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2 USI at a GLANCE a modern, technology-enhanced ENVIRONMENT USI is a vibrant campus with modern facilities and an exciting pace of growth. Since the first campus building (Wright Administration Building) opened in 1969, the face of the campus has continued to change, providing the most up-to-date facilities for academics, housing, and student life. Facility development at USI keeps students and faculty equipped with the resources they need, including the best in advanced teaching and learning technology for classrooms and laboratories. Computer Services Computer labs are located throughout campus and in the housing areas. Wireless service is available in all main buildings and the surrounding courtyards. All residence life areas are equipped with network jacks for Internet access. Wireless network also is available throughout the housing areas. Eagle Access Card Students use the Eagle Access Card as an identification card and as an all-in-one card for student services such as library privileges, meal plans, vending and copy machines, and access to the Recreation and Fitness Center. MyUSI MyUSI is a portal to Web services. Students check , register online, view their grades, and access other services through this secure Web site. Facility Development ( ) Health Professions Center (1995) Liberal Arts Center (1999) Art Studio (1999) Newman Hall (1999) Governors Hall (2000) O Bannon Hall (2001) Recreation and Fitness Center (2001) Ruston Hall (2004) Education Center and Torrington Wing of the Science Center (2004) David L. Rice Library (2006) USI at a GLANCE A state-supported, four-year university in Evansville, Indiana, founded in 1965 and established as a separate university in ,025 students from 90 Indiana counties, 36 other states, and 42 nations ( ) Student/faculty ratio of 18:1 300-acre suburban campus with 10 major classroom buildings Apartments and suite-style residence halls for approximately 3,000 students Five colleges: Business, Education and Human Services, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Professions, Science and Engineering, and University Division 2007 Softball Media Guide

3 2007 SEASON DATE OPPONENTS TIME West Georgia Invitational Carrollton, Georgia February Fri., Feb. 16 vs. West Alabama 8 a.m. vs. Delta State 10 a.m. vs. North Alabama 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 17 at West Georgia 1 p.m. vs. Columbus State 3 p.m. UAH Charger Chillout Decatur, Alabama February Fri., Feb. 23 vs. West Georgia 10 a.m. vs. Wayne State (Mich.) 2 p.m. Sat., Feb. 24 vs. Delta State 11 a.m. vs. Alabama-Huntsville 3 p.m. Sun., Feb. 25 vs. Georgia State 11 a.m. vs. West Alabama 1 p.m. Division II Rebel Spring Games Orlando, Florida March 4-10 Sun., Mar. 4 vs. Saint Cloud State 8 a.m. vs. Lake Superior State 10 a.m. Mon., Mar. 5 vs. West Virginia Wesleyan 10 a.m. vs. Northern State 2 p.m. Tue., Mar. 6 vs. Stonehill 2 p.m. vs. South Dakota 4 p.m. Thu., Mar. 8 vs. Dowling 10 a.m. vs. Saint Cloud State 2 p.m. Fri., Mar. 9 vs. Saint Rose 8 a.m. vs. Georgian Court 10 a.m. Sat., Mar. 10 vs. Wayne State (Mich.) 2 p.m. vs. Minnesota-Duluth 4 p.m. Wed., Mar. 14 at Oakland City (DH) 2 p.m. Great Lakes Regional Showdown Romeoville, Illinois March Sat., Mar. 17 vs. Ferris State 11 a.m. vs. Gannon 3 p.m. Sun., Mar. 18 vs. Saginaw Valley State 9 a.m. vs. Grand Valley State 1 p.m. Sat., Mar. 24 MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS (DH)* Noon Sun., Mar. 25 QUINCY (DH)* Noon Wed., Mar. 28 KY. WESLEYAN (DH--non-conf) 3 p.m. Sat., Mar. 31 at Lewis (DH)* Noon Sun., April 1 at Wisconsin-Parkside (DH)* Noon Fri., April 6 NORTHERN KENTUCKY (DH)* Noon Sat., April 7 BELLARMINE (DH)* Noon Tue., April 10 at SIU Edwardsville (DH)* 2 p.m X-Trem Graphics Classic Dahlonega, Georgia April Fri., April 13 at North Georgia State 2 p.m. vs. Lander 6 p.m. Sat., April 14 vs. South Carolina-Aiken Noon vs. Lander 4 p.m. DATE OPPONENTS TIME Tue., April 17 at Morehead State (DH) 3 p.m. Sat., April 21 at Missouri-Rolla (DH)* Noon Sun., April 22 at Rockhurst (DH)* Noon Wed., April 25 at Kentucky Wesleyan (DH)* 2 p.m. Sat., April 28 SAINT JOSEPH S (DH)* Noon Sun., April 29 INDIANAPOLIS (DH)*^ Noon Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament East Side Centre Sports Complex (East Peoria, Illinois) Friday, May 5 Sunday, May 7 NCAA II Great Lakes Regional Tournament Site to be determined Thursday, May 10 Sunday, May 13 NCAA II Softball Championships Firestone Stadium (Akron, Ohio) Thursday, May 17 Monday, May 21 hosted by Ashland University *Denotes GLVC Contest; ^Denotes Senior Day; HOME GAMES ARE IN BOLD AND CAPS; All times are central. Table of Contents USI Quick Facts Jon Mark Hall, Director of Athletics Athletic Administration About USI About USI from the Student Athletes About the City of Evansville Softball Outlook Softball Coaching Staff Sue Kunkle, Head Coach Jessica Huff, Assistant Coach Krista Nugent, Student Assistant Coach Softball Roster Meet the Screaming Eagles Final Statistics and Results GLVC Standings/Post-Season Results USI Record Book Credits Layout and Design: Dan McDonnell; Writing: USI Sports Information and USI News and Information Services; Photography: USI Photography; Editing and Printing: USI News and Information Services and USI Printing Services Softball Media Guide 1

4 2007 QUICK FACTS USI Screaming Eagles Quick Facts Name of School: University of Southern Indiana Location: Evansville, IN (population 280,000 metro area) Founded: 1965 Enrollment: 10,025 (Fall 2006) Nickname: Screaming Eagles School Colors: Red, White, and Blue Home Field: USI Softball Field Conference: Great Lakes Valley Affiliation: NCAA II President: Dr. H. Ray Hoops Alma mater, yr.: Eastern Illinois, 62 Director of Athletics: Jon Mark Hall Alma mater, yr.: Murray State, 90 Assistant Director of Athletics: Jay Newton Alma mater, yr.: South Carolina, 96 Athletic Department Phone: 812/ Athletic Trainer: Brian Zolner Phone: 812/ Assistant Athletic Trainer: Becky McGinnis Phone: 812/ Web site: USI Softball History First year of Softball: 1977 All-Time record: (.519) Years in NCAA II Tournament/last: 3/2006 Last post-season opponent: SIU Edwardsville Result: L 0-9 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Sue Kunkle Alma mater, yr.: California-Pennsylvania, 94 Phone: 812/ kunkle@usi.edu Best time to reach Coach Kunkle: Mornings Record at USI: (5 years) Career Record: (5 years) GLVC Record: (5 years) Assistant Coach: Jessica Huff Alma mater, yr.: Evansville, 03 Phone: 812/ jkhuff@usi.edu 2006 Team Information Overall Record: Home/Road/Neutral Record: 13-3/12-4/14-11 GLVC Record (Finish): 17-5 (2nd) GLVC Tournament Finish: 4th Position Starters returning/lost: 7/4 Pitchers returning/lost: 2/2 Letterwinners returning/lost: 7/6 USI Sports Information Sports Information Director: Ray Simmons Office Phone: 812/ Home Phone: 812/ rsimmons@usi.edu Assistant Sports Information Director: Dan McDonnell Women s Basketball Contact: Dan McDonnell Office Phone: 812/ Home Phone: 812/ dmcdonne@usi.edu SID Fax: 812/ SID Mailing Address: 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN GLVC Staff Directory Commissioner: Jim Naumovich Phone: 317/ Jim@glvc-sports.org Assistant Commissioner: Amanda Brickell Phone: 317/ amanda@glvc-sports.org Sports Information Director: Tom Daeger Phone (Fax): 317/ (317/ ) tom@glvc-sports.org Address: Great Lakes Valley Conference Pan Am Plaza, Suite S. Capitol Ave. Indianapolis, IN Web site: Media Information Radio station: WSWI AM 820 Contact: Andrew Bolin Phone: 812/ andrew_bolin@hotmail.com Address: 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN Newspaper: Evansville Courier & Press Contact: Tom Wyrwich Phone: 812/ wyrwicht@courierpress.com Address: 300 E. Walnut St. P.O. Box 268 Evansville, IN Student Newspaper: USI Shield Contact: Andrew Stanley Phone: 812/ astanley1@usieagles.org Address: 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN TV station: WFIE (NBC 14) Contact: Mike Blake Phone: 812/ Mblake@14wfie.com Address: P.O. Box 1414 Evansville, IN TV station: WTVW (Fox 7) Contact: Rick Peltier Phone: 812/ Rpeltier@wtvw.com Address: 477 Carpenter Street Evansville, IN TV station: WEHT (ABC 25) Contact: Lance Wilkerson Phone: 812/ lwilkerson@news25.us Address: P.O. Box 25 Evansville, IN TV station: Access USI Contact: Dave Black Phone: 812/ dblack@usi.edu Address: 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN Softball Media Guide

