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CRUSOFTBALL 1 CCRURUSSOFTBALLOFTBALL 1 CCRUSADERRUSADEROOATHATH The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) developed a Student-Athlete Oath for the 2009-2010 academic and athletic year. The oath outlines the expectations accepted by all UMHB Student-Athletes and also details the pride those student- athletes feel to be a part of Cru Athletics. Student-athletes began using the oath for the fi rst time in the fall of 2009 and it became a prominent and permanent part of the UMHB Student- Athlete experience. The Cru Student-Athlete Oath is listed below:

The Crusader Oath As Crusader Student-Athletes we pledge to: Pursue excellence in the classroom and in competition; Support our fellow student-athletes and other members of the Crusader student body; Be fair, open, and honest; holding ourselves to highest standards of sportsmanship and integrity; Be positive role models within our community; Glorify Christ through our actions and abilities; Honor and embrace the privilege of wearing Purple, White, and Gold. Wherever we go and forever, we represent the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Go CRU!

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Table of Contents UMHB Quick Facts

Student-Athlete Oath ...... 2 Location ...... Belton, Texas Contents & Quick Facts...... 3 Enrollment ...... 3,300 Head Coach Larry Hennig ...... 4 Founded ...... 1845 Assistant Coach Melissa Maler ...... 5 Nickname ...... The Cru 2019 UMHB Roster ...... 6 Colors ...... Purple, Gold & White Cru Returners ...... 7 President ...... Dr. Randy O’Rear Cru Newcomers ...... 12 Director of Athletics ...... Randy Mann UMHB Sports Medicine ...... 18 Athletics Phone ...... (254) 295-4618 2018 Stats ...... 19 UMHB Administration ...... 20 Head Coach ...... Larry Hennig This is UMHB ...... 21 Alma Mater ...... Sam Houston State ‘73 2019 UMHB Schedule ...... 22 UMHB Record ...... 209-130 (9th Yr.) Overall Record ...... 728-333 (189h Yr.) Credits Assistant Coach ...... Melissa Maler The 2019 UMHB Softball Program is a publication of Lettermen Ret./Lost ...... 10/10 the UMHB Sports Information Offi ce. Photos provided Starters Ret./Lost ...... 4/5 by David Morris, Andrew Zavoina, the NCAA and the 2018 Record ...... 29-14 (22-8 ASC) UMHB Sports Information Department. Stadium ...... Dee Dillon Field Capacity ...... 400

You can follow the UMHB Softball Team on the In- Sports Information ...... Jon Wallin ternet all season long. Visit www.cruathletics.com SID Phone ...... (254) 295-4611 and follow our social media accounts. SID Fax ...... (254) 295-4274 SID Address ...... UMHB Box 8363 ...... 900 College Street ...... Belton, TX 76513

...... Sarah Harborth, Asst...... (254) 295-5585 ...... (254) 295-4274 ...... UMHB Box 8010 ...... 900 College Street ...... Belton, TX 76513 CruSports @CruSoftball @CruSports @CruSports

CRUSOFTBALL 3 CCRURUSSOFTBALLOFTBALL 3 CCOACHOACHHHENNIGENNIG Larry Hennig has guided the Cru to a 209-130 overall record and a 135-60 mark in ASC West Division play in seven seasons as UMHB’s head coach. Hennig led the Cru to back-to-back ASC West Division titles and also shared ASC West Division Coaching Staff of the Year honors in each of his fi rst two seasons at the helm.

Hennig became the head softball coach at UMHB in August of 2010. Hennig comes to UMHB from Temple College, where he started the Leopard softball program 12 years ago. Hennig guided TC to a 519-203 record in those 12 seasons and he coached the Leopards to eight conference championships and three NJCAA National Tournament appearances. He coached 17 All-Americans during his tenure at TC and ranks among the top 25 active softball coaches in the NJCAA in career coaching victories. Hennig was named NFCA Midwest Region Coach of the Year in 2006 after the Leopards were ranked #1 in the nation for four weeks.

Hennig graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1973 with a degree in education. He earned his Master’s of Education from Tarleton State University in 1988 and also completed his Mid-Management Certifi cation and Superintendent Certifi cation at Tarleton State. Hennig also earned an Associate’s Degree from McLennan Community College in 1971 and he was a baseball letterman for the Highlanders.

Hennig also spent eight years as the principal of Troy Middle School prior to joining Temple College. He coached football and taught world history at Temple High School from 1980-1988 and was the head baseball coach at Temple High for fi ve years. Hennig and his wife, Kathy, have one daughter.

