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hotel encanto invitational (las cruces, n.m.)Friday, Feb. 8 - Sunday, Feb. 10host institution: New Mexico State Universitycomplex: NMSU Softball ComplexMedia Relations contact: Stephanie Tayloroffice Phone: (575) 646-3269 cell Phone: (505) 804-4249

nebraska's ScheduleFriday, Feb. 8 vs. Illinois-Chicago 1:30 p.m. (Central) at New Mexico State 4 p.m. (Central)Saturday, Feb. 9 vs. Illinois-Chicago 1:30 p.m. (Central)Sunday, Feb. 10 vs. Illinois-Chicago 10:30 a.m. (Central) vs. New Mexico 1 p.m. (Central)

tournament notes» Nebraska is playing in a tournament hosted by New Mexico State for the 12th time in

program history and will play at the NMSU Softball Complex for the fourth straight year . The Huskers own a 47-29 record in their previous 11 tournament appearances.

» NU also traveled to a New Mexico State tournament in 1982 (4-2 record), 1983 (6-2), 1984 (5-2), 1986 (5-3), 1987 (5-3), 1989 (1-6), 1994 (4-3), 1995 (4-5), 2005 (5-0), 2010 (3-3) and 2012 (5-0). In 2011, the Huskers went 3-1 in a four-game series at New Mexico State.

» The Huskers have won eight straight games in New Mexico (including five straight against the Aggies), scoring a total of 85 runs in the eight games, an average of 10.6 runs per game.

» Several Huskers have put up terrific career numbers at the NMSU Softball Complex in Nebraska's frequent stops at the facility the past few years. Brooke Thomason has played 13 career games at the stadium, batting .477 (21-for-44) with four doubles, three home runs and 15 RBIs. In nine games, Taylor Edwards has batted .519 (14-for-27) with one double, three home runs and 12 RBIs. Taylor's twin sister Tatum has hit .364 (12-for-33) in nine games at New Mexico State, hitting four home runs and driving in 14, including an NU record-tying seven RBIs in 2012 against the Aggies. Edwards is also 3-0 in the circle at the NMSU Softball Complex, allowing only two earned runs in 16.0 innings, for a 0.88 ERA.

hillenbRand invitational (tucson, ariz.)Friday, Feb. 15 - Sunday, Feb. 17host institution: University of Arizonacomplex: Hillenbrand StadiumMedia Relations contact: Danny Martinezoffice Phone: (520) 621-4163 cell Phone: (520) 409-1810

nebraska's ScheduleFriday, Feb. 15 vs. Southern Utah 10 a.m. (Central) at Arizona 5 p.m. (Central)Saturday, Feb. 16 vs. Utah State 10 a.m. (Central) vs. Drake 2 p.m. (Central)Sunday, Feb. 17 vs. Purdue Noon (Central)

tournament notes» Nebraska will face Arizona for the third straight season. Last year, the Huskers snapped an

11-game losing streak to the Wildcats with a wild 11-10 victory at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Ariz. Nebraska trailed 6-0 in the game, as the six-run comeback was the largest in school history. The Huskers not only overcame the 6-0 hole, but rallied from a 10-9 deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning.

» Nebraska has not played at Arizona since the 2000 NCAA Tournament, and NU is 0-5 all-time at Hillenbrand Stadium. Four of the meetings have come during the NCAA Tournament. Arizona eliminated Nebraska in the regional final in both 1997 and 2000 to advance to the Women's College World Series, with the Wildcats winning the national title in 1997.

» Friday's Arizona game will be a hometown family affair, as Husker sophomore Mattie Fowler, a Tucson native, is the younger sister of Arizona senior Kenzie Fowler.

» The Huskers will face Big Ten foe Purdue on Sunday in a non-conference matchup. Despite being conference members, the teams have not met since a 6-2 Purdue win in 1999.

MaRy nutteR claSSic (cathedral city, calif.)Friday, Feb. 22 - Sunday, Feb. 24host: Tournament Run by UCLA Assistant Coach Kirk Walker and Deb Hartwigcomplex: Big League Dreams Sports Parktournament director: Deb Hartwigcell Phone: (310) 466-0324

nebraska's ScheduleFriday, Feb. 22 vs. Oklahoma 8 p.m. (Central) vs. Maryland 10:30 p.m. (Central)Saturday, Feb. 23 vs. Oregon 7:30 p.m. (Central)Sunday, Feb. 24 vs. Florida State 11 a.m. (Central) vs. California 1:30 p.m. (Central)

tournament notes» Nebraska is participating in the Mary Nutter Classic (formerly the Cathedral City Classic)

for the fourth time in five seasons. The Huskers posted a 2-3 record in 2009 and went 4-1 at the tournament in 2011, before going 1-4 last season.

» Nebraska has defeated a top-15 opponent at the tournament each of the past two seasons, and this year, the Huskers figure to have more chances against top teams. NU's schedule includes three games against teams that finished the 2012 season ranked in the top five (No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 3 California, No. 5 Oregon).

