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MERCER QUICK FACTSMERCER QUICK FACTSGeneralGeneralLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Macon, Ga.Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,500Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1833Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BearsColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orange and BlackAffiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division IConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic SunField (Capacity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sikes Field (400)Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L-200, C-200, R-200President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William D. Underwood

Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oklahoma Baptist (1982)Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bobby Pope

Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgia College (1970)Athletics Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(478) 301-2994Athletics Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(478) 301-2061Sr. Assoc. AD/SWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sybil BlalockSr. Assoc. AD/External Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim ColeAsst. AD/Internal Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jennifer GreerAsst. AD/Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob MurphyFaculty Athletics Rep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jeffery HugdahlPress Box Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(478) 301-2038

Team InformationTeam Information2008 Overall Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-27

A-Sun Record/Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11/7thHome/Road/Neutral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-13/11-11/4-3Position starters returning/lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/4Pitchers returning/lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/1Letterwinners returning/lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14/4Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Coaching StaffCoaching StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Raynor

Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgia Southern (1974)Career Record (Years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-73 (2)Record at Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SameE-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] time to reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contact SID

Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joni Frei, Dan Wallace, Tyler BrownSoftball Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(478) 301-2263Softball Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(478) 301-5224

HistoryHistoryFirst year of softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986All-time record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431-725-1

Sports InformationSports InformationSports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Randy Jones

Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(478) 301-2735Assistant SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom MyrickSoftball Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andy Stabell

Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(478) 301-5218Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(478) 301-5350Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(203) 415-3272

Graduate Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryan GeelanWeb site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.mercerbears.com

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSInformationInformationQuick Facts 1Media Information 2Rosters 3

Season PreviewSeason Preview2009 Season Preview 4-5

StaffStaffHead Coach Mike Raynor 6Assistant Coach Joni Frei 7Assistant Coach Dan Wallace 7Assistant Coach Tyler Brown 7Athletic Trainer Whitney Lang 7

PlayersPlayersMedia Roster 8Nikki Bylak 9Stacey Condra 9Jena Ellis 10Jenni Holtz 10Anna Johnson 11Allison Jones 11Natalie Jones 12Brandy Keeter 12Cassy Neilson 13Holly Oglesbee 13 .Page Raynor 14Lacey Richardson 14Amanda Santa Maria 15Lindsay Talamantes 15Ashlei Alig 16Kari Chambers 16Jenny Goodman 16Jessie Holmes 17Lilli Luke 17Kristin Marko 17Kerri Nidiffer 18Megan Rutherford 18 .Emi Sherrill 18Sara Stukes 19Meet the Bears 19

2008 Review2008 Review2008 Game Results 202008 Individual Statistics 212008 A-Sun Review 22

OpponentsOpponents2009 Opponent Information 23-26

HistoryHistorySingle-Season Records 27Career Records 28Year-by-Year Leaders 29All-Time Letterwinners 30All-Time Series 31Atlantic Sun 32

This is MercerThis is MercerThis is Mercer 33Facilities 34Sikes Field 35Athletics Staff 36

Credits: The 2009 Mercer softball media guide is a publication of theMercer University Sports Information Department. The guide was writ-ten, edited and designed by Andy Stabell. Cover design and layout byAndy Stabell. Editorial assistance provided by Randy Jones, Tom Myrick,and Bryan Geelan. Back and inside covers designed by Donna Bailey.Photography courtesy of Mercer University Media Relations and A-SunPhotos. Special thanks to members of the Mercer University SportsInformation Department and softball offices. Printing by Tennant Printingin DeLand, Fla.

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To the MediaThe 2009 Mercer University Softball Media Guide is intended to pro-

vide you with general information about the Mercer softball team. This informa-tion should assist you in your coverage of the team throughout the season.Should you need additional information or assistance, please contact SportsInformation softball contact Andy Stabell, at (478) 301-5218 with any requests.He can also be reached via e-mail at [email protected] or via fax at (478)301-5350.

Credential RequestsThe Sports Information Office will issue credentials to working press

only. All credential requests should be made in writing at least 24 hours inadvance of the scheduled game.

PracticesAs a general rule, all practices are open to the media and the public.

There may be instances, however, when all or part of a practice session isclosed. Please contact the Sports Information Office in advance if you plan onattending a practice session so an escort can be made avaliable.

Interview PolicyMedia interviews of players and coaches are encouraged, and every

effort will be made to accommodate media requests. In-person interviews arepreferred, but telephone interviews can be arranged through the Mercer SportsInformation Office. Under no circumstances will student-athletes’ residencenumbers be supplied to the media.

InterviewsAll interviews with Mercer student-athletes should be coordinated

through the Sports Information Office. Players are generally avaliable for inter-views up to 30 minutes prior to the start of practice and directly afterward.Head coach Mike Raynor is generally available in the morning.

Post-Game InterviewsFollowing a 10-minute “cooling-off” period, coaches and players from

both teams will be made available to media members outside each team’srespective dugout. The Sports Information Office will poll the media prior to theend of the game to determine any player requests.

Fax & E-mail ServiceMedia outlets may request to be included on the broadcast fax and e-

mail lists to receieve updates regarding Mercer softball. The Mercer SportsInformation Office fax number is (478) 301-5350. To be added, submit arequest to [email protected].

Sports Information OfficeThe Mercer Sports Information Office is located in Suite 135 on the first

floor of the University Center.

On the InternetAdditional information on the Mercer athletics program can be found online.News releases, player and coach biographies, historical data, live audiostreaming, results and statistics on all 14 athletic programs can be found onlineat www.mercerbears.com.

Sports Information

Randy JonesDirector

Men’s Basketball, TennisCross Country

Office Phone . . . . . . . . .(478) 301-2735E-mail . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Tom MyrickAssistant DirectorWomen’s Soccer,

Women’s Basketball,Golf, Rifle

Office Phone . . . . . . . . .(478) 301-5219E-mail . . . . . . . [email protected]

Andy StabellGraduate AssistantVolleyball, Softball

Office Phone . . . . . . . . .(478) 301-5218E-mail . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Bryan GeelanGraduate Assistant

Men’s Soccer, Baseball

Office Phone . . . . . . . . .(478) 301-5209E-mail . . . . . . . [email protected]

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NUMERICALNo. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Cl. Hometown/Previous School Major1 Allison Jones P/IF L/L 5-7 So. Covington, Ga./Eastside HS Education2 Sara Stukes IF R/R 5-7 Fr. Powder Springs, Ga./Harrison HS Psychology3 Jenny Goodman IF/OF R/R 5-2 Fr. Alpharetta, Ga./Chattahoochee HS Engineering4 Brandy Keeter C/OF R/R 5-3 Jr. McDonough, Ga./Eagle's Landing HS Mathematics5 Stacey Condra OF R/R 5-5 Jr. Suwanee, Ga./North Gwinnett HS Engineering6 Anna Johnson C/OF R/R 5-10 So. Reynolds, Ga./South Carolina Biology7 Megan Rutherford IF/OF R/R 5-4 Fr. Hiram, Ga./McEachern HS Biology/Pre-med8 Kari Chambers P R/R 5-4 So. Woodstock, Ga./Eastern Michigan Business9 Emi Sherrill C/IF R/R 5-5 So. Madison, Ga./Morgan County HS Education10 Holly Oglesbee OF L/R 5-6 Jr. Fayetteville, Ga./Starr's Mill HS Business11 Ashlei Alig OF L/R 5-5 Fr. Brunswick, Ga./Glynn Academy Undeclared12 Amanda Santa Maria IF R/R 5-4 So. Yorba Linda, Calif./El Dorado HS Undeclared14 Cassy Neilson IF R/R 5-7 Sr. Stevenson Ranch, Calif./College of the Canyons Education15 Kerri Nidiffer P R/R 5-6 Fr. Marietta, Ga./Wheeler HS Psychology16 Jessie Holmes P R/R 5-9 Fr. Conyers, Ga./Rockdale County HS Biology/Pre-med17 Lilli Luke IF R/R 5-6 Fr. Arabi, Ga./Crisp Academy Undeclared20 Nikki Bylak P R/R 6-3 Jr. Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley HS English22 Lindsay Talamantes OF/C R/R 5-11 Sr. Burbank, Calif./Burbank HS Secondary Education23 Kristin Marko C R/R 5-4 Fr. Kennesaw, Ga./Kennesaw Mountain HS Biomedical Engineering24 Jena Ellis OF L/R 5-4 Jr. Cordele, Ga./Crisp Academy Pre-med34 Lacey Richardson P L/L 5-6 Sr. Sharpsburg, Ga./Georgia Tech Business36 Jenni Holtz P L/L 5-8 So. Tracy, Calif./Tracy HS Undeclared42 Page Raynor IF R/R 5-4 Sr. Canton, Ga./North Georgia Communications44 Natalie Jones P/IF R/R 6-0 So. Snellville, Ga./Shiloh HS Education

ALPHABETICAL11 Ashlei Alig OF L/R 5-5 Fr. Brunswick, Ga./Glynn Academy Undeclared20 Nikki Bylak P R/R 6-3 Jr. Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley HS English8 Kari Chambers P R/R 5-4 So. Woodstock, Ga./Eastern Michigan Business5 Stacey Condra OF R/R 5-5 Jr. Suwanee, Ga./North Gwinnett HS Engineering24 Jena Ellis OF L/R 5-4 Jr. Cordele, Ga./Crisp Academy Pre-med3 Jenny Goodman IF/OF R/R 5-2 Fr. Alpharetta, Ga./Chattahoochee HS Engineering16 Jessie Holmes P R/R 5-9 Fr. Conyers, Ga./Rockdale County HS Biology/Pre-med36 Jenni Holtz P L/L 5-8 So. Tracy, Calif./Tracy HS Undeclared6 Anna Johnson C/OF R/R 5-10 So. Reynolds, Ga./South Carolina Biology1 Allison Jones P/IF L/L 5-7 So. Covington, Ga./Eastside HS Education44 Natalie Jones P/IF R/R 6-0 So. Snellville, Ga./Shiloh HS Education4 Brandy Keeter C/OF R/R 5-3 Jr. McDonough, Ga./Eagle's Landing HS Mathematics17 Lilli Luke IF R/R 5-6 Fr. Arabi, Ga./Crisp Academy Undeclared23 Kristin Marko C R/R 5-4 Fr. Kennesaw, Ga./Kennesaw Mountain HS Biomedical Engineering14 Cassy Neilson IF R/R 5-7 Sr. Stevenson Ranch, Calif./College of the Canyons Education15 Kerri Nidiffer P R/R 5-6 Fr. Marietta, Ga./Wheeler HS Psychology10 Holly Oglesbee OF L/R 5-6 Jr. Fayetteville, Ga./Starr's Mill HS Business42 Page Raynor IF R/R 5-4 Sr. Canton, Ga./North Georgia Communications34 Lacey Richardson P L/L 5-6 Sr. Sharpsburg, Ga./Georgia Tech Business7 Megan Rutherford IF/OF R/R 5-4 Fr. Hiram, Ga./McEachern HS Biology/Pre-med12 Amanda Santa Maria IF R/R 5-4 So. Yorba Linda, Calif./El Dorado HS Undeclared9 Emi Sherrill C/IF R/R 5-5 So. Madison, Ga./Morgan County HS Education2 Sara Stukes IF R/R 5-7 Fr. Powder Springs, Ga./Harrison HS Psychology22 Lindsay Talamantes OF/C R/R 5-11 Sr. Burbank, Calif./Burbank HS Secondary Education

Head Coach: Mike RaynorAssistant Coach: Joni FreiAssistant Coach: Dan WallaceAssistant Coach: Tyler BrownAthletic Trainer: Whitney Lang

Pronunciation GuideAshlei Alig: AL-ig Holly Oglesbee: Oh-GULES-beeJoni Frei: Joe -Knee Fray Sara Stukes: STOOKSKerri Nidiffer: NY-differ Lindsay Talamantes: Tal-uh-MON-tez

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One year removed from the program's first 30-win season since 2004, the2009 Mercer Bears softball team enters the year with the goal of qualifyingfor a fourth straight Atlantic Sun Championship and capturing the first con-ference title in program history. Head coach Mike Raynor trusts his squadhas the right mix of players to challenge for the 2009 A-Sun crown.

"We had a great fall practice period," Raynor said. "Our team talent isimproved overall, and along with players who have valuable Division Iexperience, some of our talented freshman will see extensive playing timefrom the very first pitch. Our team attitude is very positive, and if we stayhealthy and have a little luck on our side, good things could happen."

This year's Bears feature 14 returning letterwinners along with the additionof 10 newcomers, including 2007 class AAAAA State Champion andPitcher of the Year Kari Chambers. Raynor has also added former Mercerbaseball player Tyler Brown to the coaching staff. The biggest challengesfor Raynor and his coaches will be replacing first-team All-Atlantic Sun starJamie Madruga (who departed after graduating last spring) and finding away to mesh experienced players with incoming talent.

Pitching

In 2009, Raynor welcomes the return of six arms from a year ago, includ-ing A-Sun All-Freshman team selection, Jenni Holtz. Holtz joins seniorLacey Richardson, providing Raynor with a formidable duo that combinedfor 25 wins and over 300 strikeouts last season.

"[Holtz and Richardson] are a great one-two punch, and after that we'vegot a barn full of right-handers . . . We'll wait to see who among them willrise to the top," Raynor said.

Junior Nikki Bylak and sophomore Natalie Jones have the most experi-ence of the relievers as the two have combined to toss over 100 innings intheir Mercer careers. The team will count upon these two proven com-modities to handle some of the relief appearances.

Chambers looks to make a significant impact after transferring from Eastern Michigan, where the right-hander racked up73 strikeouts en route to five wins as a freshman last year.

Freshmen hurlers Jessie Holmes and Kerri Nidiffer are Georgia natives who will provide depth to the Bears’ pitchingresources.

Catcher

Two new faces will wear the Mercer protective masks this season, as sophomore Emi Sherrill and freshman Kristin Markoare expected to split time behind the plate. Sherrill and Marko, who both hail from the Peach State, are known for beingsmart defensive players that will add pop to the lineup.

Sophomore Anna Johnson is the most seasoned catcher on the roster, and the coaching staff will rely on the transfer fromSouth Carolina to play an important role offensively. Last year Johnson was a perfect seven-for-seven in stolen baseattempts.

Infield

In 2009, the Bears' first tier of defense will benefit from experienced players anchoring the corner positions.Starting for the Orange and Black at first base this season is senior Raynor. Raynor is recognized as a defensive stalwartin the A-Sun, only committing a handful of errors in 59 games played last year. Page Raynor will contribute on the offen-sive end as well, as the senior looks to improve upon her 2008 total of 28 hits.

Coach Raynor believes he needs sophomore Allison Jones as a frequent presence in the Mercer batting order this year.In the offseason, Jones prepared to make the switch from pitcher to first base to help the team.

"[Jones] is a very competitive player who is aggressive at the plate," Raynor said. "Look for her to be a day-in and day-outposition player."

Occupying third for Raynor's squad this season is senior Cassy Neilson, who started 45 games for the Bears last year."[Neilson] has worked hard and wants to go out with a bang in her senior year," Raynor said.

Earning the nod at second base will be Amanda Santa Maria, who makes the move to the right side of the infield this sea-

A-Sun All-Freshman team selectionJenni Holtz returns after posting 15 victories and 222 strikeouts in 2008.

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son. The coaching staff believes Santa Maria is more suited for the second base position rather than her role as a shortstopa year ago.

Freshman Sara Stukes is slated to start the season at shortstop after coming to Mercer from Harrison High School inPowder Springs, Ga. "Stukes had a great fall. She brings a big bat, a solid glove and a big arm to the team,” Raynor said.“We have high expectations for her this season.”

Another newcomer who Raynor expects to see time in the lineup is Lilli Luke. “[Luke] is certainly capable of making a contri-bution offensively this year,” Raynor said.

Outfield

Back in 2009 are Holly Oglesbee, Jena Ellis, and Stacey Condra, who com-bined for 128 hits and 79 RBI in 2008.

"We are returning the whole outfield from last year, and there is certainly acomfort factor there," Raynor said about his returning trio of juniors.

Oglesbee, a first-team all-conference selection a season ago, has started114 of Mercer's 119 games over the last two seasons.

"Our starting outfielders have always worked very hard and continue to workhard offensively," Raynor said. "They will all be in big spots in our lineupand we must rely on them to produce again this year."

Mercer fans can also expect to see a pair of freshman outfielders, JennyGoodman and Megan Rutherford, to see substantial playing time. Raynorbelieves Goodman’s overall ability will add depth at centerfield, while heidentifies Rutherford as possibly the most athletic player on the team.

Schedule

Games against in-state powerhouses Georgia and Georgia Tech, and dou-ble-headers versus Auburn, Campbell and Jacksonville State will make upeight contests in which Mercer faces an opponent who appeared in theNCAA softball championship last season.

"We are very excited about our 2009 schedule," Raynor said. "Nine of theopponents on our schedule played in postseason play in either of the pasttwo years. The aggressive schedule should help us get ready to compete inthe always tough, and getting tougher Atlantic Sun Conference."

The Bears open the season facing Savannah State in a double-header atSikes Field on Feb. 7 before heading to Georgia Southern for play in a non-conference tournament against Troy and GSU (Feb. 14-15).

Mercer returns to Statesboro for the GSU Eagle Classic on Feb. 20-22. Aside from GSU, other teams participating in thetournament are Radford, Hampton and Oakland.

Mercer will also participate in the 2009 Georgia Tech Buzz Classic held on March 6-8. Also traveling to Atlanta for the BuzzClassic are Indiana State, UT-Martin, Howard and Boston College.

"Our in-state rivals will present opportunities to show off our program while playing some very good competition," Raynorsaid. "Two tournaments at GSU and one at Georgia Tech will give us an idea of how much progress we are making early inthe season."

