2011 LMU Softball Guide

Lincoln Memorial University

Senior Ashley Knight

Senior Jackie Adams

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Lady Railsplitter Roster & Team Photo

Back Row: (L-R) Krisha Mahan, Brittany Stuive, Coach Matt Patterson, Kristi Franz, Katie-Jo Gentry, Ashley Knight, Coach Dan Burns, Meagan Effler, Taylor McGinnis, Coach Tiffany Edgar, Cierra Mudd, Pebbles King Front Row: Brittani Bezanson, Sarah Walz, Brianna Mulkey, Chelley Christian, Jackie Adams, Meg Ryan, Danae Reed,

Meghan LaFevor, Bridget Eicher

2011 Lincoln Memorial University Softball Numerical Roster No. Name Position Yr. Ht. B/T Hometown 3 Jackie Adams OF Senior 5’2” L/R Columbus, OH 4 Chelley Christian OF Junior 5’5” R/R Kingsport, TN 5 Sarah Walz P Sophomore 5’3” R/R Innisfail, ALB 6 Meagan Effler C

Junior 5’8” R/R Maynardville, TN 8 Meg Ryan

SS Junior 5’3” R/R Hendersonville, TN 9 Brittani Bezanson OF Sophomore 5’4” R/R Barrie, ONT 10 Bridget Eicher 3B Junior 5’5” R/R Hicksville, OH 12 Cierra Mudd P/1B Sophomore 5’6” R/R Washburn, TN 14 Brianna Mulkey OF Freshman 5’6” L/R Kettering, OH 15 Pebbles King INF Freshman 5’4” R/R Benton, TN 17 Krisha Mahan OF Freshman 5’6” R/R Rogersville, TN 18 Brittany Stuive 1B/P Junior 5’7” R/R Portland, TX 19 Danae Reed SS Freshman 5’4” R/R Broadway, VA 22 Meghan LaFevor P/OF Sophomore 5‘3“ R/R Columbia, TN 24 Katie-Jo Gentry P Freshman 5’9” R/R Calhoun, GA 25 Taylor McGinnis 1B Freshman 5’8” R/R Powell, TN 28 Ashley Knight 1B Senior 5’11” R/R Palm Harbor, FL 30 Kristi Franz 2B Freshman 5’6” R/R Vandalia, OH

Head Coach: Dan Burns Assistant Coach: Tiffany Edgar

Graduate Assistant Coach: Matt Patterson Volunteer Assistant Coach: Brian DeJonghe

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QUICK FACTS / CONTENTS

LMU SOFTBALL Quick Facts

School.............................................. Lincoln Memorial University Founded .............................................................................. 1897 Location ............................................................... Harrogate, TN Enrollment ..........................................................................4,445 School Colors ..................................................... Blue and Gray Venue Name .................................................Dorothy Neely Field Seating Capacity ...................................................................350 Nickname .........................................................Lady Railsplitters Affiliation .......................................................... NCAA Division II Conference ........................................................... South Atlantic President .................................................. Dr. B. James Dawson Alma Mater, Year ............................................. Evansville / 1967 Athletic Director ...................................................Roger Vannoy Alma Mater, Year .................................. Lincoln Memorial / 1975 Athletic Department Phone .............................. (423) 869-6285

Table of Contents INSIDE FRONT COVER........................................2011 ROSTER QUICK FACTS/CONTENTS.........................................................1 LMU SOFTBALL COACHING STAFF.......................................2-3 MEET THE LADY RAILSPLITTERS.........................................4-9 2010 SEASON OUTLOOK.........................................................10 BURNS VS. ALL OPPONENTS..................................................11 2009 RESULTS/STATS.............................................................12 NEELY FIELD............................................................................13 LMU SOFTBALL STATISTICS/RECORDS...........................14-16 HONOR ROLL / ALL-AMERICANS............................................17 ALL-TIME SOFTBALL ROSTER................................................18 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT / LOCAL INFORMATION................19 THIS IS LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY............................20 INSIDE BACK COVER.....THE SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE

Coaching Staff

Head Coach ................................................................Dan Burns Alma Mater, Year ....................Lincoln Memorial University/1974 Record at LMU (yrs) .............................................486-362-1(16) Career Record (softball) ............................................486-362-1 Burns Office Phone ............................................(423) 869-6242 Burns E-mail ..........................................dan.burns@lmunet.edu Assistant Coach ....................................................Tiffany Edgar Edgar’s Office Phone .........................................(423) 869-7081 Edgar’s E-mail.....................................tiffany.edgar@lmunet.edu Graduate Assistant Coach....................................Matt Peterson Volunteer Assistant Coach................................Brian DeJonghe Athletic Trainer ............................................................ Josh Holt Holt’s Office Phone ........................................... (423) 869-6378 Assistant Athletic Trainers..................................Melissa Hayes Hayes’ Office Phone............................................(423) 869-6423

Team Information

2010 Overall Record ..........................................................28-23 Home / Away / Neutral........................................18-7 / 6-12 / 4-4 2010 SAC Record (finish) ...........................................5-11 (6th) Starters returning/lost ...........................................................8/4 Letterwinners returning/lost ...............................................10/6

History

First Year of Softball.............................................................1981 Last NCAA Tournament Appearance (yrs) ...................... None Last SAC Tournament Appearance (yrs) ......................... 2010 (2) Result.....................................................lost to Lenoir-Rhyne 5-3

Sports Information

Sports Information Director.................................. Rusty Peace SID Office Phone ............................................... (423) 869-6236 Home Phone ...................................................... (423) 869-5120 Assistant SID .............................................................. Bill Porter Assistant SID Phone...........................................(423) 869-6376 Home Phone ...................................................... (423) 869-9032 SID Fax ............................................................... (423) 869-6382 Mailing Address ................................................. LMU Box 2028

Tex Turner Arena

6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway

Harrogate, TN 37752

CREDITS

The 2011 Lincoln Memorial University Softball Guide is a publication of the LMU Sports Information Office.

Layout and Design: Bill Porter Writing: Bill Porter Photography: Rusty Peace, Bill Porter, Allen Earl Photography, Terry Maples and the Sports Information Archives.

Special Thanks: Head Coach Dan Burns; Assistant Coach Tiffany Edgar; Director of Publications Regina Burns and Katherine Pebworth, Department Chair of Physical Education and Kinesiology.

All LMU athletic guides are available from the Sports Information office either in print form (if available) or CD-Rom for a fee. They can also be found on the world wide web at www.lmurailsplitters.com.

Printed by: ProForms Inc., Knoxville, Tennessee

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LADY RAILSPLITTER COACHING STAFF

HEAD COACH Dan Burns

A native of Kettering, Ohio, Burns began his career at Lincoln Memorial University in the fall of 1970 where he was a dual-sport athlete, lettering in baseball and basketball.

While playing for the legendary Dean Bailey, Burns was a standout in both sports and was inducted into the Lincoln Memorial University Athletes Hall of Fame in 2003 for his collegiate contributions.

In 1976, he accepted the position of assistant baseball coach and four years later became head coach when Bailey made the decision to retire after 31 years at the helm of the Railsplitter baseball program.

From 1981 to 1987, Burns served as the skipper of the Lincoln Memorial University baseball program, served as athletics director from 1987 to 1988 and as director of campus and community recreation from 1989 to 1995.

In 1995, Burns again returned to the diamond, this time as head coach of the Lady Railsplitter softball program. Although this was his first experience coaching women’s collegiate softball, his knowledge of the game shined on the field and his teams soon made their presence known thoughout the Gulf South Conference. In only his second season with the LMU softball program, the Lady Railsplitters reached the 1996 GSC Tournament Championship losing to eventual champion Alabama-Huntsville.

During Burns’ 16 years as head coach of the LMU softball program, the Lady Railsplitters have made eight trips to the conference tournament and produced 25 all-conference players, one Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-American and two Daktronics All-Americans. In addition, Burns ranks as one of the nation’s winningest active coaches with a career record of 486 wins, 362 losses and one tie going into the 2011 season.

