TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS
Media Policies/Outlets ...... 2 USCA QUICK FACTS Support Staff...... 3 Location: 471 University Pkwy Aiken, SC 29801 University of South Carolina Aiken ...... 4 Founded: 1961 Administration ...... 5 Enrollment: 3,200 2002 Outlook ...... 6-7 Nickname: Pacers Head Coach Jerry Snyder ...... 8 Colors: Cardinal and White Affiliation: NCAA Division II Assistant Coach Ray Bolen ...... 9 Conference: Peach Belt Peach Belt Conference ...... 10 Home Field (Capacity): Pacer Park (500) Meet The Pacers 2002 USCA Rosters ...... 11 2001 REVIEW Overall Record: 28-23 Amber Coates...... 12 PBC Record: 8-12 Jessie Coffey ...... 12 Letterwinners R/L: 13/4 Amber Dunn...... 13 Autumn Dunn ...... 13 UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL Chancellor: Dr. Thomas Hallman (The Citadel, Natalie Kost ...... 14 1969) Meredith Headings ...... 14 Athletic Director: Randy Warrick (North Carolina, Julie Asbell...... 15 1977) Becky Wilson ...... 15 Faculty Athletic Rep. Jim Kauffman Asst AD/Compliance Coordinator: Tim Hall Jami Cornwell...... 16 (South Carolina, 1990) Amber Neilson ...... 16 SWA: Angie Osbon (USCA, 1992) Rebecca White ...... 17 MEDIA INFORMATION Amy Fox ...... 17 SID: Brad Fields (Centre, 1998) Ashley Garnett ...... 18 Field’s Email: [email protected] Brooke McSwain...... 18 Office Phone: 803-641-3252 SPONSORS INDEX Jodi Searson ...... 18 Office Fax: 803-641-3759 Assistant SID: Kit Strief (Grand View, 2000) Records/History/Misc. Strief’s Email: [email protected] Alumni Profile ...... 19 Internet Site: www.usca.edu/athletics 2001 Statistics ...... 20 PBC Site: www.peachbelt.com 2001 Season Results ...... 21 COACHING STAFF USCA Training Staff ...... 22 Head Coach: Jerry Snyder (USC Aiken, 1991) USCA Boosters ...... 23 Overall Record: 318-353 (.414)/14 Opponent Section ...... 24-26 Record at USCA: Same Individual and Team Records ...... 27-28 CREDITS COVER The 2002 USC Aiken Softball Media Guide was de- The seven seniors on this year’s USCA softball team. signed, written and edited by Kit StriefStrief, Assistant From left to right; Autumn Dunn, Natalie Kost, Sports Information Director. Cover Design by Amber Coates, Julie Asbell, Becky Wilson, Jessie Courtney BroomeBroome, Innovative Solutions. Special Coffey, Amber Dunn. Assistance provided by Brad FieldsFields, Randy WarrickWarrick, Jerry SnyderSnyder, Ray BolenBolen, Angie Osbon and Julie KrugKrug. Cover and back cover photos by Kit StriefStrief. Printing done by Innovative Solutions.
1 MEDIAMEDIA
The Sports Information Depart- ment is pleased to assist you with Primary Media Outlets the coverage of USCA Softball. We The Aiken Standard WRDW TV (Channel 12) will provide pre-game information, PO Box 456 PO Box 1212 statistics, NCAA boxscores, play-by- Aiken, SC 29802 Augusta, GA 30903-1212 play, and fax service. Ph: (803) 648-2311 Fax: 648-6052 1301 Georgia Avenue Publicity surrounding the softball Larry Taylor, Sports Editor North Augusta, SC 29841 program is handled by Kit Strief, As- Ph: (803) 278-3111 Fax: 442-4561 sistant Sports Information Director. The Augusta Chronicle Paul Davis, Sports Director He can be reached at (803) 641- 725 Broad Street Kelly Kline, Assistant Sports Director 3252, via fax at (803) 641-3759, Augusta, GA 30901 or via email at [email protected]. Ph: (800) 622-6358 Fax: 823-3408 WAGT TV (Channel 26) Chris Gay, Sports Writer PO Box 1526 Email: [email protected] 905 Broad Street Credentials Augusta, GA 30901 All requests for working press, The State Ph: (706) 826-0026 Fax: 724-4028 radio, and television should be made PO Box 1333 Chris Kane, Sports Director as soon as possible prior to game Columbia, SC 29202 Jeff Bidwell, Assistant Sports Director day by contacting Kit Strief in the Ph: (803) 771-8419 Fax: 771-8613 Email: [email protected] Sports Information Office. Only Nat Newell, Sports Writer working media who have requested Email: [email protected] WBBQ 1340 AM a pass in advance will be allowed PO Box 2066 WJBF TV (Channel 6) access to the Press Box at Pacer WJBF TV (Channel 6) Augusta, GA 30913 PO Box 1404 Park. 1305 Georgia Avenue 1001 Reynolds Street North Augusta, SC 29841 Augusta, GA 30901 Ph: (803) 830-1585 Fax: 279-0220 Interviews Ph: (706) 828-7307 Fax: 724-6329 Charles McNeil, Host of “The Ticket” To arrange an interview with Marlin Williams, Sports Director Head Coach Jerry Snyder or any of John Hart, Assistant Sports Director the players, please contact the Email: jhart or [email protected] Sports Information Office at (803) 641-3252 at least 24 hours in ad- vance. Coach Snyder is usually avail- In his first working with a number of different able after 9 AM up until one hour year as the sports. Before that, Strief served as before practice. Assistant Sports Information Assistant at UNLV Post-game interviews can be Sports Infor- in Las Vegas. Strief was responsible conducted at the field approximately mation Direc- for coverage of men’s and women’s 15 minutes following the conclusion tor at the Uni- soccer and softball. of the game. versity of The 24-year-old native of Des South Carolina Moines, IA, Strief earned his Aiken, Kit Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Mass Strief over- Communication, Journalism and TV/ sees the publicity of men’s basket- Radio from Grand View College (Des ball, softball and both men’s and Moines, IA) in 1998. He served as women’s tennis. Strief began work- a student Sports Information Direc- ing at USC Aiken in January, 2002. tor while at Grand View. Strief pub- Prior to coming to USC Aiken, licized all seven sports at Grand Strief worked as an intern at Indi- View. He also served as Assistant ana University in Bloomington, IN Sports Editor on the school news- There, he worked as the primary paper. contact for field hockey as well as
2 SUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFF
Dr. Tom Dr. Blanche Dr. Deb Dr. Deidre Martin Dr. Jim Randy Warrick Hallman Premo-Hopkins Kladivko Asst. Chancellor Kauffman Athletics Director Chancellor Vice-Chancellor Assoc. Chancellor for External Faculty Athletic for Academic for Student Life Affairs Representative Affairs and Services
Brandon Aiken Ray Bolen Jacqueline Michael Will Condon Steve Dahm Head Athletic Assistant Softball Brown Carlisle Head Volleyball Head Men’s/ Trainer Coach Administrative Head Golf Coach Coach Women’s Tennis Specialist Coach
Brad Fields Steve Franklin Tim Hall Jackie Holt Janet Joy Julie Krug Sports Informa- Assistant Men’s Compliance Assistant Baseball Cheerleading/ Staff Photogra- tion Basketball Coach Coord./ Coach Dance Team pher Director Assistant AD
Carol Lach Ike Ofoje Angie Osbon Rick Osbon Mike Roberts Jerry Snyder Assistant Men’s & Head Men’s/ SWA/Business Pacer Club Head Men’s Head Softball Women’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Manager/Spirit President Basketball Coach Coach Coach Coach Coordinator
Phil Stern Kit Strief Kenny Thomas Beth Wandyes Head Women’s Asst. Sports Head Baseball Asst. Women’s Basketball Basketball Coach Information Dir. Coach Cross Country Coach 3 UNIVERSITY HISTORYUNIVERSITY HISTORY
The University of South Carolina Aiken was chartered under authority granted by the General Assembly of South Carolina and the Aiken County Commission for Higher Education in 1961 after entering into an agreement with the University of South Carolina to establish a two-year center in Aiken. A small cadre of faculty and staff were assigned the mission of establishing a college community with acceptable operations and standards. The Aiken Center opened its doors to 139 students in September 1961. Temporarily housed in Banksia, a renovated mansion in the City of Aiken, the Center consisted of three full-time faculty members (one of whom served as Director of the Center) and one secretary. Initially, the school offered only freshman and sophomore courses but throughout the sixties the size and reputation of the Center grew as word of its excellence spread among its constituents. In 1968, the Center underwent an institutional self-study and was accredited by the Southern Association “The Fountain” in the middle of USC Aiken’s campus serves as a symbol of the of Colleges and Schools as a branch of the University of South University. Carolina and as a junior college. The first associate degrees were awarded in June 1968. When the full-time equivalent student enrollment reached The campus of the University of South Carolina Aiken 1,066 in the fall of 1975, the Aiken Campus was permitted moved from Banksia to its present site in 1972 and physical to plan for senior level courses, as well as create a number of changes began to occur rapidly. At first, the permanent baccalaureate degree programs. In that same year, USCA campus consisted of 100 acres and one multipurpose building received approval as a four-year branch campus by the Board which housed all university operations. A library was of Trustees of the University of South Carolina and Aiken was completed in 1975 and designated a Recognized Candidate for Senior College additional land was Accreditation. A new agreement, in 1975, between the Board donated increasing the of Trustees of the University of South Carolina and the Aiken campus to 144 acres. In County Commission for Higher Education provided for direct involvement of the faculty in the development of academic October 1977, a Student programs. In September 1976, the Board of Trustees granted Activities Center was academic autonomy to the Aiken Campus. The first bachelor’s opened. A classroom degrees were granted in May 1977, and in December USCA building was occupied in became a fully accredited 1978 and one year later, senior college. an auxiliary services Presently, the college building was added. In community is comprised of 1984, an addition to the more than 3,200 students, library was completed and over 100 full-time faculty, construction of a fine arts approximately 110 staff center was begun. members, and 28 An apartment complex for administrators. USCA awards USCA students was also bachelor’s degrees in more ready for occupancy by than 20 major areas of study, an associate degree in nursing, master’s degrees in the fall of 1984. More two areas, and offers a varied program of continuing education recent constructional additions to the campus include courses for the wider community. completion of the Etherredge Center, the Sciences Building, Today USC Aiken offers students a liberal education Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, the Business and designed to develop an understanding of human experience Education Building and the Alan B. Miller Nursing Building. which will equip them for life in a free society. To accomplish Additional land was recently acquired increasing the campus this, the University provides students with an opportunity to to 400 acres. discover learning processes which enable them to grow Academic and organizational changes also occurred personally and socially; it assists students in housing a field rapidly. The faculty formalized its organizational structure of study and in developing expertise in that field. It promotes and redefined its role in the governance of the institution in students’ interaction within a community of active scholars 1974 and 1975. Also, the students reorganized their and artists, and it encourages students to use the knowledge governing body and more precisely defined their role on which they gain to deal with the problems of a rapidly changing campus; the administration and staff structures were world. The University stresses teaching excellence, faculty overhauled and expanded to continue to meet the demands and student research, cultural and social activities, and of the growing academic programs. community service.