4 CCRURUSSOFTBALLOFTBALL 4 CRUSOFTBALL CCOACHOACHMMALERALER Melissa Maler was named the Assistant Coach for the Uni- versity of Mary Hardin-Baylor softball team in July 2015. Maler joins the Cru after spending the previous nine seasons as an assistant softball coach at West High School. The Lady Trojans won six district championships and appeared in four state tournaments during her tenure. Maler also coached volleyball and basketball during her time at West.

Maler is a 2005 graduate of Baylor University and she was a two-year letter winner and starter for the Baylor softball team. She played for two NCAA Tournament qualifi ers with the Bears and her game-winning double against North Carolina as a junior gave Baylor the fi rst NCAA postseason victory in the history of the Bears softball program. Maler was also an All-American softball player at Tem- ple College. She played for two Texas Junior College Northern Conference Champions under Hennig with the Leopards.

Maler is a native of West and has two daughters, Avery and Tagen.

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2018 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Softball Roster No. Name Pos. Cl.-Exp. B/T Hometown (Previous School) 1 Jacqueline Kay P/UTL Fr.-HS R/R Georgetown, Texas (Georgetown) 2 Kasi Cummings INF Sr.-3L R/R Grandview, Texas (Grandview) 3 Alexis Galvan OF Fr.-HS R/R Grandview, Texas (Grandview) 4 Morgan Benge C/INF Fr.-HS R/R Van, Texas (Van) 5 Taygan Landrey OF Fr.-HS L/R Round Rock, Texas (Cedar Ridge) 6 Jessica Picou OF Sr.-1L L/R Trenton, Texas (Trenton/Crowder Coll.) 8 Emily Bounds C Sr.-1L R/R Moody, Texas (Moody/Sam Houston St.) 9 Ashley Estrada OF So.-1L R/R Waco, Texas (University) 10 Jessi Ives INF Fr.-HS R/R Palestine, Texas (Slocum) 11 Camryn Rucker P So.-1L R/R Elkhart, Texas (Elkhart) 12 Kourtney Cummings OF Sr.-3L R/R Grandview, Texas (Grandview) 13 Hannah Wolfe P/INF Jr.-1L R/R Robinson, Texas (Robinson/Houston) 14 Skylar Cooper P/OF Fr.-HS R/R Cedar Park, Texas (Cedar Park 15 Karen Crane P Jr.-TR L/L Grand Saline, Texas (Fruitvale/UTD) 16 Bayleigh Grogan P Fr.-HS R/R Wimberley, Texas (Wimberley) 17 Annabel Anderson OF Fr-HS R/R Midlothian, Texas (Midlothian) 19 Avery Kelly INF Jr.-2L R/R Georgetown, Texas (Georgetown) 21 Milly Cesare INF Fr.-HS L/R Frisco, Texas (Centennial) 22 Allie Dalle INF So.-1L R/R Austin, Texas (Lake Travis) 23 Kathryn Reed P Fr.-HS R/R Axtell, Texas (Axtell) 24 Taylor Hewlett INF Jr.-TR R/R Houston, Texas (Langham Creek/Clarendon) 25 CeCe Darilek P Jr.-2L L/L Shiner, Texas (Shiner)

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#8 EMILY BOUNDS SENIOR, CATCHER, R/R, MOODY, TEXAS 2018: Third Team All-ASC … started in all 43 games … batted .312 with 43 hits … slammed 11 doubles with one triple and 19 RBI … scored 13 runs … fi elded .978 with 150 putouts and 26 assists … caught 10 base runners stealing.

Emily is studying biology at UMHB and hopes to become a physician. She partic- ipated in cross country, volleyball, powerlifting, basketball, track and softball at Moody High School. Emily was a state qualifi er in cross country, Setter of the Year in volleyball, all-district honoree in basketball, regional qualifi er in powerlifting, all- state qualifi er in track and all-state softball selection. She was also an academic all-district honoree in all six sports and participated in Beta Club, FCCLA and FCA. Emily is the daughter of Jesse and Rhonda Bounds. Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2018 43 43 .312 138 13 43 11 1 0 19 1

#2 KASI CUMMINGS SENIOR, INFIELDER, R/R, GRANDVIEW, TEXAS

2018: Third Team All-ASC … spring All-Academic Team … started in 42 games for the Cru … batted .331 with 41 hits … slammed 12 extra-base hits with three home runs … scored 17 runs and drove in 16 … fi elded .975 with 79 putouts and 80 assists. 2017: Spring Academic All-Conference Team… played 41 games with 41 starts… batted .248 with 32 hits, 17 runs and 20 RBI… had one homerun and eight doubles… totaled 96 putouts and 83 assists. 2016: Played in 38 games for the Cru … hit .275 with 30 hits and four extra-base slams … scored 10 runs and drove in 17 more … stole four bases … added 81 putouts and 57 assists.