5 Jon Mark Hall, Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall was appointed to the position of director of Athletics in January He moved into the position after spending seven years as the assistant director of Athletics. He is USI s second director of Athletics. Under his direction, USI was the GLVC All-Sports and Commissioner s Cup winner and host of the 2004 NCAA Division II Cross Country National Championships. In addition to his duties as director of Athletics, Hall also is the chair of the NCAA Division II men s and women s tennis committee. He has served on the Great Lakes Valley Conference Executive Committee and the NCAA II Great Lakes Regional women s basketball committee. Hall joined the USI Athletic Department in 1995 as an assistant athletic director and men s tennis coach. As the men s tennis coach, no one did it better in the GLVC than Hall. He was named the GLVC Coach of the Year five times, directed the Screaming Eagles to four GLVC regular-season titles and GLVC Tournament crowns, and had a record (.724). During his final season as head coach, Hall led the Eagles to their third straight appearance in the NCAA II Tournament and their first victory USI Athletic Support Staff ADMINISTRATION in the post-season. In 2000 and 2001, Hall put the Eagles on the national map with their first two invitations to the NCAA II Tournament in the 27-year history of the program. Hall came to USI after his tenure at the University of South Carolina- Spartanburg as an assistant athletic director, where he was the NCAA compliance coordinator, oversaw the academic support service program for student athletes, and coordinated the Athletes Can Educate (ACE) program. He also assisted in fundraising and promotion activities. The native of Murray, Kentucky, is a 1990 cum laude graduate of Murray State University, with a bachelor s degree in business administration. While at MSU, Hall was on the tennis team for two seasons, earning Academic All-Ohio Valley Conference honors in Hall received his master s degree in sports administration from Ohio State University in In , he completed the Sports Management Institute Executive Program at the University of South Carolina and the University of Notre Dame. Hall and his wife Patti reside in Evansville and have two sons, Nathan and Garland, and a daughter, Mary Claire. Yvonne Floyd Senior Administrative Assistant Mandi Fulton Administrative Assistant Randa Gatling Senior Women s Administrator Dr. Scott Gordon Faculty Athletic Representative Sandy Hatfield Admin. Asst./ Varsity Club Secretary Dan McDonnell Asst. Sports Info. Director Becky McGinnis Asst. Athletic Trainer Jay Newton Assistant A.D./ Compliance Coordinator Ray Simmons Sports Information Director Lois Stevens Athletic Equipment Manager Brian Zolner Head Athletic Trainer Softball Media Guide 3

6 ABOUT USI Location Academic Life Campus Life Founded in 1965, the University of Southern Indiana is located in Evansville, the state s third-largest city. From its picturesque site on the Ohio River, Evansville is a comfortable drive from the major metropolitan areas of Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, and St. Louis. The University enrolls 10,025 students and offers undergraduate majors in 70 areas of study. Ten graduate degree programs also are available. Beyond the classroom, students have opportunities to participate in more than 90 organizations offering co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Special interest clubs, student government, sororities and fraternities, music and drama groups, and other organizations enable the students to enjoy and contribute to campus life. Science and Education Center Recreation and Fitness Center Residence Life Financial Assistance USI offers two kinds of housing. One is the conventional apartment and the other is suite-style housing in a residence hall. Computer labs, laundromats, a convenience store, outdoor recreational areas, and student lounges contribute to an efficient living environment that has proven overwhelmingly popular with students. A meal plan is available in the University Center. More than 3,000 students live on campus. USI is an affordable higher-education institution and some families find that they can handle the cost of a USI education without financial aid. Many others qualify for need-based financial aid packages, including grants, loans, and jobs Softball Media Guide

7 ABOUT USI Degrees offered at USI Undergraduate Degree Programs The University of Southern Indiana confers 10 undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Social Work, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Science in Nursing, and Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assisting. Baccalaureate Degree Programs College of Business Accounting Accounting and Professional Services Computer Science Business Administration (students may concentrate in the following areas of interest: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Entrepreneurship/ Small Business, Finance/ Economics, Management, Marketing, or Office Information Systems) Business Education Computer Information Systems Economics Finance Management Marketing Bower-Suhrheinrich College of Education and Human Services Elementary Education (includes Coaching, Computers, Junior High/Middle School, Kindergarten, Language Arts, and Reading minors and endorsements) Exceptional Needs Exercise Science Physical Education Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Education (grades 5-12) certification is available for most majors Social Work Division of Extended Services General Studies College of Liberal Arts Advertising/Public Relations Art Communication Studies Computer Publishing/Journalism English French German History Interpersonal-Organizational Communications Philosophy Political Science Psychology Radio-Television Sociology (concentrations and/or minors in Anthropology, Criminal Justice, and Gerontology are available) Spanish Theatre Arts College of Nursing and Health Professions Dental Hygiene Food and Nutrition Health Services Nursing Occupational Therapy Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Pott College of Science and Engineering Biology Biophysics Chemistry Engineering Geology Industrial Supervision Mathematics Post-Baccalaureate Certificates Computer Information Systems Professional Accountancy Associate Degree Programs College of Business Administrative Support Systems Business Computer Information Systems Bower-Suhrheinrich College of Education and Human Services Early Childhood Education College of Liberal Arts Communications Social Science College of Nursing and Health Professions Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Nursing Occupational Therapy Assistant Radiologic Technology Respiratory Therapy Pre-Professional Curricula Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Forestry Pre-Law Pre-Medical Technology Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathy Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Graduate Programs Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Master of Business Administration Master of Health Administration Master of Public Administration Master of Science in Education Master of Science in Industrial Management Master of Science in Accountancy Master of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Master of Social Work Softball Media Guide 5

8 ABOUT USI The atmosphere of the I chose USI because of campus is very comforting the nursing program, and I and the people are so nice feel very comfortable with and welcoming. I like the the coaches and players. progressive steps taken to Lacey Ligmanowski, enhance technology and buildings. Sophomore Kristin Eickholt, Junior USI has a good USI felt great! I get program, a friendly atmosphere, and it is close to girls and the coaches. I can along great with the home. get a good education here. Tara McConnell, Ally McKinley, Freshman Sophomore USI meets and exceeds USI is a nice school that my top five criteria: quality is close to home. Here, I am of the education department, allowed to further my education and my love of playing size, location, cost, and caliber of the program. competitive. Lindsay Raikes, Kathy Wood, Freshman Junior Softball Media Guide

9 ABOUT EVANSVILLE EVANSVILLE, Indiana...A CITY with urban attractions and hometown friendliness Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, Evansville is a mid-sized city that welcomes USI students and offers them plenty of things to do. Roberts Stadium and the Victory Theatre attract students to concerts by entertainers like Nelly, Aerosmith, Kenny Chesney, Kid Rock, and Josh Groban. Traveling Broadway shows and feature performances come to The Centre. For a relaxing walk or invigorating run, the downtown riverfront features a greenway with a wonderful view of the changing river traffic and the Evansville skyline. Movie theatres (including an IMAX) and Swonder Ice Arena draw students together for fun, activity, and fellowship. Evansville s coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping areas also are places where students like to spend time. Less than three miles from campus, shopping centers and places to eat are plentiful on both sides of the Lloyd Expressway. The Eastland Mall area on Green River Road and the commercial centers off Burkhardt Road offer more restaurants and terrific shopping. USI s suburban location in the rolling hills of western Vanderburgh County is just minutes away from all that Evansville has to offer. Evansville FAST FACTS Indiana s third-largest city (population of 126,000 persons and a metropolitan area of more than 289,000 residents) Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science An activity-filled riverfront that includes Casino Aztar and the World War II ship, LST 325 Mesker Park Zoo Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Evansville Otters (Frontier League baseball team) Evansville Bluecats (United Indoor Football League) Westside Nut Club Fall Festival Evansville Freedom Festival (Thunder on the Ohio) Hundreds of restaurants Softball Media Guide 7

10 2007 OUTLOOK Eagles have championship expectations The University of Southern Indiana team enters the 2007 season with its sight set on a GLVC title and the NCAA II National Championship. After coming up an out shy of advancing to the championship of the NCAA II Great Lakes Regional Tournament a year ago, the Screaming Eagles have reason to believe 2007 will be special. Sixth-year Head Coach Sue Kunkle brings back a wealth of talent after leading the Eagles to a overall record and a 17-5 mark in the GLVC. Kunkle was named the 2006 GLVC Coach of the Year after her Eagles finished second in the GLVC regular-season standings. USI s NCAA II Great Lakes Region Tournament berth in 2006 was the first for the Eagles since The Eagles won their first two games, defeating Wayne State University, 7-0, and West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1-0, before falling to Northern Kentucky University, 11-8, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 9-0. The Eagles run in the post season saw them earn a final national ranking of 22nd. Leading the Eagles into 2007 are four seniors that includesecond baseman Audra Lindenschmidt, first baseman/ third baseman Jenn Mullikin, and outfielder Nikki Nichols, and catcher Lisa Anderson. Lindenschmidt, who started all 57 games for the Eagles in 2006, became a major factor in the middle of USI s line-up as a junior. She finished with a career-best.330 batting average and 37 runs batted in. Mullikin stepped in at first base a year ago after injuries forced Kunkle to change up her defensive line-up. She proved to be a solid defensive asset for the Eagles as she recorded a.977 fielding percentage. Mullikin also had career-highs in batting average (.167), runs batted in (10), and home runs (3). Back Row (L-R): Head Coach Sue Kunkle, Student Assistant Coach Krista Nugent, Amy Harrison, Lacey Ligmanowski, Courtney Bates, Stephanie Schneider, Ally McKinley, Kambria Current. Middle Row (L-R): Assistant Coach Jessica Huff, Kristin Eickholt, Brooke Pennington, Kathy Wood, Kirsten Morgan, Lindsay Raikes, Tara McConnell, Lisa Anderson. Front Row (L-R): Jennifer Mullikin, Audra Lindenschmidt, Nikki Nichols. Nichols saw action in the outfield, as a pitcher, and as a catcher as a junior in She played in 45 games, making 34 starts, and hit.257 with a career-high 11 RBIs. Anderson, who sat out 2006 after a knee injury ended her year prior to the seasonopener, is a two-time All-GLVC and All- Region performer that enters 2007 with a.343 career batting average, 54 career RBIs, and nine career home runs. Third baseman Kristin Eickholt and outfielder/pitcher Kathy Wood lead a talented class of six juniors. Eickholt was one of the top players in the GLVC a year ago, earning secondteam All-Conference honors after leading USI and ranking fifth in the league with 45 RBIs. Eickholt, who hit.343 as a sophomore, also led the GLVC with a single-season school-record 21 doubles to go along with four home runs. Her defensive play at the hot corner also was solid as she posted a.949 fielding percentage en route to earning secondteam All-Great Lakes Region honors. Wood is coming off a break-out season that saw her earn second-team All-Great Lakes Region and second-team All- GLVC honors as a sophomore in She led USI and ranked sixth in the GLVC with a.392 batting average and ranked second on the team and fifth in the league with 45 runs scored. Batting second in the line-up in 2006, Wood was third in the conference with a team-high 16 sacrifice bunts. She also led the team with 14 stolen bases. Kunkle is counting on three junior college transfers and one NCAA Division I transfer to fill the voids left by four departing seniors. New to the Eagles are junior pitchers Amy Harrison and Stephanie Schneider, junior catcher/utility player Courtney Bates, and junior infielder/outfielder Kirsten Morgan Softball Media Guide

