R Northampton, Pa./Northampton Area 24 Alison Ford Jr. 1B/3B R-R Suisun City, Calif./Fairfield 25 Alyssa Okita Sr. SS/3B R-R Davis, Calif./Davis 27 Liz Fanning So. P R-R Ventura, Calif./St. Bonaventure HS Head Coach: Heather Rakosik (Muskingum ’98), sixth season Asst. Coaches: Samantha Kszepka (William Paterson ’04), second season; Laurie Blaszka (Susquehanna ’09), first seasonVolunteer Asst. Coach: Sandra Mowery (Ohio Wesleyan ’04), third season

Pronunciation GuideTrosch Tro-shElyse Colmenero E-lease COAL-men-air-oPavlovich PAV-luh-vichRakosik Ra-KO-sikKszepka SHEP-kaBlaszka BLAZ-ka

CreditsThe 2010 Bucknell softball media guide was written, edited and designed by Becky Hart, Bucknell Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. Editorial assistance provided by Todd Merriett. Photography by Marc Hagemeier.

The Department of Athletics and Recreation strives to set the standard of excellence for intercollegiate and intramural programs in higher education, thereby advancing and drawing attention to the mission, core values, and educational goals of Bucknell University.

The Department believes that student-athletes academic programs must be their first priority. It is therefore committed to maintaining Bucknell’s high national ranking for student-athletes graduation rates and for producing Academic All-Americans, and to continued leadership of the Patriot League in Academic Honor Roll nominations, based on grade-point averages. The coaches and staffs paramount responsibility is maintaining academic priorities and supporting student-athletes education, even while providing the rigorous and serious NCAA Division I athletic opportunities Bucknell student-athletes seek.

Further, the Department promotes the personal growth of student-athletes and the general student body by encouraging personal health, development, and balance among intellectual, social, civic, and physical pursuits; by celebrating challenge and competition; and by preparing participants for service and leadership in the world. Coaches and staff direct a rich array of athletic programs and recreational opportunities aimed at increasing student engagement, as well as strengthening character, healthy living, teamwork, sportsmanship, and spirit. In creating shared experiences for students, faculty, and staff, as well as alumni, family, and friends, the Departments programs add substantially to Bucknell’s sense of community and foster life-long relationships with Bucknell.

The Department embraces the University’s decision to compete at the highest extramural level, in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Division I membership is valuable not only because this level of competition maximally challenges student-athletes, but also because it signals clearly Bucknell’s high standards and seriousness of purpose in all extracurricular endeavors and it helps position Bucknell apart from other National Liberal Arts Colleges. Likewise, the competitive success the Department seeks, measured in part by consistent contention for the Patriot League Presidents’ Cup, reflects positively upon Bucknell’s student-athletes and the University alike, and it brings distinction and national recognition to Bucknell.

A student-centered operation, the Department is committed to providing equitable opportunities to women and men, as well as members of minority and majority groups of all kinds. The Department subscribes to, and complies with, all principles and regulations of the Patriot League, the Eastern College Athletic Conference, and the NCAA.

The department is proud that so many of today’s exemplary Bison scholar-athletes will be tomorrow’s outstanding leaders.

Athletics Mission Statement

be a bison

The term “student-athlete” signifies something extraordinary on the campus of Bucknell University.

Being a Bison means that you have the rare blend of physical skills along with the drive and passion needed to succeed at the highest level of collegiate athletics.

Being a Bison also means that you are a scholar first and foremost. You believe that values associated with Di-vision I athletics, such as time manage-ment, leadership, teamwork and grace under pressure, are but a part of a well-rounded college experience.

At Bucknell, our students, faculty and staff pride themselves as national leaders in upholding the scholar-athlete ideal that balances a challenging academic program with the demands of success-ful Division I athletics. Being a Bison means that you have pledged to be a student-athlete in the purest sense. In doing so, you will be rewarded for a lifetime.

What it means to

“... the pursuit of athletics in college need not interfere with a fellow’s studies, and if

you give a Boy a well devel-oped Body his Brain will get

the Benefit of it.”

- christy mathewson, in his book won in the ninth, written in 1910

Senior Mary PavlovichESPN The Magazine

Academic All-District SecondTeam

Bucknell Bison AthleticsA National Model in Promoting the Scholar-Athlete Ideal

Bucknell Athletics is first and foremost a student-centered organization, one that strives to be a national model when it comes to operating by a true scholar-athlete model. At Bucknell, student-athletes’ academic programs are their first priority, and providing a competitive Division I athletics program only advances the mission, values and residen-tial learning goals of the university. To that end, the Department of Athletics and Recreation proactively seeks ways to assist student-athletes in their daily academic pursuits. Below are just some of the student-athlete support programs currently in place.

FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE: The faculty athletics representative (FAR) is a member of the faculty or administrative staff who is designated to represent Buck-nell in its relationships with the NCAA and the Patriot League. Bucknell’s FAR is Mitch Chernin, Professor of Biology. The FAR can enhance the student-athlete experience by promoting a balance between academics, athletics and the social lives of student-athletes, which affords them opportunities to enjoy the full range of collegiate experiences available to students generally.

SIDELINE COACH PROGRAM: This program is a truly unique initiative in Division I college athletics, and it involves the invitation of a member of the faculty, administration, staff or community by one of Bucknell’s 27 varsity teams. The participant has the opportunity to discuss the overall program with the respective coaching staff, including prac-tice preparation and strategy for the upcoming contest. The sideline coach attends a practice session and an actual intercollegiate competition, where he/she is introduced to the team and gains rarely seen insight into the relationships that exist between player-coach and player-player. The purpose of the Sideline Coaches Program is to foster a better understanding by the faculty and administration of the roles played by coaches and athletes in the university’s competitive intercollegiate athletic arena.

ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT CENTER: In the Fall of 2005, the Department of Athletics opened a study/computer lab for student-athletes on the concourse level of Sojka Pavilion. The center is outfitted with computers, a laser printer, four television monitors and a projection unit with computer, VCR and DVD player. Additionally, the study lab can be used as a meeting place for group projects, tutorial area or just a secluded and quiet study space before or after practice.

LAPTOP PROGRAM: The Department of Athletics owns a number of laptop computers that may be signed out by student-athletes for use on away trips.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC): Representatives from each varsity team comprise the SAAC, which is designed to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image. The Committee is an invaluable resource for pro-moting communication between athletics administration and student-athletes; promoting communication between athletics and campus-wide administration; providing feedback and insight, as well as soliciting responses into department issues and proposed NCAA legislation; building a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams; organizing community service projects and efforts; creating a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees; serving as a collective voice of campus student-athletes; and disseminating information to the student-athlete body.

OTHER PROGRAMMING: The Department of Athletics, through the identification of outside speakers and periodic “Brown Bag Luncheons,” thrives to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience as well as to educate student-athletes on a variety of issues that may affect them throughout their collegiate career. Some recent topics of interest have been alcohol, nutrition, body image, hazing, sexuality, diversity, career development, study skills, religious life and gambling.

Bucknell Bison AthleticsSetting the Standard of Excellence

Bucknell takes great pride in its commitment to excellence on and off the playing fields. From Presidents’ Cups to Academic All-Americans to graduation rates that are ranked annually in the national top-10, Bucknell is clearly at the head of the class when it comes to upholding the scholar-athlete ideal.

According to federal data released by the NCAA in the fall of 2008, Bucknell’s • four-year student-athlete graduation rate was second-highest in the nation among student-athletes who entered college between the 1998-99 and 2001-02 academic years. With a four-class average of 89 percent, Bucknell trailed only Davidson (92 percent) among all Division I institutions report-ing federal graduation rates (the Ivy League and military academies do not report federal graduation rates). Georgetown, Notre Dame and Holy Cross were also at 89 percent. Bucknell’s student-athlete graduation rate is identi-cal to its overall student-body average of 89 percent.

Bucknell has claimed a league-high 113 Patriot League Scholar-Athletes of • the Year since the league’s inception as an all-sports conference in 1990-91.

A total of 366 Bison appeared on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in • 2008-09 after recording a GPA of 3.2 or better during their sport’s competi-tion season. Among all BU student-athletes, 238 made the Dean’s List with GPAs of 3.5 or better in the spring of 2009.

24 of Bucknell’s 27 varsity squads posted team GPAs of 3.0 or better in the • spring of 2009.

In addition to the 117 • ESPN the Magazine Academic All-Americans produced since 1970, Bucknell has also claimed 276 Academic All-District honorees over the same span, including a school-record 22 in 2008-09.

With three more Patriot League championships in 2008-09, Bucknell has • now earned 73 crowns in 19 years in the league. In addition, Bucknell has had 100 conference players of the year, 83 PL coaches of the year and a whopping 476 individual league champions from sports such as cross country, track & field, swimming & diving, tennis and golf.

Bucknell has captured the Patriot League Presidents’ Cup, signifying the • league’s all-sports champion, 15 times in the 19-year history of the affiliation, including 11 of the last 12 years. Bucknell claimed the overall and women’s Cup standings in 2008-09. It was the 12th straight year and the 15th time overall that the Bison took home the women’s title. In 2008-09, Bucknell won Patriot League titles in women’s outdoor track & field, women’s rowing and men’s golf. Additionally, the baseball and men’s lacrosse teams captured regular-season titles.

Bucknell ranks FIFTH in the nation (to Nebraska, Notre Dame, Penn State • and Stanford) in total number of ESPN The Magazine All-America selections.

A major element in ensuring Bucknell’s commitment to athletics excellence • is the Kenneth G. Langone Athletics & Recreation Center, which opened fully in 2003. One of the finest collegiate athletics facilities of its kind, the center includes the 4,000-seat Sojka Pavilion, the Olympic class Kinney Natatorium, the Krebs Family Fitness Center and the Berger Family Weight Room. A Hall of Fame area, a display of Bucknell’s Medal of Honor recipients, a new Aca-demic All-America wall, a sports medicine suite, modern offices for coaches and staff, and locker room and classroom space are also included in the facil-ity’s layout.

2008-09Academic All-District

KEVIN MacLEOD

2008-09Academic All-DistrictCHRIS YAMAGUCHI


CHELSEA BRINKMAN

2008-09Arthur Ashe Award Winner

KYLE ANTHONY

2008-09Academic All-DistrictSHANNON PITSCH

2008-09Academic All-DistrictPATRICK SELWOOD


SARAH EBRIGHT


MARY PAVLOVICH


PL Scholar-AthletePL Goalie of Year

ALYSSA DeLORENZ


Arthur Ashe Award WinnerSAM NANA-SINKAM


LAUREN STOLLER


BEN ALLEN

2008-09Academic All-DistrictMEGAN HATHAWAY

2008PL Offensive Player of Year

CONOR O’BRIEN

Bucknell Bison AthleticsA National Model in Promoting the Scholar-Athlete Ideal

Bucknell Athletics is first and foremost a student-centered organization, one that strives to be a national model when it comes to operating by a true scholar-athlete model. At Bucknell, student-athletes’ academic programs are their first priority, and providing a competitive Division I athletics program only advances the mission, values and residen-tial learning goals of the university. To that end, the Department of Athletics and Recreation proactively seeks ways to assist student-athletes in their daily academic pursuits. Below are just some of the student-athlete support programs currently in place.

FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE: The faculty athletics representative (FAR) is a member of the faculty or administrative staff who is designated to represent Buck-nell in its relationships with the NCAA and the Patriot League. Bucknell’s FAR is Mitch Chernin, Professor of Biology. The FAR can enhance the student-athlete experience by promoting a balance between academics, athletics and the social lives of student-athletes, which affords them opportunities to enjoy the full range of collegiate experiences available to students generally.

SIDELINE COACH PROGRAM: This program is a truly unique initiative in Division I college athletics, and it involves the invitation of a member of the faculty, administration, staff or community by one of Bucknell’s 27 varsity teams. The participant has the opportunity to discuss the overall program with the respective coaching staff, including prac-tice preparation and strategy for the upcoming contest. The sideline coach attends a practice session and an actual intercollegiate competition, where he/she is introduced to the team and gains rarely seen insight into the relationships that exist between player-coach and player-player. The purpose of the Sideline Coaches Program is to foster a better understanding by the faculty and administration of the roles played by coaches and athletes in the university’s competitive intercollegiate athletic arena.

ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT CENTER: In the Fall of 2005, the Department of Athletics opened a study/computer lab for student-athletes on the concourse level of Sojka Pavilion. The center is outfitted with computers, a laser printer, four television monitors and a projection unit with computer, VCR and DVD player. Additionally, the study lab can be used as a meeting place for group projects, tutorial area or just a secluded and quiet study space before or after practice.

LAPTOP PROGRAM: The Department of Athletics owns a number of laptop computers that may be signed out by student-athletes for use on away trips.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC): Representatives from each varsity team comprise the SAAC, which is designed to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image. The Committee is an invaluable resource for pro-moting communication between athletics administration and student-athletes; promoting communication between athletics and campus-wide administration; providing feedback and insight, as well as soliciting responses into department issues and proposed NCAA legislation; building a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams; organizing community service projects and efforts; creating a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees; serving as a collective voice of campus student-athletes; and disseminating information to the student-athlete body.

OTHER PROGRAMMING: The Department of Athletics, through the identification of outside speakers and periodic “Brown Bag Luncheons,” thrives to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience as well as to educate student-athletes on a variety of issues that may affect them throughout their collegiate career. Some recent topics of interest have been alcohol, nutrition, body image, hazing, sexuality, diversity, career development, study skills, religious life and gambling.

4x Patriot League Boat of the Year MemberPAGE KANNOR


KEVIN MULLEN


AUBREY ROWE


JON LOCKHART


PL Offensive Player of YearJENNIFER DERVARICS

2008-09Academic All-DistrictASHLEY CARLSON


Arthur Ashe Award WinnerJASON SOTO


ASHLEY BEANS

2008-09Academic All-American

CHRIS HENNINGS


GILLIAN NORDQUIST

2009PL Player of Year

ANDREW COHEN

2009 OutdoorPL Field Athlete of Year

AMY MANTUSH

2008-09Academic All-DistrictANDREW BROUSE

2009PL Defensive Player of Year

BILLY HAIRE

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Heading into the new decade, Bucknell softball is looking back on the last few years and finding the keys to make the future even brighter. The Bison have finished among the top three in the Pa-triot League and qualified for the league tournament in each of the last two years. They have also made their marks in the Bucknell record books, proving that they are on the right path to contend for another Patriot League title.