Kasi is an exercise physiology major at UMHB. She played volleyball, basketball and softball at Grandview High School, where she earned First Team All-District, Sec- ond Team All-District, Defensive Player of the Year, All-Johnson County and TGCA All-State. Kasi was also a member of National Honor Society, Fellowship of Chris- tian Athletes and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Kasi is the daughter of Scott and Karen Cummings and twin sister of Kourtney Cummings. Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2016 38 36 .275 109 10 30 4 0 0 17 4 2017 41 41 .248 129 17 32 8 1 1 20 0 2018 43 42 .331 124 28 41 8 1 3 21 2 Totals 122 119 .285 362 55 103 20 2 4 58 6

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#12 KOURTNEY CUMMINGS SENIOR, OUTFIELDER, R/R, GRANDVIEW, TEXAS

2018: Honorable Mention All-ASC …Spring All-Academic Team … started in 42 contests … batted .285 … slammed three home runs with seven doubles and a tri- ple … totaled 35 hits, 24 RBI and 12 runs … added 56 putouts. 2017: Spring All-Ac- ademic Team… started in 36 games … batted .248 with 27 hits, 26 runs and 20 RBI… recorded two homeruns and 10 doubles… had 20 putouts and two assists. 2016: Second Team All-ASC … started in 40 games for the Cru … ranked second on the team in RBI (27), home runs (8) and total bases (71) … third on the team in batting average (.355), hits (43) and runs (33) … added 39 outs with four assists.

Kourtney is studying exercise physiology at UMHB and wants to be an occupa- tional therapist. She played softball, volleyball and basketball at Grandview High School. Kourtney was named First Team All-District, Catcher of the Year, Server of the Year, Off ensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Johnson County. Kourtney was also a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Kourtney is the daughter of Scott and Karen Cummings and twin sister of Kasi Cummings. Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2016 40 40 .388 116 33 45 8 0 6 30 2 2017 36 36 .248 109 26 27 10 0 2 20 0 2018 43 42 .285 123 13 35 7 1 3 24 2 Totals 119 118 .307 348 72 107 25 1 11 74 4

#6 JESSICA PICOU SENIOR, OUTFIELDER, L/R, TRENTON, TEXAS 2018: Saw action in 28 games … scored 20 runs as a pinch runner … added one triple and one RBI.

Jessica is a criminal justice major at UMHB. She played softball, volleyball and bas- ketball at Trenton High School, where she was a two-time all-district outfi elder and two-time All-Texomaland outfi elder. Jessica was also an academic all-district se- lection and member of Beta Club, Science Club and Friends of Rachel. She is the daughter of Mike and Connie Picou. Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2018 38 1 .333 3 20 1 0 1 0 1 10

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#25 CECE DARILEK JUNIOR, PITCHER, L/L, SHINER, TEXAS 2018: Third Team All-ASC … made 21 appearances with 10 starts in the circle … pitched 71 innings with a 5-4 record … pitched two saves … surrendered 26 earned runs … struck out 27 batters. 2017: Made 22 appearances with nine starts… pitched 65 innings with a 4.18 ERA… struck out 27 batters with a 6-3 record.

CeCe is studying physical therapy at UMHB. She played basketball and softball at Shiner High School. CeCe was a four-time Texas Sports Writers Association Player of the Year and First Team Pitcher, two-time State Champion, UIL Class 2A Most Valuable Player, Class 1-4A Athlete of the Year, Legacy Team, Pitcher of the Year, all-state honoree and academic all-state selection. CeCe was also an All-Area MVP, All-District MVP and pitched a perfect game in the 2016 Class 2A Softball State Championship. She also earned the 2016 UIL Scholar Award and was a regional qualifi er in UIL Academic Computer Applications. Additionally, she participated in FCA, National Honor Society and Student Council. CeCe is the daughter of Darby and Helen Darilek. Year GP GS W L ERA CG IP H R ER BB SO 2017 22 9 6 3 4.18 2 65.1 68 51 39 44 27 2018 21 10 5 4 2.56 3 71.0 77 39 26 28 27 Totals 43 19 11 7 3.34 5 136.1 145 90 65 72 54

#19 AVERY KELLY JUNIOR, INFIELDER, R/R, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 2018: Second Team All-ASC … Spring All-Academic Team … played in 32 games as a utility player … hit .313 on the year with 20 hits … slammed four doubles and three home runs … Scored 17 runs and batted in 16 … added 70 putouts and 11 assists. 2017: Played 19 games with one start… batted .500 with one hit, nine runs and two RBI… had seven putouts.