4 ADMINISTRATIONADMINISTRATION
Dr. Thomas Hallman Chancellor
Tom Hallman Since 1983, he has worked in various administrative roles begins his first full year at USC Aiken. Dr. Hallman most recently served as Interim as Chancellor at USC Chancellor as the University conducted its search for a new Aiken. He was born in chancellor following the retirement of Dr. Robert Alexander Charleston, South in June 2000. Dr. Hallman has also served as Vice Chancellor Carolina, and earned a for Administration. In that job, he was responsible for the Bachelor’s of Arts in Enrollment Services and Institutional Planning Division. Political Science from Additionally he serves as institutional liaison with several The Citadel in 1969. He regional groups in matters related to sponsored research and later earned a Master’s of local economic development. Education degree from He is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the The Citadel, and was awarded a Ph.D. in Higher Education Aiken Chamber of Commerce, past President of the Aiken Administration from the University of South Carolina in Kiwanis Club, founding member and past Chairman of the Aiken Columbia in 1993. County Forum, and a former Chair of Leadership Aiken County. Professionally, his resume includes a diverse set of Tom is married to the former Susan West, of Woodruff, experiences. Dr. Hallman has served as an Infantry officer in South Carolina, a Nurse Practitioner with a private practice in the 82nd Airborne Division, a high school teacher and coach, Augusta, Georgia and they have two children, David who is co-owner and Creative Director of an advertising agency, 10 and Caroline who is 8. executive director of a school-to-work initiative, and 23 years of work in public higher education in South Carolina. Randy Warrick Director of Athletics
Randy Warrick In 1975, Warrick earned his Associate of Arts degree enters his 15th year as from Louisburg and was drafted by the Kansas City Royals as Director of Athletics at a third baseman, but decided instead to stay in school. the University of South Warrick then moved on to the University of North Carolina Carolina Aiken. He was at Chapel Hill, where he received a two-year baseball hired at USCA in 1978 as scholarship. While at North Carolina he earned Atlantic Coast head baseball coach and Conference All-Academic honors two straight years. He intramural director and earned his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Education in 1977 has served many and then his Master’s of Arts in Teaching in 1978. While different duties during earning his master’s degree, he served as a graduate assistant his tenure. baseball coach. In the same season, the team advanced to While coaching baseball for 11 years, Warrick also served the College World Series. as an assistant basketball coach during the 1978-79 season Warrick is a member of the College Athletic Management’s and acting golf coach in 1989-90. As baseball coach, Warrick Editorial Board, National Association of Athletic Development compiled a 310-125 record, while earning various coaching Directors, Peach Belt Conference Athletic Director’s Council, awards. In 1986 his team advanced to the College World PBC Strategic Planning Committee, PBC Awards Committee, Series, the highlight of his coaching career. NCAA Division II Athletic Director’s Association Board of Warrick was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina where Directors, and Greater Augusta Sports Council Board Member. he went to Rocky Mount Senior High School. He was an All- Warrick is married to Martha Blankenship Warrick of Augusta, Conference player in football, basketball, and baseball. Upon Georgia. Together they have one child, Tripp, who is 10 years graduation from high school, Warrick went to Louisburg Junior old. The Warrick family resides in North Augusta, South College where he played baseball for two years. Carolina.
5 2002 SOFTBALL OUTLOOK2002 SOFTBALL OUTLOOK
he USC Aiken Pacers, strength of their lineup, they are Scanning the horn, you will find Tbeginning their 15th season likely to accomplish their goal. powerhouse duo Natalie Kost and with Head Coach Jerry Snyder at Meredith Headings ready to the helm, are looking to improve BATTERY receive at first base. Kost, a their Peach Belt Conference The Pacers will go with a two- senior who has started at first standing with the leadership of a pitcher rotation that will include base for three years, is a veteran team of players. Despite senior Autumn Dunn and mainstay for the Pacers. the loss of three starters, the sophomore Amy Fox. Dunn, a “Recently Natalie (Kost) has 2002 Pacers will make themselves transfer from Manatee Community been on fire, hitting many home known with a roster consisting of College, looks to be neck and runs in practice,” said Snyder. seven seniors, three juniors, two neck with Fox in strong “She is solid defensively and we sophomores and three freshmen. performance on the mound. Both hope she stays that way Having the depth of experience throw hard, have command of all offensively. We’re looking for big that seven seniors bring to the of their pitches and will be things from her.” team should have a positive counted on a great deal this Headings, a junior transfer from impact. season. In addition, senior Amber Manatee Community College, “It’s been a long time since Dunn, who will also be an asset in brings a powerful stick to the we’ve had that many seniors at the outfield, and several other game. one time,” said Snyder. “I think Pacers may see some time on the “With Headings and Kost we we’ll see seven seniors with a lot mound. have a good 1-2 punch. They are of experience who want to have a Anchoring the battery will be even defensively and almost even super last season. And, I think senior catchers Jessie Coffey and offensively,” Snyder explained. the underclassmen will want to Becky Wilson. “We will bat them back-to-back, send the seniors out with a bang.” Coffey, who is in her fourth year with one at first and one the If the fall season were any catching for USCA, is one of the designated hitter.” indication of what is ahead for best catchers in the Peach Belt, The Pacer middle infield will be USCA softball in spring 2002, it is according to Snyder. occupied with senior Julie Asbell easy to understand the “Coffey is one of our co-captains at second base. After filling in at enthusiasm that is evident among and she has a lot of leadership shortstop last year until Jami the team and their coaches. ability,” said Snyder. “She works Cornwell returned to the position “This fall everything finally fell pitchers, blocks balls, throws out after basketball, Asbell played together for us,” said Snyder. opponents and has a good some second base for the Pacers “We were 8-1 in the fall and hit command of our defense.” in 2001. With second base open just under .400. After we won Wilson, a strong player who has this season, Asbell was ready to our first game against Augusta been employed in several step into the position and has State 8-0 with 14 hits, we played different positions, will have a shined there so far. well. In each game it was chance to show her full potential “Asbell may be the best second someone different who led the as catcher. base we’ve ever had as far as team and picked up others when “If Wilson can get her timing duties like covering the bunt,” they were not playing well.” down right, she could be a big said Snyder. “She also has a Although the Pacers finished last hitter for us,” said Snyder. “This good, solid stick and is one of the season with a 28-23 record is the year for Becky and Jessie to toughest players on the team. overall and a ninth-place shine.” She’s not afraid to get dirty.” conference finish, they are setting When she is finished with their sights on climbing the PBC INFIELD basketball, 2001 All-Conference ladder. Coach Snyder feels that performer Jami Cornwell will fill the key to success lies in the Look for the Pacers to benefit the shortstop position. A junior, team staying healthy and putting from the depth that is slated for Cornwell is co-captain of the team out some good pitching and the 2002 infield lineup. With and has the versatility to play hitting. With the kind of team seven players who can fill infield anywhere for the Pacers. effort they have shown positions, each player will push “Cornwell is the best player I’ve throughout the fall season and and challenge herself to do well in ever coached,” said Snyder. spring practice, and with the their starter slots. “She’s really in a league of her 6 2002 SOFTBALL OUTLOOK2002 SOFTBALL OUTLOOK own. She can do it all—she’s season’s success with a display of Marion, UNC Pembroke, Lander great defensively, has a great offensive and defensive strength. and Kennesaw State. On April 6, arm, a super bat and is smart “Coates knows when to be a the Pacers play Augusta State on about the game. She doesn’t just smart player,” Snyder said. Senior Day at home, followed by a talk the talk, she walks the walk, “She’s strong at bat and is a break until April 11. too.” fast runner.” “The Peach Belt Conference is Backing Cornwell up at shortstop Adding depth to the right field head and shoulders above every will be freshmen Ashley Garnett will be senior Amber Dunn and conference,” said Snyder. “There and Jodi Searson. Garnett, a junior Amber Neilson, who are no easy games and no team strong hitter with a sure glove struggled at the plate last year that is a weak link. One of our and arm, will start the season at and worked hard to get her swing goals is to do well in the short until Cornwell is available. back this fall, also has a super conference and to climb the “Garnett is outstanding arm. She is expected to make a ladder of the Peach Belt. If you defensively,” explained Snyder. statement this season and may can win in the Peach Belt, you can “She was injured in the fall, but see time on the mound. Neilson, win anywhere. And, of course, we I’m not nervous about her who also struggled early, looks as hope to make it to Regionals.” starting.” though she is pulled things The Pacers will meet conference Searson, a freshman walk-on, together and will probably get rival North Florida on April 11, has been working at both second some repetitions if Dunn gets followed by non-conference base and shortstop. Snyder much time on the mound. games against Edward Waters considers her the fastest player “Neilson came from a great high College and Bethune-Cookman. on the team and expects her to school program in New York. She On April 16, the last conference steal a lot of bases. is good defensively and may fool game prior to the conference “Her primary job will be to come some people offensively,” said tournament will be played against in off the bench and run for Snyder. “She hits like she weighs Georgia College and State. slower players,” Snyder said of 60 pounds more than she does.” The Peach Belt Conference Searson. Tournament will be held in The third base hot corner will be SCHEDULE Greenwood, SC, from April 19-21, defended by Brooke McSwain. The 2002 schedule begins on followed by the South Atlantic “McSwain is an outstanding February 16, with an at-home Regional on May 10-11, and the freshman player,” said Snyder. opener against Presbyterian. The NCAA Division II World Series in “She has very good control of the Pacers will face their first Peach Salem, VA, May 16-20. bat from the left side and, Belt Conference opponent on although she has a limited amount March 2, when they meet of experience, she looks like she’s Columbus State in Aiken. been here for a couple of years.” Probably the most difficult stretch of the season is the OUTFIELD period from March 8-15. The Four players with exceptional Pacers begin with the five-game determination and speed will man weekend Francis Marion the Pacer outfield. At left field, Tournament, followed on Monday junior Rebecca White will use her with Alderson Broaddus, on defensive talents, speed and Tuesday and Thursday with strong arm to provide back-to- conference opponents USC back slappers after the game has Spartanburg and Armstrong started. Atlantic, and finishing with the At center field, expect senior two-day Columbus State Amber Coates to be in charge of Tournament. the outfield. A player who knows They again face conference the Pacer defense well, Coates is opponents on March 23, 24, 26 expected to continue her last and 30 as they play Francis