With those accolades in mind, Bucknell is eager to become con-

sistent contenders, beating out its strongest opponents on a regular basis. The Bi-son will rely on their outstanding work ethic and fundamental defensive play to accomplish those goals in 2010.

“Their work ethic is really what’s going to set them above the rest,” said head coach Heather Rakosik, now in her sixth year at the helm for the Bison. “They’re a group that’s always willing to do extra. They want to be the number one team in the league and they’re working for it.”

PITCHING - The 2010 pitching staff is a young one with two sophomores and two freshmen, but it has all the necessary tools to be a strong one as well. The Bison will be led in the circle by Jane Messersmith, who earned a wealth of experience as one of the team’s top pitchers last year, finishing 9-12 with 81 strikeouts, and showed her value at the plate.

“She really stepped up last year and she’s improved and gotten more consistent,” praised Rakosik. “She’s somebody we look to to be more of a power pitcher and an all-around player that can do a lot of different things besides just help us win games from the mound.”

Also returning is Liz Fanning, who will be looking to bounce back from injury after making 15 appearances in her freshman campaign.

The freshman duo of Bridget Gates and Alex MacLean should also bolster Buck-nell’s rotation. Together, Gates, who is known as a workhorse, and MacLean, a fi-nesse pitcher, will be expected to consistently put the Bison in a position to win.

“Bridget and Alex are unbelievable additions to our program and pitching staff,” said Rakosik. “They have the winning mentality and work ethic to succeed at this level. I have no doubt that they will make an immediate impact in the Patriot League.”

CATCHING - For yet another year, catcher is a position at which the Bison will not be short of able bodies. Two-time All-Patriot League selection Elyse Colmenero will again anchor the crew, and Bucknell will look to the junior for additional leader-ship.

“We’re looking for her to step up and be even more of a leader in all ways,” said Rakosik. “She has a very potent bat, one of the best arms in the league and we’re hoping that she can continue to push our pitchers to be the best pitching staff in the league.”

Also gunning for time at catcher are Kara Sullivan, Alicia Wheeler and Meredith Dickson. Sullivan worked her way into the rotation last year and is expected to pick up where she left off after spending the fall semester abroad.

“Wheeler has worked extremely hard in the off season to improve behind the plate and with her bat, while also being versatile enough to contribute in the out-field,” said Rakosik.

The Bison will also look for Dickson to get in the mix as she continues to show her prowess at the plate.

FIRST BASE - Bucknell lost all-league selection Cassie Lloyd to graduation, but it has two veterans in Shelly McCormack and Alison Ford ready to take the reins at first. McCormack played some of her best softball during the past fall season, and the Bison expect the senior’s offensive abilities to continue to shine.

“She has a lot of power and home run potential,” explained Rakosik. “We’re look-ing for her to have her best hitting season yet this year.”

Ford was an all-league selection as a utility player a year ago after splitting her time between first and third. The junior ranks ninth all-time in career home runs at Bucknell.

“Alison has phenomenal defensive fundamentals and legitimate power at the plate. We are looking for her to continue to make a difference in our program,” said Rakosik.

SECOND BASE - After seeing action at both second base and shortstop last year because of Bison injuries, Jessie Snyder will be called upon to return to her usual duties during her junior campaign. Like Ford, Snyder ranks ninth all-time in career homers after connecting for six last year.

“She’s one of the best middle infielders in the league. She’s got phenomenal

range, a great head for the game and definitely can put the ball in play,” said Rakosik. “She did a great job hitting last year, especially with the long ball.”

Joining the Bison middle infielders is freshman Mary Horton. Known for her athleticism and fundamentally sound defense, the left-handed hitter should also make a strong contribution at the plate.

SHORTSTOP - Alyssa Okita has a firm grasp on shortstop this year. After miss-ing a portion of last season with a knee injury, the senior co-captain is back and as strong as ever.

“She’s really put herself in a position to be a very strong shortstop with her range and work ethic. Offensively, she’s potent in that she can hit for average, she can hit for power, she’s got a great short game and we’re looking for her to be a main leader on the field,” lauded Rakosik.

Snyder will also likely see some time at shortstop while backing up her elder teammate.

THIRD BASE - The Bison look to be very strong at the hot corner in 2010 with a pair of all-league selections. Joining Ford at the position will be Mary Pavlovich, a second-team honoree as a sophomore, the eighth-ranked doubles hitter in Bucknell history and an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District selection.

“We are very lucky to be in the position of having two of the top third baseman in the league in Alison and Mary,” said Rakosik. “Alison has great field presence at third and all the tools it takes to be successful there.

“Mary is back for her senior year and she’s a player who, since her freshman year has made an impact,” Rakosik continued of Pavlovich. “She’s a nitty gritty player who always gets it done. Offensively she’s a switch hitter, so that gives us a great threat from either side of the plate and she’s shown that she can definitely do some damage at the plate.”

OUTFIELD - The Bucknell outfield will see several new faces this spring. The Bison graduated the university’s first- and second-ranked players in terms of games played in four-year starters Ashley Beans and Ashley Carlson, yet they retain a num-ber of experienced upperclassmen as well. A former Rookie of the Year, Lauren Fry is the lone returning starter, and Bucknell will rely on for her consistent play at the plate and in the field.

“Defensively she’s got great range. Her height and speed make her a great can-didate for center field,” said Rakosik. “We’re looking for her to really step up and be a leader in the outfield.”

Other veterans returning include co-captains Sherry Finkel and Sam Rollandi, and Lauren Trosch. Also a utility player with strong fundamentals, Finkel is adept at each of the outfield positions and brings a variety of important qualities to the squad.

A converted infielder, Rollandi has really taken to the position over the last two-plus years and provides added depth for the Bison.

“She’s really embraced the fundamentals of outfield. Every day she gets better, and it’s really fun to watch, said Rakosik. “She’s somebody that knows the game. She’s got a very good arm. She is very strong with decision making, and offensively she has a lot of potential at the plate.”

As a senior, Trosch has shown her value in the field and at the plate over the past three years.

“She’s worked very hard on her defensive game and, more importantly, she’s a very good lefty slapper threat,” according to the head coach. “She’s a battler at the plate and a very, very hard worker and a great athlete.”

Rounding out the group of returning fielders are Wheeler and Messersmith. The versatile Wheeler has worked hard at making herself an option at a position other than catcher. The Bison will also look to get Messersmith into the outfield rotation when not in the pitching circle.

New to the Bison’s group of outfielders are freshmen Kathryn Wilkinson, Cass-ie Greenhawk and Laura Sandford. With one of the strongest arms on the team, Wilkinson looks to be a threat in right field for the Orange and Blue.

“We’re looking for her to make an impact there, especially using her strong arm to help us control runners,” said Rakosik. “Offensively, she’s shown that she can make things happen. She can hit to all fields.”

Greenhawk, a left-handed slap hitter who made two appearances in the Mary-land state championship game while in high school, will bring a burst of quickness to the lineup.

“Her speed is stellar. Defensively she can cover a lot of ground, and we’re defi-nitely going to look for Cassie to use her athleticism to get in the lineup and help us win games.”

Sandford will provide Bucknell with even more versatility as the newcomer will likely split time between the outfield and second base. The New Jersey native also has state championship experience on the softball field as well as with her high school’s field hockey squad.

“She comes from a very strong softball background and she’s got some great fun-damentals. We’re looking for her to take those to the next level, but she’s definitely worked very hard at the outfield position.”

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Student-athlete PRofileS

2009: First Team All-Patriot League for second straight year … drew 38 starts in 44 games … fourth on the team in batting average (.307) as a catcher and designated player … recorded a season-high five-game hitting streak at the end of regular-season action … hit two home runs in a game at Army … finished 2-for-3 with three RBI in that contest … also tied a career-best three RBI in the second game of a doubleheader vs. Lehigh … led team with nine sacrifices on the season.2008: First Team All-Patriot League … played in 48 games, starting 45 … finished season ranked in Bucknell’s top 10 in single-season doubles (11) and single-season runs scored (11) … tied for fourth in the Patriot League in doubles … finished 10th in the league in slugging percentage (.465) … posted two 10-game hitting streaks during the season … earned at least one hit in 29 games … hit 4-for-6 with one run and two RBI in the second game of a doubleheader at Lehigh … tallied her first career home run versus Army in a game where she finished 3-for-4 with three RBI … also hit a home run versus Saint Francis (Pa.) … finished season with a .318 batting average and .986 fielding percentage … led the Patriot League in batting average (.468) and on-base percentage (.507) during league play ... recorded a hit in all 20 league games.Personal/H.S.: Four-year starter in softball and a three-year letterwinner in tennis at Central High School ... all-conference selection in softball as a freshman ... helped lead travel team (Corona Angels Gold) to fifth place at the 80-team Independence Day Tournament ... tennis team captain as a senior ... tennis MVP as a junior ... earned B’nai B’rith award as the top scholar-athlete at Central High School ... was heavily involved in high school student government as the athletic commissioner ... competed against the U.S. National Team in summer 2008 as a member of the Central Cal All-Stars and threw out two base runners, including Caitlin Lowe ... majoring in economics and women’s and gender studies.

Career Batting StatisticsYear BA G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HP SO SF/B SB-A 2008 .318 48/45 129 17 41 11 1 2 20 12 3 16 3/5 0-12009 .307 44/38 101 16 31 4 1 2 17 11 4 18 3/6 3-4 Totals .313 92/83 230 33 72 15 2 4 37 23 7 34 6/11 3-5

2009: Appeared in 25 games, starting 11 … played primarily in the outfield, but also earned time as a pinch runner and pinch hitter … drew a walk as a pinch hitter vs. Quinnipiac, earning a run and an RBI … scored in three consecutive games at Holy Cross as a pinch runner.2008: Played in 24 games, starting 20 … also pitched two innings in the second game of a doubleheader versus Coppin State … registered one strikeout and did not give up a run in her only pitching appearance … hit 2-for-4 with three RBI and a home run versus Eastern Michigan early in the season … also went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI in the first game of the doubleheader with Coppin State.2007: Played in 48 of Bucknell’s 49 games … started 46 times, including 23 at second base … fourth on team and 14th in the Patriot League with a .299 batting average … fourth on team with 43 hits … tied for second on team and ranked sixth in the Patriot League with 10 doubles … second on squad with two home runs … fourth on team with 16 runs batted in … finished season with six hits in final 12 at bats … posted four multiple-hit games over final nine contests of season … totaled 11 multiple-hit games, including a four-hit outing against Wisconsin-Green Bay … put together a six-game hitting streak over first two weekends of season … batted either fourth or fifth in the lineup 42 times … played first base, second base, shortstop, left field and right field … hit .338 when playing second base.Personal/H.S.: Utility player who was adept right-handed pitcher at University High School ... first-team all-state outfielder as a senior ... second-team all-state pitcher as a junior ... honorable mention all-state as a sophomore ... team captain as a senior ... NCAC Player of the Year (2006) and Pitcher of the Year (2005) ... also a member of volleyball, basketball and swimming teams in high school ... member of West Virginia Diamond Queens summer team ... National Honor Society member ... National Merit Scholar ... earned position as a prestigious

2009: Saw action in four games, three as a pinch hitter … earned first career hit in a pinch hitting appearance vs. IPFW at Rebel Spring Games … also earned time at catcher.Personal/H.S.: Four-year letterwinner in softball … two-time Colonial League First Team Catcher and Lehigh Valley All-Area Player ... helped Northwestern Lehigh to Colonial League title in 2006… high school team was also the District 11 Champion and a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association AA State Semifinalist in 2007 … Colonial League Academic All-Star … played travel soft-ball with the Allentown Patriettes ... Keystone State American Legion Award recipient ... earned National English Merit Award ... Johns Hopkins Gifted and Talented Search selection … served as treasurer of high school’s National Hon-or Society, SADD and Future Educators of America … was involved in several

2009: Appeared in 15 games, making five starts … pitched four innings vs. IPFW at the Rebel Spring Games, helping the team to a 2-0 shutout … struck out two against the Mastadons … also struck out two against Saint Francis (Pa.) … saw first career action in relief against St. John’s.Personal/H.S.: Selected as team captain as a senior at St. Bonaventure High School … three-time all-league honoree, including first-team selection as a sophomore … team’s 2006 Offensive Player of the Year … finished senior season with a 1.74 ERA … played travel softball with California Rage Gold ... member of National Honor Society and SAAC ... school awards in advanced geometry, biology, Spanish, chemistry and algebra … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2009 … majoring in biology.

Career Pitching StatisticsYear ERA W-L G/GS CG SHO S IP H R ER BB SO OBA HP2009 5.52 0-7 15/5 0 0 0 39.1 55 39 31 13 10 .335 5 Totals 5.52 0-7 15/5 0 0 0 39.1 55 39 31 13 10 .335 5

#11elyse colMenero

Jr. - C - r-rFresno, CaliF.

Central

#7Meredith dicKson

so. - C - r-rFogelsville, Pa.

northwestern lehigh

#27liZ fanning

so. - P - r-rventura, CaliF.

st. bonaventure hs

#12sherry finKelsr. - oF/ut - r-r

morgantown, w. va.university

activities in high school, including the Debate Team, Drama Club and Country Chorus … father, John, played baseball and basketball at Washington College … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2009 … majoring in accounting.