Avery is a physical therapy major at UMHB. She was a four-year letter winner in bas- ketball and softball at Georgetown High School, where she helped her team to a state championship in basketball her freshman year. Avery was also a four-time all-district basketball player and served as team captain her junior and senior years. In softball, Avery was a four-time all-district selection, two-time regional semifi nalist and served as Student Athlete Representative for the State of Texas UIL rules committee. Avery was also a four-time academic all-district selection and two-time academic all-state honoree. She is the daughter of Jen Kelly. Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2017 19 1 .500 2 9 1 0 0 1 2 0 2018 32 21 .313 64 17 20 4 0 3 16 4 Totals 51 22 .318 66 26 21 4 0 4 18 4

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#13 HANNAH WOLFE JUNIOR, PITCHER/INFIELDER, R/R, ROBINSON, TEXAS 2018: Third Team All-ASC … missed part of the season due to injury … started in 32 contests … led the Cru with a .373 batting average … totaled 38 hits with 17 RBI and nine runs scored … slammed eight doubles and three home runs … fi elded .993 with 258 putouts and 10 assists.

Hannah is a fi nance and accounting major at UMHB. She played softball at Rob- inson High School, where she was a three-time Super Cen-Tex team member, all-district pitcher, Newcomer of the Year, District Pitcher of the Year, District MVP, two-time all-state honoree and 2016 All Cen-Tex Female Student-Athlete of the Year. Hannah was also an academic all-district selection all four years and partic- ipated in PALs, NHS, Student Council and FFA. She played one year of collegiate softball at University of Houston and is the daughter of David and Lisa Wolfe. Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2018 33 32 .373 102 9 38 8 0 3 17 0

#22 ALLIE DALLE SOPHOMORE, INFIELDER, R/R, AUSTIN, TEXAS 2018: Saw action in eight games.

Allie is studying criminal justice at UMHB and wants to go into the military. She played basketball and softball at Lake Travis High School. Allie was a three-time all-district softball player and also earned MVP and Newcomer of the Year honors. She was also an all-state academic selection in both sports. Allie is the daughter of Kristie Dalle. Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2018 8 0 .125 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

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#9 ASHLEY ESTRADA SOPHOMORE, OUTFIELDER, R/R, WACO, TEXAS 2018: Played in 14 games with fi ve starts … scored fi ve runs … added eight put- outs.

Ashley is a nursing major at UMHB. She was a four-time all-district softball player at University High School, where she was also a two-time all-state honoree and Sec- ond Team Super Centex selection. Ashley also earned academic all-district honors all four years and was an academic all-state selection. She is the daughter of Marcos and Miriam Estrada. Year GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2018 14 5 .100 10 5 1 0 0 0 0 1

#11 CAMRYN RUCKER SOPHOMORE, PITCHER, R/R, ELKHART, TEXAS Camryn is studying physical therapy at UMHB. She played softball and volleyball at Elkhart High School, where she earned seven varsity letters. Camryn was a four- time all-district selection, two-time District MVP, three-time all-state selection and District Pitcher of the Year. She was also a two-time academic all-district honoree and pitched a perfect game her sophomore year. Camryn also participated in NHS, Student Council, Q&S, Interact, FCA and Spanish Club. She is the daughter of Brian and Krispen Rucker.

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#15 KAREN CRANE JUNIOR, PITCHER, L/L, GRAND SALINE, TEXAS Karen is a nursing major at UMHB. She played softball, volleyball, basketball, track and cross country at Fruitvale High School, where she was named Pitcher of the Year, Off ensive MVP, District MVP and Defensive MVP as a softball player. Karen also earned all-district in basketball and was a three-time MVP in volleyball. Karen was also an academic all-state selection in basketball, softball and volleyball. She par- ticipated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and National Honor Society and is the daughter of Jerry and Mary Crane.

#24 TAYLOR HEWLETT JUNIOR, INFIELDER, R/R, HOUSTON, TEXAS Taylor is studying occupational therapy at UMHB. She was an all-district softball player at Langham Creek High School, where she also earned academic all-district honors and participated in Fred Club. Taylor also played two years of collegiate softball at Grayson Junior College and Clarendon Junior College, where she was an all-region honoree. Taylor is the daughter of Mark Hewlett and Rachel Hewlett.

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#17 ANNABEL ANDERSON FRESHMAN, OUTFIELDER, R/R, MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS Annabel is a physical therapy major at UMHB. She played softball and ran track at Midlothian High School, where she was a three-time all-district selection, Golden Glove winner and Off ensive MVP. Annabel also earned academic all-district honors all four years in softball and earned academic all-state in both softball and track her senior year. Annabel was a member of the National Honor Society and is the daughter of Christopher and Michelle Anderson.

