2009 Softball Media Guide

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1 2009 Softball Media Guide

2 UNION UNIVERSITY Schedule Date Opponent Time Location FEBRUARY 2009 Fri 13 Central Methodist University (Mo.) ^ 4:00 pm Jackson, Miss. Fri 13 Lindenwood University (Mo.) ^ 6:00 pm Jackson, Miss. Sat 14 Ashford University (Iowa) ^ 11:00 am Jackson, Miss. Sat 14 Central Methodist University (Mo.) ^ 1:00 pm Jackson, Miss. Sat 14 Belhaven University (Miss.) ^ 3:00 pm Jackson, Miss. WED 18 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) 4:00 PM (2) UNION TUE 24 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (Tenn.) 3:00 PM (2) UNION SAT 28 WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY (Miss.) 12:00 PM (2) UNION MARCH 2009 MON 2 LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) 3:00 PM (2) UNION Wed 4 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) 4:00 pm (2) Nashville, Tenn. FRI 6 SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY 6:00 PM UNION FRI 6 WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY 8:00 PM UNION SAT 7 UNION COLLEGE 9:00 AM UNION SAT 7 MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY 1:00 PM UNION SAT 7 UNION INVITATIONAL 5:00 PM UNION MON 9 FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) 3:00 PM (2) UNION Wed 11 Mid-Continent University (Ky.) * 1:00 pm (2) Mayfield, Ky. FRI 13 GEORGETOWN COLLEGE (Ky.) # 6:00 PM UNION FRI 13 TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE # 8:00 PM UNION SAT 14 DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY (Mich.) # 11:00 AM UNION SAT 14 BETHEL COLLEGE (Tenn.) # 3:00 PM UNION SAT 14 UNION CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME # 5:00 PM UNION Sat 21 Goshen College (Ind.) % 9:30 am Campbellsville, Ky. Sat 21 Campbellsville University (Ky.) % 11:45 am Campbellsville, Ky. Sat 21 Robert Morris College (Ill.) % 4:15 pm Campbellsville, Ky. Tue 24 Warner University (Fla.) 1:00 pm (2) Lake Wells, Fla. Wed 25 Webber International University (Fla.) 11:00 am (2) Babson Park, Fla. TUE 31 BETHEL COLLEGE (Tenn.) * 4:00 PM (2) UNION APRIL 2009 Sat 4 William Woods University (Mo.) $ 9:00 am Fulton, Mo. Sat 4 Drury University (Mo.) $ 11:00 am Fulton, Mo. Sat 4 Columbia College (Mo.) $ 3:00 pm Fulton, Mo. MON 6 LYON COLLEGE (Ark.) * 5:00 PM (2) UNION Thu 9 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.) * 4:00 pm (2) Pulaski, Tenn. Tue 14 Lambuth University (Tenn.) 5:00 pm (2) Jackson, Tenn. SAT 18 TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * 1:00 PM (2) UNION Mon 20 Bethel College (Tenn.) 2:00 pm (2) McKenzie, Tenn. Thu 23 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) * 5:00 pm (2) Henderson, Tenn. SAT 25 CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) * 11:00 AM (2) UNION Wed 29 TranSouth Conference Tournament Pulaski, Tenn. Thu 30 TranSouth Conference Tournament Pulaski, Tenn. MAY 2009 Fri 1 TranSouth Conference Tournament Pulaski, Tenn. Sat 2 TranSouth Conference Tournament Pulaski, Tenn. May NAIA Softball National Championships (Wilson Morgan Park) Decatur, - Union Invitational # - Union Classic $ - William Woods Classic ^ - Belhaven Classic % - Campbellsville Classic * - TranSouth Conference Games 2 Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

3 UNION UNIVERSITY Table of Contents/Quickfacts/Media Quick Facts Director of Athletics: Tommy Sadler (731) Athletic Secretary: Teresa Thomas (731) Head Softball Coach: Heather Hall (2nd Season) Office Phone: (731) Alma Mater: Gannon University (2004) Record at Union: Career Record: same Previous Season Overall record: Conference Finish: (4th Place) NAIA Post Season: Conference Tournament Runner-Up; NAIA Region XI Tournament Fourth Place Final Ranking: NR NAIA National Tournament History Years: 6 (1999, 2001, 02, 03, 04, 05) Wins-Losses (%): 7-13 (.350) Highest finish: Third Place (2001) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No Schedule...2 Media Outlets & Quick Facts...3 Union University Information...4 University President, Dr. David S. Dockery...5 Athletic Director, TommySadler...6 Athletic Staff Directory...7 Head Coach...8 Assistant Coaches & Trainer...9 Team Roster Season Outlook...11 Player Profiles Season Summary Season Stats Season Results...25 TranSouth Conference Information...26 NAIA Information & Opponent Information...27 Honor Roll/Championships...28 Record Book Softball Facilities...34 Softball Summer Camp Information Team Photo...outside back cover Local Union Bulldog Media Outlets Location: 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee Phone: (731) Fax: (731) Website: Founded: 1823 Enrollment: 3,747 Nickname: Lady Bulldogs Colors: Red & White Affiliation: NAIA Conference: TranSouth Conference Field: Fesmire Field (Lighted) Capacity: 400 Dimensions: L-210, C-210, R-210, Alley-210 Press Box Phone: (731) Sports Information Director Steven Aldridge Office Phone: (731) Cell Phone: (731) Fax: (731) saldridge@uu.edu Sports Information Student Assistants: Jessica Bandy - Cartersville, Ga. Allison Caldwell - Lexington, Tenn. Emily Davis - Hendersonville, Tenn. Tyler Boone - Clarksville, Tenn. THE JACKSON SUN West Lafayette Jackson, TN (731) (731) FAX WBBJ-TV CHANNEL 7 (ABC) Muse Street Jackson, TN (731) (731) FAX WDXI 1310 AM One Radio Park Drive Jackson, TN (731) WNWS RADIO FM North Highland Jackson, TN (731) (731) FAX Robin Cude, Steve Hemann 25 Stonebrook Place, Suite G #322 Jackson, TN (731) (731) WBFG 96.5 FM 584 Smith Street Lexington, TN (800) FAX wbfg965@yahoo.com WTJS 1390 AM NEWS RADIO Radio Road Jackson, TN (731) (731) FAX STAY INFORMED ABOUT UNION UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS Visit the Union University Athletics website ( for news, stats, player information, photos, and more. To be placed on the Union University Fan or Media list contact saldridge@uu.edu. For results following Bulldog contests, call the Bulldog Hotline at (731) This media guide was designed, written, and edited by the Union Sports Information Staff. The player and team photography and action photos are courtesy of the Union Sports Information Department and the Union Visual Communications Staff. Printing was done by Tennessee Industrial Printing. Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 3

4 UNION UNIVERSITY University Profile Location: Jackson, Tennessee (area population: 100,000), 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Forbes Magazine recently ranked Jackson as one of America s top 150 cities for business and careers. Student Body: About 3,700 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 40 states and 35 countries. Student to Faculty Ratio: 11:1. Percentage of Faculty with Highest Possible Degree in Field: 83% Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. History: Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Technology: Each residence apartment is equipped with internet and cable television connections. In addition, wireless network access is available in residence commons areas, as well as in each academic building and the Student Union Building. Students are provided with filtered Internet access, a Union account, and private file storage space as part of the Union network. Activities: More than 50 major student-produced music and theatre events each academic year; 70 campus clubs, societies, fraternities, sororities and other organizations; Cardinal & Cream student newspaper and The Torch, a literary journal. Campus: Union is located on a 290-acre campus in north Jackson. Academic facilities include the 225,000 square-foot Penick Academic Complex, the 30,000 square-foot Blasingame Academic Complex. Union has invested more than $90 million in on-campus improvements in the past decade. Hammons Hall, Jennings Hall and White Hall are three new facilities providing modern classroom and office space for continuing studies, music, communication arts, Christian studies, nursing, chemistry, biology. All residence halls include a private bedroom for each student. Campus Visits: Visit our campus anytime to meet with faculty or visit a class. You are also invited to join us for a Union Preview Day. This year s Preview Days schedule is found at or call UNION. Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., first and third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rankings: * Ranked as a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report for more than a decade * Carnegie Foundation s Top Tier University * Time magazine s 500 Best Colleges * The Princeton Review s 100 Best Southeastern Colleges * The Templeton Foundation Guide for Colleges That Encourage Character Development * America s Best College Buys * America s Best College Scholarships Accreditation: Union University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA, , Telephone ) to award baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and education doctorate degrees. Discipline Specific Accreditations: * Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology * American Chemical Society * Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education * Council on Social Work Education * National Association of Schools of Art and Design * National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education * National Association of Schools of Music * Teacher Education Program of the Tennessee Department of Education Affiliations: * American Association of Colleges of Nursing * American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education * Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs * Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education * Council of Independent Colleges * Council for Christian Colleges and Universities * Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences * Council on Undergraduate Research * International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities * National Art Education Association * North American Coalliiton for Christian Admission Professionals * Service Members Opportunity Colleges * Tennessee Association for Counseling and Development * Tennessee Baptist Convention * Tennessee Independent College and Universities Association Art* * Ceramics, Digital Media Studies, Drawing * Graphic Design * Painting * Photography * Sculpture Biology* * General Biology * Cell and Molecular Biology * Zoology * Conservation Biology Business Administration* * Accounting * Economics * International Business * Management * Marketing Chemistry * Chemistry* * Chemical Physics * Medical Technology Christian Studies * Biblical Studies * Biblical Studies Languages * Christian Ethics * Church History * Philosophy Christian Studies * Philosophy General Studies * Sport Ministry * Youth Ministry Communication Arts * Advertising * Broadcast Journalism * Digital Media Studies * Film Studies * Journalism * Media Communications * Photojournalism * Public Relations * Theatre and Speech* Computer Science * Computer Information Systems * Computer Science * Digital Media Studies Education* * Elementary Education: * Special Education: 2 * Teacher Licensure, Secondary Areas Engineering * Mechanical * Electrical English* * Literature * Writing History* Honors * Interdisciplinary Honors * Interdisciplinary Studies Intercultural Studies * Global Studies * Regional Studies * Study Abroad Language * French* * Spanish* * Teaching English as a Second Language* Programs of Study Mathematics * Actuarial Science * Mathematics Music * Church Music * Christian Studies * Communication Arts * Music Management * Music Marketing * Music Education o Band* o Choral* * Music Theory * Performance o Organ o Piano o Voice Nursing Physical Education, Wellness and Sport * Athletic Training * Health Education * Physical Education* * Sport Communication * Sport Management * Sport Marketing * Sports Medicine - Exercise Science * Sport Ministry Physics* * Engineering Physics * Physical Science * Physics Political Science* Pre-professional Programs * Chiropractics * Cytotechnology * Dentistry * Dental Hygiene * Health Information Management * Medicine * Occupational Therapy * Optometry * Pharmacy * Physical Therapy * Physician Assistant * Podiatry * Veterinary Medicine Psychology Social Work Sociology and Family Studies * Criminal Justice * Family Studies * Sociology *Teacher Licensure Available Graduate Programs of Study * Doctor of Education * Doctor of Pharmacy * Education Specialist * Master of Arts in Education * Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies * Master of Business Administration * Master of Christian Studies * Master of Education * Master of Science in Nursing * Master of Social Work 4 Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