Career Batting StatisticsYear BA G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HP SO SF/B SB-A 2009 .250 4/0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0/0 0-0 Totals .250 4/0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0/0 0-0


2009: Saw action in 11 games … drew a start at first base vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) … recorded a hit vs. the Red Flash … also earned a single as a pinch hitter vs. Yale at the Rebel Spring Games … did not commit a fielding error.2008: Played in 11 games … earned starts against Morehead State and Gardner-Webb … went 1-for 2 with a double versus Morehead State … also hit 1-for-2 with one RBI in the first game versus Coppin State. 2007: Part of first base tandem with Cassie Lloyd … four of seven hits went for extra bases … started 13 games … used as a pinch hitter four times … hit in every spot in the batting order other than third and fifth … scored season-high two runs in second game of doubleheader at Penn State.Personal/H.S.: Three-year letterwinner at Kingwood High School ... played first base and outfield at Kingwood ... second-team all-district as a senior ... played basketball for three seasons ... second-team all-district in basketball ... voted team captain and best offensive player ... member of National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society ... recipient of Kingwood High Leadership Award ... played with Texas Heat Gold and Hit Away Gold travel teams ... studied abroad in Ireland during 2008 fall semester ... majoring in chemistry.

Career Batting StatisticsYear BA G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HP SO SF/B SB-A 2007 .175 26/13 40 4 7 4 0 0 2 5 0 5 0/1 0-0 2008 .200 11/2 15 0 3 1 0 0 1 1 1 4 0/1 0-0 2009 .167 11/1 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0/0 0-0 Totals .179 48/16 67 4 12 5 0 0 3 6 1 12 0/2 0-0


2009: First Team All-Patriot League as a utility player … played in 49 games, the most of any returning player … 49 games in a single season ranks tied for 10th all-time at Bucknell … started on 47 occasions … saw action at first and third base, as well as designated player … tied for fourth at Bucknell in single-season home runs (6) and tied for ninth for career homers (7) … recorded a career-best six-game hitting streak at the end of March … also started the season with a four-game hitting streak … led the team with 15 RBI and four home runs vs. Patriot League opponents ... recorded three RBI in a single game vs. Lafayette and Lehigh and twice at Colgate … hit 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs and four RBI in the first game of a doubleheader at North Carolina Central … also hit 3-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI vs. Quinnipiac … did not commit an error in first 17 games in the field.2008: Played in 32 games, starting 18 … named Patriot League Player of the Week (3/24) … hit a team-best 5-for-9 with three RBI when pinch hitting … connected for her first career home run versus Eastern Michigan … hit 4-for-5 with three runs and six RBI in two games versus Coppin State. Personal/H.S.: Three-time First Team All-SCAC selection … named All-Solano County by the Daily Republic … team Rookie of the Year in 2004 … led Fairfield High School to sec-tional runner-up showings in 2004 and 2005 … three-time scholar-athlete and letterwinner in volleyball … team captain of both softball and volleyball squads … all-league honorable men-tion choice in volleyball as a senior … named to Principal’s Honor Roll during fall semester of senior year … has played with the West Bay Nug-gets Gold and Salinas Wildcats Gold squads … Dean’s List member … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2009 … majoring in early childhood education.

Career Batting StatisticsYear BA G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HP SO SF/B SB-A 2008 .286 32/18 63 8 18 4 1 1 11 6 0 13 0/1 1-1 2009 .268 49/47 138 21 37 5 1 6 29 10 1 16 2/3 2-2 Totals .274 81/65 201 29 55 9 2 7 40 16 1 29 2/4 3-3

Bucknell Dean’s Scholar ... Dean’s List fall 2006 … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2008, 2009 ... majoring in environmental studies.

Career Batting StatisticsYear BA G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HP SO SF/B SB-A 2007 .299 48/46 144 18 43 10 0 2 16 11 3 18 0/2 1-32008 .250 23/20 56 6 14 4 0 1 8 2 0 10 0/2 0-0 2009 .160 15/11 25 4 4 0 0 0 2 1 0 5 0/2 0-0 Totals .271 86/77 225 28 61 14 0 3 26 14 3 33 0/6 1-3

Career Pitching StatisticsYear ERA W-L G/GS CG SHO S IP H R ER BB SO OBA HP2008 0.00 0-0 1/0 0 0 0 2.0 3 0 0 0 1 .375 0 Totals 0.00 0-0 1/0 0 0 0 2.0 3 0 0 0 1 .375 0

#24alison fordJr. - 1b/3b - r-rsuisun City, CaliF.

FairField

#14shelly MCcorMacK

sr. - 1b - r-rhumble, texas

kingwood

2009: Played in 41 games, drawing 37 starts in left field … led the Bison and tied for third in the Patriot League with five doubles against conference foes

#21lauren fryJr. - oF - l-l

south PlainField, n.J.south PlainField

… posted a team-high nine doubles against all opponents … hit .300 with nine walks and no strikeouts vs. Patriot League opponents … reached base in 23 of first 26 games … recorded a season-best five-game hitting streak April 4-8 against Lafayette and Saint Francis (Pa.).2008: Named Patriot League Rookie of the Year ... selected First Team All-Patriot League ... honored as Patriot League Rookie of the Week three times (3/17, 3/31, 4/7) ... saw action in 48 games, starting 45 ... tied for seventh on program’s single-season RBI (31) and runs scored (32) lists ... also tied Bucknell freshman record for most RBI in a single season ... tied for eighth on program single-season doubles list (11) ... ranked among the Patriot League’s top ten in on-base percentage (4th, .417), doubles (T-4th, 11), total bases (T-5th, 70), runs (T-6th, 32), batting average (7th, .336), hits (7th, 49), RBI (7th, 31), walks (T-8th, 17) and slugging percentage (9th, .479) ... tied teammate Ashley Carlson for team lead in runs scored ... also tied Erin Curatola and Elyse Colmenero for team lead in doubles ... recorded a .963 fielding percentage ... hit 3-for-4 with five RBI and one run in the final game against Army ... also hit 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI earlier in the series vs. the Black Knights ... finished 4-for-5 with a pair of RBI and one run in the first game of a doubleheader vs. Colgate ... hit her first career home run in a game at UMBC in which she went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.Personal/H.S.: Three-year softball starter at South Plainfield High School … led team to 2005 state title … two-time First Team Greater Middlesex County selection … played with Tuff-N-Tuffer Gold travel team … member of honor roll ev-ery semester … National Honor Society member … listed among Who’s Who Among High School Students … 2006-07 student council president at South Plainfield … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2009 … majoring in psychology.




2009: Appeared in 24 games, starting 20 ... opened season with home runs in back-to-back games vs. Buffalo and Robert Morris at the Rebel Spring Games … performance led to a Patriot League Player of the Week honor (3/16) … recorded a pair of three-game hitting streaks during the season … played shortstop almost exclusively … missed 18 games with a knee injury.2008: Played in 21 games, starting eight … hit 2-for-2 with two runs, two RBI and a double in the second game of a doubleheader with Coppin State … scored five runs ... connected for six hits during the season … did not commit a fielding error.2007: Made immediate impact as a freshman and moved into the starting short-stop position … posted solid offensive season with 27 hits, seven extra base hits and 12 runs batted in … second on team with 10 sacrifice bunts … started 44 games with 40 coming at shortstop … started in the sixth, seventh and eighth spots in the batting order 35 times … posted a five-game hitting streak midseason … registered six multiple-hit games, including a 3-for-3 outing in the first game of a doubleheader with Lafayette on March 31 … saw average climb as high as .295 after hitting .091 through first six appearances.

2009: ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Second Team honoree … played in 43 games, starting 39 of them primarily at third base … also served as the designated player and catcher … recorded best offensive game of the season at Colgate, hitting 3-for-4 with a run, two doubles and a walk … tied for eighth all-time at Bucknell in career doubles (27) … finished the season with a .926 fielding percentage.2008: Second Team All-Patriot League … started 48 of the 49 games in which she played … missed only start versus Illinois-Chicago … named Patriot League Player of the Week (4/7) … tied for eighth on Bucknell’s single-season games played list … finished the season fourth in the Patriot League in walks (20) and ninth in on-base percentage (.395) … ranked second on the team in walks, third in runs scored (26) and fourth in RBI (21) … tallied 11 multiple-hit games … had a six-game hitting streak in April … connected for home runs at Saint Francis (Pa.) and Holy Cross … hit 3-for-3 with three runs and two RBI in the second game of a doubleheader with Colgate. 2007: Third on team with a .311 batting average … ranked 11th in Patriot League in hitting … started 47 games … second on team and ninth in Patriot League with 24 runs batted in … led Patriot League with 15 doubles … tied for sixth in Patriot League with 46 hits … seventh in Patriot League with team-best 26 runs scored … eighth in Patriot League with team-best 66 total bases … ninth in Patriot League with .382 on-base percentage and 10th in slugging percentage (.446) … started 47 games to rank fifth on team … third on squad with 12 multiple-hit games and four multiple-RBI contests … posted an eight-game hitting streak … five multiple-hit games in a six-game stretch in March … was 3-for-4 with three doubles, four RBIs and two runs scored in win at Penn State … hit first career home run in second game of season … started 43 games at third base … also earned four starts at catcher … hit second and third in batting order … hit .355 when in the second spot in the batting order ... ended campaign on three-game hitting streak … Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Feb. 27 after hitting .357 with three runs and four RBIs in four games.Personal/H.S.: Four-year letterwinner in softball who hit .474 as a senior ... switch hitter ... named Johnstown Tribune Democrat Scholar-Athlete and a Rudy Matetic Scholarship Scholar-Athlete ... played with Tri-County Thunder and Cambria County Comets summer teams ... member of National Honor Society, National Honor Roll and Who’s Who Among American High School Stu-dents ... named Richland High School Outstanding Senior in Science and Social Studies ... also earned three letters in basketball and two in soccer for a total of nine ... Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2007, 2008, 2009 … Dean’s List member … majoring in biology.


2009: Appeared in 30 games as a pitcher and designated player … started 22 games at pitcher … led team in ERA (3.56) and strikeouts (81) … struck out a career-high seven batters vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) and UMBC … allowed two earned runs or less in 13 of 25 pitching appearances … tied former teammate Katie McDonald for team lead in wins (9) and complete games (15) … tied for sixth all-time at Bucknell in single-season starts (22) and eighth in single-season appearances (25) … tied for third in the Patriot League in wins (5) and opponent batting average (.238) … also ranked sixth in the league in strikeouts (36) … at the plate, earned a seven-game hitting streak at the end of the sea-son … posted three hits in each game of a doubleheader at Army … hit 3-for-4 as the designated player in the first game, and 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and two RBIs as the pitcher in the second … two-time Patriot League Rookie of the Week (3/12 & 4/27) … Da-mon’s Athlete of the Week (4/20).Personal/H.S.: Four-year starter at Newport Harbor High School and team captain as a se-nior… three-time first-team All- Sunset League selection ... named team MVP twice ... earned rookie of the year honors as a freshman in 2005 ... second-team all-league choice in 2005 ... two-time California Interscholastic Federation Scholar-Athlete ... three-time selection to the Daily Pilot Dream Team … Daily Pilot Athlete of the Week … finished senior season with a 4.80 ERA … hit .413 as a junior in 2007 and .580 as a senior in 2008 … played travel softball with Vic-tory USA Gold … Spanish and economics major.


Career Pitching StatisticsYear ERA W-L G/GS CG SHO S IP H R ER BB SO OBA HP2009 3.56 9-12 25/22 15 1/1 0 129.2 123 81 66 82 81 .247 10 Totals 3.56 9-12 25/22 15 1/1 0 129.2 123 81 66 82 81 .247 10

#9jane MessersMith

so. - P/oF - r-rCosta mesa, CaliF.newPort harbor

#25alyssa oKitasr. - ss/3b - r-r

davis, CaliF.davis

#15Mary pavlovich

sr. - 3b/C - b-rJohnstown, Pa.

riChland

Personal/H.S.: Four-year letterwinner in softball at Davis High School ... hit .467 as a senior and was named team MVP ... two-time first-team all-league selec-tion ... recipient of Coaches Award as a junior ... team co-MVP and second-team all-league selection as a sophomore ... played summer softball with California Chaos 18 Gold … Dean’s List member … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2008, 2009 ... majoring in mathematics.



2009: Saw action in 24 games … drew seven starts, including six in the outfield … also earned appearances at pinch hitter and pinch runner … recorded a hit in the first game of the season at Campbell … also earned a hit as a pinch hitter vs. Butler.2008: Played in 31 games, starting 19 … hit 2-for-2 with one RBI and one stolen base in the first game of a doubleheader versus Army … also scored three runs versus Coppin State … had a pair of two-RBI games … finished the season 3-for-3 in stolen bases … did not commit a fielding error.Personal/H.S.: Three-time honorable mention all-league choice … team Coaches Award winner as a freshman and the Most Inspirational Award as a sophomore and junior … member of San Jose Lady Sharks Gold summer team … four-time honor roll member … earned High Academic Achievement with 4.0 grade-point averages in the first semester of both freshman and sophomore years at Notre Dame Belmont High School … National Honor Society member … only junior at Notre Dame High School to pass the American Math Contest … majoring in management.


2009: Appeared in 48 games, starting 45 … served as second baseman in 26 games and shortstop in 22 … recorded a team-best slugging percentage of .596 … led team with four home runs and was second in batting average at .385 vs. Patriot League opponents … hit two home runs in a game at Colgate April 11 to finish 2-for-4 with three runs and three RBI … also had a home run, four RBI and two runs in the first game of a doubleheader at North Carolina Central … broke into Bucknell record books by tying for ninth in career home runs (7) … also tied for fourth at the university in single-season home runs (6) … ranked in the Patriot League in slugging percentage (fourth, .673), OBP (eighth, .459), batting average (t-seventh, .385), home runs (t-fourth, 4) and total bases (t-sixth, 35) … recorded a career-best five-game hitting streak at the end of April … earned three hits in each game of a doubleheader at Army during that stretch … hit 3-for-3 in the first game vs. the Black Knights, followed by 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI in the second matchup.2008: Played in 51 games, the most by a 2009 returning player … appearance total ranks her third on Bucknell’s single-season games played list … started in 49 games … tallied a season-high three hits versus Towson in four at-bats … also scored a run … hit her first home run in the second game of a doubleheader at Lafayette … went 1-for-2 with three runs, two RBI, a triple and a stolen base versus Coppin State … finished a perfect 4-for-4 in stolen bases on the season, including three steals versus Holy Cross at the end of the regular season.Personal/H.S.: Earned four letters in soft-ball and three in volleyball at Stadium High School … three-time First Team All-Narrows League in softball … copped second-team plaudits as a freshman … three-year team captain … team’s MVP, Offensive Player of the Year and Most Inspirational Player as a junior … helped team to fourth-place finish in the state of Washington … key member of

2009: Played in 18 games … drew 15 starts, all at catcher … also served as the designated player and pinch runner … earned hits in back-to-back appearances at North Carolina Central and vs. Quinnipiac … single at North Carolina Central was first career hit … connected for a grand slam against Quinnipiac … commit-ted just one fielding error on the season. 2008: Played in five games … earned a start against George Washington … totaled three at-bats during the season … scored a run versus Army.Personal/H.S.: Three-sport star at Shoreham-Wading River High School … three-year member of the softball team … team captain as a senior … played with North Shore Rebels travel team … volleyball team MVP and captain in 2005 … all-division runner in only year on the cross country team in 2006 … National Honor Society member … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2008 ... studied abroad in Scotland during 2009 fall semester ... majoring in interdisciplinary studies: economics and math.