#4 MORGAN BENGE FRESHMAN, CATCHER/INFIELDER, R/R, VAN, TEXAS Morgan is a physical therapy major at UMHB. She played volleyball and softball at Van High School, where she was an all-district selection, three-time Catcher of the Year, two-time All-East Texas honoree, two-time all-state catcher, MVP and Fighting Vandal. She was also an academic all-state selection and earned academic all-dis- trict honors all four years. Morgan was a member of National Honor Society and Key Club. She is the daughter of Craig and Holli Benge.

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#21 MILLY CESARE FRESHMAN, INFIELDER, L/R, FRISCO, TEXAS Milly is a business major at UMHB. She played softball at Frisco Centennial High School, where she was a four-time all-district selection, Defensive Player of the Year and MVP. Milly was also a four-time academic all-district selection and member of National Honor Society. She is the daughter of Marc and Sandra Cesare.

#14 SKYLAR COOPER FRESHMAN, PITCHER/OF, R/R, CEDAR PARK, TEXAS Skylar is a pre-med major at UMHB. She was a four-time all-district softball player at Cedar Park High School, where she also earned academic all-district honors four times and academic all-state. Skylar was also a member of National Honor Society, English Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Science Honor Society and HOSA. She is the daughter of Christi Cooper.

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#3 ALEXIS GALVAN FRESHMAN, OUTFIELDER, R/R, GRANDVIEW, TEXAS Alexis is a physical therapy major at UMHB. She played four years of varsity softball at Grandview High School, where she was an all-district, all-county and all-state selection. Alexis was also District MVP and Johnson County MVP. She was an aca- demic all-district and all-state award winner and member of UIL, National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Alexis also served as manager for the volleyball and basketball teams. She is the daughter of Danielle Monserrate.

#16 BAYLEIGH GROGAN FRESHMAN, PITCHER, R/R, WIMBERLEY, TEXAS Bayleigh is a physical therapy major at UMHB. She was a four-time all-district and two-time District MVP softball player at Wimberley High School, where she also earned academic all-district honors all four years and academic all-state honors her senior year. Bayleigh also participated in Leo Club, National Honor Society and Hands for Help. She is the daughter of Jason and Wendy Grogan.

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#10 JESSI IVES FRESHMAN, INFIELDER, R/R, PALESTINE, TEXAS Jessi is a business major at UMHB. She played basketball and softball at Slocum High School, where she was a four-time all-district and two-time all-state honoree in softball. Jessi was also a four-time all-district, three-time District MVP, three-time all-region and two-time all-state selection in basketball. Jessi also earned academic all-district honors all four years and participated in FFA and Fellowship of Christian Atheltes. She is the daughter of David and Jennifer Ives.

#1 JACQUELINE KAY FRESHMAN, PITCHER/UTL, R/R, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS Jacqueline is a nursing major at UMHB and wants to become an anesthesiologist. She played volleyball and softball at Georgetown High School, where her softball honors include all-district, Team MVP and Team Newcomer of the Year. Jacqueline was also a four-time academic all-district selection and participated in HOSA and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She is the daughter of Joe Kay and Brenda Kay.

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#5 TAYGAN LANDREY FRESHMAN, OUTFIELDER, L/R, ROUND ROCK, TEXAS Taygan is a nursing major at UMHB. She played softball and volleyball at Cedar Ridge High School, where she was named Off ensive MVP and earned the Com- mitment and Dedication award. Taygan was also a four-time academic all-district selection and three-time underclassmen achievement award winner. She also par- ticipated in National Honor Society, Student Council, DECA, P.A.L.S and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She is the daughter of Adam Landrey.

#23 KATHRYN REED FRESHMAN, PITCHER, R/R, AXTELL, TEXAS Kathryn is studying nursing at UMHB and wants to be a neonatal nurse. She par- ticipated in cross country, volleyball, basketball, track and softball at Axtell High School, where she earned 13 varsity letters. Kathryn was a regional qualifi er in cross country and helped her basketball team to two bi-district championships. In soft- ball, Kathryn was a four-time District MVP, four-time Super-CenTex team member, seven-time all-state honoree, Golden Glove Award Winner, 2015 Newcomer of the Year and 2018 Player of the Year. She was also a Scholar All-American and partici- pated in National Honor Society, Student Council, Cheerleading, Band and Fellow- ship of Christian Athletes. Kathryn is the daughter of Dwayne and Marci Reed.