Following the game with Troy in Statesboro, the Bears return home for a twin-bill against Jacksonville State on Feb. 18. Themeeting will mark the program's eleventh all-time meeting against the Gamecocks, who were eliminated by Alabama in theTuscaloosa, Ala. regional final a year ago.

Mercer will play 17 non-conference games at home this season, including double headers versus Furman (Feb. 26), AustinPeay (Mar. 10), Alabama State (Mar. 11), Georgia State (Mar. 17), and a three-game set against Samford (Apr. 29-30) toclose the regular season.

In 2009 the Bears will also tackle a formidable non-conference road schedule, taking on Florida A&M (Feb. 24), Auburn(Mar. 3), Presbyterian (Mar. 14) and Georgia (Mar. 25).

Mercer begins Atlantic Sun Conference action on Mar. 21, hosting Kennesaw State. The Bears will play double-headers ver-sus each of their A-Sun opponents, including a trip to Buies Creek, N.C., to challenge 2008 A-Sun Champion Campbell on

First-team all-conference outfielderHolly Oglesbee batted .331 and

drove in 30 runs in 2008.

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Mike Raynor returns for his third season at the helm of the Mercer soft-ball program after leading the Bears to conference tournament appearancesin each of his first two seasons. This year Raynor will aim to become only thesecond coach in program history to guide a Mercer squad to three straightAtlantic Sun Championships.

Taking the Bears to DeLand, Fla. for the 2009 A-Sun Championship willbe a challenge for the Fitzgerald, Ga. native, as he watched four key seniorsfrom a year ago depart the team. Under Raynor's direction, 2008 Mercergraduate Jamie Madruga earned first-team all-conference accolades whileetching her name into the Mercer record books. Raynor also aided in juniorHolly Oglesbee's selection as an All-Atlantic Sun first-team member. Last sea-son, Raynor's Bears captured 32 victories, the program's largest win totalsince 2004 in large part to Raynor's work with all-conference freshman teamhonoree, standout pitcher Jenni Holtz.

Prior to his time at Mercer, Raynor coached travel teams in Cobb Countyfor 14 years, most recently serving as coach for the East Cobb Bullets Goldteam. His teams won two national championships and five state champi-onships. In 2006, he served as a community coach at Sequoyah High School,which went on to win the AAAA State Championship in the fall of 2007.

Along with coaching travel teams, Raynor served as a collegiate umpirefor 15 years. He served as the president of the Southeastern CollegiateUmpires Association, along with acting as the co-coordinator of umpires forthe Atlantic Coast Conference and the coordinator of umpires for the PeachBelt Conference. He also worked on umpire staffs in the Southeastern Conference, the Atlantic Sun Conference, theSouthern Conference and Conference USA. In 2006, he umpired in the NCAA Division I Regional at Fresno State andhas officiated in numerous NCAA conference championship tournaments. He was named the 2005 Official of the Yearby the Georgia Athletic Officials Association.

In 1974, Raynor earned his bachelor's degree in education from Georgia Southern and went on to serve as the headbaseball coach at Cook County High School.During his time at Cook County, he alsoassumed the responsibilities of athleticsdirector and head football coach.

MIKE RAYNORHead Coach

Georgia Southern, 1974

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Joni Frei enters her second season with the Bears, one yearafter becoming the first full-time assistant in program history. Freiserves primarily as the recruiting coordinator, hitting instructor andoutfield coach.

Frei, a native of Kelowna, British Columbia, played shortstop andcenterfield at Georgia College and State University from 2000-2004.While at GCSU, she was a three-time all-conference selection andwas named to the all-region team in 2002 and 2003. Frei led the LadyBobcats to regional and national championship appearances in 2002and 2003, where she was named to the all-tournament team. Duringher senior season, GCSU was the NCAA Division II national runner-up, the best finish in school history. She still holds records at GCSUfor single-season home runs and career doubles, RBI and walks.

Not only did Frei excel on the playing field but she did in theclassroom as well. While maintaining a 3.8 GPA, Frei earned count-less academic accolades including being named to the Peach BeltPresidential Honor Roll all four years of college, Academic All-American, as well as being named to the Verizon Academic All-DistrictSoftball Team.

While finishing her studies at Georgia College, Frei took her firstcoaching job as an assistant coach at Georgia Military College. Upongraduation from GCSU, Frei went overseas to play in the DutchSoftball League. After returning home, she served as a graduateassistant coach at Atlantic Sun foe Kennesaw State from 2005-06,where she worked with the hitters and served as the outfield coach.

In 2007 Frei served as an assistant coach at NAIA ReinhardtCollege in Waleska, Ga. The Lady Eagles finished with a 35-21 over-all record and were ranked 30th in the final poll. Frei coached first-team All-American Melissa Peters, who also earned the Region XIIIand Southern States Athletic Conference’s Player of the Year awards.

Frei graduated in 2005 from GCSU with a bachelor’s degree inhealth and physical education and received her master’s in publicadministration from Kennesaw State in May 2007.

Joni FreiAssistant Coach

Georgia College &State, ‘05

Tyler BrownAssistant Coach

Whitney LangAthletic Trainer

Central Methodist ‘08

Dan WallaceAssistant Coach

Clayton State, ‘02

Paul BohrStrength &

Conditioning

Jeffery HicksField

Assistant

Dan Wallace begins his second season as a pitching coachfor Mike Raynor's softball squad.

Last year, under Wallace's tutelage, Jenni Holtz became thefirst Mercer pitcher selected as an A-Sun Pitcher of the Weeksince the 2006 season. Holtz would go on to claim Atlantic SunAll-Freshman team honors in her first year with Wallace.

Owner of D.W. Athletics, Inc., Wallace has instructed stu-dent- athletes who were named the 2007 conference pitchers ofthe year in several leagues, including the Atlantic Sun, SouthernConference (SoCon) and the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Aformer student was also the Ohio Valley Conference Pitcher ofthe Year.

Wallace holds a bachelor’s degree in information technolo-gy from Clayton State. He and his wife, Lori, reside inMcDonough, Ga., and have two daughters, Sarah and Rebekah.

This fall, Mercer head softball coach Mike Raynor introducedTyler Brown as the newest member of the coaching staff. Brown,a former baseball player at Mercer, will work with catchers andinfielders, refining throwing mechanics and fielding fundamen-tals.

“Coach Brown brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to oursoftball environment,” Raynor said. “Our catchers and infieldersshould grow and improve through his successful experiences.”

Brown, a native of Monroe, Ga. played two seasons for theBears, totaling 87 hits in 332 career at-bats. Brown finished hisplaying career with a .270 average, tallying 11 home runs and 54RBI. Brown is currently completing coursework in the communi-cations major at Mercer.

Whitney Lang joined the Mercer Sports MedicineDepartment after graduating from Central Methodist University inFayette, Mo. in the spring of 2008. Lang graduated from CMUwith a degree in science and athletic training.

While at CMU, Lang worked with the women’s soccer, foot-ball, and volleyball teams. Her duties included evaluation andrehabilition of injuries and illnesses, along with practice andgame day coverage.

In addition to her time at CMU, Lang also worked with ath-letes at Rockbridge High School in Columbia, Mo. During her timeat Rockbridge, Lang worked with multiple sports teams in-seasonand also administered preseason physicals.

Lang is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’sAssociation and the Missouri Athletic Trainers Association. Thisseason Lang will travel with the softball team, providing health-care for the student-athletes. Aside from her duties for the soft-ball team, Lang also works with members of the Mercer men’scross country team. Lang is pursuing a master’s degree in edu-cation.

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Allison JonesSophomore

P/IF - L/L/ - 5-7Covington, Ga

Eastside HS

Amanda Santa MariaSophomoreIF - R/R - 5-4

Yorba Linda, Calif.El Dorado HS

Ashlei AligFreshman

OF - L/R - 5-5Brunswick, Ga.Glynn Academy

Holly OglesbeeJunior

OF - L/R - 5-6Fayetteville, Ga.Starr’s Mill HS

Emi SherrillSophomore

C/IF - R/R - 5-5Madison, Ga.

Gardner-webb

kari ChambersSophomorep - r/r - 5-4

Woodstock, Ga.Eastern Michigan

Megan RutherfordFreshman

IF/OF - R/R - 5-4Hiram, Ga.

McEachern HS

Lindsay TalamantesSenior

OF/C - R/R - 5-11Burbank, Calif.

Burbank HS

Nikki BylakJunior

P - R/R - 6-3Naperville, Ill.Neuqua Valley HS

Lilli LukeFreshman

IF - R/R - 5-6Arabi, Ga.

Crisp Academy

Jessie HolmesFreshman

P - R/R - 5-9Conyers, Ga.

Rockdale Co.HS

Kerri NidifferFreshman

P - R/R - 5-6Marietta, Ga.Wheeler HS

Cassy NeilsonSenior

IF - R/R - 5-7Stevenson

Ranch, Calif.Coll. of the Canyons

Page RaynorSenior

IF - R/R - 5-4Canton, Ga.

North Georgia

Natalie JonesSophomore

P/IF - R/R - 6-0Snellville, Ga.

Shiloh HS

Jenni HoltzSophomoreP - L/L - 5-8

Tracy, Calif.Tracy HS

Lacey RichardsonSenior

P - L/L - 5-6Sharpsburg, Ga.Georgia Tech

Jena EllisJunior

OF - L/R - 5-4Cordele, Ga.

Crisp Academy

Kristin MarkoFreshman

C - R/R - 5-4Kennesaw, Ga.Kennesaw Mtn. HS

Sara StukesFreshman

IF - R/R - 5-7Powder Springs, Ga.

Harrison HS

Jenny GoodmanFreshman

IF/OF - R/R - 5-2Alpharetta, gaChattahoochee HS

Brandy KeeterJunior

C/OF - R/R - 5-3mMcDonough, Ga.Eagle’s Landing HS

Stacey CondraJunior

OF - R/R - 5-5Suwanee, Ga.

North Gwinnett HS

Anna JohnsonSophomore

C/OF - R/R - 5-10Reynolds, Ga

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2008: Appeared in three games ... Threw one inning of hitlesssoftball, fanning one batter against Georgia Southern (2/9) ...Struck out one batter against Florida (2/13) ... Named an A-SunAll-Academic Honoree.

2007: Ranked second on the squad in ERA (5.78) and wins (four)… Earned win against Savannah State, pitching three shutoutinnings and striking out four batters (3/4) ... Had first collegiatestart against Georgia State, tossing a complete game and strikingout two (3/6) ... Pitched four innings and gave up one run in winagainst San Jose State (3/19) ... Retired two batters in threeinnings of work against Georgia (4/11) ... Earned first complete-game win against Lipscomb, striking out four and giving up nowalks (4/13) ... Fanned five batters and gave up no runs in threeinnings of work against Kennesaw State (4/25) ... Gave up justone run and struck out four in 4 2/3 innings of work against ETSU(4/27).

High School: Named defensive MVP and received GoodSportsmanship award ... Played on the Illinois Powerhouse travelteam for coaches Angie and Vince Wroz ... Also lettered in bas-

ketball and volleyball.

Personal: Full name is NicoleChristine Bylak ... Oldest daugh-ter of John and Sara Bylak ... Hastwo younger sisters, Danielle andJenna, and a younger brother,Jonathan ... Born on Aug. 2,1988, in Chicago, Ill. ... Major ispre-law.

Bylak’s Career StatsYear ERA W-L App GS CG Sho Sv IP SO2007 5.80 4-11 25 13 5 0 0 82.1 382008 8.40 0-0 3 0 0 0 0 1.2 2Total 5.83 4-11 28 13 5 0 0 84 40

2008: Started 47 of Mercer’s 59 games ... Went 5-for-8 withseven RBI and seven runs scored in sweep of Savannah State(2/16) ... Went 1-for-2 with a run scored and a sacrifice flyagainst Alabama State (2/20) ... Recorded game-winning RBI inthe eighth inning to lead the Bears to a 4-3 win over NIU (3/2) ...Went 2-for-6 with a pair of RBI in A-Sun doubleheader versusJacksonville (3/14) ... Slapped an RBI single and scored a run fac-ing Arkansas Pine-Bluff (3/21) ... Hit first collegiate career home-run against Gardner-Webb in A-Sun Championship play ... Namedan A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

2007: Appeared in 46 games, starting 36 contests … Scored arun and drove one in while going 2-for-3 against Florida A&M(2/21) ... Drove in three runs and went 2-for-4 with a double andmade first collegiate appearance in the circle, pitching twoinnings and striking out four batters against Oakland (2/24) ...Was a perfect 2-for-2 against George Washington (2/24) ...Knocked in two runs while going 1-for-2 against Savannah State(3/4) ... Went 2-for-3 with an RBI against Georgia State (3/6) ...

Scored the game-winning run against Wright State (3/23) …Named to A-Sun Academic Honor Roll.

High School: Lettered one year in softball under head coachMike Cavey ... Named tothe all-county team ...Scholar-athlete and mem-ber of National HonorSociety.

Personal: Full name isStacey Beth Condra ...Daughter of Steve andGinger Condra ... Hasolder sister, Crystal, whowas also a member of theBears, and a youngerbrother, Chase ...Born onNov. 25, 1987, in KansasCity, Mo. ... Also recruitedby Presbyterian andGuilford ... Majoring inengineering.

Condra’s Career StatsYear Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI2007 .170 46-36 88 8 15 1 0 0 112008 .240 52-47 125 18 30 7 0 1 19Total .211 98-83 213 26 45 8 0 1 30

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2008: Named to Atlantic Sun all-freshman team ... Earned selec-tion to Atlantic-Sun all-tournament team ... Led Mercer pitchingstaff in wins (15), innings pitched (184.1), strikeouts (222) andopponent’s batting average (.202) ... Notched first collegiate startagainst Mississippi State, allowing six hits and striking out five infour innings of work (2/24) ... Earned first career win againstFlorida A&M, tallying seven strikeouts and yielding no runs in fiveinnings pitched (2/27) ... Credited with first complete-game winafter tossing eight innings and fanning 12 batters while allowingjust one walk versus NIU (3/2) ... Limited Georgia Tech to just onerun while racking up nine strikeouts in complete game victory(3/9) ... Earned win over Jacksonville by pitching seven inningsand yielding a single run (3/14) ... Tallied career game-high 14strikeouts while walking a single batter against Birmingham-Southern (3/21) ... Tossed an eight-inning no-hitter to lead theBears to a 2-0 victory over Harvard (3/22) ... Pitched a two-hitshutout facing Gardner-Webb (3/26) ... Threw complete-gameshutout in Bears’ 1-0 win against Campbell (3/29) ... Earned a win

in six straight starts between Mar. 29 and April 11 ... Threw fiveinning, one-hit shutout over Presbyterian (4/20).

High School: Four-year softball letterwinner … Helped lead theBulldogs to the San Joaquin Athletic Association LeagueChampionship title during senior and junior seasons along withbeing named the SJAA MVP … Named to the Cal Hi Sports All-

State team in 2005 and 2007 …Fanned a school-record 623 bat-ters during career … Played forthe All-American SportsAcademy under Coach BryanMerrida.

Personal: Full name is JenniferLyn Holtz … Daughter of Peterand Lynette Holtz … Has threesiblings, sisters Elizabeth andKristen, and brother, Peter …Born June 23, 1989, in Hayward,Calif. … Major is undecided.

Jena EllisJunior - Outfield - L/RCordele, Ga. Crisp Academy

Jenni HoltzSophomore - Pitcher - L/LTracy, Calif. Tracy High School

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2008: Started 58 games for the Bears ... Tied for second-best on theteam in RBI and runs scored ... Went a perfect 2-for-2 with a runscored and a stolen base against No. 16 Florida (2/13) ... Batted 4-for-7 with a pair of home runs, seven RBI and five runs scored againstSavannah State (2/16) ... Went 3-for-6 with a two RBI and three runsscored versus Alabama State (2/20) ... Hit two-run home run and stolea base against Mount St. Mary’s (3/1) ... Stroked two-run homer tolead Bears past Georgia Tech (3/9) ... Ripped a two-run double againstGeorgia State (3/11) ... Had a double and a home run versusJacksonville (3/14) ... Went 3-for-7 with an RBI and two runs scoredagainst UNF (3/15) ... Batted 2-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scoredagainst Arkansas Pine-Bluff (3/21) ... Struck solo homerun againstFGCU (4/6) ... Had a home run in each game of doubleheader includ-ing three RBI against Belmont (4/11) ... Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

2007: Led the team with 14 stolen bases … Tied for fourth on thesquad with seven doubles … Pinch-hit and doubled in her only at-batagainst Florida A&M (2/21) ... Drove in three runs and scored two

while going 1-for-2 with a bases-clearing triple against Florida A&M(2/21) ... Knocked in two runs and scored two runs as she went 2-for-4 with a double against Oakland (2/24) ... Scored a run, had an RBIand stole two bases while going 1-for-2 against Savannah State (3/4)... Scored game-winning run against San Jose State (3/19) ... Drove ina run while going 3-for-4 against Belmont (4/15) ... Went a perfect 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI against Jacksonville (4/21) ... Drove intwo runs and scored one while going 1-for-1 with a double againstKennesaw State (4/25) … Named to A-Sun Academic Honor Roll.

High School: Named softball MVPthree years for coach BrittneyJenkins ... Team was GISA Class AState Runner-up her junior and sen-ior seasons ... Also lettered threeyears in tennis and basketball ... WonState GISA A doubles tennis champi-onship in 2006.

Personal: Full name is Jena LaurenEllis ... Only daughter of Brad andAngie Ellis ... Has a younger brother,Slade ... Born on Feb. 25, 1988, inCordele, Ga. ... Major is business.

