Jaguars Softball

2011 Media Guide JAGUARS SOFTBALL University of Houston-Victoria www.uhvjaguars.com CONTENTS Quick Facts……………………………………….…………………….…….3 Things to Know………………………………………………………………4 History of UHV Softball………………………….………………………….4 Postseason Honors …………………………………………………………...5 The University ……………………...………………………………………..6 Burdge Field, Home of the Jaguars ………………………………………….6 Off the Field………………………………………………………………….7 2011 SEASON PREVIEW Season Outlook……………………………………………………………9-10 Teams Roster………………………………………………………………..11 2010-11 Schedule …………………………………………………………..12 The Competition ………………………………………………………...13-14 MEET THE 2011 JAGUARS Head Coach Keri Lambuth………………………………………...………..16 Assistant Coach Lindsey Ferguson……………………………………….…16 Volunteer Coach Brittany Faas ……………………………………………..16 Player Profiles……………………………………………………………17-20 2010 SEASON REVIEW 2010 Season Review………………………………………………………...22 2010 Season Statistics……………………………………………………….23 2010 Season Results…………………………………………………………24 THE NAIA The University of Houston-Victoria is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and participates as a member of the Asso- ciation of Independent Institutions Conference (A.I.I.). The NAIA’s first general session of the ‘organizing convention’ was under the auspices of the National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball (NAIB) and was held in the Phillips Hotel in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday, March 10, 1940. In 1952, as a result of the expressed desires of the member institutions, appropriate steps were taken by which the NAIB was transformed into the NAIA, and the first all-encompassing set of rules and standards were adopted. With the Association's new name came the addition of national championships in golf, tennis and outdoor track and field. Football, cross country, baseball and swimming and diving were added to the championships calen- dar in 1956. Wrestling (1958), soccer (1959), bowling (1962-78), gymnastics (1964-84), indoor track and field (1966) and men's volleyball (1969-80) were later additions. Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development, The association provides exclusive opportunities for over 45,000 young men and women to achieve academically while competing for the love of the game. 2—2011 JAGUARS SOFTBALL QUICK FACTS UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA MEDIA SERVICES GENERAL INFORMATION Founded: 1973 University of Houston-Victoria’s sports infor- Enrollment: 4,000+ (Undergraduate and Graduate) mation provides members of the media with Nickname: Jaguars notes for each competing schools. School Colors: Red, White, Gold and Black After the game, a sports information represen- Facility: Burdge Field, St. Joseph-O’Connor Softball Complex tative will take requests for UHV player inter- Affiliation: NAIA views, which will take place next to the field or Conference: Association of Independent Institutions outside the locker room. President: Don Noel Smith, interim INTERVIEWS ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT Please do not call student-athletes or coaches Athletics Director: Ashley Walyuchow at home. Athletic Coordinator: Jan Wendt Once practice begins, the follow standards will Athletics Department Phone: 361-570-4336 be in effect: Athletics Department Fax: 361-580-5524 Interviews with players and coaches must Website: www.uhvjaguars.com be requested through the Sports Informa- tion Office. HISTORY Interviews with players or coaches are First Year of Softball: 2008 preferred to take place before practice. This Overall All-Time Record: 102-47 will allow the SID to make sure the players Years In NAIA Championships/Last: 1/2009 or coaches will be available at the re- Last Post-Season Opponent: St. Gregory’s quested time. Year/Results: 2009/Lost 0-1 SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE UHV ATHLETIC WEB SITE: Sports Information Specialist: Paul Ebner For the most up-to-date information on E-mail: [email protected] the University of Houston-Victoria women’s Office Phone: 361-570-4364 softball team or any of the other five inter- Cell Phone: 361-550-4832 Fax: 361-580-5524 collegiate sports teams sponsored by UHV, visit our Web site at http:// COACHING STAFF: www.uhvjaguars.com. The Web site is up- Head Coach: Keri Lambeth dated daily by the sports information office E-mail: [email protected] at UHV and is the place to look for the Record at School (Years): 102-47 (3) most up-to-date rosters, schedules and Career Record (Years): 102-47 (3) team information. Softball Office Phone: 361-570-4328 Softball Office Fax: 361-580-5524 WELCOME: The members of the Uni- TEAM INFORMATION versity of Houston-Victoria Sports Informa- Overall Record Last Year: 35-17 tion Office appreciate your interest in the Conference Finish: 3rd in A.I.I. Tournament 2011 Jaguars softball team. We hope this Final Rankings Last Year: 21st media guide serves as your complete Starters Returning/Lost: 7/5 source to this year’s team and a history of the UHV softball program as it begins its fourth season. 