7 HEAD COACH JERRY SNYDERHEAD COACH JERRY SNYDER
JERRY SNYDER’S COACHING RECORD
Year School W L T Pct. 1988 USCA 5 15 0 .250 1989 USCA 7 18 0 .280 1990 USCA 8 32 0 .200 1991 USCA 23 18 0 .561 1992 USCA 15 31 0 .326 1993 USCA 17 29 0 .370 1994 USCA 31 29 0 .517 1995 USCA 30 22 0 .577 1996 USCA 28 24 0 .539 1997 USCA 34 19 0 .629 1998 USCA 28 37 0 .431 1999 USCA 33 27 0 .550 2000 USCA 31 29 0 .517 2001 USCA 28 23 0 .549 Totals 14 yrs. 318 353 0 .474
USCA Head Softball Coach Jerry States Sports Academy. and James who is also 14. The Snyder enters his 15th season with From 1988 to 2001 Snyder’s Snyder family resides in Columbia, the Pacer softball program. Prior overall record totals 318-353-1 and SC. to becoming head softball coach, he remembers many highlights over Snyder worked at the Savannah his 14 years that has made the job River Site for EI Dupont until 1987 worth while. when he decided to go back to col- “The biggest highlights since I lege and get his degree. That same have been here is my players have year Snyder joined the softball pro- graduated, gone on with their lives gram as an assistant coach and af- and have become successful ter two weeks at that position he people,” Snyder said. “You should was appointed to the head coach- measure your success with what ing position and has been there ever your student-athletes do in the since. classroom instead of what they do Snyder got his start playing soft- on the field.” ball when he was 12 years old when Snyder’s teams in the past have his father taught him how to pitch. beaten some good Division I univer- He then went on to play for a men’s sities such as South Carolina State fast pitch team in his native Short (8-0 since 1992) and the Univer- Gap, West Virginia. Snyder received sity of North Carolina Charlotte (two most of his early coaching experi- game winning streak dating back to ence in the recreation leagues, while 1996) but the one he remembers he was in college at the University the most was in 1991. of West Virginia. Snyder also helped “Beating Georgia Tech in 1991 North Augusta High School’s soft- probably is my biggest athletic high- ball program with their pitchers un- light since I’ve been at USC Aiken,” der former Lady Jackets Coach Beth Snyder said. Meyer. During the fall of 1997, Snyder In 1991, Snyder received his was honored at the Softball Hall of Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Fame for reaching the 200 victory Physical Education here at USCA and mark. in 1995 earned his Master’s in Jerry Snyder and his wife Kelly Sports Science from the United have two children, Tony who is 14
8 COACHING STAFFCOACHING STAFF
RAY BOLEN Assistant Coach
Ray Bolen enters his coached the junior varsity baseball team at his alma seventh season with the mater Barnwell High School for one season. University of South Bolen is originally from Barnwell, SC where he played Carolina Aiken’s softball on two state championship teams for Barnwell High program and sixth year School. as a full-time assistant During the 2002 season, Bolen’s duties will include coach. working with the Lady Pacers’ infielders, outfielders, Before entering into coaching, Bolen played baseball and hitting. at USC Salkehatchie in Allendale, SC for two years. He then went on to play at USC Spartanburg his final two seasons, and graduated from USC Aiken in May of 1997 with a bachelor’s of science degree in physical educa- tion. Prior to coaching at USC Aiken, Bolen was an Ameri- can Legion baseball coach for eight years. He also
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9 PEACH BELT CONFERENCEPEACH BELT CONFERENCE
University of South Carolina Armstrong Atlantic Spartanburg State University Peach Belt Conference
The Peach Belt Conference is in its 11th full year as an all-sports conference. In 1991, the conference held championships in men’s and women’s basketball then expanded to 11 championships in 1991- University of South 92. With the addition of women’s soccer in 2000, the PBC now Carolina Aiken sponsors championships in 12 sports, six for men and six for women. Augusta State The idea for the formation of an NCAA Division II conference was University discussed in November, 1988, in Greenville, SC, with 11 schools represented at the meeting. Five of the colleges at that first meeting, along with two other schools, formed the new conference when USC Aiken hosted another meeting on December 3, 1989. The seven charter members were Armstrong State College (Armstrong Atlantic State University), Columbus College (Columbus State University), Francis Marion College (Francis Marion University), Georgia College (Georgia College and State University), Lander College (Lander University of University), USC Aiken, and USC Spartanburg. The name Peach Belt North Florida Clayton College & State University Athletic Conference was adopted in January 1990 and revised to Peach Belt Conference in June 2000. Augusta College (Augusta State University) applied and was accepted in November 1990, with the effective date of membership on July 1, 1991. With the addition of Augusta College, the Peach Belt Conference had four members each in Georgia and South Carolina. Another college joined the Peach Belt Conference on July 1, 1992, when Pembroke State University (UNC Pembroke) officially became a member. Kennesaw State College (Kennesaw State University) became the tenth University of North Columbus State full member of the conference on July 1, 1994 and Clayton State Carolina Pembroke University College (Clayton College and State University) joined the league on July 1, 1995. The conference expanded to 12 members with the addition of the University of North Florida on July 1, 1997. Former Augusta College basketball coach and athletic director Marvin Vanover was named interim commissioner in April 1990, and served in that capacity until his appointment as the conference’s first full-time commissioner in July 1991. The conference has established an office Kennesaw State in Augusta, GA which houses the commissioner and his staff. University Georgia College & The conference conducts championships in 12 sports. Men’s State University champions are declared in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis. Women’s champions include those in basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, volleyball, and soccer. For more information contact Ken Gerlinger, the PBC director of media relations, at (706) 860-8499.
Lander Francis Marion University University 10 2002 SOFTBALL ROSTERS2002 SOFTBALL ROSTERS
NUMERICAL NO NAME POS B/T YR HT HOMETOWN / SCHOOL 1 Amber Coates OF R/R Sr. 5-8 Trenton, FL / Daytona Beach CC 3 Jessie Coffey C R/R Sr. 5-8 Gaston, SC / Swansea HS 4 Jodi Searson OF L/R Fr. 5-4 Barnwell, SC / Barnwell HS 5 Amy Fox P R/R So. 5-4 Bridgewater, VA / Turner Ashby HS 6 Ashley Garnett SS/P R/R Fr. 5-4 Cayce, SC / Brookland Cayce 7 Amber Neilson OF R/R Jr. 5-8 North Tonawanda, NY / N. Tonawanda HS 12 Brooke McSwain 3B R/R Fr. 5-0 Columbia, SC / Ridge View HS 13 Meredith Headings 1B R/R Jr. 5-9 Bradenton, FL / Manatee CC 15 Autumn Dunn P R/R Sr. 5-5 Brandon, FL / Manatee CC 17 Becky Wilson C R/R Sr. 5-10 Manchester, MO / Parkway South HS 18 Rebecca White OF R/L Jr. 5-7 Miami, FL / Palmetto Senior HS 20 Jami Cornwell SS R/R Jr. 5-8 Mt. Crawford, VA / Turner Ashby HS 21 Natalie Kost 1B R/R Sr. 5-7 Miami, FL / Palmetto Senior HS 22 Amber Dunn OF R/R Sr. 5-6 Brandon, FL / Manatee CC 34 Julie Asbell SS/OF R/R Sr. 5-8 Thonotosassa, FL / Hillsborough CC ALPHABETICAL NO NAME POS B/T YR HT HOMETOWN / SCHOOL 34 Julie Asbell SS/OF R/R Sr. 5-8 Thonotosassa, FL / Hillsborough CC 1 Amber Coates OF R/R Sr. 5-8 Trenton, FL. / Daytona Beach CC 3 Jessie Coffey C R/R Sr. 5-8 Gaston, SC / Swansea HS 20 Jami Cornwell SS R/R Jr. 5-8 Mt. Crawford, VA / Turner Ashby HS 22 Amber Dunn OF R/R Sr. 5-6 Brandon, FL / Manatee CC 15 Autumn Dunn P R/R Sr. 5-5 Brandon, FL / Manatee CC 5 Amy Fox P R/R So. 5-4 Bridgewater, VA / Turner Ashby HS 6 Ashley Garnett SS/P R/R Fr. 5-4 Cayce, SC / Brookland Cayce 13 Meredith Headings 1B R/R Jr. 5-9 Bradenton, FL / Manatee CC 21 Natalie Kost 1B R/R Sr. 5-7 Miami, FL / Palmetto Senior HS 12 Brooke McSwain 3B R/R Fr. 5-0 Columbia, SC / Ridge View HS 7 Amber Neilson OF R/R Jr. 5-8 North Tonawanda, NY / N. Tonawanda HS 4 Jodi Searson OF L/R Fr. 5-4 Barnwell, SC / Barnwell HS 18 Rebecca White OF R/L Jr. 5-7 Miami, FL / Palmetto Senior HS 17 Becky Wilson C R/R Sr. 5-10 Manchester, MO / Parkway South HS
HEAD COACH: Jerry Snyder (15th Season), USC Aiken ‘91 ASSISTANT COACH: Ray Bolen (Seventh Season), USC Aiken ‘97 STUDENT ASSISTANT: Mitch Smith (First Season) Junior USC Aiken
PRONOUNCIATION GUIDE TOP RETURNERS
Natalie Kost ...... Co-st Jami Cornwell...... 378 Avg, 7 doubles, 23 SB Ashley Garnett ...... Gar-net Julie Asbell...... 377 Avg, 12 doubles, 20 RBI, .507 Slg. Amber Coates ...... Coat-s Amy Fox ...... 3.06 ERA, 7-1 record, 64 IP, 30 SO Amber Neilson ...... Neil-son
11 MEET THE PACERSMEET THE PACERS
Amber Coates SR • OF •␣ 5-8•␣ R/R named as the team’s Outstanding Defensive Player of SR • OF •␣ 5-8•␣ R/R the Year and was selected Honorable Mention All-Con- Trenton, FL ference during her sophomore campaign…Also selected Honorable Mention All-Conference during her freshman Coach Snyder Says....She will season…Accumulated 93 hits and had a career batting be our leader in the outfield. She average of .285…Also tallied 120 putouts and 20 has a complete game on both of- assists…Also named to the Dean’s List her freshman fense and defense. year. Personal Information: Amber Catherine Coates was 2001: One of three Pacers to bat over .300 in 2001... 111 born on August 13, 1980…Daughter11 of Willie and Carol Played and started in 48 games... Stole 13-of-14 Coates…Majoring in Sociology. bases...Hit three doubles and lead the team with four triples. Tallied 45 hits and 27 RBI in her first year as a Pacer.
Daytona Beach Community College: Coates was
Career Hitting Statistics at USCA Year G-GS Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Slg% BB HBP SO OB% SF SH SB-SBA PO A E Fld% 2001 48-48 .304 148 27 45 3 4 1 27 59 .399 6 0 7 .327 2 3 13-14 61 5 3 .957 Totals: 48-48 .304 148 27 45 3 4 1 27 59 .399 6 0 7 .327 2 3 13-14 61 5 3 .957
11 Jessie Coffey Pacers. SR • C • 5-8 • R/R Gaston, SC 1999: Played in 33 games with 25 starts for the Pac- ers as a freshman…Ranked fifth on the team in walks Coach Snyder Says....One of with ten…Hit one double and one triple…Had a .321 on the best catchers in the confer- base percentage…Totaled nine stolen bases in 11 ence. She is one of our co-cap- attempts…Notched 49 putouts and 11 assists with just tains and has great leadership abil- three errors for a .952 fielding percentage at the cor- ity. ner for the Pacers. 2001: Played in 37 games, started 32...Batted .209 Swansea High School: Batted .424 with 27 stolen during her junior year... Tallied seven steals in ten at- 33 bases and two home333 runs as a senior…A three time all- tempts on the season. Notch a career-high 70 putouts region and all-area performer…Named best defensive from behind the plate...Struck out a career-low 12 times. player of the year as a catcher…Hit a grand slam with two outs to win a key game her sophomore year. 20002 0 0 0: Played in 54 games with 53 starts for the Pac- ers as a sophomore…Ranked third on the team in walks Personal InformationInformation: Carolyn Jessica Coffey was with 13 and fourth on the team in stolen bases with born on July 25, 1980…Daughter of Michael and Teresa 10…Hit four doubles and one home run…Notched 46 Coffey…Majoring in Secondary Education. putouts and 31 assists from the hot corner for the Career Hitting Statistics at USCA Year G-GS Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Slg% BB HBP SO OB% SF SH SB-SBA PO A E Fld% 1999 33-25 .214 70 12 15 1 1 0 3 18 .257 10 1 16 .321 0 1 9-11 49 11 3 .952 2000 54-53 .187 150 16 28 4 0 1 15 35 .233 13 2 31 .259 1 3 10-12 46 31 7 .917 2001 37-32 .209 91 11 19 0 1 0 7 21 .231 11 0 12 .294 0 3 7-10 70 8 4 .951 Totals: 124-110 .199 311 39 62 5 2 1 25 74 .240 34 3 59 .291 1 7 26-33 165 50 14 .
