2008 Softball Media Guide U N I V E R S I T Y O F S O U T H E R N I N D I a N a S C R E a M I N G E a G L E S Softball 2008 SEASON
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U N I V E R S I T Y o f S O U T H E R N I N D I A N A S C R E A M I N G E A G L E S USI at a GLANCE softball …a modern, technology-enhanced ENVIRONMENT SI is a vibrant campus with modern facilities and an exciting Upace of growth. Since the first campus building (Wright Administration Building) opened in 1969, the face of the campus has continued to change, providing the most up-to-date facilities for academics, housing, and student life. Facility development at USI keeps students and faculty equipped with the resources they need, including the best in advanced teaching and learning technology for classrooms and laboratories. Computer Services Facility Development (1995-2007) Computer labs are located throughout campus and in the housing • Health Professions Center (1995) areas. Wireless service is available in all main buildings and the • Liberal Arts Center (1999) surrounding courtyards. • Art Studio (1999) All residence life areas are equipped with network jacks for • Newman Hall (1999) Internet access. Wireless network also is available throughout • Governors Hall (2000) the housing areas. • O’Bannon Hall (2001) • Recreation and Fitness Center (2001) Eagle Access Card Students use the Eagle Access Card as an identification card and • Ruston Hall (2004) as an all-in-one card for student services such as library privileges, • Education Center and Torrington meal plans, vending and copy machines, and access to the Wing of the Science Center (2004) Recreation and Fitness Center. • David L. Rice Library (2006) MyUSI MyUSI is a portal to Web services. Students check e-mail, register USI at a GLANCE online, view their grades, and access other services through this • A state-supported, four-year university secure Web site. in Evansville, Indiana, founded in 1965 and established as a separate university in 1985 • 10,025 students from 90 Indiana counties, 36 other states, and 42 nations (2006-07) • Student/faculty ratio of 18:1 • 300-acre suburban campus with 10 major classroom buildings • Apartments and suite-style residence halls for approximately 3,000 students • Five colleges: Business, Education and Human Services, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Professions, Science and Engineering, and University Division 2008 Softball Media Guide www.usi.edu/sports U N I V E R S I T Y o f S O U T H E R N I N D I A N A S C R E A M I N G E A G L E S softball 2008 SEASON DATE OPPONENTS TIME DATE OPPONENTS TIME Gulf South/Mid-West Crossover Tue., April 15 OAKLAND CITY (DH) 5 p.m. Tunica, Mississippi Sat., April 19 MISSOURI S&T (DH)* Noon February 15-17 Sun., April 20 MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS (DH)* Noon Fri., Feb. 15 vs. Arkansas Tech 10 a.m. Sat., April 26 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN (DH)*1 Noon vs. Southern Arkansas 2 p.m. Sat., Feb. 16 vs. Alabama-Huntsville Noon Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament vs. Arkansas-Monticello 4 p.m. East Side Centre Sports Complex (East Peoria, Illinois) Sun., Feb. 17 vs. Henderson State Noon Thursday, May 1 — Saturday, May 3 vs. Delta State 2 p.m. NCAA II Great Lakes Regional Tournament UAH Charger Chillout Site to be determined Decatur, Alabama Thursday, May 8 — Monday, May 12 February 22-24 Fri., Feb. 22 vs. West Georgia Noon NCAA II Softball Championships vs. North Georgia C. & State U. 4 p.m. Division II Spring Championships Festival (Houston, Texas) Sat., Feb. 23 vs. Georgia C. & State U. Noon Thursday, May 15 — Monday, May 19 vs. Wayne State (Mich.) 2 p.m. hosted by Ricey University & Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Sun., Feb. 24 vs. Valdosta State 11 a.m. vs. West Alabama 3 p.m. *Denotes GLVC Contest; 1Denotes Senior Day; HOME GAMES ARE IN BOLD AND CAPS; All times are central. Cougar Classic Edwardsville, Illinois March 1-2 Sat., March 1 vs. Wayne State (Mich.) 2:15 p.m. vs. Emporia State 5:45 p.m. Table of Contents Sun., Mar. 2 vs. Washburn 12:30 p.m. USI Quick Facts . .2 To be determined 2:15/4 p.m. Jon Mark Hall, Director of Athletics . .3 Division II Rebel Spring Games Orlando, Florida Athletic Administration . .3 March 8-13 Sat., Mar. 8 vs. Northwood (Mich.) 8 a.m. About USI . .4-5 vs. Southwest Minnesota State 10 a.m. Sun., Mar. 9 vs. Wayne State (Mich.) 8 a.m. About USI from the Student Athletes . .6 vs. Grand Valley State Noon About the City of Evansville . .7 Mon., Mar. 10 vs. Upper Iowa 10 a.m. vs. Ashland 2 p.m. 2008 Softball Outlook . .8-9 Tue., Mar. 11 vs. Central Missouri 8 a.m. vs. East Stroudsburg Noon Softball Coaching Staff Thu., Mar. 13 vs. Ferris State 2 p.m. Sue Kunkle, Head Coach . .10-11 vs. Shippensburg 4 p.m. Jessica