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TEAM PHYSICIANS

DR. GEORGE BARTELS DR. BILL HAMILTON

UMHB ATHLETIC TRAINERS

DARYL HAUSAM JERRY PATE

EMILY PATRICK CHRISTINA RICKETTS STEPHEN TWILLEAGER

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2018 BATTING STATISTICS Player Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SB-ATT Lizzie Bowne 0.4 8-2 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 2-2 Hannah Wolfe 0.373 33-32 102 9 38 8 0 3 17 55 0-0 Makenzi Dawson 0.336 43-43 143 37 48 10 4 0 25 66 14-16 Devon Walter 0.333 39-39 126 27 42 13 0 10 39 85 8-8 Jessica Picou 0.333 38-1 3 20 1 0 1 0 1 3 10-11 Kasi Cummings 0.331 43-42 124 28 41 8 1 3 21 60 2-2 Avery Kelly 0.313 32-21 64 17 20 4 0 3 16 33 4-5 Emily Bounds 0.312 43-43 138 13 43 11 1 0 19 56 1-1 Linsey Tomlinson 0.301 43-43 123 35 37 4 2 10 36 75 22-23 Kourtney Cummings 0.285 43-42 123 13 35 7 1 3 24 53 2-3 Dusti Douglas 0.263 43-43 118 20 31 5 0 2 18 42 1-1 Whitney Flournoy 0.25 35-28 76 16 19 4 0 0 9 23 7-7 Logan Lowry 0.2 29-3 10 10 2 0 0 0 0 2 6-6 Allie Dalle 0.125 8-0 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 Ashley Estrada 0.1 14-5 10 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 1-1 Totals 0.307 43-43 1174 251 361 74 10 34 225 557 81-87

2018 PITCHING STATISTICS Player ERA W-L APP-GS CG IP H R ER BB SO AB Karen Tennis 2.36 8-5 21-14 5 86 103 53 29 22 38 351 Hannah Halepaska 2.51 16-5 28-19 13 131.1 129 56 47 29 53 502 CeCe Darilek 2.56 5-4 21-10 3 71 77 39 26 28 27 276 Camryn Rucker 31.5 0-0 1-0 0 0.2 4 4 3 1 0 6 Totals 2.54 29-14 43-43 21 289 313 152 105 80 118 1135

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GAME DATE OPPONENT SCORE R-H-E-R-H-E INN PITCHER OF RECORD Feb. 9, 2018 at Texas Dallas 8-4 8-12-3/4-7-4 7 Halepaska (W 1-0) Feb. 9, 2018 at Texas Dallas 6-4 6-6-2/4-9-5 7 Tennis (W 1-0) Feb. 13, 2018 Southwestern 9-1 9-7-1/1-5-5 6 Darilek (W 1-0) Feb. 13, 2018 Southwestern 2-4 2-5-1/4-10-0 7 Tennis (L 1-1) Feb. 15, 2018 LeTourneau 4-3 4-7-1/3-6-2 7 Halepaska (W 2-0) Feb. 15, 2018 LeTourneau 9-4 3-13-1/4-7-2 7 Darilek (W 2-0) Feb. 16, 2018 LeTourneau 12-14 12-16-2/14-19-2 10 Darilek (L 1-1) March 1, 2018 UT Tyler 1-7 1-4-2/7-8-1 7 Darilek (L 2-2) March 1, 2018 UT Tyler 2-7 2-7-0/7-13-0 7 Halepaska (L 2-1) March 2, 2018 UT Tyler 5-3 5-9-1/3-8-1 7 Tennis (W 2-1) March 6, 2018 Trinity 6-1 6-9-0/0-3-0 7 Halepaska (W 3-1) March 6, 2018 Trinity 4-3 4-4-3/3-8-0 7 Tennis (W 3-1) March 9, 2018 at McMurry 8-2 8-10-1/2-3-3 7 Halepaska (W 4-1) March 9, 2018 at McMurry 9-1 9-9-1/1-3-2 6 Tennis (W 4-1) March 10, 2018 at McMurry 4-3 4-6-1/3-9-1 7 Halepaska (W 5-1) March 12, 2018 at Texas Lutheran 1-9 1-4-2/9-8-1 6 Tennis (L 4-2) March 12, 2018 at Texas Lutheran 4-5 4-6-1/5-0-1 -9 Darilek (L 2-3) March 16, 2018 Concordia Texas 5-3 5-2-0/3-7-1 7 Halepaska (W 6-1) March 16, 2018 Concordia Texas 7-10 7-9-3/10-13-3 7 Darilek (L 2-4) March 17, 2018 Concordia Texas 11-3 11-10-0/3-8-0 5 Halepaska (W 7-1) March 20, 2018 at Hardin-Simmons 6-1 6-11-1/0-3-1 7 Halepaska (W 8-1) March 20, 2018 at Hardin-Simmons 9-2 9-10-1/2-6-1 7 Darilek (W 3-4) March 21, 2018 at Hardin-Simmons 10-1 10-16-1/1-7-1 6 Halepaska (W 9-1) March 26, 2018 vs. St. Catherine 9-2 9-12-0/2-9-3 7 Halepaska (W 10-1) March 26, 2018 vs. St. Catherine 1-4 1-3-1/4-8-0 7 Tennis (L 4-3) March 29, 2018 at Sul Ross State 10-4 0-15-1/4-12-0 7 Halepaska (W 11-1) March 29, 2018 at Sul Ross State 2-4 2-10-3/4-9-0 7 Tennis (L 4-4) March 30, 2018 at Sul Ross State 6-0 6-10-2/0-2-1 7 Darilek (W 4-4) April 6, 2018 Belhaven 8-0 8-9-0/0-1-2 5 Halepaska (W 12-1) April 6, 2018 Belhaven 5-4 5-9-1/4-5-1 9 Halepaska (W 13-1) April 7, 2018 Belhaven 5-3 5-5-4/3-7-4 7 Tennis (W 5-4) April 12, 2018 at Louisiana College 0-1 0-2-1/1-3-1 7 Halepaska (L 13-2) April 12, 2018 at Louisiana College 7-2 7-11-3/2-9-1 7 Tennis (W 6-4) April 13, 2018 at Louisiana College 9-1 9-13-1/1-7-0 5 Darilek (W 5-4) April 19, 2018 Howard Payne 5-2 5-6-0/2-7-3 7 Halepaska (W 14-2) April 19, 2018 Howard Payne 13-4 13-14-1/4-3-1 6 Tennis (W 7-4) April 20, 2018 Howard Payne 8-1 8-12-0/0-1-1 5 Tennis (W 7-4) April 27, 2018 at East Texas Baptist 0-2 0-2-0/2-4-0 7 Halepaska (L 14-3) April 27, 2018 at East Texas Baptist 11-4 11-15-0/4-11-2 7 Halepaska (W 15-3) April 28, 2018 at East Texas Baptist 2-7 2-4-0/7-6-1 7 Halepaska (L 15-4) May 3, 2018 vs. UT Dallas 7-2 7-10-0/2-8-1 7 Halepaska (W 16-4) May 5, 2018 vs. UT Tyler 1-6 1-6-2/6-11-0 7 Tennis (L 8-5) May 5, 2018 vs. East Texas Baptist 0-7 7-10-0/7-10-0 7 Halepaska (L 16-5)

