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1 8 29 softball roster information Numerical No. Name Pos. B/T Hgt. Class Hometown (High School or Last School) Kailyn Cage U L/R 5-3 Jr.-SQ Bowie, Md. (Largo Senior HS) Niki Lau OF L/R 5-2 So.-V Centennial, Colo. (Grandview HS) 3 Lauren Ghent OF L/R 5-4 So.-V Adelphi, Md. (Elizabeth Seton HS) 4 Jennifer Anderson C/IF R/R 5-8 So.-TR St. Louis, Mo. (Indiana Tech) 5 Alex Schultz SS/U R/R 5-4 Jr.-2V Westcliffe, Colo. (Pueblo West HS) 6 Brittany Murray C R/R 5-4 Fr.-HS Clark, N.J. (Arthur L. Johnson HS) 7 Devon Williams 3B/U R/R 5-6 Sr.-3V Cleveland, N.C. (West Rowan HS) 8 Kerry Hickey P/U R/R 5-7 So.-V Huntingtown, Md. (Huntingtown HS) 9 Nadine Blackie IF/OF R/R 5- Jr.-TR Delta, British Columbia (Pensacola Junior College) Kendra Knight P R/R 5- Fr.-HS Virginia Beach, Va. (Salem HS) Krista Gould SS/2B R/R 5-5 So.-V Rancho Palos Verde, Calif. (Peninsula HS) 4 Lydia Fowler C/U R/R 5-6 Jr.-TR Jensen Beach, Fla. (Indian River CC) 22 Vangie Galindo OF L/R 5-5 Fr.-HS Fontana, Calif. (Etiwanda HS) 24 Sarah Dooley P R/R 5-7 Sr.-V St. Louis, Mo. (Gulf Coast CC) 27 Michelle Takeda OF R/R 5-4 Fr.-HS Placentia, Calif. (El Dorado HS) 33 Kathy McLaughlin OF/U L/R 5-8 Fr.-HS Baltimore, Md. (Towson University) 92 Marisha Branson SS/U L/R 5-4 So.-TR Keller, Texas (University of Central Missouri) 99 Breanna Shaw IF R/R 5- Sr.-V Ellenwood, Ga. (Bethune-Cookman University) Alphabetical No. Name Pos. B/T Hgt. Class Hometown (High School or Last School) 4 Jennifer Anderson C/IF R/R 5-8 So.-TR St. Louis, Mo. (Indiana Tech) 9 Nadine Blackie IF/OF R/R 5- Jr.-TR Delta, British Columbia (Pensacola Junior College) 92 Marisha Branson SS/U L/R 5-4 So.-TR Keller, Texas (University of Central Missouri) Kailyn Cage U L/R 5-3 Jr.-SQ Bowie, Md. (Largo Senior HS) 24 Sarah Dooley P R/R 5-7 Sr.-V St. Louis, Mo. (Gulf Coast CC) 4 Lydia Fowler C/U R/R 5-6 Jr.-TR Jensen Beach, Fla. (Indian River CC) 22 Vangie Galindo OF L/R 5-5 Fr.-HS Fontana, Calif. (Etiwanda HS) 3 Lauren Ghent OF L/R 5-4 So.-V Adelphi, Md. (Elizabeth Seton HS) Krista Gould SS/2B R/R 5-5 So.-V Rancho Palos Verde, Calif. (Peninsula HS) 8 Kerry Hickey P/U R/R 5-7 So.-V Huntingtown, Md. (Huntingtown HS) Kendra Knight P R/R 5- Fr.-HS Virginia Beach, Va. (Salem HS) Niki Lau OF L/R 5-2 So.-V Centennial, Colo. (Grandview HS) 33 Kathy McLaughlin SS/U L/R 5-8 Fr.-HS Baltimore, Md. (Towson University) 6 Brittany Murray C R/R 5-4 Fr.-HS Clark, N.J. (Arthur L. Johnson HS) 2 Britni Piret U R/R 5- Fr.-HS Upper Marlboro, Md. (Bishop McNamara HS) 5 Alex Schultz SS/U R/R 5-4 Jr.-2V Westcliffe, Colo. (Pueblo West HS) 99 Breanna Shaw IF R/R 5- Sr.-V Ellenwood, Ga. (Bethune-Cookman University) 27 Michelle Takeda OF R/R 5-4 Fr.-HS Placentia, Calif. (El Dorado HS) 7 Devon Williams 3B/U R/R 5-6 Sr.-3V Cleveland, N.C. (West Rowan HS) Head Coach: Laura Watten, 4th Year at Maryland (Texas-Arlington 92) Assistant Coach: Alissa Smith (Florida A&M 93) Assistant Coach: Courtney Scott (California-Berkeley 3) Team Manager: Carolyn Desrochers SQUAD BREAKDOWN Terps By Class Freshmen (5): Vangie Galindo, Kendra Knight, Kathy McLaughlin, Brittany Murray, Michelle Takeda Sophomores (6): Jennifer Anderson, Marisha Branson, Lauren Ghent, Krista Gould, Kerry Hickey, Niki Lau Juniors (4): Nadine Blackie, Kailyn Cage, Lydia Fowler, Alex Schultz Seniors (3): Sarah Dooley, Breanna Shaw, Devon Williams Terps By State/ Provence Maryland (4): Kailyn Cage, Lauren Ghent, Kerry Hickey, Kathy McLaughlin California (3): Vangie Galindo, Krista Gould, Michelle Takeda Colorado (2): Niki Lau, Alex Schultz Missouri (2): Jennifer Anderson, Sarah Dooley British Columbia (): Nadine Blackie Florida (): Lydia Fowler Georgia (): Breanna Shaw New Jersey (): Brittany Murray North Carolina (): Devon Williams Texas (): Marisha Branson Virginia (): Kendra Knight Terps By Position Pitchers: Sarah Dooley, Kerry Hickey, Kendra Knight Catchers: Jennifer Anderson, Lydia Fowler, Brittany Murray Infielders: Jennifer Anderson, Nadine Blackie, Marisha Branson, Krista Gould, Kathy McLaughlin, Alex Schultz, Breanna Shaw, Devon Williams Outfielders: Nadine Blackie, Vangie Galindo, Lauren Ghent, Niki Lau, Michelle Takeda Pronunciation Guide Marisha Branson -- ma-ree-sha Lauren Ghent -- jent Krista Gould -- goold Niki Lau -- rhymes with wow Kathy McLaughlin -- mc-glock-lin Breanna Shaw -- bree-anna Michelle Takeda -- ta-kay-da Devon Williams -- devin