» The Mary Nutter Classic offers a unique setting as the Big League Dreams Complex features softball diamonds designed to look like scaled-down replicas of famous baseball stadiums such as Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and the old Yankee Stadium.

big ten touRnaMent (lincoln, neb.)thursday, May 9 - Sunday, May 12host institution: University of Nebraskacomplex: Bowlin StadiumParticipants (12): All 12 Big Ten Conference softball teams will make the conference

tournament, with the top four seeds receiving a bye. Seeds 1-4 will not play until Friday and seeds 5-12 will all play an opening game on Thursday. The semifinals are set for Saturday, with the championship game on Sunday.

More information on the Big Ten Tournament can be found on the following page.

ncaa touRnaMent (campus sites/oklahoma city, okla.)Friday, May 17 - Wednesday, June 5host institution: National Collegiate Athletic Associationcomplexes: Campus Sites (Regionals and Super Regionals) ASA Hall of Fame Stadium (Women's College World Series)Participants (64): The NCAA Tournament features 64 teams, including 30 automatic

berths from conference champions and 34 at-large selections. The top 16 teams are seeded.

tournament notes» The field for the 2013 NCAA Tournament will be announced on Sunday, May 12. The

tournament will consist of 16 four-team regionals. The 16 regional champions advance to a best-of-three Super Regional, with the eight super regional champions advancing to the Women's College World Series. The entire tournament is double elimination until a best-of-three championship series between the winners of each side of the bracket at the Women's College World Series.

» Two NCAA Regionals (to be announced) will be televised in their entirety by the ESPN family of networks, while every Super Regional and Women's College World Series game will be televised on the ESPN family of networks.

» Nebraska has appeared in 20 of the 33 all-time NCAA Tournaments, compiling a 50-42 all-time postseason record and advancing to the Women's College World Series six times. The Huskers rank 12th in NCAA history in NCAA Tournament appearances and 13th in Women's College World Series appearances and NCAA Tournament wins.

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touRnaMent SchedulethuRSday, May 9game 1: No. 12 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed 11:30 a.m.game 2: No. 9 Seed vs. No. 8 Seed 2 p.m.game 3: No. 11 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed 4:30 p.m.game 4: No. 10 Seed vs. No. 7 Seed 7 p.m.

FRiday, May 10game 5: Game 1 Winner vs. No. 4 Seed 11:30 a.m.game 6: Game 2 Winner vs. No. 1 Seed 2 p.m.game 7: Game 3 Winner vs. No. 3 Seed 4:30 p.m.game 8: Game 4 Winner vs. No. 2 Seed 7 p.m.

SatuRday, May 11game 9: Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner 2 p.m.game 10: Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 12game 11: Game 9 Winner vs. Game 10 Winner 12 p.m.

2013 big ten tournament at bowlin stadium (may 9-12)

2013 big ten touRnaMent inFoRMationticket inFoRMationTickets can be purchased in person at Bowlin Stadium (gates open one hour prior to the first game of the day), over the phone at 1-800-8-BIG-RED or online at Huskers.com. Two types of tickets will be sold: reserved seating (sections 100, 101 and 102 on the above seating chart) and general admission seating (grass berm areas, bleachers on the first-base concourse and chairback section 102). Ticket pricing and type information (all-session passes, day passes, etc.) will be posted on Huskers.com when available.

televiSion inFoRMationThe two semifinals (games 9 & 10), along with the championship game (game 11) will be televised live on the Big Ten Network.

StadiuM inFoRMationBowlin Stadium inside the Haymarket Park Complex is located at 403 Line Drive Circle in Lincoln, near the intersection of Line Drive and Sun Valley Blvd. The stadium features 750 plastic chairback seats, additional bleacher seating on the first-base concourse level and grass-berm seating behind both dugouts and down the first- and third-base lines. Parking is free and widely available at Bowlin Stadium. Reserved handicapped parking is also available near the main entrance to the stadium.

Media cRedential RequeStSMedia credentials will be provided to working media. All requests should be e-mailed to Nebraska Assistant Media Relations Director Matt Smith ([email protected]). Additionally, radio booths with an active phone line and ethernet and wireless internet connections will be available throughout the tournament without advanced reservations required.

no. 12 Seed

no. 5 Seed

no. 9 Seed

no. 8 Seed

no. 11 Seed

no. 6 Seed

no. 10 Seed

no. 7 Seed

Game 1Thursday, 11:30 a.m.

Game 2Thursday, 2 p.m.

Game 3Thursday, 4:30 p.m.

Game 4Thursday, 7 p.m.

no. 4 Seed

no. 1 Seed

no. 3 Seed

no. 2 Seed

Game 5Friday, 11:30 a.m.

Game 6Friday, 2 p.m.

Game 7Friday, 4:30 p.m.

Game 8Friday, 7 p.m.

Game 10Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Game 9Saturday, 2 p.m.