2009: Saw action in 31 games, starting three as the designated player … hit 2-for-4 as the DP vs. Robert Morris … also drew a hit and stolen base in a pinch hitting appearance vs. Buffalo … finished the year 3-for-3 in stolen bases for the second consecutive season … continued to be the team’s primary pinch runner, entering the game to run 19 times.2008: Played in 33 games … scored 12 runs on the season … finihed a perfect 3-for-3 in stolen bases.2007: Appeared in 24 games off the bench … team’s primary pinch runner … entered game as a pinch runner 13 times … scored six runs as a pinch runner and eight overall … posted two hits in 12 at bats … both hits were singles.Personal/H.S.: Earned letters in softball, soccer and track at McDonogh High School ... two-time team captain of softball squad ... earned softball team’s Eagle Award as both a sophomore and junior ... recipient of the Coaches Award as a senior ... sister, Emily, is a freshman midfielder/forward on the Bucknell women’s soccer team … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2007, 2008, 2009 … Dean’s List member … studied abroad in Spain during 2008 fall semester ... majoring in Spanish and environmental studies.


#5saM rollandi

Jr. - oF - r-rsan Carlos, CaliF.

notre dame belmont

#8jessie snyderJr. - 2b/ut - r-r

taComa, wash.stadium

#19Kara sullivan

Jr. - C - r-rwading river, n.y.

shoreham-wading river

#1lauren trosch

sr. - oF - l-rreisterstown, md.

mCdonogh

Washington Sidewinders Gold travel team … Second Team All-Narrows League selection in volleyball as a junior … honorable mention choice the year before … volleyball team captain as a senior … named a Superintendent Scholar … member of honor roll for four years … Dean’s List member … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2008, 2009 ... majoring in English.




Newcomer Profiles

2009: Appeared in 20 games, drawing one start as the designated player vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) … stole a base in first career game vs. Ohio … entered the game as a pinch hitter on 10 occasions … scored lone run of the season vs. Yale at the Rebel Spring Games after entering the game as a pinch hitter.Personal/H.S.: Class 4A all-star as a senior in 2008 … honorable mention all-region selection ... helped travel team, Americans Gold, to 2007 ASA 18U state championship ... three-year member of varsity softball team at Paradise Val-ley High School ... also spent one year on track squad ... four-year member of marching band ... was drum major for two years ... member of National Honor Society and the Society of Women’s Scholars … Dean’s List member … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2009 … majoring in political science and Span-ish.


Personal/H.S.: Four-year letterwinner in softball ... team captain as a senior ... member of the 2008 Class M State Champion team … also was named the State Tournament MVP … four-time All-Conference … CHSCA All-State selec-tion in 2008 and 2009 … also was selected to the Hartford Courant All-State, New Haven Register All-Area and Connecticut Post All-Area teams as a junior … team captain as a senior … earned Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics in 2007 … awarded Excellence in Spanish Composition and English Language and Literature in 2008 … four-year honor roll student … member of National Honor Society … played travel softball with the CT Charmers Gold ... major is undeclared.

Personal/H.S.: Four-year letterwinner in softball ... 2009 team captain ... member of the 2008 2A State Champion and 2006 runner-up teams … 2008 Louisville Slugger Second Team All-Southern Region at second base ... helped team to four conference titles ... also helped squad to regional title as a fresh-man … Easton High School MVP in 2008 … four-time Minds in Motion Schol-ar-Athlete and three-time NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete … hit .653 as a junior … Maryland Distinguished Scholar Honorable Mention … Principal’s Honor Roll 2005-08 … honor roll student … member of National Honor Society … played travel softball with the Virginia Stars Gold ... major is undeclared.

Personal/H.S.: Four-year letterwinner ... served as softball team captain … 2008 All-County Second Team selection … hit .464 with a .525 on-base per-centage and 32 RBI in 2008 … member of St. Thomas Calini track and field … earned the 100+ Hours Community Service Award … Junior Classical League (Latin Club) member … member of National Honor Society and National Latin Honor Society … played travel softball with the Florida Fury ... high school teammate of Bison classmate Kathryn Wilkinson ... sister, Mallorie, played softball at Webber International University ... majoring in accounting.

Personal/H.S.: Four-time letterwinner in softball ... 2009 team captain ... holds school records for career wins and shutouts ... 2009 Northampton Press Athlete of the Year ... three-time Express Times All-Area and Morning Call All-Area teams ... First Team Lehigh Valley Conference as a senior ... second team all-state ... 2008 Second Team Northampton Division Pitcher … member of the 2007 LVC Conference Champion team …member of ASA Eastern National run-ner-up team … helped team to Phillies’ Carpenter Cup title in 2008 and runner-up finish in 2007 ... 2007 First Team LVC Northampton Division Pitcher … Courier Freshman Female Athlete of the Year in 2006 … posted an ERA of .71 in 2007 and .75 in 2008 as a junior … three-year officer in student government, including president as a senior … played travel softball with the Sellersville Belles ... major is undeclared.

Personal/H.S.: Earned four letters in softball and three in field hockey ... member of the 2006 New Jersey Group I State Champion team and three-time conference and sectional champion squads … also named Third Team Ocean Count and Second Team All-Conference in 2006 and 2009 … two-time First Team All-Conference (2007, 2008) … earned 2008 Warrior Award … served as field hockey team captain in 2008 ... helped field hockey team to state cham-pionship in 2005 … Second Team All-Conference in field hockey (2007, 2008) … serves as a New Jersey Girls’ State Delegate and senior class representative … member of National Honor Society … played travel softball with the New Jersey Breakers ... major is undeclared.

Personal/H.S.: Three-year letterwinner in softball ... awarded Second Team All-County in 2009 and Honorable Mention in 2008 … hit .419 in 2008 with 22 runs batted it and a .551 on-base percentage … high school’s team finished sea-son 25-5 in 2008 … earned the 100+ Hours Community Service Award … Cum Laude on the National Latin Exam … member of the Junior Classical league and National Honor Society – veritas chapter … played travel softball with the Florida Fury ... high school teammate of Bison classmate Kathryn Wilkinson ... majoring in biology.

#4alicia wheeler

so. - C/oF - r-rsCottsdale, ariz.

Paradise valley high

#2Bridget gates

Fr. - P - l-rmilFord, Conn.

aCademy oF our lady oF merCy lauralton hall

#10cassie greenhawK

Fr. - oF - l-roxFord, md.

easton

#16Mary hortonFr. - mi/oF - l-rPlantation, Fla.

st. thomas aquinas

#23alex MaClean

Fr. - P - r-rnorthamPton, Pa.northamPton area

#13laura sandford

Fr. - oF/2b - r-rnew egyPt, n.J.

new eygPt

#3Kathryn wilKinson

Fr. - oF - r-rPlantation, Fla.

st. thomas aquinas


Heather Rakosik was hired as the fourth head coach in the history of the Bucknell softball program in 2004 and enters her sixth season at the helm in 2010.

When hired, Rakosik had just finished leading Ohio Wesleyan to a record-setting season. Led by three all-region performers and the first All-American in program history, the Battling Bishops won a school-record 28 games and captured the North Coast Athletic Conference regular season title for the first time. In three seasons as head coach at OWU, Rakosik’s teams improved their record every year, and she compiled a 60-54-1 overall ledger.

A native of Toledo, Ohio, Rakosik led the 2008 Bison to their first tourna-ment in three years on her way to being named the Patriot League Coach of the Year. The tournament appearance came on the heels of close calls in 2006 and 2007 when Bucknell entered the final weekend of regular-season play in playoff contention but fell just short.

The 2009 squad earned its second consecutive postseason appearance and was the third for Rakosik at the helm for the Bison. After taking over a Bucknell team that went 14-26 overall and 8-12 in the Patriot League in 2004, she helped the Bison increase their win total to 16 in her first season as they qualified for the Patriot League Tournament for the second consecutive year after enduring a three-year hiatus from the postseason. That year Rakosik helped tutor Lauren Wible to a .524 batting average, which led the nation.

The last four years Rakosik has expanded the team’s schedule to nearly 50 games in hopes of pre-paring the team better for Patriot League play. Additionally, she has had the squad begin the season in

Rakosik FileEducation

1993-1998: Muskingum University, Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) Health and Physical Education1998-2000: Defiance College, Master of Arts Education

Coaching Experience1998-2000: Defiance College Assistant Softball Coach Defiance College Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach2000-2001: Hiram College Head Softball Coach Hiram College Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach2001-2004: Ohio Wesleyan University Head Softball Coach Ohio Wesleyan University Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach2004-pres.: Bucknell University Head Softball Coach

Work Experience2000: BP Oil Headquarters Fitness Director2000-2001: Hiram College Fitness for Life course PHED 200 Instructor2001-2004: Ohio Wesleyan University Physical Education Instructor

mid-February, rather than mid-March, as had been the case before her arrival. In addition to her duties as head softball coach at Ohio Wesleyan, Rakosik

also served as an instructor in the physical education department as well as assistant women’s basketball coach. She helped guide the team to a winning record in each of her three seasons, highlighted by an NCAC championship and NCAA “Sweet Sixteen” appearance in 2002.

Prior to her tenure at Ohio Wesleyan, Rakosik served as head softball coach and assistant women’s basketball coach at Hiram College. There, she led the diamond squad to its best overall record in 11 years.

Rakosik is a 1998 graduate of Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio. She graduated cum laude with a degree in health and physical education, as well as a K-12 teaching certificate. She also gained valuable athletics experi-ence working as an assistant in the sports information office as well as with the women’s athletic director. As a student-athlete, Rakosik starred in both basketball and softball. On the hardwood she was a 1,000-point scorer (1,378) who broke school records for points (37) and 3-pointers (8) made in a game. She was a First Team All-Ohio Athletic Conference selection in softball and the recipient of the OAC Clyde A. Lamb Scholar-Athlete Award. Her stellar career with the Muskies recently led to her induction into the Muskingum Athletic Hall of Fame in the fall of 2009.

Rakosik went on to earn a master’s degree in education from Defiance (Ohio) College in 2000. While at Defiance, Rakosik also served as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with the women’s basketball program, helping to guide the team to a 22-5 record and a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association title. As the head junior varsity coach, she led her team to a 14-3 record.

At Bucknell, Rakosik has won nearly 90 games in her first five seasons and in 2008 passed Janelle Breneman for second place on the Bison career wins list.

During her first five years at the helm of the Bison, Rakosik has tutored eight players to First Team all-Patriot League plaudits, including two-time selections Lauren Litts, Lauren Wible and Elyse Colmenero. Additionally, six other players have earned Second Team All-Patriot League honors.

All-Time Coaching RecordsCoach (Years) W-L-T Pct.Terrie Grieb (1979-90, 92-2000) 307-324-2 .487Dale Franquet (1991) 28-11-1 .713Janelle Breneman (2001-04) 56-117-2 .326Heather Rakosik (2005-pres.) 88-153-1 .366Totals 479-605-6 .443

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Samantha Kszepka, a former All-American player at William Paterson University, was named an assistant softball coach at Bucknell in July 2008. Kszepka works closely with the Bucknell pitchers and is an integral part of the Bison recruiting effort.

Kszepka, a highly decorated player during her college career, was a Third Team All-America selection as a utility player in 2002. She was also the New Jersey Athletic Conference and ECAC Player of the Year the same season when she hit a team-best .463 with three home runs and 30 runs batted in and posted a 13-4 record with a miniscule 0.86 ERA. After a 9-1 mark in the circle as a senior in 2003, Kszepka finished her career 36-10 with a 1.50 ERA.

A 2004 graduate of William Paterson with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and movement science, Kszepka broke into coaching at the high school level in 2006 when she was an assistant softball coach at Willingboro High School in New Jersey. The New Egypt, N.J., native also taught health and physical education at Willingboro for two years.

Kszepka made the jump to the college level in 2007 when she joined the softball staff at nearby Susquehanna University and helped lead the squad to a solid 16-12 mark. While with the Crusaders she direct-ed workouts for the pitchers, assisted with recruiting and implemented the winter workout and conditioning program.

A year later Kszepka moved to Division I Norfolk State as an assistant. There, she was the recruiting coordinator and was in charge of workouts for pitchers, catchers and the outfield for a team that posted 23 victories.

Laurie Blaszka became the newest member of the Bucknell softball coaching staff prior to the start of the 2010 season. Blaszka joins the Bison after complet-ing an impressive career at nearby Susquehanna University where she was named a two-time National Fastpitch Coaches Association Scholar-Athlete.

A two-year captain of the Crusaders, Blaszka can be found on a dozen of Susquehanna’s top-10 lists, including atop the rankings in career home runs and in the top five in single-season homers, doubles, total bases and at-bats. She earned both Rookie of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year for her team in 2007, then repeated as the top offensive player in 2009.

Off the field Blaszka earned several academic accolades, including the Con-nie N. Harnum Female Senior Scholar-Athlete Award and a pair of selections to the Landmark Academic Honor Roll while earning her degree in mathematics. Blaszka was also heavily involved on campus where she was vice president of the Kappa Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society as well as a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi Educa-tion Honor Society and Sigma Alpha Pi National Leadership Society.