2 media and recruiting guide 9 Photo roster U Jr.-SQ Bowie, Md. OF So.-V Centennial, Colo. OF So.-V Adelphia, Md. C/IF So.-TR St. Louis, Mo. SS/OF Jr.-2V Westcliffe, Colo IF/OF Jr.-TR Delta, British Columbia P Fr.-HS Virginia Beach, Va. Kailyn Cage 3 5 Niki Lau Brittany Murray Lauren Ghent Devon Williams C Fr.-HS Clark, N.J. 4 kerry hickey 3B/U Sr.-3V Cleveland, N.C. Jennifer Anderson P/U So.-V Huntingtown, Md. Alex Schultz nadine blackie SS/2B So.-V Rancho Palos Verde, Calif. C/U Jr.-TR Jensen Beach, Fla. OF Fr.-HS Fontana, Calif. P Sr.-V St. Louis, Mo SS/U So.-TR Keller, Texas IF Sr.-V Ellenwood, Ga. krista gould michelle takeda OF Fr.-HS Placentia, Calif. lydia fowler kathy mclaughlin OF/U Fr.-HS Baltimore, Md. vangie galindo marisha branson sarah dooley Breanna Shaw kendra knight

3 29 softball terrapin profiles JENNifer Anderson 4 Catcher/Infield 5-8 Sophomore St. Louis, Mo. Notre Dame HS (Indiana Tech) Nadine Blackie 9 Infield/Outfield 5- Junior Delta, British Columbia Delta Secondary School (Pensacola Junior College) Marisha branson 92Shortstop/Utility 5-4 Sophomore Bats: L Throws R Keller, Texas Keller HS (Central Missouri) Watten on Anderson: Jenn brings a great mentality and attitude to our team. She will add some greatly needed depth behind the plate, as well as a strong bat on offense. Jenn worked extremely hard in the fall, as she has a great work ethic and determination to succeed." Before Maryland: Spent the 28 season as a freshman catcher at Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Ind.... garnered NAIA All-Region VIII honors after batting.34 with 5 doubles, nine runs, two home runs and 3 RBIs in 49 games for the Warriors... named to 28 All-Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) team... went 2 for 3 at the plate with a double during Indiana Tech's opening-round victory in the NAIA Region VIII tournament on May 7, had 2 multi-hit games last season... a threeyear starter at Notre Dame High School in St. Louis, Mo.... an all-district and all-conference honoree during each of her final three prep seasons... claimed a National Softball Association (NSA) Nationals title as a junior in high school as a member of the St. Peters Royals. Personal: Born August 8, daughter of Jim and Rebecca Anderson... has two brothers, Zach (2) and Jacob (8), and one sister, Elizabeth (22)... chose Maryland because she wants to compete at the highest level of collegiate softball while earning an outstanding education... enjoys listening to alternative music and baking... favorite band is Muse... was a nationally-ranked racquetball player during high school... can read and write French... aspires to become a comedian... a nutritional sciences major. Watten On Blackie: "Nadine is a strong and versatile player. She has tremendous leadership qualities, as well as a great presence on and off the field. She will fill a big hole for us at first base and in the batting line-up, with the graduation of Sarde Stewart, while also providing us with depth in the outfield and in the middle infield." Before Maryland: Played center field and shortstop the past two seasons at Pennsacola Junior College in Pensacola, Fla.... earned All-Panhandle Conference first team honors after leading the Pirates to a 3-8 record in batted.38 with 24 runs, seven doubles, one triple and 22 RBIs during her sophomore season at Pensacola JC... named to the Florida Community College Activities Association (FCCAA) All-Tournament team and the Gulf District All-Tournament team after batting.5 with seven runs during five postseason games as her team advanced to the tournament's semifinal... represents Pensacola JC's all-time leader in runs scored... participated in club softball for Delta Heat Fastpitch in Delta, British Columbia, where she played nearly every infield and outfield position... a member of the White Rock Renegades women's team that participated in the Canada Cup and captured the provincial championship... also represented British Columbia by winning gold at the 25 Canada Summer Games. Personal: Born May 3, daughter of Les and Christine Blackie... is an only child... represents the team's lone internationally-born player... chose Maryland for its academic integrity and strong softball program... participates in athletics for the fierce competition and the camraderie she develops with her teammates... enjoys singing in the shower and dancing in the car... favorite athlete is Canadian-born NBA star Steve Nash... lists pasta as her favorite food... a business management major. Watten on Branson: Marisha