Ellis’ Career StatsYear Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI2007 .215 56-44 107 12 23 7 1 0 112008 .235 58-58 166 33 39 6 1 10 30Total .227 114-102 273 45 62 13 2 10 41

Holtz’s Career StatsYear ERA W-L App GS CG Sho Sv IP SO2008 2.05 15-12 31 21 18 6/2 1 184.1 222Total 2.05 15-12 31 21 18 6/2 1 184.1 222

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2008: Honored as a National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American Scholar Athlete ... Took no-decision in first collegiatestart against Georgia Southern after allowing just two hits inthree innings of work (2/9) ... Earned first career win againstAlabama State by scattering five hits and yielding a singleearned run in five innings pitched (2/20) ... Recorded firstcareer complete-game win against St. Francis, posting acareer-high eight strikeouts with no earned runs while allowingjust three hits (2/29) ... Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

High School: Letterwinner in softball and basketball … NamedPitcher of the Year and received the best defense award dur-ing senior season ... Helped lead 2007 team to final eight ...Received the MVP award as a junior ... Awarded the softballacademic award in 2006 and 2007 … Played for the RockdaleTomahawks travel squad under the direction of Coach GlennChandler.

Personal: Full name is Allison Ruth Jones … Daughter ofSonny and Mandy Jones … Has two younger brothers, Sam and

Jake … Born June 12,1989, in Covington, Ga. …Major is undecided.

Anna JohnsonSophomore - Catcher/Outfield - R/RReynolds, Ga.South Carolina

Allison JonesSophomore - Pitcher/Infield - l/lCovington, Ga.Eastside High School

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Jones’ Career StatsYear ERA W-L App GS CG Sho Sv IP SO2008 4.74 2-3 16 11 1 0/1 0 44.1 29Total 4.74 2-3 16 11 1 0/1 0 44.1 29

2008: Appeared in 38 games for Mercer, primarily as a pinch-runner ... Notched first collegiate career hit against SavannahState (2/16) ... Plated first collegiate career run againstMississippi State (2/24) ... Tallied a pair of stolen bases in double-header against Vermont (3/10) ... Finished the season a perfect7-for-7 in stolen base attempts.

2007: Red-shirted as a member of Southeastern Conference foeSouth Carolina's squad that finished 38-26.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in softball … Three-time all-state and four-time all-region selection … Named the all-regionPlayer of the Year during senior campaign and the all-regionCatcher of the Year as a junior … Led the GISA in stolen bases …Played travel ball for the Georgia Elite Gold under the direction ofDaniel Caldwell.

Personal: Full name is Anna Ashley Johnson … Middle daughterof Bucky and Jill Jones … Has two sisters, Whitley and Lauren …Born April 5, 1988 … Also recruited by Alabama, UCF and Auburn

… Major is biology.

Johnson’s Career StatsYear Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI2008 .100 38-1 10 12 1 0 0 0 0Total .100 38-1 10 12 1 0 0 0 0

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Natalie JonesSophomore - Pitcher/Infielder - R/RSnellville, Ga.Shiloh High School

Brandy KeeterJunior - Catcher/Outfield - R/RMcDonough, Ga.Eagle’s Landing High School

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High School: Lettered four seasons in softball under the direc-tion of coach Melissa Lewis … Helped lead the Generals to theirfirst state playoff appearance in 10 years during junior season …Earned the team's top-pitcher award … Three-time all-county andfour-time all-academic honoree … Played for the Georgia Firetravel ball team for coach Tom Bills … Member of the NationalHonor Society and participated in the Governor's Honors Programfor Foreign Language.

Personal: Natalie Ann Jones was born April 22, 1989, inSnellville, Ga. … Daughter of Michael and Demetrius Jones … Hastwo younger sisters, Kayla and Haley … Majoring in education.

Jones’ Career StatsYear ERA W-L App GS CG Sho Sv IP SO2008 4.97 4-4 17 8 1 1/0 0 38.0 29Total 4.97 4-4 17 8 1 1/0 0 38.0 29

2008: Started 15 games behind the plate for the Bears ... Went2-for-3, including a triple and a sacrifice fly, with a pair of RBI,two runs scored and a stolen base against Savannah State (2/16)... Went 1-for-2 in Mercer’s 2-1 victory over Jacksonville (3/14)... Plated a run to help lift Mercer over Harvard 2-0 (3/22).

2007: Appeared in 10 games for the Bears, serving primarily asa pinch runner … Knocked in a run while going 1-for-1 againstSavannah State (3/4) … Named to A-Sun Academic Honor Roll.

High School: Received offensive award as a sophomore ...Received Southern Cresent second-team honors for her roll as acatcher in 2004 ... Also named to 2004 all-region team ...Received Golden Glove award and was selected as AJC Top 4catcher in the state in 2005 ... Lettered in softball four years andin basketball three years ... Played for the Georgia Xtreme travelteam under coach Eddie Wise.

Personal: Full name is Brandy Lynn Keeter ... Youngest daugh-ter of David Keeter and Ronda White ... Has a twin sister, Breanna... Born on Oct. 8, 1987 ... Also recruited by Anderson ... Major ismathematics.

Keeter’s Career StatsYear Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI2007 .250 10-0 4 1 1 0 0 0 12008 .097 27-16 31 4 3 0 1 0 2Total .114 37-16 35 5 4 0 1 0 3

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2008: Named first-team all-conference ... Honored as a NationalFastpitch Coaches Association All-American Scholar Athlete ...Ranked second in batting average and on-base percentage while finishingtied for second on the squad with 30 RBI ... Went 4-for-6 with a homer,five RBI and six runs scored in a doubleheader versus Savannah State(2/16) ... Batted 4-for-6 with three RBI and two runs scored in Mercer’stwinbill with Alabama State (2/20) ... Was a perfect 3-for-3 with a homerun and a double en route to tallying a pair of RBI and runs scored againstFlorida A&M (2/27) ... Went 3-for-6 with two RBI and three runs scored inMercer’s sweep of Vermont (3/10) ... Was 2-for-4 with two RBI and tworuns scored facing Campbell (3/29) ... Went 2-for-3 with two RBI againstGeorgia (4/23) ... Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

2007: Member of the NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete team … Namedto A-Sun Academic Honor Roll ….Started 56 games in the outfield in herrookie campaign, the most for a freshman on the team … Finished withthe highest batting average (.240) for a freshman, ranking fourth on theteam ... Was second on the squad with 34 runs scored … Scored threeruns while going 2-for-3 against Army (2/17) ... Led the team with threehits in five at-bats while scoring three runs against Army (2/18) ... Scored

a run and went 2-for-4 against George Washington (2/24) ... Scored fourruns while going 2-for-3 against Savannah State (3/4) ... Was a perfect 3-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored against Savannah State (3/4) ...Scored a run while going 2-for-4 against Villanova (3/9) ... Knocked firstdouble of the season against Fordham (3/10) ... Scored a run while going2-for-4 against ETSU (4/27).

High School: Two-time letterwinner in softball ... Played in the GACA All-Star game ... Named to the all-state team and the team’s bestoffensive player ... Competed inthree ASA Nationals ... Played onEast Cobb Bullets Gold travelteam ... Member of Beta Club,National Honor Society andFrench National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name is HollyRhiannion Oglesbee ... Daughterof Mike and Sara Oglesbee ... Hasa younger brother, Will ... Born onAug. 18, 1988, in Atlanta, Ga. ...Father played basketball forGeorgia Southwestern ...Majoring in business.

2008: Started 45 of 49 games in which she appeared ...Recorded crucial RBI in Mercer’s 4-3 win over Georgia Southern(2/9) ... Went 3-for-7 including two home runs, five RBI and fourruns scored in doubleheader against Savannah State (3/16) ...Went 2-for-4 with a run scored against Alabama State (2/20) ...Batted a perfect 1-for-1 with a three-run homer facing FloridaA&M (2/27) ... Batted 2-for-3 and contributed an RBI and a runscored versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3/21) ... Notched a pair of RBIin Mercer’s 8-6 win over Campbell (3/29) ... Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

2006-07: Played two seasons at College of the Canyons … Holdsrecords for home runs (10), RBIs (51) and batting average (.487)… All-state selection and first-team all-conference honoree …Awarded the Captains Award and named the MVP of the Cougars'squad ... Earned the team’s Best Offense award in 2007.

High School: Three-year letterwinner in softball … Also playedfreshman and junior varsity volleyball … Played travel ball for theSo. Cal Diamonds.

Personal: Full name is Cassandra Rochelle Neilson … Born Jan.21, 1987, in Valencia, Calif. … Youngest daughter of Mike andBrenda Neilson … Has an older brother, Chad, and an older sis-

ter, Tiffany … Majoring in educa-tion.

Cassy NeilsonSenior - Infield - r/rStevenson Ranch, CalifCollege of the Canyons

Holly OglesbeeJunior - Outfield - L/RFayetteville, Ga.Starr’s Mill High School

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Oglesbee’s Career StatsYear Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI2007 .240 56-56 175 34 42 3 0 0 22008 .331 58-58 178 33 59 14 1 4 30Total .286 114-114 353 67 101 17 1 4 32

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Page RaynorSenior - Infield - R/RCanton, Ga.North Georgia

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2006-07: Played two seasons for North Georgia College … Anall-conference selection in 2007 … Awarded the team's GoldenGlove Award in 2007 and the Golden Spikes Award followingfreshman season … Served as the President of the Peach BeltConference Student-Athlete Advisory Council and as a member of

the national SAAC … Named to the Presidential Honor Roll.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in softball and swimming …Named to the 5A all-state team following senior campaign …Three-time all-region and all-county selection … Named the teamMVP in 2004 and 2005 and award the Best Offensive Award dur-

ing sophomore and junior sea-sons … Played for the EastCobb Angels and East CobbBullets travel teams … Alsospent four years as a memberof the AFJROTC.

Personal: Full name is PageLouise Raynor … Born May 5,1987, in Canton, Ga., to Mikeand Brenda Raynor … Has twoolder sisters, Molly and Allison… Father is Mercer's head soft-ball coach who played baseballat Georgia Southern …Majoring in communications.

Raynor’s Career StatsYear Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI2008 .215 52-49 130 13 28 2 0 1 6Total .215 52-49 130 13 28 2 0 1 6

2008: Ranked second on the team in wins (10), ERA (3.37), inningspitched (114.1) and strikeouts (104) ... Earned first win facing GeorgiaSouthern, allowing just three hits and no earned runs while striking outfour batters (2/9) ... Claimed a victory by tossing three innings of no-hitsoftball while fanning seven batters against Savannah State (2/16) ...Posted complete-game victory, allowing just five hits and striking out nineagainst Alabama State (2/20) ... Struck out six and yielded just two earnedruns to notch a win against Florida A&M (2/27) ... Allowed just one earnedrun en route to a complete game victory against Mount St. Mary’s (3/1) ...Took a win after surrendering just one hit over six innings of work againstVermont (3/9) ... Scattered four hits over seven innings to help Mercer topAuburn 1-0 (3/25) ... Struck out nine batters to post a complete-game vic-tory against Campbell (3/29) ... Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

2006-07: Played two seasons for Georgia Tech ... Finished sophomorecampaign with a 1.97 ERA and a 2-1 record ... Tied for third in careerrecord book with six saves ... As a freshman, led Ga. Tech with 40 appear-ances, making 15 starts ... Ranked 13th in the nation and third in theAtlantic Coast Conference with four saves in 2006 ... Wrapped up rookie

season with a 3.57 ERA and an 8-6 record ... Struck out 69 batters in 115.2innings pitched ... Posted the Yellow Jackets top ERA in the postseasonwith a 3.33 mark, striking out 18 in 21.0 innings of work.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in softball under coach Lisa Skeltonat Northgate HS ... Named all-state and all-county as a sophomore, juniorand senior ... Garnered Area Player of the Year honors as a senior ...Selected as County Player of the Year in sophomore, junior and senior sea-

sons ... Led team to three region cham-pionships and two Elite 8 appearances... Holds school record in inningspitched (589.2), strikeouts (861) andwins (77) ... Tossed a school record 19no-hitters and three perfect games dur-ing her career ... Elected as team cap-tain for one season ... Selected to playin the Georgia All-Star game ... NationalHonor Society and Beta Club member.

Personal: Full name is Lacey MarieRichardson ... Born Nov. 17, 1986, inColorado Springs, Colo. ... Daugher ofMike and Raelynn Richardson ... Has anolder brother, Josh ... Majoring in busi-ness.

Richardson’s Career StatsYear ERA W-L App GS CG Sho Sv IP SO2008 3.37 10-8 27 18 8 1/2 0 114.1 104Total 3.37 10-8 27 18 8 1/2 0 114.1 104

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High School: Four-year letterwinner in softball … Scholar-athleteand was named to the Principal's Honor Roll … Also lettered threeseasons in basketball.

Personal: Amanda Santa Maria was born May 6, 1989, inWhittier, Calif., to Al and Sandy Santa Maria … Has one youngersister, Alissa … Also recruited by Emory and Yale … Major is pre-med.

Santa Maria’s Career StatsYear Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI2008 .151 48-40 86 13 13 1 0 1 6Total .151 48-40 86 13 13 1 0 1 6

Lindsay TalamantesSenior - Outfield/Catcher - R/RBurbank, Calif.Burbank High School

2008: Played in 11 games during the 2008 season ... Batted 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI in opening game of double-header facing Florida A&M ... Scored a run in the second game ofthe doubleheader against the Rattlers (2/27).

2007: Saw action in 39 games, serving primarily as a pinch run-ner and defensive replacement … Scored a run while going 1-for-3 against George Washington (2/23) ... Scored a run and stole abase as she went 1-for-3 against Savannah State (3/4).

2006: Started 17 games in left field, also saw time as a pinchrunner and defensive replacement ... Scored first collegiate runagainst Tennessee Tech (2/11) ... Made first collegiate startagainst Florida A&M (2/15) ... Scored the winning run in a 2-0 vic-tory against Troy (3/24) ... Drove in a run on a sacrifice fly againstSavannah State (4/9) ... Scored game-winning run in 11th inningagainst Campbell (4/24).

High School: Served as a team captain and named her team'sbest defensive player during her sophomore season ... Playedoutfield and caught for coach Janna Kovar ... Named a scholar-athlete twice with softball, four times with basketball, twice withvolleyball and once with track ... Played travel ball for Don Harris'So Cal Stealth.

Personal: Full name LindsayAnn Talamantes ... Born onFeb. 3, 1987, in Burbank, Calif.... Daughter of Lynn and LouieTalamantes ... Has threebrothers, Grant, Adam andJosh ... Also recruited byFairleigh Dickinson and A-Sunrival Belmont ... Her major issecondary education.

Talamantes’ Career StatsYear Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI2006 .000 40-17 6 5 0 0 0 0 12007 .148 39-8 27 10 4 1 0 0 22008 .125 11-0 8 2 1 0 0 1 2Total .122 90-25 41 17 5 1 0 1 5

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Ashlei AligFreshman - Outfield - L/RBrunswick, Ga.Glynn Academy

Jenny GoodmanFreshman - Infield/Outfield - R/RAlpharetta, Ga.Chattahoochee High School

Kari ChambersSophomore - Pitcher - R/RWoodstock, Ga.Eastern Michigan

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High School: Lettered four seasons playing for Bob Fortel ...Member of the National Honor Society ... Graduated in the topten percent of 2008 class ... Achieved President’s Award.

Personal: Full name is Ashlei Nicole Alig ... Born February 25,1990 ... Daughter of Tony and Melanie Alig ... Has one sister,Taylor, age 13 ... Also recruited by Emory ... Major is pre-med.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in softball under LawrenceErwin ... Also played basketball at Chattahoochee High School ...Played for Roger Kincaid on the Xtreme Mavericks AAU softballteam ... A member of the National Honor Society ... Selected asthe 2006 Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Most OutstandingStudent.

Personal: Complete name is Jennifer Michelle Goodman ...Daughter of Mark and Terri Goodman ... Has two brothers, Brett(23), Matthew (13), and a sister, Sara (21) ... Also recruited byEmory, Tennessee Tech, and Georgia Southern ... Engineeringmajor at Mercer.

2008: Played for Eastern Michigan University and coach KarenBaird ... Started 20 games, pitching eight complete games andtallying five wins ... Racked up 73 strikeouts while playing for theEagles ... Pitched 2.1 innings against No. 4 UCLA and recordedthree strikeouts while yielding just one earned run (3/1) ...Named MAC West Division Pitcher of the Week after going 2-1 infirst weekend of collegiate play ... Pitched a complete gameagainst Longwood, giving up only three hits and one run whilefanning five batters (2/15) ... Tossed a complete game shutoutfacing Bucknell, allowing only five hits and striking out three enroute to the victory (2/16).

High School: Lettered four seasons for coach Tonya Sebring ...Member of the 2006 Wolverine squad which captured the statechampionship ... Contributed to Woodstock’s 2003, 2005, and2006 regional champion teams ... Honored as Pitcher of the Yearin 2006 ... Also played for Georgia Elite and coach ChenitaRogers.

Personal: Full name is Kari Chambers ... Born on May 23, 1989in Woodstock, Ga. ... Has two sisters, Megan (33), and Emily (31)... Majoring in business management.

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Jessie HolmesFreshman - Pitcher - R/RConyers, Ga.Rockdale County High School

Kristin MarkoFreshman - Catcher - R/RKennesaw, Ga.Kennesaw Mountain High School

Lilli LukeFreshman - Infield - R/RArabi, Ga.Crisp Academy

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High School: Played softball, earning four letters for head coachHolly Hamilton ... Named team Rookie of the Year (2004), MostPromising Sophomore (2005), Best Defensive Player (2006), andPitcher of the Year (2007) ... Also played for Ga. Legends andcoach Ken Murray.

