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CRYSTAL C A R W I L E 11 MEASURING STICK Batting Average Improvement.289 2007.

the team in home runs and RBIs each year. As an upperclassman in 2008, Carwile looks to continue to bring a big bat to the middle of the lineup.

One of her key roles this season will be to add an experienced presence on a young team, as only one other Husker has started at least 70 career games (Brittany Pascale, 81).

Although her home run and RBI numbers decreased, Carwile ranked among the Big 12 leaders in doubles.

campaign. Carwile has led the Huskers in home runs in each of her fi rst two seasons, becoming just the third player in school history to lead the team in homers as both a freshman and a sophomore.

(Don Antonio Lugo) Also a solid fi rstbaseman with the unique ability to do a split while going into a full stretch on close plays, Carwile has the opportunity to be a difference maker in the fi

2 CRYSTAL C A R W I L E 11 MEASURING STICK Batting Average Improvement All-Big 12 Second Team (2006 & 2007) All-Midwest Region First Team (2006) Crystal Carwile (pronounced CAR-why-ull) has arguably been the Huskers top hitter the past two seasons while leading the team in home runs and RBIs each year. As an upperclassman in 2008, Carwile looks to continue to bring a big bat to the middle of the lineup. Carwile has started every game at fi rstbase through her fi rsttwo seasons, a total of 113 games. One of her key roles this season will be to add an experienced presence on a young team, as only one other Husker has started at least 70 career games (Brittany Pascale, 81). Carwile also has 139 more career at bats than any other player. In 2007, Carwile improved her batting average and on-base percentage while cutting her strikeout total nearly in half. Although her home run and RBI numbers decreased, Carwile ranked among the Big 12 leaders in doubles. Carwile hopes to see her power numbers increase in 2008 with the benefi t of a full offseason of training after shoulder surgery forced her to miss several months of training prior to the 2007 campaign. Carwile has led the Huskers in home runs in each of her fi rst two seasons, becoming just the third player in school history to lead the team in homers as both a freshman and a sophomore. The other two were Ali Viola (1995 & 1996) and Denise Day (1982 & 1983) who combined to earn fi ve All-America awards in their careers, including three first-team selections. This year is a brand new year for Husker softball. We have a lot of new faces and a newfound excitement for the game. I believe that this is going to be one of the best years Nebraska softball has seen in a long time. Junior l Infielder l 5-4 l Bats/Throws: Left/Left l Chino, Calif. (Don Antonio Lugo) Also a solid fi rstbaseman with the unique ability to do a split while going into a full stretch on close plays, Carwile has the opportunity to be a difference maker in the fi eldand at the plate while helping the Huskers reach their lofty expectations. Sophomore Season [2007] Offseason shoulder surgery forced Carwile to miss valuable time in the summer and the fall, but she still started all 57 games at fi rstbase for the Huskers in recorded a hit in fi veof the seven games at the seasonopening Paradise Classic, including a pair of doubles... three of her six hits went for extra bases, including the team's lone triple... on the fi nalday of the Paradise Classic, appeared to get back in a groove finishing 3-for-6 with a walk, a triple, a run scored and her fi rsttwo RBIs of the season... continued to round back into form by recording three two-hit games in fi vecontests at the NFCA Leadoff Classic... went 2-for-5 with an RBI and tied her career high with a stolen base and three runs scored against Mississippi State on Feb tied her career-high with two walks against Southern Utah on March 2... was outstanding at the Shocker Invitational while earning a nod on the alltournament team... went 6-for-16 at the tournament with a pair of doubles, a home run and six RBIs... the homer was her fi rstof the season, while the six RBIs in fi vegames were two more than she had in her fi rst17 contests... hit safely in fi vestraight games from March 11-17, going 8-for-16 with two doubles, a homer and 10 RBIs... drove in a team-high four runs against Arkansas on March 17, while also tying her career-high by going 3-for-3... tied her career high with two walks against North Dakota State on March recorded her eighth multi-hit game of the season against Colorado State in game two of a March 28 doubleheader... also added her eighth double against the Rams... went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs in the fi rstgame of an April 1 doubleheader with Texas Tech... started the 100th game of her career and scored the game-tying run in the bottom of the 11th inning against No. 11 Texas on April went 2-for-4 with her second home run of the season and an RBI against Iowa State on April added a double against the Cyclones two days later... recorded a double in each game of a two-game series at No. 4 Oklahoma April went 1-for-2 with a pair of RBIs and a career-hightying two walks against Kansas on April 6... then went 3-for-6 with a homer, three RBIs and three runs scored in a two-game series against Oklahoma State on April matched her career high with a seven-game hitting streak from April 17-29, batting.409 (9-for-22) during that stretch with two doubles, two homers, seven RBIs and six runs scored... ended the season on a strong note, hitting safely in four straight games... recorded a hit in 11 of her fi nal12 games while hitting.382 (13-for-34) with fi vedoubles, two home runs, eight RBIs and six runs scored... ranked second on the team with 12 multi-hit games and led the team with six multi-rbi efforts... also led the team with fi vegame-winning RBIs... was one of NU's best clutch hitters, as she led the team in home runs and RBIs for the second consecutive season... produced 11 of her 27 RBIs with two outs... stole a career-best four bases in six attempts... showed improved plate discipline, nearly cutting her strikeouts in half (43-to-24) from her freshman to sophomore season... hit.315 with 14 runs scored and 16 RBIs in 23 home games... led the team with 15 hits, NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

10 runs scored, six doubles, two homers and nine RBIs in Big 12 play while earning second-team all-conference honors... her six doubles in conference play were tied for tops in the league.

3 10 runs scored, six doubles, two homers and nine RBIs in Big 12 play while earning second-team all-conference honors... her six doubles in conference play were tied for tops in the league... her 14 doubles on the season ranked fourth in the Big 12 and also tied for fifth in the NU single-season record book... after committing only two errors during her freshman season, made eight errors in 414 chances in Freshman Season [2006] Carwile made an immediate impact in her freshman season, earning NFCA All-Midwest Region first-team accolades and secondteam All-Big 12 honors... batted cleanup for most of the season and led the Huskers in home runs (12), RBIs (42) and slugging percentage (.541) while hitting her 42 RBIs marked the fi rst time a Husker freshman drove in 40 or more runs and led the team since Nicole Trimboli produced 45 RBIs in her 12 home runs were the second-most ever by a Husker freshman, trailing only the 13 hit by three-time All-American Ali Viola in hit fi vegame-winning home runs, including three in the Huskers fi nalat bat, although none were walk-off shots... was also stellar defensively, committing just two errors in 353 chances at fi rstbase for a.994 fi eldingpercentage... began her Husker career in grand fashion, hitting.375 (6-for-16) at the Kajikawa Classic Feb hit fi vehome runs in her fi rstnine career games, including fi vehomers in a seven-game stretch... belted three home runs and a double at the Kajikawa Classic, posting a slugging percentage... had a career day against Utah State, going 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs... fi rsthusker to hit two home runs in the same game since All-American Peaches James hit two against Oklahoma State on March 28, two multihome run games on the season were one more than all Huskers combined in the 2004 and 2005 seasons... recorded four hits in two games at the NFCA Leadoff Classic on Feb. 24, including two doubles and two home runs... posted a slugging percentage at the Leadoff Classic... teamed with Trisha Tannahill and Jamie Waldecker to hit back-to-back home runs in consecutive games on Feb again teamed with Tannahill to hit back-to-back home runs against No. 17 Oklahoma in game two of a doubleheader on April 1... was involved in all four of Nebraska s back-to-back home runs on the season... went 2-for-3 with an RBI in her home debut against Missouri Western on March 1... added the fi rststolen base of her career against Missouri Western... lifted the Huskers past Kent State with a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth in NU s 1-0 win in the consolation championship game of the Florida State Invitational March went 2-for-3 against North Dakota State on March 17 and scored a career-high three runs... also went 2- for-3 with a run and three RBIs against Akron on the same day... had an outstanding series against then-no. 17 Oklahoma in a doubleheader on April 1... went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs in game one... followed that with a 1-for-3 effort including another home run in game two... her two-run homer proved to be the game-winning RBI in the second game... went 3-for-4 with a double, two homers and three RBIs at Oklahoma State on April 9... her second home run proved to be her fourth game-winning home run of the season and second game-winning blast in the seventh inning... went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer and two RBIs against South Dakota State on April added three RBIs in a 2-for- 3 effort against Drake on April hit her fifth game-winning homer of the season in the top of the seventh at Texas Tech on April that homer was part of back-to-back home runs that lifted the Huskers to victory... went 1-for-3 with two RBIs against Baylor on May 11 in the elimination bracket of the Big 12 Championship... drew a career-high two walks at Texas Tech on April 23. Carwile was a three-time American Softball Association All- State fi rst base selection for the state of California... led Don Lugo High School in home runs, RBIs, batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage in each of her four seasons... led Don Lugo to four league championships and was the 2005 league MVP... was named a first-team all-league selection in her freshman, junior and senior seasons and earned first-team All- California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and All-Inland Valley honors as a junior and senior... as a sophomore, she was a firstteam Division II All-CIF Southern team selection... was an all-state selection her senior season when she hit.538 with four triples, eight home runs and 22 RBIs... in the classroom, Carwile was named a Renaissance Scholar Athlete all four years. The daughter of Rick and Carol Carwile, Crystal Elaine Carwile was born on Oct. 5, 1987, in Riverside, Calif.... is majoring in communication studies... favorite actor is John Wayne... favorite television show is any of the Law and Order family... Christmas is her favorite holiday... is most likely playing with her dog Copper away from the fi eldand studying... can t live without chocolate... says the best thing about Nebraska is the tradition. Coach Revelle on Carwile Crystal can play the bag at fi rst base as well as anybody in the country. She has a spirit for the game that is contagious, and has worked at taking her game to the next level as an exciting player. Crystal is a gifted player who has the ability to be a real difference-maker in Nebraska softball s 2008 season Season & Career Batting Highs Hits 2007: 3 three times, last vs. Texas Tech (4/1) Career: 3 six times Hitting Streak 2007: Seven games Runs 2007: 3 vs. Mississippi State (2/24) Career: 3 twice RBIs 2007: 4 vs. Arkansas (3/17) Career: 5 vs. Utah State (2/11/06) Doubles 2007: 1 14 times, last at Missouri (5/6) Career: 2 vs. Illinois (2/24/06) Home Runs 2007: 1 three times, last vs. Oklahoma St. (4/26) Career: 2 twice, last at Oklahoma St. (4/9/06) Stolen Bases 2007: 1 four times, last at Oklahoma (4/21) Career: 1 five times Multi-Hit & Multi-RBI Statistics Multi-Hit Games Season: 12, last vs. Oklahoma State (4/29) Career: 23 2-Hit Games Season: 12, last vs. Oklahoma State (4/29) Career: 17 3-Hit Games Season: 3, last vs. Texas Tech (4/1) Career: 6 4-Hit Games Multi-RBI Games Season: 6, last vs. Oklahoma State (4/26) Career: 16 2-RBI Games Season: 3, last vs. Kansas (4/26) Career: 7 3-RBI Games Season: 2, last vs. Oklahoma State (4/26) Career: 7 4+-RBI Games Season: 1 vs. Arkansas (3/17) Career: 2 Career Statistics (All Games) Total Career Big 12 Conference Statistics Total Career NCAA Tournament Statistics Total Career Two-Out RBIs 2008 NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE 51

MOLLY H I L L 13 MEASURING STICK ERA Improvement 1.05 2007 1.

Scholarship Recipient (2006-07 & 2007-08) Four-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll Selection After an outstanding sophomore season in which she led the Big 12 in ERA while posting the Huskers

Hill shared pitching duties with three-time all-conference honoree Ashley DeBuhr in 2007.

2 innings of Division I experience. Hill posted a Big 12-low 1.

Junior l Right-Handed Pitcher l 5-8 l Bats/Throws: Right/Right l Wayne, Neb. (Wayne) When I m pitching, I want to put our team in a position to win every game.

An academic All-America 2008 Husker Co-Captain candidate with a 4.

05 ERA a season ago ranked intent on being upstanding role models, seventh nationally, as NU mentors and leaders. They are walking finished ninth as a team. the walk.

be a strength, Hill will have to We are so very blessed to have a trio of face the challenge of leading captains in Meghan, Molly and Britt who the staff this season.

