Quick Facts Location ................... Joplin, MO 64801-1595 Founded ............................................. 1937 Enrollment .......................................... 5,740 Affiliation ............................ NCAA Division II Conference ... Mid-America Intercollegiate A.A Nickname ............................................ Lions Colors......................................Green & Gold Home Field .... Lea Kungle & Gene Wild Fields Capacity ............................... Both seat 500 Press Area Telephone Number ................... (417) 499-7899 President ........................ Dr. Bruce W. Speck Faculty Athletic Rep. ........... Dr. Richard Miller Athletics Director................Jared Bruggeman Athletics Department Phone.. (417) 625-9317 MSSU Softball History First Year of Softball ............................ 1975 All-Time Record............................... 933-613 All-Time Record (since joining NCAA) 586-360 Years in NCAA Postseason/Last ........ 8 / 2001 Last Postseason Opponent .. Nebraska-Omaha L 3-2 in NCAA-II North Central Region Semifinals Softball Coaching Staff Head Coach .................................... Bill Gray Record at MSSU ................. 22-36 (2nd year) Career Record ............ 216-172 (Seven Years) Phone.................................. (417) 625-9873 Best Time to Call............................ Mornings Assistant Coach........................ David Wright TEAM INFORMATION Overall record last year: 22-36 Conference Record/Finish: 9-11/7th Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/7 Position Starters (including DP) Returing/ Lost: 8/2 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 2/3 SPORTS INFORMATION Director/Softball contact .......... Justin Maskus Email ......................... [email protected]Phone ............................... (417) 625-9359 Fax ................................... (417) 625-9397 Cell Phone ......................... (417) 499-7899 What's Inside What's Inside 2010 Missouri Southern State University Softball 2010 Missouri Southern State University Softball 1 1 Missouri Southern ..................... 2-12 This is Missouri Southern .............. 2-3 Joplin Map .......................................3 Athletic Excellence............................4 Gene Wild Field................................5 Lea Kungle Field...............................5 President Dr. Bruce W. Speck ............6 Governors & Administration...............6 Athletics Administration ....................7 Athletics Support Staff ......................8 MSSU Coaches & Athletics Staff ........9 MSSU Strength & Conditioning ...10-11 Media Coverage ............................. 12 Meet the 2010 Lions................. 13-24 Head Coach Bill Gray ...................... 14 Assistant Coach David Wright.......... 15 Assistant CoachTamika Barnes ....... 15 2010 Season Outlook ................ 16-17 2010 Lions Roster .......................... 18 Angie Turner, Whitney Clute ............ 19 Kelli Bax, Megan Roark ................... 20 Lauren Hasty, Jessica Johnson, Breanna Volkmann.......................... 21 Kiley Siebenaler, Natalie Nelson, Brooke Hurley............................................ 22 Ginny Matthews/Newcomers ........... 23 Newcomers .................................... 24 2009 In Review ........................ 25-32 2009 Final Statistics ....................... 26 2009 Season Results ...................... 27 2009 Superlatives........................... 28 2009 Honors .................................. 29 1992 National Champions ............... 30 Who wore the numbers ............. 31-32 2010 Opponents ....................... 33-40 Southwest Baptist University ........... 34 Central Missouri State University ..... 34 Washburn University....................... 35 Emporia State University................. 35 Pittsburg State University................ 36 Truman State University.................. 36 Northwest Missouri State University.37 Missouri Western State University.... 37 Fort Hays State University............... 38 All-Time Series Records ............. 39-40 History & Tradition ................... 41-57 Year-By-Year Results.................. 42-47 Coaching History ............................ 43 Individual Records .......................... 48 Team Records ................................ 49 Single-Game Leaders...................... 50 Single-Season Leaders ............... 51-52 Career Leaders.......................... 52-53 Annual Leaders ......................... 54-56 All-Americans ................................. 56 Academic All-Americans .................. 56 Affiliations ................................ 57-64 About the MIAA ............................. 58 Final 2009 MIAA Standings ............. 59 2009 All-MIAA Team ....................... 59 2009 MIAA Team Statistics.............. 60 2009 MIAA Individual Statistics .. 60-61 MIAA Records ........................... 62-63 The NCAA ...................................... 64 Media Roster..................................... IFC Media Information ............................. IBC 2010 Schedule ....................... Back Cover Credits Credits Editor: Justin Maskus, Sports Information Director Production & Copy: Justin Maskus, Wendell Redden, Jesse Cordova Cover Design: Kelli Bax Photography: Mike Gullett, Justin Maskus, Jennifer Gray Printing: Multi-Ad Printing, Peoria, Ill. On the Cover On the Cover From left, seniors Kelli Bax, Angie Turner and Whitney Clute help lead the the charge in the second-season under head coach Bill Gray The Missouri Southern softball media guide has received a CoSIDA Citation for Excellence in Publications in three of the last five years. The 2004 MSSU Softball Media Guide placed third in the nation for Division B (NCAA Division II schools). www.mssulions.com www.mssulions.com
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Quick FactsLocation ................... Joplin, MO 64801-1595Founded ............................................. 1937Enrollment .......................................... 5,740Affiliation ............................ NCAA Division IIConference ... Mid-America Intercollegiate A.ANickname ............................................LionsColors ......................................Green & GoldHome Field .... Lea Kungle & Gene Wild Fields Capacity ...............................Both seat 500 Press Area Telephone Number ...................(417) 499-7899President ........................ Dr. Bruce W. SpeckFaculty Athletic Rep. ........... Dr. Richard MillerAthletics Director ................Jared BruggemanAthletics Department Phone .. (417) 625-9317
MSSU Softball HistoryFirst Year of Softball ............................ 1975All-Time Record ............................... 933-613All-Time Record (since joining NCAA) 586-360Years in NCAA Postseason/Last ........8 / 2001Last Postseason Opponent .. Nebraska-Omaha L 3-2 in NCAA-II North Central Region Semifinals
Softball Coaching StaffHead Coach .................................... Bill GrayRecord at MSSU ................. 22-36 (2nd year)Career Record ............216-172 (Seven Years)Phone.................................. (417) 625-9873Best Time to Call............................MorningsAssistant Coach ........................ David Wright
TEAM INFORMATIONOverall record last year: 22-36Conference Record/Finish: 9-11/7thLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/7Position Starters (including DP) Returing/
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Missouri Southern .....................2-12 This is Missouri Southern .............. 2-3 Joplin Map .......................................3 Athletic Excellence ............................4 Gene Wild Field ................................5 Lea Kungle Field...............................5 President Dr. Bruce W. Speck ............6 Governors & Administration...............6 Athletics Administration ....................7 Athletics Support Staff ......................8 MSSU Coaches & Athletics Staff ........9 MSSU Strength & Conditioning ...10-11 Media Coverage .............................12
Meet the 2010 Lions .................13-24 Head Coach Bill Gray ......................14 Assistant Coach David Wright ..........15 Assistant CoachTamika Barnes .......15 2010 Season Outlook ................16-17 2010 Lions Roster ..........................18 Angie Turner, Whitney Clute ............19 Kelli Bax, Megan Roark ...................20 Lauren Hasty, Jessica Johnson, Breanna Volkmann ..........................21 Kiley Siebenaler, Natalie Nelson, Brooke Hurley ............................................22 Ginny Matthews/Newcomers ...........23 Newcomers ....................................24
2009 In Review ........................25-32 2009 Final Statistics .......................26 2009 Season Results ......................27 2009 Superlatives ...........................28 2009 Honors ..................................29 1992 National Champions ...............30 Who wore the numbers .............31-32
2010 Opponents .......................33-40 Southwest Baptist University ...........34 Central Missouri State University .....34 Washburn University .......................35 Emporia State University .................35 Pittsburg State University ................36 Truman State University..................36 Northwest Missouri State University .37 Missouri Western State University ....37 Fort Hays State University ...............38 All-Time Series Records .............39-40
History & Tradition ...................41-57 Year-By-Year Results ..................42-47 Coaching History ............................43 Individual Records ..........................48 Team Records ................................49 Single-Game Leaders ......................50 Single-Season Leaders ...............51-52 Career Leaders ..........................52-53 Annual Leaders .........................54-56 All-Americans .................................56 Academic All-Americans ..................56
Affiliations ................................57-64 About the MIAA .............................58 Final 2009 MIAA Standings .............59 2009 All-MIAA Team .......................59 2009 MIAA Team Statistics ..............60 2009 MIAA Individual Statistics ..60-61 MIAA Records ...........................62-63 The NCAA ......................................64
Media Roster..................................... IFCMedia Information ............................. IBC2010 Schedule ....................... Back Cover
CreditsCreditsEditor: Justin Maskus, Sports Information
DirectorProduction & Copy: Justin Maskus,
Wendell Redden, Jesse CordovaCover Design: Kelli BaxPhotography: Mike Gullett, Justin
Maskus, Jennifer GrayPrinting: Multi-Ad Printing, Peoria, Ill.
On the CoverOn the CoverFrom left, seniors Kelli Bax, Angie
Turner and Whitney Clute help lead the the charge in the second-season under head coach Bill Gray
The Missouri Southern softball media guide has received a CoSIDA Citation for Excellence in Publications in three of the last five years. The 2004 MSSU Softball Media Guide placed third in the nation for Division B (NCAA Division II schools).
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IMAGINE THE FUNIMAGINE THE FUNJust like university students everywhere, you will find times when you need Just like university students everywhere, you will find times when you need
to “blow off some steam.” When you do, you will find that sometimes there is to “blow off some steam.” When you do, you will find that sometimes there is so much going on at Missouri Southern, it is hard to pick and choose.so much going on at Missouri Southern, it is hard to pick and choose.
Free activities happen throughout the year: ball games, plays, music Free activities happen throughout the year: ball games, plays, music concerts, campus-wide picnics, lectures by famous people, intramural sports, concerts, campus-wide picnics, lectures by famous people, intramural sports, and more.and more.
The Billingsly Student Center offers pool tables, the campus bookstore, The Billingsly Student Center offers pool tables, the campus bookstore, and the ticket office with discount tickets to area concerts, attractions, and and the ticket office with discount tickets to area concerts, attractions, and professional sporting events. The Campus Activities Board (CAB), a student-professional sporting events. The Campus Activities Board (CAB), a student-run group, plans run group, plans concerts and special eventsconcerts and special events for the campus. for the campus.
Joplin is also a Joplin is also a fun place to live and learnfun place to live and learn. There are movie theaters, . There are movie theaters, restaurants, and a large shopping mall less than a mile from campus. restaurants, and a large shopping mall less than a mile from campus.
And if you feel like getting away for a while, Kansas City, Mo. is a 2 1/2 hour And if you feel like getting away for a while, Kansas City, Mo. is a 2 1/2 hour drive from Joplin, and Branson and Tulsa, Okla. are less than two hours away. drive from Joplin, and Branson and Tulsa, Okla. are less than two hours away. The Four-State Region is also a great place for hiking, fishing, camping, and The Four-State Region is also a great place for hiking, fishing, camping, and canoeing.canoeing.
JOPLIN COMMUNITYJOPLIN COMMUNITYJoplin is located in southwest Missouri in the "four states" region Joplin is located in southwest Missouri in the "four states" region
encompassing Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Akransas. At the edge of the encompassing Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Akransas. At the edge of the Ozark Mountain region, Joplin has a current population of 49,024. The daytime Ozark Mountain region, Joplin has a current population of 49,024. The daytime population swells to 270,000 while the population within a 40-mile radius of population swells to 270,000 while the population within a 40-mile radius of Joplin is 400,000, making it Missouri's fourth largest metropolitan area. Joplin Joplin is 400,000, making it Missouri's fourth largest metropolitan area. Joplin combines the beauty and hospitality of country living, with the convience and combines the beauty and hospitality of country living, with the convience and commerce of city vitality. commerce of city vitality.
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ATHLETIC EXCELLENCEATHLETIC EXCELLENCE
In Search of Excellence It’s exciting to be a part of Missouri Southern athletics, both as a participant and as a fan. The Missouri Southern Lions have been Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions in football, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, and tennis. The football team has been a winner, claiming the NAIA Division II National Championship in 1972 and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association title in 1993. The Lions currently have one playeron NFL rosters and two playing minor league baseball. The Lions softball team has been a frequent participant in regional action, and in 1992 won the NCAA Division II National Championship. The men’s basketball team hosted and won the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Tournament and advanced to the Division II Final Four in 2000, while the baseball team has made numerous trips to the College World Series, finishing second in the nation in 1991. Both MSSU men and women have had national champions in track. In all, Missouri Southern has claimed 41 conference crowns, including 30 since joining the MIAA.
Quality Athletes Each year Missouri Southern student-athletes are recognized by coaches around the conference as All-MIAA performers, while several also are named to All-America teams. MSSU men and women have been named MIAA Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year and Ken B. Jones Award winners (for outstanding student-athlete in the conference), and have also been National Player of the Year honorees, as well as finalists for national awards such as the Harlon Hill Trophy in football. In 2008, the women's cross country and outdoor track and field programs claimed MIAA Titles. In 2007, both the MSSU men's and women's cross country squads won MIAA titles for the second year in a row, with the women's program claiming the MIAA's Triple Crown, winning cross country, as well as Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field titles. The men's cross country championship was the seventh in the last eight seasons for the program. During the 2004 season, both the men's and women's track and field teams claimed MIAA Indoor Titles, the first in school history. The Southern softball team has appeared in 17 of the last 19 MIAA post season tournaments. Men's basketball has earned 12 straight berths in the league tournament. Women's basketball has gone to the last ten conference tourneys in a row and in 2004 had it's best season since 1996. The golf team has twice knocked on the door for the MIAA title, finishing second in the yearly standings and finished fourth in the NCAA Central Super Regional in 2007. The athletic program, as a whole, finished 81st in Division II in the 2008-09 Director's Cup Standings.
Solid Students Of course the primary goal of any institution of higher education is to graduate its students. At Missouri Southern that philosophy is no different. Student-athletes wearing the Green & Gold also get the job done in the classroom. In the 1990s, the Lions boasted a graduation rate of 77.3 percent. MSSU student-athletes also have maintained cumulative team grade-point averages above the 3.0 mark. In fact, the entire Missouri Southern Athletic Department GPA for the spring of 2008 was 3.01. For their efforts, Southern’s student-athletes are routinely named to the MIAA Commissioner’s Honor Roll teams, as well as the Academic All-MIAA, Presidential Scholar Athlete, and Academic All-District and All-America squads. In all, more than 50 Lions have been named Academic All-America.
Contributors in the CommunityNot only do they perform on the field and in the classroom, but Missouri Southern’s Lions are also
involved in the Joplin community. They work with such organizations as the Special Olympics, the Ronald McDonald House, the Boy’s and Girl’s Club, Adopt-A-Street, and the Children’s Miracle Network, and are frequently contacted by schools in the area with requests for special visits. Missouri Southern’s student-athletes are frequently invited to serve as hosts and guest speakers for special events in Joplin and the surrounding communities.
Outstanding FacilitiesOf course, to be competitive, teams need quality facilities. Missouri Southern has those. The Leggett
& Platt Athletic Center, constructed in 1999 with seating for more than 3,200, contains three gymnasiums, an indoor competition track, an incredible weight room and state-of-the-art sports rehabilitation facilities. In addition, Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium includes courts for basketball, racquetball and volleyball, and a six-lane swimming pool. The surfaces for football and outdoor track & field at Fred G. Hughes Stadium underwent a major renovation in 2003. The football field was given a new, top-of-the-line artificial playing surface and the all-weather track was equipped with a new all-weather surface, upgrading it to a national meet-caliber facility. Other outdoor facilities include lighted tennis courts, several soccer fields, two softball fields and one of the finest cross country courses in the nation. The course hosted regional meets in 1999, 2001 and 2004, 2007, and the 1999 and 2007 NCAA Division II Championships.
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Gene Wild FieldGene Wild FieldAfter nearly three years of planning, After nearly three years of planning,
development and construction Wild development and construction Wild Field was dedicated in the fall of 1998 Field was dedicated in the fall of 1998 in conjunction with the recognition in conjunction with the recognition of the Lions' 1998 Mid-America of the Lions' 1998 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Intercollegiate Athletics Association championship-winning softball squad.championship-winning softball squad.
The majority of the facility's The majority of the facility's construction was donated by Missouri construction was donated by Missouri Army National Guard, 203rd Engineer Army National Guard, 203rd Engineer Battalion.Battalion.
Gene Wild served on the Foundation Gene Wild served on the Foundation Board at Missouri Southern for many Board at Missouri Southern for many years. She is an avid supporter of years. She is an avid supporter of Missouri Southern athletics, and Missouri Southern athletics, and continues to support the college in a continues to support the college in a variety of ways.variety of ways.
Gene Wild Field has a grass outfield, and the fence is set at 210 feet.Gene Wild Field has a grass outfield, and the fence is set at 210 feet.The Lions made Gene Wild Field their home facility in 2000, and defended the facility well, posting The Lions made Gene Wild Field their home facility in 2000, and defended the facility well, posting
a near-perfect 13-1 record. a near-perfect 13-1 record. In ten seasons on Gene Wild Field, Missouri Southern is 122-94. Overall, In ten seasons on Gene Wild Field, Missouri Southern is 122-94. Overall, Missouri Southern now holds a 291-127 record at home.Missouri Southern now holds a 291-127 record at home.
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Lea Kungle Field was completed in Lea Kungle Field was completed in
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The longest winning streak on the field is 21 games from April 25, 1990, when the Lions swept Northeastern State University 5-1 and 3-0, to March
Southwest Missouri State University 5-0. The streak included a perfect 16-0 campaign in 1991, one of two perfect
of a 15-0 record in 1995).of a 15-0 record in 1995).In 1996, expansion of the softball facility at Missouri Southern began. The facility now includes In 1996, expansion of the softball facility at Missouri Southern began. The facility now includes
Gene Wild Field, a press box, concession stand, restrooms, and lights. Its fields are used for the Lions' Gene Wild Field, a press box, concession stand, restrooms, and lights. Its fields are used for the Lions' tournaments and Missouri Southern intramural competition.tournaments and Missouri Southern intramural competition.
The vast majority of the expansion work was donated by Missouri Army National Guard, 203rd Engineer The vast majority of the expansion work was donated by Missouri Army National Guard, 203rd Engineer Battalion.Battalion.
Lea Kungle Field was named in honor of the wife of Arthur Kungle, a former Missouri Southern regent Lea Kungle Field was named in honor of the wife of Arthur Kungle, a former Missouri Southern regent from 1964-90, and an avid sports fan. It has a grass outfield with the fence set at 225 feet. from 1964-90, and an avid sports fan. It has a grass outfield with the fence set at 225 feet.
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Dr. Bruce Speck was named Dr. Bruce Speck was named the fourth president in the history of Missouri Southern
third year as the president of the University.
Speck previously served as Speck previously served as Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student
State University (APSU) in Clarksville, Tenn., one of six
universities in the Tennessee Board of Regents System. universities in the Tennessee Board of Regents System. In that position, Speck was involved with financial In that position, Speck was involved with financial management, fundraising and grant development, hiring, management, fundraising and grant development, hiring, mentoring and evaluating faculty and served as “chief mentoring and evaluating faculty and served as “chief guardian of academic integrity.” guardian of academic integrity.”
From 2001-2005, Speck served as Vice President for From 2001-2005, Speck served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and tenured Professor of English. Academic Affairs and tenured Professor of English.
Before joining APSU, Speck served at the University Before joining APSU, Speck served at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke as the Associate Vice of North Carolina at Pembroke as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Professor of English Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Professor of English and Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (1999-2000) and Dean of the College of Arts and (1999-2000) and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of English (2000-2001). Sciences and Professor of English (2000-2001).
Prior to that, Speck was at the University of Memphis Prior to that, Speck was at the University of Memphis in the capacity of Assistant Professor (1990-1993), in the capacity of Assistant Professor (1990-1993), Associate Professor, Department of English, and Associate Professor, Department of English, and Coordinator, Writing-Across-the-Curriculum program Coordinator, Writing-Across-the-Curriculum program
(1993-1997), Professor, Department of English and (1993-1997), Professor, Department of English and Coordinator, Writing-Across-the-Curriculum program Coordinator, Writing-Across-the-Curriculum program (1997-1999), and Acting Director, Center for Academic (1997-1999), and Acting Director, Center for Academic Excellence (1997-1999). Excellence (1997-1999).
Speck has also served at Indiana University Purdue Speck has also served at Indiana University Purdue University at Fort Wayne as an assistant professor, where University at Fort Wayne as an assistant professor, where he was hired to develop a master’s program in technical he was hired to develop a master’s program in technical writing (1987-1990).writing (1987-1990).
His industry experience includes being a science His industry experience includes being a science writer at Norden Laboratories in Lincoln, Nebraska writer at Norden Laboratories in Lincoln, Nebraska (1984-1986) and an associate at Kamterter, Inc. in (1984-1986) and an associate at Kamterter, Inc. in Lincoln. Lincoln.
Speck’s academic credentials include a Ph.D. in English Speck’s academic credentials include a Ph.D. in English with emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition, University with emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1980-1984), an M.A.E. in English, of Nebraska-Lincoln (1980-1984), an M.A.E. in English, Wayne State College in Nebraska (1978-1980), and a Wayne State College in Nebraska (1978-1980), and a B.A. in English, University of Northern Colorado (1973-B.A. in English, University of Northern Colorado (1973-1975). 1975).
Speck is the author of numerous book monographs, Speck is the author of numerous book monographs, book chapters, annotated bibliographies and journal book chapters, annotated bibliographies and journal articles. articles.
One of his most recent monographs, co-authored with One of his most recent monographs, co-authored with Jordy Rocheleau, is Rights and Wrongs in the College Jordy Rocheleau, is Rights and Wrongs in the College Classroom: Ethical Issues in Postsecondary Teaching.Classroom: Ethical Issues in Postsecondary Teaching.
Dr. Speck and his wife, Carmen, have three grown Dr. Speck and his wife, Carmen, have three grown children, Heidi, Ryan and Rose-Marie. children, Heidi, Ryan and Rose-Marie.
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University AdministrationUniversity Administration
Dr. Charles C. Dr. Charles C. McGintyMcGintyGovernor, Governor,
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David JonesGovernor, Governor, SpringfieldSpringfield
Dr. Glenn ColthorpColthorp
Dean, School Dean, School of Educationof Education
Dr. Richard MillerMiller
Dean, School Dean, School of Arts and of Arts and SciencesSciences
Dr. Tia StraitDean, School Dean, School of Technologyof Technology
Dr. GlennDr. Glenn Dr. RichardDr. Richard Dr. Tia StraitDr. Tia Strait
Nancy PerryNancy Perry David JonesDavid Jones Richard WalterGovernor, Governor,
JoplinJoplin
Richard WalterRichard Walter
Rob YustRob YustInterim Vice Interim Vice President for President for
Business AffairsBusiness Affairs
Dr. Brad Dr. Brad KleindlKleindl
Interim VP Interim VP for Academic for Academic
AffairsAffairs
Dr. Jerry Dr. Jerry WilliamsWilliamsAsst. VP Asst. VP
for for Lifelong Lifelong LearningLearning
Dr. Mark Dr. Mark ParsonsParsons
Vice Vice President for President for DevelopmentDevelopment
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Athletics AdministrationAthletics AdministrationJared BruggemanAthletics Director
Jared Bruggeman was introduced as the new Director of Athletics at Missouri Southern State University on June 11, 2009. He becomes just the fifth Director the school has seen.
Bruggeman previously served as the Associate Director of Athletics
at Northern Arizona University for four years, working as the school's compliance director, as well as overseeing the men’s and women's track and field and cross country programs and equipment room. He was also in charge of overall athletic game management and facilities.
Prior to NAU, Bruggeman served as an Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student Life at the University of North Dakota for four years. He also oversaw facilities and game management, as well as marketing and ticketing. He was the student-athlete Academic Coordinator as well as Director of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and during his time as Assistant AD, North Dakota was awarded seven NCAA postgraduate scholarships, two NCAA Division II Degree Completion Awards and the NCAA Walter Byers Post Graduate Scholarship.
Bruggeman also served as an assistant track and field and cross country coach at UND from 1998-01. He assisted in the daily operations of both men’s and women’s programs and played a major role in the recruitment of student-athletes. Bruggeman was also a volunteer assistant volleyball coach. A three-time graduate of UND, Bruggeman was an All-American in the indoor 800 meters.
Prior to his career in collegiate athletics, Bruggeman was a high school science teacher. He taught at Stephen Hempstead High School in Dubuque, Iowa and Red River High School in Grand Forks, N.D. Bruggeman also served as track and field and cross country coach at both schools.