Burns is a 1974 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and also serves as the director of the LMU City Park. He currently resides in Harrogate with his wife, Regina and their three children - Josh, Victoria and Gavin.

ASSISTANT COACH Tiffany Edgar

Edgar enters her fourth season as the assistant coach for the LMU softball program.

Tiffany came to LMU from East Burke High School in Connelly Springs, North Carolina, where she was head coach for three years.

Before taking over the helm of the Cavalier program, Edgar played for the University of Toledo and was an NFCA Scholar Athlete, receiving the MAC Presidential Award. During her last year with the Rockets, Edgar received the honor of having an award named after her. The Edgar Excellence Award is given to a senior at the end of each season who exemplifies good citizenship, solid academics and excels athletically.

Edgar is a native of Tecumseh, Michigan. She is married to LMU Director of Student Life Brian DeJonghe.

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GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH Matt Patterson

Matt Patterson is in his second season as a graduate assistant coach with the Lady Railsplitters.

A native of Clinton, Tenn., Matt is a 2007 graduate of Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn., where he played baseball for the Scots.

He is pursuing a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction.

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH Brian DeJonghe

Brian DeJonghe comes to the LMU softball staff from Broadway High School in Broadway, VA. Brian brings many years of softball experience ranging from travel ball and high school coaching to the team.

While at Broadway, Brian was a health and physical education teacher. Brian was on the coaching staffs of football, wrestling, and softball.

He is currently the director of student life at Lincoln Memorial University and is the husband of Assistant Coach Tiffany Edgar.

DeJonghe earned a BA in health, physical education and recreation from Adrian College. He was also a member of the Adrian College Bulldogs Football team where he earned second team all-conference and Most Valuable Lineman.

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THE 2011 LADY RAILSPLITTERS

JACKIE ADAMS

Height: 5’2” B/T: L/R Class: Senior Position: Outfield Hometown: Columbus, OH High School: St. Frances DeSales High School

#3

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Jackie is one of only two seniors on this year’s squad. It is important that she exert that leadership early for the team to be successful. Jackie’s speed is her greatest asset both at the plate and at her spot in centerfield, and she has a great chance of being named to the All-Conference team.”

CHELLEY CHRISTIAN

Height: 5’5” B/T: R/R Class: Junior Position: Outfield Hometown: Kingsport, Tennessee High School: Dobyns-Bennett High School

#4

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Chelley loves the game, has a lot of speed and will compete for an outfield position. She primarily bats from the left side, allowing her to utilize her quickness and put pressure on the defense.”

SARA WALZ

Height: 5’3” B/T: R/R Class: Sophomore Position: Pitcher Hometown: Innisfail, Alberta College: Red Deer College

#5

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Sara came back from her freshman season a lot stronger. As a lefty with power, she should produce a lot of runs this year. Sara will play second base and DH.”

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MEAGAN EFFLER

Height: 5’8” B/T: R/R Class: Junior Position: Catcher Hometown: Maynardville, Tennessee High School: Union County High School

#6

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Meagan has worked hard and earned a spot as the starting catcher. She is one of the most devoted players in workouts and in the weight room, and will continue to get better behind the plate.”

MEG RYAN

Height: 5’3” B/T: R/R Class: Junior Position: Shortstop Hometown: Hendersonville, Tennessee High School: Hendersonville High School

#8

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Meg’s personality brings a lot of energy to our team. She can play several positions but will primarily catch and play shortstop this year. ”

BRITTANI BEZANSON Height: 5’4” B/T: R/R Class: Sophomore Position: Outfield Hometown: Barrie, Ontario College: Aiken Technical C.C.

#9

COACH’S COMMENTS

“A transfer player and new to the Railsplitter squad, Brittani is an outfielder with a good glove and a decent arm. She has a positive attitude and adds a lot of depth to our squad.”

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BRIDGET EICHER

Height: 5’5” B/T: R/R Class: Junior Position: Third Base Hometown: Hicksville, Ohio High School: Fairview High School

#10

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Third base is Bridget’s spot to lose. She is a solid defender and doesn’t allow many balls to go by her. She, along with Jackie, brings a lot of leadership to our team. She also has a great opportunity to be AllConference.”

CIERRA MUDD

Height: 5’6” B/T: R/R Class: Sophomore Position: Picher / First Base Hometown: Washburn, Tennessee High School: Washburn High School

#12

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Cierra has matured a lot since last year and will be relied on to pitch a lot of games this year. She loves the game and continues to work hard on improving. I expect Cierra to add numbers in the win column for this team.”

BRIANNA MULKEY

Height: 5’6” B/T: L/R Class: Freshman Position: Outfielder Hometown: Kettering, Ohio High School: Fairmont High School

#17

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Brianna Mulkey might be the fastest player I’ve had the privilege to coach, and we’ve had some fast players come through this program. If she can get on first, she’s probably going to score. She’s worked hard on laying down the bunt as well as hitting the ball to the outfield, so look for Brianna to be a threat to every team’s defense.”

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PEBBLES KING

Height: 5’4” B/T: R/R Class: Freshman Position: Infielder Hometown: Benton, Tennessee High School: Polk County High School

#15

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Pebbles is a one of those players that every coach likes to have around.

Team comes first for Pebbles, and she will do whatever it takes for this her team to win. As a utility player, look for Pebbles to contribute in big ways.”

KRISHA MAHAN

Height: 5’6” B/T: R/R Class: Freshman Position: Outfielder Hometown: Rogersville, Tennessee High School: Cherokee High School

#17

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Krisha is another player with a great attitude. She is an outfielder with a good arm who works hard every day. That hard work will pay off.”

BRITTANY STUIVE

Height: 5’7” B/T: R/R Class: Junior Position: First Base / Pitcher Hometown: Portland, Texas High School: Gregory-Portland High School

#18

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Brittany will divide her time between first base and DH. She has a good glove and capable of producing a lot of runs. We need Brittany to really step up to make this team an even stronger contender.”

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DANAE REED

Height: 5’4” B/T: R/R Class: Freshman Position: Shortstop Hometown: Broadway, Virginia High School: Broadway High School

#19

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Denae will be our starting shortstop. She has an outstanding work ethic and is as tough as nails. She always swings a good bat and could be a big surprise as the season goes along.”

MEGHAN LaFEVOR

Height: 5’3” B/T: R/R Class: Sophomore Position: Pitcher / Outfielder Hometown: Columbia, Tennessee High School: Spring Hill High School

#22

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Meghan was a Second Team All-Conference selection last year and a preseason selection this year. She is small but mighty on the mound, at the plate and in the outfield. The fact that she was MVP of last year’s squad speaks to her talent, and we are fortunate to have her on our team.”

KATIE-JO GENTRY

Height: 5’9” B/T: R/R Class: Freshman Position: Pitcher Hometown: Calhoun, Georgia High School: Sonoraville High School

#24

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Even as a freshman, Katie-Jo is a key to LMU’s success this year. She is serious about her business and has worked hard at getting better since day one. She throws a variety of pitches and will only improve.”

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TAYLOR McGINNIS

Height: 5’8” B/T: R/R Class: Freshman Position: First Base Hometown: Powell, Tennessee High School: Powell High School

#25

COACH’S COMMENTS

“When we saw Taylor play in high school, we knew she could add a lot of power to our team. She swings a big bat and must do so for us to achieve our goals. Taylor will play first and DH for this year’s team.”

ASHLEY KNIGHT

Height: 5’11” B/T: R/R Class: Senior Position: First Base Hometown: Palm Harbor, Florida High School: Tarpon Springs High School

#28

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Ashley is the other senior on this year’s squad and will provide a lot of leadership. Her height and her speed are great assets in the outfield as well as at the plate. We expect Ashley to have a good senior season.”

KRISTI FRANZ

Height: 5’6” B/T: R/R Class: Freshman Position: Second Base Hometown: Vandalia, Ohio High School: Butler High School

#30

COACH’S COMMENTS

“Kristi will see a lot of time at second base. She is a good defensive player and we expect her to continue to develop as a hitter. ”

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2011 LADY RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK THE 2007 LADY RAILSPLITTERS The 2011 season should be an interesting one for the Lady Railsplitters. While eleven players return from last year’s team that advanced as far as the South Atlantic Conference tournament quarterfinals, some key players in that run are gone.

