2011 missouri state softball guide

Women’s Soccer

ASHLEYKNEHANS

CHRISTAGAMMON

JENNA SCHWARK

2011

TYLER PORTER

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Table of Contents/Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Schedule/Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Season Outlook2011 Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42011 Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Covering the Bears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7Athletics Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

This is Missouri StateKillian Softball Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13Holly Hesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15Athletics Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17Athletic Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Strength & Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26In the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29In the Pros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31In the Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33Missouri State Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

The BearsChrista Gammon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Ashley Knehans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Tyler Porter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Jenna Schwark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Taylor Farley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Raeven Replogle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Natalie Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Caitlin Chapin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Kirstin Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Lauren Eisenreich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Madison Hargrove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Stevie Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Ashley Brentz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Kerri Cunningham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Heather Duckworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Jourdan Esquenazi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Ciara Flau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Amanda Neff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Savannah Wiggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Post-Season Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

UNI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Indiana State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Illinois State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Creighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Wichita State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Southern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Drake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Evansville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95State Farm MVC Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . 95This is The Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96MVC Composite Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97All-Time Series Histories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Staff and AdministrationHead Coach Holly Hesse . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55Associate Head Coach Sue Frederick . . . 56Associate Head Coach Beth Perine . . . . . 57Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58President James E . Cofer, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Director of Athletics Kyle Moats . . . . . . . . 60Athletics Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-64Athletics Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-66

Season Review2010 Season Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69 2010 Results and Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . 702010 Season Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712010 Season Highs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712010 MVC Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

The Record BookYearly Team Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Program History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Coaching Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Postseason History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Yearly Individual Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . 76-77Single-Season Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Records Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Career Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Killian Stadium Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Honors and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82-83All-MVC Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Yearly Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85-89All-Time Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

The OpponentsColorado State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92SIU Edwardsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Southeast Missouri State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92UMKC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Saint Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92North Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Arkansas-Pine Bluff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93North Dakota State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

CreditsThe 2011 Missouri State Softball Guide was written and edited by Assistant Director of Athletics Communications Eric Doennig . Additional editorial assistance was pro-vided by Rick Kindhart, Ben Adamson, Tim Bohn, Jake Gossage, Brian Lynch and Meredith Pearson . Photography provided by MSU Photo Services, John Wall, Director and Kevin White, Senior Photographer . Additional photography by Ken Shead and Tom Weber . Photo reprints courtesy of the Springfield and Branson Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureaus . Printing by First Impressions Printing of Springfield, Mo .

On the CoverThe front cover of the 2011 Missouri State Softball Guide features seniors (from left) Ashley Knehans, Jenna Schwark, Tyler Porter and Christa Gammon.

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Missouri State Quick FactsLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .901 South National Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Springfield, MO 65897Year Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1905Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,098President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr . Michael T . NietzelFaculty Athletics Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr . Bruce JohnsonDirector of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kyle Moats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (SIU Edwardsville ’88)Softball Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Killian Softball StadiumSeating Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,200 Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natural GrassDimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LF-190/CF-220/RF-190School Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maroon and White Athletics Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BearsAffiliations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Missouri Valley Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division IConference Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www .MVC-sports .orgUniversity Switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (417) 836-5000Athletics Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (417) 836-7678 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www .MissouriStateTix .com

Softball StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holly Hesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Creighton, ’82)MSU Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569-558-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(23rd year at MSU)Overall Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548-526-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(22nd year overall)Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Creighton, ’89)Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Perine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ohio State, ’82)Volunteer Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shannon BusleppStudent Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lauren SupakAthletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robin MeeksEquipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danny WeathermonStrength & Conditioning Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . .Jeremiah Frey

Team Information2010 MSU Season Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-32Conference Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12 in MVC (t-4th)Postseason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Semifinal round, MVC ChampionshipLetterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/5Starters Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/2Pitchers Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

HistoryFirst Season of Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969All-Time Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 948-794-2NCAA Tournament Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1983-’96-’97-’98-’06)NCAA Tournament Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Last NCAA Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006

Athletics CommunicationsOffice ............................................................(417) 836-5402Assistant A .D . for Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rick KindhartAssistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ben Adamson Assistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Timothy Bohn Assistant Director (SB SiD) ....................... eric DoennigDirect Line ..................................................(417) 836-4586SiD Cell Phone ...........................................(417) 827-5327e-Mail Address [email protected] ................................................................(417) 836-4868Killian Stadium Press Box .....................(417) 827-5327 Graduate Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jake GossageGraduate Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian LynchMSU Athletics Web Site . . . . . . www .MissouriStateBears .com

Fax NumbersDirector of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (417) 836-6344Athletics-Forsythe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (417) 836-8475Athletics-Hammons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (417) 836-8382Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (417) 836-8382Athletics Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (417) 836-4868Athletic Training Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (417) 836-6101Athletics Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (417) 836-6886ACIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (417) 836-8445

Missouri State Schedule

Date opponent Place TimeTEXAS INVITATIONAL

Feb . 18 Colorado State Austin, Texas 1:30 p .m . Texas Austin, Texas 6:30 p .m .Feb . 19 Wisconsin Austin, Texas 11:00 a .m . TBA Austin, Texas TBAFeb . 20 TBA Austin, Texas TBA

March 3 SIU Edwardsville Springfield 4:00 p.m.

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY BREAST CANCER TOURNAMENTMarch 4 Southeast Missouri State St . Louis, Mo . 3:30 p .m . Saint Louis St . Louis, Mo . 5:30 p .m .March 5 UMKC St . Louis, Mo . 3:00 p .m .March 6 Missouri St . Louis, Mo . 11:00 a .m .

March 9 North Texas (DH) Denton, Texas 4:00 p .m .

OKLAHOMA SOONERS SPRING FESTIVALMarch 12 Arkansas-Pine Bluff Norman, Okla. 11:00 a.m. Indiana Norman, Okla . 1:15 p .m .March 13 Oklahoma Norman, Okla . 12:15 p .m . TBA Norman, Okla . TBA

March 15 North Dakota State Springfield 4:30 p.m. March 16 Minnesota Springfield 4:30 p.m.March 17 Minnesota Springfield 2:30 p.m.March 19 UNI* (DH) Springfield 12:00 p.m.March 20 UNI* Springfield 12:00 p.m.March 22 Oklahoma State Springfield 5:00 p.m.March 26 Indiana State* (DH) Terre Haute, Ind . 12:00 p .m .March 27 Indiana State* Terre Haute, Ind . 12:00 p .m .April 2 Illinois State* (DH) Normal, Ill . 12:00 p .m .April 3 Illinois State* Normal, Ill . 12:00 p .m .April 5 Oklahoma State Stillwater, Okla . 5:00 p .m .April 6 Arkansas Fayetteville, Ark . 5:00 p .m .April 9 Creighton* (DH) Springfield 12:00 p.m.April 10 Creighton* Springfield 12:00 p.m.April 12 UMKC (DH) Springfield 3:00 p.m.April 16 Bradley* (DH) Peoria, Ill . 12:00 p .m .April 17 Bradley* Peoria, Ill . 12:00 p .m .April 20 Wichita State* (DH) Wichita, Kan . 3:00 p .m .April 22 Southern Illinois* (DH) Carbondale, Ill . 12:00 p .m .April 23 Southern Illinois* Carbondale, Ill . 12:00 p .m .April 26 Wichita State* Springfield 5:00 p.m.April 27 Tulsa Tulsa, Okla . 4:00 p .m .April 30 Drake* (DH) Springfield 12:00 p.m.May 1 Drake* Springfield 12:00 p.m.May 7 Evansville* (DH) Springfield 12:00 p.m.May 8 Evansville* Springfield 12:00 p.m.

STATe FArM MvC ChAMPionShiPMay 12 Opening Round Springfield TBA Quarterfinal Round Springfield TBAMay 13 Semifinal Round Springfield TBAMay 14 Championship Springfield TBA

Home games (bold) played at Killian Softball Stadium, Springfield, Mo.*Missouri Valley Conference games; (DH) indicates doubleheader

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What a difference a year must make to the Missouri State softball team . Coming into the 2010 season, head coach holly

hesse faced the proposition of replacing five ev-eryday starters and relying heavily on a talented, yet largely inexperienced cast that included 10 players in either their first or second year of eli-gibility . The Bears also entered the year with the burden of a five-game losing streak that would ultimately stretch into a school-record 12-game skid after the young squad dropped its first seven games of the season . What would follow, however, was a remark-able comeback for a team that, despite utilizing a lineup that had combined for just 11 career homers entering the season, ultimately tied the Missouri State single-season home run record . The signs of progress were abundant throughout the Missouri Valley Conference season, including a historic sweep of three-time defending Valley champ Creighton, ultimately leading to a tie for fourth place in the MVC regular-season standings after being tabbed for seventh in a preseason poll of the league’s coaches . The Bears’ turnaround and the foundation for a renewed sense of opti-mism heading into the 2011 campaign manifested for all to see at the MVC Championship in Des Moines, as MSU extended a long-standing tradi-tion of excellence in the league tournament by posting wins over two of the top four teams in the conference and coming within a whisper of taking down the meet’s top seed-twice . Key to the Bears’ fortunes in 2011 will be the play, and just as important, the leadership of its four-member senior class . Leading that pack is the duo of Christa Gammon and Jenna Schwark, who both enjoyed career years as juniors en route to earning All-MVC honors at the conclusion of the 2010 season . Three-year starters Ashley Kne-hans and Tyler Porter have also made significant contributions from day one and each will play a key role in their final season in Maroon and White as well . Unlike last year, the Bears enter the season with few unknowns in their lineup . In addition to matching the school record for homers, last year’s club finished fourth in the Valley in team hitting with a .258 average and ranked among the top half in the league in on-base percentage and hits . Three players—Schwark, Knehans and sopho-more Catilin Chapin—who hit seven or more home runs and slugged .480 or better return to anchor the lineup, while Schwark and Gammon both finished among the top six in individual hit-ting in the MVC . The situation in the circle is also substantially clearer than it was one year ago . Despite losing seniors Lauren McGinley and Lauren Supak to graduation, junior natalie rose returns to lead the pitching corps after a strong finish to the 2010 season that saw her toss six straight complete games and post all three MSU victories at the MVC Championship to earn all-tourney honors .

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ers and committed just six errors in 275 fielding chances . Now a seasoned sophomore, Hargrove will be asked to play a more prominent role in quarterbacking the club on defense and handling Rose and her young understudies . “Madison got a lot of experience last year and she certainly has come a long way,” Hesse stated . “She’s just very solid behind the plate, and with a year of starting experience under her belt, she should one of our leaders on the field and a bigger, more-consistent offensive threat.” Junior Taylor Farley could spell Hargrove after showing signs of potential, as well as the inability to avoid the injury bug over her first two years. Farley was productive in 10 games last year, bat-ting .286 with five RBIs in just 14 at-bats before a shoulder injury cut her season short . Now healthy, Hesse believes she has the ability to add even more pop to the Bears’ lineup, either as the relief catcher or designated player .

The InfieldAfter replacing half of its starting infield a year ago, experienced veterans return at every position this year . Traditionally one of the top defensive teams in the MVC, if not the nation, the Bears finished an uncharacteristic sixth in the confer-ence in team fielding percentage in 2010. Hesse

Taking AimVeteran Bears Look to Once Again Exceed Expectations in Crowded MVC Race after Breakthrough 2010 Campaign

“Finishing the way we did last year has every-one enthusiastic about this season and the pos-sibilities that lie ahead,” Hesse said . “We thought it might take a while to gel as a team with so many new players playing prominent roles, and it did. But the payoff is that we now have returners at every position, we have three all-conference performers back and we return our No . 1 pitcher, so I’d say we have a number of positives to build a successful season around .”

The Pitching StaffWhen asked about the keys to success for the Bears in 2011, Hesse did not hesitate to list Rose’s ability to shoulder a heavy work load as Missouri State’s ace in the circle. After an inconsistent first two months of last season, the Oklahoma native settled into a groove in April and proceeded to record eight of her team-leading nine victories and post a 2 .13 ERA over the last six weeks of the campaign . The right-hander saved her best for last, working 52 .0 consecutive innings for MSU when it mattered most, beginning with the final weekend of the regular season during a critical series at UNI . Rose took over in the third inning of the Bears’ first game of their series with the Pan-thers and would not relinquish the softball until MSU’s fifth game of the Valley Tournament after she had pitched her team to victories over two of the top four seeds in the event . “Natalie is a real competitor,” Hesse said . “She wants to win and is determined to get the job done and you’ve got to have that in your top pitcher . She’s added a couple of pitches over the offseason, so I think she can throw just about every pitch you can think of . As good as she was for us down the stretch last season, I think she’ll be even better this year .” Rose should receive some support from a pair of freshman in Jourdan esquenazi and Savan-nah Wiggins . The two Texas natives will be asked to step right in and contribute, but Hesse is confident in their abilities. “Wiggins and Esquenazi are both very talented, and we expect they’ll be able to step up and shine at times and give us some quality innings,” Hesse added .

Behind the PlateOne of the biggest question marks coming into the 2010 season was who would fill the void left in the wake of the graduation of four-year standout Jen Carr behind the plate . Freshman Madison hargrove answered that question rather quickly, stepping into the role of starting backstop on opening day and never looking back . The Shawnee, Kan ., product started slowly at the plate before catching fire in March and hiking her batting average all the way to .318 by the second weekend of conference play . A late-season slump that saw Hargrove record just two hits in her final 37 at-bats failed to overshadow her defensive work, as she threw out 14 would-be base steal-


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believes that concern should be rectified in 2011 with a veteran cast consisting of three seniors leading the charge . That group includes two of the top six hitters in the conference a year ago in Schwark and Gammon . Schwark, who may once again split time between the Bears’ infield and one of the three outfield spots, finished fourth among all Valley hitters with a .358 average to go along w45ith team highs of 30 RBIs, a .535 slug-ging percentage and a .440 on-base percentage, which was good enough to earn the Broken Ar-row, Okla ., native First-Team All-MVC recognition . Gammon made 45 starts at second and led all MVC batters with 34 hits during conference play . She also led the Bears with 58 total hits, 31 runs scored and 11 stolen bases, and picked up second-team all-conference honors . That duo, along with sophomore shortstop Kirstin Cutter, will set the table for an offense that figures to improve on its .258 team average and 3 .5 runs scored per game . “Schwark has been tremendous in her ability to play just about anywhere,” Hesse said . “She can play third, she can play right and she’s been our most-consistent hitter in the No . 3 spot in the lineup . Then you have Gammon, who really shines in her role as a leader . The team rallies around her energy, and she’s a great lead-off hitter who really gets our offense rolling. On top of that, she’s one of the best defensive infielders in the conference.” Cutter, meanwhile, was another freshman asked to step in and start from day one last year . She did just that, brilliantly at times, especially in the field, pairing with Gammon to form a potent middle infield combination. Her .240 batting average and seven steals were just the icing on the cake . “Cutter learned quite a bit last year,” Hesse added . “She had a much more active learning pro-cess as a freshman than most, starting 48 games at a key position, but that should be a plus for us now .” First base will once again be anchored by Knehans, whose eight long balls last year shared the team lead and ranked as the third-highest single-season total in school history . She enters her final collegiate season needing just two more dingers to break into the Bears’ career top five for home runs . Most importantly, Knehans really turned it on during MSU’s run through the confer-ence tournament, finishing with a team-best .429 batting mark over the five games. Backing up Knehans will be sophomore Stevie Pierce, who showed promise as a freshman with three homers and 10 RBIs in limited duty . The Texas native could also see time in the Bears’ outfield. Chapin gave the Bears a third all-conference performer with a banner freshman year that saw her match Jessie Smith’s rookie MSU record for home runs . Despite spending most of last season as the Bears’ DP, the Ozark, Mo ., product can play either spot on the left side should Hesse feel the need to get one of a host of talented underclass-men into the batting order . That group includes freshman Ashley Brentz, who Hesse says can play either of the middle infield spots, while added the element of speed to the Bears’ lineup . Ciara Flau is another speedy and versatile newcomer who could see time ei-ther on the infield or in the outfield as a freshman. Depending on match-ups and whether Schark spends most of her time on the infield or in the outfield, another freshman with a great deal of of-fensive promise, heather Duckworth, could play


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a major role for the Bears at third base before it’s all said and done, according to Hesse . The OutfieldWhile no one member of the Bears’ 2010 outfield corps enjoyed the kind of breakout year that was contagious among the MSU infielders, Hesse likes the experience, depth and leadership of this year’s group . The leader of the pack is Porter, who has started 100 games in the outfield over her first three years as a Bear, including 37 (primarily in center) last season, when she posted career highs in steals (6) and hits (26), as well as bat-ting ( .265), slugging ( .276) and on-base ( .314) percentages . “Tyler has the spark, the fire of this team every day,” Hesse adds . “She’s been a leader for this group for three years and she made tremendous strides last year .” Joining Porter will be junior raeven replogle, who Hesse feels brings the strongest arm to the group . The Webb City, Mo ., product was limited to pinch-running duties for much of last season due to a shoulder injury, but returns healthy and poised for a breakthrough year . Sophomore Lauren eisenreich is also back as the Bears’ starter in left field following a solid freshman year characterized by glimpses of greatness, both in the field and at the plate. Hesse believes the year of starting experience should make for a much more confident and comfortable Eisenreich in year two as a collegiate . Schwark, who started 19 games in the outfield last year, may once again hold down a corner spot . But if third base proves to be the senior standout’s home this season, a host of capable replacements eagerly await the opportunity to step in for Hesse . In addition to Pierce and Flau, Hesse will rely on freshmen Kerri Cunningham and Amanda neff for depth, both in the outfield and on the basepaths .

The ScheduleThe Bears will square off against at least seven postseason qualifiers from 2010 and participate in three early-season tournaments as part of its 52-game 2011 schedule . Missouri State will host 20 home games on 15 dates at Killian Softball Stadium, as well as the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Softball Championship . MSU will be challenged early and often in 2011, playing at least 12 games against NCAA Tourna-ment participants, including home dates with North Dakota State (March 15), Oklahoma State (March 29) and Creighton (April 9-10) . Addition-ally, MSU’s non-conference schedule includes five games against Big 12 foes and four versus Big 10 opponents . “We face a big-time program in each of the first three tournaments, so we’ll have plenty of chances to see how we stack up,” Hesse said . “But that’s what we want . We believe playing those tough teams in the non-conference season makes us better for the conference stretch .”

The Valley RaceThe Bears were picked to finish fifth in the 2011 Missouri Valley Conference coaches’ preseason poll . Defending champ Southern Illinois shared top billing with 2010 runner-up Illinois State, with each garnering 94 points in the poll . Drake (72) came in third in the voting, followed by UNI (69) and MSU with 57 points . Defending Valley

Tournament champion Creighton (54) finished right on the Bears’ heels, while Evansville (39), Wichita State (36), Indiana State (19) and Bradley (16) rounded out the poll . “Year-in, year-out, SIU and Illinois State always put good teams on the field,” Hesse stated. “They finished 1-2 last year, and based on who they have back, should be competitive once again . But we feel we proved at the conference tournament that we can play with those teams .” The MVC’s post-season softball tournament will return to Springfield for the first time in 17 years, as Missouri State will serve as host of the 2011 State Farm MVC Softball Championship . As the host institution, MSU is guaranteed a spot in the tournament, which will take place May 12-14, at Killian Softball Stadium . “The history of Missouri State softball is that we play our best at the conference tournament,” said Hesse . “With that in mind coupled with the fact that it’s been so long since we’ve hosted and that we have the opportunity to showcase MVC Softball in Killian Stadium, which we feel is the best venue in the Valley, it’s extremely exciting for us to have the chance to put on a top-notch tournament .” This year’s tournament will feature an eight-team, single-elimination format, with the top two seeds earning double byes and the third and fourth-seeded teams receiving single byes . The champion of the tournament, which was awarded on a bid basis, receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament . Missouri State last hosted the championship in 1994 . Notably, only one team (Bradley in 2009) in the 28-year history of the softball tournament has won the title as the host school .

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Alphabetical By Class By Position By State

2011 Missouri State Numerical Roster

Pronunciation Guide

# # name Pos. ht. B/T Yr. hometown Previous School(s) 1 Caitlin Chapin UT 5-6 R/R So . Ozark, Mo . Ozark HS 2 Madison Hargrove C 5-7 R/R So . Shawnee, Kan . Mill Valley HS 3 Lauren Eisenreich OF 5-9 R/R So . Blue Springs, Mo . Blue Springs HS 6 Raeven Replogle OF 5-5 R/R Jr . Webb City, Mo . Webb City HS 7 Savannah Wiggins P 5-6 R/R Fr . Huffman, Texas Hargrave HS 8 Kerri Cunningham OF 5-3 L/R Fr . Warrenton, Mo . Warrenton HS 9 Christa Gammon IF 5-5 L/R Sr . Fairview Heights, Ill . Belleville East HS 10 Stevie Pierce OF/IF 5-9 R/R So . Plano, Texas Plano Senior HS11 Heather Duckworth IF 5-6 R/R Fr . Sunnyvale, Texas North Mesquite HS 12 Jenna Schwark UT 5-6 R/R Sr . Broken Arrow, Okla . Broken Arrow HS 13 Natalie Rose P 5-10 R/R Jr . Henryetta, Okla . Henryetta HS 14 Tyler Porter OF 5-5 L/R Sr . Broken Arrow, Okla . Broken Arrow HS15 Amanda Neff OF 5-9 R/R Fr . Belleville, Ill . Freeburg Community HS16 Ciara Flau OF/IF 5-3 R/R Fr . Chico, Calif . Pleasant Valley HS 17 Taylor Farley C 5-7 R/R Jr . Corinth, Texas Lake Dallas HS19 Jourdan Esquenazi P 5-6 R/R Fr . Prosper, Texas Prosper HS 20 Ashley Knehans IF 5-9 R/R Sr . Dardenne Prairie, Mo . Ft . Zumwalt West HS 22 Kirstin Cutter IF 5-8 L/R So . Oklahoma City, Okla . Western Heights HS 24 Ashley Brentz UT 5-4 L/R Fr . St . Louis, Mo . Parkway South HS

Head Coach: Holly Hesse (Creighton, 1982)Associate Head Coach: Sue Frederick (Creighton, 1989)Associate Head Coach: Beth Perine (Ohio State, 1982)Student Assistants: Lauren Supak Volunteer Assistant: Shannon BusleppAthletic Trainer: Robin MeeksStrength and Conditioning Coordinator: Jeremiah Frey


Pitchers (3) 19 Jourdan Esquenazi 13 Natalie Rose 7 Savannah Wiggins

Catchers (2) 17 Taylor Farley 2 Madison Hargrove

Infielders/Utilities (8) 24 Ashley Brentz 1 Caitlin Chapin 22 Kirstin Cutter 11 Heather Duckworth 9 Christa Gammon 20 Ashley Knehans 10 Stevie Pierce 12 Jenna Schwark

Outfielders (6) 8 Kerri Cunningham 3 Lauren Eisenreich 16 Ciara Flau 15 Amanda Neff 14 Tyler Porter 6 Raeven Replogle

Seniors (4) 9 Christa Gammon 20 Ashley Knehans 14 Tyler Porter 12 Jenna Schwark

Juniors (3) 17 Taylor Farley 6 Raeven Replogle 13 Natalie Rose

Sophomores (5) 1 Caitlin Chapin 22 Kirstin Cutter 3 Lauren Eisenreich 2 Madison Hargrove 10 Stevie Pierce

Freshmen (7) 24 Ashley Brentz 8 Kerri Cunningham11 Heather Duckworth19 Jourdan Esquenazi16 Ciara Flau 15 Amanda Neff 7 Savannah Wiggins

California (1)Chico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ciara Flau

illinois (2)Belleville . . . . . . . . . Amanda NeffFairview Heights . .Christa Gammon

Kansas (1)Shawnee . . . . Madison Hargrove

Missouri (6)Blue Springs . . Lauren EisenreichDardenne Prairie . . Ashley KnehansOzark . . . . . . . . . . . Caitlin ChapinSt . Louis . . . . . . . . . Ashley BrentzWarrenton . . Kerri CunninghamWebb City . . . . . Raeven Replogle

oklahoma (4)Broken Arrow . . . . . Tyler Porter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenna SchwarkHenryetta . . . . . . . . . Natalie RoseOklahoma City . . . .Kirstin Cutter

Texas (5)Corinth . . . . . . . . . . Taylor FarleyHuffman . . . . Savannah WigginsPlano . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stevie PierceProsper . . . . .Jourdan EsquenaziSunnyvale . .Heather DuckworthCaitlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KATE-lihn

Chapin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHAY-pihnKirstin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KUR-stihnEisenreich . . . . . . . . EYE-zihn-ryke Jourdan . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHR-dahn

Esquenazi . . . . . . . . ess-kihn-AH-zeeCiara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see-AIR-uhFlau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rhymes with ‘plow’Hesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HESS-eeKnehans . . . . . . . . . . . kuh-NAY-uhns

Perine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PUH-reenRaeven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAY-vihnReplogle . . . . . . . . . . . . rep-LOW-gul

24 Ashley Brentz 1 Caitlin Chapin 8 Kerri Cunningham22 Kirstin Cutter11 Heather Duckworth 3 Lauren Eisenreich19 Jourdan Esquenazi17 Taylor Farley16 Ciara Flau 9 Christa Gammon 2 Madison Hargrove20 Ashley Knehans 15 Amanda Neff10 Stevie Pierce14 Tyler Porter 6 Raeven Replogle13 Natalie Rose 12 Jenna Schwark 7 Savannah Wiggins


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Missouri State Sports Information Staff

Missouri State Athletics Communications also receives assis-tance from a student intern Meredith Pearson.

Missouri State Athletics Communications901 S. National Ave.

Springfield, MO 65897Main Phone: (417) 836-5402

Fax: (417) 836-4868

The 2011 Missouri State Softball Guide is intended to serve as a pri-mary information source for writers, broadcasters, sports directors, sports editors, sports information directors and fans who follow the

Missouri State softball team. Material in this publication is based on information available as of February 18, 2011. Statistics, photographs and other materials are available to media outlets covering the MSU softball team by contacting Assistant Director of Athletics Communications Eric Doennig in the Missouri State Athletics Communications Office at (417) 836-4586.

Missouri Valley Conference Information pertaining to the MVC and its member institutions can be obtained through the league office in St. Louis by accessing the MVC’s web page (www.mvc-sports.com). The MVC distributes weekly releases which include results, standings, statistics and notes. The MVC office phone is (314) 421-0339 and the fax number is (314) 421-3505.

Missouri State University The University is located in Springfield, Mo., at the junction of Interstate 44 and U.S. Highways 60, 65 and 160. Springfield is served both by national and regional airlines through the Springfield-Branson National Airport, 10 miles west of the Missouri State campus. The University is in the central portion of the city, one mile west of Glenstone Avenue (I-44 Exit 80A) on Grand Street.

Killian Softball StadiumThe new home of Missouri State softball is located at Killian Softball Complex, 2141 E. Pythian on the east side of town (see driving directions on page 7). The complex is maintained by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board and admission is charged at the gate upon entrance. Parking is available on-site.

Missouri State Athletics Communications MSU Athletics Communications is located on the lower level of Hammons Student Center, on the corner of Monroe Street and John Q. Hammons Parkway. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and the office phone is (417) 836-5402. There is limited media seating available in the soft-ball press box, so please make arrangements in advance with MSU Athletics Communications if you plan to cover a home contest. Radio stations wishing to broadcast games from Killian Softball Stadium should contact Athletics Communications at least one week before the date of the game.

Player and Staff AvailabilityInterviews may be conducted after practices and games. All media requests for game credentials and interviews with Missouri State softball players must be directed to MSU Athletics Communications at least one day in advance of desired date.

Media Services Services for home Missouri State softball games include game notes and a complete NCAA boxscore after each contest. Game notes are available on-site, as well as via e-mail. Notes are generally distributed via e-mail no later than 24 hours prior to each game, schedule permitting. To be added to the e-mail distribution list, contact Assistant SID Eric Doennig.

Telephone/Wireless AccessPhone lines and ethernet connections are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Killian press box. Wireless internet access is expected to be available and can be obtained from Athletics Communications personnel. The press box main line is (417) 827-5327.

MSU Athletics on the WebThe Missouri State Athletics Web Page provides the latest information on Missouri State Athletics and is maintained by the MSU Athletics Communica-tions office. Follow Bears online at MissouriStateBears.com, where you will find the most recent news, game results, schedules and rosters for all 16 Missouri State varsity athletic programs. The official web site of Missouri State Athletics is hosted by JumpTV. Live stats for most Missouri State softball games are accessible on the MSU Athletics site, and streaming video for select Bear home games, as well as road games when possible, will be available via Bears Live, a subscription-based multi-media service, which can be accessed on MissouriStateBears.com.

Rick KindhartAssistant A.D. for Communications

Phone: (417) 836-4585E-Mail: [email protected] Coverage: Football, Men’s Basketball

Ben AdamsonAssistant Director

Phone: (417) 836-4584E-Mail: [email protected] Coverage: Baseball, Volleyball

Eric DoennigAssistant Director

Phone: (417) 836-4586E-Mail: [email protected] Coverage: Women’s Basketball, Softball

Timothy BohnAssistant Director-Web and New Media

Phone: (417) 836-4867E-Mail: [email protected] Coverage: Men’s and Women’s Soccer

Kevin KaneAssistant

Phone: (417) 836-4138E-Mail: [email protected] Coverage: Men’s and Women’s Golf

Jake GossageGraduate Assistant

Phone: (417) 836-5402E-Mail: [email protected] Coverage: Cross Country, Swimming & Diving

Brian LynchGraduate Assistant

Phone: (417) 836-5402E-Mail: [email protected] Coverage: Field Hockey, Track & Field

Covering The Bears

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Broadcast ScheduleThere will be live radio coverage of eight regular- season Missouri State softball games in 2011 . The broadcasts can be heard live on KBFL 1060 AM in Springfield.

Date vs. opponent TimeMarch 15 vs . North Dakota State 4:30 p .m .March 17 vs . Minnesota 2:30 p .m .March 19 vs . UNI (Game 1) 12 p .m .March 22 vs . Oklahoma State 5 p .m .April 12 vs . UMKC (Game 1) 3 p .m .April 26 vs . Wichita State 5 p .m .April 30 vs . Drake (Game 1) 12 p .m .May 7 vs . Evansville (Game 1) 12 p .m .May 12-14 - MVC Tournament TBA

Travel PlansTWC Texas invitationalAustin, Texas (Feb . 18-20)Leave: Thursday, Feb . 17 (charter bus) Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University (512-458-2340)Return: Sunday, Feb . 20

Saint Louis university Breast Cancer TournamentSt . Louis, Mo . (March 4-6)Leave: Friday, March 4 (charter bus) Hotel: Pear Tree Inn-Lambert (314-427-3400)Return: Sunday, March 6

north TexasDenton, Texas (March 9)Leave: Tuesday, March 8 (charter bus)Hotel: Sleep Inn-Roanoke (817-491-3120)Return: Wednesday, March 9

Sooner Spring FestivalNorman, Okla . (March 12-13)Leave: Friday, March 11 (charter bus)Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott-Norman (405-701-8900)Return: Sunday, March 13

indiana StateTerre Haute, Ind . (March 26-27)Leave: Friday, March 25 (charter bus)Hotel: Fairfield Inn (812-235-2444) Return: Sunday, March 27

illinois StateNormal, Ill . (April 2-3)Leave: Friday, April 1 (charter bus)Hotel: Baymont Inn & Suites (309-662-2800) Return: Sunday, April 3

oklahoma StateStillwater, Okla . (April 5)Leave: Tuesday, April 5 (charter bus)Hotel: Hampton Inn (405-743-1306)

ArkansasFayetteville, Ark . (April 6)Leave: Wednesday, April 6 (charter bus from Stillwater, Okla .)Return: Wednesday, April 6

BradleyPeoria, Ill . (April 16-17)Leave: Friday, April 15 (charter bus)Hotel: Amerisuites (309-681-2700)Return: Sunday, April 17

Southern illinoisCarbondale, Ill . (April 22-23)Leave: Thursday, April 21 (charter bus)Hotel: Hampton Inn (618-549-6900)Return: Saturday, April 23

Media Outlets

PrintSpringfield news-Leader (daily)651 Boonville, Springfield, MO 65801Phone: 837-1347; Fax: 864-6677 Sports Editor: Pam ClarkMSU Beat Writer: Erin Bolen

The Standard (weekly)901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897Phone: 836-5272; Fax: 836-6738Sports Editor: Jon Poorman

Associated Press Sports215 W . Pershing Rd ., Kansas City, MO 64108Phone: (816) 421-4844; Fax: 421-3590

RadioKTXr (101.3 FM)KWTo (560 AM, 98.7 FM)KBFL (1060 AM, 99.9 FM)3000 E. Chestnut, Springfield, MO 65802Phone: 862-3751 (KTXR); 862-5600 (KWTO); Fax: 869-7275Sports Director: Rob Evans

KTTS (1260 AM, 94.7 FM)2330 W. Grand, Springfield, MO 65801Phone: 869-2153; Fax: 866-8537Sports Director: Don Louzader

KADi (1340 AM, 99.5 FM)5431 W . Sunshine, Brookline Station, MO 65619Phone: 831 0995; Fax: 831-4026Sports Director: Steve Largent

KGBX (105.9 FM)KGMY (1400 AM, 100.5 FM)KXuS (97.3 FM)1856 E. Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65804Phone: 890-5555; Fax: 890-5050News Director: Jim Wesley

KSMu (91.1 FM)901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897Phone: 836-5878; Fax: 836-5889News Director: Missy Shelton

KoSP (105.1 FM)KKLh (104.7 FM)KoMG (92.9 FM)319 B E. Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65807Phone: 886-5677; Fax: 886-2155News Director: Chris Cannon

KWFC (89.1 FM)2316 N. Benton, Sprngfield, MO 65803Phone: 869-0891; Fax: 866-7525Sports Director: Gary Longstaff

Television Mediacom (MC-22)1533 S. Enterprise, Springfield, MO 65804Phone: 875-7557; Fax: 883-0265Program Director: Randy HollisProduction Manager: Corey Riggs

KoLr (Channel 10, CBS)KSFX (Channel 27, Fox)2650 E. Division, Springfield, MO 65803Phone: 862-6397; Fax: 866-6397Sports Director: Dan Lucy

KSPr (Channel 33, ABC)999 W. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65807Phone: 831-1333; Fax: 831-9358Sports Director: Mike Scott

KYTv (Channel 3, nBC)999 W. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65807Phone: 268-3000; Fax: 268-3364Sports Director: Ned Reynolds

*All listings are located in the 417 area code unless otherwise noted

Directions to Killian Softball Stadium

From the WestTake I-44 East to Chestnut Expressway (Exit 72) . Turn right and take Chestnut east to N . Link/E . Py-thian Street . Turn left and continue to Killian Softball Complex on the north side of the street .

From St. LouisTake I-44 West to US 65 (Exit 82A) and continue south to Chestnut Expressway exit . Turn right and take Chestnut west to N . Link/E . Pythian Street . Turn right and continue to Killian Softball Complex on the north side of the street .

From Kansas CityTake US 71 South to Highway 7 . Continue southeast to Clinton, where Highway 7 becomes Highway 13. Continue south to Springfield, where Highway 13 becomes Kansas Expressway. Continue south to Chestnut Expressway . Turn left and take Chestnut east to N . Link/E . Pythian Street . Turn left and continue to Killian Softball Complex on the north side of the street .

From the SouthTake US 65 North to Chestnut Expressway exit . Turn left and take Chestnut west to N . Link/E . Pythian Street . Turn right and continue to Killian Softball Complex on the north side of the street .

From the EastTake US 60 West to US 65 North and continute north to Chestnut Expressway exit . Turn left and take Chestnut west to N . Link/E . Pythian Street . Turn right and continue to Killian Softball Complex on the north side of the street .

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Missouri State university901 South National Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65897

Missouri State Athletics Directory

Intercollegiate Athletics Administration (417)name (alma mater, class) Position Building PhoneKyle Moats (SIU Edwardsville, ’88) Director of Athletics HAMC 836-5244 Brenda Espy Executive Assistant to Athletics Director HAMC 836-5244 Lois Goldade Administrative Assistant FORA 836-5242 Tiffany Akre (Missouri St ., ’97) Associate Director of Athletics for Business Administration HAMC 836-5244 Casey Comoroski (St . Bonaventure, ’94) Associate Director of Athletics/SWA HAMC 836-5246 Judy Slothower Administrative Assistant HAMC 836-5242 Bryan hicks (Alabama A&M, ’92) Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Development FORA 836-5409 rick Kindhart (Missouri St ., ’91) Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications HAMC 836-4585 Padraic McMeel (Central Michigan, ’94) Assistant Director of Athletics for External Affairs ALUM 836-4143 Kyle Yates (Texas A&M, ’04) Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance FORA 836-6829

Coaches and Support StaffKeith Guttin (Missouri-St . Louis, ’78) Head Baseball Coach FORA 836-5242 Brent Thomas (Missouri St ., ’82) Assistant Baseball Coach FORA 836-5242 Paul Evans (Southern Illinois, ’81) Assistant Baseball Coach FORA 836-5242Cuonzo Martin (Purdue, ’00) Head Men’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-5250 Jon harris (Marquette, ’02) Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-5250 Steve Woodberry (Kansas, ’94) Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-5250 Kent Williams (Southern Illinois, ’03) Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-5250 Trevyor Fisher (Missouri St ., ’05) Director of Basketball Operations HAMC 836-5250 Brenda Essary Men’s Basketball Administrative Assistant HAMC 836-5250nyla Milleson (Kansas St ., ’85) Head Women’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-4136 Trish Marsh (Missouri S&T, ’92) Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-4136 Carly Stubblefield (Missouri St ., ’02) Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-4136 Camryn Whitaker (W . Kentucky, ’05) Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach HAMC 836-4136 Bethany Creed (Drury, ’06) Director of Women’s Basketball Operations HAMC 836-4136 Barbara Scott Women’s Basketball Administrative Assistant HAMC 836-4136Gabby Gomez Sosa (Missouri St ., ’05) Head Field Hockey Coach FORA 836-5242 TBA Assistant Field Hockey Coach FORA 836-5242Terry Allen (UNI, ’79) Head Football Coach FORA 836-5343 D.J. Vokolek (Nebraska-Kearney, ’92) Associate Head Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator FORA 836-5343 Rob Christophel (Austin Peay, ’84) Assistant Football Coach-Offensive Coordinator FORA 836-5343 Rob Bolks (Iowa St ., ’74) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 Wayne Chambers (Oklahoma, ’07) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 Mike Chandler (Kansas, ’00) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 Sean Coughlin (Drake, ’01) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 Gerald Davis (Missouri St ., ’08) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 Bob Montgomery (Northwestern St ., ’97) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343 Courtney Sanders (Arkansas, ’02) Assistant Football Coach FORA 836-5343neal Stafford (Missouri, ’02) Head Men’s Golf Coach FORA 836-5242Kevin Kane (UNI, ’84) Head Women’s Golf Coach FORA 836-5242Jon Leamy (Roanoke, ’82) Head Men’s Soccer Coach FORA 836-5242 Mike Seabolt (West Texas A&M, ’00) Associate Head Men’s Soccer Coach FORA 836-5242 David Stockton (Midwestern St ., ’06) Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach FORA 836-5242rob Brewer (Lynchburg, ’77) Head Women’s Soccer Coach FORA 836-5242 Josh Ganson (Graceland, ’97) Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach FORA 836-5242 David Stockton (Midwestern St ., ’06) Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach FORA 836-5242holly hesse (Creighton, ’82) Head Softball Coach HAMC 836-8384 Sue Frederick (Creighton, ’89) Associate Head Softball Coach HAMC 836-8384 Beth Perine (Ohio St ., ’82) Associate Head Softball Coach HAMC 836-8384Jack Steck (Indiana St ., ’65) Head Men’s/Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach HAMC 836-5466 David Collins (Drury, ’05) Associate Head Men’s/Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach HAMC 836-5466 Jim Huelskamp (Nebraska, ’89) Men’s/Women’s Diving Coach HAMC 836-5466 Ignacio Gayo (Missouri St ., ’09) Men’s/Women’s Swimming & Diving Graduate Assistant HAMC 836-5466ronald Boyce (Murray St ., ’89) Director of Track & Field/Cross Country FORA 836-5242 Greg Hipp (Appalachian St ., ’93) Assistant Track & Field/Head Cross Country Coach FORA 836-5242 Brent Hobbs (Clemson, ’05) Assistant Track & Field Coach FORA 836-5242Melissa Stokes (San Diego St ., ’91) Head Volleyball Coach HAMC 836-8384 Jeni Jones (Florida, ’99) Associate Head Volleyball Coach HAMC 836-8384 Jeremiah Larsen (BYU, ’06) Assistant Volleyball Coach HAMC 836-8384

Facility and Support StaffTerry Sauerbry (Maryland, ’98) Head Strength & Conditioning Coach PLAS 836-6910 Jeremiah Frey (Central College, ’04) Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach PLAS 836-6910Cory Starr (Kansas, ’01) Men’s Equipment Manager FORA 836-5430Danny Weathermon Women’s Equipment Manager HAMC 836-5056Shannon Stanton (Missouri St ., ’92) Athletics Ticket Manager HAMC 836-7678randy Blackwood (Missouri St ., ’80) Executive Director Athletic & Entertainment Facilities HHPA 836-6776Keith Boaz (Missouri St ., ’00) Director, Hammons/Plaster/JQH Arena HAMC 836-5240 Laree Moore (Missouri St ., ’88) Assistant Director, Hammons/Plaster/JQH Arena HAMC 836-5240 Brenda O’Connell Hammons Student Center Administrative Assistant HAMC 836-5240

Building indicators: HAMC - Hammons Student Center; PLAS - Plaster Sports Complex; ALUM - Alumni Center; FORA - Forsythe Athletics Center; HHPA - Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Achievement Center (ACIA)(ForA -- 836-6829)

Bryan hicks (Alabama A&M, ’92) Associate A.D. for Student-Athlete DevelopmentDan raines (Northwestern, ’98) Assistant DirectorCory harbor (Missouri St ., ’09) Academic Advisor Marcus Brown (Indiana, ’09) Graduate Assistant Brant Combs (Missouri St ., ’09) Graduate Assistantnikki vandepopulier (Missouri St ., ’09) Graduate AssistantJoan newman Administrative Assistant

Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation Services

(ForA -- 836-5461)Jim Penkalski (Kent St ., ’87) Directorrobin Meeks (Memphis, ’79) Assistant DirectorShannon Derricks (West Virginia, ’93) Assistant Athletic TrainerTyler Landgraf (Iowa St ., ’00) Assistant Athletic TrainerAmy Luke (Missouri St ., ’06) Assistant Athletic Trainer Steve Sawchak (Missouri St ., ’90) Assistant Athletic TrainerMitch hauschildt (South Dakota, ’00) Rehabilitation/Performance CoordinatorAlison Beckett (Missouri St ., ’05) InternTim Brazeal (Missouri St ., ’09) InternClay holman (Oklahoma State ’10) InternBecky Grant Administrative Assistant

Athletics Communications(hAMC -- 836-5402)

rick Kindhart (Missouri St ., ’91) Assistant A.D. for CommunicationsBen Adamson (Oklahoma St ., ’05) Assistant DirectorTim Bohn (Northern Illinois, ’06) Assistant Director-Web and New Media eric Doennig (Missouri, ’00) Assistant DirectorKevin Kane (UNI, ’84) AssistantJake Gossage (Webster, ’09) Graduate AssistantBrian Lynch (Ohio, ’08) Graduate Assistant

External Affairs(ALuM -- 836-4143)

Padraic McMeel (Central Michigan, ’94) Assistant A.D. for External AffairsStewart Davis (Missouri St ., ’04) Director of Marketing & PromotionsMary-Bec Gwyn (Kentucky, ’01) NSM Director of Sales & MarketingArt hains (SMU, ’76) University Marketing SpecialistBeth Messer (Florida State, ’07) NSM Coordinator of Sales & MarketingMegan Keane (Saint Mary’s [Ind .], ’08) Graduate AssistantKatie Streck (Wilmington College, ’08) Graduate AssistantJulie Wright Administrative Assistant

Fax NumbersDirector of Athletics 836-6344Athletics-Forsythe 836-8475Athletics-Hammons 836-8382Athletics Communications 836-4868

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- Contents -Killian Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Holly Hesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15Athletics Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation Services . . . . . . . . . . 18Strength & Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26In the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29In the Pros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31In the Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33Missouri State Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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With the completion of a $2.7 mil-lion renovation project at Killian Sports Complex, the dream of a

new state-of-the-art home facility became a reality for the Missouri State softball program in the spring of 2009. OperatedbytheSpringfield-GreeneCounty Park Board, Killian Softball Stadium features seating for up to 1,200 spectators,makingtheEastSpringfieldvenue an attractive and viable candidate to host NCAA regional competition. The Bears’newhomeiscertifiableundertheLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design program due to its use of sustain-able and environmentally-friendly build-ing materials and equipment. DesignedbySpringfieldfirmPellham-Phillips Architects & Engineers, the Killian Stadium project is part of a department-wideefforttoupgradethecity’srecre-ational facilities. The redesigned Killian complex features surface improvements, upgradedlighting,coachesoffices,atrain-ing room and locker facilities. The new and improved facility serves not only the Bears, but also houses the Park Board’s softball leagues and plays host to numer-ous national tournaments in the Queen City.