Bruggeman earned a bachelor of science in natural science and a bachelor of science in education with an emphasis in physics from the University of North Dakota in 1994. He went on to earn a master’s of education in educational leadership from UND, and is working on his doctorate in educational leadership.
Bruggeman and his wife, Maria have three children, a son Micah, and daughters Logan, and Reese.
With the restructuring of the Missouri Southern athletic department management team in 2001, the position of Assistant Athletic Director was created. Corn is now in his ninth year as Assistant Athletic Director.
But even though the position was new, the man selected to assume that role –– Robert Corn –– was no stranger to Missouri
Southern athletics. Corn, the Lions head basketball coach for the past 20 years, is also responsible for alumni relations, development, and game management in his role as assistant athletics director for special projects.
No one is more familiar with Southern or the Joplin community than the Lions’ basketball mentor. Few have been as successful on the hardwood, either. Corn has led the Lions to 11 straight Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Postseason Tournament berths, 16 total, and two trips to the NCAA Division II Tournament.
The 1999-2000 Division II Bulletin National Coach of the Year holds a career record of 310-259 (.548) at Southern, and has produced six 20-win seasons, highlighted by a 30-3 campaign in 1999-2000. That
squad won the MIAA Regular Season and Postseason Tournament Championships, the South Central Regional title, and advanced to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight semifinals. The winningest men’s basketball coach in Missouri Southern history, he led the Lions to four consecutive 20-win campaigns from 1999-2003.
A native of Benton, Ill., where he was twice a special mention prep All-Stater, Corn played basketball for two seasons at Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis), before transferring to Missouri Southern. As a senior, he was co-captain of the 1977-78 squad that went 27-9 to capture both the Central States Intercollegiate Conference and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics District 16 crowns, and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NAIA Tournament.
Southern’s Outstanding Physical Education Major as a senior, he received his bachelor’s degree in 1978, and went on to earn a master’s degree in physical education in 1981 from the Alabama-Birmingham. Corn has just recently been named to serve on the NCAA Basketball Rules Committee.
Corn, who is also an instructor of kinesiology, is married to the former Cindy Little of Muscle Shoals, Ala. They have two sons, Rob (24) and Scott Michael (16).
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Athletic Facilities & Operations CoordinatorAssistant AD For External Operations
Justin Maskus
Julie Wengert
Julie Wengert was named Compliance Coordinator Julie Wengert was named Compliance Coordinator
A native of Parsons, Kan., Wengert had a stellar A native of Parsons, Kan., Wengert had a stellar
Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll selection. Wengert won back-to-back No. 1 doubles championships in the conference tournament as a sophomore and a junior doubles championships in the conference tournament as a sophomore and a junior and was an integral part of the Lions' MIAA championship run her sophomore year.and was an integral part of the Lions' MIAA championship run her sophomore year.
Wengert graduated magna cum laude from MSSU in May 2001 with a degree Wengert graduated magna cum laude from MSSU in May 2001 with a degree in elementary education. She earned her masters in Athletics Administration from in elementary education. She earned her masters in Athletics Administration from William Woods University in 2007. Formerly Julie Posch, she is married to former William Woods University in 2007. Formerly Julie Posch, she is married to former Lion baseball player Jonathan Wengert and the couple welcomed their first child, Lion baseball player Jonathan Wengert and the couple welcomed their first child, Jocelyn, in March of 2007. Jocelyn, in March of 2007.
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Justin Maskus enters his fourth year as the Sports Justin Maskus enters his fourth year as the Sports
At Southern, he is responsible for all athletics At Southern, he is responsible for all athletics publications, media relations for all 14 sports, statistics, and maintenance and design of the Missouri Southern
Prior to Southern, Maskus spent three years as Prior to Southern, Maskus spent three years as
University in Memphis, and two years as the Assistant Sports Information Director at Southeast Missouri State University.at Southeast Missouri State University.
Maskus was the primary media relations contact for each of CBU's 13 Maskus was the primary media relations contact for each of CBU's 13 intercollegiate sports and served as the lead designer on the departmental web intercollegiate sports and served as the lead designer on the departmental web site. He also served as the lead statistician and was instrumental in the debut of site. He also served as the lead statistician and was instrumental in the debut of the Buccaneer Sports Network, broadcasting basketball and baseball games live via the Buccaneer Sports Network, broadcasting basketball and baseball games live via the internet.the internet.
At Southeast, Maskus was responsible for media relations efforts of five Division At Southeast, Maskus was responsible for media relations efforts of five Division I programs as well as development of media guides and the athletic website. He I programs as well as development of media guides and the athletic website. He worked with baseball, women's basketball, volleyball, golf and gymnastics while worked with baseball, women's basketball, volleyball, golf and gymnastics while assisting with football and men's basketball.assisting with football and men's basketball.
Maskus is in year three of a four-year term on the NCAA Division II Baseball Maskus is in year three of a four-year term on the NCAA Division II Baseball Committee and will serve as the South Central Region Chair.Committee and will serve as the South Central Region Chair.
Maskus earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Public Relations and Graphic Maskus earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Public Relations and Graphic Arts from the University of Central Missouri in 2001. He is a member of the College Arts from the University of Central Missouri in 2001. He is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Sports Information Directors of America, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, the United States Basketball Writers Association and the United States Association, the United States Basketball Writers Association and the United States Football Writers Association.Football Writers Association.
The St. Louis, Mo. native resides in Joplin. The St. Louis, Mo. native resides in Joplin.
Kevin Greim begins his tenth full year as the Voice of the Lions after joining the Missouri Southern family in the spring of 1999. He was named Assistant Athletics Director for External Operations in the fall of 2008.
In addition to broadcasting Missouri Southern athletic events, Greim also serves as director of sports marketing. While at Southern, his efforts have increased revenue and given Green & Gold sporting events a first-class collegiate atmosphere.
Greim also serves as coach for the MSSU men's golf squad. In 2004-05, his first year as the golf coach, Greim's Lions finished fourth in the MIAA's yearly standings but placed second at the NCAA-II Central Regional. The squad posted one tournament title in 2005, winning the Central Region Invitational at Iron Horse Golf Club in Leawood, Kan. In 2007 the team hosted the Division II Super Regional at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club and finished second in the Central Region. Senior Tommy Clifford was an All-Conference selection and freshman Adam Nelson was second in the tournament.
A graduate of Southwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in electronic media, Greim received his master's degree in health, physical education and recreation from Delta State (Miss.) University.
Greim's broadcast background includes radio play-by-play of Delta State football, basketball and baseball. He also produced and hosted the DSU Sports Show and maintained advertising sales for both radio and television.
He also served as a sports announcer for WSLI-AM 930 radio in Jackson, Miss., where he provided play-by-play and color commentary for area high school and college sports and served as co-host of a daily sports talk show.
A native of Excelsior Springs, Mo., Greim and his wife, the former Sarah Yates, live in Carl Junction and welcomed their first child, Tegan Marie in April of 2009.
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Darin Moore, now in his eighth year at Missouri Darin Moore, now in his eighth year at Missouri
He heads the Southern staff after serving three years He heads the Southern staff after serving three years
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Moore received a master's of education-physical Moore received a master's of education-physical
assistant athletic trainer, and a bachelor of science degree in physical education/assistant athletic trainer, and a bachelor of science degree in physical education/human movement studies from Kent State University in 1996. A native of human movement studies from Kent State University in 1996. A native of Lewistown, Ill., Moore also earned an associate of arts degree from Coffeyville Lewistown, Ill., Moore also earned an associate of arts degree from Coffeyville Community College.Community College.
Moore is married to the former Stephanie Shrum in July of 2007. The couple Moore is married to the former Stephanie Shrum in July of 2007. The couple resides in Joplin and welcomed their first child, Ella, in September of 2008. resides in Joplin and welcomed their first child, Ella, in September of 2008.
Aaron Lewis begins his second year with Southern Aaron Lewis begins his second year with Southern
Lewis graduated from Missouri Southern in 1999 Lewis graduated from Missouri Southern in 1999
team from '94-'98, where he played deep snapper and wide receiver. He lettered three years and was voted
After college, Lewis moved to Allen, TX to work for After college, Lewis moved to Allen, TX to work for
conditioning specialist, helping develop strength and conditioning programs for high conditioning specialist, helping develop strength and conditioning programs for high school athletes and local faculty of the Allen school district. school athletes and local faculty of the Allen school district.
After three years in Texas Lewis moved back to Missouri and went to work After three years in Texas Lewis moved back to Missouri and went to work for Peterbilt of Joplin where he served as a sales and marketing assistant for the for Peterbilt of Joplin where he served as a sales and marketing assistant for the dealership. Lewis and his wife Miranda reside in Joplin. A graduate of Seneca High dealership. Lewis and his wife Miranda reside in Joplin. A graduate of Seneca High School, Lewis is originally from Greeley, Co. School, Lewis is originally from Greeley, Co.
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physical education department.Wolf previously worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Fort Hays Wolf previously worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Fort Hays
(Kan.) State University, where she assisted with 16 NCAA Division II activities.(Kan.) State University, where she assisted with 16 NCAA Division II activities.Wolf, a native of Nevada, Mo., graduated from Missouri Southern in 2000 with Wolf, a native of Nevada, Mo., graduated from Missouri Southern in 2000 with
a bachelor's degree in health promotion & wellness. While a student at MSSU, Wolf a bachelor's degree in health promotion & wellness. While a student at MSSU, Wolf served as a student athletic trainer under former head trainer Marty Conklin and served as a student athletic trainer under former head trainer Marty Conklin and helped with 17 Southern sports and activities.helped with 17 Southern sports and activities.
She earned her master's degree in health, physical education and recreation, She earned her master's degree in health, physical education and recreation, with an emphasis in exercise science and sports administration, from Fort Hays with an emphasis in exercise science and sports administration, from Fort Hays State in 2002.State in 2002.
Wolf and her husband, Kyle, have a two year old daughter, Ava Grace. The Wolf and her husband, Kyle, have a two year old daughter, Ava Grace. The couple currently resides in Webb City. couple currently resides in Webb City.
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ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATIONATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION
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The Missouri Southern Strength and Conditioning Performance Center is a 3,480 square foot facility offering Performance Center is a 3,480 square foot facility offering student-athletes the opportunity to train in one of the student-athletes the opportunity to train in one of the
finest NCAA Division II strength facilities. The facility consists finest NCAA Division II strength facilities. The facility consists of 12 taning racks, six weightlifting platforms, a full line of of 12 taning racks, six weightlifting platforms, a full line of dumbells, 16 upper and lower body weight machines and a dumbells, 16 upper and lower body weight machines and a variety of cardiovascular equipment.variety of cardiovascular equipment.Training occurs in a variety of modalities, including combinations Training occurs in a variety of modalities, including combinations of free weights, selectorized machines, and dumbbells. of free weights, selectorized machines, and dumbbells. Student-athletes have their choice of cardiovascular equipment, Student-athletes have their choice of cardiovascular equipment,
including upright bikes, stair climbers, treadmills, and slide boards. Reaction balls, step hurdles, timing devices, and boards. Reaction balls, step hurdles, timing devices, and medicine balls are a few examples of the numerous training medicine balls are a few examples of the numerous training aids providing student-athletes the opportunity to enhance their aids providing student-athletes the opportunity to enhance their skill-related components such as speed, coordination, reaction skill-related components such as speed, coordination, reaction time, and agility. The state-of-the-art equipment was custom time, and agility. The state-of-the-art equipment was custom developed in conjunction with such companies as Quantum developed in conjunction with such companies as Quantum Fitness, O.E.I., Hammer Strength, SciFit, and Cybex.Fitness, O.E.I., Hammer Strength, SciFit, and Cybex.
In Troy Jorgensen, Southern also has one of the few full-time In Troy Jorgensen, Southern also has one of the few full-time strength and conditioning coach in the MIAA. Missouri Southern strength and conditioning coach in the MIAA. Missouri Southern has emerged as the standard in NCAA Division II as to which has emerged as the standard in NCAA Division II as to which other programs are compared in terms of resistance training other programs are compared in terms of resistance training facilities.facilities.
What Can You Expect?What Can You Expect?Each Missouri Southern student-athlete will receive individual Each Missouri Southern student-athlete will receive individual
attention from the strength and conditioning staff as well as attention from the strength and conditioning staff as well as individualized workouts for their respective sport. The strength individualized workouts for their respective sport. The strength and conditioning staff is also responsible for the speed, agility and conditioning staff is also responsible for the speed, agility and condiditioning development of each team. and condiditioning development of each team.
he Missouri Southern Strength and Conditioninghhe Missouri Southern Strength and Conditioning including upright bikes stair climbers treadmills and slideincluding upright bikes stair climbers treadmills and slide
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An Olympic-size swimming pool is a valuable training tool for Missouri Southern student-athletes. It is also used for swimming An Olympic-size swimming pool is a valuable training tool for Missouri Southern student-athletes. It is also used for swimming classes, aquaerobics, swim team competition, lifeguard training, recreation, and physical therapy, and is headed by aquatics classes, aquaerobics, swim team competition, lifeguard training, recreation, and physical therapy, and is headed by aquatics and intramurals director Darren Fullerton, who is certified by the American Red Cross.and intramurals director Darren Fullerton, who is certified by the American Red Cross.
Coach Troy JorgensenCoach Troy Jorgensen Troy Jorgensen begins his fourth year as director of the Troy Jorgensen begins his fourth year as director of the Missouri Southern strength and conditioning program. Prior Missouri Southern strength and conditioning program. Prior to Southern, Jorgensen spent four years as an assistant to Southern, Jorgensen spent four years as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of strength and conditioning coach at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
Jorgensen worked directly with football, softball, Jorgensen worked directly with football, softball, women's swimming, gymnastics, men's soccer and men's women's swimming, gymnastics, men's soccer and men's basketball. During his tenure, UCLA won ten NCAA National basketball. During his tenure, UCLA won ten NCAA National Championships, went to four bowl games, the Softball World Championships, went to four bowl games, the Softball World Series, and the Final Four.Series, and the Final Four.
Prior to UCLA, Jorgensen spent three years at Utah State Prior to UCLA, Jorgensen spent three years at Utah State as the assistant strength and conditioning coach. He was as the assistant strength and conditioning coach. He was responsible for softball, women's soccer, gymnastics, track responsible for softball, women's soccer, gymnastics, track and field, tennis and assisted with football and men's and field, tennis and assisted with football and men's basketball.basketball.
Jorgensen is certified by the Collegiate Strength and Jorgensen is certified by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and the National Strength Conditioning Coaches Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He graduated from Missouri and Conditioning Association. He graduated from Missouri Western with a BS in exercise science, where he was also a Western with a BS in exercise science, where he was also a four year letter winner in football. He also earned a master's four year letter winner in football. He also earned a master's in exercise science from Utah State University.in exercise science from Utah State University.
Troy has three children, Delaney, Brooks and Jaci. He is Troy has three children, Delaney, Brooks and Jaci. He is married to the former Heather Pressly. married to the former Heather Pressly.
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Coach John Freeman has over 25 years of experience Coach John Freeman has over 25 years of experience working as a strength, speed and track coach. Freeman has working as a strength, speed and track coach. Freeman has
worked with multiple Division I programs including Oregon worked with multiple Division I programs including Oregon State, Colorado, Colorado State and Arizona State. He has State, Colorado, Colorado State and Arizona State. He has worked with two NFL teams, one NBA teams and six different worked with two NFL teams, one NBA teams and six different Olympic teams and sits on the sports science committee for Olympic teams and sits on the sports science committee for USA Team Handball.USA Team Handball.
Freeman is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Freeman is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and also holds certifications from United States Weightlifting and also holds certifications from United States Weightlifting and USA Track and Field. He holds a degree in Psychology and and USA Track and Field. He holds a degree in Psychology and Religion from Missouri State, as well as a M.S. and P.H.D from Religion from Missouri State, as well as a M.S. and P.H.D from the Universal Live Church University.the Universal Live Church University.
He is married to the former Sylvia Goree and the couple He is married to the former Sylvia Goree and the couple has two children, six grandchildren and one great grandson. has two children, six grandchildren and one great grandson.
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The Lion softball program receives outstanding coverage from a variety of television stations, newspapers and websites. People from around the country can see, hear and read coverage about Missouri Southern Softball.
Media CoverageMedia Coverage
Media OutletsMedia OutletsNEWSPAPERSNEWSPAPERSThe ChartThe Chart ........................ ........................ (417) 625-9311 / Fax (417) 625-9742(417) 625-9311 / Fax (417) 625-9742 MSSU, 3950 East Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801 MSSU, 3950 East Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801 Sports Editor: Student editor each year Sports Editor: Student editor each yearThe Joplin GlobeThe Joplin Globe ............. ............. (417) 623-3480 / Fax (417) 623-8598(417) 623-3480 / Fax (417) 623-8598 P.O. Box 7, Joplin, MO 64802 P.O. Box 7, Joplin, MO 64802 Sports Editor: Jim Henry Sports Editor: Jim HenryThe Neosho Daily NewsThe Neosho Daily News .. .. (417) 451-1520 / Fax (417) 451-6408(417) 451-1520 / Fax (417) 451-6408 527 S. Main Street, Carthage, MO 64836527 S. Main Street, Carthage, MO 64836 Sports Editor: Cody Thorn Sports Editor: Cody ThornThe Kansas City StarThe Kansas City Star ...... ...... (816) 234-4355 / Fax (816) 234-4360(816) 234-4355 / Fax (816) 234-4360 1729 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108 1729 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108 College Beat Writer: David Boyce College Beat Writer: David BoyceThe Springfield News-LeaderThe Springfield News-Leader ......... ......... (417) 836-1118 / Fax (417) 864-6677(417) 836-1118 / Fax (417) 864-6677 651 Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65801 651 Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65801 College Beat Writer: Larry Hazelrigg College Beat Writer: Larry Hazelrigg
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Meet the 2010 LionsMeet the 2010 Lions
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Head Coach Bill GrayHead Coach Bill GrayIn his second season as the head softball coach, Bill Gray was announced as the seventh Lions coach in Southern In his second season as the head softball coach, Bill Gray was announced as the seventh Lions coach in Southern
history on June 16, 2008. history on June 16, 2008. Gray's 2009 team more than doubled the win output from a season prior as the Lions went 22-36, improving by Gray's 2009 team more than doubled the win output from a season prior as the Lions went 22-36, improving by
14 games. The Lions had four players named All-MIAA in junior Whitney Clute, and sophomore Megan Roark, as 14 games. The Lions had four players named All-MIAA in junior Whitney Clute, and sophomore Megan Roark, as well as freshman Breannna Volkmann and Brooke Hurley. well as freshman Breannna Volkmann and Brooke Hurley.
Clute enjoyed a stellar first year after transferring from Crowder College as the junior tied the single-season Clute enjoyed a stellar first year after transferring from Crowder College as the junior tied the single-season home run record with nine and had a 13-10 record on the mound with a 2.91 ERA. Southern also played three home run record with nine and had a 13-10 record on the mound with a 2.91 ERA. Southern also played three exciting games at the 2009 MIAA Softball Tournament winning against Washburn, but dropping two heartbreaking exciting games at the 2009 MIAA Softball Tournament winning against Washburn, but dropping two heartbreaking extra-inning games. extra-inning games.
Gray, a 1993 graduate of Pittsburg State, spent the past six years as an assistant and later associate head coach Gray, a 1993 graduate of Pittsburg State, spent the past six years as an assistant and later associate head coach at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia where he was the chief hitting instructor and recruiting at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia where he was the chief hitting instructor and recruiting coordinator. While an assistant, Gray helped move the team from Division II to Division I status in 2006.coordinator. While an assistant, Gray helped move the team from Division II to Division I status in 2006.
The 2004 team went 64-6, including a Regional title and a trip to the NCAA Division II Championship The 2004 team went 64-6, including a Regional title and a trip to the NCAA Division II Championship Tournament. That team broke single-season records for home runs (48), hits (637), runs scored (393) and runs batted Tournament. That team broke single-season records for home runs (48), hits (637), runs scored (393) and runs batted in (377). He saw individuals break records for doubles (22) and home runs (20).in (377). He saw individuals break records for doubles (22) and home runs (20).
The 2005 Owls went 57-13, won their second straight regional title and were the National Runner Up in their The 2005 Owls went 57-13, won their second straight regional title and were the National Runner Up in their final season of Division II play. That season, the KSU coaching staff was named the South Atlantic Region Coaching Staff of the Year.final season of Division II play. That season, the KSU coaching staff was named the South Atlantic Region Coaching Staff of the Year.
In the three years that KSU has been a Division I program, the Owls have went 38-17 (2006), 44-20 (2007) and 36-17 this past season. In 2007, In the three years that KSU has been a Division I program, the Owls have went 38-17 (2006), 44-20 (2007) and 36-17 this past season. In 2007, KSU won the Atlantic Sun Conference regular season title and had four players named All-Conference including the Pitcher and Player of the Year.KSU won the Atlantic Sun Conference regular season title and had four players named All-Conference including the Pitcher and Player of the Year.
Prior to KSU, Gray spent six years as the head coach at Division II Francis Marion University in Florence, SC. During that span, he led Prior to KSU, Gray spent six years as the head coach at Division II Francis Marion University in Florence, SC. During that span, he led the Patriots to a 195-131 record and defeated three ranked opponents over a two-year span with his 2002 team going 35-20. Gray's teams were the Patriots to a 195-131 record and defeated three ranked opponents over a two-year span with his 2002 team going 35-20. Gray's teams were outstanding in the classroom, as well, earning a 3.328 GPA in 2000, ranking 10th nationally, and a 3.188 GPA in 1999. He had 14 student-athletes outstanding in the classroom, as well, earning a 3.328 GPA in 2000, ranking 10th nationally, and a 3.188 GPA in 1999. He had 14 student-athletes named to the Peach Belt honor roll in 1999 and 11 in 2000.named to the Peach Belt honor roll in 1999 and 11 in 2000.
Gray's first head coaching position came at Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas where he started the softball program Gray's first head coaching position came at Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas where he started the softball program in 1994 and amassed a 62-45 record over two seasons. In two years, Gray coached two All-Americans, and six All-Conference players and finished in 1994 and amassed a 62-45 record over two seasons. In two years, Gray coached two All-Americans, and six All-Conference players and finished fifth in the Region VI tournament in 1996 with a record of 38-15.fifth in the Region VI tournament in 1996 with a record of 38-15.
Gray started his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater Pittsburg State from 1990-1994 while he finished his undergraduate degree. He Gray started his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater Pittsburg State from 1990-1994 while he finished his undergraduate degree. He helped turn a team that went 23-27 in his first season to 36-8 in season two, including a trip to the Division II regionals. Gray has a 217-167 overall helped turn a team that went 23-27 in his first season to 36-8 in season two, including a trip to the Division II regionals. Gray has a 217-167 overall NCAA coaching mark and a 62-45 mark as a junior college head coach.NCAA coaching mark and a 62-45 mark as a junior college head coach.
Gray currently serves as a board member with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and has served on numerous different committees Gray currently serves as a board member with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and has served on numerous different committees within the organization. He earned an Bachelor of Science degree in education from Pittsburg State in 1993 and a Master's Degree in kinesiology within the organization. He earned an Bachelor of Science degree in education from Pittsburg State in 1993 and a Master's Degree in kinesiology from Texas Woman's in 2007.from Texas Woman's in 2007.
Gray is married to the former Jennifer Cummings of Kansas and has three sons; William Preston (21), Owen Michael (9) and Nathan Allen (5). Gray is married to the former Jennifer Cummings of Kansas and has three sons; William Preston (21), Owen Michael (9) and Nathan Allen (5).
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Asst. Coach David WrightAsst. Coach David WrightDavid Wright, with nearly 30 years experience in education, enters his fifth season as Missouri David Wright, with nearly 30 years experience in education, enters his fifth season as Missouri
Southern State University’s assistant softball coach.Southern State University’s assistant softball coach.Wright was employed prior to Southern for two years as an adjunct faculty member, teaching in the Wright was employed prior to Southern for two years as an adjunct faculty member, teaching in the
physical education department, at Southwest Baptist University. He also assisted SBU first-year head physical education department, at Southwest Baptist University. He also assisted SBU first-year head coach Cindy Snead in 2005 as part-time assistant softball coach.coach Cindy Snead in 2005 as part-time assistant softball coach.
Prior to his stint at Southwest Baptist, Wright was in public education for 29 years as a teacher, coach, Prior to his stint at Southwest Baptist, Wright was in public education for 29 years as a teacher, coach, athletic director, principal and superintendent at six different school districts. athletic director, principal and superintendent at six different school districts.
