2009 Media Guide Softball
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2009 Media Guide tm Softball Washburn 2009 Lady Blues Softball Team: (front row) Lindsey Himpel, Whitney Tapp, Maggie West, Roxanne Longoria, Megan Kim- erer, Tish Williams, Marissa Martin, Ashley Shaffer, Samantha Farris. (back row) Jamie Smith, Kayla Long, Lindsey Moore, Nicole Perkuhn, Jessica Batres, Dani White, Katie Duncan, Ashley Podschun, Britny Cushing. 2009 Washburn Lady Blues Softball Schedule St. Mary’s Invitational - Feb. 5-7 3/27* Missouri Western State University (DH) Topeka, KS 2 p.m. 3/28* Truman State University (DH) Topeka, KS 1 p.m. 2/5 Angelo State University San Antonio, Texas 12 p.m. 2/5 Midwestern State University San Antonio, Texas 2 p.m. 4/3* Northwest Missouri State University (DH) Maryville, MO 3 p.m. 2/6 Abilene Christian University San Antonio, Texas 3:45 p.m. 4/4* University of Nebraska at Omaha (DH) Omaha, NE 1 p.m. 4/8 Baker University (Kan.) (DH) Topeka, KS 2 p.m. 2/6 Tarleton State University San Antonio, Texas 6 p.m. 2/7 Southeastern Oklahoma State University San Antonio, Texas 9 a.m. 4/10* Pittsburg State University (DH) Pittsburg, KS 3 p.m. 2/13 University of Central Oklahoma (DH) Edmond, OK 11 a.m. 4/11* Missouri Southern State University (DH) Joplin, MO 1 p.m. 4/17* Southwest Baptist University (DH) Topeka, KS 3 p.m. 2/14 East Central University (DH) Edmond, OK 11 a.m. 4/18* University of Central Missouri (DH) Topeka, KS 1 p.m. 2/19 Southeastern Oklahoma State University (DH) Durant, OK 1 p.m. Southeastern Oklahoma Classic - Feb. 20-22 4/22* Emporia State University (DH) Topeka, KS 5 p.m. 4/25* Fort Hays State University (DH) Topeka, KS 1 p.m. 2/20 Saint Edward’s University Durant, OK 12 p.m. MIAA Postseason Tournament - May 1-2 2/20 Abilene Christian University Durant, OK 2 p.m. 2/21 St. Mary’s University (TX) Durant, OK 10 a.m. 5/1 TBA Overland Park, KS TBA 2/21 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK 4 p.m. 5/2 TBA Overland Park, KS TBA NCAA South Central Regional Tournament - May 9-10 2/22 Angelo State University Durant, OK 12 p.m. Missouri Southern/Pittsburg State Border Battle - Feb. 27-March 1 5/9 TBA TBD TBA 2/27 Arkansas Tech University Joplin, MO 7 p.m. 5/10 TBA TBD TBA NCAA Division II Softball World Series - May 21-25 2/28 University of Nebraska at Omaha Pittsburg, KS 9 a.m. 2/28 Lincoln University Pittsburg, KS 5 p.m. 5/21 TBA Salem, VA TBA 3/1 Newman University Pittsburg, KS 11 a.m. 5/22 TBA Salem, VA TBA 3/1 Rockhurst University Pittsburg, KS 3 p.m. 5/23 TBA Salem, VA TBA Missouri Southern - Teri (Mathis) Zenner Memorial Tourney - March 6-7 5/24 TBA Salem, VA TBA 3/6 Oklahoma City University Joplin, MO 9 a.m. 5/25 TBA Salem, VA TBA 3/6 Pittsburg State University Joplin, MO 11 a.m. *MIAA Games Home games in black and bold 3/6 Drury University Joplin, MO 3 p.m. 3/7 Missouri S & T Joplin, MO 11 a.m. Games 3/7 Cameron University Joplin, MO 3 p.m. 3/11 Benedictine College (Kan.) (DH) Topeka, KS 4 p.m. Emporia State Tournament - March 13-15 3/13 Truman State University Emporia, KS 2:30 p.m. 3/13 Tarleton State University Emporia, KS 5 p.m. 3/14 University of Nebraska at Omaha Emporia, KS 4 p.m. 3/14 Augustana College (SD) Emporia, KS 6:30 p.m. 3/15 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Emporia, KS 12:30 p.m. 2009 WaShburn Lady bLueS SoftbaLL 2009 WaShburn Lady bLueS SoftbaLL 2008 Season In Review Quick Facts I Media Information 2 ntro General Information Season Recap 34 2009 Lady Blues Outlook Lady Blues Individual Statistics 35 Name of School Washburn University Washburn Numerical Roster 4 Season Results 36 City/Zip Topeka, KS 66621 Founded 1865 Washburn Alphabetical Roster 4 Team and Individual Superlatives 37 Enrollment 7,00 Washburn Prounciation Guide 4 Lady Blues Season Awards 38 Nickname Lady Blues PL Miscellaneous Roster Information 5 Lady Blues Home Run Chart 39 School Colors Yale Blue and White Team Photo 6 Lady Blues Game-winning RBI Chart 39 Facility WU Softball Complex AYER Season Preview 6-8 2008 MIAA Standings 40 Press Box Number 785-670-2511 Schedule Information/Facts 8 2008 MIAA All-Conference Teams 40 Surface Grass S 2008 MIAA Tournament Recap 40 Dimensions L - 200, R - 200, C - 220 2009 Lady Blues Profiles 2008 MIAA Team Leaders 41 Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference MIAA Returning Lady Blues 10-19 2008 MIAA Individual Leaders 41-42 C President Dr. Jerry Farley OA Jessie Batres 10 MIAA Record Book 42-43 Alma Mater, Yr. Oklahoma ‘67 C Katie Duncan 11 About the MIAA 44 Athletics Director Loren Ferre’ he Megan Kimerer 12 Lady Blues