Personal: Jessica Holmes was born on Oct. 21, 1989 ...Daughter of Ann Jessup and Kelly Holmes ... Has two sisters,Shannon (32), Addy-Lee (8), and a brother, Carter (12) ... Alsorecruited by Georgia State, Gardner-Webb, and College ofCharleston ... Completing coursework in the biology/pre-medmajor at Mercer.

High School: Particpated in five years of softball and three yearsof basketball ... Named to softball All-Region team in all five sea-sons at Crisp Academy ... Selected to All-State team four times ...Wendy’s High School Heisman nominee in senior season ... Staterunner-up in batting average in three seasons, (2004 - .428, 2005-.714, 2007 - .500) ... Recorded a scorching .810 batting averagein junior season ... Also played for coach Ricky Schnable and theMiddle Ga. Shockers ... Sr. Beta Club Vice President and Chaplin... Recipient of the Margie Mathis Outstanding Student-Athletescholarship.

Personal: Full name is Lilli Ann Luke ... Born September 26,1989 ... Daughter of Eddie and Patsy Luke ... Father playedfootball and baseball at Georgia Tech ... Also recruited byDarton and Brenau ... Major is undecided.

High School: Four-year letterwinner for coach Lisa Chapman insoftball and coach Kim Minnick in lacrosse ... Named AcademicAll-American twice ... Member of 2007 KMHS team which wonthe regional championship ... Named as an All-State softball play-er in all four seasons at KMHS ... Honored as Marietta DailyJournal Player of the Year and Region Player of the Year in juniorand senior seasons ... Memeber of KMHS Sports Council ...Inducted into KMHS Hall of Fame ... Participated in BETA club andorchestra ...

Personal: Kristin Marko was born May 17, 1990 ... Daughter ofBruce and Dana Marko ... Has two sisters Jacquelyn Marko (16),Kasey Edmondson (15), and a brother Kyle Edmondson (13) ...Father played baseball at Eastern Washington ... Also recruited byTennessee Tech ... Majoring in biomedical engineering.

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Kerri NidifferFreshman - Pitcher - R/RMarietta, Ga.Wheeler High School

Megan RutherfordFreshman - Infield/Outfield - R/RHiram, Ga.McEachern High School

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Emi SherrillSophomore - Catcher/Infield - R/RMadison, Ga.Gardner-Webb

High School: Played softball and lettered in four seasons undercoach Jeff Milton ... Also was a three-year letterwinner in basket-ball ... Named team rookie of the year (2004), defensive playerof the year (2006), and player of the year (2007) ... Selected asan all-region player in senior season ... Pitched a no-hitter infreshman season ... Racked up 112 strikeouts as a senior in 109innings pitched ... Batted .491 in senior campaign ... Also playedfor coach Shannon Rogers and Ga. Biltz 18 Gold team ... Memberof the Latin Honor Society and BETA club.

Personal: Complete name is Kerri Lynn Nidiffer ... Daughter ofToby and Carol Nidiffer ... Brother Andrew (21) played football atWingate ... Father played basketball and baseball at Georgia Tech... Majoring in psychology.

High School: Two year letterwinner in softball ... Also participat-ed in cheerleading and basketball ... Named team rookie of theyear in freshman season ... Recognized as an academic scholar(cheerleading) ... Also played for Ga. Blitz Gold and coachShannon Rogers ... Selected as a Georgia merit scholar ...Member of the National Honor Society and Spanish NationalHonor Society ... BETA club member.

Personal: Megan Elise Rutherford was born February 2, 1990 ...Daughter of Eddie and Tracy Rutherford ... Has one brother, Seth(13) ... Also recruited by Georgia State, Kennesaw State, GeorgiaTech, Auburn and Emory ... Majoring in Biology/Pre-med.

2007: Started 62 games for Gardner-Webb ... Hit .303 with 48RBI ... Led team in runs scored (41) and total bases (104).

High School: Lettered in four seasons for coach Steve Cisson ...Named an all-region player four times ... Honored as an all-stateselection three times ... Member of the 2006 Georgia all-starteam ... Set single season home run and total base record ... Alsoplayed for coaches Greg Sherrill and Roger Kincaid on XtremeMavericks.

Personal: Full name is Emily Austin Sherril ... Born September12, 1987 ... Has a sister Kayla (19), and two brothers Justin (16)and Jacob (15) ... Major is education.

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Sara StukesFreshman - Infield - R/RPowder Springs, Ga.Harrison High School

2High School: Played softball and lettered four seasons ... Namedteam Rookie of the Year (2004), Most Improved (2005), andOffensive Player of the Year (2007) ... Selected to all-state teamin 2007 ... Also played for coach Shannon Rogers on Georgia Blitz... Member of National Latin Honor Society and BETA club.

Personal: Complete name is Sara Elise Stukes ... Born on March21, 1990 ... Daughter of Ray and Gina Stukes ... Has one sisterLauren (20) and a brother Michael (16) ... Also recruited by NorthCarolina and Yale ... Majoring in psychology.

MEET MEET THE BEARSTHE BEARSFFaavvororite athlete:ite athlete: (Alig - Alex Rodriguez)

FFaavvororite sporite sports team:ts team: (Rutherford - Boston Red Sox,UGA football,Pittsburgh Steelers)

FFaavvororite ite TV shoTV show:w: (Bylak - Seinfeld) (Nidiffer - The Hills)

FFaavvororite moite movie:vie: (Sherrill - Liar Liar)

FFaavvororite actor/actress:ite actor/actress: (Keeter - Julia Roberts)

FFaavvororite musician/musical group:ite musician/musical group: (Chambers - Bruce Springstein) ( Ellis - CCR)

Hobbies:Hobbies: (Santa Maria - Yoga,Dancing)

Last book read outside of cLast book read outside of class:lass: (A.Jones - A Bend in the Road) (Goodman - The Last Lecture)

PPerson (past or present) yerson (past or present) you most want to meet:ou most want to meet: (Stukes - Derek Jeter)

One wOne word that defines yord that defines your personality:our personality: (Neilson - Goofy) (Marko - Intense)

FFaavvororite pre-gite pre-game meal:ame meal: (Condra - Subway)

If yIf you could plaou could play another spory another sport,t, what wwhat would it be?:ould it be?: (Richardson - Figure skating)

If yIf you wou won a million dollars,on a million dollars, what wwhat would yould you bou buy first?:uy first?: (Johnson - Range Rover)

Pre-gPre-game rame rituals:ituals: (Holmes - Apply a lot of Biofreez)

WWhat motivates yhat motivates you when you when you plaou play?y?:(Holtz - Being the best & striking people out)

FFaavvororite activity on road trite activity on road trips:ips: (Oglesbee - Team bonding)

WWho inspires yho inspires you and whou and why?y? (Talamantes - My teammates,each have their own struggles,but always remain strong

and beautiful)

Most embarMost embarrrassing moment:assing moment: (Raynor - Hit a homerun and was so excited I tripped over my shoelaces)

FFaavvororite cite childhood memorhildhood memory:y: (N.Jones - Fishing with grandpa,driving the boat)

FFaavvororite parite part at about attending Mercerbout attending Mercer:: (Luke - The beautiful campus,friendly students and professors,and getting

an opportunity to play the sport I love.)

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2008 Game Result2008 Game Results s Date Opposing team Score r-h-e/r-h-e Inns Overall A-Sun Pitcher of record Attend Time

2/9/08 GEORGIA SOUTHERN W, 4-3 4-4-0/3-5-1 7 1-0-0 0-0-0 RICHARDSON (W 1-0) 533 1:572/9/08 GEORGIASOUTHERN L, 2-8 2-4-1/8-13-1 7 1-1-0 0-0-0 RICHARDSON (L 1-1) - 2:12

2/13/08 at Florida L, 0-5 0-1-0/5-6-0 7 1-2-0 0-0-0 RICHARDSON (L 1-2) - 1:422/13/08 at Florida L, 1-12 1-5-0/12-11-1 5 1-3-0 0-0-0 JONES, A (L 0-1) 132 1:452/16/08 at Savannah State W, 26-0 26-20-0/0-0-5 5 2-3-0 0-0-0 RICHARDSON (W 2-2) - 2:302/16/08 at Savannah State W, 22-0 22-23-2/0-0-1 5 3-3-0 0-0-0 WEARE (W 1-0) 50 4:302/20/08 at Alabama State W, 4-2 4-9-0/2-5-1 7 4-3-0 0-0-0 RICHARDSON (W 3-2) 32 1:522/20/08 at Alabama State W, 8-4 8-9-3/4-6-4 7 5-3-0 0-0-0 JONES, A (W 1-1) - 1:55

$2/23/08 WESTERN KENTUCKY L, 1-3 1-3-0/3-7-0 7 5-4-0 0-0-0 RICHARDSON (L 3-3) 167 1:31$2/24/08 NICHOLLS STATE W, 4-2 4-6-1/2-8-1 7 6-4-0 0-0-0 JONES, N (W 1-0) 73 2:00$2/24/08 AUSTIN PEAY L, 6-7 6-9-1/7-6-0 7 6-5-0 0-0-0 HOLTZ (L 0-1) 194 2:02$2/24/08 MISSISSIPPI STATE L, 3-5 3-5-1/5-11-1 7 6-6-0 0-0-0 HOLTZ (L 0-2) 148 2:002/27/08 FLORIDAA&M W, 10-2 10-13-0/2-5-1 5 7-6-0 0-0-0 RICHARDSON (W 4-3) 43 1:272/27/08 FLORIDAA&M W, 11-0 11-6-0/0-3-4 5 8-6-0 0-0-0 HOLTZ (W 1-2) - 1:32

^2/29/08 vs NIU L, 2-4 2-8-0/4-6-1 7 8-7-0 0-0-0 JONES, N (L 1-1) 75 1:45^2/29/08 vs Saint Francis W, 3-1 3-8-2/1-3-1 7 9-7-0 0-0-0 JONES, A (W 2-1) 70 1:25^3/1/08 vs Mount St. Mary's W, 4-1 4-7-0/1-4-2 7 10-7-0 0-0-0 RICHARDSON (W 5-3) 70 1:30^3/1/08 vs St. Bonaventure L, 0-8 0-3-3/8-12-0 5 10-8-0 0-0-0 JONES, A (L 2-2) 70 1:30^3/2/08 vs NIU W, 4-3 4-3-2/3-5-4 (8) 11-8-0 0-0-0 HOLTZ (W 2-2) 103 2:20~3/9/08 VERMONT W, 4-1 4-5-0/1-2-3 7 12-8-0 0-0-0 RICHARDSON (W 6-3) 76 1:40

~3/09/08 GEORGIATECH W, 2-1 2-3-1/1-7-0 7 13-8-0 0-0-0 HOLTZ (W 3-2) 123 1:453/10/08 VERMONT W, 7-4 7-6-1/4-5-1 7 14-8-0 0-0-0 HOLTZ (W 4-2) 84 2:063/10/08 VERMONT W, 7-3 7-8-3/3-9-4 7 15-8-0 0-0-0 JONES, N (W 2-1) - 2:063/11/08 at Georgia State W, 6-5 6-7-2/5-8-3 (8) 16-8-0 0-0-0 RICHARDSON (W 7-3) 76 2:103/11/08 at Georgia State L, 4-12 4-6-0/12-12-0 5 16-9-0 0-0-0 RICHARDSON (L 7-4) 81 1:25

*3/14/08 at Jacksonville W, 2-1 2-5-0/1-2-0 7 17-9-0 1-0-0 HOLTZ (W 5-2) 89 1:33*3/14/08 at Jacksonville L, 4-6 4-7-1/6-5-2 7 17-10-0 1-1-0 HOLTZ (L 5-3) - 1:51*3/15/08 at UNF W, 4-1 4-5-0/1-4-2 7 18-10-0 2-1-0 RICHARDSON (W 8-4) 104 2:11*3/15/08 at UNF L, 6-7 6-9-1/7-7-0 7 18-11-0 2-2-0 HOLTZ (L 5-4) 103 1:57

%3/21/08 ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF W, 8-0 8-11-2/0-3-1 5 19-11-0 2-2-0 JONES, N (W 3-1) 97 1:25%3/21/08 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN W, 5-4 5-6-2/4-4-1 (8) 20-11-0 2-2-0 HOLTZ (W 6-4) 124 2:27%3/22/08 HARVARD L, 2-3 2-6-1/3-7-0 7 20-12-0 2-2-0 RICHARDSON (L 8-5) 231 2:17%3/22/08 HARVARD W, 2-0 2-4-1/0-0-1 (8) 21-12-0 2-2-0 HOLTZ (W 7-4) 243 2:07

3/25/08 AUBURN W, 1-0 1-3-0/0-4-1 7 22-12-0 2-2-0 RICHARDSON (W 9-5) 126 1:553/25/08 AUBURN L, 0-10 0-4-2/10-12-0 5 22-13-0 2-2-0 JONES, N (L 3-2) 126 1:45

*3/26/08 GARDNER-WEBB W, 1-0 1-7-1/0-2-0 7 23-13-0 3-2-0 HOLTZ (W 8-4) 67 1:39*3/26/08 GARDNER-WEBB L, 0-3 0-6-2/3-6-1 7 23-14-0 3-3-0 RICHARDSON (L 9-6) 67 1:47*3/29/08 at Campbell W, 1-0 1-3-0/0-4-5 (9) 24-14-0 4-3-0 HOLTZ (W 9-4) 76 2:07*3/29/08 at Campbell W, 8-6 8-12-0/6-5-1 7 25-14-0 5-3-0 RICHARDSON (W 10-6) 76 2:22*4/4/08 at Stetson W, 2-0 2-5-0/0-3-1 6 26-14-0 6-3-0 HOLTZ (W 10-4) 152 1:29*4/6/08 at FGCU W, 4-2 4-6-1/2-5-1 7 27-14-0 7-3-0 HOLTZ (W 11-4) 84 2:00*4/6/08 at FGCU L, 4-7 4-8-0/7-5-1 7 27-15-0 7-4-0 RICHARDSON (L 10-7) 84 2:00

*4/11/08 BELMONT W, 3-2 3-8-1/2-3-0 7 28-15-0 8-4-0 HOLTZ (W 12-4) 126 1:42*4/11/08 BELMONT W, 5-4 5-10-4/4-4-0 7 29-15-0 9-4-0 JONES, N (W 4-2) 126 2:02*4/12/08 LIPSCOMB L, 2-4 2-5-0/4-8-2 7 29-16-0 9-5-0 HOLTZ (L 12-5) 84 1:43*4/12/08 LIPSCOMB L, 3-11 3-3-4/11-8-1 5 29-17-0 9-6-0 JONES, A (L 2-3) 84 1:32*4/16/08 at Kennesaw State L, 1-3 1-3-0/3-5-1 7 29-18-0 9-7-0 HOLTZ (L 12-6) 268 1:36*4/16/08 at Kennesaw State L, 0-3 0-3-0/3-4-0 7 29-19-0 9-8-0 JONES, N (L 4-3) 268 1:364/20/08 PRESBYTERIAN W, 8-0 8-9-0/0-1-4 5 30-19-0 9-8-0 HOLTZ (W 13-6) 187 1:264/20/08 PRESBYTERIAN L, 6-8 6-6-0/8-11-5 7 30-20-0 9-8-0 HOLTZ (L 13-7) 187 2:204/23/08 at Georgia L, 2-3 2-3-0/3-6-0 (8) 30-21-0 9-8-0 HOLTZ (L 13-8) - 1:574/23/08 at Georgia L, 0-8 0-0-1/8-11-0 5 30-22-0 9-8-0 JONES, N (L 4-4) 406 1:28

*4/25/08 ETSU L, 4-5 4-4-1/5-11-0 7 30-23-0 9-9-0 HOLTZ (L 13-9) 216 2:05*4/25/08 ETSU W, 5-3 5-10-0/3-8-0 7 31-23-0 10-9-0 HOLTZ (W 14-9) 216 1:57*4/27/08 USC UPSTATE L, 3-4 3-4-1/4-9-2 (9) 31-24-0 10-10-0 HOLTZ (L 14-10) 396 2:18*4/27/08 USC UPSTATE L, 4-10 4-7-2/10-8-1 7 31-25-0 10-11-0 RICHARDSON (L 10-8) 396 2:05

5/8/08 vs ETSU L, 0-2 0-3-1/2-5-0 7 31-26-0 10-11-0 HOLTZ (L 14-11) 0 1:405/8/08 vs Gardner-Webb W, 3-0 3-9-0/0-4-0 7 32-26-0 10-11-0 HOLTZ (W 15-11) 0 1:505/9/08 at Stetson L, 0-1 0-1-1/1-8-0 (8) 32-27-0 10-11-0 HOLTZ (L 15-12) 0 2:00

* = Conference game$ = Wingate Inn Classic (Macon, Ga.) ̂= FGCU Spring Break Invitational (Ft. Myers, Fla.)