11 2007 OUTLOOK Sophomore outfielder Lacey Ligmanowski (right), junior outfielder Kathy Wood (middle), and junior third baseman Kristin Eickholt (left) respresented the top of the order for the Screaming Eagles in Ligmanowski hit.347 with 23 RBIs, five home runs, and 48 runs scored as a lead-off hitter, while Wood hit.392 with 45 runs scored, and 18 sacrifices. Eickholt hit.343 with 45 RBIs, four home runs, and a school-record 21 doubles. Harrison transferred to USI after spending her first two collegiate seasons at Florida State University where she was a member of the 2004 ACC and regional championship team that placed fifth at the NCAA I Women s College World Series. She was the Florida Class 2A Area Player of the Year as a senior at Chipley High School after posting a 24-2 record with a 0.09 ERA. Harrison also was the Florida Class 5A Area Player of the Year as a junior at Southside High School. Schneider had a stellar career at Parkland College where she posted a 30-5 overall record with a 0.88 ERA in two seasons. She was the 2006 NJCAA II Region XXIV Player of the Year after posting a 16-3 record with a 0.54 ERA to go with a.424 batting average, five home runs, and 29 RBIs. Bates and Morgan helped Wabash Valley Junior College to a record and backto-back Great Rivers Athletic Conference championships. Bates hit.304 with 12 RBIs and a home run in two seasons at WVJC to earn second-team NJCAA I All-Region XXIV honors as a freshman. Morgan was a two-time All-Region XXIV and All-GRAC performer at WVJC after hitting.375 with 46 RBIs, 104 runs, and 24 stolen bases in two seasons. She hit.382 as a freshman to help Wabash to 42 consecutive victories and the NJCAA I Region XXIV title in Sophomore outfielder Lacey Ligmanowski and sophomore shortstop Ally McKinley were key factors for the Eagles during their freshmen campaigns. Ligmanowski hit.347 with 23 RBIs, 10 doubles, two triples, and five home runs as a freshman in USI s lead-off hitter led the team and was tied for second in the GLVC with 48 runs scored. McKinley, who is making the transition from centerfield to shortstop this season, showed flashes of brilliance during her freshman campaign. She hit.219 with 20 RBIs, 11 doubles, a triple, and three home runs. McKinley also displayed a cannon for an arm as she recorded eight assists from the outfield. Kunkle is expecting big things from her freshman class. Making their collegiate debuts in 2007 is pitcher/utility player Kambria Current, catcher/utility player Tara McConnell, utility player Brooke Pennington, and outfielder/utility player Lindsay Raikes. Current graduated from Scecina Memorial High School where she was 13-0 with a 0.43 ERA and a.398 batting average as a senior, while McConnell graduated from Henderson County High School where she was a member of three district championship squads as well as the 2005 and 2006 regional championship teams. Pennington came to USI from Harrison High School where she was a two-time All-State and three-time All-SIAC performer, while Rakes earned All-County and All-Conference honors as a junior and senior in both and basketball. The Eagles begin one of their toughest schedules in recent memory February at the West Georgia Invitational. The Eagles also compete in the Alabama- Huntsville Charger Chillout February 23-25, the Division II Rebel Spring Games March 4-10, the Great Lakes Regional Showdown March 17-18, and the X-Trem Graphics Classic April USI starts GLVC play with home doubleheaders against Missouri-St. Louis March 24 and Quincy March 25. The Eagles also host Kentucky Wesleyan (non-conference), Northern Kentucky, Bellarmine, Saint Joseph s, and Indianapolis. In addition to non-conference road games at Oakland City and NCAA I foe Morehead State, the Eagles travel to Lewis, Wisconsin-Parkside, Southern Illinois Edwardsville, Missouri-Rolla, Rockhurst, and Kentucky Wesleyan Softball Media Guide 9

12 COACHING STAFF USI Head Coach Sue Kunkle Sue Kunkle enters her sixth season at the helm of the University of Southern Indiana program after leading the Screaming Eagles to the NCAA II Great Lakes Region Tournament for the first time since Kunkle s Eagles were 39-18, 17-5 GLVC, in 2006 and finished third in the NCAA II Great Lakes Region Tournament. Kunkle was named the GLVC Coach of the Year after USI s second-place finish in the GLVC during the regular season. Under Kunkle, the Eagles have consistently been at the top of the GLVC during the last five years. USI has posted one second-place finish in the GLVC Tournament as well as two third-place finishes and one fourth-place finish in the league s post-season tournament. Kunkle is second on USI s all-time wins list with 153 career victories. She needs 52 wins to surpass Beth Watson for first all-time at USI. She also is second all-time at USI in winning percentage (.610). In 2005, Kunkle s squad overcame a rough start before winning 30 of its last 42 games to finish with a record, including a 10-8 mark in GLVC play. In the process of their strong finish, the Eagles set a school record for consecutive victories, stringing together 18 consecutive victories on the heels of an 0-8 start. Despite an up-and-down conference season, Kunkle s squad rebounded to win three straight elimination games in the GLVC Tournament before falling to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. In 2004, Kunkle s Eagles battled some of the top teams in Division II and jumped out to an 8-0 start in conference play before finishing the 2004 campaign with a overall record and an 11-7 mark in the GLVC. In 2003, Kunkle directed the Eagles to a overall record and a 13-7 mark in the GLVC. That squad produced six All-GLVC and four All- Great Lakes Region performers. During her first season, Kunkle led the Eagles to a second-place finish in the GLVC Tournament and to within an eyelash of a berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament. Kunkle also set the USI record for wins by a first-year coach with a overall record, 10-7 in the GLVC. She also has coached two USA Athletes International squads. Kunkle led her first squad to a first-place finish in Holland in the summer of 2005 and her second squad to a third-place finish in Australia in Kunkle took over the USI program in August of 2001 after a tenure at the University of Akron. In addition to her coaching duties, Kunkle teaches in the USI Physical Education Department. Kunkle helped develop some of Akron s best hurlers, including 1998 UA Female Athlete of the Year Shelby Howell ( ). Kunkle was responsible for recruiting and coordinating the team s travel arrangements. Her duties also included organizing the Zips camps and clinics, the Dugout Club, and alumni relations. Prior to her tenure at Akron, Kunkle began her coaching career as a volunteer assistant at California University of Pennsylvania. She gained a year of coaching experience at Morehead State University before being named assistant coach at Bethel Park. A four-year starter at California, Kunkle became the winningest pitcher in school history with a career record of from The Vulcans earned PSAC West Championships in Kunkle s last three seasons, and were the conference s overall champs in An All-Region pitcher as a junior, she earned All-Conference and All-Regional Tournament honors as a senior, while leading her team to a regional championship and California s first-ever appearance in the NCAA II Softball Championships. Kunkle, who resides in Evansville with her daughter Morgan, earned a bachelor s degree in education from California in She received her master s degree in sports science and coaching at Akron in Kunkle at USI Year Record Accomplishments Set USI record for victories by a rookie head coach Went 10-7 in the GLVC Led USI to the GLVC Championship game Was 13-7 in the GLVC GLVC Tournament Was 11-7 in the GLVC Led USI to a third-place finish in the GLVC Tournament Led USI to a school-record 18 straight wins Was 10-8 in the GLVC Led USI to a third-place finish in the GLVC Tournament Earned GLVC Coach of the Year honors Led USI to a third-place finish in the NCAA II Great Lakes Region Tournament Led USI to a fourth-place finish in the GLVC Tournament Was 17-5 in the GLVC Total (.610) Is (.642) in the GLVC Has coached 17 All-GLVC players and 11 All-Region players Softball Media Guide

13 COACHING STAFF USI Assistant Coach Jessica Huff Jessica Huff begins her first season with the USI coaching staff, assisting Head Coach Sue Kunkle in all facets of the USI program. Huff, who most recently served as the head coach at Bosse High School, was a two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year as well as a two-time Easton All-American at the University of Evansville. She hit.375 with 11 doubles, four triples, four home runs, and 29 RBIs during her senior year. During her four seasons at UE, Huff was a three-time All-MVC and All-Region selection. Huff, who set nine career marks at UE, finished her collegiate career as the MVC s all-time leader in hits (254) and doubles (56). She also finished second all-time in the MVC in RBIs (145), third all-time in home runs (23), and fifth all-time in runs scored (134). Her success on the diamond translated into the coaching ranks where she led BHS to its best record in 10 years. Coach Huff has already demonstrated her ability to succeed in the coaching world and brings that added experience and knowledge to our staff, Kunkle said. She was a tremendous catcher and an outstanding offensive player during her college career and that experience will add a lot of improvements to our offensive game. We are excited to have her on board! A native of Evansville and a graduate of North High School, Huff is a member of NHS s Hall of Fame. She was an All-Metro Player of the Year in 1996 and Huff graduated from UE in 2001 with a bachelor s degree in accounting. She is pursuing a master s degree in education. USI Student Assistant Coach Krista Nugent Krista Nugent enters her first season with the University of Southern Indiana coaching staff after two seasons as the Screaming Eagles starting shortstop. Nugent assists with day-to-day duties such as practice and monitoring study tables. Her game day management duties include keeping charts and managing the dugout. We are excited to have Krista help with our continued success, USI Head Coach Sue Kunkle said. She was a standout player for us for the past two years and understands our program and what it takes to win. Krista is very eager to help and assist in every aspect and will be utilized in many ways. An Academic All-GLVC performer in 2006, Nugent played in 107 games, making 106 starts, in her two seasons with the Eagles. She helped lead USI to the 2006 NCAA II Tournament as a senior when she hit.238 with two doubles, two triples, and 12 RBIs. Nugent finished her career at USI with a.226 batting average, 40 runs scored, and 22 runs batted in. Prior to attending USI, Nugent was a two-time All-NJCAA I Region IX performer at Western Nebraska Community College. A native of Hurricane, Utah, Nugent graduated from Hurricane High School where she competed in basketball,, and volleyball. Nugent is pursuing a degree in mathematics Softball Media Guide 11