5 UNION UNIVERSITY Letter from the President Dear Friends of Union University Athletics: Thank you so much for your support of Union University athletics. A commitment to excellence is one of our four core values across the University best demonstrated in our numerous quality academic programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. For 10 straight years, Union has been listed as a Top Tier University in the South by U. S. News and World Report. One of the fastest growing private institutions in the entire South, Union University continues to make strides in all aspects of our work, and athletics is no exception. For five straight seasons, Union has been the recipient of the TranSouth Conference All-Sports Trophy. This recognition speaks well of all of our coaches and athletes. We salute all of those who serve Union university so faithfully in our Department of Athletics. We thank each of you for your support of the Union University athletic teams and for support of our distinctive Christcentered mission. Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 5

6 UNION UNIVERSITY Tommy Sadler, Acting Athletic Director Tommy Sadler Tommy Sadler enters his 24th year of service at Union University, but the first in his new position as the Acting Athletic Director for the school year. Sadler was named to this position following the retirement of Dr. David Blackstock, who had been Union s Athletic Director for the past 34 years. Sadler, a native of Jackson, is a 1972 graduate of South Side High School and a 1976 graduate of Union University. During his time at Union, Sadler played four years of baseball for the Bulldogs. In 1981, he received his Master of Education from the University of Memphis. His tenure at Union began in 1985 as director of public relations. After a year in that role, he became the university s director of corporate and foundation support, a position he held for 10 years. In 1996, Sadler then moved into his previous role as associate director of athletics. Sadler earned the Union University Staff Member of the Year in Sadler has also been very active in athletics at the conference level. He is beginning his eighth year as the president of the TranSouth Conference, of which Union is a member. Prior to this time as president, he served the conference as its vice president. Tommy Sadler has faithfully served Union University in a variety of ways through the years, but his key contribution has been in his work with the athletic department, Dockery said. He is respected by all of our coaches, by those who support the athletic program and by the leadership of the university. At this transitional time in the life of our athletic department, I know of no one better to help us chart a future course for that department than Tommy Sadler. Sadler and his wife Michelle, a teacher in the Jackson-Madison County School District, make their home in Jackson. Acting Athletic Director Phone: tsadler@uu.edu 6 Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

7 UNION UNIVERSITY Athletic Department Staff Directory Union Athletics 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN (p) (f) NAME TITLE PHONE (731) ADMINISTRATION Dr. David S. Dockery University President Tommy Sadler Acting Athletic Director Dr. Linn Stranak Department Chair of PEWS Teresa Thomas Athletics/PEWS Secretary Don Richard Faculty Athletic Representative ATHLETIC TRAINING Kristy Johnson Head Athletic Trainer Cliff Pawley ATEP Coordinator/Trainer Sarah Davenport Trainer/Instructor FACILITIES Andy Rushing Director of Athletic Facilities Steven Gream Facilities SPORTS INFORMATION Steven Aldridge Sports Information Director Jessica Bandy Graduate Assistant BASEBALL Brent Fronabarger Head Baseball Coach Joseph Talley Assistant Baseball Coach BASKETBALL (Men) Ralph Turner Head Men s Basketball Coach rturner@uu.edu David Niven Assistant Men s Basketball Coach dniven@uu.edu BASKETBALL (Women) Mark Campbell Head Women s Basketball Coach mcampbel@uu.edu Katie Woodruff Assistant Women s Basketball Coach kwoodruf@uu.edu Melissa Cook Graduate Assistant CHEERLEADING Tina Giddens Head Cheerleading Sponsor tgiddens@uu.edu Heather Kee Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor CROSS COUNTRY (Men and Women) Dr. Gary Johnson Head Cross Country Coach gjohnson@uu.edu GOLF (Men) Andy Rushing Head Men s Golf Coach arushing@uu.edu SOCCER (Men) Clovis Simas Head Men s Soccer Coach csimas@uu.edu Kirk Childers Assistant Men s Soccer Coach SOCCER (Women) Brandon Boylan Head Women s Soccer Coach bboylan@uu.edu Isaac Brooks Assistant Women s Soccer Coach ibrooks@uu.edu SOFTBALL Heather Hall Head Softball Coach hhall@uu.edu VOLLEYBALL Steven Gream Head Volleyball Coach sgream@uu.edu Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 7

8 UNION UNIVERSITY Head Coach Heather Hall Head Coach Phone: Heather Hall is now in her second season as the head softball coach at Union University. In June of 2007, Hall was hired as the new head softball coach and she posted a record with an NAIA Region XI Tournament appearance in her first season. Hall, a native of Prince Edward Island, Canada, spent two seasons as the assistant coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin under the leadership of Head Coach Donley Canary. Hall played college softball at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania from In 2004, she graduated with a major in Social Work and a minor in French. While at Gannon, she set numerous school records. Hall holds careers records for strikeouts (857), shutouts (35), innings pitched, ERA (1.06), wins (68), complete games (81), and games started. She also holds Gannon s single season record for strikeouts (226), while also holding the second, third, and fourth spots for strikeouts in a season. Hall adds single season records in ERA (0.51), complete games, innings pitched, and shutouts to her list of milestones. In 2001, Hall was named the GLIAC Freshman of the Year by Year Coaching Records (All-Time) Year Coach Record Conf. Season Highlights 2008 Heather Hall Dr. David Blackstock (77-36,.682) Dr. David Blackstock Brian Dunn ( ,.803) Brian Dunn Brian Dunn Brian Dunn Brian Dunn Brian Dunn Brian Dunn Brian Dunn Brian Dunn TranSouth Regular Season 4th Place TranSouth Tournament Runner-Up NAIA Region XI Tournament 4th Place TranSouth Regular Season 3rd Place TranSouth Tournament 4th Place NAIA Region XI Tournament 3rd Place TranSouth Regular Season Runner-Up TranSouth Tournament Appearance TranSouth Regular Season and Tournament Runner-Up NAIA Region XI Champions NAIA Softball National Championship Appearance NAIA Final Rankings No. 16 TranSouth Conference Regular Season Champions TranSouth Tournament Runner-Up NCCAA National Champions NAIA Region XI Tournament Runner-Up NAIA Softball National Championship Appearance NAIA Final Ranking No. 9 TranSouth Conference Regular Season Champions TranSouth Tournament Champions NAIA Region XI Tournament Champions NAIA Softball National Championship Appearance NAIA Final Ranking No. 7 TranSouth Conference Regular Season Champions NCCAA National Champions TranSouth Conference Tournament Champions NAIA Region XI Tournament Champions NAIA Softball National Championship 9th Place Finish NAIA Final Ranking of No. 3 NCCAA National Champions TranSouth Conference Regular Season Champions NAIA Region XI Champions NAIA Softball National Championship Third Place NAIA Final Ranking No. 2 TranSouth Conference Regular Season Champions NCCAA National Runner-Up TranSouth Conference Tournament Champions NAIA Final Ranking No. 5 TranSouth Conference Regular Season Co-Champions TranSouth Conference Tournament Champions MidSouth Regional Champions NAIA Softball National Championship App. (1st ever) NAIA Final Ranking No. 8 TranSouth Conference Regular Season Runner-Up NCCAA National Runner-Up First Ever NAIA Top 10 Ranking First Season with 50-plus wins TranSouth Conference Regular Season Runner-Up TranSouth Conference Tournament Runner-Up First Ever NAIA National Ranking (#26) First Ever NAIA Regional Tournament Appearance 1996 Dan Patterson 27-9 TCAC Conference Regular Season Co-Champions 1995 Dan Patterson Inaugural Season Year and was a three-time All-GLIAC performer (2001, 2002, and 2004). In 2002, her ERA and strikeouts placed her second and third respectively in NCAA Division II ranks. Hall has competed in the Canadian Nationals at the junior and senior levels. She was named the MVP for the Canadian Senior Women s National Tournament in Hall was married to Steven Hall, Jr. on July 7, She has one step daughter, Audrey Hall and gave birth to her first child, Carl, on November 20, Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

9 UNION UNIVERSITY Coaching Staff/Trainer Carlo Spencer Volunteer Assistant Kristy Johnson Head Trainer Phone: Kristy Johnson Joined Union University in the fall of 2006 as the head trainer Athletic Department. Johnson comes to Jackson from her home in Montague, California. Johnson earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Oregon University in 2001 in Athletic Training. For her academic efforts, she graduated Cum Laude and was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi. In 2005, she completed her Masters degree in Arts Health from Southern Oregon. After graduating from Southern Oregon, Johnson has been working as the Assistant Athletic Trainer. In 1999, she was named the Student Athletic Trainer of the Year. Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 9

