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2011 HUSKER SOFTBALL YEARBOOK

A WELCOME FROM COACH REVELLEThere is momentum brewing at Bowlin Stadium. Last season, we returned to the NCAA Tournament for the 15th time in 16 seasons while adding to our nation-leading total of academic All-Americans. We also had our highest number of all-region selections in four years and our five academic all-region selections were the most in school history.

Each of our all-region players return this season and four of our five academic all-region selections. We have continued to work hard to bring talented, high-character individuals into the program. We feel great about this year’s newest Huskers, which include a pair of junior college All-Americans and a two-time high school All-American.

With a talented roster we have high hopes for the 2011 season. Our goal is to return to the national rankings and compete for a Big 12 championship in our final year in the league. The future of Husker softball is also bright as we prepare to enter the Big Ten Conference next season. We are extremely excited about our newest addition to Bowlin Stadium, a new $4.75 million indoor practice facility currently under construction beyond the right-field fence.

Thanks to amazing support from Husker Nation, our program has laid the foundation to return the Nebraska softball program to its perch among the nation’s elite. Our theme for this season is INSPIRED 2 REDEDICATE. What this means is that the 2011 Huskers are inspired to rededicate themselves to building upon Nebraska’s proud history.

We value your loyalty and enthusiasm and feel a tremendous responsibility to our university and community to be first class in everything we do in the classroom and on the field.

Thank you for your support and GO BIG RED!

TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Table of Contents/Quick Facts2 Husker Roster3 Husker Schedule4-5 Season Preview6 Senior Julie Brechtel7 Senior Heidi Foland8 Senior Tori Tyson9 Junior Madison Drake10 Junior Ashley Guile11 Junior Ashley Hagemann12 Junior Nikki Haget13 Junior Kirby Wright14 Sophomore Gabby Banda15 Sophomore Megan Southworth16 Sophomore Brooke Thomason17 Freshmen Tatum Edwards & Taylor Edwards18 Freshmen Morgan McCann & Kylee Muir19 Transfers Haley Workman & Saige Wright20-21 Head Coach Rhonda Revelle22 Associate Head Coach Lori Sippel23 Assistant Coach Diane Miller24 2011 Husker Coaching Staff25 Softball Support Staff26 Athletic Director Tom Osborne27 University Administration28 adidas29 Mizuno Softball30-31 This is Nebraska Softball32-33 Bowlin Stadium34 History of Nebraska Softball35 Nebraska’s World Series Teams36 Husker All-Americans37 Husker Academic All-Americans38-39 Nebraska Records40 The On Deck Circle Booster Club

CREDITSThe 2011 Nebraska Softball Yearbook was designed and written by Assistant Media Relations Director Matt Smith, with editorial assistance provided by Media Relations Director of Operations Jeff Griesch and Administrative Assistant Vicki Capazo. Photography by Scott Bruhn and BreAnna Haessler. The covers were designed by Annie Wood. The yearbook was printed at the University of Nebraska Printing Services. Cost of the yearbook is $2.82 plus $0.18 tax.

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2011 NEBRASKA ROSTER

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Name Ht. Yr. Pos. B/T Hometown High School/Previous School 00 Megan Southworth 5-4 So. OF R/R Papillion, Neb. Papillion-LaVista HS 2 Heidi Foland 5-7 Sr. INF R/R Grand Island, Neb. Grand Island HS 4 Haley Workman 5-8 Jr. RHP R/R Easley, S.C. Easley HS/Chattanooga State 5 Ashley Guile 5-9 Jr. DP/UTL L/R Olathe, Kan. Olathe East HS 6 Julie Brechtel 5-5 Sr. INF L/R Fullerton, Calif. Sunny Hills HS 8 Ashley Hagemann 6-0 Jr. RHP R/R Elkhorn, Neb. Elkhorn HS 9 Madison Drake 5-10 Jr. OF R/R Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Southwest HS 12 Taylor Edwards 5-7 Fr. C R/R Murrieta, Calif. Vista Murrieta HS 18 Brooke Thomason 5-8 So. OF L/R Overland Park, Kan. Blue Valley Northwest HS 20 Kylee Muir 6-0 RFr. INF L/R Portland, Ore. Lincoln HS 21 Tatum Edwards 5-6 Fr. RHP/UTL R/R Murrieta, Calif. Vista Murrieta HS 22 Saige Wright 5-7 Jr. INF/OF L/R Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tuscaloosa Academy/Wallace State CC 23 Tori Tyson 5-9 Sr. OF L/R Corona, Calif. Corona HS 28 Morgan McCann 5-6 Fr. INF/OF R/R Omaha, Neb. Omaha Burke HS 52 Kirby Wright 5-8 Jr. C R/R Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. Hendrick Hudson HS 55 Nikki Haget 5-6 Jr. OF L/R Elkhorn, Neb. Elkhorn HS 77 Gabby Banda 5-5 So. INF L/R Angleton, Texas Angleton HS

Head Coach: Rhonda Revelle, 19th season (680-371 record at Nebraska; 688-387 career record)Associate Head Coach: Lori Sippel, 22nd seasonAssistant Coach: Diane Miller, Third season

Class Breakdown: Seniors (3), Juniors (7), Sophomores (3), Freshmen (4)Home State Breakdown: Nebraska (6), California (4), Kansas (2), Alabama (1), New York (1), Oregon (1), South Carolina (1), Texas (1)Returning All-Big 12 Selections (3): Ashley Guile, Nikki Haget, Brooke ThomasonReturning NFCA All-Midwest Region Selections (3): Julie Brechtel, Ashley Guile, Brooke ThomasonReturning Academic All-Big 12 Selections (5): Julie Brechtel, Madison Drake, Heidi Foland, Ashley Hagemann, Nikki HagetReturning Academic All-District VII Selections (4): Julie Brechtel, Heidi Foland, Ashley Hagemann, Nikki Haget

Front Row (left to right): Morgan McCann, Heidi Foland, Madison Drake, Kirby Wright. Middle Row (left to right): Tori Tyson, Gabby Banda, Nikki Haget, Julie Brechtel, Ashley Hagemann, Megan Southworth. Back Row (left to right): Tatum Edwards, Kylee Muir, Brooke Thomason, Haley Workman, Ashley Guile, Saige Wright, Taylor Edwards.

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2011 HUSKER SCHEDULEFEBRUARY (16 GAMES)Feb. 10 vs. Portland State Tempe, Ariz. 5 p.m.Feb. 11 vs. San Jose State Tempe, Ariz. 3:30 p.m.Feb. 11 vs. Arizona Tempe, Ariz. 8 p.m.Feb. 12 vs. Cal State Fullerton Tempe, Ariz. 12:30 p.m.Feb. 12 vs. Stanford Tempe, Ariz. 5:30 p.m.Feb. 13 vs. Oregon State Tempe, Ariz. 1:30 p.m.Feb. 18 vs. Tennessee Tech Denton, Texas 12:30 p.m.Feb. 18 at North Texas Denton, Texas 3 p.m.Feb. 19 vs. Centenary Denton, Texas 10 a.m.Feb. 19 vs. Northwestern State Denton, Texas 12:30 p.m.Feb. 20 vs. Tennessee Tech Denton, Texas 10 a.m.Feb. 25 vs. BYU Cathedral City, Calif. 12:30 p.m.Feb. 25 vs. Hawaii Cathedral City, Calif. 7:30 p.m.Feb. 26 vs. Nevada Cathedral City, Calif. 3 p.m.Feb. 27 vs. Ohio State Cathedral City, Calif. 10:30 a.m.Feb. 27 vs. Long Island Cathedral City, Calif. 1 p.m.

MARCH (16 GAMES)March 11 vs. Radford Clearwater, Fla. 11:30 a.m.March 11 vs. Maryland Clearwater, Fla. 2 p.m.March 12 vs. La Salle Clearwater, Fla. 2 p.m.March 12 vs. Florida Clearwater, Fla. 7 p.m.March 13 vs. Central Connecticut Clearwater, Fla. 8:30 a.m.March 16 South Dakota (DH) Bowlin Stadium 3 & 5 p.m.March 18 at New Mexico State Las Cruces, N.M. 5 p.m.March 19 at New Mexico State (DH) Las Cruces, N.M. 2 & 4 p.m.March 20 at New Mexico State Las Cruces, N.M. 1 p.m.March 22 at UTEP (DH) El Paso, Texas 2 & 4 p.m.March 26 at Oklahoma* Norman, Okla. 2 p.m.March 27 at Oklahoma* Norman, Okla. NoonMarch 30 Creighton Bowlin Stadium 6 p.m.

APRIL (15 GAMES)April 2 at Kansas* Lawrence, Kan. 2 p.m.April 3 at Kansas* Lawrence, Kan. 1 p.m.April 6 North Dakota State (DH) Bowlin Stadium 4 & 6 p.m.April 9 Texas* Bowlin Stadium 2 p.m.April 10 Texas* Bowlin Stadium NoonApril 13 at Creighton Omaha, Neb. 6 p.m.April 16 at Texas A&M* College Station, Texas 4 p.m.April 17 at Texas A&M* College Station, Texas NoonApril 22 Missouri* Bowlin Stadium 6 p.m.April 23 Missouri* Bowlin Stadium 4 p.m.April 26 Northern Iowa Bowlin Stadium 5 p.m.April 27 South Dakota State (DH) Bowlin Stadium 3 & 5 p.m.April 30 Texas Tech* Bowlin Stadium 1 p.m.

MAY (7 GAMES)May 1 Texas Tech* Bowlin Stadium NoonMay 7 at Baylor* Waco, Texas 2 p.m.May 8 at Baylor* Waco, Texas NoonMay 10 Iowa State* Bowlin Stadium 5 p.m.May 12 at Iowa State* Ames, Iowa 3 p.m.May 14 Oklahoma State* Bowlin Stadium 2 p.m.May 15 Oklahoma State* Bowlin Stadium 1 p.m.

All times Central and subject to change. Homes games in red.Please visit Huskers.com for an updated schedule prior to leaving for a game.All games except Kansas will have a free audio broadcast on Huskers.com.

SCHEDULE NOTES•The 2011 NCAA Tournament begins with regional play

May 20-22. The tournament features 64 teams divided into four-team regionals. Each regional will be hosted by one of the four participating teams, with the 16 regional champions advancing to an NCAA Super Regional.

•The NCAA Super Regionals will be held May 26-29. Super Regionals feature two teams competing in a best-of-three series with the eight winners advancing to the Women’s College World Series.

•The 2011 Women’s College World Series will be held at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, June 2-8. The eight qualifying teams compete in a double-elimination bracket until only two teams remain. The remaining two teams face each other in a best-of-three series to determine the national champion.

•Nebraska will play games in eight states and four time zones in 2011.

•The Huskers will play 25 of their 54 games against teams that made the 2010 NCAA Tournament.

•The 2011 season marks Nebraska’s final year in the Big 12 Conference. The Huskers are 164-97 all-time in Big 12 play, ranking second in the league in victories.

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SEASON PREVIEW

THE PITCHING STAFFNebraska’s 2011 pitching staff features junior right-hander Ashley Hagemann as the only returner, while a pair of talented newcomers enter the mix in junior Haley Workman and freshman Tatum Edwards.

Hagemann saw her first extensive action last season, showing flashes of her potential. She led NU in wins and innings pitched in 2010, compiling a 15-16 record and a 3.32 ERA in 212.2 innings. Hagemann averaged more than one strikeout per inning, fanning 227 batters while holding opposing hitters to a .226 average. She ranked fourth in the Big 12 in strikeouts and also ranked among the top five pitchers in innings pitched, appearances, saves and complete games.

Workman was a second-team junior college All-American in 2009 for Chattanooga State and a first-team selection in 2010. In two seasons with the Tigers, Workman posted a 57-8 record with a 1.16 ERA. She averaged nearly 11 strikeouts per game and gave up less than four hits per game.

Edwards owned a 42-14 career record in high school, with a 1.02 ERA in 413.1 innings. Edwards added 608 career strikeouts while holding opposing hitters to a batting average under .160. She was a four-time all-state selection.

THE CATCHERSTalented freshman Taylor Edwards will be the Huskers‘ starting catcher on opening day and is expected to catch the majority of games for NU this season. Junior Kirby Wright is Nebraska’s most experienced catcher, having started 23 games behind the plate the past two seasons.

Edwards comes to Nebraska as one of the most decorated recruits in Husker history. A three-time Under Armour All-American and the 2009 EA Sports National Junior of the Year, Edwards was a four-time all-state selection at Vista Murrieta High School in Murrieta, Calif. In a stellar prep career, Edwards hit .520 with 38 home runs, tying the Inland-area record. She also posted a career .977 slugging percentage and a .610 on-base percentage.

Behind Edwards is Wright, who is serving in a familiar role for the third straight season. Wright has worked behind two different All-Big 12 catchers in her first two seasons. Also a candidate to see time as the designated player, Wright has committed only two career errors behind the plate. She batted .224 in 2010 with two doubles, one homer and eight RBIs.

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who have hit .300 in a season.

When Rhonda Revelle walks to her office at Bowlin Stadium each morning, the 19th-year head coach is reminded each and every day that something big is happening with the Husker softball program.

Just outside Revelle’s office, construction is underway on Nebraska’s new $4.75 million indoor practice facility. As the facility continues to take shape, Revelle says it’s satisfying to know that years of planning have paid off and something big has come from all of the preparation and hard work.

It’s because of that thinking that Revelle can’t help but draw a parallel between the completion of the practice facility and the completion of a rebuilding project her program has undertaken to return to national prominence.

“In my mind, this project has kind of become a metaphor for our season that we can look at every day and learn lessons from,” Revelle said. “You can draw so many comparisons between what went into getting this facility built and what has gone into getting this program back to where we want it to be.

“One of the most challenging things for a coach is to get players to trust and believe in the process. Sometimes players need proof that the process is working before they will fully buy into it. It took a lot of belief to get this facility built, but now we have a daily reminder that our belief has been rewarded.

“We’re hoping the team will see that same significance and that they will be further empowered to work hard each and every day. Our entire staff believes in the process we have laid out to get this program back among the nation‘s elite. Our goal this season is to return to the top 25, and with the talent we have, we fully expect to be there when the season is over.”

The first softball poll began in 1995 and NU earned a spot in the final poll every season from 1995 to 2006, including seven top-15 finishes and two top-10 rankings. Over the past four seasons however, Nebraska has been unranked.

With the sport more competitive than ever before, a team needs talent and hard work to rise above the rest. Revelle believes the 2011 Huskers have both.

“I honestly believe this is a very talented team,” Revelle said. “We return almost all of our starters from last season, including four players who were either all-conference or all-region performers. We’ve also added some talented new players, including two junior college All-Americans and one high school All-American. Not only do we feel we have talent, but we have experience as well.”

Nebraska returns eight of its nine position starters and although junior right-hander Ashley Hagemann is the only returning pitcher, she logged the most innings of any Husker pitcher last year.

Revelle feels the talent is in place for Nebraska to make a big splash on the national scene in 2011, but she is even more encouraged by the hard work

and dedication her team has shown. As proof of their dedication, Revelle points to the classroom where Nebraska returns four

academic all-district selections, the highest total in school history.

“This group of players has the talent, the character and the dedication to accomplish

big things this season,” Revelle said. “They believe in what we’re doing and are

determined to put Nebraska softball back on the map in 2011.”

2011 TEAM FACTS•Roster has combined for 925 Games Played at Nebraska•Roster has combined for 739 Starts at Nebraska•Roster features three returning All-Region selections•Roster features three returning All-Big 12 selections•Nebraska’s returning players combined to bat .285 in 2010•Returning players combined for a .436 SLG% in 2010•Returning players combined for a .383 OB% in 2010•Newcomers include two junior college All-Americans•Freshman class includes 2010 National Junior of the Year•Coaching staff features two Hall of Famers

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•93% of home runs (38 of 41)•90% of doubles (66 of 73)•88% of RBIs (189 of 216)•85% of hits (363 of 411)•84% of runs scored (206 of 244)•83% of stolen bases (33 of 40)•80% of at bats (1,219 of 1,528)•77% of total starts (457 of 590)•63% of saves (5 of 8)•58% of complete games (18 of 31)•56% of innings pitched (216.2 of 388.1)•56% of strikeouts (227 of 408)•50% of wins (15 of 30)WH

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--Head Coach Rhonda Revelle

THE INFIELDNebraska’s 2011 infield will feature familiar faces, anchored by seniors Julie Brechtel and Heidi Foland, who have combined to start 310 career games on the infield. Sophomore Gabby Banda was Nebraska’s starting third baseman last season but has moved to shortstop, with Foland moving to third base. A trio of newcomers will compete for the starting job at first base.

Brechtel is Nebraska’s active leader with 157 starts, as she has started all but 11 games at second base over the last three seasons. Brechtel batted .313 and posted a .431 on-base percentage as a sophomore, then moved up in the order and produced 37 RBIs in 2010, tying for the third-highest total ever by a Husker junior. A second-team all-region selection in 2010, Brechtel is arguably NU’s top defensive player, as she boasts a .976 career fielding percentage. Foland is Nebraska’s top power hitter, as her 19 career home runs are seven more than any other Husker has hit. A former Division II basketball recruit, Foland batted .310 with 10 doubles, 13 homers and 28 RBIs in 2010. Her 13 homers tied for sixth in school history. Arguably Nebraska’s top athlete, Foland has started games at every position on the infield in her career. Banda won the starting job at third base in 2010 despite the Husker roster featuring two players who had combined to start every game at third the previous two seasons. She showed both power and discipline at the plate, slugging six doubles and three home runs, while drawing 23 walks. Transfer Saige Wright, redshirt freshman Kylee Muir and freshman Tatum Edwards are Nebraska’s three candidates to start at first. Wright will also work at second base, while Edwards will work in the outfield as well.

Wright batted .314 in her junior college career with 15 doubles, 11 triples, two home runs and 39 RBIs. A third-team All-American at Wallace State last spring, Wright stole 65 bases in 70 career attempts, while scoring 85 runs.

A redshirt in 2010, Muir led Oregon’s largest class with a 1.222 slugging percentage in her junior season at Lincoln High School in Portland. She batted .519 that season before being a first-team all-state selection as a senior.

Edwards worked primarily in the outfield in high school when she was not pitching and will compete for a starting job in the outfield and at first base as a freshman. Edwards hit .403 with 27 doubles, 34 home runs, 133 RBIs and an .817 slugging percentage in her high school career.

THE OUTFIELDNebraska returns all three of its starting outfielders from last season. Junior Nikki Haget and sophomore Brooke Thomason are expected to retain their starting positions after earning all-conference honors last season. The third returning starter - Tori Tyson - has been hampered by a chronic back injury, and her availability could be limited throughout the season. Junior Madison Drake, sophomore Megan Southworth and freshman Morgan McCann will also work primarily in the outfield. Junior transfer Saige Wright and freshman Tatum Edwards will also work in the outfield in addition to time on the infield.