Wright earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Central Missouri State University in 1972. He Wright earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Central Missouri State University in 1972. He holds a master’s degree in secondary administration from Southwest Missouri State University and a holds a master’s degree in secondary administration from Southwest Missouri State University and a specialist degree in secondary administration from CMSU.specialist degree in secondary administration from CMSU.
Wright began his education career as a teacher and coach in the Miami School District in Amoret, Wright began his education career as a teacher and coach in the Miami School District in Amoret, Mo. He then worked 14 more years as a teacher, coach and athletic director in Missouri’s Wheatland, Mo. He then worked 14 more years as a teacher, coach and athletic director in Missouri’s Wheatland, Weaubleau and Maries County school districts. Wright spent 10 years as a principal in the Benton County Weaubleau and Maries County school districts. Wright spent 10 years as a principal in the Benton County (Mo.) School District before working as superintendent for one year in the Chadwick (Mo.) School (Mo.) School District before working as superintendent for one year in the Chadwick (Mo.) School
District and for three years at Weaubleau. District and for three years at Weaubleau. Wright’s coaching experience included head coach duties for softball and girls basketball, among many other sports. His softball Wright’s coaching experience included head coach duties for softball and girls basketball, among many other sports. His softball
teams posted winning records in 10 of his 11 seasons, and collected eight conference titles, five district crowns and one third-place teams posted winning records in 10 of his 11 seasons, and collected eight conference titles, five district crowns and one third-place state finish. Wright’s basketball teams had nine winning campaigns, four conference championships and five appearances in the state finish. Wright’s basketball teams had nine winning campaigns, four conference championships and five appearances in the district title game. He was twice named a conference basketball coach of the year.district title game. He was twice named a conference basketball coach of the year.
Wright’s daughter, Sharon (Wright) Hackett, was a two-time Academic All-America softball player during her MSSU playing Wright’s daughter, Sharon (Wright) Hackett, was a two-time Academic All-America softball player during her MSSU playing career (1992-94). Sharon’s sister-in-law is Lorinda Hackett, a certification officer in teacher education at Missouri Southern.career (1992-94). Sharon’s sister-in-law is Lorinda Hackett, a certification officer in teacher education at Missouri Southern.
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Two-year starter on the mound Two-year starter on the mound for the Lions, Tamika Barnes for the Lions, Tamika Barnes begins her second season as an begins her second season as an assistant coach with the Missouri assistant coach with the Missouri Southern softball program.Southern softball program.
Barnes, a two-year letter Barnes, a two-year letter winner for the Lions, transferred winner for the Lions, transferred to Southern from Northeastern to Southern from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and Oklahoma A&M College and immediately became the top immediately became the top
pitcher on the Lions' staff for two consecutive seasons. pitcher on the Lions' staff for two consecutive seasons. As a junior, Barnes had a 2.64 ERA on the mound As a junior, Barnes had a 2.64 ERA on the mound
and appeared in 29 games, starting 19 and had 10 and appeared in 29 games, starting 19 and had 10 complete games. She had two shutous and struck out complete games. She had two shutous and struck out 74 batters.74 batters.
As a senior, she led the Lions with 25 appearances, As a senior, she led the Lions with 25 appearances, 13 starts, six complete games and 56 strikeouts. 13 starts, six complete games and 56 strikeouts.
Barnes, a kinesiology major graduated from Barnes, a kinesiology major graduated from Southern in May. Southern in May.
Pittsburg State University 94-55 .630Pittsburg High School 9-12 .429Independence Community College 62-45 .579Francis Marion University 195-136 .589Kennesaw State University 274-84 .765Missouri Southern State University 22-36 .379
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Missouri Southern surprised a few Missouri Southern surprised a few folks in last year's MIAA post-season folks in last year's MIAA post-season tournament.tournament.
The Lions won only one of three The Lions won only one of three games, but took conference champion games, but took conference champion Central Missouri and regional qualifier Central Missouri and regional qualifier Missouri Western to extra innings before Missouri Western to extra innings before surrendering decisions.surrendering decisions.
Southern dropped the tourney Southern dropped the tourney opener 7-6 to Western in nine innings opener 7-6 to Western in nine innings after leading 6-5 in the eighth. After after leading 6-5 in the eighth. After eliminating Washburn, 5-2, the Lions eliminating Washburn, 5-2, the Lions chased Central Missouri pitcher of the chased Central Missouri pitcher of the year Megan Leonard in the fifth before year Megan Leonard in the fifth before losing 6-4 on a two-run home run in the losing 6-4 on a two-run home run in the eighth.eighth.
Can the Lions build on the momentum Can the Lions build on the momentum generated in the tournament?generated in the tournament?
Bill Gray, beginning his second season Bill Gray, beginning his second season as head coach of the Lions, sure hopes as head coach of the Lions, sure hopes so.so.
"We're trying to move forward and "We're trying to move forward and build on that momentum," Gray says.build on that momentum," Gray says.
"If we can move up in the conference "If we can move up in the conference and region, it could be a fun and exciting and region, it could be a fun and exciting time for our team."time for our team."
It's been eight years since Missouri It's been eight years since Missouri Southern has had a winning record. Ron Southern has had a winning record. Ron Faubion's 2002 team finished 34-16 after Faubion's 2002 team finished 34-16 after his 2001 squad went 52-12. Since 2002, the his 2001 squad went 52-12. Since 2002, the Lions haven't won more than 23 games in Lions haven't won more than 23 games in seven losing seasons.seven losing seasons.
Gray led the Lions to a 22-36 mark in Gray led the Lions to a 22-36 mark in 2009, a 14-victory improvement over 2008 2009, a 14-victory improvement over 2008 (8-30).(8-30).
It's not going to be easy to turn the It's not going to be easy to turn the program around. The Lions face a program around. The Lions face a demanding 71-game regular-season schedule, demanding 71-game regular-season schedule, including 38 against MIAA rivals.including 38 against MIAA rivals.
Tournaments at Southwestern Oklahoma Tournaments at Southwestern Oklahoma and Midwestern State in Texas, plus the and Midwestern State in Texas, plus the Southern-Pittsburg State Border Battle, the Southern-Pittsburg State Border Battle, the Teri Mathis-Zenner Invitational and the Teri Mathis-Zenner Invitational and the Pittsburg State Invitational, sandwiched Pittsburg State Invitational, sandwiched around four double-headers, give the Lions around four double-headers, give the Lions 33 games during the first five weeks of the 33 games during the first five weeks of the season.season.
"The Southwestern Oklahoma and "The Southwestern Oklahoma and Midwestern tournaments will give us some Midwestern tournaments will give us some games against regional opponents and some games against regional opponents and some good competition," Gray said. "Everyone good competition," Gray said. "Everyone has hopes and dreams of making the has hopes and dreams of making the
playoff. The games at Southwestern are playoff. The games at Southwestern are games we could win, should win . . . maybe. games we could win, should win . . . maybe. All the teams at Midwestern will be regional All the teams at Midwestern will be regional opponents and the competition should be opponents and the competition should be really good." really good."
Facing such a stiff challenge will be a Facing such a stiff challenge will be a 21-player squad, including 12 veterans. Four 21-player squad, including 12 veterans. Four returnees, Whitney Clute, Megan Roark, returnees, Whitney Clute, Megan Roark, Brianna Volkmann and Brooke Hurley, Brianna Volkmann and Brooke Hurley, were honorable mention all-conference were honorable mention all-conference
performers last year.performers last year.Winning softball teams need four things to Winning softball teams need four things to
be successful: good pitching, defense, timely be successful: good pitching, defense, timely
hitting and senior leadership.hitting and senior leadership.Angie Turner (Springdale, Ark.), an Angie Turner (Springdale, Ark.), an
all-conference performer in the past all-conference performer in the past who was red-shirted last year after an who was red-shirted last year after an early-season shoulder injury; Clute (Webb early-season shoulder injury; Clute (Webb City), and Kelli Bax (Rich Fountain, Mo.) City), and Kelli Bax (Rich Fountain, Mo.) will provide the senior leadership, Gray will provide the senior leadership, Gray said.said.
"Turner gives us stability behind the "Turner gives us stability behind the plate and will be able to keep the pitchers plate and will be able to keep the pitchers under control," Gray added. "Bax is solid under control," Gray added. "Bax is solid at second base and Whitney will be able to at second base and Whitney will be able to stabilize us in the circle and will also see stabilize us in the circle and will also see action at third. Those three want to go out action at third. Those three want to go out on a good note."on a good note."
Missouri Southern should be improved Missouri Southern should be improved in all aspects of the game, Gray said. "We in all aspects of the game, Gray said. "We may not have as many pitchers, but I think may not have as many pitchers, but I think we'll get more quality innings because we'll get more quality innings because we're better on defense. Our left side is we're better on defense. Our left side is more solidified and most of our players more solidified and most of our players have been with me a year and understand have been with me a year and understand the schemes and what we're looking for.the schemes and what we're looking for.
"I think we're going to score some "I think we're going to score some runs. Good pitching will slow us down, it runs. Good pitching will slow us down, it slows everyone down. I feel like we have slows everyone down. I feel like we have a couple speedsters at the top (Bax and a couple speedsters at the top (Bax and Volkmann (Kansas City). We're going to Volkmann (Kansas City). We're going to have Turner, (freshman Dawn, St. Louis) have Turner, (freshman Dawn, St. Louis) Grass and Clute bat three, four and five. Grass and Clute bat three, four and five.
Girls who batted four and five for us last Girls who batted four and five for us last year will be batting sixth and seventh.year will be batting sixth and seventh.
"We're going to have (transfer Krista, "We're going to have (transfer Krista, MacGregor, Manitoba) Bomak in the eighth MacGregor, Manitoba) Bomak in the eighth hole and Jessica Brooks (freshman, Olathe, hole and Jessica Brooks (freshman, Olathe, Ks.) will hit ninth," Gray added.Ks.) will hit ninth," Gray added.
"Also, we have some kids who can come "Also, we have some kids who can come off the bench and help us. We have a pretty off the bench and help us. We have a pretty good mixture. We're going to hang our hats good mixture. We're going to hang our hats
on defenseon defenseand scoring runs. Our pitching is not bad, and scoring runs. Our pitching is not bad,
but we've just got two girls who are going to but we've just got two girls who are going to
"We're trying to move forward and build on "We're trying to move forward and build on that momentum. If we can move up in the that momentum. If we can move up in the conference and region, it could be a fun and conference and region, it could be a fun and exciting time for our team."exciting time for our team." - Head Coach Bill Gray - Head Coach Bill Gray
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Senior second baseman Kelli Bax is back for Senior second baseman Kelli Bax is back for her fourth year as a starter with the Lions. Bax her fourth year as a starter with the Lions. Bax will look to be the lead-off hitter in what could will look to be the lead-off hitter in what could be a potent offensive lineup this season. be a potent offensive lineup this season.
2010 Preview2010 Previewthrow most of the innings. We need to play throw most of the innings. We need to play short games to save innings, so we need to short games to save innings, so we need to score a lot of runs."score a lot of runs."
Clute and Crowder College transfer Clute and Crowder College transfer Tiffany Bennett (Owasso, OK.) figure to Tiffany Bennett (Owasso, OK.) figure to shoulder much of the pitching load. shoulder much of the pitching load.
"Both are competitors," Gray said. "Both are competitors," Gray said. Whitney was our No. 1 last year and I know Whitney was our No. 1 last year and I know she'll compete. Tiffany's a competitor, we she'll compete. Tiffany's a competitor, we saw that in the fall. She has all the pitches saw that in the fall. She has all the pitches and good control. Those two are going to be and good control. Those two are going to be our horses."our horses."
Bax, who logged some innings on the Bax, who logged some innings on the mound two years ago, freshman Kayce mound two years ago, freshman Kayce Moore (Conway, Ark.) and Volkmann also Moore (Conway, Ark.) and Volkmann also could see some action in the circle.could see some action in the circle.
With Turner returning, Gray feels good With Turner returning, Gray feels good about the catching position.about the catching position.
Lauren Hasty (Broken Arrow, OK.), who Lauren Hasty (Broken Arrow, OK.), who platooned last year after Turner was injured, platooned last year after Turner was injured, is available as is freshman Logan Stapp is available as is freshman Logan Stapp (Washington, Mo.).(Washington, Mo.).
Roark and Grass are expected to share Roark and Grass are expected to share duties at first base. Roark was one of duties at first base. Roark was one of
Southern's leading hitters last year. Southern's leading hitters last year. "She's a hard-nosed player and a "She's a hard-nosed player and a left-handed bat you'd like to have left-handed bat you'd like to have more of in the lineup. She's also very more of in the lineup. She's also very versatile. She can play the outfield versatile. She can play the outfield where Dawn can't.where Dawn can't.
Dawn's a strong kid, knows how to Dawn's a strong kid, knows how to hit the ball and is smart at the plate. hit the ball and is smart at the plate. She has great power." She has great power."
Bax, who has played second and Bax, who has played second and short during her four-year career, will short during her four-year career, will be the second baseman. "Kelli is a be the second baseman. "Kelli is a very tough player, very demanding of very tough player, very demanding of herself and a quiet leader," Gray said. herself and a quiet leader," Gray said. "She's a good base stealer, has power to "She's a good base stealer, has power to hit the ball out of the park and makes a hit the ball out of the park and makes a good leadoff hitter."good leadoff hitter."
Kiley Siebenaler, a sophomore from Kiley Siebenaler, a sophomore from Stockton, Mo., will back up Bax.Stockton, Mo., will back up Bax.
Bomak, a sophomore transfer from Bomak, a sophomore transfer from Panhandle (OK.) State, will be the Panhandle (OK.) State, will be the shortstop. Gray saw her in action for shortstop. Gray saw her in action for Team Manitoba during a summer Team Manitoba during a summer tournament in Kansas City.tournament in Kansas City.
"She's a smart player and "She's a smart player and possesses a good arm," he said. possesses a good arm," he said. "She has great range and will get "She has great range and will get to balls we haven't got to in a to balls we haven't got to in a couple years.couple years.
She's going to make us better She's going to make us better defensively and she hit over .300 defensively and she hit over .300 against MIAA opponents while against MIAA opponents while playing at Panhandle State."playing at Panhandle State."
Kimberly Diaz, a freshman from Kimberly Diaz, a freshman from Austin, Texas, is also expected to see Austin, Texas, is also expected to see action at shortstop.action at shortstop.
Clute and freshman Brooks will Clute and freshman Brooks will share duties at third base.share duties at third base.
"Jessica is a 5-2, 5-3 little bundle "Jessica is a 5-2, 5-3 little bundle of dynamite," Gray said. "She has of dynamite," Gray said. "She has a little swagger to her and has good a little swagger to her and has good ball sense. She played for one of the ball sense. She played for one of the better teams in the Kansas City area better teams in the Kansas City area and saw a lot of national competition and saw a lot of national competition with a summer team. She can also play with a summer team. She can also play second base and catch."second base and catch."
Southern returns its starting Southern returns its starting outfield intact in sophomores Hurley outfield intact in sophomores Hurley (Clarksville, Ark.) in left, Volkmann (Clarksville, Ark.) in left, Volkmann in center and Natalie Nelson (Paola, in center and Natalie Nelson (Paola, Ks.). Nelson had shoulder surgery but Ks.). Nelson had shoulder surgery but her rehab has gone well, Gray said.her rehab has gone well, Gray said.
Johnson (Fort Smith, Ark.,) and freshmen Johnson (Fort Smith, Ark.,) and freshmen Ashley Harris (Carthage) and Talisha Ashley Harris (Carthage) and Talisha Washington (Fulton, Mo.), are also available Washington (Fulton, Mo.), are also available for outfield duty.for outfield duty.
Gray, who will be assisted by David Gray, who will be assisted by David Wright and Tamika Barnes, likes his Wright and Tamika Barnes, likes his conference schedule. After conference conference schedule. After conference crossover tournaments at Central Missouri crossover tournaments at Central Missouri and Northwest Missouri State, the Lions and Northwest Missouri State, the Lions will play double-headers against each will play double-headers against each MIAA opponent. Three teams expected MIAA opponent. Three teams expected to challenge for league honors will play to challenge for league honors will play here: Central Missouri, Pittsburg State here: Central Missouri, Pittsburg State and Missouri Western. The Lions will also and Missouri Western. The Lions will also entertain Southwest Baptist, Fort Hays State entertain Southwest Baptist, Fort Hays State and Truman State. and Truman State.
Southern will play Northwest Missouri, Southern will play Northwest Missouri, Nebraska-Omaha, Emporia State and Nebraska-Omaha, Emporia State and Washburn on the road.Washburn on the road.
"Missouri Western has two pitchers back "Missouri Western has two pitchers back who led them to the regional last year," who led them to the regional last year," Gray said. "Pittsburg State has eight senior Gray said. "Pittsburg State has eight senior starters back, plus the freshman of the starters back, plus the freshman of the year in Mannie DeCastro (Carl Junction). year in Mannie DeCastro (Carl Junction). And Washburn has the player of the year And Washburn has the player of the year returning in Tish Williams."returning in Tish Williams."
Senior Whitney Clute returns for her second Senior Whitney Clute returns for her second season with the Lions. She was Southern's season with the Lions. She was Southern's top pitcher a season ago and looks to return top pitcher a season ago and looks to return as the Lions' ace. as the Lions' ace.
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Returning All-MIAA catcher Angie Turner Returning All-MIAA catcher Angie Turner returns for a second shot at her senior season. returns for a second shot at her senior season. Last year, Turner suffered a season-ending Last year, Turner suffered a season-ending shoulder injury, but looks poised to return and shoulder injury, but looks poised to return and add to her school record career home run total.add to her school record career home run total.
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2009 Roster2009 RosterLions Numerical RosterLions Numerical RosterNo. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Yr. Hometown/Previous School2 Jessica Johnson OF R/R 5-5 So. Fort Smith, Ark./Southside HS3 Kiley Siebenaler IF R/R 5-3 So. Stockton, Mo./Stockton HS5 Lauren Hasty UT R/R 5-0 Jr. Broken Arrow, Okla./Broken Arrow HS6 Tiffany Bennett P L/L 5-10 Jr. Owasso, Okla./Crowder College7 Breanna Volkmann P/OF L/L 5-2 So. Kansas City, Mo./N. Kansas City HS8 Ashley Harris UT R/R 5-3 Fr. Carthage, Mo./Carthage HS9 Talisha Washington OF R/R 5-8 Fr. Fulton, Mo./Fulton HS10 Kim Diaz IF R/R 5-3 Fr. Austin, Texas/John B Connally HS11 Natalie Nelson OF R/R 5-3 So. Paola, Kan./Paola HS12 Brooke Hurley IF R/R 5-6 So. Clarksville, Ark./Clarksville HS13 Krista Bomak SS R/R 5-9 So. MacGregor, Manitoba Canada14 Kelli Bax IF/P R/R 5-3 Sr. Rich Fountain, Mo./Linn HS15 Angie Turner C R/R 5-5 Sr. Springdale, Ark./Springdale HS16 Ginny Matthews OF R/R 5-9 So. Clever, Mo./Clever HS18 Kayce Moore P R/R 5-10 Fr. Conway, Ark./Conway HS20 Jessica Brooks 3B/UT R/R 5-3 Fr. Olathe, Kan./Olathe East HS21 Megan Roark IF L/L 5-7 Jr. Seneca, Mo./Seneca HS22 Whitney Clute P R/R 5-5 Sr. Webb City, Mo./Crowder College24 Logan Stapp C R/R 5-6 Fr. Washington, Mo./Washington HS25 Dawn Grass 1B/3B R/R 5-11 Fr. Ballwin, Mo./Parkway South HS Head Coach: Bill GrayAssistant Coaches: David Wright, Tamika Barnes
Personnel SituationPersonnel SituationPosition Players Returning: 11Position Players Returning: 11Angie Turner C 5-5 Sr.Angie Turner C 5-5 Sr.Megan Roark OF 5-7 Jr.Megan Roark OF 5-7 Jr.Kelli Bax 2B 5-3 Sr.Kelli Bax 2B 5-3 Sr.Lauren Hasty UT 5-0 Jr.Lauren Hasty UT 5-0 Jr.Whitney Clute 3B 5-5 Sr.Whitney Clute 3B 5-5 Sr.Breanna Volkmann OF 5-2 So.Breanna Volkmann OF 5-2 So.Natalie Nelson OF 5-3 So.Natalie Nelson OF 5-3 So.Brooke Hurley OF 5-6 So.Brooke Hurley OF 5-6 So.Kiley Siebenaler IF 5-3 So.Kiley Siebenaler IF 5-3 So.Jessica Johnson OF 5-5 So.Jessica Johnson OF 5-5 So.Ginny Matthews OF 5-9 So.Ginny Matthews OF 5-9 So.
Newcomers: 9Newcomers: 9Tiffany Bennett LHP 5-10 Jr.Tiffany Bennett LHP 5-10 Jr.Ashley Harris UT 5-3 Fr.Ashley Harris UT 5-3 Fr.Talisha Washington OF 5-8 Fr.Talisha Washington OF 5-8 Fr.Kim Diaz IF 5-3 Fr.Kim Diaz IF 5-3 Fr.Krista Bomak IF 5-9 So.Krista Bomak IF 5-9 So.Kayce Moore RHP 5-10 Fr. Kayce Moore RHP 5-10 Fr. Jessica Brooks IF 5-3 Fr.Jessica Brooks IF 5-3 Fr.
Logan Stapp C 5-6 Fr.Logan Stapp C 5-6 Fr.Dawn Grass IF 5-11 Fr.Dawn Grass IF 5-11 Fr.
In-Season BirthdaysIn-Season BirthdaysDate Player TurnsDate Player TurnsFeb. 24 Ginny Matthews 20Feb. 24 Ginny Matthews 20March 3* Kelli Bax 22March 3* Kelli Bax 22March 24* Tiffany Bennett 21March 24* Tiffany Bennett 21April 23 Natalie Nelson 20April 23 Natalie Nelson 20* MSSU Softball game day* MSSU Softball game day
No. Name Pos.No. Name Pos.14 Kelli Bax IF14 Kelli Bax IF6 Tiffany Bennett P6 Tiffany Bennett P13 Krista Bomak SS13 Krista Bomak SS20 Jessica Brooks IF20 Jessica Brooks IF22 Whitney Clute P/IF22 Whitney Clute P/IF10 Kim Diaz IF10 Kim Diaz IF25 Dawn Grass IF25 Dawn Grass IF8 Ashley Harris UT8 Ashley Harris UT5 Lauren Hasty C5 Lauren Hasty C12 Brook Hurley OF12 Brook Hurley OF2 Jessica Johnson OF2 Jessica Johnson OF16 Ginny Matthews OF16 Ginny Matthews OF18 Kayce Moore P18 Kayce Moore P11 Natalie Nelson OF11 Natalie Nelson OF21 Megan Roark C/IF21 Megan Roark C/IF3 Kiley Siebenaler IF3 Kiley Siebenaler IF25 Logan Stapp C25 Logan Stapp C15 Angie Turner C15 Angie Turner C7 Breanna Volkmann OF7 Breanna Volkmann OF
9 Talisha Washington OF9 Talisha Washington OF
Junior Megan Roark makes the move to the Junior Megan Roark makes the move to the outfield this season in her third year with the outfield this season in her third year with the Lions. Lions.