Game 11 (Championship)Sunday, Noon

Note: Winner earns automatic NCAA Tournament berth

boWlin StadiuM Seating chaRt

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location: Norman, Okla.Founded: 1890enrollment: 30,754colors: Crimson & Creamconference: Big 12President: David Borenathletic director: Joe CastiglioneSWa: Nicki MooreField: OU Softball Complex (1,000)

2012 Record: 54-10conference Record: 19-5conference Finish: 1stPostseason Record: 9-2Postseason Finish: NCAA Runner-UpFinal Ranking: 2ndStarters Returning/lost: 8/1letterwinners Returning/lost: 13/5

Media contact: Karl Andersonoffice Phone: (405) 325-8571cell Phone: (405) 595-7659e-Mail: [email protected]: (405) 325-7623Press box: (405) 325-8177Website: www.soonersports.com

Patty gasso» Head Coach» 19th Season» Long Beach State (1984)» 871-279-2 (at OU)» 1,032-338-2 (career; 22 years)

Series notes: NU leads the all-time series, 40-38, but Oklahoma has won nine of the last 11 meetings ... the teams will play as members of different conferences for the first time in 2012 ... the teams split a two-game Big 12 series in Norman in 2011 in the last meetings ... OU leads the all-time series 13-12 in Norman ... NU holds a 17-16 advantage in neutral-site matchups ... OU leads the series 7-6 in Oklahoma City, but NU has won the last three meetings in Oklahoma City ... Coach Revelle is 20-26 against Oklahoma and 20-25 vs. Coach Gasso.

» MaRch 1 @ 6 P.M. (noRMan, okla.)» MaRch 2 @ 4 P.M. (oklahoMa city, okla.)

oklahomaSOONERS

keilani Ricketts» Senior» Left-Handed Pitcher» 2012 National Player of the Year» 37-9, 1.08 ERA, 457 Ks» .395, 17 HR, 13 2B, 49 RBIs

location: Omaha, Neb.Founded: 1908enrollment: 15,448colors: Crimson & Blackconference: Summit Leaguechancellor: Dr. John Christensenathletic director: Trev AlbertsSWa: Ann OatmanField: Westside Field at Westbrook (300)

2012 Record: 24-18conference Record: 3-3great West Finish: 2ndPostseason Record: Not eligiblePostseason Finish: N/AFinal Ranking: NRStarters Returning/lost: 6/4letterwinners Returning/lost: 8/7

Media contact: Nate Pohlenoffice Phone: (402) 554-2140cell Phone: (402) 429-5493e-Mail: [email protected]: (402) 554-2555Press box: (402) 429-5493Website: www.omavs.com

Jeanne Scarpello» Head Coach» 14th Season» Augustana (1996)» 563-181-1 (at UNO)» 563-181-1 (career)

Series notes: Nebraska leads the all-time series, 13-10 ... UNO is in its second year of transition from Division II to Division I ... despite their transitional status, the Mavs will count as a Division I opponent for NCAA RPI purposes ... NU defeated UNO twice last season in the team's first meetings since 1982, winning 2-1 in Lincoln and 1-0 (8) in Omaha ... NU leads the series 6-5 in Lincoln, including 1-0 at Bowlin Stadium, while Nebraska holds a 6-4 series edge in Omaha ... Coach Revelle is 2-0 against UNO and 2-0 vs. Coach Scarpello.

dana elsasser» Junior» Right-Handed Pitcher» 13-9, 1.07 ERA in 2012» 100 Ks, 20 CG, 8 SHO» No. 2 nationally in ERA

» MaRch 12 @ 5 P.M. (oMaha, neb.)» MaRch 19 @ 5 P.M. (boWlin StadiuM)

omahaMAVERICKS

location: Stillwater, Okla.Founded: 1890enrollment: 35,214colors: Orange & Blackconference: Big 12President: Burns Hargisathletic director: Mike HolderSWa: Joel AtkinsField: Cowgirl Stadium (752)

2012 Record: 25-26conference Record: 8-10conference Finish: 7thPostseason Record: DNQPostseason Finish: N/AFinal Ranking: NRStarters Returning/lost: 7/3letterwinners Returning/lost: 11/6

Media contact: Mike Notewareoffice Phone: (405) 744-7756cell Phone: (847) 833-2471e-Mail: [email protected]: (405) 744-7754Press box: (405) 744-7266Website: www.okstate.com

Rich Wieligman» Head Coach» Seventh Season» Lubbock Christian (1985)» 198-144 (at OSU)» 198-144 (career)

Series notes: Oklahoma State leads the all-time series, 47-44 ... NU swept a two-game series from OSU in Lincoln in 2011, but the Cowgirls defeated NU in Stillwater last season ... OSU has won four of the last six meetings and six of the last nine ... OSU is 18-8 vs. Nebraska in Stillwater ... NU leads the series 17-15 at neutral sites, including a 4-4 record in Oklahoma City ... Coach Revelle is 24-30 against OSU and 5-6 vs. Coach Wieligman ... OSU no-hit NU last season, as the Cowgirls have thrown two of the four no-hitters vs. NU since 2005.

oklahoma stateCOWGIRLS

kat espinosa» Senior» Right-Handed Pitcher» 2010 All-Big 12» 15-13, 2.38 ERA in 2012» No-hit Nebraska in 2012

» MaRch 2 @ 11 a.M. (oklahoMa city, okla.)» MaRch 3 @ noon (StillWateR, okla.)

location: Wichita, Kan.Founded: 1895enrollment: 14,898colors: Black & Yellowconference: Missouri ValleyPresident: Dr. John Bardoathletic director: Dr. Eric SextonSWa: Becky EndicottField: Wilkins Stadium (1,000)

2012 Record: 15-40conference Record: 7-20conference Finish: 9thPostseason Record: DNQPostseason Finish: NAFinal Ranking: NRStarters Returning/lost: 6/4letterwinners Returning/lost: 9/6

Media contact: Brett Damaskosoffice Phone: (316) 978-5598cell Phone: (316) 706-4435e-Mail: [email protected]: (316) 978-3336Press box: (316) 978-3543Website: www.goshockers.com

kristi bredbenner» Head Coach» Second Season» Truman State (2001)» 15-40 (at WSU)» 341-141 (career; 7 years)

Series notes: NU leads the all-time series, 30-13, and the Huskers have won nine straight in the series, the longest winning streak for either team ... NU owns a 15-10 advantage in Wichita, with the Huskers winning six straight ... each of the past five meetings have been played in Wichita ... the Shockers have been held to one run or less eight times during Nebraska's nine-game winning streak, scoring a total of nine runs in the nine games ... NU has held WSU to one run or less in 12 of the last 15 meetings ... Coach Revelle is 16-5 vs. WSU.