Haget saw her first playing time in the field in 2010 when she started 57 games and emerged as NU’s starting center fielder. Haget batted .345 with six doubles and 12 RBIs as a slapper. She added speed to the Husker lineup, finishing with 39 runs scored and a team-high 12 stolen bases. Haget also batted .345 in Big 12 play while earning second-team all-conference honors.

Thomason is Nebraska’s most natural outfielder and enjoyed a tremendous freshman season. She battled a nagging foot injury throughout 2010 but still earned 52 starts. Thomason posted the best fielding percentage of any Husker outfielder in 2010 and hit .321 with 11 doubles, 14 home runs and 38 RBIs. She was only the eighth Husker ever to produce 10 doubles and 10 homers in the same season and only the second freshman.

Drake saw her first action in the outfield last year, starting five games. She batted .200 on the season, scoring nine runs and producing her first two career RBIs. Drake could also see time as a pinch-runner. She has been Nebraska’s top pinch-runner the past two seasons, scoring 16 runs in 60 career games.

Southworth made 17 total starts as a freshman in 2010 and appeared as a pinch-hitter a team-high 19 times. She made the switch to the outfield last season, starting a total of nine games at the position. Southworth batted .220 last season with a pair of doubles among her 13 hits.

A two-time honorable-mention all-state selection at Omaha Burke High School, McCann will work in the outfield and also on the infield in 2011. McCann is also a top candidate for pinch-running duties.

DESIGNATED PLAYERAlthough several players could see time at the position in 2011, Nebraska’s primary designated player this spring is expected to be junior Ashley Guile. After catching 64 games in her career, Guile is expected to only contribute offensively in 2011 due to an elbow injury.

Guile was NU’s top hitter last season, leading the team with a .382 average. Her average was the eighth-best mark in Husker history and ranked third among all sophomores in school history. Guile added 15 doubles, 35 walks and 11 hit-by-pitches. Her 15 doubles were the most ever by a Husker sophomore and tied for fourth all-time. Guile’s 35 walks were good for sixth in school history and her 11 hit-by-pitches tied teammate Julie Brechtel for the NU record. Guile earned both all-conference and all-region recognition in 2010.

Julie Brechtel became the first Husker in four years to earn all-region honors both on the field and in the classroom in 2010.

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JULIE BRECHTEL

FRESHMAN SEASONBrechtel started all but two games at second base during her freshman season. A .220 hitter on the year, Brechtel proved to be at her best in clutch situations, as she batted .279 with runners in scoring position while producing seven of her 16 RBIs with two outs. Brechtel also showed patience at the plate, posting a .346 on-base percentage. She drew 16 walks and was hit by nine pitches, a total that ranked as the second-best mark in school history at the time.

Brechtel broke out at the prestigious NFCA Leadoff Classic in February, recording her first two career multi-hit games. Beginning with a 2-for-2 effort against No. 4 Tennessee on the final day of the event, Brechtel recorded a hit in seven consecutive at bats and reached base safely in 10 consecutive plate appearances. She went on to hit .314 in the month of March and ended the year with three hits at the Big 12 Tournament.

Defensively, Brechtel committed only seven errors and posted two 12-game streaks without an error and one 10-game errorless stretch.

BEFORE NEBRASKABrechtel was a four-time first-team All-Freeway League selection at Sunny Hills High School, as well as the two-time Freeway League Player of the Year. A two-time second-team Division III All-CIF selection, Brechtel led the league with a .412 average as a junior, while ranking third with 11 RBIs and second with two home runs. As a senior, she again led the league with a .438 average with four doubles, four home runs, three triples and 12 RBIs.

Brechtel was also a member of the Orange County Batbusters travel team that captured the ASA 16-and-under national championship in 2005. She also played for the Corona Angels, along with fellow Huskers Tatum and Taylor Edwards and Tori Tyson. The Angels were coached by Tori’s father Marty.

PERSONALJulianne Jenelle Brechtel is the daughter of John and Joanne Brechtel and was born on July 6, 1989, in Fullerton, Calif. Julie has one sister, Jennifer (29) and one brother, Justin (33). Julie is double majoring in business administration and marketing, with minors in economics and art.

HONORS & AWARDS•2010 NFCA All-Midwest Region Second Team•2009 Big 12 All-Tournament Team•2009 Big 12 Player of the Week (March 16)•2010 Academic All-District First Team•Two-Time First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2009 & 2010)•Two-Time Richard Raimondi Memorial Scholarship Recipient•Six-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll Selection

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JUNIOR SEASONBrechtel started 52 games at second base, missing seven games with concussion-like symptoms early in the season. She finished with a .287 batting average and produced career-high totals of eight doubles and 37 RBIs. She also tied her career high with six home runs, while recording the first triple of her career.

Brechtel spent the majority of the season as the Huskers’ cleanup hitter, batting in the No. 4 spot in 38 of her 52 games. Brechtel delivered in that role, as her 37 RBIs tied for the third-highest total by a junior in school history. Brechtel batted .330 with runners on base and her average rose to .348 with runners in scoring position. Her 11 multi-RBI games also tied for the team high.

Brechtel set a pair of school records in 2010. She was hit by a pitch 11 times on the season, tying teammate Ashley Guile for the Nebraska record. Her 11 hit-by-pitches also moved her career total to 25 - a Husker record. On the flip side, Brechtel cut her strikeout total to the lowest of her career, and she put together an 11-game hitting streak, the longest streak of any current Husker.

Defensively, Brechtel was one play away from becoming the second Husker ever to post an error-free season when fielding at least 150 chances. She committed only one error in 160 chances. Her one error was the fewest of any Big 12 second baseman.

SOPHOMORE SEASONBrechtel started all 54 games in 2009, posting a career-best .313 average. She tied for the team lead with six home runs and showcased a blend of power and patience that ranked among the best of any sophomore in Nebraska history.

Brechtel’s .500 slugging percentage was the fourth-highest ever by a Husker sophomore and the best since All-American Ali Viola in 1996. Brechtel also drew 25 walks, which tied for the fifth-highest total by a sophomore.

Her season began heating up in March. She was named Big 12 Player of the Week after batting .583 and producing seven RBIs in five games at the Judi Garman Classic. That performance highlighted an impressive month of March for Brechtel, as she batted .460 in 21 games, going 23-for-50, while scoring 16 runs and producing 17 RBIs. Brechtel also excelled in the postseason, earning a spot on the all-tournament team at the Big 12 Championship.

Defensively, Brechtel posted a 31-game errorless streak as a sophomore, while finishing with only five errors in 187 chances.

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Julie Brechtel is in her fourth year as Nebraska’s starting second baseman. A career .275 hitter with 12 home runs and 81 RBIs, Brechtel has a knack for finding her way on base and producing in clutch situations. She owns the Nebraska season and career hit-by-pitch records and produced the third-most RBIs ever by a Husker junior last season.

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HEIDI FOLAND

FRESHMAN SEASONFoland fared well in her freshman season after choosing to play softball at Nebraska rather than pursue Division II scholarship opportunities in basketball. She started 52 games and finished with a .252 average and 11 RBIs, including a .268 average in Big 12 play. Foland produced the Huskers’ highest individual RBI total of the season (five) and was also a perfect 9-of-9 on stolen bases.

Foland recorded a single in her first career at bat against Idaho State on the season’s first day and also added a walk and a run scored. Overall, she scored runs in three of her first five games. She hit .500 at the NFCA Leadoff Classic and recorded her first multi-hit game. Foland went 2-for-3 with her first career double and five RBIs in her home debut against Northern Colorado.

Foland ended the regular season with a flurry, hitting safely in each of the final six games while scoring five runs and producing four RBIs. Against Missouri, Foland finished 3-for-3 with three runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base. She added another hit the next day and walked twice to become the first Husker freshman to earn Big 12 Player-of-the-Week honors since 2001.

Foland extended her hitting streak to seven games with a 1-for-2 effort against Kansas at the Big 12 Championship, while adding two runs scored.

BEFORE NEBRASKAFoland was a three-sport standout for Grand Island High School. She started all four years on the diamond, earning Class A honorable-mention all-state honors from the Lincoln Journal Star in 2005 and first-team all-state honors as a utility player in 2006. As a senior, Foland hit .420 for the Islanders with a .536 slugging percentage. She added nine doubles, 16 RBIs, 22 runs scored and 30 stolen bases.

An academic all-state award winner, Foland also competed in soccer and basketball. She was the first 1,000-point scorer in Grand Island girls basketball history. She was an honorable-mention all-state selection in basketball and chose to play softball despite receiving recruiting attention in basketball.

PERSONALHeidi Foland is the daughter of Randall and Doreen Foland and was born on Jan. 7, 1989, in Grand Island, Neb. Heidi has three brothers, Derek (27), Jay (23) and Cory (18). Heidi is a nutrition, exercise and health science major.

HONORS & AWARDS•2008 Big 12 Player of the Week (May 6)•2010 Academic All-District VII First Team•Two-Time First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2009 & 2010)•Two-Time Julie Geis Scholarship Recipient•Six-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll Selection

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JUNIOR SEASONFoland produced a breakout junior season. One of only two Huskers to start every game, Foland made the switch to first base in 2010, starting 48 games at first, six games at second and five games at third. She finished with a career-best .310 average and produced career-high totals across the board.

Foland batted leadoff in 54 of her 59 games, excelling in the role. She homered five times to lead off a game, establishing both the Nebraska individual and team record for most home runs to begin a game in school history. Overall, Foland produced 23 extra-base hits out of the leadoff spot, which exceeded the total of Nebraska’s leadoff hitter over the previous four seasons combined.

Foland’s 13 home runs ranked sixth in school history and were the third-highest total ever by a Husker junior, in addition to being the highest total by any Nebraska player in 10 seasons. Her 50 runs scored ranked eighth in NU history and her nine hit-by-pitches ranked fourth.

Foland also became only the seventh player in school history to produce both 10 doubles and 10 home runs in the same season, a feat also accomplished by teammate Brooke Thomason in 2010. Foland led Nebraska with 20 multi-hit games and 61 hits, while ranking second with 10 stolen bases. She ranked fourth in the Big 12 in runs scored and fifth in homers and total bases.

Defensively, Foland finished with a career-best .979 fielding percentage.

SOPHOMORE SEASONFoland started 42 games as a sophomore, including 41 at third base, and her power numbers took a big leap. After slugging .296 in 2008, Foland posted a mark of .417 in 2009.

Thirteen of her 27 hits went for extra bases, as she tied for team-high honors with six home runs and one triple. Foland also added six doubles. She also scored 22 runs while stealing 10 bases in only 11 attempts. Defensively, Foland posted a .917 fielding percentage.

Foland enjoyed an outstanding first tournament. She hit safely in all four games, going 6-for-11 with two doubles, her first two career home runs, two stolen bases, seven runs scored and seven RBIs. Over NU’s 20-game

tournament schedule, Foland batted .286 with 13 runs scored, 19 RBIs, three doubles and five home

runs. Foland finished with six multi-hit games, five games where she scored two or more runs,

three multi-RBI efforts and three games where she drew at least two walks.

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After starting games at every infield position the past three years, Heidi Foland will start on the left side of the Husker infield in 2011. Foland, who has started more than 150 games entering her senior season, is a .267 career hitter and is Nebraska’s active leader in hits and home runs. Foland homered 13 times as a junior, a total that tied for sixth in school history.

5Foland led off a game with a

home run five times in 2010, an NU individual and team record.

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TORI TYSON

With Hill missing the first month of the season, Tyson started four of the Huskers’ first six games, including two consecutive starts against top-10 foes in the opening weekend. Tyson finished 1-3 in her first four starts, but her losses came at No. 5 Arizona State (second career start) to sixth-ranked Northwestern (third start) and at Louisville (fourth start). Arizona State went on to win the national title, while Northwestern advanced to NCAA Super Regional play and Louisville advanced to an NCAA Regional.

After making her debut in a relief appearance against California, Tyson earned her first start against Idaho State later on opening day. She tossed 4.0 innings and allowed three runs against the Bengals to pick up the victory, becoming the fourth straight Husker hurler to win her first career start. The next day she gave Nebraska a chance to win in a two-run loss against No. 6 Northwestern, allowing only three earned runs in five innings against a Wildcat squad that was averaging 10.0 runs per contest entering the game.

Offensively, Tyson had one at bat on the season and grounded out. She also pinch ran against Missouri and scored her first career run.

BEFORE NEBRASKATyson was the lone Husker pitching recruit in her class and came to Nebraska from Corona High School and the Corona Angels 18-and-under gold team. Tyson benefitted from facing top-level talent year-round in Southern California.

At Corona High School, Tyson earned second-team All-Mountain View league honors as a senior in 2007. As a junior, she led the league and ranked in the top 25 among inland Southern California schools with a 1.71 ERA. She finished that season allowing just 36 earned runs in 147.0 innings, while limiting opposing hitters to a meager .218 average and posting 108 strikeouts. She also contributed as a sophomore to Corona’s league championship team.

Tyson played her club ball for the Corona Angels, one of the top travel teams in the nation that has produced more than 20 current Division I players. She was joined on the Angels’ squad by fellow Husker senior Julie Brechtel and freshman twins Tatum and Taylor Edwards. With the Angels, Tyson was coached by her father, Marty. The Angels won the 2003 14-and-under ASA national championship and recorded three other top-five finishes at nationals.

PERSONALThe daughter of Marty and Donna Tyson, Victoria Renee Tyson was born on Sept. 26, 1989, in Blythe, Calif. Tori has three sisters, Dena (26), Dominique (18) and Dawna (17). Tori’s father coaches the Corona Angels, one of the top travel teams in the nation. Her sister Dena was an All-American at Washington. Tori is a communication studies major with a minor in sociology.

HONORS & AWARDS•2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll Selection

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SENIOR • OUTFIELDER • CORONA, CALIF .

JUNIOR SEASONAfter spending her first two seasons as a pitcher, Tyson made the switch to the outfield in 2010. Although it was a big adjustment and required her to contribute offensively for the first time in her career, Tyson made the switch well enough to earn a starting position, making 47 starts as a junior.

Despite battling persistent back problems throughout the season, Tyson was arguably Nebraska’s top defensive outfielder, as her three assists led all outfielders and her two errors tied for the lowest total among the group. Offensively, Tyson batted .129 with two doubles and an RBI. She earned 62 at bats in 2010, after having only one at bat in her first two seasons combined.

Tyson began the season on a strong note. After going hitless in Nebraska’s first two games, Tyson strung together a career-best four-game hitting streak. During that stretch, she also scored three runs while slugging a double for her first career extra-base hit. Later in the season, Tyson helped Nebraska pick up key Big 12 wins over Texas A&M and Kansas. Against the Aggies, Tyson scored a run and produced the only multi-hit game of her career with a 2-for-3 effort. Three weeks later against the Jayhawks, Tyson went 1-for-2 with a double and produced her only career RBI.

SOPHOMORE SEASONWith the return of the entire 2008 pitching staff, including a healthy Molly Hill, and the addition of Ashley Hagemann, Tyson saw limited action in the circle during her sophomore season. Tyson appeared in five games, compiling a 2-0 record and a 2.39 ERA. In 14.2 innings, Tyson allowed only five earned runs.

She threw the second complete game of her career against South Dakota and was just one out away from polishing off her first career shutout. Tyson enjoyed some of the best outings of her career down the stretch of the season, as she allowed only two earned runs over her final 10.2 innings, including an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. She finished the year with five strikeouts, matching her total from her freshman season in 9.2 fewer innings.

Tyson was perfect in seven defensive chances from the circle, and she also made one appearance offensively as a pinch runner.

FRESHMAN SEASONTyson was thrown into the fire early as a freshman due to an injury to ace Molly Hill. Although she threw a total of just 24.1 innings in 2008, Tyson made 12 appearances and five starts, including eight against ranked teams and nine against NCAA Tournament squads.

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Tori Tyson made an accelerated conversion to the outfield in 2010 and started 47 games after working as a pitcher in her first two seasons at Nebraska. Tyson is a candidate for playing time in the outfield again in 2011, but she has been hampered by a persistent back injury. The injury could potentially limit her availability throughout her senior season.

4Tyson entered 2010 with one

career at bat, but hit safely in four of Nebraska’s first six games.

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MADISON DRAKE

BEFORE NEBRASKADrake is the first Husker softball player to come from Lincoln Southwest High School, which opened in the fall of 2002. She earned first-team Super-State honors from the Lincoln Journal Star and first-team All-Nebraska honors from the Omaha World-Herald as a senior after guiding the Silverhawks to a state runner-up finish. Drake was one of three Husker juniors named to both the Super-State and All-Nebraska first teams in 2007.

Southwest’s starting shortstop, Drake hit .434 as a senior, finishing the year 53-for-122, while adding 13 doubles, two home runs, 31 stolen bases and 35 RBIs. As a junior, Drake batted .320 with four triples and 23 RBIs.

Drake also saw time in the circle for the Silverhawks, finishing with a 1.76 ERA in 2007 and a 1.80 ERA in 2006.

PERSONALMadison Smith Drake was born on July 12, 1990, in Norwalk, Conn. Her parents are James and Gretchen Drake, and Madison has one brother, Harrison (17). Madison is a marketing major.

HONORS & AWARDS•2010 Second-Team Academic All-Big 12•Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll Selection

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JUNIOR • OUTFIELDER • LINCOLN, NEB.

SOPHOMORE SEASONDrake found a variety of ways to contribute to the Huskers’ success in 2010. She appeared in 44 games, including her first five career starts. She earned three starts as the designated player and two starts in left field, while making 39 pinch-running appearances. Drake even returned to her high school pitching duties, as she made two late appearances in the circle for an injury-ridden Nebraska staff.

On the season, Drake finished 3-for-15 with nine runs scored and two RBIs. The three hits were the first of her career, as were her two RBIs. In the circle, Drake posted a 5.73 ERA in 3.2 innings, allowing three runs on four hits. She opened her pitching career with a 3.2-inning scoreless streak. Her numbers took a hit when a Missouri team that advanced to the Women’s College World Series managed three late runs against her after she had kept the Tigers scoreless over her first 3.0 innings of relief.

Drake’s willingness to step into a pitching role for a depleted pitching staff displayed her team-first attitude that helped her earn the Nebraska coaches’ award following the season. Offensively, Drake also added two sacrifices and a stolen base, while batting .400 (2-for-5) against left-handed pitchers.

FRESHMAN SEASONDrake saw extensive action as a pinch-runner in her first season, as she transitioned from a prep career on the infield to a collegiate career in the outfield. Drake appeared in 16 games, scoring seven times and stealing one base. She went 0-for-1 at the plate and did not have any defensive chances.

Drake made her career debut with an at bat in the Huskers’ second game of the season against North Dakota. She scored her first career run one month later against the same Fighting Sioux squad. Drake scored a run in four straight pinch-running appearances at the Shocker Invitational and scored a pair of runs in two more pinch-running stints over the next two weeks. Her Big 12 debut came at Oklahoma, and she scored her only run of the conference season in game one of a doubleheader with Texas Tech at Bowlin Stadium.