Killian stadium Quick FactsDedication ................................March 7, 2009Seating capacity .......................................1,200Surface ........................................NaturalGrassDimensions ............................................ LF 190...................................................................... CF 220......................................................................RF 190Seasons ....................................... 2009-presentFirst game .................................March 6, 2009..................................................... SEMO 4, MSU 1All-time MSU record ............................. 12-23Most wins in a season ....................................7Most losses in a season ............................... 12Longest home win streak .............................3Longest home losing streak .........................7

Year-By-Year MSU Record at Killian2009 ....................................................5-11 (.313)2010 ....................................................7-12 (.368)Totals ...............................................12-23 (.343)

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Killian stadium Amenities ►State-of-the-art scoreboard and press box complete with wireless access and video streaming capabilities

►500 permanent chair-back seats

►500 bleacher seats on the third base sideofthefield

►Expandable bleacher seating to accommodate up to 1,200 spectators

►Training room

►Two locker rooms

►Pitching warm-up areas and batting cages

►Lighting system

►Coachesoffices

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uu The 1974 Missouri State Softball team (top) brought home the AIAW national championship, the firstforaMissouriStatewomen’sathleticprogram. Holly Hesse (bottom) has guided the Bears to six of their seven conference titles over her 22-year reign as head coach.

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Winston Garland(aboveleft)ledtheBearstotheirfirsttwoDivisionIpostseasonappearances,includinga65-60winoverfourth-seededClemsoninMSU’sfirst-everNCAATournamentcontestin1987. Under the guidance of NSCAA/MONDO Midwest Region Coach of the Year Jon Leamy, the 2009 Missouri State Men’s Soccer team(aboveright)earneditsfirstMVCchampionshipin10yearsandthethird NCAA Tournament bid in program history.

Going to the Big DanceSincemovingtoNCAADivisionIin 1982-83, MSU teams have made 48 NCAAchampionshipappearances.Inaddition, numerous individuals have represented the University at NCAA championshipevents.MSUDivisionIteam appearances:

Women’s Basketball (13)1991 ▪ 1992 (Final Four)1993 (Sweet 16) ▪ 19941995 ▪ 1996 ▪ 1998 ▪ 1999 2000 ▪ 2001 (Final Four)2003 ▪ 2004 ▪ 2006

Volleyball (9)1982 ▪ 1990 ▪ 1993 ▪ 20032005 ▪ 2006 ▪ 2007 ▪ 2008 ▪ 2010

Baseball (7)1987 ▪ 1995 ▪ 1996 ▪ 1997 1999 ▪ 2002 ▪ 2003 (CWS)

Men’s Basketball (6)1987 ▪ 1988 ▪ 1989 1990 ▪ 1992 ▪ 1999 (Sweet 16)

Softball (5)1983 ▪ 1996 ▪ 1997 ▪ 1998 ▪ 2006

Football (2)1989 ▪ 1990

Men’s Soccer (3) 1997 ▪ 1999 ▪ 2009

Women’s Golf (1)2001

Men’s Golf (1)1993

Women’s Soccer (1)2000

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The 2003 Baseball Bears shocked Nebraska and Ohio State in NCAA regional play to advance totheCollegeWorldSeriesforthefirsttimeasaDivisionIprogram.LedbyfutureMajorLeaguersShaunMarcumandBradZiegler,theBearscapturedtheMVCregular-seasoncrownandfinishedthecampaign with a 40-26 overall record.

Jackie Stiles set the NCAA record for career points (3,393) as well as the single-season scoring (1,062) record as a senior at Missouri State. Stiles garnered the Honda Awards Program Broderick Cup and was the Wade Trophy recipient as the nation’s top women’s college basketball player in 2001, when she led MSU to its second Final Four in nine years.

The 2009-10 Missouri State Bears of second-year head coach Cuonzo Martin posted thefifth-bestturnaroundinthenation,cappingtheyearbysweepingtheCollegeInsider.comTournamentfieldfortheeighthnationaltournament title in MSU history. The Bears’ 24-12 record came just one year after an 11-20 campaigninMartin’sfirstyearatthehelm.

national Championships Eight Missouri State teams have been crowned national champions at all levelsofcompetitionduringthefirst104 years of intercollegiate athletics at MSU. The 2009-10 men’s basketball team became the most recent to claim a postseason national title, winning theCollegeInsider.comTournament(CIT).MSUnationalchampionshipteams include:

▪2010 Men’s Basketball CollegeInsider.comTournament(CIT)

▪2005 Women’s Basketball National InvitationalTournament(WNIT)

▪1979 Women’s Field HockeyAIAW DivisionII

▪1974 Softball AIAWDivisionI

▪1974 Men’s Cross Country NCAA DivisionII

▪1963 Men’s Golf NCAADivisionII

▪1953 Men’s Basketball NAIANational Tournament

▪1952 Men’s BasketballNAIA National Tournament

MsU Athletics Highlights▪Head baseball coach Keith Guttin

wrapped up his 28th year leading the Missouri State program with a 959-607 (.612) career record. A 10-time conference coach of the yearhonoree,GuttinhasledtheBears to seven NCAA Tournament appearances, including the 2003 CollegeWorldSeries.UnderGuttin,11 Bears have earned All-America honors, while 98 MSU standouts have gone on to sign professional contracts.

▪Under third-year head coach Nyla Milleson, the Missouri State Lady Bears returned to postseason play forthefirsttimeinfouryearswitha 22-11 campaign. The MSU women posted their highest regular-season conferencefinish(third)infiveseasons,andrantheirWNITwinstreak to seven games with victories over Oral Roberts and Samford, beforefallingtoIllinoisinthethirdround of the event.


Head coach Holly Hesse enters her 23rd season leading the Bears’ program as the winningest coach in Missouri State

history with a 569-558-2 record. Her tenure includestworegular-seasonMVCtitles,fourMVCtournamentcrownsandfourNCAATournament appearances. Hesse recorded her 300th win in 2000, her 400th win in 2004 and joined the 500-victory club with the Bears’ 1-0 triumphoverIndianaStateonApril22,2007. Missouri State’s 40-17 record in 2006 includedasecond-placeMVCregularseasonfinishat18-4,markingthe12thseasonduringHesse’sguidancetheBearshavefinishedinthetopfiveoftheconferencestandings.TheBears’marchtotheMVCTournamentchampionshipincluded three wins by the score of 4-0, and marked the fourth MSU conference tourna-ment title under Hesse’s guidance. Missouri State advanced to the Los Angeles Regional, as the Bears made their fourth trip to the NCAA Tournament under Hesse. The 2006 team’s 40 wins surpassed the school’s previous top win total of 38 set by Hesse’s 1994 squad. The 2006 season marked the sixth 30-win season under Hesse, who has guided the Bears to an average of nearly 26 wins per season since her arrival in 1989. Hesse’s most successful stretch at Mis-souri State came from 1994-98, when her teams averaged 32 wins per season, won anMVCregular-seasonchampionshipand three tournament championships. The Bears advanced to the NCAA Tourna-ment in three consecutive seasons from 1996-98. Offthefield,Hessehasbeenactivein promoting both the sport of softball and women’s sports in general. She is one of the founding faculty members of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy, and currently serves as president of theSpringfieldchapteroftheWomen’sIntersportNetwork(WIN). A 1982 graduate of Creighton University, Hesse came to Missouri State after two years as an assistant coach at her alma mater. Hesse was a standout pitcher at Creighton, where shewastheschool’sfirst20-gamewinner, helping the Jays to three consecutive College World Series appearances. AnativeofWaukon,Iowa,Hessewon an incredible 161 games as a pitcher for Waukon High. She was inductedintotheIowaGirlsHighSchool Pitchers’ Hall of Fame in 1979.

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Career Coaching Highlights Missouri State University Head Coach (1989-present) -TwoMVCregular-seasontitles (1992 and 1994) -FourMVCTournamenttitles(1996, 1997, 1998 and 2006) -Four NCAA Tournament appearances -TwoMVCCoachoftheYearawards (1992 and 1994) -62 all-conference selections -50MVCScholar-Athleteselections -ThreeCoSIDAAcademicAll-America selections Head Coaching Record 569-558-2 (.505) in 22 seasons

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facilitiesFacilities

JQH Arena has been the home of the Missouri State Bears basketball teams sinceitsofficialopeninginNovember2008. The world-class arena seats more than 11,000 and has a state-of-the-art video scoreboard. Hotel developer John Q. Hammons made JQH Arena possible with a donation of $30 million.

John Q. Hammons student Center is the home of the MSU volleyball and swimming teams, which has a main arena capacity of 4,646 permanent reserved seats.

turner Family Practice Court, located in the east gym of Hammons Student Center, provides the Missouri State men’s and women’s basketball programs expanded options for practice schedules. The hardwood floorbringswithitplentyofhistory,asit was in use in HSC’s main arena from 1985 until February of 2006.

Plaster strength Center is one of the largest of its kind in the Missouri ValleyConference.StrengthcoachTerrySauerbryandhisstaffsupervisethe free weight based facility.

the Robert W. Plaster sports Complex is the home of Missouri State football, trackandfield,soccerandfieldhockeyteams. The 16,300-seat complex includes a synthetic grass football fieldandaneight-lanesyntheticall-weathertracksurface.Itsjumbotronscoreboard adds to any athletics experience with replays, graphics and live statistics. The complex also includes indoor amenities such as racquetballcourts,lockerrooms,fiveclassroomsandafitnesscenter.

Bears Golf Facilities include many of the area’s premier courses, including Hickory Hills Country Club, Highland SpringsCountryClub,MillwoodGolfandRacquetClub,RivercutGolfCourse(pictured above), Twin Oaks Country ClubandBransonCreekGolfClub.


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Hammons Field is located just blocks from the Missouri State campus. The 8,000 seat, natural grass stadium includes28luxurysuites,fivepartydecks, six food and beverage outlets, a souvenir shop and a club lounge. Financed by MSU alumnus John Q. Hammons, the facility is home to the Missouri State Bears and the Double-A SpringfieldCardinals.

Killian softball stadium opened in March 2009 as the new home to the Missouri State softball team. Operated bytheSpringfield-GreeneCountyParkBoard,theEastSpringfieldvenueoffersseatingforupto1,200spectators and will serve as host to the 2011MVCSoftballChampionshipthiscoming May.

the Missouri state Cross Country Facility was unveiled as the new homecourseforMSUatSpringfieldUnderground in 2007. The MSU Cross Country Facility hosted the 2008MVCChampionship,aswellasthe 2009 NCAA Midwest Regional Championship.


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The Missouri State Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation Servicesstaffhas more than 90 years combined experience in athletic training. IncludedaredirectorJimPenkalski;RobinMeeks,assistantdirector;andathletic trainers Shannon Derricks, Tyler Landgraf, Amy Luke and Steve Sawchak.AllarecertifiedbytheNational Athletic Trainer’s Association and licensed by the Missouri State Board of Healing Arts. Three intern athletictrainersjointhefull-timestaff,along with a host of athletic training students who work with student-athletesunderthesupervisionofstaffmembers. Another essential asset to MSU student-athletes is the involvement of physicians and medical personnel from the community and Missouri State’s Taylor Health and Wellness Center.BrianMahaffey,RichardSeagraveandVictorWilsonserveas team physicians, attending to the medical needs of over 350 Missouri State student-athletes.

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strength and conditioning

Physical development of more than 350 student-athletes to increase athletic performance, decrease the chance or severity of injury and enhancesport-specificathleticsdevelopment are the goals of Missouri State Strength and Conditioning. Head strength coach Terry Sauerbry supervises the 7,200-square-foot Plaster Strength Center that is utilized by all 16 sports. Sauerbry and hisstaffguidethestudent-athletesthrough programs designed to improve individual skills and overall team performance. The programs integrate all phases of development, including free weights, multi-joint exercises, plyometrics, conditioning, flexibility,speedandnutrition.

The strength and conditioning staffworkswithcoachesandAthletic Medical and Rehabilitation Services to develop programs suited for each sport and its student-athletes. Areas of concern in each participant are identifiedandastrengthprogramis put in place to address all items with the ultimate goal of improving competitive performance.

Located adjacent to the Turner Family Practice Court inside Hammons Student Center, the Jim D . Morris Family Strength and Conditioning Center is the primary strength and conditioning facility of both Missouri State basketball programs. Under the direction of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Physical Performance Coordinator Mitch Hauschildt, the Bears and Lady Bears have access to state-of-the-art training programs and equipment.


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missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with

amissioninpublicaffairs,whosepurpose is to develop educated persons.

The University’s identity is distinguished by its statewide missioninpublicaffairs,requiringacampus-wide commitment to foster competence and responsibility in the common vocation of citizenship.

The academic experience is grounded in a general education curriculum which draws heavily from the liberal arts and sciences. This foundation provides the basis for mastery of disciplinary and professionalstudies.Italsoprovidesessential forums in which students develop the capacity to make well-informed, independent critical judgments about the cultures, values and institutions in society.

The task of developing educated persons obligates the University to expand the store of human understanding through research, scholarship and creative endeavor, and drawing from that store of understanding, to provide service to the communities that support it. Inallofitsprograms,theUniversityusesthemosteffectivemethodsofdiscovering and imparting knowledge and the appropriate use of technology in support of these activities.

The University functions through a multi-campus system that is integrated to address the needs of its constituents.


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Campus overviewMissouri State has more than 60 buildings on the Springfield campus.

AcademicsClasses take place in many buildings on the Springfield campus. A few highlights:

Craig Hall – Home of the College of Arts and Letters and the Coger Theatre

Ellis Hall – Home of the Music Department; has a 250-seat recital hall

Glass Hall – Home of the College of Business Administration

Hill Hall – Home of the College of Education

Karls Hall – Home of the William H. Darr School of Agriculture

McDonald Hall and Arena – Home of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department

Professional Building – Home of the College of Health and Human Services

Siceluff Hall – Home of the English Department and the Modern and Classical Languages Department

Strong Hall – Home of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs

Temple Hall – Home of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences

LibrariesThe Missouri State University Library System is composed of four libraries: the Duane G. Meyer Library, the Music Library and the Greenwood Laboratory School Library (all in Springfield), and the Paul G. Evens Library of Fruit Science (Mountain Grove). The Meyer Library offers more than 2 million books and printed materials. The library contains more than 926,000 state and federal government documents and is the only United Nations document depository in the state.

Downtown presenceThe Springfield campus has several buildings located in the city’s historic downtown. They include the Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center, the Park Central Office Building, the Jim D. Morris Center for Continuing Education and the Great Southern Building. The University also leases the Levy/Wolf Building on Park Central Square for some offices and outreach programs.

IDEA CommonsThe Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship and Art Commons is a geographic area in downtown Springfield that includes several Missouri State facilities: Brick City (an Art and Design department building) and the Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center (a scientific research center). The IDEA Commons is an urban research park that will also include privately owned residential, retail and entertainment facilities. It creates an environment that generates creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship for the benefit of the Springfield region.

Did you know... Missouri State University is

one of the 13 four-year, public supported institutions of higher education in Missouri.

Located in the state’s third largest city, Missouri State is within a 500-mile radius of nearly 50 percent of the U.S. population.

InadditiontothemaincampusinSpringfield,theMissouriStatesystem is comprised of a two-year branch campus in West Plains, a research campus in MountainGroveandanextendedcampus that coordinates telecommunication-based delivery of distance education among and by the three campuses.

More than half of the freshmen entering in fall 2009 were in the top 25 percent of their high school classes. About 23 percent were in the top 10 percent.


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Missouri state CampusThe Missouri State campus is located on 225 acres in the heart of Springfield.Thecampusiscompact- students easily walk from one class to the next in just a few minutes. MSU students experience college life at its best, with more than 250 student organizations from which to choose.

During the fall 2009 semester, Missouri State University’s enrollment onSpringfieldcampuswas20,842.

Where Students are FromMissouri State students in fall 2009 are from all of Missouri’s 114 counties and from 48 other states, 2 United States territories and 84 countries.

2009 Freshmen Class - Springfield CampusFirst-time freshmen enrollment: 2,588 ▪Female: 1,533 (59.2 percent) ▪Male: 1,055 (40.8 percent)


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Residence HallsMore than 4,000 students live in 10 University residence halls and apartment complexes. Missouri State’s nationally recognized residence halls areamongthefinestinthecountry.

Missouri state BookstoreServing Missouri State University since 1905, the Missouri State Bookstore provides a full line of textbooks, officialapparel,academicsupplies,convenience items, study aids and a complete line of computer hardware and software, available at academic prices.

taylor Health and Wellness CenterLocated on campus adjacent to Plaster Student Union, Taylor Health and Wellness Center consists of a full-time professionalstaffofboard-certifiedphysicians, RNs, LPNs, registered pharmacists and lab and X-ray technicians. All students are eligible for care at the Center.

Robert W. Plaster student Union The PSU is the hub of the campus community.Ithasapostoffice,bank,convenience store, movie theater, bowling alley, study areas and many dining options. PSU is home to many student groups and University organizations.

Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing ArtsThis 2,200-seat, multipurpose performance facility brings to campus touring Broadway musical productions, entertainment performances and an emerging concertartist’srecitalseries.ItisthehomeoftheSpringfieldSymphonyOrchestra.

Maroon MadnessThe largest student group on campus, Maroon Madness, is increasing school spirit and student attendance at athletic events. Students in Maroon Madness enjoy reserved seating in JQH Arena and Plaster Sports Complex.


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theUniversityoffersmorethan150 undergraduate programs and nearly 50 graduate

programs,aswellasselectcertificateand doctorate degrees. Many of these programs are the state’s strongest and largest of their kind.

Participate in Public AffairsMissouri State is proud of its mission inpublicaffairs.Thecomponentsofthepublicaffairsmissionareethicalleadership, cultural competence and community engagement.

Through this mission, students develop understanding of issues that affectthelocalcommunity,theworldat large and the environment. The courses they take challenge them to become informed and active citizens. On top of that, opportunities for volunteering and service-learning put students in real-world situations.

Missouri State holds a Public AffairsWeekandPublicAffairsConference each year to further express the components of the mission. Speakers address topics such as citizenship, democracy, diversity, the economy and sustainability.


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Honors CollegeThe Honors College provides a program of enhanced, advanced study and recognition for students of unusually strong academic achievement and motivation. The College exists to provide these students with intellectual opportunities beyond those generally found in traditional programs, including smaller and enriched classes and the option to pursue their own research and creative interests.

the Competitive edgeMissouri State students gain a competitive edge through the state’s largest internship program. Students have the opportunities to experience cutting-edge research and interact with nationally recognized faculty and private-industry partners, paving the way for graduates to succeed at top graduate and professional schools across the nation.

Did you know...Missouri State is one of only 81 institutions - and the only school in Missouri - to be honored by The Princeton Review in its book, Colleges with a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement.

ACt scoresThe average ACT score for Missouri State’s incoming freshmen in fall 2009 was 24.0, higher than the 21.6 average for Missouri high-school graduates.

student-to-Faculty RatioMissouri State has a total of 826 full-time faculty members and 397 part-time faculty members on the Springfieldcampus.Thestudent-to-faculty ratio is approximately 20:1.

studying Around the GlobeAbout 200 Missouri State students participate in study-away programs each year. Many programs allow students to immerse themselves in a foreign culture, which helps them learn both inside and outside of the classroom. Missouri State has an InternationalCenterthatpromotesinternational education and creates more international opportunities for students and faculty. Our students have the opportunity to study almost anywhere.


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spirit GroupsThe Missouri State Pride Bands, Cheer Squad and Sugar Bears Dance Team provide key elements to the total game-day package. The Missouri State Band program is comprised of 18 differentbands,includingthe300-member Pride Marching Band, which performs at each Missouri State home football game.

Bear MascotThe Bear has been a part of Missouri State athletics since a joint committee of MSU students and faculty members chose it as mascot during the 1906-07 school year. The committee also picked maroonandwhiteastheofficialschoolcolors.

Missouri stateAlma Mater

Sing we praises Now to our Alma Mater,

All hail Maroon and White Missouri State, we pledge

devotion May you live ever in truth and

right, May you live ever in truth and

right

Missouri stateFight song

Uphold tradition, our school we hold so dear,

We will be loyal throughout our college years,

Fight for victory as we stand up and cheer,

Let’s hear it for the Bears, B-E-A-R-S-Bears,

M-I-S-S-O-U-R-I-State


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MsU Athletics Community service Projects

Adopt-A-Family Adopt-A-Street American Cancer Society Relay for Life American Heart Association Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the

Ozarks BoysandGirlsClub DanceBear-a-Thonbenefiting

Children’s Miracle Network Friends of the Library HealingGardenatCoxHulston

Center Hickory Hills Elementary Sports

Spectacular Day Horace Mann Elementary Read

Across America and Book Exchange

LighttheNightbenefitingLeukemia Foundation of the Ozarks

McBride Elementary Food Drive Ozarks Literacy Council Portland Elementary Character

Education RotaryClubsofSpringfieldRockin’

Ribs ShoeBankbenefitingSpringfield

Public Schools Weaver Elementary School Just

Read! Program The Kitchen Special Olympics

Missouri State student-athletes are active in a wide variety of community service and outreach programs, including Habitat for Humanity (top left), Just Read! and Read Across America (right and lower left) and The Kitchen (middle left).


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missouri State University calls Springfield home. The hub of the Ozarks

and the third-largest city in the state ofMissouri,Springfieldisknownacross the region as “The Queen CityoftheOzarks.”TheSpringfieldMetropolitan Statistical Area is one of the country’s fastest growing and most scenicregions,coveringfivecountiesin southwest Missouri with a total population of 390,986.


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What to do in SpringfieldHere is a sample of the great things goingoninSpringfield.Almosteverything in town is within 20 minutes of the Missouri State campus.

Movie theaters (including a multiplex and an independent cinema both in walking distance from campus)

Hammons Field (home to our BaseballBearsandtheSpringfieldCardinals minor league team)

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame BattlefieldMall Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

(one of Missouri’s largest tourist attractions)

Dickerson Park Zoo MediacomIcePark(skatingand

hockey) SpringfieldSymphonyOrchestra SpringfieldBallet SpringfieldArtMuseum SpringfieldRegionalOpera SpringfieldConservationNature

Center Wilson’sCreekNationalBattlefield

Springfieldhasastrongcommitment to the arts. First Friday Art Walk is held downtown every month.Venuesdisplayphotography,pottery, painting, blown glass and more. The annual Artsfest is held on historic Walnut Street, just a short walk from campus.

The beautiful Ozarks can be experienced in so many ways. Springfieldhasmanyparks,eachwithadifferentpersonality.There’sa Japanese stroll garden, bike trails, a dog park and more.


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Clay HarborPhiladelphia Eagles▪Fourth-roundselection, 2010

NFL Draft

Matt PickensColorado Rapids

Ryan HowardPhiladelphia Phillies▪2005 N.L. Rookie of the Year▪2006N.L.MVP

Ross DetwilerWashington Nationals

Blake Ahearn▪2007-08 NBA D-League

Rookie of the Year

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30 2011 Softball Guide

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shaun MarcumMilwaukee Brewers

Brad ZieglerOakland Athletics▪MLB record-holder for consecutive scoreless innings

at the start of a career

Jackie stiles▪Fourth overall pick, 2001 WNBA Draft▪2001 WNBA Rookie of the Year

Bill Mueller ▪2003 A.L. Batting Champion


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Former Bears in Major sport Leagues

NFL▪Steve Ache ▪Bob Dees ▪Clay Harbor* (Philadelphia Eagles)▪Charlie Mitchell▪Tom Mullen ▪Mike Murphy ▪Brad St. Louis▪Jason Whittle

NBA▪Blake Ahearn▪Don Anielak▪WinstonGarland▪Curtis Perry

MLS▪Chris Brunt ▪Matt Caution ▪Justin Douglass ▪Doug Lascody ▪Lance Parker▪Matt Pickens* (Colorado Rapids)▪Jamal Sutton ▪Burch Wylie

MLB▪Scott Bailes▪Mark Bailey ▪Matt Cepicky ▪Ross Detwiler* (Washington Nationals)▪Bart Evans ▪JeffGray*(ChicagoCubs)▪Jason Hart ▪Ryan Howard* (Philadelphia Phillies)▪Shaun Marcum* (Milwaukee Brewers)▪Bill Mueller ▪Matt Palmer* (Los Angeles Angels)▪John Rheinecker ▪Brett Sinkbeil* (Florida Marlins)▪Brad Ziegler* (Oakland Athletics)

*includes players active on major league rosters (current team)

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missouri State is covered by a wide variety of media inSpringfieldandthe

surrounding area. Missouri State athletes are routinely featured on all four local television networks, as well as on the pages of local publications the Springfield News-Leader, 417 Magazine and Big O Sports.

Now in its third decade broadcasting Missouri State Athletics,Springfield-basedMeyerCommunications will once again carry the Bears on its radio airwaves in 2010-11. All MSU football and men’s and women’s basketball games, as well as select volleyball, baseball and softball games will be carried live on Meyer’s network of stations. Flagship station, KTXR (101 .3 FM), serves as the primary home for MSU athletics, with “The Jock” 98 .7 FM, and KBFL 99 .9 FM/1060 AM also providing platforms for the Bears in the event ofprogrammingconflicts.Meyeralso broadcasts MSU coaches’ shows for football and men’s and women’s basketball. All MSU games carried by Meyer can also be heard online at RadioSpringfield.com.

Bears on the WebThe Missouri State Athletics website provides the latest information on Missouri State Athletics and is maintained by the MSU Athletics Communicationsoffice.FollowBearsonline at MissouriStateBears.com, whereyouwillfindthemostrecentnews, game results, schedules and rosters for all 16 Missouri State varsity athleticprograms.Theofficialwebsiteof MSU Athletics is hosted by NeuLion.

Live stats for select Missouri State athletic events are accessible on the MSU Athletics site. Additionally, streaming video for select Bears home games, as well as road games when possible, will be available via Bears Live, a subscription-based multi-media service, which can be accessed on MissouriStateBears.com.


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Bears on twitter and FacebookCheck out Missouri State Athletics on Twitter and Facebook. To keep up with the all things Maroon and White, visit Twitter.com/MissouriStBears and Facebook.com/MissouriStBears.

nelligan sports MarketingInanefforttomaximizeitsathleticsexposure and marketing potential, Missouri State University has entered into a long-term contract with Nelligan Sports Marketing to exclusively represent the University’s corporate sponsorship program. The long-term partnership will focus heavily on intercollegiate athletics initiatives, such as broadcast media rights, marketing and sponsorship programs,butwillalsobenefittheentire University by maximizing business-to-business opportunities and revenue potential. NSM is based in Little Falls, N.J., and represents some of the elite college properties in the country, including such institutions as Brown University, UC Santa Barbara, Colorado State University, Eastern Michigan University, Florida Atlantic University, the University of Louisville, Marquette University, Middle Tennessee State University, Princeton University, Providence College, Rutgers University andWestVirginiaUniversity.Italso represents many athletic organizations, such as the Colonial Athletic Association and its 12-member institutions, Horizon League, Pac-10 Conference, Patriot League, Champs Sports Bowl and Capital One Bowl.


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Collegiate Licensing CompanyInMay2009,MissouriStateUniversityreached an agreement with Collegiate Licensing Company to manage the University’s trademark licensing program. AdivisionofIMGWorldwide,CLCis the oldest and largest collegiate licensing agency in the U.S., providing full-service capabilities in brand protection, management and development.

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Missouri state UniversityMissouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatmentofindividualfaculty,staff,andstudents.Inaccordwithfederallawand applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, orveteranstatusinemploymentorinanyprogramoractivityofferedorsponsoredbytheUniversity.Inaddition,theUniversitydoesnotdiscriminateon any basis not related to the applicable educational requirements for students or the applicable job requirements for employees. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State UniversityisanEqualOpportunity/AffirmativeActionemployer.Inquiriesconcerningthegrievanceprocedure,AffirmativeActionPlan,orcompliancewith federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to Jana Estergard, Equal Opportunity Officer, Siceluff Hall 296, 901 South National, Springfield, Missouri 65897, (417) 836-4252.

Intercollegiate Athletics Mission statement (Approved by the Board of Governors October 1995,

revised November 1999, December 2001, October 2003)

Abridged VersionMissouri State University (MSU) is committed to an intercollegiate ath-letics program which complements the mission of the University and operates in accordance with the principles and regulations of the Na-tional Collegiate Athletic Association. As a member of various athletics conferences, MSU is committed to academic and athletics excellence, soundfiscalmanagementpractices,enhancementofthephysicalandeducational welfare of student-athletes, equal opportunity, character development, principles of amateurism, as well as the fundamental values of sportsmanship, civility, and the common virtue of good citi-zenship.

MSU Chronology of Athletics Affiliation1905: School founded as Missouri State Normal School, Fourth District .

1908:Normalfieldsfirstintercollegiateteamwithmen’sbasketballprogram.

1909: Normal adds football and baseball. (Baseball discontinued in 1915.)

1912: Normal joins with other four-year schools in Missouri in formation of a state-wide athletic conference,nowknownasthe“oldMIAA.”

1916: Normal adds men’s outdoor track.

1919: School name changed to Southwest Missouri State Teachers College .

1924:STCjoinsinformationofMissouriIntercollegiateAthleticAssociationwithotherchar-ter members Northeast Missouri State, Northwest Missouri State, Central Missouri State and Southeast Missouri State.

1931: STC adds men’s tennis.

1932: STC adds men’s indoor track.

1934:UniversityofMissouri-RollajoinsMIAA.

1934: STC adds men’s golf.

1937:STCjoinsNationalAssociationofIntercollegiateBasketball(changedin1940toNationalAssociationofIntercollegiateAthletics).

1946: School name changed to Southwest Missouri State College

1956: SMS leaves NAIA; affiliateswithNational Collegiate Athletic AssociationwhenNCAAadds College Division.

1958: SMS adds men’s cross country and women’s tennis.

1963: SMS adds wrestling. (discontinued 1994).

1964: SMS adds baseball and women’s volleyball.

1965: SMS adds softball and men’s swimming.

1969:SMSaddswomen’ssportsofbasketball,indoor/outdoortrack,fieldhockey,crosscountryandgymnastics.(Gymnasticsdiscontinuedin1979.)

1970:LincolnUniversityjoinsMIAA.

1970: SMS adds women’s golf.

1971:SMSjoinsAssociationofIntercollegiateAthleticsforWomenandMissouriAIAW.

1972: School name changed to Southwest Missouri State University

1980:UniversityofMissouri-St.LouisjoinsMIAA.

1981:SMSleavesMIAA;joinsMid-ContinentConferenceforallmen’ssports.OthermembersareEasternIllinois,NorthernIowaandWesternIllinois.

1981: SMS adds men’s soccer.

1982: SMS joins formation of Association of Mid-Continent Universities with other charter membersClevelandState,EasternIllinois,Illinois-Chicago,NorthernIowa,Valparaiso,WesternIllinoisandWisconsin-GreenBayforallmen’ssportsexceptfootball.

1982:SMSjoinsformationofGatewayCollegiateAthleticConferencewithotherchartermembers Drake,EasternIllinois,IllinoisState,IndianaState,NorthernIowa,SouthernIllinois,WesternIllinoisandWichitaStateforallwomen’ssports.

1982:SMSbeginscompetitiononNCAADivisionIlevelforallmen’sandwomen’ssports(footballatI-AAlevel).AIAWdissolves.

1985:Gatewayaddsfootball.Mid-Continentdissolves.

1989:AkronandNorthernIllinoisjoinAMCU.

1990:SMS leavesAMCUand joinsMissouriValleyConference forsevenmen’ssports.Othermembers areBradley, Creighton,Drake, Illinois State, Indiana State, Southern Illinois, Tulsaand Wichita State.

1991:NorthernIowajoinsMVC.

1992:SMSandsevenotherGatewayschoolsmergewomen’ssportsintoMVC.GatewayFootballConference remains separate league.

1994:EvansvillejoinsMVC.

1996:TulsaleavesMVCforWesternAthleticConference.EasternIllinoisleavesGFCforOhioValleyConference.

1996: SMS adds women’s soccer.

1997:YoungstownStatejoinsGFC.

1998:SMSaddswomen’sswimming.SMSjoinsNorthernPacificFieldHockeyConference.

2001:WesternKentuckyjoinsGFC.

2005: SMS name changed to Missouri State University .

2005: Field Hockey leaves NorPac and joins Mid-American Conference.

2006: MSU discontinues men’s cross country, men’s indoor and outdoor track and men’s and women’s tennis. Men’s swimming joins Sun Belt Conference.

2007:DivisionI-AAbecomesNCAAFCS(Football Championship Subdivision). Western Kentucky leavesGFCforFBS.

2008:GatewayFootballConferencerenamedMissouriValleyFootballConference.NorthDakotaStateandSouthDakotaStatejoinValleyFootball.

2008: MSU opens JQH Arena.

2009: Men’s swimming joins Mid-American Conference.

student-Athlete Code of Conduct Student-athletes at Missouri State University (“University”) are repre-sentatives of their teams, the Department of Athletics and the University. Itisaprivilege,notaright,tobeamemberofanintercollegiateathleticsprogram.Ithasmanybenefits,butstudent-athletesreceiveahigherlevelof interest from the public and the media. That attention means student-athleteshavearesponsibilitytobepositiveandeffectivemembersoftheirprogram, the University and the Department of Athletics. As a member of an athletics program, student-athletes are expected to demonstrate the pillars of good character by displaying integrity, honesty, respect for others and good sportsmanship in all academic, athletic and social activities. Additionally, student-athletes are to abide by all University policies, Athletic Department, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and conference rules and regulations, as well as city, county, state and federal laws and standards of behavior. The Student-Athlete Code of Conduct is an Athletic Department policy that applies to all student-athletes including those that are not actively competing in their sport. The standards and expectations set forth apply atalltimes:inseason,outofseason,onoroffcampus,andonandofftheplayingfield.SanctionswillbeappliedforviolationofthisCode. Student-athletes have an obligation to report Code of Conduct viola-tions to their Head Coaches or the Faculty Athletics Representative as soon as possible. Student-athletes who do not conform to this Code may be subject to greater consequences for misconduct that is not reported or that involves multiple or repeat violations. The Head Coach or Faculty Athletics Representative who learns of a Code of Conduct violation shall report same to the Athletic Director within 24 hours. A written copy of the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct will be provided tostudent-athletesannually.ItwillalsobeincludedintheStudent-AthleteHandbook and will be available online at the missouristatebears .com website.

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- Contents -Christa Gammon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Ashley Knehans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Tyler Porter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Jenna Schwark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Taylor Farley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Raeven Replogle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Natalie Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Caitlin Chapin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Kirstin Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Lauren Eisenreich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Madison Hargrove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Stevie Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Ashley Brentz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Kerri Cunningham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Heather Duckworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Jourdan Esquenazi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Ciara Flau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Amanda Neff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Savannah Wiggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Post-Season Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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GAMMON

Honors-Second-Team All-MVC (2010)-MVC Honor Roll (2008, 2009)

At Missouri stateThe Bears’ active career leader in steals (23), Christa Gammon will once again be called upon to set the table for the MSU offense after leading the Missouri Valley Conference with 34 hits in league play as a junior.

2010Gammon started 51 games as a junior, including 45 at second base ... ranked third overall in the MVC with 58 hits and seventh in the circuit with a .337 batting average to earn second-team All-MVC honors ... also finished among the league’s top 10 individuals in runs scored (31) and triples (2) ... led the Bears in hits, steals (11), triples and runs scored … had two separate six-game hitting streaks, including a stretch from April 25-May 8 in which she went 14-for-23 (.609) … was also a stand-out on defense, committing only six errors in 191 chances in the field for a .970 fielding percentage … batted .395 in conference play ... registered a team-high 15 multi-hit games, including a pair of four-hit contests ... hit .440 as the Bears’ leadoff batter and .467 with runners in scoring position ... went 4-for-4 with five runs scored, three RBIs, two doubles and two steals against Evansville (March 27); hit .643 (9-of-14) with four doubles and five runs scored in four games against Evansville … went 8-of-12 over MSU’s three-game sweep of Indiana State (May 1-2) and 12-for-17 (.706) over a four-game stretch from May 1-8 ... had another four-hit game at UNI (May 8), notching her 100th career hit … went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and two steals in the Bears’ 6-1 victory over Illinois State (May 14) at the MVC Tournament.

2009Gammon started 30 games at second base as a sophomore, batting .228 in 114 at-bats overall with four stolen bases and a team-high eight sacri-fices … scored 15 runs, the third-highest total on the squad … posted two separate hitting streaks of four games from Feb. 6-22, going a combined 12-for-35 over MSU’s first 10 games of the season … went 3-for-5 with two runs scored against Butler (Feb. 21) in a 7-1 MSU win … was 3-for-4 with an inside-the-park home run, two RBIs and two runs scored against Central Arkansas (Feb. 22) … recorded four multi-hit games on the season, including two-hit games vs. UNI (March 14) and Illinois State (April 4).

2008Gammon appeared in 42 games, making 14 starts at second and 21 as the Bears’ designated player, as a freshman ... occupied the lead-off spot a team-high 21 times, with the Bears going 13-8 in those games ... recorded six multi-hit games and led the team with eight stolen bases in 11 attempts ... was perfect in the field in 38 chances ... posted hits in the Bears’ first four games, going 5-of-13 with a double, an RBI, three runs scored and four steals in those contests ... went 2-for-2 with an RBI, a sacrifice bunt and three runs scored to help MSU rout Central Arkansas, 13-3 (Feb. 24) ... registered her second four-game hit streak from March 2-12, turning in three two-hit games to hit .467 over that stretch ... tripled and drove in a run in the Bears’ 7-2 loss to Drake in the championship game of the MVC Tournament (May 10) ... led the club with a .500 batting average (10-for-20), .600 slugging percentage and two stolen bases during the fall 2008 campaign.

Gammon’s Career statistics

BackgroundGammon was a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Bel-leville (Ill.) East High School ... served as team captain and was team MVP, a Golden Glove recipient, a first-team All-Metro East, all-area and all-conference selection, as well as a Super 60 Illinois participant her senior year ... led East to the state tournament and was named first-team all-area and all-metro shortstop.

PersonalChrista Lynn Gammon is the daughter of Jackie and Eileen Gammon ... born September 27, 1988, in Belleville, Ill. ... has one brother, Seth ... majoring in advertising.

IF ▪ BL/TR5-5 ▪ Sr. ▪ 3L Fairview Heights, Ill. (Belleville East HS)

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Year G-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HP SO OB%SB-A2008 42-35 .206 102 16 21 2 1 0 7 25 .245 10 2 17 .289 8-112009 41-34 .228 114 15 26 4 2 1 8 37 .325 2 3 16 .254 4-62010 53-51 .337 172 31 58 7 2 0 9 69 .401 12 2 22 .387 11-16Total 136-120 .271 388 62 105 13 5 1 24 131 .338 24 7 55 .322 23-33

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KNEHANS

Honors-North Texas Sleep Inn Classic All-Tournament Team (2010)-MVC Honor Roll (2010)

At Missouri stateAshley Knehans comes into her final year in a Missouri State uniform as the Bears’ active leader in career home runs (14) and runs batted in (55). She will once again give MSU a solid power bat in the middle of the lineup while anchoring the left side of the infield at first base.

2010Knehans started all 51 games in which she played as a junior, hitting .275 with eight home runs and eight doubles, both team highs and new career bests ... her eight long balls tied Caitlin Chapin and Jesse Smith for third all-time on MSU’s single-season list ... amassed 300 putouts (fifth in the Valley) and a .984 fielding percentage in her first year as the Bears’ everyday first baseman … batted .545 leading off an inning ... hit just .229 with runners in scoring position, but .556 with runners on third and less than two out ... recorded six multi-RBI games to rank second on the squad ... against Arkansas (Feb. 20), Knehans went 3-for-3 with a double and a home run, and batted .500 (5-for-10) over four games to earn all-tournament honors at the North Texas Sleep Inn Classic (Feb. 19-20) … went 1-for-1 against IUPUI (March 17) with her lone hit being a three-run homer, leading the Bears to a 17-2 victory in the second game of a double-header sweep … hit a key solo home run April 2 to help the Bears beat Creighton and sweep their three-game series ... had three multi-hit games over MSU’s last nine regular season contests ... went 2-for-3 with a home run against Southern Illinois in the Bears’ final game of the season, a 4-3 loss in the semifinal round of the MVC Tournament ... led the Bears with a .429 (6-for-14) average in five games at the Valley Tournament (May 13-15) to hike career batting average to .370 (10-for-27) in 10 games over three seasons at the conference meet.

2009Knehans played in 41 contests as a sophomore, making 35 combined starts at first base and as MSU’s designated player … eclipsed or matched career highs for hits (26), doubles (5), home runs (3), RBIs (17) and total bases (40) … played error-free defense in 49 chances at first … hit .273 with two homers and 10 RBIs at Killian Softball Stadium … tied four other players for second in the MVC with three sacrifice flies … recorded back-to-back two-hit games at the North Texas Sleep Inn Classic, Feb. 21-22 … posted seven multi-hit games, including a 3-of-4 outing vs. Saint Louis (March 8) in which she hit a game-winning grand slam in the eighth inning … drove in seven runs in a three-game stretch, March 8-14 … registered a hit in six straight games (April 8-18), batting .500 (9-for-18) and slugging .667 during that span … went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs vs. UMKC (April 8).

2008Knehans made 20 starts at first base and served as the Bears’ designated player nine times, playing in a total of 44 games as a freshman ... batted .250 with three homers and 14 RBIs ... hit .320 with runners on base and had a team-high six pinch hits in 12 at-bats ... was 2-for-3 in her Bears’ debut, a 1-0 loss to Long Island (Feb. 15), before going hitless in her next six games ... recorded a hit in five of seven outings, March 1-21 ... homered for the first time and drove in two runs in a 4-1 win at Evansville (April 20) ... drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-run home run in an even-

Year G-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HP SO OB% SB-A2008 44-29 .250 88 5 22 4 0 3 14 35 .398 8 3 24 .333 0-02009 41-35 .232 112 6 26 5 0 3 17 40 .357 4 0 20 .252 0-02010 51-51 .275 142 16 39 8 0 8 24 71 .500 13 1 30 .338 1-1Total 136-115 .254 342 27 87 17 0 14 55 146 .427 25 4 74 .309 1-1

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tual 5-2 victory over Arkansas (April 29) ... went 4-for-12 with a double, homer, two runs scored and three RBIs in the Bears’ run through the MVC Tournament ... scored both MSU runs in the title-game loss to Drake (May 10) ... ended the year on a two-game hit streak.

BackgroundKnehans played at Fort Zumwalt West (O’Fallon, Mo.) High as a senior in 2006, leading the Jaguars to a school-record 24 wins and the Gateway Athletic Conference South Championship ... earned all-conference and all-metro honors and was named second-team all-state after batting .459 with four homers and 22 RBIs ... was a three-year starter at third base for Hazelwood West High School prior to transferring for her senior year ... was a two-time first-team all-conference performer and the league’s player of the year as a junior.

PersonalAshley Nichole Knehans is the daughter of Kevin and Lisa Knehans ... born March 26, 1989, in Florissant, Mo. ... has one sister, Kelsey, and one brother, Kyle ... majoring in criminology.

IF ▪ BR/TR5-9 ▪ Sr. ▪ 3L Dardenne Prairie, Mo. (Ft. Zumwalt West HS)

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PORTER

At Missouri stateA regular in the Bears’ outfield since her freshman season, Tyler Porter returns for her final collegiate season looking to improve on a solid junior year. Porter will once again be asked to use her speed from the left side to set the table for the MSU offense.