» MaRch 9 @ 2 & 4 P.M. (Wichita, kan.)» MaRch 10 @ 1 P.M. (Wichita, kan.)

wichita stateSHOCKERS

erin carney» Junior» First Base/Third Base» .271, 9 HR, 26 RBIs in 2012» 7 2B, .541 SLG%, .374 OB%» School-record 15 HBP

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location: Urbana-Champaign, Ill.Founded: 1867enrollment: 42,605colors: Orange & Blueconference: Big TenPresident: Robert Easterathletic director: Mike ThomasSWa: Maria Ochoa WoodsField: Eichelberger Field (1,500)

2012 Record: 27-26conference Record: 10-14conference Finish: t-9thPostseason Record: DNQPostseason Finish: N/AFinal Ranking: NRStarters Returning/lost: 7/4letterwinners Returning/lost: 10/6

Media contact: Marla Glasseroffice Phone: (217) 333-3592cell Phone: (610) 291-6657e-Mail: [email protected]: (217) 333-5540Press box: (217) 265-5396Website: www.fightingillini.com

terri Sullivan» Head Coach» 14th Season» Loyola-Chicago (1992)» 416-289-2 (at Illinois)» 416-289-2 (career)

Series notes: Nebraska is a perfect 4-0 all-time vs. Illinois ... NU swept the first conference series last season, outscoring the Illini 20-2 in three games at Bowlin Stadium ... in the only other meeting, NU defeated Illinois 21-1 in five innings at the 2006 NFCA Leadoff Classic in Columbus, Ga. ... in the win, the Huskers set a school record wtih 20 RBIs and the 21 runs scored marked the second-highest total in school history, as NU has scored 20 runs only twice ... Coach Revelle is 4-0 against the Illini, including a 4-0 mark against Coach Sullivan.

» MaRch 29, 30 & 31 (uRbana, ill.)» 6 P.M. FRiday, 2 P.M SatuRday, noon Sunday

illinoisFIGHTING ILLINI

Pepper gay» Senior» Right-Handed Pitcher» 2012 All-Big Ten» 2012 NFCA All-Region» 22-15, 1.89 ERA, 229.1 IP

location: Evanston, Ill.Founded: 1851enrollment: 8,367colors: Purple & Whiteconference: Big TenPresident: Morton Schapiroathletic director: Jim PhillipsSWa: Janna BlaisField: Sharon J. Drysdale Field (1,000)

2012 Record: 29-29conference Record: 14-10conference Finish: 4thPostseason Record: 2-2Postseason Finish: Regional FinalFinal Ranking: NRStarters Returning/lost: 10/1letterwinners Returning/lost: 15/4

Media contact: Doug Meffleyoffice Phone: (847) 491-3688cell Phone: (847) 833-2471e-Mail: [email protected]: (847) 491-8818Press box: (491) 467-0803Website: www.nusports.com

kate drohan» Head Coach» 12th Season» Providence (1995)» 386-206-1 (at NU)» 386-206-1 (career)

Series notes: The all-time series is tied 7-7 after Nebraska won all three meetings last year ... previously, the Wildcats had won six straight in the series ... Coach Revelle is 3-6 against Northwestern and 3-2 against Coach Drohan ... 11 of the 14 all-time meetings have been at a neutral site, with three games in Lincoln ... Nebraska's 9-6 come-from-behind victory over Northwestern on March 23, 2012 marked the Huskers' first Big Ten Conference game ... Nebraska hit a walk-off grand slam in that win ... also marked NU's first Big Ten series sweep.

» MaRch 22, 23 & 24 (boWlin StadiuM)» 6 P.M. FRiday, 2 P.M SatuRday, noon Sunday

northwesternWILDCATS

Marisa bast» Junior» Infielder» 2012 NFCA All-American» .414 avg., 13 HR, 63 RBIs» 9th nationally in RBIs/game

location: Fargo, N.D.Founded: 1890enrollment: 14,443colors: Yellow & Greenconference: Summit LeaguePresident: Dr. Dean L. Brescianiathletic director: Gene TaylorSWa: Lynn DornField: Elig Sports Complex (450)

2012 Record: 38-22conference Record: 18-6conference Finish: 1stPostseason Record: 1-2Postseason Finish: NCAA RegionalFinal Ranking: NRStarters Returning/lost: 6/4letterwinners Returning/lost: 7/7

Media contact: Jeff Schwartzoffice Phone: (701) 231-8332cell Phone: (701) 793-0538e-Mail: [email protected]: (402) 280-2495Press box: (701) 793-0538Website: www.gobison.com

darren Mueller» Head Coach» 12th Season» North Dakota State (1994)» 389-222 (at NDSU)» 389-222 (career)

Series notes: Nebraska is a perfect 15-0 all-time vs. NDSU ... three of the last four meetings have been decided by one run, including a pair of extra-inning victories ... six of the last eight contests have been decided by two runs or less ... the teams have not met since a 5-1 NU victory in the 2010 NCAA Tournament and have not met in the regular season since 2009 ... Coach Revelle is 11-0 against NDSU and Coach Mueller ... NU is a perfect 41-0 vs. the four Division I Dakota softball programs and 57-0 vs. members of the Summit League.