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Madison Drake will compete for playing time in the outfield in her junior season after earning two starts at the position in 2010. Known for her team-first mentality, Drake will also be called upon to pinch run. The only Lincoln native on Nebraska’s 2011 roster, Drake recorded her first three career hits and produced the first two RBIs of her career last season.

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ASHLEY GUILE

and was first among non-slappers. She drew more walks (25) than strikeouts (22) and was the only Husker to accomplish that feat. In clutch situations, she hit .294 with two outs while producing six RBIs. Guile finished the year with seven multi-hit games and three multi-RBI contests.

She recorded NU’s first walk, hit and RBI of the year against California in the season opener, then added NU’s first extra-base hit the same day against Idaho State. She hit safely in the first four games of the NFCA Leadoff Classic, adding a pair of doubles, three RBIs and the first three runs scored of her career. Guile enjoyed a breakout performance in seven games in Las Vegas, finishing with a .444 average (8-for-15) in the desert with five RBIs and a .600 on-base percentage. She recorded her first three multi-hit games in Las Vegas and also drove in a career-high three RBIs against Southern Utah.

Guile burst onto the scene in Big 12 play, recording three of NU’s six hits in a two-game series at Texas in the opening weekend of conference play. She hit safely in both games as part of a career-best six-game hitting streak where she went 9-for-19 with four RBIs. Later, she hit her first career home run, a game-tying, seventh-inning solo shot against Kansas.

Defensively, Guile committed only two errors in 180 chances.

BEFORE NEBRASKAGuile was a four-time state champion at Olathe East and was a 2006 NFCA first-team high school All-American. Guile was a repeat selection as a first-team All-American in 2007.

As a sophomore, Guile’s .624 on-base percentage was an Olathe East record. She also boasted two of the top four season averages in school history, the fourth-best slugging percentage (.864), second-most RBIs (35), third-most hits (45), second-most doubles (14) and fourth-most triples (4).

Guile hit .556 with 14 doubles, 35 RBIs, a .556 on-base percentage and an .864 slugging percentage as junior. As a senior, she hit .507 with 14 doubles, four triples, 30 RBIs and an .826 slugging percentage.

PERSONALThe daughter of Tony and Glenda Guile, Ashley Nicole Guile was born on June 30, 1989, in Overland Park, Kan. Ashley has one brother, Anthony (23). Ashley is a special education major with a coaching endorsement.

HONORS & AWARDS•2010 Second-Team NFCA All-Midwest Region•2010 First-Team All-Big 12•2010 Big 12 Player of the Week (May 11)•Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll Selection

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JUNIOR • DESIGNATED PLAYER • OLATHE, KAN.

SOPHOMORE SEASONAfter sitting out the 2009 season due to injury, Guile returned in a big way in 2010. The sophomore led the team with a .382 average, 15 doubles, 42 RBIs, 35 walks and a .520 on-base percentage. Her 15 doubles were the most ever by a Husker sophomore and tied for fourth all-time, while her .382 average ranked third among all sophomores and eighth all-time.

Guile also tied teammate Julie Brechtel for the Nebraska hit-by-pitch record (11), and her 35 walks marked the sixth-highest total in school history. In a doubleheader with Central Michigan, Guile walked seven times, including four times in game two to tie the school record for walks in a game.

Guile started a total of 39 games behind the plate in 2010, while also starting 10 games as the designated player and 10 games at first base. Guile, who hit .480 with a .594 on-base percentage and a .680 slugging percentage as the designated player, ranked among the top five Big 12 hitters in on-base percentage (third), average (fifth) and walks (fifth).

In league games only, Guile ranked third in doubles (five), fourth in hits (21), seventh in average (.404) and ninth in on-base percentage (.492). Her .404 average in Big 12 play was the fifth-highest mark ever by a Husker.

Defensively, Guile fielded at a .986 clip in a team-high 359 chances.

Guile’s standout season earned her first-team All-Big 12 honors and a spot on the NFCA All-Midwest Region second team. She was the first Husker catcher to earn first-team all-conference honors since Jenny Smith in 1997.

REDSHIRT SEASONGuile was expected to be a major contributor in 2009, but never saw the field. She underwent offseason elbow surgery on her throwing arm and elected to sit out the season as a redshirt.

FRESHMAN SEASONGuile immediately stepped into the middle of the Husker order, while earning starts at catcher (25 games), third base (3 games), first base (1 game) and

designated player (21 games).

Guile led the team with 25 walks, the most by a Husker freshman since three-time All-American Jennifer Lizama walked 26 times in 1997. Guile’s .383 on-base percentage ranked third on the team

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Ashley Guile has been one of Nebraska’s most productive players in her two healthy seasons. Guile’s .321 career batting average ranks 12th in school history and her .382 mark last season ranked eighth in Husker history. As she continues to deal with an injury to her throwing elbow, Guile is expected to see the majority of her time as the designated player in 2011.

15Guile’s 15 doubles in 2010 tied

for fourth in NU history and were the most by a Husker sophomore.

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ASHLEY HAGEMANN

Hagemann allowed only four hits and struck out 24 in 11.0 innings of work in the first weekend of her career. She struck out 10 and tossed her second against North Dakota a month later, then allowed only two hits and one run at Wichita State the next day. Hagemann then posted a two-hitter against South Dakota State a month later to mark the first shutout of her career.

In Big 12 play, Hagemann was 0-2 with a 3.36 ERA. She allowed only three hits and struck out seven in 8.1 innings, holding opponents to a .107 average.

Hagemann’s final two outings came in the NCAA Tournament, when she allowed two runs on four hits in 4.2 innings against ranked opponents Tennessee and Jacksonville State.

BEFORE NEBRASKAHagemann was the Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior and senior. She was a three-time first-team Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska selection and served as the honorary captain as a junior and senior. Hagemann was also a three-time Lincoln Journal Star Super-State selection.

Hagemann left her mark on the Nebraska high school record books while winning four state titles and leading Elkhorn High School to a 123-11 record during her career. Hagemann set Nebraska Class B career records with 1,088 strikeouts, 86 victories, 67 shutouts, 14 consecutive shutouts, 170.0 consecutive shutout innings and 17 no-hitters. She owned the Class B season records with nine no-hitters as a senior. Hagemann also struck out 20 batters to set the Class B record for strikeouts in a seven-inning game, while offensively, Hagemann’s 50 RBIs during her junior season were a Nebraska high school record, regardless of class.

In her senior season, Hagemann went 25-1 with a 0.38 ERA and posted 346 strikeouts in 163.2 innings. Her ERA was the lowest in the state, while her 25 wins and 346 strikeouts both ranked second in the state. At the plate, Hagemann hit .536 (37-for-69), with 10 doubles, six home runs and 37 RBIs.

PERSONALAshley Nicole Hagemann is the daughter of Al and Sandy Hagemann, and was born on March 7, 1990, in Omaha, Neb. Ashley has one sister, Megan (18), and one brother, A.J. (11). Ashley is an elementary education major with a coaching endorsement.

HONORS & AWARDS•2009 Big 12 Pitcher of the Week (Feb. 2)•2010 Second-Team Academic All-District VII•2010 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 •Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll Selection

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JUNIOR • P ITCHER • ELKHORN, NEB.

SOPHOMORE SEASONAfter seeing limited action as a freshman, Hagemann threw more than half of Nebraska’s total innings in 2010. She finished with a 15-16 record and a 3.32 ERA in 212.2 innings. She averaged more than one strikeout per inning, fanning 227, and held opposing hitters to a .226 average.

Hagemann’s 227 strikeouts were good for 10th place in the Nebraska record book, while her five saves tied for fifth in NU history and tied for the most ever by a Husker sophomore. She also ranked highly among all Big 12 pitchers in 2010, finishing second in saves, tied for third in appearances, fourth in strikeouts, fifth in innings pitched and complete games, sixth in starts, ninth in shutouts and tied for 10th in wins.

Hagemann started NU’s final six games in 2010, with each start coming against NCAA Tournament teams, including five against ranked foes. Hagemann posted a 2.08 ERA in 37.0 innings in those six starts, allowing 23 hits and striking out 39. In throwing every inning during the NCAA Tournament, Hagemann posted a 0.67 ERA, allowing only two earned runs and nine hits in 21.0 innings.

With increased time in the circle, Hagemann was limited offensively, batting .120 with a double and two RBIs in only 25 at bats. She was 2-for-6 with a double and one walk in seven trips to the plate during the conference season. Defensively, Hagemann committed two errors in 32 chances in the circle.

FRESHMAN SEASONHagemann immediately burst onto the scene as a freshman. In her career debut against North Dakota, she threw a one-hitter and struck out 19 batters, an NU record for a seven-inning game. Hagemann posted a 6-4 record with a 3.07 ERA in 2009. She tossed one shutout, posting two double-digit strikeout games and throwing a pair of one-hitters in only 12 starts.

Opponents hit just .189 against her, as Hagemann posted the second-lowest opponent batting average of any pitcher in the Big 12 Conference. She allowed only 49 hits in 70.2 innings, but 25 of those hits went for extra-bases including 12 home runs. Hagemann added 97 strikeouts, averaging 9.61 strikeouts per seven innings to rank second in the league. She was hurt by the home run, as 20 of the 31 runs she allowed on the season scored off home runs,

contributing to her 3.07 ERA.

With a larger-than-expected role in the circle, Hagemann saw only limited

action at the plate. She hit .286 on the season, going 4-for-14 with one

run scored and one walk.

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Ashley Hagemann threw more than half of the Huskers’ total innings last season and was Nebraska’s ace down the stretch while posting a 0.67 ERA in the 2010 NCAA Tournament. Hagemann is the only pitcher on the 2011 roster with Division I experience and is expected to lead the staff. In her career, Hagemann has averaged more than one strikeout per inning pitched.

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strikeouts already rank 10th in the Nebraska record book.

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NIKKI HAGET

She went on to score seven runs while pinch-running in 16 of Nebraska’s 18 Big 12 Conference games. Haget added her final run of the season against Jacksonville State in the NCAA Tournament.

BEFORE NEBRASKAHaget joined fellow Husker Ashley Hagemann as a four-time state champion at Elkhorn High School. The pair helped the Antlers to a 123-11 mark in their four seasons. Haget was named a two-time first-team All-Nebraska selection from the Omaha World-Herald and also earned first-team Super-State honors in her final two seasons from the Lincoln Journal Star. Haget is one of three Husker juniors named to both the Super-State and All-Nebraska first teams in 2007.

As a senior in 2007, Haget led Class B and ranked second in the state with a .550 average (55-for-100). Her 55 hits led Class B and ranked second in the state, while she also scored a Class B-high 43 runs. Haget added five doubles and three triples as a senior while completing her prep career as a four-time state champion with a 3-2 victory over Beatrice.

Haget hit .500 for her career, the third-best total in Nebraska high school history and the highest average in Class B history.

Haget was also known for her work in the classroom, as she carried a cumulative 4.0 grade-point average in her high school career.

PERSONALNicole Danielle Haget is the daughter of Hector and Debbie Haget, and was born on March 9, 1990, in Houston, Texas. She has two brothers, Kyle (17) and Daniel (11). Nikki is a forensic science major.

HONORS & AWARDS•2010 Second-Team All-Big 12•2010 Second-Team Academic All-District VII•2010 First-Team Academic All-Big 12•Four-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll Selection

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JUNIOR • OUTFIELDER • ELKHORN, NEB.

SOPHOMORE SEASONHaget made the most of what essentially was a debut season in 2010. As a sophomore, Haget earned her first at bat and her first playing time in the field in 2010 and responded with a terrific season that led to all-conference accolades. On the year, Haget ranked second on the team with a .345 average while leading NU with 12 stolen bases and eight sacrifices.

A slapper, Haget posted a .405 on-base percentage and scored 39 runs. She showed the ability to both set the table for the middle of the order and produce clutch hits to drive in runs. As a leadoff hitter, Haget reached base 45 percent of the time and with two outs, she batted .354 and produced eight of her 12 RBIs. Haget also finished with six doubles in her slapping role.

Haget maintained her impressive numbers even during a tough slate once Big 12 Conference play began. She batted .345 in league games, while also producing team-high totals of 10 runs scored and two stolen bases. Haget also ranked second on the squad with four doubles and was fourth with five RBIs, impressive totals for a slapper. In Big 12 play, Haget tied for ninth in the league in hits and 10th in doubles, helping her earn a spot on the All-Big 12 second team.

Defensively, Haget continued to improve throughout the season, committing only two errors after the first month of the season. In her first season as an outfielder, Haget committed seven errors in 61 chances.

FRESHMAN SEASONHaget was the Huskers’ top pinch-runner in 2009, despite an injury that forced her to miss 20 games. Haget appeared in 27 contests, scoring 11 runs and stealing 2-of-3 bases. As Nebraska’s top pinch-runner, Haget did not have a plate appearance or at bat on the season, and she did not see the field defensively. She began the year working in the infield before switching to the outfield midway through the season.

Haget scored the first run of her career during the Huskers’ season-opening win over Dayton. She added

another run the next day before being sidelined for more than a month with an injury. She returned

to action to score a run in both games of a two-game series at Texas A&M, including the game-tying run with two outs in the seventh inning of game two, a contest the

Huskers won in extra innings.

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After only appearing as a pinch runner during her freshman season, Nikki Haget quickly emerged as a star for the Huskers in 2010. Haget returns as Nebraska’s starting center fielder after batting .345 with a team-high 12 stolen bases in 2010. Arguably the fastest player on the team, Haget earned second-team All-Big 12 honors as a sophomore.

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the highest total by a Husker sophomore since 2002.

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KIRBY WRIGHT

She made her Bowlin Stadium debut with a start in game two of a doubleheader against South Dakota, where she again went 0-for-2 with a walk. Wright earned another start in game one of a doubleheader with South Dakota State one week later and picked up her first career RBI with a sacrifice fly.

Wright’s Big 12 debut came at Iowa State, when she caught the final inning but did not have an at bat. Her final two appearances of the season came in pinch-hitting roles, when she struck out at Missouri in the final game of the regular season and walked in her lone plate appearance of the NCAA Tournament at No. 18 Tennessee.

BEFORE NEBRASKAWright attended Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose, N.Y. Wright was named a three-time third-team Class A all-state selection in the state’s second-largest class by the New York Sportswriters Association.

In her senior season, Wright batted .392 and posted a .500 on-base percentage. She also tallied 24 RBIs in only 24 games, while producing seven multi-hit games and six multi-RBI contests. Behind the plate, Wright helped the Sailor staff post an ERA below 1.00.

As a junior, Wright batted .436 (41-for-94) with 12 doubles, two home runs, 38 RBIs and 23 runs scored in only 28 games. Her 38 RBIs were the third most in the area, while her play helped the Sailors win their first Class A section title and advance to the state semifinals, while finishing with a 27-2 record. Wright recorded 11 multi-hit games to go along with eight multi-RBI efforts.

PERSONALKirby Wright is the daughter of Brad and Leslie Wright and was born on Feb. 15, 1990, in Olathe, Kan. Kirby has one sister, Maggie (23). Kirby is a marketing major and chose Nebraska over Syracuse and Pittsburgh. Her mother is originally from Lincoln and her father is originally from Dunbar, Neb. Wright is just the second Husker ever to hail from New York and the first in the NCAA era (1982 to present).

HONORS & AWARDS•2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll

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JUNIOR • CATCHER • CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y .

SOPHOMORE SEASONFor the second straight season, Wright worked behind an All-Big 12 catcher in 2010. Despite playing behind an all-conference player, Wright still earned 20 starts behind the plate as a sophomore. Wright also made three starts as the designated player and appeared as a pinch hitter six times.

After going hitless in only nine at bats as a freshman, Wright’s work over the offseason made an immediate impact to begin her sophomore season. Wright recorded her first career hit, double, home run and run scored in Nebraska’s first weekend of play. She batted .290 in 13 games in the month of February and produced seven RBIs.

Wright continued to earn playing time as the season progressed and became a regular starter in the month of April when starting catcher Ashley Guile battled an elbow injury. Wright had her average up to .304 after a 2-for-3 effort in game one of a doubleheader with Drake on March 30, but she was unable to finish the season strong as she logged more innings behind the plate. Wright still found a way to contribute offensively, even against the top competition. In a two-game series against a ranked Oklahoma squad and All-America pitcher Keilani Ricketts in the last weekend of April, Wright reached base safely in four of her five plate appearances, including three walks in game two.

Defensively, Wright continued to be a solid performer. She committed the only two errors of her career in 163 chances to finish with a .988 fielding percentage that was tops among Nebraska’s catchers.

FRESHMAN SEASONWright served as the Huskers’ backup catcher in her freshman season, appearing in eight games including three starts. She was perfect behind the plate in 23 chances and threw out both runners who attempted to steal against her. Offensively, Wright was 0-for-9, but produced one RBI on a sacrifice fly. A native of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., Wright also drew three walks to post a .231 on-base percentage.

Wright made her career debut against North Dakota with a pinch-hit at bat in the first game of the season. She earned her next game action with another

pinch-hit appearance one month later at Wichita State. Wright then earned her first career start the next

day against North Dakota, finishing 0-for-2 while drawing her first career walk.

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Kirby Wright has served as the Huskers’ backup catcher in each of the past two seasons, learning from a different All-Big 12 catcher each year. Last season, Wright earned a total of 23 starts and posted a .224 batting average with eight RBIs. Twenty percent of her hits went for extra-bases, while she coaxed eight walks to post a .325 on-base percentage.

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GABBY BANDA

Banda was also a four-time All-Brazoria County selection. Joining Banda on the first team in 2007 was MVP Rhiannon Kliesing, a current three-time All-Big 12 selection at Texas A&M. Banda also earned first-team all-county honors in 2006, and she was a two-time all-district first-team selection. Banda was named the Brazoria County newcomer of the year in both softball and basketball for the 2005-06 season.

On the basketball court, Banda was a two-time all-county selection and two-time all-district pick. In the summer, Banda played softball for the Texas Sudden Impact Gold. She helped Sudden Impact to a third-place finish at the Under-12 nationals in 2004 and a 25th-place finish at the ASA Gold National Championship in 2008.

PERSONALGabriela Banda is the daughter of Daniel and Sally Alcocer and was born on June 21, 1991, in Casa Grande, Ariz. Gabby has three brothers, Robert (20), Zenon (18) and Adrian (12). Gabby is a pre-elementary education major.

HONORS & AWARDS•2010 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll

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S Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OB% SF-SH SB/ATT FLD%2010 .194 56-55 144 20 28 6 1 3 16 45 .313 23 3 30 .316 1-4 6/7 .930

SOPHOMORE • INFIELDER • ANGLETON, TEXAS

FRESHMAN SEASONBanda won a starting spot at third base as a freshman while starting 55 total games. Banda beat out a pair of players with starting experience at third and earned 54 starts at the position, the second-most starts at one position of any Husker during the season. Banda finished with a .194 average, but showed a good awareness of the strike zone as she continued to develop her offensive potential.

