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TABLE OF CONTENTSQuick Facts ..................................................................12016 Schedule ............................................................22016 Roster .................................................................32016 Season Outlook ...............................................4-5Opponent Quick Facts ............................................6-10All-Time Series Records.............................................10Head Coach Eric Newell ............................................11Assistant Coach Scottie Wilkes ..................................12Sarah Angulo .............................................................13Katie Brinkman ..........................................................14Catie Burleson ...........................................................25Victoria Creamer .......................................................15Sydney Dishman........................................................25Kayla Hale .................................................................16Jennifer Jenkins .........................................................17Allie Krueger .............................................................26Marisa Nieves ...........................................................18Paige Nielsen .............................................................19Taylor Powell .............................................................20Claire Wilson .............................................................21Hayden Henderson ...................................................22Amy Persinger ...........................................................23Rachel Ragland..........................................................26Rose Schmidt ............................................................24Karoline Thomas .......................................................272015 Season Stats .....................................................282015 SSAC Stats ........................................................292015 Results ..............................................................30Game Records ...........................................................31Season Records .........................................................32Career Records ..........................................................33Letterwinners ............................................................34Individual Program Records ......................................352012 NAIA Tournament Team ...................................362013 NAIA Tournament Team ...................................372014 NAIA Tournament Team ...................................382015 NAIA Tournament Team ...................................39All-Americans ............................................................41Individual Awards .....................................................40Year-by-Year Results .............................................40-43This is Auburn Montgomery ................................44-45University Chancellor ................................................46Director of Athletics ..................................................47Athletic Staff .............................................................48Media Directory ........................................................48SSAC/NAIA Quick Facts .............................................49AUM Athletics ...........................................................50Sponsors of AUM Athletics ..................................51-53

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USPS AddressP.O. Box 244023

Montgomery, AL 36124-4023

Overnight Address7031 Senator Drive

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GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: ............................................Montgomery, Ala.Founded: ............................................................... 1967Enrollment: ........................................................... 4,581Nickname: .....................................................WarhawksAffiliation: .............................................................. NAIAConference: .............................Southern States Athletic

ADMINISTRATIONChancellor: ..................................... Dr. John G. Veres IIIAthletic Director: ..........................................Jim HerlihyAssociate Athletic Director: .........................Jessie RosaAssistant AD for Compliance: ............ Andree’ HoustonAssistant SID: ............................................ Austin PennyAthletics Graduate Assistant: .................. Cayla MorganAthletics Graduate Assistant: ....................... Jake WyattSports Information Director: ............................Tim LutzSID Graduate Assistant:............................ Bily MangumHead Athletic Trainer: ..............................Kyle SampsellAthletic Training GA: ..............................Caroline GlennAthletic Training GA: .........................Stephanie KeinertFaculty Athletic Representative: ............... Dr. John Aho

2015 REVIEW2015 Record:........................................................... 46-9 SSAC Record/Finish: ..................................24-2/First Postseason: .............NAIA Softball National Champions

2016 PREVIEWLetterwinners Returning/Lost: ...............................12/9Starters Returning/Lost: ..........................................3/7Pitchers Returning/Lost: ..........................................2/1Newcomers: ................................................................ 5

AUM SOFTBALL COMPLEXSurface: .....................................................Natural GrassCapacity: .................................................................. 400Dimensions (L-R): ......................................210-220-205

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COACHING STAFFHead Coach: ................................................ Eric Newell Alma Mater: ............................ William Baptist, 2001 Record at AUM/Seasons: .........46-9/Second Season Overall Record/Seasons: ...... 300-130/Nine Seasons Office Phone: ......................................334-244-3538Assistant Coach: ...................................... Scottie Wilkes Alma Mater: ....................................... Faulkner, 2011 Office Phone: ......................................334-244-3538

TEAM HISTORYFirst Year of Softball: ............................................. 2009All-Time Record: ............................................280-106-2NAIA World Series Appearances: ................................ 4NAIA World Series Record: .................................... 13-6NAIA National Titles: ................................... 2014, 2015Last Postseason Appearance: ............................... 2015

ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONSSID: ...................................................................Tim Lutz Office Phone: ......................................334-244-3832 Email: ............................................. [email protected] Fax: ....................................................334-244-3886Website: ...........................................AUMathletics.comAssistant SID: ............................................ Austin Penny Email: [email protected] Graduate Assistant:........................... Billy Mangum Email: ................................... [email protected]

CREDITSWriting & Design: .. Tim Lutz, Sports Information Director; ... Billy Mangum, Sports Information Graduate AssistantEditorial Assistance: .....AUM Strategic Communications Cover Designs: ...........................................Billy Mangum Photography: .Frank Williams, University Photographer; ............................. Marvin Gentry and Michael Costanza

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Date Opponent Site Time Series Results

Fri., Feb. 12 University of Montevallo# Montevallo, Ala. 1 p.m. First Meeting

Sat.,Feb. 12 McKendree University# Montevallo, Ala. 7 p.m. McKendree leads 1-0

Sat., Feb. 13 Trevecca Nazarene University# Montevallo, Ala. 9 a.m. AUM leads 1-0

Sat., Feb. 13 Simon Fraser University# Montevallo, Ala. 11 a.m. First Meeting

Sat., Feb. 13 Tusculum College# Montevallo, Ala. 3 p.m. First Meeting

Fri., Feb. 19 CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY% AUM Softball Complex 2 p.m. AUM leads 3-0

Fri., Feb. 19 FREED-HARDEMAN% AUM Softball Complex 4 p.m. First Meeting

Sat., Feb. 20 MONTREAT COLLEGE% AUM Softball Complex 11 a.m. AUM leads 1-0

Sat., Feb. 20 REINHARDT UNIVERSITY% AUM Softball Complex 5 p.m. Reinhardt leads 5-3

Sat., Feb. 27 MILLSAPS COLLEGE (DH) AUM Softball Complex 1 p.m. First Meeting

Tue., Mar. 1 AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY (DH) AUM Softball Complex 3 p.m. AUM leads 1-0

Wed., Mar. 2 TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE (DH) AUM Softball Complex 2 p.m. AUM leads 2-0

Fri., Mar. 4 Keiser University^ Gulf Shores, Ala. 9 a.m. First Meeting

Fri., Mar. 4 Freed-Hardeman^ Gulf Shores, Ala. 11 a.m. First Meeting

Sat., Mar. 5 Thomas University^ Gulf Shores, Ala. 3 p.m. AUM leads 15-0

Sat., Mar. 5 Culver-Stockton College^ Gulf Shores, Ala. 7 p.m. AUM leads 1-0

Sun., Mar. 6 TBA^ Gulf Shores, Ala. TBA.

Wed., Mar. 16 BRYAN COLLEGE (DH) AUM Softball Complex 2 p.m. AUM leads 3-0

Sun., Mar. 20 UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE* (DH) AUM Softball Complex 2 p.m. AUM leads 14-7

Tue., Mar. 22 at William Carey University* (DH) Hattiesburg, Miss. 2 p.m. WCU leads 12-15

Mon., Mar. 28 at Blue Mountain College* (DH) Blue Mountain, Miss. 2 p.m. AUM leads 3-1

Tues., Mar. 29 TALLADEGA COLLEGE (DH) AUM Softball Complex 2 p.m. AUM leads 8-0

Fri., Apr. 1 at Bethel University* (DH) McKenzie, Tenn. 1 p.m. AUM leads 3-0

Sat., Apr. 2 MARTIN METHODIST UNIVERSITY* (DH) AUM Softball Complex 1 p.m. AUM leads 5-2

Tue., Apr. 5 FAULKNER UNIVERSITY* (DH) AUM Softball Complex 2 p.m. AUM leads 18-9

Fri., Apr. 8 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE* (DH) AUM Softball Complex 2 p.m. AUM leads 4-0

Sat., Apr. 9 BRENAU UNIVERSITY* (DH) AUM Softball Complex 1 p.m. AUM leads 12-9-1

Fri., Apr. 15 at Brewton-Parker College* (DH) Mount Vernon, Ga. 1 p.m. First Meeting

Sat., Apr. 16 at College of Coastal Georgia* (DH) Brunswick, Ga. 12 p.m. AUM leads 6-0

Tue., Apr. 19 at Faulkner University* (DH) Montgomery, Ala. 4 p.m. -----

Wed., Apr. 20 GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE (DH) AUM Softball Complex 3 p.m. AUM leads 2-0

# Falcons Frenzy Tournament (played in Montevallo, Ala.) * Southern States Athletic ConferenceGame % AUM/Faulkner Invitiational (played in Montgomery, Ala.) ^ Gulf Coast Invitational (played in Gulf Shores, Ala.)All home games listed in BOLD CAPS Schedule and time are subject to changeAll times are listed in Central Time

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NUMERICAL ROSTERNo. Name Pos. Cl. B/T Ht. Hometown/Previous School 00 Claire Wilson JR OF R/R 5-3 Hiawassee, Ga./Town County HS1 Sydney Dishman JR C R/R 5-7 Decatur, Ala./Shelton State CC2 Rachel Ragland JR P/OF R/R 5-9 Pleasant Grove, Ala./Wallace State CC3 Marisa Nieves JR 2B R/R 5-0 Palm Coast, Fla./Matanzas HS4 Amy Persinger SO OF R/R 5-8 Selma, Ala./Dallas County HS6 Allie Krueger FR P/OF L/R 5-9 Monett, Mo./Monett HS8 Jennifer Jenkins SR UTIL R/R 5-7 Cullman, Ala./Cullman HS11 Hayden Henderson SO OF L/L 5-6 Springville, Ala./Springville HS12 Victoria Creamer JR 1B R/R 5-9 Daphne, Ala./Robertsdale HS13 Karoline Thomas FR UTIL R/R 5-7 Black Oak, Ark./Buffalo Island Central HS14 Taylor Powell SR P R/R 5-10 Alabaster, Ala./Thompson HS15 Katie Brinkman SR UTIL R/R 5-8 Harvest, Ala./Sparkman HS16 Kayla Hale SR P/1B L/L 5-11 Montgomery, Ala./Trinity Presbyterian HS20 Sarah Angulo JR C R/R 5-8 Cooper City, Fla./American Heritage Plantation HS21 Rose Schmidt SO 3B R/R 5-7 Loganville, Ga./Loganville HS22 Paige Nielsen SR OF R/R 5-7 Hazel Green, Ala./Hazel Green HS25 Catie Burleson SO UTIL R/R 5-8 North Little Rock, Ark./Williams Baptist College ALPHABETICAL ROSTERName No. Pos. Cl. B/T Ht. Hometown/Previous School Sarah Angulo 20 C Jr. R/R 5-8 Cooper City, Fla./American Heritage Plantation HS Katie Brinkman 15 UTIL Sr. R/R 5-8 Harvest, Ala./Sparkman HS Catie Burleson 25 UTIL So. R/R 5-8 North Little Rock, Ark./Williams Baptist CollegeVictoria Creamer 12 1B Jr. R/R 5-9 Daphne, Ala./Robertsdale HS Sydney Dishman 1 C Jr. R/R 5-7 Decatur, Ala./Shelton State CC Kayla Hale 16 P/1B Sr. L/L 5-11 Montgomery, Ala./Trinity Presbyterian HS Hayden Henderson 11 OF So. L/L 5-6 Springville, Ala./Springville HSJennifer Jenkins 8 UTIL Sr. R/R 5-7 Cullman, Ala./Cullman HS Allie Krueger 6 P/OF Fr. L/R 5-9 Monett, Mo./ Monett HS Marisa Nieves 3 2B Jr. R/R 5-0 Palm Coast, Fla./Matanzas HS Paige Nielsen 22 OF Sr. R/R 5-7 Hazel Green, Ala./Hazel Green HS Amy Persinger 4 OF So. R/R 5-8 Selma, Ala./Dallas County HSTaylor Powell 14 P Sr. R/R 5-10 Alabaster, Ala./Thompson HS Rachel Ragland 2 P/OF Jr. R/R 5-9 Pleasant Grove, Ala./Wallace State CC Rose Schmidt 21 3B So. R/R 5-7 Loganville, Ga./Loganville HSKaroline Thomas 13 UTIL Fr. R/R 5-7 Black Oak, Ark./Buffalo Island Central HS Claire Wilson 00 OF Jr. R/R 5-3 Hiawassee, Ga./Town County HS

COACHING STAFFHead Coach: Eric Newell Williams Baptist, 2001 Second year as head coach Assistant Coach: Scottie Wilkes Faulkner, 2011 Third year as assistant coach

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The Auburn Montgomery softball team welcomes the return of 12 letterwinners from last season’s 46-9 team, nine of which started games for the team. The Warhawks will use a mix of returning talent, and skilled newcomers as the team has won back-to-back national championships. From the previous years roster, the Warhawks have lost a total of nine impact players, that played in 40 games or more. The main contributors being NAIA Pitcher of the Year Cassie Jones, and NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Katie Spain. The pair finished-off a senior year to remember claiming the title for the second consecutive year, but looking forward the Warhawks will have some big shoes to fill. “I think it is important to recognize who you are as a team, and go from there,” head coach Eric Newell said. “We know we can be a dangerous team, and I think we do have the capabilities to repeat again. We have a lot of players that played secondary roles last season, that will have to take on a leadership role and step into the spotlight. Our kids know how to win and have the experience being in those games to do so. I have told the girls we have the skills to accomplish that goal once again, and I am interested to see how the season plays out.” The Warhawks will lean on the talents of returners such as Kayla Hale, Jennifer Jenkins and Hayden Henderson, who all had individual roles last season. Hale was seleced a First-Team All-Southern States Athletic Conference member, and is the only returner to see action in all 55 games. She finished second on the team in batting average with a .383 showing, and was also second on the team in homeruns with 11 and RBIs with 46. Hale added 15 multiple-hit games with 10 multi-RBI showings. “Kayla has been an important part of this team from a production stand point her entire career,” said Newell. “She isn’t used to being in the spotlight, but I told her that for us to be succesful she must take a primary role on this team.” Jenkins, who appeared in 42 games and started in 17, will enter the season at shortstop. She has

contributed both defensively and offensively for the Warhawks, and will look to help the team with her leadership this year. “Jenn is a very vocal leader for our team, and brings a wealth of experience to the table,” Newell said. “She continues to support her teammates and is always working hard at practice to improve. She pushes herself on and off the field, and will have more of a leadership role this season.” Henderson was named to the SSAC All-Freshman team last year after picking up 27 starts on the year. She also added 32 hits and 21 runs scored as she increased her playing time in the outfield as the season went on. “Hayden was huge for us last year, and playe a pretty significant role as a freshman,” Newell stated. “She has good speed and gets a great jump on the ball in the outfield. She gets on base a lot and allows her teammates to hit with a runner on base.” Additionally, seniors Taylor Powell and Katie Brinkman, both return to add leadership and experience. Powell was named an NAIA All-American Honorable Mention her sophomore Powell finished last season with a 2.63 ERA and a 9-2 record with 16 appearances. She added 100 strikeouts as she earned Second Team All-Conference honors. Brinkman started in 44 games last season, and appeared in 48. She posted a .958 fielding percentage and added 26 hits with 29 RBIs. “Taylor is a rare pitcher that will hit for herself this season,” said Newell. “She is a tenacious leader, and has continued to hit extremely well throughout the fall. Her leadership extends to within the circle as we will rely on her consistency.” “Katie knows what needs to be done, and is never afraid to push herself,” Newell continued. “Her and Jen have fantastic chemistry up the middle of the infield. She seemed to always get the big hit in the big moments, and is truly a gamer.” Junior catcher Sarah Angulo will return behind the dish, and will look to move into a starting role this season. She added 11 hits in 12 starts last season. “Sarah has proven herself in the fall, and will be

our starting catcher moving into the spring,” Newell said. “She has a tremendous arm behind the plate, and has really worked to better all areas of her game. She is a very good defensive catcher, but will help our lineup with her bat as well.” Sophomores Rose Schmidt and Amy Persinger will also have a key impact on the team. While both players played minor roles a season ago, both of the youngsters will appear in the starting lineup in the spring for the Warhawks. “We feel like Rose can have a big role in the lineup this season offensively,” Newell said. “She has shown that she can hit the ball extremely well, and she continues to push herself with her work ethic to always improve.” “Amy will have her chance this season to really show off what she can do,” he added. “She has consistently shown she can be in the starting lineup with her play in center, but also with the way she has worked to improve her skills.” The roster will be rounded out by senior outfielder Paige Nielsen, as well as junior second baseman Marisa Magnuson, outfielder Claire Wilson and first baseman Victoria Creamer. Nielsen added a double and an RBI in limited plate appearances last season, while Magnuson saw 17 at bats as a sophomore with seven runs scored and four hits. Wilson and Creamer will look to increase their contributions to the team this season. “Paige adds a lot of depth to our outfield with her ability and experience,” said Newell. “She has been around the winning atmosphere, and can help a lot of the younger outfielders.” “Marisa is a true teammate,” Newell said. “She is willing to do whatever she possibly can to help the team out, and pushes our infielders to better themselves. She is extremely fast, and runs the bases well, and I think she can contribute this year.” ”Victoria has been in the program for two years, and always steps up to help the team however she can,” said Newell. “Her positive attitude keeps the team humble.” “Claire has done a nice job transitioning to the outfield,” Newell added. “She will continue to add to the depth of our outfield with her knowledge of the postseason.”

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Allie Krueger, an all-state outfielder and pitcher that set eight season records and two career records for the program from Monett, Mo., and Karoline Thomas, an all-state offensive outfielder, will compete for playing time and are expected to see action as the only two true freshmen. “Allie brings a very nice dynamic to our team, and is very consistent at the plate,” Newell said. “She will not only see playing time in the outfield, but also in the circle. She shows a lot of maturity in the way she plays the game, and I think she will fight for some playing time this season. We know that she can both hit and pitch, and hope to see her skills improve as the season goes on.” “Karoline gives us great depth as she is a true athlete, or utility player,” said Newell. “She can play just about every position on the field, and she can play each position well. She looks more comfortable in the outfield, but has no problem stepping onto the infield if we need her to. She has shown that she can be a true teammate and come in to help in any situation.” The Warhawks add three newcomers in juniors Rachel Ragland and Sydney Dishman, who both had stellar careers at junior colleges. Sophomore Catie Burleson is the final addition to the roster, as she transfered to AUM from Williams Baptist. Ragland was named the Alabama Sports Writer’s Association Community College Player of the Year and was also the Alamaba Community College Conference Player of the Year after recording a 25-7 record with a 1.32 earned run average with 210 strikeouts for Wallace State in Hanceville, Ala. “Rachel will have a steady starting spot on the team this year, because of her ability to both hit and play the field,” Newell added. “She contributes with her bat, but can also really help us out in the circle this season. Both Powell and Hale will help with a lot of innings of production, but I think Rachel can work her way into the lineup and really add a lot of depth to our pitching staff.” Dishman posted a .388 batting average last season for Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and set a new school record for 16 home runs in a season. Dishman also set career marks in total home runs (29) and RBIs (108).

“Sydney will help our team both offensively and defensively this season,” Newell said. “She offers a rare bread of athlete that can play multiple positions, but can still help the team in every position. We have considered her for being a catcher, but she has shown the ability to play first base if we need her to.”

“I have always been the kind of coach to manufacture runs, but this team can put up runs and put them up in a hurry. I have had to adapt my coaching strategies to compliment this team and luckily we have had these few weeks during the preseason to make those adjustments. We have a late start for a school in the Southeast, but that has been a blessing for them to adjust to me and for me to adjust to them.” In the circle, Powell will compete with Hale, Ragland and Krueger for time and innings. Both Hale and Powell picked up a combined 11 wins on 145 strikeouts. The pair threw 128 innings last year with both players earning less than a 3 ERA. “Taylor has really worked hard in the offseason and in the fall,” said Newell. ”She has taken a huge leap from last year to this year, and I think she has really taken control of being the number one pitcher for us. She complimented Cassie last season, but has worked hard to create her own legacy here with the program.” “Kayla has continued to impress us and her ability to compete in the circle,” continued Newell. “She adds a different dynamic being from the left side, and threw extremely well this fall. I think Kayla adds to the threat our pitchers bring to the table of being able to hit for themselves, and hit well.” “Both Allie and Rachel are new to the program, but I have confidence in both of them to compete with Kayla and Taylor every day, “ Newell added. “Rachel has a lot of experience at the college level, and will use that this year for us. Allie has the experience against talented hitters, and I am excited to see this group compete with each other. The team knows the difficulties involved in winning a National Championship, and how

winning the title in back-to-back years is a major accomplishment. However, just because everyone on the team understands these odds, the Warhawks are not afraid to set the bar high.“Moving forward, we lost seven starters from last years team, but I think our girls are very capable of doing it again, “Newell stated. “We have a lot of girls that had secondary roles last year, and they will have to step into more primary roles this season. Our team will be very dangerous this season, and despite the question marks, our girls still bring a lot of skills and experience to the table.” The team is aware of the challenges ahead, but know that the goal can be achieved. Winning a National Championship is the final goal for every student athlete, and the team is aware of the challenes they will face during the season, and are ready to meet them head on. “I believe in both verbal and non-verbal leadership, and I think we have the personnel to step upz,” Newell concluded. “As the defending national championship, every team we play is going to be looking to defeat us. We cannot take anyone lightly in our non-conference slate and especially in conference play. It is very well known that the Southern States Athletic Conference is an elite softball conference, so we cannot take a day off. I am excited about the things that we have been able to do during the preseason, but I am really looking forward to getting the season started. I know our team is too.”

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MONTEVALLO Feb. 12 | 1 p.m. | Montevallo,Ala. GENERAL INFORMATION Location: .................................................... Montevallo, Ala.Founded: ..................................................................... 1896Nickname: ............................................................... Falcons Conference: ........................................................ Peach Belt Affiliation: .................................................. NCAA Division IIPresident: ......................................... Dr. John W. Stewart IIIAthletic Director: ............................................Mark Richard

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .............................................. Lindsay VanoverAssistant Coach: .......................................... Alexa Peterson

Stadium: ..................................Softball Stadium at Orr Park2015 record (Conference): ............................ 21-31 (11-13)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First Meeting

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ................................................................ Karl HuntOffice Phone: .................................................205-665-6197Email: ........................................... [email protected]: .........................................montevallofalcons.comTwitter: ...........................................................@UMFalconsFacebook: ............................................ /MontevalloFalcons

McKENDREE Feb. 12 | 7 p.m. | Montevallo, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ...........................................................Lebanon, Ill.Founded: ..................................................................... 1828Nickname: ............................................................. Bearcats Conference: ............................................ Great Lakes Valley Affiliation: .................................................. NCAA Division IIPresident: ...................................................... James DennisAthletic Director: ................................ Chuck Brueggemann

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ................................................ Ashley FlemingAssistant Coach: ........................................ Chelsea Thomas

Stadium: ......................................................... Bearcat Field 2015 record (Conference): .............................. 15-33 (7-23)Postseason: ....................................... NAIA Opening RoundLast Meeting: .........3/14/10 - vs. Gulf Coast Inv. - L, 3-2 (9)

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: .................................................................Eric BuckOffice Phone: .................................................618-537-6565Email: ..........................................embuck@mckendree.eduWebsite: .................................................. mckbearcats.comTwitter: ........................................................@McKBearcatsFacebook: ....................................................../McKBearcats

TREVECCA NAZARENE Feb. 13 | 9 a.m. | Montevallo, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ..................................................... Nashville, Tenn.Founded: ..................................................................... 1901Nickname: ................................................................Trojans Conference: .................................... Great Midwest AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: .......................................................... Dan BooneAthletic Director: ...............................................Mark Elliott

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ........................................................ Ben TyreeAssistant Coach: ............... Kelsey Kemp, MacKenzie Leding

Stadium: .......................................Mobile Softball Complex2015 record (Conference): .............................. 40-10 (20-1)Postseason: ......... NCAA Divsion II Midwest Regional No. 2Last Meeting: ...2/24/14 - vs. Alabama Arctic Blast - W, 4-1

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ......................................................... Maria WarrellOffice Phone: .................................................615-248-1623Email: ............................................mlwarrell@trevecca.eduWebsite: ......................................................tnutrojans.comTwitter: ............................................................. @tnusportsFacebook: .......................................................... /tnutrojans

SIMON FRASER Feb. 13 | 11 a.m. | Montevallo, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ............................................Burnaby B.C., CanadaFounded: ..................................................................... 1965Nickname: .................................................................... Clan Conference: ................................. Great Northwest AthleticAffiliation: .................................................. NCAA Division IIPresident: ..................................................... Andrew PetterAthletic Director: ....................................... Theresa Hanson

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ................................................... Mike RenneyAssistant Coach: ............................Tyler Lorenz, Bryan Sask

Stadium: ...........................................................Beedie Field2015 record (Conference): .............................. 17-29 (5-19)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First Meeting

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ............................................................. Steve FrostOffice Phone: .................................................778-782-4057Email: ............................................................. [email protected]: ...................................................... athletics.sfu.caTwitter: ............................................................... @SFUClanFacebook: ............................................................... /sfuclan

TUSCULUM Feb. 13 | 3 p.m. | Montevallo, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ................................................. Greeneville, Tenn.Founded: ..................................................................... 1794Nickname: ............................................................. Pioneers Conference: ...................................................South AthleticAffiliation: .................................................. NCAA Division IIPresident: .................................................Dr. Nancy MoodyAthletic Director: ...............................................Doug Jones

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .................................................. Julie HuebnerAssistant Coach: ............................................Leslie Hensley