10 UNION UNIVERSITY 2009 Softball Roster Union University Softball Numerical Roster No. Name Pos. B/T Hgt. Class Hometown Prior School 1 Ali Bozza 2B/SS R/R 5-7 FR Jackson, Tenn. Trinity Christian Academy 2 Bethany Burnett P/OF S/R 5-3 SR Henderson, Tenn. Chester County HS 3 Brittany Burkett 3B R/R 5-5 JR Eads, Tenn. UT Martin 4 Katie Davis 3B/UT R/R 5-6 FR Kenton, Tenn. Gibson County HS 5 Emily Anthony OF R/R 5-4 FR Monument, Colo. Lewis-Palmer HS 6 Kristen Kirk OF R/R 5-7 SR Bolivar, Tenn. Bolivar Central HS 7 Hailee Edwards P/OF R/R 5-6 FR Ripley, Tenn. Ripley HS 08/18 Michelle Albonetti OF L/L 5-7 SR Memphis, Tenn. First Assembly Christian School 9 Ali Thomas C R/R 5-3 JR Pegram, Tenn. Belmont University 10 Sara Beth Redmon 2B/OF R/R 5-6 SO Selmer, Tenn. McNairy Central HS 12 Brooke Laws OF R/R 5-4 SO Union City, Tenn. Union City HS 15/00 Ashley Blankenship 1B R/R 6-0 SR Alabaster, Ala. Gadsden State CC 21 Lindsey Landreneau SS/C R/R 5-4 JR Leesburg, Ga. Darton College 22 Carmesha Owens 3B R/R 5-6 FR Martin, Tenn. Westview HS 23 Sydney McMillin P/OF L/L 5-6 FR Brighton, Tenn. Bolton HS 33 Candice Thompson C/OF R/R 5-8 JR Alamo, Tenn. Crockett County HS Union University Softball Alphabetical Roster (last name) No. Name Pos. B/T Hgt. Class Hometown Prior School 08/18 Michelle Albonetti OF L/L 5-7 SR Memphis, Tenn. First Assembly Christian School 5 Emily Anthony OF R/R 5-4 FR Monument, Colo. Lewis-Palmer HS 15/00 Ashley Blankenship 1B R/R 6-0 SR Alabaster, Ala. Gadsden State CC 1 Ali Bozza 2B/SS R/R 5-7 FR Jackson, Tenn. Trinity Christian Academy 3 Brittany Burkett 3B R/R 5-5 JR Eads, Tenn. UT Martin 2 Bethany Burnett P/OF S/R 5-3 SR Henderson, Tenn. Chester County HS 4 Katie Davis 3B/UT R/R 5-6 FR Kenton, Tenn. Gibson County HS 7 Hailee Edwards P/OF R/R 5-6 FR Ripley, Tenn. Ripley HS 6 Kristen Kirk OF R/R 5-7 SR Bolivar, Tenn. Bolivar Central HS 21 Lindsey Landreneau SS/C R/R 5-4 JR Leesburg, Ga. Darton College 12 Brooke Laws OF R/R 5-4 SO Union City, Tenn. Union City HS 23 Sydney McMillin P/OF L/L 5-6 FR Brighton, Tenn. Bolton HS 22 Carmesha Owens 3B R/R 5-6 FR Martin, Tenn. Westview HS 10 Sara Beth Redmon 2B/OF R/R 5-6 SO Selmer, Tenn. McNairy Central HS 9 Ali Thomas C R/R 5-3 JR Pegram, Tenn. Belmont University 33 Candice Thompson C/OF R/R 5-8 JR Alamo, Tenn. Crockett County HS Head Coach: Heather Hall Gannon University (2004) 2nd Season (.627) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Carlos Spencer ROSTER BY STATE Alabama...1 Colorado...1 Georgia...1 Tennessee...13 ROSTER BY CLASS Freshman...6 Sophomore...2 Junior...4 Senior...4 PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Albonetti (Al-ba-net-ee) Bozza (Bo-zah) Landreneau (Lan-der-no) 10 Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

11 UNION UNIVERSITY 2009 Season Outlook The Union University softball team will have to replace some major contributors in Union is returning eight players from last season, along with bringing in eight new faces. Union graduated three players in 2008 and lost two players. Among the losses include two of the top three hitters and RBI producers. Also gone is three of the four pitchers from a season ago that produced 29 of the team s 36 wins. The lone returning pitcher is Bethany Burnett who produced seven wins last season on the mound and pitched a career high 109 innings. Offensively, Union returns Ashley Blankenship, the team s leading hitter with a.406 average, 19 doubles, six homers, and 56 RBI. Also returning is Michelle Albonetti, Lindsey Landreneau, and Brittany Burkett, who each posted averages in the mid-.300 s. Candice Thompson, Kristen Kirk, and Brooke Laws also return from last season. Thompson started 58 of Union s 59 games last season as a catcher or designated player. Kirk saw limited time due to injury, but expects to contribute more this season, while Laws played in key roles off the bench. Union Head Coach Heather Hall, in her second season with Union, has added eight new faces to the roster. Leading the way are Ali Thomas, Ali Bozza, Sydney McMillin, and Hailee Edwards. Bozza will help with the middle infield positions; while McMillin and Edwards while help bolster the pitching staff. Thomas will take care of duties behind the plate. Katie Davis, Emily Anthony, Sara Beth Redmon, and Carmesha Owens also join Union this season. The senior class boasts four players, three of which are at Union for their fourth seasons. Bethany Burnett, Kristen Kirk, and Michelle Albonetti all return as starters from last season. Ashley Blankenship returns after starting every game for Union as an All-Conference and All-Region first baseman. Four juniors line the roster, including three returning from last season. Those back after starting for Union last season are Brittany Burkett, Lindsey Landreneau, and Candice Thompson. Ali Thomas transfers to Union from Belmont University. The smallest class on the roster is the sophomore class, consisting of just two players. Brooke Laws returns after playing for Union last season. Sara Beth Redmon did not play for Union last season. Six freshman make up the largest class on the roster. Ali Bozza, Katie Davis, Emily Anthony, Hailee Edwards, Carmesha Owens, and Sydney McMillin will have the opportunity to contribute early in their careers. The Union Lady Bulldogs are picked fourth in the TranSouth Conference preseason rankings, but look to improve on that position and battle for their eighth TranSouth championship. Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 11

12 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldog Players #2 Bethany Burnett Returning Players Coach s Comments. Bethany has a tremendous amount of ability and is projected to dominate in the pitching circle. Bethany throws extremely hard which is complimented by a killer change up. She has added a few more pitches to her arsenal this year that will keep the batters off balance. Last year, Bethany showed she has what it takes to be the best, and she will continue to do so in the 2009 season. In addition to her time in the circle, Bethany may see some time in the outfield. Union Career posted a 6-1 record in 17 appearances with one save; had a 2.09 ERA in 60.1 innings pitched while recording 82 strikeouts; had two shutouts and five complete games posted a 4-2 record in 10 appearances and seven starts before missing time with an injury...had a 2.50 ERA in 42.0 innings pitched earned a 7-7 record with 2 saves in 25 appearances...recorded a 3.02 ERA while pitching 109 innings and striking out 95 hitters. Before Union. Burnett prepped at Chester County High School where she won the 2003 Chester County Pitching Award. As a junior in 2004, she was named All-District, All-Tournament MVP, All-State, and Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee. Last season, she posted at 10-2 record on the mound and was just as impressive on offense with a.530 batting average and 36 stolen bases. In 2002, Burnett helped lead the Chester County Dixie Youth team to the state playoffs in 1998 and 2002, with her team capturing the title in In addition to her on-field credentials, Burnett is a member of the Beta Club, Spanish Honor Society, and the Student Council. CAREER TOTALS (Hitting) 5-3 Senior RHP/Outfield Hometown: Henderson, Tenn. Previous School: Chester County HS Birthday: October 29 Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO SB SBA PO A E FLD% Totals (Pitching) Year ERA W L GP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO HR AVG WP HBP PO A E FLD% Totals Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

13 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldog Players #6 Kristen Kirk Returning Players Coach s Comments. Kristen has worked extremely hard to get back on the field after missing half of the 2008 season due to an injury. She is excellence driven and has the skill to be successful. Kristen is very strong and will add power to the line up. In addition, she has a strong arm and will surprise runners looking for that extra base. 5-7 Senior Outfield Hometown: Bolivar, Tenn. Previous School: Bolivar Central HS Birthday: December 2 Union Career hit.257 with six doubles, two homeruns, and 11 RBI; started 23 of her 30 games played started and played in 54 of the team s 58 games...hit.291 with four homeruns, seven doubles, and 18 RBI...was named second team All-Conference played in only 21 games due to injury...hit.206 with four RBI. Before Union. Kirk played numerous positions during her high school career at Bolivar Central High School, including time as a shortstop, an outfielder, and also as a pitcher. She started all four seasons of her high school career under head coach Mike Madden. As a senior, Kirk hit.424 with 27 RBI, and also compiled a 7-6 record on the mound with one save. She posted a 2.24 ERA while striking out 100 batters in 71.2 innings pitched. She was a career.384 hitter and had 91 RBI, 19 wins, and 302 strikeouts during her four years at Bolivar Central. Kirk was named All-District 12-AA as a senior. She was also named the Gatorade Player of the Year, District All- Tournament, All-District, Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee, and a High School Christian Student Athlete second team All-American during her junior season. Off the field, Kirk was just as successful and posted just as many honors. She was named a Girl s State Delegate as a junior, and then Rotary Student of the Month, Most Studious, Most Likely to Succeed, and was named to the Bolivar Central High School Wall of Fame as a senior. In her four years of high school, Kirk earned eight subject awards and was on the Honor Roll each year. Kirk was also a member of numerous clubs, including Fellowship of Christian Athletes, BETA Club president, Yearbook Editor, Spanish Club, and Cheerleading Captain. CAREER TOTALS Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO SB SBA PO A E FLD% Totals Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 13

14 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldog Players #8 Michelle Albonetti Returning Players Coach s Comments. Michelle is a quick heads up players. She has the ability to focus and get the job done. She adds valued versatility at the plate that is hard to come by. Michelle will be called on to help us with her speed and to take charge in center field in the 2009 season. 5-7 Senior Outfield Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. Previous School: First Assembly Christian Birthday: October 2 Union Career hit.284 with two doubles, one triple, and 10 RBI; stole 5-of-7 bases and started 25 of 37 games for Union started and played in 57 of the team s 58 games...was second on the team with a.405 batting average...tallied 153 hits, including 10 doubles and one triple...stole 15-of-21 bases...was named first team All-Conference and second team All-Region started all 59 games for Union...was fourth on the team with a.367 average...she added 10 doubles and 28 RBI...led the team with 18 stolen bases and nine hitby-pitches...was named first team All-Conference and a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Albonetti was a three-sport athlete at First Assembly Christian School as she played softball, volleyball, and basketball. She helped lead her volleyball and basketball teams to the TSSAA Small School State Tournament. In softball, she was a two-time All-Region and All-Metro athlete, as well as, being named a finalist for the Commercial Appeal s Athete of the Year. Albonetti also earned numerous honors in volleyball and basketball including All-Metro, All-Region, Best of the Preps, and Div. II All-State. She tallied over 1,500 points in her basketball career. Off the field, Albonetti graduated third in her class, was a member of the Honor Society, Student Government Association, and was a Rotary Scholarship Recipient. CAREER TOTALS (Hitting) Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO SB SBA PO A E FLD% Totals Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