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Amber Dunn Manatee Community College: Dunn developed SR • OF •␣ 5-6 •␣ R/R SR • OF •␣ 5-6 •␣ R/R into an outstanding player on offense and defense...Dunn Brandon, FL is a high quality recruit that should make an immediate impact according to Snyder...“Dunn does everything right Coach Snyder Says....Amber is on offense and defense,” said Snyder...“She is also sur- a great outfielder, has a superior prisingly quick on the bases.” arm. Her hitting mechanics have come a long way. This is her year. She will also see some time pitching. Personal History: Amber Dunn was born on Au- gust 22, 198022 2222and is the daughter of Johnny and Vicki Dunn. She is majoring2222 in Excercise Science. 2001: Saw action in 45 games and started 43...Hit four doubles in her first season as a Pacer...Knocked in 12 RBI, batted .174 for the season...Had 53 putouts from the outfield.
Career Hitting Statistics at USCA Year G-GS Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Slg% BB HBP SO OB% SF SH SB-SBA PO A E Fld% 2001 45-43 .174 115 8 20 4 0 0 12 24 .209 12 1 17 .258 0 3 2-3 53 2 4 .932 Totals: 45-43 .174 115 8 20 4 0 0 12 24 .209 12 1 17 .258 0 3 2-3 53 2 4 .932
Autumn Dunn Manatee Community College: Dunn developed SR • P •␣ 5-5 •␣ R/R SR • P •␣ 5-5 •␣ R/R into an outstanding player on offense and defense...Dunn Brandon, FL is a high quality recruit that should make an immediate impact according to Snyder...“Dunn does everything right Coach Snyder Says...Autumn is on offense and defense,” said Snyder...“She is also sur- a great pitcher. She has controll prisingly quick on the bases.” of all her pitches and we will count on her a lot this season. Personal History: Autumn Dunn was born on Au- 2001: Saw action in the circle in eight games, started gust 22, 198015 1515and is the daughter of Johnny and Vicki Dunn. She is majoring1515 in Secondary Education. seven contests...Had a 2-4 record during the season... She pitched 34.1 innings and had an ERA of 3.87...Al- lowed a team-low 21 runs and 19 earned runs.
Career Pitching Statistics at USCA Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA 2001 3.87 2-4 8 7 2 1 0 34.1 42 21 19 11 15 1 1 0 140 .300 2 0 0 3 Totals: 3.87 2-4 8 721034.1 42 21 19 11 15 1 1 0 140 .300 2 0 0 3
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Natalie Kost SR • 1B •␣ 5-7•␣ R/R 1999: Played in 51 games logging 48 starts for the Pacers…Ranked third on the team in doubles with six Miami, Fla. and third on the team in walks with 13…Batted .268 in 142 plate appearances…Recorded a team-high 417 Coach Snyder Says....Natalie is putouts, 21 assists, while committing only seven errors a mainstay in our program. She is for a team-high (among regular players) .984 fielding a big hitter and there are few percentage. fences that can hold her in. Palmetto Senior High School: Batted .333 with 2001: Played and started in 48 games as a 212121 20 runs batted2121 in, 28 runs scored, five doubles, two junior...Batted .279 with 39 hits 11 doubles, a triple triples, three home runs, and a .495 on base percent- and two home runs...Had 18 RBI...Had a .404 slugging age her senior year…Led her team to a district percentage, which was the second highest on the title…Chosen to play on the Florida Mustangs all-star team... Recorded 426 putouts for a .978 fielding aver- team while garnishing all-tournament honors…Named age. second team All-Dade County rookie-of-the-year and was number one in the county for clutch hits in 1996…Named 2000: Played in 52 games, while starting 49 for the freshman of the year for her varsity team. Pacers…Had a .289 batting average in 135 plate appearances…Hit five doubles and two triples during Personal Information: Natalie Rene Kost was born the season…Showed power in hitting two home runs, on January 11, 1980…Daughter of Linda and Tony which was the third highest on the team…Had a .393 Kost…Majoring in Sociology slugging percentage…Recorded 413 putouts while maintaining a .984 fielding percentage.
Career Hitting Statistics at USCA Year G-GS Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Slg% BB HBP SO OB% SF SH SB-SBA PO A E Fld% 1999 51-48 .268 142 13 38 6 0 0 9 44 .310 13 0 29 .329 0 1 5-5 417 21 7 .984 2000 52-49 .281 135 19 38 5 2 2 18 53 .393 17 2 32 .370 0 3 1-2 413 18 7 .984 2001 48-48 .271 144 18 39 11 1 2 18 58 .403 18 0 27 .352 0 1 0-0 426 21 10 .978 Totals: 151-145 .273 421 50 115 22 3 4 45 155 .387 48 2 88 .350 0 5 6-7 1256 60 24 .981
Meredith Headings Personal Information: JR • 1B • 5-9 •␣ R/R Personal Information: Meredith Mae Headings was born on April 10, 1981...Daughter of Jim and Lilli Pow- Bradenton, FL ers and Ron and Jill Headings...Majoring in Communica- tions. Coach Snyder Says....Meredith has a strong bat and when she gets her timing down, few fences will hold her in. Manatee CC: Played first base and designated player 131313 at Manatee...Batted .436 and had three home runs her freshman year there...Sophomore year, Headings upped her home run total to 10 and batted .404.
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Julie Asbell Hillsborough Community College: SR • SS • 5-8 •␣ R/R Hillsborough Community College: Asbell was team SR • SS • 5-8 •␣ R/R MVP, First-Team All-Conference, Second-Team All-State Thonotosassa, FL and an All-State Academic Selection her sophomore year...Batted .420 her sophomore year...Selected Of- Coach Snyder Says...Julie is the fensive Player of the Year by her team during her fresh- toughest player on this team. It man year as she accumulated a .406 batting average. doesn’t matter if she gets dirty or not. Julie is just an all-around tough Personal Information: Julie Marie Asbell was born player. on August 1, 34341980...Daughter34 of Richard and Donna Asbell...Majoring3434 in Psychology. 2001: Was second on the team in batting average with a .377 mark...Lead the team in runs (29), hits (52), and doubles (12)...Had a .507 slugging percent- age in her first season as a Pacer...Reached base 42.7 percent of the time. Stole 13-of-17 bases.
Career Hitting Statistics at USCA Year G-GS Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Slg% BB HBP SO OB% SF SH SB-SBA PO A E Fld% 2001 42-41 .377 138 29 52 12 3 0 20 70 .507 12 0 10 .427 0 6 13-17 68 82 8 .949 Totals: 42-41 .377 138 29 52 12 3 0 20 70 .507 12 0 10 .427 0 6 13-17 68 82 8 .949
Becky Wilson SR • C • 5-10 •␣ R/R Pacers as a freshman…Batted .215 in 65 plate SR • C • 5-10 •␣ R/R appearances…Had one double and seven runs batted Manchester, M) in for the season…Walked seven times to post a .293 on base percentage…Her 102 putouts ranked third on Coach Snyder Says...Becky has the team…Committed only four errors in 120 attempts been a utility player who now has a for a .965 fielding percentage. set position as a catcher. This is her senior year and her year to Parkway South High School: Named to the Sub- shine. urban West all-star team, all-metro team, and earned all-conference171717 honors while batting .387 as a 2001: Batted .237 in 20 games during her junior senior…Also knocked three doubles, two triples, and season...Had nine hits, one double, one triple and four 16 runs batted in while swiping 41 stolen bases…Led RBI. her team to three straight district championships and a state championship title in 1995. 2000: Played in 37 games with 33 starts for the Pac- ers as a sophomore…Batted .165 in 97 plate Personal Information: Rebecca Anne Wilson was appearances…Had two doubles and eight runs batted born on October 9, 1979…Daughter of Ron and Sue in for the season…Her 202 putouts on the season Wilson…Majoring in Business Administration. ranked first on the team…Committed only eight errors for a .966 fielding percentage on the season.
1999: Played in 29 games including 24 starts for the
Career Hitting Statistics at USCA Year G-GS Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Slg% BB HBP SO OB% SF SH SB-SBA PO A E Fld% 1999 29-24 .215 65 8 14 1 0 0 7 15 .231 7 1 9 .293 2 1 1-1 102 8 4 .965 2000 37-33 .165 97 7 16 2 0 0 8 18 .186 5 0 17 .204 1 3 0-0 202 23 8 .966 2001 20-10 .237 38 6 9 1 1 0 4 12 .316 4 0 6 .310 0 0 1-1 23 2 0 1.000 Totals: .195 86-67 200 21 39 4 1 0 19 45 .244 11 6 32 .269 3 4 2-2 327 33 12 .976