brings speed and a strong game sense to our program. She brings a great spirit, work ethic and positive attitude that will continuously enable her to improve and become a vital part of our success throughout the season." Before Maryland: Played second base as a freshman in 28 at Central Missouri... Started 54 games for the Jennies, batting.3 with 54 hits, 2 runs, five doubles and 3 RBIs... led the team with 2 sacrifice hits and had 23 putouts in the field... helped Central Missouri to its best record in five years at earned all-state honors in 27 and first team all-district recognition in 26 and 27 while at Keller High School... a two-time academic all-district nominee who served as team captain... helped high school squad to a state runners-up finish in high school coach was Mo Fritz. Personal: Born June 29, daughter of Tom and Cheryl Branson... has four siblings - Jordan (24), Chevonne (2), Azia (5) and Dylan (3)... chose Maryland because of the academic and athletic opportunities it presented... was a member of the Dean's List in serves as a volunteer coach at softball camp during summertime... enjoys playing ultimate frisbee in her spare time... a chemical engineering major. Branson at the plate UCM Total

4 media and recruiting guide kailyn Cage Utility 5-3 Junior Bats: L Throws: R Bowie, Md. Largo Senior HS Watten On Cage: Kailyn came to the program as a walk-on in the fall and has become a welcome addition to our team. She has a great work ethic, competitive spirit and will add depth to our lineup with her speed." Before Maryland: Originally came to Maryland for track & field and cross country... participated in both indoor and outdoor track for the Terps in 27, running the 6 and 8... also participated in cross country at Maryland in did not participate in high school softball, but helped her prep track team claim Maryland state championships in 24 and lettered all four years in both track and cross country in high school, earning All-Gazette honors... also recruited for track by St. Johns, George Washington, LaSalle and Eastern Kentucky. Personal: Daughter of Calvin Cage and Donna Jeter-Cage... has seven siblings - Yomeka (27), Calvin Jr. (24), Kehli (23), Kasi (5), Caleb (5), Calyanna (4) and Chene (2)... brother Calvin Jr. was a standout basketball player at Buffalo who plays professionally overseas... father is a pastor and community activist... lists determiniation as her best athletic trait... enjoys running, boxing and tumbling in her spare time... gained experience as an entreprenuer while in high school... aspires to one day be an engineer... a physical sciences major. SARAH DOOLEY 24Pitcher 5-7 Senior Bats: R Throws R St. Louis, Mo. Lindbergh HS (Gulf Coast CC) Watten on Dooley: "Sarah is on track to have an excellent senior year. She has returned with a very driven mentality and attitude, as well as a determined spirit. She has become a great leader, both on and off the field, and has become a great role model for our younger pitchers on the team." As a Junior (28): Finished the season as the Terps No. pitcher led team in wins (6), strikeouts (79), shutouts (7) and innings pitched (26.) made 45 appearances on the mound, good for third in the ACC and tied for the second-most in school history in a single season her 79 strikeouts were sixth in the ACC and rank as the sixth-highest single-season total all-time at Maryland ranks tied for sixth in school history with 6 single-season wins her seven shutouts were tied for fourth in the conference and tied for seventh-most in a single season in team history finished th in the ACC with an ERA of 2.4 struck out a season-high nine against both Georgetown (April 8) and Penn State (April 6) pitched a one-hitter against Delaware State on April 2... had two shutouts during conference play - veresus Virginia on April 2 (2-) and at Boston College on May 4 (8-)... already ranks eighth all-time at Maryland in career strikeouts. Before Maryland: Pitched two seasons at Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City, Fla., where she was a two-time first-team all-conference and an all-state selection... named Panhandle Conference pitcher of the year and NJCAA first team All-American in 26, as she led Gulf Coast to a conference and Florida state championship... team was the national runner-up... went 32-6 with an ERA of.88 during her final season with the Commodores in claimed the school record for the most wins (62), as well as the most strikeouts... pitched for