Stadium: ................................................Red Edmonds Field2015 record (Conference): .............................. 21-21 (9-13)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First Meeting

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ........................................................ Dom DonnellyOffice Phone: ...............................................(423) 636-7326Email: ..........................................ddonnelly@tusculum.eduWebsite: ......................................... tusculumpioneers.comTwitter: ................................................... @TusculumSportsFacebook: ............................................../TusculumPioneers

CAMPBELLSVILLE Feb. 19 | 2 p.m. | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: .................................................Campbellsville, Ky.Founded: ..................................................................... 1906Nickname: ..................................................................Tigers Conference: ........................................................ Mid-SouthAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ........................................... Dr. Michael V. CarterAthletic Director: ................................. Rusty Hollingsworth

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ............................................ Shannon WathenAssistant Coach: ...............................................Bryce White

Stadium: ........................................Veterans Memorial Park2015 record (Conference): .............................. 38-11 (22-2)Postseason: .MSC Reg. Season Champs, NAIA World SeriesLast Meeting: .................... 3/6/15 - Gulf Coast Inv. - W, 1-0

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ........................................................... Jordan AlvesOffice Phone: .................................................270-789-5276Email: ........................................jtalves@campbellsville.eduWebsite: .......................................campbellsvilletigers.comTwitter: .......................................................... @CVilleTigersFacebook: ...........................................Campbellsville Tigers

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FREED-HARDEMAN Feb. 19 | 4:00 p.m. | AUM Softball Complex • March 4 | 11:00 a.m. | Gulf Shores, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: .................................................. Henderson, Tenn.Founded: ..................................................................... 1869Nickname: ................................................................... Lions Conference: ........................................... American MidwestAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ........................................................Dr. Joe WileyAthletic Director: ...................................... Mike McCutchen

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ................................................ Todd HumphryAssistant Coach: Kamara Trice, Bo Sullivan, Argenis Salazar

Stadium: ................................................... Morgan Stadium2015 record (Conference): .............................. 26-17 (16-8)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First MeetingMEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ............................................................ Matt BarkerOffice Phone: .................................................731-989-6356Email: ......................................................mbarker@fhu.eduWebsite: ..................................................... gofhulions.comTwitter: ............................................................@gofhulionsFacebook: ....................................................... /GoFHULions

MONTREAT Feb. 20 | 11 a.m. | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ...................................................... Montreat, N.C.Founded: ..................................................................... 1916Nickname: ............................................................. Cavaliers Conference: ........................................ Appalachian Athletic Affiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ................................................... Dr. Paul MaurerAthletic Director: ................................................ Jose Larios

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .............................................. Heather MastonAssistant Coach: ............ Charles Kielson, Melina Wilkinson

Stadium: ......................Roxy Hines Memorial Softball Field2015 record (Conference): ................................ 6-41 (3-17)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: 2/20/15 - vs. AUM/Faulkner Inv. - W, 12-1 (5)

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: .................................................... Jason LewkowiczOffice Phone: .................................................573-795-5807Email: ........................................ [email protected]: ......................................... montreatcavaliers.comTwitter: ...................................................... @MontreatCavsFacebook: ................................. /MontreatCollegeCavaliers

REINHARDT Feb. 20 | 5 p.m. | AUM Softball Complex GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ........................................................ Waleska, Ga.Founded: .................................................................... 1883Nickname: ................................................................ Eagles Conference: ....................................... Appalachian Athletic Affiliation: ................................................................... NAIAPresident: ................................................. Dr. Kina MallardAthletic Director: ................................................. Billl Popp TEAM Information Head Coach: ..................................................Jade GeutherAssistant Coaches:........................................Troy Engibous

Stadium: ................................. Reinhardt Softball Complex2015 record (conference): .............................. 28-19 (17-3)Postseason: ...................................... NAIA Opening RoundLast Meeting: ...... 5/27/14 - vs. NAIA World Series - W, 2-0

Media Information Contact: .......................................................... Jason HanesOffice Phone: ................................................ 770.720.9129Email: ................................................... [email protected]: ............................................. reinhardteagles.comTwitter: ............................................................ @RU_EaglesFacebook: ............................................. /ReinhardtAthletics

MILLSAPS Feb. 27 | 1 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ........................................................Jackson, Miss.Founded: ..................................................................... 1890Nickname: ................................................................ Majors Conference: ............................................. Southern AthleticAffiliation: ................................................. NCAA Division IIIPresident: ............................................. Dr. Robert PearigenAthletic Director: ............................................. Jamie Fisher

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .........................................................Erin ClaryAssistant Coach: ................................... Caroline Thompson

Stadium: ..................................... Millsaps Softball Complex2015 record (Conference): ............................ 18-13 (10-11)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First Meeting

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ............................................................. Will PurcellOffice Phone: .................................................601-974-1394Email: .............................................. [email protected]: ....................................................... gomajors.comTwitter: ..................................................... @MajorAthleticsFacebook: ....................................... /millsapscollegemajors

AVE MARIA March 1 | 3 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ...................................................... Ave Maria, Fla.Founded: ..................................................................... 2008Nickname: .............................................................. Gyrenes Conference: ............................................................ The SunAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAChancellor: ..................................................... James ToweyAthletic Director: ........................................... Kimberly King

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .................................................Tim SpeakmanAssistant Coach: .................................................. Jeff Miner

Stadium: ........................................ Ave Maria Softball Field2015 record (Conference): ................................ 26-27 (7-9)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: .. 2/28/15 - vs. NFCA Leadoff Classic - W, 5-2

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: .......................................................... Taylor HodgeOffice Phone: .................................................239-304-7884Email: ......................................taylor.hodge@avemaria.eduWebsite: ........................................... avemariagyrenes.comTwitter: ................................................................@GyrenesFacebook: ............................................................../Gyrenes

TENNESSEE WESLEYAN March 2 | 2 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ........................................................ Athens, Tenn.Founded: ..................................................................... 1857Nickname: ..............................................................Bulldogs Conference: ........................................ Appalachian AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ................................................... Harley KnowlesAthletic Director: ........................................Donny Mayfield

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .....................................................Toby BrooksAssistant Coach: .................................... Cyndy Gilpin-Davis

Stadium: ................................................. TWC Softball Field2015 record (Conference): ................................ 31-9 (16-4)Postseason: ....................................... NAIA Opening RoundLast Meeting: ..5/11/15 - vs. NAIA Opening Round - W, 3-0

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ....................................................Jennifer HarrisonOffice Phone: .................................................423-252-1365Email: ............................................... [email protected]: ........................................................... twcbulldogsTwitter: ......................................................... @twcbulldogsFacebook: ................./TennesseeWesleyanCollegeAthletics

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KEISER March 4 | 9 a.m. | Gulf Shores, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ........................................... West Palm Beach, Fla.Founded: ..................................................................... 1977Nickname: ........................................................... Seahawks Conference: ............................................................ The SunAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ................................................... Dr. Tom DuncanAthletic Director: .......................................... Nick Davidson

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ................................................Chelsea NowellAssistant Coach: .......................................Courtney Dunker

Stadium: .......................................................... Alumni Field2015 record (Conference): ........................... 14-29-1 (0-15)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First Meeting

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ........................................................Kevin DevrientOffice Phone: .................................................561-681-7908Email: ................................ [email protected]: ................................................... kuseahawks.comTwitter: ........................................................ @KUSeahawksFacebook: ...................................................... /KUSeahawks

THOMAS March 5 | 3 p.m. | Gulf Shores, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ....................................................Thomasville, Ga.Founded: ..................................................................... 1950Nickname: ....................................................... Night Hawks Conference: ............................................................ The SunAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ...............................................Dr. Gary BonvillianAthletic Director: ...................................................Mike Lee

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ....................................................... Bill WilsonAssistant Coach: ................ Jessica Johnson, Dionne Bishop

Stadium: ......................................................... Armory Field2015 record (Conference): .............................. 35-13 (12-4)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: 2/28/14 - vs. AUM Softball Complex - W, 3-2; W, 6-0MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ......................................................Angelo PontelloOffice Phone: .................................................229-226-1027Email: ...................... [email protected]: .................................................tunighthawks.comTwitter: ................................................. @TU_Night_HawksFacebook: ........................................../NightHawksAthletics

CULVER-STOCKTON March 5 | 7 p.m. | Gulf Shores, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: .......................................................... Canton, Mo.Founded: ..................................................................... 1853Nickname: ............................................................. Wildcats Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ............................................. Dr. Kelly ThompsonAthletic Director: ................................................. Pat Atwell

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ................................. Jordan Reynolds-BastianAssistant Coach: ..................Kristy Obert, Jonathon Bastian

Stadium: .............................................................Himsl Field2015 record (Conference): .............................. 14-24 (4-14)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ...............3/8/14 - vs. Gulf Coast Inv. - W, 6-0

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ............................................................. John SchildOffice Phone: .................................................573-288-6532Email: ..................................................... [email protected]: .................................................... cscwildcats.comTwitter: .........................................................@CSCWildcatsFacebook: .................................................................... none

BRYAN March 16 | 2 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball Complex GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ........................................................ Dayton, Tenn.Founded: ..................................................................... 1930Nickname: ................................................................... Lions Conference: ........................................ Appalachian Athletic Affiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ............................................. Dr. Stephen LivesayAthletic Director: ..............................................Taylor Hasty

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ................................................... Rocy DuncanAssistant Coach: ..........................Llana Pugh, Nichole Capo

Stadium: ........................................................Bryan Softball 2015 record (Conference): .............................. 29-14 (18-3)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ......2/21/15 - vs. AUM/Faulkner Inv. - W, 9-4

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ...................................................... Wesley SandersOffice Phone: .................................................423-775-2041Email: ....................................... [email protected]: ......................................................bryanlions.comTwitter: ..................................................... @BryanAthleticsFacebook: ..................................................../bryanathletics

MOBILE March 20 | 2 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball Complex GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ...........................................................Mobile, Ala.Founded: ..................................................................... 1961Nickname: .................................................................. Rams Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ..................................................... Dr. Mark FoleyAthletic Director: .................................................Joe Niland

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ..............................................Terri McCormickAssistant Coach: .......................................... Korie Fontenot

Stadium: .......................................Mobile Softball Complex2015 record (Conference): .............................. 38-14 (19-6)Postseason: ...............................NAIA Softball World SeriesLast Meeting: ....... 2/21/15 - vs. AUM/Faulkner Inv. - L, 5-0

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ....................................................... Matthew HicksOffice Phone: .................................................251-442-2264Email: ................................................ [email protected]: ................................................. umobilerams.comTwitter: ..........................................................@mobileramsFacebook: ......................................................./MobileRams

WILLIAM CAREY March 22 | 2 p.m. (DH) | Hattiesburg, Miss.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ................................................. Hattiesburg, Miss.Founded: ..................................................................... 1892Nickname: ........................................................... CrusadersConference: .................................. Southern States Athletic Affiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ................................................... Dr. Tommy KingAthletic Director: ............................................. Steve Knight TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .................................................. Craig FletcherAssistant Coaches:.......................... J. Dedeaux, R. Williams

Stadium: .................................. Joseph and Nancy Fail Field2015 record (conference): ............................... 42-19 (21-7)Postseason: ............................................NAIA World SeriesLast Meeting: .....5/1/15 – vs. SSAC Tournament – L, 8-0 (5)

GENERAL INFORMATION Contact: ..........................................................Kevin RosiereOffice Phone: .................................................601-466-6380Email: .............................................baseball@wmcarey.eduWebsite: ................................................ careyathletics.comTwitter: ......................................................@CareyAthleticsFacebook: ....................................... William Carey Athletics

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BLUE MOUNTAIN March 28 | 2 p.m. (DH) | Blue Mountain, Miss.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ............................................ Blue Mountain, Miss.Founded: ..................................................................... 1873Nickname: ...............................................................Toppers Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ........................... Dr. Barbara Childers McMillianAthletic Director: ........................................... Lavon Driskell

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ................................................... Tyler HerringAssistant Coach: ............................................ Ken Hardwick

Stadium: ...........................................BMC Softball Complex2015 record (Conference): ................................ 5-27 (3-21)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ......3/27/14 - vs. AUM Softball Complex - W, 16-0 (5); W, 10-2 (5)MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ........................................................... Brett FowlerOffice Phone: ...................................662-685-4771 ext. 415Email: ..................................................... [email protected]: ..................................................... bmcsports.comTwitter: ............................................................@bmcsportsFacebook: .......................... /BlueMountainCollegeAthletics

TALLADEGA March 29 | 2 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ....................................................... Talladega, Ala.Founded: ..................................................................... 1867Nickname: .......................................................... Tornadoes Conference: ........................................... Gulf Coast Athletic Affiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ..................................................Dr. Billy HawkinsAthletic Director: ....................................... Wilberto Ramos

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ........................................Miguel Justiniano Jr.Assistant Coach: .......................................................... none

Stadium: ..........................................Talladega Softball Field2015 record (Conference): ................................ 16-32 (7-2)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: 3/1/13 - vs. AUM Softball Complex - W, 19-3 (5); W, 2-0MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ..................................................... Demond WalkerOffice Phone: .................................................256-761-6411Email: ............................................ [email protected]: ........................................ talladegatornadoes.eduTwitter: ....................................................@DegaTornadoesFacebook: ...................................................... /TCtornadoes

BETHEL (Tenn.) April 1 | 1 p.m. (DH) | McKenzie, Tenn.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: .................................................... McKenzie, Tenn.Founded: ..................................................................... 1842Nickname: ............................................................. Wildcats Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: .......................................................Walter ButlerAthletic Director: ................................................Dale Kelley

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ....................................................Larry GeraldiAssistant Coach: ............................................ Ashley Denfip

Stadium: ......................................................... Wildcat Field2015 record (Conference): .............................. 16-28 (9-19)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ....5/1/15 - vs. SSAC Tournament - W, 2-1 (8)

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ....................................................... Dave McCulleyOffice Phone: .................................................731-352-4231Email: ............................................ [email protected]: .............................................. bethelathletics.comTwitter: .......................................................... @BUWildcatsFacebook: ..................Bethel University Sports Information

MARTIN METHODIST April 2 | 1 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ........................................................ Pulaski, Tenn.Founded: ..................................................................... 1870Nickname: ..........................................................Red Hawks Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ......................................................Dr. Ted BrownAthletic Director: ....................................................Jeff Bain

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .................................................... Brandie PaulAssistant Coach: ................. A. Darko, C. Corey, J. Ihlenburg

Stadium: .................................. Red Hawk Softball Complex2015 record (Conference): ............................ 27-20 (14-14)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................. 4/9/14 - vs. AUM - W, 4-0; W, 4-3

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ............................................................Wade NeelyOffice Phone: .................................................931-363-9883Email: ..................................wneely@martinmethodist.eduWebsite: ................................................. goredhawks.comeTwitter: ..........................................@MMCRowdyRedHawkFacebook: ..................................................... /GoRedHawks

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FAULKNER April 5 | 2 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball Complex • April 19 | 4:00 p.m. (DH) | Montgomery, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ................................................ Montgomery, Ala.Founded: .................................................................... 1942Nickname: ................................................................ Eagles Conference: ................................. Southern States Athletic Affiliation: ................................................................... NAIAPresident: .....................................................Dr. Billy HilyerAthletic Director: .................................................Hal Wynn TEAM Information Head Coach: ........................................................Hal WynnAssistant Coaches:.........................................Gary Gregory

Stadium: ........................................................... Wynn Field2015 record (conference): ............................ 30-20 (14-12)Postseason: ................................................................noneLast Meeting: ............ 4/18/15 - at Faulkner - L, 9-1; W, 5-3

Media Information Contact: .......................................................... Ryan BartelsOffice Phone: ................................................334-386-7525Email: .............................................. [email protected]: ............................................... faulknereagles.comTwitter: ...................................................... @FaulknerEagleFacebook: ................................................... Faulkner Sports

MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE April 8 | 2 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ..........................................................Cochran, Ga.Founded: ..................................................................... 2013Nickname: ............................................................... Knights Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: .......................................... Dr. Christopher BlakeAthletic Director: ...........................................Charles Mullis

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ......................................................Ken PhillipsAssistant Coach: ........................................Shannyn Palazzo

Stadium: ......................................................... Warrior Field2015 record (Conference): .............................. 13-29 (9-18)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ...4/11/15 - vs. AUM - W, 8-0 (6); W, 10-0 (5)

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: .......................................................... James HaglerOffice Phone: .................................................478-934-3107Email: ............................................. [email protected]: ....................................................mgaknights.comTwitter: .........................................................@MGAKnightsFacebook: ............... Middle Georgia States College Knights

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BRENAU April 9 | 1 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ......................................................Gainesville, Ga.Founded: ..................................................................... 1878Nickname: ..................................................... Golden TigersConference: .................................. Southern States Athletic Affiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ....................................................Dr. Ed SchraderAthletic Director: .................................Mike Lochsstampfor TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ................................................ Devon ThomasAssistant Coaches:................... Gary Hatfield, Mike Ledford

Stadium: ................................ Lanier Park Softball Complex2015 record (conference): ............................. 33-19 (15-15)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ...............4/10/15 – vs. AUM – W, 3-0; W, 8-3

GENERAL INFORMATION Contact: ............................................................ Kris StewartOffice Phone: .................................................770-538-4443Email: .............................................. [email protected]: .................................................. brenautigers.comTwitter: ...................................................@BUGoldenTigersFacebook: ................................. /BrenauUniversityAthletics

BREWTON-PARKER April 15 | 1 p.m. (DH) | Mount Vernon, Ga.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: .....................................................Mt. Vernon, Ga.Founded: ..................................................................... 1904Nickname: ................................................................ Barons Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ...................................................... Steven EcholsAthletic Director: ...........................................Daniel Prevett

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ...............................................Randy CrawfordAssistant Coach: .......................................... Nate Tompkins

Stadium: ......................... Brewton-Parker Softball Complex2015 record (Conference): .............................. 22-20 (9-14)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ........4/30/15 - vs. SSAC Tournament - L, 4-3

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ...................................................... Ronak ChauhanOffice Phone: .................................................912-539-5792Email: .......................................................... webmaster.eduWebsite: ................................................... gobaronsgo.comTwitter: ........................................................ @GoBaronsGoFacebook: .................................... /BaronsAthleticsFanPage

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Indiana University Southeast ........................................ 4-0Judson (Ala.) College ..................................................... 5-0Lee University ............................................................... 3-8Keiser University ........................................First MeetingLindsey Wilson College ................................................. 8-5LSU-Alexandria .............................................................. 2-0Lubbock Christian University ........................................ 0-1Martin Methodist College ......................................... 5-2McKendree University ............................................... 0-1Middle Georgia State College .................................... 4-0Millsaps College .........................................First MeetingMissouri Baptist University ........................................... 2-0Montreat College ...................................................... 1-0Mount Mercy University ............................................... 2-0Morningside College ..................................................... 1-0Notre Dame (Ohio) College........................................... 4-0Ohio Dominican University ........................................... 1-0Oklahoma Christian University ..................................... 1-0Oklahoma City University ............................................. 0-1Olivet Nazarene University ........................................... 1-0Oregon Institute of Technology .................................... 1-0Park University .............................................................. 2-0Point University ............................................................ 4-0Reinhardt College ..................................................... 3-5Savannah College of Art & Design - Savannah .............. 1-0Shorter University ......................................................... 6-4

Simon Fraser University .............................First MeetingSoutheastern University ............................................... 2-1Southern Wesleyan University .................................... 18-0Spring Hill College ....................................................... 10-6St. Ambrose University ................................................. 1-0St. Gregory’s (Okla.) University ..................................... 2-0St. Mary-of-the-Woods College .................................... 1-0St. Thomas (Fla.) University .......................................... 1-1Talladega College ...................................................... 8-0Tennessee Wesleyan College ..................................... 2-0Thomas (Ga.) University ...........................................15-0Trevecca Nazarene University ................................... 1-0Tusculum College .......................................First MeetingTuskegee University ...................................................... 4-0Truett-McConnell College ............................................. 1-0University of Alabama-Huntsville ................................. 0-2University of Houston-Victoria ..................................... 1-1University of Mobile ................................................14-7University of Montevallo ...........................First MeetingUniv. of South Carolina-Beaufort .................................. 0-1Walsh University ........................................................... 2-0William Carey University ........................................12-15William Penn University ................................................ 3-0William Woods University............................................. 1-2

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COASTAL GEORGIA April 16 |12 p.m. (DH) | Brunswick, Ga.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ...................................................... Brunswick, Ga.Founded: ..................................................................... 1961Nickname: .............................................................Mariners Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ..............................................Dr. Gregory F. AloiaAthletic Director: ........................................ William Carlton

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .....................................................Mike MinickAssistant Coach: .......................................................... none

Stadium: ............................... Coastal Georgia Softball Field2015 record (Conference): ................................ 9-32 (7-19)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: .....4/21/15 - vs. AUM - W, 8-0 (5); W, 9-0 (5)

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ..............................................................Kevin PriceOffice Phone: .................................................912-279-4546Email: .....................................................kwprice@ccga.eduWebsite: ..................................... coastalgeorgiasports.comTwitter: ........................................................ @ccgaathleticsFacebook: ......................../CoastalGeorgiaMarinerAthletics

GEORGIA GWINNETT April 20 | 3 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ................................................. Lawrenceville, Ga.Founded: ..................................................................... 2005Nickname: .............................................................. Grizzlies Conference: .................. Assoc. of Independent InstitutionsAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: .......................... Dr. Stanley “Stas” C. PreczewskiAthletic Director: ................................... Dr. Darin S. Wilson

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ...................................................Kat IhlenburgAssistant Coach: ......................Alexa Datko, John Ihlenburg

Stadium: ........................................Grizzly Softball Complex2015 record: ............................................................... 37-16Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First Meeting

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: .........................................................Jason HendrixOffice Phone: .................................................678-407-5039Email: .................................................... [email protected]: .............................................grizzlyathletics.comeTwitter: .......................................................@GrzlyAthleticsFacebook: .................................................. /GrizzlyAthletics

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ERICNEWELL

Head Coach | Williams Baptist, 2001Second Season

300-130 Career Record in Nine Seasons

2016 Coaching Staff

In his first season with the Warhawks, Newell posted a 46-9 overall record, and finished 24-2 in the Southern States Athletic Conference as he lead the team to its second consecutive NAIA National Championship. Newell picked up his 300th career win in the National Championship Game after falling to Lindsey Wilson in the first game. The team responded to win 10-0 in the sixth inning to claim the title. Additionally, Newell was named the SSAC and NAIA Coach of the Year for his efforts. Newell helped lead the team to back-to-back championships, and also coached the NAIA National Player of the Year in Cassie Jones, who was also named an NAIA All-American, the SSAC Pitcher of the Year and was an NAIA Scholar Athlete. Helping the team reach their ultimate goal, the team also earned seven All-Conference members, five SSAC All-Academic members and one additional NAIA Scholar Athlete. Following a stellar eight-year career at William Baptist College, Eric Newell was hired as the second head softball coach in the program’s history on Dec. 16, 2014. During his tenure with the Lady Eagles, Newell posted a 254-121 record, setting the school record for wins and winning percentage. He led the squad to a pair of NAIA National Tournament appearances, including a fourth-place finish in 2013. His teams have spent 26 weeks ranked in the NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, climbing as high as No. 4 in the rankings. The Lady Eagles were ranked inside the top 10 for 10 editions. Prior to his arrival at WBC, the softball program experienced nine consecutive losing seasons. Newell has guided the program to four consecutive American Midwest Conference championships from 2010-13 and been selected the conference coach of the year four times. He has coached five NAIA All-Americans, eight NAIA Scholar-Athletes, 37 all-conference selections and 102 academic all-conference performers. He finished .500 or better in seven seasons, winning 30 or more games five times. In 2013, the Lady Eagles finished 46-9 and advanced to Bracket Play at the NAIA National Tournament. During the season, Williams Baptist won 19 consecutive games and finished 16-2 in the AMC. After dropping an extra-inning contest to Rogers State in Pool Play, the Lady Eagles rallied and defeated the Hillcats in an elimination, and if-necessary, game to qualify for the bracket round of the tournament. Once in the final round, the Lady Eagles defeated former Southern States Athletic Conference power Lee University and perennial power Reinhardt. The season prior, Williams Baptist finished with a school-record 51 victories, at one point winning 16 straight games. In addition to finishing the AMC regular-season with a 15-1 record, the Lady Eagles also won the conference tournament. Prior to his arrival at WBC, Newell spent five years coaching at Fredericktown High School in Fredericktown, Mo., where he started the softball program.

Newell earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Williams Baptist, while earning his master’s from William Woods University. He and his wife, April, have five daughters: Gabriella, Juliana, Adalynn, Jillian and Jacqueline.

NEWELL’S YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD

AT AUM

2015 .............................46-9, 24-2 SSAC

AT WILLIAMS BAPTIST COLLEGE

2014 ...........................22-22, 13-9 AMC

2013 .............................46-9, 16-2 AMC

2012 ...........................51-10, 15-1 AMC

2011 ...........................31-12, 13-3 AMC

2010 ...........................32-12, 12-4 AMC

2009 ...........................24-18, 11-5 AMC

2008 .............................32-12, 7-7 AMC

2007 ...........................16-26, 6-14 AMC

Career Record

300-130 (.433)

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SCOTTIEWILKES

Assistant Coach | Faulkner, 2011Fourth Season

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Scottie Wilkes will begin her fourth season on the AUM coaching staff and her fourth year as an assistant coach in 2016. Last season, Wilkes helped the Warhawks to the NAIA World Series National Championship in 2014 and 2015, and was a member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s Coaching Staff of the Year the past two seasons.