2010Porter posted career highs for batting average (.265), hits (26) and stolen bases (6) in 37 starts as a junior ... batted .311 in MVC play and hit .357 at home ... had hits in just 3-of-20 (.150) at bats vs. lefties, but hit .295 against right-handers ... recorded a six-game hitting streak (March 18-27) over which she hit .353 (6-for-17) … recorded six of her eight multi-hit games on the year over an eight-game stretch, April 18 to May 2, batting .500 (13-for-26) ... went 3-for-3 against Drake (April 18) with two runs scored and her lone double of the year in MSU’s 6-0 win over the Bulldogs … had a standout series against Indiana State (May 1-2), going 6-for-11 (.545) with two steals and two RBIs ...

2009Porter missed most of the month of March with an ankle injury before returning to full strength to start the final 13 games of the season … made 18 starts in left field and four in right … recorded her lone multi-hit game of the season on Feb. 20 at North Texas, going 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in an extra-inning, 2-1 MSU win.

Porter’s Career statisticsYear G-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HP SO OB% SB-A2008 42-41 .205 112 17 23 2 0 0 6 25 .223 10 0 30 .270 3-62009 28-22 .093 54 2 5 1 0 0 0 6 .111 1 0 18 .109 1-32010 44-37 .265 98 16 26 1 0 0 5 27 .276 7 0 24 .314 6-8Total 114-100 .205 264 35 54 4 0 0 11 58 .220 10 0 72 .255 10-17

2008Porter made 41 starts in the MSU outfield as a freshman, batting .205 with three steals ... occupied the No. 2 spot in the Bears’ lineup in 24 games ... recorded six multi-hit games, including a 3-for-4 day against Illinois State (March 21) ... posted a five-game hit streak from March 1-12, batting .412 with two RBIs and five runs scored over that stretch ... had two hits and scored a pair of runs in the Bears’ 13-3 win over Central Arkansas (Feb. 24) ... went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks, a stolen base and two runs scored against Saint Louis (March 12) ... was 2-for-3 in MSU’s win at #11 Oklahoma (March 19) to start a three-game stretch in which she posted six hits in nine at-bats.

BackgroundAlong with current Bear infielder Jenna Schwark, Porter helped lead Broken Arrow (Okla.) High School to the Oklahoma 6A state champion-ship as a senior, as the Lady Tigers set a school record in wins with a 41-1 record ... earned All-Frontier Conference, all-region, and all-state honors as a senior outfielder ... lettered on four regional championship and two state championship teams during her prep career.

PersonalTyler Renae Porter is the daughter of Amy Porter and Alan Porter ... born May 8, 1989, in Wichita, Kan. ... has three sisters, Heather Postier, Lyndee Porter and Jordan Porter ... majoring in education.

OF ▪ BL/TR5-5 ▪ Sr. ▪ 3L Broken Arrow, Okla. (Broken Arrow Senior HS)

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SCHWARK

Honors-First-Team All-MVC (2010)-MVC All-Tournament Team (2009, 2010)-North Texas Sleep Inn Classic All-Tournament Team (2009)-First-Team ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-Dictrict (2010)-MVC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award (2009)-MVC Honor Roll (2008, 2009)

At Missouri stateMissouri State’s most-consistent offensive performer last year, Jenna Schwark enters her final season in Maroon and White looking to build on a breakthrough junior campaign that saw her earn first-team all-conference honors.

2010Schwark led the team in hitting (.358), runs batted-in (29), slugging per-centage (.535), walks (19) and on-base percentage (.440) as a junior … her seven homers tied four others for the sixth-best total in school history ... posted the fourth-highest batting average in the conference and ranked fourth in the league in hits (57), sixth in on-base percentage (.440) and eighth in total bases (85) to earn first-team All-MVC accolades … rated as the toughest Valley player to strike-out, fanning just 10 times overall and only three times in 25 MVC games ... hit a whopping .469 vs. lefties and .524 as a leadoff batter ... shared team lead with 15 multi-hit games ... recorded four separate hitting streaks of five games or more, including a six-game streak to begin the season … made starts at second, third and in the outfield for the Bears while maintaining a .947 fielding percentage … recorded her 100th career hits March 30 vs. Oklahoma State ... from April 2-10, had a five-game hitting streak while batting .692 with a double and a home run … hit a grand slam May 1 to spark MSU’s three-game sweep of Indiana State ... voted to the MVC All-Tournament team for the second straight year after going 7-for-19 (.368 avg) with a double, two home runs and six RBIs in the Bears’ five games ... honored for her work in the classroom with a CoSIDA Academic All-District VII nod.

2009Schwark made 27 starts at third base and 14 at second, finishing as MSU’s second-leading hitter with a .304 average … her 13 multi-hit and three multi-RBI games also ranked second on the squad … posted a career-long eight-game hitting streak, Feb. 20-March 7, that included five consecutive multi-hit games (Feb. 21-27) ... batted .583 (14-for-24) with seven runs scored and 10 RBIs to help MSU go 6-2 over the course of the eight-game streak … hit .571 (8-for-14) with four runs scored and five RBIs to earn all-tourney honors at the Sleep Inn Classic (Feb. 20-22) … had two doubles vs. Valparaiso and seven assists vs. Tennessee Tech on Feb. 27 at the Frost Classic and hit the go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth-inning to help MSU top Tennessee Tech, 4-0 … went 5-for-14 (.357) over a four-game hit streak (March 22-26) in which the Bears recorded three victories … at Kansas (March 24), recorded a hit, two walks, an RBI and three runs scored to help MSU top the Jayhawks, 13-8 … hit in six consecutive out-ings, April 15-25, going 8-for-17 (.471) with a pair of doubles … was the Bears’ all-tournament selection at the MVC Championship after going 2-for-4 vs. Bradley (May 7) in MSU’s opening-round loss.

2008As a freshman, Schwark started 35 games at second base and served as the Bears’ DP three times, hitting .259 with a homer, 10 RBIs and four

Year G-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HP SO OB% SB-A2008 45-38 .259 108 13 28 1 0 1 10 32 .296 6 1 14 .302 4-82009 44-42 .304 135 24 41 8 1 1 15 54 .400 8 1 14 .347 5-72010 53-53 .358 159 30 57 5 1 7 30 85 .535 19 4 10 .440 4-7Total 142-133 .313 402 67 126 14 2 9 54 171 .425 33 6 38 .373 13-22

schwark’s Career statistics

steals ... was MSU’s second-leading hitter during conference play, posting a .316 batting average ... led the club with eight sacrifice bunts ... recorded four multi-hit games ... committed just two errors in 141 total chances for a .986 fielding percentage ... hit .364 vs. left-handers ... went hitless in her first nine at-bats of the season before going 2-for-2 against SEMO (March 2) to start a seven-game hit streak ... had two hits and drove in two runs against Wichita State (April 2) ... was 2-for-3 with a double and a pair of RBIs in a 5-3 win at Evansville (April 20).

BackgroundSchwark was a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter for Broken Arrow (Okla.) High, where she was a teammate of fellow Bear Tyler Porter ... was a co-captain on the Lady Tigers’ state championship team and earned all-conference and all-state honors at second base as a senior in 2006 ... helped her team win a school-record 30 games in-a-row ... earned All-Frontier Conference recognition as a third baseman and also was named to the Tulsa all-metro team ... was the all-conference second baseman on a regional championship team as a sophomore and played a reserve role at third base on Broken Arrow’s state championship team as a freshman.

PersonalJenna Layne Schwark is the daughter of Earl and Pam Schwark ... born January 22, 1989, in Tulsa, Okla. ... has one brother, Trey, and three sisters, Tracy, Trisha and Jamie ... majoring in accounting at MSU.

UT ▪ BR/TR5-6 ▪ Sr. ▪ 3L Broken Arrow, Okla. (Broken Arrow Senior HS)

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FARLEY

At Missouri stateAfter seeing her sophomore campaign cut short by injury, Taylor Farley will compete for playing time in the Bears’ catching corps after recovering from shoulder surgery.

2010Although limited to just 10 games as a sophomore due to a shoulder injury, Farley proved to be a valuable offensive weapon coming off the bench, batting .286 with five runs batted in in just 17 plate appearances … was 2-for-3 with the bases loaded and 3-for-4 as a pinch hitter ... also batted .364 with runners in scoring position ... drove in four runs over a three-game stretch, March 14-17 ... delivered a two-run pinch-single vs. IUPUI (March 17) in a 12-4 MSU victory.

2009In her first season as a Bear, Farley appeared in 30 games, making nine starts … batted .244 with one homer in 41 at-bats … homered in just her third collegiate at-bat, a pinch-hit appearance against Centenary (Feb. 7) … went 2-for-4 with an RBI vs. Tennessee Tech (Feb. 27), her lone multi-hit effort of the season.

Farley’s Career statisticsYear G-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HP SO OB%SB-A2009 30-9 .244 41 2 10 1 0 1 4 14 .341 8 0 11 .367 0-02010 10-2 .286 14 1 4 0 0 0 5 4 .286 2 0 7 .353 0-0Total 40-11 .255 55 3 14 1 0 1 9 18 .327 10 0 18 .364 0-0

BackgroundFarley joined the Bears from Lake Dallas High School in Corinth, Texas, where she was a four-year starter at catcher ... tabbed District 9-4A Catcher of the Year twice, earning first-team all-district honors as a senior ... named team offensive player of the year all four years at Lake Dallas ... excelled in the classroom as well, receiving all-district academic honors all four years and gaining induction to the National Honor Society.

Personal Taylor D’Lain Farley is the daughter of Ty and JoAlain Farley ... born De-cember 28, 1989, in Carrollton, Texas ... has one sister, Jordan ... majoring in elementary education with a physical education/coaching emphasis ... plans to pursue a career in teaching and coaching.


C ▪ BR/TR5-7 ▪ Jr. ▪ 1L Corinth, Texas (Lake Dallas HS)

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REPLOGLE

Honors-MVC Honor Roll (2010)

At Missouri stateLike her classmate Taylor Farley, Raeven Replogle was limited by injury during her sophomore campaign, but will be aiming for a breakout third year in a Missouri State uniform as a regular in the Bears’ outfield.

2010Though limited by injury to pinch-running duties the last month of the season, Replogle still managed to see time in 48 contests, including 20 starts in center field ... finished with two doubles and four runs batted-in while hitting .217… led the team with six sacrifice hits … turned in a solid performance against IUPUI (March 17) posting both of her doubles on the year in MSU’s 17-2 victory that completed a double-header sweep … scored 11 runs and was a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate with a runner on third and less than two out.

2009Replogle saw action in 37 games as a freshman, making 18 starts in the MSU outfield … was fifth on the club with four stolen bases … hit .207 in 23 road games, but just .115 in 14 contests at Killian Softball Stadium … recorded her first hit as a Bear Feb. 21 vs. Butler … went 2-for-4 with her first collegiate home run, two RBIs, a steal and three runs scored to spark the MSU offense in a 13-8 win at Kansas (March 24) … registered hits in

Year G-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HP SO OB% SB-A2009 37-18 .164 55 6 9 0 0 1 5 12 .218 4 0 22 .220 4-62010 48-27 .217 60 11 13 2 0 0 4 15 .250 7 1 13 .309 0-4Total 85-45 .191 115 17 22 2 0 1 9 27 .235 11 1 35 .268 4-10

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back-to-back games (March 26-April 4) as part of a stretch in which she hit successfully in four of seven contests, March 21-April 8.

BackgroundReplogle was a four-year starting outfielder at Webb City High School in Webb City, Mo. ... helped the Cardinals to 112 victories in 121 games and two state titles, including a perfect 32-0 season as a freshman in 2005, dur-ing her four-year career ... was a three-time all-district and All-Southwest Conference performer and capped her career with an all-state selection as a senior ... hit three grand slams during her high school career and received Joplin Globe All-Area recognition as a junior and senior ... also competed in track and basketball at Webb City.

PersonalRaeven Leigh Replogle is the daughter of Raph and Leigh Replogle ... born January 16, 1990, in Joplin, Mo. ... has three brothers, Spenser, Alexan and Ethan ... undecided on a major.

OF ▪ BR/TR5-5 ▪ Jr. ▪ 2L Webb City, Mo. (Webb City HS)

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ROSE

Honors-MVC All-Tournament Team (2010)

At Missouri stateAfter emerging as the Bears most-consistent pitcher down the stretch last year, Natalie Rose will step to the front of MSU’s starting rotation as a junior. The right-hander will be asked to shoulder the majority of the work load while also serving as mentor for a young pitching staff.

2010Rose stepped into the role of staff ace late in the year, with 10 of her 16 starts coming in the last month of the season … recorded a club highs of nine wins, nine complete games and two shutouts ... appeared in 38 games overall to rank fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference ... turned in a 2.23 earned run average in 69.0 innings pitched over 17 MVC outings ... notched 134 strikeouts, which was good for seventh in the conference, and only 38 walks in 160 innings pitched … her 2.89 ERA rated as the ninth-best in the MVC ... registered three saves on the year to tie three others for the top total in the league … was perfect over 4.0 innings pitched with six strikeouts to earn a win and a save in two relief appearances in MSU’s three-game sweep of Creighton (April 2-3) … held Drake score-less over 11.0 innings, registering 11 strikeouts against just one walk in two appearances; wrapped up a three-hit shutout of the Bulldogs with a 6-0 victory on April 18 ... won one game and saved another, May 1-2 in Missouri State’s three-game sweep of Indiana State ... posted a trio of nine-strikeout performances on the season, including two in the MVC Tournament against Evansville (May 13) and Southern Illinois (May 14) to earn All-MVC Tournament honors ... combined with SIU’s Danielle Glosson for 27 strikeouts over 9.2 innings to match the 17th-highest single-game total in NCAA history ... began a streak of 52 consecutive innings pitched for the Bears on May 8 at UNI; would complete six straight starts, going 4-3 with a 2.29 ERA over that stretch.

2009Rose made 25 appearances as a freshman, working primarily out of the bullpen … led the club with 65 strikeouts while walking only seven bat-ters … also posted a team-low .242 batting average against … posted 12.0 scoreless innings, Feb. 6-8, to start her career … made four starts in all, striking out 10 in two of her first three starting assignments ... worked a complete-game, two-hit shutout of Bryant (Feb. 7) in her first collegiate start, and allowed just one run on four hits in a 3-1 win over Wichita State (Feb. 21) … fanned seven hitters in 4.0 shutout innings of relief to earn the victory in MSU’s 8-4 win over Saint Louis (March 8).

BackgroundRose was a four-year letterwinner and three-year starting pitcher for Henryetta High School in Henryetta, Okla. ... tabbed all-state and 8-Star Conference MVP as a senior, posting 25 shutouts, including eight no-hitters ... allowed just seven earned runs as a senior, good for a 0.61 ERA, to help the Lady Knights to district and regional titles and a state runner-up finish ... concluded her high school career as a three-time all-conference and all-county selection ... recorded 1,008 career strikeouts and was a part of three straight district and regional championship squads at Henryetta ... also competed in track and field at Henryetta, posting three straight fourth-place finishes in the discuss at the Oklahoma Class 3A state track and field championships.

Rose’s Career Pitching statisticsYear ERA W-L G-GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO BAA WP HP2009 3.36 4-5 25-4 2 1 0 64.2 63 37 31 7 65 .242 1 42010 2.89 9-13 38-16 9 2 3 160.0 161 84 66 38 134 .257 8 5Total 3 .02 13-18 63-20 11 3 3 224 .2 224 121 97 45 199 .253 9 9

PersonalNatalie Ray Rose is the daughter of Bill and Karla Rose ... born January 9, 1990, in Henryetta, Okla. ... has two brothers, Tony and Curt ... majoring in criminology.


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Rose’s Career Batting statisticsYear G-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HP SO OB% SB-A2009 3-0 .333 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .333 0 0 0 .333 0-02010 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 .000 0-0Total 3-0 .333 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .333 0 0 0 .333 0-0

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Honors-First-Team All-MVC (2010)

At Missouri stateCaitlin Chapin will once again anchor the middle of the Bears’ batting order after tying the Missouri State freshman record for home runs and earning first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors last year.

2010Chapin appeared in 49 games, making 39 starts in all, as a freshman ... shared team lead with eight home runs, good enough for third all-time in a single season at MSU ... posted eight mult-RBI games to lead the Bears ... drove in 27 runs to rank second on the squad and third on the Bears’ freshman RBI list … batted .359 and slugged. a team-best .641 with five homers in MVC play ... hit .404 and slugged .707—both team highs—in 17 road games ... drove in a season-high four runs with a 2-for-3 day at the plate in the Bears’ 17-2 win over IUPUI (March 17) ... went 7-for-10 in the Bears’ thre-game series at Evansville (March 26-27) with six runs batted-in to launch a team-high seven-game hitting streak, over which she went 11–for-24 (.458) with four home runs and 11 RBIs ... hit key home runs in each of the Bears’ first two games of their series with Creighton April 2, then drove in three runs in the third game to help clinch MSU’s three-game sweep of the three-time defending MVC champions ... batted .500 and drew six walks in MSU’s three games against Bradley (April 10-11).

Year G-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HP SO OB% SB-A2010 49-39 .250 124 13 31 5 0 8 27 60 .484 13 3 38 .331 1-1Total 49-39 .250 124 13 31 5 0 8 27 60 .484 13 3 38 .331 1-1

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BackgroundChapin completed her career at Ozark (Mo.) High School as one of the area’s most decorated players … batted .450 with 27 home runs for her career and led the Lady Tigers to three district titles … in 2007, she clubbed 11 home runs, which tied for the fourth-highest single-season total in Missouri high school softball history, en route to leading Ozark to a fourth-place Class 4 finish ... a four-time All-Ozarks selection, Chapin finished her prep career among the state of Missouri’s all-time leaders in hits (2nd), doubles (2nd), total bases (2nd), home runs (3rd), runs scored (4th), RBIs (6th) and slugging percentage (7th).

PersonalCaitlin Mackenzie Chapin is the daughter of Harry and Julie Chapin … born December 1, 1990, in Springfield, Mo. … has one sister, Courtney ... plans to major in exercise and movement science.

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CUTTER

At Missouri stateAfter establishing herself as the Bears’ everyday shortstop as a freshman, Kirstin Cutter returns for her second collegiate season once again look-ing to serve as MSU’s defensive stopper on the left side, as well as a key offensive cog in the Bears’ lineup.

2010Cutter saw action in 51 games as a freshman, including 48 starts at short-stop … her seven steals was second-highest total on the team ... finished fifth on the squad with 30 hits … batted .294 in 25 Valley games and .326 at home … recorded seven multi-hit games ... went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base at Evansville (March 27) … recorded hits in four of her eight at-bats in the Bears’ first-ever road sweep of Creighton (April 2-3) ... went 4-for-11 (.364) in MSU’s three-game sweep of Indiana State (May 1-2) ... turned in a season-high four-game hit streak, April 28-May 2, going 5-of-14 (.357) to help the Bears go 3-1 over the same stretch.

BackgroundCutter was an all-state and all-region selection as a senior at Oklahoma City’s Western Heights High School in 2008 ... earned first-team all-con-ference honors as a utility player her last two years as a prep after picking up second-team and honorable mention recognition in her sophomore and freshman years, respectively … competed in basketball, cross country and soccer at Western Heights as well.

Cutter’s Career statisticsYear G-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HP SO OB% SB-A2010 51-48 .240 125 13 30 0 0 0 3 30 .240 2 0 34 .252 7-10Total 51-48 .240 125 13 30 0 0 0 3 30 .240 2 0 34 .252 7-10

PersonalKirstin Ann Cutter is the daughter of Michael and Cindy Cutter … born February 6, 1991, in Okahoma City … has two sisters, Megan and Rachael ... plans to major in general business.

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EISENREICH

At Missouri stateThe Bears’ most-experienced returner in left field, Lauren Eisenreich will once again provide pop in the middle of the MSU lineup, as well as a dependable glove in the outfield in her second year in Maroon and White.

2010Eisenreich made 26 starts as a freshman, including a team-high 22 in left field … committed just one error in 40 fielding chances ... batted .368 as a lead-off hitter ... six of her 13 hits went for extra bases, finishing with four doubles and two home runs on the season … batted .286 and slugged .500 in 14 neutral-field contests ... recorded her best offensive performance of the season against UMKC (March 7), going 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI ... doubled, scored a run and drove in another in game one of a doubleheader March 27 at Evansville ... clubbed her first home run as a Bear in the second game vs. the Purple Aces to help the Bears sweep the twinbill ... batted .333 in four games vs. Evansville, with all three of her hits going for extra bases ... delivered what proved to be the game-winning blow vs. UNI (May 13) in the quarterfinal round of the MVC Champion-ship, belting a three-run homer in the fourth inning to break a 1-1 tie in an eventual 4-3 MSU victory.


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BackgroundEisenreich earned all-district honors in helping Blue Springs High School to the Missouri Class 4 title with a perfect 32-0 record in 2008 … was a part of three district championship squads at Blue Springs, picking up all-area recognition four times and all-region honors in each of her final two seasons as a prep.

PersonalLauren Nicole Eisenreich is the daughter Jim and Leann Eisenreich … born May 26, 1991, in Kansas City, Mo. … has three brothers, Tyler, Zach-ary and Matthew ... father is a former professional baseball player who spent 15 seasons in the Major Leagues with five different clubs … plans to major in psychology.

OF ▪ BR/TR5-9 ▪ So. ▪ 1LBlue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs HS)

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At Missouri stateAfter establishing herself as the Bears’ everyday backstop in her first season at MSU, Madison Hargrove will be called upon to once again provide solid a consistent defensive presence and solid leadership in her sophomore year.

2010Hargrove started 51 games behind the plate as a freshman … threw-out 14 of 70 would-be base stealers … recorded five sacrifice bunts, good for second on the team ... batted .281 as a lead-off hitter ... posted two separate six-game hitting streaks: went 7-for-13 with five runs scored and three RBIs, March 9-17, then batted .421 (8-for-19) March 19-27 … hit her lone homer of the season against IUPUI (March 17) … batted .333 vs. both Evansville and Wichita State ... batted .348 with three doubles, a home run and eight runs scored in March, recording all three of her multi-hit games on the year in the month.

Hargrove’s Career statistics

BackgroundHargrove was a four-year starter and three-time all-conference selection as a catcher for Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, Kan. … earned first-team Kansas 5A all-state honors as a senior in 2009 … batted .385 with 10 steals en route to garnering team MVP and first-team All-Kaw Valley League recognition as a junior … played club ball for the DeSoto Belles.

PersonalMadison Beth Hargrove is the daughter of Tom and Pam Hargrove … born November 20, 1990, in Merriam, Kan. … has one brother, Jaxon, and one sister, Aly ... plans to major in dietetics at MSU.

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PIERCE


At Missouri stateOne of the Bears’ top power threats, Stevie Pierce will look to play an even bigger role in MSU’s fortunes as a second-year player after clubbing three homers in limited duty as a freshman.

2010Pierce made 13 starts and saw action in 41 games overall as a freshman ... four of her eight hits on the year went for extra bases, including three home runs … drove in 10 runs in just 70 plate appearances to rank sixth on the club ... batted .333 with the bases loaded and .400 as a lead-off hitter ... also came through with runners on third and less than two out, hitting a whopping .571 ... posted three multi-RBI games to rank fifth on the team ... registered a three-game hit streak, Feb. 13-19 ... belted her first collegiate home run March 6 vs. SEMO—a fifth-inning grand slam that proved to be the difference in the Bears’ 7-3 win that snapped their school-record 12-game losing streak … came off the bench to hit a pinch-homer April 17 at Drake … delivered a back-breaking two-run homer to help seal the Bears’ 6-1, elimination-game victory over Illinois State in the MVC Championship (May 14).

Pierce’s Career statistics

BackgroundPierce was a four-year starter at Plano (Texas) Senior High, where she earned three all-district nods … hit .485 with three homers and broke her own school record with a .530 on-base percentage in leading the Wildcats to a district championship as a junior … was named an NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete in 2008 ... earned all-district recognition as a pitcher in 2007, going 12-2 with a 2.22 ERA as a sophomore … named District 8-5A Freshman of the Year after hitting .351 and posting an 11-5 record and 1.63 ERA in 2006 … played travel ball for the Texas Glory Gold, a team that featured 13 players committed to play at Division I institutions … graduated with honors from Plano Senior High.

PersonalStephanie Lynn Pierce is the daughter of Stephen and Tracy Pierce … born September 10, 1990, in Plano, Texas … has one brother, Grant ... plans to major in education or psychology at MSU.

IF/OF ▪ BR/TR5-9 ▪ So. ▪ 1LPlano, Texas (Plano Senior)

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BRENTZ

At Missouri stateAshley Brentz comes to the Missouri State program with the reputa-tion as a speedy left-handed slapper who can play a number of different positions.

BackgroundBrentz was a three-time all-conference selection as an infielder at Park-way South High School ... swiped 50 bases in her career and helped lead the Patriots to a Missouri Class 4 runner-up finish as a junior in 2008 .... playing on a team that produced three Division I signees, Brentz added all-district and all-region honors to her resume after leading South in hitting with a .450 average as a senior in 2009.

PersonalAshley Nichole Brentz is the daughter of Steve and Patty Brentz ... born October 29, 1991, in St. Louis ... has one brother, Jacob ... plans to major in political science and pursue a career in law once her collegiate career is complete.

CUNNINGHAM

At Missouri stateA versatile athlete, Kerri Cunningham will be looked upon to provide depth in the Bears’ outfield and on the basepaths in her first year in a Missouri State uniform.

BackgroundCunningham comes to Missouri State after lettering three years as an infielder/outfielder at Warrenton High School ... earned all-conference and all-district honors as a senior outfielder ... picked up second-team all-conference recognition as an infielder her junior year ... also competed in basketball and track and field, posting a third-place finish in the 400 meters at the MSHSAA Class 3 state meet as a senior.

PersonalKerri Lynn Cunningham is the daughter of Mark and Laura Cunningham ... has one sister, Sarah, and one brother, John ... plans to major in oc-cupational therapy.

UT ▪ BL/TR5-4 ▪ Fr. ▪ HSSt. Louis, Mo. (Parkway South HS)

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DUCKWORTH ESQUENAZI

At Missouri stateA talented all-around athlete with a lively bat, Heather Duckworth will compete for playing time on the Bears’ infield as a freshman.

BackgroundA four-sport athlete, as well as team mascot at North Mesquite High School, Duckworth was a three-time all-district performer as a corner infielder ... as a junior, she was named Texas 11-5A District Offensive Player of the Year after earning a co-defensive player of the year nod the previ-ous season ... picked up district academic honors as a junior and played summer/fall ball for the same 18U Texas Glory Gold club that produced fellow Bear Stevie Pierce.

PersonalHeather R. Duckworth is the daughter of Jerry and Kim Duckworth ... born March 1, 1992, in Garland, Texas ... has one brother, Nathan, and one sister, Stephanie ... plans to pursue a career in coaching.

At Missouri stateAs one of two freshman pitchers on the MSU roster, Jourdan Esquenazi will be looked upon to make an immediate impact in the circle for the Bears in her first collegiate season.

BackgroundEsquenazi went 33-10 with a 2.08 earned run average over her last two prep seasons at Prosper High School ... batted .402 over the same stretch ... named Texas District 9-3A Pitcher of the Year in 2009, after going 18-5 with a 1.58 ERA and 220 strikeouts in just 124.0 innings pitched in 2009 ... also named her team’s defensive MVP as a junior when she led Prosper to a regional semifinal appearance and a 26-10 overall record ... earned 9-3A’s Utility Player of the Year honor in helping the Eagles to a district co-championship.

PersonalJourdan Frances Esquenazi is the daughter of Albert and Lorri Esquenazi ... born June 19, 1991, in Plano, Texas ... has one sister, Shana, and one brother, Zachary ... undecided on a major.

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FLAU

At Missouri stateOne of seven Missouri State newcomers in 2011, Ciara Flau will be called upon to add depth to the Bears’ infield and outfield corps as a freshman.

BackgroundFlau joins the Missouri State program after earning three letters as a prep at Pleasant Valley High School ... started every game of her high school career, batting a team-high .380 as a freshman to earn her club’s offensive MVP award ... earned team’s Lady Viking Award as a sophomore, when she hit .260 with one homer ... also competed in field hockey for the Vikings.

PersonalCiara Nicole Flau is the daughter of Richard and Laura Flau ... born September 10, 1992, in Torrance, Calif. ... has one sister, Sydney ... plans to major in biology and pursue a career in medicine.

NEFF

At Missouri stateAmanda Neff will be asked to provide depth in the Bears’ outfield, as well as a solid bat off the bench in her first year in a Missouri State uniform.

BackgroundNeff joins the Bears after wrapping up a standout four-year prep career as a pitcher and shortstop at Freeburg Community High School ... earned first-team All-Cahokia Conference honors each of her last three seasons, and picked up St. Louis all-metro recognition from the Belleville News Democrat as a junior and senior ... batted .521 and led the Midgets in RBIs as a junior ... honored for her academic work as well with a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar-Athlete citation in 2010 ... also earned three varsity basketball letters at Freeburg Community.

PersonalAmanda Marie Neff is the daughter of Richard and Karen Neff ... born February 21, 1992, in Belleville, Ill. ... has one brother, Zach ... undecided on an academic major.

OF/IF ▪ BR/TR5-3 ▪ Fr. ▪ HSChico, Calif. (Pleasant Valley HS)

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Wiggins

At Missouri stateTexas native Savannah Wiggins is expected to see immediate action in the circle for MSU, but also possesses the offensive tools to earn a spot in Bears’ lineup as well.

BackgroundWiggins joins the MSU program after earning Texas District 21-4’s MVP award as a junior for Hargrave High School ... wound up highly-decorated prep career as a four-time all-district performer, team MVP and academic all-district honoree ... earned four letters ans was an all-district performer in volleyball at Hargrave and played summer ball for the 18U Texas Pep-pers Tanel 360 club.

PersonalSavannah Rae Wiggins is the daughter of Mark and Patricia Wiggins ... born May 22, 1992, in Kingwood, Texas ... has one sister, Madison ... plans to major in anthropology.

Tournament Field: The field for the 2011 NCAA Softball Tournament will consist of 64 teams and will be announced on May 15. For the sixth consecutive year, softball will use the same format as Division I baseball, sending four teams each to 16 regionals with the winners advancing to Super Regionals. The Super Regional winners will move on to the Women’s College World Series, held June 2-8, in Oklahoma City. In all, 29 conferences will receive automatic bids and 35 teams will receive at-large bids.

Automatic Bids: The Missouri Valley is one of the 29 leagues whose champions will receive automatic berths in the NCAA Tournament. The Valley’s bid will go to the winner of the MVC Tournament, to be held May 12-14, in at Killian Stadium. The 29 conferences receiving automatic bids include:

America East Atlantic Coast Atlantic-10 Atlantic Sun Big East Big South Big Ten Big 12 Big West Conference USA Colonial Athletic Horizon LeagueIvy Metro Atlantic Mid-American Summit League Mid-Eastern Missouri Valley Mountain West Northeast Ohio Valley Pacific Coast Pacific-10 Patriot League Southeastern Southern Southland Southwestern Athletic Western Athletic

Regionals and Super Regionals: Sixteen regional championships each consisting of four teams will be contested Friday through Sunday, May 20-22. Each double-elimination regional will be hosted by one of the schools competing in that regional. The 16 regional winners will advance to the Super Regionals played Thursday through Sunday, May 26-29, again hosted by one of the two institutions involved at each site. The eight Super Regional winners will advance to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City.

2011 Women’s College World Series: The 30th annual NCAA Division I softball finals will be played Thursday, June 2, through Wednesday, June 8, at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Okla., with the University of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma City All Sports Association serving as hosts. The WCWS will consist of two four-team brackets with a double-elimination format. The winner of each four-team bracket will advance to the championship, which will be played as a best-of-three series.

Missouri State in the NCAA: The Bears have competed in five NCAA Division I Tournaments, in 1983, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2006. In 1983, Missouri State went 1-2 in dropping a best-of-three series at Missouri. In 1996, the Bears were 0-2 in regional play at Fullerton, Calif., and again went 0-2 at the 1997 Norman, Okla., regional. In the 1998 NCAA Regional in Stillwater, Okla., Missouri State pulled off the biggest upset of the 32-team tournament as the Bears, seeded fourth in the regional, stunned ninth-ranked Stanford, the regional’s top seed, 5-2 in the first round. It was a milestone win for Missouri State, which the previous two years had gone two-and-out in NCAA Regional play. It marked the Bears’ first NCAA win under Hesse and the first by the program since 1983. Missouri State was the only #4 seed to defeat a #1 seed in the opening round of the tournament that season.

Postseason Information

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- Contents -Head Coach Holly Hesse .....................................................54-55Associate Head Coach Sue Frederick ................................... 56Associate Head Coach Beth Perine ....................................... 57Support Staff ................................................................................. 58President James E. Cofer, Sr. .................................................... 59University Administration ....................................................... 59Director of Athletics Kyle Moats ............................................ 60Athletics Administration ....................................................61-64Athletics Staff .........................................................................65-66


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HESSE

Head coach Holly Hesse enters her 23rd season leading the Bears’ program as the fifth-winningest coach in Missouri Valley Conference history with 569 victories. Hesse joined the 500-victory club with

the Bears’ 1-0 triumph over Indiana State on April 22, 2007. Hesse is the winningest coach in Missouri State history with a 569-558-2 record. Her tenure includes two regular-season MVC titles, four MVC tourna-ment crowns and four NCAA Tournament appearances. Hesse recorded her 300th win in 2000 and her 400th win in 2004. In two of the last three years, Hesse’s Bears overcame up-and-down regular seasons to play their best softball when it mattered most. At the 2008 State Farm MVC Tournament, the Bears rode the right arm of senior All-MVC performer Melissa Porche to wins over Evansville, Southern Illinois and Illinois State, moving MSU to within one game of an NCAA Tournament berth. At last year’s Valley Championship, the Bears once again turned to their ace in the circle to surprise the field with wins over two of the league’s top four teams, as sophomore righty Natalie Rose pitched six straight complete games to lead MSU to three wins in all before regular-season champ Southern Illinois ended the Bear’s quest for a sixth NCAA bid with a 4-3 decision in the semifinal round. Nevertheless, three Bears—all of whom return in 2011—earned All-MVC honors in 2010 under Hesse’s direction and the tutelege of long-time associate head coaches Sue Frederick and Beth Perine. Both Jenna Schwark and Caitlin Chapin were named to Valley’s first team, while Christa Gammon earned second-team recognition. Missouri State’s 40-17 record in 2006 included a second-place MVC regu-lar season finish at 18-4, marking the 12th season during Hesse’s guidance the Bears have finished in the top five of the confer-ence standings. At the MVC Tournament in Omaha, Neb., Missouri State knocked off the regular-season champs, Illinois State, in the semifinals and defeated Wichita State for the title. The Bears’ march to the championship included three wins by the score of 4-0, and marked the fourth MSU conference tourna-ment title under Hesse’s guidance. Missouri State advanced to the Los Angeles Regional, as the Bears made their fourth trip to the NCAA Tournament under Hesse. The 2006 team’s 40 wins surpassed the school’s previous top win total of 38 set by Hesse’s 1994 squad. The 2006 season marked the sixth 30-win season under Hesse, who has guided the Bears to an average of nearly 27 wins per season since her arrival in 1989. Hesse’s most successful stretch at Mis-souri State came from 1994-98, when her teams averaged 32 wins per season, won an MVC regular-season championship and three tournament championships. The Bears advanced to the NCAA Tournament in three consecutive seasons from 1996-98. In 1996, Hesse led Missouri State to its first MVC title and its first NCAA berth since 1983 as the Bears rang up a 34-22 record, won four straight games to collect the conference crown in Normal, Ill., before competing in the NCAA Regional at Fullerton, Calif. The 1997 season saw the Bears finish 35-26 and become just the second team in

Gateway/MVC history to win back-to-back tourney titles. Missouri State claimed the league crown in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and represented the Valley in the NCAA Regional at Norman, Okla. The thrilling, come-from-behind Missouri State win over Southern Illinois in the 1997 MVC winners’ bracket final was Hesse’s 228th career victory, making her the school’s winningest softball coach. In 1998, Missouri State became the first team in league history to three-peat, winning its third straight Valley crown and again punching a ticket to the NCAA Tournament. The Bears played in the NCAA Regional at Stillwater, Okla., and ended the season with a 31-22 record. Hesse won Gateway Conference Coach of the Year honors in 1992, after guiding Missouri State to a 14-4 mark and the regular-season title. In 1994, she led MSU to the Missouri Valley crown with a 13-3 record and was again voted coach of the year. The 1994 Missouri State club set a school record with 38 wins, won the MVC regular-season title by three games and took second in the league tournament, which MSU hosted. Off the field, Hesse has been active in promoting both the sport of softball and women’s sports in general. She is one of the founding faculty members of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy, which was created to enhance the skills and perspectives of women coaches, and to aid in the retention of women coaches in intercollegiate athletics. She also currently serves as president of the Springfield chapter of the Women’s Intersport Network (WIN). In 2003, Hesse authored a coaching book, which is available on CD, entitled “The Diamond of Success: A Philosophical Model for Coaching”. A 1982 graduate of Creighton University, Hesse came to Missouri State after two years as an assistant coach at her alma mater. Creighton compiled a record of 72-31, won a High Country Conference title and was ranked in the top 20 in Hesse’s two seasons there. Before her two years in Omaha, Hesse served as an assistant coach for two seasons each at Iowa State University and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, where she earned her master’s degree in sport management in 1984. Hesse also coached for two seasons at Waukon (Iowa) High, her prep alma mater. Hesse was a standout pitcher at Creighton, where she became the school’s first 20-game winner and helped the Jays to three consecutive College World Series appearances. A native of Waukon, Iowa, Hesse won an incredible 161 games as a pitcher for Waukon High. She was inducted into the Iowa Girls High School Pitchers’ Hall of Fame in 1979.

Head CoachCreighton, 198223rd Season at Missouri State

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Hesse vs. All opponents (569-558-2)Alabama ............................................. 2-1Arkansas ................................ 17-15Arkansas Pine-Bluff .................2-0Athens State...................................... 1-0Austin Peay State ............................ 3-0Ball State ............................................ 1-1Baylor .................................................. 1-1Bethune-Cookman ......................... 0-1Boston College ................................. 1-0Boston ................................................ 1-0Bradley ................................... 37-18Brown .................................................. 0-1Bryant ................................................. 1-0Buffalo ................................................. 0-1Butler................................................... 1-0Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo ............. 0-1Cal Santa Barbara ........................... 1-1Cal State-Fullerton ......................... 0-1Cal State-Northridge ..................... 0-1Cal State-Sacramento.................... 0-2Centenary .......................................... 0-3Central Arkansas ............................ 5-1Central Florida ................................ 2-1Charleston Southern ..................... 3-0Cleveland State ................................ 1-0Coastal Carolina .............................. 1-0Colorado State ............................1-3Creighton ............................... 24-37DePaul ................................................. 1-3Drake................................... 30-33-1Drexel .................................................. 1-1Eastern Illinois ................................ 6-5Eastern Michigan ........................... 2-0Evansville............................... 29-19Florida A&M ..................................... 1-0Florida Atlantic ............................... 1-2

Florida International .................... 1-0Florida State ..................................... 0-1Georgia Southern ........................... 1-0Georgia State .................................... 0-1Georgia Tech. .................................... 0-1Harvard .............................................. 3-0Houston .............................................. 0-1Illinois State .......................... 25-37Indiana .........................................1-1Indiana State ........................ 40-14Iowa ................................................... 0-1Iowa State ........................................ 2-4IUPUI .....................................................3-0Jackson State ......................................1-0Kansas ............................................13-41Kent State .......................................... 2-0Lipscomb ........................................... 1-0Long Island ....................................... 1-1Louisiana-Lafayette ....................... 0-7Louisiana-Monroe.......................... 2-0Louisiana State ................................ 0-1Louisiana Tech ................................. 3-1Louisville ........................................... 0-2Marshall ............................................. 0-1Maryland ............................................ 3-0Massachusetts ................................. 0-2McNeese State ................................. 1-1Mercer ................................................. 1-0Miami (Fla.) ...................................... 0-1Miami (Ohio) .................................... 3-1Middle Tennessee State ............... 1-0Michigan ............................................. 1-1Michigan State ................................. 0-3Minnesota ....................................0-0Mississippi ........................................ 3-3Missouri .................................. 3-15

UMKC ..........................................26-6Missouri S&T .................................... 0-2Missouri-St. Louis .......................... 1-1Missouri Southern ....................10-10Morehead State ............................... 1-0Nebraska ............................................ 2-6Nebraska-Omaha ............................ 0-2New Mexico ...................................... 1-2New Mexico State ........................... 1-0SUNY-Buffalo .................................... 1-0Nicholls (La.) State ........................ 4-3North Carolina ................................. 0-1North Dakota State ...................3-1Northern Colorado ........................ 2-0Northern Illinois ............................. 2-1UNI ........................................... 29-26North Texas .................................2-1Northwestern .................................. 2-1Northwestern (La.) State ............ 1-2Northwood ........................................ 1-0Ohio ...................................................... 0-1Ohio State .......................................... 0-1Oklahoma ....................................4-9Oklahoma City ................................. 2-6Oklahoma State .................... 2-19Pacific .................................................. 1-1Penn State.......................................... 1-1Peru State .......................................... 2-0Pittsburg State ................................. 2-0Purdue ................................................ 2-2Rutgers ............................................... 1-3Saint Louis ............................17-6-1Samford .............................................. 3-0Sam Houston State ........................ 2-4San Diego State ............................... 0-1San Jose State ................................... 1-3

Santa Clara ........................................ 1-0Siena .................................................... 1-0South Carolina ................................. 1-1South Dakota State ........................ 1-2South Florida ................................... 0-2Southeast Missouri State ........ 17-4Southern Illinois ................. 26-35SIU Edwardsville .......................0-2Southern Utah ................................. 1-0Southwest Baptist .......................... 4-1Stanford .............................................. 1-1Stephen F. Austin ............................ 2-1Stetson ................................................ 1-1Tennessee .......................................... 1-3Tennessee Tech ............................... 1-0Texas .............................................0-1Texas-Arlington ............................... 2-5Texas A&M......................................... 0-7Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ......... 1-3UTSA .................................................... 0-3Texas State ........................................ 1-1Texas Tech ......................................... 1-1Tulsa ........................................ 24-15UCLA .................................................... 0-2Utah ...................................................... 0-4Valparaiso ......................................... 2-1 Virginia ............................................... 1-0Virginia Tech .................................... 1-0Washington ....................................... 0-2Western Illinois ............................... 8-8Western Kentucky.......................... 1-0Wichita State ........................ 35-38Wisconsin ....................................0-0Wisconsin-Green Bay ................... 1-0

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Hesse with associate head coaches Sue Frederick (left) and Beth Perine (right) after winning the 2006 MVC Tournament Championship.

Year Overall Pct. Conf. Pct. Place Tourn.(Gateway Conference)1989 11-37 .229 4-12 .250 9th 9th1990 15-23 .395 7-9 .438 6th 5th1991 22-26 .458 6-6 .500 5th t-5th1992 24-28 .462 14-4 .778 1st 4th(Missouri Valley Conference)1993 28-21 .571 8-8 .500 6th 4th1994 38-13 .745 13-3 .813 1st 2nd1995 22-25 .468 7-10 .412 7th 3rd1996 34-22 .607 13-6 .684 3rd 1st1997 35-26 .574 7-7 .500 t-5th 1st1998 31-22 .585 13-5 .722 2nd 1st1999 28-22-1 .559 8-7-1 .531 4th 4th2000 30-28 .517 10-8 .556 4th t-7th2001 15-33 .312 7-20 .259 10th DNP2002 23-28 .451 12-12 .500 5th 5th2003 29-25 .537 13-12 .520 6th 6th2004 29-29 .500 11-15 .423 7th DNP2005 26-25-1 .510 16-11 .593 4th 3rd2006 40-17 .702 18-4 .818 2nd 1st2007 21-29 .420 10-14 .417 6th t-7th2008 28-22 .460 11-13 .458 7th 2nd2009 19-25 .432 8-12 .400 7th t-7th2010 21-32 .396 13-12 .520 t-4th 3rdTotals 569-558-2 .505 229-210-1 .522 -- --

1992 Gateway Conference Coach of the Year1994 Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year

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FREDERICK

Sue Frederick enters her 21st year on the Missouri State softball coach-ing staff. In her role as associate head coach, Frederick serves as third base coach, works with the Bear infielders, offense and oversees MSU’s strength and conditioning, team travel, practice organization, budgeting and clinic development. Frederick came to Missouri State straight from a successful playing career at Creighton. Since joining the Missouri State staff, Frederick has seen the Bears compile a 543-498-2 record and win five conference championships during her time in Springfield. She helped lead the Bears to three straight Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championships from 1996 to 1998 and helped guide them to four NCAA Tournament appearances. Frederick earned the status of One-Star Master Coach in 2001 after completing courses through the National Fastpitch Coaches College. A native of Ankeny, Iowa, Frederick played for the Virginia Roadsters in the inaugural Women’s Professional Fastpitch season in the summer of 1997. Frederick, who graduated cum laude from Creighton in 1989, was a four-year standout and career .302 hitter on the Jays’ softball team and set school career records for hits (209) and stolen bases (47). As a sophomore, she set CU single-season marks with 69 hits and 41 runs scored and then tied her hit record with 69 in her senior campaign. Over a three-year stretch, Frederick had 31 straight successful stolen base attempts, a feat which puts her 23rd on the all-time Division I list and her .423 batting mark as a sophomore in 1987 ranked 10th in the nation that year and second in CU history. A two-time all-region first teamer, Frederick helped the Jays to High Country Conference titles in 1986 and 1987, with a College World Se-ries berth in 1986. She was a first team all-conference pick in 1987 and 1989 and earned the Carl M. Reinert Scholar Athlete Award as a senior. In 1989-90, she served as an intern for the High Country Conference in Laramie, Wyo. In 2000, she was inducted into the Iowa Softball Hall of Fame for her career accomplishments.