14 2007 ROSTER 2007 Numerical Roster No. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Cl. Hometown 1 Brooke Pennington UT R/R 5'4" Fr. Evansville, IN 2 Tara McConnell C/UT R/R 5'4" Fr. Henderson, KY 4 Lindsay Raikes OF/UT R/R 5'6" Fr. Speedway, IN 5 Kathy Wood OF/P L/L 5'5" Jr. Lynnville, IN 6 Kambria Current P/UT R/R 5'3" Fr. Indianapolis, IN 8 Jennifer Mullikin 1B/3B R/R 5'7" Sr. Greenwood, IN 9 Nikki Nichols OF R/R 5'7" Sr. Henderson, KY 10 Kirsten Morgan IF/OF R/R 5'6" Jr. Oakland City, IN 12 Lacey Ligmanowski UT R/R 5'9" So. Homer Glen, IL 13 Ally McKinley SS R/R 5'6" So. Sullivan, IN 14 Audra Lindenschmidt 2B R/R 5'10" Sr. Evansville, IN 16 Lisa Anderson C R/R 5'5" Sr. Chesterton, IN 17 Courtney Bates C/UT R/R 5'11" Jr. Newburgh, IN 21 Amy Harrison P S/R 5'7" Jr. Graceville, FL 22 Kristin Eickholt 3B/P R/R 5'6" Jr Van Wert, OH 24 Stephanie Schneider P R/R 5'7" Jr. Birdseye, IN Senior second baseman Audra Lindenschmidt leads a talented group in the 2007 season after a career year in She hit.330 with 37 RBIs and 34 runs scored as a junior Alphabetical Roster Player Biography Index Lisa Anderson Courtney Bates Kambria Current Kristin Eickholt Amy Harrison Lacey Ligmanowski Audra Lindenschmidt Tara McConnell Ally McKinley Kirsten Morgan Jennifer Mullikin Nikki Nichols Brooke Pennington Lindsay Raikes Stephanie Schneider Kathy Wood USI Coaching Staff Head Coach: Sue Kunkle (sixth season) Assistant Coach: Jessica Huff (first season) Student Assistant: Krista Nugent (first season) Name No. Pos. B/T Ht. Cl. Hometown Lisa Anderson 16 C R/R 5'5" Sr. Chesterton, IN Courtney Bates 17 C/UT R/R 5'11" Jr. Newburgh, IN Kambria Current 6 P/UT R/R 5'3" Fr. Indianapolis, IN Kristin Eickholt 22 3B/P R/R 5'6" Jr. Van Wert, OH Amy Harrison 21 P S/R 5'7" Jr. Graceville, FL Lacey Ligmanowski 12 UT R/R 5'9" So. Homer Glen, IL Audra Lindenschmidt 14 2B R/R 5'10" Sr. Evansville, IN Tara McConnell 2 C/UT R/R 5'4" Fr. Henderson, KY Ally McKinley 13 SS R/R 5'6" So. Sullivan, IN Kirsten Morgan 10 IF/OF R/R 5'6" Jr. Oakland City, IN Jennifer Mullikin 8 1B/3B R/R 5'7" Sr. Greenwood, IN Nikki Nichols 9 OF R/R 5'7" Sr. Henderson, KY Brooke Pennington 1 UT R/R 5'4" Fr. Evansville, IN Lindsay Raikes 4 OF/UT R/R 5'4" Fr. Speedway, IN Stephanie Schneider 24 P R/R 5'7" Jr. Van Wert, OH Kathy Wood 5 OF/P L/L 5'5" Jr. Lynnville, IN Softball Media Guide

15 RADIO/TV ROSTER #1 Brooke Pennington #2 Tara McConnell #4 Lindsay Raikes #5 Kathy Wood #6 Kambria Current #8 Jennifer Mullikin #9 Nikki Nichols #10 Kirsten Morgan #12 Lacey Ligmanowski #13 Ally McKinley #14 Audra Lindenschmidt #16 Lisa Anderson #17 Courtney Bates #21 Amy Harrison #22 Kristin Eickholt #24 Stephanie Schneider Head Coach Sue Kunkle Assistant Coach Jessica Huff Student Assistant Coach Krista Nugent PRONUNCIATIONS: Brooke Pennington (as sounds) Tara McConnell (as sounds) Lindsay Raikes (as sounds) Kathy Wood (as sounds) Kambria Current (as sounds) Jennifer Mullikin (as sounds) Nikki Nichols (as sounds) Kirsten Morgan (Kear-stin) Lacey Ligmanowski (LIG-ma-NOW-ski) Ally McKinley (as sounds) Audra Lindenschmidt (Lin-DIN-schmidt) Lisa Anderson (as sounds) Courtney Bates (as sounds) Amy Harrison (as sounds) Kristin Eickholt (EYE-colt) Stephanie Schneider (as sounds) Sue Kunkle (as sounds) Jessica Huff (as sounds) Krista Nugent (NEW-gent) Softball Media Guide 13

16 RETURNEES 5'7"...Senior...First/Third Baseman...Greenwood, Indiana MAJOR: Physical Education (Teaching) 2006 Played in 52 of USI s 57 games as a junior...made a switch to first base at the start of the season, where she recorded a.977 fielding percentage in 482 chances...hit.169 with a career-best three home runs...hit a home run in the NCAA II Great Lakes Regional Tournament against Northern Kentucky University. PERSONAL January 27, daughter of Gary and Robin Mullikin Saw limited action as a sophomore after injuring her elbow early in the season...hit.105 in 19 at-bats Played in 29 games, making 26 starts, as a freshman in recorded a.907 fielding percentage at third base Redshirted in HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Center Grove High School where she hit.391 as a senior...averaged.300 or above at the plate in each of her four seasons at CGHS...helped CGHS to an 18-1 record and a number one ranking in Indiana s 3A classification in recorded a.325 career batting average with her travel team, Easton Redline Orange... posted a.985 career fielding percentage at third base. CAREER STATISTICS Year BA GP GS AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD. % Totals Softball Media Guide

17 RETURNEES 5'7"...Senior...Outfielder...Henderson, Kentucky MAJOR: Sociology 2006 Played in 45 games, making 34 starts, for the Eagles as a junior...played primarily in leftfield, but also saw time behind the plate and in the pitching circle...hit.257 with a pair of doubles and 11 runs batted in...had six multi-hit games, including one threehit game against St. Cloud State University in the Division II Rebel Spring Games Played in 30 games, making 21 starts in leftfield for the Eagles as a sophomore...struggled from the plate, hitting 0.85 in 47 at-bats...was 0-1 in seven appearances in the pitching circle. Player of the Week in also nominated for the Wendy s High School Heisman Award in earned first-team Academic All-State honors in 2000, 2001, and member of the National Honor Society for four years...helped HCHS to four district titles and two regional final appearances. PERSONAL Born November 16, daughter of Fred and Karen Nichols...full name is Jessica N. Nichols Saw limited playing time as a freshman, seeing action in 23 games and making nine starts...hit.258 overall, but hit.429 against GLVC competition...was 1-2 in six appearances as a pitcher. HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Henderson County High School where she earned varsity letters in and golf...earned All-State honors in 2001 and is a three-time All-District and twotime All-Region performer...selected to the Junior East/West All-Stars in was named the Kentucky High School CAREER STATISTICS HITTING STATISTICS Year BA GP GS AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD. % Totals PITCHING STATISTICS Year App. W L SV CG IP SHO R ER ERA SO BB H HR Avg Totals Softball Media Guide 15

18 RETURNEES 5'10"...Senior...Second Baseman...Evansville, Indiana MAJOR: Elementary Education 2006 Started all 57 games for the Eagles as a junior...was third on the team with 37 runs batted in and 10 doubles...was fourth on the team and 21st in the GLVC with a careerbest.330 batting average...had 19 multi-hit games and nine multi-rbi games...had three or more hits in four games and four hits against West Virginia Wesleyan College at the Great Lakes Region Showdown...had at least three RBIs in five games...hit.347 with runners on base and.370 with runners in scoring position...earned Academic All-GLVC honors. career records at HHS for batting average, walks, hits, RBIs, runs, doubles, walks, and stolen bases...also lettered in swimming and volleyball. PERSONAL Born December 31, daughter of Joe and Monica Lindenschmidt Played in 40 games, making 33 starts at second base and designated player...hit.255 with 13 RBIs and 14 runs scored...had a season-high seven-game hitting streak in which she hit.520 with nine RBIs in 25 at-bats...had three multi-hit games and three multi-rbi games. TRANSFER Transferred to USI from the University of Evansville where she hit.235 with three RBIs as a freshman in HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Harrison High School where she was a 2003 first-team All-State selection...also a 2003 All- Metro shortstop...three-time All-SIAC selection...set records at Harrison for batting average, on-base percentage, hits, runs, doubles, walks, and steals in a season...set CAREER STATISTICS Year BA GP GS AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD. % 2004* Totals *2004 stats were from the University of Evansville Softball Media Guide

19 RETURNEES 5'5"...Senior...Catcher...Chesterton, Indiana MAJOR: Elementary Education 2006 Did not play after a knee injury ended her season prior to the season opener Earned first-team All-GLVC and All-Great Lakes Region honors to go with Academic All-GLVC honors after leading the Eagles with four homeruns and 30 RBIs...hit.329 with eight doubles, a triple, and 13 runs scored...was second on the team in batting average...tied for sixth in the GLVC in homeruns and was ninth in the conference in slugging percentage (.474)...had 11 multi-hit games and 10 multi-rbi contests...had three games with three or more hits and two with four hits...had a season-high 13-game hitting streak in which she hit.426 with a homerun, three doubles, a triple, and 13 RBIs...ranks fourth all-time at USI with nine career homeruns and needs just two to move into second. the 2002 and 2003 Duneland Athletic Conference Softball Champions at CHS...was a first-team All-District and All- Duneland Conference in 2002 and participated in the first Duneland Athletic Conference/Lake Athletic Conference game...the DAC won the game earned the 2002 Mental Attitude Award at CHS...was voted the most productive hitter at CHS in 2002 and tallied a school-record 87 career hits from 2001 to was a Academic Scholar Award winner as a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior. PERSONAL Born July 26, daughter of Gary and Therese Anderson... sister Jennifer was a swimmer at Auburn University One of the top freshman in the GLVC in 2004, earning first-team All-GLVC honors and second-team All-Great Lakes Region honors as a designated player...hit.361 with five homeruns, nine doubles, and 24 RBIs...ranked fourth in the GLVC in slugging percentage (.557) and on-base percentage (.419)...was named the GLVC Player of the Week after hitting.545 with a pair of RBIs and a double in USI s first seven games of the season... was second on the team in batting average and runs batted in... had 10 multi-hit games and four multi-rbi games...hit.400 with runners in scoring position...hit a grand slam against St. Joseph s College...earned Academic All-GLVC honors. HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Chesterton High School where she earned four varsity letters in, swimming, and volleyball...member of CAREER STATISTICS Year BA GP GS AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD. % Medical Red-Shirt Totals Softball Media Guide 17