She spent two seasons with the Faulkner softball program after two years at Jeff State CC in Birmingham. In her senior season with the Lady Eagles, Wilkes started all 43 games, hitting .298 with a .413 on-base

percentage, eight doubles and two home runs. Her 29 RBIs were second-best on the team. Academically, Wilkes was Faulkner’s 2011 Female Scholar Athlete of the Year. She earned first team all-conference and NAIA honorable mention recognition in 2010 after finishing with a .344 batting average, 13 doubles, three home runs and 39 RBIs. Her .494 on-base percentage was best among Faulkner starters. In her two seasons at Jeff State, she hit a combined .320 with 23 doubles, five home runs and 51 RBIs. Wilkes also played volleyball while at Faulkner. She is working towards her master’s degree in physical education at AUM.

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SARAHANGULO

Junior | C | 5-9 | Bats: R | Throws: RCooper City, Fla. | American Heritage HS

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ANGULO’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2014 40-17 67 7 15 4 0 1 13 22 6 6 0-0 .224 2015 32-12 49 4 11 0 0 1 5 14 5 2 0-0 .224 Total 72-29 116 11 26 4 0 2 18 36 11 8 0-0 .224

2015 [Sophomore]: Appeaared in 32 games as a sophomore, starting in 12 contests ... hit .224 on the year, collecting 11 hits, one home run and four runs scored with five RBIs ... had a career-best 3-for-4 performance with a run scored and an RBI against William Carey on April 4 ... posted a .500 batting average against left handed pitching ... tallied a 2-for-5 showing with

bases loaded on the year ... posted another multiple-hit performance against Brewton-Parker on April 7, where she finished 2-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and her second career home run. 2014 [Freshman]: Appeared in 40 games as a true freshman, starting 17 … hit .224, collecting 15 hits in 67 at bats … had four doubles, a home run and 13 runs batted in … scored seven times and walked six times … upped her batting average to .293 in Southern States Athletic Conference play … had all four doubles and nine RBIs against SSAC opponents … tallied five two-out RBIs … had three multi-hit games and four games with multiple runs batted in … had a season-best four-game hitting streak … hit her first career home run against Missouri Baptist on March 10 … was 1 for 1 with a double and two RBIs at Emmanuel March 14 … finished 2 for 4 with a pair of RBIs and a run scored at Brenau on March 21 … had two runs batted in against William Carey in the SSAC Tournament on May 2.Prep: Lettered in softball for six seasons for head coach Marty Cooper at American

Heritage School in Plantation, Fla. ... helped the Patriots to the 2008 and 2009 Florida High School Athletic Association 3A State Championships ... also won the FHSAA 5A State Championship in 2012 … also played on three district championship teams … Patriots posted a 146-31 record during her six seasons … finished her career with a .374 batting average, 91 hits, 66 runs batted in, nine stolen bases and a .430 on-base percentage … earned all-county and second-team all-state honors as a senior, after hitting .369 with a home run, five doubles and 21 runs batted in … hit .393 with six doubles during her junior campaign … earned honorable mention all-state honors from the Sun-Sentinel as a sophomore and junior … played for the Gold Coast Hurricanes travel team for nine years … was also a member of the volleyball team at AHS, where she earned team MVP honors as a senior.Personal: Full name is Sarah Marie Angulo … was born Oct. 21, 1994 ...is the daughter of Albert and Christine Angulo ... has an older sister, Katrina, and a younger brother Nicholas ... is majoring in psychology.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 4, 6x (Last: at GGC, 4/22/15)

RUNS 1, 11x (Last: vs. BPC, 4/7/15)

HITS 3, at William Carey, 4/4/15)

DOUBLES 1, 4x (Last: at CCG, 4/26/14)

HOME RUNS 1, 2x (Last: vs. BPC 4/7/15)

RBIs 2, 4x (Last: vs. WCU, 5/2/14)

STOLEN BASES none

HIT STREAK Four games

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KATIEBRINKMAN

Senior | Utility | 5-8 | Bats: R | Throws: RHarvest, Ala. | Sparkman HS

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BRINKMAN’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2013 19-3 16 3 3 1 1 0 3 6 2 4 1-1 .1882014 40-37 96 15 22 5 2 11 34 34 6 9 3-3 .229 2015 48-44 103 18 26 6 0 5 29 47 14 16 6-7 .252 Total 107-84 215 33 51 12 3 16 66 87 32 31 10-11 .237

2015 [Junior]: Saw action in 48 games, recieving the starting nod 44 times on the year ... posted a .252 batting average with 26 hits ... added six doubles with five home runs and 29 runs batted in ... scored 18 times on the year ... finished the year with six multiple-hit games and nine multi-RBI games ... went on a three-game hit streak during the season ... posted a .571 average after finishing the year going 4-for-7 with bases loaded ... knocked two RBIs on a double against Lindsey Wilson on March 1 ... posted three RBIs and scored a run in a 1-for-2 performance against William Penn on March 7 ... posted three consecutive multi-RBI games finishing picking up eight total over the period, which was capped by a 2-for-2 performance against Mount Mercy on March 23 where she added four RBIs, two runs scored and a stolen base ... finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored against Oregon Tech on May 23 ... picked up a 1-for-2 performance with an RBI against Concordia on May 26, that sent the team to the NAIA National Championship Game. 2014 [Sophomore]: Saw action in 40 games, starting 37 … posted a .229 batting average, collecting 22 hits in 96 at bats … finished with five doubles, two triples and a home run … had 11 RBIs and 12 runs scored … added three stolen bases … upped her averaged to .296 in Southern States Athletic Conference play … had seven of her eight extra-base hits against conference opponents … recorded a hit in her only pinch-hit appearance of the season … was 3 for 6 with the bases loaded

… had nine two-out RBIs … recorded seven multi-hit games and three games with multiple RBIs … has a season-high five-game hitting streak … her first hit of the season was a grand slam against Missouri Baptist on March 10 … had two hits, including a triple, and two runs scored at Emmanuel on March 14 … was 2 for 3 with two runs and two RBIs against Coastal Georgia on April 5 … was 1 for 2 with a run scored and a stolen base in the NAIA National Championship game against William Carey on May 29.2013 [Freshman]: Made 19 appearances for the Warhawks, including three starts at second base … tallied three hits in 16 at bats with three RBIs and three runs scored … stole her only base in her season debut against Thomas on Feb. 17 … had a two-run pinch-hit double against Talladega in Game 1 of a doubleheader on March 1 … added a RBI triple in the second game of the afternoon against the Tornadoes … had a single and a run scored at Faulkner on April 9 … also drew a pair of walks.Prep: Graduated from Sparkman High School in Harvest, Ala. … was a four-year letter winner in softball for the Senators under coach Dale Palmer … was a part of state championships during her freshman and senior seasons … the Senators won area and regional championships in each of her four seasons … in her senior season, team finished with a 63-7-1, including a state record 35-game winning streak with an average margin of victory of 6.5 runs.Personal: Full name is Kaitlyn Marie Brinkman … born on March 29, 1994 … is the daughter of John and Melissa Brinkman … has an older sister, Brittany, and a younger brother, Matthew … is majoring in special education.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 4, 8x (Last: vs. Oregon Tech, 5/23/15)

RUNS 2, 7x (Last: vs Oregon Tech, 5/23/15)

HITS 3, vs. Oregon Tech (5/23/15)

DOUBLES 1, 12x (Last: vs. DU, 5/13/15)

HOME RUNS 1, 5x (Last: vs DU, 5/12/15)

RBIs 4, 2x (Last: vs. Mount Mercy, 3/23/15)

STOLEN BASES 1, 10x (Last: at GGC, 4/22/15)

HIT STREAK Five games

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VICTORIACREAMER

Junior | Corner Infield | 5-9 | Bats: R | Throws: RDaphne, Ala. | Robertsdale HS

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CREAMER’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2014 3-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 2015 3-0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1.000 Total 6-0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1.000

2015 [Sophomore]: Saw action in three games for AUM as a sophomore ... tallied her first career hit in a 1-for-1 pinch-hitting performance in a 12-1 win over Montreat on February 20, which was the first game of the season and the home opener ... also picked up her first career RBI on the single ... tallied two walks on the year, and scored her first career run on March 27 in a 16-0 win over Blue Mountain. 2014 [Freshman]: Saw action in three games for AUM as a true freshman … was 0 for 1 at the plate … had her first career at bat against Southern Wesleyan on April 19.Prep: Lettered in softball for head coach Barry Roberts and in volleyball for coach Metta Roberts at Robertsdale High School in Robertsdale, Ala. … was an all-county selection in softball following her senior season … appeared in 90 career games for the Bears, recording 33 hits, 23 runs batted in and 16 runs scored … added four doubles and a home run.Personal: Full name is Victoria LaCole Creamer … was born June 14, 1995 ... is the daughter of Mark and Regina Creamer ... has an older brother, Daulton ... is majoring in biology.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 1, 2x (Last: vs. Montreat, 2/20/15)

RUNS 1, vs. Blue Mountain (3/27/15)

HITS 1, vs. Montreat (2/20/15)

DOUBLES none

HOME RUNS none

RBIs 1, vs. Montreat (2/20/15)

STOLEN BASES none

HIT STREAK one

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KAYLAHALE

Senior | Pitcher/First Base | 5-11 | Bats: L | Throws: LMontgomery, Ala. | Trinity Presbyterian HS

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HALE’S CAREER STATISTICSBattingYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2013 57-56 142 19 46 10 1 12 46 94 22 29 0-0 .324 2014 47-41 116 16 41 8 0 7 39 70 23 21 0-0 .353 2015 55-50 141 17 54 7 1 11 46 96 33 35 1-1 .383 Total 159-147 399 52 141 25 2 30 131 260 78 85 1-1 .353

PitchingYear GP-GS W L ERA IP CG SHO H R ER BB SO SV 2013 21-10 8 4 2.13 72.1 4 1 51 34 22 18 89 3 2014 15-0 2 1 0.62 33.2 0 0 21 10 3 13 44 1 2015 14-4 2 2 2.78 40.1 2 0 41 25 16 15 45 0 Total 50-14 12 7 1.96 146.1 6 1 114 69 41 46 178 4

2015 [Junior]: Was seleced a First-Team All-Southern States Athletic Conference member ... earned the SSAC Player of the Week accolade the week of February 23 ... was one of only two players to see action in all 55 games, and started in 50 contests as a junior ... finished second on the team in batting average with a .383 showing, and was also second on the team in home runs with 11 and RBIs with 46 ... picked up a third-best 54 hits on the year for the team and added seven doubles with a triple and 17 runs scored ... also second on the team in slugging percentage with a .681 showing ... had 15 multiple-hit games with 10 multi-RBI showings ... batted .375 on the year with runners on base, and was 3-for-7 with bases loaded ... she was 24-for-61 (.393) with runners in scoring position, and 6-of-13 (.462) with a runner on third and less than two outs ... posted a .408 average when coming up to the plate with two outs ... made 14 appearances with four starts in the circle, posting a 2-2 record with 45 strikeouts and a 2.78 earned run average ... threw 40 1/3 innings pitched allowing only 16 earned runs on 41 hits ... posted a season-high nine strikeouts against Lindsey Wilson on March 8 ... did not give up a run in her final four appearances ... had two three-hit perfomances at the plate with the last coming on April 22 against Georgia Gwinnett ... finished 6-for-15 at the NAIA World Series with five RBIs, two home runs, two doubles and two runs scored ... blasted two home runs in the game against LSU-Alexandria on February 28 ... finished the year on a 2-for-3 performance with a home run, 3 RBIs and a run scored to seal the National Championship Game against Lindsey Wilson on May 28 to earn her second ring.2014 [Sophomore]: Was selected a Second-Team All-American by the National FastPitch Coaches Association … also earned NFCA First-Team All-South Region honors and First-Team All-Southern States Athletic Conference accolades … played in 47 games, starting 41 … ranked fifth on the team in hitting with a .353 batting average … had 41 hits, including eight doubles and seven home runs … had 39 runs batted in, a mark which ranked tied for second on the team … scored 16 runs and walked 23 times … was second on the team with a .603 slugging percentage … also made 15 appearances in the circle, posting a 2-1 record with a 0.62 earned run average and two saves … threw 33 2/3 innings, allowing just 21 hits and three earned runs, while striking out 44 … allowed opponents to hit just .165 on the season … led the team with a .424 batting average in conference play … had five home runs and 24 RBIs in 24 league games … recorded a slugging percentage of .780 and an on-base percentage of .534 against SSAC opponents … was 3 for 4 as a pinch hitter … had a team-high 23 two-out RBIs … had 12 multiple-hit games and 10 multi-RBI games … hit in a season-best four straight games on three occasions … connected on a pinch-hit three-run homer at Southern Wesleyan on March 15 … was 3 for 3 with a home run, double, four RBIs and a run scored against Coastal Georgia on April 5 … had a double, a home run and three runs batted in against Southern Wesleyan on April 19 … launched a pair of home runs and drove in five in the NAIA National Championship game against William Carey on May 29 … threw a season-high 5 1/3 innings, matching a season-high with eight strikeouts against Reinhardt on Feb. 21 … had eight strikeouts in three perfect innings of relief against Culver-Stockton on March 8.2013 [Freshman]: Earned a spot on the SSAC All-Freshmen team after a standout year both at the plate and on the mound for the Warhawks … appeared in all 57 games, including 56 starts as a hitter … finished with a .324 average, 12 home runs, 46 RBIs, 10 doubles and a team-high 22 walks … her home run and RBI totals both rank second in AUM single-season history … knocked in an AUM-record eight RBIs against Embry-Riddle on March 18, finishing Game 1 of the doubleheader 3-for-4 with two doubles, a homer and two runs scored … also had a pair of doubles in her AUM debut against Thomas on Feb. 17 … drove in five runs at Spring Hill on March 28, including her first career grand slam … added four more RBIs at Emmanuel April 12 … had eight multi-hit games … belted two homers in the NAIA tournament, with long balls against Lindsey Wilson (May 14) and Reinhardt (May 27) … as a pitcher, tallied an 8-4 record with a 2.13 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 72 1/3 innings … registered her first complete game against Point on

Feb. 27, allowing one run and striking out 12 batters … was dominant at Emmanuel on April 12, racking up 14 strikeouts in her only complete game shutout of the year … pitched a complete game win over Spring Hill on April 24 to help AUM earn its first ever SSAC West regular season title … led the team with three saves, closing out wins against Southeastern (March 13), Warner (March 15) and Embry-Riddle (March 18).Prep: Graduated from Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery … lettered in softball, basketball and volleyball for the Wildcats … was named all-metro and honorable mention all-state in her final two seasons … earned 3A All-State First-Team honors as a senior ... led the Wildcats to area championships in 2009, 2011, and 2012 (team was the runner-up in 2010) as well as regionals in 2012 … recorded 50 victories from the pitcher’s mound, along with 632 strikeouts … at the plate she hit .408 with 22 home runs, 37 doubles and 147 RBIs … made the Dean’s List in 2012 … also earned the Barnabas Award, which is presented to the team’s most encouraging player.Personal: Full name is Kayla Elaine Hale ... was born on April 2, 1994 … is the daughter of Mike and Kane Hale … has a younger brother, Tyler … is majoring in elementary education … her parents both played sports at Wallace Community College in Dothan, Ala. (father – baseball, mother – basketball).

CAREER HIGHS (Hitting) AT BATS 4, 19x (Last: vs. OIT, 5/23/15)

RUNS 3, 2x (Last: vs. Embry-Riddle, 3/18/13)

HITS 3, 5x (Last: at GGC, 4/22/15)

DOUBLES 2, 2x (Last: vs. ERAU, 3/18/13)

HOME RUNS 2, 2x (Last: vs. LSUA. 2/28/15)

RBIs 8, vs. Embry-Riddle (3/18/13)

STOLEN BASES 1, vs. Ave Maria (2/28/15)

HIT STREAK Eight games

CAREER HIGHS (Pitching) INNINGS 7.0, 6x (Last: vs. LSUA, 2/28/15)

HITS 11, vs. LSUA (2/28/15)

RUNS 9, vs. LSUA (2/28/15)

EARNED RUNS 9, vs. LSUA (2/28/15)

WALKS 4, vs. LSUA (2/28/15)

STRIKEOUTS 14, at Emmanuel (4/12/13)

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HAYDENHENDERSON

Sophomore | Outfield | 5-6 | Bats: L | Throws: LSpringville, Ala. | Springville HS

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2015 [Freshman]: Named to the Southern States Athletic Conference All- Freshman team as a true freshman ... appeared in 39 games, including 27 starts ... finished the year with the third-best batting average on the team with a .372 showing, picking up 32 hits in 86 at bats ... finished the year with three doubles, a triple and a home run with 17 runs scored and eight RBIs ... added eight multiple-hit games with three multi-run games and one multi-RBI game ... went on a six-game hit streak that included a four-game multi-hit streak ... scored her first run against Lindsey Wilson on March 1, and picked up her first career hit in her first at bat against Montreat on February 20 ... tallied a season-high three hits

against Georgia Gwinnet on April 22 with a 3-for-4 performance, adding a run and a double ... launched her first career home run on April 24 against Brewton-Parker, and finished the day with a double and a season-high two RBIs ... posted a .333 average with two outs, and was .353 with runners on base ... finished 2-for-3 with two runs and a stolen base in the 9-0 win over Concordia on May 26 that sent the team to the National Championship Game ... ended her freshman campaign with a 2-for-4 performance with the starting nod in the 10-0 win over Lindsey Wilson on May 28 to hand AUM its second-straight title in two years.Prep: Was a three-sport standout at Springville High School in Springville, Ala. ... lettered in softball for six seasons for head coach Chris Williams … was selected the St. Clair County Most Valuable Player as a senior … collected AHSAA Class 5A All-State honors from the Alabama Sports Writers Association her final year … also earned all-county and all-area honors … posted a .528 batting average and scored 71 runs her final season … had 108 hits during her senior campaign, a mark which ranked second in state history .. was chosen the Tigers’ Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … appeared in the AHSAA North-South All-Star game following her junior season … finished her career with a .420 batting average and 60 stolen bases … holds the school record for hits, batting average, stolen bases and on-base percentage for a season … also lettered in volleyball for six season and basketball for four years.Personal: Full name is Hayden Grace Henderson … born Feb. 2, 1996 … is the daughter of Dwayne and Donna Henderson … has a younger brother, Logan … is majoring in nursing.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 5, at Brewton-Parker (4/24/15)

RUNS 2, 3x (Last: vs. Concordia, 5/26/15)

HITS 2, 5x (Last: vs. William Woods, 2/21/14)

DOUBLES 1, 3x (Last: at BPC, 4/24/15)

HOME RUNS 1, at Brewton-Parker (4/24/15)

RBIs 2, at Brewton-Parker (4/24/15)

STOLEN BASES 1, 3x (Last: vs. CU, 5/26/15)

HIT STREAK Six games

HENDERSON’S CAREER STATISTICS

Year GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2015 39-27 86 21 32 3 1 1 8 40 8 10 3-4 .372 Total 39-27 86 21 32 3 1 1 8 40 8 10 3-4 .372

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JENNIFERJENKINS

Senior | Infield | 5-8 | Bats: R | Throws: RCullman, Ala. | Cullman HS

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JENKINS’ CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2013 40-15 38 8 10 2 0 0 3 12 5 3 2-2 .263 2014 44-41 89 11 27 2 1 0 13 21 5 11 2-3 .303 2015 42-17 64 18 20 2 2 1 15 29 7 9 2-2 .313 Total 126-73 191 37 57 6 3 1 31 62 17 23 6-7 .298

2015 [Junior]: Saw action in 42 games, including 17 starts as a junior ... finished the year with a .313 batting average, collecting 20 hits in 64 at bats ... finished with a pair of doubles and two triples with a home run and 15 runs batted in ... scored 18 runs and stole two bases ... had four multiple-hit games and four multi-RBI games ... had three multi-run games ... tied for second on the team with a six-game hitting streak ... posted a .382 average in conference play with 10 RBIs and eight runs scored ... made 14 starts at second in which the teama was 13-1, and made three starts at shortstop in which the team was 2-1 ... was 4-for-6 on the year with bases loaded and 10-for-24 with runners in scoring position ... earned the first multi-run performance on a 1-for-1 showing with two runs scored against William Penn on March 7 ... picked up her first career home run against Central Methodist on March 7, which also was the first multi-RBI game of the year on a 1-for-3 performance with two RBIs and three runs scored, which also marked a career-high in that category ... added a career-high 3 RBIs in a 3-for-3 performance against Middle Georgia on April 11 ... picked up an RBI and a run in a 1-for-1 showing against Concordia on May 26, a game that AUM won 9-0 and sent the team to the NAIA National Championship Game ... also named to the Southern States Athletic Conference All-Academic team.2014 [Sophomore]: Saw action in 44 games, starting 41 … hit .303 on the season, collecting 27 hits in 89 at bats … finished with a pair of doubles, a triple and 13 runs batted in … scored 11 runs and

stole two bases … had six multiple-hit games and three multi-RBI games … tied for a team-high with a 14-game hitting streak … hit .426 in conference play, driving in 11 runs … had four hits in seven at bats against left-handed pitchers … recorded a hit in her lone pinch-hit appearance … had eight two-out RBIs … was 2 for 3 with two runs batted in against Coastal Georgia on April 5 … had a season-high three hits and scored twice against Brenau on April 16 … was 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs at Brewton-Parker on April 25 … finished with two hits, two runs and a run batted in at Coastal Georgia on April 26.2013 [Freshman]: Appeared in 40 games in her debut season, making a total of 15 starts at first and third base … collected 10 hits in 38 at bats, with three RBIs, eight runs scored and a pair of doubles … was also successful in both of her stolen base attempts, swiping bags against Talladega (Feb. 21) and Faulkner (April 2) … had her first career multi-hit game in that April 2 contest against the Eagles, finishing 2-for-3 with a double … scored a pair of runs at Emmanuel on April 12 … had a walk-off sacrifice fly against Spring Hill on April 24, helping AUM secure its first regular season SSAC West title … was one of AUM’s most consistent contact hitters, striking out only three times all season.Prep: Graduated from Cullman High School in Cullman, Ala. … lettered in softball and basketball for the Bearcats … was a two-time defensive MVP under coach Brandon Lee … had the highest batting average on the team in three of her seasons.Personal: Full name is Jennifer Olivia Jenkins ... was born on April 15, 1994 … is the daughter of Rodney and Martha Jenkins … has one younger sister, Claire … her aunt, Jane Burmester, played softball at the University of North Alabama … is majoring in elementary education.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 4, 4x (Last: at GGC, 4/22/15)

RUNS 3, vs. Central Methodist (3/7/15)

HITS 3, 2x (Last: vs. MGSC, 4/11/15)

DOUBLES 1, 9x (Last: vs. MGSC, 4/11/15

HOME RUNS 1, vs. Central Methodist (3/7/15)

RBIs 3, vs. Middle Georgia (4/11/15

STOLEN BASES 1, 6x (Las : vs. CU, 5/26/15)

HIT STREAK 14 games

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Senior | Outfield | 5-8 | Bats: R | Throws: RHazel Green, Ala. | Hazel Green HS

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NIELSEN’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2013 26-9 43 7 12 1 1 1 6 18 5 11 0-1 .279 2014 27-15 46 3 9 3 0 0 8 12 4 9 1-1 .196 2015 10-0 8 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 3 2 0-0 .125 Totals 63-24 97 10 22 5 1 1 15 32 12 22 1-2 .227

2015 [Junior]: Saw action in 10 games as a junior ... finished the season with eight at bats ... picked up an RBI in a 1-for-1 pinch-hitting performance against Belhaven on April 3 ... also picked up her only double of the year in the appearance against Belhaven ... added three walks on the year ... picked up an assist in the field against Mount Mercy on March 23. 2014 [Sophomore]: Saw action in 27 games, starting 15, before suffering a season-ending injury … had nine hits, including three doubles … drove in eight runs and scored three others … added four walks and a stolen base … had three pinch-hits and five two-out RBIs … had one multiple-hit game and one multi-RBI game … hit safely in a season-high four games to open the season … had a pinch-hit, bases-clearing double against Point on Feb. 18 … was 1 for 1 with a double, two walks and two runs scored against Campbellsville on Feb. 21 … posted a pair of hits, including a double, and drove in a run against William Woods on Feb. 21 … stolen her first base of the season against Missouri Baptist on March 10.2013 [Freshman]: Played in 26 games for the Warhawks, making nine starts as a designated hitter … finished with a .279 batting average, six RBIs and seven runs scored … had a clutch three-run, pinch-hit triple against Point on Feb. 27, leading AUM to a 5-4 victory … registered four multi-hit games, including three straight against Warner (March 15), Thomas (March 16) and Embry-Riddle (March 18) … belted her only homer of the year at Spring Hill on March 28 … also drew five walks, giving her

an on-base percentage of .354 for the season.Prep: Graduated from Hazel Green High School in Hazel Green, Ala. … was a four-year letter winner in softball for the Trojans under coach Shaun Butler … is ranked third in school history in home runs.Personal: Full name is Paige Kendra Nielsen ... was born on July 14, 1994 … is the daughter of James and Kelly Nielsen … has an older sister, Lindsay … majoring in general business.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 4, 2x (Last: at CCG, 4/5/14)

RUNS 2, 2x (Last: vs. Campbellsville, 2/21/14)

HITS 2, 5x (Last: vs. William Woods, 2/21/14)

DOUBLES 1, 5x (Last: at Belhaven, 4/3/15)

HOME RUNS 1, at Spring Hill (3/28/13)