In addition to her duties at Bucknell, Blaszka teaches math at Shikellamy High School.

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william Paterson ’04

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Sandra Mowery, a former student-athlete at Ohio Wesleyan under current Bi-son head coach Heather Rakosik, is in her first year as a volunteer assistant coach after spending the last two seasons as a graduate assistant with the Bison.

Mowery, a native of Euclid, Ohio, was a four-year letterwinner on the Ohio Wesleyan softball team from 2001-04, the last three with Rakosik as her mentor. She served as team captain her senior year, was named First Team All-North Coast Athletic Conference, and helped the team to a share of a conference title be-fore graduating with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education in 2004.

Following graduation, Mowery was a permanent building substitute teacher at Thomas Jefferson Magnet School, an employee of the Euclid Board of Educa-tion and a private tutor for third- and fifth-grade students in subjects ranging from math and science to spelling.

In addition to her many experiences in school settings, Mowery spent nearly a decade working for Euclid Parks and Recreation in various roles, including as a sports camp counselor.

In 2007, Mowery got her start coach-ing at the high school level when she served as Euclid High School’s junior varsity softball coach.

Mowery recently completed her mas-ter’s degree in counseling at Bucknell.

sandra Moweryvolunteer assistant CoaCh

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ohio wesleyan ’04

For the fourth consecutive year, Bucknell led the league in Academic Honor Roll selections as 15 Bison were recognized in 2009. The Patriot League’s Aca-demic Honor Roll, which cites student-athletes with a grade-point average of 3.20 or better during the semester coinciding with his or her sport.

Patriot League Academic Honor Roll

Name Major Ashley Beans Economics Ashley Carlson Elementary Education Meredith Dickson Accounting Liz Fanning Biology Sherry Finkel Environmental Studies Alison Ford Early Childhood Education Kristin Frick Psychology Lauren Fry Psychology Cassie Lloyd Civil & Environmental Engineering Katie McDonald Psychology Alyssa Okita Mathematics Mary Pavlovich Biology Jessie Snyder English Lauren Trosch Environmental Studies/Spanish Alicia Wheeler Undeclared


Player Avg. G-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% BB HBP SO SF SH SB-SBA

Cassie Lloyd .339 46-46 124 10 42 4 0 1 22 .395 5 2 28 2 3 0-0

Jane Messersmith .333 27-25 63 5 21 4 0 0 12 .397 7 0 17 0 1 0-1

Jessie Snyder .328 48-45 116 26 38 8 2 6 24 .586 18 1 23 2 4 1-1

Elyse Colmenero .307 44-38 101 16 31 4 1 2 17 .426 11 4 18 3 6 3-4

Alyssa Okita .296 24-20 54 6 16 3 0 2 12 .463 3 0 9 0 3 0-0

Ashley Beans .291 51-51 141 32 41 7 6 8 27 .596 19 4 31 1 0 6-7

Lauren Fry .288 41-37 111 19 32 9 0 1 8 .396 18 0 8 0 4 2-2

Ashley Carlson .277 51-48 137 22 38 2 0 0 10 .292 14 0 19 0 4 15-19

Alison Ford .268 49-47 138 21 37 5 1 6 29 .449 10 1 16 2 3 2-2

Lauren Trosch .250 31-3 16 9 4 0 0 0 0 .250 0 0 3 0 2 3-3

Meredith Dickson .250 4-0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .250 0 0 1 0 0 0-0

Kristin Frick .233 44-29 90 8 21 4 2 1 9 .356 3 0 17 1 3 1-2

Kara Sullivan .231 18-15 13 2 3 0 0 1 4 .462 1 0 5 0 2 0-0

Mary Pavlovich .202 43-39 104 13 21 7 0 0 8 .296 15 4 21 0 3 1-2

Shelly McCormack .167 11-1 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 .167 0 0 3 0 0 0-0

Sherry Finkel .160 25-11 25 4 4 0 0 0 2 .160 1 0 5 0 2 0-0

Brittany Schlorff .133 31-10 15 11 2 0 0 0 1 .133 4 0 4 0 1 3-3

Sam Rollandi .095 24-7 21 4 2 0 0 0 0 .095 1 1 7 0 1 0-1

Alicia Wheeler .000 20-1 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 1 4 0 1 1-2

Audrey Russo .000 5-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0-0

Totals .274 51 1299 210 356 57 12 28 185 .401 130 18 239 11 43 38-49

Opponents .291 51 1253 246 365 39 8 20 216 .383 217 34 177 5 56 52-73

Pitcher ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO AB BA WP

Jane Messersmith 3.56 9-12 25 22 15 1/1 0 129.2 123 81 66 82 81 498 .247 10

Katie McDonald 4.46 9-12 28 22 15 3 1 133.1 157 106 85 97 72 516 .304 6

Liz Fanning 5.52 0-7 15 5 0 0/1 0 39.1 55 39 31 13 10 164 .335 1

Kaytlin Senatore 6.11 1-1 7 2 1 0 0 18.1 30 20 16 25 14 75 .400 3

Totals 4.32 19-32 51 51 31 5 1 320.2 365 246 198 217 177 1253 .291 20

Opponents 3.50 32-19 51 51 27 5 6 325.2 356 210 163 130 239 1299 .274 19

2009 Results (19-32, 9-11 PL)Feb. 13 vs. Charleston Southern# L, 9-1 at Campbell# L, 4-3Feb. 14 vs. Ohio# L, 5-2 vs. Saint Joseph’s# W, 2-1Feb. 15 at N.C. Central W, 14-3 (5 in.) at N.C. Central W, 9-0 (5 in.)Feb. 21 vs. St. John’s$ L, 5-0 vs. Quinnipiac$ W, 13-1 (5 in.)Feb. 22 at Longwood$ L, 16-3 (5 in.) vs. Quinnipiac$ W, 10-7March 8 vs. Butler% L, 7-6 (8 in.) vs. Penn% W, 4-3March 9 vs. Yale% L, 11-3 (6 in.) vs. Sacred Heart% L, 3-1March 10 vs. IPFW% W, 2-0 vs. Buffalo% L, 6-4March 12 vs. Robert Morris% L, 4-3 vs. Butler% L, 2-1March 13 vs. Columbia% L, 3-2 vs. Bryant% L, 5-2March 25 DREXEL W, 5-3 DREXEL L, 9-3 (6 in.)

March 28 at Holy Cross* W, 11-3 (6 in.) at Holy Cross* L, 7-5March 30 at Holy Cross* W, 10-2 (5 in.) at Holy Cross* L, 5-0March 31 at Towson L, 1-0 at Towson L, 9-1 (5 in.)April 4 LAFAYETTE* L, 8-4 LAFAYETTE* W, 7-2April 5 LAFAYETTE* L, 2-1 LAFAYETTE* W, 8-0 (6 in.)April 8 SAINT FRANCIS (Pa.) L, 7-1 SAINT FRANCIS (Pa.) W, 6-3April 11 at Colgate* L, 7-0 at Colgate* L, 14-13April 12 at Colgate* L, 9-4 at Colgate* L, 11-3 (5 in.)April 14 UMBC L, 9-1 (6 in.) UMBC L, 6-3April 18 LEHIGH* L, 2-0 LEHIGH* W, 9-0 (5 in.)April 19 LEHIGH* L, 10-1 (5 in.) LEHIGH* W, 3-1April 25 at Army* W, 1-0 at Army* W, 9-3

2008 StatiSticS

April 26 at Army* W, 4-2 at Army* L, 3-2May 7 vs. Colgate! W, 7-3May 8 at Lehigh! L, 6-2 vs. Lafayette! L, 4-1

# - Campbell Tournament (Buies Creek, N.C.) $ - Longwood Tournament (Farmville, Va.)% - Rebel Spring Games (Kissimmee, Fla.)! - Patriot League Tournament (Bethlehem, Pa.)* - Patriot League Game Home Games in BOLD CAPS


Team RecordsGames Played

1. 2006 52 2008 3. 2009 51 4. 2007 49 5. 1997 48

At Bats 1. 2008 1421 2. 2006 1353 3. 2007 1343 4. 1999 1324 5. 1997 1322

Batting Average 1. 1980 .340 2. 1993 .310 3. 1991 .294 4. 1999 .292 5. 2008 .289

Hits 1. 2008 411 2. 1999 386 3. 2006 365 2007 5. 2009 356

Home Runs 1. 2009 28 2. 2008 22 3. 2005 20 4. 2004 17 2006

Triples 1. 1999 31 2. 1995 27 3. 2001 26 4. 1997 24 5. 1988 21 1993 1994

Doubles 1. 2008 67 2. 2007 63 3. 1997 60 2006 5. 2005 58

Runs Scored 1. 2008 248 2. 1991 217 3. 2009 210 4. 1993 200 5. 1999 198

Stolen Bases 1. 1991 90 2. 1990 89 3. 1992 64 4. 1993 59 5. 1980 44

Runs Batted In 1. 2008 205 2. 2009 185 3. 1999 178 4. 1993 161 5. 2007 156

Walks (Batting) 1. 1991 140 2. 2008 133 3. 2009 130 4. 2003 121 5. 2001 111

Wins 1. 1991 28 2. 1993 27 3. 1988 24 4. 2008 23 5. 1990 20 1992 20 1996 20

Shutouts 1. 1988 10 1989 1990 1991 5. 2008 9

ERA 1. 1985 1.02 2. 1989 1.40 3. 1993 1.65 4. 1991 1.66 5. 1988 1.77

Strikeouts(Pitching)

1. 2007 222 2. 1991 197 3. 2006 193 4. 2008 183 5. 2002 177 2009

Innings Pitched 1. 2008 345.1 2. 1997 333.1 3. 2006 325.2 4. 2007 324.2 5. 2009 320.2

2009 Patriot LeagueStandings/Awards

Patriot League OverallTeam W-L Pct. W-L Pct.Lehigh * 17-3 .850 38-18-1 .675Colgate 12-8 .600 25-18 .581Bucknell 9-11 .450 19-32 .373Lafayette 8-12 .400 17-29 .370Army 8-12 .400 21-34 .382Holy Cross 6-14 .300 13-34 .277

* Tournament champion

Patriot League AwardsPlayer of the Year: Christina Giambrone (Lafayette)Pitcher of the Year: Lisa Sweeney (Lehigh)Rookie of the Year: Julie Fernandez (Lehigh)Coach of the Year: Vickie Sax (Colgate)Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Lisa Sweeney (Lehigh)

Bucknell’s All-Patriot League SelectionsName Position TeamElyse Colmenero C FirstAshley Beans OF FirstAlison Ford U FirstCassie Lloyd 1B Second

Bucknell’s Patriot League All-Tournament Team SelectionsName Position Ashley Carlson OFCassie Lloyd 1B

Bucknell’s Weekly AwardsName Date AwardJane Messersmith 3/10/09 Rookie of the WeekAlyssa Okita 3/16/09 Player of the WeekKatie McDonald 3/30/09 Pitcher of the WeekJane Messersmith 4/27/09 Rookie of the Week

Miscellaneous Records

Team Game Hits ....................................29, vs. Mansfield (1981)Triples ................... 4, vs. Mount St. Mary’s (2001)Doubles ...................................6, vs. Colgate (1997)Runs ......................................32, vs. Juniata (1980)Total Bases.......................36, vs. Mansfield (1981)Walks .............................. 20, vs. Macalester (1993)RBI .....................................20, vs. Mansfield (1981)

Team SeasonPitching

Complete Games ..........................40 (1995, 1997)Walks ..................................................... 217 (2000)Highest ERA ........................................ 4.66 (2006)

OtherBest Fielding Average ....................... .964 (1993)Lowest Fielding Average................... .858 (1980)Fewest Errors ......................................... 31 (1982)Most Errors .......................................... 116 (1999)Most Assists ......................................... 559 (1999)Losses ...................................................... 37 (2006)Longest Game ........19 innings vs. Colgate (1997)

Individual GameHitting

Hits .............................5, Lisa Fink vs. Army (1993).................................Betsy Doyle vs. Juniata (1980)RBI ......................7, Betsy Doyle vs. Juniata (1980)Home Runs .......................................2, seven times..................... last: Elyse Colmenero at Army (2009)Triples ................................................... 2, 11 timesDoubles .. 3, Mary Pavlovich vs. Penn State (2007)Runs Scored ....................................................................................6, Stephanie Buck vs. Juniata (1980)

PitchingStrikeouts .....................................................................................17, Brandi Porter vs. Lafayette (2002)Walks .........11, Katie McDonald at Colgate (2009)..................................... Allison Love vs. SBU (1992).................................. Lisa Fink vs. Lafayette (1991)

Individual SeasonHitting

Total Bases......................96, Jenny Snyder (1999)Slugging % ....................903, Lauren Wible (2005)Hitting Streak ..............20, Jen Yuengling (1993)

PitchingW-L Record ..................... 6-1, Sheryl Sauer (1979)Walks .......................82, Jane Messersmith (2009)Complete Games ..............22, Allison Love (1995)................................................Christie Wiest (2008)Consecutive Scoreless Innings .................................................................28.0, Sharon Nichols (1990)Consecutive Innings w/out Allowing an ER ..........................................59.2, Sharon Nichols (1991)

OtherPut Outs ..........................374, Kelly Dugan (1999)Assists............................150, Jenny Snyder (1999)

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Season Records

Games Played 1. Lauren Wible (2006) 52 Erin Curatola (2008) 52 3. Jessie Snyder (2008) 51 Ashley Beans (2009) Ashley Carlson (2009) 6. Ashley Carlson (2006) 50 Kris Devore (2006) Lauren Litts (2006) Ashley Beans (2008) 50 10. Ashley Beans (2006) 49 Ashley Beans (2007) Erin Curatola (2007) Monica Grinage (2007) Mary Pavlovich (2008) Alison Ford (2009) Batting Average (2 AB per Game)