Year School Overall Pct. Conf. Pct. Place Tourn.(Assistant/Associate Head Coach)1991 Missouri State 22-26 .458 6-6 .500 5th t-5th1992 Missouri State 24-28 .462 14-4 .778 1st 4th1993 Missouri State 28-21 .571 8-8 .500 6th 4th1994 Missouri State 38-13 .745 13-3 .813 1st 2nd1995 Missouri State 22-25 .468 7-10 .412 7th 3rd1996 Missouri State 34-22 .607 13-6 .684 3rd 1st1997 Missouri State 35-26 .574 7-7 .500 t-5th 1st1998 Missouri State 31-22 .585 13-5 .722 2nd 1st1999 Missouri State 28-22-1 .559 8-7-1 .531 4th 4th2000 Missouri State 30-28 .517 10-8 .556 4th t-7th2001 Missouri State 15-33 .312 7-20 .259 10th DNP2002 Missouri State 23-28 .451 12-12 .500 5th 5th2003 Missouri State 29-25 .537 13-12 .520 6th 6th2004 Missouri State 29-29 .500 11-15 .423 7th DNP2005 Missouri State 26-25-1 .510 16-11 .593 4th 3rd2006 Missouri State 40-17 .702 18-4 .818 2nd 1st2007 Missouri State 21-29 .420 10-14 .417 6th t-7th2008 Missouri State 28-22 .560 11-13 .458 7th 2nd2009 Missouri State 19-25 .432 8-12 .400 7th t-7th2010 Missouri State 21-32 .396 13-12 .520 t-4th 3rdTotals 543-498-2 .522 228-189-1 .547 -- --

Frederick’s Career Record

Associate Head CoachCreighton, 198921st Season at Missouri State


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PERINE

Beth Perine begins her 16th season with the Bears after joining the staff in October of 1995. As associate head coach, Perine is involved in overseeing all aspects of the program, with primary responsibilities in the areas of developing catchers and outfielders and recruiting. Perine also serves as first base coach for the Bears. Perine plays a valuable role in player development at Missouri State. She oversees the academic progress of each student-athlete, as well as organizing the community service efforts of the team. The Bears partici-pate in four or more community service projects during the year. Also involved in the community herself, Perine serves as the Vice President of Events for the Women’s Intersport Network of Springfield, an organization committed to the promotion of girls and women in sport. Perine is also involved in raising money and awareness for the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks. Perine came on board with the Bears in time to experience three of the most successful seasons in school history from 1996 to 1998, with MSU winning back-to-back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference Tournament titles and advancing to the NCAA Tournament each year. A 1982 graduate of Ohio State University, Perine possesses a wealth of experience, having coached 25 years on the NCAA Division I level, including four seasons as a head coach, before coming to Missouri State. Perine served as head softball coach at Eastern Illinois University from 1991 to 1995, leading the Panthers to four straight 20-win seasons. Dur-ing her tenure, EIU had two all-region and 11 all-conference honorees, in addition to 24 academic all-conference picks. Before taking the Eastern Illinois job, Perine served as assistant

softball coach at Penn State University from 1986 to 1991 and helped the Lady Lions to the Atlantic 10 Conference championship in 1988. She earned her master’s degree in counseling education from Penn State in 1989 with a 4.00 grade-point average. Perine also spent three years as an assistant coach at her alma mater, Ohio State, from 1983 to 1986.

Year School Overall Pct. Conf. Pct. Place Tourn.(Assistant Coach)1983 Ohio State 19-28-1 .406 4-14-1 .237 7th NA1984 Ohio State 20-25 .444 6-18 .250 7th NA1985 Ohio State 10-35 .222 3-21 .125 7th NA1986 Penn State 27-23-1 .539 6-4 .600 t-2nd DNP1987 Penn State 22-23 .489 6-4 .600 t-2nd 4th1988 Penn State 34-20 .630 9-3 .750 2nd 1st1989 Penn State 22-33 .400 9-3 .750 t-2nd 2nd1990 Penn State 24-20 .545 8-4 .667 3rd 2nd1991 Penn State 22-29 .431 8-3 .727 2nd 4th(Head Coach)1992 Eastern Illinois 24-28 .462 14-4 .778 1st 4th1993 Eastern Illinois 28-21 .571 8-8 .500 6th 4th1994 Eastern Illinois 38-13 .745 13-3 .813 1st 2nd1995 Eastern Illinois 22-25 .468 7-10 .412 7th 3rd(Assistant/Associate Head Coach)1996 Missouri State 34-22 .607 13-6 .684 3rd 1st1997 Missouri State 35-26 .574 7-7 .500 t-5th 1st1998 Missouri State 31-22 .585 13-5 .722 2nd 1st1999 Missouri State 28-22-1 .559 8-7-1 .531 4th 4th2000 Missouri State 30-28 .517 10-8 .556 4th t-7th2001 Missouri State 15-33 .312 7-20 .259 10th DNP2002 Missouri State 23-28 .451 12-12 .500 5th 5th2003 Missouri State 29-25 .537 13-12 .520 6th 6th2004 Missouri State 29-29 .500 11-15 .423 7th DNP2005 Missouri State 26-25-1 .510 16-11 .593 4th 3rd2006 Missouri State 40-17 .702 18-4 .818 2nd 1st2007 Missouri State 21-29 .420 10-14 .417 6th t-7th2008 Missouri State 28-22 .460 11-13 .458 7th 2nd2009 Missouri State 19-25 .432 8-12 .400 7th t-7th2010 Missouri State 21-32 .396 13-12 .520 t-4th 3rdTotals (Asst. Coach) 609-621-4 .495 229-232-2 .497 -- -- (Head Coach) 112-87 .563 42-25 .627 -- --

Perine’s Career Record

Associate Head CoachOhio State, 198216th Season at Missouri State



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Jeremiah FreyAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Robin MeeksAssistant Director

Athletic Training Services

Eric DoennigAssistant Director,

Athletics Communications

Shannon BusleppVolunteer Assistant

Danny WeathermonEquipment Manager

Lauren SupakStudent Assistant

Stewart DavisAssistant Director,

Corporate Relations and Athletics Marketing

Dan RainesAssistant Director,

Achievement Center

Kyle YatesAsst. A.D. for Compliance

Softball Administrator

2011 MsU softball Coaching staff

Megan KeaneGraduate Assistant

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Dr. James E. Cofer, Sr., began his first year as president of Missouri State University on August 2. He was introduced to the campus and Springfield community as the school’s 10th president on May 14, following a nationwide search. Cofer came to Springfield after serving as president of the University of Louisiana at Monroe since 2002. He replaced Dr. Michael T. Nietzel, who had been MSU’s president since July 2005. Additionally, Cofer will be a tenured professor in MSU’s College of Business Administration. “I am deeply honored by the Board’s decision and its confidence in me,” Cofer said on May 14. “I have been a fan of Missouri State University for many years and I look forward to continuing the good work that has been done here. Working with the faculty, staff, students, community, governmental leaders and all other constituent groups, I think we can create and achieve a shared vision for the university.” Cofer earned a reputation as the leader of an “extraordinary renaissance” at the University of Louisiana at Monroe over his eight years as president. When he and his wife, Deborah, arrived at ULM in 2002, they immediately began the “Reclaiming Our Campus” campaign, which involved more than 2,000 students, faculty, staff, community leaders, and area citizens who cleaned, planted flowers and repainted the campus. Shortly thereafter, Cofer developed an ambitious visionary plan that included more than $80 million in new construction and renovations on campus. Students, whose academic achievements continue to proliferate every year, now enjoy the newest, up-to-date residence halls, state-of-the-art “smart classrooms,” a completely-renovated Student Union Building and multiple campus security improvements. In 2007, students rated ULM higher than ever before – breaking a record for student satisfaction at the institution and surpassing student satisfaction at the national level. With the help of engaged faculty, ULM also patterned its mathematics and English course redesigns after the National Center for Academic Transformation’s Roadmap to Redesign philosophy, utilizing sound methodology, student-centered learning, clear assessment criteria and effective technology incorporation in 2007. To further encourage student success, ULM implemented living-learning communities, peer and faculty mentoring programs, extensive undergraduate research initiatives and advanced technological modalities. Cognizant of adult learners and today’s busy student, Cofer advocated “anytime, anywhere, anyplace instruction,” resulting in additional online courses and degree programs at ULM. Cofer earned his Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in December 1998. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1971 and his MBA in 1975, both from Mississippi State University. Prior to becoming president of the University of Louisiana at Monroe in March of 2002, Cofer served as vice president for finance and administration for the University of Missouri System from 1998-2002. Prior to that, he was vice president for finance and administration for the University of Arkansas System from 1995-98; Eisenhower Fellow in Budapest, Hungary, in 1995-96; and vice chancellor for fiscal affairs and treasurer of the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia from 1991-95. He also has held positions in finance and administration with the Mississippi Power and Light Company; Murray State University; the State of Mississippi; and the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. Cofer and his wife, Deborah, have two children and two grandchildren.

Dr. Belinda McCarthyProvost

Ken McClureVice President

for Administrative and Information Services

Missouri state Vice Presidents& Faculty Representative

Dr. Jim BakerVice President

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Dr. earle DomanVice President

for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Brent DunnVice Presidentfor University Advancement

Dr. Bruce JohnsonChairman, Faculty

Committee onIntercollegiate Athletics

University Administrative CouncilDr. James e. Cofer, sr. PresidentDr. Leslie Anderson Interim Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Jim Baker V.P. for Research and Economic DevelopmentDr. Drew Bennett Chancellor, Missouri State University-West PlainsDr. earle Doman V.P. for Student Affairs and Dean of StudentsBrent Dunn V.P. for University Advancementnila Hayes Chief Financial OfficerPaul Kincaid Chief of Staff/Asst. to President for Univ. RelationsJohn McAlear Secretary to the Board of GovernorsDr. Belinda McCarthy ProvostKen McClure V.P. for Administrative and Information Services June McHaney Director, Internal AuditKyle Moats Director of Athletics Dr. Helen Reid Dean, College of Health and Human Services Clif smart General Counsel

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Missouri State University’s search for its new director of athletics concluded May 28, 2009, with the introduction of Kyle Moats as the University’s 10th A.D. Moats came to the University after serving as associate athletics director for national marketing at the University of Louisville since 2005. Moats began his duties at Missouri State in July 2009, replacing Bill Rowe, who retired after spending 27 years as Missouri State’s top athletics administrator and more than a half century at the university as a student, coach and administrator. In a busy first year on the job, Moats wasted little time in laying groundwork for the future of Missouri State Athletics. From day one he emphasized the importance of fostering a strategic vision in the current landscape of intercollegiate athletics by involving all corners of the campus community in developing a long-range plan for the MSU Athletics. Moats played a key role in Missouri State’s new partnership with Nelligan Sports Marketing (NSM), announced in February 2010. The agreement will result in the outsourcing of the departments’ marketing and corporate sales operations while maximizing revenue potential for MSU Athletics. Additionally, Moats was instrumental in MSU’s negotiations for a new television contract with KY3, Inc., this past summer. Prior to his arrival in Springfield, Moats spent four years as associate athletics director for national marketing at Louisville. In that capacity, he coordinated the Cardinals’ efforts in national awareness, marketing, branding and group ticket sales. He also worked closely with Nelligan, which manages the exclusive marketing rights for Cardinal Athletics. Moats oversaw the Louisville band and spirit squads as the liaison with student government and student spirit groups. Prior to joining the Louisville staff, Moats served as senior associate athletic director for two years at Marquette University, where he oversaw the Golden Eagles’ Blue and Gold Fund, media relations, ticket operations, special events, licensing, radio, television, marketing and promotions and sponsorships with NSM. He also worked 14 years in the University of Kentucky athletics department, including his last three there as associate athletics director for marketing (2000-02). Moats joined the UK staff as a graduate assistant in the athletics office in 1989, and in 1991 was promoted to coordinator of promotions and special events. He became the Wildcats’ director of marketing, promotions and licensing in 1993 before being named assistant athletics director for marketing in 1996. He served as tournament manager for the 1993 NCAA Golf Championships and the 1996 and 1998 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament events in Lexington. A native of Dixon, Ill., Moats is a 1988 graduate of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. While at SIUE, Moats was a three-year letterwinner in golf and was a student assistant basketball coach for the Cougars from 1985-1988. He earned a master’s degree in sports management from the University of Kentucky in 2001. Moats and his wife, Leeann, have two children, Kirk and Lauren.

Kyle Moats was introduced as Missouri State University’s 10th director of ath-letics on May 28, 2009.

Moats

Moats Resume summary Professional Background Years School Position 1985-88 SIUE Student-Athlete (Golf) Student Assistant Coach (MBB) 1989-91 Kentucky Graduate Assistant 1991-93 Kentucky Coordinator of Promotions and Special Events 1993-96 Kentucky Director of Marketing, Promotions and Licensing 1996-2004 Kentucky Assistant AD for Marketing 2004-06 Marquette Senior Associate AD 2006-09 Louisville Associate AD for National Marketing 2009-present Missouri State Director of Athletics Education Southern Illinois University Edwardsville B.S. in Physical Education, 1988

University of Kentucky M.S. in Sports Management, 2001

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Casey Comoroski enters her third full year as associate director of athletics and her eighth year overall at Missouri State. Comoroski oversees the operations of several of the institution’s 16 men’s and women’s sports programs. In addition, she has oversight of the Bears’ compliance, athletic training and strength and conditioning programs and serves as the primary personnel administrator for intercollegiate athletics. Comoroski joined the MSU staff in March 2003 as assistant director of athletics for compliance, a post in which she served until succeeding Darlene Bailey as associate athletics director in September of 2006. A native of Nanticoke, Pa., Comoroski came to MSU from Coastal Carolina University, where she had been assistant athletics director for compliance since 1998. At Coastal Carolina, Comoroski’s responsibilities included overseeing budgets for some of the school’s 17 sports, working in game operations, supervising the hosting of conference championships and directing summer sports camps. She was honored as the Big South Compliance Director of the Year in 2000. Comoroski graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1994 and earned a master’s degree from the University of Connecticut in 1996. She served one year as an intern in the Syracuse University athletics compliance office and spent two years in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference compliance section. A four-year starter in women’s basketball at St. Bonaventure, Comoroski was inducted into the school’s athletics hall of fame in February 2007. Additionally, she was inducted into the Luzerne County (Pa.) Sports Hall of Fame in August 2010.

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Bryan Hicks begins his second year as Missouri State’s associate athletics director for student development. Prior to his arrival in Springfield in August 2009, Hicks spent 12 years at the University of Louisville and five as assistant athletic director for academics, overseeing the academic responsibilities for the Cardinal football team and stadium computer lab. The Huntsville, Ala., native also served on the University’s Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality, the Directors Council for University Wide Advising and coordinated U of L’s Student-Athletes of Color Combining Opportunity and Responsibility for Excellence. A college basketball and baseball standout at Tuskegee University, he received his bachelors degree in marketing from Alabama A&M in 1992 and earned his master’s degree in public administration (MPA) from Portland State in 1996. He had served as a compliance coordinator, associate director for academic services, and an academic advisor prior to taking on his current role at Louisville in 2003. He also has coaching and multicultural admissions experience at Warner Pacific College in Portland, Ore. He and his wife, Kellie, are the parents of three children, Hailey, Sydney and Garrett.

HicksAssociate Director of Athletics/SWAEighth Year at Missouri State

Associate Director of Athletics for Student Development Second Year at Missouri State

Tiffany (Wilson) Akre will begin her second year on the Missouri State Athletics staff, after joining the department as associate director of athletics for business affairs last September. Akre is a native of Farmington, Mo., and has an extensive background in accounting, payroll, and business affairs for a number of organizations. Most recently, she spent eight years as vice president of finance for McQueary Brothers Drug Company in Springfield. In 2008, she was named senior team leader for McQueary’s finance acquisition team. As the associate athletic director for business administration, Akre is responsible for all phases of the business operation for the athletic department, which includes development and management of the annual budget and the supervision of daily business operations. She also serves as sport administrator for men’s and women’s golf. A 1997 graduate of Missouri State, Akre is also an on-line instructor for the University of Phoenix. She also holds an MBA from Regis University in Denver.

AkreAssociate Director of Athletics for Business AdministrationSecond Year at Missouri State

Intercollegiate Athletics CommitteeBruce Johnson (Chair), Faculty Athletics Representative

Stan Adamson, College of Business AdministrationCharlotte Hardin, Multicultural Student Services

James Hutter, College of Natural and Applied SciencesJeanne Phelps, College of Health and Human Services

Emmett Sawyer, College of EducationLorene Stone, College of Humanities and Public Affairs

Roger Stoner, College of Arts and LettersEmily Matthews, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Ex-Officio: Tiffany Akre, Casey Comoroski, Rachelle Darabi, Kyle Moats, Kyle Yates



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Kyle Yates begins his third year as assistant director of athletics for compliance after joining the Missouri State athletics staff in July 2008. Yates came to MSU after spending three years as assistant director of athletics compliance at TCU. His duties included monitoring the activity of coaches and staff for NCAA rules compliance, as well as the oversight of maintenance on the TCU athletics compliance web site. At Missouri State, Yates is responsible for the organization and overall administration of the MSU athletic department’s NCAA compliance program, including the certification of eligibility and coordination of financial aid for student-athletes. He is also charged with monitoring coaches’ activities relative to rules compliance, and administering educational measures for athletics staff members. A 2004 graduate of Texas A&M, Yates completed his MBA from TCU in 2007.

YatesAssistant Director of Athletics for ComplianceThird Year at Missouri State

Dr. Bruce Johnson is in his 15th year as the chairman of the MSU faculty committee on intercollegiate athletics and the university’s voting representative to the annual NCAA convention. Johnson, a 1962 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, retired from his faculty position in the MSU Department of Agriculture in July 2009 after 31 years at the school. He continues to teach on a part-time basis. Johnson earned his master’s degree in 1965 from Iowa State and his doctorate from Missouri in 1970. Johnson, whose son, Phil, was MSU’s starting quarterback in 1993, has served on the MSU faculty senate and the faculty relations committee and has won a number of awards during his teaching career.

JohnsonFaculty Athletics Representative33rd Year at Missouri State

Padraic McMeel enters his third full year at Missouri State after assuming the post of assistant director of athletics for external affairs in February 2008. In his first two-plus years at MSU, McMeel has directed the implementation of the seat selection program for JQH Arena, the Bears’ and Lady Bears’ new state-of-the-art $67 million basketball facility which opened in November 2008. McMeel is also charged with overseeing the efforts of the Missouri State athletics marketing staff. McMeel came to Missouri State after serving as associate director of the Golden Knights Club (GKC) and director of premium seating at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. In that position, he was responsible for suite and club seat sales and assisted with GKC annual giving. He spent a year as assistant director of GKC before becoming associate director in 2006. Prior to his stint at UCF, McMeel spent time in the athletic departments at Illinois State and Central Michigan. He earned his undergraduate degree in sport administration from Central Michigan in 1994 and received his master’s degree from CMU in athletic administration in 2005. McMeel lives in Springfield with his wife, Ashley, their daughter, Logan, and son, Casen.

McMeelAssistant Director of Athletics for External AffairsFourth Year at Missouri State

Missouri State alumnus Rick Kindhart is in his third year directing MSU’s athletics communications efforts and his second as assistant director of athletics. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department, he is the primary contact for Bears’ football and men’s basketball and serves on the University Marketing Council and the NCAA Self-Study Committee. Kindhart came to Missouri State in July 2008 after serving as assistant executive director for communications for the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) for a total of 11 years. Kindhart began his stint at MSHSAA in 1996 as communications and publications director and filled that role until 2000, when he accepted the job of statistics coordinator for the NCAA in Indianapolis. He returned to MSHSAA in 2001 and was promoted to assistant executive director on July 1, 2005. Kindhart graduated cum laude from Missouri State University in 1991,and received his master’s degree in 1993 from Southeast Missouri State, where he served as assistant sports information director from 1991-93. From 1993-96, he was sports information director at Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss. He is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America, Society for American Baseball Research, and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and is the recipient of numerous regional and national writing and publication awards. He and his wife, Christy, have two children, Matt and Shelby.

KindhartAssistant Director of Athletics for CommunicationsThird Year at Missouri State


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the Bears FundThe Bears Fund is the annual fund-raising program for Mis-souri State intercollegiate athletics that was established in 1981 in conjunction with the move of MSU athletics to NCAA Division I status. The fund’s name stands for “Building Excellence in Athletics through Recruiting and Scholarships,” and its impact on Mis-souri State Athletics has grown substantially throughout the 29 years of its existence. The 2009-10 drive netted over $2.75 million, marking the 22nd year in a row in which total contri-butions to The Bears Fund have gone beyond $1 million. The fund is administered by the Missouri State University Foundation with additional input from coaching and adminis-trative staff members in intercollegiate athletics. Contributors of $50 or more during each year are recognized as members at various giving levels in The Bears Fund, and as such, receive benefits within the athletic program, including game program recognition, online athletics newsletter, and parking and postseason ticket considerations. Bears Fund gifts may be earmarked for specific sports or general use and the money is used to enhance MSU athlet-ics, particularly in the areas of scholarships and recruiting. Contributions may be cash, gifts in kind of goods or services, matching gifts from employers, bequests or life income trusts and honorary or memorial gifts. An additional fund-raising event that’s a popular late-summer social event for MSU fans is the Missouri State Auction Benefiting Athletics. Held in August for each of the past 23 years, the auction has generated additional income for athletic uses with an evening of food, fun and entertainment. Individuals and businesses donate goods or services for sale at the auction, and the income derived from that sale goes to intercollegiate athletics. Items available for purchase at the auction since it began in 1987 have included automobiles, a thoroughbred racehorse, country club memberships, advertis-ing packages, travel opportunities including road trips with MSU athletic teams, furs, jewelry, sports memorabilia, and unique items such as the chance to join MSU coaches on the sidelines during varsity contests. Fifteen of the last sixteen auc-tions have netted more than $100,000 for MSU Athletics, and the 2009 auction raised more than $110,000.

Springfield native Randy Blackwood is entering his 27th year at Missouri State and his sixth as executive director of athletic and entertainment facilities. Blackwood earned his bachelor’s degree in speech and theatre from Missouri State in 1980. He has been involved in public assembly venue management since 1981, serving as the Fine Arts Auditorium Manager at the University of Georgia for four years before returning to his alma mater in 1984. During his tenure at MSU, Blackwood has been involved in the administration of Hammons Student Center and Plaster Sports Complex, including the last nine years as director of the two facilities. On July 1, 2005, he was named executive director of the University’s three top public venues, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Hammons Student Center, and Plaster Sports Complex. In 2008, Blackwood added another on-campus facility to the list of venues he oversees with the opening of JQH Arena. Blackwood is a graduate of Leadership Springfield and a member of the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM). He is also a member of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Blackwood resides in Springfield with his wife, Joyce Owen-Blackwood.

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Jim Penkalski enters his second full year as director of Missouri State Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation Services and his 21st year overall at MSU. Penkalski took over as head of the MSU athletic training program in March 2009 following the retirement of Ivan Milton. Penkalski oversees a staff of six full-time certified athletic trainers, three intern athletic trainers and a host of student trainers. A Broadview Heights, Ohio, native, Penkalski also fills the role of primary athletic trainer for baseball and has worked with a number of MSU athletic programs throughout his tenure. Penkalski competed in football and wrestling at Brecksville High before completing his undergraduate degree in physical education from Kent State in 1987. He then moved on to Northern Michigan for his graduate studies, completing his master’s degree in 1989. Penkalski and his wife, Missy, have three children, Amanda, Katelyn and Russell.

Penkalski

Executive Director of Athletic and Entertainment Facilities27th Year at Missouri State

Director of Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation Services21st Year at Missouri State



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Keith Boaz enters his fifth year as director of JQH Arena/Hammons Student Center/Plaster Sports Complex and his eighth year overall as a member of the Missouri State athletics staff. Boaz began his work at MSU in a dual role as assistant director of athletics development and marketing and assistant director of Hammons Student Center/Plaster Sports Complex in August 2003. A 2002 graduate of Missouri State, Boaz served as assistant director of operations at Jordan Valley Ice Park before joining the University’s staff. Boaz lives in Springfield with his wife, Bethany, their daughter, Averie, and son, Bradie.

BoazDirector of JQH Arena/HSC/PSCEighth Year at Missouri State

Terry Sauerbry enters his fifth year as head strength and conditioning coach for the 16 MSU intercollegiate sports in 2010-11. Sauerbry began his current role at MSU in 2006 after serving in a similar capacity at the University of Rhode Island. He established the Rhode Island athletics strength and conditioning program where none had previously existed. Like MSU, Rhode Island is an NCAA FCS school. Prior to his tenure at Rhode Island, Sauerbry was associate strength coach at Temple University from 1998 to 2005. Previously, he was an assistant strength coach at the University of Maryland from 1997 through 1998. A native of Langhome, Pa., Sauerbry competed as a student-athlete on the football team at Maryland before graduating from the school in 1998 with a degree in kinesiological sciences. He also earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Temple in 2000.

SauerbryHead Strength and Conditioning CoachFifth Year at Missouri State

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Stewart Davis begins his first full year as director of marketing and promotions and his fourth year overall with Missouri State athletics. Davis was named director of marketing and promotions in April 2010 and is responsible for overseeing game operations and group ticket sales strategies for MSU Athletics. He is also charged with coordinating the Bears’ Career Experience program. Davis initially came to Missouri State as assistant director of athletics development in 2007 following a one-year stint as a marketing assistant at Western Kentucky. A Missouri State alum, Davis graduated with his undergraduate degree in organizational commications in 2004. He completed his master’s degree in sport administration from the University of Kansas in 2006. Davis and his wife, Alisha, were married in June and reside in Springfield.

Director of Marketing and PromotionsFourth Year at Missouri State


Missouri state UniversityMissouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. In addition, the University does not discriminate on any basis not related to the applicable educational requirements for students or the applicable job requirements for employees. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to JanaEstergard,EqualOpportunityOfficer,SiceluffHall296,901SouthNational, Springfield,Missouri65897,(417) 836-4252.

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David CollinsAssociate Head Coach,

Swimming & Diving

Rob BrewerHead Coach,

Women’s Soccer

shannon DerricksAssistant Athletic Trainer

Paul evansAssistant Coach,

Baseball

stewart DavisDirector of Marketing

and Promotions

Kevin KaneHead Coach,

Women’s Golf

Keith BoazDirector, HSC/PSC

terry AllenHead Coach,

Football

Ben AdamsonAssistant Director,


Dr. Bruce JohnsonFaculty AthleticsRepresentative

Brent HobbsAssistant Coach,

Track & Field

Jim HuelskampAssistant Coach,

Swimming & Diving

Mitch HauschildtRehabilitation Specialist and Performance Enhancement

Coordinator

Bethany CreedDirector of Operations,

Women’s Basketball

sue FrederickAssociate Head Coach,

Softball

Ronald BoyceDirector of Track & Field

and Cross Country

Jeni JonesAssociate Head Coach,

Volleyball

Greg HippHead Coach,

Cross Country

Rob ChristophelAssistant Coach,

Football

eric DoennigAssistant Director,


Rick KindhartAssistant A.D.,

Communcations

Randy BlackwoodExecutive Director, Athletics Facilities

Mike ChandlerAssistant Coach,

Football

Jon HarrisAssistant Coach,Men’s Basketball

Casey ComoroskiAssociate A.D./SWA

Wayne ChambersAssistant Coach,

Football

tyler LandgrafAssistant Athletic Trainer

tim BohnAssistant Director,


Gerald DavisAssistant Coach,

Football

Holly HesseHead Coach,

Softball

Keith GuttinHead Coach,

Baseball

Josh GansonAssistant Coach,Women’s Soccer

sean CoughlinAssistant Coach,

Football

trevyor FisherDirector of Operations,

Men’s Basketball

Bryan HicksAssociate A.D., Student-

Athlete Development

tiffany AkreAssociate A.D.,

Business Administration

Cory HarborAcademic Advisor

Mary-Bec GwynDirector of Sales and

MarketingNelligan Sports Marketing

Jeremiah FreyAssistant Strength and

Conditioning Coach

Jeremiah LarsenAssistant Coach,

Volleyball

Jon LeamyHead Coach, Men’s Soccer

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Amy LukeAssistant Athletic Trainer

BoomerMascot

Kent WilliamsAssistant Coach,Men’s Basketball

D.J. VokolekAssociate Head Coach,

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Danny WeathermonEquipment Manager

Brent thomasAssistant Coach,

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Carly StubblefieldAssistant Coach,


neal staffordHead Coach,Men’s Golf

Dr. Richard seagraveTeam Physician

Michael seaboltAssociate Head Coach,

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steve sawchakAssistant Athletic Trainer

Gabby Gomez sosaHead Coach, Field Hockey

terry sauerbryHead Strength and Conditioning Coach

Melissa stokesHead Coach,

Volleyball

Jack steckHead Coach

Swimming & Diving

David stocktonAssistant Coach

Men’s & Women’s Soccer

Cory starrEquipment Manager

shannon stantonAthletics Ticket

Manager

Dan RainesAssistant Director,

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Courtney sandersAssistant Coach,

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Jim PenkalskiDirector,


Beth PerineAssociate Head Coach,

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Laree MooreAssistant Director,

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Bob MontgomeryAssistant Coach,

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nyla MillesonHead Coach,


Robin MeeksAssistant Director,


Cuonzo MartinHead Coach,

Men’s Basketball

Kyle MoatsDirector of Athletics

Padraic McMeelAssistant A.D.,

External Affairs

trish MarshAssociate Head Coach,


Dr. Brian MahaffeyTeam Physician

Kyle YatesAssistant A.D.,

Compliance

Camryn WhitakerAssistant Coach,


steve WoodberryAssistant Coach,Men’s Basketball

Dr. Victor WilsonTeam Physician

Beth MesserCoordinator of Sales and

MarketingNelligan Sports Marketing

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Back In the HuntBears Overcome Slow Start to Shake Up MVC Race

2010 Missouri State Season Review

Redemption was sweet last spring for the Missouri State softball team and 22nd-year head coach Holly Hesse. The Bears returned

to the upper half of the Missouri Valley Conference standings for the first time in four years, finishing in a tie for fourth place. MSU then mounted a charge through the State Farm MVC Championship in Des Moines, before coming up just a base hit short of advancing to the title game. While the Bears’ renaissance culminated in a series of all-around extraordinary performances at the league meet, the foundation of their turnaround was laid well in advance. In fact, the signs were there all along the way: they were there in a record-shattering offensive display in mid-March; they were there in a pair of gut-wrenching, one-run losses to nationally-ranked Oklahoma State; they were there in a landmark three-game road sweep of three-time defending MVC champ Creighton; they were there in the form of a talented freshman class that con-tributed from day one; they were there throughout the year with the collective performances of three juniors who etched their names alongside some of the program’s greatest players; and they were there when a sophomore stepped in the circle in early May and refused to leave, repeatedly willing her team to victory at the most critical point of the season. All that after the Valley coaches picked MSU seventh in the league’s preseason poll. All that after returning just four regular starters from a 19-25 squad the previous season. All that after the Bears staggered out of the gate with seven straight defeats to surpass the school record for consecutive losses. All that after being outscored 28-5 over a four-game span in March that included a pair of losses to eventual league champion Southern Illinois on the opening weekend of MVC play. It was quite a comeback for a team that, despite utilizing a lineup that had combined for just 11

career homers entering the season, ultimately tied the Missouri State single-season home run record. Quite a comeback for a team that, despite its 21-32 overall record, extended a long-standing tradition of excellence in the MVC tournament to come within a whisper of taking down the meet’s top seed—twice. Yes, redemption was certainly sweet for the 2010 Bears.

Humble BeginningsThe strong finish for Missouri State probably could not have been predicted based on the Bears’ rocky first month of the season. After dropping their last five games of the 2009 season, the Bears went win-less in three contests at the Stetson Lead-Off Classic (Feb. 13-14), followed by four straight setbacks at the North Texas Sleep Inn Classic (Feb. 19-20) to surpass the previous school-record dry spell of 10 games, which occurred during the 1989 season. MSU finally stopped its 12-game slide with a 7-3 win over SEMO to open play at the Missouri Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament on March 6. Following a 4-1 loss to Valparaiso in their first game at the Kansas Invitational, the Bears’ record stood at 2-11, which represented the worst start to a season on record at Missouri State. Despite the tough start, the Bears could take consolation in their second win in as many years against Kansas (March 14) and in the fact that six of their first 12 defeats had been one-run decisions.

Bouncing BackThe Bears showed signs of coming out of their early-season hibernation, turning in their most-productive two-game stretch ever in a doubleheader sweep of IUPUI on March 17. Missouri State scored 29 runs and pounded out six homers, which more than doubled its season total. MSU’s 17 runs scored in game two

represented its highest single-game total in more than three years. After dropping four straight contests to Rutgers (March 18) and Southern Illinois (March 19), MSU got a 1-0 shutout from Lauren Supak to squeak past Wichita State (March 24), then posted another big offensive weekend vs. Evansville in their first Valley road trip of the season, March 26-27. Led by junior Christa Gammon’s career effort, the Bears battered UE pitching, hitting .362 for the weekend to claim the first of three straight conference series victories by taking two of the three games.

History in the MakingMissouri State came up just short in its second con-test of the year against a ranked opponent, falling by a 3-2 score to 15th-ranked Oklahoma State on March 30 in Stillwater. Coupled with a rejuvenated offensive attack, the close call with one of the na-tion’s elite teams propelled the Bears to a historic road sweep over three-time defending conference champion Creighton (April 2-3). MSU beat three-time Valley Pitcher of the Year Tara Oltman, 4-1, in game one, then scratched out a late run to rally past the Jays for a 3-2 win in the second tilt of the series. The Bears finished off their first-ever three-game sweep of CU with a convincing 5-1 decision.

tough sleddingRiding high after the promising road trip to Omaha, the Bears returned to Killian Stadium for a six-game home stand, beginning with a return match-up against Oklahoma State (April 8). Lauren Supak continued a string of strong outings in the circle, holding the Cowgirls to just two hits through the first six innings of a scoreless duel. But OSU’s Megan Castle led-off the seventh with what would prove to be a game-clinching homer to left for a 1-0 Cowgirl triumph.

Caitlin ChapinFirst-Team All-MVC

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MSU recovered from its second one-run loss to OSU by taking two out of three from Bradley (April 10-11). After splitting a doubleheader to open the series, the Bears rode a standout relief effort from Natalie Rose to earn a 2-1 win to post their third straight MVC series win. Wichita State threw a roadblock into the Bears’ march toward the top of the Valley standings, however, sweeping a doubleheader on April 14 to initiate a four-game losing streak for MSU. The Bears dropped their first two games at Drake (April 17-18) before stopping the skid behind Rose’s three-hit shutout of the Bulldogs in a 6-0 victory. The win provided a temporary respite from a difficult stretch in the schedule for the Bears, but four straight home losses followed, dropping MSU to a season-low 14-games under the .500-mark. Another one-run defeat—this time to perennial NCAA participant Tulsa (April 21)—kicked off a seven-game home stand, before Illinois State would put on an offensive display in a doubleheader sweep on April 25. The Redbirds pounded out 23 hits, in-cluding seven long balls, and tied an NCAA record by clubbing four consecutive home runs in their 11-1 win in game two.

Finishing FlourishAfter falling to Arkansas (April 28), the Bears righted the ship with three straight wins over Indiana State (May 1-2). Senior right-hander Lauren McGinley wrapped up her MSU home career in style, notching both victories of the Bears’ doubleheader sweep on day one. Jenna Schwark’s game one grand slam highlighted an 8-7 MSU win in nine innings, and McGinley limited the Sycamores to three runs over 6.1 innings in the nightcap, a 5-3 victory for the Bears. The following day, MSU rallied with five late runs to pull out a 9-5 win. To close out the regular season, Missouri State traveled to UNI needing a pair of wins to secure a fourth-place finish in conference play. The Panthers seized the upper hand with a 6-2 win in game one, but Ashley Knehans belted an eighth-inning homer in the second contest to make a winner out of Natalie Rose, who went the distance after working the final 5.0 innings of the first game to begin a noteworthy clutch display of fortitude. However, UNI scored three times in the ninth inning of the final game of the set to secure a 4-2, come-from-behind win with Rose once again working a complete game. The UNI series was just the beginning for the sophomore right-hander, as Rose would complete her first four starts at the MVC Championship (May 13-15) in Des Moines. Entering their 26th conference tournament, the fifth-seeded Bears rode another three-hitter from Rose and a 2-for-3, 2 RBI effort from Schwark to post a 3-0 opening-round win over Evansville. Up next, the Bears plated four un-answered runs against UNI to take the lead for good in a 4-3 victory. Schwark once again came up big, lining a two-run single to left in the third inning to put MSU on top. Freshman Lauren Eisenreich then delivered the deciding blow with an opposite-field, two-run homer in the top of the fourth. Rose came through in the circle yet again, posting her fourth consecutive complete game. Paired with MVC regular-season champ Southern Illinois in the semifinal round, Rose turned in perhaps her finest effort as a Bear, matching league pitcher of the year Danielle Glosson pitch for pitch through 9 2/3 scoreless innings. Glosson fanned 18 Bears and allowed just one hit in the 10-inning, complete-game effort to tie an MVC Tournament record for strikeouts in a single game. Rose, meanwhile, struck-out nine

hitters for the second time in as many days, and the duo’s 27 combined K’s tied for the 17th-highest single-game total in NCAA Division I history. The Bears had a chance to push across the go-ahead run in the eighth, putting a runner on third base with one out. But Glosson recorded two straight Bears to work out of the jam and preserve the scoreless tie. Ultimately, SIU’s Cristina Trapani ended the affair with a two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Salukis a 2-0 win. Faced with an elimination contest against Illinois State, the Bears responded with one of their best performances of the season to coast to a 6-1 win. Rose held the Redbird bats in check throughout, al-lowing just one run on six hits while fanning seven batters. Schwark continued her torrid streak at the plate, going 3-for-4 with her second home run of the tournament and three RBIs, and Stevie Pierce became the second MSU freshman in as many days to come up with a crucial round-tripper. Her pinch-hit, two-run homer in the top of the seventh put the final nail in the Redbirds’ coffin, turning a 3-1 game in to a four-run MSU cushion. The victory over ISU earned the Bears a rematch with SIU for a shot at playing Creighton in the cham-pionship game. The Bears got off to a solid start, plating two runs in the top of the first courtesy of an SIU error and a Knehans RBI single to right. But the Salukis responded with back-to-back homers in the bottom half, then took control of the game in the second on Haley Gorman’s two-run shot to right for a 4-2 lead. Rose’s heroic streak of 52 consecutive innings pitched for the Bears fi-nally came to an end when Lauren Supak came on in relief in the third. The senior picked up the slack by tossing four scoreless in-nings to give MSU a chance to rally. Knehans drew the Bears to within 4-3 with her eighth home run of the season in the fourth, and the Bears put a runner in scoring position with one out in the sixth. But Glosson slammed the door again, getting a pair of pop-ups to end the inning before closing out the one-run victory.

tournament toughWith its 3-2 showing at the MVC Championship, Missouri State extended its league-best win total in the conference tournament to 63, which is 11 victories ahead of the No. 2 team (Illinois State) on the list. The Bears’ five titles are second only to Creighton’s six over the 28-year history of the event.

on the RiseThe Bears fourth place Valley finish represented their best since 2006, when they finished second in

2010 MsU Honors

All-Missouri Valley ConferenceCaitlin Chapin (First Team)Jenna Schwark (First Team)

Christa Gammon (Second Team)

State Farm MVC All-Tournament TeamNatalie Rose

Jenna Schwark

CoSIDA Academic All-District VIIJenna Schwark

MVC Scholar-Athlete TeamJenna Schwark (First Team)

Lauren McGinley (Honorable Mention)

Sleep Inn Classic All-Tournament TeamAshley Knehans

the regular-season standings before claiming their fifth MVC Tournament title. In 27 seasons in the Gateway/MVC, Missouri State has finished fifth or better on 15 occasions—including 10 times in the last 15 seasons—and 13 times during head coach Holly Hesse’s tenure.

Road WarriorsHighlighted by their first-ever three-game sweep of Creighton (April 2-3), the Bears finished the


Jenna schwarkFirst-Team All-MVC


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conference season with an 8-5 record on the road. That total represents their best since 2006, when they went 9-1 in MVC road games for the year. The Bears’ five-game road win streak (March 27-April 3) in league play was also a program high over the last four seasons. MSU won its last nine Valley road games in 2006, after dropping its first match-up of the season at Wichita State.

slammin’ GammonJunior infielder Christa Gammon finished the conference season as the Valley’s leader in hits with 34 safeties in MVC play en route to earning Second-Team All-MVC honors. Her .395 batting average over 25 league games ranked third in the circuit and marked a .151 point improvement from last year, when she hit just .244 in conference play. The Fairview Heights, Ill., product also tied for the league lead with two triples and rated fourth in runs scored (18) in Valley play this season.

Power surgeThe Bears clubbed five homers at the MVC Cham-pionship to match the Missouri State single-season team record of 34 round-trippers on the year. On an individual level, three Bears posted home run totals that rank among the top nine all-time at MSU. Caitlin Chapin and Ashley Knehans both hit a team-leading eight long balls, while Jenna Schwark ripped seven balls out of the yard.

nice eyeJunior Jenna Schwark ranked as the Valley’s tough-est player to strike-out in 2010, fanning just three times in 25 MVC games and 10 times overall. Her average of just one strikeout every 15.9 at-bats ranked 52nd among all Division I players.

Century Club for schwark, GammonJenna Schwark posted her 100th career hit with a fifth-inning single March 30 against 12th-ranked

Oklahoma State to become the 34th Bear to eclipse the century mark for hits. Fellow junior Christa Gammon also topped the century mark for career hits with her 4-for-4 effort at UNI on May 8.

streaking AlongSix Bears posted hit streaks of five games or more this season, including three such stretches turned in by Christa Gammon. Freshman Caitlin Chapin saw her career-long seven-game hit streak come to an end April 8 vs. Oklahoma State. The Ozark, Mo., product hit .458 with four homers and 11 RBIs during the stretch. Jenna Schwark also recorded a seven-game streak, starting the year with hits in the Bears’ first six contests. Additionally, Madison Hargrove (six games), Tyler Porter (six) and Alaina Burkhart (five) also had hit streaks of at least five straight games in 2010.