» MaRch 20 @ 2 & 4:30 P.M. (boWlin StadiuM)

north dakota stateBISON

krista Menke» Sophomore» Right-Handed Pitcher» Conf. Pitcher of the Year» Conf. Freshman of the Year» 25-13, 2.36 ERA, 254.2 IP

location: Las Cruces, N.M.Founded: 1888enrollment: 18,024colors: Crimson & Whiteconference: Western Athleticinterim President: Manuel Pachecoathletic director: Dr. McKinley BostonSWa: Maria RothField: NM State Softball Complex (1,050)


Media contact: Stephanie Tayloroffice Phone: (575) 646-3269cell Phone: (505) 804-4249e-Mail: [email protected]: (575) 646-2099Press box: (575) 646-2883Website: www.nmstatesports.com

kathy Rodolph» Head Coach» Ninth Season» UTEP (1985)» 254-261 (at NMSU)» 450-353 (career; 14 years)

Series notes: Nebraska leads the all-time series, 10-5, and the Huskers have won five straight in the series ... NU has outscored NMSU 54-13 in the win streak, including three straight games scoring at least 10 runs ... NU will face NMSU four times in 2012, once in Las Cruces the opening weekend of the season and three times in Lincoln in mid-March ... 14 of the 15 meetings have been in Las Cruces ... Coach Revelle is 7-5 against NMSU and 6-3 against Coach Rodolph ... NU will play multiple games against NMSU for the fourth straight season.

» MaRch 15 @ 6 P.M. (boWlin StadiuM)» MaRch 16 @ 1 & 3:30 P.M. (boWlin StadiuM)

new mexico stateAGGIES

amber olive» Senior» Outfielder» .374 avg., 13 RBIs in 2012» 67 hits, 29 runs, 9 SB» 91 career starts

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location: Omaha, Neb.Founded: 1878enrollment: 7,736colors: Blue & Whiteconference: Missouri ValleyPresident: Timothy R. Lannon, S.J.athletic director: Bruce RasmussenSWa: Carol KetchamField: Creighton Sports Complex (1,000)

2012 Record: 28-25-1conference Record: 15-11conference Finish: 5thPostseason Record: DNQPostseason Finish: N/AFinal Ranking: NRStarters Returning/lost: 8/2letterwinners Returning/lost: 11/7

Media contact: Jeremy Strachanoffice Phone: (402) 280-5801cell Phone: (517) 749-3088e-Mail: [email protected]: (402) 280-2495Press box: (402) 660-5853Website: www.gocreighton.com

brent vigness» Head Coach» 20th Season» Central College (1988)» 606-428-3 (at Creighton)» 754-499-4 (career; 24 years)

Series notes: Nebraska leads the all-time series, 79-37 ... Creighton snapped NU's six-game winning streak in the last meeting, as the teams split the two-game series in 2012, with each team winning at home ... Coach Revelle is 51-14 vs. CU and 48-12 against Coach Vigness ... Revelle owns more victories over Creighton than any other team ... NU leads the all-time series in Lincoln, 38-15, and in Omaha, 30-21 ... NU's 79 victories over CU are unofficially the fifth-most victories over one opponent in NCAA Division I history.

» aPRil 3 @ 6 P.M. (oMaha, neb.)» aPRil 24 @ 6 P.M. (boWlin StadiuM)

creightonBLUEJAYS

alexis cantu» Junior» Pitcher/First Base» 2012 NFCA All-Region» .357 avg., 17 HR, 48 RBIs» 8-5, 5.20 ERA, 64.2 IP

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location: Minneapolis, Minn.Founded: 1851enrollment: 51,140colors: Maroon & Goldconference: Big TenPresident: Eric W. Kalerathletic director: Norwood TeagueSWa: TBAField: Jane Sage Cowles Stadium (1,000)


Media contact: Michael Moldeoffice Phone: (612) 625-5560cell Phone: (612) 619-1634e-Mail: [email protected]: (612) 625-0359Press box: (612) 624-2992Website: www.gophersports.com

Jessica allister» Head Coach» Third Season» Stanford (2004)» 62-46 (at Minnesota)» 62-46 (career)

Series notes: Nebraska leads the all-time series, 14-7, but Minnesota took 2-of-3 from the Huskers last season, snapping NU's eight-game win streak ... NU has won 14 of the last 18 ... Coach Revelle is 9-2 in her career against Minnesota but 1-2 vs. Coach Allister ... the Gophers have been held to two runs or less in eight of the last 11 meetings, including five shutouts ... all but three of the all-time meetings have been played at a neutral site, with the series tied 1-1 in Lincoln and Minnesota owning a 3-1 advantage in Minneapolis.