4 MOLLY H I L L 13 MEASURING STICK ERA Improvement Co-Captain (2008) All-Big 12 Second Team (2007) Academic All-Big 12 First Team (2007) Academic All-District VII First Team (2007) Big 12 Pitcher of the Week (4/3/07) Julie Geis Memorial Scholarship Recipient ( & ) Four-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll Selection After an outstanding sophomore season in which she led the Big 12 in ERA while posting the Huskers second-lowest individual ERA since 1991, Molly Hill will look to be even better in 2008 as the ace of the Nebraska staff. Hill shared pitching duties with three-time all-conference honoree Ashley DeBuhr in As a junior in 2008, Hill is expected to carry the bulk of the workload in the circle, as the Huskers other two pitchers are a freshman and sophomore with a combined 17.2 innings of Division I experience. Hill posted a Big 12-low 1.05 ERA in 2007, becoming just the fourth underclassman to lead the league since the Big 12 was formed in 1996 and the fi rst since Cat Ostermann in Junior l Right-Handed Pitcher l 5-8 l Bats/Throws: Right/Right l Wayne, Neb. (Wayne) When I m pitching, I want to put our team in a position to win every game. The fans will love to watch the 2008 Husker softball team because we play with so much heart. This team has worked very hard in practice and we play with passion. An academic All-America 2008 Husker Co-Captain candidate with a 4.0 gradepoint average in speech If you look historically at great teams, it is no accident that you also fi ndgreat language pathology, Hill s leaders. We have captains who are 1.05 ERA a season ago ranked intent on being upstanding role models, seventh nationally, as NU mentors and leaders. They are walking finished ninth as a team. the walk. Great leaders are courageous, For pitching to continue to caring and constant communicators. be a strength, Hill will have to We are so very blessed to have a trio of face the challenge of leading captains in Meghan, Molly and Britt who the staff this season. She has are embracing their roles as leaders for proven to be up to the task so the 2008 Huskers. -- Coach Revelle far, showing improved poise while allowing one earned run or less in 34 of her 49 career starts, including 21 of her last 23. Sophomore Season [2007] A year after posting a school-record.900 winning percentage with an 18-2 record in 2006, Hill was 17-9 as a sophomore in 2007, despite posting a Big 12-low 1.05 ERA... became just the second Husker hurler to lead the Big 12 in ERA, joining All-American and Big 12 Player-of-the-Year Peaches James in posted seven straight victories from March 4-21 and won eight of her last 12 decisions... allowed one earned run or less in 21 of her 25 starts, including 21 of her last allowed one earned run or less in each of her fi nal11 starts, a streak that included fi vegames against ranked opponents with three against top-five teams... was named to the All-Big 12 second team, the fi rsthonor of her career... her breakout season included the fi rstbig 12 weekly honor of her career the week of April 3... led the Big 12 Conference with a 0.86 ERA on March her miniscule ERA marked the fi rsttime since the end of the 2004 season that an NU pitcher boasted an ERA under 1.00 after the month of February... had the ERA back under 1.00 after throwing fi vescoreless innings against No. 11 Texas on April allowed one earned run in 6.1 innings at Iowa State, which raised her ERA to an even finished with a 1.05 ERA that ranked seventh nationally... was 10-1 at home with a 0.76 ERA and fi veshutouts... tagged for four runs in 5.1 innings in her fi rststart at Hawaii, but rebounded by allowing just two runs and striking out 11 in a complete-game effort against Portland State on Feb after surrendering six earned runs in her fi rsttwo starts, allowed just fi veearned runs in her next 14 games (10 starts), compiling a 0.45 ERA over that stretch... struck out a season-high 14 in a loss to Tennessee Tech on Feb. 23 when she allowed just one earned run... picked up her fi rstcareer save by tossing 2.2 innings of one-hit relief against Seton Hall on Feb picked up her fi rstwin of the season against No. 18 Georgia on Feb stymied the Bulldog offense, surrendering just three hits while not allowing an earned run... added two more wins at the UNLV Invitational, defeating Southern Utah and Delaware State... allowed just one earned run on only two hits while striking out 12 against SUU... saw her streak snapped at 12.0 scoreless innings and 22.2 innings without allowing an earned run against Western Illinois on March 9... was terrifi cin starting four of the Huskers' fi ve NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

games at the Big Red Tournament... threw a complete-game in each of the fi rstthree games over a span of 24 hours... went 4-0 and allowed just one earned run and only 15 hits in 29.

5 games at the Big Red Tournament... threw a complete-game in each of the fi rstthree games over a span of 24 hours... went 4-0 and allowed just one earned run and only 15 hits in 29.0 innings while posting a 0.24 ERA... tossed two shutouts in her fi rstthree starts after not having a shutout to that point of the season... opened the tournament by extending her scoreless innings streak to a then-career-high 13.2 innings... tossed a pair of two-hitters against North Dakota State and Arkansas on day one of the tournament... took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Lady Razorbacks before surrendering an earned run... did not allow an earned run after that and ended the tournament with a stretch of 16.1 innings without allowing an earned run... that streak was snapped at 16.2 after she surrendered four earned runs in 1.2 innings before retiring the fi nal16 hitters against Creighton on March that loss snapped a seven-game winning streak... despite the rough start against Creighton, went the complete game without allowing a walk for the fi rsttime in her career... after losing at 17th-ranked Baylor on March 25, Hill rebounded by tossing back-to-back shutouts in mid-week action against Drake and Colorado State... added 11 strikeouts against the Rams to mark her fourth double-digit strikeout performance of the season... capped a terrifi cweek by blanking Texas Tech on April 1 for her third consecutive shutout... also struck out nine against the Red Raiders to eclipse the 300-strikeout plateau in her career... her three consecutive shutouts the week of March 27 were a career high as Hill tossed fi veshutouts in a span of nine starts... took a no-hitter into the eighth inning of a loss at No. 4 Texas A&M on April 6... finished with a one-hitter and allowed just one earned run in a career-high 7.1 innings... that run snapped her careerhigh scoreless innings streak at again only allowed one earned run in a complete-game effort with nine strikeouts against South Dakota State on April 9... gave Nebraska its lone road victory over a top-25 opponent by tossing a three-hitter and allowing just one run at 25th-ranked Missouri on May 6... the win also kept the Tigers from earning a share of the Big 12 Conference regularseason title... in her fi nalouting allowed just one earned run in 5.2 innings against No. 7 Texas A&M at the Big 12 Championship... defensively, Hill was perfect in 42 chances. Freshman Season [2006] Hill was 18-2, including a 17-2 mark as a starter... boasted a 1.83 ERA and 172 strikeouts in innings... tossed the fi rst no-hitter of her career in a five-inning win against South Dakota State on April surrendered just one walk and struck out seven against the Jackrabbits... followed with a one-hitter against Drake... allowed two runs or fewer in 14 of her fi rst16 career starts... earned her fi rstcareer victory and win over a ranked team in the fi rststart of career by tossing a complete game against 15th-ranked Oregon State on Feb made debut against No. 7 Stanford on Feb picked up a win in relief against Cal State Northridge on Feb. 11, allowing just one hit and striking out fi vein 4.0 innings... tossed her fi rstshutout against Florida Atlantic on Feb also recorded her fi rstcareer double-digit strikeout game against the Owls, striking out allowed one run in a complete-game effort in her home debut against Missouri Western on March 1... pitched her second career shutout in a two-hitter against Kent State on March also struck out a then-career-high 11 against Kent State in the consolation championship of the Florida State Invitational... was brilliant against Northern Colorado on March 14, allowing just one run and striking out a career-high 17 in a complete-game effort... struck out 10 in a win at Creighton on March earned her fi rstbig 12 win against No. 17 Oklahoma in the second game of a doubleheader on April 1... started and threw 4.1 innings of shutout ball, allowing just three hits... added her second Big 12 win and second victory over a ranked team by tossing a complete-game against 19th-ranked Baylor on April struck out seven and did not allow an earned run in 5.1 innings against Creighton on April made two appearances against No. 6 California in the NCAA Tournament... shut down the Bears offense on May 20, striking out three while not allowing a run in three innings of relief. Hill was named the honorary captain of the Omaha World-Herald s All-Nebraska fi rstteam as a junior and senior and also earned firstteam Super State honors from the Lincoln Journal Star... in her senior season, Hill threw innings in leading Wayne High to the Class C state championship... went 33-0 and did not allow an earned run her senior year and also struck out an amazing 543 batters, an average of nearly 2.5 per inning... in her senior season, Hill faced 726 batters, allowing just 22 hits (.030 opponent average) and 19 walks... Hill boasted 28 career no-hitters, 50 shutouts, 10 perfect games and three games in which she struck out all 21 batters... is the Nebraska high school record-holder for single-season ERA and strikeouts, and career no-hitters and perfect games. The daughter of Kevin and Melody Hill, Molly Alta Hill has one brother, Jesse, was born on April 6, 1987, in Bloomfi eld,iowa... boasts a perfect 4.0 grade-point average as a speech language pathology major... favorite movie is Little Miss Sunshine... favorite book is The Red Tent... favorite musical group is the Dave Matthews Band. Coach Revelle on Hill When someone is so diligent in their pursuit and achievement of excellence, it is easy to be a member of their fan club. Along with every one of her teammates, I am a member of the Molly Hill Fan Club. Molly is a remarkable individual who aspires and plans to lead this team back to national prominence Season & Career Pitching Highs Innings 2007: 7.1 at Texas A&M (4/6) Strikeouts 2007: 14 vs. Tennessee Tech (2/23) Career: 17 vs. Northern Colorado (3/14/06) Hits (high) 2007: 8 vs. Texas Tech (4/1) Career: 10 vs. Baylor (4/15/06) Hits (low) - starts only 2007: 1 twice, last at Texas A&M (4/6) Career: 0 vs. South Dakota State (4/12/06) Earned Runs (high) 2007: 4 twice, last vs. Creighton (3/21) Career: 4 four times Earned Runs (low) - starts only 2007: 0 nine times, last vs. Texas (4/15) Career: 0 19 times Walks (high) 2007: 8 at Texas A&M (4/6) Miscellaneous Pitching Statistics Consecutive Scoreless Innings Streak 2007: 27.2 innings Consecutive Innings Without an Earned Run 2007: 27.2 innings Double-Digit Strikeout Games 2007: 4, last vs. Colorado State (3/28) Career: 8 Consecutive Batters Struck Out 2007: 4 vs. Tennessee Tech (2/23) Career: 4 three times Consecutive At Bats Without Allowing a Hit 2007: 29 Career: 30 No-Hitters 2007: None Career: 1 vs. South Dakota State (4/12/06) One-Hitters 2007: 2, last at Texas A&M (4/6) Career: 3 Two-Hitters 2007: 3, last vs. Arkansas (3/16) Career: 4 Career Statistics (All Games) Year G-GS CG W-L SV SHO IP H 2B HR R ER BB SO Opp. Avg. ERA Total Career Big 12 Conference Statistics Year G-GS CG W-L SV SHO IP H 2B HR R ER BB SO Opp. Avg. ERA Total Career NCAA Tournament Statistics Year G-GS CG W-L SV SHO IP H 2B HR R ER BB SO Opp. Avg. ERA Total With 2 Runs of Support 2008 NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE 53

HALEY 4 MEASURING STICK L O N G Multi-Hit Games 5 last 28 gms 4 first 29 gms All-Big 12 Second Team (2007) Junior l Outfielder l 5-5 l Bats/Throws: Left/Right l Brenham, Texas (Brenham/Blinn College)

Long is expected to again earn a starting outfi eld spot in 2008, while hoping to improve on her second-team All-Big 12 sophomore campaign after benefi tingfrom a year of experience.

hitting.271 in league play. A versatile hitter who can swing away or play small ball, Long provides the Huskers with a variety of options at the plate.

Long earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2007, her first year at Nebraska following one season at Blinn College.

My goal this year is just to work as hard as I can individually so I m strong enough to push not only myself but my teammates as well. We are going to be a very fun, motivated and enthusiastic team.

A natural outfi elder, Long can play any of the three outfi eldpositions and also has ability to hit in the top, middle, or bottom of the Huskers lineup.

.. showed she could contribute immediately at the seasonopening Paradise Classic... hit safely in all six games at the tournament, including a hit in her fi rstcareer at bat at Hawaii on Feb. 8.

.. finished her fi rstweekend at the Division I level with a.467 average (7-for-15) with four runs scored and four RBIs... hit safely in her fi rst seven career games and 10 of her fi rst 11.

.. scored a career-high two runs against Seton Hall, while also stealing the fi rstbase of her career... after hitting.371 through her fi rsttwo tournaments, she struggled the next two weekends.

6 HALEY 4 MEASURING STICK L O N G Multi-Hit Games 5 last 28 gms 4 first 29 gms All-Big 12 Second Team (2007) Junior l Outfielder l 5-5 l Bats/Throws: Left/Right l Brenham, Texas (Brenham/Blinn College) After committing to the Husker program in the summer of 2006, Haley Long made an immediate impact in 2007, her fi rstseason at the Division I level. Long is expected to again earn a starting outfi eld spot in 2008, while hoping to improve on her second-team All-Big 12 sophomore campaign after benefi tingfrom a year of experience. As a sophomore, Long became the only first-year Husker transfer to earn all-conference honors in the Big 12 era, when she ranked third on the team in batting average and led all NU regulars while hitting.271 in league play. A versatile hitter who can swing away or play small ball, Long provides the Huskers with a variety of options at the plate. A solid contact hitter, Long also proved to be a tough strikeout in 2007, fanning just 14 times in 147 at bats while beginning her career with 33 consecutive at bats without a strikeout. Long earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2007, her first year at Nebraska following one season at Blinn College. Long became the fi rst Husker transfer to earn all-conference accolades in her first season since the inception of the Big 12 Conference in My goal this year is just to work as hard as I can individually so I m strong enough to push not only myself but my teammates as well. We are going to be a very fun, motivated and enthusiastic team. We are young but willing to do whatever it takes to win. Long is expected to see even more action this season after starting 49 games last year. A natural outfi elder, Long can play any of the three outfi eldpositions and also has ability to hit in the top, middle, or bottom of the Huskers lineup. Sophomore Season [2007] A late fi nd for NU, Long joined the Huskers as a transfer last summer and was brought in for immediate help in an inexperienced outfi eld... showed she could contribute immediately at the seasonopening Paradise Classic... hit safely in all six games at the tournament, including a hit in her fi rstcareer at bat at Hawaii on Feb produced her fi rstmulti-hit game with a 2-for-3 effort vs. Portland State the next day... went 1-for-2 with a three-run double against DePaul on Feb added another RBI at Hawaii on Feb finished her fi rstweekend at the Division I level with a.467 average (7-for-15) with four runs scored and four RBIs... hit safely in her fi rst seven career games and 10 of her fi rst went 2- for-4 against Mississippi State and No. 18 Georgia in the fi naltwo games of the NFCA Leadoff Classic... added two RBIs against MSU... scored a career-high two runs against Seton Hall, while also stealing the fi rstbase of her career... after hitting.371 through her fi rsttwo tournaments, she struggled the next two weekends... went just 1-for- 13 at the UNLV Invitational but scored a run, drew a walk and stole a base... was just 1-for-8 with a run scored in three starts at the Shocker Invitational... responded the next weekend with a big home debut at the Big Red Tournament... hit safely in each of her fi vegames at the tournament... hit a team-high.353 at the tournament while also driving in four... had struck out only twice in 80 plate appearances before striking out in consecutive at bats against Creighton on March broke out of a 2-for-12 mini-slump by going 2-for-3 with a pair of singles at Kansas on April 4... followed that by going a combined 3-for-5 with a double in a doubleheader at No. 4 Texas A&M on April 6... went 2-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored in two games against Iowa State... added her seventh multi-hit game at No. 4 Oklahoma with a 2-for-4 day on April went 3-for-7 with a stolen base in a two-game series with Oklahoma State on April moved into the leadoff role in game two against the Cowgirls and started two straight games in that role... ended her season on a strong note, finishing 2-for-3 and producing the lone RBI in the Huskers NCAA Regional elimination loss... finished the season with nine multi-hit games and two multi-rbi games... earned second-team All-Big 12 honors after leading the Husker regulars with a.271 average during conference play... defensively, was perfect in 34 outfi eldchances, playing left, center and right NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

Freshman Season at Blinn College [2006] In her lone season at Blinn, Long hit.355 with 43 runs scored, fi vedoubles, 33 RBIs, 18 stolen bases and a team-best 10 triples.