Banda ranked second on the team with 23 walks, the fourth-highest total by a Husker freshman in the Big 12 era (1996-present). In conference play, Banda walked a team-high seven times as she became only the third freshman to lead Nebraska in walks during a Big 12 season.

Banda also showed power at the plate, finishing with six doubles, one triple and three home runs. She produced 10 extra-base hits, becoming only the fifth Husker freshman in the last decade to reach that mark. More than one-third of Banda’s hits went for extra bases, while she added 16 RBIs and also displayed solid speed by scoring 20 runs and stealing six bases in seven attempts.

Defensively, Banda improved throughout the season and emerged as a solid defender at third. After committing nine errors prior to Big 12 play, Banda committed only two errors during the Huskers’ 18-game league schedule. Overall, Banda ended her season on a career-best 20-game errorless streak.

BEFORE NEBRASKABanda is the only Texas native to sign with Nebraska out of high school in the 18-year tenure of Head Coach Rhonda Revelle and the first overall since Shae Sloan, who played for the Huskers from 1990 to 1993. Banda played for Angleton High School, where she not only excelled on the softball diamond, but on the basketball court as well.

In her senior season at Angleton, Banda hit a team-high .412 while slugging a team-best .588 to lead the Wildcats to a 31-8-1 record. Banda added 10 doubles, five triples, 23 RBIs and 46 runs scored. She scored the winning run in the ninth inning of the state semifinals to send Angleton to the title game, where the Wildcats fell 4-2 to New Braunfels in the Texas 4A championship game. For her efforts during her senior year, Banda was named a third-team all-

state selection by the Texas Sports Writers Association.

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Gabby Banda is expected to start at shortstop in 2011 after starting 54 games at third base last season. Banda homered three times last year and was second on the team with 23 walks as a freshman. This season, Banda will bat left-handed for the first time, allowing her to become a more versatile offensive threat with the ability to utilize her speed.

3In 2010, Banda became the

fourth Husker freshman to hit three doubles in Big 12 play.

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MEGAN SOUTHWORTH

Southworth also excelled in the classroom, where she served as the junior class vice president after being the class treasurer as a sophomore. She was also a member of the National Honor Society. Southworth played her summer ball for the Omaha Select, coached by former Husker Kathy Foley, who played at NU from 1977 to 1980.

PERSONALMegan Marie Southworth is the daughter of Pam and Keith Southworth and was born on Feb. 17, 1991, in Orlando, Fla. Megan has one brother, Brian (22). Her aunt, Kathy Foley, was a Husker from 1977 to 1980. Megan is a pre-speech language pathology major.

HONORS & AWARDS•Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll Selection

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S Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OB% SF-SH SB/ATT FLD%2010 .220 37-17 59 5 13 2 0 0 3 15 .257 4 1 13 .313 0-2 0-0 .833

SOPHOMORE • OUTFIELDER • PAPILL ION, NEB.

FRESHMAN SEASONSouthworth found her way onto the field in a variety of ways as a freshman in 2010, primarily in an effort to get her bat into the lineup. She began the year as a catcher before moving to the outfield. She also competed for playing time as the designated player, as well as contributing in roles as a pinch hitter and pinch runner. In her rookie year, Southworth made nine starts in the outfield and eight as the designated player, while pinch hitting a team-high 19 times.

Southworth batted a .220 in her first season at the collegiate level, adding two doubles and three RBIs in 59 at bats. Her average rose to .250 with runners on base and .263 with runners in scoring position. Southworth also collected five of Nebraska’s nine pinch hits on the season, finishing 5-for-17 as a pinch hitter with a pair of walks. She got better as the season progressed, going 4-for-14 in Big 12 play, while coaxing more walks (three) than strikeouts (two).

BEFORE NEBRASKASouthworth was a four-year starter for powerhouse Papillion-LaVista High School, earning co-captain honors as a junior and senior. She helped lead the Monarchs to a runner-up finish at the 2008 state tournament, marking the fourth championship game appearance of her career. Papillion-LaVista won back-to-back state titles in 2006 and 2007, and earned a runner-up finish in Southworth’s freshman season of 2005.

Playing in the state’s largest class, Southworth was a consensus Class A first-team all-state selection in both 2007 and 2008 and earned first-team All-Nebraska and Super-State honors from the Omaha World-Herald and the Lincoln Journal Star. As a senior, Southworth batted .422 with 11 doubles, two home runs and 29 RBIs.

Also a standout behind the plate, Southworth hit .464 with 10 doubles, three homers and 27 RBIs as a junior in 2007. On the heels of her terrific junior campaign, Southworth was tabbed as the top player in Class A by MaxPreps.com entering the 2008 season.

As a sophomore in 2006, Southworth was a first-team all-state selection and earned second-team All-

Nebraska honors. Following her freshman season, Southworth

earned honorable-mention accolades for the Journal Star’s Super-State squad.

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Megan Southworth switched positions and earned starts as both an outfielder and designated player during her freshman season. Southworth posted a .313 on-base percentage as a freshman and her offensive abilities helped her earn 17 starts and 19 more pinch-hitting appearances. She will compete for a starting outfield position this season.

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average in Big 12 games ranked third on the team in 2010.

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BROOKE THOMASON

For her efforts, Thomason was a second-team All-Big 12 selection, as well as earning a spot on the NFCA All-Midwest region second team. She was the first Husker freshman to earn either all-conference or all-region accolades in four seasons.

Defensively, Thomason committed only two errors in 45 chances, while throwing two runners out from the outfield.

BEFORE NEBRASKAThomason is the fourth Kansas native to sign with Nebraska since 2006. In her senior season for Blue Valley Northwest High School, Thomason was a Kansas Softball Coaches Association first-team all-state selection in Class 6A - the state’s largest class.

In a decorated career, Thomason posted impressive numbers. Her .498 career average was a Northwest record, as were her 157 career hits, 30 doubles, 17 triples, seven home runs, 81 RBIs and 62 runs scored. Thomason’s .498 career average eclipsed the previous record of .496, held by Christie Ambrosi, a 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist with Team USA and a 1999 first-team NFCA All-American for the national champion UCLA Bruins. Thomason also set single-season school records for hits (39), doubles (11), triples (7) and RBIs (24).

As a senior, Thomason played every inning at shortstop. She hit .507 with 18 runs, five doubles, six triples, two homers, 23 RBIs and 12 stolen bases while posting an .851 slugging percentage. In addition to her all-state selection, she was the 2009 All-Johnson County Sun Player of the Year and earned her third straight All-Sun first-team selection.

As a junior, Thomason batted .470 with nine doubles, three triples, 22 RBIs, 12 stolen bases, a .742 slugging percentage and a .527 on-base percentage. As a sophomore in 2007, Thomason finished with a .527 average and 24 RBIs.

Thomason played her summer ball for the KC Peppers. The Peppers finished ninth at the 2008 ASA Gold National Championship tournament in Oklahoma City. Previously, Thomason played for the KC Zephyrs Gold from 2005 to 2007, the same team as Husker teammate Ashley Guile.

PERSONALBrooke Thomason is the daughter of Wade and Kelly Thomason and was born on Feb. 21, 1991, in Phoenix, Ariz. Brooke has one sister, Kayla (23). Brooke is a pre-elementary education major.

HONORS & AWARDS•2010 Second-Team NFCA All-Midwest Region•2010 Second-Team All-Big 12•2010 Big 12 Player of the Week (March 15)

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SOPHOMORE • OUTFIELDER • OVERLAND PARK, KAN.

FRESHMAN SEASONDespite battling a nagging foot injury all season long, Thomason put together one of the finest freshman seasons in school history in 2010. The injury limited her to 52 starts, but Thomason still produced a .321 average with 14 doubles, 11 homers and 38 RBIs. She led Nebraska in slugging percentage (.616), while ranking second in RBIs, doubles and home runs and third in average.

Thomason’s terrific freshman season put her among elite company in Husker history. Her 14 doubles and 25 extra-base hits both ranked second among all freshmen in program history, behind only three-time All-American Ali Viola. Thomason also joined Viola as the only freshmen in school history to finish with a .300 average and at least 10 doubles and 10 home runs. Thomason was also the first Husker freshman to bat .300 in a season since 2000 and the first to record 50 hits since 2001.

During her impressive season, Thomason also finished third all-time among Husker freshmen in slugging percentage behind Viola and another three-time All-American, Jennifer Lizama. Thomason finished fourth in home runs and RBIs and even cracked the Nebraska all-time top 10 with her 14 doubles, good for sixth place.

Thomason also became only the seventh player in the history of the program – and just the third freshman – to produce 10 doubles and 10 home runs in the same season, a feat also accomplished by teammate Heidi Foland in 2010. Nearly half of Thomason’s hits went for extra bases, allowing her to rank eighth in the Big 12 in doubles and ninth in home runs. Among her 10 multi-hit games were five contests where she produced more than one extra-base hit. Thomason also produced seven games with more than one RBI, including joining Viola as the only freshmen in NU history to produce a pair of games with at least five RBIs.

After missing the first day of the season due to her injury, Thomason started the final four games of Nebraska’s season-opening tournament. She immediately set the tone for her superb season, going 5-for-15 (.333) in those four games with a pair of doubles, a home run and five RBIs. Thomason continued to produce even during the difficult Big 12 schedule, when she tied for second in the league with five home runs. Thomason’s five home runs tied the Nebraska

record for most home runs during a conference season (Big Eight or Big 12), while ranking as the fifth-highest total

by any freshman in Big 12 history.

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Brooke Thomason put together one of the finest freshman seasons in school history in 2010, earning all-conference and all-region accolades. Thomason returns as a starting outfielder in 2011 and is a candidate to again bat in the middle of the Husker order. In that role last season, Thomason batted .321 with 14 doubles, 11 home runs and 38 RBIs.

2Thomason and Ali Viola are the

only Husker freshmen to hit .300 with 10 doubles and 10 homers.

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TATUM EDWARDS

BEFORE NEBRASKAEdwards was a four-time all-state pick at Vista Murrieta High School. She was a second-team all-state underclass selection her first two years and a first-teamer as a junior. Edwards made the All-California second team as a senior.

In her career, Edwards was a .403 hitter with 93 runs, 27 doubles, eight triples, 34 home runs, 133 RBIs, a .493 on-base percentage and an .817 slugging percentage. In the circle, Edwards posted a 42-14 record with 17 shutouts. She added 608 strikeouts in 413.1 innings.

In her senior year, Edwards batted .511 with six doubles, eight home runs and 30 RBIs. In the circle, Edwards posted an 11-3 record with a 0.67 ERA. In 83.0 innings, she struck out 132 batters and opponents hit only .132 against her.

As a junior, Edwards went 11-3 with a 0.87 ERA, as opponents hit just .123 against her and struck out 144 times in 88.2 innings. Offensively, Edwards batted .460 with nine doubles, three triples, nine home runs and 44 RBIs.

As a sophomore, Edwards compiled a 14-3 record with a 0.93 ERA and 146 strikeouts in 105.0 innings. At the plate, Edwards hit .338 with a .443 on-base percentage and an .800 slugging percentage. She added seven doubles, three triples and 30 RBIs.

Named the state’s top freshman in 2007, Edwards posted a 16-5 record with a 1.38 ERA in 136.2 innings. She tossed six shutouts and struck out 186. Offensively, Edwards batted .292 with eight home runs and 29 RBIs.

Edwards played her travel ball for Marty Tyson and the Corona Angels. Coached by the father of Husker outfielder Tori Tyson, Edwards helped lead the Angels to a second-place finish at the 2008 ASA Gold National Tournament. Edwards and her twin sister, Taylor, were both selected to attend the 2007 adidas Futures Top 100 camp.

PERSONALTatum Roxanne Edwards was born on April 26, 1992, in Fallbrook, Calif., to Brian and Denise Edwards. She has one brother, Tyler (24), a twin sister Taylor (18) who is also a freshman for the Huskers, and a sister Tristen (12). Tatum has not declared a major.

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Tatum Edwards will work into Nebraska’s three-pitcher rotation, while also competing for a starting spot at first base or in the outfield. Edwards has outfield and pitching experience from her prep days. In high school, Edwards boasted a .403 career batting average with 34 home runs and 133 RBIs. In the circle, the right-hander posted a 42-14 record with 17 shutouts and 608 strikeouts in 413.3 innings.

BEFORE NEBRASKAEdwards was one of only two players nationally selected to participate in the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Under Armour All-American Softball Games, which are annually limited to 30 of the top high school players in the country. Edwards also earned first-team All-America honors from EA Sports in 2009 when she was named the nation’s top junior. In 2010, Edwards was one of 44 players to earn an invitation to try out for the 2010 U.S. Women’s Junior National Team.

Edwards was selected as the 2009 California State Junior of the Year and was named a first-team all-state selection regardless of class or school size as both a junior and senior. A four-time all-state selection, Edwards was also one of six finalists for California Ms. Softball in 2010.

In her prep career at Vista Murrieta High School, Edwards boasted a .520 career average with 38 home runs, 30 doubles and 135 RBIs. She tied an Inland-area record with her 38 home runs, while boasting a .977 career slugging percentage and an on-base percentage better than .610.

As a senior, Edwards finished with a .452 average, nine homers and 28 RBIs. Teams pitched around Edwards, as she walked 29 times, including 13 straight at one point. In her junior year, Edwards batted .571 with nine doubles, 15 home runs and 45 RBIs. According to MaxPreps.com, Edwards led all California juniors with her 15 home runs.

As a sophomore, she batted .544 with 12 doubles, six home runs and 40 RBIs. As a freshman, Edwards batted .500 with seven homers, four doubles, one triple and 22 RBIs.

Edwards played her travel ball for Marty Tyson and the Corona Angels. Coached by the father of Husker outfielder Tori Tyson, Edwards helped lead the Angels to a second-place finish at the 2008 ASA Gold National Tournament. Edwards and her twin sister, Tatum, were both selected to attend the 2007 adidas Futures Top 100 camp.

PERSONALTaylor Brianne Edwards was born on April 26, 1992, in Fallbrook, Calif. The daughter of Brian and Denise Edwards, Taylor has one brother, Tyler (24), a twin sister Tatum (18) who is also a freshman for the Huskers, and a sister Tristen (12). Taylor has not declared a major.

One of the nation’s most coveted recruits, Taylor Edwards is expected to step right into Nebraska’s starting catching role in 2011. A three-time Under Armour High School All-American, Edwards batted .520 with 38 home runs, 30 doubles and 135 RBIs in her high school career. Selected as the nation’s top junior in 2009 by EA Sports, Edwards also posted a .977 career slugging percentage.

TAYLOR EDWARDS#12FRESHMAN • CATCHER • MURRIETA, CALIF .FRESHMAN • RHP/UTL • MURRIETA, CALIF .

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MORGAN MCCANNFRESHMAN • INF/OF • OMAHA, NEB.

BEFORE NEBRASKAMcCann was named a Class A honorable-mention all-state selection by the Lincoln Journal Star in both her junior and senior seasons at Omaha Burke High School. A speedy player, McCann also excelled in the classroom at Burke. McCann played her summer ball for the Omaha Finesse.

PERSONALMorgan Elizabeth McCann was born on Jan. 20, 1992, in Omaha, Neb. The daughter of Peter and Stephanie McCann, Morgan has a sister Alex (22), and two brothers Mitchell (17) and Mason (15). Morgan is a nutrition, exercise and health science major.

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Morgan McCann looks to gain experience as she adjusts to the Division I level in 2011. An infielder in high school, McCann will work in both the infield and outfield in 2011, learning from all-region selections at each position. A two-time honorable-mention all-state selection at Omaha Burke High School, McCann may also be called upon to pinch run for the Huskers this spring.

REDSHIRT SEASONMuir redshirted in her first season with the program in 2010.

BEFORE NEBRASKAMuir is the first Oregon recruit to play for the Huskers since the early 1990s and only the fifth ever. The first Oregon native to play at Nebraska was current Husker Head Coach Rhonda Revelle.

Regarded as one of the top power-hitting prospects in the country coming out of high school, Muir hit 12 home runs in the summer of 2007 while playing for the Northwest Bullets, an elite travel ball team coached by her father, Dennis.

Muir played her prep ball at Lincoln High School in Portland, enjoying a decorated four-year career. She was a four-time all-state selection, earning Class 4A honorable-mention honors as a freshman, before garnering second-team honors in 2007. As a junior, Muir was a third-team selection in Class 6A, Oregon’s largest classification. She then went on to earn first-team honors as a senior in 2009. Muir was also a four-time, first-team All-Portland Interscholastic League selection, earning co-Most Valuable Player honors in 2007 and Player-of-the-Year distinction as a senior in 2009.

As a junior, Muir led Oregon’s largest class with a slugging percentage of 1.222 and an on-base percentage of .711. She also ranked second in the state in walks (18) and third with a .519 batting average. Muir helped lead Lincoln to three consecutive appearances in the state playoffs.

In the summer, Muir put up impressive numbers while helping lead the Bullets to a 17th-place finish at the 2008 ASA Gold National Championship and a top-10 finish in 2009. Previously, Muir was a member of the Bullets’ state and regional championship teams in 2003 (12-and-under), 2004 (14-and-under) and 2005 (16-and-under).

PERSONALKylee Denise Muir was born on Nov. 3, 1990, in McMinnville, Ore. She is the daughter of Dennis Muir and Melody Cobb and the step-daughter of Marcy Muir. Kylee has two brothers, Tyler (21) and Bennett (6) and two sisters, Tori (16) and Kaitlin (11). Kylee has not declared a major.

After a redshirt season, Kylee Muir is a leading candidate to be Nebraska’s starting first baseman in 2011. Muir’s strength is her offensive game, where she could add another powerful left-handed bat to the Husker lineup. A four-time all-state selection for Lincoln High School in Portland, Ore., Muir ranked third in the state with a .519 batting average her junior season.

KYLEE MUIR#20R-FRESHMAN • INFIELDER • PORTLAND, ORE.

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HALEY WORKMANJUNIOR • P ITCHER • EASLEY, S .C .

BEFORE NEBRASKAWorkman was an NJCAA Division I All-American in each of her two seasons at Chattanooga State Community College, earning first-team honors in 2010 and second-team accolades in 2009. Workman won 57 games in the circle for Chattanooga State the past two seasons, helping the Tigers post a 111-23 record.

In 2010, Workman compiled a 27-5 record with a 1.56 ERA en route to earning first-team All-America accolades. She posted 280 strikeouts in 179.0 innings to average 1.6 strikeouts per inning and 10.9 strikeouts per game. Workman also excelled with the bat in her final season at Chattanooga State, after not having an at bat as a freshman. She batted .338 (52-for-154) with 10 doubles, one triple, 10 home runs and 48 RBIs in 2010, while adding 12 stolen bases in only 13 attempts.