1. Lauren Wible (2005) .524* 2. Stephanie Buck (1979) .500 3. Kaye Swartz (1979) .474 4. Betsy Doyle (1980) .444 5. Stephanie Buck (1981) .440 Lisa Fink (1993) 7. Jenny Snyder (1999) .429 8. Stacey Spitko (1988) .407 9. Angie Stackhouse (2004) .402 10. Jen Jasionsowski (1996) .400*-NCAA leader

Hits 1. Jenny Snyder (1999) 66 2. Jenna Demetriades (1999) 58 3. Erin Curatola (2007) 55 4. Kristen Sandel (1997) 54 Lauren Wible (2005) 6. Stacey Waite (1999) 53 Erin Curatola (2008) 53 8. Kris Devore (2006) 52 Lauren Litts (2006) 10. Lisa Fink (1993) 51 Jen Yuengling (1993) Meredith Gill (2001)

Home Runs 1. Lauren Wible (2005) 8 Lauren Litts (2006) Ashley Beans (2009) 4. Lisa Fink (1990) 6 Karen Smolskis (1991) Angie Stackhouse (2004) Cassie Lloyd (2008) Jessie Snyder (2009) Alison Ford (2009) 10. Lynne Walshaw (1988) 5

Triples 1. Kristen Sandel (1995) 8 Lauren Titus (1999) Meredith Gill (2001) 4. Lisa Fink (1991) 7 Jenn Gombos (1997) 6. Jenn Gombos (1995) 6 Lynne Walshaw (1988) Kristen Sandel (1997) Jenna Demetriades (1999) Ashley Beans (2009)

Doubles 1. Lauren Wible (2005) 15 Mary Pavlovich (2007) 3. Jenny Snyder (1999) 14 Lauren Litts (2006) 5. Jenny Snyder (1997) 13 Kris Devore (2006) 7. Jennifer James (2006) 12 8. Jenna Demetriades (1999) 11 Jenna Demetriades (2000) Elyse Colmenero (2008) Erin Curatola (2008) Lauren Fry (2008)

Runs Scored 1. Jenny Snyder (1999) 44 2. Lisa Fink (1991) 39 3. Lisa Fink (1992) 38 4. Lisa Fink (1990) 37 5. Jen Yuengling (1993) 33 Jenny Snyder (1997) Erin Curatola (2008) 8. Lisa Fink (1993) 32 Ashley Beans (2009) 10. Jen Yuengling (1992) 31 Lauren Titus (1999) Lauren Fry (2008)

Stolen Bases 1. Lisa Fink (1990) 24 2. Lisa Fink (1991) 23 Lisa Fink (1993) 4. Lisa Fink (1992) 20 Jen Yuengling (1992) 6. Jen Yuengling (1991) 19 7. Adrienne Ekern (1989) 17 Karen Smolskis (1990) Jen Yuengling (1993) 10. Karen Smolskis (1991) 16

Runs Batted In 1. Angie Stackhouse (2004) 35 Lauren Litts (2006) 3. Karen Smolskis (1991) 34 Stacey Waite (1999) 5. Lauren Litts (2007) 33 Erin Curatola (2008) 7. Heather Hoehn (1992) 31 Jenna Demetriades (1999) Lauren Wible (2005) Lauren Fry (2008)

Walks 1. Jen Yuengling (1991) 26 Lauren Wible (2003) 3. Carol Gesler (1991) 25 4. Lauren Wible (2005) 24 Ashley Beans (2008) 6. Ellen Gabriel (1992) 22 7. Denise Lipsett (1989) 21 8. Teresa Barg (1990) 20 Meredith Gill (2003) Mary Pavlovich (2008)

Career RecordsGames Played

1. Ashley Beans (06-09) 199 2. Ashley Carlson (06-09) 197 3. Erin Curatola (05-08) 182 4. Jenna Demetriades (99-02) 173 5. Lauren Wible (03-06) 170 6. Angie Stackhouse (01-04) 169 7. Kris Devore (03-06) 168 8. Lauren Litts (04-07) 167 9. Jenny Snyder (96-99) 166 10. Meredith Gill (00-03) 165

Batting Average (min. 50 AB) 1. Linda Palm (80-83) .437 2. Jacqui Crump (80-82) .424 3. Lisa Fink (90-93) .423 4. Stephanie Buck (80-82) .401 5. Lauren Wible (03-06) .350 6. Kristen Sandel (95-98) .346 7. Dawn Straub (80-82) .338 8. Jenny Snyder (96-99) .336 9. Jen Yuengling (90-93) .332 10. Jenna Demetriades (99-02) .324

Hits 1. Lisa Fink (90-93) 205 2. Jenny Snyder (96-99) 189 3. Jenna Demetriades (99-02) 172 4. Lauren Wible (03-06) 167 5. Jen Yuengling (90-93) 163 6. Kristen Sandel (95-98) 160 7. Erin Curatola (05-08) 157 8. Ashley Carlson (06-09) 151 9. Lauren Litts (04-07) 143 10. Meredith Gill (00-03) 140 Kris Devore (03-06)

Doubles 1. Jenny Snyder (96-99) 47 2. Lauren Litts (04-07) 43 3. Lauren Wible (03-06) 40 4. Angie Stackhouse (01-04) 32 5. Kristen Sandel (95-98) 30 Jenna Demetriades (99-02) 7. Meredith Gill (00-03) 29 8. Lisa Fink (90-93) 27 Melanie Kulis (95-98) Kris Devore (03-06) Mary Pavlovich (07-pres.)

Home Runs 1. Lauren Litts (04-07) 20 2. Lauren Wible (03-06) 17 3. Lisa Fink (90-93) 12 Charity Ford (98-01) 5. Ashley Beans (06-09) 11 6. Angie Stackhouse (01-04) 10 7. Jenna Demetriades (99-02) 9 8. Cassie Lloyd (06-09) 9 9. Karen Smolskis (88-91) 7 Kris Devore (03-06) Alison Ford (08-pres.) Jessie Snyder (08-pres.)

Runs Batted In 1. Lauren Litts (04-07) 107 2. Lauren Wible (03-06) 96 3. Heather Hoehn (91-94) 93 4. Lisa Fink (90-93) 90 5. Charity Ford (98-01) 82 6. Jenna Demetriades (99-02) 80 7. Kristen Sandel (95-98) 75 Angie Stackhouse (01-04) 9. Stacey Waite (96-99) 72 10. Erin Curatola (05-08) 71

Runs 1. Lisa Fink (90-93) 146 2. Jen Yuengling (90-93) 111 3. Jenny Snyder (96-99) 109 4. Ashley Carlson (06-09) 98 5. Jen Jasionowski (94-97) 83 6. Jenna Demetriades (99-02) 81 7. Ashley Beans (06-09) 75 8. Lauren Wible (03-06) 74 9. Kelly Corr (92-95) 73 10. Adrienne Ekern (86-89) 68 Karen Smolskis (88-91)

Stolen Bases 1. Lisa Fink (90-93) 90 2. Jen Yuengling (90-93) 67 3. Ashley Carlson (06-09) 47 4. Karen Smolskis (88-91) 46 5. Adrienne Ekern (86-89) 28

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Season Records

Games 1. Christie Wiest (2008) 32 2. Christie Wiest (2007) 30 3. Christie Wiest (2006) 29 4. Brandi Porter (2001) 28 Katie McDonald (2009) 6. Katie McDonald (2008) 27 7. Christie Wiest (2005) 26 Meaghan Haley (2006) 9. Melanie Kulis (1997) 25 Jane Messersmith (2009)

Games Started 1. Christie Wiest (2008) 28 2. Christie Wiest (2007) 27 3. Melanie Kulis (1997) 23 Stacey Waite (1997) Lauren Potente (1999) 6. Allison Love (1995) 22 Stacey Waite (1999) Katie McDonald (2009) Jane Messersmith (2009) 10. Brandi Porter (2001) 21 Christie Wiest (2006)

Wins 1. Sharon Nichols (1991) 16 2. Sharon Nichols (1988) 14 3. Heidi Dawson (1993) 13 Allison Love (1993) Christie Wiest (2008) 6. Sharon Nichols (1990) 12 7. Allison Love (1995) 11 Melanie Kulis (1997) Stacey Waite (1998) Stacey Waite (1999)

Losses 1. Christie Wiest (2007) 16 2. Stacey Waite (1997) 15 3. Lauren Potente (1999) 14 Brandi Porter (2002) Katie McDonald (2008) 6. Melanie Kulis (1997) 13 Stacey Waite (1999) Kelli Haskins (2004) Christie Wiest (2006) Christie Wiest (2008)

Saves 1. Julie Williams (2005) 3 2. Molly Bell (1996) 2 Stacey Waite (1996)

Shutouts 1. Sharon Nichols (1988) 9 2. Sharon Nichols (1990) 8 Sharon Nichols (1991) 4. Stacey Waite (1998) 7 5. Sharon Nichols (1989) 6 6. Dawn Becker (1985) 5 Christie Wiest (2008) 8. Allison Morena (1989) 4 Allison Love (1992) 10. Heidi Dawson (1995) 3 Brandi Porter (2002) Lauren Box (2003) Katie McDonald (2009)

Innings Pitched 1. Christie Wiest (2008) 181.2 2. Melanie Kulis (1997) 165.1 3. Christie Wiest (2007) 153.2 4. Stacey Waite (1997) 153.1 5. Brandi Porter (2001) 150.1 6. Lauren Potente (1999) 148.2 7. Stacey Waite (1999) 147.1 8. Sharon Nichols (1991) 147.0 9. Katie McDonald (2009) 133.1 10. Christie Wiest (2006) 132.1

ERA 1. Sharon Nichols (1991) 0.38 2. Kathy O’Brien (1988) 0.84 Sharon Nichols (1990) 4. Dawn Becker (1985) 0.89 5. Sharon Nichols (1988) 1.09 6. Lynn Connelly (1985) 1.20 7. Sharon Nichols (1989) 1.26 Dawn Becker (1984) 1.32 9. Allison Morena (1986) 1.39 Heidi Dawson (1993) 1.55

Strikeouts 1. Christie Wiest (2007) 122 2. Christie Wiest (2008) 106 3. Brandi Porter (2002) 104 4. Brandi Porter (2001) 101 Sharon Nichols (1990) 99 6. Sharon Nichols (1991) 98 7. Christie Wiest (2006) 94 8. Lisa Fink (1991) 92 9. Allison Love (1995) 89 10. Allison Love (1994) 87 Allison Love (1993) 84

Games 1. Christie Wiest (05-08) 117 2. Stacey Waite (96-99) 84 3. Sharon Nichols (88-91) 81 4. Allison Love (92-95) 78 Katie McDonald (06-09) 6. Lauren Box (00-03) 75 7. Heidi Dawson (92-95) 70 8. Brandi Porter (00-02) 69 9. Julie Williams (03-05) 65 10. Melanie Kulis (95-98) 59

Games Started 1. Christie Wiest (05-08) 93 2. Sharon Nichols (88-91) 76 Stacey Waite (96-99) 4. Allison Love (92-95) 73 5. Heidi Dawson (92-95) 66 6. Lauren Box (00-03) 54 7. Melanie Kulis (95-98) 52 Katie McDonald (06-09) 9. Brandi Porter (00-02) 51 10. Lauren Potente (99-01) 48

Wins 1. Sharon Nichols (88-91) 51 2. Allison Love (92-95) 42 3. Heidi Dawson (92-95) 39 4. Stacey Waite (96-99) 36 5. Christie Wiest (05-08) 33 6. Allison Morena (86-89) 23 Katie McDonald (06-09) 8. Melanie Kulis (95-98) 22 9. Dawn Becker (82-85) 20 10. Brandi Porter (00-02) 18

Losses 1. Christie Wiest (05-08) 50 2. Stacey Waite (96-99) 42 3. Lauren Box (00-03) 37 4. Brandi Porter (00-02) 33 Katie McDonald (06-09) 6. Allison Love (92-95) 32 7. Melanie Kulis (95-98) 30 Lauren Potente (99-01) 9. Julie Williams (03-05) 29 10. Heidi Dawson (92-95) 28

Career RecordsShutouts

1. Sharon Nichols (88-91) 31 2. Stacey Waite (96-99) 12 3. Allison Love (92-95) 11 4. Christie Wiest (05-08) 10 5. Dawn Becker (82-85) 6 Heidi Dawson (92-95)

Saves 1. Julie Williams (03-05) 3 Christie Wiest (05-08) 2. Allison Morena (86-89) 2 Molly Bell (96) Stacey Waite (96-99) Meaghan Haley (06-07) Katie McDonald (06-09)

Innings Pitched 1. Christie Wiest (05-08) 560.2 2. Sharon Nichols (88-91) 522.2 3. Stacey Waite (96-99) 504.1 4. Allison Love (92-95) 496.0 5. Heidi Dawson (92-95) 466.1 6. Melanie Kulis (95-98) 360.1 7. Lauren Box (00-03) 349.0 8. Brandi Porter (00-02) 345.0 9. Katie McDonald (06-09) 331.2 10. Lauren Potente (99-01) 302.1

ERA (min. 50 IP) 1. Sharon Nichols (88-91) 0.83 2. Kathy O’Brien (85-88) 1.61 3. Andrea Nicholson (96) 1.63 4. Dawn Becker (82-85) 1.68 5. Laurie Fisher (89-90) 1.86 6. Allison Morena (86-89) 2.05 7. Allison Love (92-95) 2.13 8. Lisa Fink (91-92) 2.17 9. Brandi Porter (00-02) 2.23 10. Lauren Box (00-03) 2.29

Strikeouts 1. Christie Wiest (05-08) 364 2. Sharon Nichols (88-91) 332 3. Allison Love (92-95) 321 4. Brandi Porter (00-02) 233 5. Katie McDonald (06-09) 176 6. Melanie Kulis (95-98) 144 7. Stacey Waite (96-99) 140 8. Lauren Box (00-03) 131 9. Heidi Dawson (92-95) 125 10. Lisa Fink (90-93) 113

Pitching RecoRdS

Stacey Waite

1997 Team ReunionDuring the April 14, 2007 doubleheader with Lehigh, the Bucknell softball team recognized the 10-year anniversary of the only Patriot League title in program history. Among the 1997 team members to return to Lewisburg for the celebration were Jennifer Delardo, Ashley Elder, Jenn Gombos, Jen Jasionowski, Melanie Ku-lis, Kristen Sandel, Jenny Snyder, Stacey Waite, Nicole Zergebel, student trainer Kathy Davis and head coach Terrie Grieb.