In all, LMU returns 64 percent of its run production, 62 percent of the hits, 63 percent of the doubles, 93 percent of the triples, 35 percent of the HR’s, 48 percent of the RBIs, 73 percent of the stolen bases and 93 percent of the pitching victories from last season.

Seven players who started 30 or more games last season return, led by sophomore All-SAC Second Team utility player Meghan LaFevor (.345 avg., 14 doubles, 5 triples, 17 RBIs, 23 steals, 18-13 record, 1.19 ERA, 125 Ks in 132 innings), who has also been named to the pre-season All-SAC squad.

Joining her on the pre-season team is senior Jackie Adams (.331 avg., 5 doubles, 5 triples, 15 RBIs, 18 steals), who is an anchor in the outfield. Junior Brittany Stuive (.308 avg., 7 doubles) returns at first base while fellow junior Bridget Eicher (.287 avg., 8 doubles, 3 HRs) returns at third. Senior Ashley Knight (.274 avg., 4 doubles, 10 steals) will see time mainly at left field. Meg Ryan (.200 avg. 5 RBIs) will see time at both shortstop and catcher during her junior season. Junior Chelley Christian (.200 avg., 3 doubles) will come in to pinch-run in addition to seeing time in the outfield.

Cierra Mudd (3 HRs, 8-9 record, 52 Ks in 99.2 innings) will be a key cog in the pitching rotation. Meagan Effler will step into the starting catcher slot after backing up Devin Sponseller for two seasons.

Sophomore Sarah Walz will take over at second base this season.

A talented crop of newcomers will add to the mix. Brianna Mulkey will anchor the right field and could possibly be the fastest softball player in LMU history. Katie-Jo Gentry will see a lot of time in the pitching circle. Taylor McGinnis will see time at first base and as the designated player. Also seeing time in the infield will be Kristi Franz, Danae Reed and Pebbles King. Krisha Mahan, and Brittani Bezanson will see time in the outfield.

Coach Dan Burns returns for his 17th season needing only 14 wins to reach 500 for his softball coaching career.

A newly renovated Dorothy Neely Field complex will host 28 games this season, including long-time rivals Union, Cumberlands, King and Virginia Intermont in addition to SAC foes Lenoir-Rhyne, Wingate, Brevard, Mars Hill and SAC newcomer Anderson.

Appearances in the Mid-South Classic and Columbus State Tournament will also help prepare the team for the grueling SAC schedule.

The pieces are in place for a run at a SAC championship and the program’s first NCAA tournament bid. All that is needed now are time, experience and a little bit of luck.

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COACH BURNS VS. ALL OPPONENTS TEAM Alabama-Huntsville

Alderson-Broaddus Anderson Arkansas Tech Arkansas-Monticello Amstrong Atlantic Augusta State Barry Barton Belhaven

Bellarmine Belmont Abbey Brevard

UC-Riverside

CSU-Bakersfield

CSU-Dominguez Hills CSU-San Bernadino Campbellsville

Carson-Newman Catawba Cantral Arkansas Charleston Chattanooga Chowan Christian Brothers Coker Columbus State Concord Cumberland (TN) Cumberlands (KY)

Delta State East Stroudsburg Eckerd Edinboro Erskine Florida Gulf Coast Florida Southern Florida Tech Francis Marion Freed-Hardeman Georgetown (Ky.)

Georgia College and State Henderson State Huntingdon IUPUI Indianapolis Jacksonville State

Kennesaw State Kentucky Wesleyan King Kutztown Long Island-C.W. Post Lander Lee Lees-McRae* Lenoir-Rhyne

W 14 6 2 1 2 1 2 0 1 1 6 2 9 0 0 1 1 6 7 6 4 1 0 2 3 2 1 2 3 42 4 2 1 1 5 0 0 0 2 2 5 3 4 2 1 0 0 0 5 7 1 0 5 3 2 1

L 30 4 2 1 5 1 1 2 0 1 2 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 13 4 1 0 2 0 1 2 7 0 1 8 3 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 2 0 3 6 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 0 1 1 1 2 10

T

1

TEAM W L T Limestone 3 1 Lindsey Wilson 2 0 Lock Haven

0 1 Lynn 0 2 Mars Hill 21 14 Milligan 9 7 Mississippi College 1 0 Mississippi-Women 6 12 Missouri S&T 1 2 Mobile 0 3 Montreat 1 0 Mount Olive

2 0 New York Tech 3 0 Newberry 4 5 North Alabama 23 23 UNC Pembroke 1 0 North Florida 0 4 North Georgia 0 1 North Greenville

0 1 Northern Kentucky 5 0 Nova Southeastern

0 3 Ohio Valley 4 0 Olivet Nazarene

5 3 Ouachita Baptist 3 1 Pfeiffer 3 0 Pikeville

2 0 Presbyterian 1 0 Queens 2 1 Quincy 0 1 Rollins 0 1 Saint Leo 1 4 Salem International 4 0 Shepherd 2 0 USC-Aiken 1 0 USC Upstate 0 5 Southern Arkansas 3 2 Southern Indiana 0 1 SIU-Edwardsville

2 1 Sue Bennett 2 0 Tampa 0 2 Tennessee Wesleyan 5 1 Tiffin

1 1 Tusculum

38 10 Union (Ky.)

21 3 Urbana 3 1 Valdosta State 16 30 Vanguard 1 0 Virginia Intermont 26 2 Virginia-Wise 6 5 West Alabama 24 13 West Florida 10 37 West Georgia 33 14 West Virginia State 1 0 West Virginia Wesleyan 1 1 Wingate 2 6 * One game forfeited by Lees-McRae. The NCAA does not count this game.

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2010

LMU Softball Statistics Summary for Lincoln Memorial (as of Jan 19, 2011) LADY RAILSPLITTER STATISTICS (All games) Record: 28-23

Date Opponent

2/13 2/13 2/19 2/19 2/20 2/20 2/21 2/21 2/22 2/22 2/26 2/26 2/28 2/28 &3/6 &3/6 &3/6 &3/7 &3/7 3/10 3/10 3/12 3/13 3/13 3/16 3/16 *3/20 *3/20 *3/23 *3/23 *3/27 *3/27 *3/30 *3/30 *4/2 *4/2 *4/6 *4/6 4/7 4/7 *4/10 *4/10 4/15 4/15 *4/17 *4/17 4/19 4/19 #4/22 #4/23 #4/23

BELLARMINE BELLARMINE CONCORD CONCORD URBANA URBANA SALEM INTERNATIONAL SALEM INTERNATIONAL SALEM INTERNATIONAL SALEM INTERNATIONAL GA. COLLEGE & STATE GA. COLLEGE & STATE COLUMBUS STATE COLUMBUS STATE vs North Greenville vs Charleston vs Montreat vs Coker vs Ga. College & State at Bellarmine at Bellarmine VIRGINIA INTERMONT at Union (Ky.) at Union (Ky.) at Pfeiffer at Pfeiffer at #20 Lenoir-Rhyne at #20 Lenoir-Rhyne TUSCULUM TUSCULUM NEWBERRY NEWBERRY CARSON-NEWMAN CARSON-NEWMAN at #24 Wingate at #24 Wingate at Brevard at Brevard CUMBERLANDS CUMBERLANDS at Mars Hill at Mars Hill at King at King CATAWBA CATAWBA at Cumberlands at Cumberlands vs #22 Carson-Newman vs Tusculum vs #7 Lenoir-Rhyne

W W W W W W W W W W W W L L L W W W L W W L L W W W L L L W W L L L L L W L W W L L L L W W L L L W L

Home: 18-7

Score

Player

8-4 7-0 6-0 4-1 12-4 8-2 10-2 3-0 12-4 9-1 7-1 8-5 1-4 0-8 3-11 2-1 10-3 1-0 2-5 5-2 2-0 2-3 2-3 15-3 6-5 6-0 4-18 3-6 0-1 3-2 7-4 1-3 2-3 4-6 0-3 1-3 3-2 3-5 10-2 8-1 2-3 3-4 0-2 1-9 7-2 7-0 3-4 3-5 0-6 2-1 3-5