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DR. RANDY O’REAR, UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

Randy O’Rear became the 22nd president of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor when he assumed the offi ce on June 1, 2009. O’Rear was named President and CEO of the university in a unanimous decision by the school’s Board of Trustees in September 2008. Dr. O’Rear is the fi rst of president of UMHB who is also an alumnus of the university. He graduated from UMHB with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1988 and earned an MBA from UMHB in 1997. O’Rear earned a doctoral degree in Higher Education from Baylor University in 2004.

O’Rear has served at UMHB since 1988, most recently as executive vice president and chief operating offi cer. For more than 18 years, O’Rear has been actively involved in fundraising for the university. Under his leadership, gifts and grants dramatically increased, numerous endowed scholarships were established and major capital projects were completed, including the construction of the Parker Academic Center, the Mayborn Campus Center and the new Meyer Christian Studies Center.

O’Rear has also strong ties to the UMHB athletic department. He was also a two-year letterman for the UMHB baseball program as a right-handed pitcher. O’Rear held the school record for wins in a season for fi ve years before that mark was broken in 1992. He also spent one year as a student assistant coach and two years as a full-time assistant coach for the Cru baseball team.

Originally from Waco, O’Rear is a graduate of Robinson High School. He and his wife, Julie, have three children, Ryan, Taylor and Reed. They live in Belton and are members of First Baptist Church, Belton, where O’Rear serves as deacon.

RANDY MANN, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ATHLETICS

Randy Mann was promoted to Vice President for Athletics in May of 2012 after serving as full- time Associate Athletic Director for four years. He spent the previous eight years serving as head men’s golf coach and associate AD. Coach Mann guided the Cru to the American Southwest Conference championship in 2008 and closed out his coaching career by guiding the Cru to the fi rst NCAA Division III National Tournament berth in the program’s history. Mann also led the Cru to ASC championships in 2005 and 2001. The fi rst conference championship was the fi rst conference title in the history of the UMHB men’s golf program. The Crusaders never fi n- ished lower than fourth in the ASC Tournament during Mann’s tenure in Belton. The Crusaders also narrowly missed earning the fi rst NCAA Division III National Championship berth in the program’s history in the spring of 2004, although Dillon Gooch qualifi ed as an individual to become the fi rst UMHB men’s golfer to compete in the NCAA Division III National Tournament.