History & Records Alma Mater, Yr. Texas Christian ‘71 S Kayla Long 13 Athletic Dept. Phone 785-670-1134 Nicole Perkuhn 14 Lady Blues All-Americans 46 Fax 785-670-1091 Ashley Shaffer 15 Lady Blues Honor Roll 47 o History PP Whitney Tapp 16 Lady Blues Year by Year Summary 48 Maggie West 17 Annual Hitting and Pitching Leaders 48 First year of softball 1970 onent Dani White 18 Lady Blues Coaching Records 49 Overall all-time record 918-588-1 (.610) / 38th season Tish Williams 19 Lady Blues Record Book 49-50 No of years in national playoffs 7 S Lady Blues Newcomers 20-21 Lady Blues Season/Career Highs 51 (4 NAIA - 85-86-87-88), Britney Cushing 20 Lady Blues in the NCAA Tourney 52-53 (3 NCAA - 99, 2006, 08) Samantha Farris 20 Lady Blues NCAA Record Book 52-53 re Lindsey Himpel 20 Lady Blues Opponent Series History 54-56 Coaching Staff VI Head Coach Lisa Carey Roxanne Longoria 20 Lady Blues All-Time Roster 56 e Marissa Martin 21 Lady Blues Year by Year Results 57-60 Alma Mater, year Oklahoma, 2002 W Lindsey Moore 21 Record at Washburn, years 191-134 (.588) Ashley Podschun 21 About Washburn (7th season) Overall Record same Jamie Smith 21 About Washburn 62-63 the Softball Office Phone 785-670-1797 Lady Blues Photo Roster 22 2007-08 Athletic Season Flash Back 64 Best time of day to call 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Athletic Success in the MIAA 65 MI 2009 Coaching Staff Assistant coach Tawnya Guthrie Administrative Staff 66 aa Head Coach Lisa Carey 24-26 Washburn Coaches and Staff 67 Sports Information Assistant Coach Tawnya Guthrie 26 University Directory 68 Sports Information Director Gene Cassell re About Topeka 69 SID office phone 785-670-1791 2009 Lady Blues Opponents Washburn Facilities 70-71 SID E-Mail [email protected] C ord Lady Blues 2009 Tournaments 28 About the Washburn Softball Complex 72 Home phone 785-357-5094 MIAA Opponents 29-32 Assistant SID TBD Softball contact Cassell boo Lady Blues Opponent Records 32 office phone same home phone same K On the Covers SID fax 785-670-1091 The two seniors for Press Box Phone 785-670-2511 h the Lady Blues during SID mailing address 1700 College IS the 2009 season. On Topeka, Kan. 66621 TORY the front cover is Dani Overnight Address Petro Allied Health White, a two-time all- Center, Room 200 D-E MIAA selection. On the Topeka, KS 66621 back cover is Maggie Athletics Web Site www.wusports.com West, a two-year mem- W ber of the Lady Blues. a S hburn 1 2009 WaShburn Lady bLueS SoftbaLL The 2009 Washburn University Softball Media Guide is intended to provide World Wide Web, go information for writers, broadcasters, sports editors, sports information person- to wusports.com, the nel and fans who follow the Lady Blues. Material in the guide was current as official web site of the on of the printing deadline of Jan. 25, 2009. Additional information is available in Washburn University I the Washburn Sports Information Office and through weekly releases available Athletic Department. to personnel from accredited media outlets covering the Lady Blues and on the In addition to updat- athletic department web site. ed results, statistics at and game stories, you Directions to the WU Softball Complex M can find photos, player Washburn University is in Topeka, Kan., at the intersection of 21st street and and coach biographies, Washburn Avenue. Lee Arena is located in the Petro Allied Health Center at schedule and roster the east edge of the Washburn campus. Parking for the facility is across from information and weekly the press box. releases on the Lady nfor Blues softball program. I Washburn Sports Information Office 2009 Softball Guide Credits The Washburn University Sports Information Office is located in room a 200D of the Petro Allied Health Center. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 The 2009 Washburn University Softball Media Guide was written and I p.m., Monday though Friday. Phone: 785-670-1791; Fax: 785-670-1091. You designed by Gene Cassell, sports information director. Editorial assistance may e-mail the SID office at [email protected]. provided by Jeremy Wangler, assistant SID. Players’ mug shots and some action photos were also taken by Cassell. Additional photos were taken by Media Access/Services Aaron Deffenbaugh. Campus photos were provided by Peggy Clark, Washburn Med Media credentials are available to personnel from accredited media outlets University photographer. Coaches and player photos of opposing schools cour- by contacting Gene Cassell, Sports Information Director, Washburn University, tesy of each respective school’s sports information office.