RBIs 3, 2x (Last: vs. Point, 2/18/14)

STOLEN BASES 1, vs. Missouri Baptist (3/10/14)

HIT STREAK Four games

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MARISANIEVES

Junior | Second Base | 5-0 | Bats: R | Throws: RPalm Coast, Fla. | Matanzas HS

Pre-Heath/Pre-Dentistry3

NIEVES’ CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2014 19-13 24 3 5 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 1-1 .208 2015 31-2 17 7 4 0 0 0 1 4 2 3 0-0 .235 Total 50-15 41 10 9 0 0 0 3 9 2 6 1-1 .220

2015 [Sophomore]: Saw action in 31 games as a sophomore, and earned the starting nod twice on the year ... posted a .235 batting average during the season, picking up four hits in 17 at bats ... finished the year with an RBI and seven runs scored ... earned three putouts in a start against USC-Beaufort on March 6 ... notched her first run of the year against Faulkner on March 3 ... picked up an RBI against Belhaven on April 3 ... picked up an essential run in a 4-0 win over Davenport on May 13 in the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round that sent the team to the NAIA Softball World Series in Sioux City, Iowa.2014 [Freshman]: Saw action in 19 games as a true freshman, earning 13 starts … posted a .208 batting average, collecting five hits in 24 at bats … scored three times and drove in two runs … also recorded a stolen base … hit .429 with runners on base … had one multi-hit game … had a hit, RBI and scored a run against William Woods on Feb. 21 … had a season-best two hits against Reinhardt on Feb. 21 … was 1 for 2 with a run scored and a RBI at Southern Wesleyan on March 15 … had a pinch-hit single against William Carey in the NAIA National Tournament on May 29.Prep: Lettered in softball for head coach Sara Novak at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast, Fla. … was a three-time all-conference selection, earning the honor as a freshman, sophomore and senior … was selected the Pirates’ Defensive Player of the Year in 2010 and 2013 … also earned the team’s Best Offensive Player award in 2012 … voted Most Dedicated in 2011 … posted a .440

batting average, with 15 runs scored and eight runs batted in as a senior … added seven doubles, three stolen bases and a .517 on-base percentage … finished with 10 runs, six RBIs, two doubles and a triple as a junior … hit .292 with three triples, 12 RBIs and 10 runs scored as a sophomore … recorded a .320 batting average with one home run and 17 runs batted in during her freshman season … also lettered in volleyball for two seasons.Personal: Married to Pedro Nieves in November of 2015 … was born June 12, 1995 ... is the daughter of Todd and Felicia Magnuson ... has a younger brother, Troy … is majoring in pre-health/pre-dentistry.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 3, 5x (Last: vs. USC-Beaufort, 3/6/15)

RUNS 1, 10x (Last: vs. DU, 5/13/15)

HITS 2, vs. Reinhardt (2/21/15)

DOUBLES none

HOME RUNS none

RBIs 1, 3x (Last: at Belhaven, 4/3/15)

STOLEN BASES 1, vs. CMU (3/9/14)

HIT STREAK Two games

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AMYPERSINGERSophomore | Outfield | 5-8 | Bats: R | Throws: R

Selma, Ala.| Dallas County HSPre-Physical Therapy

42015 [Freshman]: Saw action in 17 games as a true-freshman ... finished the year with three hits on 11 at-bats with two doubles ... picked up four RBIs on the year ... knotched a season-high three RBIs on March 23 against Mount Mercy where she finished 1-for-1 with her first career hit, which happened to be a double ... picked up her second career hit against Blue Mountain on March 27 in another 1-for-1 appearance, which was also a double and earned her an RBI ... added one putout on the year against Mount Mercy on the same day as her first career hit.Prep: Lettered in softball for head coach Willie Moore at Dallas County High School in Plantersville, Ala. … helped the Hornets

to the 2011 AHSAA Class 4A state championship, where she was selected to the State All-Tournament team… earned all-state honors as a junior and senior … was named the AHSAA 4A Hitter of the Year as a senior, after hitting .658 with 15 home runs and 78 runs batted in … posted a .875 on-base percentage during her final season … participated in the 2013 AHSAA North/South All-Star game … was named the Defensive MVP for the Hornets in 2013 … also lettered in volleyball for head coach Linda Moore.Personal: Full name is Amy Marie Persinger … was born Nov. 27, 1995 … is the daughter of Robby and Kim Persinger … has an older brother, Andrew … is majoring in pre-physical therapy.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 2, vs. Blue Mountain, 3/27/15)

RUNS 1, 4x (Last: vs. Coastal Georgia, 4/21/15)

HITS 1, 3x (Last: at Belhaven, 4/3/15)

DOUBLES 1, 2x (Last: vs. BMC, 3/27/15)

HOME RUNS none

RBIs 3, vs. Mount Mercy, 3/23/15)

STOLEN BASES none

HIT STREAK One game

PERSINGER’S CAREER STATISTICS

Year GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2015 17-0 11 4 3 2 0 0 4 5 0 4 0-0 .273 Total 17-0 11 4 3 2 0 0 4 5 0 4 0-0 .273

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POWELL’S CAREER STATISTICSBattingYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2013 22-15 49 7 12 4 0 2 7 22 3 18 0-1 .245 2014 27-21 66 8 16 5 0 3 22 30 8 9 0-0 .242 2015 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 .000 Total 49-36 115 15 28 9 0 5 29 52 11 27 0-1 .243

PitchingYear GP-GS W L ERA IP CG SHO H R ER BB SO SV 2013 24-14 13 2 1.41 99.1 5 2 80 34 20 28 81 2 2014 26-22 22 1 1.71 143.1 14 6 104 45 35 50 138 2 2015 16-15 9 2 2.63 87.2 5 2 78 41 33 31 100 0 Total 66-51 44 5 1.86 330 24 10 262 120 88 109 319 4

TAYLORPOWELL

Senior | Pitcher | 5-10 | Bats: R | Throws: RAlabaster, Ala. | Thompson HS

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2015: [Junior]: Earned Second-Team All-Southern States Athletic Conference honors ... made 11 appearances, starting 10 games ... finished the season 9-2 with a 2.63 earned run average in 87 2/3 innings ... struck out 100 hitters and allowed only 78 hits ... held opponents to a .232 batting average ... tossed five complete games and two shutouts ... posted a 7-1 record with a 1.91 ERA in conference play ... added four complete games and a shutout in 62 1/3 innings pitched as well with 72 strikeouts ... picked up a season-high 11 strikeouts in a win over Brewton-Parker on April 7, where she earned the win and gave up no earned runs ... tallied her first shutout against Mount Mercy on March 23 where she picked up 10 strikeouts and gave up only two hits to improve to 3-0 on the year ... recorded her second shutout against Middle Georgia on April 11 giving up only two hits once again, and struck out six ... earned the win and 10 strikeouts against Bethel on March 28 where she have up only two hits and one run in the complete game finish ... gave up no earned runs on five seperate occasions ... pitched a career-high nine innings in a no-decision against Belhaven on April 3 where she struck out six and gave up only two runs and five hits.2014 [Sophomore]: Was selected a NAIA Honorable Mention All-American … earned First-Team All-South Region honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association … garnered First-Team All-Southern States Athletic Conference accolades … made 26 appearances, starting 22 games … finished the season 22-1 with a 1.71 earned run average in 143 1/3 innings … struck out 138 hitters and allowed just 104 hits … allowed opponents to hit just .198 on the season … tossed 14 complete games and six shutouts … tallied two saves … ranked 14th nationally in victories and 19th in opponent batting average … finished 25th in the nation in ERA and 28th in saves … hit .242 on the season, collecting 16 hits in 66 at bats … had five doubles, three home runs and 22 runs batted in … walked eight times and scored eight runs … had two multi-hit games and seven games with multiple RBIs … was a perfect 12-0 with a 1.58 ERA in conference play … won her first 18 decisions of the season … had three double-digit strikeout games … threw a one-hit shutout, striking out nine, against Thomas on Feb. 28 … struck out 10 in a complete-game victory over nationally-ranked Houston-Victoria on March 7 … scattered three hits and struck out 10 in a shutout against St. Ambrose on March 8 … tossed a one-hit shutout, striking out a season-best 11 hitters, at Emmanuel on March 14 … struck out eight in a one-hit shutout against Coastal Georgia … tossed 6 2/3 innings and struck out six in the NAIA World Series championship game against William Carey on May 29 … was 1 for 2 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBIs against Point on Feb. 18 … connected on a pinch-hit three-run homer against Campbellsville on Feb. 21 … was 2 for 3 with a double and three RBIs against St. Ambrose on March 8 … was 1 for 4 with a RBI against the Crusaders in the championship game.2013 [Freshman]: Named to the SSAC All-Freshmen team after finishing with a team-low 1.41 earned-run average on the mound … ended year with a 13-2 record in 24 appearances, including 14 starts … had five complete games, two shutouts, two saves and 81 strikeouts in 99 1/3 innings … was named the SSAC Pitcher of the Week on April 1 after registering victories at Spring Hill and Mobile … won her first nine decisions, and started year on a 29 2/3-inning streak without allowing

an earned run … had a pair of seven-inning complete games, both of which came in wins over nationally-ranked William Carey … racked up a season-high eight strikeouts against Talladega on March 1 … picked up saves against Point (Feb. 27) and Southeastern (March 13) … had 22 appearances as a hitter, including 15 starts, and finished with a .245 average, two homers, four doubles and seven RBIs … first career homer came at Southern Wesleyan on April 13 … added another long ball against Mobile on April 23 … went 2-for-3 with two runs scored against Talladega on March 1, and had another multi-hit game at Spring Hill on March 28 … had two RBIs at Mobile (March 29) and William Carey (April 6).Prep: Graduated from Thompson High School in Alabaster, Ala. … was a four-year letter winner in softball for coach Jake Parker … earned honorable mention on the all-county team … as a senior, finished with a 5-1 record and a 2.39 ERA … struck out 40 batters in 41 innings, while allowing only 41 hits … helped lead Warriors to the 2011 Area Championship.Personal: Full name is Taylor Christian Powell ... was born on March 24, 1994 … is the daughter of Susan Powell … has an older brother, Jordan ... majoring in accounting … is the sister-in-law of country music singer Angeleena Presley.

CAREER HIGHS (Hitting) AT BATS 4, 4x (Last: vs. WCU, 4/26/14)

RUNS 2, 2x (Last: vs. Point, 2/18/14)

HITS 2, 4x (Last: at SWU, 3/15/14)

DOUBLES 1, 9x (Last: at BPC, 4/25/14)

HOME RUNS 1, 5x (Last: at Brenau, 3/21/14)

RBIs 3, 2x (Last: vs. St. Ambrose, 3/8/14)

STOLEN BASES none

HIT STREAK Three games

CAREER HIGHS (Pitching) INNINGS 9.0, at Bellhaven (4/3/15)

HITS 11, 2x (Last: at MMC, 4/22/14)

RUNS 8, vs. William Carey (5/1/15)

EARNED RUNS 8, vs. William Carey (5/1/15)

WALKS 5, 2x (Last: vs. CMU, 3/7/15)

STRIKEOUTS 11, 2x (Last: vs. BPC, 4/7/15)

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Sophomore | Infield | 5-7 | Bats: R | Throws: RLoganville, Ga. | Loganville HS

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2015 [Freshman]: Saw action in 21 games as a true freshman, including five starts ... picked up her first career start against Mobile on February 21 ... picked up her first career hit in a start over Lindsey Wilson on March 1 ... tallied five hits, six RBIs and three runs last season for the Warhawks ... blasted her first home run against Middle Georgia on March 13 in the second game of the doubleheader.Prep: Lettered in three sports at Loganville High School in Loganville, Ga. … played three years of softball for head coach Allan Maddox … was a first-team all-region selection for the Devils her final two seasons … earned Offensive Player of the Year for LHS as a senior … was selected the team’s player of the month twice as a junior … set the Devils single-season RBI record as a junior and their home run record as a senior … also lettered in basketball for two seasons and swimming for one year.Personal: Full name is Erin Rose Schmidt … born Sept. 26, 1995 … is the daughter of Dennis and Jill Schmidt … has an older brother, A.J. … is majoring in nursing … played summer ball for the Georgia Impact and Georgia Fire.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 5, vs. Lindsey Wilson (3/1/15)

RUNS 1, 3x (Last: at Middle Georgia, 3/13/15)

HITS 1, 5x (Last: at Middle Georgia, 3/13/15)

DOUBLES none

HOME RUNS 1, at Middle Georgia (3/13/15)

RBIs 2, at Middle Georgia (3/13/15)

STOLEN BASES none

HIT STREAK Three games

SCHMIDT’S CAREER STATISTICS

Year GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2015 21-5 27 3 5 0 0 1 6 8 4 15 0-0 .185 Total 21-5 27 3 5 0 0 1 6 8 4 15 0-0 .185

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Junior | Third Base | 5-3 | Bats: R | Throws: RHiwassee, Ga. | Towns County HS

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WILSON’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2014 21-0 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0-0 .500 2015 9-0 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0-0 .333 Total 30-0 5 10 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 2 0-0 .400

2015 [Junior]: Saw action in nine games for the Warhawks last season ... finished with one hit in three at bats and scored four runs ... picked up her first career double against Mount Mercy on March 23 ... named to the Southern States Athletic Conference All-Academic Team.2014 [Freshman]: Saw action in 21 games as a true freshman … finished with one hit in two at bats … scored six times, including five times during conference play … recorded her first collegiate hit at Emmanuel on March 14 … scored a run in the NAIA National Championship game against William Carey on May 29.Prep: Lettered in softball for four seasons for head coach Tonya Martin at Towns County High School in Hiawassee, Ga. … was the first Indian in school history to sign a softball scholarship ... was a four-time All-Region 8-A selection ... finished her senior season with a .465 batting average, with a school-record five home runs, 22 runs batted in and 30 runs scored … also posted a .535 on-base percentage and .767 slugging percentage … set the school record with eight home runs during her career … was a 2013 Wendy’s High School Heisman nominee ... was a 2012 UGA Merit Scholar ... was a member of the Honor Roll all four years … named a 2011 CNN Leadership Unplugged Scholar.Personal: Full name is Elizabeth Claire Wilson ... was born Aug. 4, 1995 ... is the daughter of Brad and Aundrea Wilson ... has a younger brother, Brady ... is majoring in communications, while minoring in business management ... her father, Brad, was drafted in the second round, 51st

overall, of the Major League Baseball Draft by Detroit Tigers in 1989, and played four seasons in the minors … her grandfather played basketball at Piedmont College.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 1, 4x (Last: vs. Mount Mercy, 3/23/15)

RUNS 1, 10x (Last: at BPC, 4/24/15)

HITS 1, 2x (Last: vs. Mount Mercy, 3/23/15)

DOUBLES 1, vs. Mount Mercy (3/23/15)

HOME RUNS none

RBIs none

STOLEN BASES none

HIT STREAK One game

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CATIEBURLESON

Sophomore | Utility | 5-8 | Bats: R | Throws: RNorth Little Rock, Ark. | Williams Baptist

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Prior to AUM: Attended Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, Ark. ...was selected the American Midwest Conference Freshman of the Year last season...earned First-Team All-AMC honors...led the AMC with 13 home runs and 58 runs batted in... hit .378 in 43 games for the Eagles...ranked fifth among all National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) players in RBIs per game (1.35)...was tied for 20th in total RBIs...also was ranked 14th nationally in home runs per game (.30), 29th in

total home runs and 45th in slugging percentage (.724). Prep: Lettered in softball all four years at Central Arkansas Christian High School in North Little Rock, Ark. … played for head coach Amy Zini …played travel with the Tulsa Elite for five seasons.Personal: Full name is Catie Nicole Burleson … born May 29, 1995 … is the daughter of Mark and Tricia Burleson … has an older sister, Courtney … is majoring in biology.

SYDNEYDISHMAN

Junior | Catcher | 5-7 | Bats: R | Throws: RDecatur, Ala. | Shelton State CC

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Prior to AUM: Attended Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Ala. ... played two seasons for the Buccaneers...posted a .388 batting average and 16 home runs her sophomore season, a mark which set a new record for homers in a season...added 53 runs batted in, 40 runs scored and 69 hits for SSCC...earned All-ACCC North team honors for the second consecutive season...named to the All-Region 22 team and the ACCC All-Tournament

team.. led her team to a District I title and NJCAA National Tournament berth...posted a .372 batting average and scored 39 runs her freshman year...finished with 70 hits, including 16 doubles and 13 home runs, while driving in 55 runs...graduated from Shelton State as the career leader in home runs (29) and RBIs (108)...also was 2nd in single season HR (13), 2nd in single season RBI (55), 4th in single season RBI (53) and doubles (16).Prep: Lettered in softball at Austin High School in Decatur, Ala. … named to the 2013 Decatur Daily All-Area Softball Team… led her team to an Area Championship in 2013 and the state tournament where her team finished as the Regional Runner-Up...led her team in home runs in 2012.Personal: Full name is Sydney Brooks Dishman … born Oct. 7, 1994 … is the daughter of Mark Dishman … has an older brother, Rob … is majoring in Exercise Science … played summer ball for the North Alabama Explosionz.

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Meet the Warhawks

ALLIEKRUEGER

Freshman | Pitcher/Outfield | 5-9 | Bats: L | Throws: RMonett, Mo. | Monett HS

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Prep: Lettered for four years in softball at Monett High School in Monett, Mo. ...was coached by Ty Goetz in her prep career...led the Cubs to four consecutive district championships and the sectional championships her final three seasons...won the regional championship in her senior campaign...named a First-Team All-State selection as a junior and senior...collected First-Team All-Region honors all four seasons...earned All-Conference accolades each year, with the first two coming as

an outfielder and the final two from within the circle...selected the 2015 Co-Conference Player of the Year with her sister, Abby, as a senior...during her final season, she set eight new single-season records for the Cubs - hits (54), batting average (.545), runs scored (40), stolen bases (38), wins (23), innings pitched (167.1), strikeouts (316) and ERA (.627)...additionally broke career marks for hits, batting average, runs scored, stolen bases, hit by pitch and games played...from within the circle, she set new school records for career wins and strikeouts. Personal: Full name is Allie Nicole Krueger… born March. 16, 1997 … is the daughter of Kirby and Kristy Krueger … has an older sister, Josee, a twin sister, Abby, and a younger brother, Brennon…played travel ball for the Regal Athletics and Wichita Mustangs.

RACHELRAGLAND

Junior | Pitcher/Outfield | 5-9 | Bats: R | Throws: RPleasant Grove, Ala. | Wallace State CC

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Prior to AUM: Attended Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Ala. ...garnered First-Team All-American honors from the NJCAA...recorded a 25-7 record, a 1.32 earned run average and 210 strikeouts in 228 innings pitched her sophomore season...tossed nine shutouts and saved seven games...led the Lions to a 62-14 record and their third NJCAA Division I national tournament appearance in four seasons...added 14 extra-base hits and 29 runs batted in at the plate...selected

the Alabama Sports Writer’s Association Community College Player of the Year, the Alabama Community College Conference Player of the Year, an All-Region 22 selection and to the NJCAA Softball All-Tournament team...also selected to the NJCAA All-Star Team, which competed in Canada in the 2015 summer...maintained a 3.63 grade point average and earned the NJCAA Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement in softball for the 2014-15 year...awarded the NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Award...named to the Dean’s List in three semesters.Prep: Lettered in two sports at Pleasant Grove High School in Pleasant Grove, Ala. … played four years of softball for head coach Michele Hyde … was named to the Birmingham News All-Metro Softball Team her junior campaign… led the Spartans to two Area Runner-Up finishes and an Area Championship her senior year…inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame her senior year… allowed only eight earned runs in 64 1/3 innings pitched, for a 0.87 ERA her senior season.Personal: Full name is Rachel Lindsey Ragland … born March. 24, 1995 … is the daughter of William and Dixie Schmidt … has an older sister, Brittany Winslett … played travel ball for the Birmingham Vipers.

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KAROLINETHOMAS

Freshman | Utility | 5-7 | Bats: R | Throws: RBlack Oak, Ark. | Buffalo Island Central HS

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Prep: Graduated from Buffalo Island Central High School in Monette, Ark. ... lettered in four years of softball for coach Marty Williford ... also played basketball for coach Justin Yates ... named to the All-Conference, All-State and All-Tournament team her senior campaign in both softball and basketball ... led her team to a state runner-up finish her freshman and senior season ... finished her senior season with a .560 batting average and won the Mustangs offensive award.Personal: Full name is Karoline Mackenzie Thomas … is the daughter of Stacey and Keri Thomas ...

majoring in kinesiology ... played travel for the Mississippi Glory.

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OVERALL BATTING STATSPlayer Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO DP OB% SF SH SB-A FLD%

Katie Spain .403 55-55 159 62 64 13 1 13 38 118 .742 37 4 13 1 .525 0 3 13-14 .950

Kayla Hale .383 55-50 141 17 54 7 1 11 46 96 .681 33 4 35 1 .511 0 0 1-1 .889

Hayden Henderson .372 39-27 86 21 32 3 1 1 8 40 .465 8 0 10 0 .426 0 0 3-4 1.000

Jade Sasser .357 55-55 168 37 60 8 0 7 49 89 .530 24 0 24 2 .433 2 2 5-5 .986

Jennifer Jenkinss .313 42-17 64 18 20 2 2 1 15 29 .453 7 1 9 0 .384 1 1 2-2 .839

Laci Driggers .298 54-54 171 52 51 14 0 3 20 74 .433 22 1 20 0 .379 1 8 8-9 1.000

Alexia Boggess .294 53-52 143 23 42 13 1 1 21 60 .420 9 1 17 0 .340 0 10 1-3 .899

Lauren Shaw .268 50-47 138 21 37 6 0 8 38 67 .486 20 3 19 1 .373 0 5 1-1 .998

Katie Brinkman .252 48-44 103 18 26 6 0 5 29 47 .456 14 3 16 1 .358 0 8 6-7 .952

Therese Byrene .237 45-26 59 17 14 3 1 0 5 19 .322 4 0 16 0 .286 0 3 8-12 .957

Ami Kelly .219 47-26 64 20 14 0 0 0 5 14 .219 1 0 9 0 .231 0 4 9-9 1.000

Victoria Creamer 1.000 3-0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1.000 2 0 0 0 1.000 0 0 0-0 .000

Claire Wilson .333 9-0 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 .667 0 0 1 0 .333 0 0 0-0 .000

Ainsley Faulk .313 39-26 48 14 15 2 0 0 4 17 .354 8 0 7 0 .411 0 3 2-2 .846

Amy Persinger .273 17-0 11 4 3 2 0 0 4 5 .455 0 1 4 0 .333 0 0 0-0 .500

Marisa Magnuson .235 31-2 17 7 4 0 0 0 1 4 .235 2 0 3 0 .300 1 0 0-0 .800

Sarah Angulo .224 32-12 49 4 11 0 0 1 5 14 .286 5 1 8 0 .309 0 1 0-0 .978

Rose Schmidt .185 21-5 27 3 5 0 0 1 6 8 .296 3 0 2 0 .364 0 0 0-0 .750

Paige Nielsen .125 10-0 8 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 .250 3 0 2 0 .364 0 0 0-0 1.000

Totals .312 55 1460 343 455 81 7 52 296 706 .484 203 20 218 6 .401 6 48 59-69 .964

Opponents .159 55 1289 103 205 38 4 19 91 308 .239 123 31 556 6 .249 1 28 25-35 .942

OVERALL PITCHING STATSPlayer ERA W-L GP-GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR TBF B/Avg. WP HBP BK

Cassie Jones 0.90 35-5 46-36 27 17 5 4 234.0 86 37 30 77 411 15 2 8 787 .109 6 22 0

Taylor Powell 2.63 9-2 16-15 5 2 1 0 87.2 78 41 33 31 100 18 1 6 336 .232 5 7 0

Kayla Hale 2.78 2-2 14-4 2 0 4 0 40.1 41 25 16 15 45 5 1 5 166 .247 1 2 0

Totals 1.53 46-9 55-55 34 24 5 4 362.0 205 103 79 123 556 38 4 19 1289 .159 12 31 0

Opponents 5.63 9-46 55-55 30 3/0 0 341.2 455 343 275 203 218 81 7 52 1460 .312 27 20 20 0

Taylor Powell Kayla Hale Katie Brinkman

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OVERALL BATTING STATSPlayer Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO DP OB% SF SH SB-A FLD%