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2009: 2009: Redshirted after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury.Redshirted after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury.20082008: A returning second-team All-MIAA selection ... Turner was a first team selection in both her freshman and : A returning second-team All-MIAA selection ... Turner was a first team selection in both her freshman and sophomore seasons at Southern ... led the Lions in almost every offensive category including average (.393), runs (28), sophomore seasons at Southern ... led the Lions in almost every offensive category including average (.393), runs (28), hits (46), homers (6), RBIs (23), total bases (71), slugging (.607), on base percentage (.442) and is second in walks (10) hits (46), homers (6), RBIs (23), total bases (71), slugging (.607), on base percentage (.442) and is second in walks (10) and third in doubles (5) ... ranked sixth in the MIAA in hitting and fifth in home runs ... put herself into the record books and third in doubles (5) ... ranked sixth in the MIAA in hitting and fifth in home runs ... put herself into the record books as well, with her six home runs in 2008, Turner is now the all-time leader in that category with 16 in her three year career as well, with her six home runs in 2008, Turner is now the all-time leader in that category with 16 in her three year career
at Southern. at Southern. 20072007: A returning first team All-MIAA selection, as well as a second team All-Region selection ... Turner led the Lions in numerous offensive : A returning first team All-MIAA selection, as well as a second team All-Region selection ... Turner led the Lions in numerous offensive categories, including average (.378), hits (37), home runs (6), total bases (64), on base percentage (.496), slugging (.653) and walks (23) ... finished categories, including average (.378), hits (37), home runs (6), total bases (64), on base percentage (.496), slugging (.653) and walks (23) ... finished sixth in the MIAA in hitting, while leading the league in walks ... Also ranked fourth in on base percentage and sixth in slugging.sixth in the MIAA in hitting, while leading the league in walks ... Also ranked fourth in on base percentage and sixth in slugging.20062006: Was one of six Lions to start all 40 games in 2006 ... led the Lions in numerous offensive categories, including batting (.364), runs (18), : Was one of six Lions to start all 40 games in 2006 ... led the Lions in numerous offensive categories, including batting (.364), runs (18), hits (43), triples (3), home runs (4), slugging (.576), walks (22) and on-base percentage (.464) ... was a first-team All-MIAA selection, the lone hits (43), triples (3), home runs (4), slugging (.576), walks (22) and on-base percentage (.464) ... was a first-team All-MIAA selection, the lone freshman ... finished second on the team with seven doubles and 16 RBI and paced the team with 12 multi-hit games ... her 11-game hitting streak, freshman ... finished second on the team with seven doubles and 16 RBI and paced the team with 12 multi-hit games ... her 11-game hitting streak, March 7-25, was also a team season-best ... finished 10th in the MIAA in batting and third in walks ... also a second team All-Region selection.March 7-25, was also a team season-best ... finished 10th in the MIAA in batting and third in walks ... also a second team All-Region selection.In high school:In high school: A four-year starter and a two-time all-state honoree at Springdale High School under coach Karen Wilson ... won the team’s batting A four-year starter and a two-time all-state honoree at Springdale High School under coach Karen Wilson ... won the team’s batting award twice ... helped her softball squad to a state playoff appearance all four years ... also played basketball and participated as a thrower in track award twice ... helped her softball squad to a state playoff appearance all four years ... also played basketball and participated as a thrower in track & field ... was team MVP and named to the all-academic team in basketball ... was named the team’s outstanding thrower in track and set a regional & field ... was team MVP and named to the all-academic team in basketball ... was named the team’s outstanding thrower in track and set a regional record in the shot put.record in the shot put.PersonalPersonal: Major is Kinesiology ... born Oct. 6, 1986 in Orlando, Fla. ... daughter of David and Faye Turner.: Major is Kinesiology ... born Oct. 6, 1986 in Orlando, Fla. ... daughter of David and Faye Turner.
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2009- 2009- Clute earned All-MIAA honors after leading the Lions and tying a single-season record in home runs (9), RBI Clute earned All-MIAA honors after leading the Lions and tying a single-season record in home runs (9), RBI (32), and doubles (13) as a junior. Clute stepped up in a big way for Bill Gray's squad after the injury to offensive (32), and doubles (13) as a junior. Clute stepped up in a big way for Bill Gray's squad after the injury to offensive stalwart Angie Turner. But her contributions didn't end at the plate, she was also the Lions' most effective pitcher. Clute stalwart Angie Turner. But her contributions didn't end at the plate, she was also the Lions' most effective pitcher. Clute finished the season with 31 appearances on the mound including 21 starts. She finished 13-10 with a 2.31 ERA, she finished the season with 31 appearances on the mound including 21 starts. She finished 13-10 with a 2.31 ERA, she finished second on the team with 50 strikeouts and tied for the team lead with nine complete games. finished second on the team with 50 strikeouts and tied for the team lead with nine complete games. 20082008: Redshirted for the Lions in 2008.: Redshirted for the Lions in 2008.Before Southern:Before Southern: Played one season at Labette Community College and another at Crowder College ... At Labette, Played one season at Labette Community College and another at Crowder College ... At Labette,
Clute was an honorable-mention All-Region selection, after hitting three home runs ... While at Crowder, Clute helped the team to the national Clute was an honorable-mention All-Region selection, after hitting three home runs ... While at Crowder, Clute helped the team to the national tournament, a No. 16 national ranking and the District Championship ... she hit 5 home runs and was an All-Region seleciotn as a utility player. tournament, a No. 16 national ranking and the District Championship ... she hit 5 home runs and was an All-Region seleciotn as a utility player. High School:High School: A four-year starter at Webb City High School, Clute was a four-year All-Conference selection for coach Walter Resa and the A four-year starter at Webb City High School, Clute was a four-year All-Conference selection for coach Walter Resa and the Cardinals ... She helped the team to the 2004 3A State Championship as Webb went a perfect 32-0 that season, the first softball team in the state of Cardinals ... She helped the team to the 2004 3A State Championship as Webb went a perfect 32-0 that season, the first softball team in the state of Missouri to finish a season undefeated ... Clute was a three year All-District selection, two-year All-Region selction and was an All-State pitcher Missouri to finish a season undefeated ... Clute was a three year All-District selection, two-year All-Region selction and was an All-State pitcher her senior season ... Clute holds the Webb City school record for the lowest ERA in a season.her senior season ... Clute holds the Webb City school record for the lowest ERA in a season.PersonalPersonal: Born December 11, 1986 in Joplin, Mo ... daughter of Claude and Kim Powell ... has three siblings, Chad, Casey and Carson ... a : Born December 11, 1986 in Joplin, Mo ... daughter of Claude and Kim Powell ... has three siblings, Chad, Casey and Carson ... a Kinesiology major at Southern. Kinesiology major at Southern.
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Clute's Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2009 2.91 13 10 31 21 9 2 0 1 139.2 156 81 58 33 50 TOTAL 2.91 13 10 31 21 9 2 0 1 139.2 156 81 58 33 50
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Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB/ATT 2009 .278 53 51 162 22 45 7 1 9 32 81 .500 15 2 43 1 .346 0 0 0/0 TOTAL .278 53 51 162 22 45 7 1 9 32 81 .500 15 2 43 1 .346 0 0 0/0
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2009- 2009- Started in all 58 games in her junior campaign. Hit .255 with four round trippers and 15 RBI at the dish and also Started in all 58 games in her junior campaign. Hit .255 with four round trippers and 15 RBI at the dish and also stole eight bags. Finished the season with only eight errors. stole eight bags. Finished the season with only eight errors. 20082008: Bax started in all 38 games for the Lions either at second base or on the mound ... she hit .228 with four doubles, two : Bax started in all 38 games for the Lions either at second base or on the mound ... she hit .228 with four doubles, two triples a home run and eight RBIs, while going 2-3 on the basepaths ... on the mound, Bax appeared in 21 games, starting triples a home run and eight RBIs, while going 2-3 on the basepaths ... on the mound, Bax appeared in 21 games, starting ten and recording two complete games ... she had a save and was second on the team with 59.2 innings pitched, while ten and recording two complete games ... she had a save and was second on the team with 59.2 innings pitched, while striking out 30. striking out 30. 20072007: Appeared in 16 games in the field, starting ten for the Lions as a true freshman ... hit .250, scoring four times and : Appeared in 16 games in the field, starting ten for the Lions as a true freshman ... hit .250, scoring four times and
carrying a .364 on base percentage ... Also a pitcher for Southern, Bax appeared in 11 games, starting two ... She led the team with a 1.24 ERA in 17 carrying a .364 on base percentage ... Also a pitcher for Southern, Bax appeared in 11 games, starting two ... She led the team with a 1.24 ERA in 17 innings pitched, allowing just three earned runs and striking out 11. innings pitched, allowing just three earned runs and striking out 11. In High School:In High School: A three-sport standout for the Linn Wildcats ... a three-time team MVP, she twice won batting average awards with a .487 average, A three-sport standout for the Linn Wildcats ... a three-time team MVP, she twice won batting average awards with a .487 average, was all-state in 2005, all-region in 2004-05 and all-conference and all-district all four years . . . set team stolen base record and tied record in triples was all-state in 2005, all-region in 2004-05 and all-conference and all-district all four years . . . set team stolen base record and tied record in triples and set a basketball record for the most free throws in a season . . . helped the Wildcats place third in state softball in 2005 and played a key role in a and set a basketball record for the most free throws in a season . . . helped the Wildcats place third in state softball in 2005 and played a key role in a district basketball championship in 2002.district basketball championship in 2002.PersonalPersonal: Born March 3, 1988, in Linn, Mo . . . daughter of Rick and Janet Bax . . . has a sister, Angie, and a brother, Josh . . . an aunt, Sharon Bax, : Born March 3, 1988, in Linn, Mo . . . daughter of Rick and Janet Bax . . . has a sister, Angie, and a brother, Josh . . . an aunt, Sharon Bax, played basketball at the University of Missouri; sister Angie played at Crowder College and at Missouri-Rolla, and a cousin, Eric Stuckenschneider, played basketball at the University of Missouri; sister Angie played at Crowder College and at Missouri-Rolla, and a cousin, Eric Stuckenschneider, played professional baseball in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization . . . Major: Commercial Art.played professional baseball in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization . . . Major: Commercial Art.
Bax's Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2007 1.24 0 3 11 2 0 0 2 0 17.0 12 18 3 6 11 2008 7.27 2 7 21 10 2 0 0 1 59.2 112 74 62 19 30 2009 7.00 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 8 2 2 1 1TOTAL 5.96 2 10 33 12 2 0 2 1 78.2 132 94 67 26 42
2009: 2009: Earned All-MIAA honors as a sophomore after finishing third on the Lions in average (.272), while tying for Earned All-MIAA honors as a sophomore after finishing third on the Lions in average (.272), while tying for the team-lead in hits (50) and leading the team in doubles (13). She was 2nd in RBIs (31) and total bases (68), 3rd in the team-lead in hits (50) and leading the team in doubles (13). She was 2nd in RBIs (31) and total bases (68), 3rd in slugging (.380) and fifth in runs (21). She ranked in the conference's top ten in doubles.slugging (.380) and fifth in runs (21). She ranked in the conference's top ten in doubles. 20082008: Started in all 38 games for the Lions at first base as a true freshman ... Hit .262, good enough for fourth on : Started in all 38 games for the Lions at first base as a true freshman ... Hit .262, good enough for fourth on the team and was second on the team with four home runs and 22 RBIs ... slugged .449 and had a .331 on base the team and was second on the team with four home runs and 22 RBIs ... slugged .449 and had a .331 on base percentage and a team leading .986 fielding percentage ... was a perfect 1-1 on the basepaths. percentage and a team leading .986 fielding percentage ... was a perfect 1-1 on the basepaths. High School:High School: A four year starter at catcher for coach Shally Lunden at Seneca High School ... Was an A four year starter at catcher for coach Shally Lunden at Seneca High School ... Was an All-Conference and All-District selection after leading the Indians to a conference, district, regional and sectional All-Conference and All-District selection after leading the Indians to a conference, district, regional and sectional championship before falling in the state title game this past season.championship before falling in the state title game this past season.PersonalPersonal: Born December 12, 1988, in Joplin, Mo. ... daughter of Brian and Angie Roark ... has two brothers, Kyle : Born December 12, 1988, in Joplin, Mo. ... daughter of Brian and Angie Roark ... has two brothers, Kyle
and Brett ... major is kinesiology. and Brett ... major is kinesiology.
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Roark's Career Batting Statistics
Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB/ATT 2008 .262 38 38 107 12 28 8 0 4 22 48 .449 8 3 20 1 .331 0 4 1/12009 .279 57 55 179 21 50 13 1 1 31 68 .380 5 1 27 0 .301 1 0 1/1 TOTAL .273 95 93 286 33 78 21 1 5 53 116 .406 13 4 47 1 .313 1 4 2/2
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2009- 2009- Played in 38 games, starting 31 of them. Hit .220 with a pair of home runs. Was outstanding defensively, Played in 38 games, starting 31 of them. Hit .220 with a pair of home runs. Was outstanding defensively, finishing the season with a .983 fielding percentage. finishing the season with a .983 fielding percentage. 20082008: Hasty played in 32 games, starting 26, mostly at catcher for the Lions as a true freshman ... She hit .241 with : Hasty played in 32 games, starting 26, mostly at catcher for the Lions as a true freshman ... She hit .241 with seven runs scored, two doubles, a triple, two home runs and eight RBIs ... She slugged .414. seven runs scored, two doubles, a triple, two home runs and eight RBIs ... She slugged .414. High School:High School: Helped lead Broken Arrow HS to a 41-1 record this past year and an Oklahoma State Title ... Batted Helped lead Broken Arrow HS to a 41-1 record this past year and an Oklahoma State Title ... Batted .352 her senior season starting at catcher for both her junior and senior seasons ... Also a member of the Tigers' track .352 her senior season starting at catcher for both her junior and senior seasons ... Also a member of the Tigers' track and field teams, qualifying regionally in the throws. and field teams, qualifying regionally in the throws. PersonalPersonal: Born September 27, 1988, in Broken Arrow, Okla. ... daughter of David and Jeanna Hasty ... has one : Born September 27, 1988, in Broken Arrow, Okla. ... daughter of David and Jeanna Hasty ... has one sister, Danielle ... major is kinesiology. sister, Danielle ... major is kinesiology.
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Hasty's Career Batting Statistics
Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB/ATT 2008 .241 32 26 58 7 14 2 1 2 8 24 .414 4 2 20 0 .313 0 0 0/0 2009 .220 38 31 82 10 18 3 0 2 5 27 .329 7 2 26 0 .297 0 3 4/4TOTAL .229 70 57 140 17 32 5 1 4 13 51 .364 11 4 46 0 .303 0 3 4/4
Jessica JohnsonJessica Johnson5-5 • So.-R 1-L • OF • R/R • Fort Smith, Ark.• Southside HS
2009: 2009: Johnson redshirted last season. Johnson redshirted last season. 2008: 2008: Johnson saw action in two games as a pinch runner. Johnson saw action in two games as a pinch runner. High School: High School: A two-time All-Conference selection at Fort Smith Southside High school for coach Steve Pollard, Johnson A two-time All-Conference selection at Fort Smith Southside High school for coach Steve Pollard, Johnson started for three years in the outfield for the Rebels ... Johnson also earned a letter in Volleyball at Southside starting one started for three years in the outfield for the Rebels ... Johnson also earned a letter in Volleyball at Southside starting one year as a defensive specialist. year as a defensive specialist. Personal: Personal: Born January 14, 1989, in Fort Smith, Ark. ... daughter of Steve and Teresa Johnson ... Biology major.Born January 14, 1989, in Fort Smith, Ark. ... daughter of Steve and Teresa Johnson ... Biology major.
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Johnson's Career Batting Statistics
Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB/ATT 2008 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0/0 TOTAL .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0/0
Breanna VolkmannBreanna Volkmann5-2 • So. 1-L • OF/P • L/L • Kansas City, Mo. • N. Kansas City HS
2009- 2009- Played in 57 of the Lions' 58 games, starting 55 of them. Led the team with a .284 batting average, 34 runs scored Played in 57 of the Lions' 58 games, starting 55 of them. Led the team with a .284 batting average, 34 runs scored and three triples en route to being named honorable mention All-MIAA. She was also 12-14 stealing bases. On the mound, and three triples en route to being named honorable mention All-MIAA. She was also 12-14 stealing bases. On the mound, Volkmann made seven appearances starting five games. She finished with a 7.92 ERA. Volkmann made seven appearances starting five games. She finished with a 7.92 ERA. High School: High School: Started three years for the Hornets where of N. Kansas City HS where she was a first team All-Conference, Started three years for the Hornets where of N. Kansas City HS where she was a first team All-Conference, All-District and All-Metro selection ... A four-sport athlete at NKCHS, Volkmann lettered in basketball, volleyball and All-District and All-Metro selection ... A four-sport athlete at NKCHS, Volkmann lettered in basketball, volleyball and track, where she was a sectional qualifier on the 4x100m team. track, where she was a sectional qualifier on the 4x100m team.
Personal: Personal: Born September 18, 1989, in Kansas City, Mo. ... daughter of Ricky and Shelly Volkmann ... major is kinesiology. Born September 18, 1989, in Kansas City, Mo. ... daughter of Ricky and Shelly Volkmann ... major is kinesiology.
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Volkmann's Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2009 7.92 0 4 7 5 0 0 0 0 17.2 33 22 20 6 5TOTAL 7.92 0 4 7 5 0 0 0 0 17.2 33 22 20 6 5
Volkmann's Career Batting Statistics
Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB/ATT 2009 .284 57 55 176 34 50 3 3 0 10 59 .335 7 2 24 0 .319 0 8 12/14TOTAL .284 57 55 176 34 50 3 3 0 10 59 .335 7 2 24 0 .319 0 8 12/14
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2009- 2009- Saw limited action as a freshman but, appeared in 24 games as a pinch runner. Saw limited action as a freshman but, appeared in 24 games as a pinch runner. High School: High School: A four-time All-Conference selection at Stockton High School for coach Steve Ewing ... Honorable mention A four-time All-Conference selection at Stockton High School for coach Steve Ewing ... Honorable mention All-Conference as a freshman, first-team All-Conference as a junior and a senior, where she was also an All-District All-Conference as a freshman, first-team All-Conference as a junior and a senior, where she was also an All-District selection as a senior ... became the school's first player to turn an unassisted triple play ... Also a member of the Tiger's selection as a senior ... became the school's first player to turn an unassisted triple play ... Also a member of the Tiger's basketball and cheerleading squads. basketball and cheerleading squads. Personal: Personal: Born September 22, 1989 in Glendale, Arizona ... daughter of Lon and Kenda Siebenaler ... majoring in dental Born September 22, 1989 in Glendale, Arizona ... daughter of Lon and Kenda Siebenaler ... majoring in dental
2009- 2009- Nelson started 53 games for Missouri Southern in 2009. She finished with 10 runs batted in as well as six stolen bases. Nelson started 53 games for Missouri Southern in 2009. She finished with 10 runs batted in as well as six stolen bases. She finished second on the team with six sacrifice hits. She finished second on the team with six sacrifice hits. High School: High School: played for coach Troy Collier at Paola, where she started all four years in the outfield. Last season, she was a played for coach Troy Collier at Paola, where she started all four years in the outfield. Last season, she was a first team All-League selection and a second team All-State selection, while leading the Panthers to a sub-state title and a third first team All-League selection and a second team All-State selection, while leading the Panthers to a sub-state title and a third place finish at the state tournament ... She hit .437 and slugged .626, while posting a .456 on base percentage and drove in 26, place finish at the state tournament ... She hit .437 and slugged .626, while posting a .456 on base percentage and drove in 26,
while stealing 14 bases ... Also a volleyball player at Paola, Nelson started at Libero, leading the team to the sub-state championship and recording 473 while stealing 14 bases ... Also a volleyball player at Paola, Nelson started at Libero, leading the team to the sub-state championship and recording 473 digs. Her sister, Stephanie, is a sophomore on the softball team at Baker University. digs. Her sister, Stephanie, is a sophomore on the softball team at Baker University. Personal: Personal: Born April 23, 1990, in Overland Park, Kan. ... daughter of Mark and Karen Nelson ... majoring in nursing at Southern. Born April 23, 1990, in Overland Park, Kan. ... daughter of Mark and Karen Nelson ... majoring in nursing at Southern.
2009- 2009- Hurley was second on the team in average (.282), wihle ranking sixth in runs (18), sixth in hits (35), third in RBIs (20), Hurley was second on the team in average (.282), wihle ranking sixth in runs (18), sixth in hits (35), third in RBIs (20), third in total bases (59) and second in slugging (.447). She was 5-7 on the basepaths. She earned All-MIAA honorable mention third in total bases (59) and second in slugging (.447). She was 5-7 on the basepaths. She earned All-MIAA honorable mention after starting 48 games as a freshman. after starting 48 games as a freshman. High School: High School: A three-time All-Conference and two-time All-State selection, Hurley started four years for the Panthers, where A three-time All-Conference and two-time All-State selection, Hurley started four years for the Panthers, where she led the team in home runs each season from 2006-08 ... She helped lead the team to a state runner-up finnish in both 2006 she led the team in home runs each season from 2006-08 ... She helped lead the team to a state runner-up finnish in both 2006 and 2007 ... Also a volleyball, basketball and track athlete, Hurley was an All-Conference selection on the volleyball court. and 2007 ... Also a volleyball, basketball and track athlete, Hurley was an All-Conference selection on the volleyball court. Personal: Personal: Born January 30, 1990 ... daughter of Bobby and Trish Hurley ... has a sister, Brittany and two brothers, Blake and Born January 30, 1990 ... daughter of Bobby and Trish Hurley ... has a sister, Brittany and two brothers, Blake and
Bobby ... majoring in pre-pharmacy at Southern. Bobby ... majoring in pre-pharmacy at Southern.
Siebenaler's Career Batting Statistics
Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB/ATT 2009 .000 24 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 2 0 .000 0 0 0/0TOTAL .000 24 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 2 0 .000 0 0 0/0
Nelson's Career Batting Statistics
Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB/ATT 2009 .190 56 53 126 11 24 3 0 0 10 27 .214 7 1 28 0 .239 0 6 6/8TOTAL .190 56 53 126 11 24 3 0 0 10 27 .214 7 1 28 0 .239 0 6 6/8
Hurley's Career Batting Statistics
Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB/ATT 2009 .282 50 48 124 18 35 6 0 6 20 59 .476 15 1 34 0 .364 0 5 5/7TOTAL .282 50 48 124 18 35 6 0 6 20 59 .476 15 1 34 0 .364 0 5 5/7
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66Tiffany Tiffany BennettBennett5-10 • Jr. • P • L/L • Owasso, Okla • Crowder CollegeBefore SouthernBefore Southern- Played two years at Crowder - Played two years at Crowder College... In her freshman campaign the lefty College... In her freshman campaign the lefty pitched in 17 games compiling a 9-1 record with pitched in 17 games compiling a 9-1 record with
a 1.54 ERA and 59 strikeouts, that year she helped lead the Ladyriders to a 1.54 ERA and 59 strikeouts, that year she helped lead the Ladyriders to a regional championship... As a sophomore, Bennett's workload increased a regional championship... As a sophomore, Bennett's workload increased as she appeared in 40 games and threw 165.2 innings. In 2009, she fanned as she appeared in 40 games and threw 165.2 innings. In 2009, she fanned 110 batters and finished the season with a 14-10 record, the Ladyriders 110 batters and finished the season with a 14-10 record, the Ladyriders went on to win their second straight regional title and she earned went on to win their second straight regional title and she earned All-Region honors.All-Region honors.High SchoolHigh School- Pitched for two seasons at Owasso HS under head coach - Pitched for two seasons at Owasso HS under head coach Shane Eicher. Named to both All-State and All-Region teams after Shane Eicher. Named to both All-State and All-Region teams after leading the Rams to consecutive regional championships in 2005 and leading the Rams to consecutive regional championships in 2005 and 2006. As a senior she also led the team to a runner-up finish in the state 2006. As a senior she also led the team to a runner-up finish in the state championship.championship.PersonalPersonal- Born in Owasso, OK on March 24, 1989... Daughter of Jeff - Born in Owasso, OK on March 24, 1989... Daughter of Jeff and Tina Bennett has one sister, Ashley (19)... Criminal Justice major at and Tina Bennett has one sister, Ashley (19)... Criminal Justice major at Missouri Southern. Missouri Southern.
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1616Ginny MatthewsGinny Matthews5-9 • Sophomore 1-L • OF • R/R • Clever, Mo • Clever HS
2009- 2009- Appeared in two games as a pinch hitter.Appeared in two games as a pinch hitter. High School: High School: Played for caoch Ashleigh Williams at Clever High School where she started four years playing in both Played for caoch Ashleigh Williams at Clever High School where she started four years playing in both the infield and outfield, as well as pitcher ... Was the team captain two years and an honorable mention All-Conference the infield and outfield, as well as pitcher ... Was the team captain two years and an honorable mention All-Conference slection where she helped lead the Blue Jays to a second-place finish in the district finals. slection where she helped lead the Blue Jays to a second-place finish in the district finals. Personal: Personal: Born February 24, 1990, in Springfield, Mo. ... daughter of Chuck and Dodee Matthews ... will major in Born February 24, 1990, in Springfield, Mo. ... daughter of Chuck and Dodee Matthews ... will major in health promotions and wellness at Southern. health promotions and wellness at Southern.
Matthew's Career Batting Statistics
Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB/ATT 2009 .000 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 2 0 .000 0 0 0/0TOTAL .000 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 2 0 .000 0 0 0/0
High SchoolHigh School- A two-year starter at catcher for - A two-year starter at catcher for Coach Gorden Godfrey's Carthage Tigers, Ashley earned All-Conference Coach Gorden Godfrey's Carthage Tigers, Ashley earned All-Conference honors in 2007 and was also named to the All-Tournament team at the honors in 2007 and was also named to the All-Tournament team at the conclusion of the State Championships... Also competed in Track & Field conclusion of the State Championships... Also competed in Track & Field for Coach Youngworth as a jumper.for Coach Youngworth as a jumper.