.. recorded 16 multi-hit games, including a three-game stretch from March 26 to March 31 where she went 7-for-13 after a pair of two-hit contests and one three-hit game.

7 Freshman Season at Blinn College [2006] In her lone season at Blinn, Long hit.355 with 43 runs scored, fi vedoubles, 33 RBIs, 18 stolen bases and a team-best 10 triples... hit safely in 11 straight games from Feb. 7 to Feb recorded 16 multi-hit games, including a three-game stretch from March 26 to March 31 where she went 7-for-13 after a pair of two-hit contests and one three-hit game... had two games where she tripled twice... produced seven multi-rbi games, including a seasonbest four against Meridian Community College on Feb drew 12 walks while striking out just eight times... went 45 at bats before her fi rststrikeout... scored at least one run in nine straight games from March 17 to April 1... during conference play hit.345 (30-for-87)... in 28 league games, also drove in 18 runs while scoring 22 times... was perfect in the fi eldin 57 chances. Long played her high school ball for Brenham High School in Brenham, Texas... earned first-team all-state honors... helped Brenham to a state title in 2005 by hitting over.300 with a team-high eight triples... went 4-for-5 with a pair of two-run triples and six RBIs in the state quarterfi nals... also won two letters in volleyball, earning academic all-state accolades... chose Nebraska over a second year at Blinn College, Missouri and Kansas. The daughter of Jim and Daphne Long, Haley Ann Long was born on March 23, 1987, in Houston, Texas... has four siblings, Jamie (31), Chelsea (22), Grant (28) and her twin sister Holly (20)... is majoring in sociology... was a high school teammate of Oklahoma pitcher Lauren Eckermann at Brenham... is Nebraska s fi rstletterwinner from the state of Texas since Ginger Taylor in favorite food is Mexican fajitas... favorite movie is A League of Their Own... favorite quote is It s supposed to be hard. If it wasn t hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great. from Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own... best advice she s ever been given is from her parents, who said Always give your best; you can never screw up hustle. Coach Revelle on Long Passion for the game has always run very high for Haley. Now, she has added a dimension of intensifi ed and purposeful work in the offseason that will make a huge difference in her consistency and confi dence. We are very proud of Haley for taking the leap to lift up her talents to the next level. Her team will be gracious benefactors of her sharpened skills Season & Career Batting Highs Hits Season: 2 eight times, last vs. Okla. St. (4/28) Hitting Streak Season: 7 games Runs Season: 2 vs. Seton Hall (2/24) RBIs Season: 3 vs. DePaul (2/9) Doubles Season: 1 five times, last at Texas A&M (4/6) Home Runs Walks Season: 2 vs. North Dakota State (3/17) Multi-Hit & Multi-RBI Statistics Multi-Hit Games Season: 8, last vs. Oklahoma State (4/28) 2-Hit Games Season: 8, last vs. Oklahoma State (4/28) 3-Hit Games 4-Hit Games Multi-RBI Games Season: 2, last vs. Mississippi State (2/24) 2-RBI Games Season: 1 vs. Mississippi State (2/24) 3-RBI Games Season: 1 vs. DePaul (2/9) 4+-RBI Games Career Statistics (All Games) Career Big 12 Conference Statistics Career NCAA Tournament Statistics Reached Safely in 42 of 49 Starts 2008 NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE 55

MEGHAN 1 MEASURING STICK M U L L I N Hit Total 55 2007 6 2006 Co-Captain (2008) Academic All-Big 12 First Team (2007) Raimondi Memorial Scholarship Recipient (2006-07 & 2007-08) Four-Time Big 12

a speedy slapper, Mullin will again be a fi xturein the outfi eldand at the top of the NU lineup in 2008. Mullin hit.

Led by Mullin, the outfi eldis expected to be a strength for Nebraska this season.

Mullin led the Huskers with a.318 average in 2007 to become the first underclassman to pace NU in hitting since Anne Steffan in 2003.

There is a dynamic feeling among the players this season that can t be explained, and it will be exciting to see those feelings come to play on the fi eld.

Junior l Outfielder l 5-4 l Bats/Throws: Left/Left l Mesa, Arizona (Seton Catholic) Mullin led the team with 12 stolen bases and she struck out just 15 times in 208 plate appearances last season.

As a slapper, Mullin is excellent at moving runners into scoring position, as she led the Big 12 with 18 sacrifi ceslast season.

Her four game-winning RBIs trailed only Crystal Carwile s fi vefor the most by a Husker last season.

8 MEGHAN 1 MEASURING STICK M U L L I N Hit Total Co-Captain (2008) Academic All-Big 12 First Team (2007) Raimondi Memorial Scholarship Recipient ( & ) Four-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll Selection Meghan Mullin was the Huskers top hitter in 2007 while starting every game in the outfi eld.a speedy slapper, Mullin will again be a fi xturein the outfi eldand at the top of the NU lineup in Mullin hit.318 last year after making only 12 starts and recording just 24 at bats in her freshman season in She helped anchor a young outfi eld in 2007 that featured three sophomores and two freshmen. Led by Mullin, the outfi eldis expected to be a strength for Nebraska this season. One of the fastest players on the team, Mullin showed excellent bat control last season while enjoying a breakout year that has her poised for an All-Big 12 campaign in Mullin led the Huskers with a.318 average in 2007 to become the first underclassman to pace NU in hitting since Anne Steffan in Mullin is the sixth underclassman to lead NU in hitting in Coach Revelle s 15 seasons. The previous fi ve players all went on to earn at least one All-America honor while combining for 10 awards. There is a dynamic feeling among the players this season that can t be explained, and it will be exciting to see those feelings come to play on the fi eld. This team has something intangible that will take us a long way. Junior l Outfielder l 5-4 l Bats/Throws: Left/Left l Mesa, Arizona (Seton Catholic) Mullin led the team with 12 stolen bases and she struck out just 15 times in 208 plate appearances last season. She is an ideal candidate to hit at the top of the order and set the table for the run producers in the middle of the lineup. As a slapper, Mullin is excellent at moving runners into scoring position, as she led the Big 12 with 18 sacrifi ceslast season. Mullin has also shown a knack to come through with the clutch hit, as four of her 10 RBIs were gamewinners in 2007, including two in extra innings. Her four game-winning RBIs trailed only Crystal Carwile s fi vefor the most by a Husker last season. Sophomore Season [2007] After contributing in limited action as a freshman in 2006, Mullin started every game in 2007 and led the team with 16 multi-hit games and a.318 average... became the fi rstunderclassman to lead NU in average since All- American Anne Steffan in made a statement during the Huskers season-opening tournament by starting all seven games and posting a.330 average... went 2-for-4 in each of the fi rst two games, marking her fi rst career multi-hit games... also stole two bases in the fi rsttwo contests to tie her total from hit safely in her fi rstfour games and after another 2-for-3 day against No. 24 Auburn, she had a team-high eight hits, two more than she recorded the previous year in four fewer at bats... also added RBIs against Auburn and DePaul to tie her total from was even better her second week out, hitting safely in all fi vegames at the NFCA Leadoff Classic, including a pair of multi-hit efforts... added RBIs against Mississippi State and No. 18 Georgia, while recording a pair of sacrifi cesagainst UGA... went 8-for-15 (.571) against tough competition at the UNLV Invitational... recorded three two-hit games in Vegas, going 2-for-3 against Southern Utah and No. 18 Cal and 2-for-2 against Delaware State... added the game-winning RBI against Delaware State... stole a career-high two bases against Southern Utah... hit safely in just one of fi vegames at the Shocker Invitational, but recorded her ninth multi-hit game of the season against Western Illinois on March added her team-leading 10th multi-hit game with a 2-for-4 effort against North Dakota State on March added a two-run single against the Bison to give her a career-high two RBIs... added a career-high two runs against Arkansas on March 17 as part of a four-game hitting streak from March at the Big Red Tournament that included career highs in runs, RBIs and sacrifi ces... broke out of a mini-slump by going a perfect 4-for- 4 in game two of a March 28 doubleheader with Colorado State... her four hits were a career high and one shy of the school record for a game of seven innings or fewer... added a double against the Rams for the fi rstextra-base hit of her career... went 0-for-0 with two sacrifi cesand a hit-by-pitch against Drake on March added her 12th multi-hit game of the year with a 2-for-4 effort with an RBI against Texas Tech on April 1... combined with her 4-for-4 contest against Colorado State, hit safely in six consecutive at bats... went 1-for-3 with a run scored at Kansas on April 4 to cap a 7-for-14 stretch over four games... went 3-for-4 in a doubleheader against South Dakota State on April 9, including a walk, a stolen base and a run scored... went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a sacrifi ceat Creighton on April despite being a slapper, ranked second on the team with four game-winning RBIs... hit safely in a NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

We are so very blessed to have a trio of captains in Meghan, Molly and Britt who are embracing their roles as leaders for the 2008 Huskers. -- Coach Revelle career-high 10 games from Feb.

9 2008 Husker Co-Captain If you look historically at great teams, it is no accident that you also fi ndgreat leaders. We have captains who are intent on being upstanding role models, mentors and leaders. They are walking the walk. Great leaders are courageous, caring and constant communicators. We are so very blessed to have a trio of captains in Meghan, Molly and Britt who are embracing their roles as leaders for the 2008 Huskers. -- Coach Revelle career-high 10 games from Feb. 23 to March 4, recording fi vemulti-hit efforts during that stretch... ended an 0-for-13 slump by breaking up a no-hitter with two outs in the bottom of the seventh against Kansas on April added a career-high two walks against the Jayhawks... recorded a single in each game of a two-game series at No. 25 Missouri in the fi nalweekend of the regular season... went 3-for-6 with a run scored in the NCAA Tournament... drew 12 walks while striking out just 15 times on the year... in her career, Mullin has 19 walks and just 16 strikeouts... defensively, has been solid in the outfi eldafter switching to the position in Freshman Season [2006] Mullin started in her collegiate debut against No. 7 Stanford in the season opener and made 12 starts on the season... hit.250 with a stellar.438 on-base percentage... drew seven walks while striking out only once in 32 plate appearances... scored 11 runs and added a pair of RBIs and two stolen bases in four attempts... went 1-for-2 against both No. 7 Stanford and No. 15 Oregon State on the opening day of the year... scored her fi rstcareer run against the Cardinal on Feb scored a career-high two runs against Illinois on Feb also drew the fi rstwalk of her career against the Illini... scored two runs against St. John s on March 10 while going 1-for-4 at the plate with her fi rstcareer RBI... stole the fi rstbase of her career against the Red Storm and added her second swipe one game later against Florida A&M... went 1-for-2 in her home debut against Missouri Western on March 1... her last plate appearance came against Drake on April 13, when she drew a walk... coaxed two walks and recorded a single in her last three plate appearances dating back to April was perfect in right fi eldin three chances. Mullin hit.567 with 23 RBIs, an on-base percentage of.611 and 16 stolen bases in her senior year at Seton Catholic... she also owned a career record of 21-1 and went 15-0 with a 1.02 ERA as a senior... offensively, never hit below.415 in a season and hit.511 with 31 RBIs and 21 stolen bases as a junior... was a four-time 3A first-team South Region and South Conference selection... also was a four-time first-team East Valley Tribune 2A-4A honoree and was named to the Arizona Republic s first-team all-state team in 2004 and 2005 and small school fi rstteam in 2002, 2003, 2004 and was the Republic s 2004 and 2005 small school player of the year and was named the All-East Valley 2A-5A Player of the Year. Meghan Marjorie Mullin is the daughter of Jerry and Bridget Mullin... Meghan has two sisters, Molly Gorman (27) and Brigid (25)... Meghan was born on Dec. 1, 1986, in Phoenix, Ariz.... is majoring in history... favorite food is Mexican... favorite holiday is Thanksgiving... favorite actors are Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg... favorite sport other than softball is college football... biggest infl uencein her life are her parents and sisters... attended the same high school as former Husker Lisa Wangler, who lettered at Nebraska in 2002 and Coach Revelle on Mullin Meghan has worked every day since the last day of the 2007 season to prepare for the 2008 campaign. She is a champion in every aspect of her life; classroom, fi eld, weight room, community servant, and as a friend and family member. We expect our leadoff hitter to do just that lead Season & Career Batting Highs Hits Season: 4 vs. Colorado State (3/28) Hitting Streak Season: 10 games Runs Season: 2 vs. Arkansas (3/17) Career: 2 three times RBIs Season: 2 vs. North Dakota State (3/18) Doubles Season: 1 vs. Colorado State (3/28) Home Runs Walks Season: 2 vs. Kansas (4/26) Multi-Hit & Multi-RBI Statistics Multi-Hit Games Season: 15, last vs. Texas (4/15) 2-Hit Games Season: 14, last vs. Texas (4/15) 3-Hit Games 4-Hit Games Season: 1 vs. Colorado State (3/28) Multi-RBI Games Season: 1 vs. North Dakota State (3/18) 2-RBI Games Season: 1 vs. North Dakota State (3/18) 3-RBI Games 4+-RBI Games Career Statistics (All Games) Total Career Big 12 Conference Statistics Total Career NCAA Tournament Statistics Total Career Bases Loaded Hitter 2008 NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE 57

BRITTANY P A S C A L E 34 MEASURING STICK On-Base Percentage.364 2007.344 2006 Co-Captain (2008) Junior l Catcher/Designated Player l 5-4 l Bats/Throws: Right/Right l Frankfort, Ill.

features no seniors, one junior college transfer and seven freshmen. Despite her experience, Pascale will be pushed for playing time by several players as she competes for a spot in the lineup.

She caught 27 games last season and showed the ability to contribute offensively and defensively, committing only two errors in 325 career chances. Offensively, Pascale s career batting average is.

In 2007, Pascale drew a team-high 29 walks, 15 more than any other Husker. Pascale also boasts a career.357 on-base percentage and has drawn 41 walks, while striking out just 41 times.

Her 29 walks ranked as the 10th-highest single-season total in school history and were the most free passes issued to a Husker since two- time Olympian Sheena Lawrick coaxed 33 walks in 2005.

This season will be very exciting because there is great new talent and players that are excited to be here every day and truly love being a Cornhusker.