» aPRil 10 @ 4 & 6 P.M. (boWlin StadiuM)

minnesotaGOPHERS

Sara Moulton» Junior» Right-Handed Pitcher» 2012 All-Big Ten» 25-14, 1.52 ERA, 302 Ks» Led Big Ten in ERA & opp. avg.

location: Iowa City, IowaFounded: 1847enrollment: 31,498colors: Black & Goldconference: Big TenPresident: Sally Masonathletic director: Gary BartaSWa: Jane MeyerField: Bob Pearl Field (1,500)

2012 Record: 27-26conference Record: 16-8conference Finish: 2ndPostseason Record: DNQPostseason Finish: N/AFinal Ranking: NRStarters Returning/lost: 6/3letterwinners Returning/lost: 15/4

Media contact: Patrick Sojkaoffice Phone: (319) 325-7932cell Phone: (319) 353-5977e-Mail: [email protected]: (319) 335-9417Press box: (319) 335-9296Website: www.hawkeyesports.com

Marla looper» Head Coach» Third Season» Florida State (1995)» 54-50 (at Iowa)» 54-50 (career)

Series notes: Iowa leads the all-time series 10-9 after winning two of the three meetings in 2012 ... Coach Revelle is 6-7 in her career against Iowa, including 2-5 in the regular season and 4-2 in the postseason ... Revelle is 1-2 vs. Coach Looper ... before last year, the team's previous five meetings all came in an NCAA Regional ... the teams have played in Lincoln only five times and just once in the regular season ... NU leads the series 3-2 in Lincoln ... Iowa handed NU its worst defeat ever in 1997 (15-1), allowing a school-record 15 runs.

» aPRil 5, 6 & 7 (ioWa city, ioWa)» 6:30 P.M. FRiday, 5 P.M SatuRday, 1 P.M. Sunday

iowaHAWKEYES

Megan blank» Sophomore» Shortstop» 2012 All-Big Ten» .390 avg., 17 2B, 2 HR» 29 RBIs, .604 SLG%

location: Madison, Wis.Founded: 1848enrollment: 42,595colors: Cardinal & Whiteconference: Big Tenchancellor: David Wardathletic director: Barry AlvarezSWa: Terry GawlikField: Goodman Softball Complex (1,600)


Media contact: Anna Poulter-Hendrickson

office Phone: (608) 265-3545cell Phone: (608) 279-8653e-Mail: [email protected]: (608) 262-8184Press box: (608) 265-0750Website: www.uwbadgers.com

yvette healy» Head Coach» Third Season» DePaul (1999)» 64-42 (at Wisconsin)» 195-214-1 (career; 8 years)

Series notes: Wisconsin picked up its first win over NU last season, but the Huskers won the series 2-1 to increase their all-time series lead to 8-1 ... the Badgers' win in the series opener last season snapped NU's nation-leading 16-game home win streak ... Coach Revelle is 8-1 in her career against the Badgers and 2-1 vs. Coach Healy ... seven of the nine all-time meetings have been played in Lincoln ... the other two all-time meetings have been played at neutral sites ... four of NU's eight victories in the series have been decided by a single run.

wisconsinBADGERS

Whitney Massey» Senior» Infielder/Outfielder» 2012 NFCA All-Region» .350 avg., 22 2B, 4 HRs» 58 hits, 36 RBIs, 24 BBs

» aPRil 12, 13 & 14 (boWlin StadiuM)» 6 P.M. FRiday, 1 P.M SatuRday, noon Sunday

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location: Lawrence, Kan.Founded: 1866enrollment: 28,718colors: Crimson & Blueconference: Big 12chancellor: Bernadette Gray-Littleathletic director: Sheahon ZengerSWa: Debbie Van SaunField: Arrocha Ballpark (750)


Media contact: Alissa Baueroffice Phone: (785) 864-7947cell Phone: (785) 840-5852e-Mail: [email protected]: (785) 864-7944Press box: (785) 840-5852Website: www.kuathletics.com

Megan Smith» Head Coach» Fourth Season» North Carolina (1999)» 83-77 (at Kansas)» 209-138 (career; 6 years)

Series notes: Kansas leads the all-time series 55-54 ... the teams will meet as members of different conferences for the first time in 2012 ... the 109 games played against KU are the second-most against one opponent in NU history ... NU has won four straight in the series and six of the last seven ... the four-game win streak is one shy of NU's longest win streak in the series ... Coach Revelle is 34-25 against Kansas and 4-0 vs. Coach Smith ... KU is 19-18 against Nebraska in Lincoln, and the series is tied 5-5 at Bowlin Stadium.