17 Devin Sponseller 22 Meghan LaFevor 3 Jackie Adams 18 Brittany Stuive 10 Bridget Eicher 30 Ashley Legge 25 Heather Baker 9 Joy Grills -------------------28 Ashley Knight 5 Sarah Walz 4 Chelley Christian 8 Meg Ryan 12 Cierra Mudd 24 Ellie Meyer 6 Meagan Effler 32 Ashley Allen

Away: 6-12

Neutral: 4-4

avg gp-gs 51-51 49-48 46-46 50-50 50-50 45-44 50-44 48-45

.346 .3 4 5 .331 . 308 . 287 .272 .264 . 224 . 274 .235 . 200 .200 .170 . 125 .000 .000

49-26 13-8 41-23 45-30 27-24 16-7 13-1 2-0

SAC: 5-11

ab

r

h

2b

3b

hr

rbi

bb hbp

so sb-att

156 139 157 117 143 125 110 107

23 25 35 6 25 22 23 16

54 48 52 36 41 34 29 24

11 14 5 7 8 7 3 5

0 5 5 0 2 0 1 0

4 1 0 1 3 6 4 3

43 17 15 20 23 25 17 19

14 19 8 22 20 17 17 12

7 2 0 0 3 1 1 8

19 1-1 22 23-25 6 18-20 17 2-3 30 8-12 26 3-4 24 19-22 9 3-4

84 17 65 25 53 24 2 0

22 3 10 6 10 0 5 0

23 4 13 5 9 3 0 0

4 1 3 2 1 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0

8 1 2 5 7 3 0 0

13 2 2 4 7 2 0 0

1 0 0 2 1 1 0 0

22 10-11 6 0-0 19 3-4 3 2-3 15 1-1 6 0-0 2 2-2 0 0-0

Totals

.283

51

1324

231

375

71

14

26

205

159

27

226 95-112

Opponents

.255

51

1337

172

341

41

0

17

147

89

12

205

31-44

LOB - Team (349), Opp (329). DPs turned - Team (10), Opp (17). CI - Team (1), D.Sponseller 1. IBB - Team (1), D.Sponseller 1, Opp (4). Picked off - B. Eicher 1, B. Stuive 1.

Player

era

w-l

22 Meghan LaFevor 1.19 18-13 12 Cierra Mudd 3.37 8-9 -------------------5 Sarah Walz 0.60 0-0 30 Ashley Legge 2.89 2-1 18 Brittany Stuive 21.00 0-0

app gs cg sh sv

h

r

er

bb

182.0 155 99.2 127

ip

65 74

31 48

46 125 22 52

18 38 3

10 21 2

1 15 2

6 15 0

3 25 0

35 27 17 27 20 6

4 1

1 0

7 15 1

0 4 0

0 2 0

0 0 0

0 2 0

11.2 36.1 0.2

so

Totals

2. 06

28-23

51

51

25

7

3

330.1

341

172

97

89

205

Opponents

3. 90

23-28

51

51

19

5

3

324.2

375

231

181

159

226

PB - Team (5), D.Sponseller 5, Opp (14). Pickoffs - Team (1), D.Sponseller 1, Opp (2). SBA/ATT - D.Sponseller (30-42), M. LaFevor (17-26), C. Mudd (8-12), A. Legge (5-5), S. Walz (1-1), M. Effler (1-1).

Score by innings Lincoln Memorial Opponents

1 27 35

2 30 29

3 51 27

4 23 16

5 53 38

6 33 12

7 12 9

8 2 5

9 0 1

Total 231 172

Win-loss breakouts: Day 27-23; Night 1-0; vs Left 1-2; vs Right 27-21; 1-run games 6-7; 2-run games 1-7; 5+run games 15-5; Extra inns 0-3; Shutouts 7-5.

Current streak: Lost 1; Longest winning streak: 12; Longest losing streak: 5.

Attendance: Home 1280 (avg 98); Away 2436 (avg 135); Total 3716 (avg 119).

* = South Atlantic Conference game & = Mid-South Classic # = Food Lion SAC Tournament

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DOROTHY NEELY FIELD The Dorothy Neely field has been the home of the Lady Railsplitters since the 1990 season.

The field complex seats approximately 350 people in bleacher seats, sideline benches and open areas for lawn chairs.

The dimensions are 200 feet down the lines and 215 to center field. The playing surface is Bermuda grass. Batting cages and a bullpen are adjacent to the field, and teams can also use the baseball field cages and bullpen if needed.

Recent renovations include a new press box / storage facility behind home plate which includes space for scoreboard and statistical operations as well as equipment storage and changing rooms for players and umpires. A new scoreboard will be installed in February.

The dugouts are enclosed, and there are safety fences in the front to help protect players, coaches and staff from stray balls. Lights were installed in 2003, and several night games are scheduled each year.

The Lady Railsplitters first played on the field on March 28, 1990, when they hosted former TVAC foe Milligan College. LMU won both games by scores of 4-3 and 8-5. Prior to that, home games were played on a part of the old LMU farm (the playing site is now included in the Harrogate City Park.) The field was officially dedicated on May 12, 1990.

Year by Year Neely Field Results NEELY FIELD FACTS: Dedicated: May 12, 1990 Capacity: 350 Surface: Bermuda Outfield Distances (feet) Left Field: 200 Center Field: 215 Right Field: 200

Year W 1990 6 1991* 8 1992* 1 1993 2 1994 5 1995 10 1996 13 1997 23 1998 18 1999 12 2000 20 2001 18

L 2 7 9 6 7 6 9 3 7 6 6 10

Pct. .750 .533 .100 .250 .417 .625 .591 .885 .720 .667 .769 .643

Year W 2002 13 2003 16 2004 16 2005 18 2006 20 2007 13 2008 15 2009 15 2010 18 Total 280

L 10 12 7 4 6 4 7 15 7 150

Pct. .565 .571 .696 .818 .769 .765 .681 .500 .720 .651

* - Records may be incomplete.

RECORDS

Consecutive Wins -- 20, 4/21/1996 - 4/13/1997 Consecutive Losses -- 11, 3/4/1992 - 3/29/1993 Margin of Victory -- 30 (30-0) vs. Warren Wilson, 3/14/1991 Margin of Defeat -- 15 (15-0) vs. Tenn. Tech, 4/10/1992 Best Home Record -- 23-3 (.885), 1997 Most Home Wins -- 23 (23-3), 1997 Fewest Home Wins -- 1 (1-9), 1992 Longest games -- 11 innings, on two occasions vs. North Alabama (L 2-1), 3/26/2000 and vs. Union (W 8-7), 4/10/2008

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INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS Hitting GAMES PLAYED Games Name 233 Brittney Walker 231 Tiffany Evans 224 Alisa Burk 223 Renae Carter 214 Cassey Schutte

AT BATS AB 747 661 657 651 642

Name Brittney Walker Lacy Serman Renae Carter Alisa Burk Jen Baker

Years 2004-07 1999-02 2002-05 2005-08 1995-98

BATTING AVERAGE (Min. 250 At Bats) BA Name Years .433 Meloney Rogers 1998, 90 .407 Sara Henn 2007-09 .389 Lacy Serman 1999-02 .384 Liz McQueen 1981-83 .383 Kim Summey 1981-83

RUNS Runs 182 135 125 113 110

Name Brittney Walker Lacy Serman Jen Baker Amanda Haynes Sara Henn

TRIPLES Triples 21 20 18 13 13

Name Nikki Carter Shelley Robinson Brittney Walker Jen Baker Liz McQueen

STOLEN BASES SB Name 91 Jo Jo Mize 70 Jackie Adams 59 Jen Baker 54 Mindy Dasher 49 Brittney Walker 49 Allison Lane WALKS BB 100 75 72 62 59

Name Renae Carter Tiffany Evans Brittney Walker Amanda Haynes Sara Henn

Years 2004-07 2004-07 2005-08 2002-05 2004-07

Years 1993-96 1995-98 2004-07 1995-98 1981-83

Years 1988, 1990 20081995-98 1998-01 2004-07 1998-01 Years 2002-05 2004-07 2004-07 2000-03 2007-09