Lindbergh High School in St. Louis, Mo., and was named first team all-conference in each of her four seasons... also earned first team all-state honors her final three seasons... led Lindbergh to a conference championship her senior season... named 23-4 Lindbergh High School Female Athlete of the Year... participated in the 27 World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand... also recruited by Missouri, Creighton and Illinois- Chicago... chose Maryland because of its academic prestige, location and athletic programs. Personal: Born Feb. 24, daughter of Mark and Donna Dooley... enjoys traveling, theatre and experiencing different cultures... a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan... says that if she could pick any three people to have dinner with, she would choose Jesus, Adam Sandler and Johnny Depp... says working for the United Nations would be her dream job... favorite holiday is St. Patrick s Day a psychology major. Dooley on the mound... Year W-L ERA G-GS CG IP H R ER BB SO Total Lydia Fowler 4Catcher/Utility 5-6 Junior Bats: R Throws: R Jensen Beach, Fla. Jensen Beach HS (Indian River CC) Watten On Fowler: Lydia will fill the hole behind the plate, left by the graduation of Brittany Bessho. She has a great sense of leadership and command of communication with the pitching staff. Lydia also possesses great work ethic, a strong arm and determination to succeed." Before Maryland: Played catcher during the previous two seasons at Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Fla.... earned All-Southern Conference second team honors following the 28 campaign... named to the Florida Community College Activities Association (FCCAA) Atlantic District All-Tournament team... helped Pioneers cliams the Southern Conference championship during her freshman season in earned first team All-Southern Conference honors... a two-time allarea nominee by the Palm Beach Post during her prep career at Jensen Beach High School... batted.36 as a senior... contributed game-winning RBI to help her team advance to the regional finals as a junior... coached by Lori Miller. Personal: Born Oct. 3, daughter of Stephen and Kandi Fowler... has one brother, Sean (8)... plays softball for her love of the game and the friendships it creates... lists coming to the University of Maryland as her most thrilling moment... boasted a GPA ranked among the top percent of all student-athletes at Indian River CC... enjoys singing and going to the beach in her spare time... has given back to the community by volunteering at summer camps... a family science major.

5 2 29 softball Vangie galindo 22 Outfield L-R Freshman Bats: L Throws: R Fontana, Calif. Etiwanda HS Watten on Galindo: "Vangie is a standout addition to our program, as she provides us with speed and vocal leadership on the field. She will help fill the gap left with the graduation of Jenny Belak, as she is a strong outfielder with a great arm while also being a great threat at the plate." Before Maryland: Played outfield for Etiwanda High School in Etiwanda, Calif.... served as team captain her final two seasons and earned first team All-San Bernadino County honors as a senior in set her high school's career record with 32 stolen bases... played club softball for the California Cruisers 8 Gold... hit a grand slam that enabled her team to advance to Nationals... coached by David Masucci... also recruited by New Mexico State, Cal State Fullerton and Penn State. Personal: Born May 9, daughter of David and Roxanne Galindo... has two sisters, Carina (2) and Malaiyha (2), and one brother, David, Jr. (8)... chose Maryland because of the coaches and the beautiful campus... enjoys spending time with her family and working out in her spare time... lists leadership ability as her best athletic trait... also played volleyball in high school... favorite food is chili cheese fries... aspire to become a detective... a criminology and criminal justice major. Lauren ghent 3 Outfield 5-4 Sophomore Bats: L Throws: R Adelphi, Md. Elizabeth Seton HS Watten on Ghent: "Lauren joined our program as a late walkon last spring and saw little action last season. However, she dedicated herself to consistent, grueling workouts throughout the summer, as well as the fall, and has put herself in position to be a great asset to our program, both offensively and defensively. Lauren has a very enthusiastic and contagious attitude, which is the reason she has been able to grow so much over the