PersonalPersonal- Born in Joplin on October 4, 1990... daughter of Kevin and - Born in Joplin on October 4, 1990... daughter of Kevin and Missy Harris has one brother Cade (14)... plans on majoring in Nursing at Missy Harris has one brother Cade (14)... plans on majoring in Nursing at Missouri Southern Missouri Southern
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Talisha Talisha
WashingtonWashington5-8 • Fr. • OF• R/R • Fulton, Mo.• Fulton HSHigh School- High School- Started and lettered three years as Started and lettered three years as an outfielder for Coach Laura Dooley at Fulton an outfielder for Coach Laura Dooley at Fulton HS. Led the Hornets to district championships in HS. Led the Hornets to district championships in
2006 & 2007. Talisha earned All-Conference honors three years straight, 2006 & 2007. Talisha earned All-Conference honors three years straight, All-District honors twice and All-State honors once... Also excelled All-District honors twice and All-State honors once... Also excelled in track and on the hardwood. Earned All-Distrct and All-Conference in track and on the hardwood. Earned All-Distrct and All-Conference accolades three straight years as well as All-State once and still holds accolades three straight years as well as All-State once and still holds the Hornets' all-time record for 3-pointers in a game. As a sprinter on the the Hornets' all-time record for 3-pointers in a game. As a sprinter on the track team, earned All-District and All-Conference honors.track team, earned All-District and All-Conference honors.PersonalPersonal- Born October 18, 1990 in Fulton, Mo... daughter of Bob and - Born October 18, 1990 in Fulton, Mo... daughter of Bob and Ella Washington has three siblings, Jeremy (26), Isaiah (22), Rachel (15) Ella Washington has three siblings, Jeremy (26), Isaiah (22), Rachel (15) and a daughter, McKenzi (2)... will major in Criminal Justice at Missouri and a daughter, McKenzi (2)... will major in Criminal Justice at Missouri
High School- High School- Started three years at shortstop Started three years at shortstop for Coach Lawless at John B. Conally High for Coach Lawless at John B. Conally High School in Austin, TX. Her sophomore year with School in Austin, TX. Her sophomore year with the Cougars, she earned her first of two Golden the Cougars, she earned her first of two Golden
Gloves. As a junior, earned her second consecutive Golden Glove as well Gloves. As a junior, earned her second consecutive Golden Glove as well as being named All-Conference. In 2009, she was named the Cougars' as being named All-Conference. In 2009, she was named the Cougars' MVP and made her second All-Conference squad. Kim was also named MVP and made her second All-Conference squad. Kim was also named the Most Valuable Player at the 10th Annual Austin Area All-Star Game in the Most Valuable Player at the 10th Annual Austin Area All-Star Game in 2009.2009.Personal- Personal- Born in Lubbock, TX on October 26, 1990... daughter of Laura Born in Lubbock, TX on October 26, 1990... daughter of Laura Martinez has four siblings Jonathan (16), Jordan (14), Kameryn (12), and Martinez has four siblings Jonathan (16), Jordan (14), Kameryn (12), and Loren (11)... plans to major in Kinesiology at Missouri Southern. Loren (11)... plans to major in Kinesiology at Missouri Southern.
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1313Krista Krista BomakBomak5-9 • Jr. • SS• R/R • MacGregor, Manitoba• Okla. Panhandle State
Before Southern- Before Southern- Played shortstop for one year Played shortstop for one year at Oklahoma Panhandle State University... Hit at Oklahoma Panhandle State University... Hit
.315 with 17 RBI and 11 stolen bases while starting all 52 games of the .315 with 17 RBI and 11 stolen bases while starting all 52 games of the season. season. High School-High School- Played at the MacGregor Collegiate Institute in MacGregor, Played at the MacGregor Collegiate Institute in MacGregor, Manitoba.Manitoba.Personal- Personal- Born in Portage La Praire, Manitoba, Canada on July 27, Born in Portage La Praire, Manitoba, Canada on July 27, 1990... Daughter of Rick and Sue Bomak has two brothers, Brent (24) 1990... Daughter of Rick and Sue Bomak has two brothers, Brent (24) and Derek who passed away tragically in 2003... Krista is undecided on a and Derek who passed away tragically in 2003... Krista is undecided on a major at Missouri Southern. major at Missouri Southern.
High SchoolHigh School- Started all four years as a catcher/- Started all four years as a catcher/utility player for Coach Phil King's Blue Jays. utility player for Coach Phil King's Blue Jays.
She hit .304 for her career at Washington HS with a slugging percentage She hit .304 for her career at Washington HS with a slugging percentage of .429. Was an All-Conference Academic for four straight years, All of .429. Was an All-Conference Academic for four straight years, All Conference in 2006, 2007, and 2008, All-District in 2006 & 2008, and Conference in 2006, 2007, and 2008, All-District in 2006 & 2008, and team MVP in 2008. As a senior she was recognized by MoSports.com team MVP in 2008. As a senior she was recognized by MoSports.com as one of the top senior softball players in the Show-Me State. Logan as one of the top senior softball players in the Show-Me State. Logan finished her career as Washington's all-time leader in RBI, Doubles, finished her career as Washington's all-time leader in RBI, Doubles, and Hit By Pitch. She is also Top 5 in school history in career hits and and Hit By Pitch. She is also Top 5 in school history in career hits and walks... Also played varsity basketball for Coach Greg Traffis and earned walks... Also played varsity basketball for Coach Greg Traffis and earned All-Conference Academic in 2008-09.All-Conference Academic in 2008-09.PersonalPersonal- Born on November 7, 1990 in Washington, Mo... Daughter of - Born on November 7, 1990 in Washington, Mo... Daughter of Mike and Eileen Stamp has three siblings, brothers Dallas (24) and Jordan (16) and sister Lindsey (22) who was a 4-year starter on the softball team
High School- High School- A 4-year starter at pitcher for A 4-year starter at pitcher for Conway HS under Coach Chad Longing. She Conway HS under Coach Chad Longing. She
earned All-Conference accolades her junior and senior seasons. She was earned All-Conference accolades her junior and senior seasons. She was also named to the All-Tournament team her senior year after the State also named to the All-Tournament team her senior year after the State Championships.Championships.Personal- Personal- Kayce was born September 21, 1991 in Conway, Ark... Kayce was born September 21, 1991 in Conway, Ark... daughter of Jim and Debbie Moore has two older siblings, a brother daughter of Jim and Debbie Moore has two older siblings, a brother Steven (29) and a sister Jennifer (27)... she plans to major in Nursing at Steven (29) and a sister Jennifer (27)... she plans to major in Nursing at Missouri Southern Missouri Southern
High School- High School- A four-year starter at Parkway South A four-year starter at Parkway South HS for Coach Stephanie Villigram at 1st base, earned HS for Coach Stephanie Villigram at 1st base, earned All-District honors all four years and was voted to the All-District honors all four years and was voted to the
All-Region team as a senior. Finished her career with 98 hits, 82 RBI, and once All-Region team as a senior. Finished her career with 98 hits, 82 RBI, and once hit 3 home runs in a single game. Led the Patriots to a second place finish at hit 3 home runs in a single game. Led the Patriots to a second place finish at state in 2008 with a .356 batting average and 23 RBI... Also played basketball state in 2008 with a .356 batting average and 23 RBI... Also played basketball and soccer for the Patriots.and soccer for the Patriots.
Personal- Personal- Born in St. Louis, MO on January 9, 1991... daughter of Fred Born in St. Louis, MO on January 9, 1991... daughter of Fred and Susan Grass has one sister Dianna (21)... she is undecided on a major at and Susan Grass has one sister Dianna (21)... she is undecided on a major at Missouri Southern. Missouri Southern.
High School- High School- Jessica was a four-year starter Jessica was a four-year starter for Olathe East HS at 3rd base. After being for Olathe East HS at 3rd base. After being
named freshman of the year, as well as first-team All-Conference and also named freshman of the year, as well as first-team All-Conference and also nabbing an All-State selection, she helped lead Coach Jeff Hulse and the nabbing an All-State selection, she helped lead Coach Jeff Hulse and the Hawks to back-to-back Kansas 6A State Championships in 2006 & 2007... Hawks to back-to-back Kansas 6A State Championships in 2006 & 2007... was also named the Most Inspirational Female Athlete at her high school was also named the Most Inspirational Female Athlete at her high school in 2009. in 2009. Personal- Personal- Born in Olathe, KS on December 20, 1990... daughter of Born in Olathe, KS on December 20, 1990... daughter of Richard and Tami Brooks has one sister, Jennifer... will major in Special Richard and Tami Brooks has one sister, Jennifer... will major in Special Education at Missouri Southern.Education at Missouri Southern.
At bats: 38 vs Missouri Western (May 01, 2009)Runs scored: 12 vs Northwest Missouri (Mar 14, 2009)Hits: 15 vs Northwest Missouri (Mar 14, 2009)RBIs: 11 vs Northwest Missouri (Mar 14, 2009)Doubles: 4 vs Southwest Baptist (Apr 03, 2009)Triples: 1 (7 games )Home runs: 3 vs Northwest Missouri (Mar 14, 2009) 3 vs Missour S&T (Apr 07, 2009) 3 vs Emporia State (Apr 10, 2009)Total bases: 29 vs Northwest Missouri (Mar 14, 2009)Walks: 10 vs Northeastern State (Feb 17, 2009)Strikeouts: 14 vs Oklahoma City (Mar 05, 2009) 14 vs Central Missouri (May 02, 2009)Sac hits: 3 vs Northwest Missouri (Mar 30, 2009) 3 vs Southwest Baptist (Apr 03, 2009) 3 vs Truman (Apr 25, 2009)Sac flies: 1 vs East Central (Feb 23, 2009) 1 vs Washburn (Apr 11, 2009) 1 vs Washburn (Apr 11, 2009)
Stolen bases: 5 vs Arkansas Tech (Feb 13, 2009)Hit by pitch: 3 vs Central Missouri (May 02, 2009)Caught stealing: 2 vs Central Missouri (Apr 04, 2009)Runners LOB: 12 vs Northeastern State (Feb 17, 2009)Hit into DP: 1 (13 games )
Fielding
Putouts: 26 vs Missouri Western (May 01, 2009)Assists: 19 vs Arkansas Tech (Feb 13, 2009) 19 vs Nebraska-Omaha (Apr 28, 2009)Errors: 6 vs Central Oklahoma (Mar 19, 2009)Passed balls: 2 vs East Central (Feb 23, 2009)DPs turned: 2 vs Missour S&T (Apr 07, 2009)
Pitching
Inn. pitched: 8.0 vs Nebraska-Omaha (Apr 28, 2009)Runs allowed: 12 vs Central Missouri (Apr 04, 2009)Earned runs: 12 vs Central Missouri (Apr 04, 2009)Walks: 8 vs Arkansas-Monticello (Feb 13, 2009)Strikeouts: 7 vs Emporia State (Apr 10, 2009) 7 vs Truman (Apr 25, 2009)Hits: 18 vs Missour S&T (Apr 07, 2009)Doubles: 4 vs East Central (Feb 23, 2009) 4 vs Ark.-Monticello (Feb 22, 2009) 4 vs Cameron (Mar 18, 2009)Triples: 1 (6 games )Homers: 3 vs Oklahoma City (Mar 13, 2009)Wild pitches: 4 vs Arkansas-Monticello (Feb 21, 2009)
Batting
At bats: 5 (11 games )Runs scored: 3 (5 games )Hits: 4 Clute,Whitney vs Northwest Missouri (Mar 14, 2009) 4 Volkmann,Breannna vs Northwest Mo. (Mar 14, 2009)RBIs: 7 Clute,Whitney vs Northwest Missouri (Mar 14, 2009)Doubles: 3 Clute,Whitney vs Missouri Western (May 01, 2009)Triples: 1 (7 games )Home runs: 3 Clute,Whitney vs Northwest Missouri (Mar 14, 2009)Total bases: 14 Clute,Whitney vs Northwest Missouri (Mar 14, 2009)Walks: 2 (8 games )Strikeouts: 3 (11 games )Sac hits: 1 (38 games )Sac flies: 1 Berger,Lauryn vs East Central (Feb 23, 2009) 1 Roark,Megan vs Washburn (Apr 11, 2009) 1 Berger,Lauryn vs Washburn (Apr 11, 2009)Stolen bases: 2 (4 games )Hit by pitch: 1 (18 games )Caught stealing: 1 (9 games )Runners LOB: 6 Roark,Megan vs Central Missouri (May 02, 2009)
Fielding
Putouts: 16 Washburn,Trish vs Ouachita Baptist (Feb 15, 2009) 16 Roark,Megan vs Drury (Mar 07, 2009)Assists: 8 Childs,Andrea vs Truman (Apr 25, 2009) 8 Bax,Kelli vs Nebraska-Omaha (Apr 28, 2009)Errors: 3 Childs,Andrea vs East Central (Feb 23, 2009) 3 Childs,Andrea vs Missouri Western (Apr 24, 2009)Passed balls: 2 Russell,Randi vs East Central (Feb 23, 2009)
Pitching
Innings: 7.1 Kuykendall,Tara vs Central Missouri (May 02, 2009)Runs allowed: 8 Williams,Kelsey vs Ark.-Monticello (Feb 22, 2009)Earned runs: 7 Volkmann,Breannna vs Ark.-Monticello (Feb 21, 2009) 7 Williams,Kelsey vs Ark.-Monticello (Feb 22, 2009) 7 Elmore,Vanessa vs Missour S&T (Apr 07, 2009)Walks allowed: 5 Kuykendall,Tara vs Missouri Western (Apr 24, 2009)Strikeouts: 7 Kuykendall,Tara vs Truman (Apr 25, 2009)Hits allowed: 13 Clute,Whitney vs Northwest Missouri (Mar 30, 2009)Doubles allowed: 4 Clute,Whitney vs East Central (Feb 23, 2009)Triples allowed: 1 (6 games )Homers allowed: 2 Williams,Kelsey vs Oklahoma City (Mar 13, 2009) 2 Elmore,Vanessa vs Missour S&T (Apr 07, 2009) 2 Kuykendall,Tara vs Washburn (May 01, 2009)Wild pitches: 2 (5 games )Hit batters: 1 (21 games )
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1992 Division II National Champs1992 Division II National ChampsNational National
Champions!Champions!The 1992 Missouri Southern The 1992 Missouri Southern softball team captured softball team captured the NCAA Division the NCAA Division II championship and finished II championship and finished the season with a 50-7 the season with a 50-7 record. The squad’s .877 record. The squad’s .877 winning percentage that year winning percentage that year is the all-time best in Lions’ is the all-time best in Lions’ softball history.softball history.
Pictured back row left to right: Pat Lipira, Carrie Carter, Angie Hadley, Ka-Pictured back row left to right: Pat Lipira, Carrie Carter, Angie Hadley, Ka-trina Marshall, Renee Weih, Dana Presley, Sharon Wright, Jaki Staggs, Diane trina Marshall, Renee Weih, Dana Presley, Sharon Wright, Jaki Staggs, Diane Miller, Dee Gerlach.Miller, Dee Gerlach.
Front row left to right: Stacy Harter, Leah Ingram, Krissy Konkol, Cindy Front row left to right: Stacy Harter, Leah Ingram, Krissy Konkol, Cindy Murguia, Cheryl Kopf, Andrea Clarke, Sharla Snow, Marcie Waters. Murguia, Cheryl Kopf, Andrea Clarke, Sharla Snow, Marcie Waters.
By Jim HenryBy Jim HenryJoplin GlobeJoplin Globe
Shawnee, Kan. - Early last week, Missouri Southern Shawnee, Kan. - Early last week, Missouri Southern catcher Diane Miller said winning a national champi-catcher Diane Miller said winning a national champi-onship would be like a dream come true. onship would be like a dream come true.
Sunday afternoon at Johnson County Softball Com-Sunday afternoon at Johnson County Softball Com-plex, Miller's dream became a reality. plex, Miller's dream became a reality.
The Lady Lions defeated California State-Hayward The Lady Lions defeated California State-Hayward 1-0, in the championship game of the NCAA Division 1-0, in the championship game of the NCAA Division II Softball Championships. II Softball Championships.
Andrea Clarke pitched her second shutout of the Andrea Clarke pitched her second shutout of the tournament, and pinch-hitter Dana Presley drove in tournament, and pinch-hitter Dana Presley drove in the game's only run in the bottom of the fi fth. the game's only run in the bottom of the fi fth.
"When you're young, you dream about it," said "When you're young, you dream about it," said Miller. "You see it on TV. It's quite an honor to be Miller. "You see it on TV. It's quite an honor to be considered a national champion"considered a national champion"
The Lady Lions fi nished the season with a 50-7 re-The Lady Lions fi nished the season with a 50-7 re-cord, setting a school mark for victories. cord, setting a school mark for victories.
They ended the season with an 11-game winning They ended the season with an 11-game winning streak and beat Saginaw Valley State 8-1, Bloomsburg streak and beat Saginaw Valley State 8-1, Bloomsburg 1-0 and Cal-St. Hayward in the national tournament. 1-0 and Cal-St. Hayward in the national tournament. Saginaw scored its run (the lone against the Lions that Saginaw scored its run (the lone against the Lions that tournament) with two outs in the seventh inning.tournament) with two outs in the seventh inning.
"Coming to the national tournament, you know those "Coming to the national tournament, you know those teams are going ot hit the ball," Clarke said. "I let teams are going ot hit the ball," Clarke said. "I let them hit it, and our defense did the work. Three games them hit it, and our defense did the work. Three games ... no errors, that is phenomenal."... no errors, that is phenomenal."
"There are memories here for a lifetime," head coach "There are memories here for a lifetime," head coach Pat Lipira said. "Ten years from now, you can wake Pat Lipira said. "Ten years from now, you can wake up at night and remember this." up at night and remember this."
The Lady Lions made their sixth appearance in the The Lady Lions made their sixth appearance in the last eight years. Before this year, their highest fi nish last eight years. Before this year, their highest fi nish was fourth place in 1990 (NCAA) and 1986 (NAIA). was fourth place in 1990 (NCAA) and 1986 (NAIA).
"I learned a lot from our seniors today," said junior "I learned a lot from our seniors today," said junior second baseman Cindy Cole. "They were nervous second baseman Cindy Cole. "They were nervous because they knew they were about to play their last because they knew they were about to play their last game for Missouri Southern.game for Missouri Southern.
"They were bound and determined today. I don't "They were bound and determined today. I don't think anything could have stopped our seniors."think anything could have stopped our seniors."
The MIAA served as the host for the national tour-The MIAA served as the host for the national tour-namen. Sallie Beard, Missouri Southern's Women's namen. Sallie Beard, Missouri Southern's Women's Athletic Director, was the tournament chairwoman, Athletic Director, was the tournament chairwoman, and from her standpoint, the tournament could not and from her standpoint, the tournament could not have been any better. have been any better.
"For the last two months, I've had a phone glued to "For the last two months, I've had a phone glued to my ear," she said. "There were not any problems with my ear," she said. "There were not any problems with the tournament, which tells me everyone did their the tournament, which tells me everyone did their job."job."
"What made this tournament great was having an "What made this tournament great was having an MIAA team in it.MIAA team in it.
"What made this tournament unbelievable was it was "What made this tournament unbelievable was it was our team. This is my fi rst national championship in 20 our team. This is my fi rst national championship in 20 years as an athletic director. I hope this is not a once in years as an athletic director. I hope this is not a once in a lifetime thing, but if it is, this is sweet."a lifetime thing, but if it is, this is sweet."