Kayla Hale .473 26-22 55 10 26 2 1 6 20 48 .873 21 3 10 1 .633 0 0 0-0 1.000

Jade Sasser .386 26-26 83 21 32 5 0 3 30 46 .554 9 0 11 1 .441 1 1 5-5 .969

Katie Spain .373 26-26 75 31 28 9 0 4 17 49 .653 16 1 4 0 .489 0 2 7-8 .965

Alexia Boggess .339 25-24 62 8 21 4 0 0 12 25 .403 1 1 3 0 .359 0 6 0-1 .868

Lauren Shaw .323 24-23 62 12 20 4 0 4 18 36 .581 11 3 11 0 .447 0 2 1-1 1.000

Laci Driggers .311 26-26 90 31 28 9 0 1 5 40 .444 6 0 8 0 .351 1 3 3-4 1.000

Katie Brinkman .216 22-20 51 7 11 3 0 3 14 23 .451 4 1 6 1 .286 0 2 2-3 .946

Rose Schmidt .500 7-0 6 1 3 0 0 1 4 6 1.000 1 0 0 0 .571 0 0 0-0 1.000

Jennifer Jenkins .382 21-9 34 8 13 2 1 0 10 17 .500 3 0 3 0 .432 0 0 0-0 .760

Hayden Henderson .371 15-10 35 11 13 2 1 1 6 20 .571 4 0 2 0 .436 0 0 0-0 1.000

Ainsley Faulk .321 23-17 28 10 9 1 0 0 2 10 .357 6 0 3 0 .441 0 2 0-0 .800

Amy Persinger .286 12-0 7 4 2 1 0 0 1 3 .429 0 1 2 0 .375 0 0 0-0 .000

Amie Kelly .273 24-9 33 11 9 0 0 0 4 9 .273 0 0 4 0 .273 0 1 5-5 1.000

Sarah Angulo .267 18-7 30 3 8 0 0 1 4 11 .367 2 0 5 0 .313 0 0 0-0 .979

Therese Byrne .206 19-15 34 5 7 0 1 0 3 9 .265 3 0 8 0 .270 0 1 3-6 .929

Marisa Magnuson .167 14-0 6 5 1 0 0 0 1 1 .167 1 0 1 0 .250 1 0 0-0 .000

Paige Nielsen .167 8-0 6 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 .333 2 0 1 0 .375 0 0 0-0 .000

Claire Wilson .000 6-0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0-0 .000

Victoria Creamer .000 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 0 0 1.000 0 0 0-0 .000

Totals .332 26-26 698 182 232 43 4 24 152 355 .509 91 10 83 3 .415 3 20 26-33 .960

Opponents .138 26-26 585 31 81 15 2 6 25 118 .202 47 11 272 4 .216 1 17 10-15 .933

OVERALL PITCHING STATSPlayer ERA W-L GP-GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg. WP HBP BK

Cassie Jones 0.34 17-1 22-16 11 6 5 3 102.0 27 9 5 26 193 6 1 1 335 .081 3 7 0

Taylor Powell 1.91 7-1 11-10 4 1 1 0 62.1 51 22 17 20 72 9 1 5 233 .219 4 3 0

Kayla Hale 0.00 0-0 4-0 0 0 4 0 5.0 3 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 17 .176 0 1 0

Totals 0.91 24-2 26-26 15 12 5 3 169.1 81 31 22 47 272 15 2 6 585 .138 7 11 0

Opponents 6.22 2-24 26-26 15 0 0 0 157.2 232 182 140 91 83 43 4 24 698 .332 16 10 0

Jennifer Jenkins Amy Persinger Sarah Angulo

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Record: Overall Home Away Neutral All Games: 46-9 18-1 12-2 16-6Conference: 24-2 14-0 10-2 ----Non-Conference: 23-7 5-1 2-0 16-6

AUM Opp.Date Opponent Result R-H-E R-H-E Overall SSAC Pitcher of Record Feb. 20 MONTREAT COLLEGE^ W, 12-1 (5) 12-16-2 1-2-1 1-0 ------ Cassie Jones (1-0) Feb. 21 BRYAN COLLEGE^ W, 9-4 9-7-2 4-7-3 2-0 ------ Cassie Jones (2-0)Feb. 21 UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE^ L, 5-0 0-5-5 5-9-0 2-1 ------ Kayla Hale (0-1) Feb. 27 vs. Bellevue University% W, 2-0 2-5-1 0-2-0 3-1 ------ Cassie Jones (3-0)Feb. 27 vs. Park University% W, 4-0 4-4-0 0-2-1 4-1 ------ Cassie Jones (4-0) Feb. 28 vs. LSU-Alexandria% W, 12-9 (8) 12-10-0 9-10-1 5-1 ------ Kayla Hale (1-1)Feb. 28 vs. Ave Maria University% W, 5-2 5-5-1 2-2-0 6-1 ------ Cassie Jones (5-0) March 1 vs. Lindsey Wilson College% W, 8-4 (9) 8-9-0 4-4-2 7-1 ------ Cassie Jones (6-0) March 1 vs. Central Methodist College% L, 6-5 (8) 5-9-0 6-8-2 7-2 ------ Cassie Jones (6-1) March 3 FAULKNER UNIVERSITY* W, 4-0 4-6-0 0-0-4 8-2 1-0 Cassie Jones (7-1) March 3 FAULKNER UNIVERSITY* W, 5-0 5-7-0 0-2-1 9-2 2-0 Cassie Jones (8-1) March 6 vs. Campbellsville University# W, 1-0 1-8-0 0-1-2 10-2 2-0 Cassie Jones (9-1) March 6 vs. USC Beaufort# L, 5-3 3-7-3 5-7-2 10-3 2-0 Kayla Hale (1-2) March 7 vs. William Penn University# W, 8-0 (5) 8-7-1 0-1-1 11-3 2-0 Cassie Jones (10-1) March 7 vs. Central Methodist College# W, 5-3 5-8-2 3-5-3 12-3 2-0 Cassie Jones (11-1)March 8 vs. Lindsey Wilson College# L, 8-3 3-7-2 8-8-4 12-4 2-0 Cassie Jones (11-2) March 13 at Middle Georgia State University* W, 5-3 5-6-1 3-4-2 13-4 3-0 Cassie Jones (12-2) March 13 at Middle Georgia State University* W, 6-3 6-8-0 3-4-0 14-4 4-0 Taylor Powell (1-0)March 17 at Brenau University* W,8-1 8-8-2 1-2-4 15-4 5-0 Cassie Jones (13-2) March 17 at Brenau University* W, 4-3 4-7-2 3-5-0 16-4 6-0 Taylor Powell (2-0)March 23 MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY W, 16-3 (5) 16-17-3 3-5-4 17-4 6-0 Kayla Hale (2-2) March 23 MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY W, 8-0 (6) 8-5-0 0-2-2 18-4 6-0 Taylor Powell (3-0)March 27 BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE* W, 16-0 (5) 16-14-1 0-2-1 19-4 7-0 Cassie Jones (14-2)March 27 BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE* W, 10-2 (5) 10-11-0 2-4-5 20-4 8-0 Taylor Powell (4-0) March 28 BETHEL UNIVERSITY* W, 4-1 4-6-0 1-2-3 21-4 9-0 Cassie Jones (15-2) March 28 BETHEL UNIVERSITY* W, 7-1 7-12-4 1-2-1 22-4 10-0 Taylor Powell (5-0)April 3 at Belhaven University* W, 15-2 (5) 15-14-1 2-2-3 23-4 11-0 Cassie Jones (16-2) April 3 at Belhaven University* L, 3-2 (11) 2-4-0 3-6-1 23-5 11-1 Cassie Jones (16-3) April 4 at William Carey University* W, 4-0 4-7-1 0-4-0 24-5 12-1 Cassie Jones (17-3) April 4 at William Carey University* W, 5-2 5-13-1 2-4-3 25-5 13-1 Taylor Powell (6-0) April 7 BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE* W, 7-0 7-10-1 0-2-1 26-5 14-1 Cassie Jones (18-3) April 7 BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE* W, 2-1 (9) 2-5-2 1-7-1 27-5 15-1 Cassie Jones (19-3) April 10 BRENAU UNIVERSITY* W, 3-0 3-2-0 0-3-3 28-5 16-1 Cassie Jones (20-3) April 10 BRENAU UNIVERSITY* W, 8-3 8-12-2 3-9-1 29-5 17-1 Taylor Powell (7-0) April 11 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY* W, 8-0 (6) 8-10-0 0-2-3 30-5 18-1 Cassie Jones (21-3) April 11 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY* W, 10-0 (5) 10-13-0 0-2-0 31-5 19-1 Taylor Powell (8-0) April 18 at Faulkner University* W, 9-1 (5) 9-10-2 1-2-3 32-5 20-1 Cassie Jones (22-3) April 18 at Faulkner University* L, 5-3 3-8-2 5-7-2 32-6 20-2 Taylor Powell (8-1) April 21 COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA* W, 8-0 (5) 8-9-0 0-2-1 33-6 21-2 Cassie Jones (23-3) April 21 COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA* W, 9-0 (5) 9-7-2 0-0-4 34-6 22-2 Cassie Jones (24-3) April 22 at Georgia Gwinnett College W, 8-0 8-9-0 0-4-1 35-6 22-2 Cassie Jones (25-3) April 22 at Georgia Gwinnett College W, 6-5 6-16-0 5-9-0 36-6 22-2 Taylor Powell (9-1)April 24 at Brewton-Parker College* W, 10-0 (5) 10-11-2 0-0-1 37-6 23-2 Cassie Jones (26-3) April 24 at Brewton-Parker College* W, 10-0 10-12-1 0-1-1 38-6 24-2 Cassie Jones (27-3) April 30 vs. Brewton-Parker College& L, 4-3 4-5-0 3-5-1 38-7 25-1 Cassie Jones (27-4)May 1 vs. Bethel University & W, 2-1 2-5-0 1-3-1 39-7 25-1 Cassie Jones (28-4) May 1 vs. William Carey University& L, 8-0 0-0-0 8-9-0 39-8 25-1 Taylor Powell (9-2) May 11 vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College$ W, 3-0 3-4-2 0-2-1 40-8 25-1 Cassie Jones (29-4) May 12 vs. Davenport Univesity$ W, 3-0 3-6-0 0-0-1 41-8 25-1 Cassie Jones (30-4) May 13 vs. Davenport University$ W, 4-0 4-6-0 0-1-3 42-8 25-1 Cassie Jones (31-4) May 23 vs. Oregon Institute of Technology## W, 7-0 7-9-0 0-0-1 43-8 25-1 Cassie Jones (32-4)May 25 vs. Lindsey Wilson College## W, 5-1 5-7-0 1-6-0 44-8 25-1 Cassie Jones (33-4) May 26 vs. Concordia University## W, 9-0 (5) 9-10-0 0-1-1 45-8 25-1 Cassie Jones (34-4) May 28 vs. Lindsey Wilson College## L, 3-0 0-3-1 3-4-0 45-9 25-1 Cassie Jones (34-5)May 28 vs. Lindsey Wilson College## W, 10-0 (6) 10-14-0 0-5-1 46-9 25-1 Cassie Jones (35-5)

^ - AUM/Faulkner Invitational% -Lead Off Classic (Columbus, Ga.) # - Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shore, Ala.)* - Southern States Athletic Conference Game& - SSAC Tournament Game (Gulf Shore, Ala.)$ - NAIA Tournament - Pool Play (Montgomery, Ala.) ## - NAIA Tournament - Bracket Play (Sioux City, Iowa)

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AALLEN, Sara .......................................................2009-10ANGULO, Sarah ......................................... 2014-pres.

BBAKER, Courtney ...............................................2011-12BAXLEY, Stephanie ............................................2009-10BOBO, Allie........................................................2009-10BOGGESS, Alexia ...............................................2014-15BRINKMAN, Katie.......................................2013-pres.BURLESON, Catie ........................................2015-pres.BURT, Taylor .....................................................2010-11BYRNE, Therese.................................................2014-15

CCONVERSE, Alli ..................................................2009-10CORNELIUS, Katie..............................................2012-13CRAIG, Ashlee ........................................................2014CREAMER, Victoria .................................... 2014-pres.

DDODD, Morgan ......................................................2010DISHMAN, Sydney ......................................2015-pres.DRIGGERS, Laci .................................................2012-15DRIGGERS, Shea ................................................2009-12

E - FFAULK, Ainsley ..................................................2012-15

G - HHALE, Kayla ............................................... 2013-pres.HALVERSON, Stacin ...........................................2009-11HATCHER, Monica ..................................................2010

HENDERSON, Hayden ................................ 2015-pres.HODGE, Brittany ....................................................2009

I - JJENKINS, Jennifer ...................................... 2013-pres.JOHANSEN, Emma .................................................2013JOHNSON, Haley ...............................................2012-13JONES (DANIELS), Cassie ...................................2012-15

KKAWAL, Cheyenna ............................................2011-12KELLY, Amie ......................................................2012-15KELLY, Leslie ...........................................................2013KIRKPATRICK, Danielle ......................................2009-12KRUEGER, Allie ...........................................2015-pres.

LLOPEZ, Becky ..........................................................2009

MMAGNUSON, Marisa ................................. 2014-pres.McINTYRE, Carol Ann ........................................2011-12MOLINA, Jenna ......................................................2012

NNELSON, Ashton...........................................2009, 2011NIELSEN, Paige .......................................... 2013-pres.

O - PPEACOCK, Layne ....................................................2009PEPPER, Jyssica .............................................2011-2013PERRY, Jessica ...................................................2010-11PERSINGER, Amy ....................................... 2015-pres.

POWELL, Taylor ......................................... 2013-pres.

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RAGLAND, Rachel .......................................2015-pres.REYNOLDS, Joanna ............................................2009-12RICHARDS, Brandi .............................................2009-12ROGERS, Megan ................................................2009-12RYAL, Kacie........................................................2010-12RYAN, Danielle ..................................................2009-10

SSAINT, Holly ......................................................2012-13SAINT, Taylor ....................................................2010-11 SASSER, Jade .....................................................2013-15SCHMIDT, Rose ......................................... 2015-pres.SHAW, Lauren ...................................................2013-15SOUDERS, Ashley ...................................................2009SPAIN, Katie ......................................................2012-15STUART, Rachel .................................................2010-13SUGGS, Sarah .........................................................2012

T - ZTAYLOR, Liz ............................................................2013THOMAS, Karoline .....................................2015-pres. THOMAS, Kendall ....................................2009, 2011-12WILSON, Claire .......................................... 2014-pres.WYATT, Whitney ...............................................2009-11

BATTING HIGHSHits (Game) .............................. 4, 10x (Last: Katie Spain, vs. Lindsey Wilson, 5/28/15) Hits (Season) ......................................................................... 65, Jyssica Pepper (2013)Hits (Career) ........................................................................ 218, Katie Spain (2012-15)

Runs Scored (Game) .............4, Twice (Last: Katie Spain, vs. Lindsey Wilson, 5/28/15)Runs Scored (Season) ................................................................ 62, Katie Spain (2015)Runs Scored (Career) .......................................................... 175, Katie Spain (2012-15)

Doubles (Game) ......................................3, 3x (Last: Katie Spain, vs. Brenau, 4/10/15)Doubles (Season) .........................16, Laci Driggers (2013) and Brandi Richards (2010)Doubles (Career) ............................................................ 44, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Triples (Game) .................... 2, Twice (Last: Taylor Burt, at Warner Southern, 3/16/10)Triples (Season) .............................................................................. 7, Sara Allen (2009)Triples (Career)................................................................. 13, Jyssica Pepper (2011-13)

Home Runs (Game) ................. 2, 11x (Last: Katie Spain, vs. Middle Georgia, 3/13/15)Home Runs (Season) .................................................................. 15, Katie Spain (2013)Home Runs (Career).............................................................. 39, Katie Spain (2012-15)

Runs Batted In (Game) .................................8, Kayla Hale, vs. Embry-Riddle (3/18/13)Runs Batted In (Season) ...........................................................57, Lauren Shaw (2014)Runs Batted In (Career) ...................................................... 148, Katie Spain (2012-15)

Walks (Game) .....................................................4, Katie Spain, vs. Bellevue, (2/27/15)Walks (Season) ........................................................................... 37, Katie Spain (2015)Walks (Career) ...................................................................... 90, Katie Spain (2012-15)

Stolen Bases (Game) ........................... 3, 4x (Last: Brandi Richards, vs. Walsh, 3/9/12)Stolen Bases (Season) ........................................................... 16, Therese Byrne (2014)Stolen Bases (Career) ................................................... 36, Joanna Reynolds (2009-12)

Batting Average (Season) ................................................ .432, Brandi Richards (2010)Batting Average (Career) ........................................... .360, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

PITCHING HIGHSInnings Pitched (Game) ............................13.1, Cassie Jones, vs. Spring Hill (5/24/13)Innings Pitched (Season) ....................................................... 234, Cassie Jones (2015)Innings Pitched (Career) ................................................ 757.1, Cassie Jones (2012-15)

Strikeouts (Game) ........................................19, Cassie Jones, vs. Spring Hill (5/24/13)Strikeouts (Season) ................................................................ 411, Cassie Jones (2015)Strikeouts (Career) .......................................................... 1077, Cassie Jones (2012-15)

Walks (Game) ...............................................13, Cassie Jones, vs. Spring Hill (5/24/13)Walks (Season) .................................................................. 107, Brandi Richards (2011)Walks (Career) ............................................................. 299, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Runs (Game) ................................ 10, Danielle Ryan, at Alabama-Huntsville (2/26/10)Runs (Season) ........................................................................ 69, Danielle Ryan (2010)Runs (Career) .................................................................... 195, Cassie Jones (2012-15)

Earned Runs (Game) .................... 10, Danielle Ryan, at Alabama-Huntsville (2/26/10)Earned Runs (Season) ............................................................ 57, Danielle Ryan (2010)Earned Runs (Career) ........................................................ 135, Cassie Jones (2012-15)

Wins (Season) .......................................................................... 35, Cassie Jones (2015)Wins (Career) ...................................................................... 91, Cassie Jones (2012-15)

Losses (Season) ...................................................................... 11, Danielle Ryan (2009)Losses (Career) ............................................................... 29, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Earned Run Average (Season) ......................................... 0.63, Brandi Richards (2009)Earned Run Average (Career) .....................................1.13, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Complete Games (Season) ...................................................... 27, Cassie Jones (2015)Complete Games (Career) .................................................. 79, Cassie Jones (2012-15)

Shutouts (Season) .................................................................... 17, Cassie Jones (2015)Shutouts (Career) ................................................................ 37, Cassie Jones (2012-15)

Saves (Season) ........................................................................... 4, Cassie Jones (2015) Saves (Career) .................................................................. 8, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

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Hits4 ......................Katie Spain, vs. Lindsey Wilson, 5/28/154 ......................... Amie Kelly, vs. Blue Mountain, 5/2/144 ................................... Katie Spain, at Faulkner, 4/9/134 .................... Rachel Stuart, vs. Embry-Riddle, 3/18/134 ........................Emma Johansen, at Talladega, 2/21/134 .......................... Kacie Ryal, vs. William Penn, 5/19/124 ........................ Monica Hatcher, at Columbia, 4/17/104 ................................. Sara Allen, at Emmanuel, 4/5/094 ................Megan Rogers, vs. Brewton-Parker, 3/10/09

Doubles3 .................................. Katie Spain, vs. Brenau, 4/10/143 .............................. Katie Spain, vs. Emmanuel, 3/2/13 3 ..............Sara Allen, at Webber International, 3/17/10

Triples2 ................................... Taylor Burt, at Warner, 3/16/102 ...................... Sara Allen, vs. Brewton-Parker, 3/10/09

Home Runs2 .....................Katie Spain, vs. Middle Georgia, 3/14/152 .......................Kayla Hale, vs. LSU-Alexandria, 2/28/152 .........................Kayla Hale, vs. William Carey, 5/29/142 .................................Lauren Shaw, at Brenau, 3/21/142 ........................ Katie Spain, vs. Campbellsville, 3/8/132 ................................Katie Spain, at Talladega, 2/21/132 ........................ Brandi Richards, at Columbia, 2/25/112 ....................... Whitney Wyatt, at Emmanuel, 3/20/102 ............................. Alli Converse, vs. Faulkner, 3/24/092 ............................... Whitney Wyatt, at Judson, 3/4/09

Runs Batted In8 ......................... Kayla Hale, vs. Embry-Riddle, 3/18/135 .......................Kayla Hale, vs. LSU-Alexandria, 2/28/155 .........................Kayla Hale, vs. William Carey, 5/29/145 .............. Jade Sasser, vs. Southern Wesleyan, 4/19/145 .................................Lauren Shaw, at Brenau, 3/21/145 .................................. Katie Spain, vs. Mobile, 4/23/135 ................................Kayla Hale, at Spring Hill, 3/28/135 ................................Katie Spain, at Talladega, 2/21/135 ...................................... Taylor Burt, vs. SWU, 2/18/115 ................... Monica Hatcher, vs. Huntingdon, 2/23/105 ...................................Alli Converse, vs. SWU, 4/10/095 ................................... Layne Peacock, at SWU, 4/4/095 ...................... Shea Driggers, vs. Huntingdon, 2/25/09

Walks

4 .................................Katie Spain, vs. Belevue, 2/27/153 ................ Katie Brinkman, vs. Brewton-Parker, 4/7/153 ......................Katie Spain, vs. Blue Mountain, 3/27/153 ................................... Kayla Hale, vs. Brenau, 3/17/153 .............Kayla Hale, vs. Middle Georgia State, 3/13/153 ............... Sarah Angulo, vs. Central Methodist, 3/7/153 ...................Katie Spain, vs. Central Methodist, 3/1/153 ..................................Laci Driggers, vs. Bryan, 2/21/153 ..................................Lauren Shaw, vs. Mobile, 5/1/143 .............. Katie Spain, vs. Southern Wesleyan, 4/19/143 ..........................Rachel Stuart, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/133 ..................... Laci Driggers, vs. Embry-Riddle, 3/18/133 ...................... Brandi Richards, vs. Spring Hill, 4/22/123 ....................Jyssica Pepper, vs. IU-Southeast, 2/25/123 ................................. Jyssica Pepper, vs. OCU, 3/12/113 ........................Whitney Wyatt, vs. Anderson, 2/26/11

Hit by Pitches2 ........................Katie Spain, vs. Embry-Riddle, 3/18/13 2 .....................Stacin Halverson, vs. Reinhardt, 3/30/092 ............Joanna Reynolds, vs. Brewton-Parker, 3/10/092 ...................Alli Converse, at Brewton-Parker, 2/27/09

Stolen Bases3 .............................. Brandi Richards, vs. Walsh, 3/9/123 .................................Jyssica Pepper, vs. Walsh, 3/9/123 ................. Danielle Kirkpatrick, vs. Talladega, 4/12/113 ...........................Jyssica Pepper, at Columbia, 2/25/11

PITCHING STATISTICS

Innings Pitched13.1 ...................... Cassie Jones, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/1310.0 ..............Cassie Jones, vs. Brewton-Parker, 3/19/14 10.0 ......................Brandi Richards, vs. Mobile, 4/20/129.1 .................................Brandi Richards, at Lee, 4/2/109.0 ............................Taylor Powell, at Belhaven, 4/3/159.0 ......................Cassie Jones, at William Carey, 4/6/13 9.0 .............. Brandi Richards, vs. IU-Southeast, 5/21/129.0 ........................Brandi Richards, vs. Brenau, 4/26/12

Strike Outs19 ......................... Cassie Jones, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/1318 .................Cassie Jones, vs. Middle Georgia, 4/11/1518 .................. Cassie Jones, vs. Campbellsville, 2/21/1417 ....................... Cassie Jones, vs. Grand View, 5/17/1317 .............................. Cassie Jones, vs. Brenau, 4/10/1517 .................Cassie Jones, vs. Middle Georgia, 3/13/1516 ...... Brandi Richards, vs. Trevecca Nazarene, 2/24/1216 .......................Brandi Richards, vs. Faulkner, 3/24/0916 ................. Brandi Richards, vs. William Penn, 3/7/09 15 ............................Cassie Jones, vs. Bellevue, 2/27/1515 .............................Cassie Jones, vs. Belhaven, 5/5/13 15 ..................................Brandi Richards, at Lee, 4/2/10

Hits Allowed13 ....................Cassie Jones, vs. William Carey, 5/29/1412 ........................Brandi Richards, vs. Belhaven, 4/9/1111 .....................Kayla Hale, vs. LSU-Alexandria, 2/28/1511 .............Taylor Powell, at Martin Methodist, 4/22/1411 ....................................Cassie Jones, vs. Lee, 5/25/1311 .............................Taylor Powell, at Belhaven, 4/5/1311 ................................ Taylor Burt, at Belhaven, 4/2/1111 ......................... Taylor Burt, at William Carey, 4/1/1111 .................. Courtney Baker, at William Carey, 4/1/11

11 ..........Courtney Baker, vs. Houston-Victoria, 3/13/11

Walks13 ......................... Cassie Jones, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/1310 .........................Brandi Richards, vs. Mobile, 3/20/118 .........................Brandi Richards, vs. Faulkner, 4/17/128 .............................. Brandi Richards, vs. CMU, 3/12/117 .............. Brandi Richards, at Columbus State, 3/16/117 .....................Brandi Richards, vs. Notre Dame, 3/6/09

Runs Allowed10 ................................. Danielle Ryan, at UAH, 2/26/109 .......................Kayla Hale, vs. LSU-Alexandria, 2/28/159 ........................Cassie Jones, vs. Southeastern, 3/7/148 ...................... Taylor Powell, vs. William Carey, 5/1/158 .................. Cassie Jones, vs. Columbus State, 2/15/128 ....................................Taylor Burt, at Mobile, 4/13/118 .................................. Taylor Burt, at Belhaven, 4/2/117 ................................... Kayla Hale, vs. Faulkner, 4/2/13 7 ............................... Cassie Jones, at Faulkner, 4/10/127 ..........................Brandi Richards, vs. Belhaven, 3/6/127 ...............Courtney Baker, at Columbus State, 3/16/117 ....................................Brandi Richards, at Lee, 4/2/10

Earned Runs Allowed10 ................................. Danielle Ryan, at UAH, 2/26/107 .................................. Taylor Burt, at Belhaven, 4/2/117 ...............Courtney Baker, at Columbus State, 3/16/117 ....................................Brandi Richards, at Lee, 4/2/10