past year." As a Freshman (28): A walk-on for the Terps... appeared in 4 games, starting two one of the top defensive substitutes on the team and a key pinch runner... scored three runs and stole one base scored first run at NC State on April 3... stole second base and ultimately scored at Towson on April 3. Before Maryland: A four-year letterwinner at Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, Md.... receipient of the Maureen Lonergan Award her senior year in 27 as a result of her commitment to athletics, academics and maintaining a positive attitude... won the Coaches Award for the Roadrunners in a two-time All-Gazette nominee... played club softball for the Greenbelt Angels... coached by Rita Horning. Personal: Born Sept. 7, daughter of Donald and Elizabeth Ghent...has three brothers all of whom attended Maryland Greg (28), Stephen (25) and Christopher (22)... brother Stephen played club ice hockey at Maryland... has volunteered at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C.... participates in softball because "it takes me to a different world and helps me forget about problems"... enjoys photograph fishing and going to the zoo... favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy... favorite athlete is Andre Agassi... a pre-veterinarian major. ghent at the plate Total KRISTA GOULD Shortstop/Second Base 5-5 Sophomore Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. Peninsula HS Watten on Gould: "Krista has improved her game quite a bit throughout the past year. She is determined to be an impact player and when she dedicates herself to success, she is unstoppable. I look for Krista to continue to grow and improve and to have a strong impact on our success this season." As a Freshman (28): Appeared in 37 games for the Terps, starting seven... entered a team-high 3 games as a substitute served as one of Maryland s key pinch runners scored her first collegiate run against James Madison on March 5 had a hit and two RBIs verses Coastal Carolina on Feb notched a season-high three putouts at second base against Fordham on March 9. Before Maryland: A four-year infield starter at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School accumulated a.3 batting average and a.986 fielding percentage during her prep career... named captain of her high school team her senior year voted All-Bay League as both a junior and senior named 'Most Inspirational Athlete' in 25 earned a spot on the academic honor roll as a junior and senior also recruited by Connecticut and Siena... coached by Tim Hall. Personal: Born Nov. 8, daughter of Jeffrey and Melinda Gould has two brothers, Kruger (26) and Jon (6) participates in softball for the intense games and the friendships... lists her favorite athlete as David Beckham maintains a GPA greater than also played volleyball in high school and took seven years of ballroom dancing... enjoys listening to music, dancing and cooking Mexican food for her teammates in her spare time... favorite holiday is Cinco De Mayo... dreams of vacationing to the Bahamas a kinesiology major. gould at the plate Total Kerry Hickey 8 Pitcher/Utility 5-7 Sophomore Huntingtown, Md. Huntingtown HS Watten on Hickey: "Kerry is one of the most driven and talented players I have ever coached. She has a great mentality which enables her to perform so well in clutch situations. On the mound, Kerry has great composure and is just an all around solid player. Her greatest asset to our program, however, will be at the plate as she has one of the strongest bats in the conference." As a Freshman (28): Proved valuable as both a pitcher and hitter... appeared in 5 games for the Terps, starting 5 is the team's leading returnee in batting average (.292), hits (45), home runs (four) and RBIs (3) also ranked among the team's top-four offensively in slugging percentage (.442), total bases (68), hits (45) and doubles (seven)... went 4- with a 2.48 ERA on the pitching mound led team in relief appearances with 6... had two hits and earned her first win after 3 /3 scoreless innings of work in debut against Michigan on Feb. 8 threw a season-high six strikeouts along with hitting her first home run and driving in a season-high four runs against UMBC on Feb. 27 went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs against Valparaiso on March 5 named ACC Player of the Week for the week of March 3 after batting.5 (9 of 2) with RBIs during a six-game span... had an -game hitting streak from Feb. 6 to March 5.