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Jami Cornwell JR • SS • 5-8 •␣ R/R ference Team...Batted .380, ranking her second on the team…Her 29 runs scored and 57 hits on the season Mt. Crawford, VA both ranked second on the team…Ranked second on the team in doubles with 10 and second in triples with Coach Snyder Says....Jami is 4…Led team in runs batted in with 22…Had a .560 slug- the best player I have ever ging percentage and .411 on base percentage which coached. She is the all-around both ranked first for the Pacers…Her 16 stolen bases player. Best Short Stop in our con- and 172 assists both ranked second. ference. 202020 Turner Ashby2020 High School: Batted .461 with nine 2001: The Mount Crawford, Virginia native led the doubles, three triples, 13 stolen bases, and 22 runs bat- team in batting average (.378) and was second in slug- ted in as a senior…Led her team to three district titles, ging percentage (.459) despite missing the entire pre- one regional crown, and a spot in the 1999 state cham- season and first 14 games of the regular season due to pionship game…Named student-athlete of the year at basketball...Cornwell scored 24 runs, smacked seven Turner-Ashby…Played in Virginia HS Coaches Associa- doubles and one triple, and drove in eight runs in 111 tion all-star game…Selected as the Virginia AA state at bats...She also drew 10 walks, was 23-of-27 in the player of the year…Named first team all-state and was stolen base department, and fielded .957 starting ev- rated by US News and World Report as one of the top ery game she played at shortstop for the Pacers...Earned players in the state of Virginia. first-team All-Conference honors. Personal Information: Jami Gail Cornwell was born 2000: Played and started in 46 games for the Pacers on January 22, 1981…Daughter of Ronney and Betty after finishing up basketball season…Named Peach Belt Cornwell…Majoring in Secondary Education. Conference Freshman of the Year...Selected to All-Con-
Career Hitting Statistics at USCA Year G-GS Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Slg% BB HBP SO OB% SF SH SB-SBA PO A E Fld% 2000 46-46 .380 150 29 57 10 4 3 22 84 .560 6 2 9 .411 0 3 16-22 64 172 17 .933 2001 37-37 .378 111 24 42 7 1 0 8 51 .459 10 5 1 .449 1 3 23-27 73 127 9 .957 Totals: 83-83 .379 261 53 99 17 5 3 30 135 .509 16 6 10 .430 1 6 39-49 137 299 26 .945
Amber Neilson 2000: JR • OF • 5-8 •␣ R/R 2000: Played in 43 games, logging 35 starts for the JR • OF • 5-8 •␣ R/R Pacers as a freshman…Also finished with 27 putouts N. Tonawanda, NY with a fielding percentage of .935. Coach Snyder Says...Amber is N. Tonawanda High School: Neilson was named an good defensively and offensively. All-Western New York Academic Team Scholar She will fool some people because Athlete…Received her team’s player-of-the-year she hits like she weighs 60 lbs. more award…Batted .420 with two home runs, 42 singles, than she does. three doubles, and seven777 stolen bases as a senior… 2001: Batted .212 in 18 games...Had seven hits, and 77 Personal InformationInformation: Amber Lynn Neilson was born two RBI...Was 3-of-4 in the stolen base department. on August 1, 1981…Daughter of Robert and Kim Neilson…Majoring in Political Science. Career Hitting Statistics at USCA Year G-GS Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Slg% BB HBP SO OB% SF SH SB-SBA PO A E Fld% 2000 43-35 .154 91 8 14 4 1 0 8 20 .220 2 1 47 .179 1 2 0-1 27 2 2 .935 2001 18-12 .212 33 9 7 0 0 0 2 7 .212 3 1 9 .294 0 2 3-4 11 0 0 1.000 Totals: 61-47 .169 124 17 21 4 1 0 10 27 .215 5 2 56 .246 1 4 3-5 38 2 2 .962
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Rebecca White JR • OF • 5-7 •␣ R/L season…Recorded 26 putouts and two assists, while JR • OF • 5-7 •␣ R/L only committing one error on the year to finish with a Miami, FL .966 fielding percentage. Coach Snyder Says...Rebecca is Palmetto High School: At Palmetto H.S., White was the co-leader to Amber in the out- named all-county honorable mention and received the field. Has a great arm and is a great Palmetto High School sports society’s outstanding fe- defensive player. male athlete-of-the-year award as a senior…Received all-county honorable mention as a sophomore…Led her 2001: Batted .216 during 2001...Played and started team in outfield181818 assists with four. 43 games...Had 24 hits, one double and four RBI...Was 1818 4-of-4 in stolen bases. Personal Information: Rebecca Jane White was born on September 15, 1980…Daughter of Hugh and Jane 2000: Played in 50 games, starting 48 for the Pacers White…Majoring in Secondary Education. as a freshman…Had 21 hits and 21 total bases on the
Career Hitting Statistics at USCA Year G-GS Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Slg% BB HBP SO OB% SF SH SB-SBA PO A E Fld% 2000 50-48 .179 117 4 21 0 0 0 4 21 .179 2 4 24 .220 0 5 3-5 26 2 1 .966 2001 43-43 .216 111 13 24 1 0 0 4 25 .225 2 0 9 .230 0 8 4-4 37 6 1 .977 Totals: 93-91 .197 228 17 45 1 0 0 8 46 .198 4 4 33 .225 0 13 7-9 63 8 2 .972
Amy Fox SO • P • 5-4 •␣ R/R Region, All-District and District Player of the Year dur- SO • P • 5-4 •␣ R/R ing her senior year 2000....Also named to the All-Re- Bridgewater, VA gion and All-District teams her sophomore year and jun- ior campaigns, as well as being named All-State her Coach Snyder Says...Amy sophomore season...Had a career record of 49-7 on throws the ball very hard and has the mound (A Turner Ashby career win record) along command of all her pitches. She with 380 strikeouts and a 0.89 ERA...Fox also led the will be counted on a lot in 2002. team to the State Championship game and to four dis- trict titles...Also played basketball which included be- 2001: During her freshman campaign, Fox went a ing on two State Championship555 teams. team-best 7-1 on the season and a 3.06 ERA...She 55 appeared in 13 games and threw 64 innings...She also Personal Information: Amy Elizabeth Fox was born recorded on shutout. on August 22, 1982...Daughter of Rick and Laura Fox...Majoring in Business Administration. Turner Ashby High School: Fox was named All-
Career Pitching Statistics at USCA Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA 2001 3.06 7-1 13 7 6 1 0 64.0 78 31 28 19 30 10 0 1 263 .297 13 8 8 31 Totals: 3.06 7-1 13 761064.0 78 31 28 19 30 10 0 1 263 .297 13 8 8 31
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Ashley Garnett FR • SS •␣ 5-4 •␣ R/R Championships..She is member of Junior Honor Society FR • SS •␣ 5-4 •␣ R/R and two year senetor in the student government...She Cayce, S.C. also played basketball and volleyball in high school. Coach Snyder Says...Ashley is Personal Information: Ashley Michelle Garnett was outstanding defensively. She was born on November 18, 1982...Daughter of Danette injured in the fall but she is back Stone...Major Undecided. and ready to start at shortstop. 2002 Outlook: Looks to be the starting shortstop 666 on opening day...has good speed an a good bat...looks 66 to make an immediate impact in the infield.
Brookland Cayce High School: At Brookland Cayce, Ashley and her team won the 2000 State
Brooke McSwain Ridge View High School: FR • 3B •␣ 5-0 •␣ R/R Ridge View High School: At Ridge View, Brooke FR • 3B •␣ 5-0 •␣ R/R was a member of the 1997 and 1998 Lower State Columbia, S.C. Champhionship teams...She also played basketball all four years and volleyball as well. Coach Snyder Says...She has very good control of the bat from Personal Information: Brooke Nicole McSwain was the left side and, although she has born on February 21, 1983...Daughter of Danny and a limited amount of experience, she Annette McSwain...Major undecided. looks like she’s been here for a couple of years.” . 121212 2002 Outlook: Looks to be the starter at the hot corner on opening day...has a great arm and is very fast...Probably leadoff for the Pacers.
Jodi Searson Barnwell High School: FR • OF •␣ 5-4 •␣ L/R Barnwell High School: At Barnwell, Jodi played soft- FR • OF •␣ 5-4 •␣ L/R ball all four years and had the second highest batting Barnwell, S.C. average in the state in her senior season...She was All- Region all four years she was there. Coach Snyder Says...Jodi is probably one of the fastest play- Personal Information: Jodi Searson was born on ers I have ever coached. Her role February 27, 1981…Daughter of Jody and Pud will be to come off the bench and Searson…Majoring in Secondary Education run for a slower runner. 444 2002 Outlook: Jodi looks to be a utility player in 44 2002. She will come off the bench to steal some bases for the Pacers... She will also see action in the outfield this season
18 SOFTBALL ALUMNI PROFILESOFTBALL ALUMNI PROFILE alumnialumnialumni Susan Regina Williamson Susan Williamson played softball for the Lady Pacers as an outfielder from 1995 to 1999, under the directionprofileprofileprofile of Head Coach Jerry Snyder. She gradu- ated in December 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science. Upon graduation, she accepted a management position with Jim Hannah Sportswear located in downtown Aiken.
Susan enjoyed her collegiate career at USC Aiken and proved to be an outstanding softball player. When asked about her most memorable moment as an athlete, she recalled many accomplishments that she and the team made during her sophomore year. “We beat Columbus that year, and they were a nationally ranked team at the time. I was also the national leader of the NCAA Division II in triples and hit back-to-back homeruns in the Peach Belt Tournament that same year.” When asked how her collegiate athletic experience helped her prepare for life after college, she said that it “made me responsible and taught me how to manage my time.” While Susan thoroughly enjoys her position at Jim Hannah Sportswear, her future career plans involve earning a teaching certificate where she can take the softball skills that she gained at USCA and apply them at the high school level.
If given the opportunity to offer advice to the current Lady Pacers, she would encourage them to “Enjoy the time you have in college and playing softball – it’s one of the best times of your life.” Susan, who originally hails from Aiken, is still involved in playing slow-pitch tournament softball and coaches the 14 and Under Carolina Intruder Fast-Pitch Travel Team.