» aPRil 17 @ 6 P.M. (boWlin StadiuM)

kansasJAYHAWKS

Maggie hull» Senior» Outfielder» 2012 All-Big 12» KU-record .409 batting avg.» 14 2B, 7 HR, 34 RBIs

location: Ann Arbor, Mich.Founded: 1817enrollment: 41,942colors: Maize & Blueconference: Big TenPresident: Mary Sue Colemanathletic director: Dave BrandonSWa: Bitsy RittField: Wilpon Complex (2,200)

2012 Record: 42-17conference Record: 18-5conference Finish: 1stPostseason Record: 3-2Postseason Finish: Super RegionalFinal Ranking: 15thStarters Returning/lost: 7/3letterwinners Returning/lost: 15/4

Media contact: Sarah VanMetreoffice Phone: (734) 647-4209cell Phone: (734) 604-4606e-Mail: [email protected]: (734) 647-1188Press box: (734) 604-4606Website: www.mgoblue.com

carol hutchins» Head Coach» 29th Season» Michigan State (1979)» 1,251-424-4 (at Michigan)» 1,264-435-5 (career; 29 years)

Series notes: Nebraska leads the all-time series with Michigan, 7-6 ... the Huskers have won four of the last five meetings, but the Wolverines won the last meeting in 2004 ... both teams have been ranked for the last five meetings dating back to 1997 ... the teams did not play last season and will face each other as conference foes for the first time on April 26 ... Coach Revelle is 6-3 against Michigan and her good friend Carol Hutchins ... Nebraska and Michigan are the two winningest Big Ten softball programs.

» aPRil 26, 27 & 28 (boWlin StadiuM)» 6 P.M. FRiday, 1 P.M. SatuRday, noon Sunday

michiganWOLVERINES

haylie Wagner» Sophomore» Left-Handed Pitcher» 2012 NFCA All-Region» Big Ten Pitcher of the Year» 32-7, 1.53 ERA, 252.0 IP

location: West Lafayette, Ind.Founded: 1869enrollment: 39,256colors: Old Gold & Blackconference: Big TenPresident: Mitch Danielsathletic director: Morgan J. BurkeSWa: Nancy CrossField: Boilermaker Softball Complex (1,000)


Media contact: Wendy Mayeroffice Phone: (765) 494-3919cell Phone: (765) 414-1379e-Mail: [email protected]: (765) 494-5447Press box: (765) 496-1706Website: www.purduesports.com

kim Maher» Head Coach» Eighth Season» Fresno State (1995)» 217-172-3 (at Purdue)» 217-172-3 (career)

Series notes: Purdue has won the only two meetings in school history, defeating Nebraska 4-2 in 1996 and 6-2 in 1999 ... both meetings were at a neutral site ... the teams will meet for the first time as conference opponents this season, as NU did not face Purdue last season ... in addition to the three-game series in West Lafayette, the teams will meet on Feb. 17 in Tucson, Ariz., in a non-conference matchup ... Coach Revelle is 0-2 in her career against Purdue ... Nebraska has played only three games in its history in the state of Indiana.

» aPRil 19, 20 & 21 (WeSt laFayette, ind.)» 3 P.M. FRiday, noon SatuRday, 10 a.M. Sunday

purdueBOILERMAKERS

lindsey Rains» Junior» Outfielder» 2011 All-Big Ten» .361 avg., 8 2B, 4 HR in 2012» 43 runs, 25 SB, 34 RBIs

location: University Park, Pa.Founded: 1855enrollment: 44,034colors: Blue & Whiteconference: Big TenPresident: Dr. Rodney Ericksonacting athletic director: Dr. Dave JoynerSWa: Charmelle GreenField: Nittany Lion Softball Park (1,084)


Media contact: Brian Hoerstoffice Phone: (814) 865-1757cell Phone: (814) 441-9130e-Mail: [email protected]: (814) 863-3165Press box: (814) 441-9130Website: www.gopsusports.com

Robin Petrini» Head Coach» 17th Season» Utah State (1983)» 473-403-2 (at PSU)» 473-403-2 (career)

Series notes: Nebraska is 5-2 all-time against Penn State ... the Huskers have won three straight in the series ... the teams will meet for the first time as conference opponents this season, as NU did not face Penn State last year ... each of the first seven meetings have been played at a neutral site ... Coach Revelle is 4-2 in her career against Penn State, including a 4-2 mark vs. Coach Petrini ... NU has scored 26 runs in the last three meetings, an average of 8.7 runs per game ... NU (2011) and PSU (1990) are the two newest members of the Big Ten.

penn stateNITTANY LIONS

cassidy bell» Senior» Outfielder» 2012 NFCA All-Region» 2012 First-Team All-Big Ten» .423 avg., 6 2B, 9 HR, 20 RBIs

» May 4, 5 & 6 (State college, Pa.)» 1 P.M. SatuRday, noon Sunday, noon Monday

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the on deck circle booster clubthe on deck ciRcle The mission of the ODC Booster Club remains the same. We are dedicated to the advancement of women’s softball at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The organization is dedicated to:

» Assisting in the development of a support group for women’s softball at the University of Nebraska

» Sponsoring recognition events for athletes» Assisting the Athletic Department with promotion of women’s softball» Raising funds for program improvement as set forth by the coaching

staff

on deck ciRcle adviSoRy boaRd MeMbeRSRich Bolz, Jeanne Butzke, Kris Bogner, Anne Hackbart, Nancy Lind-Olson, Mary Miller, Jayne Scofield, Monty Styskal, Leslie Wright, Pat Yahnke.