20 RETURNEES 5'5"...Junior...Outfielder/Pitcher...Lynnville, Indiana MAJOR: Exercise Science 2006 Had a break-out season as a sophomore, earning second-team All-Great Lakes Region honors as well as second-team All-GLVC honors...led USI and ranked sixth in the GLVC with a.392 batting average...had a team-leading 18 sacrifices...was third in the conference with 16 sacrifice bunts...was second on the team and tied for fifth in the GLVC with 45 runs scored...led USI with 14 stolen bases...had 17 multi-hit games, including three or more hits in six games and four hits in one game...went 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored against Northern Kentucky University in the third round of the NCAA II Great Lakes Region Tournament...started 52 games and played in 56 of USI s 57 contests...hit.405 with runners in scoring position and successfully advanced runners in 62 percent of her chances...earned Academic All- GLVC honors for the second straight year. earned four All-Pocket Athletic Conference honors...was named second-team All-State as a junior and was a member of the IHSAA Class A State Finalist squad...was a Wendy s High School Heisman State Finalist and has been named All- Southwestern Indiana by the Evansville Courier and Press. PERSONAL Born April 5, daughter of Gordon and Sue Wood...sister Julie played at Brescia University Earned Academic All-GLVC honors...played in 34 games as a freshman, making 19 starts, primarily in the outfield... struggled at the plate, hitting.083 in 24 at-bats...was 2-1 with a 1.88 ERA in six appearances in the pitching circle... made four starts as a pitcher, recording two complete games and one shutout. HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Tecumseh High School where she was a second-team All-State selection as a senior in also earned honorable mention Academic All-State honors as a senior...has CAREER STATISTICS HITTING STATISTICS Year BA GP GS AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD. % Totals PITCHING STATISTICS Year App. W L SV CG IP SHO R ER ERA SO BB H HR Avg Totals Softball Media Guide

21 RETURNEES 5'6"...Junior...Third Base...Van Wert, Ohio MAJOR: Exercise Science 2006 Earned second-team All-Great Lakes Region honors as well as second-team All-GLVC honors as a sophomore after leading USI and finishing fifth in the GLVC with 45 runs batted in... led the GLVC with a single-season school-record 21 doubles... also hit a career-best.343 with a career-high four home runs... started and played in 55 of USI s 57 games...had 16 multi-hit games, including three games with three or more hits...also had 12 multi-rbi games, including six games with three or more RBIs, one with four RBIs, and one with five RBIs...earned NCAA II Great Lakes Region All-Tournament honors after hitting.462 with two doubles and four RBIs in four contests... hit.368 with 11 RBIs with runners in scoring position...earned Academic All-GLVC honors for the second straight season. PERSONAL Born October 14, daughter of Ray and Carol Eickholt Earned Academic All-GLVC honors...played and started 49 games at third base for the Eagles...led USI with nine RBIs and was named the GLVC Player of the Week after hitting.600 with five RBIs in a pair of two-game sets against the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and Lewis University...hit.292 with two homeruns and 15 RBIs...had 12 multi-hit games and five multi- RBI games...recorded three RBIs in three contests...hit.329 with runners on base and with the bases loaded. HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Crestview High School where she earned firstteam All-State honors as a senior and second-team All-State honors as a sophomore and junior...also earned four first-team All-Conference and All-District honors and was the conference Player of the Year in 2002, 2003, and helped CHS to the Ohio Division III state championship game...also earned two All-Conference awards in basketball. CAREER STATISTICS Year BA GP GS AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD. % Total Softball Media Guide 19

22 RETURNEES 5'9"...Sophomore...Utility...Homer Glen, Illinois MAJOR: Pre-Nursing 2006 Was one of the top freshman in the GLVC as she was second on the team and 14th in the GLVC with a.347 batting average as USI s lead-off hitter...led USI and was tied for second in the conference with 48 runs scored... also was fourth in the GLVC with a team-high 70 hits... tied a single-season school record and was second in the conference with 202 at-bats...tied for the team lead with five home runs...finished the season with 10 doubles, two triples, and 23 RBIs...ranked third on the team in doubles and fourth in RBIs...also was second on the team with 12 stolen bases...started all 57 of USI s games...had 21 multihit games, including three games with three or more hits and one with four hits...had five multi-rbi games, including four games with three or more RBIs and one with four RBIs...hit.395 with runners in scoring position...earned Academic All-GLVC honors. Metro Tournament...helped her USSSA team to the 2002 Midwest National Championship and a third place showing at the 2003 Midwest National Tournament...was 2-0 with a save at the USSSA Tournament in PERSONAL Born May 25, daughter of Gary and Janice Ligmanowski...older sister, Amy, played for Northern Illinois University for four years. HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Lockport Township High School in Lockport, Illinois, where she lettered in and volleyball...led LTHS to the 2005 Illinois Class AA quarterfinals...hit.288 with 18 RBIs, five doubles, and two triples as a senior...was 15-3 from the pitching circle with a 0.81 ERA in 129 innings of work...also recorded 80 strikeouts while walking just 26 batters...earned All-Area honors as an outfielder and an All-Conference honors as a pitcher as a junior in was 12-0 with a 0.62 ERA in 2004 to help LTHS to the 2004 Illinois Class AA State Championship...voted the MVP of the 2002 ASA CAREER STATISTICS Year BA GP GS AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD. % Softball Media Guide

23 RETURNEES 5'6"...Sophomore...Shortstop...Sullivan, Indiana MAJOR: Physical Education (Teaching) 2006 Played and started in 56 of USI s 57 games, primarily in centerfield, as a freshman...was second on the team with 11 doubles and tied for fifth on the squad with 20 RBIs... hit.219 with a triple, three home runs, and 19 runs scored...also had 10 sacrifices...had five multi-hit games and three multi-rbi games...also displayed an excellent arm as she recorded eight assists from the outfield...earned Academic All-GLVC honors. HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Sullivan High School where she competed in, basketball, and volleyball...led SHS in batting average as a freshman, sophomore, and junior, recording a career-high average of.478 in threetime All-County selection in and basketball... earned All-Conference honors in 2003 and 2004 and was a member of the SHS s 2002 conference championship team...also helped SHS to three conference championships as well as the 2003 sectional championship in basketball. PERSONAL Born March 28, daughter of Dean and Cherlyn McKinley. CAREER STATISTICS Year BA GP GS AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD. % Softball Media Guide 21

24 NEWCOMERS 5'6"...Junior...Infielder/Outfielder...Oakland City, IN MAJOR: Pre-Nursing TRANSFER Transferred from Wabash Valley Junior College where she was a two-time All-Region XXIV and All-Great Rivers Athletic Conference performer...hit.375 with 46 RBIs and 24 stolen bases in two seasons...helped Wabash to a record and back-to-back GRAC championships... hit.382 to help Wabash to 42 consecutive victories and the NJCAA I Region XXIV title in recorded 104 runs, 17 doubles, and nine triples during her two-year stay at Wabash. HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Wood Memorial High School where she earned 12 varsity letters in volleyball, basketball, and. PERSONAL Born June 30, daughter of Eric and Ann Morgan. 5'11"...Junior...Catcher/Utility...Newburgh, IN MAJOR: Public Relations & Advertising TRANSFER Transferred from Wabash Valley Junior College where she hit.304 with 12 RBIs and a home run in two seasons... helped Wabash to a record and back-to-back Great Rivers Athletic Conference championships...earned secondteam NJCAA I All-Region XXIV honors as a freshman after hitting.352 with nine RBIs and a home run in 71 at-bats...helped Wabash to 42 consecutive victories and the NJCAA I Region XXIV title in Wabash finished fourth at the national tournament in 2005 with a record of HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Boonville High School where she was a member of four Big-8 Conference championship squads... earned second-team All-State honors as a junior in 2003 and was named All-District V as a senior in PERSONAL Born April 1, daughter of Ivan Bates Jr. and Lisa Stroud...older sister, Brandy, played at USI Softball Media Guide

25 NEWCOMERS 5'7"...Junior...Pitcher...Graceville, FL MAJOR: International Studies TRANSFER Transferred from Florida State University where she was a member of the Seminoles 2004 ACC and regional championship team that placed fifth at the NCAA I Women s College World Series...played behind two of the best pitchers in the nation in All-Americans Jessica van der Linden and Casey Hunter during her freshman season in appeared in three games and made one start as a freshman...recorded four strikeouts and issued just one walk in her only start. HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Chipley High School where she was named the 2A Area Player of the Year after her senior season...was 24-2 with an 0.09 ERA as a senior...earned first-team All-State and All- Region honors as a senior and was selected to play in the FACA All-Star games for the North Team...was the 5A Area Player of the Year as a junior and was named first-team All-Area at Southside High School...also earned All-City honors as a sophomore...also was a member of the National Honor Society and was on the honor roll all four years in high school...graduated from CHS with honors. PERSONAL Born November 29, daughter of Wayne and Donna Harrison...sister Traci played at Milligan College (Tennessee). 5'7"...Junior...Pitcher...Birdseye, IN MAJOR: Psychology TRANSFER Transferred from Parkland College where she posted a 30-5 overall record with a 0.88 ERA in two seasons...was the 2006 NJCAA II Region XXIV Player of the Year...was Parkland s offensive MVP after hitting.424 with five home runs and 29 RBIs as a sophomore in was 16-3 with a 0.54 ERA as a sophomore and 14-2 with a 1.39 ERA as a freshman...helped Parkland to back-to-back NJCAA II Region XXIV championships and national runner-up finishes...parkland was 53-8 in 2005 and 45-6 in transferred to Parkland after spending a semester at Oakland City University. HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Forrest Park High School where she was a first-team All-State selection and member of the Indiana South All-Star team as a senior in also earned All- District V honors as a junior in PERSONAL Born October 22, daughter of Randy and Gwen Schneider Softball Media Guide 23