15 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldog Players Returning Players #15 Ashley Blankenship Coach s Comments. Ashley has a tremendous amount of power. She is a threat to any pitcher at any time. Her 6-foot frame helps her to be one of the best defensive first basemen around. Ashley has a great understanding of the game that is demonstrated each time she steps on the field. 6-0 Senior First Base Hometown: Alabaster, Ala. Previous School: Gadsden State CC Birthday: May 11 Union Career started all 59 games for Union...led Union with a.406 average, 76 hits, 19 doubles, six homeruns, and 56 RBI...defensifely, committed just one error in 545 chances at first base...was named first team All-Conference, TranSouth Scholar Athlete, and All-Region. Before Union. Blankenship transferred to Union from Gadsden State Community College where she played two seasons of softball. As a Juco sophomore, she hit.495 with 14 homeruns and a.790 slugging percentage. Blankenship was named All-American, All-Region, and All-Conference as both a freshman and sophomore at Gadsden State. She prepped at Thompson High School. While in high school, Blankenship earned the varsity offensive award, 5A Area 7 Softball Tournament MVP, and the Golden Glove Award. CAREER TOTALS (Hitting) Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO SB SBA PO A E FLD% Totals Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 15

16 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldog Players #3 Brittany Burkett Returning Players Coach s Comments. Brittany is one of the hardest workers on the team. Defensively, she is extremely quick and has a cannon for an arm. She reads hitters very well and takes charge in the infield. Brittany also adds speed and is smart on the base paths. 5-5 Junior Third Base Hometown: Eads, Tenn. Previous School: UT Martin Birthday: July 1 Union Career started all 59 games for Union...hit.313 with 10 doubles and 36 RBI...stole 12 bases...was named a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Burkett transferred to Union after one season of softball at the University of Tennessee-Martin. Burkett prepped at Bolton High School where she played four seasons of softball. She helped lead her team to district and region titles from and a state final appearance as a senior. Burkett hit.486 as a senior and was named team MVP. During her career, she was a three-time Best of the Preps, twice named first team All-District, Best All-Around, Rookie of the Year, and Freshman of the Year. CAREER TOTALS (Hitting) Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO SB SBA PO A E FLD% Totals Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

17 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldog Players Coach s Comments. Lindsey has outstanding glove skills and immeasurable range that makes her a staple in the middle infield. Lindsey works hard and is a motivator for her teammates. Lindsey is the type of player that makes things happen at the plate and has great softball IQ. Returning Players #21 Lindsey Landreneau 5-4 Junior Shortstop/Catcher Hometown: Leesburg, Ga. Previous School: Darton College Birthday: March 4 Union Career started all 59 games for Union...hit.342 with 17 doubles and 37 RBI..had eight stolen bases in nine attempts...was named second team All-Conference and a TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Landreneau transferred to Union from Darton College where she played one season of softball. During the 2007 season at Darton, she hit.325. Landreneau prepped at Lee County High School as a two sport athlete in softball and basketball. As a junior as senior, she helped lead her softball team to region titles. Landreneau was named All-Region and All-State twice in high school. She was also named Team MVP, Best Defensive Player of Region 1-4A, and was named to the GACA All-Star Team. Landreneau hit.370 as a high school senior and was named the team Offensive Player of the Year in CAREER TOTALS (Hitting) Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO SB SBA PO A E FLD% Totals Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 17

18 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldog Players Returning Players #33 Candice Thompson Coach s Comments. Candice is a talented player that is both physically and mentally tough. She is great at reading the runners and has the arm to back it up. Candice adds experience to the catching staff, and will also transition to the outfield this season. She has been a starter since her freshman year as a Bulldog. 5-8 Junior Catcher/Outfield Hometown: Alamo, Tenn. Previous School: Crockett County HS Birthday: September 10 Union Career played in 56 games, starting 55 times...hit.276 with a homerun, one triple, and six doubles...threw out 14 runners from behind the plate started 58 games for Union...hit.251 with 27 RBI...threw out nine of 23 runners (40%)...only committed three errors in 142 chances behind the plate. Before Union. Thompson prepped at Crockett County High School where she was a three-sport athlete including softball, volleyball, and basketball. In softball, she was named All-District and All-District Tournament in each of her four seasons of play. Thompson also was named All-West Tennessee as a freshman and Team MVP as a freshman and sophomore. She helped lead her travel team, the Northwest Tennessee Spirits, to the USSSA State Tournament and was named the MVP of the tournament. In volleyball, Thompson was a four-time All-District player and a three-time All-District Tournament performer. She was also named District MVP as a sophomore, Region MVP as a senior, and All-State MVP. In basketball, Thompson was named to the All- District Academic team as a senior. Thompson excelled in academics, as well as athletics, while at Crockett County as she earned the honor of Valedictorian of her class with a grade average. She was a member of the Beta Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Thompson also earned such honors as Academic Gold Bar, Academic Letter, Most Athletic, Who s Who, Captain s Council, Girl s State, Principal s Honor Roll, Honors English, Star Student, Crockett Youth Leadership, and Basketball Homecoming Queen. CAREER TOTALS (Hitting) Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO SB SBA PO A E FLD% Totals Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

19 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldog Players Returning Players #12 Brooke Laws Coach s Comments. Brooke Laws is the fastest runner on the team. She is a threat on the base paths and creates many heads up plays that catches opponents off guard. Defensively, Brooke capitalizes on her speed in the outfield and makes unbelievable plays. 5-4 Sophomore Outfield Hometown: Union City, Tenn. Previous School: Union City HS Birthday: July 26 Union Career played in 27 games...hit.200 and recorded five stolen bases. Before Union. Laws prepped at Union City High School where she was a four-year member of the softball and cheerleading teams. Laws earned numerous honors during her softball career. As a junior, Laws won the Big Stick Award, Team MVP, 14A All- District, and 14A All-Tournament. As a senior, Laws was a Wendy s High School Heisman Nominee, 14A All- District, and 14A All-Tournament. She led the team as a junior and senior in hitting with.571 and.432 batting averages. Laws also led the team her senior year with 41 hits and 17 runs. CAREER TOTALS (Hitting) Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO SB SBA PO A E FLD% Totals Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 19

20 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldog Players #9 Ali Thomas Newcomers to Union Softball Coach s Comments. Ali Thomas is a natural leader who has a true passion for the sport of softball that is evident every time she steps onto the field. Ali s primary position is catching and from time to time will be in the outfield. She works extremely hard and is knowledgable as a catcher that helps bring out the best in the pitching staff. Union Career First season at Union. 5-3 Junior Catcher Hometown: Pegram, Tenn. Previous School: Belmont University Birthday: January 24 Before Union. Thomas prepped at Harpeth High School in Kingston Springs where she played four years of softball. She was named Team MVP, District II AA MVP, and first team All-MidState. As a junior, she earned second team All-MidState and All-District. Thomas posted a.429 averaged with 17 doubles and two homeruns. Off the field, she was the Valedictorian, student body vice president, and member of the National Honor Society. #10 Sara Beth Redmon #1 Ali Bozza Coach s Comments. Sara Beth is a player who puts forth a complete effort each time she takes the field. She is a scrappy player who never lets up. She adds overall athleticism to the team. Sara Beth has speed and smart base-running skills that compliment our line up. Union Career First season at Union. 5-6 Sophomore Second Base/Outfield Hometown: Selmer, Tenn. Previous School: McNairy Central HS Birthday: August 24 Before Union. Redmon prepped at McNairy Central High School where she was a threesport athlete in softball, basketball, and soccer. During her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons of softball, Redmon was named All-District and All-West Tennessee, Honorable Mentioned. Redmon also led her team in batting average her senior season, hitting.344 on the year and was named Best Defensive Player that year. Redmon was named to the All- Region soccer team her junior and senior seasons. Redmon was also a member of the Sub- State soccer championship team in Redmon also excelled off the field as a member of the National Honor Society, as well as serving as the SGA President. Coach s Comments. Ali Bozza is an extremely versatile player. She may see starting time both in the middle infield and outfield. Ali has beautiful mechanics that make her look very smooth. Offensively, Ali has a great eye for the ball. She will see time in the lead off position. Union Career First season at Union. 5-7 Freshman Second Base/Shortstop Hometown: Jackson, Tenn. Previous School: Trinity Christian Academy Birthday: October 9 20 Before Union. Bozza prepped at Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson where she played softball, soccer, and basketball. In softball, she helped lead her team to back-to-back Tennessee State Titles in 2006 and Her teams earned district titles in and region titles in 2006 and Bozza was named All-District three times, All-District Tournament once, and All-West Tennessee twice. Bozza earned soccer honors for All-District and Team MVP while leading her team in goals scored. Of the field, Bozza held memberships in Beta Club and National Honor Society. Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

21 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldog Players #4 Katie Davis Newcomers to Union Softball Coach s Comments. Katie is a physically strong hard hitting freshman. She has worked hard during preseason transitioning to the outfield. Katie has a great arm and will see time both in the outfield and at third base. Union Career First season at Union. 5-6 Freshman Third Base/Utility Hometown: Kenton, Tenn. Previous School: Gibson County HS Birthday: January 22 Before Union. Davis played four years of prep softball at Gibson County High School. She is hitting.385 for her career with 96 career RBI. As a freshman, she also pitched for the Lady Pioneers where she won five games, including a no-hitter. Davis has received numerous honors for her softball career, including Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee, All-District 13AA, Team MVP, and Most RBI s as a junior. Her sophomore year saw Davis claim All-District Tournament 13AA and Most RBI s. As a freshman, she earned the Rookie of the Year Award. Davis is a distinguished scholar at Gibson County and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. #5 Emily Anthony Coach s Comments. Emily adds depth to the outfield and speed on the base paths. Emily is an athletic player with a great attitude. She will play a variety of roles this season. Union Career First season at Union. 5-4 Freshman Outfield Hometown: Monument, Colo. Previous School: Lewis-Palmer HS Birthday: July 26 Before Union. Anthony prepped at Lewis-Palmer High School where she played four seasons of softball. Anthony was named MVP of the junior varsity team her junior year. Anthony was also named Academic Honorable Mentioned her junior and senior years. Anthony excelled off the diamond as well where she was a member of the National Honor Society. #7 Hailee Edwards Coach s Comments. Hailee is expected to have great success in the pitching circle. She attacks each batter without fear. Hailee has a great mental toughness that is vital for any pitcher to be triumphant. Union Career First season at Union. 5-6 Freshman Pitcher/Outfield Hometown: Ripley, Tenn. Previous School: Ripley HS Birthday: January 23 Before Union. Edwards prepped at Ripley High School where she played softball and was a cheerleader for four seasons. As a pitcher/outfielder, she was named All-District twice, Best Offense, and was selected as Team Captain. Edwards hit.475 as a junior and posted a 0.93 ERA on the mound. In Cheerleading, Edwards was named Team Captain and was also a two-time VCA All-Star. Off the field, Edwards continued her successes as she was a member of the Beta Club, SCA, Class President, and HOSA Secretary. Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 21