HITS Hits 280 257 245 191 183 183

Name Brittney Walker Lacy Serman Renae Carter Alisa Burk Devon Sponseller Sara Henn

Years 2004-07 1999-02 2002-05 2005-08 2007-10 2007-09

Years 2004-07 1999-02 1995-98 2000-03 2007-09

HOME RUNS HR Name 44 Renae Carter 38 Brittney Walker 32 Sara Henn 31 Amanda Haynes 26 Tiffany Evans

DOUBLES Doubles Name 77 Brittney Walker 61 Lacy Serman 55 Alisa Burk 47 Sara Henn 44 Devon Sponseller

Years 2004-07 1999-02 2005-08 2007-09 2007-10

Years 2002-05 2004-07 2007-09 2000-03 2004-07

RUNS BATTED IN RBI Name 161 Renae Carter 148 Brittney Walker 135 Sara Henn 129 Lacy Serman 126 Alisa Burk

Years 2002-05 2004-07 2007-09 1999-02 2005-08

TOTAL BASES TB Name 507 Brittney Walker 416 Renae Carter 403 Lacy Serman 328 Sara Henn 315 Alisa Burk

Years 2004-07 2002-05 1999-02 2007-09 2005-08

SACRIFICE HITS SH Name 24 Danielle Sowders 23 Jessica Green 19 Erica Bridenbaugh 18 Becky Doak 17 Lisel Jack

Years 2003-06 2001-04 2000-03 1993-94 1988, 1990

Pitching APPEARANCES Games Name 124 Brittney Walker 112 Heidi Herber 99 Chris Sunderhaus 99 Nicki Miller 76 Jessica Stewart

Years 2004-07 1997-00 1994-97 1998-01 2005-07

STARTS Starts 106 91 65 64 50

Name Brittney Walker Nicki Miller Chris Sunderhaus Heidi Herber Julie Hodge

Years 2004-07 1998-01 1994-97 1997-00 1988, 1990

INNINGS PITCHED IP Name 752.1 Chris Sunderhaus 666.0 Heidi Herber 659.2 Brittney Walker 602.1 Nicki Miller 336.0 Julie Hodge

Years 1994-97 1997-00 2004-07 1998-01 1988, 1990

WINS Wins 66 66 60 52 42

Name Brittney Walker Nicki Miller Chris Sunderhaus Heidi Herber Julie Hodge

Years 2004-07 1998-01 1994-97 1997-00 1988, 1990

STRIKEOUTS K Name 619 Brittney Walker 457 Heidi Herber 407 Chris Sunderhaus 360 Nicki Miller 260 Vanessa Patterson

Years 2004-07 1997-00 1994-97 1998-01 2000-03

EARNED RUN AVERAGE (Min. 320 IP) ERA Name Years 1.15 Julie Hodge 1988, 1990 1.43 Nicki Miller 1998-01 1.45 Heidi Herber 1997-00 2.10 Vanessa Petterson 2000-03 2.29 Chris Sunderhaus 1994-97

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE (Min. 250 AB) SL% Name Years .729 Sara Henn 2007-09 .679 Brittney Walker 2004-07 .675 Kim Summey 1981-83 .633 Renae Carter 2002-05 .620 Liz McQueen 1981-83 SACRIFICE FLIES SF Name 9 Renae Carter 8 Alisa Burk 7 Liz McQueen 7 Tiffany Evans 6 Sara Henn 6 Jo Jo Mize 6 Julie Wilson

Years 2002-05 2005-08 1981-83 2004-07 2007-09 1988, 1990 1988, 1990

COMPLETE GAMES Games Name 76 Nicki Miller 62 Brittney Walker 61 Chris Sunderhaus 60 Heidi Herber 43 Christy Cupp

Years 1998-01 2004-07 1994-97 1997-00 1982-83, 85

SAVES Saves 11 11 9 4 3 3

Name Brittney Walker Danielle Scott Heidi Herber Julie Hodge Sara Henn Vanessa Patterson

Years 2004-07 2001-04 1997-00 1988, 1990 2007-09 2000-03

SHUTOUTS SHO Name 26 Nicki Miller 24 Heidi Herber 16 Brittney Walker 10 Vanessa Patterson 10 Julie Hodge

Years 1998-01 1997-00 2004-07 2000-03 1988, 1990

Career records listed in bold are ones involving current players.

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INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS Fielding ASSISTS Ast 479 464 371 334 325

Name Alisa Burk Jessica Green Danielle Sowders Christie Satterfield Allison Lane

FIELDING PERCENTAGE FLD% Name .988 Amanda Haynes .982 Renae Carter .981 Devin Sponseller .981 Tiffany Evans .981 Elisa Prevatt

Years 2005-08 2001-04 2003-06 1998-01 1998-01

PUTOUTS PO Name 1664 Amanda Haynes 1426 Tiffany Evans 780 Devon Sponseller 733 Nikki Carter 552 Renae Carter

Years 2000-03 2004-07 2007-10 1993-96 2002-05

ERRORS ERR 98 92 71 59 56

Years 2000-03 2002-05 2007-10 2004-07 1998-99

CHANCES CH Name 1752 Amanda Haynes 1506 Tiffany Evans 912 Alisa Burk 894 Jessica Green 892 Devon Sponseller

Years 2000-03 2004-07 2005-08 2001-04 2007-10

DOUBLE-PLAYS TURNED DP Name 51 Tiffany Evans 39 Amanda Haynes 35 Alisa Burk 28 Amanda Wampler 21 Liz McQueen

Name Alisa Burk Jessica Green Stephanie Brown Amy Barden Allison Lane

Years 2005-08 2001-04 1996-98 1999-00 1998-01 Years 2004-07 2000-03 2005-08 2005-08 1981-83

Career records listed in bold are ones involving current players.

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS - FIELDING ASSISTS Ast 160 145 138 135 128

Name Chris Sunderhaus Alisa Burk Jen Baker Bridget Eicher Jessica Green

Year 1996 2006 1996 2010 2001

FIELDING PERCENTAGE FLD% Name .993 Chelsie McNew .990 Amanda Haynes .990 Amanda Haynes .988 Amanda Haynes .987 Devin Sponseller

Year 2006 2002 2003 2001 2007

PUTOUTS PO Name 464 Amanda Haynes 458 Nikki Carter 449 Tiffany Evans 431 Amanda Haynes 381 Tiffany Evans 381 Amanda Haynes

Year 2001 1996 2006 2000 2005 2002

CHANCES CH Name 489 Amanda Haynes 485 Nikki Carter 472 Tiffany Evans 450 Amanda Haynes 411 Amanda Haynes

Year 2001 1996 2006 2000 2002

Single-season records listed in bold were set last season.

ERRORS ERR 36 34 32 31 26 26

Name Amy Barden Jessica Green Jessica Green Alisa Burk Alisa Burk Stephanie Brown

Year 1999 2002 2001 2005 2008 1996

DOUBLE-PLAYS TURNED DP Name 18 Tiffany Evans 15 Alisa Burk 12 Amanda Haynes 12 Tiffany Evans 12 Tiffany Evans 12 Amanda Haynes

Year 2006 2006 2000 2004 2005 2001

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS - PITCHING APPEARANCES Games Name 44 Chris Sunderhaus 37 Heidi Herber 36 Heidi Herber 35 Meghan LaFevor 35 Nicki Miller

Year 1994 1998 1997 2010 1999

STARTS Starts 38 33 33 31 29

Name Chris Sunderhaus Nicki Miller Heidi Herber Brittney Walker by 2

Year 1994 1999 1998 2004

INNINGS PITCHED IP Name 275.0 Chris Sunderhaus 240.1 Heidi Herber 219.0 Nicki Miller 212.2 Heidi Herber 195.2 Brittney Walker