6 media and recruiting guide 3 Before Maryland: Named All-Met Player of the Year as a senior at Huntingtown High School a three-time All-Met selection two-time All-Southern Maryland Athletic Conference player of the year posted a 3-3 overall record with 59 strikeouts during her prep career... also recorded a.43 batting average and a.72 slugging percentage... played for the Virginia Shamrocks and won the ASA Gold Nationals in coached by Mike Johnson. Personal: Born July 26, daughter of John and Sandy Hickey has two older brothers, Greg and Donnie Burch drinks a Red Bull energy drink before games... favorite softball memory is her three high school state softball championships... dreams of someday playing softball professionally... has served as a counselor for summer softball camps... says Chipotle is her favorite restaurant... lists her favorite athlete as New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez would like to vacation to Paris... lists Jolly Ranchers as her favorite candy... a criminology major. hickey at the plate Total hickey on the mound... Year W-L ERA G-GS CG IP H R ER BB SO Total kendra knight Pitcher 5- Freshman Virginia Beach, Va. Salem HS Watten on Knight: " Kendra impressed many of the top softball coaches in the country on the recruiting trail. She throws hard, with strong command of her pitches and has one of the most competitive mentalities on the team. Kendra will be an absolute asset for this program this year and for many years to come." Before Maryland: Earned all-beach District, all-region and allstate honors as an ace pitcher at Salem High School... named school's Athlete of the Year following her senior season in averaged nearly 5 strikeouts per game during her final season... struck out 2 of the 2 batters she faced and scored the only run in a - victory that enabled Salem to claim the 28 Beach District softball championship... finished her senior year with seven no-hitters along with two perfect games... won 2 games as a junior in 27 to help guide Salem to the Beach District regular season title... a four-year starter... coached by Jason Barefoot... played club softball for the Hampton Road Vipers under coach Howie Bryan... also recruited by Boston College, Virginia and Virginia Tech. Personal: Born Dec. 2, daughter of Keith and Romina Knight... has one brother, Keith Jr. (5)... opted to attend the University of Maryland because she liked the coaches, the location and the academic offerings... thrives on the competitive aspect of playing sports... was a member of the honor roll during high school... has participated in various community service functions, including Relay for Life and food drives... favorite colors are red and black, which represent the colors of both her high school and college teams... enjoys watching sports and listening to music in her spare time... a biology major. niki Lau Outfield 5-2 R-Sophomore Bats: L Throws: R Centennial, Colo. Grandview HS Watten On Lau: Niki has worked extremely hard during her time here at Maryland to improve her offensive production. She has great speed and game sense. Niki is also defensively strong as she possesses an accurate and strong arm with a will to be successful." As a Redshirt Freshman (28): Saw action in 57 games, with 56 starts in center field... batted.227 with 32 hits, 26 runs, a triple and six RBIs... ranked third on the team in runs, third in stolen bases (eight), fourth in sacrifice bunts (nine) and fifth in walks ()... had seven multi-hit games... recorded first career triple as part of a two-hit performance during an 8- win over UMBC on Feb went 2-for-3 with a career-high three runs during a victory over George Washington on April had 57 putouts in centerfield. As a Freshman (27): Redshirted after undergoing shoulder surgery in the fall of 26.

7 4 29 softball Before Maryland: Played four years of softball at Grandview High School in Aurora, Colo. also played three years of lacrosse and one year of basketball as a senior in 25, captured first team all-state softball recognition from the Rocky Mountain News, Denver Post and Colorado High School Coaches Association a two-time all-league choice team co-captain as a senior earned a number of team awards during her career, including school record for batting average (.63, 25), MVP (25), Gold Glove (24) and Impact Player (23) helped her softball team to a top-eight finish in the state tournament in 23 made four national tournament appearances on softball travel teams, including the ASA Nationals in 24 and 25 played on the Colorado ASA state champions in 23. Personal: Born Dec. 3, 987 in Anaheim, Calif. daughter of Cliff and Dee Dee Lau has one older brother, Joshua (23) was valedictorian of her senior class in 26 says she is her own toughest opponent... has made the Dean's List every semester thus far at Maryland... lists a run-saving over-the-shoulder catch in centerfield during a game against UMBC last season among her most thrilling sports moments... enjoys photography and doing anything outdoors... if she were a contestant on Survivor and could only take one thing with her, she would take her bible... a kinesiology major. lau at the plate Total Kathy mclaughlin 33Shortstop/Utility 5-8 Freshman Bats: L Throws: R Baltimore, Md. Seton Keough HS (Towson) Watten on McLaughlin: Kathy has been a welcome addition to the program. She adds great depth to our outfield, as well as our middle-infield. Kathy has a great work ethic and is a threat at the plate as well as on the bases." Before Maryland: A three-time All-Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) Conference nominee during her career at Seton Keough High School... named Seton Keough High Athlete of the Year in 27 as her team went 5-3 in winning the IAAM 'A' Conference championship... earned second team All-Metro honors from the Baltimore Sun as a senior... a threetime all-city selection... spent most of her prep career playing shortstop... coached by Dave Bowyer... also played basketball and soccer for the Gators... attended Towson