2011 CCIW Baseball Tournament May 12-14, 2011 Hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University
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$1.00 2011 CCIW Baseball Tournament May 12-14, 2011 Hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University Carthage • Illinois Wesleyan • North Central • North Park www.cciw.org Welcome to Bloomington, Ill., and the 2011 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Baseball Tournament, hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University. Host Illinois Wesleyan won its 23rd CCIW title during the regular season, sharing it with North Park who won a conference title for the first time since 1990. Carthage is making its 23rd straight CCIW tournament appearance while North Central is in the tournament for the second year in a row after winning the regular season title in 2010. With the help and support of our fans, member institutions, administrators, coaches and student-athletes, the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin enters the 2010-11 academic year as its 65th season of competition, 25th for women’s sports. The CCIW, recognized as one of the “Best Small-College Conferences in the Nation,” has seen its share of success throughout its time, with 41 NCAA Division III national championships in 11 different sports won by our member schools. Since the 1991-92 academic year, the CCIW has remained consistent in its membership with eight academically superior institutions, including Augustana, Carthage, Elmhurst, Illinois Wesleyan, Millikin, North Central, North Park and Wheaton. In 2007, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, located in Terre Haute, Ind., joined the CCIW as an associate member for men’s and women’s swimming. The CCIW, which sponsors 21 sports, has carried a long tradition of excellence dating back to its inception in 1946, helping student-athletes grow in their athletic as well as educational experience. The CCIW looks to continue that tradition and remains dedicated to helping our student-athletes towards success. On behalf of the CCIW and its member schools, we would like to thank you for your support of our athletic teams and hope you enjoy your experience at all CCIW events. Sincerely, Chris Martin Mike Krizman Commissioner Assistant Commissioner/ Sports Information Director Table of Contents College Conference of 2011 Tournament Schedule/CCIW History............ 2 CCIW History/2011 Rosters ............................... 3 Illinois & Wisconsin 2011 Rosters .................................................. 4-5 Quick Facts Carthage Statistics .......................................... 6 Name: College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan Statistics ................................ 7 (CCIW) North Central Statistics .................................... 8 Address: 30 N. Brainard Street #402 North Park Statistics ........................................ 9 Naperville, IL 60540 CCIW Baseball Tournament History .................... 10-11 Founded: 1946 NCAA History .................................................. 11-12 Members: eight full, one associate 21 Yearly Statistical Leaders .................................. 13-14 Championship Sports: Commissioner: Chris Martin CCIW Records ................................................. 14 Assistant Commissioner/Sports Information CCIW Conference Statistics ............................... 15 Director: Mike Krizman CCIW Conference Games Only Statistics ............. 16 CCIW Website: www.cciw.org CCIW Mission Statement .................................. 17 41 National Championships & Counting .............. 18 CCIW Sportsmanship Statement NCAA Division III Identity Initiative ................... 19 The Colleges and Universities of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin believe that good sportsmanship is CCIW Corporate Partners ................................. 20 an integral component of intercollegiate competition. The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin wholeheartedly embraces the NCAA position that in order for good sportsmanship to prevail, coaches, student-athletes and fans must display respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility before, during and after all athletic contests. The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin encourages fans to enthusiastically support their team, recognize the outstanding performance of opponents and always exhibit good sportsmanship in their words and actions. CCIW History Entering its 65th season in 2010-11, the College (Augustana, Carthage, Elmhurst, Illinois College, Illinois Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) enjoys a Wesleyan, Lake Forest, Millikin, North Central and Wheaton) reputation as the “Best Small-College Conference in the on April 26, 1946, in Jacksonville, Ill., and opened Nation.” competition in the 1946-47 academic year as the College In NCAA