2011 JAGUARS SOFTBALL—3 THINGS TO KNOW UHV began its softball program in 2008 going 32-18. The Jaguars won the Association of Inde- pendent Institutions Conference title in 2009 and advanced to the NAIA National Championships. UHV has compiled a 33-9 home record in three seasons, and have won 30 or more games each season. The Jaguars will debut their first freshman recruiting class in the 2011 season. UHV’s first win came in its third game with a 10-5 victory over Northwood. UHV began its softball program in UHV has a winning record against 29 of 2008 and went 32-18. their opponents, including a 9-0 mark against Northwood. HISTORY 2000-2009 2008— The softball team debuted with a 6-2 loss to St. Ed- ward’s. The Jags would be no-hit in their second game, a 1-0 loss to St. Edward’s, before picking up their first win with a 10- 5 decision over Northwood. The Jaguars would go on to record a 32-18 record in their inaugural season. 2009— The Jaguars capture the first A.I.I. championship with a 9-4 win over Cal St. Univ.-San Marcos to advance to the NAIA National Championships. The Jaguars go 1-2 in the opening round games of the NAIA and are eliminated in a 1-0 Izzy Glowney is loss to St. Gregory's. the Jaguars’ all -time career 2010s runs leader 2010— The Jaguars collect the program’s 100th win with a 14- having scored 1 win over Texas College. UHV played host to the A.I.I. Cham- 79 runs. She pionship Tournament and finished third following a 5-4 loss to also leads the Simon Fraser. For the third straight year the Jaguars finish the Jaguars in at year with 30-plus wins going 35-17. bats with 325 4—2011 JAGUARS SOFTBALL POSTSEASON HONORS 2010 Louisville Slugger/NFCA All- All-American Allison Hinton, second team Americans Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Southwest Region Allison Hinton, first team Courtney Pettit, first team Tasha Rotramel, second team Izzy Glowney, second team Daktronics-NAIA Softball Scholar Athletes Claire McGee Brittany Faas Tasha Rotramel A.I.I. All-Conference Izzy Glowney Tasha Rotramel Tasha Rotramel Allison Hinton Courtney Pettit 2009 NAIA All-American Kristen Lindley, first team Allison Hinton Amber Scott, second team Tasha Rotramel, honorable mention A.I.I. All-Conference Kristen Lindley, Player of the Year Tasha Rotramel, Pitcher of the Year Keri Lambeth, Coach of the Year Lauren Garza, first team Stephanie Lavey, first team Amber Scott, first team Tasha Rotramel, first team Kristen Lindley, first team 2008 All-Region VI Lauren Garza, first team Kristen Lindley, first team Stephanie Lavey, second team Cirby Ryan, second team Kristen Lindley Amber Scott 2011 JAGUARS SOFTBALL—5 THE UNIVERSITY The University of Houston-Victoria is a four-year institu- tion and began admitting its first freshman class in the fall of 2010. The university offers more than 50 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and concentrations in arts and sci- ences, business administration, education and human development, and nursing fields. UHV has provided an opportunity for students to complete their degrees for more than 35 years. UHV is accredited by the Southern Association of Col- leges and Schools to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The UHV School of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International, and the UHV School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education. The UHV athletics program began in 2008 as the Jaguars softball and baseball teams began competing as members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The UHV baseball team has made two consecutive trips to the NAIA National Tournament, while the softball team as advanced once in its three years of existence. In the fall of 2010, UHV has added both men’s and women’s golf and soccer to its athletic program. Along with strong academics and nationally ranked athletics, UHV houses several unique institutions like the international literary journal American Book Review, the theoretical organization the Society of Critical Exchange, and the economy-building Small Business Development Center. UHV is one of four distinct universities in the University of Houston system. HOME PARK Burdge Field Burdge Field located at the St. Joseph High School- O’Connor Athletic Complex is the home of the UHV Jaguars softball team. The Jaguars have compiled a 33-9 record at home in three years and played host to the 2nd A.I.I. Confer- ence tournament in 2010. The complex is located at 3006 North Cameron St. 6—2011 JAGUARS SOFTBALL OFF THE FIELD UHV Jaguars catcher Brittany Faas signs autographs for young fans in between games. Jaguars are Champions of Character For three seasons the University of Houston-Victoria acter Institutions. Jaguars have earned the Champions of Character recog- Character training is the biggest measuring point for the nition from the NAIA. program accounting for 47 percent of the scoring. Institu- Champions of Character is a nonprofit organization with tions receive the points for training and development on- the mission to change the culture of sports by seeking to campus and through community outreach activities.

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