Southern wins National TitleSouthern wins National Title
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Who Wore The NumbersWho Wore The Numbers1 2 3 1 2 3 Becky Gettemeier 82- Lisa Cunningham 82-85 Kim Jones 81-83Becky Gettemeier 82- Lisa Cunningham 82-85 Kim Jones 81-83Vikki Durham 1985 Gail Gilmore 1986 Melanie Babbitt 1985Vikki Durham 1985 Gail Gilmore 1986 Melanie Babbitt 1985Karen Williamson 1986 Angie Houck 1987 Christi Tidman 87-1989 Karen Williamson 1986 Angie Houck 1987 Christi Tidman 87-1989 Shauna Seward 1993-1995 Monica Fabro 1988-1990 Jeanie Duggan 1994 Shauna Seward 1993-1995 Monica Fabro 1988-1990 Jeanie Duggan 1994 Pamela Brewer 1996-1998 Wendy Keel 1991 Jessica Impson 1998 Pamela Brewer 1996-1998 Wendy Keel 1991 Jessica Impson 1998 Lisa Roe 2000-2003 Natasha Fluke 1992-1994 Hailey Stanley 1999-2002 Lisa Roe 2000-2003 Natasha Fluke 1992-1994 Hailey Stanley 1999-2002 Trish Masters 2005 Wendy Deaton 1996-1997 Natasha Jones 2003Trish Masters 2005 Wendy Deaton 1996-1997 Natasha Jones 2003Lindsay Bellm 2007 Kami Weston 2000-2004 Katy Owsley 2005 Lindsay Bellm 2007 Kami Weston 2000-2004 Katy Owsley 2005 Kelsey Williams 2009 Jamie Blalock 2005 Tamika Barnes 2007-2008Kelsey Williams 2009 Jamie Blalock 2005 Tamika Barnes 2007-2008 Ashley Hayes 2006 Kiley Siebenaler 2009-2010 Ashley Hayes 2006 Kiley Siebenaler 2009-2010 Jessica Johnson 2008-2010 Jessica Johnson 2008-2010
4 5 6 4 5 6 Kara Swango 1983 Nancy King 1982 Gina Hunter 80-83 Kara Swango 1983 Nancy King 1982 Gina Hunter 80-83 Audrey McDaniel 1984 Diane Stovall 1983 Angie Murphy 85-88Audrey McDaniel 1984 Diane Stovall 1983 Angie Murphy 85-88Becky Fly 1985, 1987 Cheryl Shelby 84-85 Krissy Konkol 1989-1992Becky Fly 1985, 1987 Cheryl Shelby 84-85 Krissy Konkol 1989-1992Gail Gilmore 1986 Jenny Burken 1987 Dana George 1993-1994Gail Gilmore 1986 Jenny Burken 1987 Dana George 1993-1994Lyn Larson 1988 Deanna Eutsler 1988-1989 Britany Hargis 1998-2001 Lyn Larson 1988 Deanna Eutsler 1988-1989 Britany Hargis 1998-2001 April Buczinski 1994-1995 Sharon Wright 1992-1994 Lindsey Long 2002-2003 April Buczinski 1994-1995 Sharon Wright 1992-1994 Lindsey Long 2002-2003 Amber Hendrix 1997 Julie Finley 1995-1996 Laura Hunter 2004Amber Hendrix 1997 Julie Finley 1995-1996 Laura Hunter 2004Jessica Franka 1998 Jennifer Kennemer 1997-2000 Tara Curtis 2006Jessica Franka 1998 Jennifer Kennemer 1997-2000 Tara Curtis 2006Kasey Martin 1999-2001 Keri Harris 2001 Emily McPeters 2007 Kasey Martin 1999-2001 Keri Harris 2001 Emily McPeters 2007 Kara Reed 2002 -2004 Debbie Crockett 2002 Annie Sewell 2009Kara Reed 2002 -2004 Debbie Crockett 2002 Annie Sewell 2009Julie Taylor 2005-2008 Alicia Givens 2003 Tiffany Bennett 2010Julie Taylor 2005-2008 Alicia Givens 2003 Tiffany Bennett 2010Randi Russell 2009-2010 Rachel Bowen2004-2007 Randi Russell 2009-2010 Rachel Bowen2004-2007 Lauren Hasty 2008-2010 Lauren Hasty 2008-2010
7 8 97 8 9Shalaine Periman 1982 Gerri Gray 80-82 Deb McFarland 1982Shalaine Periman 1982 Gerri Gray 80-82 Deb McFarland 1982Deb McFarland 1983 Kathy Howard 1983 Sheri Dalton 1983Deb McFarland 1983 Kathy Howard 1983 Sheri Dalton 1983Kathy Howard-Harris 84-86 Lori Holzwarth 84-85 Sheila Hunter 1985Kathy Howard-Harris 84-86 Lori Holzwarth 84-85 Sheila Hunter 1985Deanna Black 1987 Kim Lamoureaux 1986 Deanna Black 1986Deanna Black 1987 Kim Lamoureaux 1986 Deanna Black 1986Carrie Carter 1990-1992 Stacy Harter 1991-1993 Gail Gilmore 1987-1989Carrie Carter 1990-1992 Stacy Harter 1991-1993 Gail Gilmore 1987-1989Shari Heider 1993-1996 Beth Weaver 2000 Stephanie Young 1990Shari Heider 1993-1996 Beth Weaver 2000 Stephanie Young 1990Shauna Friend 1997 Lacey Schell 2001-2003 Cindy Cole-Murguria 1991-94Shauna Friend 1997 Lacey Schell 2001-2003 Cindy Cole-Murguria 1991-94Jana Allison 2000-2003 Amanda Godfrey 2006-2009 Jennifer Jimerson 1995-1998Jana Allison 2000-2003 Amanda Godfrey 2006-2009 Jennifer Jimerson 1995-1998Lindsey Long 2004 Ashley Harris 2010 Erin Turner 1999-2001Lindsey Long 2004 Ashley Harris 2010 Erin Turner 1999-2001Kate Brittan 2007 Jessica Noid 2003-2004Kate Brittan 2007 Jessica Noid 2003-2004Breanna Volkmann 2009-2010 Lucy Galloway 2005Breanna Volkmann 2009-2010 Lucy Galloway 2005 Amanda Mitchell 2006 Amanda Mitchell 2006 Chasidy Austin 2007 Chasidy Austin 2007 Tara Kuykendall 2008-2009 Tara Kuykendall 2008-2009 Talisha Washington 2010 Talisha Washington 2010
1010 1111 1212Kim Castillon 79-82 Teresa Guthrie 79-82 Cindy Lauth 1982Kim Castillon 79-82 Teresa Guthrie 79-82 Cindy Lauth 1982Michelle O’Brien 1983 Donna Lloyd 83-84 Missy Stone 1983Michelle O’Brien 1983 Donna Lloyd 83-84 Missy Stone 1983Kim Lamoureaux 1984 Pam Mayfi eld 85-88 Jackie Huffman 1984Kim Lamoureaux 1984 Pam Mayfi eld 85-88 Jackie Huffman 1984Cindy Lauth 1985 Diane Miller 1989 Kim Lamoureaux 1985Cindy Lauth 1985 Diane Miller 1989 Kim Lamoureaux 1985Sheila Hunter 1986 Erin McGuire 1990 Carey McGinnis 86-87Sheila Hunter 1986 Erin McGuire 1990 Carey McGinnis 86-87Tracie Johanning 1987-1988 Tiffany Carter 1991 Janean Rulsey 1988Tracie Johanning 1987-1988 Tiffany Carter 1991 Janean Rulsey 1988Leslie Myers 1989-1990 Jennifer Fabro 1992- Kim Pellow 1989-1991 Leslie Myers 1989-1990 Jennifer Fabro 1992- Kim Pellow 1989-1991 Marcie Waters 1992 Kim Wilson 1994-1998 Andrea Clark 1992,1994-1995Marcie Waters 1992 Kim Wilson 1994-1998 Andrea Clark 1992,1994-1995Sara Spencer 1997 Stacy Guptill 2000-2001 Brandi Kessler 1999Sara Spencer 1997 Stacy Guptill 2000-2001 Brandi Kessler 1999Shawna Wright 2001 Whitney Hammond 2002 Carly Goodnight 2003 Shawna Wright 2001 Whitney Hammond 2002 Carly Goodnight 2003 Kristen Jennings 2004 Erin Gfeller 2004 Megan Baker 2005Kristen Jennings 2004 Erin Gfeller 2004 Megan Baker 2005Lacee Craig 2006-2007 Alyssa Park 2006 Sam Neely 2007Lacee Craig 2006-2007 Alyssa Park 2006 Sam Neely 2007Vanessa Elmore 2009 Natalie Nelson 2009-2010 Brooke Hurley 2009-2010Vanessa Elmore 2009 Natalie Nelson 2009-2010 Brooke Hurley 2009-2010Kim Diaz 2010 Kim Diaz 2010
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GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONLOCATION:LOCATION: Bolivar, Mo. Bolivar, Mo.ENROLLMENT:ENROLLMENT: 3,536 3,536PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT: Dr. C. Pat Taylor Dr. C. Pat TaylorATHLETICS DIRECTOR:ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: TBA TBACOLORS:COLORS: Purple & White Purple & White
TEAM INFORMATIONTEAM INFORMATIONFACILITY:FACILITY: SBU Softball Field SBU Softball Field HEAD COACH:HEAD COACH: Christy Capner Christy Capner
(SBU '04)(SBU '04)RECORD AT SBU:RECORD AT SBU: 48-98 (3 years) 48-98 (3 years)CAREER RECORD:CAREER RECORD: Same SameOFFICE PHONE:OFFICE PHONE: (417) 326-1791 (417) 326-1791ASSISTANT COACHES:ASSISTANT COACHES: Taressa Taressa
Southwest Baptist Southwest Baptist Lady BearcatsLady BearcatsApril 2, 2010, at Joplin, Mo., 3 pmApril 2, 2010, at Joplin, Mo., 3 pm
GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONLOCATION:LOCATION: Warrensburg, Mo. Warrensburg, Mo.ENROLLMENT:ENROLLMENT: 11,000 11,000PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT: Dr. Aaron Podolefsky Dr. Aaron PodolefskyATHLETICS DIRECTOR:ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Jerry Jerry
HughesHughesCOLORS:COLORS: Cardinal & Black Cardinal & Black
TEAM INFORMATIONTEAM INFORMATIONFACILITY:FACILITY: Jennies Softball Field Jennies Softball Field HEAD COACH:HEAD COACH: Susan Anderson Susan Anderson
(Central Missouri '1997)(Central Missouri '1997)RECORD AT CMSU:RECORD AT CMSU: 102059 (3 102059 (3
Central Missouri StateCentral Missouri State Jennies JenniesApril 3, 2010 at Joplin, Mo. @ 2 pmApril 3, 2010 at Joplin, Mo. @ 2 pm
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GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONLOCATION:LOCATION: Topeka, Kan. Topeka, Kan.ENROLLMENT:ENROLLMENT: 7,002 7,002PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT: Dr. Jerry Farley Dr. Jerry FarleyATHLETICS DIRECTOR:ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Loren Ferre Loren FerreCOLORS:COLORS: Yale Blue & White Yale Blue & White
TEAM INFORMATIONTEAM INFORMATIONFACILITY:FACILITY: WU Softball Complex WU Softball Complex HEAD COACH:HEAD COACH: Lisa Carey (Oklahoma, Lisa Carey (Oklahoma,
2002)2002)RECORD AT WU:RECORD AT WU: 213-165 (7 years) 213-165 (7 years)CAREER RECORD:CAREER RECORD: Same SameOFFICE PHONE:OFFICE PHONE: (785) 670-1797 (785) 670-1797
ASSISTANT COACHES:ASSISTANT COACHES: Maggie West Maggie West2009 RECORD:2009 RECORD: 22-31 22-312009 MIAA RECORD/FINISH:2009 MIAA RECORD/FINISH: 9-11, 6th 9-11, 6thALL-TIME SERIES VS. MSSU:ALL-TIME SERIES VS. MSSU: MSSU MSSU
WashburnWashburn Lady Blues Lady BluesApril 10, 2010 at Topeka, Kan. @ 2 pmApril 10, 2010 at Topeka, Kan. @ 2 pm
GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONLOCATION:LOCATION: Emporia, Kan. Emporia, Kan.ENROLLMENT:ENROLLMENT: 6,258 6,258PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT: Dr. Kay Schallenkamp Dr. Kay SchallenkampATHLETICS DIRECTOR:ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Kent Weiser Kent WeiserCOLORS:COLORS: Old Gold & Black Old Gold & Black
TEAM INFORMATIONTEAM INFORMATIONFACILITY:FACILITY: Trusler Complex Trusler Complex HEAD COACH:HEAD COACH: Kristi Bredbenner Kristi Bredbenner
MSSU SCHEDULEMSSU SCHEDULESaturday, March 6Saturday, March 6
Missouri Southern vs. Oklahoma City, 9 amMissouri Southern vs. Oklahoma City, 9 amMissouri Southern vs. Missouri Western, 11 am Missouri Southern vs. Missouri Western, 11 am
Missouri Southern vs. Missouri Southern vs. Sunday, March 7Sunday, March 7
Missouri Southern vs. Fort Hays - 1 pmMissouri Southern vs. Fort Hays - 1 pmMissouri Southern vs. Drury - 7 pmMissouri Southern vs. Drury - 7 pm
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GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONLOCATION:LOCATION: Pittsburg, Kan. Pittsburg, Kan.ENROLLMENT:ENROLLMENT: 6,750 6,750PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT: Dr. Steve Scott Dr. Steve ScottATHLETICS DIRECTOR:ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Chuck Chuck
Pittsburg StatePittsburg State Gorillas GorillasMarch 9, 2010 at Pittsburg, Kan. / April 7, 2010 at Joplin, Mo.March 9, 2010 at Pittsburg, Kan. / April 7, 2010 at Joplin, Mo.
GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONLOCATION:LOCATION: Kirksville, Mo. Kirksville, Mo.ENROLLMENT:ENROLLMENT: 6,000 6,000PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT: Dr. Darrell Krueger Dr. Darrell KruegerATHLETICS DIRECTOR:ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Jerry Jerry
WollmeringWollmeringCOLORS:COLORS: Purple & white Purple & white
TEAM INFORMATIONTEAM INFORMATIONFACILITY:FACILITY: Truman Softball Park Truman Softball Park HEAD COACH:HEAD COACH: Erin Brown Erin Brown
Truman StateTruman State Bulldogs BulldogsMay 1, 2010 at Joplin, Mo. @ 1 pmMay 1, 2010 at Joplin, Mo. @ 1 pm
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GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONLOCATION:LOCATION: Maryville, Mo. Maryville, Mo.ENROLLMENT:ENROLLMENT: 6,500 6,500PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT: Dr. John Jasinski Dr. John JasinskiATHLETICS DIRECTOR:ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Dr. Bob Dr. Bob
BoerigterBoerigterCOLORS:COLORS: Forest green & white Forest green & white
TEAM INFORMATIONTEAM INFORMATIONFACILITY:FACILITY: Bearcat Field Bearcat Field HEAD COACH:HEAD COACH: Ryan Anderson Ryan Anderson
(Nebraska-Kearney '99) (Nebraska-Kearney '99) RECORD AT NWMSU:RECORD AT NWMSU: 70-78 (3 70-78 (3
Northwest Missouri St.Northwest Missouri St. Bearcats BearcatsMarch 26, 2010 Maryville, Mo. at 2 pmMarch 26, 2010 Maryville, Mo. at 2 pm
GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONLOCATION:LOCATION: St. Joseph, Mo. St. Joseph, Mo.ENROLLMENT:ENROLLMENT: 5,100 5,100PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT: Dr. James Scanlon Dr. James ScanlonATHLETICS DIRECTOR:ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Dave Dave
WilliamsWilliamsCOLORS:COLORS: Black & gold Black & gold
TEAM INFORMATIONTEAM INFORMATIONFACILITY:FACILITY: MWSU Softball MWSU Softball
Complex (500) Complex (500) HEAD COACH:HEAD COACH: Jen Bagley Jen Bagley
(Moorhead State, 1996)(Moorhead State, 1996)RECORD AT MWSU:RECORD AT MWSU: 266-184 (7 266-184 (7
Missouri WesternMissouri Western Griffons GriffonsApril 30, 2010 at Joplin, Mo. at 4 pmApril 30, 2010 at Joplin, Mo. at 4 pm
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GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONLOCATION:LOCATION: Hays, Kansas Hays, KansasENROLLMENT:ENROLLMENT: 1902 1902PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT: Dr. Ed Hammond Dr. Ed HammondATHLETICS DIRECTOR:ATHLETICS DIRECTOR:
Curtis HammekeCurtis HammekeCOLORS:COLORS: Black & gold Black & gold
TEAM INFORMATIONTEAM INFORMATIONFACILITY:FACILITY: Tiger Stadium (500) Tiger Stadium (500) HEAD COACH:HEAD COACH: Julie LeMaire Julie LeMaire
(Quincy, '04)(Quincy, '04)RECORD AT FHSU:RECORD AT FHSU: 31-33 (1 year) 31-33 (1 year)CAREER RECORD:CAREER RECORD: Same SameOFFICE PHONE:OFFICE PHONE: (785) 628-5884 (785) 628-5884ASSISTANT COACHES:ASSISTANT COACHES: Erin Brunt Erin Brunt
Fort Hays StateFort Hays State Tigers TigersApril 24, 2010 at Joplin, 1 pmApril 24, 2010 at Joplin, 1 pm
GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONLOCATION:LOCATION: Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, NebraskaENROLLMENT:ENROLLMENT: 1908 1908CHANCELLOR:CHANCELLOR: Dr. Dr. John Dr. Dr. John
1979 Coach: G.I. Willoughby1979 Coach: G.I. Willoughby . . . . . . . . 22-1322-13* Scores not available for 1979 season* Scores not available for 1979 season
M. 22 Pittsburg State (A)M. 22 Pittsburg State (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . LL . . . . . . 3-43-4M. 23 SIU-Edwardsville (H)M. 23 SIU-Edwardsville (H) . . . . . .WW . . . . . . 7-27-2M. 23 SIU-Edwardsville (H)M. 23 SIU-Edwardsville (H) . . . . . .WW . . . . . . 4-24-2M. 26 St. Olaf College (N)M. 26 St. Olaf College (N) . . . . .. . . . .WW . . . . . . 9-19-1M. 26 Northeastern State (A)M. 26 Northeastern State (A) . . .. . .WW . . . . . . 2-02-0M. 27 Grandview College (H)M. 27 Grandview College (H) . . . .WW . . . . . . 1-01-0M. 27 Grandview College (H)M. 27 Grandview College (H) . . . . LL . .2-3(8)2-3(8)M. 28 Peru State (H)M. 28 Peru State (H). . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .WW . . . . . . 4-24-2M. 28 Tarkio College (H) *M. 28 Tarkio College (H) * . . . . . . . . LL . . . . . . 0-10-1M. 28 Simpson College (H)M. 28 Simpson College (H) . . . . . . . .WW . . . . . . 1-01-0M. 29 Pittsburg State (H)M. 29 Pittsburg State (H) . . . . . . . . . . . .WW . . . . . . 6-06-0M. 29 Oklahoma City (H)M. 29 Oklahoma City (H). . . . . .. . . . . .WW . . . . . . 8-08-0M. 29 Grandview College (H)M. 29 Grandview College (H) . . . .WW . . . . . . 6-26-2A. 1 Pittsburg State (A)A. 1 Pittsburg State (A) . . . . . . . . . . . .WW . . . . . . 1-01-0A. 1 Pittsburg State (A)A. 1 Pittsburg State (A) . . . . . . . . . . . .WW . . . . . . 4-34-3A. 4 William Jewell (H) *A. 4 William Jewell (H) * . . . . . . . .WW . . . . . . 4-14-1A. 4 Columbia College (H) *A. 4 Columbia College (H) *. .. .WW . . . . . . 4-04-0A. 5 Central Methodist (H) *A. 5 Central Methodist (H) * . .. .WW . . . . 10-010-0A. 5 Missouri Western (H) *A. 5 Missouri Western (H) * . . . .WW . . . . . . 5-05-0A. 5 Missouri Baptist (H) *A. 5 Missouri Baptist (H) * . . .. . .WW . . . . . . 9-19-1A. 9 Northeastern State (H)A. 9 Northeastern State (H) . . .. . .WW . . . . . . 2-12-1A. 9 Northeastern State (H)A. 9 Northeastern State (H) . . .. . .WW 1-0(12)1-0(12)A. 11 Johnson County C.C (N).A. 11 Johnson County C.C (N). WW . . . . . . 6-06-0A. 11 Fort Hayes State (N)A. 11 Fort Hayes State (N) . . . . . . . .WW . . . . . . 9-19-1A. 12 Oklahoma City (N)A. 12 Oklahoma City (N). . . . . . . . . . . . LL . . . . . . 0-3 0-3 A. 12 Pittsburg State (N)A. 12 Pittsburg State (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . LL . . . . . . 2-32-3A. 14 Missouri Valley (H)A. 14 Missouri Valley (H) . . . . . . . . . .WW . . . . . . 7-07-0A. 14 Missouri Valley (H) *A. 14 Missouri Valley (H) *. . . .. . . .WW . . . . . . 8-08-0
Missouri Southern Softball -- 34 Years of ExcellenceMissouri Southern Softball -- 34 Years of ExcellenceYearYear ............. ............. RecordRecord ......... ......... Pct. Pct. ................... ...................Head CoachHead Coach ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Postseason AccomplishmentsPostseason Accomplishments19751975................................3-133-13 ............ ............ .188 .188 ................. ................. Geraldine AlbinGeraldine Albin ........................................................................ ........................................................................First-Season of Collegiate CompetitionFirst-Season of Collegiate Competition19761976..................................3-63-6 ............. ............. .333 .333 ................. ................. Geraldine AlbinGeraldine Albin ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... IndependentIndependent19771977................................9-119-11 ............ ............ .450 .450 ................. ................. Geraldine AlbinGeraldine Albin .................................................................................... ....................................................................................Qualified for CSIC TournamentQualified for CSIC Tournament19781978..............................10-1610-16 ........... ........... .385 .385 ................. ................. Geraldine AlbinGeraldine Albin .................................................................................... ....................................................................................Qualified for CSIC TournamentQualified for CSIC Tournament19791979..............................22-1322-13 ........... ........... .629 .629 ................. ................. G.I. WilloughbyG.I. Willoughby ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... IndependentIndependent19801980..............................21-2021-20 ........... ........... .512 .512 ................. ................. G.I. WilloughbyG.I. Willoughby .......................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................Third in the CSICThird in the CSIC19811981..............................19-2019-20 ........... ........... .487 .487 ................. ................. G.I. WilloughbyG.I. Willoughby .......................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................Third in the CSICThird in the CSIC19821982..............................14-2014-20 ........... ........... .412 .412 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ......................................................................................... .........................................................................................Runner-Up in NAIA District 16Runner-Up in NAIA District 1619831983..............................18-1718-17 ........... ........... .514 .514 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ......................................................................................... .........................................................................................Runner-Up in NAIA District 16Runner-Up in NAIA District 1619841984..............................19-1619-16 ........... ........... .542 .542 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Fourth in NAIA District 16Fourth in NAIA District 1619851985..............................29-1729-17 ........... ........... .630 .630 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira .................................................... ....................................................Ninth in Nation (NAIA), NAIA District 16 ChampionsNinth in Nation (NAIA), NAIA District 16 Champions19861986..............................44-1344-13 ........... ........... .772 .772 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira .................................................. ..................................................Fourth in Nation (NAIA), NAIA District 16 ChampionsFourth in Nation (NAIA), NAIA District 16 Champions19871987..............................40-1640-16 ........... ........... .712 .712 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ................................................ ................................................Seventh in Nation (NAIA), NAIA District 16 Champions Seventh in Nation (NAIA), NAIA District 16 Champions 19881988..............................29-1829-18 ........... ........... .617 .617 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Fourth in NAIA District 16Fourth in NAIA District 1619891989..............................31-2231-22 ........... ........... .585 .585 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira .................................................... ....................................................Ninth in Nation (NAIA), NAIA District 16 ChampionsNinth in Nation (NAIA), NAIA District 16 Champions19901990................................36-936-9 ............ ............ .800 .800 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira .......................................... .......................................... Fourth in NCAA-II, MIAA and Midwest Region ChampionsFourth in NCAA-II, MIAA and Midwest Region Champions19911991................................36-836-8 ............ ............ .818 .818 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... Third in MIAAThird in MIAA19921992................................50-750-7 ............ ............ .877 .877 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira .......................................................... .......................................................... NCAA-II, MIAA and Midwest Region Champions NCAA-II, MIAA and Midwest Region Champions 19931993..............................38-1238-12 ........... ........... .760 .760 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ............................................................ ............................................................ MIAA Champions, NCAA-II Regional QualifiersMIAA Champions, NCAA-II Regional Qualifiers19941994..............................42-1642-16 ........... ........... .724 .724 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira .......................................................................... ..........................................................................Runner-Up in NCAA-II Midwest RegionRunner-Up in NCAA-II Midwest Region19951995................................45-845-8 ............ ............ .852 .852 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ............................................................................................ ............................................................................................NCAA-II Regional QualifiersNCAA-II Regional Qualifiers19961996..............................45-1145-11 ........... ........... .804 .804 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ............................................................................................ ............................................................................................NCAA-II Regional QualifiersNCAA-II Regional Qualifiers19971997..............................18-1618-16 ........... ........... .529 .529 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ............................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................. Third in the MIAAThird in the MIAA19981998..............................36-1236-12 ........... ........... .750 .750 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ....................................................... ....................................................... MIAA Champions, South Central Region Runner-upMIAA Champions, South Central Region Runner-up19991999..............................24-2224-22 ........... ........... .522 .522 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ............................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................. Third in the MIAA Third in the MIAA 20002000..............................38-1538-15 ........... ........... .717 .717 ...................... ...................... Pat LipiraPat Lipira ............................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................. Third in the MIAAThird in the MIAA20012001..............................52-1252-12 ........... ........... .813 .813 .................... ....................Ron FaubionRon Faubion ........................................................... ...........................................................MIAA Champions, NCAA-II Regional QualifierMIAA Champions, NCAA-II Regional Qualifier20022002..............................34-1634-16 ........... ........... .680 .680 .................... ....................Ron FaubionRon Faubion ........................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................... Fifth in the MIAAFifth in the MIAA20032003..............................23-2523-25 ........... ........... .479 .479 ................ ................ Jennifer JimersonJennifer Jimerson ........................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................Sixth in the MIAASixth in the MIAA20042004..............................19-2719-27 ........... ........... .413 .413 ................ ................ Jennifer JimersonJennifer Jimerson ....................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................... Ninth in the MIAANinth in the MIAA20052005..............................23-3223-32 ........... ........... .418 .418 ................ ................ Jennifer JimersonJennifer Jimerson ................................................................................................... ................................................................................................... Seventh in the MIAASeventh in the MIAA20062006..............................17-2317-23 ............ ............ .425.425 ...................... ......................Aron PotterAron Potter .......................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................Eighth in the MIAAEighth in the MIAA20072007..............................16-3516-35 ............ ............ .314.314 ...................... ......................Aron PotterAron Potter .......................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................Eighth in the MIAAEighth in the MIAA20082008................................8-308-30 .............. ...............211.211 ...................... ......................Aron PotterAron Potter ........................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................... Ninth in the MIAANinth in the MIAA20092009..............................22-3622-36 ............ ............ .379.379 ........................ ........................Bill GrayBill Gray ......................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................... Seventh in the MIAASeventh in the MIAATotalsTotals .......... ..........894-571894-571 .......... .......... 611s611s
Five MIAA Championships • Five District or Regional Titles • One National ChampionshipFive MIAA Championships • Five District or Regional Titles • One National Championship
2010 Missouri Southern State University Softball2010 Missouri Southern State University Softball
BattingBatting Games Played Games Played Season: 64, eight players in 2001 Season: 64, eight players in 2001 Career: 218, Kami Weston, 2000-04 Career: 218, Kami Weston, 2000-04 At Bats At Bats Game: 6, several times, most recently Kami Weston Game: 6, several times, most recently Kami Weston
vs. Pittsburg State 3-23-04vs. Pittsburg State 3-23-04Season: 213, Erin Turner, 2001 Season: 213, Erin Turner, 2001 Career: 705, Erin Turner, 1999-2002Career: 705, Erin Turner, 1999-2002Runs Runs Game: 4, several times, most recently Alese Woolard Game: 4, several times, most recently Alese Woolard
Career: 19, Angie Turner, 2006-currentCareer: 19, Angie Turner, 2006-current Total Bases Total Bases Game: 14, Whitney Clute, vs. NWMO, 3-14-09 Game: 14, Whitney Clute, vs. NWMO, 3-14-09 Season: 118, Jennifer Jimerson, 1998 & Katrina Season: 118, Jennifer Jimerson, 1998 & Katrina
Marshall, 1992 Marshall, 1992 Career: 353, Jennifer Jimerson, 1995-98 Career: 353, Jennifer Jimerson, 1995-98 Runs Batted In Runs Batted In Game: 6, Kelley Hale vs. Emporia State, 3-10-00 Game: 6, Kelley Hale vs. Emporia State, 3-10-00
and Patsy Hudson vs. Emporia State, 4-9-88 and Patsy Hudson vs. Emporia State, 4-9-88 Season: 49, Katrina Marshall, 1992 Season: 49, Katrina Marshall, 1992 Career: 134, Diane Miller, 1989-92 Career: 134, Diane Miller, 1989-92 Walks Walks Game: 4, Diane Miller vs. Missouri Western, Game: 4, Diane Miller vs. Missouri Western,
4-18-92 4-18-92 Season: 30, Pam Brewer, 1996 Season: 30, Pam Brewer, 1996 Career: 56, Jennifer Jimerson, 1995-98 Career: 56, Jennifer Jimerson, 1995-98 Sacrifice Hits Sacrifice Hits Game: 2, many times, most recently Missy Clark, Game: 2, many times, most recently Missy Clark,
1994-1996 1994-1996 Slugging Percentage Slugging Percentage Season (min. 95 AB): .831, Jennifer Jimerson, 1998 Season (min. 95 AB): .831, Jennifer Jimerson, 1998 Career (min. 190 AB): .778, Renee Weih, 1991-92 Career (min. 190 AB): .778, Renee Weih, 1991-92 On-Base PercentageOn-Base PercentageSeason (min. 100 PA): .578, Melissa Grider, 1996Season (min. 100 PA): .578, Melissa Grider, 1996Career (min. 200 PA): .469, Melissa Grider, 1994-96Career (min. 200 PA): .469, Melissa Grider, 1994-96Times Hit By Pitch Times Hit By Pitch Game: 3, Kelley Hale vs. Missouri Western, 4-11-98 Game: 3, Kelley Hale vs. Missouri Western, 4-11-98 Season: 11, Kelley Hale, 1998 Season: 11, Kelley Hale, 1998 Career: 29, Kelley Hale, 1997-2000Career: 29, Kelley Hale, 1997-2000Stolen Bases Stolen Bases Game: 4, Shari Heider (4-of-4) vs. Defiance, Game: 4, Shari Heider (4-of-4) vs. Defiance,
3-15-94 & (4-of-4) vs. North Dakota State 3-15-94 & (4-of-4) vs. North Dakota State 3-11-94 & Misty Deaton (4-of-4) vs. Oklahoma 3-11-94 & Misty Deaton (4-of-4) vs. Oklahoma Baptist, 3-10-95 & Erin Turner (4-of-4) vs. Baptist, 3-10-95 & Erin Turner (4-of-4) vs. Central Oklahoma, 3-22-01Central Oklahoma, 3-22-01
FieldingFielding PutoutsPutouts Game: 19, four times, last Kristen Armilio vs. Game: 19, four times, last Kristen Armilio vs.