The shoulder injury, along with the arrival of two-time junior college All-American Amanda Duran, could limit Pascale s action at catcher, making her a prime candidate to compete for the starting

10 BRITTANY P A S C A L E 34 MEASURING STICK On-Base Percentage Co-Captain (2008) Junior l Catcher/Designated Player l 5-4 l Bats/Throws: Right/Right l Frankfort, Ill. (Lincoln Way East) Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll Selection Brittany Pascale (pronounced PASS-kull) enters the 2008 season as the second-most experienced hitter on an NU squad that features no seniors, one junior college transfer and seven freshmen. Despite her experience, Pascale will be pushed for playing time by several players as she competes for a spot in the lineup. Pascale is the only catcher on the Husker roster with game experience at the Division I level. She caught 27 games last season and showed the ability to contribute offensively and defensively, committing only two errors in 325 career chances. Offensively, Pascale s career batting average is.149 points higher when she also catches (.306-to-.157), as opposed to being the designated player. Known as a patient hitter, Pascale has shown the ability to work the count throughout her career. In 2007, Pascale drew a team-high 29 walks, 15 more than any other Husker. Pascale also boasts a career.357 on-base percentage and has drawn 41 walks, while striking out just 41 times. Pascale drew a team-high 29 walks in 2007 to rank ninth in the Big 12. Her 29 walks ranked as the 10th-highest single-season total in school history and were the most free passes issued to a Husker since two- time Olympian Sheena Lawrick coaxed 33 walks in Pascale had six games where she drew multiple walks, including a pair of contests with three walks. This season can be summed up in three words... young, fearless, competitive. This season will be very exciting because there is great new talent and players that are excited to be here every day and truly love being a Cornhusker. Pascale was bothered by a shoulder injury in 2007 and although she didn t miss any game time, she underwent offseason surgery last June that kept her out of the Huskers fall season. The shoulder injury, along with the arrival of two-time junior college All-American Amanda Duran, could limit Pascale s action at catcher, making her a prime candidate to compete for the starting designated player spot. Sophomore Season [2007] Pascale started 54 games in 2007, including 25 at catcher... started 21 straight games at catcher for the injured Jamie Waldecker before Waldecker returned to the position the fi nalweek of March... drew a team-high 29 walks, although she did not draw a walk over her fi nalsix games... fi rsthusker to post 20 or more walks in a season since Sheena Lawrick had 33 in recorded her fi rstextra-base hit with a double against DePaul on Feb recorded back-to-back two-hit games against Seton Hall and Mississippi State on Feb also added her fi rsttwo RBIs of the season against the Pirates and Bulldogs... tied her career high with two walks against 18thranked Georgia on Feb added two more walks against Fresno State on March 3 and against 18th-ranked Cal one day later... recorded her third two-hit game against Southern Utah on March 2, adding an RBI... although her average dipped.011 points at the Shocker Invitational, she still made a major offensive impact... hit two doubles in fi vegames at the tournament while also scoring a pair of runs... had just one double and one run heading into the tournament... tied a career-high effort by going 3-for-3 against North Dakota State on March 18 while adding a run... drew a career-high three walks in game one of a doubleheader against Colorado State on March 28, one shy of Lawrick s school record... hit her only home run in game one against the Rams... that hit proved to not only be the difference in the Huskers 1-0 victory, but also proved to be NU s lone hit and base runner of the game... had only four hits in a 13-game stretch (28 at bats) prior to posting a career-best four-game hit streak that was snapped at fourth-ranked Oklahoma on April during the rough stretch, still contributed by drawing seven walks and adding fi verbis, including a sacrifi cefl yagainst No. 11 Texas on April went 6-for-14 in a six-game stretch April and recorded back-to-back multi-hit games as part of a 4-for-6 midweek stretch in two games against Iowa State... added the fi rststolen base of her career on April 19 against the Cyclones... went 0-for-0 but reached base safely in every plate appearance in three games... was hit by two pitches and walked once against Tennessee Tech, was 0-for-0 with three walks against Colorado State and was 0-for-0 with three walks and one hit-by-pitch at No. 4 Oklahoma... in her career, Pascale has drawn 41 walks while striking out only 41 times... finished the season in an 0-for-23 slump, but scored three times and coaxed three walks during that stretch... made only two errors in 249 chances behind the plate. Freshman Season [2006] Pascale appeared in 37 games, including 27 starts... proved to be a clutch bat, especially in pinch-hitting situations... hit.230 with a pair of doubles, a home run and eight RBIs... saw most of her action at designated player, but also saw time at catcher... was responsible for sending Nebraska to extra NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING RUITING GUIDE

We are so very blessed to have a trio of captains in Meghan, Molly and Britt who are embracing their roles as leaders for the 2008 Huskers.

11 2008 Husker Co-Captain If you look historically at great teams, it is no accident that you also fi ndgreat leaders. We have captains who are intent on being upstanding role models, mentors and leaders. They are walking the walk. Great leaders are courageous, caring and constant communicators. We are so very blessed to have a trio of captains in Meghan, Molly and Britt who are embracing their roles as leaders for the 2008 Huskers. -- Coach Revelle innings in three of the Huskers fi veextra-inning games on the season by tying the game in the seventh inning... she recorded a pinch-hit sacrifi cefl yto force extra innings against Notre Dame on March 3, was hit by a bases-loaded pitch in the seventh inning of a game at Texas Tech on April 23 and belted a game-tying pinch-hit homer - the fi rst of her career - to lead off the seventh inning against Creighton on April recorded her fi rsthit against Florida Atlantic on Feb went 1-for-2 with a walk and a careerhigh two runs in her fi rstgame at Bowlin Stadium on March 1 vs. Missouri Western... burst onto the scene at the Best Western Airport Festival in Tulsa, Okla.... earned two starts behind the plate, one at designated player and appeared in all fi vegames at the tournament... finished the weekend 7-for-10 (.700) with her fi rstcareer double and fi rst career RBI... one of her best at bats came in a pinch-hitting situation... was called on to step in and hit with the bases loaded and one out in the seventh inning when the Huskers trailed Notre Dame, lifted a fl yball to deep right fi eldfor a sacrifi cefl yto tie the game, which NU went on to win in the eighth inning... went 1-for-3 with an RBI in game two of a doubleheader against No. 17 Oklahoma on April 1... went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBIs in a pair of starts against South Dakota State on April 11 and was perfect in 77 chances in the fi eld. Pascale was a first-team all-state selection as a junior and a second-team all-state pick as a sophomore and senior for Lincoln Way East... earned third-team all-area honors as a freshman and was a first-team all-area and all-conference selection as a sophomore and junior... was also a Chicago Tribune special mention all-state selection as a sophomore... as a freshman, Pascale led Lincoln Way East to the Illinois Class 2A state title, batting.280 with 12 RBIs, six doubles and three triples... off the fi eld, Pascale served as the class president her sophomore, junior and senior years and was named to the honor roll all four years of high school. Brittany Elizabeth Pascale is the daughter of Joe and Diane Pascale... Brittany was born on Sept. 14, 1986, in Blue Island, Ill.... has two sisters, Danielle (23) and Samantha (15)... family owns Aurelio s Family Pizzeria franchise... is a communication studies major... is just Nebraska s second letterwinner from the state of Illinois and the fi rst since favorite movie is Mr. Brooks... favorite book is Mind Gym... favorite subject is sign language... only thing she can t live without are movies... biggest infl uencein her life is her grandma. Coach Revelle on Pascale Adversity reveals the true colors of an individual. Britt went through a season with tremendous pain in her throwing shoulder, offseason surgery and a very long and grueling rehab. She passed with fl ying colors as she was resilient and ever-present with her team. She has absolutely been a warrior in getting herself in position to be a dynamic contributor for the Huskers this spring. Career Statistics (All Games) Total Career Big 12 Conference Statistics Total Season & Career Batting Highs Hits Season: 3 vs. North Dakota State (3/18) Career: 3 twice Hitting Streak Season: 4 games Runs Season: 2 at Oklahoma (4/21) Career: 2 twice, last at Oklahoma (4/21) RBIs Season: 1 11 times, last vs. Okla. St. (4/28) Career: 2 vs. South Dakota State (4/11/06) Doubles Season: 1 three times, last vs. Minnesota (3/10) Career: 1 five times Home Runs Season: 1 vs. Colorado State (3/28) Career: 1 twice Walks Season: 3 twice, last at Oklahoma (4/21) Multi-Hit & Multi-RBI Statistics Multi-Hit Games Season: 6, last at Iowa State (4/18) Career: 8 2-Hit Games Season: 5, last at Iowa State (4/18) Career: 6 3-Hit Games Season: 1 vs. North Dakota State (3/18) Career: 2 4-Hit Games Multi-RBI Games Career: 1 vs. South Dakota State (4/11/06) 2-RBI Games Career: 1 vs. South Dakota State (4/11/06) 3-RBI Games 4+-RBI Games Career NCAA Tournament Statistics Total Eight Career Multi-Walk Games 2008 NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE 59

DARCY R U T H E R F O R D 17 MEASURING STICK Games Started 26 2007 1 2006 Big 12 Commissioner s Fall Honor Roll (2006) Darcy Rutherford saw a dramatic increase in playing time in 2007 and responded

Building on her experience from a season ago, Rutherford is expected to contend for a starting job in the outfi eldin 2008, as NU returns four outfi elderswho started at least 23 games a season ago.

Each of her starts came in either left or right fi eld and Rutherford also appeared in 10 games as a pinch runner. A speedy slap hitter, Rutherford hit.254 last season but led the Huskers with a.

Rutherford s speed and propensity to get on base make her an ideal candidate to fi llthe all-important leadoff role in the Huskers batting order, an area where NU struggled to fi ndconsistency last

In her first game of 2007, Rutherford finished 2-for-2 to record her first career hits and ignite a hot start as she went 9-for-17 (.

All of our players have so much determination and heart. Junior l Outfielder l 5-9 l Bats/Throws: Left/Right l Omaha, Neb.

Sophomore Season [2007] After appearing in only 25 games as a freshman in 2006 and receiving just three at bats, Rutherford split time in left fi eldin 2007, appearing in 36 games and earning 26

12 DARCY R U T H E R F O R D 17 MEASURING STICK Games Started Big 12 Commissioner s Fall Honor Roll (2006) Darcy Rutherford saw a dramatic increase in playing time in 2007 and responded with a breakout year that included her fi rstcareer hit, extra-base hit and RBI. Building on her experience from a season ago, Rutherford is expected to contend for a starting job in the outfi eldin 2008, as NU returns four outfi elderswho started at least 23 games a season ago. After starting just one game and recording only three at bats as a freshman, Rutherford started 26 contests and earned 67 at bats in Each of her starts came in either left or right fi eld and Rutherford also appeared in 10 games as a pinch runner. A speedy slap hitter, Rutherford hit.254 last season but led the Huskers with a.375 on-base percentage while ranking second on the team with eight stolen bases. Rutherford s speed and propensity to get on base make her an ideal candidate to fi llthe all-important leadoff role in the Huskers batting order, an area where NU struggled to fi ndconsistency last season. Despite appearing in 25 games as a freshman in 2006, Rutherford was just 0-for-3 at the plate. In her first game of 2007, Rutherford finished 2-for-2 to record her first career hits and ignite a hot start as she went 9-for-17 (.529) over the fi rst six games while recording her first career RBI, extra-base hit, walk and putout. This year, our team has a whole new kind of energy that we will give off to our fans. All of our players have so much determination and heart. Junior l Outfielder l 5-9 l Bats/Throws: Left/Right l Omaha, Neb. (Central) A talented player who continues to move closer to her potential, Rutherford has shown marked improve though each of her fi rsttwo seasons and is poised for her best season to date in Sophomore Season [2007] After appearing in only 25 games as a freshman in 2006 and receiving just three at bats, Rutherford split time in left fi eldin 2007, appearing in 36 games and earning 26 starts... saw more at bats on the fi rsttwo days of the 2007 season than she did her entire freshman campaign... responded by going 2-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in her fi rstcareer position start at Hawaii... recorded her fi rstcareer hit and walk against the Rainbow Wahine... added the second multihit game of her career with a 2-for-4 effort against No. 20 Florida State in the fi rststart of her career against a ranked team... recorded her fi rstextra-base hit with a leadoff double against Tennessee Tech on Feb stole her fi rstbase of the season against Seton Hall on Feb opened the UNLV Invitational with her fi rstthree-hit game, going 3-for-3 with a walk, a run and her fi rst career RBI against Southern Utah... was the fi rsthusker to record more than two hits in a game on the season... set a pair of career highs with two walks and two stolen bases against Delaware State on March 4... hit.308 in Las Vegas, her lowest weekend total of the season to that point... hit safely in only one of three games at the Shocker Invitational, but in that one game she went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a career-high two runs scored and a stolen base... was hit by the fi rstpitch of her career at Wichita State on March went just 1-for-14 at the Big Red Tournament but scored three runs, including a career-high-tying two against Arkansas on March also drew a walk in three straight games... was in an 0-for-12 slump before recording her fi rstcareer Big 12 hit in game one of an April 1 doubleheader with Texas Tech... even without getting hits, still contributed by adding three walks, a hit-by-pitch and a pair of stolen bases over that stretch... moved back into the starting lineup against No. 11 Texas on April 15, making her fi rststart in two weeks... responded by hitting safely in her next three starts, going 3-for-7 with a double, an RBI and a run scored... after starting four straight games in the middle of April, did not return to the starting lineup until the last game of the season, when she went 0-for-3. Freshman Season [2006] Rutherford saw action in 25 games during her freshman season... was primarily used as a pinch runner... was 0-for-3 at the plate and 1-of-2 in stolen bases... got the fi rststart of her career against Cal State Northridge on Feb. 11 when she was penciled in as the designated player while pitcher Ashley DeBuhr hit for herself NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

scored four runs on the season... scored the fi rstrun of her career against 15th-ranked Oregon State on Feb. 10... went 0-for-2 against Illinois on Feb. 24 in her fi rstcareer at bats.

A graduate of Omaha Central, Rutherford is the 16th Husker in school history to hail from Omaha, the state s largest city.