Coach Mann came to UMHB from Temple High School, where he spent the seven years as head coach of the boys and girls golf teams. Coach Mann spent a total of 19 years teaching and coaching in the Temple Independent School District. He took the Temple boys golf team to 4 district titles and 2 district runner-ups fi nishes in his 7 years as coach. In that same time, Coach Mann took the girls team to 3 district titles and 3 district runner-up fi nishes. The teams only missed the regional tournament once each during Coach Mann’s tenure.

Randy Mann is a 1980 graduate of Tarleton State University in Stephenville, and he received his master’s degree from Tarleton in 1998. He and his wife, Caroline, have three sons, Mitchell, Michael, and Marshall.

CRUSOFTBALL 21 CCRURUSSOFTBALLOFTBALL 21 TTHISISHISISUUMHBMHB ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor was chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845, making UMHB the oldest institution of higher learning off ering continuous education in the state. The University has a projected fall enrollment of over 4,000. The campus student-to-teacher ratio is 17 to 1. Over 60 percent of UMHB’s professors have earned doctorates, and all are committed to quality education. Approximately one-half of the University’s full-time students live on campus.

LOCATION UMHB is located in Belton, a town of 02,000 people in the heart of Central Texas. Belton is on I-35, approximately 150 miles south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and 60 miles north of Austin.

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a unique and energetic institution with an emphasis on Christian education. The Uni- versity now off ers bachelor degrees in 40 diff erent majors. Fields of study include: accounting, art, biology, business, chemistry, Christian Ministry, Christian Science, communication, computer studies, criminal justice, economics, education, engineering, English, environmental science, exercise physiology, fi nance, graphic design, history, international business, journalism, lead- ership, management, marketing, mathematics, music, nursing, performance, physical education, physics, political science, pre-medicine, pre-physical therapy, psychology, public relations, social work, sociology, Spanish, speech and sport management.

Pre-professional programs are included in a variety of the majors listed above. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor also off ers an Honor’s Program and study abroad opportunities.

GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has expanded off erings in graduate studies with the University currently off ering nine Master’s Degree programs and three Doctorate programs.

UMHB is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Individual colleges are also accredited by a variety of agencies. A complete list is available at www.umhb.edu.

COSTS Tuition for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is $880.00 per semester hour. Room and board costs are approximately $3850 per semester.

FINANCIAL AID The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is one of the most aff ordable private schools in the Southwest. Approximately 90 percent of its students receive some form of fi nancial assistance.

HOW TO CONTACT UMHB University Switchboard ...... (254) 295-8642 ...... 1-800-727-8642 Admissions ...... (254) 295-4520 Athletic Department ...... (254) 295-4618 Financial Aid ...... (254) 295-4517 Housing ...... (254) 295-4592 Recruiting ...... (254) 295-4514 Registrar ...... (254) 295-4509 ...... (254) 295-4510

22 CCRURUSSOFTBALLOFTBALL 22 CRUSOFTBALL 22019019 SSCHEDULECHEDULE Date Opponent Location Time Feb. 7 East Texas Baptist Marshall, TX 3:00 PM Feb. 8 Pacifi c Marshall, TX 1:00 PM Feb. 15 UT Dallas Belton, TX 4:00 PM Feb. 16 UT Dallas Belton, TX 12:00 PM Feb. 22 Ozarks Clarksville, AR 1:00 PM Feb. 23 Ozarks Clarksville, AR 12:00 PM Feb. 26 Southwestern Georgetown, TX 4:00 PM March 1 LeTourneau Longview, TX 4:00 PM March 2 LeTourneau Longview, TX 12:00 PM March 8 Hardin-Simmons Belton, TX 4:00 PM March 9 Hardin-Simmons Belton, TX 12:00 PM March 11 Transylvania Seguin, TX 4:00 PM March 15 UT Tyler Tyler, TX 5:00 PM March 16 UT Tyler Tyler, TX 12:00 PM March 22 McMurry Belton, TX 4:00 PM March 23 McMurry Belton, TX 12:00 PM March 29 Concordia Texas Austin, TX 4:00 PM March 30 Concordia Texas Austin, TX 12:00 PM April 4 Texas Lutheran Belton, TX 4:00 PM April 12 Sul Ross State Belton, TX 4:00 PM April 13 Sul Ross State Belton, TX 12:00 PM April 18 Belhaven Jackson, MS 1:00 PM April 19 Belhaven Jackson, MS 12:00 PM April 26 Louisiana College Belton, TX 4:00 PM April 27 Louisiana College Belton, TX 12:00 PM

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