during the 27-8 school year, but did not participate in softball... played club softball for the Washington Senators. Personal: Born Sept. 8, daughter of Jim and Maureen McLaughlin... has one sibling, Kiel (22)... a member of the Dean's List while attending Towson in lists winning the IAAM 'A' Conference softball championship as a senior in high school as her most thrilling sports moment thus far... academics, athletics and proximity to home each influenced her decision to attend the University of Maryland... enjoys watching basketball in her spare time... lists the Boston Red Sox as her favorite professional sports team and Nomar Garciaparra as her favorite player... a kinesiology major. brittany murray 6 Catcher 5-4 Freshman Clark, N.J. Arthur L. Johnson HS Watten on Murray: Brittany is another talented, young player we'd like to see develop into a contributor to our team. She should provide us with depth at catcher this season." Before Maryland: Played catcher and various other positions at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark, N.J.... played every inning of every game for all four seasons... a four-time All Mountain Valley Conference nominee and two-time All-Union County selection by the NJ Star Ledger... served as team captain during her junior and senior seasons... a two-time team MVP... led Union County with 48 hits as a senior... coached by Susan Spencer. Personal: Born June 3, daughter of Michael Murray and Cathy Donlin... has three brothers, Michael, Jr. (2), Andrew (5) and Doug (8) and two step brothers, George () and John (8)... father Michael played minor league baseball in the Chicago White Sox organization... brother Michael, Jr. plays catcher for the Wake Forest baseball team... a scholar-athelete award recipient... lists knowing how to be a teammate as her best athletic trait... enjoys reading, traveling to big cities, visiting other countries and spending time with family and friends... favorite food is Taylor ham and cheese... also played soccer and basketball in high school... a history and government & politics major. Alex schultz 5 Shortstop/Utility 5-4 Junior Westcliffe, Colo. Pueblo HS Watten on Schultz: Alex has worked extremely hard in the offseason and has grown tremendously as a player in her first two years with the program. She is an excellent all-around talent, with a great game sense, vocal leadership and competitive spirit. Alex is an anchor on the infield while also giving us the option to utilize her as an outfielder." As a Sophomore (28): Saw action in all 59 games, with 57 starts, spending most of her time in the field playing shortstop... raised her batting average by 36 points from her freshman season... also set career highs in hits (34), doubles (six), triples (two) and RBIs (7)... led the team with 4 hit by pitches... had a team-best 6 assists in the field along with 77 putouts... ranks first among returning players in stolen bases () and second among returnees in slugging percentage (.352), on-base percentage (.357), RBIs, home runs (two) and walks (3)... totaled five multi-hit games, including a 3-for-3 performance with a double and a triple in a win over UMBC (March 6)... notched a career-high three walks against Virginia Tech (March 3)... ranks tied for fourth in school history in career hits by pitches (9) and tied for eighth in career triples (three).

8 media and recruiting guide 5 As a Freshman (27): Started 58 of 59 games for Maryland, primarily in centerfield and at second base... her 3 runs were the best among returning players and her 3 hits were second only to Jenny Belak among returnees... scored three runs in her second collegiate game, a 9- win over East Carolina (Feb. 6)... recorded one double, one triple and scored two runs against Georgetown (March 28)... scored two runs or more on five occasions... recorded her first collegiate home run against Loyola Maramount (Feb. 24). Before Maryland: Lettered three years at Pueblo West High School in Pueblo West, Colo.... played on state championship softball teams in 24 and captured honorable mention all-state and first team all-league honors during her career... batted.428 and led the state in triples her senior season... also played for the Colorado Quicksilver club team... coached by Bob Zinanti... also lettered four times in basketball and once in volleyball as a prep. Personal: Born June 9, daughter of Chuck and Shawn Schultz... has one brother, Connor (6), who played a key role in inspiring her to play softball... considers her intensity to be her best athletic asset... lists winning back-to-back state championships in high school as her most thrilling sports moment thus far... says she cannot take the field without her eyeblack on... enjoys drawing in her spare time... lists Las Vegas as her favorite city... her dream job is an ice cream taste tester... a kinesiology major. schultz at the plate Total breanna shaw 99Infield 5- Senior Ellenwood, Ga. Stephenson HS (Bethune-Cookman College) Watten on Shaw: Bre is committed and dedicated to leading this team to a very successful season in her senior year. She has worked extremely hard on and off the field since arriving at Maryland prior to her Junior year and has become a great asset to the overall spirit of the program. Bre is one player I want to have on the field at all times, as she is defensively sound and versatile as well as being one of the most competitive players on the team." As a Junior (28): Started 57 of the 58 games in which she played, seeing most of her time in the field at second base... batted.247 with 4 hits, 25 runs, nine doubles, two triples, one home run and 4 RBIs... ranked first among returning players in doubles, and second among returnees in hits and tied for second in runs... tied for the team lead with 2 sacrifice hits, a total that tied for the fifth most in a single season in school history... ranked third on the team in total plate appearances with her.96 fielding percentage is tops among returning starters... had nine multi-hit games... went 