22 UNION UNIVERSITY Lady Bulldog Players #22 Carmesha Owens 5-6 Freshman Third Base Hometown: Martin, Tenn. Previous School: Westview HS Birthday: April Coach s Comments. Carmesha has great reflexes and a strong arm which makes her a solid corner. She adds depth to the team both defensively and offensively. Carmesha has a great eye for the ball and will create scoring oppotunities. Union Career First season at Union. Before Union. Owens played four seasons of softball at Westview High School. She helped lead her team to the District 13A titles in 2007 and 2008, while claiming the Region title in As a senior, Owens was named All-Academic and first team All-District. She added West Tennessee honorable mentioned and All-District Tournament honors as a junior. Off the field, Owens was the senior class treasurer and student council secretary. #23 Sydney McMillin 5-6 Freshman Pitcher/Outfield Hometown: Brighton, Tenn. Previous School: Bolton HS Birthday: December 17 Coach s Comments. Sydney McMillian is a left hander that adds depth to the pitching staff. She will also be called upon in the designated hitter position in the line up. Sydney has excellent bat speed and a great eye for the ball. Sydney adds power to the line up and will pose a threat to any pitcher. Union Career First season at Union. Before Union. McMillin prepped at Bolton High School where she played softball. In 2005, she helped lead Bolton to the state championships final four after winning titles at the district, sectional, and regional levels. Bolton also captured the district title and a quarterfinal finish in the state tournament in McMillin was named All-District three times, Best of Preps three times, All-State twice, District MVP twice, Bolton MVP as a junior, Offensive Player of the year as a freshman, NFSA Homerun Derby Champ and Best All-Around as a sophomore. As a junior, McMillin posted 271 strikeouts on the mound, while also recorded a.465 batting average and a slugging percentage with eight homeruns. McMillin s summer ball teams also experienced success with the Atoka Ponytails winning back-to-back state titles and World Series titles in 2001 and In 2003, her South Tipton Storm team posted a runnerup finish in the ASA World Series. Off the field, McMillin was a member of the Science Club where she served as President. 22 Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

23 UNION UNIVERSITY 2008 Season Summary The Union University Lady Bulldogs entered the 2008 season under the leadership of first year head coach, Heather Hall. Hall, a graduate of Gannon University, came to Union from just up the road where she had been the graduate assistant for the University of Tennessee at Martin. Union opened the season by going 4-5 in the first nine games. However, they quickly rebounded with a seven game winning streak. The seven straight wins was the longest winning streak of the year. Union went overall and in conference play. Union finished fourth in the conference during the regular season. Their efforts earned the Lady Bulldogs a trip to the TranSouth Conference Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs posted an impressive run through the conference tournament, finishing runner-up. This earned the team an automatic bid to the NAIA Region XI Tournament where they finished fourth. This was the twelfth straight appearance for Union in the region tournament. In postseason honors, Union had five players named to the All-Conference teams. Players named to the first team All-Conference were Amy Chatham, Ashley Walters, Ashley Blankenship, and Michelle Albonetti. Second team All-Conference honors went to Lindsey Landreneau. Region honors were claimed by Amy Chatham, Ashley Walters, and Ashley Blankenship were named to the NAIA All-Region XI Team. Also, Union had several players recognized for academic honors. Receiving TranSouth Scholar Athlete honors were Candace Cross, Kristen Kirk, Michelle Albonetti, Ashley Blankenship, Brittany Burkett, Lindsey Landreneau, and Candice Thompson. Hall and the Lady Bulldogs completed the season with a lot of momentun. This will help as the program transitions into a new era of Union softball. Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 23

24 UNION UNIVERSITY 2008 Season Stats Union University Lady Bulldog Softball 2008 Season Stats Record: Home: Away: Neutral: Conference: Score by Innings R Opponents Union University Batting GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA Blankenship, Ashley Walters, Ashley Chatham, Amy Albonetti, Michelle Landreneau, Lindsey Burkett, Brittany Booker, Ashley Thompson, Candice Cross, Candace Kirk, Kristen Laws, Brooke Burnett, Bethany Chandler, Claudia Hernandez, Stephanie Total: Opponents: LOB - Team (371), Opp (360). IBB - Team (2), Opp (0). Picked Off - Team (0), Opp (0) Pitching ERA W LGPGSCG SHOCBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B3B HR TBFB/AvgWP HBPBK SFASHA Chatham, Amy Hernandez, Stephanie Burnett, Bethany Walters, Ashley Total: Opponents: Fielding GP GS C PO A E FLD% DP TP SBA RCS SBA% PB CI OBS Blankenship, Ashley Chatham, Amy Thompson, Candice Albonetti, Michelle Walters, Ashley Landreneau, Lindsey Cross, Candace Hernandez, Stephanie Burkett, Brittany Laws, Brooke Burnett, Bethany Kirk, Kristen Booker, Ashley Chandler, Claudia Total: Opponents: Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

25 UNION UNIVERSITY 2008 Season Results Date Opponent Score W L T Record 02/27/08 * h Freed-Hardeman University 4-5 L 0-1, /27/08 * h Freed-Hardeman University 1-2 L 0-2, /28/08 a Christian Brothers Univ W /28/08 a Christian Brothers Univ. 5-2 W /29/08 a William Carey University 1-11 L /29/08 a William Carey University 4-5 L /06/08 * h Mid-Continent University 5-6 L 2-5, /06/08 * h Mid-Continent University 8-0 W 3-5, /07/08 h Spring Arbor University 10-2 W /11/08 * a Lyon College 6-3 W 5-5, /11/08 * a Lyon College 14-3 W 6-5, /12/08 * h Crichton College 5-1 W 7-5, /12/08 * h Crichton College 8-0 W 8-5, /14/08 h Campbellsville University 7-6 W /14/08 h Olivet Nazarene Univ. 2-7 L /17/08 * a Lambuth University 3-2 W 10-6, /17/08 * a Lambuth University 4-8 L 10-7, /25/08 n Northwood 1-0 W /25/08 n Northwood 7-2 W /26/08 n West Virginia U. Inst of 13-0 W /26/08 n West Virginia U. Inst of 13-2 W /26/08 a Warner Southern College 8-5 W /26/08 a Warner Southern College 0-2 L /05/08 * a Mid-Continent University 9-0 W 16-8, /05/08 * a Mid-Continent University 7-4 W 17-8, /07/08 * h Lyon College 4-0 W 18-8, /07/08 * h Lyon College 5-4 W 19-8, /08/08 * a Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 1-2 L 19-9, /08/08 * a Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 4-2 W 20-9, /10/08 * a Bethel College 3-8 L 20-10, /10/08 * a Bethel College 6-2 W 21-10, /12/08 * h Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 1-6 L 21-11, /12/08 * h Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 0-3 L 21-12, /15/08 * a Freed-Hardeman University 9-1 W 22-12, /15/08 * a Freed-Hardeman University 2-3 L 22-13, /17/08 * h Bethel College 3-2 W 23-13, /17/08 * h Bethel College 4-3 W 24-13, /19/08 * a Crichton College 1-3 L 24-14, /19/08 * a Crichton College 12-1 W 25-14, /21/08 * h Martin Methodist College 3-6 L 25-15, /21/08 * h Martin Methodist College 2-9 L 25-16, /22/08 * a Cumberland University 11-1 W 26-16, /22/08 * a Cumberland University 8-6 W 27-16, /25/08 * h Lambuth University 4-1 W 28-16, /25/08 * h Lambuth University 8-0 W 29-16, /26/08 * h Cumberland University 8-3 W 30-16, /26/08 * h Cumberland University 0-3 L 30-17, /28/08 * a Martin Methodist College 4-5 L 30-18, /28/08 * a Martin Methodist College 9-3 W 31-18, /30/08 # h Lyon College 5-4 W /01/08 # n Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 0-3 L /02/08 # h Crichton College 10-1 W /03/08 # a Martin Methodist College 4-3 W /03/08 # a Freed-Hardeman University 7-3 W /03/08 # a Trevecca Nazarene Univ L /07/08 ^ n Georgetown College 7-4 W /07/08 ^ n Martin Methodist College 3-7 L /08/08 ^ n Freed-Hardeman University 14-2 W /09/08 ^ n Georgetown College 0-1 L W-L Record: Overall: (37-22) Conference: (22-14) Non-Conf: (15-8) Home: (14-9) Away: (17-10) Neutral: (6-3) Note: * denotes a conference game. # denotes a conference tournament game. ^ denotes a region tournament game. Dates Totals Attendance Summary: Home 23 0 Away 27 0 Neutral 9 0 Total 59 0 Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 25