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BATTING STATISTICS
Player AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP SF SH SB-ATT Cornwell .378 37-37 111 24 42 7 1 0 8 51 .459 10 5 1 1 1 3 23-27 Asbell .377 42-41 138 29 52 12 3 0 20 70 .507 12 0 10 1 0 6 13-17 Coates .304 48-48 148 27 45 3 4 1 27 59 .399 6 0 7 1 2 3 13-14 Quimpo .273 50-46 143 21 39 2 3 0 28 47 .329 13 1 5 1 2 5 7-7 Kost .271 48-48 144 18 39 11 1 2 18 58 .403 18 0 27 1 0 1 0-0 Estrada .261 50-48 142 27 37 3 0 0 16 40 .282 20 3 17 0 2 15 6-8 Wilson .237 20-10 38 6 9 1 1 0 4 12 .316 4 0 6 0 0 0 1-1 Sipes .219 51-51 146 11 32 9 0 0 24 41 .281 11 2 14 0 2 6 3-3 White .216 43-43 111 13 24 1 0 0 4 25 .225 2 0 9 0 0 8 4-4 Neilson .212 18-12 33 9 7 0 0 0 2 7 .212 3 1 9 0 0 2 3-4 Coffey .209 37-32 91 11 19 0 1 0 7 21 .231 11 0 12 0 0 3 7-10 Am. Dunn .174 45-43 115 8 20 4 0 0 12 24 .209 12 17 0 0 0 3 2-3 Maviglia .000 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 Amy Fox .000 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 Au. Dunn .000 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0-0
Totals .268 51-51 1361 204 365 53 14 3 170 455 .334 123 13 134 5 9 55 82-98 Opp. .269 51-51 1396 165 375 46 5 7 141 452 .324 90 8 140 8 8 31 26-40
PITCHING STATISTICS
Player ERA W-L APP GS CGSHO/CBO IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/AVG WP HBP Clark 1.87 10-5 19 17 13 1/0 105.0 96 41 28 25 41 17 1 2 397 .242 5 1 Maviglia 2.34 9-13 24 20 19 4/1 146.1 159 72 49 35 54 18 3 4 596 .267 3 5 Fox 3.06 7-1 13 7 6 1/1 64.0 78 31 28 19 30 10 0 1 263 .297 3 2 Au. Dunn 3.87 2-4 8 7 2 1/0 34.1 42 21 19 11 15 1 1 0 140 .300 2 0
Totals 2.48 28-23 51 51 40 8/1 349.2 375 165124 90 140 46 5 7 1396 .269 13 8 Opponents 2.55 23-28 51 51 44 6/0 337.1 365 204123123 134 53 14 3 1361 .268 20 13
FIELDING STATISTICS
Player C PO A E FLD% DP’s SBA CSB SBA% PB CI Quimpo 110 93 17 0 1.000 2 18 7 .720 2 0 Clark 36 2 34 0 1.000 0 5 1 .833 0 0 Wilson 25 23 2 0 1.000 1 0 0 ----- 0 0 Neilson 11 11 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 ----- 0 0 Au. Dunn 6 0 6 0 1.000 1 5 1 .833 0 0 Kost 457 426 21 10 .978 15 0 0 ----- 0 0 White 44 37 6 1 .977 4 0 0 ----- 0 0 Cornwell 209 73 127 9 .957 6 0 0 ----- 0 0 Coates 69 61 5 3 .957 1 0 0 ----- 0 0 Coffey 82 70 8 4 .951 3 8 5 .615 6 0 Asbell 158 68 82 8 .949 5 0 0 ----- 0 0 Am. Dunn 59 53 2 4 .932 0 0 0 ----- 0 0 Sipes 176 42 121 13 .926 2 0 0 ----- 0 0 Estrada 160 81 66 13 .919 4 0 0 ----- 0 0 Fox 23 5 16 2 .913 0 4 2 .667 0 0 Maviglia 42 4 32 6 .857 0 12 10 .545 0 0
Totals 1667 1049 545 73 .956 19 26 14 .650 8 0 Opp. 1572 1012 466 94 .940 12 82 16 .837 17 0
20 2001 SOFTBALL RESULTS2001 SOFTBALL RESULTS
Record: 28-23 Home: 16-12 Away: 5-6 Neutral: 7-5 Conference: 8-12
Date Opposing Team Score R H E / R H E Inn Overall PBC Pitcher Att Time Feb. 17 vs. Lees-McCrae# 7-2 7 9 4 / 2 6 1 7 1-0-0 0-0-0 Maviglia (W 1-0) 55 1:35 Feb. 17 vs. UNC Pembroke# 1-9 1 3 1 / 9 11 0 5 1-1-0 0-0-0 Au. Dunn (L 0-1) 25 1:15 Feb. 17 at Lander# 4-5 4 12 2 / 5 9 3 10 1-2-0 0-0-0 Maviglia (L 1-1) 40 2:56 Feb. 23 Mount Olive 7-1 7 11 0 / 1 4 3 7 2-2-0 0-0-0 Clark (W 1-0) 48 1:30 Feb. 23 Mount Olive 5-0 5 9 2 / 0 7 2 7 3-2-0 0-0-0 Fox (W 1-0) 48 1:38 Feb. 26 Augusta State 3-2 3 7 3 / 2 10 0 11 4-2-0 0-0-0 Maviglia (W 2-1) 94 2:34 Feb. 26 Augusta State 5-4 5 5 0 / 4 6 1 7 5-2-0 0-0-0 Clark (W 2-0) 94 1:41 Feb. 27 Newberry 2-7 2 6 2 / 7 10 2 7 5-3-0 0-0-0 Clark (L 2-1) 87 1:51 Feb. 27 Newberry 2-0 2 7 0 / 0 6 1 7 6-3-0 0-0-0 Fox (W 2-0) 87 1:36 Mar. 3 vs. Charleston (WV)% 18-2 18 12 1 / 2 5 1 5 7-3-0 0-0-0 Au. Dunn (W 1-1) 50 1:35 Mar. 3 vs. Pfeiffer% 5-4 5 5 3 / 4 3 1 7 8-3-0 0-0-0 Fox (W 3-0) 50 1:40 Mar. 3 vs. Limestone% 6-1 6 10 0 / 1 9 2 7 9-3-0 0-0-0 Maviglia (W 3-1) 50 1:28 Mar. 5 at Catawba 4-0 4 9 0 / 0 3 2 7 10-3-0 0-0-0 Maviglia (W 4-1) 65 1:33 Mar. 5 at Catawba 9-2 9 13 2 / 2 8 5 7 11-3-0 0-0-0 Clark (W 3-1) 50 1:45 Mar. 9 vs. Coker^ 0-4 0 2 1 / 4 8 0 7 11-4-0 0-0-0 Maviglia (L 4-2) 65 1:25 Mar. 9 vs. Tusculm^ 7-2 7 10 2 / 2 9 8 7 12-4-0 0-0-0 Fox (W 4-0) 65 1:44 Mar. 10 vs. Limestone^ 6-5 6 12 0 / 5 13 1 7 13-4-0 0-0-0 Fox (W 5-0) 75 1:45 Mar. 10 vs. Longwood^ 3-5 3 7 6 / 5 4 1 6 13-5-0 0-0-0 Maviglia (L 4-3) 75 1:40 Mar. 11 vs. Barton^ 7-4 7 8 2 / 4 8 4 7 14-5-0 0-0-0 Clark (W 4-1) 75 1:50 Mar. 13 Pace 4-5 4 7 3 / 5 6 1 7 14-6-0 0-0-0 Maviglia (L 4-4) 82 1:45 Mar. 13 Pace 6-5 6 9 0 / 5 8 1 7 15-6-0 0-0-0 Fox (W 6-0) 82 1:42 Mar. 14 USC Spartanburg* 0-2 0 4 2 / 2 2 0 7 15-7-0 0-1-0 Clark (L 4-2) 72 1:26 Mar. 14 USC Spartanburg* 0-3 0 4 1 / 3 7 1 7 15-8-0 0-2-0 Maviglia (L 4-5) 72 1:35 Mar. 15 Alderson-Broaddus 2-0 2 7 0 / 0 2 2 7 16-8-0 0-2-0 Au. Dunn (W 2-1) 98 1:32 Mar. 15 Alderson-Broaddus 6-2 6 6 0 / 2 5 2 7 17-8-0 0-2-0 Fox (W 7-0) 98 1:40 Mar. 16 West Liberty State 2-0 2 4 1 / 0 3 3 7 18-8-0 0-2-0 Maviglia (W 5-5) 138 1:38 Mar. 16 West Liberty State 2-3 2 5 1 / 3 7 4 7 18-9-0 0-2-0 Au. Dunn (L 2-2) 138 1:43 Mar. 17 Francis Marion* 9-1 9 11 0 / 1 4 1 5 19-9-0 1-2-0 Clark (W 5-2) 124 1:00 Mar. 17 Francis Marion* 0-1 0 9 2 / 1 11 0 11 19-10-0 1-3-0 Maviglia (L 5-6) 126 2:17 Mar. 21 West Virginia Wesleyan 5-0 5 5 1 / 0 4 1 7 20-10-0 1-3-0 Maviglia (W 6-6) 54 1:30 Mar. 21 West Virginia Wesleyan 1-3 1 5 1 / 3 8 1 7 20-11-0 1-3-0 Au. Dunn (L 2-3) 54 1:35 Mar. 25 N. Georgia Coll. & St. 5-12 5 11 2 / 12 17 1 7 20-12-0 1-3-0 Maviglia (L 6-7) 61 1:50 Mar. 25 N. Georgia Coll. & St. 2-1 2 7 2 / 1 4 3 8 21-12-0 1-3-0 Clark (W 6-2) 61 1:45 Mar. 27 at Lander* 4-2 4 6 0 / 2 6 4 7 22-12-0 2-3-0 Maviglia (W 7-7) 55 1:35 Mar. 27 at Lander* 7-2 7 9 2 / 2 10 4 7 23-12-0 3-3-0 Clark (W 7-2) 35 1:30 Mar. 31 North Florida* 1-5 1 2 1 / 5 9 1 7 23-13-0 3-4-0 Maviglia (L 7-8) 54 1:34 Mar. 31 North Florida* 1-2 1 4 1 / 2 8 4 7 23-14-0 3-5-0 Clark (L 7-3) 54 1:38 Apr. 1 Armstrong Atl. State* 8-0 8 5 1 / 0 3 4 5 24-14-0 4-5-0 Clark (W 8-3) 81 1:45 Apr. 1 Armstrong Atl. State* 3-5 3 6 1 / 5 10 1 7 24-15-0 4-6-0 Maviglia (L 7-9) 81 1:47 Apr. 7 at Columbus State* 1-0 1 7 0 / 0 7 1 7 25-15-0 5-6-0 Maviglia (W 8-9) 73 1:30 Apr. 7 at Columbus State* 6-8 6 9 2 / 8 12 4 7 25-16-0 5-7-0 Fox (L 7-1) 73 2:00 Apr. 8 at Kennesaw State* 2-3 2 6 3 / 3 6 3 7 25-17-0 5-8-0 Maviglia (L 8-10) 63 1:36 Apr. 8 at Kennesaw State* 1-9 1 2 2 / 9 16 1 5 25-18-0 5-9-0 Au. Dunn (L 2-4) 63 1:20 Apr. 12 at Augusta State* 0-8 0 2 4 / 8 9 0 5 25-19-0 5-10-0 Maviglia (L 8-11) 58 1:15 Apr. 12 at Augusta State* 1-2 1 6 0 / 2 3 3 7 25-20-0 5-11-0 Clark (L 8-4) 87 1:40 Apr. 14 UNC Pembroke* 9-3 9 13 1 / 3 5 2 7 26-20-0 6-11-0 Maviglia (W 9-11) 81 1:35 Apr. 14 UNC Pembroke* 10-2 10 10 1 / 2 3 1 5 27-20-0 7-11-0 Clark (W 9-4) 81 1:15 Apr. 17 Georgia Coll. & State* 3-2 3 4 0 / 2 8 0 8 28-20-0 8-11-0 Clark (W 10-4) 51 1:45 Apr. 17 Georgia Coll. & State* 1-8 1 8 3 / 8 12 1 7 28-21-0 8-12-0 Maviglia (L 9-12) 51 1:45 Apr. 20 Georgia Coll. & State! 1-2 1 9 3 / 2 11 0 9 28-22-0 8-12-0 Maviglia (L 9-13) 64 2:14 Apr. 21 USC Spartanburg! 0-5 0 6 1 / 5 10 1 7 28-23-0 8-12-0 Clark (L 10-5) 40 1:30
*Peach Belt Conference games #Big Blue Classic (Greenwood, SC) %Catawba Invitational (Salisbury, NC) ^Patriot Invitational (Florence, SC) ! Peach Belt Conference Tournament (WhoKnows)
21 ATHLETIC TRAININGATHLETIC TRAINING
Brandon Aiken Head Athletic Trainer
Brandon Aiken is in The 29-year-old is a 1997 graduate of Saint Andrews his second year as head Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, NC, where he received his athletic trainer at USC Bachelor’s of Science in Sports Medicine. Aiken is certified Aiken. by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the Aiken, a native of National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Sturgeon Bay, WI, joined Aiken has also served as assistant and head athletic trainer the USCA training staff at Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center in Aiken, SC, for more than in 1997 as a graduate three years. At Hitchcock, Aiken worked with high school, assistant working under college, and professional athletes as well as general outpa- previous head athletic tient rehabilitation. trainer Jami Craps. Aiken The training room, located in the Student Activities Cen- served in that capacity ter on the northeast side of “The Courthouse” gymnasium, for three years until stepping into the head position in 2000 offers modern equipment and techniques to assist in the pre- following the departure of Craps to White Knoll High School vention and rehabilitation of injuries. in Lexington, SC.
Student Trainers Austin Barnette and Dean Roberson assist 2001-02 USC Aiken Student Trainers in pre-game stretching of a visiting men’s soccer player. Front Row (l to r): Ivy Satter White, David Serrano. Second Row (l tot o r): r ) : Ethan Crews, Stephanie Carpenter, April Durhram, Natalie Martin. Top Row (l to r): Robert Brown, Scott Gurley, Derick Weaver, and Austin Barnette. Not pictured: Trey Fountain, RoRo Harris, Mike Hume, Jacqui Stanley, Kevin Ard, Dean Roberson.
The USC Aiken training room contains the modern equip- ment that allow the training staff to offer USCA student- athletes the best care available.