26 NEWCOMERS 5'4"...Freshman...Utility...Evansville, IN MAJOR: Pre-Radiologic and Imaging Sciences HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Harrison High School where she earned six varsity letters in, soccer, and dance...earned first-team All-State honors as a junior and senior and was a three-time first-team All-SIAC performer...also earned All-District honors as a sophomore and All-Metro honors as a junior and senior...helped HHS to the SIAC and Evansville City championship in 2005 as well as the Evansville City title and sectional championship in was HHS s Most Valuable Player as a sophomore and junior and earned Academic All-City honors as a freshman and sophomore. PERSONAL Born February 22, daughter of Mike and Sherry Pennington. 5'4"...Freshman...Catcher/Utility...Henderson, KY MAJOR: Undecided HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Henderson County High School where she earned eight varsity letters in and basketball...helped HCHS to three district championships as well as the 2005 and 2006 regional championships...hchs finished third in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association State Tournament in 2005 and fifth in the KHSAA State Tournament in earned All-District honors in 2004 and 2006 as well as All-Region honors in also earned Academic All-State honors as a freshman in 2003 when she was the Rookie of the Year...batted.370 with her travel team...helped her travel team to the ASA (A) Indiana State Championship. PERSONAL Born January 19, daughter of Trent and Sheila McConnell Softball Media Guide

27 NEWCOMERS 5'6"...Freshman...Outfielder/Utility...Speedway, IN MAJOR: Pre-Elementary Education HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Speedway High School where she earned eight varsity letters in basketball and...earned All- County and All-Conference honors as a junior and senior in both and basketball...led SHS s team in seven offensive categories as a junior and a senior...also led basketball team in scoring and three-pointers as a junior and senior...helped SHS to West Central Conference titles in basketball and in earned Academic All- State honors in and honorable mention Academic All-State honors in basketball as a senior...the Salutatorian of the SHS Class of 2006, Raikes also was a member of the National Honor Society and was an honor roll student...in summer ball, Raikes helped the Indy Crush to the Hoosier State Championship as well as a berth at the 2005 and 2006 ASA National Championships. PERSONAL Born October 25, daughter of Gary and Lori Raikes. 5'3"...Freshman...Pitcher/Utility...Indianapolis, IN MAJOR: Pre-Elementary Education HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Scecina Memorial High School where she was 13-0 with a 0.43 ERA and a.398 batting average as a senior...helped lead SMHS to a 26-1 record in hit.344 and posted a 0.62 ERA as a junior...hit.311 and posted a 0.83 ERA as a sophomore in earned All-Conference, All-City, and All-East honors and is a three-time All-Tournament selection in the Crusader Classic, earning Most Outstanding Player honors in helped SMHS to three city and sectional championships as well as one regional championship...smhs finished second in the region in 2005 after winning the regional championship in PERSONAL Born February 1, daughter of Keith Current and Tina Sidor Softball Media Guide 25

28 06 STATS & RESULTS Record: Home: 13-3 Away: 12-4 Neutral: GLVC: 17-5 Results Date Opponent Result Score 1 2/24 vs West Georgia L /24 vs Delta State L /24 vs West Florida L /25 vs #4 Ala.-Huntsville L /25 vs #12 Emporia State L 0-8 3/1 at Kentucky Wesleyan W 4-2 3/1 at Kentucky Wesleyan W 6-0 3/4 at North Alabama W 7-3 3/4 at North Alabama L /6 vs Ferris State W /6 vs South Dakota W /7 vs Philadelphia W /7 vs St. Cloud State W /9 vs Dowling College W /9 vs Ashland W /10 vs C.W. Post (LIU) L /10 vs St. Rose W /11 vs Nebraska-Omaha L /11 vs Minnesota-Duluth W 7-3 *3/18 at Indianapolis L 0-11 *3/18 at Indianapolis W 7-4 *3/25 Rockhurst W 6-1 *3/25 Rockhurst W 9-1 *3/26 Missouri-Rolla L 2-3 *3/26 Missouri-Rolla L /1 vs Gannon L /1 vs West Liberty State W /2 at Wheeling Jesuit W /2 vs WV Wesleyan W 7-6 4/4 Brescia W 8-1 4/4 Brescia W 2-0 *4/8 at Bellarmine W 7-0 *4/8 at Bellarmine W 4-3 *4/9 at Northern Kentucky W 8-4 *4/9 at Northern Kentucky L 2-3 4/11 Oakland City W 2-0 4/11 Oakland City W 2-1 *4/14 UW-Parkside W 1-0 *4/14 UW-Parkside W 2-1 *4/15 Lewis W 4-3 *4/15 Lewis L 1-7 *4/19 #4 SIU Edwardsville W 5-3 *4/19 #4 SIU Edwardsville W 3-2 *4/22 at Quincy W 4-3 *4/22 at Quincy W 4-0 *4/23 at Missouri-St. Louis W 6-2 *4/23 at Missouri-St. Louis W 8-0 *4/28 Kentucky Wesleyan W 3-1 *4/28 Kentucky Wesleyan W /5 vs Saint Joseph s W /5 vs Lewis L /5 vs Saint Joseph s W /6 vs Northern Kentucky L /11 vs Wayne State W 7-0 Batting Statistics ## Player AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB ATT 5 Kathy Wood Lacey Ligmanowski Kristin Eickholt Audra Lindenschmidt Angie Davis Lindsay McNaughton Nikki Nichols Krista Nugent Kerrie Burton Ally McKinley Jennifer Mullikin Missy Grover Jami Martin SOUTHERN INDIANA OPPONENTS LOB Team (373), Opp (326). DPs turned Team (16), Opp (11). IBB Team (2), Lindenschmid 1, Eickholt 1, Opp (1). Picked off Wood 2, Eickholt 1, Davis 1, Lindenschmid 1. Pitching Statistics ## Player ERA W L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 21 Missy Grover / Lindsay McNaughton / Kathy Wood / Nikki Nichols / SOUTHERN INDIANA / OPPONENTS / PB Team (15), Davis 13, Nichols 2, Opp (24). Pickoffs Team (0), Opp (5). SBA/ATT Davis (23-40), McNaughton (15-24), Grover (9-17), Nichols (3-3), Wood (1-1). Score by innings Total SOUTHERN INDIANA n/a 262 OPPONENTS n/a 196 Win-loss breakouts: Day 36-18; Night 3-0; vs Left 5-2; vs Right 34-16; 1-Run games 11-6; 2-Run games 6-1; 5+Run games 12-9; Extra inns 2-1; Shutouts Current streak: Lost 2; Longest winning streak: 9; Longest losing streak: 5. Attendance: Home 1050 (avg 65); Away 3003 (avg 73); Total 4053 (avg 71). 5 5/12 vs WV Wesleyan W /13 vs Northern Kentucky L /14 at #4 SIU Edwardsville L UAH Charger Chillout; 2 Rebel Spring Games; 3 G.L. Regional Shootout; 4 GLVC Tournament; 5 NCAA II G.L. Regional Tournament; *GLVC contest Softball Media Guide

29 2006 REVIEW GLVC 2006 FINAL Softball Standings GLVC OVERALL W-L-T Pct. W-L-T Pct. yz SIU Edwardsville z-southern INDIANA z-lewis Indianapolis Missouri-Rolla z Northern Kentucky Saint Joseph's UW-Parkside Quincy Bellarmine Kentucky Wesleyan Missouri-St. Louis Rockhurst y NCAA II Nationals participant; z NCAA II Participant USI Post-Season Honors All-GLVC Angie Davis (First team, C) Kristin Eickholt (Second team, 3B) Missy Grover (First team, P) Lindsay McNaughton (Second team, DP) Kathy Wood (Second team, OF) All-Great Lakes Region Angie Davis (Second team, C) Kristin Eickholt (Second team, 3B) Missy Grover (Second team, P) Kathy Wood (Second team, OF) USI All-GLVC History With five All-GLVC selections in 2006, the University of Southern Indiana program has had a player named All- Conference 31 times since 2000, including 22 times under Head Coach Sue Kunkle GLVC Tournament Results East Peoria, IL Friday, May 5 #5 Missouri-Rolla 4, #4 Indianapolis 3 (8) #3 Lewis 10, #6 Northern Kentucky 1 (6) #1 SIU Edwardsville 3, #8 UW-Parkside 0 #2 Southern Indiana 4, #7 Saint Joseph s 0 Northern Kentucky 7, UW-Parkside 1 (8) Saint Joseph s 1, Indianapolis 0 (9) SIU Edwardsville 3, Missouri-Rolla 1 Lewis 7, Southern Indiana 6 Northern Kentucky 3, Missouri-Rolla 1 Southern Indiana 8, Saint Joseph s 5 Saturday, May 6 Northern Kentucky 3, Southern Indiana 2 SIU Edwardsville 2, Lewis 1 Lewis 5, Northern Kentucky 3 Saturday, May 7 SIU Edwardsville 2, Lewis 1 SIU Edwardsville wins GLVC Championship 2006 NCAA II G.L. Region Tourn. Results Edwardsville, IL Thursday, May 11 Southern Indiana 7, Wayne State 0 W.V. Wesleyan 3, Gannon 1 Northern Kentucky 2, Lewis 1 Grand Valley State 3, SIU Edwardsville 2 Friday, May 12 Gannon 4, Wayne State 1 SIU Edwardsville 1, Lewis 0 Southern Indiana 1, W.V. Wesleyan 0 Northern Ky. 10, Grand Valley State 0 (5) Saturday, May 13 SIU Edwardsville 11, W.V. Wesleyan 2 (6) Gannon 7, Grand Valley State 1 Northern Kentucky 11, Southern Indiana 8 SIU Edwardsville 8, Gannon 3 Sunday, May 14 SIU Edwardsville 9, Southern Indiana 0 (5) SIU Edwardsville 8, Northern Kentucky (6) Academic All-GLVC Kerrie Burton Angie Davis Kristin Eickholt Lacey Ligmanowski Audra Lindenschmidt Ally McKinley Krista Nugent Kathy Wood Academic All-District V Angie Davis (Second team) Kristin Eickholt (Third team) Kathy Wood (Third team) Monday, May 15 SIU Edwardsville 7, Northern Kentucky 1 SIU Edwardsville advances to NCAA II Softball Championships 2006 NCAA II Softball Championships Salem, VA Thursday, May 18 Lock Haven 13, SIU Edwardsville 1 (6) Friday, May 19 Central Oklahoma 2, SIU Edwardsville Softball Media Guide 27