As a freshman in 2009, Workman posted a 30-3 record with a 0.82 ERA to earn second-team All-America honors. She struck out 323 batters in only 205.2 innings, an average of 1.6 strikeouts per inning and 11.0 strikeouts per game. Workman’s 323 strikeouts ranked third among all NJCAA Division I pitchers in 2009 and 12th all-time. She also allowed only 106 hits, while walking 88.

In her junior college career, Workman compiled a 57-8 record with a 1.16 ERA. She added 603 strikeouts in only 384.2 innings, while allowing just 216 hits.

Workman played her high school ball for Easley High School in Easley, S.C. Workman is the first South Carolina native to play for the Huskers.

PERSONALHaley Denise Workman was born on Feb. 21, 1990, in Easley, S.C. The first South Carolina native to play for the Huskers, Haley is the daughter of Rick Workman and has one sister, Lacey (19). Haley is a psychology major.

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Haley Workman comes to Nebraska after an outstanding two-year All-America career at Chattanooga State Community College. She is expected to see significant time as one of two newcomers on the Huskers’ three-pitcher staff in 2011. On the junior college level, Workman went 57-8 with a 1.16 ERA and 603 strikeouts in 384.2 innings at Chattanooga State

BEFORE NEBRASKAWright enjoyed a decorated career at Wallace State-Hanceville Community College the past two seasons, where she helped the Lady Lions finish as the runner-up at both the 2009 and 2010 NJCAA Division I Softball Championships. Wright helped Wallace State post a 125-19 record over the last two seasons, including a 62-9 record this past spring when Wright earned third-team All-America honors from the NJCAA and from the NFCA.

In 2010, Wright batted .327 (69-for-211) with six doubles, nine triples, one home run and 16 RBIs, while finishing with 20 multi-hit games. She led the Lady Lions with 47 runs scored, nine triples, 17 walks, 96 total bases, 13 sacrifices and 43 stolen bases, as she was thrown out only three times all season. Wright also ranked second among all NJCAA Division I players in triples and was tied for 11th in stolen bases. Her nine triples ranked second in Wallace State history, while her 43 steals ranked third.

As a freshman in 2009, Wright batted .296 (48-for-162) with nine doubles, two triples, one home run and 23 RBIs. Her speed was again on display, as she scored 38 runs and stole 22 bases in 24 attempts. Wright also coaxed 24 walks and finished with 11 multi-hit games and four multi-RBI efforts.

In her junior college career, Wright boasted a .314 average (117-for-373) with 15 doubles, 11 triples, two home runs, 39 RBIs, 85 runs scored and 65 stolen bases in only 70 attempts (93 percent). Wright also finished second all-time in the Wallace State record book with 11 career triples.

Wright came to Wallace State after playing her high school ball for Tuscaloosa Academy in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

PERSONALSaige Kailyn Wright is the daughter of Shawn and Suzan Wright and was born on Nov. 22, 1989, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Saige has one brother, Seth (22), and three sisters, Sayde (17), Samantha (14) and Sophie (6). Saige is a nutrition, exercise and health science major.

Saige Wright has the talent and versatility to fill a variety of roles in her first year at NU, while competing for a spot in the infield and outfield. Wright spent the past two years at Wallace State-Hanceville Community College, earning third-team NJCAA All-America honors in 2010. Wright brings speed to the field as she stole 65 bases in her junior college career to complement a .314 batting average.

SAIGE WRIGHT#22JUNIOR • INF/OF • TUSCALOOSA, ALA.

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RHONDA REVELLE

Nebraska’s return to prominence began to take shape in Revelle’s third season, when the 1995 Huskers finished with a then-school-record 43 victories and a final No. 18 ranking in the inaugural USA Today/NFCA Coaches poll.

Revelle posted another 40-win season in 1996 before the program really began to take off. In 1998, the Huskers’ enjoyed their first championship season in a decade, winning a school-record 80 percent of their games while returning to the Women’s College World Series for the first time since 1988.

Revelle picked up Big 12 Conference Coach-of-the-Year honors in 1998 after leading Nebraska to the regular-season and tournament title. The Huskers went 16-0 in conference play, posting the only unbeaten season in Big 12 history.

The 1998 season was the beginning of one of the most successful decades in program history. From 1998 to 2007, Revelle led her team to the NCAA Tournament every season, and the Huskers were nationally ranked nine times in those 10 seasons, including seven seasons ranked in the top 15. During that decade, Nebraska won more than 70 percent of its games, averaging more than 43 wins per season. Revelle’s teams also won six Big 12 titles in that 10-year span and added five more runner-up finishes while totaling nine All-Americans and six academic All-Americans.

Following the record-breaking 1998 season, Nebraska nearly made a return to the World Series before falling one win short the next season. The Huskers finished 35-21 in 1999 but caught fire in the postseason, finishing as the runner-up at the Big 12 Tournament before winning four games in the NCAA Tournament.

Revelle then put together three consecutive 50-win seasons from 2000 to 2002, marking the only three 50-win seasons in school history. The streak started with a school-record 52 wins in 2000 and ended with a fifth-place finish at the 2002 Women’s College World Series.

HONORS & AWARDS•NFCA Hall of Fame Member•Two-Time NFCA Midwest Region Staff of the Year (1998 & 2002)•Midwest Region Coach of the Year (1995) •Two-Time Big 12 Coach of the Year (1998 & 2001)•Big Eight Coach of the Year (1995)•Winningest Female Coach in Nebraska History (any sport)•Third-Winningest Nebraska Coach (any sport)•Dr. Barbara Hibner Trailblazer Award Recipient (2007)•Two-Time NFCA President (1999-2002; 2005-06)•NFCA 2nd Vice President (1995-98)•NCAA Midwest Ranking Committee (1996-98)•NFCA All-American Committee, Chair (1993-94)•NFCA All-American Committee Member (1989-92)•National Fastpitch Coaching College Instructor•Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame Inductee (1997)•Fully Endowed Two Softball Scholarships

HEAD COACH • 19TH SEASON • NEBRASKA (1984)

When Nebraska began its search for a head coach following the 1992 season, the program was in need of an enthusiastic, high-character individual who would return the Husker softball program to its perch among the sport’s elite. NU found that person in Rhonda Revelle, who returned to her alma mater in 1993 on a mission to build on Nebraska’s illustrious past and re-establish the Huskers as a national power.

Consider it mission accomplished.

The numbers speak for themselves: 680 victories; 15 All-Americans; 15 NCAA Tournament appearances; 12 top-25 national finishes; 11 Academic All-Americans; six Big 12 titles; six coach-of-the-year accolades; four Olympians; three 50-win seasons; and two Women’s College World Series berths.

These are elite numbers putting Revelle into an elite group of collegiate coaches. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) agreed in December of 2010, when Revelle was inducted into the NFCA Hall of Fame.

With Revelle’s individual legacy even further enhanced, she is now determined to continue raising the bar for one of the nation’s elite programs.

The Huskers were voted the 12th-best program of all-time by the NFCA in 2003 and Nebraska was recognized as the 10th-winningest NCAA program ever by CBS College Sports in 2007. Under Revelle’s guidance, Nebraska became only the 10th program ever to win 1,000 NCAA games in 2009. In charge of a rising, nationally recognized top-10 program, Revelle is anxious to return NU to the World Series, where the Huskers’ seven all-time appearances rank seventh in NCAA history.

Entering her 19th season in 2011, Revelle owns nearly every Nebraska coaching record. With a Nebraska career record of 680-371, Revelle is the winningest and longest-serving head coach in Husker softball history. She needs only 15 wins to pass former Husker volleyball coach Terry Pettit (694) for second place on Nebraska’s all-time, all-sport wins list. Revelle enters 2011 only 89 wins shy of former baseball coach John Sanders’ school-record win total of 767.

It took Revelle just three seasons to lead NU to the then-winningest softball season in school history and a first NCAA Tournament berth in seven years, but Revelle’s connection with Husker softball goes back much further.

Revelle has not only added to Nebraska’s legacy as one of the nation’s elite programs, she helped build that legacy as a player for the Big Red from 1982 to 1984. She helped lead the Huskers to an appearance in the first-ever NCAA Women’s College World Series in 1982, and on the strength of that early success, the Huskers returned to the World Series two seasons later, finishing third in 1984 after Revelle had graduated. Future Husker teams built upon the solid foundation Revelle helped lay, and Nebraska quickly emerged as a national power on the diamond, finishing as the national runner-up at the 1985 World Series before finishing third in 1987 and fifth in 1988.

After advancing to five of the first seven World Series ever contested, NU fell on hard times in the early 1990s. Back-to-back losing seasons in 1991 and 1992 prompted a coaching change that brought Revelle back to Nebraska as the Huskers’ head coach. Barely a decade removed from helping the program emerge as a player, Revelle spent the 1993 and

1994 seasons once again laying the foundation for NU’s return to national prominence.

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become the second Nebraska coach to win 700 games.

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In 2000, Nebraska finished second in the regular-season Big 12 standings before winning the Big 12 Tournament. The Huskers made a regional final for the fourth straight year in 2000 and twice defeated eventual national champion Oklahoma.

The next season, Nebraska won the Big 12 regular-season title. Revelle led the Huskers to a then-school record 18 straight victories, but NU again came up short in the postseason while finishing with a No. 14 final ranking.

The Huskers would not come up short again in 2002. NU posted a school-record 23-game winning streak while beginning the season with a remarkable 34-6 record. During the streak, Revelle’s Huskers spent six consecutive weeks ranked fourth in the polls. Nebraska then swept through NCAA Regional play to advance to the Women’s College World Series, finishing in a tie for fifth place after a pair of one-run losses.

The 2003 season once again saw Nebraska rise to new heights. The Huskers opened the season ranked in the preseason top five for the first time in school history. Revelle’s team quickly ascended to the No. 3 spot in the poll, spending three consecutive weeks in the highest spot a Revelle-coached team has ever achieved. Nebraska suffered several heartbreaking losses and had to settle for a No. 13 final ranking and a loss in the NCAA Regional semifinals at Bowlin Stadium.

Revelle’s Huskers would again be selected as an NCAA Regional host in 2004 and 2005. The 2004 Huskers swept the Big 12 Conference regular-season and tournament titles but received a tough draw when the NCAA Tournament pairings were released. Nebraska lost in the regional finals to eventual national runner-up California, and the Huskers finished with a 45-17 record and No. 14 ranking.

Nebraska fell victim to a tough schedule in 2005, as Revelle’s team finished with a 36-23 record and a No. 25 final ranking. NU hosted an NCAA Regional, but the Huskers were eliminated with a pair of one-run losses after winning their opener.

Revelle’s Huskers rebounded with a stellar 2006 season. Nebraska finished 44-12 and posted the program’s third-best single-season winning percentage. Revelle’s team advanced to a ninth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and finished the season ranked 14th in the final poll.

The 2007 Huskers featured one of the top pitching staffs in school history, as Nebraska finished ninth nationally in ERA. The staff led NU to a 37-20 record, while the Huskers were selected to host a fourth NCAA Regional at Bowlin Stadium in the span of five seasons.

In 2008, Nebraska had the youngest roster in school history with no seniors for the first time ever and 12 players with one season or less of collegiate experience. The youth, combined with a flurry of injuries, led to a 25-28 finish that marked Nebraska’s first losing season since 1994.

The Huskers made it back to the postseason in 2009, finishing 35-19. Nebraska posted a 10-game improvement in the win column from 2008 to 2009. Four Huskers earned All-Big 12 accolades, seven earned academic All-Big 12 honors and Molly Hill earned a repeat selection as a CoSIDA Academic All-American.

Nebraska added an academic All-American for the third straight season in 2010, when Robin Mackin was a third-team selection. As a team, Nebraska produced a 30-win season and went 1-2 in the NCAA Tournament with two one-run losses.

In addition to success on the field and in the classroom, Revelle has also emerged as a leader in the realm of women’s athletics. She is the winningest female coach across all sports in Nebraska history and served as Nebraska’s senior woman administrator for more than two years. Revelle also worked diligently to establish the first fully endowed scholarship for a female student-athlete at Nebraska.

Revelle has been an active member of the softball community on the national and regional levels, serving on numerous NFCA committees and is a two-time president of the organization.

Off the field, Revelle is an active member of the Lincoln community, as she was named the 2003 Downtown YMCA Co-Volunteer of the Year and has served as chairperson for several charitable campaigns, including the UNL United Way Combined Campaign, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night campaign and several YMCA youth campaigns.

A former Nebraska pitcher from 1981 to 1983, Revelle was a member of the 1982 Husker team that made the school’s first-ever appearance in the WCWS and won its first-ever Big Eight Championship. Revelle still ranks among the school’s career top 10 in saves (eighth, seven) and ERA (ninth, 1.60).

Revelle graduated from Nebraska in 1984 with degrees in physical education and health. Before returning to Lincoln in 1993, she spent four years as an assistant coach at San Jose State University in California, where she earned a master’s degree in human performance with an emphasis in sports management.

Before taking the position at San Jose State, Revelle spent one year as an assistant coach at Cal State-Hayward and two seasons at Nebraska Wesleyan. She was the head coach at NWU in 1987, leading Wesleyan to an 8-16 record.

REVELLE’S CAREER RECORDS•688-387 Career Record (20th season in 2011)•680-371 Record at Nebraska (18th season in 2011)•33-30 NCAA Tournament Record (15 appearances)

AT NEBRASKA (1993-PRESENT)Year Record Conference Place NCAA Finish1993 18-23 5-11 5th DNQ1994 21-33 1-15 6th DNQ1995 43-20 10-6 3rd Regional1996 42-23 10-8 4th Regional1997 29-24 10-6 4th Regional1998 48-12 16-0 1st WCWS1999 35-21 10-8 4th Regional2000 52-21 15-2 2nd Regional2001 51-15 16-2 1st Regional2002 50-14 11-5 3rd WCWS2003 39-17 10-8 t-6th Regional2004 45-17 14-3 1st Regional2005 36-23 9-9 7th Regional2006 44-12 13-4 2nd Regional2007 37-20 10-8 5th Regional2008 25-28 4-14 t-9th DNQ2009 35-19 9-9 5th Regional2010 30-29 7-11 t-7th Regional

AT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN (1987)Year Record Conference Place NCAA Finish1987 8-16 N/A N/A DNQ

REVELLE’S CAREER COACHING LEDGER•Head Coach at Nebraska (1993-present)•Assistant Coach at San Jose State (1989-92)•Assistant Coach at California State University-Hayward (1988)•Head Coach at Nebraska Wesleyan (1987)•Assistant Coach at Nebraska Wesleyan (1986)

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LORI S IPPEL

during Big 12 play. Sippel not only returned in 2009 but so did a healthy Molly Hill, who earned all-conference and academic All-America honors.

In 2010, Sippel dealt with injuries, but helped develop Ashley Hagemann into a dominant pitcher by season’s end. Nebraska’s workhorse down the stretch, Hagemann pitched NU into the postseason and then allowed only two earned runs and just nine hits in 21.0 innings during the NCAA Tournament. Hagemann also earned academic all-region honors, while Robin Mackin, who was forced to retire due to injuries, claimed second-team academic All-America accolades.

In addition to tutoring the Husker pitchers, Sippel works with all phases of the program, including coaching the outfielders, recruiting, film study and administration. Sippel was recognized for her contributions to the program when she was promoted to associate head coach on Aug. 5, 2002.

As a pitcher, Sippel holds four NU single-season and five career records. Nebraska captured the Big Eight regular-season and tournament titles in each of her four seasons, while making a trip to the World Series in three of her four seasons. As a freshman in the first game of the 1985 World Series, Sippel tossed a no-hitter against Louisiana Tech.

Sippel was a first-team CoSIDA Academic All-American, the GTE Academic All-American Softball Player of the Year and a Honda Award nominee in 1988. On April 30, 1995, Sippel’s No. 16 jersey became the first retired by the Nebraska softball program. Sippel graduated from NU in 1988 with a degree in special education. She returned to her alma mater in 1990, after serving one season as an assistant coach at Kansas.

HONORS & AWARDS•Canadian National Team Head Coach (2005-08)•Fourth-Place Finish at 2008 Beijing Olympics•International Softball Federation Hall of Fame Inductee (2006)•AFLAC Assistant Coach of the Year (2002)•NFCA Midwest Region Staff of the Year (2002)•National Fastpitch Coaching College Instructor•Softball Canada Jersey Retired (1999)•Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame Inductee (1997)•1996 Olympian (Team Canada)•First Husker to Have Her Jersey Retired (No. 16 in 1995)•Softball Canada Hall of Fame Inductee (1993)•GTE Academic All-American of the Year (1988)•Honda Award for Softball Nominee (1988)•Four-Time All-Big Eight Selection (1985-88)•Two-Time Second-Team All-American (1986 & 1987)•Three-Time Big Eight Tournament MVP (1985-87)

ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH • 22ND YEAR • NEBRASKA (1988)

Associate Head Coach Lori Sippel is a truly accomplished player and coach. She has extensive experience, including on the international level, where she is one of only 133 worldwide members of the International Softball Federation Hall of Fame. As a head coach, she guided Team Canada to a fourth-place finish at the 2008 Olympics, Canada’s best finish ever.

Arguably the most dominant pitcher in Nebraska history, Sippel competed for the Huskers from 1985 to 1988. She was a two-time All-American, as well as the 1988 Academic All-America of the Year when she was a nominee for the prestigious Honda Award. Her success as a player has translated into the coaching field, where she is widely regarded as one of the top pitching coaches in the nation.

Sippel has developed three All-America pitchers at Nebraska, including Peaches James (2004), who, along with Sippel, are the only Husker pitchers to have their jersey retired. Jenny Voss (1998) and Leigh Ann Walker (2000) also earned All-America honors under Sippel’s tutelage. Sippel has produced 15 NFCA All-Midwest region pitchers in the 16 years the award has existed and has coached 16 All-Big 12 pitchers in the 15 seasons the league has existed.

The Husker pitching staff has recorded at least 350 strikeouts nine times in the last 11 seasons, while posting eight of the top nine single-season marks in school history. Sippel held Nebraska’s career strikeout record for 13 years before Walker used Sippel’s instruction to record 858 strikeouts in 2001. James then finished her career with 947 strikeouts after striking out a school-record 394 batters in 2004. Only six Husker pitchers have struck out 700 batters in a career, and Sippel has coached five of them, with the sixth being Sippel herself.

Under Sippel’s instruction, James improved each season and became one of the top pitchers in the nation. James was drafted by the Texas Thunder of the National Pro Fastpitch League, where she was an all-star and finished with a 13-3 record and a 0.88 ERA in 2004, shortly after completing her Husker career.

Nebraska featured at least one of the nation’s premier pitchers every season for an entire decade from 1997 to 2007. Voss started that reign with an impressive four-year career from 1997 to 2000 that saw her earn All-America honors and post a 110-48 career record with a 1.44 ERA. Thanks to Sippel, there was no drop off in production when Voss left.