13 scored four runs on the season... scored the fi rstrun of her career against 15th-ranked Oregon State on Feb went 0-for-2 against Illinois on Feb. 24 in her fi rstcareer at bats... also went 0-for-1 against Northern Iowa on March 5... stole the fi rstbase of her career against St. John s on March added another run at Texas Tech on April 23. A graduate of Omaha Central, Rutherford is the 16th Husker in school history to hail from Omaha, the state s largest city... she led Central to consecutive fourth-place finishes in the state tournament in 2003 and was a twotime Omaha World-Herald first-team Class A all-state selection, as well as a two-time second-team All-Nebraska honoree... hit.400 with 32 runs scored and 16 stolen bases in her junior season and followed that performance by hitting.447 with 33 runs and 39 stolen bases in her senior season... was also a guard on the basketball team... off the fi eld,rutherford was a member of the honor roll. The daughter of Ray and Patty Rutherford, Darcy Rae Rutherford was born on May 13, 1987, in Omaha, Neb.... has two sisters, Megan (22) and her twin Ally (20), and one brother, Shane (27)... is majoring in communication studies... favorite holiday is Christmas... favorite musical artist or group is anything she can jam to... favorite TV shows are Still Standing, I Love New York, America s Most Smartest Model and Nip/Tuck... favorite actor is Mark Wahlberg... favorite sport other than softball is baseball... one thing she can t live without is her bobby pins... hopes to be working with animals in some way 10 years from now... best advice she s ever been given is to never doubt yourself and it s OK to fall down as long as you get back up. Coach Revelle on Rutherford Darcy is an incredible athlete who has made many strides in knowing and trusting her athleticism. As her confi dence has grown, so has her desire and focus in making herself the best she can be. We anxiously await the great reveal of the 2008 version of Darcy Rutherford stay tuned Season & Career Batting Highs Hits Season: 3 vs. Southern Utah (3/3) Hitting Streak Season: 4 games Runs Season: 2 twice, last vs. Arkansas (3/17) RBIs Season: 1 three times, last at Iowa St. (4/17) Doubles Season: 1 twice, last at Iowa State (4/17) Home Runs Walks Season: 2 vs. Delaware State (3/4) Multi-Hit & Multi-RBI Statistics Multi-Hit Games Season: 4, last vs. Western Illinois (3/10) 2-Hit Games Season: 3, last vs. Western Illinois (3/10) 3-Hit Games Season: 1 vs. Southern Utah (3/3) 4-Hit Games Multi-RBI Games 2-RBI Games 3-RBI Games 4+-RBI Games Career Statistics (All Games) Total Career Big 12 Conference Statistics Total Career NCAA Tournament Statistics Total Career OB% as Leadoff Hitter 2008 NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE 61

WHITNEY B A R R E T T 20 MEASURING STICK Fielding Percentage Improvement.989 last 29 gms.

2007 season. Barrett was again hit by the injury bug in the offseason and underwent surgery, although she is expected to be ready for opening day.

In 2008, Barrett is a prime candidate to move into the starting shortstop role fi lled by All-Big 12 performer Devin Porter the last four seasons.

Barrett could also be the Huskers most versatile infi elder,as her great range and footwork, along with a solid arm make her a candidate to play at either middle infi eldposition.

That ability could be key for NU in 2008, as Barrett may be called upon to play at less than 100 percent.

While filling the leadoff role, Barrett became the first freshman to serve as NU s primary leadoff hitter since Jennifer Lizama in 1997. Lizama went on to become a three-time All-American.

14 WHITNEY B A R R E T T 20 MEASURING STICK Fielding Percentage Improvement.989 last 29 gms.892 first 28 gms Whitney Barrett fought through a pair of injuries and a freshman learning curve before emerging as the Huskers leadoff hitter and starting second baseman for the latter half of the 2007 season. Barrett was again hit by the injury bug in the offseason and underwent surgery, although she is expected to be ready for opening day. Despite battling eye and hand injuries, Barrett started 38 games at second base last season. In 2008, Barrett is a prime candidate to move into the starting shortstop role fi lled by All-Big 12 performer Devin Porter the last four seasons. Barrett s presence would be a huge asset to an NU infi eldfeaturing new, underclassmen starters at second and third. Barrett could also be the Huskers most versatile infi elder,as her great range and footwork, along with a solid arm make her a candidate to play at either middle infi eldposition. Anxiously awaiting the chance to return to full health, Barrett has shown the toughness and resiliency necessary to contribute to the team while playing through pain. That ability could be key for NU in 2008, as Barrett may be called upon to play at less than 100 percent. Barrett batted leadoff in 22 of the Huskers 57 games in 2007, the most of any player on the team. While filling the leadoff role, Barrett became the first freshman to serve as NU s primary leadoff hitter since Jennifer Lizama in Lizama went on to become a three-time All-American. Sophomore l Infielder l 5-4 l Bats/Throws: Right/Right l Wetumpka, Ala. (Wetumpka) For me, this will be an exciting year knowing we have the talent to get to a place we all want to get to. I think that we are as close as a family. Everyone gets along, and things just seem to fall into place when we re on the fi eld. Barrett rebounded from a slow start to her freshman season to finish strong. After a hand injury kept her out of the batting order for more than two weeks in mid-march, she added.061 points to her average over the fi nal26 games, while producing 12 of her 15 runs scored and six of her seven RBIs. Defensively, she committed just one error in her fi nal95 chances. Freshman Season [2007] Barrett started 39 games in her freshman season, including the fi nal26 at second base, while batting leadoff in 22 of those contests... scored 12 runs and drove in six in 22 games in the leadoff spot... hit.031 points higher (.192 to.161) in Big 12 Conference games than in non-conference action... hit.240 in 18 home games, scoring 10 runs, driving in four and posting a.345 on-base percentage...her production and availability were hampered early in the season as she suffered through an eye injury and a hand injury... was one of three freshmen who started the season opener against No. 24 Auburn - the most freshmen in an opening-game lineup at NU since although she was not in the batting order because of an eye condition... recorded her fi rstcareer hit and RBI against DePaul on Feb added her fi rst stolen base against Seton Hall on Feb after scoring no runs through her fi rst11 games, scored three runs in a five-game stretch from Feb. 25 to March 4, including a pair against ranked foes... was relegated to pinch-running duties during that stretch as a hand injury limited her ability to hit or fi eld until the fi nalweek of March... responded in her fi rstgame back in the lineup in more than two weeks by going 4-for-6 in a doubleheader against Drake on March went a career-high 3-for-4 with her second career RBI and the fi rstextra-base hit of her career in game one... hit a walk-off seventh-inning RBI double to break a 3-3 tie... that double marked the fi rstgame-winning RBI of her career... the three hits matched her career total entering the game... followed that performance by moving into the leadoff role and going 1-for-2 with a walk, while scoring a career-high two runs in the second game of the doubleheader... matched or exceeded her career totals in runs, hits and RBIs in the doubleheader against Drake... capped an excellent week by going 4-for-8, scoring twice and driving in one run in an April 1 doubleheader against Texas Tech that marked her Big 12 debut... added an RBI at Kansas on April 4... was hit by the fi rstpitch of her career at No. 4 Texas A&M on April 6... went 1-for-2 with a run scored and drew a career-high two walks in game two of an April 9 doubleheader with South Dakota State... added her second career stolen base as part of a 1-for-3 day at Creighton on April drew a career-high-tying two walks against Kansas on April moved out of the leadoff spot against Oklahoma State on April 29 and went NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

.. committed just one error over her fi nal95 chances at second after committing four errors in her fi rst29 chances.

15 2007 Season & Career Batting Highs 2-for-3 with an RBI and the third stolen base of her career... went 2-for-3 at 25th-ranked Missouri on May 6 to mark her second straight multi-hit game and extend her career-best hitting streak to three games... committed just one error over her fi nal95 chances at second after committing four errors in her fi rst29 chances. Barrett earned ﬁrst-team Alabama Class 5A all-state honors from the Montgomery Advertiser and the Alabama Sports Writers Association... ranked as one of Alabama s top players in her fi naltwo seasons... enjoyed an outstanding junior season in which she hit.446 with 53 runs, 28 RBIs, 16 doubles, fi ve triples, four home runs, 35 stolen bases, a.500 on-base percentage and a.688 slugging percentage... had an even better senior season... hit.475 with 56 runs, 35 RBIs, 15 doubles, one triple, fi vehome runs, 41 stolen bases, a.494 on-base percentage and a.673 slugging percentage... according to statistics provided by the Montgomery Advertiser, Barrett ranked third in the state in stolen bases, fourth in on-base percentage and ﬁfth in average, RBIs, home runs, on-base percentage and slugging percentage, marking the second consecutive season she ﬁnished in the top fi vein the state in each category... joined her high school team as an eighth-grader... chose Nebraska over Auburn, Alabama, Chipola JC and LaGrange, where she took an offi cialvisit. Whitney Ann Barrett is the daughter of Nealy and Jennie Barrett... Whitney was born on July 21, 1988, in Wetumpka, Ala.... has one brother, Justin (22)... has not declared a major... is the Huskers ﬁrst-ever letterwinner to hail from the state of Alabama... favorite sports team is the Boston Red Sox... favorite food is steak... favorite movie is Dumbo... favorite sport other than softball is basketball... her brother and dad are the biggest infl uencesin her life... friends and family are the things she can t live without. Coach Revelle on Barrett Hits Season: 3 vs. Drake (3/27) Hitting Streak Season: 3 games Runs Season: 2 vs. Drake (3/27) RBIs Season: 1 seven times, last at Missouri (5/6) Doubles Season: 1 vs. Drake (3/27) Home Runs Walks Season: 2 twice, last vs. Kansas (4/26) Multi-Hit & Multi-RBI Statistics Multi-Hit Games Season: 5, last at Missouri (5/5) 2-Hit Games Season: 4, last at Missouri (5/5) 3-Hit Games Season: 1 vs. Drake (3/27) 4-Hit Games Multi-RBI Games 2-RBI Games 3-RBI Games 4+-RBI Games The best gift Whitney can receive is being healthy and being able to just play her game full out in practices and games. An incredibly gifted athlete, Whitney has been plagued with a variety of unique injuries since the inception of her college career. She is on the road to recovery and we love that, because a healthy Whitney Barrett is an excellent ball player. Career Statistics (All Games) Year Avg. G-GS AB R 15 H 19 2B 1 HR 0 RBI 7 SO 29 BB 12 SB 4 SLG%.185 OB%.288 FLD%.960 Career Big 12 Conference Statistics Year Avg. G-GS AB R H 10 2B 0 HR 0 RBI 5 SO 11 BB 4 SB 2 SLG%.192 OB%.288 FLD%.984 Career NCAA Tournament Statistics Year Avg. G-GS AB R H 0 2B 0 HR 0 RBI 0 SO 3 BB 0 SB 0 SLG%.000 OB%.000 FLD% Hitter vs. Lefties 2008 NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE 63

CRYSTAL G O N Z A L E Z 22 MEASURING STICK Freshmen Stolen Base Totals 5 Gonzalez 4 All 2006 Fr.

Gonzalez worked dilligently to rehabilitate her injury and was nearly back to full strength before re-injuring the knee while back home in California during the semester break.

Despite the injuries, Gonzalez will still play a signifi cantrole for the Huskers this season.

She also looks to provide an emotional lift for her teammates, as her enthusiasm, strength and resiliency serve as an inspiration for everyone associated with Nebraska softball.

Gonzalez earned 23 starts and 30 appearances in 35 games in 2007 before her injury. Sophomore l Outfielder l 5-2 l Bats/Throws: Left/Right l Pomona, Calif.

Gonzalez s three-game hit streak tied two-time All-Big 12 performer Trisha Tannahill (2003) for the longest streak to open a Husker career this century.

We are going to be on the attack because we have our eyes on the prize and we want everyone to be a part of it. She hit.214 for the year, but had her average as high.268 in mid-march.

16 CRYSTAL G O N Z A L E Z 22 MEASURING STICK Freshmen Stolen Base Totals 5 Gonzalez 4 All 2006 Fr. Crystal Gonzalez showed glimpses of a bright future as a freshman in 2007 before a season-ending knee injury cut her rookie year two months short. Gonzalez worked dilligently to rehabilitate her injury and was nearly back to full strength before re-injuring the knee while back home in California during the semester break. The injury requires a second surgery and Gonzalez will miss the entire 2008 season while rehabbing her knee. Despite the injuries, Gonzalez will still play a signifi cantrole for the Huskers this season. Arguably the team s best defensive outfi elder, Gonzalez will help work with the outfi eldersthroughout the season. She also looks to provide an emotional lift for her teammates, as her enthusiasm, strength and resiliency serve as an inspiration for everyone associated with Nebraska softball. The Huskers hope Gonzalez will return to her pre-injury form in 2009, as the Pomona, Calif., native s career was off to a fast start before the fi rstinjury. Gonzalez earned 23 starts and 30 appearances in 35 games in 2007 before her injury. Sophomore l Outfielder l 5-2 l Bats/Throws: Left/Right l Pomona, Calif. (Diamond Bar) Gonzalez opened her career with a threegame hit streak, including a single in her first career at bat. Gonzalez s three-game hit streak tied two-time All-Big 12 performer Trisha Tannahill (2003) for the longest streak to open a Husker career this century. This year we have eight new faces and nine returners who are ready to win some softball games. We are going to be on the attack because we have our eyes on the prize and we want everyone to be a part of it. She hit.214 for the year, but had her average as high.268 in mid-march. Despite a late slump that dropped her batting average.042 points, Gonzalez s.214 average was.012 points higher than All- American slapper Anne Steffan produced as a freshman in Freshman Season [2007] Gonzalez appeared in 30 of the Huskers fi rst35 games and earned 23 starts before suffering a torn ACL prior to an April 1 doubleheader with Texas Tech... underwent season-ending surgery to repair the torn ACL on April received the opening-game start in center fi eld against No. 24 Auburn, one of three freshmen to start their fi rstcareer game... recorded a hit in each of her fi rstthree games, finishing 3- for-8 with a stolen base... had a single in her fi rstcareer at bat... went 2-for-10 at the NFCA Leadoff Classic but drew her fi rstwalk and added her second stolen base... recorded the fi rsttwo sacrifi cesof her career against Mississippi State on Feb recorded her fi rst career multi-hit game with a 2-for-3 day against Minnesota on March hit safely in a four-game stretch March 4-11 while also adding three runs and two stolen bases... recorded a single in her fi rstcareer Big 12 at bat at 17th-ranked Baylor on March one of the top defensive prep outfi elders in the nation a year ago, Gonzalez was as good as advertised in center, despite committing two aggressive errors... made a key play in the Huskers win over No. 18 Georgia on Feb. 25, starting an inning-ending double play by throwing out the tying run at home plate in the bottom of the sixth... also made a great catch in the eighth inning against No. 18 Cal, holding onto the ball while running and leaping into the fence at full speed... finished her injury-shortened freshman season with a.214 average and was perfect in fi vestolen base attempts. Gonzalez was named to the California Interscholastic Federation Division II second team, as well as earning second-team all-state honors from Calhisports.com... labeled as probably the best defensive outfi elder in Southern California, by the Los Angeles Times... hit.404 with 21 runs scored and nine RBIs as the leadoff hitter for Diamond Bar en route to garnering all-star honors from the Times... was a two-time all-league selection and won two ASA national championships with the Corona Angels in addition to a pair of national runner-up finishes NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

.. Crystal has not declared a major... played summer ball for the Corona Angels with Husker teammates Julie Brecthel and Tori Tyson... the Angels were coached by Tori s father, Marty.