30 RECORD BOOK USI SOFTBALL ALL-TIME RECORDS OFFENSE Highest Batting Average Game: (5-5) Lacey Hayne vs. Oakland City, April 11, 2001; Karen Williams vs. Evansville, 1978 Season (Minimum of one at-bat per game): Holly Billings (1979) (19-37) Career: 1. Holly Billings ( ) Delisa Chinn ( ) Trisha Poling ( ) Shannon Emmons ( ) Amber Huse ( ) Most At-Bats Game: (9) Trisha Poling vs. Columbus State, March 10, 1999 Season: Lacey Ligmanowski (2006) Lori Leonard (1998) Career: 1. Trisha Poling ( ) Nicole Vine ( ) Lori Leonard ( ) Andrea Strange ( ) Sunny Oelling ( ) Most Hits Game: (5) Lacey Hayne vs. Oakland City, April 11, 2001; Karen Williams vs. Evansville, 1978 Season: Trisha Poling (1998) Career: 1. Trisha Poling ( ) Lori Leonard ( ) Nicole Vine ( ) Amber Huse ( ) Andrea Strange ( ) Consecutive Games Hitting Streak Amber Huse (1994) Most Runs Scored Game: (5) by eight players Season: Trisha Poling (1998) Career: 1. Trisha Poling ( ) Nicole Vine ( ) Lori Leonard ( ) Rachel Bowling ( ) Amber Huse ( ) Most Doubles Game: (2) by 17 players Season: Kristin Eickholt (2006) Career: 1. Amber Huse ( ) Rachel Bowling ( ) Monica Tepe ( ) Lori Leonard ( ) Shannon Emmons ( ) Amy DeBaun ( ) Most Triples Game: (2) Debbie Schutte vs. Oakland City, 1977; Kathy Price vs. Evansville, April 27, 1991 Season: Amber Huse (1995) Career: 1. Amber Huse ( ) Kim Scully ( ) Trisha Poling ( ) Tara Goldman ( ) Trish Plank ( ) Most Home Runs Game: (3) Pat Snell vs. IUPU-Indianapolis, 1978 Season: Rachel Bowling (2002) Career: 1. Rachel Bowling ( ) Kristen Houseworth ( ) Amber Huse ( ) Lisa Anderson (2004-present) Kim Scully ( ) Kristin Eickholt (2005-present) Lindsay McNaughton ( ) Most Runs Batted In Game: (9) Pat Snell vs. St. Mary s, 1979 Season: Pat Snell (1979) Career: 1. Rachel Bowling ( ) Andrea Strange ( ) Amber Huse ( ) Kristen Houseworth ( ) Lori Leonard ( ) Most Stolen Bases Game: (9) Delisa Chinn vs. St. Mary s, 1979 Season: Laura Perek (1992) Career: 1. Trisha Poling ( ) Laura Perek ( ) Lori Leonard ( ) Kim Scully ( ) Delisa Chinn ( ) Sherry Kahle ( ) Best Stolen Bases Percentage Season: Laura Perek (1992) (46/46) Consecutive Stolen Bases: Laura Perek (4/18/91 3/10/93) Rachel Bowling 04 (right) hit 16 home runs as a junior in 2002, including five in the GLVC Tournament alone. She is USI s all-time leader with 38 home runs and 144 runs batted in. Most Bases on Balls Game: (4) Patty Gowdy vs. ICU, 1980; Karen Williams vs. St. Mary s, 1978; Holly Billings vs. Oakland City, 1978 Season: Rachel Bowling (2002) Career: 1. Rachel Bowling ( ) Molly Blackford ( ) Brooke Biggs ( ) Andrea Strange ( ) Trisha Poling ( ) Nicole Vine ( ) FIELDING Most Putouts Game: (30) Brenna Foutz vs. Columbus State, March 10, 1999 Season: Brenna Foutz (1999) Career: 1. Monica Tepe ( ) , Brenna Foutz ( ) Kristen Houseworth ( ) Kathy Price ( ) Crystal Virgin ( ) Most Assists Game: (15) Trisha Poling vs. Columbus State, March 10, 1999 Season: Trisha Poling (1999) Career: 1. Trisha Poling ( ) Molly Blackford ( ) Lori Leonard ( ) Kim Scully ( ) Jenny Duell ( ) Best Fielding Percentage Game: (1.000, 21 chances) Kim Armstrong vs. IUPU-Indianapolis, 1981 Season (Minimum of 100 chances): Kristen Houseworth (2002) (296) Billy Jo Woodward (1997) (153) Michelle Stetler (1999) (102) Career (Minimum of 700 chances): Monica Tepe ( ) (1,357) Crystal Virgin ( ) (719) Softball Media Guide

31 RECORD BOOK Amy Stetler 99 (above) holds the schoolrecord for wins in a single season (25), complete games (96), shutouts (33), and career ERA (1.21). In 1999, Stetler posted a school-record 0.68 ERA. PITCHING Most Innings Pitched Game: (18.1) Katie Roberts vs. Columbus State, March 10, 1999 Season: Amy Stetler (1998) Career: 1. Katie Roberts ( ) Amy Stetler ( ) Missy Grover ( ) Karianne Osowski ( ) Tara Goldman ( ) Most Complete Games Season: Amy Stetler (1998) Career: 1. Amy Stetler ( ) Katie Roberts ( ) Missy Grover ( ) Kariane Osowski ( ) Tara Goldman ( ) Most Shutouts Season: Amy Stetler (1998) Career: 1. Amy Stetler ( ) Katie Roberts ( ) Missy Grover (2003-present) Kariane Osowski ( ) Tara Goldman ( ) Consecutive Shutout Innings Amy Stetler (1999) Danielle Garnett (2002) Most Strikeouts Game: (21) Karianne Osowski vs. IUPU- Indianapolis, March 3, 1995 Season: Karianne Osowski (1995) Career: 1. Katie Roberts ( ) Amy Stetler ( ) Kariane Osowski ( ) Tara Goldman ( ) Danielle Garnett ( ) Most Wins Season: Amy Stetler (1998) Career: 1. Katie Roberts ( ) Amy Stetler ( ) Missy Grover ( ) Kariane Osowski ( ) Amy Vescovo ( ) Best ERA Season (Minimum of 100 innings): Amy Stetler (1999) Career (Minimum of 200 innings): 1. Amy Stetler ( ) Kariane Osowski ( ) Katie Roberts ( ) Tara Goldman ( ) Shannon Emmons ( ) TEAM RECORDS Miscellaneous Widest Margin of Victory: vs. St. Mary-of-the-Woods (33; 34-1) Most Victories in a Season: (48) Best Win-Loss Percentage:.1998 (.758; 48-17) Longest Winning Streak: (18) Longest Losing Streak: (23) Highest Scoring Average: (13.6 rpg) Longest Game (Innings): March 10, 1999 vs. Columbus State (19) Fielding Total Chances: (1,836) Most Putouts: (1,281) Most Assists: (589) Best Fielding Percentage: (.980*) Most Double Plays: (22) *First in the NCAA Division II. From April 3, 2002 to April 17, 2002, Danielle Garnett 03 (right) held USI s opposition scoreless. Garnett pitched 47.1 consecutive scoreless innings, a streak that ranks second all-time at USI. Hitting Highest Batting Average:.1978 (.360; 206/572) Most At-Bats: (1,686) Most Hits: (516) Most Doubles: (73) Most Triples: , 1995 (19) Most Home runs: (25) Most Runs Scored: (274) Most Runs Batted In: (226) Most Stolen Bases: (148) Pitching Strikeouts by a Staff: (366; 6.4 sopg) Fewest Walks by a Staff: (40) Fewest Earned Runs Allowed: (48) Fewest Hits Allowed: (100) Lowest Team ERA: (1.05) ALL-TIME COACHING RECORDS 1. Beth Watson ( ) (.632) 2. Sue Kunkle (2002-present) (.610) 3. Ruth Waller ( ; 85-86) (.439) 4. Tom Rupert ( ) (.507) 5. Dawn Van Hall ( ) (.464) 6. Larry Ryan (1984) (.405) 7. Pat Gowdy (1987) (.097) Softball Media Guide 29