Huff, Assistant Coach . .12 Jennifer Mullikin, Student Assistant Coach . .13 Sat., Mar. 15 at Indianapolis (DH)* 11 a.m. Sun., Mar. 16 at Saint Joseph’s (DH)* Noon Breana Laue, Manager . .13 Fri., Mar. 21 ROCKHURST (DH)* Noon 2008 Softball Roster . .14-15 Sat., Mar. 22 DRURY (DH)* Noon Tue., Mar. 25 BRESCIA (DH) 5 p.m. Meet the Screaming Eagles . .15-30 Sat., Mar. 29 at Quincy (DH)* Noon Sun., Mar. 30 at SIU Edwardsville (DH)* Noon 2007 Review . .31-33 Sat., April 5 BELLARMINE (DH)* Noon 2007 Statistics & Results . .32 Sun., April 6 NORTHERN KENTUCKY (DH)* Noon 2007 GLVC Standings & Post-Season Results . .33 Wed., April 9 HILLSDALE (DH) 11 a.m. Sat., April 12 at Lewis (DH)* Noon USI Record Book . .34-40 Sun., April 13 at Wisconsin-Parkside (DH)* Noon Credits Layout and Design: Dan McDonnell; Writing: USI Sports Information and USI News and Information Services; Photography: USI Photography; Editing and Printing: USI News and Information Services and USI Publishing Services. www.usi.edu/sports 2008 Softball Media Guide 1 U N I V E R S I T Y o f S O U T H E R N I N D I A N A S C R E A M I N G E A G L E S 2008 QUICK FACTS softball USI Screaming Eagles Quick Facts USI Sports Information Name of School: University of Southern Indiana Sports Information Director: Ray Simmons Location: Evansville, IN (population 280,000–metro area) Office Phone: 812/465-1622 Founded: 1965 Home Phone: 812/402-6435 Enrollment: 9,939 E-mail: rsimmons@usi.edu Nickname: Screaming Eagles Assistant Sports Information Director: Dan McDonnell School Colors: Red, White, and Blue Softball Basketball Contact: Dan McDonnell Home Arena: Physical Activities Center Office Phone: 812/465-1121 Conference: Great Lakes Valley Home Phone: 812/589-2956 Affiliation: NCAA II E-mail: dmcdonne@usi.edu President: Dr. H. Ray Hoops SID Fax: 812/465-7094 Alma mater, yr.: Eastern Illinois, ’62 SID Mailing Address: 8600 University Blvd. Director of Athletics: Jon Mark Hall Evansville, IN 47712 Alma mater, yr.: Murray State, ’90 Assistant Director of Athletics: Jay Newton GLVC Staff Directory Alma mater, yr.: South Carolina, ’96 Commissioner: Jim Naumovich Athletic Department Phone: 812/464-1846 Phone: 317/237-5633 Athletic Trainer: Brian Zolner E-mail: Jim@glvc-sports.org Phone: 812/465-1298 Assistant Commissioner: Amanda Brickell Assistant Athletic Trainer: Becky McGinnis Phone: 317/237-5636 Phone: 812/464-1955 E-mail: amanda@glvc-sports.org Web site: www.usi.edu Sports Information Director: Tom Daeger Phone (Fax): 317/237-2106 (317/237-5632) E-mail: tom@glvc-sports.org USI Softball History Address: Great Lakes Valley Conference First year of Softball: 1977 Pan Am Plaza, Suite 560 All-Time record: 675-623-3 (.520) 201 S. Capitol Ave. Years in NCAA II Tournament/last: 3/2006 Indianapolis, IN 46225 Last post-season opponent: SIU Edwardsville Web site: www.glvcsports.com Result: L 0-9 Media Information Coaching Staff Radio station: WSWI AM 820 TV station: WFIE (NBC 14) Head Coach: Sue Kunkle Contact: Mitchell Wolf Contact: Mike Blake Alma mater, yr.: California-Pennsylvania, ’94 Phone: 812/306-3075 Phone: 812/425-3026 Phone: 812/465-1664 E-mail: mawolf3@usieagles.org E-mail: Mblake@14wfie.com Email: kunkle@usi.edu Address: 8600 University Blvd. Address: P.O. Box 1414 Best time to reach Coach Kunkle: Mornings Evansville, IN 47712 Evansville, IN 47701 Record at USI: 184-122-1 (6 years) Career Record: 184-122-1 (6 years) Newspaper: Evansville TV station: WTVW (Fox 7) GLVC Record: 71-43-1 (6 years) Courier & Press Contact: Rick Peltier Assistant Coach: Jessica Huff Contact: Jacob Bennett Phone: 812/424-7777 Alma mater, yr.: Evansville, ’03 Phone: 812/464-7434 E-mail: Rpeltier@wtvw.com Phone: 812/465-1664 E-mail: BennettJ@courierpress.com Address: 477 Carpenter Street Email: jkhuff@usi.edu Address: 300 E. Walnut St. Evansville, IN 47708 P.O. Box 268 Evansville, IN 47702 TV station: WEHT (ABC 25) 2007 Team Information Contact: Lance Wilkerson Overall Record: 31-24-1 Student Newspaper: USI Shield Phone: 812/424-9126 Home/Road/Neutral Record: 11-3/4-11-1/16-10 Contact: Ryan Delaney E-mail: lwilkerson@news25.us GLVC Record (Finish): 13-10-1 (5th) Phone: 812/465-1645 Address: P.O. Box 25 GLVC Tournament Finish: 4th E-mail: shieldsports@gmail.com Evansville, IN 47701 Position Starters returning/lost: 7/3 Address: 8600 University Blvd. Pitchers returning/lost: 4/0 Evansville, IN 47712 TV station: Access USI Letterwinners returning/lost: 14/4 Contact: Dave Black Phone: 812/465-1048 E-mail: dblack@usi.edu Address: 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN 47712 2 2008 Softball Media Guide www.usi.edu/sports U N I V E R S I T Y o f S O U T H E R N I N D I A N A S C R E A M I N G E A G L E S softball ADMINISTRATION Jon Mark Hall, Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall was appointed to the position of in the post-season.