~ = Mercer Spring Break Tournament (Macon, Ga.)% = Mercer Easter Classic (Macon, Ga.)() extra inning game

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Overall SOverall Sttatisticsatistics(Record: 32-27 Home: 17-13 Away: 11-11 Neutral: 4-3 Atlantic Sun: 10-11

Player AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDPOB%SF SH SB-ATT PO A EFLD%Madruga, Jamie .422 59-59 166 43 70 17 4 12 46 131 .789 29 3 22 0 .510 2 4 17-20 337 21 7 .981Oglesbee, Holly .331 58-58 178 33 59 14 1 4 30 87 .489 15 4 18 0 .386 5 8 3-3 39 1 0 1.000Anderson, Ashley .273 54-43 132 21 36 7 0 8 28 67 .508 6 3 26 0 .319 0 7 4-6 27 21 1 .980Condra, Stacey .240 52-47 125 18 30 7 0 1 19 40 .320 18 2 30 0 .345 0 5 1-1 15 5 0 1.000Ellis, Jena .235 58-58 166 33 39 6 1 10 30 77 .464 17 1 35 0 .310 0 5 9-16 54 7 1 .984Neilson, Cassy .222 49-45 126 9 28 3 0 3 15 40 .317 9 1 39 1 .275 2 1 0-0 30 54 8 .913Raynor, Page .215 52-49 130 13 28 3 0 1 6 34 .262 10 14 23 0 .338 0 9 1-2 102 47 5 .968Eykamp, Gigi .202 50-41 84 12 17 3 1 0 5 22 .262 11 2 18 0 .309 0 10 1-1 293 30 6 .982Condra, Crystal .189 56-47 111 18 21 4 0 0 11 25 .225 5 1 26 0 .231 0 12 9-10 39 0 0 1.000Burnside, Keri .178 50-8 73 7 13 3 0 0 8 16 .219 1 1 15 0 .200 0 1 3-4 27 16 0 1.000Santa Maria, Amanda .151 48-40 86 13 13 1 0 1 6 17 .198 14 0 8 0 .270 0 11 3-3 44 56 9 .917--------------Richardson, Lacey 1.00027-18 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1.000 0 0 0 0 1.000 0 0 0-0 8 31 3 .929Jones, Allison 1.00017-11 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1.000 0 0 0 0 1.000 0 0 0-0 0 12 1 .923Jones, Natalie .500 19-8 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 .500 0 0 1 0 .500 0 0 0-0 1 17 1 .947Cunningham, April .275 32-19 51 10 14 4 0 1 5 21 .412 8 1 9 0 .383 0 4 3-3 19 22 3 .932Talamantes, Linds .125 11-0 8 2 1 0 0 1 2 4 .500 0 0 1 0 .125 0 0 0-1 0 0 0 .000Johnson, Anna .100 38-1 10 12 1 0 0 0 0 1 .100 0 0 4 0 .100 0 0 7-7 2 0 0 1.000Keeter, Brandy .097 27-16 31 4 3 0 1 0 2 5 .161 1 1 6 0 .152 0 5 2-2 120 5 3 .977Bylak, Nikki .000 3-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000Weare, Meredith .000 3-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 1 .000Holtz, Jenni .000 35-21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 6 23 4 .879

Totals .254 59-59 1481 248 376 72 8 42 216 590 .398 144 34 281 1 .332 9 82 63-79 1163 368 53 .967Opponents .240 59-59 1464 217 351 47 8 30 187 504 .344 157 54 391 0 .334 6 51 92-113 1160 478 74 .957

LOB - Team (347), Opp (358). DPs turned - Team (10), Opp (8). CI - Team (2), EYKAMP 2. IBB - Team (5), MADRUGA 5, Opp(20).Picked off - JOHNSON 1.

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Holtz, Jenni 2.05 15-12 35 21 18 6/2 1 184.1 136 66 54 39 222 22 4 15 674 .202 7 21 0 3 16Richardson, Lacey 3.37 10-8 27 18 8 1/2 0 114.1 105 67 55 69 104 12 3 6 415 .253 13 24 0 3 22--------------Madruga Jamie 0.00 0-0 1 0 0 0/1 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 .000 0 0 0 0 0Jones, Allison 4.74 2-3 16 11 1 0/1 0 44.1 49 40 30 19 29 8 0 6 178 .275 6 5 0 0 9Jones, Natalie 4.97 4-4 17 8 1 1/0 0 38.0 48 35 27 26 27 5 1 3 162 .296 3 3 0 0 4Weare, Meredith 6.46 1-0 3 1 0 0/1 0 4.1 7 4 4 1 6 0 0 0 21 .333 0 1 0 0 0Bylak, Nikki 8.40 0-0 3 0 0 0/0 0 1.2 6 5 2 2 2 0 0 0 12 .500 1 0 0 0 0

Totals 3.10 32-27 59 59 28 11/3 1 388.0 351 217 172 157 391 47 8 30 1464 .240 30 54 0 6 51Opponents 3.02 27-32 59 59 34 8/2 2 386.2 376 248 167 144 281 72 8 42 1481 .254 17 34 2 9 82

PB - Team (9), EYKAMP7, KEETER 2, Opp (9). Pickoffs - Team (0), Opp (1). SBA/ATT- EYKAMP(68-85), HOLTZ (41-51), RICHARDSON(24-33), KEETER (22-25), JONES, A(13-13), JONES, N (12-13), RAYNOR (0-1), JOHNSON (1-1), WEARE (1-1), MADRUGA(0-1), BYLAK(1-1).

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Conference OverallSchool W L T Pct. W L T Pct.

FGCU 16 6 0 .727 48 16 0 .750USC Upstate 16 6 0 .727 34 15 0 .694Lipscomb 16 6 0 .727 29 26 0 .527KSU 14 8 0 .636 36 17 0 .679Stetson 13 8 0 .619 43 24 0 .642UNF 13 9 0 .591 39 24 0 .619Mercer 10 11 0 .476 32 27 0 .542ETSU 10 12 0 .455 30 33 0 .476Campbell 9 13 0 .409 42 25 0 .627Gardner-Webb 6 16 0 .273 22 35 0 .386Jacksonville 5 17 0 .227 21 39 0 .350Belmont 3 19 0 .136 14 36 0 .280

Season TSeason Team Game Highseam Game HighsBattingAt bats: 39 vs Savannah State (Feb 16, 2008)Runs scored: 26 vs Savannah State (Feb 16, 2008)Hits: 23 vs Savannah State (Feb 16, 2008)RBIs: 26 vs Savannah State (Feb 16, 2008)Doubles: 8 vs Savannah State (Feb 16, 2008)Triples: 3 vs Savannah State (Feb 16, 2008)Home runs: 5 vs Savannah State (Feb 16, 2008)Total bases: 48 vs Savannah State (Feb 16, 2008)Walks: 8 vs ETSU (Apr 25, 2008)Strikeouts: 14 vs Kennesaw State (Apr 16, 2008)Sac hits: 6 vs North Florida (Mar 15, 2008)Sac flies: 2 vs Florida Gulf Coast (Apr 06, 2008)Stolen bases: 5 vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Mar 21, 2008)Hit by pitch: 2 (6 games )Caught stealing: 2 vs Presbyterian (Apr 20, 2008)Runners LOB: 13 vs Gardner-Webb (Mar 26, 2008)Hit into DP: 2 vs Georgia Southern (Feb 09, 2008)

FieldingPutouts: 27 vs Campbell (Mar 29, 2008)

27 vs USC Upstate (Apr 27, 2008)Assists: 15 vs USC Upstate (Apr 27, 2008)Errors: 4 vs Belmont (Apr 11, 2008)

4 vs Lipscomb (Apr 12, 2008)Passed balls: 1 (9 games )DPs turned: 2 vs Vermont (Mar 10, 2008)

Atlant ic Sun At lant ic Sun Al l -ConferenceAl l -ConferenceFirst TeamP Morgan Childers USC UpstateP Brittany Matthews Kennesaw StateC Ashley Battaglia UNFIF *Cheyenne Jenks FGCUIF Jamie Madruga MercerIF Andrea Migliori StetsonIF Jessica Paez FGCUOF *Carmen Paez FGCUOF Holly Oglesbee MercerOF Courtney Quinn CampbellDP Jessica Cross Kennesaw StateSecond TeamP Devyn Findley UNFP Alaina Jacobson LipscombC Amanda Littlejohn CampbellIF Gwen Williams UNFIF Heather Hyde UNFIF Abby Keese LipscombIF Lauren Quevedo UpstateOF Heidi Gibbs UpstateOF Katie Hinton CampbellOF Meghan Pipkin BelmontDP Kellie Sirus LipscombAll-Freshman TeamDP *Jessica Cross Kennesaw StateOF *Katie Hinton CampbellP *Morgan Childers UpstateIF Lauren Quevedo UpstateIF Courtney Feldon UpstateDP Kim Brasil UpstateIF Katie Kelly JacksonvilleIF Keeli Michael CampbellP Jenni Holtz MercerP Morgan Campen FGCUOF Courtney Platt FGCUDP Amanda Miller Campbell

Atlantic Sun Atlantic Sun All-TAll-Tournament Tournament Teameam

Heather Collins LipscombMelody Harrell Gardner-WebbJessi Williams Gardner-WebbKaty Jett ETSUJessi Hackworth ETSUMarissa Hardy ETSUJenni Holtz MercerAmanda Lindsey StetsonAmanda Littlejohn CampbellCourtney Quinn Campbell*Brittany Stanley Campbell

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Savannah StateFeb. 7 Macon, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Savannah, Ga.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lady TigersEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,000Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orange & Reflex BluePresident . . . . . . . . .Dr. Earl G. Yarbrough, SrAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bart BellairsConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IndependantStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n/aHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jose Gonzalez

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31 (2)Record at SSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-312008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . . . . .n/aAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . .MU leads 18-0

Last Meeting . .Feb. 16, 2008; MU won 22-0SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Opio MasharikSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(912) 356-2446SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(912) 353-5287Web site . . . . . . .www.savstate.edu/athletics

Jacksonville StateFeb. 18 Macon, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacksonville, Ala.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GamecocksEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,481Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red & WhitePresident . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. William A. MeehanAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oval JaynesConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ohio ValleyStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University Field (1,000)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jana McGinnis

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . .513-285 (15)Record at JSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-162008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . . . .22-4/1stAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Last Meeting . . .Feb. 19, 2006; MU lost 5-0SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Josh UnderwoodSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(256) 782-5915SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(256) 782-5958Web site . . . . . .www.jsugamecocksports.com

HamptonFeb. 21 Statesboro, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton, Va.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lady PiratesEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,156Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Royal Blue & White President . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. William R. HarveyAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . .Lonza Hardy, Jr.Conference . . . . . . . . . . Mid-Eastern AthleticStadium . . . . . . . . . .Lady Pirates Field (250)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . .Regina Gibbons

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-18 (2)Record at HU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-182008 Conference Record/Finish . . .12-2/1st NorthAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . .First meeting

Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n/aSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maurice WilliamsSID E-Mail . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(757) 727-5757SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(757) 728-6995Web site . . . . . . . .www.hamptonpirtates.com

TroyFeb. 14 Statesboro, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy, Ala.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TrojansEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,850Colors . . . . . . . . . . . .Cardinal, Silver & BlackPresident . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve DennisConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sun BeltStadium . . . . . . . . . .Trojan Softball ComplexHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melanie Davis

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..707-369-2Record at Troy . . . . . . . . . . .609-348-2 (16)

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-232008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . .14-9/3rdAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . .Troy leads 26-7

Last Meeting . .March 26, 2006; MU lost 6-3SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taylor BryanSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(334) 670-5655SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(334) 670-5665Web site . . . . . . . . . . . .www.troytrojans.com

RadfordFeb. 20 Statesboro, Ga.Feb. 22 Statesboro, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Radford, Va.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HighlandersEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,122Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red & WhitePresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penelope W. KyleAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . .Robert LineburgConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big SouthStadium . . . . . . .Radford Softball Field (500)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mickey Dean

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155-47 (3)Record at RU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90-42 (2)

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-152008 Conference Record/Finish . . . .13-2/2ndAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . .MU leads 3-2

Last Meeting . . .Feb. 23, 2002; MU won 6-2SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Brian StanleySID E-Mail . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . ..(540) 831-6884SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(540) 831-6095Web site . . . . . . . .www.radfordathletics.com

Florida A&MFeb. 24 Tallahassee, Fla.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tallahassee, Fla.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ColonelsEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,100Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orange GreenPresident . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. James H. AmmonsAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill HayesConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MEACStadium . . . . . . .Lady Rattler Complex (300)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . .Veronica Wiggins

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . .492-552 (18)Record at FAMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-402008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . .5-7/3rdAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . .FAMU leads 15-20

Last Meeting . .Feb. 27, 2008; MU won 11-0SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ronnie Johnson SID E-Mail . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(850) 561-2701SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(850) 599-3206Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . .thefamurattlers.com

Georgia SouthernFeb. 15 Statesboro, Ga. Feb. 20 Statesboro, Ga.March 12 Macon, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Statesboro, Ga.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EaglesEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,764Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blue & WhitePresident . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Bruce F. GrubeAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam BakerConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SouthernStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eagle Field (700)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maggie Johnson Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First season

Record at GSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-302008 Conference Record/Finish . . . .13-8/2ndAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . .GSU leads 39-6

Last Meeting . . . .Feb. 9, 2008; MU lost 8-2SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barrett GilhamSID E-Mail . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(912) 478-5448SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(912) 478-0046Web site . . . .www.georgiasoutherneagles.com

OaklandFeb. 21 Statesboro, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rochester, Mich.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Golden GrizzliesEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,082Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gold & BlackPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Gary D. RussiAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tracy HuthConference . . . . . . . . . . .The Summit LeagueStadium . . . . . . . . . . .OU Softball Field (250)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . .Glenn MacDonald

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-95 (3)Record at OU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-382008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . .6-13/7thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . .OU leads 2-1

Last Meeting . .Feb. 24, 2007; MU won 10-2SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott MacDonaldSID E-Mail . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(248) 370-4008SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(248) 370-3138Web site . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ougrizzlies.com

FurmanFeb. 26 Macon, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenville, S.C.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PaladinEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,600Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purple & WhitePresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. David E. ShiAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Gary ClarkConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SouthernStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pepsi Stadium (300)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dana Jenkins

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . .177-284-1 (8)Record at FU . . . . . . . . . . . . .101-201-1 (5)

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-332008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . .8-13/6thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . .FU leads 3-2

Last Meeting . . .Feb. 17, 2007; MU lost 15-7SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jordan CaskeySID E-Mail . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(864) 294.3065SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(864) 567.1654Web site . . . . . . . . .www.furmanpaladin.com

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AuburnMarch 3 Auburn, Ala.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Auburn, Ala.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TigersEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,137Colors . . . . . . . . . .Burnt Orange & Navy BluePresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jay GogueAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jay JacobsConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SoutheasternStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jane B. Moore FieldHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tina Deese

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . .684-461-1 (21)Record at AU . . . . . . . . . . . .398-338-1 (13)

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-222008 Conference Record/Finish . . . .13-14/3rdAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . .AU leads 13-1

Last Meeting . . . .March 25, 2008; MU lost 10-0SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob GrantSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(334) 844-9810SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(334) 844-9807Web site . . . . . . . . . .www.auburntigers.com

UT MartinMarch 7 Woodstock, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Martin, Tenn.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SkyhawksEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,200Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navy Blue & OrangeChancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Tom RakesAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phil DaneConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ohio ValleyStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bettye Giles FieldHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donley Canary

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . .206-182-1 (8)Record at UT-Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-272008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . . .10-12/7thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . .UT Martin leads1-0

Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . .1988; MU lost 6-1SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matthew MaxeySID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(731) 881-7632SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(731) 881-7624Web site . . . . . . . . . . . .www.utmsports.com

Austin PeayMarch 10 Woodstock, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clarksville, Tenn.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lady GovsEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,207Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red & White President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Timothy HallAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave LoosConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ohio ValleyStadium . . . . . . . . . . . .Lady Govs Field (150)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Casey Dickson

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-69 (3)Record at APSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First year

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-382008 Conference Record/Finish . . . .3-23/10thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . .MU leads 8-3

Last Meeting . . . .Feb. 24, 2008; MU lost 7-6SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brad KirtleySID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(931) 221-6190SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(931) 221-7830Web site . . . . . . . . .www.apsugovernors.com

Indiana StateMarch 6 Woodstock, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terre Haute, Ind.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SycamoresEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,452Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Royal Blue & WhitePresident . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Daniel J. BradleyAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . .Ron PrettymanConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Missouri ValleyStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Price Field (300)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brenda Coldren

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . .202-277-1 (10) Record at ISU . . . . . . . . . . . . .109-193-1 (6)2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-30-12008 Conference Record/Finish . . . ..7-16/8thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . .First meeting

Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n/aSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Katie GaalSID E-Mail . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(812) 237-4145SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(812) 237-4157Web site . . . . . . . . . .www.gosycamores.com

Boston CollegeMarch 7 Woodstock, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chestnut Hill, Mass.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EaglesEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,500Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maroon & GoldPresident . . . . . . . .Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J.Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . .Gene DeFilippoConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic CoastStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shea Field (1,000)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mickey Dean

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . .439-340-1 (15)Record at BC . . . . . . . . . . . .363-303-1 (13)

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-312008 Conference Record/Finish . . .7-14/T-6thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Meeting

Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n/aSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Jeffrey WeinsteinSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . ..(617) 552-1188SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(617) 552-4903Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.bceagles.com

Alabama StateMarch 11 Macon, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Montgomery, Ala.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HornetsEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,627Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Old Gold & BlackPresident . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. William H. HarrisAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . .Monique HollandConference . . . . . . . . .Southwestern AthleticStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lagoon Park (500)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . .Telma O'Neal-Hall

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-81 (4)Record at ASU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-62 (3)

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-342008 Conference Record/Finish . . . .2-12/10thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . .MU leads 11-2

Last Meeting . . .Feb. 20, 2008; MU won 8-4SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LaTonia ThirstonSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(334) 229-4511SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(334) 262-2971Web site . . . . . . . .www.bamastatesports.com

Georgia TechMarch 6 Woodstock, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta, Ga.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yellow JacketsEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,393Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Old Gold & WhitePresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Gary SchusterAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . .Dan RadakovichConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic CoastStadium . . .Georgia Tech Softball Complex (1,500)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sharon Perkins Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86-47 (2)

Record at Ga. Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-312008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . .9-11/4thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . .Ga. Tech leads 34-9

Last Meeting . . .March 9, 2008; MU won 2-1SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seth GerardSID E-Mail . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(404) 894-5467SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(404) 894-1248Web site . . . . . . . . . .www.ramblinwreck.com