MSU Opp. MSUDate Opponent W/L Score Totals Totals Record Winning Pitcher Losing Pitcher Notes2/13 Michigan State@ L 0-1 0-6-3 1-5-1 0-1 Wise (1-0) McGinley (0-1) McGinley tosses complete-game, five-hitter2/13 Marshall@ L 5-8 5-7-2 8-10-5 0-2 Jackson (1-0) Supak (0-1) Bears score five runs late, but can’t climb out of 7-0 hole2/14 Stetson@ L 0-5 0-3-1 5-9-0 0-3 Lindsey (1-1) Rose (0-1) MSU manages just three hits off Stetson’s Lindsey2/19 Buffalo# L 0-1 0-4-1 1-6-1 0-4 Barr (1-0) McGinley (0-2) Bears shut-out for third time in four games2/19 Colorado State# L 2-3 2-6-0 3-6-0 0-5 O’Brien (1-1) Rose (0-2) Schwark’s 2 hits, Rose’s CG not enough to snap losing streak2/20 Arkansas# L 5-6 5-11-0 6-7-0 0-6 McGuirt (2-0) Supak (0-2) UA builds 6-1 lead, belts four homers to overcome 11 MSU hits2/20 Sam Houston State# L 9-2 2-6-1 9-13-0 0-7 Garrison (1-0) McGinley (0-3) SHSU scores first nine runs of game to send Bears to 12th straight loss3/6 SEMO$ W 7-3 7-8-2 3-5-1 1-7 McGinley (1-3) DuPuis (2-3) Pierce’s slam, McGinley’s CG halts school-record losing streak3/6 #4 Missouri$ L (5) 0-8 0-1-1 8-9-0 1-8 Nottelmann (2-1) Rose (0-3) Nationally-ranked Tigers get one-hit shutout from Nottelmann3/7 Saint Louis$ L 1-2 1-4-1 2-4-0 1-9 Matesa (3-3) Rose (0-4) Two-out HBP in bottom of ninth plates game-winner for SLU3/7 UMKC$ W 3-0 3-8-0 0-3-2 2-9 McGinley (2-3) Sokolik (1-2) Eisenreich and Schwark tally three hits, McGinley allows just three hits3/9 SIUE L 1-3 1-6-2 3-3-1 2-10 Taylor (9-6) McGinley (1-4) Cougars score three times in first three innings to claim victory3/13 Valparaiso% L 1-4 1-8-1 4-7-1 2-11 McGee (5-0) Rose (0-4) Weiss goes 2-for-2 with a solo homer for lone MSU run3/14 Kansas% W 8-7 8-6-1 7-11-2 3-11 McGinley (3-3) Vertelka (4-7) Chapin drives in two, Schwark scores three in support of McGinley (CG)3/14 Kansas% L 3-4 3-8-0 4-8-2 3-12 Jones (4-3) Supak (0-3) KU scores game-winner with two out in the bottom of the seventh3/17 IUPUI W 12-4 12-13-0 4-8-0 4-12 Rose (1-5) Natter (0-4) Weiss goes 4-for-4 with a homer, Burkhart hits grand slam3/17 IUPUI W 17-2 17-16-0 2-5-1 5-12 Supak(1-3) Oppenhuis(1-3) Bearsbustoutbatstoscore11runsinfirsttwoinnings3/18 Rutgers L 1-5 1-6-2 5-10-0 5-13 Lindley (4-7) Rose (1-6) Craig’s three-run HR, B . Lindley’s three hits power RU3/18 Rutgers L 1-12 1-5-4 12-14-2 5-14 Johnson (3-3) McGinley (3-5) Johnson allows just one unearned run to complete sweep3/19 SouthernIllinois* L 0-3 0-5-1 3-6-0 5-15 Glosson(9-6) Supak(1-4) SIU’sGlossonfanseight,holdsBearstofivehitsinCGshutout3/19 Southern Illinois* L 3-8 3-8-3 8-11-1 5-16 Glosson (10-6) McGinley (3-6) Salukis pound out 11 hits, take advantage of three MSU errors3/24 Wichita State* W 1-0 1-7-0 0-3-1 6-16 Supak (2-4) Kolb (4-8) Supak twirls three-hit shutout to extend scoreless streak vs. WSU3/26 Evansville* L 4-5 4-8-1 5-8-1 6-17 Grover (1-4) Rose (1-7) UE rallies in late innings to overcome three-run deficit3/27 Evansville* W 14-10 14-15-2 10-11-3 7-17 Supak (3-4) Grover (1-5) Gammon goes 4-for-4 with five runs and three RBIs3/27 Evansville* W 6-2 6-11-3 2-6-2 8-17 Supak (4-4) Kautz (6-4) Rose punches out seven in 3.0 innings of relief to preserve victory3/30 #15 Oklahoma State L 2-3 2-2-0 3-7-0 8-18 Whiddon (16-3) McGinley (3-7) OSU’s three-run fifth proves to be the difference4/2 Creighton* W 4-1 4-4-1 1-3-1 9-18 Supak (5-4) Oltman (12-7) Supak’s three-hitter too much for defending Valley champs4/2 Creighton* W 3-2 3-8-0 2-4-1 10-18 McGinley (4-7) Hovinga (1-4) Homers by Schwark, Knehans wrap up second straight win for MSU4/3 Creighton* W 5-1 5-7-0 1-3-0 11-18 Rose (2-7) Snygg (1-5) Supak, Rose shut down ‘Jays for MSU’s first-ever road sweep in series4/8 #12 Oklahoma State L 0-1 0-4-1 1-4-0 11-19 Espinosa (13-3) Supak (5-5) Castle’s seventh-inning homer spoils strong effort from Supak4/10 Bradley* W 4-1 4-7-1 1-5-2 12-19 Supak (6-5) Camp (0-5) Two-hit games from Gammon and Schwark, CG from Supak key4/10 Bradley* L 3-6 6-9-2 3-8-2 12-20 Dennis (3-5) McGinley (4-8) Roth, Mitchell tally three hits apiece, Dennis holds MSU bats in check4/11 Bradley* W 2-1 2-3-4 1-8-1 13-20 Rose (3-7) Ore (2-7) Bears claim rubber match behind pitching of Supak and Rose4/14 Wichita State* L 1-5 1-3-0 5-8-2 13-21 Smet (1-4) Supak (6-6) WSU pitching holds Bears to three hits, one unearned run4/14 Wichita State* L 3-5 3-3-1 5-12-3 13-22 Kolb (8-13) Rose (3-8) Shockers outhit MSU, 12-3, to complete doubleheader sweep4/17 Drake* L 1-3 1-4-0 3-9-1 13-23 Dordel (14-4) Supak (6-7) MSU fans eigth times vs. DU’s Dordel4/17 Drake* L (5) 0-8 0-1-3 8-7-0 13-24 DeLong (14-6) McGinley (4-9) Bears manage just one hit against DU’s DeLong in 8-0 run-rule affair4/18 Drake* W 6-0 6-9-0 0-3-2 14-24 Rose (4-8) Delong (14-7) Four-run seventh seals verdict, as Rose masters Drake with three-hitter4/21 Tulsa L 3-4 3-9-0 4-6-1 14-25 Lawrence (10-6) Rose (4-9) TU plates all four runs in fourth inning4/25 Illinois State* L 3-7 3-5-1 7-12-1 14-26 Warner (11-7) Supak (6-8) Henderson goes 3-for-4 with two RBIs to pace Redbird attack4/25 Illinois State* L 1-11 1-4-2 11-11-0 14-27 Birch (14-6) Rose (4-10) ISU clubs NCAA record-tying four straight homers in sixth4/28 Arkansas L 3-11 3-9-2 11-14-0 14-28 Cohen (3-2) Supak (6-9) UA hammers MSU staff for 11 runs on 14 hits5/1 Indiana State* W (9) 8-7 8-12-6 7-11-2 15-28 McGinley (5-9) Supak (8-16) Schwark goes 3-for-4 with four RBIs, as MSU pulls out win in ninth5/1 Indiana State* W 5-3 5-10-1 3-6-2 16-28 McGinley (6-9) McCurdy (8-17) Weiss homers, goes 2-for-3 with a pair of RBIs5/2 Indiana State* W 9-5 9-14-0 5-8-2 17-28 Rose (5-10) McCurdy (8-18) Knehans three hits leads MSU’s 14-hit parade5/8 UNI* L 2-6 2-7-0 6-8-1 17-29 Larsen (14-8) McGinley (6-10) Larsen homers, pitches Panthers past Bears in game one5/8 UNI* W (8) 2-1 2-8-1 1-5-0 18-29 Rose (6-10) Tillett (7-15) Rose goes all eight innings, Knehans homers to win it 5/9 UNI* L 2-4 2-3-0 4-11-0 18-30 Tillett (8-15) Rose (6-11) UNI rallies with three runs in seventh to steal final game of series5/13 Evansville+ W 3-0 3-6-0 0-4-1 19-30 Rose (7-11) Kautz (13-15) Rose blanks Aces on four hits to open MVC Tournament5/13 UNI+ W 4-3 4-6-2 3-8-3 20-30 Rose (8-11) Tillett (8-16) Eisenreich’s two-run shot in the fourth, Rose’s pitching the difference5/14 Southern Illinois+ L (10) 0-2 0-1-1 2-5-0 20-31 Glosson (24-12) Rose (8-12) Trapani wins it with two-run homer after Glosson fans 185/14 Illinois State+ W 6-1 6-9-0 1-6-0 21-31 Rose (9-12) Warner (15-9) Schwark, Pierce bomb Redbirds, Rose throws sixth straight CG5/15 Southern Illinois+ L 3-4 3-5-0 4-7-2 21-32 Glosson (25-13) Rose (9-13) MSU rally falls short as SIU advances to title game

bold face indicates home game( ) Extra-inning game@Stetson Lead-Off Classic; #North Texas Sleep Inn Classic; $Missouri Breast Cancer Tournament; %Kansas Invitational; *Missouri Valley Conference game+MVC Championship (Des Moines, Iowa)

2010 Season Results

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2010 Missouri State Single-Game Season Highs and Records

2010 Missouri State Season Statistics

53-Game Totals 21-32 Overall, 13-12 MVC

starts By PositionTeam BattingAt Bats - 37 at Evansville (3/27)Runs - 17* vs. IUPUI (3/17)Hits - 16 vs. IUPUI (3/17)Runs Batted In - 16* vs. IUPUI (3/17)Doubles - 4 vs. IUPUI (3/17)Triples - 1 (four times)Home Runs - 4 vs. IUPUI (3/17)Total Bases - 32* vs. IUPUI (3/17)Walks - 8 vs. Bradley (4/10)Stolen Bases - 5 at. Evansville (3/27)SacrificeFlies - 1 (seven times)SacrificeHits- 3 at. Evansville (3/27) 3 vs. Wichita State (4/14)Hit by Pitch - 2 vs. St. Louis (3/7)Runners Left on Base - 10 (three times)Hit into DP - 2 vs. Tulsa (4/21)

Individual BattingAt Bats - 5 (four times)Hits - 4, (four times)Runs - 5*, Christa Gammon at Evansville (3/27)Runs Batted In - 4 (four times)Doubles - 2* (four times)Triples - 1 (four times)Home Runs - 1 (34 times)Total Bases - 7, Ashley Knehans vs. Arkansas (2/20) 7, Bubba Weiss vs. IUPUI (3/17)Walks - 3 (three times)Strikeouts - 4, Kirstin Cutter vs. Southern Illinois (5/14); Caitlin Chapin vs. Southern Illinois (5/14)Stolen Bases - 2 (three times)SacrificeFlies - 1* (seven times)SacrificeHits- 2*, Kristin Cutter at Evansville (3/27)Hit by Pitch - 1 (14 times)

Team PitchingInnings Pitched - 9.2 vs. Southern Illinois (5/14)Most Hits Allowed - 14 vs. Rutgers (5/18) 14 vs. Arkansas (4/28)Fewest Hits Allowed - 3 (five times)Most Runs Allowed - 12 vs. Rutgers (5/18)Most Earned Runs Allowed - 11 vs. Illinois State (4/25)Most Walks Allowed - 6 (three times)Most Strikeouts - 9 (four times)

Pitcher Lauren McGinley 19Lauren Supak 18Natalie Rose 18

CatcherMadison Hargrove 51Delayna Gary 2

First Base Ashley Knehans 51Stevie Pierce 2

Second Base Christa Gammon 45Jenna Schwark 8

Third Base Bubba Weiss 33Jenna Schwark 20

Shortstop Kirstin Cutter 48Caitlin Chapin 5

Left FieldLauren Eisenreich 22Alaina Burkhart 10Stevie Pierce 8Tyler Porter 7Raeven Replogle 4Jenna Schwark 2

Center FieldTyler Porter 30Raeven Replogle 20Lauren Eisenreich 3

Right FieldAlaina Burkhart 31Jenna Schwark 17Raeven Replogle 3Lauren Eisenreich 1Stevie Pierce 1 Designated PlayerCaitlin Chapin 34Christa Gammon 6Jenna Schwark 6Delayna Gary 3Taylor Farley 2Stevie Pierce 2

Individual PitchingInnings Pitched - 9.2, Natalie Rose vs. S. Illinois (5/14)Most Hits Allowed - 11, Lauren McGinley vs. Kansas (3/14); Natalie Rose vs. S. Illinois (5/14)Most Runs Allowed - 9, Natalie Rose vs. Rutgers (3/18)Most Walks - 5, Natalie Rose at UNI (5/9)Most Strikeouts - 10, Natalie Rose (three times)

Team FieldingPutouts - 29 vs. Southern Illinois (5/14)Assists - 16 vs. Bradley (4/11)Errors - 6* vs. Indiana State (5/1)

Individual FieldingPutouts - 10 (five times) Assists - 5 (seven times)Errors - 2 (six times)

MSU Records Set in 2010

Team Single-SeasonHome Runs - 34 (tie)

Team MiscellaneousConsecutive Losses - 12^

Individual Single-Season Freshman Home Runs - 8 (tie), Caitlin Chapin

*MVC Season High^Streak includes five straight losses at the end of 2009 season and seven straight losses at the beginning of 2010 season

Batting-Fielding AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E FLD%Jenna Schwark .358 53-53 159 30 57 5 1 7 30 85 .535 19 4 10 1 .440 0 5 4 7 71 55 7 .947Christa Gammon .337 53-51 172 31 58 7 2 0 9 69 .401 12 2 22 0 .387 0 4 11 16 112 79 6 .970Ashley Knehans .275 51-51 142 16 39 8 0 8 24 71 .500 13 1 30 1 .338 1 3 1 1 300 10 5 .984Tyler Porter .265 44-37 98 16 26 1 0 0 5 27 .276 7 0 24 0 .314 0 3 6 8 52 2 6 .900Bubba Weiss .264 46-33 91 10 24 4 0 4 16 40 .440 11 0 28 0 .343 0 3 0 0 43 67 6 .948Caitlin Chapin .250 49-39 124 13 31 5 0 8 27 60 .484 13 3 38 0 .331 2 1 1 1 7 11 4 .818Kirstin Cutter .240 51-48 125 13 30 0 0 0 3 30 .240 2 0 34 0 .252 0 5 7 10 86 73 11 .935Alaina Burkhart .215 48-41 121 13 26 5 1 1 11 36 .298 12 1 31 0 .287 2 2 3 3 32 0 1 .970Madison Hargrove .207 51-51 111 9 23 1 0 1 3 27 .243 8 1 34 0 .267 0 5 0 0 239 30 6 .987Kayla Beckett .500 18-0 2 5 1 1 0 0 1 2 1.000 0 0 1 0 .500 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1.000Taylor Farley .286 10-2 14 1 4 0 0 0 5 4 .286 2 0 7 0 .353 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Lauren McGinley .250 3-3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .250 0 0 2 0 .250 0 2 0 0 4 32 3 .923Raeven Replogle .217 48-27 60 11 13 2 0 0 4 15 .250 7 1 13 0 .309 0 6 0 4 38 1 2 .951Lauren Eisenreich .188 39-26 69 9 13 4 0 2 7 23 .333 9 0 25 0 .278 1 2 0 0 36 3 1 .975Stevie Pierce .129 41-13 62 8 8 1 0 3 10 18 .290 7 0 21 0 .217 0 1 1 1 31 0 1 .969Delayna Gary .097 24-5 31 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 .097 1 1 11 1 .152 0 1 0 0 17 0 1 .944Lauren Supak .000 2-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 6 30 1 .973Missouri State Totals .258 53-53 1386 185 357 44 4 34 158 511 .369 123 14 332 3 .323 7 43 35 52 1080 415 63 .960Opponents .277 53-53 1424 221 395 64 5 52 195 625 .439 132 22 242 4 .347 5 57 59 74 1082 414 57 .963

Left on Base - MSU (307); Opponents (340). Double Plays - MSU (11); Opponents (12). Intentional Walks - MSU (2); Opponents (6).

Overall Statistics

Pitching ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BAA WP HBP BK SFA SHANatalie Rose 2.89 9-13 38 16 9 2/0 3 160.0 161 84 66 38 134 21 3 21 .257 8 5 0 2 22Lauren Supak 3.51 6-9 29 18 7 1/0 0 105.2 108 62 53 51 77 18 0 15 .265 2 8 0 1 19Natalie McGinley 4.97 6-10 23 19 5 1/0 0 94.1 126 75 67 43 31 25 2 16 .322 4 9 3 2 16Missouri State Totals 3 .62 21-32 53 53 21 4/0 3 360 .0 395 221 186 132 242 64 5 52 .277 14 22 3 5 57Opponents 2.78 32-21 53 53 24 8/1 5 360.2 357 185 143 123 332 44 4 34 .258 25 14 6 7 43 Passed Balls - MSU (8); Opponents (6) Pickoffs - MSU (0); Opponents (1)


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2010 Missouri valley Conference

Final MVC StandingsSchool MVC Pct . Overall Pct . BA H HR ERA Fld%Southern Illinois 20-5 .800 38-20 .655 .266 396 48 2.20 .967Illinois State * 19-5 .792 32-20 .615 .285 408 64 2.85 .968Creighton * 18-7 .720 37-23 .617 .243 372 66 2.62 .960Northern Iowa 13-12 .520 28-25 .528 .271 378 50 3.49 .954Missouri State 13-12 .520 21-32 .396 .258 357 34 3 .62 .960Drake 10-13 .480 32-22 .593 .246 348 43 1.72 .965Wichita State 10-14 .417 22-31 .415 .234 308 27 3.58 .962Evansville 10-16 .385 18-34 .346 .230 288 36 4.85 .959Indiana State 5-20 .200 20-31 .392 .237 318 20 2.85 .950Bradley 5-21 .192 15-34 .306 .237 289 9 4.31 .951*indicates NCAA Tournament participation.

MVC Batting LeadersPlayer G Avg AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BBKara Nelson, Illinois State 52 .395 172 49 68 24 15 3 5 26Renae Sinkler, Creighton 60 .383 167 59 64 58 7 2 24 37Abby Olsen, Illinois State 52 .359 153 39 55 56 10 0 19 38Jenna Schwark, Missouri State 53 .358 159 30 57 30 5 1 7 19Jen Larsen, Northern Iowa 53 .355 172 39 55 36 10 2 5 31Christa Gammon, Missouri State 53 .337 172 31 58 9 7 2 0 12Alicia Garza, Southern Illinois 58 .327 171 39 54 36 10 1 8 25Amy Baker, Creighton 58 .327 156 19 51 46 13 0 15 13Jhavon Hamilton, Illinois State 51 .320 169 39 54 25 6 4 2 11Amy Gaertner, Evansville 52 .314 140 20 44 32 7 0 11 16

MVC Pitching LeadersPitcher G-GS ERA W-L IP CG H SO BB ERJenna DeLong, Drake 33-25 1.56 17-11 184.0 21 136 217 70 41Tara Oltman, Creigton 52-41 1.68 32-14 283.0 35 208 291 114 68Brynne Dordel, Drake 30-28 1.87 15-10 179.2 18 132 196 78 48Meagan McCurdy, Indiana State 36-25 1.99 9-19 175.2 17 172 184 68 50Danielle Glosson, Southern Illinois 44-32 2.05 25-14 225.2 25 175 255 74 66Megan Warner, Illinois State 34-24 2.20 14-11 169.0 17 147 125 59 53Alex Peters, Southern Illinois 28-18 2.25 10-5 124.2 8 103 109 40 40Kasha Kolb, Wichita State 40-29 2.27 16-19 209.1 16 170 227 64 68Natalie Rose, Missouri State 38-16 2 .89 9-13 160 .0 9 161 134 38 66Jordan Birch, Illinois State 31-22 3.03 15-8 148.0 15 135 125 35 64

MVC Season AwardsCoaching Staff of the Year: Southern Illinois (Kerri Blaylock, Christy Connoyer, Jen Sewell, Mark Cosgrove)Player of the Year: Renae Sinkler, CreightonPitcher of the Year: Danielle Glosson, Southern IllinoisNewcomer of the Year: Elizabeth Kay, Illinois StateMVC Tournament MVP: Tara Oltman, Creighton

2010 MVC Individualstatistical Leaders

Hits G Hits H/GKara Nelson, Illinois State 52 68 1.31 Renae Sinkler, Creighton 60 64 1.07 Christa Gammon, Missouri State 53 58 1 .09 Jenna Schwark, Missouri State 53 57 1 .08Alicia Garza, Southern Illinois 58 54 0.93

Runs Scored G Runs R/GRenae Sinkler, Creighton 60 59 0.98 Kara Nelson, Illinois State 52 49 0.94 Jen Larsen, UNI 53 39 0.74Alicia Garza, Southern Illinois 58 39 0.67Abby Olsen, Illinois State 52 39 0.68Jhavon Hamilton, Illinois State 51 39 0.76

Doubles G 2B 2B/GErin Mollohan, Wichita State 54 18 0.33 Kara Nelson, Illinois State 52 15 0.29 Jen Stahlhut, Evansville 52 13 0.25 Elizabeth Kay, Illinois State 52 13 0.25Amy Baker, Creighton 58 13 0.22

Triples G 3B 3B/GMegan Machovec, UNI 53 6 0.11 Jhavon Hamilton, Illinois State 51 4 0.08Brittany Fairbairn, Bradley 41 3 0.07Kara Nelson, Illinois State 52 3 0.06Eight tied at two

Home Runs G HR HR/GRenae Sinkler, Creighton 60 24 0.40 Abby Olsen, Illinois State 52 19 0.37 Amy Baker, Creighton 58 15 0.26 Courtney Dunker, UNI 46 14 0.30 Elizabeth Kay, Illinois State 52 12 0.23Katie Wilson, Southern Illinois 56 12 0.21

Runs Batted In G RBI RBI/GRenae Sinkler, Creighton 60 58 0.97Abby Olsen, Illinois State 52 56 1.08 Katie Wilson, Southern Illinois 56 51 0.91Elizabeth Kay, Illinois State 52 48 0.92Amy Baker, Creighton 58 46 0.79 Stolen Bases G SB SB/GElena Leon, Drake 54 20 0.37 Lindsie Mitts, Wichita 51 19 0.37 Lindsey Vande Wall, Drake 50 16 0.32 Alicia Garza, Southern Illinois 58 16 0.28Macie Silliman, Drake 50 14 0.28Samantha Waters, UNI 37 14 0.38

Wins G W-L PCT .Tara Oltman, Creighton 52 32-14 0.70Danielle Glosson, Southern Illinois 44 25-14 0.64Jenna DeLong, Drake 33 17-11 0.61Kasha Kolb, UNI 40 16-19 0.46Jordan Birch, Illinois State 31 15-8 0.65Brynne Dordel, Drake 30 15-10 0.60 Strikeouts G K K/7Tara Oltman, Creighton 52 291 7.20Danielle Glosson, Southern Illinois 44 255 7.91 Kasha Kolb, Wichita State 40 227 7.59 Jenna DeLong, Drake 33 217 8.26 Brynne Dordel, Drake 30 196 7.64

Saves G ERA SavesTara Oltman, Creighton 52 1.68 3Meagan McCurdy, Indiana State 36 1.99 3Natalie Rose, Missouri State 38 2 .89 3Jaye Hutcheson, UNI 29 3.36 3

Pos . First TeamC Elizabeth Kay, Illinois State1B Renae Sinkler, Creighton2B Kara Nelson, Illinois State2B Alicia Garza, Southern Illinois3B Abby Olson, Illinois StateSS Nikki Stansell, Illinois StateSS Amy Gaertner, EvansvilleOF Jenna Schwark, Missouri StateOF Megan Machovec, UNIOF Katie Wilson, Southern IllinoisP Danielle Glosson, Southern IllinoisP Tara Oltman, CreightonDP/P Jen Larson, UNIDP/P Jenna DeLong, DrakeDP/UT Caitlin Chapin, Missouri StateDP/UT Amy Baker, CreightonDP/UT Allie Hanson, Southern Illinois

All-Conference TeamsPos . Second TeamC Heather Gerritse, Wichita StateC Erin Mollohan, DrakeC Christy Trapani, Southern Illinois1B Jen Stahlhut, Evansville1B Jamie Hull, Wichita State1B Michelle Henderson, Illinois State2B Christa Gammon, Missouri State3B Michelle Graner, CreightonSS Mackenzie Daigh, UNISS Michelle Koch, CreightonOF Mallory Duran, Southern IllinoisOF Jhavon Hamilton, Illinois StateOF Janay Mitchell, BradleyDP/P Amanda Clack, BradleyDP/UT Eranne Daugharthy, UNI

The RecoRd BookMissouri state

- Contents -Yearly Team Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Program History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Coaching Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Postseason History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Yearly Individual Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-77Single-Season Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Records Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Career Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Killian Stadium Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Honors and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82-83All-MVC Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Yearly Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85-89All-Time Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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Batting and FieldingYear W-L-T BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A PO A E FLD%1983 28-10-0 .251 935 100 235 17 15 7 82 45 104 54 801 409 47 .9631984 21-15-0 .288 1025 109 295 27 15 6 101 33 72 26 778 447 70 .9461985 27-23-0 .214 1413 135 303 24 18 5 109 75 148 17 1039 541 75 .9551986 30-20-0 .230 1211 125 278 27 14 9 82 78 139 22 1016 393 80 .9461987 30-22-0 .248 1303 163 323 59 11 6 137 99 100 27 1042 379 53 .9641988 16-35-0 .224 1275 97 286 46 9 2 74 77 126 21 1036 376 81 .9461989 11-37-0 .261 1166 102 255 39 11 0 76 61 126 33 914 485 141 .9081990 15-23-0 .223 1029 87 229 30 7 0 60 40 98 26 816 410 77 .9411991 22-26-0 .261 1272 143 332 26 6 0 108 60 108 55-80 992 534 73 .9541992 24-28-0 .251 1376 173 345 27 9 6 133 87 127 56-77 1061 538 97 .9431993 28-21-0 .270 1231 165 332 29 14 2 128 89 118 45-56 969 434 60 .9591994 38-13-0 .266 1348 154 359 39 13 16 132 107 178 27-37 1085 414 76 .9521995 22-25-0 .267 1210 184 323 55 13 15 154 126 144 46-57 946 547 72 .9541996 34-22-0 .305 1476 290 450 60 18 18 246 158 181 96-117 1102 536 91 .9471997 35-26-0 .273 1547 218 423 70 10 10 187 108 203 79-98 1209 417 78 .9541998 31-22-0 .274 1393 177 382 68 14 10 158 105 186 34-50 1069 390 60 .9611999 28-22-1 .244 1279 125 312 39 5 8 103 80 186 29-47 1030 352 50 .9652000 30-28-0 .266 1487 192 396 62 8 8 168 90 202 56-70 1151 545 66 .9632001 15-33-0 .228 1248 146 284 41 8 9 117 116 241 37-52 966 475 69 .9542002 23-28-0 .241 1250 168 301 48 14 30 139 116 320 86-179 1006 529 86 .9472003 29-25-0 .246 1382 205 340 53 5 30 170 161 290 65-81 1082 527 71 .9582004 29-29-0 .223 1476 188 329 55 7 26 165 160 357 50 1208 513 79 .9562005 26-25-1 .227 1315 150 298 43 11 9 126 148 330 74 1072 442 52 .9672006 40-17-0 .252 1465 243 369 70 16 34 194 170 319 85-100 1193 535 44 .9752007 21-29-0 .236 1236 176 292 58 10 26 155 131 257 60-78 981 353 42 .9692008 28-22-0 .246 1258 174 309 52 4 21 149 101 273 39-55 1002 348 26 .9812009 19-25-0 .240 1181 130 284 45 6 20 109 69 223 43-56 927 387 44 .9682010 21-32-0 .258 1386 185 357 44 4 34 158 123 332 35-52 1080 415 63 .960

PitchingYear G W-L-T .PCT IP H R ER BB SO CG SHO SV HP WP BAA ERA1983 38 28-10-0 .737 272.0 127 45 18 31 251 -- 13 -- -- -- -- 0.461984 36 21-15-0 .583 278.0 173 66 27 36 101 23 10 -- 3 15 .158 0.681985 50 27-23-0 .540 365.0 262 104 56 54 171 41 12 -- -- -- -- 1.071986 50 30-20-0 .600 338.2 174 73 44 77 278 40 19 -- -- -- -- 0.901987 52 30-22-0 .577 347.1 273 120 93 120 243 44 13 -- -- -- -- 1.871988 51 16-35-0 .314 345.1 322 169 107 112 199 37 7 1 11 11 -- 2.171989 48 11-37-0 .229 304.2 331 222 114 100 73 31 3 1 9 39 -- 2.621990 38 15-23-0 .395 272.0 247 130 70 93 97 24 3 2 15 18 -- 1.801991 48 22-26-0 .458 330.2 267 122 76 87 199 34 13 2 14 19 .217 1.611992 52 24-28-0 .462 353.2 363 187 116 123 93 41 6 0 6 26 .264 2.301993 49 28-21-0 .571 323.0 254 110 80 68 236 38 16 3 -- 14 -- 1.731994 51 38-13-0 .745 361.2 257 96 61 55 303 45 19 1 -- 8 -- 1.181995 47 22-25-0 .468 315.1 299 132 92 110 120 29 7 3 -- 17 -- 2.041996 56 34-22-0 .607 367.1 372 190 136 111 191 25 10 5 7 29 -- 2.591997 61 35-26-0 .574 403.0 374 154 115 59 319 29 15 6 8 15 -- 2.001998 53 31-22-0 .585 356.1 315 149 105 85 270 33 11 0 9 8 -- 2.061999 51 28-22-1 .559 350.1 290 108 77 39 319 29 18 5 2 3 -- 1.542000 58 30-28-0 .517 383.2 402 181 140 80 144 29 8 3 13 8 -- 2.552001 48 15-33-0 .312 322.2 361 180 131 68 127 23 2 0 17 11 -- 2.842002 51 23-28-0 .451 335.1 386 168 116 50 141 30 8 1 5 9 -- 2.422003 54 29-25-0 .537 360.2 332 164 117 73 151 28 8 1 11 15 .241 2.272004 58 29-29-0 .500 402.2 354 186 136 108 323 30 8 4 19 10 .231 2.362005 52 26-25-1 .510 357.1 329 156 133 82 269 26 9 7 17 20 .241 2.612006 57 40-17-0 .702 397.2 334 149 113 90 275 35 12 7 17 17 .226 1.992007 50 21-29-0 .420 327.0 322 181 146 87 279 29 9 1 17 20 .256 3.132008 50 28-22-0 .560 334.0 295 151 130 105 336 31 7 6 25 10 .238 3.502009 44 19-25-0 .432 309.0 310 156 122 107 187 18 9 0 20 16 .262 2.762010 53 21-32-0 .396 360.0 395 221 186 132 242 21 4 3 22 14 .277 3.62

Missouri State Yearly Team Statistics

Batting Average 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3051984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2881998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2741997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2731993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 Hits 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4501997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4232000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3961998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3822006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369

Runs 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2902006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2431997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2182003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2052000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 Home Runs1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Stolen Bases1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 962002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 862006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 851997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 792005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Fielding Pct .2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9812006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9752007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9692009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9682005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .967

Wins 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Strikeouts2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3362004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3231999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3191997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3191994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303

Shutouts 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ERA1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .461984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .681986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .901985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .071994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .18

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Year Coach W-L Pct . Conf . Pct . Place Tourn . Region Nation1969 Reba Sims --- --- --- --- 1st --- --- 3rd1970 Reba Sims --- --- --- --- 1st --- --- 2nd1971 Reba Sims --- --- --- --- 1st --- --- 3rd1972 Kay Hunter 13-5 .722 --- --- 1st --- --- 9th1973 Kay Hunter 12-5 .706 --- --- 1st --- --- 3rd1974 Kay Hunter 19-4 .826 --- --- 1st --- --- 1st1975 Kay Hunter 17-8 .680 --- --- 3rd --- --- ---1976 Kay Hunter 18-16 .529 --- --- 3rd --- --- ---1977 Kay Hunter 27-7 .794 --- --- 1st --- 2nd 7th1978 Kay Hunter 31-7 .816 --- --- 1st --- 1st 7th1979 Kay Hunter 27-10 .730 --- --- 1st --- --- ---1980 Kay Hunter 26-12 .684 --- --- --- --- 1st 9th1981 Kay Hunter 16-20 .444 --- --- --- --- --- ---1982 Kay Hunter 21-17 .553 --- --- --- --- 1st ---1983 Jim Webb 28-10 .737 --- --- --- 1st 2nd ---1984 Jim Webb 21-15 .583 9-6 .600 3rd 2nd --- ---1985 Mary Phyl Dwight 27-23 .540 9-6 .600 4th 4th --- ---1986 Mary Carter 30-20 .600 6-12 .333 7th 3rd --- ---1987 Mary Carter 30-22 .577 10-8 .556 4th 2nd --- ---1988 Mary Carter 16-35 .314 5-11 .313 8th 3rd --- ---1989 Holly Hesse 11-37 .229 4-12 .250 9th 9th --- ---1990 Holly Hesse 15-23 .395 7-9 .438 6th tie-5th --- ---1991 Holly Hesse 22-26 .458 6-6 .500 5th tie-5th --- ---1992 Holly Hesse 24-28 .462 14-4 .778 1st 4th --- ---1993 Holly Hesse 28-21 .571 8-8 .500 6th 4th --- ---1994 Holly Hesse 38-13 .745 13-3 .813 1st 2nd --- ---1995 Holly Hesse 22-25 .468 7-10 .412 7th 3rd --- ---1996 Holly Hesse 34-22 .607 13-6 .684 3rd 1st --- ---1997 Holly Hesse 35-26 .574 7-7 .500 tie-5th 1st --- ---1998 Holly Hesse 31-22 .585 13-5 .722 2nd 1st --- ---1999 Holly Hesse 28-22-1 .559 8-7-1 .531 4th 4th --- ---2000 Holly Hesse 30-28 .517 10-8 .556 tie-4th tie-7th --- ---2001 Holly Hesse 15-33 .312 7-20 .259 10th DNP --- ---2002 Holly Hesse 23-28 .451 12-12 .500 5th tie-5th --- ---2003 Holly Hesse 29-25 .537 13-12 .520 tie-5th tie-4th --- ---2004 Holly Hesse 29-29 .500 11-15 .423 tie-7th DNP --- ---2005 Holly Hesse 26-25-1 .510 16-11 .593 4th 3rd --- ---2006 Holly Hesse 40-17 .702 18-4 .818 2nd 1st --- ---2007 Holly Hesse 21-29 .420 10-14 .417 6th tie-7th --- ---2008 Holly Hesse 28-22 .560 11-13 .458 7th 2nd --- ---2009 Holly Hesse 19-25 .432 8-12 .400 tie-7th tie-7th --- ---2010 Holly Hesse 21-32 .396 13-12 .520 tie-4th 3rd --- ---All-Time Record (42 seasons): 948-794-2 (.544) overall, 268-253-1 (.514) conferenceConference Records: 70-74 (.486) in 9 Gateway seasons, 198-179-1 (.525) in 18 MVC seasons

Overall Conf . 30-Win Wins PerCoach Seasons Years Record Pct . Record Pct . Seasons SeasonReba Sims 3 1969-71 --- --- --- --- --- ---Kay Hunter 11 1972-82 227-111 .672 --- --- 1 20.6Jim Webb 2 1983-84 49-25 .662 9-6 .600 0 24.5Mary Phyl Dwight 1 1985 27-23 .540 9-6 .600 0 27.0Mary Carter 3 1986-88 76-77 .497 21-31 .404 2 25.3HollyHesse 22 1989-10 569-558-2 .505 229-210-1 .522 6 25.8

Missouri State Yearly Softball Summary

Missouri State Coaching Records

MsU Head Coaches

Head Coach Holly Hesse

Reba Sims (1969-71)

Mary Carter (1986-88)

76-77

Kay Hunter (1972-82)227-111

Jim Webb (1983-84)

49-25

Mary Phyl Dwight (1985)27-23

Holly Hesse (1989-present)

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MSU 7, Michigan State 2Illinois State 5, MSU 1MSU 5, Northern Colorado 1MSU 3, Western Illinois 2Illinois State 5, MSU 0

1974 AIAW Division I (1st)MSU 11, Massachusetts 1MSU 1, Luther 0MSU 9, Eastern Illinois 8MSU 8, Wayne State 5MSU 14, Northern Colorado 7

1977 AIAW Division I (7th)MSU 5, Springfield 2Arizona State 2, MSU 0MSU 3, Oklahoma State 1Nebraska-Omaha 2, MSU 1

1978 AIAW Division I (7th)MSU 11, Massachusetts 2UCLA 1, MSU 0MSU 1, Oregon State 0Cal Poly-Pomona 1, MSU 0

1980 AIAW Division I (9th)Texas A&M 1, MSU 0MSU 4, South Carolina 0Oregon 2, MSU 1

1969 AIAW Division I (3rd)MSU 11, Nebraska-Omaha 0MSU 14, Colorado State 2John F. Kennedy 8, MSU 0Illinois State 5, MSU 1

1970 AIAW Division I (2nd)MSU 4, Nebraska 1MSU 8, Southern Illinois 3John F. Kennedy 4, MSU 1MSU 11, Luther 4MSU 3, Illinois State 2MSU 14, Nebraska-Omaha 1MSU 2, John F. Kennedy 0John F. Kennedy 7, MSU 6

1971 AIAW Division I (3rd)MSU 6, Wartburg 0MSU 14, Parsons 11MSU 3, Emporia State 0Iowa State 12, MSU 9John F. Kennedy 3, MSU 0

1972 AIAW Division I (9th)MSU 7, Nebraska-Omaha 2Northern Colorado 4, MSU 2Central Missouri 9, MSU 3

1973 AIAW Division I (3rd)MSU 12, Ball State 0

1982 AIAW Division I (DNP)Central Michigan 7, MSU 0Texas A&M 2, MSU 0

1983 NCAA Division I (DNP)Midwest RegionalMSU 1, Missouri 0Missouri 3, MSU 0Missouri 1, MSU 0

1996 NCAA Division I (DNP)Fullerton, Calif ., RegionalCal State-Northridge 5, MSU 0UCLA 8, MSU 2

1997 NCAA Division I (DNP)Norman, Okla ., RegionalWashington 8, MSU 0Oklahoma 7, MSU 2

1998 NCAA Division I (DNP)Stillwater, Okla ., RegionalMSU 5, Stanford 2Oklahoma State 4, MSU 0Stanford 3, MSU 0

2006 NCAA Division I (DNP)Los Angeles, Calif ., RegionalUCLA 11, MSU 2 (6)San Diego State 1, MSU 0

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Wins1983 Becky Duffin ............................... 161984 Terri Whitmarsh ....................... 191985 Terri Whitmarsh ....................... 231986 Terri Whitmarsh ....................... 201987 Monica Johnson ........................ 171988 Joni Smith ....................................... 91989 Lisa Taggart ................................... 51990 Amy Day .......................................... 91991 Amy Day ....................................... 171992 Gena Piper ................................... 141993 Kellie Becher .............................. 161994 Kellie Becher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311995 Wendy Farthing ........................... 91996 Kate Madden .............................. 151997 Nora Cagwin ............................... 191998 Nora Cagwin ............................... 261999 Nora Cagwin ............................... 202000 Tauni Kennemer ....................... 132001 Tauni Kennemer .......................... 82002 Tauni Kennemer ....................... 152003 Shannon Buslepp ..................... 112004 Amanda Herbster..................... 12 Lindsey Major ............................ 122005 Shannon Buslepp ..................... 152006 Shannon Buslepp ..................... 182007 Melissa Porche .......................... 162008 Melissa Porche .......................... 192009 Lauren McGinley ...................... 102010 Natalie Rose................................... 9

Saves1983 N/A .............................................. N/A1984 N/A .............................................. N/A1985 N/A .............................................. N/A1986 N/A .............................................. N/A1987 N/A .............................................. N/A1988 Joni Smith ....................................... 11989 Michelle VanLiew ........................ 11990 Amy Day .......................................... 21991 Amy Day .......................................... 1 Colleen Duffin ............................... 11992 None ....................................................1993 Kellie Becher ................................. 31994 Kellie Becher ................................. 11995 Wendy Farthing ........................... 31996 Nora Cagwin .................................. 31997 Nora Cagwin .................................. 61998 None ....................................................1999 Nora Cagwin .................................. 42000 Tauni Kennemer .......................... 22001 None ....................................................2002 Jessica Davis .................................. 12003 Lindsey Major ............................... 12004 Amanda Herbster........................ 22005 Melissa Porche ............................. 42006 Melissa Porche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72007 Melissa Porche ............................. 12008 Melissa Porche ............................. 62009 None ....................................................2010 Natalie Rose................................... 3

Innings Pitched1983 Becky Duffin .........................137.01984 Terri Whitmarsh .................220.01985 Terri Whitmarsh . . . . . . . . . . .263 .01986 Terri Whitmarsh .................225.11987 Monica Johnson ..................195.01988 Michele Chia .........................179.11989 Lisa Taggart ..........................126.11990 Amy Day .................................141.01991 Amy Day .................................213.11992 Gena Piper .............................211.01993 Kellie Becher ........................191.11994 Kellie Becher ........................253.11995 Kate Madden ........................123.21996 Kate Madden ........................159.11997 Nora Cagwin .........................204.11998 Nora Cagwin .........................227.21999 Nora Cagwin .........................210.12000 Jessica Davis .........................148.02001 Sarah Nemlowill .................128.12002 Tauni Kennemer .................184.12003 Shannon Buslepp ...............107.02004 Amanda Herbster...............163.02005 Shannon Buslepp ...............187.02006 Shannon Buslepp ...............176.12007 Melissa Porche ....................232.02008 Melissa Porche ....................242.02009 Lauren Supak .......................122.12010 Natalie Rose..........................160.0

Earned Run Average1983 Terri Whitmarsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 .271984 Terri Whitmarsh ....................0.321985 Terri Whitmarsh ....................0.871986 Terri Whitmarsh ....................0.531987 Monica Johnson .....................1.541988 Joni Smith .................................1.851989 Michelle VanLiew ..................1.931990 Amy Day ....................................1.441991 Amy Day ....................................0.851992 Colleen Duffin .........................2.071993 Kellie Becher ...........................1.321994 Kellie Becher ...........................0.721995 Wendy Farthing .....................1.781996 Nora Cagwin ............................2.521997 Nora Cagwin ............................1.611998 Nora Cagwin ............................1.261999 Nora Cagwin ............................0.932000 Jessica Davis ............................2.322001 Sarah Newlowill ....................2.562002 Tauni Kennemer ....................2.092003 Shannon Buslepp ..................1.702004 Amanda Herbster..................1.722005 Shannon Buslepp ..................2.062006 Samantha Fleeman ...............1.282007 Melissa Porche .......................2.172008 Melissa Porche .......................2.682009 Lauren Supak ..........................2.232010 Natalie Rose.............................2.89

Complete Games1983 N/A .............................................. N/A1984 Terri Whitmarsh ....................... 191985 Terri Whitmarsh ....................... 321986 Terri Whitmarsh ....................... 301987 Monica Johnson ........................ 251988 Michelle Chia.............................. 201989 Lisa Taggart ................................ 201990 Amy Day ....................................... 151991 Amy Day ....................................... 281992 Gena Piper ................................... 251993 Kellie Becher .............................. 241994 Kellie Becher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331995 Kate Madden .............................. 131996 Wendy Farthing ........................ 121997 Nora Cagwin ............................... 171998 Nora Cagwin ............................... 241999 Nora Cagwin ............................... 262000 Tauni Kennemer ....................... 132001 Sarah Newlowill ....................... 132002 Tauni Kennemer ....................... 222003 Shannon Buslepp ..................... 102004 Amanda Herbster..................... 12 Lindsey Major ............................ 122005 Shannon Buslepp ..................... 162006 Melissa Porche .......................... 162007 Melissa Porche .......................... 242008 Melissa Porche .......................... 272009 Lauren McGinley ...................... 102010 Natalie Rose................................... 9