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Randy Warrick Vicki & Johnny Dunn Tim Hall Carmen Banulis Scotty’s Paint & Body Robert Botsch Ronald Dunn Rita Purvis Patty Langley Mike Jackson Chris & Robert Neilson James Powers Bob Pappin Karen Maviglia Webb’s Hardware Russell & Lisa Snelgrove Devaron Headings Godfather’s Pizza Ray Maviglia Rick Stanfield Darlett Stone Lilli Powers Kathleen Wates Elyse Maviglia Wiliam DeFreest Joseph Stone Jason Jolly Mike Ritchie Allison Sipes Carol Massengale Jack Hardeman Kenny Thomas Sue Wilson Jackie Holt Daniel’s Pharmacy Wylie Neilson Virginia & Wayne Bolin Susan Williamson Annette Beeler Mark Watford Pat Neilson Linda & Tony Kost Ron Wilson Amber Coates Jerry Padgett Russ Williams Jason Kost Nancy Stanze Jason Coates Rick Gartman Bob Kirkwood Elsbeth Kost Susan Brunst Kim Sweat Erica Coffey Cathy Caldwell Dana & Danny Munsey The Screenprint Factory Willis Coates Michael Coffey Steve Caldwell Officer Mike Findley Theresa Fostar Jason Sweat White’s Safe & Lock Hank Garnett Brandon Aiken Gloria Roig Jeff Jenik Jessie Gardman Peggy Garnett Kelly Snyder Gary & Betsey Schemmer Carla Hayes Jo Cunningham Harley Henkes J.Walter Lisk Heather Bogdan Dottie DeFreest John Cunningham Robin Sterling Ahmed Samaha Martha McCawley Michael Coffy III Steve Reeves Charlotte Lovett Mitch Smith Frank Loudermilk Dr. Kevin Wickes Kay Reeves Kim Wood Bill McCulley David Bartholomew Tara Ford Daniel Long Chad Kimbrell Randy Garnett Bonnie Kiefer Bobby Long Allison Sipes Marsha Morgan James Asbell Dudley Griffin David Brinkley Carolyn Propst Richard Asbell Kevin Green Chris Mayes William Switzer Donna Asbell Vernon Adams Phil Stern Debbie Arqenbright Julie Asbell Joe McSwain Rick Fox Joann Ritchie Ron Headings Ashley & Danny McSwain Lindsey Fox Diana Glover Jill Headings Annette McSwain Brad Fields Gary Glover TJ Powers Allen Harmon Mary Anne Styling Kitty Pope Rachel Powers Sandy Besley Jim Hanna Sports Gina Troyer Marisa Powers Gail Pitts Enterprises Bear Hollow Rosina Zimmerman Holiday Headings Aud Sen Forth Hugh White Debbie Blake Ginnye Powers Raymond Maviglia Chris Neilson Rick Blake Jody Searson Delivering a Million Smiles a Day® Comfort Inn & Suites Crunchy Thin Crust™, Ultimate Deep Dish™ & Classic Hand Tossed™ USCA Athletic Pizzas, Buffalo Wings, Twisty Bread, and More Department Host Hotel NORTH AIKEN SOUTH AIKEN 641-0300 649-2200 1006 York Street NE 260 Eastgate (Next to Winn Dixie) (Next to Publix) • Free Continental Breakfast • Pool, Hot Spa, Fitness Center • Weekly Rates Available GO PACERS! • Less thanTwo Miles from USC Aiken
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PRESBYTERIAN COLUMBUS STATE SHAW
February 16, Pacer Park March 2, Pacer Park Francis Marion Tournament March 8-10 @ Florence, SC
Location: ...... Clinton, SC Location: ...... Columbus, GA Location: ...... Raleigh, NC Nickname: ...... Blue Hose Nickname: ...... Lady Cougars Nickname: ...... Bears Colors: ...... Garnet & Blue Colors: ...... Red, White, Blue Colors: ...... Maroon & White Conference:...... South Atlantic Conference:...... Peach Belt Conference:...... CIAA Head Coach: ...... Barb Dearing Head Coach: ...... Tiffany Tootle Head Coach: ...... Dianthia Ford-Kee Rec. at PC/Yrs.:...... 33-43/34 Rec. at CSU/Yrs.: ...... 39-19/1 Rec. at Shaw/Yrs.: ...... 33-43/34 2001 Record: ...... 30-23 2001 Record: ...... 34-15 2001 Record: ...... 24-16 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 9/3 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 5/8 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 7/9 Field (Cap.)...... Blue Hose Field Field (Cap.)...... Cougar Field (1200) Field (Cap.)...... Sanderford Park Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Softball SID:...... Brian Richie Softball SID:...... Mike Peacock Softball SID:...... LeConte Conway Office Phone: ...... 864-833-8252 Office Phone: ...... 706-569-3434 Office Phone: ...... 919-546-8279 Fax:...... 864-833-8323 Fax:...... 706-569-3435 Fax:...... 919-546-8299 Website: ...... www.presby.edu Website: ...... cougarnet.colstate.edu Website: ...... www.shawbears.com
LEES-MCRAE WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN LIMESTONE
February 22, Pacer Park March 4, Pacer Park Francis Marion Tournament March 8-10 Francis Marion Tournament March 8-10 @ Florence, SC
Location: ...... Banner Elk, NC Location: ...... Buckhannon, WV Location: ...... Gaffney, SC Nickname: ...... Bobcats Nickname: ...... Bobcats Nickname: ...... Saints Colors: ...... Forest Green & Gold Colors: ...... Orange & Black Colors: ...... Royal Blue & White Conference:...... Carolinas-Virginia Conference:...... WVIAC Conference:...... Carolinas/Virginia Head Coach: ...... Barb Russo Head Coach: ...... Steve Warner Head Coach: ...... Jimmy Martin Rec. at LMC/Yrs.:...... First Season Rec. at WVW/Yrs.: ...... 309-108/9 Rec. at LU/Yrs.:...... 322-296/13 2001 Record: ...... 13-20 2001 Record: ...... 35-9 2001 Record: ...... 22-32 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 8/5 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 7/3 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 10/8 Field (Cap.)...... Dickerson Complex Field (Cap.)...... N/A Field (Cap.)...... Saints Field (500) Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Softball SID:...... Barb Russo Softball SID:...... Beth Mecouch Softball SID:...... Fabian Fuentes Office Phone: ...... 828-898-8904 Office Phone: ...... 304-473-8102 Office Phone: ...... 864-488-4506 Fax:...... 828-898-8742 Fax:...... 304-473-8056 Fax:...... 864-902-0714 Website: ...... www.lmc.edu Website: ...... www.wvwc.edu Website: ...... www.lmc.edu
AUGUSTA STATE NEWBERRY CATAWBA
February 27 @ Augusta, GA March 6, @ Newberry, SC Francis Marion Tournament April 6, Pacer Park March 8-10 @ Florence, SC
Location: ...... Augusta, GA Location: ...... Newberry, SC Location: ...... Salisbury, NC Nickname: ...... Lady Jaguars Nickname: ...... Indians Nickname: ...... Lady Indians Colors: ...... Blue & White Colors: ...... Scarlet & Gray Colors: ...... Blue & White Conference:...... Peach Belt Conference:...... South Atlantic Conference:...... South Atlantic Head Coach: ...... Melissa Mullins Head Coach: ...... Erica Graham Head Coach: ...... Nan Whitley Rec. at ASU/Yrs.:...... 58-88-1/3 Rec. at NC/Yrs.:...... 37-59-1/2 Rec. at CC/Yrs.:...... 343-342-2/19 2001 Record: ...... 29-21-1 2001 Record: ...... 24-21 2001 Record: ...... 10-31 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 8/3 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 10/3 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 5/7 Field (Cap.)...... Jaguar Field (500) Field (Cap.)...... Softball Facility Field (Cap.)...... Whitley (500) Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Softball SID:...... Eva McGillivray Softball SID:...... Ryan Rose Softball SID:...... Jim Lewis Office Phone: ...... 706-731-7925 Office Phone: ...... 803-321-5667 Office Phone: ...... 704-637-4720 Fax:...... 706-737-1782 Fax:...... 803-321-5169 Fax:...... 704-637-5705 Website: ...... www.aug.edu/athletics Website: ...... www.newberry.edu/athletics Website: ...... www.catawba.edu
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SAINT ANDRWS ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE NEBRASKA-OMAHA
Francis Marion Tournament March 14, @ Savannah, GA Columbus State Tournament March 8-10, @ Florence, SC March 15-17, Columbus, GA
Location: ...... Laurinburg, NC Location: ...... Savannah, GA Location: ...... Omaha, NE Nickname: ...... Knights Nickname: ...... Pirates Nickname: ...... Mavericks Colors: ...... Royal Blue & White Colors: ...... Maroon & Gold Colors: ...... Crimson & Black Conference:...... Carolinas-Virgina Conference:...... Peach Belt Conference:...... North Central Head Coach: ...... Stevan Hernandez Head Coach: ...... Marty McDaniel Head Coach: ...... Jeanne Tostenson Rec. at SAC/Yrs.:...... 34-76-1 Rec. at AASU/Yrs.:...... 153-53/4 Rec. at UNO/Yrs.: ...... 108-20/2 2001 Record: ...... 13-23-1 2001 Record: ...... 33-14 2001 Record: ...... 54-6 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 9/2 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 5/9 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 11/6 Field (Cap.)...... N/A Field (Cap.)...... Pirate Field (763) Field (Cap.)...... Claussen Westgate (300) Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... 402-595-1187 Softball SID:...... Chris Mathes Softball SID:...... Chad Jackson Softball SID:...... Jose F. Garcia Office Phone: ...... 910-277-5751 Office Phone: ...... 912-961-3255 Office Phone: ...... 402-554-2101 Fax:...... 910-277-5272 Fax:...... 912-921-5571 Fax:...... 402-554-3694 Website: ...... www.sapc.edu Website: ...... www.athletics.armstong.edu Website: ...... gomavs.unomaha.edu
ALDERSON BROADDUS EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE
March 11, Pacer Park Columbus State Tournament March 22, Pacer Park March 15-17, @ Columbus, Ga.