No-HittersCassie Jones ............................... vs. Davenport, 5/12/15Cassie Jones .....................................vs. Faulkner, 3/3/15Cassie Jones ................................... vs. Belhaven, 5/5/13Cassie Jones ................................. vs. Belhaven, 4/20/13Brandi Richards..............................vs. Faulkner, 4/17/12Brandi Richards........................vs. William Penn, 3/7/09Brandi Richards......................... at Huntingdon, 3/18/09Brandi Richards..........................vs. Notre Dame, 3/1/11

Combined No-HittersBrandi Richards/Jessica Perry ............. at Columbia, 4/17/10Stephanie Baxley/Brandi Richards......... vs. Judson, 2/16/10Stephanie Baxley/Danielle Ryan ......at Huntingdon, 3/18/09

Perfect GamesBrandi Richards........................vs. William Penn, 3/7/09

Batting HighsAt Bats ......................................................................... 47, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/13Hits ...................................................................... 18, Southern Wesleyan, 4/4/09 Runs Scored ................................................................... 19, vs. Talladega, 3/1/13Doubles ............................................................. 8, at Southern Wesleyan, 4/4/09Triples .........................................................................3, Brewton-Parker, 3/10/09Home Runs .........................................5, Twice (Last: vs. LSU Alexandria, 2/28/15Runs Batted In ....................................15, Twice (Last: vs. Mount Mercy, 3/23/15Walks ................................................................................... 10, vs. Point, 2/27/13Hit by Pitch ............................................................ 4, at Brewton-Parker, 2/27/09 Stolen Bases .......................................................................... 9, vs. Walsh, 3/9/12

PitchingInnings Pitched ....................................................... 13.1, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/13Fewest Hits Allowed .................................................................... 0, twelve times .............................................................................. Last: vs. Oregon Tech, 5/23/15Home Runs Allowed .......................................3, at Alabama-Huntsville, 2/26/10Strikeouts ................................................................... 19, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/13Runs ................................................................ 11, vs. Houston-Victoria, 3/13/11Walks .......................................................................... 13, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/13Hit by Pitch ........................................................................ 4, vs. Mobile, 4/20/12

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HOME RUNS 1. Katie Spain, 2013 15 2. Katie Spain, 2015 13 Lauren Shaw, 2014 13 4. Kayla Hale, 2013 12 5. Kayla Hale, 2015 11 Whitney Wyatt, 2010 11

WINS 1. Cassie Jones, 2015 35 2. Cassie Jones, 2012 23 3. Taylor Powell, 2014 22 4. Cassie Jones, 2014 20 5. Brandi Richards, 2012 16 Danielle Ryan, 2010 16

STRIKEOUTS 1. Cassie Jones, 2015 411 2. Cassie Jones, 2013 276 3. Brandi Richards, 2009 249 4. Brandi Richards, 2012 246 5. Cassie Jones, 2014 230

ERA (Min. 35 Innings Pitched) 1. Brandi Richards, 2009 0.63 2. Cassie Jones, 2015 0.90 2. Brandi Richards, 2010 1.07 3. Brandi Richards, 2012 1.13 4. Taylor Powell, 2013 1.20

INNINGS PITCHED 1. Cassie Jones, 2015 234.0 1. Cassie Jones, 2013 199.2 2 Cassie Jones, 2014 174.0 3. Brandi Richards, 2012 173.0 4. Brandi Richards, 2011 169.0

BATTING AVERAGE (Min. 90 ABs) 1. Brandi Richards, 2010 .431 2. Brandi Richards, 2011 .429 3. Katie Spain, 2015 .403 4. Sara Allen, 2009 .395 5. Stacin Halverson, 2009 .384

LOSSES 1. Danielle Ryan, 2009 12 2. Brandi Richards, 2012 10 Brandi Richards, 2011 10 4. Cassie Jones, 2012 8 Courtney Baker, 2011 8

WALKS 1. Brandi Richards, 2011 107 2. Cassie Jones, 2013 93 3. Cassie Jones, 2015 77 4. Brandi Richards, 2012 75 5. Brandi Richards, 2009 67

RUNS 1. Danielle Ryan, 2010 69 2. Danielle Ryan, 2009 67 3. Courtney Baker, 2011 60 4. Brandi Richards, 2011 56 5. Cassie Jones, 2012 55

EARNED RUNS 1. Danielle Ryan, 2010 57 2. Danielle Ryan, 2009 39 3. Brandi Richards, 2011 38 4. Cassie Jones, 2013 37 5. Cassie Jones, 2014 35 Courtney Baker, 2011 35

OPP. BATTING AVERAGE 1. Brandi Richards, 2009 .106 2. Cassie Jones, 2015 .109 3. Brandi Richards, 2010 .132 4. Brandi Richards, 2011 .150 5. Cassie Jones, 2013 .154

COMPLETE GAMES 1. Cassie Jones, 2015 27 2. Cassie Jones, 2013 20 2. Brandi Richards, 2011 19 3. Brandi Richards, 2012 18 4. Cassie Jones, 2014 17 5. Cassie Jones, 2012 15 Brandi Richards, 2009 15

SHUTOUTS 1. Cassie Jones, 2015 17 2. Cassie Jones, 2014 11 3. Brandi Richards, 2011 8 4. Taylor Powell, 2014 6 Cassie Jones, 2013 6 Courtney Baker, 2012 6 Brandi Richards, 2009 6

SAVES 1. Cassie Jones, 2015 4 2. Kayla Hale, 2013 3 Brandi Richards, 2011 3 4. Kayla Hale, 2014 2 Taylor Powell, 2013 and 2014 2 Brandi Richards, 2010 and 2012 2 Cassie Jones, 2012 2 Haley Johnson, 2012 2

AT BATS 1. Jyssica Pepper, 2012 194 2. Laci Driggers, 2013 190 3. Jyssica Pepper, 2013 179 4. Brandi Richards, 2012 173 5. Rachel Stuart, 2013 171

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JYSSICA PEPPER

KATIE SPAIN

DANIELLE RYAN CASSIE JONES TAYLOR POWELL BRANDI RICHARDS

RUNS BATTED IN 1. Lauren Shaw, 2014 58 2. Katie Spain, 2013 57 3. Jade Sasser, 2015 49 4 Kayla Hale, 2015 46 Whitney Wyatt, 2010 46

HITS 1. Brandi Richards, 2011 69 2. Jyssica Pepper, 2013 68 3. Katie Spain, 2015 64 Therese Byrne, 2014 64 Katie Spain, 2013 64

RUNS SCORED 1. Katie Spain, 2015 62 2. Laci Driggers, 2015 52 3. Katie Spain, 2014 51 . Katie Spain, 2013 46 Jyssica Pepper, 2012 46

DOUBLES 1. Laci Driggers, 2013 16 Brandi Richards, 2010 16 3. Taylor Burt, 2011 15 4. Laci Driggers, 2015 14 Katie Spain, 2013 14 Brand Richards, 2011 14

TRIPLES 1. Jyssica Pepper, 2009 7 2. Sara Allen, 2009 6 3. Sara Allen, 2010 5 4. Rachel Stuart, 2013 4 Brandi Richards, 2012 4 Jyssica Pepper, 2012 4 Brandi Richards, 2011

WALKS 1. Katie Spain, 2015 37 2. Kayla Hale, 2015 33 3. Katie Spain, 2014 26 4. Whitney Wyatt, 2011 24 Lauren Shaw, 2014 24

STOLEN BASES 1. Therese Byrne, 2014 16 Jyssica Pepper, 2012 16 3. Joanna Reynolds, 2010 15 4. Joanna Reynolds, 2009 13 Katie Spain, 2015 13

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WINS 1. Cassie Jones, 2012-15 91 2. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 57 3. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 45 4. Courtney Baker, 2011-12 24 5. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 23

STRIKEOUTS 1. Cassie Jones, 2012-15 1,077 2. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 880 3. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 318 4. Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 197 5. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 167

ERA (Min. 80 Innings Pitched) 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 1.13 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-pres. 1.25 3. Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 1.62 4. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 1.78 5. Kayla Hale, 2012-pres. 2.11

INNINGS PITCHED 1. Cassie Jones, 2012-15 757.1 2. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 592.1 3. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 330.1 3. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 275.0 5. Courtney Baker, 2011-12 191.0

HOME RUNS 1. Katie Spain, 2012-15 39 2. Kayla Hale, 2013-pres. 30 3. Whitney Wyatt, 2009-11 26 4. Lauren Shaw, 2013-15 24 5. Brandi Richards, 2009-11 21

BATTING AVERAGE (Min. 200 ABs) 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 .378 2. Stacin Halverson, 2009-11 .360 3. Sara Allen, 2009-10 .357 3. Katie Spain, 2012-15 .357 5. Kayla Hale, 2013-pres. .353

AT BATS 1. Katie Spain, 2012-15 610 2. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 592 3. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 540 4. Laci Driggers, 2012-15 516 5. Whitney Wyatt, 2009-11 438

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SHEA DRIGGERS

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RUNS BATTED IN 1. Katie Spain, 2012-15 148 2. Kayla Hale, 2013-pres. 130 3. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 122 Whitney Wyatt, 2009-11 110

5. Lauren Shaw, 2013-15 103

RUNS SCORED 1. Katie Spain, 2012-15 175 2. Laci Driggers, 2012-15 126 3. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 125 4. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 114 5. Joanna Reynolds, 2009-12 87

HITS 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 224 2. Katie Spain, 2012-15 218 3. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 187 4. Laci Driggers, 2012-15 157 5. Whitney Wyatt, 2009-11 141 Kayla Hale, 2013-pres. 141

GAMES PLAYED 1. Katie Spain, 2012-15 213 1. Brandi Reynolds, 2009-12 211 2. Joanna Reynolds, 2009-12 202 3. Danielle Kirkpatrick, 2009-12 174 4. Shea Driggers, 2009-12 170

DOUBLES 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 48 2. Laci Driggers, 2012-15 41 Katie Spain, 2012-15 41 4. Shea Driggers, 2009-12 34 5. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 34

TRIPLES 1. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 14 2. Sara Allen, 2009-10 11 3. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 10 4. Danielle Kirkpatrick, 2009-12 6

WALKS 1. Katie Spain, 2012-15 90 2. Kayla Hale, 2013-pres. 78 3. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 58 4. Lauren Shaw, 2013-15 55 5. Whitney Wyatt, 2009-11 54

STOLEN BASES 1. Joanna Reynolds, 2009-12 42 2. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 34 3. Katie Spain, 2012-15 30 Amie Kelly, 2012-15 30 4. Laci Driggers, 2012-15 29

BRANDI RICHARDS STEPHANIE BAXLEY TAYLOR POWELL CASSIE JONES

PITCHING APPEARANCES 1. Cassie Jones, 2012-15 142 2. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 108 3. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 66 4. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 53 5. Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 48

LOSSES 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 29 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-15 24 3. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 18 4. Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 8 Courtney Baker, 2011-12 8

WALKS 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 299 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-15 283 3. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 107 4. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 93 5. Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 87

SHUTOUTS 1. Cassie Jones, 2012-15 37 2. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 22 3. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 10 4. Courtney Baker, 2009-12 6 5. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 3 Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 3

COMPLETE GAMES 1. Cassie Jones, 2012-15 79 2. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 63 3. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 24 4. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 22 5. Courtney Baker, 2011-12 17

SAVES 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 8 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-15 7 3. Kayla Hale, 2013-pres. 5 4. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 4 5. Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 2

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Record: 42-20 SSAC Record: 16-8NAIA National Championship Pool Play Record: .................................................... 3-0NAIA World Series Record: .................................................................................... 1-2All-American Selections: ........................... Brandi Richards (1st), Shea Driggers (2nd)NAIA World Series All-Tournament Team: ..........................................Brandi RichardsAll-Conference Selections: .................Brandi Richards, Shea Driggers, Jyssica Pepper All-Division Selections: ...................................................... Laci Driggers, Cassie JonesAll-Freshman Selections: .........................................................................Cassie Jones 2012 RosterHead Coach: Chris Steiner-WilcoxsonAssistant Coach: Holly Currie

No. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Cl. Hometown0 Jyssica Pepper INF R/R 5-4 So. Madison, Ala.2 Joanna Reynolds OF R/R 5-6 Sr. Montgomery, Ala.3 Katie Cornelius 1B R/R 5-9 Jr. Albertville, Ala.4 Danielle Kirkpatrick C R/R 5-7 Sr. McDonough, Ga.5 Katie Spain 2B R/R 5-3 Fr. Whittier, Calif.6 Amie Kelly OF R/R 5-6 Fr. Spanish Fort, Ala.7 Laci Driggers UTIL R/R 5-7 So. Leeds, Ala.8 Megan Rogers OF L/R 5-6 Sr. Alpharetta, Ga.9 Ainsley Faulk OF L/R 5-0 Fr. Taylorsville, Ga.10 Kacie Ryal SS R/R 5-9 Sr. Henryetta, Okla.11 Jenna Molina 3B R/R 5-4 Fr. Murrieta, Calif.12 Holly Saint C R/R 5-6 Jr. Wetumpka, Ala.13 Cassie Jones P R/R 5-10 Fr. Valley Grande, Ala.14 Brandi Richards P/OF R/R 5-8 Sr. Covington, Ga.15 Sarah Suggs 1B R/R 5-8 Fr. Huntsville, Ala.16 Shea Driggers DH R/R 5-5 Sr. Leeds, Ala.20 Rachel Stuart OF L/L 5-4 Jr. Dora, Ala.21 Haley Johnson P/2B R/R 5-2 Jr. Wetumpka, Ala.22 Carol Ann McIntyre UTIL L/R 5-7 Sr. Selma, Ala.23 Courtney Baker P R/R 5-7 So. Montgomery, Ala.33 Cheyenna Kawal INF R/R 5-9 So. Victorville, Calif.48 Kendall Thomas 3B R/R 5-6 Jr. Gardendale, Ala.

2012 RESULTSDate Opponent Result2/15 COLUMBUS STATE L, 1-02/15 COLUMBUS STATE L, 8-42/22 TUSKEGEE W, 10-0 (5)2/22 TUSKEGEE W, 11-1 (5)2/24 vs. Tennessee Wesleyan^ W, 6-2 2/24 vs. Trevecca Nazarene^ W, 4-12/25 vs. Lindsey Wilson^ L, 2-02/25 vs. Indiana Southeast^ W, 7-22/25 vs. Bryan College^ W, 11-0 (5)3/2 vs. Martin Methodist@ W, 1-03/2 vs. Notre Dame College@ W, 3-03/2 vs. Bellevue@ W, 4-03/4 vs. Webber International@ W, 3-23/4 vs. Martin Methodist@ L, 4-33/6 BELHAVEN* L, 7-23/6 BELHAVEN* L, 2-03/9 vs. Walsh% W, 7-63/10 vs. Morningside% W, 4-33/10 vs. Lindsey Wilson% L, 3-23/11 vs. Martin Methodist% L, 2-13/11 vs. Lindsey Wilson% W, 3-23/11 vs. William Carey% L, 5-13/16 at Belhaven* W, 13-5 (9)3/16 at Belhaven* W, 5-23/18 at Thomas W, 6-13/18 at Thomas W, 8-13/21 BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN L, 1-03/21 BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN W, 8-0 (6)3/25 at Mobile* W, 1-03/25 at Mobile* W, 3-2 (11)3/29 vs. Brenau* L, 5-13/29 vs. Southern Wesleyan* W, 8-0 (6)3/30 vs. Lee* L 2-13/30 vs. Emmanuel* W, 2-04/2 at Spring Hill* W, 3-14/2 at Spring Hill* W, 3-04/6 at William Carey* L, 5-14/6 at William Carey* L, 3-14/10 at Faulkner* L, 8-54/10 at Faulkner* W, 3-24/13 WILLIAM CAREY* L, 2-14/13 WILLIAM CAREY* W, 1-04/14 THOMAS W, 12-04/14 THOMAS W, 3-04/17 FAULKNER* W, 4-24/17 FAULKNER* W, 5-14/20 MOBILE* W, 3-2 (10)4/20 MOBILE* W, 6-14/22 SPRING HILL* W, 5-04/22 SPRING HILL* W, 7-34/26 vs. Brenau& W, 5-4 (9)4/27 vs. Belhaven& W, 5-04/27 vs. William Carey& L, 2-04/28 vs. Shorter& W, 2-04/28 vs. William Carey& W, 8-64/28 vs. William Carey& L, 3-05/17 vs. Olivet Nazarene$ W, 1-05/18 vs. Azusa Pacific$ W, 2-05/19 vs. William Penn$ W, 7-25/21 vs. Brenau# L, 4-05/21 vs. Indiana Southeast# W, 2-1 (9)5/21 vs. Oklahoma City# L, 4-1

* - Southern States Athletic Conference Game^ - at Alabama Arctic Blast (Decatur, Ala.)@ - at NFCA Leadoff Classic (Panama City, Fla.)% -at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & - SSAC Tournament Game (Columbus, Ga.)$ - NAIA Tournament - Pool Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)# - NAIA Tournament - Bracket Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)

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Record: 45-12 SSAC Record: 17-7NAIA National Championship Opening Round Record: ......................................... 3-0NAIA World Series Record: .................................................................................... 1-2All-American Selections: ................................... Cassie Jones (2nd), Katie Spain (2nd)NAIA World Series All-Tournament Team: ...............................................Cassie JonesAll-Conference Selections: ..........................C. Jones, K. Spain, E. Johansen, J. PepperAll-Division Selections: ............................................................................ Laci DriggersAll-Freshman Selections: ...............................Kayla Hale, Taylor Powell, Lauren Shaw

2013 RosterHead Coach: Chris Steiner-WilcoxsonAssistant Coach: Holly CurrieGraduate Assistant Coach: Scottie Wilkes

No. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Cl. Hometown0 Jyssica Pepper SS R/R 5-4 Jr. Madison, Ala.1 Lauren Shaw C R/R 5-7 Fr. Cumming, Ga.3 Katie Cornelius 1B S/R 5-9 Sr. Albertville, Ala.5 Katie Spain 3B R/R 5-3 So. Whittier, Calif.6 Amie Kelly OF L/R 5-6 So. Spanish Fort, Ala.7 Laci Driggers OF R/R 5-7 Jr. Leeds, Ala.8 Jennifer Jenkins INF R/R 5-7 Fr. Cullman, Ala.9 Ainsley Faulk OF L/R 5-0 So. Taylorsville, Ga.10 Liz Taylor P R/R 5-5 Fr. Montgomery, Ala.11 Emma Johansen OF L/R 5-4 Sr. Johnston City, Ill.12 Holly Saint C R/R 5-6 Sr. Wetumpka, Ala.13 Cassie Jones P R/R 5-10 So. Valley Grande, Ala.14 Taylor Powell P/1B R/R 5-10 Fr. Alabaster, Ala.15 Katie Brinkman INF R/R 5-8 Fr. Harvest, Ala.16 Kayla Hale P/DH L/L 5-11 Fr. Montgomery, Ala.20 Rachel Stuart OF L/L 5-4 Sr. Dora, Ala.21 Haley Johnson P/2B R/R 5-2 Sr. Wetumpka, Ala.22 Paige Nielsen OF R/R 5-7 Fr. Hazel Green, Ala.23 Jade Sasser 1B R/R 6-1 Jr. Columbus, Ga.33 Leslie Kelly C R/R 5-8 Jr. Smiths, Ala.

2013 RESULTSDate Opponent Result2/17 THOMAS W, 6-12/17 THOMAS W, 6-12/21 at Talladega W, 10-52/21 at Talladega W, 10-1 (6)2/27 POINT W, 5-42/27 POINT W, 7-13/1 TALLADEGA W, 19-3 (5)3/1 TALLADEGA W, 2-03/2 EMMANUEL W, 8-0 (6)3/2 EMMANUEL W, 10-2 (6)3/8 vs. Campbellsville% W, 8-0 (5)3/8 vs. LSU-Alexandria% W, 1-03/9 vs. Thomas% W, 6-13/9 vs. Blue Mountain% L, 4-13/10 vs. Lindsey Wilson% W, 1-03/13 at Southeastern W, 4-23/13 at Southeastern W, 5-33/15 at Warner W, 8-0 (5)3/15 at Warner W, 3-13/16 at Thomas W, 5-23/16 at Thomas W, 8-33/18 EMBRY-RIDDLE W, 16-8 (6)3/18 EMBRY-RIDDLE W, 7-3 (5)3/28 at Spring Hill* W, 5-13/28 at Spring Hill* W, 11-0 (5)3/29 at Mobile* L, 5-43/29 at Mobile* W, 14-5 (5)4/2 FAULKNER* L, 8-4 (9)4/2 FAULKNER* L, 7-34/5 at Belhaven* W, 5-34/5 at Belhaven* L, 6-14/6 at William Carey* W, 3-2 (9)4/6 at William Carey* W, 4-14/9 at Faulkner* W, 15-0 (5)4/9 at Faulkner* W, 9-54/12 at Emmanuel* W, 11-0 (5)4/12 at Emmanuel* W, 5-04/13 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 3-14/13 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 5-04/20 BELHAVEN* W, 2-04/20 BELHAVEN* L, 5-34/21 WILLIAM CAREY* W, 7-14/21 WILLIAM CAREY* W, 8-14/23 MOBILE* L, 3-14/23 MOBILE* W, 9-0 (5)4/24 SPRING HILL* L, 8-24/24 SPRING HILL* W, 3-25/2 vs. Mobile& W, 3-05/3 vs. Spring Hill& L, 3-05/3 vs. Brenau& W, 6-05/5 vs. Belhaven& L, 1-05/13 vs. Grand View$ W, 5-25/14 vs. Lindsey Wilson$ W, 5-15/15 vs. Lindsey Wilson$ W, 5-15/24 vs. Spring Hill# L, 6-3 (14)5/25 vs. Lee# W, 4-25/27 vs. Reinhardt# L, 2-1 (8)

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Record: 44-7 SSAC Record: 25-1NAIA National Championship Opening Round Record: ......................................... 2-0NAIA World Series Record: .................................................................................... 4-1All-American Selections: ........................C. Jones (1st), L. Shaw (2nd), T. Powell (2nd)NAIA World Series All-Tournament Team: ..... Cassie Jones, Lauren Shaw, Katie SpainNAIA World Series Most Valuable Player: ................................................Cassie JonesAll-Conference Selections: ...............................................C. Jones (1st), K. Spain (1st) ................................................................... T. Powell (1st), L. Shaw (1st), K. Hale (1st)All-Division Selections: ....................................................... Amie Kelly, Therese ByrneAll-Freshman Selections: ............................................ Therese Byrne, Alexia Boggess

2014 RosterHead Coach: Chris Steiner-WilcoxsonAssistant Coach: Scottie Wilkes

No. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Cl. Hometown0 Claire Wilson 3B R/R 5-3 Fr. Hiwassee, Ga.1 Lauren Shaw C R/R 5-7 So. Cumming, Ga.2 Alexia Boggess SS R/R 5-4 Fr. Hampton, Ga.3 Marisa Magnuson 2B R/R 5-0 Fr. Palm Coast, Fla.5 Katie Spain 3B R/R 5-3 Jr. Whittier, Calif.6 Amie Kelly OF L/R 5-6 Jr.. Spanish Fort, Ala.7 Laci Driggers OF R/R 5-7 Sr. Leeds, Ala.8 Jennifer Jenkins INF R/R 5-7 Sr. Cullman, Ala.9 Ainsley Faulk OF L/R 5-0 Jr. Taylorsville, Ga.10 Therese Byrne OF R/R 5-9 Fr. Bradenton, Fla.12 Victoria Creamer 1B R/R 5-9 Fr. Daphne, Ala.13 Cassie Jones P R/R 5-10 Jr. Valley Grande, Ala.14 Taylor Powell P/1B R/R 5-10 So. Alabaster, Ala.15 Katie Brinkman INF R/R 5-8 So. Harvest, Ala.16 Kayla Hale P/DH L/L 5-11 So. Montgomery, Ala.20 Sarah Angulo C R/R 5-8 Fr. Cooper City, Ala.21 Ashlee Craig INF R/R 5-6 Jr. Seale, Ala.22 Paige Nielsen OF R/R 5-7 So. Hazel Green, Ala.23 Jade Sasser 1B R/R 6-1 Sr. Columbus, Ga.