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Strikeouts1983 Becky Duffin .............................1701984 Terri Whitmarsh ....................... 911985 Terri Whitmarsh .....................1471986 Terri Whitmarsh .....................2281987 Monica Johnson ......................1721988 Joni Smith ..................................1341989 Lisa Taggart ................................ 431990 Amy Day ....................................... 651991 Amy Day .....................................1721992 Gena Piper ................................... 691993 Kellie Becher ............................1851994 Kellie Becher ............................2621995 Kate Madden .............................. 521996 Kate Madden .............................. 711997 Nora Cagwin .............................2221998 Nora Cagwin .............................2191999 Nora Cagwin .............................2702000 Jessica Davis ............................... 622001 Sarah Newlowill ....................... 482002 Tauni Kennemer ....................... 952003 Amanda Herbster..................... 552004 Amanda Herbster...................1672005 Shannon Buslepp ...................1312006 Melissa Porche ........................1412007 Melissa Porche ........................2222008 Melissa Porche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2882009 Natalie Rose................................ 652010 Natalie Rose..............................134

Shutouts1983 Becky Duffin .................................. 91984 Terri Whitmarsh .......................... 91985 Terri Whitmarsh ....................... 101986 Terri Whitmarsh ....................... 151987 Monica Johnson ........................... 81988 Joni Smith ....................................... 61989 Lisa Taggart ................................... 21990 Amy Day .......................................... 21991 Amy Day ....................................... 101992 Gena Piper ...................................... 31993 Kellie Becher .............................. 121994 Kellie Becher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161995 Wendy Farthing ........................... 3 Kate Madden ................................. 31996 Wendy Farthing ........................... 31997 Nora Cagwin .................................. 5 Wendy Farthing ........................... 51998 Nora Cagwin .................................. 81999 Nora Cagwin ............................... 142000 Jessica Davis .................................. 32001 Sarah Nemlowill .......................... 1 Tauni Kennemer .......................... 12002 Tauni Kennemer .......................... 62003 Lindsey Major ............................... 32004 Amanda Herbster........................ 32005 Shannon Buslepp ........................ 42006 Melissa Porche ............................. 6 Shannon Buslepp ........................ 62007 Melissa Porche ............................. 82008 Melissa Porche ............................. 62009 Lauren McGinley ......................... 52010 Natalie Rose................................... 2

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Batting Average1983 Kristi Neuman ....................... .290 Missy East ............................... .2901984 Marcia Bisges ......................... .4001985 Tammy Holloway ................. .2871986 Marcia Bisges ......................... .2971987 Marcia Bisges ......................... .3531988 Laura Scafidi .......................... .3361989 Dana Geyer.............................. .2941990 Barb Gaines ............................ .3541991 Barb Gaines ............................ .3881992 Barb Gaines ............................ .4171993 Barb Gaines ............................ .4421994 Heather Anderson ............... .3361995 Chrissi Castro......................... .3211996 Kate Madden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4501997 Krista Scholz .......................... .3651998 Diedre Shores ........................ .3471999 Sarah Madden ........................ .3652000 Jessica Gorham ...................... .3352001 Christy Serwein .................... .3032002 Amanda Bean......................... .3612003 Amanda Bean......................... .3312004 Sara Cole .................................. .3132005 Jessica Leathers .................... .3382006 Samantha Fleeman .............. .3512007 Katie Martin ........................... .3072008 Jessie Smith ............................ .3362009 Jessie Smith ............................ .3882010 Jenna Schwark ....................... .358

At Bats1983 Margaret Graff .........................1081984 Paula Buscher ..........................125 Holly Hazen ..............................1251985 Donna Knobbe.........................1671986 Tracey Weih ..............................1571987 Machelle Dye ............................1711988 Dana Geyer................................1541989 Dana Geyer................................1431990 Barb Gaines ..............................1271991 Barb Gaines ..............................1651992 Barb Gaines ..............................1801993 Barb Gaines ..............................1541994 Kate Madden ............................1581995 Tina Kramos .............................1441996 Kate Madden ............................1911997 Diedre Shores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1931998 Diedre Shores ..........................1701999 Sarah Madden ..........................1672000 Sarah Madden ..........................1792001 Jami Canada ..............................141 Jessica Gorham ........................1412002 Christy Serwein ......................154 Deanna Keim ............................1542003 Amanda Bean...........................1692004 Sara Cole ....................................1792005 Sara Cole ....................................1842006 Sara Cole ....................................1882007 Jessie Smith ..............................1542008 Jessie Smith ..............................1462009 Jenna Schwark .........................1352010 Christa Gammon .....................172

Hits1983 Kristi Neuman ........................... 291984 Paula Buscher ............................ 421985 Tammy Holloway ..................... 451986 Machelle Dye .............................. 41 Marcia Bisges ............................. 411987 Marcia Bisges ............................. 531988 Laura Scafidi .............................. 471989 Dana Geyer.................................. 421990 Barb Gaines ................................ 451991 Barb Gaines ................................ 641992 Barb Gaines ................................ 751993 Barb Gaines ................................ 681994 Chrissi Castro............................. 491995 Chrissi Castro............................. 44 Tina Kramos ............................... 441996 Kate Madden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .861997 Diedre Shores ............................ 641998 Diedre Shores ............................ 591999 Sarah Madden ............................ 612000 Jessica Gorham .......................... 572001 Christy Serwein ........................ 402002 Christy Serwein ........................ 422003 Amanda Bean............................. 56

2004 Sara Cole ...................................... 562005 Sara Cole ...................................... 612006 Samantha Fleeman .................. 602007 Katie Martin ............................... 462008 Jessie Smith ................................ 492009 Jessie Smith ................................ 522010 Christa Gammon ....................... 58

Runs1983 Margaret Graff ........................... 161984 Holly Hazen ................................ 171985 Tammy Holloway ..................... 211986 Machelle Dye .............................. 291987 Machelle Dye .............................. 261988 Laura Scafidi .............................. 201989 Dana Geyer.................................. 151990 Barb Gaines ................................ 181991 Barb Gaines ................................ 261992 Barb Gaines ................................ 391993 Barb Gaines ................................ 301994 Tina Kramos ............................... 281995 Tina Kramos ............................... 291996 Kate Madden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601997 Diedre Shores ............................ 361998 Diedre Shores ............................ 301999 Sarah Madden ............................ 212000 Sarah Madden ............................ 322001 Christy Serwein ........................ 272002 Deanna Keim .............................. 242003 Christy Serwein ........................ 392004 Ashley Meredith ....................... 312005 Sara Cole ...................................... 312006 Jessie Smith ................................ 402007 Katie Martin ............................... 302008 Jessie Smith ................................ 272009 Jessie Smith ................................ 272010 Christa Gammon ....................... 31

Doubles1983 Tammy Holloway ........................ 71984 Paula Buscher ............................... 81985 Tammy Holloway ........................ 71986 Marcia Bisges ................................ 61987 Marcia Bisges ............................. 111988 Laura Scafidi .............................. 10 Stephanie Loria ......................... 101989 Amy Myers ..................................... 71990 Patty Porter ................................ 101991 Patty Porter ................................ 111992 Patty Porter ................................... 61993 Toni Rieke....................................... 71994 Chrissi Castro................................ 91995 Toni Rieke.................................... 111996 Heather Anderson ................... 141997 Diedre Shores ............................ 181998 Jami Canada ................................ 131999 Jami Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262000 Jessica Gorham .......................... 13 Staci Wattie ................................. 132001 Jami Canada ................................ 102002 Deanna Keim ................................. 8 Bonnie Jones ................................. 82003 Deanna Keim .............................. 102004 Deanna Keim .............................. 102005 Michelle Armentrout ................. 92006 Shannon Buslepp ..................... 112007 Katie Martin .................................. 92008 Michelle Armentrout .............. 122009 Jessie Smith ................................ 112010 Ashley Knehans ........................... 8

Triples1983 Jan Lauer ......................................... 71984 Paula Buscher ............................... 61985 Tammy Holloway ........................ 71986 Marcia Bisges ................................ 51987 Marcia Bisges ................................ 31988 Laura Scafidi ................................. 41989 Kathy Cummings ......................... 31990 Kathy Cummings ......................... 41991 Patty Porter ................................... 21992 Patty Porter ................................... 61993 Tina Kramos .................................. 51994 Heather Anderson ...................... 61995 Tina Kramos .................................. 41996 Kate Madden ................................. 51997 Erica Shepherd ............................. 41998 Diedre Shores ............................... 4

Jami Canada ................................... 4 Wendy Farthing ........................... 41999 Sarah Madden ............................... 1 Jami Canada ................................... 1 Erica Shepherd ............................. 11999 Tawnya Grout ............................... 1 Jessica Gorham ............................. 12000 Annie Medico ................................ 32001 Christy Serwein ........................... 42002 Christy Serwein ........................... 52003 Christy Serwein ........................... 22004 Sara Cole ......................................... 22005 Sara Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82006 Sara Cole ......................................... 62007 Jessie Smith ................................... 32008 Jessie Smith ................................... 22009 Jessie Smith ................................... 2 Christa Gammon .......................... 22010 Christa Gammon .......................... 2

Home Runs1983 Becky Duffin .................................. 31984 Paula Buscher ............................... 31985 Tammy Holloway ........................ 51986 Marcia Bisges ................................ 31987 Marcia Bisges ................................ 41988 Stephanie Loria ............................ 21989 N/A .................................................... 01990 N/A .................................................... 01991 N/A .................................................... 01992 Patty Porter ................................... 51993 Toni Rieke....................................... 1 Andrea Yeager .............................. 11994 Heather Anderson ...................... 61995 Toni Rieke....................................... 41996 Heather Anderson ...................... 61997 Diedre Shores ............................... 41998 Heather Anderson ...................... 3 Erica Shepherd ............................. 31999 Erica Shepherd ............................. 62000 Staci Wattie .................................... 72001 Jessica Gorham ............................. 3 Ashley Meredith .......................... 32002 Larissa Shepherd ........................ 62003 Larissa Shepherd ........................ 72004 Ashley Meredith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102005 Sara Cole ......................................... 2 Shannon Buslepp ........................ 2 Samantha Fleeman ..................... 22006 Samantha Fleeman . . . . . . . . . . . . .102007 Jessie Smith ................................... 72008 Michelle Armentrout ................. 62009 Jessie Smith ................................... 72010 Caitlin Chapin ............................... 8 Ashley Knehans ........................... 8

Runs Batted In1983 Tammy Holloway ..................... 141984 Marcia Bisges ............................. 211985 Tammy Holloway ..................... 211986 Paula Buscher ............................ 251987 Marcia Bisges ............................. 211988 Stephanie Loria ......................... 181989 Dana Geyer.................................. 131990 Jennifer Keesaer ....................... 151991 Patty Porter ................................ 221992 Patty Porter ................................ 371993 Tina Kramos ............................... 301994 Toni Rieke.................................... 301995 Chrissi Castro............................. 281996 Heather Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .461997 Diedre Shores ............................ 331998 Heather Anderson ................... 251999 Erica Shepherd .......................... 262000 Staci Wattie ................................. 432001 Jami Canada ................................ 222002 Deanna Keim .............................. 352003 Deanna Keim .............................. 352004 Ashley Meredith ....................... 342005 Michelle Armentrout .............. 192006 Samantha Fleeman .................. 342007 Jessie Smith ................................ 252008 Michelle Armentrout .............. 312009 Jessie Smith ................................ 232010 Jenna Schwark ........................... 30

Walks1983 Jan Lauer ...................................... 12

1984 Tammy Holloway ........................ 61985 Tammy Holloway ..................... 171986 Machelle Dye .............................. 121987 Kim Dean ..................................... 151988 Stephanie Loria ......................... 161989 Dana Geyer.................................. 131990 Barb Gaines ................................... 91991 Patty Porter ................................ 121992 Patty Porter ................................ 171993 Beca Clark ................................... 15 Emily Morgan ............................ 151994 Chrissi Castro............................. 221995 Chrissi Castro............................. 241996 Diedre Shores ............................ 271997 Erica Shepherd .......................... 17 Jessica Acton .............................. 171998 Erica Shepherd .......................... 221999 Jami Canada ................................ 262000 Annie Medico ............................. 142001 Christy Serwein ........................ 212002 Ashley Meredith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .512003 Ashley Meredith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .512004 Ashley Meredith ....................... 432005 Shannon Buslepp ..................... 272006 Samantha Fleeman .................. 292007 Katie Martin ............................... 272008 Michelle Armentrout .............. 202009 Jessie Smith ................................ 152010 Jenna Schwark ........................... 19

Stolen Bases1983 Becky Duffin ............................... 131984 Holly Hazen ................................... 91985 Tracy Weih ..................................... 31986 Machelle Dye .............................. 121987 Machelle Dye .............................. 141988 Denise McCoy ............................... 61989 Patty Birren ................................... 81990 Patty Birren ................................ 101991 Barb Gaines ................................ 161992 Patty Birren ................................ 161993 Barb Gaines ................................ 221994 Tina Cramos .................................. 5 Megan Krebs ................................. 51995 Keri Dowell ................................. 141996 Kate Madden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371997 Keri Dowell ................................. 201998 Sarah Madden ............................ 101999 Sarah Madden ............................ 142000 Amanda Bean............................. 112001 Christy Serwein ........................ 102002 Amanda Bean............................. 232003 Amanda Bean............................. 232004 Sara Cole ...................................... 10 Katie Martin ............................... 102005 Sara Cole ...................................... 172006 Sara Cole ...................................... 212007 Jessie Smith ................................ 172008 Christa Gammon .......................... 82009 Jessie Smith ................................ 132010 Christa Gammon ....................... 11

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HitsKate Madden (1996) 86Barb Gaines (1992) 75Barb Gaines (1993) 68Barb Gaines (1991) 64Diedre Shores (1997) 64

At BatsDiedre Shores (1997) 193Kate Madden (1996) 191Sara Cole (2006) 188Tawnya Grout (1997) 181Barb Gaines (1992) 180

RunsKate Madden (1996) 60Diedre Shores (1996) 41Jessie Smith (2006) 40Barb Gaines (1992) 39Christy Serwein (2003) 39Samantha Fleeman (2006) 39

DoublesDiedre Shores (1997) 18Heather Anderson (1996) 14Krista Scholz (1997) 14 Wendy Farthing (1997) 14Jami Canada (1998, 1999) 13Jessica Gorham (2000) 13Staci Wattie (2000) 13

TriplesSara Cole (2005) 8Jan Lauer (1983) 7Tammy Holloway (1985) 7Chris Dufner (1978) 6Tammy Holloway (1982) 6Jan Lauer (1982) 6Paula Buscher (1984) 6Patty Porter (1992) 6Sara Cole (2006) 6

Home RunsAshley Meredith (2004) 10Samantha Fleeman (2006) 10Jessie Smith (2006) 8Caitlin Chapin (2010) 8Ashley Knehans (2010) 8 Deanna Keim (2004) 7Staci Wattie (2000) 7Larissa Shepherd (2003) 7Jessie Smith (2007, 2009) 7

Batting AverageKate Madden (1996) .450Barb Gaines (1993) .442Barb Gaines (1992) .417Bea Mount (1978) .407Marcia Bisges (1984) .400Barb Gaines (1991) .388Jessie Smith (2009) .388Chris Dufner (1978) .376Sarah Madden (1999) .365Krista Scholz (1997) .365

Total BasesSamantha Fleeman (2006) 101Kate Madden (1996) 100Diedre Shores (1997) 98Heather Anderson (1996) 90Sara Cole (2005) 88Jessie Smith (2009) 88

Slugging PercentageJessie Smith (2009) .657Chris Dufner (1978) .650Samantha Fleeman (2006) .591Heather Anderson (1996) .581Jessica Acton (1996) .574

WalksAshley Meredith (2003) 51Ashley Meredith (2004) 43Ashley Meredith (2002) 30Samantha Fleeman (2006) 29Diedre Shores (1996) 27Shannon Buslepp (2005) 27Katie Martin (2007) 27

StrikeoutsDeanna Keim (2002) 48Charity Head (2004) 48Sara Cole (2004) 46Deanna Keim (2004) 41Ashley Meredith (2002) 39

Stolen BasesKate Madden (1996) 37Amanda Bean (2003) 23Barb Gaines (1993) 22Keri Dowell (1996) 22Sara Cole (2006) 21

Runs Batted InHeather Anderson (1996) 46Toni Rieke (1996) 45Staci Wattie (2000) 43

Patty Porter (1992) 37Deanna Keim (2003) 35Ashley Meredith (2004) 34Samantha Fleeman (2006) 34

SacrificeHitsPatty Birren (1992) 25Karen Stanko (1987) 20Amy Francka (1990) 20Keri Dowell (1997) 19Tracy Crede (1988) 18Meghan Brilhart (1999, 2000) 18

PutoutsKenna Jones (1996) 440Marria Blackwell (1985) 417Kenna Jones (1995) 414Barb Gaines (1991) 397Samantha Fleeman (2006) 389

AssistsTina Kramos (1995) 152Jessica Gorham (2000) 150Alicia Jager (2003) 147Alicia Jager (2006) 144Michelle Armentrout (2006) 138

ErrorsKathy Cummings (1989) 33Erica Shepherd (1996) 30Tammy Holloway (1985) 25Jan Lauer (1982) 24Patty Porter (1992) 24

Total ChancesKenna Jones (1996) 484Marria Blackwell (1985) 471Kenna Jones (1995) 467Barb Gaines (1991) 439Samantha Fleeman (2006) 417

*Fielding PercentagePat Rakers (1980) 1.000Mitzi Cutright (1982) 1.000Meghan Brilhart (2001) 1.000Amanda Bean (2003) 1.000Christy Serwein (2003) 1.000Lacie Ballard (2005) 1.000Melissa Porche (2005, 2006) 1.000Jessie Smith (2006) 1.000Shannon Buslepp (2006) 1.000Jen Carr (2007) 1.000Elysha Swider (2008) 1.000

WinsKellie Becher (1994) 31Nora Cagwin (1998) 26Terri Whitmarsh (1985) 23Penny Clayton (1978) 20Terri Whitmarsh (1986) 20Nora Cagwin (1999) 20Terri Whitmarsh (1984) 19Nora Cagwin (1997) 19Melissa Porche (2008) 19Shannon Buslepp (2006) 18

LossesMichele Chia (1988) 22Melissa Porche (2007) 19Gena Piper (1992) 18Amy Day (1991) 17Wendy Farthing (1998) 16Melissa Porche (2008) 16

AppearancesNora Cagwin (1997) 47Melissa Porche (2008) 44Terri Whitmarsh (1985) 42Melissa Porche (2007) 41Nora Cagwin (1998) 40Kellie Becher (1994) 39

Innings PitchedTerri Whitmarsh (1985) 263.0Kellie Becher (1994) 253.1Melissa Porche (2008) 242.0Melissa Porche (2007) 232.0Nora Cagwin (1998) 227.2Terri Whitmarsh (1986) 225.1

Earned Run AverageTerri Whitmarsh (1983) 0.27Terri Whitmarsh (1984) 0.32Terri Whitmarsh (1986) 0.53Becky Duffin (1983) 0.56Penny Clayton (1980) 0.58Penny Clayton (1978) 0.66Kellie Becher (1994) 0.72Tammy Long (1980) 0.73Amy Day (1991) 0.85Tammy Long (1979) 0.86

Games StartedKellie Becher (1994) 36Melissa Porche (2007) 35Terri Whitmarsh (1985) 34Nora Cagwin (1998) 32Amy Day (1991) 32Melissa Porche (2008) 32

Complete GamesTerri Whitmarsh (1985) 33Kellie Becher (1994) 33Terri Whitmarsh (1986) 30Amy Day (1991) 28Melissa Porche (2008) 27Nora Cagwin (1999) 26

StrikeoutsMelissa Porche (2008) 288Nora Cagwin (1999) 270Kellie Becher (1994) 262Terri Whitmarsh (1986) 228Nora Cagwin (1997) 222Melissa Porche (2007) 222

WalksMelissa Porche (2008) 78Monica Johnson (1987) 76Gena Piper (1992) 70Wendy Farthing (1998) 61Michele Chia (1988) 61Kate Madden (1996) 60

ShutoutsKellie Becher (1994) 16Terri Whitmarsh (1986) 15Nora Cagwin (1999) 14Kellie Becher (1993) 12Terri Whitmarsh (1985) 10 Amy Day (1991) 10

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INDIVIDUAL•SEASONBatting and FieldingGames: 61, Diedre Shores, Tawnya Grout, Keri Dowell, Jessica Acton, 1997At Bats: 193, Diedre Shores, 1997Runs: 60, Kate Madden, 1996Hits: 86, Kate Madden, 1996Consecutive Game Hit Streak: 23, Kate Madden, 3/24/96 to 4/27/96 (second game)Batting Average: .450, Kate Madden, 1996Runs Batted In: 46, Heather Anderson, 1996Doubles: 18, Diedre Shores, 1997Triples: 8, Sara Cole, 2005Home Runs: 10, Ashley Meredith, 2004; Samantha Fleeman, 2006Total Bases: 101, Samantha Fleeman, 2006Slugging Percentage: .657, Jessie Smith, 2009Walks: 51, Ashley Meredith, 2003Strikeouts: 48, Deanna Keim, 2002; Charity Head, 2004Stolen Bases: 37, Kate Madden, 1996SacrificeHits: 25, Patty Birren, 1992Putouts: 440, Kenna Jones, 1996Assists: 152, Tina Kramos, 1995Errors: 33, Kathy Cummings, 1989Total Chances: 484, Kenna Jones, 1996Fielding Percentage: 1.000, 12 times by 11 players

PitchingAppearances: 47, Nora Cagwin, 1997Innings Pitched: 263.0, Terri Whitmarsh, 1985Wins: 31, Kellie Becher, 1994Losses: 22, Michele Chia, 1988Saves: 8, Melissa Porche, 2005Earned Run Average: 0.27, Terri Whitmarsh, 1985Games Started: 36, Kellie Becher, 1994Complete Games: 33, Terri Whitmarsh, 1985; Kellie Becher, 1994Strikeouts: 288, Melissa Porche, 2008Walks: 78, Melissa Porche, 2008Shutouts: 16, Kellie Becher, 1994

INDIVIDUAL•CAREERBatting and FieldingGames Played: 216, Erica Shepherd, 1996-99At Bats: 634, Sarah Madden, 1997-2000Runs: 123, Kate Madden, 1993-96; Jessie Smith, 2006-09Hits: 252, Barb Gaines, 1990-93Batting Average: .403, Barb Gaines, 1990-93Runs Batted In: 125, Heather Anderson, 1994-98Doubles: 45, Jami Canada, 1998-2001Triples: 18, Tammy Holloway, 1982-85Home Runs: 27, Jessie Smith, 2006-09Total Bases: 329, Jessie Smith, 2006-09

Slugging Percentage: .555, Jessie Smith, 2006-09Walks: 132, Ashley Meredith, 2001-04Strikeouts: 142, Deanna Keim, 2001-04Stolen Bases: 59, Kate Madden, 1993-96SacrificeHits: 55, Beca Clark, 1990-93Putouts: 1,160, Kenna Jones, 1994-96Assists: 488, Alicia Jager, 2003-06Errors: 81, Erica Shepherd, 1996-99Total Chances: 1,287, Barb Gaines, 1990-93Fielding Percentage: 1.000, Tricia Holiway, 2002-05PitchingAppearances: 152, Melissa Porche, 2005-08Innings Pitched: 837.1, Terri Whitmarsh, 1983-86Wins: 73, Terri Whitmarsh, 1983-86Losses: 49, Melissa Porche, 2005-08Saves: 18, Melissa Porche, 2005-08Earned Run Average: 0.54, Terri Whitmarsh, 1983-86Games Started: 109, Terri Whitmarsh, 1983-86Complete Games: 99, Terri Whitmarsh, 1983-86Strikeouts: 767, Nora Cagwin, 1996-99Walks: 194, Melissa Porche, 2005-08Shutouts: 37, Terri Whitmarsh, 1983-86

TEAM•SEASONBatting and FieldingGames Played: 61, 1997 (Won 35, Lost 26)Wins: 40, 2006 (Lost 17)Losses: 37, 1989 (Won 11)Winning Percentage: .816, 1978 (Won 31, Lost 7)Consecutive Wins: 13, 1986 and 1994 Consecutive Losses: 10, 1989; 12 over 2009-10 seasonsAt Bats: 1,547, 1997Runs: 290, 1996Hits: 450, 1996Doubles: 70, 1997 and 2006Triples: 18, 1985 and 1996Home Runs: 34, 2006 and 2010Runs Batted In: 246, 1996Batting Average: .305, 1996Total Bases: 600, 1996Slugging Percentage: .414, 1984Stolen Bases: 96, 1996SacrificeHits: 95, 1988 and 1992Putouts: 1,209, 1997Assists: 545, 2000Errors: 141, 1989Total Chances: 1,772, 2006Fielding Percentage: .981, 2008

PitchingComplete Games: 45, 1994Innings Pitched: 403.0, 1997Strikeouts: 336, 2008

Walks: 120, 1987Earned Run Average: 0.46, 1983Shutouts: 19, 1979, 1985 and 1994

No-Hitters By Missouri State (12)Becky Duffin, 3/29/83 at Springfield, Mo.MSU 2, Missouri Southern State 0Amy Day, 3/10/91 at College Station, TexasMSU 3, Penn State 0 — perfect gameAmy Day, 3/19/91 at Springfield, Mo.MSU 8, Saint Louis 0 (6 innings) — perfect gameKellie Becher, 4/1/94 (first game) at Charleston, Ill.MSU 1, Eastern Illinois 0 (9 innings)Kellie Becher, 4/1/94 (second game) at Charleston, Ill.MSU 5, Purdue 0 — perfect gameWendy Farthing, 3/14/95 at Springfield, Mo.MSU 12, Southwest Baptist 0 (5 innings)Wendy Farthing, 4/24/96 at Springfield, Mo.MSU 8, UMKC 0 (6 innings)Tauni Kennemer, 3/28/99 at Springfield, Mo.MSU 8, Saint Louis 0 (5 innings) — perfect game Amanda Herbster, 3/13/04 at Cape Girardeau, Mo.MSU 8, Iowa State 0 (5 innings) — perfect gameAmanda Herbster, 3/14/04 at Cape Girardeau, Mo.MSU 3, Valparaiso 0Melissa Porche, 4/1/06 at Des Moines, IowaMSU 7, Drake 0Melissa Porche, 2/11/07 at Conway, Ark.MSU 6, Central Arkansas 0

No-Hitters Against Missouri State (16)Texas Woman’s 2, MSU 0 (1979 at Denton, Texas)Oklahoma 5, MSU 0 (1979 at Springfield, Mo.)Missouri Southern State 2, MSU 0 (1983 at Joplin, Mo.)Missouri 3, MSU 0 (5/15/83 at Columbia, Mo.)Florida State 14, MSU 0 (5 innings) - perfect game (3/18/89 at Tallahassee, Fla.)Kansas 4, MSU 0 — perfect game (4/22/92, first game, at Shawnee Mission, Kan.)Texas A&M-CC 2, MSU 0 (2/25/05 at Denton, Texas) #21 Missouri 8, MSU 0 (5 innings) (3/15/05 at Columbia, Mo.)Indiana State 1, MSU 0 (3/26/05 at Terre Haute, Ind.)#23 S. Illinois 7, MSU 0 (4/16/05 at Carbondale, Ill.)#23 S. Illinois 3, MSU 0 (4/17/05 at Carbondale, Ill.)Wichita State 13, MSU 0 (5/14/05 at MVC Tourn- ament, Wichita, Kan.)Alabama 8, MSU 0 (2/19/06 at Boca Raton, Fla.)Penn State 4, MSU 0 (2/25/06 at Fayetteville, Ark.)#5 LSU 7, MSU 0 (2/16/07 at Houston, Texas)Tulsa 1, MSU 0 (8 innings) (4/23/08, first game, at Springfield, Mo.)#12 Missouri 5, Missouri State 0 (3/8/09 at Springfield, Mo.)

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Missouri State Records Summary

Infielder Barb Gaines (right) became the first Missouri State softball All-America pick as a senior in 1993. She was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Third Team after authoring one of the most outstanding careers in the program’s history. A native of St. Louis, Gaines enjoyed a brilliant senior season, ranking among the national top 10 in batting average for most of the season and finishing with a then-school record .442 mark. Gaines ranked first in the Missouri Valley Conference in hits (68) and second in stolen bases (22). The first player in Gateway/MVC history to win all-league honors four straight years, Gaines closed her career with five Missouri State single-season records and eight career marks. She still holds the career records for hits (252), total chances (1,287), and batting average (.403), is second in stolen bases (58), and at bats (626), third in putouts (1,013) and fourth in runs (113). Gaines received the Missouri State Outstanding Female Athlete award in 1992 and 1993 and was inducted into the Missouri State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2000.

Gaines’s Career RecordYear G AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB SO SH SB BA PO A E TC Pct .1990 38 127 18 45 2 0 0 0 9 4 5 6 .354 333 25 7 365 .9811991 48 165 26 64 7 0 0 0 8 7 6 16 .388 397 37 5 439 .9891992 52 180 39 75 8 0 0 0 9 5 7 14 .417 248 90 12 350 .9661993 46 154 30 68 11 3 1 0 8 5 2 22 .442 35 94 4 133 .970Totals 184 626 113 252 28 3 1 0 34 21 20 58 .403 1013 246 28 1287 .978

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HitsBarb Gaines (1990-93) 252Sarah Madden (1997-00) 207Kate Madden (1993-96) 206Diedre Shores (1995-98) 202Jessie Smith (2006-09) 194

At BatsSarah Madden (1997-00) 634Barb Gaines (1990-93) 626Diedre Shores (1995-98) 598Jami Canada (1998-01) 593Jessie Smith (2006-09) 593

RunsKate Madden (1993-96) 123Jessie Smith (2006-09) 123Diedre Shores (1995-98) 116Barb Gaines (1990-93) 113Katie Martin (2004-07) 97

DoublesJami Canada (1998-01) 45Diedre Shores (1995-98) 43Heather Anderson (1994-98) 38Michelle Armentrout (2005-08) 36Jessie Smith (2006-09) 36

TriplesTammy Holloway (1982-85) 18Sara Cole (2003-06) 17Jan Lauer (1982-84) 13Marcia Bisges (1984-87) 13Christy Serwein (2001-04) 12

Home RunsJessie Smith (2006-09) 27Ashley Meredith (2001-04) 20Deanna Keim (2001-04) 19Heather Anderson (1994-98) 18Erica Shepherd (1996-99) 16Michelle Armentrout (2005-08) 16

Batting AverageBarb Gaines (1990-93) .403Kate Madden (1993-96) .349Diedre Shores (1995-98) .338Chrissi Castro (1994-95) .328Jessie Smith (2006-09) .327

Total BasesJessie Smith (2006-09) 329Diedre Shores (1995-98) 283Christy Serwein (2001-04) 279Heather Anderson (1994-98) 276Toni Rieke (1993-96) 261

Slugging PercentageJessie Smith (2006-09) .555Diedre Shores (1995-98) .473Heather Anderson (1994-98) .469Ashley Meredith (2001-04) .465Samantha Fleeman (2004-05) .464

WalksAshley Meredith (2001-04) 132Katie Martin (2004-07) 88Diedre Shores (1995-98) 78Erica Shepherd (1996-99) 76Shannon Buslepp (2003-06) 70

StrikeoutsDeanna Keim (2001-04) 142Ashley Meredith (2001-04) 125Katie Martin (2004-07) 124MIchelle Armentrout (2005-08) 120Erica Shepherd (1996-99) 118

Stolen BasesKate Madden (1993-96) 59Barb Gaines (1990-93) 58Keri Dowell (1994-97) 57Katie Martin (2004-07) 54Amanda Bean (2000-03) 53

Runs Batted InHeather Anderson (1994-98) 125Toni Rieke (1993-96) 121Jessie Smith (2006-09) 105Michelle Armentrout (2005-08) 100Erica Shepherd (1996-99) 98

SacrificeHitsBeca Clark (1990-93) 55Patty Birren (1989-92) 54Keri Dowell (1994-97) 49Meghan Brilhart (1998-01) 43Tina Kramos (1991-95) 41

PutoutsKenna Jones (1994-96) 1160Jami Canada (1998-01) 1144Barb Gaines (1990-93) 1013Tawnya Grout (1997-00) 783Joni Smith (1985-88) 758

AssistsAlicia Jager (2003-06) 488Tina Kramos (1991-95) 487Jessica Gorham (1998-01) 448Marcia Bisges (1984-87) 429Annie Medico (1999-02) 374

ErrorsErica Shepherd (1996-99) 81Larissa Shepherd (2000-03) 61Patty Porter (1990-92) 56Alicia Jager (2003-06) 54Tina Kramos (1991-95) 51

Total ChancesBarb Gaines (1990-93) 1287Kenna Jones (1994-96) 1284Jami Canada (1998-01) 1210Diedre Shores (1995-98) 924Tawnya Grout (1997-00) 916

Fielding PercentageTricia Holiway (2002-05) 1.000Jen Carr (2006-09) .996Samantha Fleeman (2005-06) .996Amber Robins (2004-05) .996Terrie Helfrich (1988-89) .990

WinsTerri Whitmarsh (1983-86) 73Nora Cagwin (1996-99) 71Melissa Porche (2005-08) 60 Shannon Buslepp (2003-06) 49Kellie Becher (1993-94) 47Kate Madden (1993-96) 42Wendy Farthing (1995-98) 42

LossesMelissa Porche (2005-08) 49Wendy Farthing (1995-98) 48Terri Whitmarsh (1983-86) 42Tauni Kennemer (1999-02) 37Sarah Nemlowill (2000-03) 36Kate Madden (1993-96) 35

SavesMelissa Porche (2005-08) 18Wendy Farthing (1995-98) 187Kate Madden (1993-96) 178Lauren McGinley (2007-10) 123Shannon Buslepp (2003-06) 113

AppearancesMelissa Porche (2005-08) 152Nora Cagwin (1996-99) 148Terri Whitmarsh (1983-86) 133Wendy Farthing (1995-98) 122Shannon Buslepp (2003-06) 113Tauni Kennemer (1999-02) 102Jessica Davis (1999-02) 102

Innings PitchedTerri Whitmarsh (1983-86) 837.1Melissa Porche (2005-08) 751.0Nora Cagwin (1996-99) 706.1Shannon Buslepp (2003-06) 560.2Wendy Farthing (1995-98) 554.0Kate Madden (1993-96) 523.0

Earned Run AverageTerri Whitmarsh (1983-86) 0.54Penny Clayton (1978-80) 0.72Kellie Becher (1993-94) 0.98Tammy Long (1978-80) 1.08Amy Day (1990-91) 1.09

Games StartedTerri Whitmarsh (1983-86) 109Melissa Porche (2005-08) 100Nora Cagwin (1996-99) 99Wendy Farthing (1995-98) 88Kate Madden (1993-96) 82Shannon Buslepp (2003-06) 82

Complete GamesTerri Whitmarsh (1983-86) 99Melissa Porche (2005-08) 74Nora Cagwin (1996-99) 69Kellie Becher (1993-94) 57Kate Madden (1993-96) 50Shannon Buslepp (2003-06) 47

StrikeoutsNora Cagwin (1996-99) 767Melissa Porche (2005-08) 754Terri Whitmarsh (1983-86) 545Kellie Becher (1993-94) 447Shannon Buslepp (2003-06) 296

WalksMelissa Porche (2005-08) 194Wendy Farthing (1995-98) 187Kate Madden (1993-96) 178Lauren McGinley (2007-10) 123Shannon Buslepp (2003-06) 113

ShutoutsTerri Whitmarsh (1983-86) 37Nora Cagwin (1996-99) 29Kellie Becher (1993-94) 28Melissa Porche (2005-08) 20Shannon Buslepp (2003-06) 13

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Missouri State Single-Game HighsTeam BattingAt-Bats .................................................48 ........................... vs. Iowa State (March 19, 2009)Runs ......................................................17 ......................................vs. IUPUI (March 17, 2010)Hits ........................................................16 ......................................vs. IUPUI (March 17, 2010)Doubles ................................................4 .........................................vs. IUPUI (March 17, 2010)Triples ..................................................2 .............................................vs. UNI (March 14, 2009)Home Runs .........................................4 .........................................vs. IUPUI (March 17, 2010)Runs Batted-In .................................16 ......................................vs. IUPUI (March 17, 2010)Walks ....................................................8 ....................................... vs. Bradley (April 10, 2010)Stolen Bases.......................................4 .........................................vs. IUPUI (March 17, 2010)Strikeouts ...........................................12 ..............................vs. Indiana State (May 1, 2010)

Team PitchingInnings Pitched ................................13.0 ....................... vs. Iowa State (March 19, 2009)Fewest Hits ........................................3 ................................... vs. Creighton (April 25, 2009)Fewest Runs ......................................0 ......................................................................... three timesFewest Walks ....................................0 ........................................................................ seven timesMost Hits .............................................16 ............................ vs. Iowa State (March 19, 2009)Most Runs ...........................................12 ......................................................................... two timesMost Walks .........................................6 ......................................................................... three timesHome Runs .........................................6 ..............................vs. Illinois State (April 25, 2010)Strikeouts ...........................................8 ............................................................................ two timesWild Pitches .......................................2 ............................................................................ two timesBalks .....................................................NA ...................................................................................... NAHit By Pitch ........................................2 ........................................................................... four times

Individual BattingAt-Bats .................................................6 .............................................................................five timesRuns ......................................................2 ...............................................................................21 timesHits ........................................................4 .............Bubba Weiss vs. IUPUI (March 17, 2010).................................................................4 ...... Jessie Smith vs. Saint Louis (March 8, 2009)Doubles ................................................2 ..... Raeven Replogle vs. IUPUI (March 17, 2010).................................................................2 ..... Ashley Knehans vs. Indiana State (May 2, 2010)Triples ..................................................1 .......................................Christa Gammon, four times.................................................................1 .....................Jessie Smith vs. UNI March 14, 2009)Home Runs .........................................1 ...............................................................................16 timesRuns Batted-In .................................4 ........................................................................... four timesWalks ....................................................3 .............................................Caitlin Chapin, two timesStolen Bases.......................................2 ...... Jessie Smith vs. Saint Louis (March 8, 2009)Strikeouts ...........................................3 .....Bubba Weiss vs. Indiana State (May 1, 2010)

Individual PitchingInnings Pitched ................................7.1 ............Lauren Supak vs. UMKC (April 8, 2009)Hits Allowed ......................................11 ......Lauren McGinley vs. UNI (March 14, 2009)Runs Allowed ....................................12 ......Lauren McGinley vs. UNI (March 14, 2009)Walks Allowed ..................................6 ............... Lauren Supak vs. UNI (March 14, 2009)Home Runs Allowed.......................4 ...Natalie Rose vs. Illinois State (April 25, 2010)Strikeouts ...........................................7 ... Lauren Supak vs. Illinois State (April 25, 2010)Wild Pitches .......................................2 ............................................................................ two timesHit By Pitch ........................................2 ..........Lauren Supak vs. Bradley (April 10, 2010)

Opponent Single-Game HighsTeam BattingAt-Bats .................................................52 ...................................Iowa State (March 19, 2009)Runs ......................................................12 ........................................ Rutgers (March 18, 2010).................................................................12 ................................................ UNI (March 14, 2009)Hits ........................................................16 ...................................Iowa State (March 19, 2009)Doubles ................................................7 ...........................................Arkansas (April 28, 2010)Triples ..................................................1 .............................................................................five timesHome Runs .........................................6 .................................... Illinois State (April 25, 2010)Runs Batted-In .................................12 ................................................ UNI (March 14, 2009)Walks ....................................................6 ......................................................................... three timesStolen Bases.......................................5 .........................Southern Illinois (March 19, 2010)Strikeouts ...........................................8 ............................................................................ two times

Team PitchingInnings Pitched ................................13.0 ..............................Iowa State (March 19, 2009)Fewest Hits ........................................0 ............................................Missouri (March 8, 2009)Fewest Runs ......................................0 .............................................................................five timesFewest Walks ....................................0 ..........................................................................eight timesMost Hits .............................................16 ............................................ IUPUI (March 17, 2010)Most Runs ...........................................17 ............................................ IUPUI (March 17, 2010)Most Walks .........................................8 ..............................................Bradley (April 10, 2010)Home Runs .........................................4 ............................................... IUPUI (March 17, 2010)Strikeouts ...........................................12 .................................... Indiana State (May 1, 2010)Wild Pitches .......................................2 ....................................... Indiana State (May 1, 2010)Balks .....................................................NA ...................................................................................... NAHit By Pitch ........................................1 ...........................................................................nine times

Individual BattingAt-Bats .................................................7 ..... Kelsey Kidwell, Iowa State (March 19, 2009)Runs ......................................................3 ........................................................................... four timesHits ........................................................5 ......Carleigh Berry, Iowa State (March 19, 2009)Doubles ................................................3 .............Sandra Smith, Arkansas (April 28, 2010).................................................................3 .....Courtney Wray, Iowa State (March 19, 2009)Triples ..................................................1 .............................................................................five timesHome Runs .........................................2 .......... Abby Olson, Illinois State (April 25, 2010).................................................................2 ................... Amanda Evans, UMKC (April 8, 2009)Runs Batted-In .................................5 ................. Brittney Balduf, UNI (March 14, 2009)Walks ....................................................3 ............................................................................ two timesStolen Bases.......................................2 ..Natalee Weissinger, S. Illinois (March 19, 2010).................................................................2 ..............Megan Machovec, UNI (March 14, 2009)Strikeouts ...........................................4 ..... Carrie Monroe, Iowa State (March 19, 2009)

Individual PitchingInnings Pitched ................................10.1 ...Rachel Zabriskie, Iowa State (March 19, 2009)Hits Allowed ......................................14 ..Meagan McCurdy, Indiana State (May 2, 2010)Runs Allowed ....................................11 ...............Nicole Natter, IUPUI (March 17, 2010)Walks Allowed ..................................4 .............................................................................five timesHome Runs Allowed.......................2 ......................................................................... three timesStrikeouts ...........................................9 ... Kat Espinosa, Oklahoma State (April 8, 2010)Wild Pitches .......................................2 .....Lindsey Beisser, Indiana State (May 1, 2010)Hit By Pitch ........................................1 ...........................................................................nine times

No Opponent/Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Attendance 1. Missouri (March 8, 2009) ............................. 379 2. UMKC (March 7, 2009) ................................... 338 3. Saint Louis (March 8, 2009) ........................ 309 4. SEMO (March 6, 2009) ................................... 223 5. Creighton (April 26, 2009) ........................... 213 6. Iowa State (March 19, 2009) ....................... 205 7. Bradley (April 11, 2010) ............................... 201 8. Creighton (April 25, 2009) ........................... 185 9. Wichita State (April 15, 2009) .................... 181 10. Evansville (April 18, 2009) .......................... 172

Longest Win Streak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .....................................................May 1 to May 2, 2010Longest Losing Streak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ............................................April 14 to April 28, 2010

Year Home Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Average2009 2,732 in 13 dates .....................................................2102010 1,434 in 12 dates .....................................................120Total 4,166 in 25 dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

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CoSIDA Academic All-District VII1996 2B, Megan Krebs1997 DP, Erica Shepherd OF, Krista Scholz1998 IF, Erica Shepherd1999 IF, Erica Shepherd2000 P, Jessica Davis 3B, Jessica Gorham2001 3B, Jessica Gorham2003 OF, Amanda Bean2004 DP, Ashley Meredith2005 OF, Jessica Leathers2006 1B/P, Samantha Fleeman OF, Katie Martin2010 OF, Jenna Schwark

MVC Dr . Charlotte West Scholar-Athlete Award2007 Katie Martin

Missouri Valley ConferenceCoach of the Year1994 Holly Hesse

MVC Player of the Year1994 Kellie Becher1996 Kate Madden2006 Samantha Fleeman

MVC Pitcher of the Year1998 Nora Cagwin1999 Nora Cagwin

National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America1993 3B, Barb Gaines, 3rd team

NFCA All-Midwest Region1986 P, Terri Whitmarsh, 2nd team 3B, Marcia Bisges, 2nd team SS, Paula Buscher, 2nd team OF, Machelle Dye, 2nd team1991 1B, Barb Gaines, 2nd team1993 3B, Barb Gaines, 1st team1994 P, Kellie Becher, 1st team OF, Heather Anderson, 2nd team1995 3B, Chrissi Castro, 2nd team UT, Kate Madden, 2nd team1996 OF, Heather Anderson, 1st team UT, Kate Madden, 2nd team DP, Krista Scholz, 2nd team1997 UT, Tawnya Grout, 2nd team DP, Sarah Madden, 2nd team1999 CF, Sarah Madden, 1st team2003 OF, Christy Serwein, 1st team2006 1B, Samantha Fleeman, 2nd team2009 SS, Jessie Smith, 1st team