Location: ...... Phillippi, WV Location: ...... Portales, NM Location: ...... Rio Grande, OH Nickname: ...... Battlers Nickname: ...... Zia’s Nickname: ...... Redwomen Colors: ...... Blue & Gold Colors: ...... Green & Silver Colors: ...... Red & White Conference:...... WVIAC Conference:...... Lone Star Conference:...... American Mideast (NAIA) Head Coach: ...... Jeff Rogers Head Coach: ...... Kathleen Rodriguez Head Coach: ...... David Pyles Rec. at ABU/Yrs.:...... N/A Rec. at ENMU/Yrs.:...... 77-61-1/6 Rec. at URG/Yrs.: ...... First Season 2001 Record: ...... 24-6 2001 Record: ...... 38-14-1 2001 Record: ...... 8-33 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 10/4 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 9/3 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 8/3 Field (Cap.)...... Battler Field (500) Field (Cap.)...... Zia Field (250) Field (Cap.)...... Stanley L. Evans (200) Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Softball SID:...... Brian Weingart Softball SID:...... Robert McKinney Softball SID:...... Mark Williams Office Phone: ...... 304-457-6262 Office Phone: ...... 505-562-4309 Office Phone: ...... 740-245-7213 Fax:...... 304-457-6291 Fax:...... 505-562-4384 Fax:...... 740-245-7239 Website: ...... www.ab.edu Website: ...... www.enmu.edu/athletics Website: ...... www.rio.edu
USC SPARTANBURG CALIFORNIA (PA) FRANCIS MARION
March 12, @ Spartanburg, SC Columbus State Tournament March 23, @ Florence, SC March 15-17, @ Columbus, GA
Location: ...... Spartanburg, SC Location: ...... California, PA Location: ...... Florence, SC Nickname: ...... Lady Rifles Nickname: ...... Vulcans Nickname: ...... Patriots Colors: ...... Green, White & Black Colors: ...... Red & Black Colors: ...... Red, White, Blue Conference:...... Peach Belt Conference:...... PSCAC Conference:...... Peach Belt Head Coach: ...... Chris Hawkins Head Coach: ...... Rick Bertagnolli Head Coach: ...... Bill Gray Rec. at USCS/Yrs.: ...... 222-117/7 Rec. at CUP/Yrs.: ...... 336-79/8 Rec. at FMU/Yrs.:...... 160-116/5 2001 Record: ...... 34-12 2001 Record: ...... 33-9 2001 Record: ...... 34-21 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 11/4 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 9/3 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 6/7 Field:...... USCS Softball Stadium Field (Cap):...... Vulcan Field (1500) Field (Cap.)...... FMU Field (200) Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... None Softball SID:...... Bill English Softball SID:...... David Smith Softball SID:...... Michael Hawkins Office Phone: ...... 864-503-5129 Office Phone: ...... 724-938-4552 Office Phone: ...... 843-661-1222 Fax:...... 864-503-5127 Fax:...... 724-938-5849 Fax:...... 843-661-1219 Website: ...... www.uscs.edu/~athletics Website: ...... www.cup.edu Website: ...... www.fmmarion.edu
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UNC PEMBROKE NORTH FLORIDA GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE
March 24, @ Pembroke, NC Aprill 11, @ Jacksonville, FL April 16, @ Milledgeville, GA
Location: ...... Pembroke, NC Location: ...... Jacksonville, FL Location: ...... Milledgeville, GA Nickname: ...... Braves Nickname: ...... Lady Ospreys Nickname: ...... Bobcats Colors: ...... Black & Gold Colors: ...... Navy Blue & Gray Colors: ...... Hunter Green & Navy Blue Conference:...... Peach Belt Conference:...... Peach Belt Conference:...... Peach Belt Head Coach: ...... Denise Renfro Head Coach: ...... Sonya Wilmoth Head Coach: ...... Windy Thees Rec. at UNCP/Yrs.: ...... 52-122-1/4 Rec. at UNF/Yrs.: ...... 183-82/4 Rec. at GCSU/Yrs.: ...... 55-46/2 2001 Record: ...... 16-35 2001 Record: ...... 41-12 2001 Record: ...... 23-24 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 5/4 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 12/4 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 10/4 Field (Cap.)...... Lady Braves Field Field (Cap.)...... Osprey Field (300) Field (Cap.)...... Michael J. Peeler Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... 904-620-4025 Press Box #:...... N/A Softball SID:...... Brandon Hall Softball SID:...... B.J. Sohn Softball SID:...... Brad Muller Office Phone: ...... 910-521-6371 Office Phone: ...... 904-620-4025 Office Phone: ...... 478-445-1779 Fax:...... 910-521-6551 Fax:...... 904-620-2836 Fax:...... 478-445-1790 Website: ...... www.uncp.edu/athletics Website: ...... www.unf.edu/sports Website: ...... www.gcsu.edu/bobcats
LANDER UNIVERSITY EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE
March 26, @ Greenwood, SC April 12, @ Jacksonville, FL
Location: ...... Greenwood, SC Location: ...... Jacksonville, FL Nickname: ...... Senators Nickname: ...... Jaguars Colors: ...... Royal Blue & Gold Colors: ...... Black & Orange Conference:...... Peach Belt Conference:...... EIAC (NAIA) Head Coach: ...... Doug Spears Head Coach: ...... Valerie Crimes Rec. at LU/Yrs.:...... 679-358-1/20 Rec. at EWC/Yrs.: ...... N/A 2001 Record: ...... 28-28 2001 Record: ...... 34-22 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 9/3 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 9/3 Field (Cap.)...... Senators Field Field (Cap.)...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Softball SID:...... Bob Stoner Softball SID:...... Henry Smith Office Phone: ...... 864-388-8962 Office Phone: ...... 904-366-2521 Fax:...... 864-388-8999 Fax:...... 904-366-6460 Website: ...... www.lander.edu/athletics Website: ...... www.ewc.edu
KENNESAW STATE BETHUNE-COOKMAN
March 30, Pacer Park April 13, @ Daytona Beach, FL
Location: ...... Kennesaw, GA Location: ...... Daytona Beach, Fla. Nickname: ...... Owls Nickname: ...... Lady Wildcats Colors: ...... Black & Gold Colors: ...... Maroon & Gold Conference:...... Peach Belt Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic (Div. I) Head Coach: ...... Scott Whitlock Head Coach: ...... Laura Watten Rec. at KSU/Yrs.: ...... N/A Rec. at BCU/Yrs.: ...... 142-113/4 2001 Record: ...... 48-11 2001 Record: ...... 45-23 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 10/4 Lett. Ret./Lost:...... 12/5 Field (Cap.)...... Owl Field Field (Cap.)...... Sunnyland Park Press Box #:...... N/A Press Box #:...... N/A Softball SID:...... Mark Toma Softball SID:...... Opio Mashariki Office Phone: ...... 770-499-3217 Office Phone: ...... 386-481-2206 Fax:...... 770-423-6665 Fax:...... 386-481-2219 Website: ...... www.ksuowls.com Website: ...... www.cookman.edu
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INDIVIDUAL Career Season 24 by Susan Williamson (1996-99) 6 by Deyon Kendall (1997), 6 by Julie BATTING RECORDS MOST HOME RUNS Green (1999) Game Career HIGHEST BATTING AVERAGE 2-Three tied 16 by Deyon Kendall (1994-95, ‘97-98) Season Season MOST WINS .409 by Sue Petersen (1995) 7 by Rainy Talbert (1994) Season Career Career 17 by Crystal Dunkle (2000) .409 by Sue Petersen (1995) 11 by Rainy Talbert (1993-95) Career HIGHEST SLUGGING PER. MOST TOTAL BASES 42 by Deyon Kendall (1994-95, ‘97-98) Season Game and Julie Green (1997-2000) .606 by Susan Williamson (1997) 9 by Susan Williamson (3/25/97, 4/19/ HIGHEST WIN-LOSS PER. Career 97) Season .472 by Susan Williamson (1997-98) Season .692 by Heather DeGennaro (1995) MOST GAMES PLAYED 104 by Sara Donnelly (2000) Career Season Career .692 by Heather DeGennaro (1995) 60 by Sara Donnelly (2000) 299 by Sara Donnelly (1997-2000) MOST SAVES Career MOST WALKS Season 208 by Sara Donnelly (1997-2000) Game 3 by Deyon Kendall (1997) MOST AT BATS 4 by Lauren Reale vs. SC State Univ. Career Game (1996) 3 by Deyon Kendall (1994-95, ‘97-98) 7 by Holly Sanders (1994) Season BEST EARNED RUN AVERAGE Season 27 by Lori Secrist (1992) Season 207 by Sara Donnelly (2000) Career 1.35 by Deyon Kendall (1997) Career 52 by Keri Chavis (1992-93, ‘95) Career 666 by Sara Donnelly (1997-2000) MOST STOLEN BASES 2.33 by Julie Green (1997-2000) MOST RUNS SCORED Game MOST INNINGS PITCHED Game 4 by Susan Williamson (3/8/97) Season 4-Five tied Season 208.1 by Crystal Dunkle (2000) Season 47 by Sara Donnelly (2000) Career 52 by Sara Donnelly (1999) Career 568.2 by Julie Green (1997-2000) Career 110 by Sara Donnelly (1997-2000) MOST STRIKEOUTS 143 by Sara Donnelly (1997-2000) MOST SACRIFICE HITS Game MOST HITS Game 12 by Wendi Kline (1992) Game 2-Seven tied Season 4-13 tied Career 97 by Crystal Dunkle (2000) Season 21 by Gina Williams (1996-99) Career 68 by Sara Donnelly (2000) MOST SACRIFICE FLYS 246 by Julie Green (1997-2000) Career Game MOST WALKS ALLOWED 212 by Sara Donnelly (1997-2000) 2 by Allison Sipes vs. ASU (4/18/00) Game MOST RUNS BATTED IN 9 by Wendy Kline (1996) Game INDIVIDUAL Season 6 by Holly Sanders (1994) PITCHING RECORDS 84 by Nicole Haley (1996) Season Career 44 by Holly Sanders (1994) MOST APPEARANCES 181 by Monica Melton (1993-96) Career Season MOST WILD PITCHES 96 by Keri Chavis (1992-93, ‘95) 31 by Crystal Dunkle (2000) Game MOST DOUBLES Career 4 by Monica Melton (1994), Haley Smith Game 101 by Julie Green (1999-2000) (1999), Julie Green (1999) 3 by Amy Sobieraj (4/7/97) MOST STARTS Season Season Season 27 by Nicole Haley (1996) 15 by Amy Sobieraj and Sara Donnelly 31 by Crystal Dunkle (2000) Career (1997) Career 35 by Nicole Haley (1994-97) Career 87 by Julie Green (1997-2000) 42 by Sara Donnelly (1997-2000) MOST COMPLETE GAMES MOST TRIPLES Season Game 30 by Crystal Dunkle (2000) ALL RECORDS ARE SINCE USCA JOINED 2 by Amy Sobieraj (1998) Career THE NCAA DIVISION II IN 1990-91 Season 76 by Julie Green (1997-2000) * Designates Peach Belt Conference 12 by Susan Williamson (1997) MOST RELIEF APPEARANCES Record
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INDIVIDUAL Season 1526 TEAM MOST RUNS FIELDING RECORDS Game PITCHING RECORDS 22 Paine, South Carolina State (1996) MOST PUTOUTS MOST COMPLETE GAMES Season 306 (1994) Game Season: 59 (2000) MOST HITS 20 by Natalie Kost vs. Columbus State LOWEST EARNED RUN AVERAGE Game University (4/16/00) Season: 2.01 (2000) 21 vs. Catawba (3/6/98) Season MOST INNINGS PITCHED Season 621 (1993) 454 by Angie Bolen (1997) Season: 408 (2000) MOST RUNS BATTED IN Career MOST STRIKEOUTS Game 830 by Natalie Kost (1999-present) Game: 16 vs. Paine (1993) MOST ASSISTS 12 vs. Paine (1992) Season 237 (1994) Game Season: MOST DOUBLES 10 by Tara Ford (1999) MOST DOUBLES 176 (2000) Game Season MOST WALKS ALLOWED 6 vs. Coker (1996) 207 by Tara Ford (1999) Game: Season 67 (1997) Career Season 9 vs. Augusta State (1992) MOST TRIPLES 537 by Tara Ford (1997-99) Season: Game ERRORS Game 147 (1996) 5 vs. Paine (1992) Game MOST SHUTOUTS Season 28 (1994) 5 by Angie McNair vs. Georgia College Season: 12 (1999) MOST HOME RUNS Season MOST SAVES Game 45 by Angie McNair (1994) Season:Season:3 (1997) MOST PASSED BALLS 4 vs. Paine (1992) Game Season 30 (1994) TEAM MOST TOTAL BASES 7 by Holly Sanders vs. Coker (1993) MOST TOTAL BASES FIELDING RECORDS Season Game FIELDING RECORDS 16 by Lauren Reale (1996) 34 vs. Paine (1992) MOST PUTOUTS OVERALL Season 598 (1994 Game: MOST WALKS 36 vs. Columbus State University (4/16/00) TEAM RECORDS Game Season: Most Wins in a Season 12 vs. Augusta State (1993) 1,175 (1999) 33 (1999) Season MOST ASSISTS Most Wins Fall-Spring Combined 144 (1996) Game: 39 (1998-99) MOST SACRIFICE HITS 23 vs. Alderson-Broaddus (1999) Most Consecutive Wins Game Season: 11 (1995) 4 vs. Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. 663 (1999) Most Consecutive Home Wins 4 vs. Mississippi Univ. for Women (3/28/98) MOST ERRORS 9 (1999) 4 vs. Kennesaw State (4/13/97) Game: Most Consecutive Away Wins Season 8 vs. Newberry (1992) 4 (1994, ‘96) 57 (1998) Season: Best Win-Loss Percentage MOST SACRIFICE FLIES 158 (1992) .627 (32-19, 1997) Game MOST DOUBLE PLAYS Most Losses in a Season 3 vs. UNC Pembroke (4/24/99) Game: 34 (1998) Season: 16 (1999) 2 - Five tied Most Consecutive Losses MOST STRIKEOUTS Season: 13 (1992) Game 34 (2000) #1 in NCAA Division II Most Consecutive Home Losses 16-Coker (1999) MOST PASSED BALLS 5 (1992. ‘93) Season: 199 (1999) Game: Most Consecutive Away Losses MOST STOLEN BASES 3 vs. Augusta State (2/24/97) 8 (1992) Game Season: TEAM 9 vs. SC State (1999) vs. Mars Hill (1999) 19 (1996) Season: 167 (1999)* BATTING RECORDS MOST STOLEN BASE ATTEMPTS HIGHEST BATTING AVERAGE Game Season 10 vs. Mars Hill (1999) .303 (1995) Season: 187 (1999)* MOST AT BATS MOST HIT BY PITCH Game Game: 2 - Many tied 51 vs. UNC Pembroke (1994) Season: 13 (1997)
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