1997 Patriot LeagueChampionship Team

1997 Patriot LeagueChampionship Team Reunion


Awards/HonorsPatriot League Player of the Year

1993 Lisa Fink1999 Jenny Snyder2005 Lauren Wible

Patriot League Pitcher of the Year1993 Heidi Dawson1994 Allison Love (co-selection)

Patriot League Coach of the Year1994 Terrie Grieb1996 Terrie Grieb1999 Terrie Grieb2004 Janelle Breneman2008 Heather Rakosik

First Team All-Patriot League1991 Lisa Fink (OF) Heather Hoehn (1B) Jennifer Kalochie (2B) Sharon Nichols (P) Karen Smolskis (OF)1992 Lisa Fink (OF) Heather Hoehn (1B)1993 Kelly Corr (SS) Heidi Dawson (P) Lisa Fink (OF) Heather Hoehn (2B) Jen Yuengling (C)1994 Jen Jasionowski (OF) Allison Love (P)1995 Allison Love (P) Kristen Sandel (3B)1996 Jen Jasionowski (OF)1997 Jenn Gombos (2B) Kristen Sandel (3B) Jenny Snyder (SS)1998 Stephanie Morgan (OF) Jenny Snyder (SS)1999 Jenna Demetriades (OF) Jenny Snyder (SS) Stacey Waite (DP)2000 Jenna Demetriades (OF)2001 Jenna Demetriades (OF)2004 Angie Stackhouse (C)2005 Lauren Wible (1B)2006 Lauren Litts (DP) Lauren Wible (1B)2007 Lauren Litts (C)2008 Elyse Colmenero (C) Lauren Fry (OF) Cassie Lloyd (1B) Christie Wiest (P)2009 Elyse Colmenero (C) Ashley Beans (OF) Alison Ford (U)

Second Team All-Patriot League1994 Heidi Dawson (P) Kerry McDonnell (OF)1995 Colleen Bannister (DP/UT) Kelly Corr (SS) Heidi Dawson (P) Jenn Gombos (2B) Casey Hollister (C) Jen Jasionowski (OF)1996 Jenn Gombos (2B) Casey Hollister (C) Jenny Snyder (SS) Stacey Waite (DP/UT)1997 Stacey Waite (DP)1998 Charity Ford (1B) Melanie Kulis (OF/P) Kristen Sandel (3B) Stacey Waite (P)1999 Kelly Dugan (1B) Nicole Zergebel (2B)2001 Charity Ford (3B) Meredith Gill (SS) Brandi Porter (P)2002 Jenna Demetriades (OF) Brandi Porter (P)2003 Kris Devore (OF) Lauren Wible (1B)2004 Jill Pompeii (OF) Lauren Wible (1B)2006 Ashley Beans (OF) Jennifer James (2B)2007 Ashley Carlson (OF)2008 Erin Curatola (DP) Mary Pavlovich (3B)2009 Cassie Lloyd (1B)

Opponent W L T 1st MetArmy 29 37 0 1991Colgate 38 38 0 1988Coppin State 2 0 0 2008Drexel 15 20 0 1982George Mason 3 9 0 1994Harvard 4 1 0 1987Holy Cross 42 25 0 1991La Salle 0 5 0 1992Lafayette 56 33 1 1979Lehigh 33 64 0 1979Loyola Marymount 0 2 0 2008Marist 1 0 1 2001Mount St. Mary’s 20 7 0 1989North Dakota 0 0 0 2010Saint Francis (Pa.) 19 14 0 1987Seton Hall 0 7 0 1981UMBC 4 8 0 1991Utah Valley 0 0 0 2010Totals 225 247 2 .477

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All-Time ResultsYear Record League Pct.1979 8-4-0 N/A .6671980 7-8-0 N/A .4671981 7-10-0 N/A .4121982 6-11-0 N/A .3531983 7-14-0 N/A .3331984 9-9-1 4-2 (ECC) .4861985 10-12-0 6-6 .4551986 12-12-0 5-7 .5001987 10-16-1 4-8 .3771988 24-9-0 7-5 .7271989 18-17-0 6-8 .5141990 20-14-0 9-5 .5881991 28-11-1 9-3 (PL) .7091992 20-17-0 7-5 .5411993 27-8-0 8-4 .7711994 17-21-0 10-2 .4471995 19-23-0 7-5 .5941996 20-15-0 7-3 .5711997 18-30-0 6-4 .3751998 18-20-0 12-6 .4741999 19-28-0 12-8 .4042000 11-26-0 2-8 .2972001 19-26-2 8-12 .4262002 12-32-0 5-15 .2732003 11-33-0 6-14 .2502004 14-26-0 8-12 .3502005 16-22-0 8-10 .4212006 15-37-0 8-12 .2882007 15-33-1 7-12 .3162008 23-29-0 13-7 .4422009 19-32-0 9-11 .373Totals: 479-605-6 193-194 .442

Patriot League FemaleScholar-Athlete of the Year

2005 Lauren Wible

Patriot League SoftballScholar-Athlete of the Year

1993 Lisa Fink1998 Kristen Sandel1999 Stacey Waite2002 Lauren Titus2005 Lauren Wible2008 Erin Curatola

Academic All-America1984 Dawn Becker (2nd team) Janet Unger (1st team)1985 Dawn Becker (2nd team) Carol Rowland (1st team)1987 Stacey Spitko (1st team)1988 Stacey Spitko (1st team)1992 Lisa Fink (3rd team)1993 Lisa Fink (1st team)1997 Kristen Sandel (3rd team)1999 Stacey Waite (3rd team)2002 Lauren Titus (1st team)2005 Lauren Wible (2nd team)


Jill Henry (’81): A three-sport captain in field hockey, basketball and softball, Henry-Feeney set game and season scoring records in basketball and was twice named to the Academic All-America College Division Team. Entered the Hall of Fame with the Class of 1993.

Jen Yuengling (’93): Considered one of the best catchers and leadoff hitters in the history of the Bucknell softball program, Yuengling’s .332 career average ranks ninth all-time. She also broke school records for career walks (66) and recorded the longest hitting streak (20) in program his-tory. Yuengling was named to the All-East Coast Conference Team in 1990 and to the All-Patriot League squad in 1993. She was later named to the Patriot League All-Decade Team. Entered the Hall of Fame with the Class of 2009.

The following former softball players have been inducted into Bucknell’s Athletic Hall of Fame:

Lisa Fink (’93): One of Bucknell’s top female athletes and arguably the top softball player in school history, Fink was also a star on the basketball court for the Bison. A four-time all-league selection in softball, Fink batted .440 during her senior year and earned Patriot League Player of the Year and First Team Academic All-America honors. Fink owned a .378 career batting average and never hit below .344 in her four-year career. The rare first-ballot Hall of Famer was an NCAA Woman of the Year nominee in 1993. Entered the Hall of Fame with the Class of 2003.

Sharon Nichols (’91): The most dominating softball pitcher to ever wear the Orange and Blue, Nichols graduated with every pitching record, and to this day she still holds eight Bucknell marks - including three career records. A perennial all-con-ference selection, she posted a 0.83 career earned run average, notched 332 strikeouts and had 51 victories in the circle. During her career she threw four no-hitters and a perfect game, and in 1991 she compiled a streak of 59.2 innings without al-lowing an earned run. As a senior, Nichols ranked sixth nationally with a 0.38 ERA and compiled a 16-6 mark with eight shutouts. Entered the Hall of Fame with the Class of 2001

Lynne Walshaw (’89): A four-year starter and All-East Coast Conference selection, Walshaw graduated Bucknell holding 14 school records. Of those 14 records, her .702 slugging percentage was still tops on the Bucknell single-season list when entering Hall of Fame. Entered the Hall of Fame with the Class of 2000.

Dianne Czarnecki (’87): A four-year letterwin-ner and All-East Coast Conference selection in both field hockey and softball, Czarnecki also picked up all-region honors on the diamond her senior season. Entered the Hall of Fame with the Class of 1999.

Dawn Becker (’85): An outstanding pitch-er, Becker compiled one of the most im-pressive careers in Bucknell softball his-tory. Becker set nu-merous Bucknell soft-ball pitching records and was a two-time East Coast Conference Scholar-Athlete and Second Team Aca-demic All-American.

Entered the Hall of Fame with the Class of 1997.

Stacey Spitko (’88): An outstanding basket-ball and softball player, Spitko started every basketball game and all but two softball games in her career. En route, she set school records and earned Academic All-America honors in both sports. Entered the Hall of Fame with the Class of 1995.

Softball Players in Bucknell Hall of Fame

Jenna Demetriades ’02• Four-time all-league se-lection (3 first team)• Second in PL with .591 slugging % in 2000• Named to All-Decade team after playing only two years

Lisa Fink ’93• Four-time all-league se-lection• Hit .440 as a senior• PL MVP in 1993• Held five individual Bi-son records at conclusion of career

Jenn Gombos ’97• Three-time all-league selection• Third on Bison career triples list (16)• Game-winning hit in 1997 19-inning title-game win over Colgate

Heather Hoehn ’94• Three-time all-league selection• Bison record 93 career RBIs and 1,014 putouts• All-league player in vol-leyball

Kristen Sandel ’98• Three-time all-league selection• Academic All-America selection as a junior• Fourth on Bison single-season hit list (54) and tied for first in triples (8)

Jenny Snyder ’99• Four-time all-league se-lection• PL Player of the Year (1999)• Graduated with a total of 15 Bison records, in-cluding season hits (66)

Stacey Waite ’99• Four-time all-league se-lection• Named all-league three times as DP and once as a pitcher• Regional Academic All-America selection as ju-nior and senior

Jen Yuengling ’93• All-league selection• Batted .397 as a senior with a 20-game hitting streak• Still holds BU record for walks in a season (26) and career (66)

Bison Players on Patriot League All-Decade Team

Sharon Nichols

Dawn Becker

Stacey Spitko

2005 National Batting Champion

In 2005, Bucknell’s Lauren Wible hit .524 to lead the nation and break Bucknell and Patriot League records. The Dover, Pa., na-tive was named the Patriot League Player of the Year, became the first Bison since 1999 to earn a spot on the All-Mid Atlantic Region First Team and copped Academic All-America honors. She also earned plaudits as the Patriot League Softball and Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Wible completed the 2005 campaign second nationally in doubles per game (0.39), third in slugging percentage (.903) and 21st in walks per game (0.63)

Lauren Wible

hall of fame/Pl all-decade team

Jen Yuengling


About BucknellBucknell University is one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation. Our academic programs encompass:• The traditional liberal arts disciplines—arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.• Professional programs in ac-counting, management, education, engineering, and music.• Preprofessional programs in law and medicine.

With more than 3,500 undergrad-uates and nearly 150 graduate stu-dents, we combine the personal at-tention of a small college with the resources of a large university.

The Campus: Beautiful and Centrally Located• More than 100 facilities for learning, living, and recreation.• Recent additions: music building, residence hall, geology/psychology build-ing, engineering building, and athletics center. The new West Fields complex is home to field hockey, lacrosse, and a new varsity soccer field.• Approximately 3 hours from Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, and Wash-ington D.C.

Academics: Broad opportunities to learn• More than 50 majors leading to bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bach-elor of engineering, bachelor of science in education, bachelor of science in business administration, or bachelor of music.• Arts & Sciences Departments and Programs: Animal Behavior, Art and Art History, Astronomy, Biology, Cell Biology/Biochemistry, Chemistry, Clas-sics, Computer Science, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, French, Geography, Geology, History, International Relations, Latin American Studies, Management, Mathematics, Music, Neu-roscience, Philosophy, Physics and Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Russian, Sociology and Anthropology, Spanish, Theatre and Dance, Women’s and Gender Studies• Engineering Departments: Biomedical, Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical.

The Faculty: Focused on the students• More than 300 full-time faculty.• 97% of faculty members hold doctoral degrees. • Undergraduate learning is highest priority.• Faculty members are active scholars who conduct research, produce cre-ative works, and publish their findings, often in collaboration with students.

Undergraduate Research: Hands-on learning• Students conduct research in the lab and off campus in conjunction with faculty mentors. • High degree of independence.• Great preparation for graduate school and career.

Campus Life: Never a dull moment• Learning outside of class: academically orient-ed student organizations, guest lecturers, campus publications, concerts, art exhibitions, theatre, trips off campus, and more.• More than 150 student-run organizations to suit nearly every interest, from a capella singing to Zen Bud-dhist meditation. • Volunteer and service projects on- and off-campus, including abroad• 13 fraternities and 7 sororities.• Diverse religious life programs.• Athletics: varsity intercollegiate program, club sports for both men and women, and intramural programs.

Residential Colleges: Housing options with an academic twist• Seven themed programs open to first-year students: arts, environment, global, humanities, language and culture, social justice, and society and tech-nology.• Students take a course together, live together, and participate in out-of-class activities such as informal discussions, guest lectures, and off-campus trips.

Career Services: Preparation for the future• Full-or part-time internships at companies, non-profits, or governmental agencies.• Resume writing and interviewing guidance.• Two-day job shadowing externships.• On-campus employment expos and off-campus networking nights.

Visit Campus: See Bucknell for yourself• Tours are offered five times daily on weekdays and three times on Satur-days. • No appointment is necessary for tours; other options may require reserva-tions.• Please go to www.bucknell.edu/admissions/calendar or call 570-577-1101 for more information about visit options.

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Located on the west side of Route 15, Bucknell’s Varsity Softball Field is the home venue for the Bison softball team. Adjacent to baseball’s Depew Field, the softball field is a fenced complex that contains a natural grass outfield with a manicured infield. The facility is slated to undergo extensive renovations be-ginning at the conclusion of the 2010 campaign.