CoSIDA Academic All-America1997 SS, Erica Shepherd, 3rd team2000 3B, Jessica Gorham, 2nd team2001 3B, Jessica Gorham, 3rd team

Lowe’s Senior CLASS AwardAll-America2007 Katie Martin, 1st team

MVC Rookie of the Year2000 Staci Wattie

All-Missouri Valley Conference1993 3B, Barb Gaines, 1st team P, Kellie Becher, 1st team SS, Tina Kramos, 1st team OF, Emily Morgan, 2nd team1994 P, Kellie Becher, 1st team/MVP SS, Tina Kramos, 1st team 3B, Chrissi Castro, 1st team OF, Heather Anderson, 1st team1995 3B, Chrissi Castro, 1st team C, Toni Rieke, 2nd team1996 UT, Kate Madden, 1st team/MVP C, Toni Rieke, 1st team OF, Heather Anderson, 2nd team 2B, Diedre Shores, 2nd team1997 P, Nora Cagwin, 1st team 1B, Diedre Shores, 1st team OF, Krista Scholz, 2nd team SS, Erica Shepherd, 2nd team1998 P, Nora Cagwin, 1st team 2B, Diedre Shores, 1st team C, Tawnya Grout, 2nd team OF, Heather Anderson, 2nd team1999 P, Nora Cagwin, 1st team 1B, Jami Canada, 1st team OF, Sarah Madden, 1st team SS, Erica Shepherd, 2nd team2000 DP, Staci Wattie, 1st team 3B, Jessica Gorham, 2nd team OF, Sarah Madden, 2nd team SS, Annie Medico, 2nd team2001 OF, Christy Serwein, 2nd team2002 OF, Christy Serwein, 1st team 3B, Ashley Meredith, 1st team SS, Annie Medico, 2nd team2003 OF, Christy Serwein, 1st team 3B, Ashley Meredith, 1st team C, Deanna Keim, 2nd team2004 DP, Ashley Meredith, 2nd team C, Deanna Keim, 2nd team OF, Sara Cole, hon. mention2005 OF, Sara Cole, 2nd team P, Shannon Buslepp, 2nd team2006 1B, Samantha Fleeman, 1st team/MVP P, Shannon Buslepp, 1st team OF, Jessie Smith, 1st team P, Melissa Porche, 2nd team

2006 OF, Katie Martin, 2nd team2007 OF, Katie Martin, 2nd team2008 UT, Melissa Porche, 1st team 3B, Michelle Armentrout, 2nd team OF, Brooke Kempker, 2nd team2009 SS, Jessie Smith, 1st team2010 OF, Jenna Schwark, 1st team UT, Caitlin Chapin, 1st team 2B, Christa Gammon, 2nd team

MVC All-Tournament Team1993 Beca Clark Toni Rieke1994 Kellie Becher Chrissi Castro Tina Kramos1995 Heather Anderson Krista Scholz1996 Kate Madden (MVP) Jessica Acton Toni Rieke Diedre Shores1997 Wendy Farthing (MVP) Nora Cagwin Erica Shepherd Diedre Shores1998 Nora Cagwin (MVP) Heather Anderson Erica Shepherd Diedre Shores1999 Nora Cagwin Erica Shepherd2000 Sarah Madden2002 Annie Medico2003 Christy Serwein Amanda Herbster2005 Sara Cole Shannon Buslepp Alicia Jager2006 Shannon Buslepp (MVP) Melissa Porche Michelle Armentrout Jessie Smith2007 Katie Martin2008 Michelle Armentrout Melissa Porche Jessie Smith2009 Jenna Schwark2010 Natalie Rose Jenna Schwark

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NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team1997 Krista Scholz1998 Sarah Madden Tawnya Grout

MVC Scholar-Athlete Team1993 Barb Gaines, 1st team Beca Clark, hon. mention 1994 Michelle Barnhart, hon. mention Toni Rieke, hon. mention1995 Michelle Barnhart, hon. mention Megan Krebs, hon. mention Krista Scholz, hon. mention1996 Kenna Jones, hon. mention Megan Krebs, hon. mention Krista Scholz, hon. mention1997 Wendy Farthing, 1st team Krista Scholz, 1st team Erica Shepherd, 1st team Megan Krebs, hon. mention Stephanie Penrose, hon. mention1998 Erica Shepherd, 1st team Wendy Farthing, hon. mention Tawnya Grout, hon. mention Sarah Madden, hon. mention1999 Nora Cagwin, 1st team Jami Canada, 1st team Jessica Gorham, 1st team Sarah Madden, 1st team Erica Shepherd, 1st team Meghan Brilhart, hon. mention2000 Jessica Davis, 1st team Jessica Gorham, 1st team Sarah Madden, 1st team Jami Canada, hon. mention2001 Jami Canada, 1st team Jessica Gorham, 1st team Sarah Nemlowill, hon. mention2002 Jessica Davis, 1st team Ashley Meredith, hon. mention Sarah Nemlowill, hon. mention2003 Amanda Bean, 1st team Ashley Meredith, 1st team2004 Ashley Meredith, 1st team Jessica Leathers, 1st team2005 Jessica Leathers, 1st team Sara Cole, hon. mention Katie Martin, hon. mention2006 Samantha Fleeman, 1st team Katie Martin, 1st team Melissa Porche, hon. mention2007 Katie Martin, 1st team2008 Melissa Porche, hon. mention2009 Lauren McGinley, hon. mention2010 Jenna Schwark, 1st team Lauren McGinley, hon. mention

MVC Player of the Week1993 Barb Gaines (May 4)1994 Toni Rieke (Mar. 29) Heather Anderson (Apr. 12)1996 Kate Madden (Apr. 30) Heather Anderson (Apr. 2)1997 Krista Scholz (Mar. 17, Apr. 28) Diedre Shores (Mar. 24)1998 Diedre Shores (May 4)2000 Staci Wattie (Mar. 27, May 2)2003 Amanda Bean (Mar. 3) Christy Serwein (Apr. 21)2004 Deanna Keim (Mar. 8)2005 Michelle Armentrout (May 8)2006 Samantha Fleeman (Feb. 20, Apr. 24)2007 Jessie Smith (Apr. 30)

2009 Jessie Smith (Mar. 30)

MVC Pitcher of the Week1993 Kellie Becher (Mar. 30, Apr. 27)1994 Kellie Becher (Mar. 29, Apr. 5, Apr. 19, May 9)1996 Kate Madden (Mar. 26) Wendy Farthing (Apr. 30)1997 Nora Cagwin (Mar. 11, Apr. 28)1998 Nora Cagwin (Mar. 23, Apr. 27)1999 Nora Cagwin (Feb. 22, Mar. 1, Mar. 8, Mar. 29, Apr. 12)2000 Jessica Davis (Mar. 6)2002 Tauni Kennemer (Feb. 11)2004 Lindsey Major (Feb. 25) Amanda Herbster (Mar. 15)2006 Shannon Buslepp (Feb. 20) Melissa Porche (Apr. 3)2008 Melissa Porche (Mar. 17, Mar. 24) 2009 Lauren McGinley (Mar. 2)

Gateway Conference Coach of the Year1992 Holly Hesse

Gateway Player of the Year1983 Becky Duffin1992 Barb Gaines

All-Gateway Conference1983 P, Becky Duffin, MVP OF, Malissa East, 1st team UT, Tammy Holloway, 1st team1984 C, Tammy Holloway, 1st team1985 P, Terri Whitmarsh, 1st team 2B, Lori Pulcher, 1st team1986 P, Terri Whitmarsh, 1st team SS, Paula Buscher, 1st team 3B, Marcia Bisges, 1st team OF, Machelle Dye, 1st team1987 1B, Joni Smith, 1st team SS, Marcia Bisges, 1st team OF, Machelle Dye, hon. mention1988 DH, Stephanie Loria, 1st team UT, Laura Scafidi, 1st team1989 OF, Dana Geyer, 1st team1990 1B, Barb Gaines, 1st team

1991 P, Amy Day, 1st team 1B, Barb Gaines, 1st team1992 1B, Barb Gaines, co-MVP P, Gena Piper, 1st team SS, Patty Porter, 1st team

Gateway Player of the Week1985 Tammy Holloway (Apr. 15)1986 Terri Whitmarsh (Apr. 14)1988 Joni Smith (Apr. 4)1990 Patty Porter (Apr. 3)1990 Barb Gaines (Apr. 24)1991 Amy Day (Mar. 26)1992 Patty Porter (Mar. 17) Gena Piper (May 5)

Missouri State All-Decade Team(Selected in 1991-92) *Gateway all-decade team memberMarcia Bisges* (1984-87)Becky Duffin (1981-83)Barb Gaines (1990-93)Tammy Holloway (1982-85)Terri Whitmarsh (1983-86)

Missouri State Athletics Hall of FameSince 1981, the Missouri State Athletics Hall of Fame has 27 members with ties to the softball program. The following includes the year of induction and seasons of competition at Missouri State:1981 Mary Phyl Dwight (1970-73, coach 1985) Cindy Henderson (1972-75)1982 Mary Kay Hunter (coach 1972-82)1983 Linda Dollar (1967-70)1984 Nora Sousley Greenwade (1969-72) Carole Myers (1970-73)1985 Karen Bethurem (1971-74) Sue Schuble (1967-70)1986 Chris Dufner (1977-80) Joanie French (1975-77)1987 Mary Ellen Cloninger (1966-69) Eleanor Jones Pitts (1971-74)

1988 Penny Clayton (1977-80)1989 Debbie Dace Sawyers (1974-75) Reba Sims (coach 1969-71)1990 Diane Cline (1978-80)1991 Becky Duffin (1981-83)1993 Lisa Nicholson Reece (1977-79)1994 Tammy Holloway (1982-85)1996 Terri Whitmarsh (1983-86) Marcia Bisges (1984-87)2000 Barb Gaines (1990-93)2001 Kellie Becher-Kessler (1993-94)2004 Tina Kramos (1991-95)2006 Chrissi Castro (1994-95)2009 Kate Madden (1993-96)2011 Nora Cagwin Whitcomb (1996-99)

Missouri Valley ConferenceAll-Centennial Team (2007)(Selected in 2007 in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Missouri Valley Conference)P Nora Cagwin (1996-99)3B Barb Gaines (1990-93)UT Kate Madden(1993-96)2B Diedre Shores (1995-98)

Missouri State Outstanding Female Athlete(Selected by women’s athletics staff)1986 Terri Whitmarsh1992 Barb Gaines1993 Barb Gaines1994 Kellie Becher (co-recipient)

Andrew J . McDonald Achievement Award(Given to the outstanding senior athlete/physical education major)1970 Sue Schuble1972 Sherry Leonardo1974 Mary Phyl Dwight1975 Laverne Bruns1978 Joanie French1986 Paula Buscher1987 Anita Turpin1988 Patricia Blanke

Missouri State honors and awards

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Missouri State First-Team all-Conference Selections

Samantha Fleeman2006

Jami Canada1999

Chrissi Castro1994, 1995

Barb Gaines1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Marcia Bisges1986, 1987

BeckyDuffin1983

Jessie Smith2006, 2009

Sarah Madden1999

Heather Anderson1994

Amy Day1991

Machelle Dye1986

Malissa East1983

Melissa Porche2008

Staci Wattie2000

Kate Madden1996

Gena Piper1992

Joni Smith1987

Tammy Holloway1983, 1984

Caitlin Chapin2010

Ashley Meredith2002, 2003

Toni Rieke1996

Patty Porter1992

Stephanie Loria1988

Lori Pulcher1985

Terri Whitmarsh1985, 1986

Paula Buscher1986

LauraScafidi1988

Dana Geyer1989

Kellie Becher1993, 1994

Tina Kramos1993, 1994

Nora Cagwin1997, 1998, 1999

Diedre Shores1997, 1998

Christy Serwein2002, 2003

Shannon Buslepp2006

Jenna Schwark2010

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1975Coach: Kay HunterRecord: 17-8 ( .680) L 0-2 Kansas L 6-15 Kansas W 20-6 Pittsburg State W 8-0 Oklahoma W 4-0 Northwest Missouri L 2-13 Northwest Missouri W 9-2 Kansas State W 13-3 Central Missouri W 2-1 Missouri W 9-0 Missouri L 1-12 Kansas L 1-2 Kansas W 16-7 Western Illinois W 8-5 Western Illinois W 13-3 Northwest Missouri W 7-1 Northwest Missouri W 11-5 Central Missouri W 17-0 Central Missouri

MAIAW State Tournament W 6-5 Missouri Western L 1-3 Missouri W 2-0 Central Missouri W 11-1 Truman L 1-4 Missouri W 7-5 Pittsburg State L 5-7 Pittsburg State

1976Coach: Kay HunterRecord: 18-16 ( .529)W 10-3 Missouri Southern W 14-5 Missouri Southern W 7-1 at Wichita State L 4-5 at Kansas State W 11-3 at Kansas State L 2-12 at Kansas L 3-13 at Kansas W 9-5 Southwest Baptist W 13-2 Southwest BaptistMSU Invitational L 2-13 Northwest Missouri W 5-4 Central Missouri L 4-7 Missouri

W 10-9 Pittsburg State L 8-10 Pittsburg State L 0-13 Kansas L 1-7 Kansas W 8-2 at SEMO W 6-2 at SEMO W 3-0 at Southern Illinois L 0-14 at Illinois State W 10-5 Wichita State W 5-2 Wichita State W 6-4 Kansas State L 3-4 Kansas State L 10-11 at Central Missouri L 10-15 at Central Missouri L 5-6 at Pittsburg State W 9-0 at Pittsburg State

MAIAW State Tournament W 10-3 UMSL W 12-1 Missouri L 0-5 Tarkio W 9-1 Missouri Western

W 6-5 Missouri L 3-4 Northwest Missouri

1977Coach: Kay HunterRecord: 27-7 ( .794) W 6-1 Oklahoma W 8-6 Oklahoma W 7-1 Wichita State W 14-1 Wichita State W 7-6 Southwest Baptist W 7-2 Southwest Baptist W 12-2 Northwest Missouri W 11-4 Northwest Missouri W 8-4 Pittsburg State W 13-3 Pittsburg State

MSU Invitational W 18-1 Oklahoma W 10-1 Kansas State W 5-0 Texas Woman’s L 0-1 Tarkio

W 9-2 Southwest Baptist W 14-5 Southwest Baptist W 5-0 Illinois State W 8-2 Illinois Central W 8-3 Truman W 21-1 Saint Louis

MAIAW State Tournament W 6-3 SEMO L 1-3 Truman L 5-8 Central Missouri W 9-2 Central Missouri W 10-2 Central Missouri

AIAW Region 6 Tournament W 5-0 Minnesota W 8-0 Kansas L 1-2 UNI W 3-2 Kansas L 1-6 UNI

AIAW College World Series W 5-2 Springfield College L 0-2 Arizona State W 3-1 Oklahoma State L 1-2 Nebraska-Omaha

1978Coach: Kay HunterRecord: 31-7 ( .816) W 13-0 Pittsburg State W 3-1 Wayne State

Oklahoma Invitational W 11-0 NE (Okla.) State W 1-0 Texas Woman’s W 15-0 NW Oklahoma W 12-1 Nebraska W 3-1 Stephen F. Austin W 5-0 Texas Wesleyan W 4-0 Texas Woman’s

W 3-0 Central Missouri W 3-2 Central Missouri

MSU Invitational W 7-0 Southern Illinois L 3-4 Texas A&M W 11-0 Kansas State

W 3-1 Oklahoma L 0-6 Texas Woman’s

Illinois State Invitational L 2-3 Indiana W 2-0 Eastern Illinois W 2-1 Northern Illinois W 9-4 at Illinois State B

W 6-0 Missouri L 2-3 Pittsburg State W 12-3 Central Missouri W 13-1 Central Missouri

MAIAW State Tournament W 11-0 Tarkio W 12-7 Missouri W 7-5 Central Missouri W 15-0 Tarkio

W 4-0 Kansas L 0-2 Kansas

AIAW Region 6 Tournament W 11-3 North Dakota W 5-2 Luther W 3-1 Minnesota W 5-4 Minnesota

AIAW College World Series W 11-2 Massachusetts L 0-1 UCLA W 1-0 Oregon State L 0-1 Cal Poly-Pomona

1979Coach: Kay HunterRecord: 27-10 ( .730) W 10-0 Taylor W 11-0 Taylor

Oklahoma Invitational W 1-0 Texas A&M W 10-0 Kansas State W 10-0 Northwestern W 15-2 Grand Valley State W 1-0 Wyoming L 0-2 Texas Woman’s L 2-3 Oklahoma State W 1-0 Texas-Arlington L 0-2 Texas Woman’s L 0-2 Texas Woman’s

Texas Woman’s Invitational L 0-1 Texas-Arlington W 2-0 Indiana W 4-2 Baylor W 8-0 Macomb College W 11-1 Kansas State W 4-1 Oklahoma State W 3-2 at Texas Woman’s

MSU Invitational L 0-5 Oklahoma L 0-7 Illinois State W 2-0 Stephen F. Austin

Illinois State Invitational L 2-3 Eastern Illinois W 1-0 Southern Illinois W 6-4 Michigan State W 4-1 Western Illinois W 7-0 at Illinois State W 6-0 Indiana

L 0-7 Illinois State L 0-3 Illinois State W 3-0 Grand View L 0-9 Central Michigan L 0-2 SEMO W 5-1 Tarkio W 6-1 Tarkio

Oklahoma Invitational L 2-3 Nebraska W 11-0 NE (Okla.) State L 0-2 Texas Woman’s W 5-4 Southern Illinois L 0-2 at Oklahoma

Texas Invitational W 2-1 New Mexico L 5-10 Sam Houston State L 4-5 Nebraska L 3-7 Oklahoma

MSU Invitational L 1-2 Illinois State L 1-3 Kansas W 5-1 Iowa W 1-0 Pittsburg State W 3-1 Kansas State L 7-8 SEMO

Illinois State Invitational L 1-2 Michigan L 8-9 Western Illinois W 1-0 Northern Illinois

L 2-3 at Kansas W 2-1 Nebraska L 0-4 at Kansas L 0-1 Missouri Western W 9-0 at Pittsburg State W 6-0 at Saint Louis W 4-2 at Saint Louis

AIAW Region 6 Tournament W 4-1 Saint Louis L 0-2 Missouri W 3-2 Minnesota L 4-6 Kansas

1982Coach: Kay HunterRecord: 21-17 ( .553) W 8-0 SEMO W 10-0 SEMO L 5-6 Illinois State L 2-4 Illinois State

Oklahoma Invitational W 5-1 Iowa State W 4-3 New Mexico W 2-0 Ohio State L 0-2 Kansas

W 5-2 Grand View L 3-4 Grand View

American Legion National Tournament W 8-0 Saint Louis W 5-3 West Texas A&M W 1-0 Central Oklahoma L 0-1 Western Michigan L 0-3 Creighton

W 7-1 Saint Louis W 3-0 Pittsburg State

MAIAW State Tournament W 12-1 SEMO W 4-2 Missouri W 1-0 Northwest Missouri W 14-1 Tarkio

AIAW Region 6 Tournament W 12-2 North Dakota State L 0-1 Kansas L 2-3 Drake

1980Coach: Kay HunterRecord: 26-12 ( .684) W 9-0 Michigan State L 1-5 Oklahoma

Oklahoma Invitational W 5-0 Nebraska-Omaha W 6-0 Wyoming W 4-2 Texas Wesleyan L 1-2 Michigan State

Texas Invitational W 8-2 Minnesota W 3-0 Stephen F. Austin W 2-0 New Mexico W 2-1 Baylor W 8-0 Texas-Arlington L 0-3 Texas Woman’s

MSU Invitational L 3-4 Kansas L 1-3 SEMO W 2-0 Texas-Arlington

Illinois State Invitational L 1-2 Western Michigan W 4-0 Indiana State L 3-4 Western Illinois

W 12-2 Central Missouri W 6-1 Pittsburg State W 4-3 Kansas W 3-1 Nebraska W 3-1 Oklahoma State L 0-1 Kansas L 1-4 Creighton W 4-0 Pittsburg State L 4-7 Pittsburg State W 1-0 Iowa W 3-2 Saint Louis W 4-1 Iowa W 6-2 Saint Louis

AIAW Region 6 Tournament W 2-0 Creighton W 6-1 Kansas W 4-0 Iowa State W 1-0 Creighton

AIAW College World Series L 0-1 Texas A&M W 4-0 South Carolina L 1-2 Oregon

1981Coach: Kay HunterRecord: 16-20 ( .444)

1983 (28-10) -- NCAA Division I Midwest Regional, Columbia, Mo .Front Row (from left): Donna Knobbe, Vicki Simpson, Missy East, Cindy Wolf, Tammy Holloway. Middle Row: Becky Duffin, Jo Roberts, Margaret Graff, Debbie Leuthen, Dana Bryson, Jayne Stafford. Back Row: Head Coach Jim Webb, Lori Pulcher, Kristi Neumann, Terri Whitmarsh, Anita Turpin, Jan Lauer.

1974 AIAW Division I National Champions (19-7)From left: Janet Cutbirth, Susan Alley, Dianne Gaehle, Dee Bratcher, Janis Morgan, Debbie Dace, Cindy Henderson, Pam Mangrum, Irene Barnes, Robbie Johnson, Becky Goad, Coach Kay Hunter. Not pic-tured: Karen Bethurem, Mary Doyen, Glenda Bond and Brenda Guinier.

L 0-2 Iowa State W 8-0 West Texas A&M

L 1-5 Eastern Illinois L 0-3 Eastern IllinoisMSU Invitational W 7-2 UNI L 0-3 Minnesota W 10-2 Southern Illinois L 1-2 Kansas

W 8-0 Texas Wesleyan W 7-0 Texas Wesleyan

Missouri Invitational L 0-6 Creighton W 2-0 UMSL L 0-1 Nebraska W 2-0 Illinois Central

W 1-0 Saint Louis W 4-1 Saint Louis L 1-4 at Pittsburg State L 0-2 Kansas StateAIAW Region 6 Tournament W 2-1 Iowa State W 5-0 Minnesota W 5-1 Iowa

AIAW College World Series L 0-7 Central Michigan L 0-2 Texas A&M

1983Coach: Jim WebbRecord: 28-10 ( .737)Okla . Baptist Invitational W 8-0 NE (Okla.) State W 9-0 Friends W 2-0 Pittsburg State W 5-1 Wayne State W 8-0 at Oklahoma Baptist

W 3-2 Western Illinois W 2-1 Western Illinois

Oklahoma Invitational L 2-4 Kansas L 2-5 Indiana W 2-0 Texas-Arlington

W 2-1 SIU Edwardsville W 1-0 SIU Edwardsville W 2-1 Missouri Western W 2-1 Missouri Western W 2-0 Missouri Southern W 6-1 Pittsburg State

Illinois State Invitational W 2-1 Western Michigan W 2-1 Indiana State W 3-2 Missouri L 1-3 Missouri

Missouri Invitational W 2-1 Kansas State L 0-2 Creighton W 2-1 Nebraska W 1-0 Illinois Central L 0-3 Kansas L 0-1 Creighton

Missouri State Yearly Results


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W 6-2 at Pittsburg State L 0-2 at Missouri Southern W 2-0 at Missouri Southern W 6-0 at Western Illinois L 1-5 at Illinois-ChicagoGateway Tournament W 2-0 Bradley W 3-1 Southern Illinois W 3-0 Eastern Illinois W 1-0 Western IllinoisNCAA Midwest Regional W 1-0 Missouri L 0-3 Missouri L 0-1 Missouri

1984Coach: Jim WebbRecord: 21-15 ( .583)*Gateway: 9-6 (3rd)Oklahoma Invitational L 2-3 at Oklahoma W 2-1 Northern Illinois W 4-3 Indiana L 1-4 at Texas Tech W 2-0 Western Illinois* L 2-3 Western Illinois* W 3-0 Pittsburg State W 5-1 at Eastern Illinois* W 1-0 at Eastern Illinois* W 1-0 at Southern Illinois* L 1-3 at Southern Illinois* L 1-4 Missouri Southern L 1-4 Missouri Southern L 0-5 Illinois State* L 3-4 Illinois State* W 4-0 Indiana State* W 4-2 Missouri L 0-3 Missouri W 3-1 Wichita State* W 2-0 Wichita State* L 1-2 William Woods W 8-0 William Woods W 5-3 Pittsburg State W 16-5 Pittsburg State L 0-1 at UNI* L 0-1 at UNI* W 9-0 at Drake* W 9-4 at Drake* W 4-0 at Central Missouri L 0-1 at Central Missouri

Gateway Tournament W 6-3 Indiana State W 2-0 Illinois State (14) L 0-1 Western Illinois (10) W 3-1 Bradley W 5-3 Western Illinois L 3-5 Western Illinois

1985Coach: Mary Phyl DwightRecord: 27-23 ( .540)*Gateway: 9-6 (4th) W 2-1 at Arkansas State W 7-0 at Arkansas State L 2-4 at Northwestern State L 3-4 at Northwestern State L 0-1 at Louisiana Tech L 1-2 at Louisiana Tech L 1-4 at Louisiana-Monroe L 0-2 at Louisiana-Monroe W 1-0 at Mississippi State L 2-4 at Mississippi State

Florida State Invitational W 7-0 Stetson W 1-0 Toledo W 9-0 Furman W 5-0 Rutgers L 3-4 at Florida State L 0-2 South Florida

Texas A&M Invitational W 1-0 Florida State W 2-0 Louisiana-Monroe W 5-3 at Texas A&M W 3-0 Stanford W 3-2 Baylor L 0-2 Utah State L 0-1 South Florida W 3-1 New Mexico L 0-1 Louisiana Tech W 4-2 Central Missouri W 7-6 Central Missouri W 4-1 at Pittsburg State L 4-5 at Pittsburg State W 3-2 Eastern Illinois* W 2-0 Eastern Illinois* W 6-1 Southern Illinois* L 2-5 Missouri L 5-8 Missouri

L 3-4 at Western Illinois* L 1-2 at Western Illinois* W 2-0 at Bradley* W 1-0 at Bradley* W 2-1 at Indiana State* L 0-1 at Illinois State* W 2-1 Drake* L 2-3 Drake* L 3-4 UNI* W 9-2 UNI* W 3-1 at Wichita State* L 5-6 at Wichita State*

Gateway Tournament W 2-0 Southern Illinois L 0-4 Illinois State W 2-1 Western Illinois L 0-1 Indiana State

1986Coach: Mary CarterRecord: 30-20 ( .600)*Gateway: 6-12 (7th) W 3-0 Mississippi State W 10-3 Mississippi State W 6-0 Penn State W 4-3 Maine W 5-1 Iowa State W 3-1 Maine W 8-0 Virginia W 4-1 Virginia W 9-0 Detroit W 1-0 Army W 6-0 Miami (Ohio) W 3-0 Pittsburg State W 4-1 Pittsburg State L 0-1 Drake* L 1-2 UNI*

Miller Memorial Tournament L 1-9 Drake* W 2-0 UNI* L 2-4 Toledo W 3-0 Illinois-Chicago L 0-1 Creighton W 5-1 Wayne State W 2-0 Drake L 0-1 Creighton

W 4-1 Central Missouri W 7-0 Central Missouri W 1-0 Wichita State* W 2-1 Wichita State* L 0-2 Missouri W 3-0 Missouri W 1-0 Indiana State* L 1-9 Indiana State* L 0-4 Illinois State* L 0-3 Illinois State* L 0-4 Kansas L 2-3 Kansas L 0-1 Bradley* W 2-1 Bradley* W 8-2 Western Illinois* L 1-3 Western Illinois* L 0-1 Southern Illinois* L 1-2 Southern Illinois* L 0-2 Eastern Illinois* L 0-4 Eastern Illinois*

Gateway Tournament W 1-0 Western Illinois L 0-1 Eastern Illinois W 3-0 Drake W 5-0 Wichita State W 1-0 UNI W 1-0 Eastern Illinois L 0-1 Bradley

1987Coach: Mary CarterRecord: 30-22 ( .577)*Gateway: 10-8 (4th) L 1-3 at Louisiana Tech L 4-5 at Louisiana Tech W 6-1 St. John’s W 8-1 C.W. Post W 9-0 Indiana-Purdue L 3-5 Maine W 6-4 St. John’s W 7-6 Maine W 9-2 Monmouth W 6-0 Stetson

Florida State Tournament W 1-0 Miami (Ohio) W 6-0 Rutgers W 11-1 Florida A&M W 2-0 McNeese State W 8-2 Stetson L 0-2 Toledo

Oklahoma City Tournament L 0-4 Louisiana-Monroe L 0-6 Iowa State W 5-2 Wichita State

W 3-1 at Western Illinois* W 1-0 at Western Illinois* L 1-2 at Bradley* L 0-2 at Bradley* W 4-0 UNI* W 2-1 UNI* W 1-0 Drake* W 8-1 Drake* L 0-1 at Wichita State* L 0-2 at Wichita State* L 1-2 at Kansas L 3-7 at Kansas L 0-2 UMSL W 2-0 UMSL L 9-10 Kansas L 1-3 Kansas W 2-1 at Indiana State* L 0-8 at Indiana State* W 1-0 at Illinois State* L 2-3 at Illinois State* W 2-1 Missouri L 1-2 Missouri W 4-3 Pittsburg State W 1-0 Pittsburg State W 3-0 Southern Illinois* W 3-0 Southern Illinois* L 1-3 Eastern Illinois* L 2-4 Eastern Illinois*

Gateway Tournament W 2-1 Wichita State W 1-0 Eastern Illinois L 1-3 Western Illinois W 6-2 Illinois State L 3-11 Western Illinois

1988Coach: Mary CarterRecord: 16-35 ( .314)*Gateway: 5-11 (8th) W 4-3 UMKC

Oklahoma City Tourney L 4-5 Utah State L 3-5 Wichita State L 1-4 Missouri L 3-4 at Oklahoma City L 0-10 at Oklahoma State

At Orlando, Fla . L 4-5 Michigan State L 1-3 Iowa L 1-3 Rutgers W 4-0 Massachusetts W 2-0 Akron L 2-3 South Florida L 2-3 Massachusetts L 0-1 Eastern Illinois

Missouri Invitational L 0-3 Southern Illinois W 6-5 UMKC L 0-3 at Missouri W 5-1 Southern Illinois L 0-8 at Missouri

L 1-4 Kansas L 1-6 Kansas L 2-7 Illinois State* L 0-4 Illinois State* W 3-1 Indiana State* L 1-4 Indiana State* L 1-2 at Kansas L 3-4 at Kansas L 0-4 UMSL W 1-0 UMSL W 2-0 at Pittsburg State L 2-4 at Pittsburg State L 0-2 Western Illinois* L 2-4 Western Illinois* L 0-1 Bradley* W 4-3 Bradley* L 2-7 Missouri L 2-3 Missouri L 1-3 at Eastern Illinois* L 2-11 at Eastern Illinois* W 3-2 at Southern Illinois* L 0-1 at Southern Illinois* L 1-2 at UNI* L 2-10 at UNI* W 3-1 at Drake* W 4-1 at Drake*

Gateway Tournament W 1-0 Wichita State L 1-3 Illinois State W 1-0 Southern Illinois W 1-0 Eastern Illinois

W 7-4 UNI L 1-2 Western Illinois

1989Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 11-37 ( .229)*Gateway: 4-12 (9th)Florida State Tournament W 3-0 Stetson L 1-12 Miami (Ohio) L 0-7 Southern Illinois L 0-14 at Florida State

W 6-0 Rutgers L 4-12 Michigan State L 2-9 Texas-Arlington L 0-2 Drexel L 2-3 South Florida L 3-6 South Florida L 1-10 Michigan State W 2-0 Drexel L 0-8 Kansas L 0-4 Kansas

Missouri Invitational W 5-2 UMKC W 5-4 Saint Louis W 4-1 at Missouri L 0-2 Missouri S&T L 0-8 Missouri Southern L 1-4 Missouri Southern L 2-4 at Western Illinois* L 1-5 at Western Illinois* L 5-9 Eastern Illinois* L 2-3 Eastern Illinois* L 3-6 Southern Illinois* L 1-2 Southern Illinois* L 0-5 UMSL W 4-1 UMSL L 0-4 Kansas L 3-6 Kansas W 5-2 at Illinois State* L 2-4 at Illinois State* L 1-3 at Indiana State* L 3-6 at Indiana State* L 0-1 at Missouri L 1-2 at Missouri L 0-5 at Wichita State* W 5-4 at Wichita State* L 1-8 at Nebraska-Omaha L 0-8 at Nebraska-Omaha L 0-6 at Creighton L 0-2 at Creighton L 0-1 UNI* L 2-3 UNI* W 11-1 Drake* W 9-2 Drake*

Gateway Tournament L 2-5 Bradley L 0-6 UNI

1990Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 15-23 ( .395)*Gateway: 7-9 (6th)Texas A&M Invitational L 0-2 at Texas A&M L 1-3 Oklahoma City L 2-4 South Carolina W 7-0 Sam Houston State^ L 1-2 Texas State L 0-10 Kansas W 2-1 Nicholls State L 0-1 Illinois State

L 1-10 at Missouri Southern W 5-0 at Missouri Southern

Louisiana Tech Tournament W 8-7 at Louisiana Tech W 5-4 South Carolina L 2-5 Texas-Arlington

W 1-0 Indiana State* W 5-1 Indiana State* L 0-3 Illinois State* L 1-6 Illinois State* L 2-6 at Southern Illinois* L 2-3 at Southern Illinois* L 0-1 Missouri L 3-4 Missouri W 4-3 Bradley W 7-0 Bradley L 2-7 Western Illinois* L 1-5 Western Illinois* L 1-4 at Kansas L 2-4 at Kansas L 1-9 at UNI* W 2-1 at UNI* L 1-2 at Drake* L 1-3 at Drake*

MSU Invitational W 5-2 Wichita State W 6-3 Austin Peay W 3-2 Wichita State W 3-2 Austin Peay

Gateway Tournament W 2-1 Western Illinois L 3-4 at Southern Illinois L 1-3 Eastern Illinois

1991Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 22-26 ( .458)*Gateway: 6-6 (5th)Texas A&M Invitational L 2-3 Sam Houston State W 3-0 Texas State W 3-1 Kansas L 0-1 at Texas A&M L 0-8 Indiana State W 13-2 Northern Illinois W 3-0 Penn State L 1-6 Oklahoma City

W 8-0 Saint Louis W 4-0 Saint Louis L 1-5 Missouri Southern L 3-10 Missouri Southern

Patterson Insurance Invitational W 3-0 Northwestern State W 11-0 Athens State L 1-2 Northwestern State W 7-0 Texas-Arlington W 3-2 Nicholls State

Houston Games Tournament L 3-4 DePaul L 0-1 Nicholls State W 3-2 Nicholls State W 4-3 DePaul L 1-3 Nicholls State

L 0-1 at Missouri L 7-8 at Missouri

Oklahoma State Classic W 1-0 Texas-Arlington L 3-5 at Oklahoma State L 0-1 Creighton L 0-1 Texas A&M W 5-4 Sam Houston State L 0-7 Nebraska

L 3-5 Drake* W 5-1 Drake* W 2-0 UNI* L 0-4 UNI* L 1-2 at Wichita State* L 1-5 at Wichita State* L 1-2 at Illinois State* W 2-0 at Illinois State* L 0-2 Kansas L 1-11 Kansas W 9-0 at Bradley* W 8-6 at Bradley* W 5-0 at Western Illinois* L 0-1 at Western Illinois*

Gateway Tournament L 0-2 at Wichita State W 4-2 UNI W 8-0 Drake L 0-1 Western Illinois

1992Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 24-28 ( .462)*Gateway: 14-4 (1st) L 0-5 at Missouri Southern W 6-1 at Missouri Southern L 6-9 Wichita State* W 14-2 Wichita State* L 4-7 at SEMO W 7-4 at SEMO

Patterson Insurance Invitational L 4-5 McNeese State L 2-3 Centenary W 6-0 Peru State W 4-3 Northwestern L 1-6 Northwestern W 7-1 Peru State L 1-3 Eastern Illinois

L 2-9 at Louisiana Tech W 4-1 at Louisiana Tech L 1-3 at Louisiana-Lafayette L 1-2 at Louisiana-Lafayette W 2-1 at Stephen F. Austin L 1-2 at Stephen F. Austin L 3-9 at Sam Houston State L 5-6 at Sam Houston State L 0-5 at Texas-Arlington

W 2-1 Western Illinois* W 6-1 Western Illinois* W 4-2 Bradley* W 6-1 Bradley* L 0-3 Missouri L 0-8 Missouri W 2-1 at UNI* W 5-4 at UNI* L 5-6 at Drake* W 10-5 at Drake*

Oklahoma State Classic L 0-6 at Oklahoma State W 5-4 Nebraska L 0-8 Texas A&M L 1-3 Wichita State L 2-7 Nebraska L 0-3 Wichita State

L 0-1 Kansas L 1-6 Kansas L 0-2 Illinois State* W 6-0 Illinois State* L 1-9 Indiana State* W 5-3 Indiana State* W 3-0 at Eastern Illinois* W 3-0 at Eastern Illinois* W 6-0 at Southern Illinois* W 6-4 at Southern Illinois*

Gateway Tournament W 4-3 UNI L 2-5 Western Illinois W 6-0 Eastern Illinois L 1-5 Southern Illinois

1993Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 28-21 ( .571)*MVC: 8-8 (6th) W 3-0 Missouri Southern W 4-3 Missouri Southern

Texas A&M Invitational W 10-5 Indiana W 1-0 Tulsa W 3-2 Oklahoma City L 1-6 Creighton L 1-5 Washington L 1-3 at Texas A&M

L 2-7 Louisiana-Lafayette L 0-11 Louisiana-Lafayette

Oklahoma State Classic L 0-1 at Oklahoma State L 0-7 Texas-Arlington L 1-2 Wichita State L 0-6 at Oklahoma State

Missouri Invitational W 1-0 Indiana State W 6-0 Eastern Michigan W 6-3 Tulsa L 1-2 Wichita State W 7-0 Indiana State L 0-2 at Missouri

W 1-0 at Saint Louis W 21-1 at Saint Louis

MSU Spring Classic W 1-0 Louisiana Tech W 5-3 Nebraska

L 0-1 Drake* L 4-5 Drake* L 0-1 UNI* W 5-3 UNI* W 8-4 at Southern Illinois* L 1-2 at Southern Illinois* L 1-3 at Indiana State* L 1-3 at Indiana State* W 12-0 at UMKC W 13-0 at UMKC W 4-0 Tulsa* W 3-0 Tulsa* W 2-1 SEMO W 8-1 SEMO W 4-0 Bradley* W 5-1 Bradley* W 2-0 Illinois State* W 5-0 Illinois State* L 1-4 at Wichita State* L 1-2 at Wichita State*

MVC Tournament W 4-0 Tulsa W 3-1 Southern Illinois L 0-5 at Creighton W 2-0 Wichita State L 0-4 Drake


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1994Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 38-13 ( .745)*MVC: 13-3 (1st) W 1-0 Western Illinois L 0-8 Western Illinois

Florida State Classic W 5-0 Virginia W 4-3 Samford L 0-8 Southern Illinois W 1-0 Illinois State W 4-0 Florida A&M W 2-1 Eastern Michigan L 0-5 Texas A&M

W 5-2 UMKC W 6-0 UMKCMissouri Invitational W 4-0 Green Bay W 2-0 Western Illinois W 10-0 UMKC L 2-3 Creighton W 3-2 Kent State W 4-1 Kent State L 1-7 at Missouri Southern L 0-1 at Missouri Southern

Eastern Illinois Tournament W 1-0 at Eastern Illinois W 5-0 Purdue W 6-1 Evansville W 5-1 Purdue W 2-1 Creighton* W 4-2 Creighton* W 3-2 Wichita State* L 1-4 Wichita State* W 6-1 at Tulsa* W 1-0 at Tulsa* W 2-0 Missouri L 2-8 Missouri W 2-0 at Bradley* L 1-8 at Bradley* W 4-2 at Illinois State* W 5-2 at Illinois State* W 2-0 at Kansas L 0-2 at Kansas L 3-5 at Drake* W 4-0 at Drake* W 3-0 at SEMO W 2-0 at SEMO W 3-1 Southern Illinois* W 2-1 Southern Illinois* W 9-0 Indiana State* W 6-4 Indiana State*

MVC Tournament L 1-2 Creighton W 2-0 Wichita State W 4-1 UNI W 1-0 Creighton W 6-1 Southern Illinois L 2-3 Drake

1995Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 22-25 ( .468)*MVC: 7-10 (7th)Texas A&M Invitational

L 7-8 Kansas L 1-5 Purdue

W 10-8 South Dakota State W 12-0 Southwest Baptist W 8-2 Southwest Baptist

Florida State Classic L 2-6 Miami (Fla.) L 1-2 Northern Illinois W 5-3 Samford L 0-2 Michigan

L 1-2 Massachusetts L 3-4 Massachusetts W 2-1 at UMKC W 11-1 at Saint Louis W 14-0 at Saint Louis W 2-0 Tulsa* W 5-3 Tulsa* L 2-4 Missouri Southern W 2-1 Missouri Southern L 0-8 Oklahoma L 1-6 Oklahoma

MSU Invitational W 5-2 Oklahoma W 10-1 Saint Louis W 4-0 Eastern Illinois L 0-4 Oklahoma

L 7-9 at Missouri L 0-1 at Evansville* L 3-6 at Evansville* L 1-3 at Southern Illinois* L 3-7 at Southern Illinois* L 1-4 Kansas W 5-1 Kansas L 1-3 Bradley* L 2-4 Bradley* L 0-1 Illinois State* L 0-1 Illinois State* L 1-2 at Drake* L 0-1 at Drake* W 6-1 at UNI* W 4-3 at UNI* W 8-0 Creighton* W 1-0 Creighton* W 6-1 Wichita State*

MVC Tournament L 3-4 Wichita State W 6-2 Creighton W 6-0 Bradley W 9-1 Indiana State L 3-4 Illinois State

1996Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 34-22 ( .607)*MVC: 13-6 (3rd)Texas-Arlington Tourney L 3-4 Kansas L 1-5 Texas A&M W 6-2 Northwestern L 0-3 Utah L 1-3 at Missouri Southern W 6-3 at Missouri Southern L 5-6 South Dakota State L 3-9 South Dakota State

MSU Spring Classic W 2-1 Drake W 5-3 Kansas W 12-2 UNI L 2-7 Kansas

Oklahoma State Classic L 5-8 Baylor L 0-7 at Oklahoma State L 5-6 Kansas W 5-4 Baylor

W 13-3 at Tennessee L 1-9 at Tennessee

Tennessee Tournament W 9-8 Cleveland State W 2-1 Michigan L 2-6 at Tennessee L 3-4 Indiana State W 13-3 Austin Peay State W 8-0 Morehead State

W 10-0 Saint Louis W 12-0 Saint Louis

Tulsa Festival W 8-4 Northwood

W 14-4 at Creighton* W 6-2 at Creighton* L 2-3 at Wichita State* W 2-1 at Wichita State* W 1-0 at Kansas L 1-4 at Kansas L 2-3 at Tulsa* W 5-4 at Tulsa*

L 2-6 at Bradley* L 3-5 at Illinois State* L 1-2 at Illinois State* W 9-0 at Indiana State* W 14-0 at Indiana State* W 9-1 UMKC W 8-0 UMKC L 3-6 Drake* W 8-2 Drake* W 5-4 UNI* W 11-5 UNI* W 2-1 Evansville* W 8-0 Evansville* W 4-3 Southern Illinois* W 7-4 Southern Illinois*

MVC Tournament W 3-0 Wichita State W 9-3 Bradley W 4-3 at Illinois State W 3-0 Bradley

NCAA Regional L 0-5 Cal State-Northridge L 2-8 UCLA

1997Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 35-26 ( .574)*MVC: 7-7 (tie-5th)Oklahoma Tournament L 2-5 Oklahoma L 1-4 Tulsa W 3-2 Alabama L 0-1 New Mexico L 1-6 Oklahoma State

Arkansas Super 8 Classic L 1-2 Creighton W 4-0 at Arkansas L 0-1 Oklahoma City W 2-0 Oklahoma City W 5-2 at Arkansas L 0-5 Oklahoma CityMSU Subway Classic W 4-1 Drake W 6-0 UMKC

L 2-3 at UMKC W 2-1 at UMKCOklahoma State Classic W 4-2 Ole Miss L 3-4 at Oklahoma State L 1-3 Nebraska

Tulsa Festival W 4-0 Indiana State W 13-5 at Tulsa W 10-1 at Tulsa L 0-2 Oklahoma City

L 1-5 Utah L 0-2 Utah

Georgia Tech Buzz Classic W 3-1 Virginia Tech W 2-1 Georgia Southern W 5-2 Maryland L 0-1 Louisiana-Lafayette

W 11-0 Middle Tenn. State L 0-1 Utah

L 0-1 Creighton* W 7-0 Creighton* W 3-0 at UNI* L 0-14 at UNI* L 4-7 at Drake* W 8-0 at Drake* W 6-0 Arkansas W 8-3 Arkansas L 2-5 Southern Illinois* W 7-1 Southern Illinois* W 2-0 Evansville* L 1-9 Evansville* L 1-2 Kansas W 4-0 Kansas W 5-0 Tulsa W 5-1 Tulsa W 2-1 Wichita State* W 7-0 Wichita State* W 12-0 Saint Louis W 9-4 Saint Louis W 8-4 SEMO W 1-0 SEMO L 3-5 at Illinois State* L 0-4 at Illinois State*

MVC Tournament W 3-2 Drake W 5-2 Illinois State W 4-3 Southern Illinois L 2-4 Drake W 7-4 Drake

NCAA Regional L 0-8 Washington L 2-7 at Oklahoma

1998Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 31-22 ( .585)*MVC: 13-5 (2nd)Oklahoma Classic L 1-3 Wichita State W 7-4 at Oklahoma L 0-1 Creighton W 10-9 McNeese State

Arkansas Invitational W 2-1 Northern Illinois L 3-4 NebraskaOklahoma State Classic L 0-5 at Oklahoma State W 3-0 Western Illinois W 4-2 Wichita State L 0-12 Oklahoma City

L 0-3 at Pacific W 5-3 at Pacific L 2-3 at Cal State-Sacramento L 3-6 at Cal State-Sacramento

USC-Sacramento Capital Classic L 0-1 San Jose State L 1-4 Nebraska W 7-0 Harvard L 1-4 Ohio State

W 3-0 Arkansas L 1-6 Kansas

W 1-0 Arkansas W 4-2 Arkansas W 11-0 at Saint Louis W 10-2 at Saint Louis W 2-0 UNI* L 0-4 UNI* W 7-1 Bradley* L 0-1 Bradley* W 5-4 at Evansville* L 4-15 at Evansville* W 2-1 at Southern Illinois* W 13-6 at Southern Illinois* W 1-0 at Tulsa L 0-1 at Tulsa W 7-0 at Wichita State* L 0-1 at Wichita State* L 0-4 at Kansas L 0-1 at Kansas W 2-0 at Creighton* L 0-11 at Creighton* W 3-2 at Drake* W 4-0 at Drake* W 3-1 Illinois State* W 5-3 Illinois State* W 3-0 Indiana State* W 10-1 Indiana State*

MVC Tournament W 11-3 at Evansville W 3-2 Southern Illinois W 6-2 UNI W 2-1 UNI

NCAA Regional W 5-2 Stanford L 0-4 at Oklahoma State L 0-3 Stanford

1999Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 28-22-1 ( .559)*MVC: 8-7-1 (4th)Oklahoma TournamentW 8-0 Colorado State L 2-4 Colorado StateW 2-1 CreightonW 2-1 CreightonW 1-0 at Oklahoma L 0-7 at Oklahoma

MSU Spring Classic L 0-7 Iowa StateW 2-1 Ole MissW 2-0 Iowa State L 1-4 Ole MissW 14-4 Pittsburg StateW 2-0 Pittsburg State

SEMO ClassicW 1-0 HarvardW 3-2 Western Illinois W 1-0 at Missouri SouthernW 5-2 at Missouri Southern

Air Touch Cellular Capital Classic

1996 (34-22) -- NCAA Division I Fullerton (Calif .) RegionalFront Row (from left): Diedre Shores, Stephanie Penrose, Keri Dowell, Megan Krebs, Heather Anderson, Kenna Jones. Middle Row: Student Trainer Rodney Ford, Student Trainer Kim Byington, Wendy Farthing, Nora Cagwin, Jessica Acton, Assistant Coach Beth Perine, Athletic Trainer Robin Meeks. Back Row: Head Coach Holly Hesse, Krista Scholz, Erica Shepherd, Toni Rieke, Kate Madden, Michelle Barnhart, Assistant Coach Sue Frederick.