HowardFeb. 21 Woodstock, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington D.C.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lady BisonEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,500Colors . . . . . . . . . . .Navy Blue, Red & WhitePresident . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Sidney A. RibeauAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . .Dwight DatcherConference . . . . . . . . . . .Mid-Eastern AthleticStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Hill, Jr.Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tonja Braxton

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . .254-220 (13)Record at MSU . . . . . . . . . . . . .128-143 (6)

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-172008 Conference Record/Finish . . . .12-3/2ndAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . .First meeting

Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n/aSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Hill, Jr.SID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(202) 806-7182SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 806-9595Web site . . . . . . . . . .www.howard-bison.com

PresbyterianMarch 14 Clinton, S.C.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenville, S.C.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blue HoseEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,200Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garnet & BluePresident . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. John V. GriffithAthletic Director . .Dr. William B. “Bee” CarltonConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big SouthStadium . . . . . . . .PC Baseball Complex (500)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Majeski

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-46 (2)Record at PU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-302008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . . . . .n/aAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Last Meeting . . .April 20, 2008; MU lost 8-6SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caroline MorrisSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(864) 833-8252SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(864) 833-8323Web site . . . . . . . . . . .www.gobluehose.com

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Georgia StateMarch 17 Macon, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta, Ga.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PanthersEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,000Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blue & WhitePresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark P. BeckerAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill CurryConference . . . . .Colonial Athletic AssociationStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob Heck FieldHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob Heck

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . .628-540-2 (21)Record at GSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-182008 Conference Record/Finish . . . .15-5/2ndAll-Time Series . . . . . . .Ga. State leads 41-10

Last Meeting . . . .March 11, 2008; MU lost 12-4SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lauren LambSID E-Mail . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(404) 413.4034SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(404) 413.4035Web site . . . . . .www.georgiastatesports.com

CampbellMarch 27 Buies Creek, N.C.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Buies Creek, N.C.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fighting CamelsEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,834Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orange & BlackPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jerry WallaceAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . .Stan WilliamsonConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic SunStadium . . . . . . . .Eakes Athletic Complex (400)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drew Peterson

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . .513-400-3 (18)Record at CU . . . . . . . . . . . .230-250-1 (8)

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-252008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . . . .9-13/8thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . .CU leads 18-22

Last Meeting . .March 29, 2008; MU won 8-6SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe PriscoSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(910) 893-1369SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(910) 893-1330Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.gocamels.com

JacksonvilleApril 10 Jacksonville, Fla.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacksonville, Fla.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DolphinsEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,436Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Green & Gold President . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Kerry RomesburgAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . .Alan VerlanderConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic SunStadium . . . . . . .JU Softball Complex (1,000)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . .Amanda Lehotak

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-82 (2)Record at JU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-392008 Conference Record/Finish . . . .5-17/11thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . .MU leads 8-6

Last Meeting . .March 14, 2008; MU lost 6-4SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian DeLettreSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(904) 256-7478SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(904) 256-7424Web site . . . . . . . . . . . .www.judolphins.com

Kennesaw StateMarch 21 Statesboro, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kennesaw, Ga.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OwlsEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,500Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Black & GoldPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Dan PapAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Dave WaplesConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic SunStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bailey Park (1032)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott Whitlock

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118-54Record at KSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-172008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . .14-8/4thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . .KSU leads 12-2

Last Meeting . . .April 16, 2008; MU lost 3-0SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jessica SteadmanSID E-Mail . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(678) 797-2192SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(770) 423-6665Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ksuowls.com

Florida Gulf CoastApril 3 Macon, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fort Myers, Fla.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EaglesEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,366Colors . . . . . . . .Cobalt Blue & Emerald GreenPresident . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Wilson G. BradshawAthletic Director . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jo-Ann NesterConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic SunStadium . . . . . . . . . . .FGCU Soccer ComplexHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Deiros

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . .280-81-2 (7)Record at FGCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-162008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . .16-6/1stAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Last Meeting . . . .April 6, 2008; MU lost 7-4SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Michael HillSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . ..(239) 590-7064SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(239) 590-7014Web site . . . . . . . . . .www.fgcuathletics.com

North FloridaApril 11 Jacksonville, Fla.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacksonville, Fla.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lady OspreysEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,000Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navy Blue & GreyPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John DelaneyAthletic Director . . . . . . .Dr. Richard GropperConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic SunStadium . . . . . . . . . . . .UNF Softball ComplexHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marcie Hickey

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93-205 (7)Record at UNF . . . . . . . . . . . . .First season

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-242008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . .13-9/6thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . .UNF leads 4-2

Last Meeting . .March 15, 2008; MU lost 7-6SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shawn LaFataSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(904) 620-4027SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(904) 620-2821Web site . . . . . . . . . . . .www.unfospreys.com

GeorgiaMarch 25 Athens, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Athens, Ga.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BulldogsEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34,180Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red & BlackPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Michael AdamsAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . .Damon EvansConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SoutheasternStadium . . .UGA Soccer/Softball Complex (1,400)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . .Lu Harris-Champer Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . .614-220-1 (12)

Record at UGA . . . . . . . . . . . . .405-156 (8)2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-242008 Conference Record/Finish . . . .14-14/5thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . .UGA leads 12-0

Last Meeting . . .April 23, 2008; MU lost 8-0SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tanner TedeschiSID E-Mail . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(706) 542-7965SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(706) 542-7993Web site . . . . . . . . . . .www.georgiadogs.com

StetsonApril 4 Macon, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DeLand, Fla.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HattersEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,492Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hunter Green & WhitePresident . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. H. Douglas LeeAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff AltierConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic SunStadium . . . . . . .Patricia Wilson Field (1,000)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frank Griffiin

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . .666-336 (20)Record at SU . . . . . . . . . . . . .441-249 (13)

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-242008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . .13-8/5thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . .SU leads 41-10

Last Meeting . . . .May 9, 2008; SU won 1-0SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jesse CazakoffSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(386) 822-8131SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(386) 822-8132Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.gohatters.com

LipscombApril 17 Nashville, Tenn.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nashville, Tenn.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lady BisonsEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,054Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purple & GoldPresident . . . . . . . .Dr. L. Randolph Lowry IIIAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . .Philip HutchesonConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic SunStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Draper DiamondHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kristin Peck

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-88-1 (3)Record at Lipscomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-262008 Conference Record/Finish . . .16-6/T-1stAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . .Lipscomb leads 5-4

Last Meeting . .April 12, 2008; MU lost 11-3SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark McGeeSID E-Mail . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(615) 966-5862SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(615) 966-1806Web site . . . . . . . . .www.lipscombsports.com

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May 7-9 - DeLand, Fla.May 7-9 - DeLand, Fla.

BelmontApril 18 Nashville, Tenn.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nashville, Tenn.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BruinsEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,023Colors . . . . . . . . . . .Navy Blue, Red & WhitePresident . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Robert C. FisherAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . .Mike StricklandConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic SunStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aquinas FieldHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Tudor

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-75 (2)Record at Belmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-362008 Conference Record/Finish . . . .3-19/12thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . .MU leads 14-7

Last Meeting . . .April 11, 2008; MU won 5-4SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian KarstSID E-Mail . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(615) 460-8237SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(615) 460-5584Web site . . . . . . . . .www.belmontbruins.com

SamfordApril 29 Macon, Ga.April 30 Macon, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Birmingham, Ala.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BulldogsEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,500Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red & BluePresident . . . . . . . .Dr. Andrew WestmorelandAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob RollerConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SouthernStadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bulldog Field (500)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beanie Ketcham

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . .158-166-1 (7)Record at SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-292008 Conference Record/Finish . . . . . .14-13/6thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . .SU leads 25-11

Last Meeting . . .April 27, 2003; MU lost 6-5SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Katie WaldenSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(205) 726-4005SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(205) 726-2545Web site . . . . . . . . .www.samfordsports.com

ETSUApril 24 Macon, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . .Johnson City, Tenn.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lady BuccaneersEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,000Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navy Blue & Old GoldPresident . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Paul Stanton, Jr.Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave MullinsConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic SunStadium . . . . . . .ETSU Softball Stadium (500)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrea Mangrum

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . .126-150 (5)Record at ETSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-98 (4)

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-332008 Conference Record/Finish . . . .10-12/8thAll-Time Series . . . . . . . . . . . . .MU leads 4-2

Last Meeting . . .April 25, 2008; MU won 5-3SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kevin BrownSID E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(423) 439-5263SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(423) 439-6138Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.etsubucs.com

USC UpstateApril 25 Macon, Ga.

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spartanburg, S.C.Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SpartansEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,000Colors . . . . . . . .Hunter Green, White & BlackChancellor . . . . . . . .John.C..Stockwell,.Ph.D.Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike HallConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic SunStadium . . . . . . . . . . . .Cyrill.Stadium (1,000)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Hawkins

Career Record . . . . . . . . . . .488-232-1 (14)Record at USC Upstate . . . . . . . . . . . .Same

2008 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-152008 Conference Record/Finish . . .16-6/T-1stAll-Time Series . . . . . .USC Upstate leads 3-0

Last Meeting . . .April 27, 2008; MU lost 10-4SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill.EnglishSID E-Mail . . . . . . [email protected] Office Phone . . . . . . . . . .(864).503-5129SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(864).503-5127Web site . . . . . . . .www.upstatespartans.com

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Batting Average.425 Kristi Hopkins 2000.422 Jamie Madruga 2008.398 Sandra Andrews 1986.398 Nikki Bowey 2003.392 Kerri Ryskamp 2004

On Base Percentage.510 Jamie Madruga 2008.488 Susan Bargo 1986.477 Jamie Madruga 2007.474 Kristi Hopkins 2000.469 Meghan Clark 2005

Games Played64 Kelley Bretscher 200464 Meghan Clark 200462 Kerri Ryskamp 200461 Erin Jalbert 200161 Crystal Pardue 200161 Nikki Bowey 2001

Game Started64 Kelley Bretscher 200464 Meghan Clark 200462 Kerri Ryskamp 200461 Erin Jalbert 200161 Crystal Pardue 200161 Nikki Bowey 2001

At Bats187 Stacy Nagel 2001184 Erin Jalbert 2001182 Kelley Bretscher 2004179 Nikki Bowey 2001178 Holly Oglesbee 2008

Runs Scored52 Nikki Bowey 200343 Jamie Madruga 200743 Jamie Madruga 200840 Stacy Nagel 200339 Erin Jalbert 200039 Kristi Hopkins 2000

Hits70 Jamie Madruga 200869 Kerri Ryskamp 200468 Kristi Hopkins 200068 Nikki Bowey 200365 Jamie Madruga 2007

Doubles21 Kerri Ryskamp 200418 Nikki Bowey 200317 Meghan Clark 200317 Jamie Madruga 200816 Jamie Madruga 2007

Triples10 Shae Foster 19946 Bonnie Haygood 19945 Christine Hall 20005 Kristi Hopkins 20004 Five tied

Home Runs15 Jamie Madruga 200715 Meghan Clark 200514 Stacy Nagel 200013 Kerri Ryskamp 200512 Four tied

Runs Batted In55 Stacy Nagel 200349 Meghan Clark 200549 Meghan Clark 200349 Nikki Bowey 200346 Jamie Madruga 2008

Current players are in bold.

Stolen Bases26 Kristi Hopkins (26-30) 200024 Jacki Mariner (24-29) 199924 Shannon Tolin (24-29) 199718 Shannon Tolin (18-18) 199817 Jamie Madruga (17-20) 200817 Susan Bargo (17-17) 198617 Jeanie Smith (17-17) 1986

PITCHING

Earned Run Average1.19 Katie Rosentreter 20041.25 Katie Rosentreter 20051.54 Shea Scobey 19901.68 Katie Rosentreter 20061.77 Stephanie Finger 2002

Opponent Batting Average.188 Amy Stauffer 2003.199 Katie Rosentreter 2004.201 Katie Rosentreter 2005.202 Jenni Holtz 2008.203 Katie Rosentreter 2006

Wins21 Katie Rosentreter 200421 Shea Scobey 198918 Stephanie Anunson 200017 Katie Rosentreter 200615 Four tied

Losses36 Shea Scobey 199234 Jennifer Herrin 199326 Shea Scobey 199024 Stephanie Anunson 200021 Shea Scobey 1989

Saves4 Kristi Montgomery 20033 Stephanie Anunson 19972 Kristi Montgomery 20022 Katie Rosentreter 20041 Meredith Weare 2005

Appearances43 Stephanie Anunson 200043 Shea Scobey 198943 Jennifer Herrin 199343 Shea Scobey 199241 Meredith Weare 200541 Shea Scobey 1990

Most games started43 Shea Scobey 199243 Shea Scobey 198942 Stephanie Anunson 200041 Jennifer Herrin 199332 Meredith Weare 200532 Katie Rosentreter 2004

Strikeouts245 Katie Rosentreter 2006222 Jenni Holtz 2008215 Katie Rosentreter 2004167 Katie Rosentreter 2005155 Stephanie Rossman 2006

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OVERALL Year W-L Pct. Coach1986 6-33 .154 Ed Nixon1987 16-15 .516 Ed Nixon1988 10-21 .323 Ed Nixon1989 23-23-1 .500 Vicki Van Kleeck1990 15-26 .366 Vicki Van Kleeck1991 21-32 .396 Vicki Van Kleeck1992 7-36 .163 Ken Phillips1993 6-40 .130 Ken Phillips1994 15-43 .259 Ken Phillips1995 14-34 .292 Ken Phillips1996 13-33 .283 Ken Phillips1997 18-35 .340 Ken Phillips1998 21-29 .420 Ken Phillips1999 15-37 .288 Ken Phillips2000 19-30 .388 Ken Phillips2001 24-37 .393 Ken Phillips2002 21-35 .375 Tony Foti2003 35-23 .603 Tony Foti2004 34-30 .531 Tony Foti2005 26-32 .448 Tony Foti2006 26-28 .481 Tony Foti2007 14-46 .233 Mike Raynor2008 32-27 .542 Mike RaynorTotal 431-725-1 .373

CONFERENCEYear W-L Pct. Conference1986 0-11 .000 New So. Women’s1988 2-5 .286 New So. Women’s1989 8-12 .400 New So. Women’s1990 8-6 .571 New So. Women’s1991 No conference schedule1992 No conference schedule1993 No conference schedule1994 4-4 .500 Atlantic Sun1995 4-8 .333 Atlantic Sun1996 3-11 .214 Atlantic Sun1997 8-8 .500 Atlantic Sun1998 7-11 .389 Atlantic Sun1999 4-8 .333 Atlantic Sun2000 3-11 .214 Atlantic Sun2001 3-11 .214 Atlantic Sun2002 4-14 .222 Atlantic Sun2003 14-8 .636 Atlantic Sun2004 12-8 .600 Atlantic Sun2005 7-13 .350 Atlantic Sun2006 12-6 .667 Atlantic Sun2007 7-11 .389 Atlantic Sun2008 10-11 .476 Atlantic SunNSWC 18-34 .346A-Sun 105-152 .409Total 123-186 .398

CONFERENCE FINISHYear Reg. Season Tournament1991 2nd/North 5th (1-2)1992 8th 5th (1-2)1993 4th 7th (1-2)1994 2nd/East 8th (0-2)1995 4th/East Missed Tourney1996 4th/East Missed Tourney1997 3rd/East 3rd (1-2)1998 5th/East Missed Tourney1999 4th/East Missed Tourney2000 7th Missed Tourney2001 8th Missed Tourney2002 9th Missed Tourney2003 5th 3rd (2-2)2004 5th 4th (1-2)2005 8th - tied Missed Tourney2006 4th (0-2)2007 8th (0-2)2008 7th (1-2)Tournament Total: 10 appearances (8-20)

Note: During the 1991-93 seasons, the AtlanticSun Conference seeded teams for the tourna-ment based upon their record against Division Icompetition.