26 UNION UNIVERSITY TranSouth Conference Info/Recap 2008 TranSouth Standings No. Team Conf. Overall 1. Trevecca Nazarene * #^ Martin Methodist # Freed-Hardeman # Union (Tenn.) # Lyon (Ark.) Cumberland (Tenn.) Crichton College Bethel (Tenn.) Lambuth (Tenn.) Mid-Continent * regular season and tournament champion ^ NAIA Region Champion # region tourney participants % NAIA World Series Participant 2008 TranSouth Honors PLAYER OF THE YEAR Kacey Coonce, Trevecca Nazarene University PITCHER OF THE YEAR Brittiany Johnson, Trevecca Nazarene University NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR Kacey Koonce, Trevecca Nazarene University FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Taylor Morgan, Lyon College COACH OF THE YEAR Ernie Reynolds, Trevecca Nazarene University FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Kacey Coonce, Trevecca Nazarene University Brittiany Johnson, Trevecca Nazarene University Brooke Kelley, Martin Methodist College Sakiko Tamashiro, Martin Methodist College Brittany Bradford, Freed-Hardeman University Amy Chatham, Union University Tarrah Tucker, Freed-Hardeman University Brittany Caldwell, Freed-Hardeman University Ashley Walters, Union University Chelsea Bailey, Trevecca Nazarene University Hollie Sanders, Martin Methodist College Sally Gale, Martin Methodist College Ashley Blankenship, Union University Brittany Johnson, Freed-Hardeman University Taylor Morgan, Lyon College Michelle Albonetti, Union University Megan Suggs, Trevecca Nazarene University Aimee Grissom, Crichton College SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Ashley Camp, Trevecca Nazarene University Hannah Oliver, Mid-Continent University Alicia Boris, Martin Methodist College Megan Lack, Mid-Continent University Jamie Smith, Cumberland University Karli Rush, Trevecca Nazarene University Lindsey Akin, Lambuth University Emily Thompson, Bethel College Brittany Steverson, Freed-Hardeman University Betsy Pickler, Freed-Hardeman University Nicole Curtis, Martin Methodist College Paige Pyburn, Lambuth University Theresa Crawley, Bethel College Brittany Enochs, Crichton College Brandi Funburg, Bethel College Amy Eden, Cumberland University Lindsey Landreneau, Union University BETHEL COLLEGE March 14 & 31 at Union April 20 in McKenzie, Tenn. Head Coach...Larry Geraldi 2008 Record , Record vs. Union Location...McKenzie, Tenn. Nickname...Lady Wildcats Colors...Purple & Gold FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY February 24 at Union April 23 in Henderson, Tenn. Head Coach...Todd Humphreys 2008 Record , Record vs. UU Location... Henderson, Tenn. Nickname...Lady Lions Colors... Gold & White MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE February 26 at Union April 9 in Pulaski, Tenn. Head Coach......Brandi Paul 2008 Record , 29-7 Record vs. UU Location... Pulaski, Tenn. Nickname... RedHawks Colors...Red & White MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY March 7 at Union March 11 in Mayfield, Ky. Head Coach...Rocky Stinson 2008 Record , 8-26 Record vs. Union Location...Mayfield, Ky. Nickname...Cougars Colors...Blue & Gold CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY April 25 at Union Head Coach...Heather Stanfill 2008 Record , Record vs. UU Location... Lebanon, Tenn. Nickname... Lady Bulldogs Colors... Maroon & White LYON COLLEGE April 6 at Union Head Coach...Jason Miner 2008 Record , Record vs. Union Location...Batesville, Ark. Nickname...Pipers Colors...Red & White TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY March 4 in Nashville, Tenn. April 18 at Union Head Coach... Ben Tyree 2008 Record , 33-2 Record vs. UU Location... Nashville, Tenn. Nickname...Trojans Colors... Purple & White 26 Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

27 UNION UNIVERSITY NAIA/Opponent Info ASHFORD UNIVERSITY February 14 in Jackson, Miss. Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Clinton, Iowa Nickname: Saints Colors: Purple & Gold BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY February 14 in Jackson, Miss. Record vs. Union: 0-4 Location: Jackson, Miss. Nickname: Lady Blazers Colors: Forrest Green & Vegas Gold CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY March 21 in Campbellsville, Ky. Record vs. Union: 5-9 Location: Campbellsville, Ky. Nickname: Lady Tigers Colors: Maroon & Black CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY February 13 & 14 in Jackson, Miss. Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Fayette, Mo. Nickname: Eagles Colors: Hunter Green & Black CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERISTY February 18 at Union Record vs. Union: 0-22 Location: Memphis, Tenn. Nickname: Buccaneers Colors: Scarlet & Gray COLUMBIA COLLEGE April 4 in Fulton, Mo. Record vs. Union: 1-3 Location: Columbia, Missouri Nickname: Lady Cougars Colors: Blue & Gray DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY March 14 at Union Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi. Nickname: Panthers Colors: Red, Black & White DRURY UNIVERSITY April 4 in Fulton, Mo. Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Springfield, Mo. Nickname: Panthers Colors: Scarlet & Gray GEORGETOWN COLLEGE March 13 at Union Record vs. Union: 2-9 Location: Georgetown, Ky. Nickname: Tigers Colors: Orange & Black GOSHEN COLLEGE March 21 in Campbellsville, Ky. Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Goshen, Ind. Nickname: Maple Leafs Colors: Purple & White Non-Conference Opponents LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY March 2 at Union April 14 in Jackson, Tenn. Record vs. Union: Location: Jackson, Tenn. Nickname: Lady Eagles Colors: Navy & White LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY February 13 in Jackson, Miss. Record vs. Union: 0-2 Location: St. Charles, Mo. Nickname: Lady Lions Colors: Black & Gold ROBERT MORRIS COLLEGE March 21 in Campbellsville, Ky. Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Chicago, Ill. Nickname: Eagles Colors: Maroon & Gold SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY March 6 at Union Record vs. Union: 2-6 Location: Spring Arbor, Mi. Nickname: Cougars Colors: Navy Blue & Gold TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE March 13 at Union Record vs. Union: 1-5 Location: Athens, Tenn. Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Royal Blue & Vegas Gold UNION COLLEGE March 7 at Union Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Barbourville, Ky. Nickname: Lady Bulldogs Colors: Orange & Black WARNER UNIVERSITY March 24 in Lake Wales, Fla. Record vs. Union: 1-2 Location: Lake Wales, Fla. Nickname: Lady Royals Colors: Navy Blue & Gold WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY March 25 in Babson Park, Fla. Record vs. Union: 1-2 Location: Babson Park, Fla. Nickname: Warriors Colors: Forrest Green & Gold WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY February 28 at Union Record vs. Union: 2-2 Location: Hattiesburg, Miss. Nickname: Lady Crusaders Colors: Red, Black & White WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY March 6 at Union April 4 in Fulton, Mo. Record vs. Union: 2-3 Location: Fulton, Mo. Nickname: Owls Colors: Forrest Green, Burgundy & White NAIA - National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Throughout its history, the NAIA has provided strong leadership for all aspects of intercollegiate sports. Since its introduction of intercollegiate championship basketball in 1937, the NAIA has maintained the highest standards while administering first-rate athletics programs. With its major emphasis on educational development, it was natural for the NAIA to strengthen academic eligibility requirements. All NAIA participating student-athletes must maintain a certain grade-point-average (GPA) while accumulating credit hours for a declared academic degree. Unlike other associations, NAIA studentathlete academic eligibility is monitored on a semester-by-semester basis. The NAIA includes more than 60,000 participating student-athletes. The NAIA offers 24 separate championships in 13 sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, football, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling. For more information on the NAIA, visit their web site at NAIA Champions of Character A Character Development Initiative Mission Statement The NAIA Champions of Character initiative will create an environment in which every NAIA student-athlete, coach, official and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership, and sportsmanship. Vision Statement When researching the NAIA s place in the history of sport and higher education, several consistencies are apparent, including its dedication to academic achievement along with athletic excellence. Also apparent is the organization s role as a trailblazer in providing equal opportunities for all studentathletes. Above all, there is an expectation of ethical behavior and a commitment to scholarship, sportsmanship and leadership. Throughout its history, the NAIA and its members have used sport informally as a vehicle for character development. Because the athletic arena has become a microcosm of society, the time has come to bring a more formal emphasis to character development on every level and especially in sport. The NAIA Champions of Character initiative, through awareness, education and community involvement, will continue to develop an atmosphere of integrity in sport. Character and cooperation will grace our youth as they compete in athletics and life. Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 27

28 UNION UNIVERSITY Softball Honor Roll CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS TranSouth Conference Regular Season Championships 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 TranSouth Conference Tournament Championships 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships 1996 NAIA REGION TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS NAIA Region XI Tournament Championships 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 MidSouth Region Tournament Championships 1999 NAIA World Series All-Tournament Rachel Murray Ame Clapsaddle NAIA National Pitcher of the Year Rachel Murray NFCA-NAIA National Catcher of the Year Ame Clapsaddle NAIA All-Americans Ashley Walters Danielle Pope Holly Haycraft , 2006 Mary Kosco Amy Mejia Leah Gronberg , 2002, 2003, 2004 Rachel Murray , 2001, 2002 Jennifer Sabourin Ame Clapsaddle Stacy Anderson , 2000 Chanda Franks Izzy Luna Lynde Capogreco , 1998 Emma Hernandez Walker NAIA Scholar Athletes Amber Bryant , 2006 Holly Haycraft , 2006 Mary Kosco , 2006 Jackie Cliff Kylie Sulllivan Kim Fuchs Allison Shein , 2005 Leah Gronberg , 2004 Brandi Park Lori Neal Michelle Gardner , 2001 April Workman NAIA All-Region XI Ashley Blankenship Ashley Walters , 2008 Michelle Albonetti Amy Chatham , 2008 Brandi Hoffman Kristen Kolter Holly Haycraft , 2005, 2006 Danielle Pope , 2006 Amber Bryant Jessica Kee Mary Kosco , 2004, 2005, 2006 Allison Shein , 2005 Christina Johnson Leah Gronberg , 2002, 2003, 2004 Amy Mejia , 2003 Megan Quarry , 2003 Rachel Murray , 2000, 2001, 2002 Brandi Park , 2002 Ame Clapsaddle Jennifer Sabourin Michelle Gardner Andrea Higgins , 2000 Izzy Luna , 2000 Stacy Anderson , 2000 Chanda Franks Lynde Capogreco , 1997, 1998 Emma Hernandez Walker , 1998 Susan Love Jennifer Polk NAIA Region XI Pitcher of the Year Mary Kosco Leah Gronberg Rachel Murray , 2000, 2001, 2002 Lynde Capogreco , 1998 NAIA Region XI Player of the Year Ashley Walters Danielle Pope Conference Player of the Year Ashley Walters Christina Johnson Jennifer Sabourin Chanda Franks Conference Pitcher of the Year Mary Kosco Leah Gronberg Rachel Murray , 2001, 2002 Lynde Capogreco , 1997, 1998 Conference Newcomer of the Year Ashley Walters Danielle Pope NAIA SOFTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY Appearances 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Best Finish Third Place NCCAA SOFTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY (member ) Apperances 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Titles 2001, 2002, 2004 All-Conference Selections Ashley Blankenship Lindsey Landreneau Michelle Albonetti , 2008 Ashley Walters , 2008 Amy Chatham , 2007, 2008 Kristen Kirk Brandi Hoffman Cassie Turley Kristen Kolter Amber Bryant Holly Haycraft , 2004, 2005, 2006 Danielle Pope , 2006 Jessica Kee , 2006 Chrissa Norton Mary Kosco , 2004, 2005, 2006 Allison Shein , 2005 Christina Johnson Leah Gronberg 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Amy Mejia 2002, 2003, 2004 Megan Quarry 2002, 2003 Oliva Craden 2002 Brandi Park 2001, 2002 Rachel Murray , 2000, 2001, 2002 Jennifer Sabourin Ame Clapsaddle Johnna Porter Michelle Gardner , 2001 Andrea Higgins , 2000 Izzy Luna , 2000 Stacy Anderson , 2000 Molly Thomas Susan Love Jennifer Polk Lynde Capogreco , 1996, 1997, 1998 Emma Hernandez Walker 1996, 1997, 1998 Terri Estes , 1997 Tina Spivey Chanda Franks , 1999 Melissa Johnson Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