Year 1994 1998 1999 1997 2004

WINS Wins 23 23 23 21 19

Name Nicki Miller Nicki Miller Julie Hodge Brittney Walker on 3 occasions

Year 2001 1999 1990 2006

STRIKEOUTS K Name 189 Brittney Walker 181 Heidi Herber 166 Brittney Walker 160 Chris Sunderhaus 143 Brittney Walker

Year 2006 1998 2007 1994 2004

EARNED RUN AVERAGE (Min. 100 IP) ERA Name Year 0.90 Heidi Herber 1998 0.95 Randi Turner 1988 1.04 Julie Hodge 1990 1.10 Nicki Miller 2000 1.19 Meghan LaFevor 2010

COMPLETE GAMES Games Name 38 Chris Sunderhaus 33 Heidi Herber 28 Nicki Miller 23 Nicki Miller 23 Chris Sunderhaus 23 Christy Cupp

Year 1994 1998 1999 2001 1996 1982

SAVES Saves 9 3 3 3 3

Year 2004 2005 & 2006 2001 2000 & 1998 1990

Name Danielle Scott Brittney Walker Vanessa Patterson Heidi Herber Julie Hodge

SHUTOUTS SHO Name 10 Heidi Herber 10 Heidi Herber 10 Heidi Herber 8 Nicki Miller 7 by 2

Year 1999 1998 1997 2001

Single-season records listed in bold were set last season.

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INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS - HITTING GAMES PLAYED Games Name 64 Danielle Sowders 64 Brittney Walker 64 Amanda Wampler 64 Alisa Burk

AT BATS AB 200 198 191

Name Danielle Sowders Brittney Walker Brittney Walker

Year 2006 2004 2006, 2007

RUNS Runs 56 56 50

Name Brittney Walker Jo Jo Mize Sara Henn

Year 2007 1988 2008

Year 1995 2005 1994

HOME RUNS HR Name 16 Brittney Walker 14 Sara Henn 14 Renae Carter 14 Amanda Haynes

Year 2007 2007 2002 2002

STOLEN BASES SB Name 53 Jo Jo Mize 38 Jo Jo Mize 28 Jackie Adams

Year 1988 1990 2008

TOTAL BASES TB Name 160 Brittney Walker 134 Sara Henn 132 Sara Henn

Year 2007 2008 2007

WALKS BB 32 28 27

Name Renae Carter Shelley Robinson Cissy Carter

Year 2003 1997 1988

HIT BY PITCHES HBP Name 15 Judy Hornsby 14 Judy Hornsby 14 Margo Gander

Year 2004 2005 1997

SACRIFICE HITS SH Name 16 Deanna Hutchens 12 Danielle Sowders 10 Lisel Jack

Year 1988 2005 1988

Year 2006 2006 2006 2006

BATTING AVERAGE (Min. 125 At Bats) BA Name Year .487 Sara Henn 2008 .449 Meloney Rogers 1988 .429 Brittney Walker 2007 TRIPLES Triples 11 8 7

Name Nikki Carter Brittney Walker LaToya Scruggs

SACRIFICE FLIES SF Name 5 Devin Sponseller 5 Alisa Burk 4 by 6, most recently

by Renae Carter

Year 2010 2006 2004

HITS Hits 82 74 73 73

Name Brittney Walker Sara Henn Sara Henn Lacy Serman

Year 2007 2008 2007 1999

DOUBLES Doubles Name 26 Brittney Walker 25 Lacy Serman 21 Alisa Burk 21 Sara Henn 21 Brittney Walker

Year 2007 1999 2008 2008 2004

RUNS BATTED IN RBI Name 57 Sara Henn 56 Meloney Rogers 54 Sara Henn

Year 2008 1988 2007

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE (Min. 125 AB) SL% Name Year .882 Sara Henn 2008 .838 Brittney Walker 2007 .756 Renae Carter 2002 ON-BASE PERCENTAGE (Min. 125 AB) OB% Name Year .551 Sara Henn 2008 .505 Renae Carter 2002 .495 Brittney Walker 2007 STOLEN BASE PERCENTAGE (Min. 15 SB) SB% Name Year 1.000 Deanna Hutchens 1988 .974 Jo Jo Mize 1990 .952 Linda Tolbert 1985

Single-season records listed in bold were set last season.

SINGLE-GAME RECORDS HITTING At bats: 6, by Amanda Wampler vs. Union (KY), 4-10-08; by Alisa Burk vs.

Union (KY), 4-10-08; by Jo Jo Mize at Morehead St., 4-12-90 and at Kentucky Wesleyan, 3-10-90 Runs: 4 by 20, MR by Alisa Burk and Sarah Henn vs. Tusculum, 3-26-08 Hits: 5, Amy Barden at Union (KY), 4-19-99 and Diane Burns vs. UVa-Wise, 3-22-82 Doubles: 3, Brittney Walker at Erskine, 3-10-07, Amanda Haynes at Mars Hill, 3-12-01 and Liz McQueen vs. Union (KY), 4-3-81 Triples: 2 by 4, MR by Brittney Walker at Tusculum, 4-6-05 Home Runs: 3 by Chelsie McNew vs. Central Arkansas, 4-8-06 Total Bases: 12 by Chelsie McNew vs. Central Arkansas, 4-8-06 RBI’s: 7 by Meloney Rogers vs. Milligan, 4-17-88 Walks: 4 by 3, MR by Judy Hornsby vs. Nova Southeastern, 2-28-04 Hit by pitch: 2, by Tiffany Evans vs. Union (KY), 3-14-07, Chelsie McNew at Cumberlands, 4-11-06, Tiffany Evans at VA Intermont, 3-30-05 and Jenny Lowe vs. Union (KY), 4-7-99 Struck out: 4 by 2, MR by Cassey Schutte at West Alabama, 4-30-05 Sac flies: 2 by Elisa Prevatt at Cumberland (TN), 3-11-99 Sac hits: 2 by 13, MR by Jackie Adams and Nakeshia Boggs vs. Tusculum, 3-26-08 Stolen Bases: 5 by Jo Jo Mize vs. Milligan, 4-17-88 and at Cumberland (TN), 4-22-88 Stolen Base Attempts: 5 by Jo Jo Mize vs. Milligan, 4-17-88 and at Cumberland (TN), 4-22-88

PITCHING Innings pitched: 13.0 by Vanessa Patterson vs. Ark-Monticello, 2-16-02 Hits allowed: 19 by Rhonda Blair vs. Hiwassee, 4-5-81 Runs allowed: 13 by 2, MR by Danielle Scott at Ala.-Huntsville, 3-8-03 Walks allowed: 11 by Kim Summey vs. Sam Houston State, 5-21-81 Most strikeouts: 14 by Vanessa Patterson vs. Olivet Nazarene, 2-20-03 Strikeouts looking: 6 by Kelly Click vs. Union (KY), 3-14-07 Doubles allowed: 6 by Jessica Stewart vs. Ala.-Huntsville, 4-26-06 Triples allowed: 5 bt Rhonda Blair at Hiwassee, 4-13-81 HR allowed: 4 by Brittany Stuive at Carson-Newman, 3-31-09 Batters faced: 52 by Vanessa Patterson vs. Ark-Monticello, 2-16-02 Wild pitches: 4 by Mira McPeek at Virginia Intermont, 3-12-08 FIELDING Chances: 18 by Meloney Rogers at Morehead State, 4-12-90 Putouts: 17 by Amanda Haynes at West Florida, 3-20-00 Assists: 9 by Jessica Green vs. Cumberland (KY), 3-25-02 Errors: 5 by Rhonda Blair at Maryville, 4-1-82 Passed balls: 4 by Lisel Jack at Tennessee Tech, 4-21-88

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LADY RAILSPLITTER HONOR ROLL Honors listed are from 1993-present. Honors from 1983-92 are not available.