Walker spent her first two seasons working behind Voss before leading Nebraska to a pair of 50-win seasons in 2001 and 2002. Walker also earned All-America honors and teamed with James to give the Huskers a dominant 1-2 combination in both 2001 and 2002. James then took over the staff and was one of the nation’s best pitchers for the next two seasons, including in 2004 when she was a second-team All-American and ranked seventh nationally with a 0.70 ERA.

After having at least one All-America pitcher on the roster for eight straight seasons, Nebraska did not have an All-American in 2005, 2006 or 2007. But Sippel’s staffs still produced impressive results. Ashley DeBuhr took over for James as a sophomore in 2005 and was a three-time all-conference performer. In 2007, she teamed with Big 12 ERA champion Molly Hill to help Nebraska post a 1.41 ERA that ranked ninth nationally, the best finish in Sippel’s career.

Sippel missed most of the 2008 season while coaching Team Canada in a pre-Olympic tour. NU finished with a losing record and posted atypical numbers in Sippel’s absence. In 2009, pitching was again a strength as NU allowed nearly one fewer run per game than any other team

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to All-Big 12 honors in the 15 seasons the league has existed.

S IPPEL’S CAREER COACHING LEDGER•Associate Head Coach at Nebraska (2002-present)•Head Coach of Team Canada (2005-08)•Assistant Coach at Nebraska (1990-02)•Assistant Coach at Kansas (1989 & 1990)

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DIANE MILLER

In two seasons, Miller has guided six different hitters to All-Big 12 honors doubling the total in the two seasons prior to Miller’s arrival. Three Husker seniors earned all-conference accolades in 2009 and three underclassmen took home All-Big 12 honors in 2010. Also in 2010, Brechtel, Ashley Guile and Brooke Thomason each earned NFCA All-Midwest Region accolades after no Husker hitter had made the all-region team in three years.

Prior to coming to Lincoln, Miller spent eight seasons as an assistant coach at Colorado State. Miller helped Colorado State’s hitters re-write the CSU and Mountain West Conference record books. A total of 14 school records fell during Miller’s eight seasons.

Each of the Rams’ top-five single-season marks for doubles, home runs and slugging percentage were established during Miller’s tenure. Colorado State also claimed four of the top five single-season school marks for batting average, runs scored, hits and RBIs under Miller’s guidance. On the conference level, the Rams set 44 MWC offensive records in Miller’s tenure.

Nationally, Colorado State was the only team in the country to rank in the top 20 nationally in home runs per game, doubles per game and slugging percentage in 2006, 2007 and 2008. In Miller’s last five years, Colorado State averaged more than 55 home runs per season. Prior to Miller’s arrival, no CSU team had ever hit more than 25 home runs in a season.

Colorado State also ranked in the top 20 nationally for doubles in four of her last five seasons, while Miller’s hitters produced the Rams’ eighth highest single-season doubles totals in school history. The powerful production led the Rams to average more than five runs per game over the past five seasons.

In her time at Colorado State, Miller coached 23 all-conference selections, including two freshmen of the year and two players of the year. CSU hitters also earned 14 player-of-the-week awards under Miller. On a national and regional level, Miller helped instruct 12 All-West region selections and one NFCA second-team All-American.

Miller was a three-time All-America catcher at Missouri Southern State College and led her team to an NCAA Division II national championship in 1992. She earned her undergraduate degree in education from Missouri Southern in 1992, and later received her master’s of arts degree from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1995.

HONORS & AWARDS•Missouri Southern State Individual Hall of Fame (2003)•Missouri Southern State Championship Team Hall of Fame (2002)•Three-Time Division II Second-Team All-American (1990-92)•Second-Team CoSIDA Academic All-American (1992)

ASSISTANT COACH • THIRD YEAR • MISSOURI SOUTHERN (1992)

After orchestrating an offensive revival at Colorado State, Diane Miller has set the stage for an encore performance in Lincoln. The Huskers have posted impressive offensive totals and set several school records in her first two years.

The Huskers showed great improvement in Miller’s first season. Her instruction had an immediate impact, as Nebraska scored at least 10 runs in each of its first three games in 2009, matching a feat that had been accomplished only one other time in the storied history of Husker softball. Nebraska went on to set a school record for sacrifice flies (15), hit batters (48), walks per game (3.4) and number of players hitting a home run (10) in Miller’s first season, while one individual record was also set in Miller’s inaugural year.

The Huskers also finished with the third-best on-base percentage (.382) in program history in 2009, while averaging the fifth-most runs per game (5.64) and finishing with the sixth-best batting average (.277).

The 2009 offense was led by six seniors who combined to earn seven All-Big 12 awards. Miller faced a challenge in 2010 replacing that lost production. In 2010, Nebraska lost seven of its top eight batting averages from the 2009 season and had only one returning hitter who batted better than .220. The 2010 Husker lineup featured six players with one season or less experience facing Division I pitchers.

Despite its inexperience, the 2010 Husker offense topped its 2009 totals in several categories in the second year of Miller’s system. Nebraska’s batting average dipped slightly to .269, but the Huskers’ power numbers took a big leap. The Huskers finished with 41 homers and 73 doubles in 2010, while posting a .401 slugging percentage. The 2010 offense ranked fourth in school history in doubles and sixth in home runs, slugging percentage and extra-base hits. The group also broke the school hit-by-pitch record set the previous season, getting plunked 60 times.

After being led by seniors in 2009, NU’s top five hitters included one freshman, two sophomores and two juniors in 2010. Those five hitters combined to bat .328 with 53 doubles, 34 home runs, 157 RBIs and 159 runs scored.

Overall, Nebraska has shown much-improved power in Miller’s two seasons. The Huskers hit 31 home runs in 2009 after homering only 29 times the previous two seasons combined (14 in 2007 and 15 in 2008). NU then slugged 41 home runs in 2010, its highest total in eight seasons. Nebraska hit three home runs in the same inning for the first time in seven seasons in 2009 and matched that feat again in 2010.

A school-record 10 players homered during the 2009 season. Sophomores Julie Brechtel and Heidi Foland led the team with six home runs each after neither recorded a home run in their freshman seasons. Overall, seven of Nebraska’s nine returning hitters not only hit a career-high number of home runs in 2009, but also matched or exceeded their career totals entering the year. That was again the case in 2010, as eight Huskers homered on the season and each

either matched or exceeded her career high. Foland produced 13 home runs, the highest total by a Husker in 10 seasons.

The Huskers have shown great plate discipline under Miller. NU averaged a school-record 3.4 walks

per game and finished with a .376 on-base percentage in 2009, the third-highest mark in

school history. In 2010, the Huskers drew 159 walks and posted a .358 on-base percentage

that ranked fourth in school history.

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last eight seasons.

MILLER’S CAREER COACHING LEDGER•Assistant Coach at Nebraska (2008-present)•Assistant Coach at Colorado State (2000-08)•Head Coach at Northwest Missouri State (1995 & 1996)•Assistant Coach at University of Nebraska-Omaha (1993-95)

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2011 HUSKER COACHING STAFF

DIANE MILLERthird season

LORI SIPPEL22nd season

RHONDA REVELLE19th season

RECENTNATIONALOFFENSIVE RANKINGS

2nd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

Home Runs (2008)Average (2004)Slugging Pct. (2004)

RECENTNATIONAL

DEFENSIVE RANKINGS

9th

10th

16th

20th

23rd

25th

ERA (2007)Winning Pct. (2006)

ERA (2004)

Winning Pct. (2004)Fielding Pct. (2006)

ERA (2006)

Double Plays (2008)

Double Plays (2004)

Doubles (2004)

Slugging Pct. (2008)

Home Runs (2007)

Home Runs (2004)

Doubles (2008) Average (2006)Slugging Pct. (2006)

The 2011 Nebraska coaching staff ranks as one of the nation's best. NFCA Hall of Fame Head Coach Rhonda Revelle, has led the Huskers to six Big 12 titles and 15 NCAA Tournaments, including two World Series berths. Individually, Revelle has coached 14 All-Americans and 11 academic All-Americans in only 18 seasons.

The totals on the left tell the story of hitting coach Diane Miller, who is in her third season at Nebraska. In her final five seasons at Colorado State, Miller directed an offense that annually ranked in the top 10 nationally in most power statistics. In two years as a Husker, Miller’s offenses have set nine school records after breaking 44 Mountain West Conference records at Colorado State.

The rankings on the right represent the expertise of pitching coach Lori Sippel, who is in her 22nd season at Nebraska. Sippel, who also guided Team Canada to a fourth-place finish at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has seen her staff rank in the top 10 nationally in ERA twice since 2004. Sippel's staffs have also accounted for 27 Nebraska records and 15 All-Region selections in the past 16 seasons.

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SOFTBALL SUPPORT STAFF

PAT LOGSDON•Associate A.D./Senior Woman Administrator•Third Year as Senior Woman Administrator•32nd Year Overall at Nebraska

ANITA JENSEN•Softball Office Manager•12th Year as Softball Office Manager•21st Year Overall at Nebraska

AMANDA DURAN•Softball Video Manager/Office Assistant•First Year as Video Manager/Office Assistant•Second Year Overall at Nebraska

JEN ROEBER•Softball Turf Manager•11th Year as Softball Turf Manager•11th Year Overall at Nebraska

EMILY SCHUETH•Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer•First Year as Softball Trainer•First Year Overall at Nebraska

LAURA BUTTERMORE•Assistant Strength Coach•Eighth Year as Softball Strength Coach•Eighth Year Overall at Nebraska

L INDSEY REMMERS•Sports Nutritionist•Fifth Year as Softball Sports Nutritionist•Sixth Year Overall at Nebraska

KIM SCHELLPEPER•Associate Director of Academic Programs•Fourth Season as Softball Academic Counselor•15th Year Overall at Nebraska

BILLY COBY JR.•Life Skills Assistant•First Year as Softball Life Skills Assistant•First Year Overall at Nebraska

MATT SMITH•Assistant Media Relations Director•Eighth Year as Softball Media Relations Contact•Eighth Year Overall at Nebraska

NATE ROHR•Softball Radio Announcer•Seventh Year as Softball Radio Announcer

TYLER BASSINGER•HuskerVision Student Assistant•Second Year as HuskerVision Softball Contact•Third Year Overall at Nebraska

CODY THOMAS•Softball Public Address Announcer•Fifth Year as Softball Public Address Announcer

KATIE BUTZKE•Event Management Specialist•Fourth Season as Softball Event Director•Seventh Year Overall at Nebraska

RORI CARLO•Marketing Associate•First Year as Softball Marketing Representative•First Year Overall at Nebraska

CHRIS MCQUILLAN•Assistant Equipment Manager•Fifth Year as Softball Equipment Manager•Ninth Year Overall at Nebraska

SOL MORTON•Building Services Technician•Sixth Year Assisting at Bowlin Stadium•Sixth Year Overall at Nebraska

STEVE TORSKE•Building and Grounds Supervisor•10th Year Assisting at Bowlin Stadium•16th Year Overall at Nebraska

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TOM OSBORNE

Nebraska’s move to the Big Ten is expected to add University-wide academic opportunities, while providing financial stability for the athletic department.

Before being asked by Chancellor Perlman to return to Nebraska as athletic director in 2007, Osborne served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (Nebraska’s 3rd congressional district) from 2000 to 2006.

He returned to academia following a 2006 gubernatorial bid, serving as a senior lecturer at Nebraska in the College of Business Administration, teaching leadership and business ethics, in the fall of 2007. Osborne also worked as a consultant for local college athletic departments for two years.

Osborne and his wife, Nancy, continue to pour their time and support into the TeamMates mentoring program, which they founded in 1991. TeamMates provides encouragement to school-aged youth to help them graduate from high school and pursue a post-secondary education.

The Hastings, Neb., native, who earned master’s and doctoral degrees in educational psychology from the University of Nebraska, was named NU’s 25th head football coach following the 1972 season. In 25 seasons with Osborne at the helm, the Huskers mounted a 255-49-3 record - the sixth-most wins in major college history. Osborne’s .836 winning percentage ranked fifth all-time. His career came to a close with a 42-17 win over No. 3 Tennessee in the 1998 Orange Bowl, when he became the first coach in college football history to retire as a reigning national champion.

Following his career, he became one of just four coaches in history to have the mandatory three-year waiting period waived for induction into the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame in December of 1998.

Osborne’s 1994 and 1995 teams allowed Nebraska to become just the second school in history to post back-to-back perfect national championship seasons (Oklahoma 1955-56). Nebraska put together the best five-year run in college football history from 1993 to 1997, going 60-3 with five straight 11-win seasons. Osborne led NU to 13 conference crowns and all 25 of his Husker teams won at least nine games and went to a bowl, while 15 won 10-or-more games.

In the classroom, the NU football program totaled 65 CoSIDA Academic All-America under Osborne. In fact, he accumulated more academic All-Americans in his 25 years than any other program in the nation has produced in its history.

Prior to becoming head coach, Osborne spent five seasons under Devaney, helping the Huskers win back-to-back national championships in 1970 and 1971.

Osborne and his wife, Nancy, have three adult children, Mike, Ann and Suzanne and four grandchildren.

OSBORNE’S CAREER LEDGER•Nebraska, Athletic Director (2007-present)•U.S Congress, Third District (Nebraska) (2000-06)•Nebraska, Head Football Coach (1973-97)•Nebraska, Assistant Head Football Coach (1972)•Nebraska, Assistant Football Coach (1967-71)

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR • FOURTH YEAR • HASTINGS (1959)

Hall of Fame football coach Tom Osborne has continued to leave a lasting impression on the history of Nebraska Athletics since returning to lead the Husker program as the school’s 13th athletic director on Oct. 16, 2007. Osborne, who led Nebraska to three national championships (1994, 1995, 1997) and 255 victories in his 25 years as the Huskers’ head football coach, has continued to use his impressive leadership skills to guide the NU athletic department.

With the core values of integrity, trust, respect, teamwork and loyalty serving as guiding principles for Nebraska’s 23-sport program as a whole, the Huskers have enjoyed renewed success in Osborne’s first three years as athletic director. In 2009-10, Nebraska finished 17th in the NACDA Directors’ Cup final standings, the Huskers’ best showing since 2000-01.

One of Osborne’s first major decisions as athletic director was to hire Bo Pelini as the Huskers’ football coach. Pelini, who had spent the 2003 campaign as NU’s defensive coordinator, has energized Nebraska’s storied tradition with three straight nine-win seasons and three Big 12 North Division titles in his first three years. In 2010, Pelini led NU to its second straight 10-win season.

The tradition-rich NU volleyball program has claimed three Big 12 titles and advanced to three NCAA Elite Eight appearances, while the women’s basketball program has earned two NCAA Tournament trips, while notching the best season in school history with a 2010 Big 12 title and a berth in the NCAA Sweet 16. The NU wrestling program shared the 2009 Big 12 title and finished in the top 16 at three straight NCAA Championships. The NU men’s track and field team has captured a pair of Big 12 outdoor crowns, while the men’s and women’s teams have produced five combined top-20 NCAA finishes indoors and outdoors.

The men’s and women’s gymnastics teams both produced top-10 NCAA finishes in 2010, while the Husker bowling team won the 2009 NCAA title and finished in the top eight at the NCAA Championships each of the past three years. The NU rifle team has produced a pair of top-six NCAA finishes in the last three years, while the men’s and women’s tennis teams both earned NCAA Tournament trips in 2010. The women won the first NCAA match in school history while the men made their first-ever tournament appearance. The Husker softball team has made back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances, while the baseball and women’s golf teams both earned NCAA Regional bids in 2008.

In addition to their competitive success, the Huskers have continued to set high standards academically at both the conference and national levels. Nebraska led the Big 12 with eight CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in 2009-10, and has increased NU’s nation-leading total to 279 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans all-time, across all sports. The Huskers also led the Big 12 with a league-record 178 academic all-conference selections, along with a conference-record 687 Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll selections. NU graduated 121 student-athletes from August of 2009 through May of 2010, while increasing its Big 12-leading exhausted eligibility graduation rate to 95 percent.

NU has also continued to set the national standard in the area of life skills. Last fall, Nebraska opened its new Student Life Complex, designed to help student-athletes maximize their performance in the classroom and the community.

The Student Life Complex is the first step in Osborne’s aggressive building plan for Nebraska’s athletic facilities. In the summer of 2010, the athletic department broke ground on the Hendricks Training Complex at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, which will directly benefit the men’s and women’s basketball and wrestling programs with new practice and team areas.

In the spring of 2010, the city of Lincoln also received voter approval to begin construction on a 16,000-seat downtown arena, which will serve as the new competitive home for both Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball programs beginning in 2013-14. Then last fall, Osborne announced plans for an indoor practice facility at Haymarket Park for the baseball and softball teams.

Not long after the historic vote in Lincoln, Osborne helped Chancellor Harvey Perlman announce an even more historic move with the shift by Nebraska from the Big 12 to the Big Ten Conference beginning in 2011-12.

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HARVEY PERLMAN, J .D.UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR

Harvey Perlman was named the 19th Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on April 1, 2001. He had served as Interim Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln since July 16, 2000.

A former dean of the University of Nebraska College of Law (1983-98), Perlman has also served as interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNL (1995-96).

A Nebraska native, Perlman was raised in York, and earned a bachelor of arts in history and a juris

doctorate from the University of Nebraska. During his law school years, he was editor in chief of the Nebraska Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif, a law honors society.

He joined the NU law faculty in 1967 after spending a year as a Bigelow Teaching Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School. He served on the Nebraska law faculty until 1974 when he joined the faculty at the University of Virginia Law School. He returned to Nebraska in 1983 when he accepted the deanship of the Nebraska Law College, a post he held until 1998 when he returned to the professoriate. He has also served as a visiting professor at Florida State University College of Law, the University of Puget Sound School of Law and the University of Iowa College of Law.

His area of legal expertise lies in torts and intellectual property. He is a member of the Nebraska State and American Bar Associations and is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Association. Perlman is co-author of “Intellectual Property and Unfair Competition” (5th edition, 1998) and co-reporter for the American Law Institute’s “Restatement of Unfair Competition” (1994).

He serves on the Council of the American Law Institute, a leading national law reform organization and as one of Nebraska’s Commissioners of Uniform State Laws. He previously served as a member of the NCAA Board of Directors and is past chair of the Bowl Championship Series Presidential Oversight Committee. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation. He received the George Turner Award from the Nebraska State Bar Association for contributions to the legal profession and the Roger T. Larson Community Builder Award from the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

Perlman and his wife, Susan, an NU alumna, are the parents of two daughters. Anne, who earned degrees from UNL and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, practices medicine in Lincoln and is married to UNL alumnus David Spinar; they have three children; Will, Ava, and Marco, Husker fans all. Daughter Amie, who received bachelors and juris doctorate degrees from UNL, is a Nebraska assistant attorney general and is married to UNL alumnus Ron Larson; they are the parents of Caleb Quinn.