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Batting Average.378 Jamie Madruga 2005-08.335 Meghan Clark 2003-05.317 Shannon Tolin 1997-98

On Base Percentage.471 Jamie Madruga 2005-08.445 Meghan Clark 2003-05.388 Shannon Tolin 1997-98

Games Played233 Kelley Bretscher 2004-07232 Crystal Pardue 2001-04223 Nikki Bowey 2000-03219 Stacy Nagel 2000-03219 Jamie Madruga 2005-08216 Kristin Talamantes 2004-07216 C.J. Martin 2004-07

Games Started 232 Kelley Bretscher 2004-07229 Crystal Pardue 2001-04207 C.J. Martin 2004-07207 Kristin Talamantes 2004-07201 Jamie Madruga 2005-08

At Bats661 Stacy Nagel 2000-03648 Nikki Bowey 2000-03628 Kelley Bretscher 2004-07626 Crystal Pardue 2001-04594 Tracy Muir 1996-99

Runs Scored135 Jamie Madruga 2005-08118 Nikki Bowey 2000-03108 Erin Jalbert 1998-01104 Stacy Nagel 2000-03103 Kelley Bretscher 2004-07

Hits220 Jamie Madruga 2005-08194 Stacy Nagel 2000-03188 Nikki Bowey 2000-03176 Erin Jalbert 1998-01171 Shae Foster 1994-97

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Doubles51 Nikki Bowey 2000-0348 Jamie Madruga 2005-0833 Meghan Clark 2003-0529 Erin Jalbert 1998-0129 Stacy Nagel 2000-03

Triples18 Shae Foster 1994-979 Erin Jalbert 1998-019 Balema Smalls 1990,92-937 Stacy Nagel 2000-037 Christine Hall 1998-017 Jacki Mariner 1998-997 Bonnie Haygood 1994-95

Home Runs46 Stacy Nagel 2000-0341 Jamie Madruga 2005-0838 Meghan Clark 2003-0522 Kerri Ryskamp 2004-0520 Nikki Bowey 2000-03

Runs Batted In154 Stacy Nagel 2000-03143 Meghan Clark 2003-05138 Jamie Madruga 2005-08108 Nikki Bowey 2000-0372 Kerri Ryskamp 2004-05

Stolen Bases42 Shannon Tolin (42-47) 1997-9837 Erin Jalbert (37-43) 1998-0135 Shae Foster (35-45) 1994-9732 Christine Hall (32-35) 1998-0128 Jacki Mariner (28-34) 1998-99

PITCHING

Earned Run Average1.52 Katie Rosentreter 2003-061.89 Stephanie Finger 2002-032.05 Jenni Holtz 2008-2.09 Kristi Montgomery 2000-032.16 Shea Scobey 1989-90,92

Opponent Batting Average.202 Jenni Holtz 2008-.206 Katie Rosentreter 2003-06.248 Kristi Montgomery 2000-03.249 Stephanie Finger 2002-03.253 Lacey Richardson 2008-

Wins64 Katie Rosentreter 2003-0643 Shea Scobey 1989-90,9233 Stephanie Anunson 1997-0030 Kristi Montgomery 2000-0316 Karen Stefanoff 1994-97

Losses83 Shea Scobey 1989-90,9262 Stephanie Anunson 1997-0043 Katie Rosentreter 2003-0640 Karen Stefanoff 1994-9739 Jennifer Herrin 1993,95

Saves7 Kristi Montgomery 2000-034 Stephanie Anunson 1997-003 Christine Mattice 2001-042 Katie Rosentreter 2003-061 Meredith Weare 2005-081 Jenni Holtz 2008-

Appearances133 Katie Rosentreter 2003-06127 Shea Scobey 1989-90,92111 Stephanie Anunson 1997-0095 Kristi Montgomery 2000-0377 Christine Mattice 2001-04

Shutouts19 Katie Rosentreter 2003-0614 Shea Scobey 1989-90,9210 Kristi Montgomery 2000-037 Stephanie Anunson 1997-004 Stephanie Rossman 2006-4 Jennifer Milan 1998-994 Karen Stefanoff 1994-97

Strikeouts722 Katie Rosentreter 2003-06284 Stephanie Rossman 2006-07253 Stephanie Anunson 1997-00250 Kristi Montgomery 2000-03222 Jenni Holtz 2008-

Kelley Bretscher (2004-07) set the recordfor games played (233) and games start-ed (232) during her four years as a Bear.

Stephanie Rossman (2006-07) fanned284 batters during her two seasons, rank-ing second on the career record list.

COACHINGGamesKen Phillips 506Tony Foti 290Vicki Van Kleeck 141Mike Raynor 119Ed Nixon 101

WinsKen Phillips 152Tony Foti 142Vicki Van Kleeck 59Mike Raynor 46Ed Nixon 32

LossesKen Phillips 354Tony Foti 148Vicki Van Kleeck 81Mike Raynor 73Ed Nixon 69

Winning PercentageTony Foti .490Vicki Van Kleeck .418Mike Raynor .387Ed Nixon .317Ken Phillips .300

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BATTING AVERAGE1986 Sandra Andrews .3981987 Not Available1988 Kellee Robbins .2291989 Terra Leslie .3111990 Kris Cook .2451991 Not Available1992 Kris Cook .3101993 Balema Smalls .3571994 Shae Foster .2721995 Monica Marks .3141996 Shae Foster .3091997 Shannon Tolin .3461998 Tracy Muir .3331999 Jacki Mariner .3252000 Kristi Hopkins .4252001 Erin Jalbert .3152002 Amy Parbon .2442003 Nikki Bowey .3982004 Kerri Ryskamp .3922005 Meghan Clark .3362006 Jamie Madruga .3482007 Jamie Madruga .3892008 Jamie Madruga .422

HITS1986 Sandra Andrews, Susan Bargo 351987 Not Available1988 Kim Averill 211989 Terra Leslie 421990 Tammy Grantham 331991 Not Available1992 Kris Cook 401993 Balema Smalls 501994 Shae Foster 431995 Shae Foster 401996 Monica Marks 391997 Shannon Tolin 551998 Tracy Muir 501999 Jacki Mariner 522000 Kristi Hopkins 682001 Erin Jalbert 582002 Parbon, Barrett, Bowey 392003 Nikki Bowey 552004 Kerri Ryskamp 692005 Sarah Harding 512006 Jamie Madruga 542007 Jamie Madruga 652008 Jamie Madruga 70

RBI1986 Sandra Andrews 281987 Not Available1988 Kellee Robbins 101989 Terra Leslie 221990 Kris Cook, Balema Smalls 141991 Not Available1992 Kris Cook 151993 Sher Scobey 171994 Shae Foster 151995 Shae Foster 181996 Shae Foster, Christa Cordero 111997 Shae Foster 241998 Jacki Mariner 311999 Jacki Mariner 332000 Stacey Nagel 412001 Nikki Bowey, Stacy Nagel 262002 Stacy Nagel 322003 Stacy Nagel 552004 Meghan Clark 452005 Meghan Clark 492006 Jamie Madruga 322007 Jamie Madruga 432008 Jamie Madruga 46

TOTAL BASES1986 Susan Bargo 1981987 Not Available1988 Kellee Robbins 271989 Terra Leslie 531990 Balema Smalls 481991 Not Available1992 Balema Smalls 481993 Balema Smalls 611994 Shae Foster 671995 Shae Foster 481996 Shae Foster 611997 Shae Foster 561998 Jacki Mariner 671999 Jacki Mariner 672000 Stacy Nagel 972001 Stacy Nagel 902002 Stacy Nagel 752003 Nikki Bowey 1222004 Not Available2005 Meghan Clark 1002006 Jamie Madruga 952007 Jamie Madruga 1262008 Jamie Madruga 131

STOLEN BASES1986 Susan Bargo, Jeanie Smith 171987 Not Available1988 Rhonda Griffin 61989 Donna Braswell 151990 Balema Smalls 41991 Not Available1992 Balema Smalls 51993 Balema Smalls 111994 Bonnie Haygood 81995 Shae Foster, Bonnie Haygood 81996 Shae Foster 101997 Shannon Tolin 241998 Shannon Tolin 181999 Jacki Mariner 242000 Kristi Hopkins 262001 Jennifer Dolan 92002 Not Available2003 Nikki Bowey 62004 Not Available2005 Tiffany Abbott 122006 Kelley Bretscher 32007 Jena Ellis 142008 Jamie Madruga 17

EARNED RUN AVERAGE1986 Sandra Andrews 2.331987 Not Available1988 Kim Averill 3.931989 Shea Scobey 2.051990 Shea Scobey 1.541991 Not Available1992 Shea Scobey 2.921993 Jennifer Herrin 3.871994 Karen Stefanoff 2.651995 Jamie Birdwell 2.611996 Karen Stefanoff 2.911997 Karen Stefanoff 2.161998 Stephanie Anunson 2.181999 Jennifer Milam 3.302000 Stephanie Anunson 3.502001 Kristi Montgomery 2.292002 Stephanee Finger 1.772003 Kristi Montgomery 1.802004 Katie Rosentreter 1.192005 Katie Rosentreter 1.252006 Katie Rosentreter 1.682007 Stephanie Rossman 4.072008 Jenni Holtz 2.05

STRIKEOUTS1986 Sandra Andrews 601987 Not Available1988 Kim Averill 301989 Shea Scobey 841990 Shea Scobey 721991 Not Available1992 Shea Scobey 561993 Jennifer Herrin 781994 Alison Venable 381995 Jamie Birdwell 321996 Karen Stefanoff 401997 Karen Stefanoff 551998 Lindy Lowery 571999 Lindy Lowery 742000 Stephanie Anunson 1302001 Kristi Montgomery 1042002 Kristi Montgomery 802003 Amy Stauffer 1042004 Katie Rosentreter 2152005 Katie Rosentreter 1672006 Katie Rosentreter 2452007 Stephanie Rossman 1292008 Jenni Holtz 222

WINS1986 Sandra Andrews 41987 Not Available1988 Kim Averill 81989 Shea Scobey 211990 Shea Scobey 151991 Not Available1992 Shea Scobey 71993 Jennifer Herrin 61994 Alison Venable 91995 Jamie Birdwell 71996 Jamie Birdwell 61997 Karen Stefanoff 81998 Anunson, Milam, Lowery 71999 Lindy Lowery 82000 Stephanie Anunson 182001 Kristi Montgomery 152002 Kristi Montgomery 92003 Katie Rosentreter 112004 Katie Rosentreter 212005 Katie Rosentreter 152006 Katie Rosentreter 172007 Stephanie Rossman 72008 Jenni Holtz 15

COMPLETE GAMES1986 Sandra Andrews 31987 Not Available1988 Kim Averill 221989 Shea Scobey 431990 Shea Scobey 401991 Not Available1992 Shea Scobey 431993 Jennifer Herrin 391994 Alison Venable 221995 Jamie Birdwell, Alison Venable 131996 Karen Stefanoff 171997 Karen Stefanoff, Stephanie Anunson 181998 Lindy Lowery 141999 Lindy Lowery 182000 Stephanie Anunson 422001 Kristi Montgomery 262002 Kristi Montgomery 212003 Kristi Montgomery, Amy Stauffer 42004 Katie Rosentreter 222005 Meredith Weare 182006 Katie Rosentreter 182007 Stephanie Rossman 142008 Jenni Holtz 18

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Abbott Tiffany 2004-05Alig Ashlei 2009-Anderson Ashley 2005-08Anunson Stephanie 1997-00Avrill Kim 1987-88

Bagley Annette 1992-95Baker Shannon 2000Baldwin Tina 2000Ballis Cyndi 1990-93Bargo Susan 1984-87Barrett (Monroe) Stephanie 2000-02Baxley Lindsay 2002Bestland Kim 1996Birdwell Jamie 1994-96Bissell Kristin 2002-03Blair (Mariner) Jacki 1998-99Bowey Nikki 2000-03Boyd Tammy 1991Brady Jennifer 1984-87Bragg Brandy 1996Braswell Donna 1989-90Bretscher Kelley 2004-07Burnside Keri 2008Bylak Nikki 2007-

Chambers Kari 2009-Christie Kim 1990Clark Meghan 2003-05Condra Crystal 2005--08Condra Stacey 2007-Connelly (Jalbert) Erin 1998-01Cook Kris 1986-89Cordero Christa 1996-98Cosson Amanda 2003-06Couch Kim 1992-93Cunningham April 2006-08

Dolan Jennifer 2000-04Dorian (Dominie) Heather 1992-95Drake Brittany 2001

Ellis Jena 2007-Ely Robin 1995Eskuchen Joy 1994Eykamp Gigi 2005-08

Faierson Jennifer 2005Farrington Kaelin 2004Finger Stephanee 2002-03Foster Tamrya 1995-98Foster Shae 1994-97Fraser Jennifer 2001-02Fryslie Korina 2006

Garland Amy 1996-97Gilmore (Irwin) Carrie 1999-02Glenn Natalie 1993Goodman Jenny 2009-Grantham Tammy 1987-90Gresham April 1994-95Griffith Amy 1995-98

Hague Amanda 2000Hall Liz 2004Harding Sarah 2005-06Haygood Bonnie 1994-95Hazinski Kathy 1988Hazzard Lindsey 2007-08Hill Leigh 1992-93Holland Jenny 2005-06Holmes Jessie 2009-Hotlz Jenni 2008-Hopkins Kristi 2000

Jackson N/A 1988Johnson Anna 2008-Jones Allison 2008-Jones Natalie 2008-

Keeter Brandy 2007-Komar (Montgomery) Kristi 2000-03Kortes Shannon 1992-93

Labas Jennifer 1993Leslie Terra 1986-89Lett Melissa 2000-04Littlejohn Lacy 2004Lowery Lindy 1998-99Luke Lilli 2009-

Madruga Jamie 2005-08

Marko Kristin 2009-Marks Monika 1993-96Martin Cameron 1991Martin C.J. 2004-07Mattice Christine 2000-04Milam Jennifer 1998-99Moricle Jamie 1993Muir Tracy 1996-99

Nagel Stacy 2000-03Neilson Cassy 2008-Nidiffer Kerri 2009-

Ogen Allisa 1998-99Oglesbee Holly 2007-

Parbon Amy 2002-03Pardue Crystal 2000-04Penland Carlye 1996-99Persons Laura 2007Purcell Jennifer 1990-93

Rasmussen Cheri 1999Raynor Page 2008-Richards Kristi 1997Richardson Lacey 2008-Rosentreter Katie 2003-06Rossman Stephanie 2006-07Rutherford Megan 2009-Ryskamp Kerri 2004-05

Sajdak Julie 1998Sanders Melissa 1996Santa Maria Amanda 2008-Satterfield (Hall) Christine 1998-00Schley Niki 2001Scobey Sher 1991-94Sergent (Gill) Celesta 1998-01Sherril Emi 2009-Sloan Mandy 2003Smalls Balema 1990-93Smith Shannon 1996-99Stauffer Amy 2003Stefanoff Karen 1994-97Stuivenberg Birgit 1990-93Stukes Sara 2009-

Talamantes Kristin 2004-07Talamantes Lindsay 2006-Tallent Haley 2006-07Thompson (Scobey) Shea 1989-92Tolin Shannon 1997-98

Venable Alison 1994-97

Wallace Beverley 1988Warlick Susan 1986-89Weare Meredith 2005-08West (Herrin) Jennifer 1993-96Williams Jessica 1995Wright Kelly 1988-91

Yarbrough Trish 1999Yuan Tara 1999

Conference HonorsAll-Conference Team

Susan Bargo, First Team, 1986Susan Bargo, First Team, 1987

Jennifer Brady, First Team, 1987Kim Averill, Second Team, 1987Kim Averill, Second Team, 1988

Kathy Hazinski, Second Team, 1988Shea Scobey, First Team, 1989Terra Leslie, First Team, 1989Kris Cook, First Team, 1989

Donna Braswell, Second Team, 1989Tammy Grantham, Second Team, 1989

Balema Smalls, First Team, 1990Donna Braswell, Second Team, 1990Tammy Grantham, First Team, 1991Balema Smalls, Second Team, 1991Kelly Wright, Second Team, 1991Shea Scobey, Second Team, 1992Balema Smalls, First Team, 1993

Monika Marks, Second Team, 1995Shae Foster, First Team, 1996

Monika Marks, Second Team, 1996Shannon Tolin, Second Team, 1997Erin Jalbert, Second Team, 1998

Jacki Mariner, Second Team, 1998Tracy Muir, First Team, 1999

Jacki Mariner, Second Team, 1999Kristi Hopkins, Second Team, 2000Stacy Nagel, Second Team, 2000Nikki Bowey, First Team, 2003Stacy Nagel, First Team, 2003

Meghan Clark, Second Team, 2003Katie Rosentreter, First Team, 2004Kerri Ryskamp, First Team, 2004

Meghan Clark, Second Team, 2004Meghan Clark, Second Team, 2005Kerri Ryskamp, Second Team, 2005Katie Rosentreter, First Team, 2006Jamie Madruga, First Team, 2006

Jamie Madruga, Second Team, 2007Jamie Madruga, First Team, 2008

Holly Oglesbee, First Team, 2008

All-Freshman TeamJennifer Dolan, 2001Melissa Lett, 2001

Katie Rosentreter, 2003Amy Stauffer, 2003

Kelley Bretscher, 2004Kristin Talamantes, 2004Ashley Anderson, 2005Jamie Madruga, 2005Jenni Holtz, 2008

Player of the YearShea Scobey, 1989

Pitcher of the YearKatie Rosentreter, 2006

All-Tournament TeamKatie Rosentreter, 2003Katie Rosentreter, 2004Kerri Ryskamp, 2004Jamie Madruga, 2006

Coach of the YearVickie Van Kleeck, 1989

Tony Foti, 2003

Player of the WeekTracy Muir, March 8, 1999

Christine Hall, April 19, 1999Kristi Hopkins, February 14, 2000

Stacy Nagel, March 27, 2000Nikki Bowey, February 17, 2003

Stacy Nagel, April 7, 2003Meghan Clark, April 25, 2005Jamie Madruga, April 17, 2006Jamie Madruga, April 10, 2006Jamie Madruga, March 17, 2008

Pitcher of the WeekKatie Rosentreter, April 14, 2003Katie Rosentreter, March 1, 2004Katie Rosentreter, March 29, 2004

Katie Rosentreter, February 21, 2005Katie Rosentreter, April 1, 2006Jenni Holtz, April 7, 2008

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Opponent Won Lost TiedAkron 0 2 0Alabama 0 3 0Alabama A&M 5 0 0Alabama-Birmingham 1 1 0Alabama State 11 2 0Appalachian State 1 1 0Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1 0 0Army 1 1 0Auburn 1 13 0Augusta College 3 3 0Austin Peay 8 3 0Baylor 0 1 0Belmont 14 7 0Bethune-Cookman 2 0 0Birmingham Southern 5 0 0Boston College First MtgBowling Green 1 0 0Bradley 1 2 0Brigham Young 0 1 0Brown 1 1 0California 0 2 0UCLA 0 2 0California-Riverside 0 1 0Campbell 18 22 0Carson-Newman 0 4 0Centenary 1 1 0Central Florida 3 7 0Charleston Southern 16 4 0Coastal Carolina 1 3 0College of Charleston 17 11 0Colorado State 0 1 0Columbus 6 10 0Delaware State 1 0 0Delta State 0 1 0Drake 1 0 0Drexel 0 1 0East Tennessee State 4 3 0Eastern Illinois 1 0 0Eastern Kentucky 2 1 0Eastern Michigan 2 3 0Edinboro 1 0 0Evansville 0 2 0Florida 0 2 0Florida A&M 15 20 0Florida Atlantic 3 32 0Florida Gulf Coast 1 1 0Florida International 3 3 0Florida State 0 24 0Fordham 2 2 0Franklin Pierce 1 0 0Furman 2 3 0Gardner-Webb 11 3 0George Mason 2 0 0George Washington 0 2 0Georgia 0 12 0Georgia College 10 9 0Georgia Southern 6 39 0Georgia State 10 41 0Georgia Tech 9 34 0Hampton First Mtg