Central Missouri State, 4-12-03 Central Missouri State, 4-12-03 Season: 576, Shally Lundien, 1994 Season: 576, Shally Lundien, 1994 Career: 1,446 - Racheal Bowen - 2004-07 Career: 1,446 - Racheal Bowen - 2004-07 AssistsAssists Game: 9, last by Lindsey Long vs. Washburn Game: 9, last by Lindsey Long vs. Washburn
4-14-04 & vs. Missouri Western 4-16-044-14-04 & vs. Missouri Western 4-16-04Season: 179, Kim House, 1986 Season: 179, Kim House, 1986 Career: 555, Shari Heider, 1993-96 Career: 555, Shari Heider, 1993-96 Fielding Percentage Fielding Percentage Season (min. 270 chances): .993, Amber Peterson, Season (min. 270 chances): .993, Amber Peterson,
1997 1997 Career (min. 540 chances): .986, Kristen Armilio, Career (min. 540 chances): .986, Kristen Armilio,
MIAA & NCAA-II record)MIAA & NCAA-II record)Fewest Hits Allowed Fewest Hits Allowed Game (min. 5 IP): 0, several times, most recently, Game (min. 5 IP): 0, several times, most recently,
Amy Schneider vs. Plattsburgh (N.Y.), 3-17-04 (5 Amy Schneider vs. Plattsburgh (N.Y.), 3-17-04 (5 IP, 6K, 1BB) IP, 6K, 1BB)
Season (min. 100 IP): 66, Becky Gettemeier, 1982 Season (min. 100 IP): 66, Becky Gettemeier, 1982 (in 102.1 IP)(in 102.1 IP)
Career (min. 200 IP): 194, Sharon Wright, 1992-94 Career (min. 200 IP): 194, Sharon Wright, 1992-94 (in 207 IP)(in 207 IP)
Fewest Earned Runs Allowed Fewest Earned Runs Allowed Season (min. 100 IP): 9, Lana Baysinger, 1985 Season (min. 100 IP): 9, Lana Baysinger, 1985
(184.1 IP) (184.1 IP) Career (min. 80 IP): 21, Lana Baysinger, 1985-86 Career (min. 80 IP): 21, Lana Baysinger, 1985-86
(409.2 IP)(409.2 IP)Fewest Walks per Seven InningsFewest Walks per Seven InningsSeason (min. 100 IP): 0.27, Lana Baysinger, 1985 (7 Season (min. 100 IP): 0.27, Lana Baysinger, 1985 (7
BB in 184.1 IP)BB in 184.1 IP)Career (min. 200 IP): 0.29, Lana Baysinger, 1985-86 Career (min. 200 IP): 0.29, Lana Baysinger, 1985-86
(17 BB in 409.2 IP) (17 BB in 409.2 IP) Most Strikeouts Most Strikeouts Game: 14, Tara Curtis vs. Fort Hays State, Mar. 11, Game: 14, Tara Curtis vs. Fort Hays State, Mar. 11,
20062006Season: 167, Britany Hargis, 2001Season: 167, Britany Hargis, 2001Career: 482, Britany Hargis, 1998-2001 Career: 482, Britany Hargis, 1998-2001 Most Strikeouts per Seven Innings Most Strikeouts per Seven Innings Season (min. 100 IP) : 7.85, Britany Hargis, 2001 Season (min. 100 IP) : 7.85, Britany Hargis, 2001
(167 in 149 IP)(167 in 149 IP)Career (min. 200 IP): 6.49, Britany Hargis, Career (min. 200 IP): 6.49, Britany Hargis,
1998-2001 (482 in 519.2 IP)1998-2001 (482 in 519.2 IP)Lowest Earned Run Average Lowest Earned Run Average Season (min. 100 IP): 0.34, Lana Baysinger, 1985 Season (min. 100 IP): 0.34, Lana Baysinger, 1985 Career (min. 200 IP): 0.36, Lana Baysinger, 1985-86 Career (min. 200 IP): 0.36, Lana Baysinger, 1985-86 Victories Victories Season: 31, Andrea Clarke, 1992 Season: 31, Andrea Clarke, 1992 Career: 89, Andrea Clarke, 1991-92, 1994-95 Career: 89, Andrea Clarke, 1991-92, 1994-95 LossesLosses Season: 16, Julie Ruckman, 1988 Season: 16, Julie Ruckman, 1988 Career: 37, Callie Stanford, 2003-Pres. Career: 37, Callie Stanford, 2003-Pres. Winning Percentage Winning Percentage Season (min. 18 decisions): .939 (31-2), Andrea Season (min. 18 decisions): .939 (31-2), Andrea
Clarke, 1992 Clarke, 1992 Career (min. 34 decisions): .811 (43-10), Cheryl Career (min. 34 decisions): .811 (43-10), Cheryl
Kopf, 1989-92Kopf, 1989-92
BattingBatting Games Played Games Played Season: 64, 2001 Season: 64, 2001
At Bats At Bats Game: 47 vs. St. Mary’s, 3-16-00 Game: 47 vs. St. Mary’s, 3-16-00 Season: 1,634, 2001Season: 1,634, 2001Runs Runs Game: 30 vs. Augustana (Ill.), 3-5-93 Game: 30 vs. Augustana (Ill.), 3-5-93 Season: 341, 1996 Season: 341, 1996 Hits Hits Game: 23 vs. Augustana (Ill.), 3-5-93 Game: 23 vs. Augustana (Ill.), 3-5-93 Season: 500, 1992 Season: 500, 1992 DoublesDoubles Game: 7 vs. Augustana (Ill.), 3-5-93 (both Game: 7 vs. Augustana (Ill.), 3-5-93 (both
games of a doubleheader) games of a doubleheader)
Season: 76, 1995 Season: 76, 1995 TriplesTriples Game: 5 vs. Missouri-Rolla, 4-3-96 Game: 5 vs. Missouri-Rolla, 4-3-96 Season: 47, 1996 Season: 47, 1996 Home RunsHome Runs Game: 4 vs. Emporia State, 3-12-00Game: 4 vs. Emporia State, 3-12-00Season: 24, 2005Season: 24, 2005Total Bases Total Bases Game: 33 vs. Missouri-Rolla, 4-3-96 Game: 33 vs. Missouri-Rolla, 4-3-96 Season: 703, 1996 Season: 703, 1996 Runs Batted In Runs Batted In Game: 22 vs. Augustana (Ill.), 3-5-93 Game: 22 vs. Augustana (Ill.), 3-5-93 Season: 282, 1996 Season: 282, 1996 WalksWalks Game: 11 vs. Westmar, 3-12-96 Game: 11 vs. Westmar, 3-12-96 Season: 139, 1996 Season: 139, 1996 Strikeouts Strikeouts Game: 15, vs. Southwest Baptist, April 1, 2006Game: 15, vs. Southwest Baptist, April 1, 2006Season: 211, 2001Season: 211, 2001Batting Average Batting Average Season: .345, 1992 Season: .345, 1992
Slugging Percentage Slugging Percentage Season: .476, 1992 Season: .476, 1992 Times Hit By Pitch Times Hit By Pitch Game: 4 vs. Augustana, 4-5-03, vs. Central Game: 4 vs. Augustana, 4-5-03, vs. Central
Missouri State, 5-2-03, vs. Mars Hill, Missouri State, 5-2-03, vs. Mars Hill, 3-15-01, & vs. West Florida 3-18-043-15-01, & vs. West Florida 3-18-04
PitchingPitching Complete Games Complete Games Season: 54, 1987 Season: 54, 1987 ShutoutsShutouts Season: 29, 2001 Season: 29, 2001 Fewest Hits Allowed Fewest Hits Allowed Season: 207, 1985 Season: 207, 1985 Fewest Runs Allowed Fewest Runs Allowed Season: 66, 1985 Season: 66, 1985 Fewest Earned Runs AllowedFewest Earned Runs AllowedSeason: 30, 1986 Season: 30, 1986 Fewest Walks Allowed Fewest Walks Allowed Season: 37, 1993, 1992, 1991, and 1987 Season: 37, 1993, 1992, 1991, and 1987 Most Strikeouts Most Strikeouts Game: 14, vs. Fort Hays State, Mar. 11, 2006Game: 14, vs. Fort Hays State, Mar. 11, 2006Season: 357, 2001 Season: 357, 2001 Most Walks Allowed Most Walks Allowed Game: 9 vs. Pittsburg State, 3-10-88 Game: 9 vs. Pittsburg State, 3-10-88 Season: 121, 1988 Season: 121, 1988 Most Strikeouts Per Seven Innings Most Strikeouts Per Seven Innings Season: 5.62, 2001Season: 5.62, 2001Lowest Earned Run Average Lowest Earned Run Average Season: 0.53, 1986 Season: 0.53, 1986 Victories Victories Season: 52, 2001 Season: 52, 2001 LossesLosses Season: 32, 2005Season: 32, 2005Lowest Opponents Batting Average Lowest Opponents Batting Average Season: .165, 1986 Season: .165, 1986 Longest Game: Longest Game: 13 innings vs. St. Mary’s, 13 innings vs. St. Mary’s,
3-16-00 (Southern won 9-8) and vs. 3-16-00 (Southern won 9-8) and vs. Northeastern State, 3-27-85 (Southern won Northeastern State, 3-27-85 (Southern won 2-1)2-1)
Britany Hargis ended her MSSU career with her name Britany Hargis ended her MSSU career with her name on eight Lions’ pitching records. She also set MIAA on eight Lions’ pitching records. She also set MIAA and NCAA Division II marks for saves in a season (10) and NCAA Division II marks for saves in a season (10) and a career (15).and a career (15).
2010 Missouri Southern State University Softball2010 Missouri Southern State University Softball
Single-Game LeadersSingle-Game Leaders
At BatsAt Bats6 - Monica Fabro vs. Wayne State (5-12-90)6 - Monica Fabro vs. Wayne State (5-12-90)6 - Jenny Kennemer vs. St. Mary’s (3-16-00)6 - Jenny Kennemer vs. St. Mary’s (3-16-00)6 - Hailey Stanley vs. St. Mary’s (3-16-00)6 - Hailey Stanley vs. St. Mary’s (3-16-00)6 - Jana Allison vs. St. Mary’s (3-16-00)6 - Jana Allison vs. St. Mary’s (3-16-00)6 - Kasey Martin vs. St. Mary’s (3-16-00)6 - Kasey Martin vs. St. Mary’s (3-16-00)6 - Lindsey Long vs. Augustana (3-10-02)6 - Lindsey Long vs. Augustana (3-10-02)6 - Alese Woolard vs. Augustana (3-10-02)6 - Alese Woolard vs. Augustana (3-10-02)6 - Kami Weston vs. Pittsburg State (3-23-04)6 - Kami Weston vs. Pittsburg State (3-23-04)
RunsRuns4 - Renee Weih vs. Lincoln (4-14-92)4 - Renee Weih vs. Lincoln (4-14-92)4 - Stacy Harter vs. Lincoln (4-14-92)4 - Stacy Harter vs. Lincoln (4-14-92)4 - Katrina Marshall vs. Augustana (3-5-93)4 - Katrina Marshall vs. Augustana (3-5-93)4 - Shari Heider vs. Augustana (3-5-93)4 - Shari Heider vs. Augustana (3-5-93)4 - Stacy Harter vs. Augustana (3-5-93)4 - Stacy Harter vs. Augustana (3-5-93)4 - Cathy Mozingo vs. Augustana (3-5-93)4 - Cathy Mozingo vs. Augustana (3-5-93)4 - Leah Ingram vs. Augustana (3-5-93)4 - Leah Ingram vs. Augustana (3-5-93)4 - Katrina Marshall vs. St. Cloud St. (4-10-93)4 - Katrina Marshall vs. St. Cloud St. (4-10-93)4 - Alese Woolard vs. Missouri Western (3-5-05)4 - Alese Woolard vs. Missouri Western (3-5-05)3 - many times, most recently Angie Turner vs. 3 - many times, most recently Angie Turner vs.
Pittsburg State (2-28-07)Pittsburg State (2-28-07)
HitsHits5 - Tiffany Carter vs. Missouri-St. Louis (4-17-90)5 - Tiffany Carter vs. Missouri-St. Louis (4-17-90)4 - 4 - many times, most recently J.T. Taylor and Andrea many times, most recently J.T. Taylor and Andrea
Childs, vs. Pittsburg State, 2/28/07Childs, vs. Pittsburg State, 2/28/07
Runs Batted InRuns Batted In7 - Whitney Clute, vs. Northwest Mo. (3-14-09)7 - Whitney Clute, vs. Northwest Mo. (3-14-09)6 - Patsy Hudson vs. Emporia State (4-9-88)6 - Patsy Hudson vs. Emporia State (4-9-88)6 - Kelley Hale vs. Emporia State (3-10-00)6 - Kelley Hale vs. Emporia State (3-10-00)5 - Julie Taylor, vs. Missouri S&T (3-10-07)5 - Julie Taylor, vs. Missouri S&T (3-10-07)5 - Cathy Mozingo vs. Augustana (3-5-93)5 - Cathy Mozingo vs. Augustana (3-5-93)5 - Katrina Marshall vs. St. Cloud St. (4-3-93)5 - Katrina Marshall vs. St. Cloud St. (4-3-93)5 - Cathy Mozingo vs. Friends (4-3-93)5 - Cathy Mozingo vs. Friends (4-3-93)5 - Stephanie Bunger vs. Central Oklahoma (3-20-5 - Stephanie Bunger vs. Central Oklahoma (3-20-
99)99)5 - Paula Baker vs. Central Arkansas (3-10-01)5 - Paula Baker vs. Central Arkansas (3-10-01)5 - Alese Woolard vs. Southwest Baptist (3-2-05)5 - Alese Woolard vs. Southwest Baptist (3-2-05)
DoublesDoubles3 - Angie Turner vs. Nebraska-Omaha (3-25-07)3 - Angie Turner vs. Nebraska-Omaha (3-25-07)3 - Katrina Marshall vs. Florida Southern (3-20-92)3 - Katrina Marshall vs. Florida Southern (3-20-92)
TriplesTriples2 - Julie Taylor vs. Ark.-Monticello (2-24-08)2 - Julie Taylor vs. Ark.-Monticello (2-24-08)2 - Diane Miller vs. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 2 - Diane Miller vs. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
(4-3-92) (4-3-92) 2 - Renee Weih vs. Missouri-St. Louis (4-3-92)2 - Renee Weih vs. Missouri-St. Louis (4-3-92)2 - Katrina Marshall vs. Missouri Western (4-18-92)2 - Katrina Marshall vs. Missouri Western (4-18-92)2 - Shally Lundien vs. North Dakota State (3-11-94)2 - Shally Lundien vs. North Dakota State (3-11-94)2 - Cindy Murgia vs. Missouri-Rolla (4-13-94) 2 - Cindy Murgia vs. Missouri-Rolla (4-13-94) 2 - Julie Finley vs. South Dakota (3-10-95)2 - Julie Finley vs. South Dakota (3-10-95)2 - Jennifer Jimerson vs. Northwest Missouri (3-2 - Jennifer Jimerson vs. Northwest Missouri (3-
28-98)28-98)2 - Jennifer Jimerson vs. Northeastern State (4-6-98)2 - Jennifer Jimerson vs. Northeastern State (4-6-98)2 - Jennifer Jimerson vs. Emporia State (4-25-98)2 - Jennifer Jimerson vs. Emporia State (4-25-98)2 - Kasey Martin vs. Quincy (3-15-00)2 - Kasey Martin vs. Quincy (3-15-00)2 - Lisa Roe vs. Northwest Missouri (3-8-03)2 - Lisa Roe vs. Northwest Missouri (3-8-03)
Home RunsHome Runs3 - Whitney Clute, vs. Northwest Mo. (3-14-09)3 - Whitney Clute, vs. Northwest Mo. (3-14-09)3 - Kasey Martin vs. Emporia State (4-12-00)3 - Kasey Martin vs. Emporia State (4-12-00)2 - Angie Turner vs. Bellevue (3-16-07)2 - Angie Turner vs. Bellevue (3-16-07)2 - Katrina Marshall vs. St. Cloud St. (4-10-93)2 - Katrina Marshall vs. St. Cloud St. (4-10-93) 2 - Stephanie Bunger vs. Central Oklahoma (3-20-2 - Stephanie Bunger vs. Central Oklahoma (3-20-
99)99)2 - Kami Weston vs. Southwest Baptist 2 - Kami Weston vs. Southwest Baptist (3-30-04) (3-30-04)2 - Alese Woolard vs. Missouri Western (3-5-05)2 - Alese Woolard vs. Missouri Western (3-5-05)
Stolen BasesStolen Bases4 - Shari Heider vs. North Dakota St. (3-11-94)4 - Shari Heider vs. North Dakota St. (3-11-94)4 - Shari Heider vs. Defiance (3-15-94)4 - Shari Heider vs. Defiance (3-15-94)4 - Misty Deaton vs. Okla. Baptist (3-10-95)4 - Misty Deaton vs. Okla. Baptist (3-10-95)4 - Erin Turner vs. Central Oklahoma (3-22-01)4 - Erin Turner vs. Central Oklahoma (3-22-01)3 - 10 times, most recently by Alese Woolard vs. 3 - 10 times, most recently by Alese Woolard vs.
Truman (5-3-02)Truman (5-3-02)
WalksWalks4 - Diane Miller vs. Missouri Western (4-18-92)4 - Diane Miller vs. Missouri Western (4-18-92)3 - Monica Fabro vs. Missouri Baptist (5-2-89)3 - Monica Fabro vs. Missouri Baptist (5-2-89)3 - Jennifer Jimerson vs. Northwest Missouri (4-10-98)3 - Jennifer Jimerson vs. Northwest Missouri (4-10-98)3 - Erin Turner vs. Central Missouri (3-8-01)3 - Erin Turner vs. Central Missouri (3-8-01)3 - Kami Weston vs. Delta State (3-15-01)3 - Kami Weston vs. Delta State (3-15-01)3 - Paula Baker vs. Northwest Missouri (4-6-01)3 - Paula Baker vs. Northwest Missouri (4-6-01)3 - Alese Woolard vs. Nebraska-Kearney (3-29-02)3 - Alese Woolard vs. Nebraska-Kearney (3-29-02)3 - Alese Woolard vs. Minnesota State-Mankato 3 - Alese Woolard vs. Minnesota State-Mankato
(3-30-02)(3-30-02)3 - Paula Baker vs. Washburn (4-9-02)3 - Paula Baker vs. Washburn (4-9-02)
Sacrifice HitsSacrifice Hits3 - Emily McPeters vs Pittsburg State (2-28-07)3 - Emily McPeters vs Pittsburg State (2-28-07)3 - Amanda Godfrey vs. Lincoln (4-18-07)3 - Amanda Godfrey vs. Lincoln (4-18-07)3 - Cara Lemon vs. Evangel (4-19-99)3 - Cara Lemon vs. Evangel (4-19-99)
PutoutsPutouts19 - Lori Holzworth vs. Northeastern State (3-27-85)19 - Lori Holzworth vs. Northeastern State (3-27-85)19 - Lori Holzworth vs. William Woods (5-3-85)19 - Lori Holzworth vs. William Woods (5-3-85)19 - Kelley Hale vs. St. Mary’s (3-16-00)19 - Kelley Hale vs. St. Mary’s (3-16-00)19 - Kristen Armilio vs. Central Missouri (4-12-03)19 - Kristen Armilio vs. Central Missouri (4-12-03)18 - Shally Lundien vs. Pittsburg State (5-12-95)18 - Shally Lundien vs. Pittsburg State (5-12-95)17 - Kim Pellow vs. Central College (3-23-91)17 - Kim Pellow vs. Central College (3-23-91)17 - Amber Peterson vs. Southwest Baptist (3-23-96)17 - Amber Peterson vs. Southwest Baptist (3-23-96)17 - Kristen Armilio vs. Augustana (3-10-02)17 - Kristen Armilio vs. Augustana (3-10-02)17 - Racheal Bowen vs. Missouri Western (4-16-04) 17 - Racheal Bowen vs. Missouri Western (4-16-04) 16 - several times, last by Racheal Bowen vs. Truman 16 - several times, last by Racheal Bowen vs. Truman
(4-8-05)(4-8-05)AssistsAssists9 - Renee Livell vs. Pittsburg State (4-22-86)9 - Renee Livell vs. Pittsburg State (4-22-86)9 - Kami Weston vs. Emporia State (4-10-01)9 - Kami Weston vs. Emporia State (4-10-01)9 - Lindsey Long vs. Washburn (4-14-04)9 - Lindsey Long vs. Washburn (4-14-04)9 - Lindsey Long vs. Missouri Western (4-16-04)9 - Lindsey Long vs. Missouri Western (4-16-04)8 - Cindy Murgia vs Central College (3-23-91)8 - Cindy Murgia vs Central College (3-23-91)8 - Sharla Snow vs. Missouri-Rolla (4-16-91)8 - Sharla Snow vs. Missouri-Rolla (4-16-91)8 - Sharla Snow vs. Southeast Missouri (4-16-91)8 - Sharla Snow vs. Southeast Missouri (4-16-91)8 - Sharla Snow vs. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 8 - Sharla Snow vs. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
(4-4-92)(4-4-92)8 - April Buczinski vs. Neb.-Omaha (4-15-93)8 - April Buczinski vs. Neb.-Omaha (4-15-93)8 - April Buczinski vs. Central Missouri (3-11-95)8 - April Buczinski vs. Central Missouri (3-11-95)8 - Shari Heider vs. Northwest Missouri (4-22-95)8 - Shari Heider vs. Northwest Missouri (4-22-95)8 - Andrea Childs vs. Missouri Western (5-1-06)8 - Andrea Childs vs. Missouri Western (5-1-06)
StrikeoutsStrikeouts14 - Tara Curtis vs. Fort Hays State (3-11-06)14 - Tara Curtis vs. Fort Hays State (3-11-06)13 - Holly Trantham vs. North Alabama (3-17-94)13 - Holly Trantham vs. North Alabama (3-17-94)13 - Britany Hargis vs. Bartlesville Wesleyan (4-3-13 - Britany Hargis vs. Bartlesville Wesleyan (4-3-
00)00)11 - Deanna Combs vs. Northwestern (4-6-90)11 - Deanna Combs vs. Northwestern (4-6-90)11 - Elisha Bonnot vs. Friends (3-19-99)11 - Elisha Bonnot vs. Friends (3-19-99)11 - Britany Hargis vs. Northwest Missouri (5-5-01)11 - Britany Hargis vs. Northwest Missouri (5-5-01)10 - Deanna Combs vs. Morningside (3-24-89)10 - Deanna Combs vs. Morningside (3-24-89)10 - Britany Hargis vs. Emporia State (4-25-98)10 - Britany Hargis vs. Emporia State (4-25-98)10 - Britany Hargis vs. Pittsburg State (4-18-01)10 - Britany Hargis vs. Pittsburg State (4-18-01)10 - Callie Stanford vs. Science & Arts (4-16-05)10 - Callie Stanford vs. Science & Arts (4-16-05)
Innings PitchedInnings Pitched13 - Britany Hargis vs. St. Mary’s (3-16-00)13 - Britany Hargis vs. St. Mary’s (3-16-00)12 - Cheryl Shields vs. Northeastern State (4-9-86)12 - Cheryl Shields vs. Northeastern State (4-9-86)12 - Deanna Combs vs. Wayne State (5-12-90)12 - Deanna Combs vs. Wayne State (5-12-90)12 - Hailey Stanley vs. Augustana College (3-10-02)12 - Hailey Stanley vs. Augustana College (3-10-02)11 - Callie Stanford vs. Washburn (4-15-03)11 - Callie Stanford vs. Washburn (4-15-03)11 - Holly Trantham vs. Missouri Western (4-27-96)11 - Holly Trantham vs. Missouri Western (4-27-96)10 - Cheryl Kopf vs. Northeastern State (4-23-91)10 - Cheryl Kopf vs. Northeastern State (4-23-91)10 - Angie Hadley vs. Oklahoma City (4-17-94)10 - Angie Hadley vs. Oklahoma City (4-17-94)10 - Holly Trantham vs. Central College (3-10-96)10 - Holly Trantham vs. Central College (3-10-96)10 - Britany Hargis vs. Emporia State (4-25-98)10 - Britany Hargis vs. Emporia State (4-25-98)10 - Stacy Guptill vs. Southwest Missouri State (3-10 - Stacy Guptill vs. Southwest Missouri State (3-
10-99)10-99)10 - Stacy Guptill vs. Wayne State (3-5-00)10 - Stacy Guptill vs. Wayne State (3-5-00)
Hailey Stanley tied the school record with 44 appearances in 2002. She finished her career with 263 strikeouts.