Bucknell owns a 205-194-3 (.510) all-time record on its home field. The Bi-son went 3-10-1 in 2007 before rebounding to go 13-6 at home in 2008. Varsity Softball Field is scheduled to host no fewer than 14 games in 2010, including 12 weekend Patriot League contests.

The Bucknell University Department of Athletics and Recreation prides itself on set-ting the standard of excellence when it comes to success both on the playing fields and in the classroom. With 15 Patriot League Presidents’ Cups in 19 years, national leadership in graduation rates, 118 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans in 38 years and 113 Patriot League Scholar-Athletes in 19 years, Bucknell is clearly at the head of the class in terms of upholding the scholar-athlete model.

The addition of the Kenneth G. Lan-gone Athletics and Recreation Center, one of the finest collegiate athletics and recreation venues of its kind, ensures the continuation of that success.

The facility enhances each of Buck-nell’s 27 varsity programs and greatly expands the scope of its growing intra-mural and recreational sports offerings. A visually appealing structure located along Moore Avenue on the “downhill” side of campus, the Langone Athletics and Recreation Center was designed to reach out to all members of the campus community, including the student body, varsity student-athletes, faculty, staff and alumni.

Three primary venues lie within the facility: the Arthur D. Kinney Jr. Nata-torium, the 4,000-seat Gary A. Sojka

Pavilion and the Krebs Family Fitness Center. Other features include a new location for the Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame, a display of Bucknell’s Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, a brand new display highlighting Bucknell’s all-time Academic All-Americans, a sports medicine and athletic training suite, classrooms, modern offices for coaches and staff and increased locker room space for varsity and recreational athletes.

The facility is named in honor of Ken Langone, a 1957 Bucknell graduate who, along with his wife Elaine, pledged $11 million toward the center’s construction. Langone was a member of the university Board of Trustees from 1980 to 1996.

One of the special qualities of the Langone Athletics and Recreation Center is the manner in which it supplements the pre-existing facilities. The construction surrounds Gerhard Fieldhouse and historic Davis Gymnasium, which has been restored as a competi-tion venue for the Bison wrestling and volleyball teams, as well as intramural, recreation and other varsity practice activities.

As Bucknell continues to strive toward its mission of setting the standard of excellence in college athletics, the Langone Athletics and Recreation Center becomes the centerpiece in an already impressive cache of athletics facilities that includes the 13,100-seat Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium and its FieldTurf and 8-lane track surface; the scenic Bucknell Golf Club; Depew Field, the home of the Bison baseball team; the spacious West Fields for softball, Emmitt Field for soccer and Graham Field for field hockey, including Holmes Stadium with covered grandstand seats, ticket and concession areas, team rooms, a training room and a press box area for soccer, field hockey and women’s lacrosse.

Sojka Pavilion Kinney Natatorium Krebs Fitness Center Gerhard Fieldhouse

Holmes Stadium Davis Gym

Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium

Varsity Softball Field Varsity Tennis Courts

KLARC Lobby

Varsity Softball Field

KLARC Front Entrance

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In its second decade of combining academic and athletic excellence, the Patriot League sponsors championships

in 23 men and women’s sports. Initially started as an NCAA Divi-

sion I-AA football conference in 1986, the Patriot League became an all-sport conference in 1990 and

includes American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy as full members, and Fordham and Georgetown as associate members. These institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation and their alumni have, and continue to play leadership roles in shaping our country.

Since 1998, the Patriot League has ranked first each year among all Division I conferences awarding athletic aid in the NCAA Graduation Rate Report. The League finished at the top spot with 96 percent of its teams reporting a graduation rate of 85 percent or higher in the most recent data. In addition, 76 Patriot League teams earned NCAA Academic Performance Program Public Recognition Awards after posting academic progress rate scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports.

The Patriot League’s mission is simple, to provide successful competi-tive athletic experiences while maintaining high academic standards, and to prepare its student-athletes to be leaders in society.

During the 2008-09 academic year, Patriot League student-athletes and teams accomplished the following:

• 14 student-athletes earned ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America honors

• 61 student-athletes were recognized as ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District recipients, with 45 on the First Team.

• Bucknell won its 15th overall and women’s Patriot League Presidents’ Cup trophy, while Army won the men’s trophy for the first time since 2005.

• Holy Cross men’s soccer senior Jerry Dickinson was awarded a Fulbright Grant to work and study in South Africa.

• Navy’s Kelly Zahalka earned her third Academic All-America selection from CoSIDA, and was also named to the USA Today First-Team All-Academic squad. She also earned both a Truman and Marshall Scholarship.

• Navy’s Lizzie Barnes was one of 58 student-athletes nationally to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship and was also a First-Team All-Senior All-America selection.

• Army became the first Patriot League team to advance to the finals of the NCAA Baseball Regional.

• Bucknell’s Andrew Cohen set a record with a score of 208 at the Patriot League Golf Championship, and was named Golf World’s College Player of the Week for his effort.

• Colgate’s Nick Hennessey and Steve Jonas and Holy Cross’ Brett Mc-Dermott all signed NFL free agent contracts.

• The Lehigh women’s basketball team was one of 14 NCAA Tournament participants to record a perfect graduation rate.

• Army men’s soccer goalkeeper A.J. Glubzinski was a First-Team All-Senior All-America selection and Lowe’s Senior CLASS award finalist.

• American’s Irene Schickhardt and Christine Fingerhuth were both named Longstreth/NFHCA Division I Field Hockey All-Americans.

• Navy’s Erica Ziel became the fourth female student-athlete to earn the Patriot League Scholar-Athlete award in Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field in the same academic year.

• Twelve Patriot League student-athletes received Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars awards.

• Bucknell rowing senior Page Kannor, Army baseball sophomore Kevin McKague and Lehigh softball senior Lisa Sweeney each appeared in Sport-sIllustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd”.

The Presidents’ CupThe Presidents’ Cup signifies overall excellence in the 23 sports sponsored by

the Patriot League, and Bucknell has won the Cup 15 times in its 19-year existence, including 11 of the last 12 years.

The Presidents’ Cup is awarded annually to the institution that accumulates the highest point total over the entire academic year, with points awarded on the basis of the school’s finish in each of the 23 Patriot League sports. If there is a league tourna-ment in a sport, the points are awarded based on the average of the regular season and tournament finish, and if there is no post-season tour-nament, points are awarded based on regular-season standings.

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Life After BucknellGraduates of Bucknell University have the highest earning potential in

the nation, a new research survey revealed in July 2008. The 2008 Educa-tion and Salary Report, prepared and released by Seattle based PayScale Inc., named Bucknell graduates No. 1 among graduates of top U.S. liberal arts colleges by salary potential.

The top liberal arts college category showed that the starting median sal-ary for Bucknell graduates was $54,100, while the mid-career median salary was $110,000. Bucknell was followed by Colgate University at $52,800 and $108,000 and Amherst at $54,500 and $107,000, respectively.

The salary report, the first issued by the company, also ranked Bucknell 13th among all Northeastern colleges and universities for salary potential. Dartmouth College, Princeton University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, and Harvard University were Nos. 1-5, respec-tively. Except for Cooper Union (No. 9), Bucknell was the only predominant-ly undergraduate institution in the top 14 in this category.

National ReputationA number of recent reports have served to underscore Bucknell’s nation-

al reputation:• In 2007, The Washington Monthly ranked Bucknell No. 7 among the

best liberal arts colleges in the country when it comes to fostering research and promoting an ethic of service and social mobility.

• In 2008, the Peace Corps listed Bucknell at No. 6 on its top 25 list of small colleges and universities producing Peace Corps Volunteers.

• In 2008, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine rated Bucknell as the 11th best value in private liberal arts colleges.


Bucknell is a unique national univer-sity where liberal arts and professional programs complement each other, where more than 3,500 full-time stu-dents are educated for a lifetime of criti-cal thinking and strong leadership. For 160 years, the University has remained true to its fundamental purpose: to educate and prepare students for lives that make a difference and have a posi-tive impact on the world.

In keeping with that purpose, the University has developed The Plan for Bucknell, which includes its collective vision — “To provide students with the premier undergraduate experience in American higher education.”

The Plan comprises five strategies.

Strengthen the Academic Core aims to ensure that a Bucknell educa-tion is challenging and engaging, with

openness to new ideas and a culture of innovation;

Deepen the Residential Learning Experience will provide a residential learning and living experience that complements the academic program, integrates the athletics and recreation program and promotes personal growth and development and civic and ethical responsibility;

Enhance Diversity is a commitment to diversity in all its forms within a civil and supportive environment of open exchange to prepare Bucknell graduates to live and work in a globally integrated and intercultural world;

Build Bridges will bring the world to Bucknell — through visiting scholars and sports teams, international students and alumni, guest speakers, international focus semesters, and electronic communica-tions — and bring Bucknell to the world through strategic partnerships and com-munity engagement activities as well as opportunities for off-campus study and faculty research;

Secure Our Financial Future will secure resources necessary to engage new opportunities, lessen dependence on tu-ition, and ensure our financial future.

The Plan for Bucknell was unan-imously approved by the Board of Trustees on April 29, 2006, having previously been approved by the students and faculty. We have begun implementing it and are de-termined to make it a real-ity over the next decade. To read the complete version of The Plan for Bucknell or to request a published version, see http://www.bucknell.edu/ThePlanfor-Bucknell.

The Plan for BucknellAdmissions & ApplicationsYou can reach our Admissions Office by calling 570-577-1101. To receive an ap-plication, please call our admissions office or send a written request to: Bucknell Admissions Office, Freas Hall, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

CalendarA typical recruiting calendar for a prospective student-athlete interested in softball would go something like this:

** Summer 2010 — Make unofficial visits to schools of interest.** September 2010 — Contact head coach Heather Rakosik with test scores and class rank if Bucknell falls within your top-five list of potential colleges. Send a letter expressing interest in the softball program. It would be helpful to include a transcript and any videotape you may have available. Also, the student-athlete should be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse. See your high school athletics director or guidance counselor for information.** October 2010 — Head coach Heather Rakosik will be in contact regarding the student-athlete’s interest and possible visit date. The student-athlete and family should file CSS Financial Aid Profile Form. See your college guidance counselor for information.** November 15, 2010 — Deadline for Admissions Early Decision I and Financial Aid applications for Early Decision I candidates.** Late December, 2010 — Target date for Admissions letters to go out for Early Decision I candidates.** January 15, 2011 — Deadline for Admissions Regular Decision and Early Decision II. Deadline for Financial Aid applications for Regular Decision and Early Decision II candidates.** Late January, 2011 — Target date for Admissions decision letters to go out for Early Decision II candidates.** Late March, 2011 — Target date for Admissions decision letters to go out for Regular Decision candidates.** Mid-April, 2011 — Target date for open house weekend for all accepted applicants.** May 1, 2011 — Deadline for securing spot in class of 2015 with deposit.

ClearinghouseThe NCAA mandates that all student-athletes interested in competing at the Division I or II level must be certified through the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. Contact high school coaches, athletics director and/or guidance counselor for necessary paperwork.

ContactsAs per NCAA by-law 13.02.3, a contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospect or the prospect’s parent or legal guardian and an institutional staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of a greeting. Any such face-to-face encounter that is prear-ranged or takes place on the grounds of the prospect’s high school, or at the site of organized competition or practice involving the prospect’s high school, preparatory school, two-year college, or all-star team is considered a contact, regardless of the conversation that occurs. We are limited to three off-campus contact days per prospective student-athlete.

CorrespondenceIt is important that the prospective student-athlete get in touch with head coach Heather Rakosik as soon as possible. A simple letter of inquiry into the softball program or an email to [email protected] will initiate the recruiting process. In the spring of your sophomore year or early junior year is the most appropriate time to contact Coach Rakosik.

If a prospective student-athlete and/or parent has any questions, please feel free to call head coach Heather Rakosik at 570-577-3553 and/or visit the Recruiting and Compliance links on Bucknell’s athletic Web site, www.BucknellBison.com. Also, please feel free to forward any cor-respondence you feel will be helpful in Coach Rakosik’s assessment of a prospective student-athlete.

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2010 BUCKNELL BISONSOFTBALL SCHEDULE

March 6 at George Mason # 1 p.m. vs. Marist # 3:30 p.m.March 7 vs. Marist # 9 a.m. at George Mason # 2 p.m.March 12 at UMBC $ 1:50 p.m. vs. Seton Hall $ 3:45 p.m.March 13March 13 vs. Drexel $ 8:30 a.m. vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) $ 2:15 p.m.March 16 vs. Harvard (Los Angeles, Calif.) 5 p.m.March 18 vs. Utah Valley % 11 a.m. at Loyola Marymount % 3 p.m.March 19 vs. North Dakota % 1 p.m. at Loyola Marymount % 5 p.m.March 20March 20 vs. Utah Valley % 11 a.m. vs. North Dakota % 3 p.m.March 27 at Coppin State (DH) 1 p.m.March 28 at Coppin State 12 p.m.March 31 at Drexel (DH) 3 p.m.April 3 HOLY CROSS* (DH) 12 p.m.April 4 HOLY CROSS* (DH) 12 p.m.April 6April 6 at Mount St. Mary’s (DH) 3:30 p.m.April 10 at Lafayette* (DH) 1 p.m.April 11 at Lafayette* (DH) 12 p.m.Apirl 15 at Saint Francis (Pa.) (DH) 3 p.m.April 17 COLGATE* (DH) 12 p.m.April 18 COLGATE* (DH) 12 p.m.April 21 LA SALLE (DH) 3 p.m.April 24April 24 at Lehigh * (DH) 1 p.m.April 25 at Lehigh * (DH) 12 p.m.May 1 ARMY* (DH) 1 p.m.May 2 ARMY* (DH) 12 p.m.May 13-15 Patriot League Tournament ! TBA

# George Mason Invitational at Fairfax, Va.$ UMBC Dawg Pound Classic at Baltimore, Md.% Loyola Marymount Showcase at Los Angeles, Calif.% Loyola Marymount Showcase at Los Angeles, Calif.* Patriot League game! Patriot League Tournament at the Highest SeedHOME games in bold capsAll times Eastern

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