17 The daughter of Carlos and Anna Gonzalez, Crystal was born on May 15, 1988, in Pomona, Calif.... Crystal has seven siblings, including four sisters Alissa (14), Brianna (12), Andrea (9), Alexsandra (8), and three brothers, Steven (13), Nathan (7) and Christopher (1)... Crystal has not declared a major... played summer ball for the Corona Angels with Husker teammates Julie Brecthel and Tori Tyson... the Angels were coached by Tori s father, Marty... favorite food is pizza and Mexican food... favorite saying is it s not the size of the dog in the fight, but rather the size of the fight in the dog... favorite sports team is the New York Yankees... says the best thing about Nebraska is the tradition... credits her dad as the biggest infl uencein her life. Coach Revelle on Gonzalez Gonzo has been a inspiration to all of her teammates and coaches as she continues to prove that she has the heart of a champion. With a heart breaking second knee injury, Gonzo remains relentless and strong spirited. She teaches all of us daily about faith, hope and love Season & Career Batting Highs Hits Season: 2 vs. Minnesota (3/10) Hitting Streak Season: 4 games Runs Season: 1 five times, last vs. Arkansas (3/16) RBIs Doubles Home Runs Walks Season: 1 twice, last vs. Arkansas (3/16) Multi-Hit & Multi-RBI Statistics Multi-Hit Games Season: 1 vs. Minnesota (3/10) 2-Hit Games Season: 1 vs. Minnesota (3/10) 3-Hit Games 4-Hit Games Multi-RBI Games 2-RBI Games 3-RBI Games 4+-RBI Games Career Statistics (All Games) Career Big 12 Conference Statistics Career NCAA Tournament Statistics Hitter vs. Ranked Teams 2008 NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE 65

ALEX HG U P P 25 MEASURING STICK Runs Scored 5 last 28 gms 2 first 29 gms Big 12 Commissioner s Fall Honor Roll (2006) Alex Hupp saw extensive time in the outfi eldas a freshman in 2007, as well as

With a season of experience under her belt, Hupp is expected to see much more work in the circle, while also battling for a spot in the lineup when she s pitching, or even as the designated player.

She finished just one home run shy of the team lead while becoming only the second Husker freshman to hit more than one homer as a rookie in the last seven seasons.

Hupp showed improvement at the end of last season, recording more than a third of her hits, nearly half of her RBIs and exactly half of her home runs in the last nine games alone.

Hupp s last appearance came on March 10, but with the loss of three-time All-Big 12 performer Ashley DeBuhr, Hupp has the opportunity to step up and contend to be the Huskers top option Sophomore l

In her pitching debut, Hupp tossed a one-hit shutout to become the first Husker to toss a shutout in her debut since All-American Peaches James in 2001.

My goal for this team is to compete every pitch and to never give up. My goal for myself this season is to keep my team in the game when I m on the mound and produce at the plate to help my team win.

18 ALEX HG U P P 25 MEASURING STICK Runs Scored 5 last 28 gms 2 first 29 gms Big 12 Commissioner s Fall Honor Roll (2006) Alex Hupp saw extensive time in the outfi eldas a freshman in 2007, as well as limited action in the circle. With a season of experience under her belt, Hupp is expected to see much more work in the circle, while also battling for a spot in the lineup when she s pitching, or even as the designated player. Offensively, Hupp showed glimpses last season of the power that made her a two-time high school All-American. She finished just one home run shy of the team lead while becoming only the second Husker freshman to hit more than one homer as a rookie in the last seven seasons. Nearly half of Hupp s hits went for extra bases, as she also added four doubles. Hupp showed improvement at the end of last season, recording more than a third of her hits, nearly half of her RBIs and exactly half of her home runs in the last nine games alone. In the circle, Hupp saw action early, tossing a one-hit shutout in her career debut. Hupp s last appearance came on March 10, but with the loss of three-time All-Big 12 performer Ashley DeBuhr, Hupp has the opportunity to step up and contend to be the Huskers top option Sophomore l Right-Handed l Pitcher/Outfielder l 5-6 l Bats/Trows: Bats/Throws: Right/Right Left/Right l Olathe, Kan. (East) Hupp showed glimpses of a promising future both in the circle and at the plate in In her pitching debut, Hupp tossed a one-hit shutout to become the first Husker to toss a shutout in her debut since All-American Peaches James in At the plate, Hupp fi nished with two home runs to become just the second freshman since 2001 to homer more than once in her rookie season. My goal for this team is to compete every pitch and to never give up. My goal for myself this season is to keep my team in the game when I m on the mound and produce at the plate to help my team win. behind returning Big 12 ERA leader Molly Hill. Much as she did on offense, Hupp showed glimpses of her potential in the circle. Hupp finished with an ERA below 2.00 and allowed one earned run or less in four of her fi veappearances. In fact, aside from a tough outing at Hawaii, Hupp surrendered only two earned runs in 14.2 innings. As she prepares for an increased workload in 2008, Hupp can build off a solid fall season, when she went 5-0 with four shutouts and a 0.23 ERA for the Huskers. A talented athlete, Hupp has the potential to be a key player for Nebraska in 2008, as she is the only player on the roster that has the opportunity to help NU offensively and in the circle. Freshman Season [2007] Hupp started 37 games as a freshman and appeared in a total of 51 contests for the Huskers in after seeing time in the lineup primarily as a designated player early in the season, started 12 straight games in left fi eldfrom March 27 to April 12 prior to being out of the lineup for four straight games... returned to the starting lineup on April 22 after going 2-for-3 with a homer, a double and three RBIs off the bench at No. 4 Oklahoma on April started a total of 19 games in left fi eld,including eight of the fi nalnine games... was also the Huskers leading pinch-hitter, going 3-for-11 in those situations with three RBIs... her biggest offensive contribution as a pinch-hitter came when she laced a two-run double that gave Nebraska the lead at Hawaii on Feb. 8 in the second game of her career... also added a pinch-hit RBI double at Oklahoma as part of her stellar performance off the bench... struggled offensively at the NFCA Leadoff Classic, but did add an RBI against Seton Hall... broke out of an 0-for-20 slump with a career day against Western Illinois on March went 2-for-3 against the Westerwinds to mark her fi rst career multi-hit game... also scored the fi rsttwo runs of her career while adding her fi rstcareer home run... drew a walk in consecutive games against Minnesota and Wichita State on March 10 and added her second pinch hit against Arkansas on March 16 for her only hit of the Big Red Tournament... went 1-for-2 in the fi rstgame of a doubleheader with Drake on March 27, scoring two runs and hitting her third career double... recorded the fi rst sacrifi ce of her career against Colorado State on March collected the fi rsthit of her Big 12 career as part of a 1-for-3 effort in game two of an April 1 doubleheader with Texas Tech... went 1-for-2 with a sacrifi cefl yand two RBIs against Oklahoma State on April 29, her third career multi- RBI game and second against a Big 12 foe... finished the season with two multi-hit games and three-multi RBI contests... in her fi rstcareer start in the circle, she tossed a one-hit shutout against Portland State... fi rsthusker since All-American Peaches James in NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

2001 to throw a shutout in her fi rstcareer start... picked up her second win by tossing 4.1 innings and allowing only one earned run against Seton Hall on Feb. 24... only went 2.

Hupp earned first-team high school All-America honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) and from EA Sports in 2006, highlighting a long list of accolades she has received.

19 2001 to throw a shutout in her fi rstcareer start... picked up her second win by tossing 4.1 innings and allowing only one earned run against Seton Hall on Feb only went 2.1 innings but allowed just one run in what proved to be her fi nal outing against Delaware State on March 10. Hupp earned first-team high school All-America honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) and from EA Sports in 2006, highlighting a long list of accolades she has received... was one of four pitchers and 16 players named to the NFCA s fi rstteam... compiled a perfect 19-0 record with a microscopic 0.10 ERA in her senior season at Olathe East... tossed 15 complete games in 20 starts and picked up 13 shutouts... struck out 227 batters while walking only seven to post an incredible strikeout-to-walk ratio of better than 32-to-1... also earned recognition as the Gatorade Softball Player of the Year for the state of Kansas... is the second Husker from Olathe East to earn that honor, as Trisha Tannahill, who graduated in May of 2006 with a degree in communication studies, was the Kansas Player of the Year in led Olathe East to back-to-back-to-back Class 6A state championships and a No. 19 and 21 national ranking by the NFCA in 2005 and 2006, respectively... compiled a career record of 69-1 and holds the top three spots on the school charts for wins in a single season... also holds the top three spots in single-season strikeouts as she finished her career with a whopping 672 punch-outs, an average of 168 strikeouts per season... hit.531 as a junior in 2005 with school-record totals of 11 doubles, six home runs and a.988 slugging percentage... third-team NFCA High School All-American in 2004 and was the Kansas City Star s 2005 Metro Player of the Year. Alexandria Lauren Hupp is the daughter of Dave and Karen Hupp... Alex was born on Feb. 11, 1988, in Shawnee, Kan.... has one sister, Michaela (17)... has not declared a major... is the third Olathe East Hawk to play at Nebraska since 2006, joining Trisha Tannahill ( ) and current freshman and threeyear teammate at East, Ashley Guile... favorite food is California Pizza Kitchen barbeque chicken pizza... favorite athlete is Michael Jordan... favorite sport other than softball is basketball... her grandmother has been the biggest infl uencein her life... hopes to become a Division I softball coach. Coach Revelle on Hupp Alex showed the poise and presence of a battle-tested winner in the circle last fall for the Huskers. She is enthusiastically embracing the opportunity to help her team win games from the pitcher s mound as well as the batter s box. Look for this fiery competitor to make key and significant contributions to the success of the team Season & Career Batting Highs Hits Season: 2 twice, last at Oklahoma (4/21) Hitting Streak Season: 2 games Runs Season: 2 three times, last at Oklahoma (4/21) RBIs Season: 3 at Oklahoma (4/21) Doubles Season: 1 four times, last at Oklahoma (4/21) Home Runs Season: 1 twice, last at Oklahoma (4/21) Walks Season: 1 six times, last at Missouri (5/5) 2007 Season & Career Pitching Highs Innings Season: 7.0 vs. Portland State (2/9) Strikeouts Season: 5 vs. Portland State (2/9) Hits (high) Season: 6 at Hawaii (2/11) Hits (low) - starts only Season: 1 vs. Portland State (2/9) Earned Runs (high) Season: 3 at Hawaii (2/11) Earned Runs (low) - starts only Season: 0 vs. Portland State (2/9) Walks (high) Season: 1 twice, last at Hawaii (2/11) Consecutive Scoreless Innings Streak Season: 8.2 innings Career Statistics (All Games) Batting Pitching Year G-GS CG W-L SV SHO IP H 2B HR R ER BB SO Opp. Avg. ERA Career Big 12 Conference Statistics Career NCAA Tournament Statistics ER or Less in 3 of 4 Starts 2008 NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE 67

AMANDA D U R A N MEASURING STICK Career Home Runs 21 38 Duran (Pima) 19 Rest of NU Junior l Catcher l 5-6 l Bats/Throws: Right/Right l Tucson, Ariz. (Salpointe Catholic/Pima [Ariz.

summer of 2006, the Nebraska coaching staff scoured the junior college ranks for an immediate impact player and found Haley Long, who became the fi rsthusker transfer to earn All-Big 12 honors in her

Duran is set to replace Jamie Waldecker, the Huskers starting catcher the past three seasons.

In her two-year career at Pima Community College, Duran became the fi rstjunior college player ever to earn back-to-back selections as the Diamond Sports Catcher of the Year.

490 hitter with 38 home runs and 176 RBIs in only two seasons. Duran also proved to be a winner, as she played a pivotal role in leading Pima to the national championship in her freshman season.

1 straight scoreless innings before finishing with seven shutouts in nine games. Offensively, Duran led the team in multi-rbi contests.

Thailand, in August of 2007, just prior to Duran s arrival in Lincoln... helped lead Team USA to a 3-3 record at the event.

Those 176 runs driven in would rank second all-time on the Nebraska career chart and for comparison s sake, the Huskers eight returning hitters in 2008 have a total of 120 RBIs in a combined 12

It is going to be an exciting year for the Huskers because we have what it takes mentally and physically to be an extremely competitive team. four at catcher.

.. Team USA finished second in Pool B, but fell in a tough opening-round matchup in bracket play to the senior Canadian Olympic Team, led by NU Associate Head Coach Lori Sippel.

, which has produced several Division I stars, including 2007 All-American Ashley Monceaux of Baylor... was a two-time first-team NJCAA All-American for the Aztecs.