Josephine (Jo) R. Potuto, the Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law, has been Nebraska’s faculty representative (FAR) to the NCAA and Big 12 Conference since May 15, 1997.

She chairs the Division IA Faculty Athletics Representatives. In 2002, she was named Outstanding Faculty Athletics Representative by the All-American Football Foundation.

Potuto just completed her third three-year term on the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions (chair since 2006). Potuto serves on the Big 12 Conference of FARs. She is a past chair of the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions and also served as a Big 12 Conference representative on the NCAA Division I Management Council and on the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championship Committee.

Potuto is an expert on NCAA enforcement and infractions processes as well as the general NCAA committee structure. She has testified before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution regarding due process in NCAA infractions hearings and has made presentations to the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. Potuto is a past adviser to the Uniform Law Commissioners Committee to draft a sports agent statute, has drafted rules governing search and seizure and hearings for the Nebraska Racing Commission, and also has written on issues of gender equity in college athletics.

At Nebraska, Potuto is a member of the academic senate as well as the senate’s intercollegiate athletics committee. She also served on Nebraska’s NCAA site certification steering committee.

Potuto teaches constitutional law, procedural and criminal law, federal jurisdiction, and sports law. She has been a visiting professor of law at the University of Arizona, Rutgers University, the Cardozo College of Law at New York’s Yeshiva University, the University of Oregon, the University of North Carolina, and Seton Hall University. She has worked as an assistant prosecutor in the Essex and Morris County (N.J.) prosecutor’s offices.

She was project director and a drafter of the Uniform Law Commissioners Sentencing and Corrections Act, as well as the drafter for the Nebraska Supreme Court Committee to Draft Criminal Jury Instructions. She is the author of three books and numerous articles. She also is a member of the American Law Institute.

Potuto earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Rutgers’ Douglass College; her master’s degree in English literature at Seton Hall; and her juris doctorate at the Rutgers Law College. She is a member of the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for Nebraska and New Jersey.

JOSEPHINE POTUTO, J .D. FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE

Timothy Clare, J.D.Lincoln

NEBRASKA BOARD OF REGENTS

Kent Schroeder, J.D.Kearney

Randolph Ferlic, M.D.Omaha

Bob WhitehousePapillion

Chuck HassebrookLyons

Nathan SummerfieldNebraska-Kearney

Howard HawksOmaha

Andrew KlutmanNebraska-Medical Center

Jim McClurg, Ph.D.Lincoln

Michael CrabbNebraska-Omaha

Bob PharesNorth Platte

Justin SolomonNebraska-Lincoln

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HUSKER SOFTBALL TRADIT IONNebraska is one of the nation’s elite softball programs. The program began in 1976 and officially became an NCAA sport in 1982. The Huskers’ tradition of excellence was established immediately, as NU qualified for the inaugural Women’s College World Series in 1982 and advanced to five of the first seven national championship tournaments.

Entering the program’s 36th year of competition in 2011, Nebraska softball has accumulated an impressive list of accomplishments. The Huskers have appeared in 20 NCAA Tournaments and made seven trips to the Women’s College World Series. Both of those totals rank in the top 10 in NCAA history, as do Nebraska’s 53 all-time NCAA Tournament wins. Nebraska has enjoyed success on the conference level. The Huskers have won 18 conference titles in the 34 years they have competed in a league, including 12 Big Eight titles and six Big 12 championships.

Individually, Nebraska has produced 47 combined athletic and academic All-Americans in 35 seasons. The Huskers have totaled 20 All-Americans on the field, including six repeat selections. In the classroom, Nebraska’s total of 27 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans is the most of any softball program in NCAA history. The total also ranks second among all female athletic programs in NCAA history, trailing only the 36 selections by the Nebraska volleyball team.

In the dugout, Nebraska features one of the finest coaching staffs in the nation. Head Coach Rhonda Revelle earned induction into the NFCA Hall of Fame in December of 2010, joining an elite group of 53 coaches. Revelle has led Nebraska to 15 NCAA Tournaments in the last 16 seasons and 12 top-25 finishes. She will be seeking her 700th win at Nebraska in 2011, a mark reached by only one other coach in any sport in Husker history.

Associate Head Coach Lori Sippel is a hall-of-famer herself, as she is one of only 133 worldwide members of the International Softball Federation Hall of Fame. Widely regarded as one of the nation’s best pitching coaches, Sippel has averaged more than one All-Big 12 pitcher per season. She also served as Team Canada’s head coach for the 2008 Olympics, leading the other Big Red to a fourth-place finish, its best showing ever. Sippel and Revelle also played for Nebraska and together, the duo has been a part of 991 of the Huskers’ 1,166 all-time victories.

53Nebraska’s 53 wins in the NCAA Tournament rank

ninth in NCAA history.

27Nebraska leads all

softball programs with 17 academic All-Americans.

20Nebraska’s 20 NCAA

Tournament appearances rank ninth nationally.

18The Huskers have won 18

conference titles in 34 seasons.

The newest member of the staff, Diane Miller is one of the top young hitting coaches in the nation. In only 10 seasons at the Division I level, Miller’s teams have established more than 40 conference records. Miller has guided her offenses to three top-10 national finishes in home runs and slugging percentage over the past six seasons and two top-10 rankings in batting average and doubles.

The individual pieces make Nebraska one of the premier softball programs in the nation. Husker softball was ranked as the 12th-best program ever by the NFCA in 2003, and CBS College Sports tabbed Nebraska as the 10th-best program of the NCAA era in 2007. The program’s success has reached beyond Nebraska. Five former Huskers have played in the Olympics, a total that leads the Big 12. Nebraska has also been well represented in the National ProFastpitch League. In 2007, the league held its only all-star game and three former Huskers played in the game. Nebraska’s three selections trailed only UCLA among all collegiate softball programs.

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10Nebraska was named the 10th-winningest program of the NCAA era in 2007.

7Nebraska’s seven World Series appearances rank

eighth in NCAA history.

5Five Huskers have played in the Olympics representing

two different nations.

1Softball was the first

female sport at Nebraska to endow a scholarship.

SUCCESS ON THE F IELDNebraska has won 18 conference titles, averaging one conference title every two years. The Huskers

have won six Big 12 crowns.

SUCCESS OFF THE F IELDNebraska boasts a 95 percent graduation rate. Four players the last five seasons earned their

degrees before playing their final game.

SUCCESS BEYOND NUFive Huskers have competed in the Olympics. Lori Sippel coached Sheena Lawrick (left) and

Robin Mackin (right) in the 2008 Olympics.

NEBRASKA UNDER COACH REVELLERhonda Revelle returned to her alma mater as head coach in 1993 determined to return Husker softball to its place among the sport’s elite. After two years of rebuilding, Revelle’s program took off in 1995 and has been one of the nation’s best programs ever since.

In her Husker career, Revelle has posted a 680-371 record. Revelle has won more games than any other head softball coach at Nebraska and her 680 wins rank third all-time among all coaches in Husker history. Along the way, Revelle has guided Nebraska to its only three 50-win seasons in school history. Overall, Revelle-coached teams have posted the top eight victory totals in school history.

Nebraska has made the NCAA Tournament in 15 of the past 16 seasons. Revelle’s Huskers were also ranked in every weekly top-25 poll for more than 10 straight seasons. Individually, Revelle has coached 14 All-Americans in the past 16 seasons. In the classroom, Revelle has coached 11 academic All-Americans in her 18 seasons. That total ranks third nationally, one behind fellow Hall of Fame coaches Margie Wright (Fresno State) and Eugene Lenti (DePaul).

PROGRAM REBUILT. . .NEBRASKA SINCE 1995•641 total wins, an average of more than 40 wins per season•Won more than 67 percent of their total games•Won six total Big 12 titles•Made 15 NCAA Tournament appearances•Made two trips to the Women’s College World Series•Produced the top eight season win totals in school history•Produced the only three 50-win seasons in school history•12 seasons ranked in the final top 25•Six seasons ranked in the final top 15•Two seasons ranked in the final top 10•Produced 14 All-Americans•Produced nine academic All-Americans

Head Coach Rhonda Revelle (left) and Associate Head Coach Lori Sippel (right) have coached together at Nebraska since 1993. Also former Huskers, the duo are shown here exchanging lineup cards before Nebraska faced Team Canada, coached by Sippel, in an exhibition doubleheader in the fall of 2006. Counting their days as player and coach, Revelle and Sippel have combined to be a part of 991 of Nebraska’s 1,166 all-time victories (85 percent).

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BOWLIN STADIUMLocated on 32 acres one-half mile west of the NU campus, Haymarket Park is a one-of-a-kind facility. Bowlin Stadium, the 2004 SportsTurf Managers Association College/University Division Field of the Year, is part of the complex that was built for $29.53 million in 2001.

Bowlin Stadium can accommodate up to 2,500 fans. It features 750 chairback seats with an up-close view of the action, as well as berm seating behind both dugouts and in the outfield. Bleacher seating is also available on the first base concourse.

The dimensions of the field are 200 feet down both foul lines and 220 feet in center. The fence was lowered from 10-feet tall to 8-feet tall in 2010 and a banner honoring Nebraska’s rich tradition now adorns the entire fence.

The complex also includes medical and laundry facilities, coaches’ offices, the Husker locker room, a lounge for the softball coaches and players and a workout room. All of these areas are conveniently located in the softball office building down the first-base line.

Nebraska has called Bowlin Stadium home since 2002. In nine seasons, the Huskers have won more than 70 percent of their games in the stadium, posting a 122-53 record entering 2011. Nebraska has also hosted NCAA Regionals at Bowlin Stadium in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007.

The Huskers have ranked in the top 10 nationally in attendance in six of the nine seasons since Bowlin Stadium opened. Nebraska’s best attended season came in 2004. That season, the Big 12 champion Huskers ranked fourth nationally with an average of 955 fans per game. Since 2003, the Huskers have drawn 17 crowds of 1,000 or larger.

70Nebraska has won 70 percent of its games at

Bowlin Stadium.

17Nebraska has drawn 17

crowds over 1,000 at Bowlin Stadium.

10The 2011 season marks Nebraska’s 10th year at

Bowlin Stadium.

4Nebraska has hosted four NCAA Regionals at Bowlin

Stadium.

LARGEST CROWDS AT BOWLIN STADIUM•1,844 - vs. Iowa (May 17, 2003)•1,585 - vs. Lehigh (May 20, 2004)•1,417 - vs. California (May 22, 2004)•1,318 - vs. California (May 23, 2004)•1,242 - vs. Creighton (May 21, 2004)•1,227 - vs. Missouri (May 8, 2004)•1,218 - vs. Texas A&M (May 1, 2004)•1,102 - vs. Georgia (May 18, 2007)

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INDOOR PRACTICE FACIL ITYNebraska Head Coach Rhonda Revelle is a master of multi-tasking. As such, she enjoys crossing items off her “to-do” list, and Revelle has been busy crossing a lot of items off her list lately.

Lead Nebraska to its 15th NCAA Tournament appearance in the past 16 seasons: Check.

Add another player to Nebraska’s nation-leading total of CoSIDA Academic All-Americans: Check.

Attend her induction ceremony into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame: Check.

But as she has checked items off her list, there was one remaining item that Revelle was waiting patiently to cross off: Begin construction on a new indoor practice facility.

The wait is over.

A $4.75 million practice facility is currently under construction beyond the right-field fence at Bowlin Stadium. The facility will be utilized by both the Husker softball and baseball teams and is scheduled to be completed in September.

“We believe this is a huge benefit for our program and we couldn’t be happier,” Revelle said. “We already play our games in one of the nation’s best stadiums, and now we will have one of the nation’s best practice facilities as well.”

The 22,000-square foot building will feature a large indoor practice area, along with restrooms and storage facilities. The practice area will have an open design, with 18,000 square feet of usable space. The space will be lined with netting, allowing for the entire area to be used for live batting practice and game simulation.

The facility will also feature at least six retractable batting cages. The batting cages will be large enough to allow for batters to face pitchers in live simulation at the correct pitching distance.

“The setup of this new facility is going to be terrific,” Revelle said. “Along with its proximity to our field and locker room, it will give our players all the tools they need to train to be champions, while also giving them the flexibility to schedule workout sessions around their class schedule.

“The beauty of this facility is that it benefits our players as athletes and it benefits our players as students.”

The area around the new hitting complex will also feature extensive landscaping to help Bowlin Stadium keep its picturesque setting nestled next to Hawks Field, in the backdrop of Memorial Stadium. The architecture will also match the existing structures of the Haymarket Park Complex.

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HUSKER HISTORY RECORD CONFERENCE HOME AWAY NEUTRAL Year W L Pct. W L Pct. Place W L Pct. W L Pct. W L Pct. Head Coach NU Record (Pct.)1976 9 15 .375 Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Don Isherwood 9-15 (.375)1977 12 15 .444 1 4 .200 t-4th 3 7 .300 2 3 .400 7 5 .583 Don Isherwood 21-30 (.412)1978 25 14 .641 4 3 .571 7th 12 2 .857 8 7 .533 5 5 .500 Don Isherwood 46-44 (.511)1979 33 18 .647 3 8 .273 6th 18 2 .900 8 8 .500 7 8 .467 Don Isherwood 79-62 (.560)1980 27 23 .540 8 9 .471 4th 13 7 .650 10 8 .555 4 8 .333 Don Isherwood 106-85 (.555)1981 27 21 .543 5 6 .455 3rd 7 4 .636 7 9 .438 13 8 .619 Nancy Plantz 27-21 (.563)1982 33 14 .702 9 3 .750 1st 4 1 .800 8 4 .667 21 9 .700 Nancy Plantz 60-35 (.632)1983 17 18 .486 3 7 .300 7th 2 0 1.000 3 3 .500 12 15 .444 Nancy Plantz 77-53 (.586)1984 39 13 .750 6 2 .750 1st 12 2 .857 14 5 .737 13 6 .680 Wayne Daigle 39-13 (.750)1985 38 11 .776 11 1 .917 1st 12 1 .923 10 6 .625 16 4 .750 Wayne Daigle 77-24 (.762)1986 38 10 .792 9 3 .750 1st 6 2 .750 10 1 .909 22 7 .759 Wayne Daigle 115-34 (.772)1987 41 11 .788 8 2 .800 1st 9 0 1.000 10 7 .588 22 4 .846 Ron Wolforth 41-11 (.788)1988 39 20 .661 7 3 .700 1st 8 4 .667 6 3 .667 25 13 .658 Ron Wolforth 80-31 (.721)1989 32 28 .533 6 4 .600 3rd 10 5 .667 5 7 .417 17 16 .515 Ron Wolforth 112-59 (.655)1990 31 19 .620 3 5 .375 5th 9 0 1.000 10 9 .679 12 10 .545 Ron Wolforth 143-78 (.647)1991 22 18 .550 3 5 .375 5th 4 2 .667 7 6 .538 11 10 .524 Ron Wolforth 165-96 (.632)1992 23 30 .434 2 6 .250 5th 6 0 1.000 8 5 .615 9 25 .265 Ron Wolforth 188-126 (.599)1993 18 23 .439 5 11 .313 5th 9 7 .563 1 10 .091 8 6 .571 Rhonda Revelle 18-23 (.439)1994 21 33 .431 5 15 .250 6th 7 5 .583 6 19 .240 8 9 .470 Rhonda Revelle 39-56 (.411)1995 43 20 .683 10 6 .625 3rd 13 5 .722 8 8 .500 22 7 .759 Rhonda Revelle 82-76 (.519)1996 42 23 .646 10 8 .556 4th 12 2 .857 8 8 .500 22 13 .629 Rhonda Revelle 124-99 (.556)1997 29 24 .547 10 6 .625 4th 4 2 .667 10 9 .526 15 13 .536 Rhonda Revelle 153-123 (.554)1998 48 12 .800 16 0 1.000 1st 16 1 .941 7 5 .583 25 6 .806 Rhonda Revelle 201-135 (.598)1999 35 21 .625 10 8 .556 4th 8 2 .800 8 7 .533 19 12 .613 Rhonda Revelle 236-156 (.602)2000 52 21 .712 15 2 .882 2nd 20 0 1.000 9 5 .643 23 16 .605 Rhonda Revelle 288-177 (.619)2001 51 15 .773 16 2 .889 1st 15 1 .938 12 1 .923 24 13 .649 Rhonda Revelle 339-192 (.638)2002 50 14 .781 11 5 .688 2nd 9 5 .643 9 1 .900 32 8 .800 Rhonda Revelle 389-206 (.654)2003 39 17 .696 10 8 .555 6th 14 7 .667 8 4 .667 17 6 .739 Rhonda Revelle 428-223 (.657)2004 45 17 .726 14 3 .824 1st 14 6 .700 10 1 .909 21 10 .677 Rhonda Revelle 473-240 (.663)2005 36 23 .610 9 9 .500 7th 9 7 563 9 9 .500 18 7 .720 Rhonda Revelle 509-263 (.659)2006 44 12 .786 13 4 .745 2nd 20 1 .952 7 3 .700 17 8 .680 Rhonda Revelle 553-275 (.668)2007 37 20 .649 10 8 .555 5th 18 5 .783 5 9 .357 14 6 .700 Rhonda Revelle 590-295 (.667)2008 25 28 .472 4 14 .222 t-9th 13 9 .591 1 11 .083 11 8 .579 Rhonda Revelle 615-323 (.656)2009 35 19 .648 9 9 .500 5th 13 5 .722 9 7 .563 13 7 .650 Rhonda Revelle 650-342 (.655)2010 30 29 .508 7 11 .389 t-6th 12 8 .600 4 13 .235 14 8 .636 Rhonda Revelle 680-371 (.647)Totals 1,166-669 (.635) 272-200 (.576) 361-117 (.755) 257-221 (.538) 539-316 (.630)

Notes: Softball first became an NCAA-sanctioned sport in 1982. Nebraska is 1,037-563 (.648) in the NCAA era.Conferences: Big Eight Conference (1977-1995); Big 12 Conference (1996-present)Home Games: Ballard Field, 1976-82 (58-24); Nebraska Softball Complex, 1983-2001 (182-41); Bowlin Stadium, 2002-present (122-53).