South Atlantic All-Conference Jackie Adams.................................2008 Sara Henn.....................................2008 Meghan LaFevor...........................2010 Mira McPeek................................2008 South Atlantic Player of the Year Sara Henn.....................................2008 Gulf South All-Conference Jennifer Baker.............1996, 1997, 1998 Amy Barden..................................1999 Airebis Baron.......................2000, 2001 Brittany Beasley-Davis.................2002 Stephanie Brown.....................1997 Nikki Carter................1993, 1995, 1996 Renae Carter......2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Mindy Dasher................................1999 Tiffany Evans................................2006 Amanda Haynes........2001, 2002, 2003 Heidi Herber..............1997, 1998, 2000 Judy Hornsby................................2005 Allison Lane..................................1999 Kim Mays............................1997, 1998 Mindy Miller.................................2001 Nicki Miller.........................2000, 2001 Elisa Prevatt..................................1998 Shelley Robinson..........................1997 Lacy Serman.....1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Chris Sunderhaus..........................1997 Brittney Walker........2004, 2005, 2006

Gulf South All-Academic Jennifer Baker......................1996, 1997 Deanna Bean.................................1998 Renae Carter..................................2005 Kelly Lindsey................................1993 Nicki Miller...................................2001 Shelley Robinson..........................1996 Chris Sunderhaus........1995, 1996, 1997 Brittney Walker.............................2006

LMU Athlete of the Year Lorie Compton..............................1987 Lacy Serman.................................2000 Renae Carter.................................2004 Sara Henn.....................................2008

NCAA Statistical Champion Danielle Scott (Saves)...................2004

LMU President’s Award Deanna Bean.................................1998 Vanessa Patterson..........................2003 Alisa Burk.....................................2008

NFCA All-Region Mindy Miller.................................2001 Renae Carter........................2002, 2004 Lacy Serman.................................2001 NFCA All-American Renae Carter.................................2002 Daktronics All-South Atlantic Region Sara Henn............................2007, 2008 Brittney Walker.............................2007 Daktronics All-American Sara Henn.....................................2008 Brittney Walker.............................2007

LMU Newcomer of the Year Renae Carter.................................2002 Sara Henn.....................................2007

LMU B. Frank Turner Award Kelly Lindsey................................1994 Amanda Haynes............................2003 Brittney Walker.............................2005 LMU Athletes’ Hall of Fame Jennifer Baker Dan Burns Nikki Carter Lorie Compton Juanita Hall Liz McQueen Elaine Minton Jo Jo Mize Shelley Robinson Lacy Serman

LADY RAILSPLITTER ALL-AMERICANS

Renae Carter 2002 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Third Team

Sara Henn 2008 Daktronics First Team

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ALL-TIME LADY RAILSPLITTER ROSTER Jackie Adams Debra Addis Ashley Allen Rhonda Anderson Abby Armstrong Heather Atkinson Heather Baker Jennifer Baker Amy Barden Tonya Barnard Airebis Baron Sara Baxter Deanna Bean Brittany Beasley-Davis Sarah Becker Brittani Bezanson Priscilla Bell Rhonda Blair Nakeshia Boggs Sara Boren Alana Brandehoff Wendy Braunstein Lisa Breeden Michelle Breen Erica Bridenbaugh Jan Brooks Stephanie Brown Jody Bullock Alisa Burk Diane Burns Shannon Campbell Lori Capps Charity Carpenter Cissy Carter Nikki Carter Renae Carter Heather Casey Chelley Christian Kelly Click Johnette Collins Sue Combs Deana Compton Lorie Compton Danielle Cooper Jill Cox Shelia Cradic Sarah Crook Christy Cupp Robin Curtis Mindy Dasher ? Davis Amy Day Sophie Denlinger Katie DePersio Becky Doak Brianna Ebbinghaus Meagan Effler Bridget Eicher Jane Elzroth Sonia Evans Tiffany Evans Kelly Fagin Kara Faidley Katie Fawley Anne Fout Wendy Franse Kristi Franz Effie Fugate Carrabeth Fultz Margo Gander Sammy Jo Garrett Katie-Jo Gentry Megan Gillette

20081981-82 2010 1994 1985 1994-95 2010 1995-98 1999-00 1985-87 2000-01 1996-97 1997-98 2001-02 2002 20111993-94 1981-83 2008 1999-00 2008-09 1994-97 1990 2009 2000-03 1985-1987 1996-98 1990 2005-08 1981-83 1994-95 1995 1993 1987-90 1993-96 2002-05 1995-97 20092006-07 1993 1981 1987 1984-87 2006-07 1986 1986-88 2004 1982-85 1986-87 1998-01 1983 2001 2005 2004 1993-94 2002-05 200920091981 1988 2004-07 1996 2007 1999-00 1993-94 1985 20111981 1995-98 1994-97 2008-09 20112003

Faith Goodson Gina Grace Jessica Green Dee Dee Greer Joy Grills Juanita Hall Amanda Haynes Connie Helton Tracey Helton Sara Henn Hiedi Herber Elise Heston ? Hodge Julie Hodge Wendy Holman Judy Hornsby Glenda Horton Misty Houck Dani Howard Deanne Hutchens Kristen Hutchison Lisel Jack Brooklynn Jimison Page Jones Brittany Kelly Pebbles King Ashley Knight Terry Kyle Morgan LaFevor Kris Landenburg Allison Lane Terri Large Kelly Lindsey Ashley Legge Keisha Locke Jessica Locker Jenny Lowe Carrie Lundy Krisha Mahan Kim Mays Alicia MacIntyre Jessica McCreery Taylor McGinnis Chelsie McNew Samantha McLanahan Mira McPeek Liz McQueen Ellie Meyer Jennifer Middleton Mindy Miller Nicki Miller Jo Jo Mize Heather Mommsen Michelle Moor Tracy Moore Julia Morton Stacey Moyers Cierra Mudd Brianna Mulkey Carla Northcutt Lisa O’Quinn Joy Ogle Tammy Olver Brittany Partin Vanessa Patterson Carla Peck Allison Powell Elise Prevatt Lona Provost Melissa Randolph Rachel Ray Rose Rector Danae Reed

1986-87 2004-07 2001-04 1985 2009-10 1981-82 2000-03 1982-83 1988,90 2007-09 1997-00 2003 1983 1988,90 1994 2004-05 1982 2001 2003 1985-88 2004-06 1988,90 2009 1998 2007 201120081982-83 20102009 1998-01 1993 1993-94 2010 1996-97 2007-08 1999-00 1994 20111996-98 2008 1999 20112006 2002 2008 1981-83 2010 2002 2001 1998-01 1987-90 1996-98 1994-96 1995-98 1985-87 1986-87 201020111994 1982 1987-90 2002-03 2005 2000-03 2005 1990 1998-99 2002 2003-05 2005 1981-83 2011-

Teresa Roark Shelly Robinson Meloney Rogers Tori Rolin Meg Ryan Christie Satterfield Michael Scharmach Carrie Shoffner Carrie Schuch Cassey Schutte Danielle Scott LoToya Scruggs Misty Sellers Lacy Serman Danielle Sharrett Ruth Simpson Cindy Smith Shanna Snyder Danielle Sowders Devin Sponseller Jessica Stewart Brittany Stuive Kim Summey Chris Sunderhaus Missy Taylor Samantha Templin Linda Tolbert Randi Turner Kim Vann Cynthia Vineyard Sherry Voiles Brittney Walker Mary Walker Sara Walz Amanda Wampler Rene Webb Pam White Sharon Williams Julie Wilson Shari Woods Emily Yarberry

1982 1995-98 1988,90 2003-04 2009- 1998-01 1999-00 1986 1990-93 2004-07 2001-04 1993-94 1990 1999-02 2007 1993 1994 1998 2003-06 2007-10 2005-07 20091981-83 1994-97 1981 1993 1982-83,85 1987-88 1990 2008 1985 2004-07 1993 20102005-08 1985 1981-83 1981 1988,90 1982 2003

Renae Carter (above) and Lacy Serman (below) are LMU’s only four-time all-conference players.

Records from 1984, 1989, 1991 and 1992 are missing and/or incomplete.

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(423) 869-6285 Athletic Director Administrative Asst.