20 AMANDA D U R A N MEASURING STICK Career Home Runs Duran (Pima) 19 Rest of NU Junior l Catcher l 5-6 l Bats/Throws: Right/Right l Tucson, Ariz. (Salpointe Catholic/Pima [Ariz.] CC) Team USA World University Games Participant (2007) NJCAA All-America First Team (2006 & 2007) NJCAA Diamond Sports Catcher of the Year (2006 & 2007) NJCWS All-Tournament Team (2006) In the summer of 2006, the Nebraska coaching staff scoured the junior college ranks for an immediate impact player and found Haley Long, who became the fi rsthusker transfer to earn All-Big 12 honors in her fi rstseason at NU. Nebraska again tapped the junior college ranks this past summer and the staff believes it has found another All-Big 12 performer in Amanda Duran. Duran is set to replace Jamie Waldecker, the Huskers starting catcher the past three seasons. While 2008 will mark her fi rstseason at the Division I level, Duran has all of the credentials of a top catcher. In her two-year career at Pima Community College, Duran became the fi rstjunior college player ever to earn back-to-back selections as the Diamond Sports Catcher of the Year. While her defense is important, the Huskers are hoping Duran will provide an even bigger impact at the plate. Duran was certainly a big bat for Pima, as she was a career.490 hitter with 38 home runs and 176 RBIs in only two seasons. Duran also proved to be a winner, as she played a pivotal role in leading Pima to the national championship in her freshman season. Duran acclimated herself well to her teammates in the fall, as she caught every inning and helped the pitching staff open the exhibition slate with 35.1 straight scoreless innings before finishing with seven shutouts in nine games. Offensively, Duran led the team in multi-rbi contests. World University Games - Team USA [Summer, 2007] Duran was one of 15 players from the NJCAA level chosen by junior college coaches to represent Team USA at the World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand, in August of 2007, just prior to Duran s arrival in Lincoln... helped lead Team USA to a 3-3 record at the event... started all six games, including A two-time NJCAA first-team All-American before arriving in Lincoln, Duran produced 176 RBIs in her two-year career at Pima Community College. Those 176 runs driven in would rank second all-time on the Nebraska career chart and for comparison s sake, the Huskers eight returning hitters in 2008 have a total of 120 RBIs in a combined 12 seasons. This year s Husker team has been rejuvenated with youth and talent. It is going to be an exciting year for the Huskers because we have what it takes mentally and physically to be an extremely competitive team. four at catcher... helped lead the Americans to a 3-1 record in pool play, including victories over Australia, Japan and the Czech Republic... Team USA finished second in Pool B, but fell in a tough opening-round matchup in bracket play to the senior Canadian Olympic Team, led by NU Associate Head Coach Lori Sippel... Japan then avenged an earlier loss to the United States to end Team USA s hopes for a medal. Duran enjoyed a standout two-year stint at Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz., which has produced several Division I stars, including 2007 All-American Ashley Monceaux of Baylor... was a two-time first-team NJCAA All-American for the Aztecs... was also tabbed the NJCAA Division I Diamond Sports Catcher of the Year by the NFCA at the conclusion of her freshman and sophomore seasons... fi rstplayer in the history of the award to win the honor more than once... helped lead Pima to a national championship in her fi rst year... posted impressive numbers during a stellar freshman season... hit.531 with 25 doubles, four triples, 21 home runs, 68 runs scored and 109 RBIs... her 109 RBIs rank as the third-highest single-season total in the recorded history of the NJCAA, which dates back to was just 13 RBIs shy of tying the record, set by Olympic Gold Medalist Crystal Bustos in led the NJCAA ranks in RBIs, while ranking second in home runs and fifth in average... played a key role during Pima s run to the championship, earning a nod on the NJCWS all-tournament team while being described as the Aztec s MVP by head coach Stacy Iveson... hit.500 (8-for-16) with two homers, six runs scored and fi verbis in fi vegames at the World Series... also called every pitch while catching every inning... hit a walk-off two-run home run in the 10th inning of a quarterfi nalgame against Odessa (Texas) to help propel Pima into the fi nals... in the championship game, scored the game-winning run in the Aztecs 4-3 win over Gulf Coast (Fla.)... followed up her outstanding rookie season by leading Pima to a record last season... hit.441 with 16 doubles, 17 home runs and 67 RBIs in ranked seventh in the NJCAA in home runs and 13th in RBIs... finished her outstanding junior college career as a.490 hitter with 38 homers and 176 RBIs... originally signed with Utah, before being released from her letter of intent following the Utes coaching change... chose Nebraska over BYU, California and UNLV... played her high school ball at Salpointe Catholic in Tucson. Amanda is the daughter of Louis and Sharon Duran... Amanda was born Nov. 17, 1986, in Tucson, Ariz.... has one sister, Nicole, 23, and two brothers Louie, 25 and Marc, is majoring in psychology... favorite food is pasta or seafood... favorite books are the Harry Potter series... favorite holiday is Thanksgiving... favorite saying is Dream big... favorite TV show is Scrubs... biggest infl uencesin her life have been her mom and dad. Coach Revelle on Duran Focused, driven, goal-oriented are all great ways to describe Amanda. It is exciting to witness her blend and mesh with her teammates and know that they are forming bonds that will strengthen us for the battles that await us in the spring. She has been a fabulous addition to our 2008 team as we look to her to be a force at the plate and behind the plate NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

JULIE B A talented and instinctive player, Julie Brechtel (pronounced Breck-tull) is expected to make an immediate impact for the Huskers in 2008.

Her ability to promptly step into a starting role is bolstered by a strong fall and extensive experience gained playing against top competition.

During the fall, Brechtel started every game and led all Huskers with a total of fi verbis while hitting better than.400.

.. was a four-time first-team All-Freeway League selection at Sunny Hills... two-time Freeway League Player of the Year... secondteam Division III All-CIF selection as a sophomore and junior.

.. as a senior, again led the league with a.438 average with four doubles, four home runs, three triples and 12 RBIs... was also outstanding defensively.

l 5-4 l Bats/Throws: Left/Right l Fullerton, Calif. (Sunny Hills) several Division I scholarship athletes.

.. also played for the Corona Angels, the same team as fellow Huskers Tori Tyson and Crystal Gonzalez... the Angels were coached by Marty Tyson, Tori s father.

.. has not declared a major... favorite food is Mexican... favorite movie is Fever Pitch... favorite saying is it s not how big you are, it s how big you play.

21 JULIE B A talented and instinctive player, Julie Brechtel (pronounced Breck-tull) is expected to make an immediate impact for the Huskers in A natural, smooth-fielding infi elder,brechtel will open the season as NU s starter at second base. Her ability to promptly step into a starting role is bolstered by a strong fall and extensive experience gained playing against top competition. Brechtel possesses a quick bat at the plate and above average speed. A terrifi ccontact hitter, she is a tough out with the ability to bat anywhere in the lineup. During the fall, Brechtel started every game and led all Huskers with a total of fi verbis while hitting better than.400. Brechtel benefi ts from having faced top-level competition in Southern California, both at Sunny Hills High School and with the Orange County Batbusters and Corona Angels... was a four-time first-team All-Freeway League selection at Sunny Hills... two-time Freeway League Player of the Year... secondteam Division III All-CIF selection as a sophomore and junior... as a junior for Sunny Hills, led the league with a.412 average, while ranking third with 11 RBIs and second with two home runs as Sunny Hills won the league title... as a senior, again led the league with a.438 average with four doubles, four home runs, three triples and 12 RBIs... was also outstanding defensively... Doug Myers, head coach for the Batbusters declared Brechtel who played third base as the best fi elderon the team, a major accomplishment on a team that produced R E C H T E L Freshman l Infielder l 5-4 l Bats/Throws: Left/Right l Fullerton, Calif. (Sunny Hills) several Division I scholarship athletes... was a member of the Batbusters team that captured the ASA 16-and-under national championship in also played for the Corona Angels, the same team as fellow Huskers Tori Tyson and Crystal Gonzalez... the Angels were coached by Marty Tyson, Tori s father. Julianne Jenelle Brechtel is the daughter of John and Joanne Brechtel and was born on July 6, 1989, in Fullerton, Calif.... has one sister, Jennifer, 27, and one brother, Justin, has not declared a major... favorite food is Mexican... favorite movie is Fever Pitch... favorite saying is it s not how big you are, it s how big you play. Coach Revelle on Brechtel Poised, polished, and present this freshman is ready to go. Julie is ready to jump into the lineup and make a signifi cantdifference. She may go about her business in a quiet and unassuming fashion, but I guarantee, her impact on this team will be loud. Brechtel on the 2008 Huskers My goals for myself this year are to be an all-around player and be able to produce whenever I am called upon. My goal for the team is to make it to the Women s College World Series, but before that we must come together as one strong unit. 6 HEIDI F A natural athlete with a tremendous upside, Heidi Foland is a strong candidate for playing time at shortstop this season. Depending upon her own play and the health of sophomore Whitney Barrett, Foland may be thrust into a starting role as a true freshman. Foland was a three-sport star at Grand Island High School and has made terrifi cstrides in her overall game since focusing solely on softball last fall. Foland started every game at shortstop during the fall season with Barrett out due to injury. She recovered from a slow defensive start to play much better the fi naltwo weeks of the fall while gaining valuable experience. Offensively, Foland hit.420 as a senior for Grand Island. Foland was named a 2005 Class A honorable-mention all-state selection by the Lincoln Journal Star and earned first-team all-state honors as a utility player in was also an academic all-state award winner... a three-sport standout at Grand Island High School, started all four years on the diamond... hit.420 for the Islanders with a.536 slugging percentage as a senior... added nine doubles, 16 RBIs, 22 runs scored and 30 stolen bases while striking out just twice in 112 at bats... selected to participate in the Nebraska Coaches Association All-Star Game in the summer of helped lead the Red team to a 5-1 victory with a double and two runs scored... both runs scored came on RBI O L A N D Freshman l Infielder l 5-7 l Bats/Throws: Right/Right l Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island) hits from fellow freshmen Kelli Linke and Sammi Liegl... also competed in soccer and basketball... fi rst1,000-point scorer in Grand Island girls basketball history... was an honorable-mention all-state selection in basketball and chose to compete in softball at the collegiate level despite receiving recruiting attention in basketball. Heidi is the daughter of Randall and Doreen Foland and was born on Jan. 7, 1989, in Grand Island, Neb.... has three brothers, Derek, 24, Jay, 19, and Cory, is a pre-physical therapy major... favorite movie is Love and Basketball... favorite sports team is the Indianapolis Colts... favorite athlete is Steve Nash. Coach Revelle on Foland Heidi is a star in the making. She has spent her summers playing basketball, and now, with her focus on growing her skills in softball, watch out. She is an exciting athlete to watch, a great teammate to have on the fi eldand a delight to coach. Foland on the 2008 Huskers The 2008 season will be an exciting season because we have zero seniors, so we have a young, talented team with great upperclassmen skills and leadership. The whole team gets along very well and we all have extreme fun NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE 69

ASHLEY G U I L E Ashley Guile will fi gureprominently into Nebraska s plans this season, as her ability with the bat could earn her a spot in the lineup.

A two-time high school All-American, Guile adds another impressive lefthanded bat to the NU lineup.

Freshman l Catcher/Infielder l 5-9 l Bats/Throws: Left/Right l Olathe, Kan. (East) slugging percentage... as a senior, hit.507 with 14 doubles, four triples, 30 RBIs and an.

... has one brother, Anthony, 20... has not declared a major... favorite food is her mom s enchiladas... favorite team is the Boston Red Sox... favorite athlete is David Ortiz.

.. proven winner who helped East win the state championship in each of her four years.

624 on-base percentage in 2005 was an Olathe East record, a notable accomplishment for a program that has produced 12 Division I players.

864 in 2006), second-most RBIs (35 in 2006), third-most hits (45 in 2006), second-most doubles (14 in 2006 and 2007) and fourth-most triples (4 in 2006 and 2007).

22 ASHLEY G U I L E Ashley Guile will fi gureprominently into Nebraska s plans this season, as her ability with the bat could earn her a spot in the lineup. Guile is slated to be the Huskers backup catcher, but she is also expected to compete for the starting designated player spot and could even see some time on the infi eld. A two-time high school All-American, Guile adds another impressive lefthanded bat to the NU lineup. Known for hitting the ball hard, Guile is also a solid contact hitter and boasts a confi dent,aggressive approach that is perfectly suited for the middle of the lineup. Freshman l Catcher/Infielder l 5-9 l Bats/Throws: Left/Right l Olathe, Kan. (East) slugging percentage... as a senior, hit.507 with 14 doubles, four triples, 30 RBIs and an.826 slugging percentage while striking out just once in 69 at bats. The daughter of Tony and Glenda Guile, Ashley Nicole Guile was born on June 30, 1989, in Overland Park, Kan.... has one brother, Anthony, has not declared a major... favorite food is her mom s enchiladas... favorite team is the Boston Red Sox... favorite athlete is David Ortiz... in 10 years, hopes to be coaching the Huskers or be a special education teacher. 5 Guile is the third Olathe East player to sign with Nebraska since the 2003 season... proven winner who helped East win the state championship in each of her four years... was named a 2006 first-team high school All-American by the NFCA along with sophomore Alex Hupp, also an East graduate... repeated as a first-team All-American in her.624 on-base percentage in 2005 was an Olathe East record, a notable accomplishment for a program that has produced 12 Division I players... boasts two of the top four single-season averages in school history, the top on-base percentage (.624 in 2005), the fourth-best slugging percentage (.864 in 2006), second-most RBIs (35 in 2006), third-most hits (45 in 2006), second-most doubles (14 in 2006 and 2007) and fourth-most triples (4 in 2006 and 2007)... enjoyed an outstanding junior season in 2006, hitting.556 with 14 doubles, 35 RBIs, a.556 on-base percentage and an.864 Coach Revelle on Guile Ashley has watched, waited and worked for years to realize her dream of playing softball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. We are excited that the time has fi nallyarrived, as we believe that Ashley will have a dynamic effect on our offense immediately. She also displays a tremendous amount of passion for the game which we feel will have a positive impact in the locker room, in the dugout and on the fi eld. Guile on the 2008 Huskers As a team we are looking for a successful season with a Big 12 title in our hands and a trip to the World Series. My goal for the season is to play for the name on my jersey, do what it takes to make things happen to win, to succeed, to make the team better. ABBY H U G H E S A smooth-fielding speedster from Olathe, Kan., Abby Hughes is a strong candidate to earn the starting job at third base this season. She was solid at third during the fall and her quickness and intelligence for the game are tremendous assets for the physically and mentally demanding position. Offensively, Hughes speed can create plenty of problems for opposing defenders. She is also an aggressive baserunner, as she led Nebraska in steals during the fall. Nebraska has traditionally enjoyed success in signing talented players from the Olathe area and the Huskers hope Hughes can continue that trend... NU has signed three Olathe East players since 2003, although Hughes is the fi rst player from Olathe North... led the Sunfl owerleague with a.552 average and an.879 slugging percentage as a senior, while also leading the league in triples... earned second-team NFCA All-South Central Region honors for her efforts... earned first-team all-state honors from the Kansas Softball Coaches Association in the state s largest class as a junior and senior... was named Olathe North s offensive player of the year in 2005 and was also the defensive player of the year, as well as the team s most valuable player in was a secondteam All-Sunflower League selection in 2004, 2005 and 2006, and earned second-team All-Sun and All-Johnson County accolades in 2004 and 2005, respectively... is a proven winner, as she led North to a regional championship NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE Freshman l Infielder l 5-2 l Bats/Throws: Right/Right l Olathe, Kan. (North) and state runner-up finish in also helped lead the Olathe Rockets to a pair of top-five finishes at the 16A AFA Nationals... also excelled in volleyball and was voted Best Female Athlete at Olathe North by the coaches... in the classroom, Hughes was selected as an NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete all four years... also was a three-year National Honor Society member and a Kansas Honors Scholar, as she ranked in the top 10 percent of her graduating class. Abby is the daughter of Eric and Charlene Hughes and was born on Sept. 5, 1988, in Olathe, Kan.... has one sister, Ashley, has not declared a major... favorite food is chicken... best thing about her teammates is how well everyone gets along... the one thing she can t live without is her family. Coach Revelle on Hughes Abby is an athletic and intelligent player who adds a lot of speed and quickness to our roster. Abby has the ability to play several different positions on our team as her athletic versatility is a real strength. Abby had a great fall campaign for the Huskers...look for her to carry that into her game this spring. Hughes on the 2008 Huskers This is going to be an exciting year for the team because there are so many new faces. The team is energetic and very competitive. We have been working hard and are expecting to do very well as a team this season. 12

SAMMI L I E G L Freshman Sammi Liegl (pronounced LEGAL) will compete for playing time in a crowded Husker outfi eldthat features four returning players who started at least 23 games last season.