32 RECORD BOOK ALL-TIME AWARDS All-America 1998 Trisha Poling (First Team) 1995 Amber Huse (Second Team) Lori Leonard (Third Team) 1994 Amber Huse (First Team) All-Region 2006 Angie Davis (Second Team) Missy Grover (Second Team) Kristin Eickholt (Second Team) Kathy Wood (Second Team) 2005 Lisa Anderson (First Team) Sunny Oelling (Second Team) 2004 Shannon Emmons (Second Team) Lisa Anderson (Second Team) 2003 Shannon Emmons (Second Team) Kristen Houseworth (First Team) Sunny Oelling (First Team) Nicole Pike (First Team) 2002 Rachel Bowling (First Team) Danielle Garnett (Second Team) Kristen Houseworth (Second Team) 2001 Rachel Bowling (First Team) Nicole Vine (Second Team) 1999 Trisha Poling (Second Team) Katie Roberts (Second Team) Amy Stetler (Second Team) Nicole Vine (Second Team) 1998 Lori Leonard (First Team) Trisha Poling (First Team) Amy Stetler (First Team) Nicole Vine (Second Team) 1997 Trisha Poling (First Team) 1995 Andrea Engelbrecht (First Team) Amber Huse (First Team) Lori Leonard (Second Team) Karianne Osowski (First Team) Desiree Young (Second Team) 1994 Amber Huse (First Team) Karianne Osowski (Second Team) All-Great Lakes Vallley Conference 2006 Angie Davis (First Team) Kristin Eickholt (Second Team) Missy Grover (First Team) Lindsey McNaughton (Second Team) Kathy Wood (Second Team) 2005 Lisa Anderson (First Team) Sunny Oelling (First Team) Missy Grover (Second Team) 2004 Lisa Anderson (First Team) Shannon Emmons (First Team) Sunny Oelling (Second Team) Nicole Pike (First Team) 2003 Brooke Biggs (First Team) Rachel Bowling (Second Team) Shannon Emmons (First Team) Kristen Houseworth (First Team) Sunny Oelling (First Team) Nicole Pike (First Team) 2002 Rachel Bowling (First Team) Danielle Garnett (First Team) Kristen Houseworth (First Team) Ginnie Roberts (Second Team) 2001 Rachel Bowling (First Team) Danielle Garnett (Second Team) Katie Roberts (First Team) Nicole Vine (Second Team) Kristen Houseworth 05 (above) was a two-time All-GLVC and All-Region catcher for the Screaming Eagles. She ranks second all-time at USI with 11 home runs Rachel Bowling (First Team) Trisha Poling (First Team) Katie Roberts (First Team) Andrea Strange (First Team) Nicole Vine (Second Team) 1999 Trisha Poling (First Team) Katie Roberts (Second Team) Amy Stetler (First Team) Nichole Vine (Second Team) 1998 Lori Leonard (First Team) Trisha Poling (First Team) Katie Roberts (Second Team) Amy Stetler (First Team) Andrea Strange (Second Team) Nicole Vine (Second Team) 1997 Trisha Poling (First Team) Amy Stetler (First Team) 1996 Danielle Daniel (First Team) Amber Huse (First Team) 1995 Amber Huse (First Team) Kim Scully (First Team) Kariane Osowski (First Team) Lori Leonard (First Team) Desiree Young (Honorable Mention) 1994 Tara Goldman (First Team) Amber Huse (First Team) Karianne Osowski (First Team) Laura Perek (First Team) Softball Media Guide

33 RECORD BOOK ALL-TIME AWARDS All-Great Lakes Valley Conference 1993 Tara Goldman (First Team) Karianne Osowski (First Team) Laura Perek (First Team) Kim Scully (First Team) 1992 Diana Combs (Honorable Mention) Laura Perek (First Team) Kim Scully (First Team) 1991 Diana Combs (Honorable Mention) Laura Perek (Honorable Mention) Trisha Plank (Honorable Mention) The 2006 USI team (above) finished overall and 17-5 in the GLVC as it went on to its first NCAA II Tournament appearance since NCAA II Tournament Appearances 2006 USI rebounded from an 0-5 start to finish with a overall record and a 17-5 mark in the GLVC. The Eagles performance in the regular season earned them their first NCAA II Tournament appearnace since USI, which won its first two games of the NCAA II Tournament, finished third following a heartbreaking loss to Northern Kentucky and a tough setback to SIU Edwardsville The Eagles posted their best record in school history when they finished overall and 22-6 in the GLVC. USI, which was third in the GLVC during the regular season, went on to win the GLVC Tournament and advance to the NCAA II Tournament for the second time in the program s history USI posted a record and was 8-0 in league play as it won the GLVC Tournament for the second time in the program s history. The Eagles advanced to the NCAA II Tournament for the first time in Missy Grover (above) is a two-time All- GLVC pitcher who finished her career ranked third in all-time wins (60) and shutouts (20). Amber Huse 96 (right) is a member of USI s inagural Athletic Hall of Fame class after becoming the Screaming Eagles first All-American in 1994 and their only twotime All-American Softball Media Guide 31

34 RECORD BOOK ALL-TIME AWARDS Miscellaneous GLVC Player of the Year Karianne Osowski (1995) GLVC Freshman/Newcomer of the Year Rachel Bowling (2000) Trisha Poling (1997) GLVC Coach of the Year Sue Kunkle (2006) Beth Watson (1998) Tom Rupert (1992 & 1995) Great Lakes Region All-Tournament Kristin Eickholt (2006) Trisha Poling (1998) Katie Roberts (1998) Kentucky Wesleyan All-Tournament Laura Perek (1992) ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Angie Davis, 2006 (Second Team) Kristin Eickholt (Third Team) Kathy Wood (Third Team) Sunny Oelling, 2005 (Second Team) Verizon Academic All-District Nicole Vine, 2001 (Second Team) GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-District Andrea Strange, 2000 (Second Team) Amber Huse, 1994, 1995 Karianne Osowski, GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-America Amber Huse, 1995 (Third Team) Karianne Osowski, 1995 (First Team) GLVC Paragon Award* Amber Huse (1996) *The Richard F. Scharf Paragon Award is awarded annually to one male and one female student-athlete from the GLVC, based upon academic excellence, athletic ability and achievement, character and leadership. The 1998 USI team (above) set a record for wins in a season and winning percentage when it went (.758) and took home the GLVC championship. Academic All-GLVC *Denotes how many times studentathlete has been named Academic All-GLVC Kerrie Burton** Angie Davis** Kristin Eickholt** Lacey Ligmanowski Audra Lindenschmidt Ally McKinley Krista Nugent Kathy Wood** 2005 Lisa Anderson** Stephanie Brown Kerrie Burton Angie Davis Kristin Eickholt Sunny Oelling**** Alia Whitman** Kathy Wood 2004 Lisa Anderson Brooke Biggs*** Sunny Oelling*** Nichole Pike** Monica Tepe**** Alia Whitman 2003 Stacy Beedie**** Brooke Biggs** Jenny Duell**** Sunny Oelling** Nicole Pike Ginnie Roberts*** Monica Tepe*** 2002 Stacy Beedie*** Brooke Biggs Molly Blackford**** Jessica Brown Jenny Duell*** Regina Gauger Danielle Garnette Sunny Oelling Ginnie Roberts** Monica Tepe** 2001 Stacy Beedie** Molly Blackford*** Jenny Duell** Monica Tepe Nicole Vine**** continued on next page... Trisha Poling 02 (left) and Sunny Oelling 05 (right) combined for seven Academic All-GLVC Awards. Both players earned All-Region honors, while Poling, USI s all-time leader with 282 career hits, earned first-team All-America honors as a sophomore in Softball Media Guide

35 RECORD BOOK All-Time Season Records In 1995, the USI team entered unchartered waters as it went enroute to its second GLVC title and first trip to the NCAA II Tournament. The 38 wins is the third most in the program s 29-year history. Academic All-GLVC *Denotes how many times studentathlete has been named Academic All-GLVC Stacy Beedie Molly Blackford** Katie Campbell Jenny Duell Amber Haltom Trisha Poling*** Ginnie Roberts Andrea Strange**** Nicole Vine*** Jennifer Smith Crystal Virgin 1999 Toni Brannon*** Molly Blackford Natalie Dietrich Trisha Poling** Jennifer Smith Andrea Strange*** Nicole Vine** 1998 Toni Brannon** Trisha Poling Andrea Strange** Nichole Vine 1997 Toni Brannon Kelle Lynn Andrea Strange Amy Vescovo*** Billy Jo Woodward 1996 Danielle Daniel*** Kris Dawson Anne Donnenhoffer** Andrea Engelbrecht Amber Huse*** Amy Stetler Amy Vescovo** 1995 Danielle Daniel** Anne Donnenhoffer Amber Huse** Karianne Osowski** Amy Vescovo 1994 Danielle Daniel Tara Goldman** Amber Huse Karianne Osowski Laura Perek*** Kathy Price** Becky Warren*** 1993 Tara Goldman Laura Perek** Kathy Price Amy Robling Becky Warren** 1992* Diana Combs Laura Perek Becky Warren *First Year of Academic All-GLVC. Nicole Vine 02 (right) was a standout on and off the field, earning Academic All-GLVC honor four times and Verizon Academic All- District V in Year W L Coach Ruth Waller ( ) Larry Ryan (15 21) Ruth Waller Pat Gowdy (3 31) Dawn Van Hall (32 37) Tom Rupert ( ) 1993* *! Beth Watson ( ) 1998*!# Sue Kunkle (153-98) ! years !NCAA II Mid-Atlantic Regional (1995), NCAA II Great Lakes Regional (1998, 2006); *GLVC Championship; #Record includes two forfeits not recognized by NCAA II Softball Media Guide 33

36 RECORD BOOK ALL-TIME SOFTBALL SERIES RECORDS SINCE 1990 Teams in bold represent 2007 opponent. Alabama-Huntsville Armstrong State Ashland Assumption Athens Augusta State Augustana (S.D.) Austin Peay Bellarmine Belmont Bloomsburg Brescia Butler California-Pennsylvania California State-Bakersfield Carson-Newman Central Iowa Central Missouri State Clarion Coker Columbus State Concordia Cumberland C.W. Post Delta State Dowling East Stroudsburg Eastern Illinois Edinboro Emporia State Evansville Faulkner Ferris State Findlay Florida Southern Florida Tech Gannon Grand Valley State Georgia College & State University Georgian Court Hillsdale Humboldt State Indiana-Pennsylvania Indiana/Purdue-Ft. Wayne Indiana/Purdue-Indianapolis Indianapolis Indiana State Kennesaw State Kentucky State Kentucky Wesleyan Kutztown Lake Superior State Lander Lenoir-Rhyne Lewis Limestone Lincoln Memorial Livingston Lock Haven Lynn Maine McKendree Milligan Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota State-Mankato Mississippi College Mississippi Women Missouri-Rolla Missouri-St. Louis Missouri Southern Missouri Western Morehead State Mount Olive Nebraska-Omaha New Haven North Alabama North Dakota State North Florida North Georgia State Northeast Missouri Northeastern State Northern Kentucky Northern State Northwood (MI) Northwood (TX) Oakland City Panhandle State (OK) Philadelphia Pittsburg State Purdue-North Central Queens (N.C.) Queens (N.Y.) Quincy Rockhurst Sacred Heart Saginaw Valley State Saint Cloud State Saint Francis (IL) Saint Joseph s Saint Rose Shippensburg South Carolina-Aiken South Dakota South Dakota State Southeast Missouri Southern Arkansas SIU Edwardsville Southwest Baptist Southwest State Stonehill Tennessee-Martin Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas Wesleyan Texas Women s Truman State Tusculum Valdosta State Wayne State (MI) West Alabama West Florida West Georgia West Liberty State West Virginia Wesleyan Wheeling Jesuit William Jewel Wisconsin-Parkside Softball Media Guide

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