COMPLIANCE Mike Smith

(423) 869-6239 Assistant A.D. Compliance Officer

SOFTBALL OFFICE Dan Burns

Tiffany Edgar

(423) 869-6242 Head Coach Assistant Coach

OTHER SPORTS: Head Baseball Coach Assistant Baseball Coach Head Men’s Basketball Coach Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Head Men’s Basketball Coach Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Head Women’s Basketball Coach Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach Head Volleyball Coach Head Men’s & Women’s Soccer Coach Assistant Soccer Coach Cheerleading/Dance Team Coach Hotel

Cumberland Gap Inn Downtown Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express Sleep Inn

ATHLETIC TRAINING (423) 869-6378 Josh Holt - Head Athletic Trainer ATHLETIC TRAINING (423) 869-6423 Melissa Hayes - Assistant Athletic Trainer FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE Dr. Jack Mansfield (423) 869-6322 SENIOR WOMAN ADMINISTRATOR Tiffany Edgar (423) 869-7081 TITLE IX COORDINATOR Bryan Erslan

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FAMILY DINING Restaurant

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Location Harrogate H, M, T, P H, M, T Middlesboro Middlesboro Middlesboro Middlesboro Middlesboro, Pineville Middlesboro, Tazewell Middlesboro Middlesboro Tazewell, Pineville Middlesboro, N. Tazewell M, T, P Middlesboro, N. Tazewell Middlesboro, Pineville Middlesboro, Tazewell Middlesboro, Tazewell Middlesboro Middlesboro

LEGEND: H - Harrogate, TN T - Tazewell/NewTazewell, TN M - Middlesboro, KY P - Pineville, KY

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY

Lincoln Memorial University was founded in 1897 as a living memorial to Abraham Lincoln and his philosophy and ideals. Its inception dates from an occasion in the fall of 1863 when the President was meeting with General Oliver Otis Howard to discuss military operations in and around the Cumberland Gap and East Tennessee area. The President expressed his appreciation for the loyalty that the people of the region had shown to the Union during this time of Civil War. Pointing to the area on the map, Mr. Lincoln said, “General Howard, if you come out of all this horror and misery alive, and I hope that you may, I want you to do something for these people who have been shut out from the world all these years. If I live, I will do all I can to aid you and between us we may do them the justice they deserve.

Please remember, and if God is good to us we may be able to speak of it later!”

Mr. Lincoln did not live to see his dream fulfilled, but O.O. Howard (who also was a founder of Howard University) never forgot those words. In 1895, he traveled to the Cumberland Gap area to address a small academy that was operated by a Congregational minister, the Rev. A.A. Myers, and his wife Ellen. While he was there, the General remembered Lincoln’s request and joined with the Myers and several prominent friends to lay the groundwork for a university honoring the slain President. It was to be an institution whose mission and principles would exemplify the life of Abraham Lincoln. The philosophy articulated by these founders as a guide for University programs and curriculum was based on the following principles which were exemplified in the life of Abraham Lincoln: individual liberty; the privileges and responsibilities of the American government; love and respect for the fellow people; personal initiative, individual effort; unselfish leadership; an appreciation for the common people; free enterprise; and belief in a personal God. Now in its 114th year of operation, LMU has grown into a progressive university, offering over 30 majors. Enrollment is 4,445 students at the main campus in Harrogate and 11 extended-campus sites.

The main campus is also home to the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, which houses one of the largest Lincoln collections in the country.

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS Location: Harrogate, TN Founded: 1897 Enrollment: 4,445 Nickname: Railsplitters Colors: Blue & Gray Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: South Atlantic Conference President: Dr. B. James Dawson Athletic Director: Roger Vannoy Sports Information Director: Rusty Peace Head Athletic Trainer: Josh Holt

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ISTORY OFCONFERENCE THE OUTH THE SOUTH ATLANTIC The South Atlantic Conference is in its 35th year of athletic tradition and excellence. The conference has enjoyed tremendous success due to dedicated people building a premier athletic conference throughout its history.

The distant forerunner of the South Atlantic Conference was the North State Atlantic Conference (NSIAC). The NSIAC was formed when the “Little Six”, as it was called, broke from the North Carolina Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 1930. These charter members included Lenoir-Rhyne College, Atlantic Christian, Catawba College, Guilford College, Elon College, and High Point University.

The North State continued to grow over the next 30 years, adding Western Carolina (1933), East Carolina (1947) and Pfeiffer (1960). A name change became necessary when the league accepted Newberry as its first South Carolina member in 1961. The league took on the name Carolinas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAC) on May 20th of that year.

The CIAC saw several changes in the following years as East Carolina withdrew from the league in 1962. Appalachian State and Western Carolina followed in 1971 and 1976.

All three landed in the Southern Conference.

The South Atlantic Conference was founded in 1975 solely as a football conference. The league received its name from a contest in which Kurt Brenneman of Greensboro, NC became the first to submit the SAC-8 moniker.

The SAC-8 consisted of Carson-Newman College, Catawba College, Elon College, Gardner-Webb University, Lenoir-Rhyne College, Mars Hill College, Newberry College, and Presbyterian College. Dr. Fred Bentley, of Mars Hill College, was named league president for its inaugural year, by a vote of the member institutions.

After the first season of play in the SAC-8, the Bears of Lenoir-Rhyne College captured the first football title.

In 1989, the league’s 15th year of operation, the South Atlantic Conference became a comprehensive, multisport conference. Doug Echols was named the league’s first Commissioner. That year the South Atlantic Conference sponsored 10 sports - football, men’s

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Key dates in SAC history  1930 – North State Atlantic Conference formed when six schools broke from the North Carolina Intercollegiate Athletic Conference  1961 – Newberry joins league. Conference changes name to Carolinas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAC)  1975 – South Atlantic Conference formed as football league with eight schools, called the SAC-8.  1988 – Wingate replaces Newberry  1989 – SAC became a multisport conference  1996 – Newberry rejoins conference  1998 – Tusculum joins conference  2006 – Lincoln Memorial joins conference  2007 – Brevard admitted as provisional member  2008 – Patrick Britz named Commissioner  2010 – Anderson (S.C.) University joins conference

and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s soccer, volleyball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis. Later the conference grew to 14 championship sports by adding women ‘s soccer (1990), men’s and women’s cross country (1993) and women’s golf (1999).

The South Atlantic Conference was composed of the same eight member institutions

from 1975 until 1988, when Wingate University replaced Newberry College as the eighth member institution. Newberry later rejoined the conference in 1996.

In July of 1998, Tusculum College was admitted as a member of the league, and Lincoln Memorial University began play in the conference in the 2006-07 academic year. Brevard College was admitted as a provisional member in 2007.

In 2008, Echols retired after serving as Commissioner for 19 years and Patrick Britz was hired as the new Commissioner.

In July 2010, Anderson (S.C.) University joined the conference to become the league’s 10th member.

Today the conference is a group of 10 private, liberal and civic arts colleges and universities, similar in size and athletic philosophy. Since becoming eligible for NCAA Division II postseason play in 1993, the league has sent representatives from all of its sponsored sports to NCAA postseason play.

The league membership now includes Anderson University in Anderson, S.C.; Brevard College in Brevard, N.C.; Carson-Newman in Jefferson City, Tenn.; Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C.; Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C.; Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn.; Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, N.C.; Newberry College in Newberry, S.C.; Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tenn.; and Wingate University in Wingate, N.C.

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2011 LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY SOFTBALL Date Feb. 5 Feb. 10 Feb. 16 Feb. 19 Feb. 22 Feb. 25-26 Feb. 25

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Opponent Milligan College Union College Concord Universoty Salem International University Lees-McRae College Columbus State Softball Classic

Columbus State University

Armstrong Atlantic State University Armstrong Atlantic State University Columbus State University

Georgia College and State University University of the Cumberlands Mid-South Classic

Glenville State University

Flagler College

Lander University

LeMoyne College

Francis Marion University

King College Francis Marion University Lenoir-Rhyne University* Tusculum College*

Virginia Intermont College North Greenville University

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Wingate University* Brevard College* Mars Hill College* Anderson University* King College

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Harrogate Simpsonville, SC

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Harrogate Tigerville, SC

Newberry, SC

Jefferson City, TN

Williamsburg, KY

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Barbourville, KY

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* - South Atlantic Conference game Home games are in bold All games are listed in Eastern Time. Except for tournaments, all games are double-headers.

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