HUSKER SOFTBALL FACTS•All-Time Record ________________ 1,166-669 •All-Time Conference Record _______ 272-200 •Big 12 Conference Record __________164-97•Conference Titles ______________________ 18•Big Eight Conference Titles ______________ 12•Big 12 Conference Titles _________________ 6•NCAA Tournament Appearances _________ 20•College World Series Appearances ________ 7•Honda Award Winners __________________ 1•Honda Award Nominees _________________ 3•NFCA All-Americans ____________________ 20•NFCA All-Midwest Region Selections ______ 50•All-Big 12 Selections ___________________ 67•CoSIDA Academic All-Americans _________ 27•Academic All-District Selections __________ 28•Academic All-Big 12 Selections ___________ 88•Olympians _____________________________ 5

NU’S NATIONAL RANKINGS•Academic All-Americans ________________________1st•National ProFastpitch All-Star Selections __________ 3rd•Women’s College World Series Appearances _______8th•NCAA Tournament Wins ________________________9th•NCAA Tournament Appearances _______________ 10th

ALL-T IME RECORDS•Record in February ___________________ 128-75 (.631)•Record in March ___________________ 406-240 (.628)•Record in April _____________________ 460-224 (.673)•Record in May _____________________ 160-105 (.604)•Record when scoring 10 or more runs _____120-2 (.984)•Record when scoring 12 or more runs _____44-0 (1.000)•Record in extra-inning games ____________54-34 (.614)•Record in 10+ inning games _____________39-19 (.672)•Record in one-run games _____________ 313-228 (.579)

SOFTBALL V ICTORIES•Rhonda Revelle __________________ 680•Ron Wolforth ___________________ 188•Wayne Daigle ___________________ 115•Don Isherwood __________________ 106•Nancy Plantz ______________________77

NEBRASKA VICTORIES•John Sanders (baseball) __________ 762•Terry Pettit (volleyball) ____________ 694•Rhonda Revelle (softball) __________ 680

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NEBRASKA WORLD SERIES TEAMS

Nebraska has made seven trips to the Women’s College World Series in its storied history. The Huskers qualified for the inaugural event in 1982 and went on to appear in five of the first seven World Series, including four held in Omaha. The Huskers’ seven World Series appearances rank eighth in NCAA history. Nebraska has finished in the top five in each of its seven trips to the event. The Huskers’ 11 wins at the World Series rank in the top 10 in NCAA history. The only schools who have made more World Series appearances than Nebraska are UCLA (23), Arizona (21), Fresno State (12), California (10), Michigan (9) and Washington (9).

Nebraska finished 1-2 at the inaugural 1982 Women’s College World Series in Omaha. The Huskers defeated Creighton before falling to Arizona State and Fresno State.

1982t-5th

NU finished with a 2-2 record in 1984. After opening with a win, Nebraska fell to the loser’s bracket and defeated Adelphi. The Huskers’ season ended with an eight-inning loss to UCLA.

1984t-3rd

Nebraska posted its best finish in 1985. The Huskers won their first three games before falling twice to UCLA. In the championship game, the Bruins earned a 2-1, nine-inning win.

19852nd

In the final World Series held in Omaha, Nebraska posted a 2-2 record in 1987. The Huskers defeated Fresno State and Central Michigan and were shut out by UCLA and Texas A&M.

1987t-3rd

Rhonda Revelle took her first team to the World Series in 1998, when NU went 1-2. The Huskers’ lone win came against Texas, which marked Nebraska’s fourth win over UT in 1998.

1998t-5th

Nebraska finished 1-2 in its most recent trip to Oklahoma City in 2002. The Huskers opened with a 1-0 loss to Jennie Finch and Arizona, beat Michigan and then lost to Florida State.

2002t-5th

In their fifth appearance in a seven-year stretch, the Huskers went 1-2 in 1988. Nebraska dropped its first game for the first time ever and posted its lone win over Adelphi.

1988t-5th

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HUSKER ALL-AMERICANS

DENISE DAY•South Williamsport, Pa.•Played at Nebraska from 1982-85•1985 First-Team All-American•1984 Second-Team All-American

LORI R ICHINS•Chico, Calif.•Played at Nebraska from 1984-87•1986 First-Team All-American•1987 Second-Team All-American

LORI S IPPEL•Stratford, Ontario, Canada•Played at Nebraska from 1985-88•1987 Second-Team All-American•1986 Second-Team All-American

TOBIN ECHO-HAWK•Louisville, Colo.•Played at Nebraska from 1993-96•1995 Second-Team All-American•1996 Third-Team All-American

ALI V IOLA•Novato, Calif.•Played at Nebraska from 1995-98•1998 First-Team All-American•1996 First-Team All-American•1995 Second-Team All-American

CHRISTIE MCCOY•San Mateo, Calif.•Played at Nebraska from 1997-98•1998 Second-Team All-American

JENNIFER L IZAMA•San Lorenzo, Calif.•Played at Nebraska from 1997-2000•1999 First-Team All-American•2000 Second-Team All-American•1997 Second-Team All-American

JENNY VOSS•Ankeny, Iowa•Played at Nebraska from 1997-2000•1998 First-Team All-American

LE IGH ANN WALKER•Tucson, Ariz.•Played at Nebraska from 1999-2002•2002 Second-Team All-American

KIM OGEE•Omaha, Neb.•Played at Nebraska from 2000-03•2002 Third-Team All-American

PEACHES JAMES•Papillion, Neb.•Played at Nebraska from 2001-04•2004 Second-Team All-American

ANNE STEFFAN•Mankato, Minn.•Played at Nebraska from 2002-05•2005 Third-Team All-American

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HUSKER ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS

DENISE DAY•1985 First-Team Academic All-American•1984 First-Team Academic All-American

DENISE FELDHAUS•1984 Honorable-Mention Academic All-American

SHELBY MERTINS•1984 Honorable-Mention Academic All-American

LORI R ICHINS•1986 First-Team Academic All-American•1987 Second-Team Academic All-American•1985 Honorable-Mention Academic All-American

MARGIE OGRODOWICZ•1988 Second-Team Academic All-American•1987 Second-Team Academic All-American

RUTH CHATWIN•1987 Third-Team Academic All-American

LORI S IPPEL•1988 Academic All-American of the Year•1988 First-Team Academic All-American

JANELLE FRESE•1989 Second-Team Academic All-American

J ILL RISHELL•1990 First-Team Academic All-American

ANNE HALSNE•1992 Third-Team Academic All-American•1991 Third-Team Academic All-American

DENISE MCMILLAN•1994 Second-Team Academic All-American•1993 Second-Team Academic All-American•1992 Second-Team Academic All-American

KARLA KNICELY•1996 Third-Team Academic All-American

JENNY SMITH•1998 Third-Team Academic All-American

JAMIE FUENTE•2001 Third-Team Academic All-American

KIM OGEE•2002 Second-Team Academic All-American

L IZZY ROCK•2006 First-Team Academic All-American

KOKO TACHA•2006 Third-Team Academic All-American

MOLLY HILL•2009 First-Team Academic All-American•2008 Third-Team Academic All-American

ROBIN MACKIN•2010 Second-Team Academic All-American

The Nebraska softball program has produced 27 academic All-America awards, won by 19 different players. The Huskers’ total of 27 academic All-Americans is the most of any softball program in the nation. That total also ranks second among all female athletic programs in NCAA history, trailing only the Nebraska volleyball program (36 all-time selections).

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HUSKER RECORDS

Batting Average.439 by Tobin Echo-Hawk (1994)

At Bats221 by Kim Ogee (2000)

Hits87 by Ali Viola (1995)

Runs Scored61 by Tobin Echo-Hawk (1996)

Doubles22 by Tobin Echo-Hawk (1995)

Triples10 by Kathy Foley (1980)

Home Runs22 by Ali Viola (1998)

RBIs72 by Ali Viola (1995)

Total Bases150 by Ali Viola (1996)

Slugging Percentage.865 by Ali Viola (1998)

Stolen Bases32 by Anne Steffan (2005)32 by Jessica Yoachim (2006)

INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDSHits (seven innings or less)5 by Jessica Yoachim vs. Texas-San Antonio (Feb. 19, 2005)5 by Lizzy Rock vs. Illinois (Feb. 24, 2006)

Hits (any length game)6 by Ann Schroeder vs. Northeast Missouri St. (May 8, 1982)6 by Cindy Aerni vs. Northeast Missouri St. (May 8, 1982)

Longest Hitting Streak26 by Anne Steffan (Feb. 18, 2005 to March 23, 2005)

Runs4 accomplished seven times by five different players

Doubles3 by Jamie Fuente vs. Syracuse (March 15, 2001)

Triples2 by Margie Ogrodowicz vs. Creighton (1988)2 by Kim Ogee vs. UC Santa Barbara (Feb. 18, 2000)

Home Runs3 by Christie McCoy vs. Missouri (April 18, 1998)

RBIs7 by Jenny Smith vs. Kansas (April 6, 1996)

Walks4 by Sheena Lawrick vs. Texas-San Antonio (Feb. 19, 2005)4 by Meghan Mullin vs. South Dakota (March 18, 2009)4 by Ashley Guile vs. Central Michigan (Feb. 19, 2010)

Stolen Bases4 by Kelly Erisman vs. Kansas State (1981)4 by Denise Day vs. Iowa State (1982)

Innings Pitched19.0 by Jeanne Wagner vs. Northeast Missouri St. (May 8, 1982)19.0 by Sandy Wolterman vs. UC Santa Barbara (May 7, 1983)

Strikeouts (seven innings or less)19 by Ashley Hagemann vs. North Dakota (Feb. 7, 2009)

Strikeouts (any length game)23 by Lori Sippel vs. Indiana State (April 24, 1988)

Putouts19 by Mary K. Wolda vs. Oklahoma State (May 1, 1987)19 by Amber Burgess at Missouri (March 24, 2001)19 by Amanda Duran vs. North Dakota (Feb. 7, 2009)

TEAM GAME RECORDSHits22 vs. Creighton (Feb. 24, 1996)

Home Runs6 vs. Creighton (Feb. 24, 1996)

Runs23 vs. UMKC (5 inn.) (April 11, 1996)

RBIs20 vs. Illinois (5 inn.) (Feb. 24, 2006)

Largest Margin of Victory23 vs. UMKC (5 inn.) (April 11, 1996)

Three-time All-American Ali Viola holds the Nebraska season records for hits, home runs, RBIs, total bases, walks and slugging percentage.

Walks40 by Ali Viola (1998)40 by Jennifer Lizama (1999)

Hit by Pitch11 by Julie Brechtel (2010)11 by Ashley Guile (2010)

Sacrifices27 by Lizzy Rock (2005)

Victories40 by Jenny Voss (1998)

Winning Percentage.900 by Molly Hill (18-2 in 2006)

Innings Pitched340.1 by Jenny Voss (1998)

ERA (min. 100 IP)0.37 by Lori Sippel (1986)

Strikeouts394 by Peaches James (2004)

Shutouts18 by Peaches James (2004

Saves7 by Rhonda Revelle (1983)

Complete Games46 by Jenny Voss (1998)

INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDS

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Wins52 in 2000

Winning Percentage.800 in 1998 (48-12)

Batting Average.315 in 1995

Hits551 in 1996

Runs358 in 1996

Doubles94 in 1995

Triples29 in 1979

Home Runs62 in 1998

RBIs321 in 1996

Slugging Percentage.462 in 1995

Batting Average (min. 250 at bats).418 by Ali Viola (1995-98)

At Bats795 by Kim Ogee (2000-03)

Hits266 by Tobin Echo-Hawk (1993-96)

Runs199 by Jennifer Lizama (1997-2000)

Doubles48 by Tobin Echo-Hawk (1993-96)48 by Ali Viola (1995-98)48 by Kim Ogee (2000-03)

Triples22 by Kathy Foley (1977-1980)

Home Runs53 by Ali Viola (1995-98)

RBIs213 by Ali Viola (1995-98)

Total Bases478 by Ali Viola (1995-98)

Slugging Percentage.760 by Ali Viola (1995-98)

Stolen Bases100 by Kim Ogee (2000-03)

Walks124 by Jennifer Lizama (1997-2000)

On-Base Percentage.382 in 1995

Total Bases789 in 1995

Walks203 in 1996

Stolen Bases128 in 2002

Sacrifices96 in 1982

Strikeouts502 in 2001

ERA0.56 in 1987

Winning Streak23 in 2002

Losing Streak10 in 199310 in 1994

Hit by Pitch25 by Julie Brechtel (2008-pres.)

Sacrifices44 by Jessica Yoachim (2003-06)

Games Played258 by Kim Ogee (2000-03)

Victories110 by Jenny Voss (1997-2000)

Winning Percentage.816 by Mori Emmons (40-9 from 1982-85)

Innings1,073.0 by Jenny Voss (1997-2000)

ERA (min. 200 IP)0.54 by Lori Sippel (1985-88)

Strikeouts945 by Peaches James (2001-04)

Shutouts44 by Peaches James (2001-04)

Saves16 by Lori Sippel (1985-88)

Complete Games127 by Jenny Voss (1997-00)

No-Hitters6 by Lori Sippel (1985-88)

TEAM SEASON RECORDS

INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS

Lori Sippel, Nebraska’s Associate Head Coach, holds Husker career records in ERA, saves and no-hitters. She is also one of only three Husker pitchers to throw a perfect game.

The 2002 Huskers strung together a school-record 23-game winning streak. Nebraska finished the year with a 50-14 record, a No. 6 national ranking and a trip to the World Series.

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THE ON DECK CIRCLE BOOSTER CLUB

SINGLE ($50-$149)Norm AgenaLaura AllenDaniel and Sue AndersonMary ArnoldTom and Kari BeckenhauerMilton and Janet BernisKris BognerJay BohikenRich and Sue BolzM.C. & Elaine BonhamPat and Dale Borg*Jerry & Linda BoyceCharles & Martha BrownJan BrownAmanda BuchholzCourtney Buchholz*Ann Burger (Rabe)Milo and Jeanne ButzkeKenneth ChelohaBob and Sharon CironeJoseph ColluraJan Crouch & Bruce Snyder*Charles DahlstromBill DarnellDeets Appraisal ServiceJudy DelisiDonna DevineCort and Julie Dewing (Mundorf)*Howard P. DoerrChris DooleyEbers Family TrustDorothy EkbladJoan and Tom Eschenfelder*Randy and Doreen Foland*Darrel FrischLarry and Patricia FritzDoug and LeAnn FryDonald D. FuhrFrank and Darlene Gaines*Alan and Kristene GareyRobert GarverBetty Geis*Robert GerberTom and Katie GrafAnne HackbartDouglas HaggartKen A. HartwigChris HaskellHeckman Feed Co.Kristin HermansonDan A. HildebrandLeo and Marie James*Peaches JamesJames JanecekLinda JanssenKaren JaquesAnita Jensen

GRAND SLAM ($1,000 OR MORE)Tony and Glenda Guile*In Memory of Dr. Barbara HibnerLloyd and Donna HinkleyPat LogsdonDana Raimondi*Rhonda RevelleLori SippelMike Smith AcademyBill and Marietta Wewee

HOME RUN ($500-$999)Randy and Carin Borg*Harold and Frances Chaffee*Larry and Jean HenningsEllen MillerDr. Joanne Owens-NauslarLori RichinsJohn and Doreen SchelkopfLarry and Sheryl SnyderAllen SpanglerWade and Kelly Thomason*Brad Wright*Leslie Wright*

TRIPLE ($250-$499)Cindy AerniBetsy AndersonAndi CasellaBarbara ChamblissCornerstone BankJames and Gretchen Drake*M. N. HalsteadKen MasimoreDiane MillerRoger and Margaret MillerRandy RaetherRon and Karolyn Tacha*Torin ProductsJulie Uryasz

DOUBLE ($150-$249)John and Joanne Brechtel*Terri and Greg Canfield*Loren L. and Valda DavidsonDuteau Chevrolet CompanyOzzie and Kay GilbertsonMike HeatonLee and Sandy Johnson*Metro Omaha SoftballMary MillerGordon and Barbara OlsenSusan RoubalMary Stewart*Bill and Denise Vosik (McMillan)

The On Deck Circle is a mission-driven organization aimed at assisting Nebraska Softball in its pursuit of excellence both on and off the field of competition. For membership information and benefits please contact the Nebraska Softball Office at 402-472-8801, the Nebraska Athletic Development office at 402-472-2367, or visit us online at Huskers.com.

ON DECK CIRCLE MEMBERS (AS OF FEB. 1 , 2011)Names in Bold are alumni; Names with an * are family members of current or former Huskers

Cindy Jones (Roethemeyer)Joan JourneyRon KohlmeierAllen and Linda KorteLorene KramerElizabeth LaRue (Duke)*Clifford Lawrick*Roger A. LawsonLouisa LessmanNancy Lind-OlsonJohn Lizama*Bob and Sally LoganLaura Lowe*David LudtkeJulie MaaskeLuana McClellenJustin and Christie McCoyHenry and Pat McMillan*Anthony Messineo Jr.Palmer MeyerChuck and Carol MillerHelen MisleCathy Morrissey*Cheryl MorrowRobert NewtonPam and Steve Norton*Tom ObristDeborah OmanLydell OtleyKelly PinkepankMary Ann Robertus*Rich and Barbara Saighman Sandy SchafferLeslie and Thomas B. Schlichting*Val SchmiedeskampJoan L. SchwalmMike and Jayne ScofieldSteward and Cathy ShepardKen ShirleyWilliam ShreveJoe SilvermanPaula Silverman (Prichard)Steve and Kathy Sinclair*Lisa Small*Ernest SmethersGary and Sharon SmithRussell E. SmithKeith and Pam Southworth*Richard E. Spangler Jr.Joseph SpickaRobert and Mary Ann StallingsJohn and Gloria StropeSally StudnickaJanet SullivanDale and Martha TiedemanRandy UttechtAmber Wade (Burgess)Marvin and Jane WatsonGary Westergren

R. David and Shirley WilcoxJamel and Sarah Williams

(Sinclair)

Wish Nebraska Inc.Gary WorkmanBob & Sue Yoachim*Andrea Young

LIL’ RED SLUGGERS*Madison AldendiferMadison AndersenTrinity BabcockJayden BaeteKirsten BaeteMakenna BonneauCaelyn ChristiancyAshley DeckerCarly DembowskiJacylan DoeringCassandra EvansCarson FischerAshley FlorerTaylor GlauseBaylee GoffKate GutschenritterAJ Hagemann*Tanely HansenTayte HansenAlexandra HansonApril HansonJade HansonTori HomolkaKaili JorgensClaire KarelRegan KarelMaria KohelHolly KomendaKatelyn KomendaDominique LenhoffLupe JenkinsDeanna MeyersJenna MillerSydney MitchellCamry MooreAnna MorphewEmma MorphewEden MorrowMadison Mueller

Karissa PateraCourtney PotterMorgan PotterRachel PotterEmily PraiKayla PraiKaeding RassfeldEmma RobertsMadison RosenthalTabitha RosenthalHanna RothLyndsey RothJacquelyn SchelkopfShelby SchelkopfSydney SchelkopfTy SchelkopfAudrey ScullyAsh ShowalterMakenna Stephenson*Taylor Stephenson*Ashley StewartTaylor WashburnHailey WesselLupe Jenkins

The Lil’ Sluggers Booster Club is an extension of the On Deck Circle and is open to boys and girls through 8th grade. The membership cost is $15.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS•Lloyd Hinkley, Interim President

•Nancy Lind-Olson, Treasurer•Anne Hackbart, Secretary

BOARD MEMBERS•Kris Bogner •Jeanne Butzke•Carin Borg •Kathy Foley•Rich Bolz •Jayne Scofield•Jerry Boyce