HUSKIE SOFTBALL University Information Table of Contents Location: .................................................................... DeKalb, Ill. Quick Facts...................................................................................1 Founded: ............................................................................. 1895 2010 Outlook .............................................................................2-3 Enrollment: ....................................................................... 25,202 2010 Roster ..................................................................................4 Nickname:....................................................................... Huskies Colors: .......................................................... Cardinal and Black Meet the Huskies President: ........................................................... Dr. John Peters Coaching Staff ...........................................................................6-7 Alma Mater: ................................................... John Carroll, 1967 Meet the Huskies .....................................................................8-14 Associate V.P./Director of Athletics: ....................... Jeff Compher Support Staff ...............................................................................16 Alma Mater: ............................................. James Madison, 1980 NIU Media Relations...................................................................16 Faculty Athletic Representative: ................................ Jan Rintala Affiliation: ........................................................... NCAA Division I Opponent Information/2008 In Review Conference: .......................................................... Mid-American 2010 Opponent Quick Facts ..................................................18-22 Mary M. Bell Field .......................................................................23 Home Facility (Capacity): ..................... Mary M. Bell Field (600) 2009 Stats ..................................................................................24 2009 MAC In Review .............................................................25-26 History First Year of Softball: ............................................................1959 Huskie History All-Time Record: ......................................................... 925-763-7 1988 World Series Team ............................................................28 Conference Titles:............... 1988, 1989, 1990,1996, 1999, 2000 All-Time Record vs. Opponents ..................................................29 NCAA Regional Appearances:....................................1988, 1996 Year-By-Year Results ............................................................30-38 World Series Appearances: ..................................................1988 Year-By-Year Leaders/Last Time It Happened ...........................39 Individual Records .................................................................40-41 Softball Staff Team Records ............................................................................42 NCAA/Conference Honors ....................................................43-44 Head Coach:............................ Lindsay Chouinard (3rd Season) NIU/Conference Honors .............................................................45 Alma Mater: ........................................................... DePaul, 2003 Letterwinners .........................................................................46-47 NIU Record/Years: .......................................................... 33-67/2 Career Record: ................................................................... Same This is NIU Assistant Coach:................................ Megan Ciolli (3rd Season) President Dr. John Peters...........................................................50 Alma Mater: ................................................... Notre Dame, 2004 Associate V.P./Director of Athletics Jeff Compher ......................51 Assistant Coach:.............................. Amber Patton (1st Season) Northern Illinois University .....................................................52-53 Alma Mater: ........................................................... DePaul, 2009 Jeffrey and Kimberly Yordon Center ...........................................54 Softball Office Phone: ........................................... 815-753-2245 Huskie Indoor Training Center ....................................................55 An Ideal Location ........................................................................56 Athletic Trainer:......................................................... Craig Burke Team Information 2009 Record: ..................................................................... 20-37 2009 MAC Record: ............................................................ 12-10 Media Guide Credits Letterwinners Returning/Lost:............................................... 11/5 Written by Joe Summins. Starters Returning/Lost............................................................7/4 Cover Design: Joe Summins. Pitchers Returning/Lost ...........................................................2/1 Editorial assistance: Donna Newcomers:............................................................................... 6 Turner and NIU Softball. Research and statistical Media Relations assistance: Naveed Baladi and Sam Brunell Associate A.D./Communications: .......................... Donna Turner Photography: Scott Walstrom, Office Phone: ........................................................ 815-753-9513 and NIU Media Relations Cell Phone: ........................................................... 815-793-5474 Archives. E-Mail: ...................................................... [email protected] Printing: In-Print Graphics Graduate Assistant/Softball Contact: ..................... Joe Summins Chicago, Ill. Office Phone: ........................................................ 815-753-9539 Cell Phone: ........................................................... 630-965-5213 The 2010 Northern Illinois Softball E-Mail: .......................................................... [email protected] Media Guide was designed to aid Website: ..................................................... www.niuhuskies.com media covering the Huskies. Copies are available to the general Mailing Address: .................................................Media Relations public for $10 through the Office of Media Relations. 209 Convocation Center 1525 West Lincoln Highway Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL 60115-2854 www.niuhuskies.com 1 2010 NIU Softball 2010 OUTLOOK The Northern Illinois University softball team took its first step toward returning to prominence in the Mid-American Conference last season as the Huskies posted their best conference record since 2003 and made a run in the 2009 MAC Softball Tournament, advancing to the semifinals. This season, the task at hand for the Huskies is to build off the success of last year and take that next step in becoming a power in the league. “The way the girls played at the end of the year not only showed them what they’re capable of, but showed them how hard work and sticking to the program works and pays off for them,” NIU head coach Lindsay Chouinard said. “When they look back on last year, they look at that and it keeps them motivated.” In order to take that next step, the Huskies will have to replace the production of last year’s five seniors. The class of 2009 accounted for 40 percent of the Huskie offense, driving in 61 of NIU’s 150 runs and totaling 119 of the team’s 305 hits. Aside from their numbers, the seniors also provided a great deal of leadership. “We graduated some seniors that were big contributors and great leaders for us,” Chouinard said. “They really helped the freshmen and sophomores develop. This year, we’re looking to reap those benefits.” INFIELD The area hit hardest by graduation was the NIU infield. The Huskies lost three of their four starting infielders from a year ago, including All-MAC performers Bailey Ouellette at first base and third baseman Emily Gooding. Despite the losses, Chouinard is NIU head coach Lindsay Chouinard enters her third season at NIU confident the Huskies will be able fill the vacancies. looking to build on the success of the 2009 season. “In the infield, we have so much more depth than in the two the MAC Tournament where she was named to the conference’s years I’ve been here,” she said. “We have some people that have all-tournament team. had significant experience [in the infield] to add with the two other “Andi is just a wonderful person and anybody would be happy middle infielders brought in this year.” to have her on their team,” Chouinard said. “She does everything Anchoring the infield for Northern Illinois this season is Andrea you ask of her. She’s a very diligent worker and understands the Colosimo. Colosimo played predominantly in the outfield last year, vision. She followed wonderfully behind the seniors and wants to but made five starts at first base, including the final three games of lead now. As a junior, that’s exactly what I need her to do.” Sophomore Krista Matsui is the lone returning full-time starter in the infield for NIU. She made 42 starts at shortstop for NIU last season and has worked hard on her offense this offseason, making the switch from a left-handed to a right-handed batter. Carly Norton started 29 games at catcher and 16 at third