Division III competition, CCIW schools have Conference of Illinois. In 1967, the name was changed accounted for 41 national championships, including 13 in to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, to men’s cross country, six in men’s basketball, five in men’s recognize Carthage, which moved to Kenosha, Wis., in outdoor track and field, four in football, three in women’s 1962 and Carroll, which entered the conference in 1955. soccer and men’s indoor track and field, women’s outdoor Carthage left the conference in 1952, but returned in 1961. track & field, two in men’s soccer and one apiece in The CCIW sponsors 21 sports: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and women’s indoor track and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, field. football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s Elmhurst College won a pair of NCAA Division III soccer, softball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and Volleyball Championships (1983 and 1985), and North women’s tennis, men’s and women’s indoor track & field, Central College won a women’s basketball title (1983) men’s and women’s outdoor track & field, volleyball and before the conference began sponsorship of women’s wrestling. athletics in 1986-87. As is often the case with athletic conferences, CCIW North Central men’s cross country won its 13th national membership has experienced several changes since its title in program history during the fall of 2009, while the inception. After Carthage left in 1952, Illinois College North Central men’s indoor track & field team captured withdrew the following year. Elmhurst and Wheaton the 2010 national championship. The Cardinals made it withdrew following the 1959-60 academic year. Wheaton clean sweep by winning the men’s outdoor track & field rejoined for all sports but football in 1967 and for football in title in the spring of 2010. In addition, the Illinois Wesleyan 1970. Elmhurst rejoined in the fall of 1967 for all sports but women’s outdoor track & field team, as well as the baseball football and for football in the 1968 season. Carroll joined team, took home national titles, giving the CCIW five officially with the 1955 spring sports seasons. Carthage national championships during the 2009-10 season. returned in the fall of 1961, and North Park entered the North Central defended its men’s indoor track & field title following fall. Lake Forest dropped out at the end of the in 2011. 1962-63 season. The last member to leave the CCIW In 2004-05, the Wheaton women’s soccer team and the was Carroll following the 1991-92 season. In 2007, Rose- Millikin women’s basketball team added two more titles as Hulman Institute of Technology, located in Terre Haute, both won their respective national championship. Wheaton Ind., joined the CCIW as an associate member for men’s women’s soccer won two more national titles in the 2006 and women’s swimming. and 2007 seasons while Illinois Wesleyan picked up the Now eight members and one associate member strong, title in both women’s indoor track and field and women’s the CCIW continues its tradition of athletic and academic outdoor track and field in the spring of 2008. excellence. The conference was formed with nine charter members 1 2011 Tournament Schedule/CCIW Baseball History 2011 Standings 2011 CCIW Baseball Tournament Schedule Team CCIW Overall Thursday, May 12, 2011 Illinois Wesleyan 15-6 25-14 Game One: #4 North Central vs. #1 Illinois Wesleyan, 3 p.m. Game Two: #3 Carthage vs. #2 North Park, approx. 6 p.m. North Park 15-6 30-10 Carthage 14-7 26-10 Friday, May 13, 2011 North Central 13-8 20-15 Game Three: Game One Loser vs. Game Two Loser, 11 a.m. Augustana 12-9 28-12 Game Four: Game One Winner vs. Game Two Winner, approx. 2 p.m. Game Five: Game Three Winner vs. Game Four Loser, approx. 5 p.m. Wheaton 8-13 17-23 Elmhurst 5-15 17-20 Saturday, May 14, 2011 Millikin 1-19 7-31 Game Six: Game Four Winner vs. Game Five Winner, 12 p.m. as of 5/10/11 Game Seven: Necessary only if Game Five Winner defeats Game Four Winner in Game Six (approx. 30 minutes after Game Six) Past CCIW Champions Year Champion Record Coach 1961 Millikin 8-1 Chuck Ross Year Champion Record Coach 1960 Illinois Wesleyan 11-1 Jack Horenberger 2011 Illinois Wesleyan 15-6 Dennis Martel 1959 Illinois Wesleyan 11-1 Jack Horenberger North Park 15-6 Luke Johnson 1958 Illinois Wesleyan 13-1 Jack Horenberger 2010 North Central 17-4 John Fitzgerald 1957 Illinois Wesleyan 7-1 Jack Horenberger 2009 Carthage 18-1 Augie Schmidt, IV 1956 Illinois Wesleyan 11-1 Jack Horenberger 2008 Illinois Wesleyan 18-3 Dennis Martel 1955 Millikin 10-2 Ralph Allen 2007 Illinois Wesleyan 20-1 Dennis Martel 1954 Illinois Wesleyan 10-2 Jack Horenberger 2006 Carthage 19-2 Augie Schmidt, IV 1953 Lake Forest 5-1 John Breen 2005 Illinois Wesleyan 18-3 Dennis Martel 1952 Millikin 6-2 Robert Appleby 2004 Illinois Wesleyan 16-5 Dennis Martel Illinois Wesleyan