2014 RESULTSDate Opponent ResultFeb. 18 POINT W, 5-0Feb. 18 POINT W, 9 -3 Feb. 21 Campbellsville^ W, 5-0 Feb. 21 William Woods^ W, 3-1 Feb. 21 Reinhardt^ L, 1-4Feb. 28 THOMAS W, 3-2 Feb. 28 THOMAS W, 6-0 Mar. 7 Southeastern% L, 2-9 Mar. 7 Houston-Victoria% W, 3-1 Mar. 8 Culver-Stockton% W, 6-0 Mar. 8 Saint Ambrose% W, 6-0 Mar. 9 Central Methodist% L, 2-0 Mar. 10 MISSOURI BAPTIST W, 2-0 Mar. 10 MISSOURI BAPTIST W, 9-0 (5) Mar. 14 Emmanuel (Ga.)* W, 12-0Mar. 14 Emmanuel (Ga.)* W, 8-0 Mar. 15 Southern Wesleyan* W, 9-1 (6) Mar. 15 Southern Wesleyan* W, 12-2 Mar. 19 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 2-1 (10)Mar. 19 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 7-1Mar. 21 Brenau* W, 4-3Mar. 21 Brenau* W, 12-7Apr. 5 COASTAL GEORGIA* W, 8-0 (5)Apr. 6 COASTAL GEORGIA* W, 7-0 Apr. 9 MARTIN METHODIST* W, 4-0Apr. 9 MARTIN METHODIST* W, 4-3 Apr. 11 Mobile* W, 8-0 (5) Apr. 11 Mobile* W, 4-0 Apr. 12 Faulkner* W, 5-3 Apr. 12 Faulkner* W, 4-1 Apr. 16 BRENAU* W, 7-0 Apr. 16 BRENAU* W, 5-0 Apr. 19 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 8-3 Apr. 19 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 8-2 Apr. 22 Martin Methodist* W, 10-0 Apr. 22 Martin Methodist* W, 9-7 Apr. 25 Brewton-Parker* L, 3-2 Apr. 25 Brewton-Parker* W, 10-1 (6) Apr. 26 Coastal Georgia* W, 7-2 Apr. 26 Coastal Georgia* W, 2-0 May 1 Mobile& W, 6-4 May 2 William Carey& L, 6-5 (8) May 2 Blue Mountain& W, 4-2 May 3 Belhaven& L, 8-1May 12 Bryan$ W, 8-4 May 13 Indiana Southeast$ W, 8-3May 24 Lindsey Wilson# W, 3-0May 26 William Carey# W, 2-1May 27 Reinhardt# W, 2-0May 29 William Carey# L, 4-7May 29 William Carey# W, 10-6

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Record: 46-9 SSAC Record: 24-2NAIA National Championship Opening Round Record: ......................................... 3-0NAIA World Series Record: .................................................................................... 4-1All-American Selections: ................................................. C. Jones (1st), S. Spain (HM)NAIA World Series All-Tournament Team: .....Laci Driggers, Cassie Jones, Katie SpainNAIA World Series Most Valuable Player: ................................................Cassie JonesAll-Conference Selections: ......................... K. Hale (1st), J. Sasser (1st), K. Spain (1st) ...........................................................L. Driggers (2nd), T. Powell (1st), L. Shaw (2nd)Conference Gold Glove Team Selections: ............................................... Lauren ShawAll-Freshman Selections: ..............................................................Hayden Henderson

2014 RosterHead Coach: Eric NewellAssistant Coach: Scottie WilkesNo. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Cl. Hometown00 Claire Wilson OF R/R 5-3 So. Hiawassee, Ga.1 Lauren Shaw C R/R 5-7 Jr. Cumming, Ga.2 Alexia Boggess SS R/R 5-4 So. Hampton, Ga.3 Marisa Magnuson 2B R/R 5-0 So. Palm Coast, Fla.4 Amy Persinger OF R/R 5-8 Fr. Selma, Ala.5 Katie Spain 3B R/R 5-3 Sr. Whittier, Calif.6 Amie Kelly OF L/R 5-6 Sr. Spanish Fort, Ala.7 Laci Driggers OF R/R 5-7 Sr. Leeds, Ala.8 Jennifer Jenkins UTIL R/R 5-7 Jr. Cullman, Ala.9 Ainsley Faulk OF L/R 5-0 Sr. Taylorsville, Ga.10 Therese Byrne OF L/R 5-2 So. Bradenton, Fla.11 Hayden Henderson OF L/L 5-6 Fr. Springville, Ala.12 Victoria Creamer 1B R/R 5-9 So. Daphne, Ala.13 Cassie Jones P R/R 5-10 Sr. Valley Grande, Ala.14 Taylor Powell P R/R 5-10 Jr. Alabaster, Ala.15 Katie Brinkman UTIL R/R 5-8 Jr. Harvest, Ala.16 Kayla Hale P/1B L/L 5-11 Jr. Montgomery, Ala.20 Sarah Angulo C R/R 5-8 So. Cooper City, Fla.21 Rose Schmidt 3B R/R 5-7 Fr. Loganville, Ga.22 Paige Nielsen OF R/R 5-7 Jr. Hazel Green, Ala.23 Jade Sasser 1B R/R 6-1 Sr. Columbus, Ga.

2014 RESULTSDate Opponent ResultFeb. 20 vs. Montreat^ W-12-1 (5)Feb. 21 vs. Bryan^ W-9-4Feb. 21 vs. Mobile^ L-0-5 Feb. 27 vs. Bellevue^ W-2-0 Feb. 27 vs. Park^ W-4-0 Feb. 28 vs. LSU-Alexandria^ W-12-9 Feb. 28 vs. Ave Maria^ W-5-2 Mar. 1 vs. Lindsey Wilson^ W-8-4 (9) Mar. 1 vs. Central Methodist^ L-5-6 (8) Mar. 3 FAULKNER* W-4-0 Mar. 3 FAULKNER* W-5-0 Mar. 6 vs. Campbellsville# W-1-0 Mar. 6 vs. University of South Carolina - Beaufort# L-3-5 Mar. 7 vs. William Penn# W-8-0 (5) Mar. 7 vs. Central Methodist# W-5-3 Mar. 8 vs. Lindsey Wilson# L-3-8Mar. 13 at Middle Georgia State* W-5-3 Mar. 13 at Middle Georgia State* W-6-3 Mar. 17 at Brenau* W-8-1 Mar. 17 at Brenau* W-4-3 Mar. 23 MOUNT MERCY* W-16-3 (5) Mar. 23 MOUNT MERCY* W-8-0 (6) Mar. 27 BLUE MOUNTAIN* W-16-0 (5) Mar. 27 BLUE MOUNTAIN* W-10-2 (5) Mar. 28 BETHEL* W-4-1 Mar. 28 BETHEL* W-7-1 Apr. 3 at Belhaven* W-15-2 Apr. 3 at Belhaven* L-2-3 (11) Apr. 4 at William Carey* W-4-0 Apr. 4 at William Carey* W-5-2 Apr. 7 BREWTON-PARKER* W-7-0 Apr. 7 BREWTON-PARKER* W-2-1 (9) Apr. 10 BRENAU* W-3-0 Apr. 10 BRENAU* W-8-3 Apr. 11 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE* W-8-0 (6) Apr. 11 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE* W-10-0 (5) Apr. 18 at Faulkner* W-9-1 (5) Apr. 18 at Faulkner* L-3-5 Apr. 21 COASTAL GEORGIA* W-8-0 (5) Apr. 21 COASTAL GEORGIA* W-9-0 (5) Apr. 22 at Georgia Gwinnett W-8-0 Apr. 22 at Georgia Gwinnett W-6-5 Apr. 24 at Brewton-Parker* W-10-0 (5) Apr. 24 at Brewton-Parker* W-10-0 Apr. 30 at Brewton-Parker& L-3-4 May 1 vs. Bethel University& W-2-1 (8) May 1 vs. William Carey& L-0-8 (5)May 11 vs. Tennessee Wesleyan$ W-3-0 May 12 vs. Davenport$ W-3-0 May 13 vs. Davenport$ W-4-0 May23 vs. Oregon Institute of Technology## W-7-0 May 25 vs. Lindsey Wilson## W-5-1 May 26 vs. Concordia## W-9-0 (5) May 28 vs. Lindsey Wilson## L-0-3 May 28 vs. Lindsey Wilson## W-10-0 (6)

^ - AUM/Faulkner Invitational (Montgomery, Ala.)* - Southern States Athletic Conference Game% -Lead Off Classic (Columbus, Ga.) # - Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shore, Ala.)& - SSAC Tournament Game (Gulf Shore, Ala.)$ - NAIA Tournament - Pool Play (Montgomery, Ala.)## - NAIA Tournament - Bracket Play (Sioux City, Iowa)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

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Individual Awards and Year-by-Year Results

Brandi Richards2009 - NAIA Hon. Mention

2010 - NAIA First Team2011 - NAIA Second Team

2012 - NAIA First Team2012 - NFCA First Team

Stacin Halverson2010 - Academic2011 - Academic

Taylor Saint2011 - Academic

Shea Driggers2011 - NAIA Second Team

2011 - NFCA First Team

Danielle Kirkpatrick2012 - Academic

ALL-AMERICANS

Rachel Stuart2012 - Academic2013 - Academic

Cassie Jones2013 - NAIA Second Team

2014 - NAIA First Team2014 - NFCA First Team

2014 - Academic2015 - Player of the Year2015 - NAIA First Team2015 - NFCA First Team

2015 - Academic

Katie Spain2013 - NAIA Second Team

2014 - Academic2014 - NFCA Second Team

2015 - NAIA Honorable Mention2015 - Academic

Kayla Hale2014 - NFCA Second Team

Taylor Powell2014 - NAIA Hon. Mention

Lauren Shaw2014 - NAIA Second Team

2014 - NFCA First Team

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NAIA All-Americans2009 ................. Brandi Richards (Honorable Mention)2010 .................................Brandi Richards (First Team)2011 ............................Brandi Richards (Second Team)2012 .................................Brandi Richards (First Team)2012 ...............................Shea Driggers (Second Team)2013 ................................. Cassie Jones (Second Team)2013 ................................... Katie Spain (Second Team)2014 ......................................Cassie Jones (First Team)2014 ................................ Lauren Shaw (Second Team)2014 ..................... Taylor Powell (Honorable Mention)2015 ......................................Cassie Jones (First Team)2015 .........................Katie Spain (Honorable Mention)

NAIA Scholar-Athletes2010 ...................................................Stacin Halverson2011 ...................................................Stacin Halverson2011 ...........................................................Taylor Saint2012 .............................................. Danielle Kirkpatrick2012 ........................................................Rachel Stuart2013 ........................................................Rachel Stuart2014 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2014 ............................................................Katie Spain2015 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2015 ............................................................Katie Spain

NAIA Pitcher of the Week2011 ............................ Brandi Richards (March 21-27)2013 .................................... Cassie Jones (April 15-21)2015 .................................... Cassie Jones (April 14-20)

NAIA Player of the Year2015 ......................................................... Cassie Jones

SSAC Coach of the Year2014 ........................................ Chris Steiner-Wilcoxson2015 ............................................................ Eric Newell

SSAC Pitcher of the Year2009 .................................................... Brandi Richards2010 .................................................... Brandi Richards2014 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2015 .......................................................... Cassie Jones

SSAC Divisional Player of the Year2011 .................................................... Brandi Richards2012 .................................................... Brandi Richards

SSAC All-Conference2009 ..........................................Sara Allen (First Team)2009 .....................................Alli Converse (First Team)2009 ............................... Stacin Halverson (First Team)2009 .................................Brandi Richards (First Team)2009 .............................Whitney Wyatt (Second Team)2010 ................................ Monica Hatcher (First Team)2010 .................................Brandi Richards (First Team)2010 ..................................Whitney Wyatt (First Team)

2010 .................................... Allie Bobo (Second Team)2010 ................................... Taylor Burt (Second Team)2010 .......................... Stacin Halverson (Second Team)2010 ............................... Danielle Ryan (Second Team)2011 .................................................... Brandi Richards2012 ....................................................... Shea Driggers2012 ...................................................... Jyssica Pepper2012 .................................................... Brandi Richards2013 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2013 ................................................... Emma Johansen2013 ...................................................... Jyssica Pepper2013 ............................................................Katie Spain2014 ......................................Cassie Jones (First Team)2014 ........................................Katie Spain (First Team)2014 .................................... Taylor Powell (First Team)2014 ..................................... Lauren Shaw (First Team)2014 ......................................... Kayla Hale (First Team)2015 ......................................Cassie Jones (First Team)2015 ....................................... Jade Sasser (First Team)2015 ........................................Katie Spain (First Team)2015 ......................................... Kayla Hale (First Team)2015 ................................ Laci Driggers (Second Team)2015 ................................Taylor Powell (Second Team)2015 ................................ Lauren Shaw (Second Team)

SSAC All-Division2011 ............................................................Taylor Burt2011 ...................................................... Jyssica Pepper2012 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2012 ......................................................... Laci Driggers2013 ......................................................... Laci Driggers2014 ............................................................ Amie Kelly2014 ...................................................... Therese Byrne

SSAC All-Freshman2010 ........................................................Rachel Stuart2011 .....................................................Courtney Baker2011 ...................................................... Jyssica Pepper2012 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2013 .............................................................Kayla Hale2013 ........................................................ Taylor Powell2013 .........................................................Lauren Shaw2014 ...................................................... Therese Byrne2014 ......................................................Alexia Boggess2015 ...............................................Hayden Henderson

SSAC All-Academic2009 ...................................................Stacin Halverson2009 .............................................. Danielle Kirkpatrick2009 ......................................................Ashton Nelson2010 ............................................................. Sara Allen2010 ...................................................Stacin Halverson2010 .............................................. Danielle Kirkpatrick2010 ............................................................. Kacie Ryal2010 ...........................................................Taylor Saint2011 ............................................................Taylor Burt

2011 ...................................................Stacin Halverson2011 .............................................. Danielle Kirkpatrick2011 ...........................................................Taylor Saint2011 ........................................................Rachel Stuart2012 .............................................. Danielle Kirkpatrick2012 .............................................. Carol Ann McIntyre2012 ........................................................Rachel Stuart2013 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2013 ............................................................Katie Spain2013 ........................................................Rachel Stuart2014 ..........................................................Ashlee Craig2014 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2014 ............................................................ Amie Kelly2014 ............................................................Katie Spain2015 ......................................................Alexia Boggess2015 .................................................... Jennifer Jenkins2015 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2015 ............................................................Katie Spain2015 ........................................................ Claire Wilson

SSAC Pitcher of the Week2009 ..................................Brandi Richards (March 30)2010 .....................................Brandi Richards (April 12)2010 .....................................Brandi Richards (April 19)2011 ..................................Brandi Richards (March 28)2012 .....................................Brandi Richards (April 23)2012 .....................................Brandi Richards (April 30)2013 .......................................Cassie Jones (March 11)2013 .......................................Cassie Jones (March 18)2013 .......................................... Taylor Powell (April 1)2013 ..........................................Cassie Jones (April 15)2013 ..........................................Cassie Jones (April 22)2014 ..........................................Cassie Jones (April 14)2015 ...................................Cassie Jones (February 23)2015 .........................................Cassie Jones (March 2)2015 .........................................Cassie Jones (March 9)2015 .......................................Cassie Jones (March 23)2015 .......................................Cassie Jones (March 30)2015 ............................................Cassie Jones (April 6) 2015 ..........................................Cassie Jones (April 20)

SSAC Player of the Week2009 ................................................Sara Allen (April 6)2010 ..................................Brandi Richards (March 15)2010 ......................................... Taylor Burt (March 29)2010 .......................................Brandi Richards (April 5)2012 ...................................... Haley Johnson (April 30)2013 ..................................... Katie Spain (February 25)2013 ....................................Jyssica Pepper (March 11)2014 ...................................... Lauren Shaw (March 10)2014 ........................................... Jade Sasser (April 14)2015 ...................................... Kayla Hale (February 23)2015 ........................................... Katie Spain (March 9)

2009 (31-22-1, 19-12-1 SSAC)Date Opponent Result2/20 vs. William Carey^ L, 6-52/20 vs. Mobile^ W, 7-32/21 vs. Thomas^ W, 5-22/21 vs. Spring Hill^ L, 5-42/25 HUNTINGDON L, 5-2 2/25 HUNTINGDON W, 9-0 (5)2/27 at Brewton-Parker* W, 9-02/27 at Brewton-Parker* T, 0-0 (7)3/4 at Judson W, 8-0 (5)

3/4 at Judson W, 9-43/6 vs. Notre Dame College@ W, 6-03/6 vs. Lubbock Christian@ L, 5-03/7 vs. Walsh@ W, 10-03/7 vs. William Penn@ W, 1-03/8 vs. Indiana Univ. Southeast@ W, 9-33/8 vs. William Carey@ L, 2-13/10 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 7-53/10 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 10-2 (5)3/13 vs. St. Thomas% L, 3-2 3/13 vs. William Woods% L, 6-23/14 vs. Ohio Dominican% W, 8-43/14 vs. Mobile% L, 4-13/18 at Huntingdon W, 3-03/18 at Huntingdon W, 5-03/20 at Lee* L, 1-03/20 at Lee* L, 6-23/21 at Shorter* W, 7-33/21 at Shorter* L, 4-1

3/24 FAULKNER* W, 2-13/24 FAULKNER* W, 6-53/29 BRENAU* W, 2-13/29 BRENAU* L, 2-13/30 REINHARDT* L, 5-23/30 REINHARDT* W, 6-14/4 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 13-4 (5)4/4 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 8-0 (5)4hel/5 at Emmanuel* W, 4-14/5 at Emmanuel* W, 1-04/7 at Brenau* L, 3-2 (9)4/7 at Brenau* L, 5-44/10 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 12-1 (5)4/10 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 6-34/11 EMMANUEL* W, 2-0 4/11 EMMANUEL* W, 4-3 (8)4/15 at Reinhardt* L, 2-14/15 at Reinhardt* W, 7-44/17 LEE* L, 2-1 (8)

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4/17 LEE* L, 2-1 (8)4/18 SHORTER* L, 2-14/18 SHORTER* W, 2-04/24 at Faulkner* W, 2-04/24 at Faulkner* L, 6-14/30 vs. Reinhardt& L, 6-14/30 vs. Brewton-Parker& L, 2-0

* Southern States Athletic Conference Game^ at Faulkner Classic (Montgomery, Ala.)@ at NFCA Leadoff Classic (Panama City, Fla.) % at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.)& SSAC Tournament Game (Rome, Ga.)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

2010 (38-16-1, 23-8-1 SSAC)Date Opponent Result2/16 JUDSON W, 6-32/16 JUDSON W, 8-0 (5)2/19 vs. Spring Hill^ W, 4-02/19 vs. William Carey^ W, 1-02/20 vs. SCAD Savannah^ W, 5-42/20 vs. Mobile^ W, 8-12/23 HUNTINGDON W, 4-1 2/23 HUNTINGDON W, 13-0 (5)2/26 at Alabama-Huntsville L, 10-02/26 at Alabama-Huntsville L, 5-32/28 BRENAU* L, 5-12/28 BRENAU* T, 5-5 (7)3/5 LEE* L, 5-23/5 LEE* W, 4-23/6 SHORTER* W, 4-23/6 SHORTER* W, 4-13/12 vs. Belhaven% L, 6-23/12 vs. Thomas% W, 7-43/13 vs. St. Gregory’s% W, 7-03/13 vs. Park% W, 8-13/14 vs. St. Gregory’s% L, 6-33/14 vs. McKendree% L, 3-2 (9)3/16 at Warner Southern W, 7-03/16 at Warner Southern W, 9-43/17 at Webber International L, 2-0 3/17 at Webber International W, 8-7 (10)3/19 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 3-1 3/19 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 10-2 (5)3/20 at Emmanuel* W, 6-23/20 at Emmanuel* W, 11-03/26 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 9-0 (5)3/26 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 8-13/27 COLUMBIA* W, 11-0 (5)3/27 COLUMBIA* W, 10-2 (6)4/1 at Shorter* L, 6-34/1 at Shorter* L, 2-14/2 at Lee* L, 7-6 (10)4/2 at Lee* L, 5-04/6 at Faulkner* W, 3-14/6 at Faulkner* L, 2-04/9 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 8-1

4/9 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 7-54/10 EMMANUEL* W, 13-0 (5)4/10 EMMANUEL* W, 14-0 (5)4/11 at Brenau* L, 6-44/12 at Brenau* W, 4-04/16 at Brewton-Parker* W, 1-04/16 at Brewton-Parker* W, 4-24/17 at Columbia* W, 10-04/17 at Columbia* W, 9-24/21 FAULKNER* W, 4-34/21 FAULKNER* W, 4-14/29 vs. Faulkner& L, 4-04/30 vs. Southern Wesleyan& W, 8-0 (5)4/30 vs. Brenau& L, 3-2

* Southern States Athletic Conference Game^ at Faulkner Classic (Montgomery, Ala.)% at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & SSAC Tournament Game (Columbus, Ga.)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

2011 (34-20, 6-14 SSAC) Date Opponent Result2/18 vs. Shorter^ W, 9-32/18 vs. Southern Wesleyan^ W, 12-62/19 vs. Lee^ W, 4-02/19 vs. Truett-McConnell^ W, 5-12/22 TUSKEGEE W, 8-0 2/22 TUSKEGEE W, 9-12/25 at Columbia W, 8-22/25 at Columbia W, 9-12/26 vs. Anderson W, 3-2 (8)2/26 at Southern Wesleyan W, 14-13/1 NOTRE DAME COLLEGE W, 7-03/1 NOTRE DAME COLLEGE W, 7-23/2 at Talladega W, 8-03/2 at Talladega W, 8-23/10 vs. St. Mary-of-the-Woods@ W, 8-13/10 vs. Judson@ W, 10-13/11 vs. Grand View% W, 6-13/11 vs. St. Thomas% W, 8-63/12 vs. William Woods% L, 4-33/12 vs. Oklahoma Christian% W, 4-13/12 vs. Central Methodist% W, 7-23/13 vs. Lindsey Wilson% L, 4-03/13 vs. St. Gregory’s% W, 9-13/13 vs. Houston Victoria% L, 11-03/16 at Columbus State L, 9-13/16 at Columbus State W, 2-13/20 MOBILE* L, 9-03/20 MOBILE* L, 5-23/24 at Faulkner* W, 5-03/24 at Faulkner* L, 5-43/26 THOMAS W, 3-03/26 THOMAS W, 4-14/1 at William Carey* L, 5-04/1 at William Carey* L, 6-14/2 at Belhaven* L, 8-0

4/2 at Belhaven* L, 5-24/6 at Spring Hill* W, 4-04/6 at Spring Hill* L, 5-44/9 BELHAVEN* L, 1-04/9 BELHAVEN* L, 3-1 (8)4/12 TALLADEGA W, 9-14/12 TALLADEGA W, 10-04/13 at Mobile* W, 14-84/13 at Mobile* W, 8-34/15 WILLIAM CAREY* L, 6-0 (8)4/16 WILLIAM CAREY* L, 1-04/17 SPRING HILL* W, 1-04/17 SPRING HILL* L, 3-24/22 FAULKNER* L, 5-34/22 FAULKNER* W, 4-04/28 vs. Brewton-Parker& W, 6-14/28 vs. William Carey& W, 2-04/29 vs. Brenau& L, 6-24/29 vs. Mobile& L, 10-4

* Southern States Athletic Conference Game^ at Faulkner Classic (Montgomery, Ala.)@ Played in Selma, Ala.% at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & SSAC Tournament Game (Columbus, Ga.)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

2012 (42-20, 16-8 SSAC)Date Opponent Result 2/15 COLUMBUS STATE L, 1-02/15 COLUMBUS STATE L, 8-42/22 TUSKEGEE W, 10-0 (5)2/22 TUSKEGEE W, 11-1 (5)2/24 vs. Tennessee Wesleyan^ W, 6-2 2/24 vs. Trevecca Nazarene^ W, 4-12/25 vs. Lindsey Wilson^ L, 2-02/25 vs. Indiana Southeast^ W, 7-22/25 vs. Bryan College^ W, 11-0 (5)3/2 vs. Martin Methodist@ W, 1-03/2 vs. Notre Dame College@ W, 3-03/2 vs. Bellevue@ W, 4-03/4 vs. Webber International@ W, 3-23/4 vs. Martin Methodist@ L, 4-33/6 BELHAVEN* L, 7-23/6 BELHAVEN* L, 2-03/9 vs. Walsh% W, 7-63/10 vs. Morningside% W, 4-33/10 vs. Lindsey Wilson% L, 3-23/11 vs. Martin Methodist% L, 2-13/11 vs. Lindsey Wilson% W, 3-23/11 vs. William Carey% L, 5-13/16 at Belhaven* W, 13-5 (9)3/16 at Belhaven* W, 5-23/18 at Thomas W, 6-13/18 at Thomas W, 8-13/21 BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN L, 1-0

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3/21 BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN W, 8-0 (6)3/25 at Mobile* W, 1-03/25 at Mobile* W, 3-2 (11)3/29 vs. Brenau* L, 5-13/29 vs. Southern Wesleyan* W, 8-0 (6)3/30 vs. Lee* L 2-13/30 vs. Emmanuel* W, 2-04/2 at Spring Hill* W, 3-14/2 at Spring Hill* W, 3-04/6 at William Carey* L, 5-14/6 at William Carey* L, 3-14/10 at Faulkner* L, 8-54/10 at Faulkner* W, 3-24/13 WILLIAM CAREY* L, 2-14/13 WILLIAM CAREY* W, 1-04/14 THOMAS W, 12-04/14 THOMAS W, 3-04/17 FAULKNER* W, 4-24/17 FAULKNER* W, 5-14/20 MOBILE* W, 3-2 (10)4/20 MOBILE* W, 6-14/22 SPRING HILL* W, 5-04/22 SPRING HILL* W, 7-34/26 vs. Brenau& W, 5-4 (9)4/27 vs. Belhaven& W, 5-04/27 vs. William Carey& L, 2-04/28 vs. Shorter& W, 2-04/28 vs. William Carey& W, 8-64/28 vs. William Carey& L, 3-05/17 vs. Olivet Nazarene$ W, 1-05/18 vs. Azusa Pacific$ W, 2-05/19 vs. William Penn$ W, 7-25/21 vs. Brenau# L, 4-05/21 vs. Indiana Southeast# W, 2-1 (9)5/21 vs. Oklahoma City# L, 4-1

* Southern States Athletic Conference Game^ at Alabama Arctic Blast (Decatur, Ala.)@ at NFCA Leadoff Classic (Panama City, Fla.)% at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & SSAC Tournament Game (Columbus, Ga.)$ NAIA Tournament-Pool Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)# NAIA Tournament-Bracket Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