29 UNION UNIVERSITY Softball Record Book Softball Facts & Milestones The Lady Bulldogs won six consecutive TranSouth Conference Championships ( ). During that stretch Union compiled a record (.879) in TranSouth Conference games. Union Won 44 consecutive TranSouth home contests (April 1998 March 2003). Holds the school record among all sports for the longest winning streak of 31 games (March 15 April 28, 2000), and 2nd longest winning streak of 27 games (April 9 - May 17, 2002) Five consecutive years ( ) of 50+ win seasons (high of 63 in 2001). Seven consecutive years of NAIA top 10 national rankings ( , high of #2 in 2001). From Union placed 2 nd in most wins in the NAIA (404) behind Oklahoma City s (467). Union has boasted two NAIA national players of the year (2001 Rachel Murray NAIA National Pitcher of the Year) (2001 Ame Clapsaddle NFCA NAIA National Catcher of the Year). Individual Hitting BATTING AVERAGE: Batting average, season.476, Emma Hernandez, 1997 Batting average, career (min. 2 seasons).421, Ginger Godwin, Slugging Percentage: Slugging percentage, season 0.829, Ginger Godwin, 1995 Slugging percentage, career (min. 2 seasons) 1.) 0.682, Danielle Pope, ) 0.609, Jennifer Sabourin, On Base Percentage: On Base percentage, season 0.532, Emma Hernandez, 1997 HITS: Most hits, game 4, Danielle Pope, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 04/25/06 4, Kristen Kolter, vs. Mid-Continent University, 04/17/06 4, Danielle Pope, vs. Mid-Continent University, 03/30/06 4, Holly Haycraft, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06 4, Kristen Kolter, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06 4, Allison Shein, vs. Cumberland University, 04/09/05 4, Danielle Pope, vs. Lambuth University, 03/02/05 4, Jessica Kee, vs. Bethel College (Tenn.), 02/28/05 4, Rachel Murray, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 2001 Most hits, season 1) 97, Stacey Anderson, ) 93, Izzy Luna, ) 89, Ame Clapsaddle, ) 88, Chanda Franks, ) 87, Jennifer Sabourin, 2001 Most hits, career 231, Emma Hernandez, Longest hitting streak 16 games, Brandi Park, 2001 HOMERUNS: Most homeruns, game 2, Amy Chatham, vs. Trevecca Nazarene University, 04/27/06 2, Kristen Kolter, vs. Mid-Continent Univ., 04/17/06 2, Amy Chatham, vs. Mid-Continent Univ., 04/17/06 2, Jessica Kee, vs. Culver-Stockton, 02/25/06 2, Ginger Godwin, , Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 Most homeruns, season 1) 14, Danielle Pope, ) 13, Brandi Hoffman, ) 12, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 Most homeruns, career 1.) 24, Jessica Kee, ) 23, Danielle Pope, ) 19, Andrea Higgins, TRIPLES: Most triples, game 1) 2, Allison Shein, vs. Olivet Nazarene University, 02/19/05 2) 1, several players Most triples, season 9, Rachel Murray, 2002 Most triples, career 17, Rachel Murray, DOUBLES: Most doubles, game 1) 3, Ashley Walters, vs. Mid-Continent Univ. 04/16/07 1) 3, Kristen Kolter, vs. Martin Methodist College 04/16/05 Most doubles, season 1) 26, Ame Clapsaddle, ) 22, Chanda Franks, ) 21, Jennifer Sabourin, 2001 Most doubles, career 1.) 47, Jessica Kee, ) 42, Chanda Franks, SINGLES: Most singles, season 81, Stacey Anderson, 1999 Most singles, career 227, Emma Hernandez, RUNS BATTED IN: Most runs batted in, game 1.) 7, Danielle Pope, vs. Freed-Hardeman Univ. 04/25/06 1.) 7, Bethany Melrose, ) 6, Amy Chatham, vs. Mid-Continent Univ., 04/17/06 2.) 6, Jessica Kee, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06 2.) 6, Danielle Pope, vs. Cumberland University, 04/09/05 Most runs batted in, season 1) 79, Ame Clapsaddle, ) 73, Chanda Franks, ) 68, Jennifer Sabourin, ) 66, Danielle Pope, ) 64, Jessica Kee, 2005 Most runs batted in, career 1.) 161, Chanda Franks, ) 151, Jessica Kee, GRAND SLAMS: Most grand slams, season 1.) 3, Jessica Kee, 2005 Most grand slams, career 1.) 4, Jessica Kee, Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 29

30 UNION UNIVERSITY Softball Record Book RUNS SCORED: Most runs scored, game 4, Brandi Park, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, , Rachel Murray, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, 2001 Most runs scored, season 1) 63, Brandi Park, ) 62, Holly Haycraft, ) 62, Rachel Murray, ) 61, Izzy Luna, 1999 Most runs scored, career 1) 152, Holly Haycraft, present 2) 147, Emma Hernandez, STOLEN BASES: Most stolen bases, game 1.) 5, Holly Haycraft, April 4, 2006 vs. Lambuth University 2.) 4, Holly Haycraft, May 11, 2005 vs. Lindsey Wilson 2.) 4, Holly Haycraft, March 14, 2003 vs. Athens State Most stolen bases, season 1) 55, Holly Haycraft, ) 44, Holly Haycraft, ) 41, Holly Haycraft, ) 37, Izzy Luna, 1999 Most stolen bases attempted, season 1) 59, Holly Haycraft, ) 48, Holly Haycraft, ) 42, Izzy Luna, 1999 Most stolen bases, career 1) 174, Holly Haycraft, ) 70, Allison Shein, ) 63, Emma Hernandez, Most stolen bases attempted, career 1) 191, Holly Haycraft, ) 82, Emma Hernandez, ) 78, Allison Shein, BASE ON BALLS: Most bases on balls, game 4, Olivia Craden, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, 2002 Most bases on balls, season 1) 33, Izzy Luna, ) 31, Holly Haycraft, 2005 Most bases on balls, career 1. 79, Holly Haycraft, present 2. 63, Izzy Luna, HIT BY PITCH: Times hit by pitch, game 2, Brandi Park, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, , Brandi Park, vs. Indiana Wesleyan University, 04/25/022, Johnna Porter, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, , Brandi Park, vs. East Texas Baptist University, 2001 Times hit by pitch, season 19, Brandi Park, 2001 Times hit by pitch, career 30, Brandi Park, SACRIFICES: Most sacrifice bunts, game 2, Amy Chatham, vs. Spring Hill, 01/25/05 2, Rachel Murray, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, , Michelle Gardner, vs. Lee University TN, 2001 Most sacrifice bunts, season 16, Shanna Tolbert, 1999 Most sacrifice flies, game 1, several players Most sacrifice flies, season 4, Johnna Porter, , Stacey Anderson, 1999, , Jennifer Polk, 1998 Most sacrifice bunts, career 40, Rachel Murray, Most sacrifice flies, career 8, Stacey Anderson, GAMES: Most games played, season 71, Johnna Porter, , Brandi Park, , Rachel Murray, , Jennifer Sabourin, , April Workman, , Shanna Tolbert, , Andrea Higgins, , Izzy Luna, , Chanda Franks, , Stacey Anderson, 1999 Most games played, career 258, Chrissy Allardin, Most consecutive games played 1.) 225 (179 entering senior year), Holly Haycraft, present (all starts) 2.) 186, Shanna Tolbert, AT BATS: Most at bats, game 6, Brandi Park, 2001 Most at bats, season 1) 229, Stacey Anderson, ) 229, Izzy Luna, ) 226, Ame Clapsaddle, ) 222, Rachel Murray, 2001 Most at bats, career 680, Rachel Murray, TOTAL BASES: Total bases, game 1.) 10, Kristen Kolter, vs. Mid-Continent University, 04/17/06 1.) 10, Amy Chatham, vs. Mid-Continent University, 04/17/06 1.) 10, Jessica Kee, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06 2.) 9, Amy Chatham, vs. Trevecca Nazarene Univ., 04/27/06 2.) 9, Kristen Kolter, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06 3.) 8, Danielle Pope, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 04/25/ 06 3.) 8, Kristen Kirk, vs. Culver-Stockton College, 02/25/06 Total bases, season 151, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 Total bases, career 1.) 321, Holly Haycraft, ) 308, Jessica Kee, ) 242, Allison Shein, ) 234, Danielle Pope, ) 182, Jennifer Sabourin, STRIKEOUTS: Most strikeouts, game 3, several players Most strikeouts, season 1.) 47, Jessica Kee, ) 42, Allison Shein, ) 39, Jessica Kee, ) 39, Christina Johnson, ) 36, Cassandra Ramos, 2004 Most strikeouts, career 1.) 152, Jessica Kee, ) 104, Allison Shein, Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