Kasey Martin belted three home runs in a single game on April 12, 2000 vs. Emporia State.
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Single-Season LeadersSingle-Season Leaders32 - Andrea Clarke, 199232 - Andrea Clarke, 199231 - Holly Trantham, 199631 - Holly Trantham, 199630 - Lana Baysinger, 198630 - Lana Baysinger, 198630 - Christi Tidman, 198730 - Christi Tidman, 198730 - Hailey Stanley, 200230 - Hailey Stanley, 200226 - Britany Hargis, 199826 - Britany Hargis, 199825 - Lana Baysinger, 198525 - Lana Baysinger, 198525 - Angie Hadley, 199325 - Angie Hadley, 199324 - Cheryl Shelby, 1987 24 - Cheryl Shelby, 1987 24 - Andrea Clarke, 199124 - Andrea Clarke, 1991
2006 Alyssa Park ...................... 252005 Shari Gates ....................... 272004 Kristen Jennings .............. 192003 Lindsey Long ................... 272002 Paula Baker ...................... 272001 Paula Baker ...................... 402000 Kelley Hale ...................... 28
MSSU All-Americans1985............... Lana Baysinger .................................... Second Team1986............... Renee Livell .............................................. First Team Lana Baysinger .................................... Second Team Kim House ............................................ Second Team1987............... Kim House ................................................ First Team Angie Murphy ...................................... Second Team Christi Tidman..................................... Second Team1988............... Pam Mayfield ....................................... Second Team1989............... Jennifer Burken ....................................... First Team1990............... Diane Miller ......................................... Second Team1991............... Diane Miller ......................................... Second Team1992............... Diane Miller ......................................... Second Team Andrea Clarke ..................................... Second Team1993............... Stacy Harter ............................................Third Team1995............... Shally Lundien ......................................... First Team Andrea Clarke ..................................... Second Team Ginger Daniel ....................................... Second Team Melissa Grider ........................................Third Team Holly Trantham ......................................Third Team1996............... Ginger Daniel ..........................................Third Team1998............... Jennifer Jimerson ...................................Third Team
All-Academic1984............... Jody Maxwell .................................................... NAIA1988............... Gail Gilmore .....................National Scholar-Athlete Angie Murphy ...................National Scholar-Athlete1989............... Gail Gilmore .....................National Scholar-Athlete1991............... Tiffany Carter .............................2nd Team CoSIDA 1992............... Diane Miller ................................2nd Team CoSIDA1993............... Sharon Wright ............................2nd Team CoSIDA1994............... Sharon Wright ............................ 3rd Team CoSIDA1995............... Shally Lundien ............................2nd Team CoSIDA Shauna Seward ...........................2nd Team CoSIDA1996............... Ginger Daniel ............................... 1st Team CoSIDA Amber Peterson .......................... 3rd Team CoSIDA1997............... Amber Peterson ......................... 1st Team CoSIDA*1998............... Jennifer Jimerson ....................... 3rd Team CoSIDA 2000............... Jana Allison ...................................................... NFCA Stacy Guptill .................................................... NFCA Hailey Stanley .................................................. NFCA 2001............... Jana Allison ...................................................... NFCA 2002............... Jana Allison ...................................................... NFCA Hailey Stanley .................................................. NFCA2003............... Jana Allison ...........................Second-Team CoSIDA 2006............... Callie Stanford, JT Taylor .............................. NFCA2007............... Lindsay Bellm, Tamika Barnes, Danielle Fuller, Angie Turner, Kayleigh Cecil, Lacee Craig .......................... NFCA2008............... Angie Turner, Danielle Fuller, Kayleigh Cecil, Lauryn Berger, Lindsay Bellm, Kelli Bax and Tamika Barnes................................................................................................... NFCA2009............... Lauryn Berger, Brooke Hurley, Randi Russell, Angie Turner, Natalie Nelson, Emily Gove and Amanda Godfrey ...................................................................................................NFCA* Peterson was also CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year in 1997. Note - Only CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) can use the phrase Academic All-America ® with its teams, currently sponsored by ESPN The Magazine.
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About the MIAAAbout the MIAA
All-Time MIAA Softball ChampionsYear School1982 Central Missouri State University1983 Truman State University1984 Northwest Missouri State University1985 Truman State University1986 Truman State University1987 Central Missouri State University1988 Central Missouri State University1989 University of Missouri-St. Louis1990 Missouri Southern State University1991 Southeast Missouri State University1992 Missouri Southern State University1993 Missouri Southern State University1994 Central Missouri State University1995 Central Missouri State University1996 Emporia State University
1997 Central Missouri State UniversityYear School1998 Missouri Southern State University1999 Northwest Missouri State University2000 Truman State University2001 Missouri Southern State Univ. (RS/T)2002 Washburn University (RS), Truman State University (T)2003 Truman State University (RS/T)2004 Truman State University (RS), Emporia State University (T)2005 Emporia State University (RS/T)2006 Emporia State University (RS/T)2007 Emporia State University (RS/T)2008 Emporia State University (RS/T)2009 Central Missouri (RS) EMporia State (T)
MIAA Regular Season Titles Won: Central Missouri 7; Truman 6; Missouri Southern 5; Emporia State 5; Northwest Missouri 2; Washburn 1; Missouri-St. Louis 1; Southeast Missouri 1; MIAA Tournament Titles (Since 2001): Emporia State 6, Truman 2, Missouri Southern 1.Missouri-St. Louis and Southeast Missouri are no longer members of the MIAA
Beginning in 2001, the regular season winner was recognized as MIAA champion. From 1982-2000, the conference tournament winner was recognized as MIAA champion. The MIAA continues to conduct a postseason tournament.
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the reputation of being one of the top NCAA Division II conferences in the nation.
MIAA student-athletes have won 12 NCAA team championships and, since 1964, 153 individual national titles. The MIAA currently conducts championships in eight sports for men and eight for women.
For the men, champions are crowned in football, cross country, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, baseball, tennis and golf. The women compete for titles in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, softball and tennis.
The MIAA turned a new page on July 1, 1992, when the NCAA Division II conference changed its name from the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
The decision to make the change originated in 1989, when Pittsburg State University and Washburn University became the first schools outside the state of Missouri to gain membership in the MIAA.
The conference was first organized in 1912 with 14 member institutions. Of those original members, Central Missouri State University, Truman State University, and Northwest Missouri State University still remain a part of the MIAA.
The first change in membership came in 1924, when the MIAA reorganized to include only the five regional Missouri state colleges: Central, Truman (at the time known as Northeast Missouri State), Northwest, Southeast Missouri State University and Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State).
Over the next 56 years, three schools joined the membership: the Missouri School of Mines (now University of Missouri-Rolla) in 1935, Lincoln University in 1970, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 1980.
The 1980s brought the biggest changes in the conference. In 1981, Southwest Missouri State University opted to move to NCAA Division I and the MIAA appointed its first full-time commissioner, Ken Jones, in July.
He would be in the position for 16 years, retiring in 1997. Former Gulf South and Metro commissioner Ralph McFillen succeeded Jones, serving 10 years before his retirement in 2007. Jim Johnson succeeded McFillen in July of that year.
Southwest Baptist University brought membership back to eight schools in 1986, before the major expansion of the conference in 1989. Pittsburg State, Washburn, Missouri Southern State College (now University) and Missouri Western State College (now University) – formerly members of the Central States
Intercollegiate Conference – began competition in the 1989-90 season.
Southeast Missouri State left the MIAA following the 1990-91 season to move on to NCAA Division I, and was replaced by Emporia State University in the 1991-92 season.
In August 1991, Judy Willson was hired as the MIAA’s first full-time sports information director. She left in 1994, and was succeeded by Matt Newbery, formerly the assistant sports information director at Pittsburg State. A third full-time staff member was added in 2005, as former Emporia State track and field athlete Natasha Oakes was hired as the assistant to the commissioner for compliance. Larry House joined the staff in August 2007 as coordinator of external affairs and Kellen Coleman was added this summer as Director of Communications
The current membership of the MIAA is at 11 schools, with the departure of Missouri-St. Louis in 1996 and Missouri-Rolla in 2005, the forfeiture of membership by Lincoln in 1999 and the addition of Fort Hays State University in 2006 and The University of Nebraska-Omaha in 2008.
School Joined Emporia State University 1991Fort Hays State University 2006Missouri Southern State University 1989Missouri Western State University 1989
School Joined University of Nebraska-Omaha 2008Northwest Missouri State University 1912Pittsburg State University 1989Southwest Baptist University 1986
School Joined Truman State University 1912University of Central Missouri 1912Washburn University 1989
2009 All-MIAA Softball Team2009 All-MIAA Softball TeamFirst Team First Team *+Megan Leonard, UCM P 5-7 Sr. Purdy, Mo.*+Megan Leonard, UCM P 5-7 Sr. Purdy, Mo.Allison Jones, MWSU P 5-7 So. Mitchellville, IowaAllison Jones, MWSU P 5-7 So. Mitchellville, IowaKelli Kurka, UCM C 5-6 So. Sullivan, Mo.Kelli Kurka, UCM C 5-6 So. Sullivan, Mo.+Dani White, WU 1B 5-9 Sr. Berryton, Kan.+Dani White, WU 1B 5-9 Sr. Berryton, Kan.Shannon Pivovar, MWSU 2B 5-5 Jr. Omaha, Neb.Shannon Pivovar, MWSU 2B 5-5 Jr. Omaha, Neb.Abby Hughes, ESU SS 5-8 So. Olathe, Kan.Abby Hughes, ESU SS 5-8 So. Olathe, Kan.Tish Williams, WU 3B 5-6 Jr. Norman, Okla.Tish Williams, WU 3B 5-6 Jr. Norman, Okla.Becky Diehl, MWSU OF 5-7 Jr. Derby, Kan.Becky Diehl, MWSU OF 5-7 Jr. Derby, Kan.Brittany Douglas, MWSU OF 5-8 So. St. Louis, Mo.Brittany Douglas, MWSU OF 5-8 So. St. Louis, Mo.Sara Tani, FHSU OF 5-5 So. Westminster, Colo.Sara Tani, FHSU OF 5-5 So. Westminster, Colo.Samantha Buchanan, MWSU DP 5-7 Jr. Red Deer, Alberta, CanadaSamantha Buchanan, MWSU DP 5-7 Jr. Red Deer, Alberta, CanadaAmanda DeCastro, PSU UT 5-7 Fr. Carl Junction, Mo.Amanda DeCastro, PSU UT 5-7 Fr. Carl Junction, Mo.*=unanimous choice*=unanimous choice+=First-team All-MIAA choice in 2008+=First-team All-MIAA choice in 2008 Second Team Second Team (Two utility players selected due to a tie in voting)(Two utility players selected due to a tie in voting)Megan Dennis, ESU P 5-6 Sr. Liberty, Mo.Megan Dennis, ESU P 5-6 Sr. Liberty, Mo.Melissa Negrete, UNO P 5-9 Jr. Omaha, Neb.Melissa Negrete, UNO P 5-9 Jr. Omaha, Neb.Aubree Brattin, ESU C 5-8 Sr. Lee's Summit, Mo.Aubree Brattin, ESU C 5-8 Sr. Lee's Summit, Mo.Kasey Martin, UCM 1B 5-9 So. Lenexa, Kan.Kasey Martin, UCM 1B 5-9 So. Lenexa, Kan.Angela Mahan, ESU 2B 5-6 So. Liberty, Mo.Angela Mahan, ESU 2B 5-6 So. Liberty, Mo.Alex Eaton, FHSU SS 5-4 Sr. Parker, Colo.Alex Eaton, FHSU SS 5-4 Sr. Parker, Colo.Miranda Campbell, ESU 3B 5-1 Jr. Bogata, TexasMiranda Campbell, ESU 3B 5-1 Jr. Bogata, TexasLinda Ketter, ESU OF 5-4 Jr. Home, Kan.Linda Ketter, ESU OF 5-4 Jr. Home, Kan.Cassie Martin, PSU OF 5-4 Jr. Tulsa, Okla.Cassie Martin, PSU OF 5-4 Jr. Tulsa, Okla.McKenzie Mortimer, SBU OF 5-6 Jr. Pleasant Hope, Mo.McKenzie Mortimer, SBU OF 5-6 Jr. Pleasant Hope, Mo.
Molly Feichtinger, UNO DP 5-4 Fr. Omaha, Neb.Molly Feichtinger, UNO DP 5-4 Fr. Omaha, Neb.Tiffany Carter, NWMSU UT 5-7 Sr. Lenexa, Kan.Tiffany Carter, NWMSU UT 5-7 Sr. Lenexa, Kan.Lindsey Slocum, UNO UT 5-5 So. Omaha, Neb.Lindsey Slocum, UNO UT 5-5 So. Omaha, Neb.
Most Valuable Player: Rachel Adams, SS, UCMMost Valuable Player: Rachel Adams, SS, UCMPitcher of the Year: Courtney Reed, RHP, ESU (unanimous choice)Pitcher of the Year: Courtney Reed, RHP, ESU (unanimous choice)Freshman of the Year: Tish Williams, 3B, WUFreshman of the Year: Tish Williams, 3B, WUCo-Coaches of the Year: Susan Anderson, UCM & Kristi Bredbenner, ESUCo-Coaches of the Year: Susan Anderson, UCM & Kristi Bredbenner, ESU
Consecutive Games with a Hit24, Kendra Smith, Northwest Missouri, 3/28-5/6/00
Consecutive At Bats with a Hit17, Marcy Scott, Washburn, 4/13-19/96
Batting Average(Season min. 100 at bats; career min. 200 at bats)Season: .529, Shelly Graham, Pittsburg State, 1997 (63-of-119)Career: .449, Shelly Graham, Pittsburg State, 1997-98 (119-of-265)
Runs Batted InGame: 8, Jaime Ostmann, Missouri-Rolla vs. Pittsburg State,
3/23/96; Kristi Bredbenner, Truman State vs. Emporia State 4/7/00; Emily Gastineau, Pittsburg State vs. New Mexico Highlands, 2/8/04
TriplesGame: 3, Anne Moe, Truman vs. William Jewell, 4/17/92 Season: 15, Jennifer Jimerson, Missouri Southern, 1998Career: 31, Jennifer Jimerson, Missouri Southern, 1995-98
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Home RunsGame: 3, Gloria Richmond, Lincoln vs. Missouri-Rolla, 1987;
Kristi Bredbenner, Truman State vs. Emporia State, 4/7/2000; Kasey Martin, Missour Southern vs. Emporia State, 4/12/2000; Karen Unger vs. Missouri Southern, 3/5/05 & vs. Washburn, 4/26/05
Bases on BallsGame: 4, Diane Miller, Missouri Southern vs. Missouri Western,
4/18/92; Kristi Bredbenner, Truman State vs. Washburn, 5/6/2000; Elizabeth Economon, Truman State vs. Northwest Missouri State, 5/3/03 & vs. Missouri Western, 5/3/03
Season: 61, Elizabeth Economon, Truman, 2004Career: 132, Elizabeth Economon, Truman, 2004
AssistsGame: 14, Beth Tank (1B), Truman State vs. Quincy (Ill.), 4/2/86Season: 195, Karen Hopewell (SS), Northwest Missouri, 1985Career: 555, Shari Heider (3B), Missouri Southern, 1993-96
Fielding Percentage(Season min. 100 chances; career min. 200 chances)Season: 1.000 Dara Clouse, Washburn, 2003 (454 PO, 29 A, 0 E)Career: .992, Ashley Clark (1B), SBU, 1992-93 (349 PO, 28 A, 3 E)
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The NCAAThe NCAABy the National Collegiate Athletics AssociationBy the National Collegiate Athletics AssociationOver the last few years, the NCAA and its member colleges and Over the last few years, the NCAA and its member colleges and
universities have worked hard to emphasize the student in the universities have worked hard to emphasize the student in the term student-athlete. Academic standards and rules have been term student-athlete. Academic standards and rules have been developed and changed to ensure that student-athletes can excel developed and changed to ensure that student-athletes can excel in the classroom as they do in their sports. The result of these in the classroom as they do in their sports. The result of these reforms has been that student-athletes are more likely than ever reforms has been that student-athletes are more likely than ever before to succeed in the collegiate environment.before to succeed in the collegiate environment.
The CHAMPS/Life Skills program was developed by the The CHAMPS/Life Skills program was developed by the NCAA to help prepare student-athletes for the challenges of NCAA to help prepare student-athletes for the challenges of life beyond the playing field. The focus of the program is on life beyond the playing field. The focus of the program is on commitments viewed as critical to personal growth: academic commitments viewed as critical to personal growth: academic excellence, personal development, service, and career development. excellence, personal development, service, and career development. In addition, NCAA schools work hard to offer further academic In addition, NCAA schools work hard to offer further academic support programs to help student-athletes prosper. These support programs to help student-athletes prosper. These programs offer access to study facilities and tutors as well as programs offer access to study facilities and tutors as well as monitor student-athlete progress.monitor student-athlete progress.
One result of these programs is that NCAA Division I student-One result of these programs is that NCAA Division I student-athletes have been consistently graduating at a rate higher than the athletes have been consistently graduating at a rate higher than the rest of the student body. For the class entering college in 1989, 57 rest of the student body. For the class entering college in 1989, 57 percent of the overall student body at NCAA Division I institutions percent of the overall student body at NCAA Division I institutions graduated, while Division I student-athletes graduated at a rate graduated, while Division I student-athletes graduated at a rate of 58 percent. The rate does not include student-athletes who of 58 percent. The rate does not include student-athletes who transfer to and graduate from other institutions.transfer to and graduate from other institutions.
Minimum academic requirements that student-athletes must Minimum academic requirements that student-athletes must meet to play sports as freshmen in college are one reason for the meet to play sports as freshmen in college are one reason for the higher graduation rates. In 1982, a group of college presidents, higher graduation rates. In 1982, a group of college presidents, sponsored by the American Council on Education, proposed sponsored by the American Council on Education, proposed a set of minimum academic standards to determine freshman a set of minimum academic standards to determine freshman athletics eligibility. The first set of standards was implemented in athletics eligibility. The first set of standards was implemented in 1986. They required that freshmen graduate high school with a 1986. They required that freshmen graduate high school with a minimum grade-point average of 2.000 in 11 core academic courses minimum grade-point average of 2.000 in 11 core academic courses and a minimum standardized test score and a minimum standardized test score of 700 on the SAT or 15 on the ACT to be of 700 on the SAT or 15 on the ACT to be eligible to play sports and receive an athletics eligible to play sports and receive an athletics scholarship.scholarship.
Two years ago, the number of required Two years ago, the number of required core academic courses was raised to 13 and core academic courses was raised to 13 and last fall, a grade-point average and test-score last fall, a grade-point average and test-score sliding index went into effect. This scale sliding index went into effect. This scale allows student-athletes with higher grades to allows student-athletes with higher grades to qualify with lower test scores, and vice versa.qualify with lower test scores, and vice versa.
Any high school student who is interested Any high school student who is interested in playing sports at the NCAA Division I or in playing sports at the NCAA Division I or II level should learn about the standards as II level should learn about the standards as early as possible. In addition, high school early as possible. In addition, high school student-athletes should talk to their guidance student-athletes should talk to their guidance counselors and coaches to learn more.counselors and coaches to learn more.
High school students can also call High school students can also call the NCAA the NCAA Eligibi l i ty Hotl ine, El igibi l i ty Hotl ine, 1-1-800-638-3731. This 800-638-3731. This number features number features recordingsrecordings with information on a number with information on a number of freshman eligibility topics, including of freshman eligibility topics, including accommodations for students with learning accommodations for students with learning disabilities. Students can also order a free disabilities. Students can also order a free copy of the “Guide for the College-Bound copy of the “Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete” by calling the hotline and Student-Athlete” by calling the hotline and
following the prompts.following the prompts.The NCAA’s Initial - Eligibility Clearinghouse ensures that The NCAA’s Initial - Eligibility Clearinghouse ensures that
student-athletes have met the academic requirements and certifies student-athletes have met the academic requirements and certifies their eligibility to play sports as a freshman. High school student-their eligibility to play sports as a freshman. High school student-athletes aspiring to play Division I or II athletics should register athletes aspiring to play Division I or II athletics should register with the clearinghouse after completing their junior year.with the clearinghouse after completing their junior year.
Clearinghouse information and registration forms are available Clearinghouse information and registration forms are available from high school guidance counselors; from the NCAA Eligibility from high school guidance counselors; from the NCAA Eligibility Hotline (1-800-638-3731); or from the NCAA Clearinghouse, P. O. Hotline (1-800-638-3731); or from the NCAA Clearinghouse, P. O. Box 4044, Iowa City, IA 52243-4044, telephone 319-337-1492. The Box 4044, Iowa City, IA 52243-4044, telephone 319-337-1492. The clearinghouse keeps registered student-athletes informed about the clearinghouse keeps registered student-athletes informed about the qualifications they have and have not met concerning freshmen qualifications they have and have not met concerning freshmen eligibility.eligibility.
Once student-athletes are enrolled in college, there are more Once student-athletes are enrolled in college, there are more academic standards to be met. Student-athletes must show academic standards to be met. Student-athletes must show continuing progress toward a degree each year, including a continuing progress toward a degree each year, including a minimum number of credits passed. From the junior year on, minimum number of credits passed. From the junior year on, these standards place great emphasis on progress made toward these standards place great emphasis on progress made toward a specific degree program and ensure that student-athletes don’t a specific degree program and ensure that student-athletes don’t accumulate large numbers of credits that won’t help them earn a accumulate large numbers of credits that won’t help them earn a specific degree.specific degree.
The NCAA also has established various scholarship and The NCAA also has established various scholarship and grant programs to encourage student-athletes to pursue their grant programs to encourage student-athletes to pursue their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The Degree-Completion undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The Degree-Completion Grant program assists those who have exhausted their eligibility Grant program assists those who have exhausted their eligibility for institutional financial aid. There are also Women’s and Ethnic for institutional financial aid. There are also Women’s and Ethnic Minority Enhancement programs and several postgraduate Minority Enhancement programs and several postgraduate scholarship opportunities.scholarship opportunities.
The end result? Student-athletes are now more likely than ever The end result? Student-athletes are now more likely than ever to enter their collegiate programs prepared and ready to succeed to enter their collegiate programs prepared and ready to succeed athletically and academically.athletically and academically.