Opponent Won Lost TiedHarvard 6 5 0Howard First MtgHawaii 1 1 0Huntingdon 2 4 0Illinois 1 0 0Illinois-Chicago 1 4 0Indiana State First MtgIowa 0 1 0Iowa State 0 2 0Jacksonville 8 6 0Jacksonville State 5 5 0Kennesaw State 2 12 0Kent State 0 1 0Lander College 0 1 0Limestone 1 0 0Lipscomb 4 5 0Livingston 0 2 0Long Beach State 0 3 0Long Island 1 1 0Louisiana-Monroe 1 0 0Louisiana State 0 1 0Louisiana Tech 1 1 0Loyola Marymount 0 2 0Maine 0 2 0Marshall 0 2 0Marist 2 0 0Maryland 0 4 0Methodist College 0 1 0Michigan State 0 1 0Middle Tennessee 4 1 0Minnesota 0 1 0Mississippi 1 0 0Mississippi College 2 1 0Mississippi State 0 2 0Mississippi U. for Women 0 1 0Mississippi Valley State 0 1 0Missouri 0 1 0Morgan State 2 0 0Morehead State 1 0 0Morris Brown 3 0 0New Mexico 0 1 0Niagara 1 0 0Nicholls State 2 6 0North Alabama 0 1 0North Carolina 0 4 0North Carolina A&T 3 0 0North Carolina-Charlotte 5 4 0North Carolina-Greensboro 0 2 0North Carolina-Wilmington 1 3 0North Carolina State 0 2 0North Florida 2 4 0Northern Illinois 1 0 0Northern Iowa 0 2 0Notre Dame 0 2 0Oakland 1 2 0Pittsburgh 0 1 0Presbyterian 1 1 0Princeton 1 3 0Providence 0 1 0Purdue 1 1 0

Opponent Won Lost TiedRadford 3 2 0Rhode Island 1 0 0Rutgers 0 3 0St. Bonaventure 1 0 0Saint Francis 5 3 0St. John's 1 1 0St. Leo 0 1 0St. Louis 1 2 0St. Peters 1 1 0St. Thomas 0 1 0St. Xavier 0 1 0Saginaw Valley 0 2 0Samford 11 25 1Sam Houston 1 0 0San Jose State 1 1 0Santa Clara 0 1 0Savannah State 18 0 0Siena 3 0 0South Alabama 0 2 0South Carolina 0 1 0South Carolina Upstate 0 3 0Southeast Missouri 0 1 0Southeastern Louisiana 1 1 0Southern Miss 0 2 0South Florida 1 2 0SW Missouri State 0 1 0Stetson 10 40 0Syracuse 1 1 0Tampa 0 1 0Tennessee 1 1 0Tennessee-Chattanooga 9 20 0Tennessee-Martin 0 1 0Tennessee State 3 1 0Tennessee Tech 3 8 0Texas-Arlington 0 2 0Thomas College 3 0 0Toledo 0 1 0Troy 7 26 0Tulane 0 1 0Valdosta State 0 2 0Valparaiso 2 0 0Vermont 3 0 0Villanova 0 1 0Wagner 1 0 0Western Carolina 2 0 0Western Kentucky 2 1 0West Florida 0 3 0West Georgia 1 3 0Wichita State 0 1 0Wilmington 0 2 0Winthrop 3 9 0Wisconsin 0 1 0Wisconsin-Osh Kosh 1 0 0Wittenberg 2 0 0Wright State 1 4 0

2009 Opponents in BOLD.

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THIS IS THEATLANTIC SUN CONFERENCE

For 30 years theAtlantic SunConference has stoodfor achievement withintegrity in both theacademic and athleticarenas, with a focus onthe balance betweenthe two for its student-athletes. The A-Sun

consists of a blend of the Southeast's most dynamic and presti-gious private universities and public institutions in the region;the conference commits itself to Building Winners for Life.

The experience for a student-athlete in the A-Sun is supportedby the entire university community, from coaches to faculty, andfrom the CEOs to the athletic and academic support staff. WithAll-America selections, National All-Academic honorees, teamsand individuals qualifying for and advancing in NCAAChampionship play, Atlantic Sun student-athletes achieve at thehighest levels of collegiate athletics.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

For the second straight year, all 11 institutions placed at least50 percent of its student-athletes on the All-Academic Team.The membership also established a new overall record of 59percent of all student-athletes earning All-Academic status dur-ing the 2007-08 academic year.

Belmont proved to be the class of the conference in capturingthe All-Academic Trophy for the sixth time in seven years with70.3% of the student-athletes earning All-Academic status.Justin Hare, one of the most celebrated Bruin student-athletes,earned the conference's male Scholar Athlete of the Year for thesecond straight year, in addition to multiple national scholarhonors.

Hare was far from alone when it came to national honors, asJacksonville's Anton Axelsson, the conference Player of theYear in men's soccer earned CoSIDA's Academic All-America ofthe Year. Overall, 25 student-athletes earned places on the2007-08 CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-DistrictTeams.

ATHLETIC SUCCESS

Men's basketball garnered unprecedented attention with upsetsof nationally-ranked Kentucky and Southern Cal, plus a win atCincinnati in a four-day span. The feats earned a full-page fea-ture from USA Today, as well as notoriety from ESPN.com, TheSporting News and Rivals.com. The league added wins againstSEC foes Georgia and Alabama during the course of the year.Belmont captured the A-Sun Tournament title for the thirdstraight season, becoming the first A-Sun school to ever do soand enters 2008-09 as one of just six schools in the country tohave won its league's championship in each of the previousthree seasons. Among the company Belmont keeps in thisachievement are the two finalists from the NCAA Tournament,Kansas and Memphis.

Lipscomb, Belmont's Nashville rival, provided a pair of memo-rable moments on the baseball diamond. The Bisons secured

their first NCAA Tournament appearance by defeating Gardner-Webb in the A-Sun Championship game 9-8 in a 15-inningmarathon, the longest conference title game in Division I history.Then, they drew Georgia for their opening NCAA Championshipgame, and despite allowing four runs in the first inning, cameback to stun the eventual national runner-up Bulldogs 10-7.

The league's four newest members, Kennesaw State, NorthFlorida, Florida Gulf Coast and South Carolina Upstate allenjoyed successes in 2007-08. Kennesaw State captured its firstwomen's soccer tournament championship and advanced to theNCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. The Owlsalso added titles in men's indoor and outdoor track and field.North Florida won its first A-Sun title of any kind, erasing a nine-stroke deficit in the final two days to dethrone East TennesseeState in men's golf.

Florida Gulf Coast and South Carolina Upstate each made itsfirst year in the conference memorable, combining to win threeoutright regular-season titles and sharing in two others. TheEagles finished atop the standings in volleyball, baseball and tiedfor the softball title. The women's hoops team, one year removedfrom the Division II national title game, won 22 games includingan opening round game in the WNIT, the first postseason win foran A-Sun school in ten years. The Spartans turned in an unblem-ished women's tennis campaign for their first-ever A-Sun title inany sport.

East Tennessee State featured two top individual efforts as golferGareth Shaw made the cut at the NCAA Championship andhelped Europe win the Palmer Cup, a Ryder Cup-style event fea-turing the top collegiate golfers. He garnered All-America statusfor both his play and his academic achievement. Buccaneer ten-nis star Enrique Olivares won two matches at the NCAA men'ssingles championship, joining his coach, Yaser Zaatini, as theonly two in school history to make the Sweet 16 and earn All-America honors.

Jacksonville's dynamic duo of Natasha Harvey and ShaquaniaLundy carried the Dolphins to indoor and outdoor track and fieldtitles. They finished one-two in five events at the two champi-onships, and finished first and second at the NCAA EastRegional in the long jump. Harvey earned All-America honors inboth indoor and outdoor track, finishing in the top three at bothchampionships. The two competed for the chance to representtheir country at the 2008 Olympic Trials. Harvey would don theteam USA colors at the North American-Central American-Caribbean under-23 championships, taking second in the longjump.

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What distinguishes a good university from a great universi-ty extends far beyond the boundaries of its curriculum and itscampus.

The competence and character of an institution's graduatesare, more often than not, the hallmarks by which its reputationis both earned and measured.

As a private, co-educational institution, Mercer Universityhas emerged as one of the premier universities in the Southeastand the nation.

Mercer is truly a dynamic and comprehensive center ofundergraduate, graduate and professional education. Mercer'soutstanding faculty take students beyond the rigors of academ-ic programs to explore the challenges of reason, responsibility,compassion and character.

Through learning, living and leading, Mercer students areprepared not only to confront, but also to embrace the chal-lenges of their future.

Under the leadership of prominent Georgia Baptist leaderJesse Mercer, Mercer University was founded in Penfield, Ga., in1833 and later moved to Macon in 1871. From its humble begin-nings as a small liberal arts college, Mercer now offers programsin 11 schools and colleges.

Conveniently located in the middle of the state, Maconserves as the educational, medical, cultural and commercial hubof central Georgia. Located just one hour from Atlanta - one ofthe nation's most popular international cities - and two hoursfrom the Atlantic coast, Macon is easily accessible from twointerstate highways - I-75 and I-16.

Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and ThePrinceton Review among the nation's leading universities,Mercer considers one of its strengths to be its superior faculty,who "teach from the heart."

At Mercer, students benefit from learning experiences guid-ed by caring faculty, not teaching assistants found at many uni-versities as is the case at many universities. The HigherEducation Research Institute at UCLA recently named Mercer asa "highly selective" university, and The Princeton Review hasplaced Mercer among the Best 351 Colleges in North America.

The University is comprised of the College of Liberal Arts,Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics, School ofEngineering, Tift College of Education, Walter F. George Schoolof Law, School of Medicine, Southern School of Pharmacy, Jamesand Carolyn McAfee School of Theology, Georgia Baptist Collegeof Nursing, Townsend School of Music and College of Continuingand Professional Studies. The University also operates theMercer University Press in Macon and the Mercer Engineering

Research Center in Warner Robins.Mercer's enrollment is nearly 7,050 students. While many

students come from the Southeast, more than 38 states and 30countries are represented among the student body. The averageclass size at Mercer is 25, with a student/faculty ratio of 15:1 -unusually low for a major university.

Campus LifeEven with its picturesque setting, the spirit of Mercer is not

in the grandeur of its buildings, but in the graciousness of itspeople - a friendly, family-like community of faculty, staff andstudents who strive for excellence in all that they do.

The University offers a wealth of fascinating experiencesand activities both in and outside the classroom. From academ-ic clubs and honor societies, to performing arts and special inter-est groups, to 16 national fraternities and sororities on campus,students can choose from more than 80 on-campus organiza-tions to discover new talents and interests and to gain importantleadership skills they will need for life after college.

Residence LifeThe benefits of campus living are numerous - the develop-

ment of life-long friendships, a sense of community, enhancingcampus involvement and higher academic performance.

For many new students, this is the first time they have livedaway from home, and the community that develops on campusand in residence halls becomes a second family.

All freshman and sophomores (first-year and/or transferstudents) are required tolive on campus, with theexception of married stu-dents, students above theage of 21, students withchildren and/or studentswho live at home with aparent or guardian withinreasonable commutingdistance.

In each of Mercer'sresidence halls, safetycomes first and foremost.The exterior doors arelocked at all times, andstudents use their identifi-cation cards to gain accessinto their residence hall.

Undergraduate DegreesAfrican American StudiesArtBiologyBusiness (M.A.P.S. program)ChemistryChristianityCommunication and Theatre ArtsComputer ScienceEconomicsEducationEngineeringEnglishEnvironmental ScienceFrenchGermanHistoryInformation Science andTechnologyJournalismLatinMathematicsMedia StudiesMusicMusic EducationPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologySociologySpanishTheaterWomen’s and Gender Studies

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Weight RoomA state-of-the-art addition to Mercer, the weight room ishome to three power lifting stations, abundant freeweights and top-of-the-line cardio equipment.

Sports MedicineA comprehensive therapeutic setting that provides med-ical coverage for all student-athletes. Staffed by two full-time and five graduate assistants who are licensed andcertified to practice.

Locker RoomsEach of Mercer’s team sports has a state-of-the-art lockerroom in the University Center. Attached to each lockerroom is a player lounge, complete with a big-screen TV,sound system and comfortable seating.

University CenterThe home for the athletic department as well as the arenafor the volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball teams.The arena has a capacity of 3,200 and has a cutting-edgesound system along with chair-back seating and threeskyboxes.

Heritage HallWhen walking into theU.C. for the first time,visitors get a glimpse ofMercer’s historic past.The Hall is home tomemorabilia fromMercer’s rich history ofathletic achievment, aswell as the athletic Hallof Fame.

Indoor PoolThe indoor pool at theUniversity Center is a colle-giate sized lap pool that isutilized by the sports medi-cine staff for aquatic rehabili-tation of student-athletes.

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Sikes FieldIn 2006 Sikes Field underwent

a complete renovation, includinga new playing surface, dugouts,bleachers, drainage and irrigationsystems and a computer con-trolled lighting system.

Sikes Field is named forThomas Gary Sikes, Mercer classof 1967, who was killed in actionduring the Vietnam War on Dec.20,1968.

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The dean of AtlanticSun Conference athleticsdirectors, Bobby Pope isin his 20th year at thehelm of Mercer athletics.

During his tenure, hehas seen the growth ofthe program to 14

sports, as well as the addition of the firstfull-time coaches for men's and women'sgolf, men's and women's tennis and crosscountry.

Facility upgrades have been a prioritysince he became athletics director, as evi-denced by the state-of-the-art UniversityCenter, home to the men's and women'sbasketball teams as well as volleyball. The$40-million facility opened in January 2004.The building houses offices for all coaches

as well as locker rooms for all teams.Claude Smith Field, the home field for

baseball, received a facelift in the fall of2003. Sikes Field, home of the Mercer soft-ball program underwent restoration in 2006,including the addition of a new playing sur-face, dugouts, bleachers, and drainage andirrigation systems. A practice facility for thegolf teams is also on the drawing board.

Pope is also very active in the AtlanticSun, having served two years as presidentin the late 1990s. He has served on virtual-ly every committee and currently is a mem-ber of the tournament committee.

He is also very active in the community,serving as treasurer of the MaconTouchdown Club as well as serving on theMayor's Recreation Master Plan Committeeand serving as chairman of the Georgia

Sports Hall of Fame Authority. He also servesin the Honorary Commander's Program atthe Robins AFB Air Logistics Center.

Pope's involvement with Mercer athleticsbegan in 1970 when he was the "Voice ofthe Bears." In recognition of his contribu-tions to sports in Middle Georgia, Pope wasinducted into the Macon Sports Hall of Fameon April 18, 2006.

A native of Thomaston, Ga., he graduatedfrom Georgia College in 1970. He and hiswife Carol have two children, Andy, whoworks with the Georgia Soil andConservation Commission, and Kristen, achildren's minister at the First UnitedMethodist Church in Perry, Ga.

William D. Underwood was selected toserve as the 18th president of MercerUniversity beginning July 1, 2006. Prior tojoining Mercer, Underwood served at BaylorUniversity as interim president and held theprestigious Leon Jaworski Chair at theBaylor School of Law, having joined the lawfaculty in 1990 after practicing law with alarge firm in Dallas. He also took a leave ofabsence from the Law School from 1997-98to serve as Baylor's general counsel.

Underwood is an accomplished educatorand scholar. He was designated a MasterTeacher at Baylor in recognition of extraor-dinary classroom teaching and was named

an Outstanding University Professor in2005. He is an elected member of theAmerican Law Institute and the AmericanBar Foundation.

He has published extensively on a rangeof topics and has presented a number ofpapers on how faith relates to higher educa-tion, especially at universities that share thehistorical and theological commitment ofBaptists to intellectual and religious freedomand respect for religious diversity.

Underwood is a summa cum laude gradu-ate of the University of Illinois College ofLaw, which awarded him the juris doctordegree.

He graduated asclass salutatorian andwas an editor of theUniversity of IllinoisLaw Review. Followinggraduation, he clerkedfor the Honorable SamD. Johnson of theUnited States Court ofAppeals for the Fifth Circuit.

He also holds a bachelor’s degree fromOklahoma Baptist University, where he methis wife Lesli. They have two teenage chil-dren, Jessica and William.

President William D. Underwood

Athletics Director Bobby Pope

Jim TessmerOperationsManager

Ryan BaileyHead Coach

Cross Country

Craig GibsonHead Coach

Baseball

Gary GuyerHead Coach

Women’s Golf

Bob HoffmanHead Coach

Men’s Basketball

Janell JonesHead Coach

Women’s Basketball

Mickey PearceHead Coach

Rifle

Noelle RookeHead CoachVolleyball

Brad RuzzoHead Coach

Men’s Soccer

Grant SerafyHead Coach

Women’s Soccer

Nick StutsmanHead Coach

Tennis

Andrew TreadwayHead CoachMen’s Golf

Sybil BlaylockSr. Associate A.D

SWA

Jennifer GreerAssistant A.D.Internal Affairs

Rob MurphyAssistant A.D.

Sports Medicine

Myra CameronAthletic

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Kim AustinStaff Assistant

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