31 UNION UNIVERSITY Softball Record Book Individual Pitching WINS: Most victories, season 34, Rachel Murray, 2001 Most victories, career , Rachel Murray, , Leah Gronberg, Most consecutive victories season 21, Rachel Murray, 2000 Best season winning percentage (min. 20 decisions).920 (23-2), Leah Gronberg, 2002 Best career winning percentage (min. 80 Decisions).851 (126-22), Rachel Murray, EARNED RUN AVERAGE: Lowest ERA, season 0.33, Rachel Murray, 2001 Lowest ERA, career , Rachel Murray, , Leah Gronberg, EARNED RUNS: Fewest earned runs allowed, season (min. 20 decisions) 11, Rachel Murray, 2000 Fewest earned runs allowed, career 81, Rachel Murray, Most earned runs allowed, season 68, Lynde Capogreco, 1995 RUNS: Fewest runs allowed, career 118, Rachel Murray, STRIKEOUTS: Most strikeouts per game average (7 innings) 12, Lynde Capogreco 1998 Most strikeouts, game 1.) 16, Lynde Capogreco, ) 15, Mary Kosco, vs. Lambuth University (03/07/06) 2.) 15, Mary Kosco, vs. William Jewell College ( ) Most strikeouts, season 369 Rachel Murray, 2001 Most strikeouts, career 1. 1,257, Rachel Murray, , Leah Gronberg, INNINGS PITCHED: Most innings, game 12, Rachel Murray, vs. Martin Methodist College, May 11, 2000 Most innings, season 286.1, Rachel Murray, 2001 Most innings, career , Rachel Murray, , Leah Gronberg, APPEARANCES: Pitching appearances, season 42, Rachel Murray, 1999, 2001 Pitching appearances, career , Rachel Murray, , Leah Gronberg, Relief appearances, season 12, Amy Robbins, 1999 Relief appearances, career 12, Amy Robbins, 1999 Starts, season 38, Rachel Murray, 1999 Starts, career , Rachel Murray, , Leah Gronberg, COMPLETE GAMES: Complete games, season 36, Rachel Murray, 2000 Complete games, career , Rachel Murray, , Leah Gronberg, LOSES: Losses, season 13, Lynde Capogreco, 1995 Losses, career 33, Lynde Capogreco, SAVES: Saves, season 1, Leah Gronberg, , Rachel Murray, , Leah Gronberg, , Izzy Luna, , Rachel Murray, , Izzy Luna, , Lynde Capogreco, 1998 Saves, career 2, Leah Gronberg, , Rachel Murray, , Izzy Luna, SHUTOUTS: Shutouts, season 20, Rachel Murray, 2001 Shutouts, career 1. 68, Rachel Murray, , Leah Gronberg, BASE ON BALLS: Fewest walks per inning pitched (23 BB / 171 IP), Leah Gronberg, 2002 Fewest walks allowed, season (more than 100 innings) 23, Leah Gronberg, 2002 Most walks allowed, season 73, Rachel Murray, 1999 Most walks allowed, career 224, Rachel Murray, HITS: Fewest hits per inning pitched (81 H / IP), Rachel Murray, 2001 Fewest hits allowed, season (more than 100 innings) 80, Leah Gronberg, 2002 Most hits allowed, season 157, Izzy Luna, 1999 Most hits allowed, career 427, Rachel Murray, HIT BATTERS: Most hit batter, game 2, several players Most Hit batters, season 10, Leah Gronberg, 2002 Most Hit batters, career 36, Leah Gronberg, WILD PITCHES: Most will pitches, game 2, several players Most wild pitches, season 22, Ginger Godwin, 1996 Most wild pitches, career 32, Rachel Murray, NO-HITTERS: No-hitters, season 1. 8, Rachel Murray, , Rachel Murray, , Leah Gronberg, 2002 Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 31

32 UNION UNIVERSITY Softball Record Book No-hitter, career 1. 16, Rachel Murray, , Leah Gronberg, Individual Fielding PUTOUTS: Putouts, game 15, several players Putouts, season 531, Ame Clapsaddle, 2001 Putouts, career ASSISTS: Assists, game 6, Amy Mejia, vs. Bethel College TN, March 12, , Johnna Porter, vs. Athens State University AL, 05/10/016, Johnna Porter, vs. Lipscomb University TN, May, 4, 2001 Assists, season 139, Brittany Burkett, , Candace Cross, , Stacey Anderson, 1999 Assists, career 251, Rachel Murray, ERRORS: Errors, game 2, several players Errors, season 22, Brittany Burkett, , Johnna Porter, 2001 Errors, career 34, Emma Hernandez, Team Hitting GAMES: Most games, season 71, , 2001 BATTING AVERAGE: Best batting average, season 0.352, 1996 AT BATS: Most at bats, game 38, vs. Trevecca Nazarene University TN, April 4, , vs. Lambuth University TN, April 12, 1995 Most at bats, season 1884, 1999 RUNS: Runs scored, game 24, vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995 Runs scored, season 398, 1998 HITS: Hits, game 20, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, April 17, , vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995 Hits, season 644, 1999 SINGLES: Most singles, season 517, 1999 DOUBLES: Doubles, game 5, vs. Mid-Continent College KY, April 21, 2001 Doubles, season 97, 2001 TRIPLES: Triples, game 2, several games Triples, season 15, , , 1999 HOMERUNS: Homeruns, game 1.) 4, vs. Mid-Continent Univ., 04/17/06 2.) 3, vs. Bethel College (Tenn.), 03/09/95 Homeruns, season 1.) 44, ) 37, ) 30, ) 25, 2001 RUNS BATTING IN: Runs batted in, game 24, vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995 Runs batted in, season 372, 2001 TOTAL BASES: Total bases, game 31, vs. Bethel College TN, March 9, 1995 Total bases, season 826, 1999 SLUGGING PERCENTAGE: Slugging percentage, season 1.) 0.464, ) 0.438, 1999 STOLEN BASES: Stolen bases, game 10, vs. Bethel College TN, March 18, 1996 Stolen bases attempted, game 10, vs. Bethel College TN, March 18, 1996 Stolen bases, season 135, 1999 Stolen bases attempted, season 152, 1999 SACRIFICES: Sacrifice bunts, game 4, vs. Lee University TN, March 23, 2002 Sacrifice flies, game 2, several games Sacrifice bunts, season 66, 1996 Sacrifice flies, season 14, 2001 WALKS: Walks, game 12, vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995 Walks, season 200, 1999 STRIKEOUTS: Strikeouts, game 13, vs. Athens State University AL, March 18, 1995 Strikeouts, season 1.) 245, ) 217, 2001 HIT BY PITCH: Hit by pitch, game 6, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, April 17, 2002 Hit by pitch, season 47, Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

33 UNION UNIVERSITY Softball Record Book DOUBLE PLAYS: Double plays hit into in a season 22, 1999 Team Pitching Complete games, season 65, 2001 Shutouts, season 37, , 2002 Innings pitched, season 477.0, 2001 RUNS: Runs allowed, game (most) 18, Lipscomb University TN, April 9, 1996 Runs allowed, season (most) 1.) 232, ) 195, 1996 Runs allowed, season (fewest) 51, 2002 EARNED RUNS: Earned runs allowed, season (fewest) 36, 2000 Earned runs allowed, season (most) 1.) 167, ) 126, ) 97, 1999 STRIKEOUTS: Strikeouts, game 15, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, April 27, 1995 Strikeouts, season 557, 2001 WALKS: Most walks allowed, game 9, vs. Georgetown College KY, May 9, 2002 Fewest walks allowed, season 66, 2000 Most walks allowed, season 126, 1999 HITS: Fewest hits allowed, season 172, 2002 Most hits allowed, game 20, vs. Lipscomb University TN, April 26, 1997 Most hits allowed, season 1.) 410, ) 400, ) 359, ) 338, 1999 HIT BY PITCH: Hit batsman, season 1.) 24, ) 20, ) 19, 2008 WILD PITCHES: Wild pitches, season 29, 1996 HOMERUNS: Most homeruns allowed, game 3, vs. Oklahoma City University, April 7, 2002 Fewest homeruns allowed, season 2, , 1996 Most homeruns allowed, season 1.) 31, ) 20, 2006 EARNED RUN AVERAGE: Lowest ERA, season 0.62, 2001 Highest ERA, season 1.) 2.96, ) 2.71, ) 2.60, 1996 SAVES: Saves, season 1.) 4, ) 2, ) 2, 1999 Team Fielding PUTOUTS: Putouts, game 30, several games Putouts, season 1431, 2001 ASSISTS: Assists, game 17, vs. Oklahoma Baptist University, May 18, 2002 Assists, season 616, , 1999 ERRORS: Errors, game 6, vs. Mid-Continent College KY, March 6, 2002 Errors, season 1.) 109, ) 67, 1995 DOUBLE PLAYS: Double plays, game 2, several games Double plays, season 25, , 1999 FIELDING PERCENTAGE: Highest fielding percentage, season 1) 0.974, ) 0.972, 1997 Lowest fielding percentage, season 0.935, 1995 MISCELLANEOUS TEAM RECORDS Best winning percentage (53-6), 2000 Most wins in a season 63 (63-8), 2001 Most consecutive wins 1) 31, ) 27, ) 24, 2001 Most home wins 35, 2001 Most road wins 23, 1997 Largest Margin of Victory 24 (24-0), vs. Bethel College TN, March 28, 1995 Most losses, season 1.) , ) , 2004, 1998 Most consecutive losses 1.) 5, ) 4, 2005 Most consecutive games without being shutout 50, 2001 Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 33

34 UNION UNIVERSITY Softball Facilities Fesmire Field House Union Softball Facilities Fesmire Field Welness Center Locker room in Fesmire Field House 34 Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances

35 UNION UNIVERSITY Softball Camps UNION UNIVERSITY LADY BULLDOGS 2009 SUMMER SOFTBALL CAMPS Directed By Union University Head Coach Heather Hall (Gannon, 2004) Union Softball Players as Camp Counselors Camp I - May (Tuesday - Thursday) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cost: $110 per camper Ages 6-18: Groups will be broken up into age/skill levels Skills Taught: hitting, bunting, throwing, fielding, sliding, and baserunning Please Bring: softball glove, cleats, running shows, and bag lunch Camp II - June 8-9 (Monday - Tuesday) Pitching Camp 9:15 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $65 per camper Ages 6-18: Groups will be broken up into age/skill levels Skills Taught: pitching fundamentals and techniques Please Bring: softball glove, cleats, and running shows Facility: Union University s Fesmire Field provides ample area for drills and teaching. Benefits: Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt and individual instruction. Purpose: To teach proper techniques, basic fundamentals, sportsmanship, strategy, and enjoyment. Numbers: In order to enhance instruction on an individual basis, the camp sessions will be limited to a ratio of 1 counselor to 10 campers. Applications will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis. Union University Softball Camp Contact Information: Phone: tthomas@uu.edu hhall@uu.edu Website: Union University Bulldog Softball Camp Application Name: Birth Date: Righty Last First Middle Address: Street or P.O. Box City State Zip Name of Parent (or Legal Guardian): Home Phone: Day Time Phone: Primary School: Grade Next Year: Lefty MAIL APPLICATION WITH A $25 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT TO: Union University Softball Office, Box Union University Drive Jackson, TN PLEASE CIRCLE THE SESSION YOU WILL BE ATTENDING: I II I approve of my child s participation in the UNION BULLDOG SOFTBALL CAMP and certify that he/she is in good health and able to participate in camp activities. In case of accident, injury, or sickness, school and personnel have my permission to use their best judgement in the care of my child. Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian Union University Softball Media Guide Seven Conference Championships, Six NAIA World Series Appearances 35

36 Front Row (Left to Right): Bethany Burnett, Hailee Edwards, Ali Thomas, Emily Anthony, Ali Bozza, Brooke Laws, Lindsey Landreneau, Carmesha Owens, Sara Beth Redmon, Brittany Burkett Back Row (Left to Right): Carlo Spencer (volunteer assistant), Katie Davis, Candice Thompson, Ashley Blankenship, Kristen Kirk, Michelle Albonetti, Sydney McMillin, Heather Hall (Head Coach) 2009 Union University Women s Softball