3-for-3 with three RBIs at Georgia Tech on April 27, and also hit her first home run as a Terp during that game. Before Maryland: Played two seasons at Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Fla., where she had been recruited by coaches Laura Watten and Alissa Smith... in her two seasons at B-CC, she recorded 84 runs and 48 RBIs on 26 hits, including 24 doubles... batted.378 and tied for the team lead with five home runs in 27 as a sophomore... demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 7 stolen bases during her tenure with the Wildcats... named MEAC Rookie of the Week on May, 26, after batting.533 in leading her team to a 3- record for the week... originally a product of Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Ga.... an all-conference selection for Stephenson from was the 25 Dekalb County Batting Champion... also lettered in basketball... her 22 basketball squad won the Dekalb County Championship. Personal: Born April 3, daughter of Ricky and Betty Shaw... has one brother, Ricky Jr. (23)... decided to transfer to Maryland to obtain a quality education and compete at the highest level of collegiate softball... has volunteered as a counselor at a camp for mentally-challenged adults... lists her favorite pro athlete as NBA star Allen Iverson... dreams of visiting Africa... enjoys shopping, listening to music and watching 'America's Next Top Model' in her spare time... aspires to one day be an actress... a family science major. shaw at the plate BC BC Total michelle takeda 27 Outfield 5-4 Freshman Placentia, Calif. El Dorado HS Watten on Takeda: Michelle has worked very hard in the fall and has stepped into the program having a positive impact both offensively and defensively. She is extremely competitive and eager to improve and succeed. I feel that Michelle will be a great asset to our success." Before Maryland: A three-year letterwinner at El Dorado High School in Placentia, Calif., where she primarily played outfield... served as team co-captain and garnered second team all-league honors as a senior in team finished 26 season as California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) runners-up and 27 season as CIF semi-finalists... played club softball for Gordon's Panthers and the California Cruisers... made two appearances in the ASA Gold Nationals. Personal: Born July 5, daughter of George and Susan Takeda... has two sisters, Allison and Janie... father George played semi-professional baseball... chose Maryland thanks to the coaches, campus and conference... participates in sports to experience passion... enjoys dancing, singing, watching movies and hanging out with friends in her spare time... has participated in choir... has an extremely outgoing personality... a government and politics major.

9 29 softball 6 devon Williams 7 Third Base/Utility 5-6 Senior Cleveland, N.C. West Rowan HS Watten on Williams: Devon is one of the most dedicated and hardest-working players I have ever coached. I have been consistently impressed, over the past four years, with her desire to compete and earn a spot on in the lineup. Devon s attitude and determination have been an amazing example for her teammates, and she is committed to leading this team to a run at a championship this year." As a Junior (28): Saw action in 53 games with 5 starts, playing primarily third base... established career-best stats in virtually every offensive category, including average (.26)... hits (32), runs (6), doubles (four) and RBIs (nine)... ranked first among returning players in on-base percentage (.372) and walks (8), and second in batting average... had a nine-game hitting streak from March converted all four of her stolen base attempts... went 3-for-3 with a pair of RBIs during a win over Fordham (March 9)... contributed four hits and four runs during a double-header sweep of George Washington (April 23). As a Sophomore (27): Started 8 games for the Terps, including the final seven and 2 of the last 7 appeared in 42 games overall finished with nine runs and 3 hits for the year scored a pair of runs against Central Connecticut (April ) had two hits and a stolen base in an 8- win over George Washington (April 8) recorded a triple in Maryland s 5-4 win over No. 2 Virginia Tech, and then scored from third on a wild pitch to give Maryland a 4- lead over the eventual ACC Champions (April 22). notched a double in Maryland s loss to Georgia Tech in the ACC tournament (May 2). As a Freshman (26): Started 36 games recorded 3 hits, two doubles, one triple, and three RBIs scored runs third on team with eight sacrifice hits stole four bases on six attempts 2-for-6 with first career triple, two runs scored and one RBI in a doubleheader against Delaware State (April 5) scored twice against Norfolk State (March ). Before Maryland: An infielder/outfielder from Cleveland, N.C.... four-year letterwinner at West Rowan High School... three-time All-Rowan County team selection... member of West Rowan team that won a pair of North Carolina state championships (23 and 24)... North Piedmont conference team member... selected to the Charlotte Observer All-Piedmont team... named MVP of the state tournament twice... recognized as an all-state honoree following 24 prep season. Personal: Born on Dec. 7, daughter of Fred and Mary Lou Williams... has one brother, Jonathan (27), and one sisterin-law, Meredith (26)... chose Maryland for the atmosphere and team dynamic... has given back to the community through participating in a church mission and volunteering for the Special Olympics... dream job would be to sing on Broadway... enjoys napping and spending time with her friends... favorite softball memory is winning the North Carolina state championship in high school and stepping foot on Taylor Stadium for every Maryland home game... dreams of someday touring Europe... lists her toughest opponent as Florida State.... a business marketing major. Williams at the plate... Year Total G-GS Avg AB R H B B 2 HR RBI SB

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