One of the fastest players on the team, Liegl is expected to be a key pinch runner for Nebraska this season.

448 with 12 extra base hits, 23 runs scored and 26 RBIs in her fi nalyear at Pius X. Liegl attended Pius X as one of two Lincoln natives among the freshman class.

.. Liegl joined fellow freshman Kelli Linke - also a Lincoln native - as a Lincoln Journal Star first-team Super State selection in 2006.

23 SAMMI L I E G L Freshman Sammi Liegl (pronounced LEGAL) will compete for playing time in a crowded Husker outfi eldthat features four returning players who started at least 23 games last season. While playing time in the outfi eldmay be hard to fi nd,that won t discourage Liegl, who is the epitome of a team player and is dedicated to working hard and helping the team any way she can. One of the fastest players on the team, Liegl is expected to be a key pinch runner for Nebraska this season. Although her at bats may be limited on a deep Husker roster, Liegl showed the ability to produce at the plate, while hitting.448 with 12 extra base hits, 23 runs scored and 26 RBIs in her fi nalyear at Pius X. Liegl attended Pius X as one of two Lincoln natives among the freshman class... was a four-year starter for the Thunderbolts... hit.448 for Pius with seven doubles, three triples, two home runs, 16 stolen bases, 23 runs scored and 26 RBIs as a senior... Liegl joined fellow freshman Kelli Linke - also a Lincoln native - as a Lincoln Journal Star first-team Super State selection in earned Class B honorable-mention all-state honors from the publication as a junior in selected to participate in the Nebraska Coaches Association All-Star Game in the summer of helped lead the Red team to a 5-1 victory with an RBI hit... her RBI hit scored fellow freshman Heidi Foland, while Kelli Linke also added an RBI hit in the game. Freshman l Outfielder l 5-3 l Bats/Throws: Right/Right l Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X) The daughter of Dave and Therese Liegl, Samantha Marie Liegl was born on March 4, 1989, in Lincoln... has two sisters, Jessa, 24, and Shawna, 21, and one brother Nick, father Dave was a cornerback for the Husker football team, lettering from 1978 to Sammi is a pre-social science major... favorite holiday is Christmas... favorite actor is Jack Black... favorite subject is history... says the crazy weather is the best thing about Nebraska... in 10 years, hopes to be teaching, coaching and raising a family. Coach Revelle on Liegl Sammi is a second generation Husker who is proud to wear the scarlet and cream. She is a talented athlete who is embracing the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in our system as she is mentored by a cluster of upperclassmen in the outfi eld.sammi is also primed and focused on using her speed, game smarts and instincts to be an offensive weapon for the Huskers. Liegl on the 2008 Huskers The 2008 season is so exciting because of the people we have coming together. Everyone on the team has a good work ethic and is driven. Combining our talents and strengths, we will have a very successful season. 00 KELLI L I N K E Freshman l Designated Player/Infielder l 5-7 l Bats/Throws: Right/Right l Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast) Kelli Linke (pronounced Link-ee), the younger sister of former Husker Katie Linke, is poised to play her way into the lineup this season. She will most likely see playing time as the designated player or a pinch hitter, but as she displayed in the fall, her work with the bat will make it tough to keep her off the fi eld. In the fall season, Linke led NU in average, extra base hits, slugging percentage and multi-hit games, while finishing third in RBIs. Her play in the fall followed a strong senior season at Lincoln Northeast High School, where she earned All-America honors after hitting.509 with nine homers and 34 RBIs. Linke enjoyed a standout prep career at Lincoln Northeast... is one of two freshman on the 2008 roster from Lincoln... was named a first-team Super State selection by the Lincoln Journal Star as a junior in 2005, when she hit.437 with 59 hits, 35 runs scored, 37 RBIs and 11 doubles... in her senior season at Northeast, Linke led the Heartland Conference with a.509 average, 11 doubles, seven triples, nine home runs, 37 runs scored and 34 RBIs, while earning her second straight first-team Super State selection... was also named a first-team high school All-American by the NFCA following her stellar senior season... joins fellow freshman Ashley Guile as an incoming NFCA high school All-American as NU boasts two freshmen and one sophomore who combined to win a total of fi vehigh school All-America awards... selected to participate in the Nebraska Coaches Association All-Star Game in the summer of helped lead the Red team to a 5-1 victory with an RBI hit... her RBI hit scored fellow freshman Heidi Foland, while Sammi Liegl also added an RBI hit in the game. Kelli Anne Linke is the daughter of Dennis Linke and Carol Maasdam and was born Dec. 28, 1988, in Lincoln... has one sister, Katie (23)... Katie started 60 career games for the Huskers from 2003 to just as her sister did for four years, Kelli will wear No. 59 this season... is majoring in pre-nursing... favorite books are the Harry Potter series... favorite athlete is Sidney Crosby... biggest infl uencein her life is her sister Katie. Coach Revelle on Linke Kelli grew up in this program and now fi nally gets to wear the uniform herself. She is a gifted hitter who has unlimited potential. Through Kelli s drive, determination and focus, we believe she has the ability to impact our team immediately and consistently. Look for Kelli to have an exciting season for the Huskers. Linke on the 2008 Huskers The fans will love watching this team because our energy is a high priority this year and it will be a vibrant place to be. I also think it will be exciting to watch us become a team and enjoy being on the fi eldhaving the fans cheer us on. GO BIG RED NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE 71

TORI T Y S O N Tori Tyson is one of three pitchers on the Huskers 2008 roster and will see time in the circle as a true freshman.

Tyson suffered a broken foot the fi rstweek of fall practice, which caused her to miss valuable practice and game experience, as well as part of the Huskers winter conditioning.

She also benefi tsfrom a great knowledge of the game, as her father, Marty, is a prominent fi gurein the summer ball circuit as head coach of the Corona Angels.

Tyson is the lone pitching prospect in the Huskers freshman class and joins NU with an abundance of competitive experience at both the high school and club level.

.. as a junior, led the league and ranked in the top 25 among inland Southern California schools with a 1.71 ERA... finished that season allowing just 36 earned runs in 147.0 innings.

.. played her club ball for the Corona Angels, the same team as fellow freshman Julie Brechtel and sophomore Freshman l Right-Handed Pitcher l 5-9 l Bats/Throws: Left/Right l Corona, Calif.

24 TORI T Y S O N Tori Tyson is one of three pitchers on the Huskers 2008 roster and will see time in the circle as a true freshman. The talented Tyson has all of the tools to be a successful pitcher at the Division I level, although her innings may be limited this season with the return of 2007 Big 12 ERA leader Molly Hill. Tyson suffered a broken foot the fi rstweek of fall practice, which caused her to miss valuable practice and game experience, as well as part of the Huskers winter conditioning. Aiding her return is the fact that Tyson faced outstanding competition as a high schooler in talent-rich Southern California. She also benefi tsfrom a great knowledge of the game, as her father, Marty, is a prominent fi gurein the summer ball circuit as head coach of the Corona Angels. Tyson s talent and her desire to get better will put her in a prime position to earn more time in the circle throughout the season, as she fights for the Huskers No. 2 spot with sophomore Alex Hupp. Tyson is the lone pitching prospect in the Huskers freshman class and joins NU with an abundance of competitive experience at both the high school and club level... at Corona High School, earned second-team All-Mountain View league honors as a senior in as a junior, led the league and ranked in the top 25 among inland Southern California schools with a 1.71 ERA... finished that season allowing just 36 earned runs in innings... limited opposing hitters to a meager.218 average while posting 108 strikeouts... contributed as a sophomore to Corona s league championship team... played her club ball for the Corona Angels, the same team as fellow freshman Julie Brechtel and sophomore Freshman l Right-Handed Pitcher l 5-9 l Bats/Throws: Left/Right l Corona, Calif. (Corona) Crystal Gonzalez... with the Angels, Tyson was coached by her father, Marty... was part of the and-under ASA national championship team and recorded three other top-five finishes at nationals. The daughter of Marty and Donna Tyson, Victoria Renee Tyson was born on Sept. 26, 1989, in Blythe, Calif.... has three sisters, Dena (23), Dominique (15) and Dawne (15)... comes from a softball family, as her father coaches the Corona Angels, one of the top travel teams in the nation... her sister Dena played at Washington, earning first-team NFCA All-America honors as a senior in 2007, which included a trip to Bowlin Stadium for the NCAA Regional... Tori lists Dena as her favorite athlete... Tori has not declared a major... credits her father as her biggest infl uence... the one thing she can t live without is her family. Coach Revelle on Tyson Tori brings great gamesmanship and a winning attitude to the fi eldwhen she is in the circle. She is a very talented athlete who is committed to growing and taking her game to the next level. We expect Tori to have a tremendous impact on this program during her career. Tyson on the 2008 Huskers My personal goal is to establish a role on this team and be prepared mentally and physically when my name is called. My goal for the team this season is to leave everything we have out on the fi eldeveryday in practice and in the game. I want everybody to remember the day they played the Huskers in softball. 23 FUTURE H U S K E R S A pair of talented in-state players and the Huskers second-ever recruit from the state of New York signed National Letters-of-Intent to play softball at Nebraska beginning in High school teammates Ashley Hagemann and Nikki Haget will remain teammates at Nebraska next season after leading Elkhorn High School to the past four consecutive Nebraska Class B state championships. The lone out-of-state signee is Kirby Wright, a catcher from Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. All three have been recognized as all-state players, while each is also a proven winner on the prep level. Elkhorn went 30-1 last season and Wright led Hendrick Hudson High School to the best finish in school history with a 27-2 record and a trip to the state semifi nals. The talent and winning attitude of the group has NU Coach Rhonda Revelle excited about the future and optimistic about the newcomers impact on the Huskers 2009 fortunes. We are adding a great group of student-athletes to our Nebraska softball family, Revelle said. They are all motivated and driven to be Huskers and have a long-standing affection for the Big Red. We are sure that when they put on the scarlet and cream for the fi rsttime, it will illicit some pretty awesome emotions. Ashley Hagemann, RHP, Omaha, Neb. (Elkhorn) Hagemann was a three-time fi rst team All-Nebraska selection from the Omaha World- Herald and served as the honorary captain in 2006 and Hagemann also earned three consecutive nods on the Lincoln Journal Star s Super State team, garnering second-team honors as a sophomore in 2005, before earning first-team accolades in 2006 and 2007, getting the nod as honorary captain as a senior. A four-time state champion, Hagemann helped lead Elkhorn High School to a Class B state record 30-1 mark in her senior campaign in the fall of The Class B career strikeout leader, Hagemann went 25-1 with a 0.38 ERA as a senior, while hitting.536 with 10 doubles, six home runs and 37 RBIs. Nikki Haget, INF/OF, Omaha, Neb. (Elkhorn) As a four-year teammate of Hagemann, Haget also played a pivotal role in leading Elkhorn to four consecutive state championships. Haget was named a two-time first-team All-Nebraska selection from the Omaha World-Herald and also earned first-team Super State honors in her fi naltwo seasons from the Lincoln Journal Star. As a senior in 2007, Haget led Class B and ranked second in the state with a whopping.550 average (55-for-100), according to reported statistics from the World-Herald. Her 55 hits also led Class B and ranked second in the state, while Haget also scored a Class B-high 43 runs. She also added fi vedoubles and three triples for the Antlers. Kirby Wright, C, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. (Hendrick Hudson) Wright is not only just the second Husker recruit from New York in the history of the program, but she is the fi rstin the NCAA era, dating back to Wright, who will complete her prep career at Hendrick Hudson High School this spring, is one of the top catchers in New York, as she earned third-team Class A all-state honors from the New York Sportswriters Association in 2006, while earning a first-team selection to The Journal News All-Star Softball Team. As a junior last season, Wright hit cleanup for Hendrick Hudson, batting.436 (41-for-94) with 12 doubles, two home runs, 38 RBIs and 23 runs scored in only 28 games. Her 38 RBIs were the third most in the area, while her play helped the Sailors win their fi rstclass A section title and advance to the state semifi nals,while finishing with a 27-2 record NEBRASKA SOFTBALL MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

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» Doubles: 1 (10 times)» Home Runs: 1 (four times)» Walks: 2 (three times)» Stolen Bases: 1 (seven times) alicia armstrong sophomore l infielder l 5-10 BEATRICE, neb. l beatrice hs» Second-Team All-Big Ten (2013)» Big Ten All-Defensive Team (2013)» Two-Time Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll 21 A three-sport