2013 (45-12, 17-7 SSAC)Date Opponent Result2/17 THOMAS W, 6-12/17 THOMAS W, 6-12/21 at Talladega W, 10-52/21 at Talladega W, 10-1 (6)2/27 POINT W, 5-42/27 POINT W, 7-13/1 TALLADEGA W, 19-3 (5)3/1 TALLADEGA W, 2-03/2 EMMANUEL W, 8-0 (6)3/2 EMMANUEL W, 10-2 (6)

3/8 vs. Campbellsville% W, 8-0 (5)3/8 vs. LSU-Alexandria% W, 1-03/9 vs. Thomas% W, 6-13/9 vs. Blue Mountain% L, 4-13/10 vs. Lindsey Wilson% W, 1-03/13 at Southeastern W, 4-23/13 at Southeastern W, 5-33/15 at Warner W, 8-0 (5)3/15 at Warner W, 3-13/16 at Thomas W, 5-23/16 at Thomas W, 8-33/18 EMBRY-RIDDLE W, 16-8 (6)3/18 EMBRY-RIDDLE W, 7-3 (5)3/28 at Spring Hill* W, 5-13/28 at Spring Hill* W, 11-0 (5)3/29 at Mobile* L, 5-43/29 at Mobile* W, 14-5 (5)4/2 FAULKNER* L, 8-4 (9)4/2 FAULKNER* L, 7-34/5 at Belhaven* W, 5-34/5 at Belhaven* L, 6-14/6 at William Carey* W, 3-2 (9)4/6 at William Carey* W, 4-14/9 at Faulkner* W, 15-0 (5)4/9 at Faulkner* W, 9-54/12 at Emmanuel* W, 11-0 (5)4/12 at Emmanuel* W, 5-04/13 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 3-14/13 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 5-04/20 BELHAVEN* W, 2-04/20 BELHAVEN* L, 5-34/21 WILLIAM CAREY* W, 7-14/21 WILLIAM CAREY* W, 8-14/23 MOBILE* L, 3-14/23 MOBILE* W, 9-0 (5)4/24 SPRING HILL* L, 8-24/24 SPRING HILL* W, 3-25/2 vs. Mobile& W, 3-05/3 vs. Spring Hill& L, 3-05/3 vs. Brenau& W, 6-05/5 vs. Belhaven& L, 1-05/13 vs. Grand View$ W, 5-25/14 vs. Lindsey Wilson$ W, 5-15/15 vs. Lindsey Wilson$ W, 5-15/24 vs. Spring Hill# L, 6-3 (14)5/25 vs. Lee# W, 4-25/27 vs. Reinhardt# L, 2-1 (8)

* Southern States Athletic Conference Game% at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & SSAC Tournament Game (Columbus, Ga.)$ NAIA Tournament-Pool Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)# NAIA Tournament-Bracket Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

2014 (44-7, 25-1 SSAC)

Date Opponent Result2/18 POINT W, 5-02/18 POINT W, 9 -3 2/21 vs. Campbellsville^ W, 5-0 2/21 vs. William Woods^ W, 3-1 2/21 vs. Reinhardt^ L, 4-12/28 THOMAS W, 3-2 2/28 THOMAS W, 6-0 3/7 vs. Southeastern% L, 9-2 3/7 vs. Houston-Victoria% W, 3-1 3/8 vs. Culver-Stockton% W, 6-0 3/8 vs. Saint Ambrose% W, 6-0 3/9 vs. Central Methodist% L, 2-0 3/10 MISSOURI BAPTIST W, 2-0 3/10 MISSOURI BAPTIST W, 9-0 (5) 3/14 at Emmanuel* W, 12-03/14 at Emmanuel* W, 8-0 3/15 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 9-1 (6) 3/15 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 12-2 3/19 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 2-1 (10)3/19 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 7-13/21 at Brenau* W, 4-33/21 at Brenau* W, 12-74/5 COASTAL GEORGIA* W, 8-0 (5)4/5 COASTAL GEORGIA* W, 7-0 4/9 MARTIN METHODIST* W, 4-04/9 MARTIN METHODIST* W, 4-3 4/11 at Mobile* W, 8-0 (5) 4/11 at Mobile* W, 4-0 4/12 at Faulkner* W, 5-3 4/12 at Faulkner* W, 4-1 4/16 BRENAU* W, 7-0 4/16 BRENAU* W, 5-0 4/19 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 8-3 4/19 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 8-2 4/22 at Martin Methodist* W, 10-0 4/22 at Martin Methodist* W, 9-7 4/25 at Brewton-Parker* L, 3-2 4/25 at Brewton-Parker* W, 10-1 (6) 4/26 at Coastal Georgia* W, 7-2 4/26 at Coastal Georgia* W, 2-0 5/1 vs. Mobile& W, 6-4 5/2 vs. William Carey& L, 6-5 (8) 5/2 vs. Blue Mountain& W, 4-2 5/3 vs. Belhaven& L, 8-15/12 vs. Bryan$ W, 8-4 5/13 vs. Indiana Southeast$ W, 8-35/24 vs. Lindsey Wilson# W, 3-05/26 vs. William Carey# W, 2-15/27 vs. Reinhardt# W, 2-05/29 vs. William Carey# L, 7-45/29 vs. William Carey# W, 10-6

^ - Shorter Invitational (Rome, Ga.)* - Southern States Athletic Conference Game% -at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & - SSAC Tournament Game (Gulf Shore, Ala.)$ - NAIA Tournament - Pool Play (Montgomery, Ala.)# - NAIA Tournament - Bracket Play (Columbus, Ga.)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

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2015 (46-9, 24-2 SSAC)Date Opponent Result2/20 vs. Montreat^ W-12-1 (5)2/21 vs. Bryan^ W-9-42/21 vs. Mobile^ L-0-5 2/27 vs. Bellevue^ W-2-0 2/27 vs. Park^ W-4-0 2/28 vs. LSU-Alexandria^ W-12-9 2/28 vs. Ave Maria^ W-5-2 3/1 vs. Lindsey Wilson^ W-8-4 (9) 3/1 vs. Central Methodist^ L-5-6 (8) 3/3 FAULKNER* W-4-0 3/3 FAULKNER* W-5-0 3/6 vs. Campbellsville# W-1-0 3/6 vs. University of South Carolina - Beaufort# L-3-5 3/7 vs. William Penn# W-8-0 (5) 3/7 vs. Central Methodist# W-5-3 3/8 vs. Lindsey Wilson# L-3-8 3/13 at Middle Georgia State* W-5-3 3/13 at Middle Georgia State* W-6-3 3/17 at Brenau* W-8-1 3/17 at Brenau* W-4-3 3/23 MOUNT MERCY* W-16-3 (5) 3/23 MOUNT MERCY* W-8-0 (6) 3/27 BLUE MOUNTAIN* W-16-0 (5) 3/27 BLUE MOUNTAIN* W-10-2 (5) 3/28 BETHEL* W-4-1 3/28 BETHEL* W-7-1 4/3 at Belhaven* W-15-2 4/3 at Belhaven* L-2-3 (11) 4/4 at William Carey* W-4-0 4/4 at William Carey* W-5-2 4/7 BREWTON-PARKER* W-7-0 4/7 BREWTON-PARKER* W-2-1 (9) 4/10 BRENAU* W-3-0 4/10 BRENAU* W-8-3 4/11 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE* W-8-0 (6) 4/11 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE* W-10-0 (5) 4/18 at Faulkner* W-9-1 (5) 4/18 at Faulkner* L-3-5 4/21 COASTAL GEORGIA* W-8-0 (5) 4/21 COASTAL GEORGIA* W-9-0 (5) 4/22 at Georgia Gwinnett W-8-0 4/22 at Georgia Gwinnett W-6-5 4/24 at Brewton-Parker* W-10-0 (5) 4/24 at Brewton-Parker* W-10-0 4/30 at Brewton-Parker& L-3-4 5/1 vs. Bethel University& W-2-1 (8) 5/1 vs. William Carey& L-0-8 (5) 5/11 vs. Tennessee Wesleyan$ W-3-0 5/12 vs. Davenport$ W-3-0 5/13 vs. Davenport$ W-4-0 5/23 vs. Oregon Institute of Technology## W-7-0 5/25 vs. Lindsey Wilson## W-5-1 5/26 vs. Concordia## W-9-0 (5) 5/28 vs. Lindsey Wilson## L-0-3 5/28 vs. Lindsey Wilson## W-10-0 (6)

^ - AUM/Faulkner Invitational (Montgomery, Ala.)* - Southern States Athletic Conference Game% -Lead Off Classic (Columbus, Ga.) # - Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shore, Ala.)& - SSAC Tournament Game (Gulf Shore, Ala.)$ - NAIA Tournament - Pool Play (Montgomery, Ala.)## - NAIA Tournament - Bracket Play (Sioux City, Iowa)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

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ABOUT AUBURN MONTGOMERY Established in 1967 at the request of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce on behalf of local and state leaders, Auburn University at Montgomery provides excellent academic programs while supporting the function of local, state and regional government – located just seven miles east of the state capitol. AUM offers more than 90 areas of study, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including unique programs in Geographic Information Systems, Hospitality and Tourism, Homeland Security, and Cybersystems and Information Security. The university is organized into five academic units: the College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Public Policy and Justice. Each offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in traditional, online and hybrid formats, with courses offered in the day, evening, and on weekends. Auburn Montgomery is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is ranked among the South’s top universities by U.S. News and World Report. Learn more at www.aum.edu.

WHY CHOOSE AUM? • More than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs• Making college affordable, with more than $2 million in freshman scholarships offered in 2012-13• Enjoy more personal attention with our small class sizes• More than 60 active student clubs and organizations, including Greek life • Named one of the “Best in Southeast” by The Princeton Review for 2015• Our College of Business is ranked as a “Best Business School” by The Princeton Review• Flexible class schedules, online classes, and four-day weeks

ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE Warhawk athletic teams have a championship reputation in NAIA Division I and Southern States Athletic Conference sports. Our men’s tennis, women’s tennis and softball teams have won 23 national championships. Men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball programs have competitive histories as well, and our men’s and women’s cross country

teams are building one.

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This is AUM

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE Auburn Montgomery Housing and Residence Life offers students benefits such as being close to classes and activities, living and learning with friends, making better grades, and getting involved in a community. You’ll be surrounded by all of the cultural, social, and sporting events that make Auburn Montgomery vibrant, and you can build a network of lifelong friends to share your memories of campus life. Our supportive living-learning community will connect you to other students with similar academic interests and experiences. Our residence halls are new or recently renovated, providing the home-like environment that students request. In-house computer labs, free laundry areas, study lounges, free cable TV and free high-speed internet are other amenities you’ll enjoy.

STUDENT LIFE With 10 Greek organizations, 20 curriculum-related clubs, numerous honor societies, religious groups, and special interest organizations – there’s always somewhere to go, something to do, and a reason to smile at AUM.

CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE In 2012, AUM welcomed the Confucius Institute to campus, joining a network of more than 300 organizations worldwide committed to promoting Chinese language and culture. The AUM Confucius Institute promotes Chinese language and culture both on campus and in the surrounding community, including local K-12 schools. The university dedicated a Confucius Garden on campus in November 2013.

STUDY ABROAD AUM’s students are learning to compete in an ever-changing global environment through our growing study abroad program. AUM faculty and students have recently traveled to the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Costa Rica, Belize and Italy. Programs are also in the works for locations in South Korea and Japan.

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Chancellor Dr. John G. Veres III

Dr. John G. Veres III became the first alumnus appointed Chancellor of Auburn University at Montgomery in 2006. A Montgomery native, he graduated from Montgomery Catholic High School in 1972 and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from AUM in 1976 and 1978, respectively. He was awarded a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology from Auburn University in 1983. First hired by AUM in 1976 as a Research and Training Assistant, Veres was promoted over the next 30 years to several positions of increasing responsibility, including Director

of the AUM Center for Business and Economic Development (October 1982-March 2000) and Executive Director of University Outreach (March 2000-June 2006) until the Auburn Board of Trustees named him Chancellor. Veres has more than 35 years of experience as an organizational consultant. He has published some 50 articles and book chapters, two edited volumes and one book on human resources management topics. He has consulted in over 80 employment discrimination lawsuits, primarily on issues of adverse impact and test validation, and currently serves as Special Master for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. In the community, Veres currently serves on the boards of the Alabama-Korea Education and Economic Partnership, Alabama World Affairs Council, AUM Confucius Institute, Auburn University Foundation, Committee of 100, Helicity, and the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. He has served on the boards of the Alabama Technology Foundation, Catholic Housing Authority of Montgomery, Montgomery Area YMCA, and the River Region United Way. He has been appointed to the Alabama Governor’s College and Career-Ready Task Force and the Governor’s Commission for Action in Alabama’s Black Belt, and he served as a technical advisor to the Alabama Commission on Government Accountability. He is a recipient of the H. Roe Bartle Presidential Leadership Award from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Veres and his wife of 36 years, Beth Sullivan Veres, have three children – Erin, Johnny and Olivia – and two grandchildren, Cole and Lena.

DR. JOHN G. VERES III

Chancellor Eighth Year

Auburn University at Montgomery, 1976 and 1978

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Director of Athletics Jim Herlihy

JIM HERLIHY

Director of Athletics First Year

Plymouth State University, 1988 A leader with more than 25 years of experience in athletic administration, including nearly 12 years working at the NCAA Division II level, Jim Herlihy was been named the new Director of Athletics at Auburn University at Montgomery in September of 2015. Herlihy spent the past 16 months as the Director of Athletics at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., a NCAA Division II member which competes in both the Northeast-10 Conference and Eastern College Athletic Conference. During his tenure with the Hawks, Herlihy oversaw 20 sports, nine facilities, 68 employees and more than 450 student-athletes. He managed the financial aspects of a $7 million operating

budget and Annual Fund, while cultivating gifts in athletic initiatives during the leadership phase of the first-ever Capital Campaign conducted in the 125-year history of Saint Anselm. Herlihy also served on the President’s Cabinet, where he was the liaison for numerous campus committees. Under his leadership, five teams qualified for national tournaments and more than 55 percent of student-athletes were named to the Dean’s List. Additionally, the department of athletics boasted a 92 percent graduation rate and student-athletes participated in more than 4,000 hours of community service. Prior to his arrival on the Hilltop, Herlihy served as the Director of Athletics at the University of Montevallo for seven years. While at Montevallo, Herlihy guided the Falcons through a transition from the Gulf South Conference to their current home, the Peach Belt Conference, while also overseeing the 15 athletic programs, 42 employees, more than 300 student-athletes and seven facilities. He spearheaded the fund raising and construction of three new facilities on campus and improved the Annual Fund by more than 200 percent. Herlihy was also responsible for the addition of five varsity sports at Montevallo. Competitively, the Falcons captured six conference championships and finished as conference runners-up eight times. The school qualified for the NCAA Tournament 15 times under his leadership. Montevallo posted its best finishes in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings under his guidance. Six student-athletes earned All-American status, while three were named Academic All-Americans. Montevallo also produced its first-ever conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Herlihy was an instrumental leader in a period of substantial growth at Montevallo. Under his direction, the Falcons increased their student-athlete population by more than 100 percent, while maintaining a strong tradition on the fields of competition and in the classroom. More than 60 percent of all student-athletes maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or better, while athletics recorded a graduation rate more than 20 percent higher than the general student body. The department of athletics was a national finalist for the 2014 NCAA DII Award of Excellence and was recognized by the Peach Belt Conference for community engagement initiatives three times. Herlihy has served on the NCAA DII Management Council, as well as been a member of the NCAA DII Finance & Planning Committee and DII Identity & Branding Committee. He is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and has served on the Board of Directors for the DII Athletic Directors Association. He is also a member of both the College Athletic Business Management Association (CABMA) and the Collegiate Event & Facility Management Association (CEFMA). Before leading the staff at Montevallo, Herlihy served as an Assistant Athletic Director at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Fla. There, he oversaw all aspects of the financial operations and external relations, while supervising five teams. He has worked in revenue-generating positions in the Major League Baseball front offices for both the Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers, where he served as the General Manager of the Clearwater Phillies and the Charlotte Rangers, respectively. He also spent time as the Assistant General Manager of the Nashville Sounds Minor League Baseball team. Herlihy earned his bachelor’s degree from Plymouth State University, before completing his master’s degree in sports management at the University of Alabama. He also completed the Sports Management Institute’s executive education program, sponsored by the University of Notre Dame and University of Georgia, in 2011. Herlihy and his wife, Peggy, are the parents of two children – daughter Elizabeth, a student at South Florida, and son TJ, a student at South Alabama.

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Athletic Staff and Media Directory

Media DirectoryPRINT MEDIA

Montgomery AdvertiserSports Editor: Brad ZimanekP.O. Box 1000Montgomery, AL 36101-1000Phone: 334-261-1522Fax: 334-261-1548www.montgomeryadvertiser.com

Alabama Associated PressSports Editor: John Zenor201 Monroe StreetMontgomery, AL 36104Phone: 334-262-5947Fax: 334-265-7177http://bigstory.ap.org/

The AUMnibusAUM Student NewspaperMontgomery, AL 36124Phone: 334-244-3662Fax: 334-244-3762http://theaumnibus.com/aumnibus/ Montgomery Independent141 Market PlaceMontgomery, AL 36117Phone: 334-265-7323Fax: 334-265-7320 Birmingham News2201 4th Avenue NBirmingham, AL 35203Phone: 205-325-2431Fax: 205-325-2425www.al.com

Mobile Press Register401 North Water StreetMobile, AL 36602Phone: 251-433-1551Fax: 251-434-8603www.al.com

RADIO

WMSP-AM 740Sports Director: John LongshoreStudio Host: Barry McKnightOne Commerce StreetMontgomery, AL 36104Phone: 334-240-9274Fax: 334-240-9219www.sportsradio740.com

WTXK-The Ticket-FM 107.51359 Carmichael WayMontgomery, AL 36106Phone: 334-517-1210Fax: 334-356-9776www.wtxktheticket.com

TELEVISION

ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK (CBS) Sports Director: Mo CarterReporter: Ben Bolton3251 Harrison RoadMontgomery, AL 36109Phone: 334-271-8888Fax: 334-272-6444www.alabamanews.net

WSFA-TV 12 (NBC)Sports Director: Jeff ShearerReporter: Stephen GunterP.O. Box 25012Montgomery, AL 36116Phone: 334-613-8298Fax: 334-614-8303www.wsfa.com

John AhoFaculty Athletic Representative

Clay BoothBaseball

Assistant Coach

Michael CheaneyMen’s Basketball

Head Coach

Dan DavisWomen’s Basketball

Head Coach

Caroline GlennAthletic Training

Graduate Assistant

Jim HerlihyDirector

of Athletics

Andree’ P. HoustonAssistant Athletic Director

for Compliance

Joel HughesMascot

Coordinator

Stephanie KienertAthletic Training

Graduate Assistant

Wulf KochMen’s SoccerHead Coach

Marty LovrichBaseball

Head Coach

Tim LutzSports Information

Director

Martie McEnerneySenior Development

Officer - Athletics

Billy MangumSports InformationGraduate Assistant

Cayla MorganAthletic Administration

Graduate Assistant

Eric NewellSoftball

Head Coach

Austin PennyAssistant Sports

Information Director

Jessie RosaAssociate AD/

SWA

Kyle SampsellAthletic Training

Head Trainer

Rolando VargasMen’s and Women’sTennis Head Coach

Paige WetzelVolleyball

Head Coach

Scottie WilkesSoftball

Assistant Coach

Frank WilliamsUniversity

Photographer

Jake WyattAthletic Administration

Graduate Assistant

Tafadzwa ZiyengeWomen’s Soccer

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The SSAC and NAIA

Founded in 1949, what is known today as the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) has prospered and excelled both athletically as well as academically in the Southeast region of the United States. The SSAC is currently made up of 14 institutions from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi. The conference was originally established as the Georgia Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (GIAC) with six charter members, including Oglethorpe University, Berry College, Valdosta State University, North Georgia College and State University, Piedmont College and Georgia Southern University. In 1980 the league was renamed the Georgia Athletic Conference (GAC) and remained so until 1988, when its expansion into Georgia’s bordering states brought the need to change its name to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference (GACC). In 2003, the official name was again changed to the Southern States Athletic Conference. In November of 2012, the league announced that it planned to expanded to 16 teams for the 2013-14 season with the inclusion of Blue Mountain College, Martin Methodist College and Bethel (Tenn.) University from the TranSouth Conference. At the conclusion of the 2013-14 year, the league saw the departure of Southern Wesleyan University, Spring Hill College and Emmanuel College, which all transitioned to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, in addition to Southern Polytechnic State University, which was consolidated with Kennesaw State University. Those vacancies allowed for the admission of Dalton State College and Middle Georgia State College. Both institutions will compete within the SSAC during the 2014-15 season, giving the conference 14 total members. The SSAC hosts 14 conference championships including men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s track and field. Since its inception and affiliation with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the conference has developed a reputation as being one of the premier conferences in the country in several sports. The SSAC boasts 32 teams and 11 individual national titles, while 30 more teams have finished as national runners-up. With its office based in historic Montgomery, Ala., the conference staff features Commissioner Mike Hall, Assistant Commissioner Sam Knehans, Treasurer Sally Shoppe and an Eligibility Chair, Dr. Ron Melton. The 2014-15 academic year marks the 15th year for Auburn Montgomery athletics competing as a member of the SSAC. Since joining the league in 2000, the university has collected 67 total conference regular season and tournament championships.

Member Schools

Auburn Montgomery (Montgomery, Ala.)

Belhaven (Jackson, Miss.)

Bethel (McKenzie, Tenn.)

Blue Mountain (Blue Mountain, Miss.)

Brenau (Gainesville, Ga.)

Brewton-Parker (Mt. Vernon, Ga.)

Coastal Georgia (Brunswick, Ga.)

Dalton State (Dalton, Ga.)

Faulkner (Montgomery, Ala.)

Loyola (New Orleans, La.)

Martin Methodist (Pulaski, Tenn.)

Middle Georgia (Cochran, Ga.)

Mobile (Mobile, Ala.)

William Carey (Hattiesburg, Miss.)

Auburn Montgomery has been a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) since 1975. In those 39 years, AUM has claimed 23 national championships and seven of the school’s 10 varsity programs have appeared in a national championship game. The NAIA, headquartered in Kansas City, Kan., is a national organization with nearly 300 institutional members and more than 60,000 student-athletes across the United States and Canada. Throughout its history, the NAIA has provided strong leadership for all aspects of intercollegiate athletics. Since its introduction of the intercollegiate championship of basketball in 1937, the NAIA has maintained its elite standards while administering first-rate athletics programs. The NAIA has continuously affirmed its commitment to equality by becoming the first national organization to offer institutional postseason opportunities to black student-athletes in 1948, to allow institutional membership to historically black institutions in 1953, and on Aug. 1, 1980, to vote in favor of the establishment of athletics programs for women. Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. The NAIA approaches sport and activity as an opportunity to intentionally teach beyond the fundamentals through the philosophy of the NAIA Champions of Character program. By applying the five core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship, the NAIA has the ability to maximize talent to the benefit of each individual. In addition, the Champions of Character program monitors each NAIA institution’s commitment to the initiative with its Scorecard, which is divided into character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion.

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AUM Athletics

AUM WARHAWKS ATHLETICSMISSION STATEMENT: To provide a competitive program for student-athletes that will support the development of the whole person through education and competition in order to stimulate a lasting attitude of respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship.

CODE OF ETHICS:n Academically, we will excel in the classroom.n Athletically, we will compete for championships.n Ethically, we will participate by the rules and regulations.n Fiscally, we will manage our resources in a responsible manner, seeking to acquire outside revenue sources.n Socially, we will provide our fans with a preeminent customer service experience at all athletic events.n Culturally, we will provide an environment of inclusion and equitable treatment for all.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC): The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a primary avenue of communication between student-athletes, the university, and Athletics administration. The SAAC provides a forum in which student-athletes and Department of Athletics leadership can discuss openly issues relevant to intercollegiate athletics including student-athlete welfare. The SAAC group consists of a diverse representation of two representatives from each institutional sport and cheerleading.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS: The AUM Department of Athletics takes pride in the success that its teams enjoy on their respective fields of play. AUM currently offers 10 varsity sports, as well as a co-ed cheerleading squad. To date, AUM has won 23 NAIA National Championships, 13 in women’s tennis, nine in men’s tennis and one in softball. Additionally, 22 times teams have finished as national runners-up. Individually, a student-athlete has been named to a NAIA All-America team 423 times and 123 times a student-athlete has been named a NAIA Scholar Athlete for their work in the classroom. AUM teams have won a combined 100 conference or district championships and made 98 NAIA National Tournament appearances.

Caitlin CunninghamSSAC All-District TeamNAIA Scholar Athlete

Trevor Sprowl26th-Round Draft Pickby the Atlanta Braves

Chanel CunninghamNAIA Scholar Athlete

Second Team All-American

Taian SouzaNAIA Scholar Athlete

NSCAA/NAIA Player of the Year

Katie WilliamsFirst Team All-SSAC

NAIA Scholar Athlete

Zach Sollie NAIA/Red Cross Collegiate

Leadership Program

Nicole LetfordNAIA Scholar Athlete

Army ROTC Award Recipient

Nicolas Pinones-HaltenhoffNAIA Scholar Athlete

First Team All-American

Cassie DanielsNAIA Scholar Athlete

First Team All-American

Brett PersonSSAC All-EastDivision Team

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