the hoMe Run club & SuPeR k clubS The Home Run Club and Super K clubs are a fun and exciting way to contribute to the On Deck Circle and the Husker softball program. Home Run Club members pledge to donate either $1, $2, $5 or $10 for every home run Nebraska hits in 2013. The Huskers finished with the second-highest home-run total in school history in 2011 (58) and slugged 37 home runs in 2012. Super K Club members pledge to donate either $0.25, $0.50, $0.75, or $1 for every strikeout Nebraska pitchers record in 2013. The Huskers finished with 435 strikeouts in 2011, the sixth-highest total in school history, and 383 strikeouts in 2012. To participate in either or both clubs, please call the Huskers Athletic Fund at (402) 472-2367. A donation form can also be printed from either Huskers.com or HuskersAthleticFund.com and mailed to:

Huskers Athletic Fund ODC Home Run/Super K Club One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880154 Lincoln NE, 68588-0154

the Jv teaM The JV Team is the official kids' club of the Huskers and is open to all kids in the eighth grade or below. It is a brand new club this season and combines the previous individual sport kids' clubs, like the Lil' Sluggers. JV Team members receive a number of benefits, not only for Nebraska softball, but for other Husker sporting events throughout the year. Cost of a JV Team membership is $35 and includes:

» Gear package including T-shirt, ID card and Passport» Football senior schedule poster and two schedule cards» Free admission (GA seating) with ID card for all Husker regular-season

home sporting events except Football, Volleyball and Men’s Basketball» One free ticket to Volleyball Red-White Fall Scrimmage (first 200

requests)» One free ticket to Football Red-White Spring Game (first 350 requests)» One free ticket to select Men’s Basketball non-conference games» Lots of special perks all year long from our sponsor, Qdoba Mexican

Grill» Monthly e-newsletter with updates from all the teams, written by

players themselves» Birthday e-card and coupon for a meal at Qdoba Mexican Grill to

celebrate your big day» Rewards and opportunities to win prizes just for attending games

and events» Special JV Team parties and promotions at select sport events» Club-only clinics for volleyball, men’s basketball, baseball and softball» Special JV Team entrance to Football Fan Day

For more information on the JV Team, including a registration form, please visit www.huskersathleticfund.com/jvteam.

gRand SlaM ($1,000 or more)In Memory of Dr. Barbara HibnerLloyd & Donna HinkleyPat Logsdondana RaimondiRhonda Revellelori SippelMike Smith AcademyBill & Marietta Wewee

hoMe Run ($500-$999)John & Joanne brechtel**Frances & harold chaffee**Larry & Jean HenningsTroy & Stephanie KarstingEllen MillerSheryl & Larry SnyderAllen SpanglerWade & kelly thomason**leslie Wright**

tRiPle ($250-$499)betsy andersonBarbara ChamblissCornerstone BankRobert ElwoodM. N. HalsteadKen MasimoreJames & Lori McClurgDiane MillerMary MillerRoger & Margaret MillerSusan RoubalTorin ProductsJulie uryasz

double ($150-$249)Randi and carin borg**terri and greg canfield**Duteau Chevrolet CompanyJean & Don GerhardOzzie & Kay Gilbertsonann halsneMike HeatonSandy & lee Johnson**Metro Omaha SoftballBrad & Jeannie MetzlerMarcella MillerJohn & Doreen SchelkopfLeslie & Thomas SchlichtingMary Stewart**

Single ($50-$149)Norman AgenaDan & Sue AndersonKari & Tom Beckenhauer

Kris BognerJay BohikenRich & Sue BolzJerry BoyceCharles & Martha BrownJan BrownJenni Bruning-Brownann burgerJeanne & Milo ButzkeKenneth ChelohaBob & Sharon CironeJan crouch & bruce SnyderCharles DahlstromBill Darnellkristin davidsonLoren & Valda DavidsonDonna Devinecort & Julie dewingHoward DoerrChris DooleyEbers Family TrustRandy and doreen Foland**Darrel FrischPatricia & Larry FritzDoug & LeAnn FryDonald & Linda FurrFrank & darlene gaines**Robert Garverbetty geis**Sandi GenrichRobert GerberAnne HackbartMonty HeidenreichArlis Hohlleo & Marie James**Peaches JamesJames JanecekAnita JensenJoan JourneyRon KohlmeierAllen & Linda Korteelizabeth laRue**cliff lawrick**Louisa Lessmanlaura loweJulie MaaskeDarlene MarlofD.D. Marolfhenry & Patricia McMillan**Page MesherAnthony Messineo Jr.Palmer MeyerMary Sue & Eugene MeyersChuck & Carol MillerHelen MisleDuane & Kelly Mohlman

on deck ciRcle MeMbeRS (as of jan. 15, 2013)Cathy Morrisseycheryl MorrowPam & Steve norton**Bob & Jan ObstDeborah OmanLydell OtleyRandy ReinhartMary ann Robertus**Rich & Barbara SaighmanVal SchmiedeskampJoan SchwalmMike & Jayne ScofieldPatty & Max SearceySteward & Cathy ShepardWilliam ShrevePaula SilvermanSteve Sinclair**Lisa SmallErnest SmethersGary & Sharon SmithRichard Spangler Jr.Joseph SpickaRobert & Mary Ann StallingsJohn & Gloria StropeSally StudnickaAbbi Swatsworthbill & denise vosikamber WadeMarvin & Jane WatsonGary WestergrenSarah & Jamel WilliamsWish Nebraska Inc.Gary WorkmanPat & Kenneth Yahnkebob & Sue yoachim**Andrea Young

bold - Alumnibold** - Family member(s) of current or former Huskers.

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