1997 (35-26) -- NCAA Division I Norman (Okla .) RegionalFront Row (from left): Student Assistant Kate Madden, Megan Krebs, Keri Dowell, Krista Scholz, Stephanie Penrose, Student Assistant Toni Rieke. Middle Row: Heather Anderson, Erica Shepherd, Sarah Madden, Diedre Shores, Melissa Helling, Nora Cagwin, Tawnya Grout, Athletic Trainer Robin Meeks. Back Row: LaKisha Davenport, Jessica Acton, Assistant Coach Beth Perine, Head Coach Holly Hesse, Assistant Coach Sue Frederick, Wendy Farthing, Tina Powers.



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Previous Conferencesoftball Champions

(Gateway 1983-92, MVC 1993-present)

Year Regular-Season Champion (Record)1983 No regular-season schedule1984 Illinois State (15-3)1985 Illinois State (12-4)1986 Illinois State, Eastern Illinois (13-5)1987 Eastern Illinois (13-5)1988 Eastern Illinois (15-3)1989 Western Illinois (12-2)1990 Illinois State (12-2)1991 Southern Illinois (14-0)1992 Missouri State (14-4)1993 Drake (13-3)1994 Missouri State (13-3)1995 Illinois State (19-1)1996 Illinois State (15-2)1997 Illinois State (14-2)1998 Creighton (16-2)1999 Illinois State (14-4)2000 Evansville, Creighton, UNI (11-7)2001 Illinois State (19-3)2002 Illinois State (21-4)2003 Illinois State (20-6)2004 Southern Illinois (18-6)2005 Southern Illinois (24-3)2006 Illinois State (19-4)2007 Creighton (19-4-1)2008 Creighton (21-3)2009 Creighton (19-6)2010 Southern Illinois (20-5)

Year Tournament Champion (Site)1983 Missouri State (Macomb, Ill .)1984 Western Illinois (Springfield, Mo.)1985 Illinois State (Macomb, Ill.)1986 Indiana State (Peoria, Ill.)1987 Western Illinois (Normal, Ill.)1988 Illinois State (Springfield, Mo.)1989 Wichita State (Cedar Falls, Iowa)1990 Northern Iowa (Carbondale, Ill.)1991 Southern Illinois (Wichita, Kan.)1992 Western Illinois (Des Moines, Iowa)1993 Drake (Omaha, Neb.)1994 Drake (Springfield, Mo.)1995 Illinois State (Terre Haute, Ind.)1996 Missouri State (Normal, Ill .)1997 Missouri State (Cedar Falls, Iowa)1998 Missouri State (Evansville, Ind .)1999 Creighton (Wichita, Kan.)2000 Illinois State (Peoria, Ill.)2001 Illinois State (Omaha, Neb.)2002 Evansville (Normal, Ill.)2003 Creighton (Evansville, Ind.)2004 Creighton (Carbondale, Ill.)2005 Creighton (Wichita, Kan.)2006 Missouri State (Omaha, Neb .)2007 Creighton (Normal, Ill.)2008 Drake (Carbondale, Ill.)2009 Bradley (East Peoria, Ill.)2010 Creighton (Des Moines, Iowa)

MVC softball tournament Championships By team

Team TitlesCreighton 6Missouri State 5Illinois State 5Drake 3Western Illinois 3 Wichita State 1Evansville 1Indiana State 1UNI 1Southern Illinois 1Bradley 1

*includes Gateway Tournament results, 1983-92

L 1-4 Rutgers L 0-1 Kansas L 0-2 Iowa L 0-5 San Jose State L 0-3 Ohio

W 3-0 ArkansasW 3-2 ArkansasW 5-0 Saint LouisW 8-0 Saint LouisW 2-0 at Bradley* L 2-3 at UNI* L 0-1 at UNI* L 1-2 at Arkansas L 1-2 at ArkansasW 4-0 Evansville*W 4-3 Evansville*W 2-0 Southern Illinois* L 3-5 Southern Illinois*W 3-0 at Tulsa L 2-5 at Tulsa L 0-1 at Illinois State* L 2-10 at Illinois State*W 2-1 at Indiana State*W 5-1 at Indiana State*W 3-0 Kansas L 3-15 Kansas L 2-3 Creighton* L 0-1 Creighton* T 1-1 Drake*W 1-0 Wichita State*W 9-0 Wichita State*MVC TournamentW 2-0 Evansville L 2-3 Illinois StateW 3-0 Bradley L 0-2 UNI

2000Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 30-28 ( .517)*MVC: 10-8 (4th)MSU Spring Classic L 2-5 Drake L 0-8 Oklahoma State L 1-2 Drake L 0-3 Oklahoma State

Oklahoma/adidas Classic L 0-8 at Oklahoma L 0-9 Cal State-Fullerton L 3-8 Ole Miss L 4-5 Creighton W 6-1 Nicholls State L 0-4 Kansas

W 5-0 Southwest Baptist W 10-0 Southwest Baptist

SEMO Classic W 3-2 at SEMO W 5-2 Western Kentucky L 1-2 Iowa State W 1-0 IUPUI L 3-4 Creighton

W 5-4 Arkansas W 10-2 Arkansas W 3-2 Missouri Southern W 1-0 Missouri Southern

Georgia Tech Buzz Classic W 14-5 Maryland W 3-1 Coastal Carolina

W 8-0 Harvard W 14-3 Mercer W 4-2 Maryland L 1-2 Florida Atlantic L 3-4 Brown L 2-6 at Georgia Tech L 1-5 at Georgia State W 4-1 at Drake* L 2-4 at Drake* W 6-2 at Creighton* L 0-2 at Creighton* L 4-7 Tulsa W 3-2 Tulsa L 0-7 at Evansville* L 2-8 at Evansville* W 2-1 at Southern Illinois* W 6-5 at Southern Illinois* W 1-0 at Arkansas L 0-5 at Arkansas W 2-1 Bradley* L 7-9 Bradley* W 7-4 UNI* W 2-1 UNI* W 3-2 at Kansas W 1-0 at Kansas L 3-4 Indiana State* W 4-3 Indiana State* W 1-0 Illinois State* L 0-1 Illinois State* L 3-4 SEMO W 3-1 SEMO L 0-2 at Wichita State* W 12-2 at Wichita State*

MVC Tournament L 1-2 Illinois State L 0-2 Bradley

2001Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 15-33 ( .312)*MVC: 7-20 (10th)Mississippi Rebel Invitational L 0-1 at Ole Miss W 4-0 Evansville L 0-2 Evansville W 4-1 SamfordOklahoma State Cowgirl Classic L 2-4 Tulsa L 1-6 Oklahoma State

SEMO Classic W 10-1 SEMO L 4-5 UNI W 5-4 BuffaloOklahoma Worth Invitational L 1-9 North Carolina W 8-4 Louisiana-Monroe L 0-3 Louisiana-Lafayette L 4-5 Arkansas L 0-5 Arkansas L 1-3 UNI* L 1-3 UNI* L 3-5 UNI* L 0-2 at Indiana State* W 5-1 at Indiana State* L 2-3 at Indiana State* L 5-6 at Purdue L 0-2 at DePaul L 0-4 at DePaul

L 0-3 at Illinois State* L 2-8 at Illinois State* L 0-8 at Illinois State* L 2-6 Kansas W 4-3 Kansas L 5-6 Drake* L 0-2 Drake* L 3-4 Drake* W 14-3 at Tulsa W 13-5 at Tulsa L 0-1 at Southern Illinois* L 0-3 at Southern Illinois* W 2-0 at Southern Illinois* L 2-3 at Wichita State* W 11-9 at Wichita State* (9) W 4-2 at Bradley* L 3-6 at Bradley* W 4-3 at Bradley* W 9-5 Wichita State* L 0-3 Creighton* L 0-5 Creighton* L 0-3 Creighton* L 1-3 Evansville* W 4-2 Evansville* L 3-5 Evansville* (10)

2002Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 23-28 ( .451)*MVC: 12-12 (5th)Cal-Poly Mustang RoundupW 2-0 Santa Clara L 0-2 at Cal-Poly L 2-3 Colorado State W 6-0 UC Santa Barbara W 6-1 Southern Utah

Oklahoma Big-Time ClassicW 3-2 CreightonW 13-0 Drake L 1-2 Louisiana-Lafayette L 3-9 Northwestern State L 3-12 at Oklahoma

Texas A&M-CC TournamentW 6-1 Miami (Ohio) L 1-3 UTSAW 1-0 Texas A&M-CC L 3-4 Texas A&M-CC L 1-3 UTSAW 8-1 Miami (Ohio)W 6-5 UMKCW 5-2 UMKCW 9-0 Indiana State*W 17-5 Indiana State*W 5-3 Indiana State* L 2-3 at UNI* L 1-2 at UNI* L 2-3 at Wichita State*W 6-4 at Drake* L 2-6 at Drake*W 2-1 at Drake* L 0-11 at NebraskaW 5-3 Southern Illinois* L 2-3 Southern Illinois* L 2-3 at Kansas L 0-3 at Kansas L 3-7 TulsaW 3-1 TulsaW 2-0 Bradley*W 1-0 Bradley* L 0-2 Bradley*

1998 (31-22) -- NCAA Division I Stillwater (Okla .) RegionalFront Row (from left): Tina Powers, Jessica Gorham, Jami Canada, Meghan Brilhart, Stephanie Penrose, Tawnya Grout. Middle Row: Heather Anderson, Erica Shepherd, Jessica Acton, Nora Cagwin, Melissa Helling, Wendy Farthing. Back Row: Diedre Shores, Student Coach Toni Rieke, Assistant Sue Frederick, Head Coach Holly Hesse, Assistant Beth Perine, Trainer Robin Meeks, Sarah Madden.

W 2-0 at Evansville* L 1-6 at Evansville* L 0-2 at Evansville* L 0-4 at Arkansas L 3-4 at Arkansas L 0-6 at Creighton* L 2-4 at Creighton*W 4-3 Wichita State*W 12-3 Wichita State* L 1-9 Illinois State*W 3-1 Illinois State* L 3-7 Illinois State*

MVC Tournament L 2-3 Creighton L 1-6 Illinois State

2003Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 29-25 ( .537)*MVC: 13-12 (7th)UTSA Classic L 1-9 Texas L 1-4 Texas A&M-CC L 5-6 Bethune Cookman L 1-2 UTSA L 5-6 Wichita State

Central Florida Tournament W 10-1 Charleston Southern W 3-0 Central Florida W 8-0 Charleston Southern L 0-6 Central Florida W 4-0 Charleston Southern W 4-2 Central Florida

SEMO Classic W 4-1 Lipscomb W 8-3 Siena W 13-5 Drake W 8-1 SEMO

W 6-5 Creighton* L 0-2 Creighton* W 3-2 Creighton* (8) L 6-7 Kansas L 0-3 Kansas W 3-2 at Bradley* L 2-3 at Bradley* W 2-0 at Bradley* L 1-2 at UMKC W 4-1 at UMKC L 1-3 at Wichita State* L 4-5 at Wichita State* L 0-1 Evansville* W 4-3 Evansville* L 2-7 Evansville* L 0-5 at Tulsa W 7-4 at Tulsa W 3-1 UNI* L 3-4 at Southern Illinois* L 0-7 at Southern Illinois* L 3-4 at Southern Illinois* W 8-0 SEMO (5) W 10-3 at Indiana State* W 2-1 at Indiana State* W 12-2 at Indiana State* (5) L 1-4 at Saint Louis W 8-3 at Saint Louis W 1-0 Drake* L 0-3 Drake* W 10-9 Drake* W 7-0 Arkansas W 5-4 Arkansas L 2-1 at Illinois State* L 8-0 at Illinois State* W 3-1 at Illinois State* W 4-2 Wichita State*

MVC Tournament W 4-2 Wichita State (10) L 1-2 Southern Illinois (8) L 1-3 at Evansville

2004Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 29-29 ( .500)*MVC: 11-15 (tie-7th)New Mexico State Kickoff Invitational L 1-5 San Jose State L 0-8 #18 Tennessee (5) W 8-0 Boston (5) W 7-6 San Jose State W 5-1 New Mexico State

North Texas Round-Up L 0-2 New Mexico L 4-5 North Texas L 2-3 Texas-Arlington (8) W 5-1 Creighton W 2-1 Oklahoma State L 1-3 Wichita State


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Embassy Suites-Tulsa Invitational W 7-0 UMKC L 2-4 Wichita State W 5-4 Louisiana-Monroe L 3-4 Tulsa W 6-5 Wichita State (11) W 6-5 Tulsa L 0-1 at Kansas W 3-0 at Kansas

SEMO Classic W 5-3 at SEMO (9) W 8-0 Iowa State (5) L 0-3 Bradley W 3-0 Valparaiso W 3-1 Indiana State W 9-1 Indiana State* (6) L 1-2 Indiana State* W 8-7 Indiana State* L 0-1 at Wichita State* L 5-6 at Arkansas (10) L 0-2 at Arkansas L 3-4 at UNI* W 5-4 at UNI* (8) L 1-2 Wichita State* (8) W 5-3 Wichita State* L 2-3 Southern Illinois* L 0-4 Southern Illinois* W 2-1 Southern Illinois* W 1-0 at Drake* L 6-15 at Drake* L 3-5 at Drake* W 5-4 UMKC W 5-0 UMKC L 0-2 Illinois State* (8) W 3-2 Illinois State* L 1-2 Illinois State* L 0-4 Tulsa L 0-2 Tulsa L 0-2 at Evansville* L 0-3 at Evansville* W 5-3 at Evansville* (8) W 7-2 Saint LouisW 2-0 Saint LouisL 0-6 at Creighton*L 2-10 at Creighton*L 1-5 at Creighton*W 9-8 Bradley* (12)W 5-1 Bradley*W 6-5 Bradley* (11)

2005Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 26-25-1 ( .510)*MVC: 16-11 (4th)

UCSB Softball by the Beach L 0-3 at UC Santa Barbara

North Texas Mean Green ClassicW 1-0 at North TexasL 0-2 Texas A&M-CCW 7-1 New Mexico

Missouri Coaches Against Cancer TournamentL 0-8 #22 Missouri (5)L 1-2 at UMKCW 7-5 SEMOW 2-1 at UMKCW 6-1 Ball StateL 1-2 Ball State

Jayhawk InvitationalL 0-3 LouisvilleL 1-7 at KansasL 5-6 at Kansas (8)L 2-6 Louisville

L 0-8 at #21 Missouri (5)W 4-1 UNI*L 2-4 UNI*L 3-8 UNI*(9)W 3-0 at Indiana State*W 8-1 at Indiana State*L 0-1 at Indiana State*W 4-2 at Wichita State*L 6-2 at Wichita State*L 0-2 Drake*W 1-0 Drake*L 3-5 Drake*L 1-2 Wichita State* (9)W 3-0 at Illinois State*W 2-1 at Illinois State*W 5-0 at Illinois State*W 5-3 ArkansasL 0-4 ArkansasL 0-6 KansasL 0-7 at #23 S. Illinois*L 0-5 at #23 S. Illinois* (8)L 0-3 at #23 S. Illinois*W 15-3 Saint LouisT 1-1 Saint Louis

W 2-0 Evansville*W 2-1 Evansville* (9)W 5-4 Evansville* (9)W 4-0 UMKCW 3-2 #24 Creighton* (8)W 1-0 #24 Creighton*L 0-1 #24 Creighton*W 11-3 at Bradley* (5)W 7-3 at Bradley*W 7-3 at Bradley*

MVC TournamentW 6-0 DrakeW 6-4 #20 S. IllinoisL 1-2 CreightonL 0-13 Wichita State (5)

2006Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 40-17 ( .702)*MVC: 18-4 (2nd)

Florida Atlantic TournamentW 1-0 Ole MissL 8-9 at Florida Atlantic (10)W 5-2 Florida InternationalW 2-0 #6 AlabamaL 0-6 #6 Alabama

Lady Back InvitationalW 6-0 DrakeW 7-3 North Dakota StateL 0-4 Penn StateW 8-0 UMKC (6)L 2-3 at Arkansas

L 2-3 at Oklahoma State (9)W 9-3 at Oklahoma State

MSU Spring Classic W 2-1 SEMOW 9-7 MissouriW 4-0 UMKCW 4-3 Saint Louis (10)

L 3-11 at Kansas (5)L 0-3 at Kansas

Wichita State InvitationalW 8-5 Northern ColoradoL 6-7 Texas TechW 9-1 Texas TechW 6-1 Northern ColoradoL 2-3 at Wichita StateW 4-1 Indiana State*W 8-1 Indiana State*W 4-3 Indiana State*W 6-1 at UMKCW 7-1 at UNI*W 7-0 at UNI*W 10-6 at UNI*W 7-6 at Wichita State* (8)W 2-1 at Drake*W 7-0 at Drake*W 4-2 Wichita State* L 0-2 Wichita State*W 1-0 Southern Illinois*L 2-5 Southern Illinois*W 3-2 Southern Illinois* (8)L 1-5 at Arkansas L 0-1 at ArkansasW 6-2 Bradley*W 3-1 Bradley*W 3-1 Bradley*W 8-1 Saint LouisW 8-2 Saint LouisW 7-0 at Evansville*W 5-2 at Evansville*W 5-2 at Evansville*W 5-2 TulsaW 2-1 TulsaL 0-5 Illinois State*L 1-6 Illinois State*

MVC TournamentW 4-0 CreightonW 4-0 Illinois StateW 4-0 Wichita State

NCAA RegionalL 2-11 UCLAL 0-1 San Diego State

2007Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 21-29 ( .420)*MVC: 10-14 (6th)

Central Arkansas Lead-Off TournamentW 3-2 Jackson StateW 11-3 Arkansas-Pine Bluff (5)W 8-0 at Central Arkansas (5)W 20-4 Arkansas-Pine Bluff (5)W 6-0 at Central Arkansas

2006 (40-17) -- NCAA Division I Los Angeles RegionalFront Row (from left): Michelle Armentrout, Lacie Ballard, Sara Cole, Katie Martin, Whitney Peyton, Katrina Kurz. Middle Row: Strength coach Zach Dechant, Ashley Baechle, Jen Carr, Assistant coach Beth Perine, Head coach Holly Hesse, Assistant coach Sue Frederick, Alicia Jager, Michelle Heinrichs. Back Row: Brooke Kempker, Shannon Buslepp, Samantha Fleeman, Melissa Porche, Courtney Owens, Jessie Smith, Katie Evans.

Crowne Plaza ClassicL 0-8 #5 LSU (5)L 0-7 at Houston^L 0-3 Texas StateL 0-6 IndianaL 1-2 CentenaryHoliday Inn Select-Tulsa InvitationalW 7-0 Stephen F. AustinL 1-4 CreightonW 14-6 Eastern IllinoisL 2-3 Eastern IllinoisL 5-6 at Tulsa (8)

L 0-1 Oklahoma StateL 2-4 Oklahoma State

SLU Cancer Center ClassicW 10-4 SEMOL 2-3 at Saint LouisW 6-0 UMKCW 6-0 UMKCL 1-3 North Dakota StateW 5-1 North Dakota StateL 0-1 Creighton* (9)L 2-10 Creighton* (5)L 0-2 Creighton* (9)L 1-5 at Wichita State* W 4-2 at Wichita State*L 0-1 at Bradley*W 3-1 at Bradley*L 0-4 KansasL 0-3 KansasL 0-6 Evansville*W 9-1 Evansville* (5)W 6-0 Evansville*W 1-0 Wichita State* (11)L 1-6 UNI*W 10-8 UNI*W 4-3 at #20 S. Illinois*L 0-8 at #20 S. Illinois* (5)W 6-4 at Indiana State*L 0-11 at Indiana State* (5)W 1-0 at Indiana State*W 8-0 Drake* (5)L 3-5 Drake*L 4-6 Drake* (9)L 1-10 at #22 Illinois State* (5)L 1-11 at #22 Illinois State* (5)L 0-1 at #22 Illinois State* (12)

MVC TournamentL 1-2 Bradley

2008Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 28-22 ( .560)*MVC: 11-13 (7th)Florida Atlantic TournamentL 0-1 Long IslandW 1-0 Miami (Ohio)W 3-2 Kent State

W 3-2 at Florida AtlanticW 3-2 Long Island

Holiday Inn Select-Tulsa InvitationalW 4-0 North Dakota StateW 13-3 Central Arkansas (5)

L 2-3 UMKC (8)W 1-0 Saint Louis (9)All-Missouri Breast Cancer TournamentW 13-7 Saint LouisL 1-3 SEMO

W 14-2 at Saint Louis (5)W 4-1 at Saint LouisL 0-1 Indiana State*W 2-1 Indiana State*W 3-2 at #11 OklahomaW 3-2 Illinois State*L 0-8 Illinois State* (5)W 6-0 Illinois State* L 0-1 at Wichita State*L 3-4 at KansasL 0-8 at KansasW 5-3 at Drake*L 2-8 at Drake*L 0-1 at Drake* (8)L 1-4 Wichita State*W 5-3 Wichita State*W 2-1 Bradley*W 12-4 Bradley* (5)W 5-1 Bradley*L 0-7 at UNI*W 3-0 Central ArkansasW 8-0 Central Arkansas (6)L 2-3 at Evansville*W 4-1 at Evansville*W 5-3 at Evansville* (8)L 0-1 Tulsa (8)L 3-5 TulsaW 6-5 Southern Illinois*L 2-5 Southern Illinois*L 3-4 Southern Illinois*W 5-2 ArkansasL 1-9 Arkansas (5)L 1-6 at Creighton*L 0-4 at Creighton*L 0-1 at Creighton*MVC TournamentW 8-6 EvansvilleW 5-0 at Southern IllinoisW 5-4 Illinois StateL 2-7 Drake

2009Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 19-25 ( .432)*MVC: 8-12 (tie-7th)Centenary TournamentW 1-0 Boston College

L 3-4 Nicholls StateL 1-6 at CentenaryW 4-0 BryantL 1-2 SIU Edwardsville

Sleep Inn ClassicL 1-6 Iowa StateW 2-1 at North Texas (8)W 7-1 ButlerW 3-1 Wichita StateL 8-9 Central ArkansasFrost ClassicW 7-6 ValparaisoW 4-0 Tennessee Tech (9)

All-Missouri Breast Cancer TournamentL 1-4 SEMOW 3-1 UMKCL 0-5 #12 MissouriW 8-4 Saint Louis

L 5-12 UNI*L 5-11 UNI*L 4-11 UNI*L 1-2 Oklahoma StateL 5-6 Iowa State (13)W 4-3 at Indiana State*W 4-0 at Indiana State*W 2-0 at Indiana State*W 13-8 at KansasL 2-6 at Wichita State*W 5-0 at Wichita State*W 3-2 at Illinois State* (8)L 2-7 at Illinois State*L 3-4 UMKCL 2-3 UMKCL 0-2 at #24 S. Illinois*L 0-1 at #24 S. Illinois*W 4-0 Wichita State*W 1-0 Evansville*W 2-1 at Arkansas (8)L 2-4 at Oklahoma StateL 0-3 Creighton*W 1-0 Creighton*L 0-4 Creighton*L 3-5 at Bradley*L 1-6 at Bradley*L 0-2 at Bradley*MVC TournamentL 2-3 at Bradley (8)

2010Coach: Holly HesseRecord: 21-32 ( .396)*MVC: 13-12 (tie-4th)

Stetson Lead-Off ClassicL 0-1 Michigan StateL 5-8 MarshallL 0-5 at StetsonSleep Inn Classic

L 0-1 BuffaloL 2-3 Colorado StateL 5-6 ArkansasL 2-9 Sam Houston State

Missouri Breast Cancer TournamentW 7-3 SEMOL 0-8 at #4 Missouri L 1-2 Saint Louis (8)W 3-0 UMKC

L 1-3 at SIU EdwardsvilleKansas InvitationalL 1-4 ValparaisoW 8-7 at KansasL 3-4 at Kansas

W 12-4 IUPUIW 17-2 IUPUIL 1-5 RutgersL 1-12 RutgersL 0-3 Southern Illinois*L 3-8 Southern Illinois*W 1-0 at Wichita State*L 4-5 at Evansville*W 14-10 at Evansville*W 6-2 at Evansville*L 2-3 at #15 Oklahoma StateW 4-1 at Creighton*W 3-2 at Creighton*W 5-1 at Creighton*L 0-1 #12 Oklahoma StateW 4-1 Bradley*L 3-6 Bradley*W 2-1 Bradley*L 1-5 Wichita State*L 3-5 Wichita State*L 1-3 at Drake*L 0-8 at Drake*W 6-0 at Drake*L 3-4 TulsaL 3-7 Illinois State*L 1-11 Illinois State*L 3-11 ArkansasW 8-7 Indiana State* (9)W 5-3 Indiana State*W 9-5 Indiana State*L 2-6 at UNI*W 2-1 at UNI* (8)L 2-4 at UNI*MVC TournamentW 3-0 EvansvilleW 4-3 UNIL 0-2 Southern Illinois (10)W 6-1 Illinois StateL 3-4 Southern Illinois

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Missouri State all-Time Roster

-A-Jessica Acton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995-96-97-98Ashley Arbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007-08-09Michelle Armentrout . . . . . 2005-06-07-08Angie Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991Heather Anderson. . . . . . . . 1994-95-96-98Cheryl Appleberry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986

-B-Ashley Baechle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006Lacie Ballard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005-06-07-08Michelle Barnhart . . . . . . . . 1993-94-95-96Amanda Bean . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-01-02-03Kellie Becher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94Kayla Beckett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010Patty Birren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989-90-91-92Marcia Bisges . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984-85-86-87Marria Blackwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985Patty Blanke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987Meghan Brilhart. . . . . . . . . . 1998-99-00-01Vonda Broek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984Christy Burgess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993Alaina Burkhart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010Julee Burton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981Paula Buscher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-86Shannon Buslepp. . . . . . . . . . . . 2003-04-05-06

-C-Nora Cagwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996-97-98-99Jami Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998-99-00-01Jen Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006-07-08-09Chrissi Castro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95Caitlin Chapin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010Michele Chia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-88Beca Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990-91-92-93Penny Clayton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-79-80Diane Cline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-79-80Robin Coffman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986Sara Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003-04-05-06Beth Coulson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-81Tracy Crede . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987-88-89-90Amy Crittendon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-02Kathy Cummings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-90Amber Curtis. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-01-02-03Mitzi Cutright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982Kirstin Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010

-D-LaKisha Davenport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997Jessica Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-00-01-02Amy Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-91Kim Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987Tish Dickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-90Lori Dilbeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-88Debbie Dodd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-81Keri Dowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994-95-96-97Becky Duffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981-82-83Colleen Duffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-92Chris Dufner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-79-80Machelle Dye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-87

-E-Missy East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981-82-83-84Lauren Eisenreich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010Missy (Kjar) Elia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94Jean Eubanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-79-80Katie Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06

-F-Taylor Farley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009-10Wendy Farthing . . . . . . . . . . 1995-96-97-98Lauri Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986Melanie Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000Samantha Fleeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06Dusti Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007-08Amy Francka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989-90-92

-G-Barb Gaines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990-91-92-93Christa Gammon . . . . . . . . . .2008-09-10Delayna Gary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009-10Sharon Gerken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-82Tricia Gerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002-03-04Dana Geyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-89Pam Gingerich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-87Jill Goette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992-93-94Linda Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-85Jessica Goggin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000Jessica Gorham. . . . . . . . . . . 1998-99-00-01Margaret Graff . . . . . . . . . . . 1981-82-83-84Dawn Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990Ronna Grieb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992Tawnya Grout . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997-98-99-00

-H-Madison Hargrove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010Lea Harthcock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980-81-82Holly Hazen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984Charity Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002-03-04-05Michelle Heinrichs . . . . . . . . . . 2005-06-07Terri Helfrich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-89Melissa Helling . . . . . . . . . . . 1997-98-99-00Amanda Herbster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-04Allison Hickman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995Cyndy Hoffman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-86Tammy Holloway . . . . . . . . . 1982-83-84-85Erin Hurt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991

-J-Alicia Jager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003-04-05-06Kelly Javier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985Michelle Johann . . . . . . . . . . 2001-02-03-04April Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-05Bonnie Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002-03Kenna Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994-95-96

-K-Jennifer Keesaer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988-89-90Deanna Keim . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001-02-03-04Brooke Kempker . . . . . . . . . 2006-07-08-09Tauni Kennemer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-00-01Ashley Knehans . . . . . . . . . . .2008-09-10Donna Knobbe . . . . . . . . . . . 1982-83-84-85Sara Kolman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997

Tina Kramos . . . . . . . . . 1991-92-93-94-95Karen Kraus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983Megan Krebs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994-95-96-97Katrina Kurz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006

-L-Tess Largent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992Sharon Latham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-82Jan Lauer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982-83-84Jessica Leathers . . . . . . . . . . 2002-03-04-05Debbie Leuthen . . . . . . . . . . 1981-82-83-84Gina Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95Tammy Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-79-80Stephanie Loria . . . . . . . . . . 1986-87-88-89

-M-Suzy Maas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-86Kate Madden . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993-94-95-96Sarah Madden. . . . . . . . . . . . 1997-98-99-00Lindsey Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-04Karen Maksin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-82Linda Malvern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979-81-82Dana Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986Katie Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004-05-06-07Regi Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-79-80Denise McCoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988Lauren McGinley . . . . . . . . . 2007-08-09-10Laura McMurray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-88Annie Medico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-00-01Linda Meng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-80Ashley Meredith. . . . . . . . . . 2001-02-03-04Courtney Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-86Emily Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991-92-93-94Bea Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-79Mary Mudry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991-92-93Andrea Muller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993Amy Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-89

-N-Sarah Nemlowill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03Kristi Neuman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983Debbie Nicholson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982Lisa Nicholson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-79Ginger Noblitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981

-O-Courtney Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006-07

-P-Stephanie Penrose . . . . . . . 1996-97-98-99Whitney Peyton . . . . . . . . . . 2004-05-06-07Stevie Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010Gena Piper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992Melissa Porche . . . . . . . . . . . 2005-06-07-08Patty Porter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990-91-92Tyler Porter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008-09-10Tina Powers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997-98-99-00Paula Primus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986Lori Pulcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982-83-84-85

-R-Pat Rakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979-80-81-82Megan Ramsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007-08Raeven Replogle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009-10

Jamie Reynolds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998Jennifer Reynolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-00Toni Rieke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993-94-95-96Carrie Roberson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007-08Jo Roberts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983-84-85Amber Robins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004-05Kristen Rollins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989Natalie Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009-10Sherry Rouner . . . . . . . . . . . 1979-80-81-82

-S-Laura Scafidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988Krista Scholz . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994-95-96-97Jenna Schwark . . . . . . . . . . . .2008-09-10Christy Serwein . . . . . . . . . . 2001-02-03-04Jodie Shead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007-08Erica Shepherd. . . . . . . . . . . 1996-97-98-99Larissa Shepherd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000-03Jana Shewmaker . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007-08-09Diedre Shores . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995-96-97-98Jennifer Sievers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005Jan Sigman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980-81-82Stacy Simmons . . . . . . . . . . . 1988-89-90-91Vickie Simpson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-83Jessie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006-07-08-09Joni Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985-86-87-88Leslie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979Gale Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991Jane Stafford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982Karen Stanko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987Lauren Supak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009-10Denise Swanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-79Elysha Swider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007-08

-T-Lisa Taggart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-90Taryn Taulbee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-86Reggie Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981Anita Turpin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983

-U-Carol Usai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984

-V-Michelle VanLiew . . . . . . . . . . . 1989-90-91Kellee Voss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-79-80

-W-Diane Waser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979Staci Wattie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-01-02-03Tracy Weih . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-86Bubba Weiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009-10Terri Whitmarsh . . . . . . . . . 1983-84-85-86Cindy Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983Diane Waser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979

-Y-Andrea Yeager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992-93-94

-Z-Nancy Zoellner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-79-80

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- Contents -Colorado State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92SIU Edwardsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Southeast Missouri State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92UMKC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Saint Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92North Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Arkansas-Pine Bluff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93North Dakota State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93UNI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Indiana State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Illinois State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Creighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Wichita State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Southern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Drake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Evansville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95State Farm MVC Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95This is The Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96MVC Composite Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97All-Time Series Histories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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texas

Feb . 18 ▪ Austin, Texas ▪ 6:30 p .m .

Location: Austin, TexasPresident: Dr . William PowersAthletic Director: Christine PlonskyEnrollment: 50,006Conference: Big 12Nickname: LonghornsColors: Burnt Orange and WhiteSoftball Facility: Red and Charline McCombs Field (1,254)Head Coach: Connie Clark (Cal State-Fullerton ‘87) Record at Texas: 552-260-3 (16th season) Overall Record: SameAsst . Coaches: Corrie Hill, Jennifer McFallsSoftball SID: Spencer Kitley E-mail: spencer .kitley@athletics .utexas .edu Office: (512)471-6036 Fax: (512)471-6040Press Box: N/AWeb site: www .TexasSports .com2010 Record: 43-152010 Conference Record (Finish): 14-2 in Big 12 (1st)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/5Series Record: Texas leads 1-0

Wisconsin

Feb . 19 ▪ Austin, Texas ▪ 11 a .m .

Location: Madison, Wis .Chancellor: Biddy MartinAthletic Director: Barry AlvarezEnrollment: 42,041Conference: Big TenNickname: BadgersColors: Cardinal and WhiteSoftball Facility: Goodman Softball ComplexHead Coach: Yvette Healy (DePaul, ’99) Record at UW: 0-0 (1st season) Overall Record: 109-148-1 (5th season)Asst . Coaches: Randy Schneider, Tracie AdixSoftball SID: Karl Anderson E-mail: kga@athletics .wisc .edu Office: (608) 262-8216 Fax: (608) 262-8184Press Box: (608) 265-0750Web site: www .UWBadgers .com2010 Record: 20-312010 Conference Record (Finish): 5-13 in the Big Ten (8th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/3Series Record: 0-0, first meeting

southeast Missouri state

March 4 ▪ St . Louis, Mo . ▪ 3:30 p .m .

Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo .Chancellor: Dr . Kenneth W . DobbinsAthletic Director: John ShaferEnrollment: 10,655Conference: Ohio ValleyNickname: RedhawksColors: Red and BlackSoftball Facility: Southeast Softball Complex (600)Head Coach: Lana Richmond (Wichita State, ’98) Record at SEMO: 802-583-2 (28th season) Overall Record: same Asst . Coaches: Killian Roessner, Elizabeth EconomonSoftball SID: Patrick Clark E-mail: paclark@semo .edu Office: (573) 651-2993 Fax: (573) 651-2810Press Box: (573) 986-7385Web site: www .gosoutheast .com2010 Record: 17-312010 Conference Record (Finish): 6-17 in OVC (10th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/7Series Record: MSU leads 23-7

sIU edwardsville

March 3 ▪ Springfield ▪ 4 p .m .

Location: Edwardsville, Ill .Chancellor: Dr . Vaughn VandegriftAthletic Director: Dr . Bradley HewittEnrollment: 13,940Conference: Ohio Valley Nickname: CougarsColors: Red and WhiteSoftball Facility: Cougar Field (1,000)Head Coach: Sandy Montgomery (SIU Edwardsville, ’86) Record at SIUE: 798-369-2 (22nd season) Overall Record: sameAsst . Coaches: Kelly Rhyne, Buddy FosterSoftball SID: Eric Hess E-mail: ehess@siue .edu Office: (618) 650-3608 Fax: (618) 650-2296Press Box: (618) 650-3608Web site: www .siuecougars .com2010 Record: 27-242010 Conference Record (Finish): N/A (OVC-Reclassifying)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/3Series Record: Tied 2-2

saint Louis

March 4 ▪ St . Louis, Mo . ▪ 5:30 p .m .

Location: St . Louis, Mo .President: Lawrence Biondi, SJAthletic Director: Chris MayEnrollment: 13,785Conference: Atlantic 10Nickname: BillikensColors: Royal Blue and WhiteSoftball Facility: The Billiken Sports Center (500)Head Coach: Christy Connoyer (Notre Dame ‘94) Record at SLU: 0-0 (1st season) Overall Record: 31-30 (2nd season)Asst . Coaches: Ashley Hamby, Katie WagnerSoftball SID: Mickey Smith E-mail: msmit145@slu .edu Office: (314) 977-3463 Fax: (314) 977-3178Press Box: N/AWeb site: www .slubillikens .com2010 Record: 30-26-12010 Conference Record (Finish): 12-7-1 in A-10 (4th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/4Series Record: MSU leads 17-7

Missouri

March 6 ▪ St . Louis, Mo . ▪ 11 a .m .

Location: Columbia, Mo .Chancellor: Brady DeatonAthletic Director: Michael AldenEnrollment: 30,200Conference: Big 12Nickname: TigersColors: Old Gold and BlackSoftball Facility: University Field (500)Head Coach: Ehren Earlywine (Westminster, ’94) Record at MU: 188-66 (5th season) Overall Record: 334-121 (8th season)Asst . Coaches: Melissa Tucci, Pete D’Amour, Phil BradleySoftball SID: Steven Keers E-mail: keerss@missouri .edu Office: (573) 882-2531 Cell: (815) 600-4606 Fax: (573) 882-4720Press Box: (573) 884-2971Web site: www .mutigers .com2010 Record: 51-132010 Conference Record (Finish): 11-7 in Big 12 (5th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/2Series Record: MU leads 32-15

Colorado state

Feb . 19 ▪ Austin, Texas ▪ 10 a .m .

Location: Fort Collins, Colo .President: Dr . Anthony A . FrankAthletic Director: Paul KowalczykEnrollment: 26,438Conference: Mountain West Nickname: RamsColors: Green and GoldSoftball Facility: Ram Field (500)Head Coach: Jen Fisher (Colorado State, ‘97) Record at CSU: 0-0 (1st Season) Overall Record: 480-155 (12th season)Asst . Coaches: Melissa Perea, Dedeann PendletonSoftball SID: Meredith Danner /Danny Mattie E-mail: mcdanner@rams .colostate .edu/ d .mattie@colostate .edu Office: (970) 491-5050 Fax: (970) 491-1348Press Box: N/AWeb site: www .csurams .com2010 Record: 29-202010 Conference Record (Finish): 7-8 in Mountain West (4th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/6Series Record: CSU leads 3-1

2011 Missouri State Opponents

UMKC

March 5 ▪ St . Louis, Mo . ▪ 3 p .m . April 12 ▪ Springfield ▪ 3 p .m . (DH)

Location: Kansas City, Mo .Chancellor: Leo MortonAthletic Director: Tim HallEnrollment: 14,221Conference: Summit LeagueNickname: KangaroosColors: Blue and GoldSoftball Facility: Loyola Park (500)Head Coach: Meredith Smith (Tennessee, ’04) Record at UMKC: 54-137 (4th season) Overall Record: sameAsst . Coaches: Shana Easley, Pat KiesSoftball SID: Nik Busch E-mail: nsb522@umkc .edu Office: (816) 235-1034 Fax: (816) 235-1035Press Box: N/AWeb site: www .umkckangaroos .com2010 Record: 22-262010 Conference Record (Finish): 12-10 in Summit League (4th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 14/8Series Record: MSU leads 28-6

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north texas

March 9 ▪ Denton, Texas ▪ 4 p .m . (DH)

Location: Denton, TexasPresident: V . Lane RawlinsAthletic Director: Rick VillarrealEnrollment: 34,509Conference: Sun BeltNickname: Mean GreenColors: Green and WhiteSoftball Facility: Lovelace Stadium (300)Head Coach: T .J . Hubbard (Oklahoma Wesleyan, ’02) Record at UNT: 82-31 (4th season) Overall Record: SameAsst . Coach: Lisa FergusonSoftball SID: Amy Ruggini E-mail: amy .ruggini@unt .edu Office: (940) 369-7980 Fax: N/APress Box: (940) 369-7777Web site: www .meangreensports .com2010 Record: 29-202010 Conference Record (Finish): 12-9 in Sun Belt (3rd)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/4Series Record: MSU leads 2-1

Indiana

March 12 ▪ Norman, Okla . ▪ 1:15 p .m .

Location: Bloomington, Ind .President: Michael A . McRobbieAthletic Director: Fred GlassEnrollment: 42,347Conference: Big TenNickname: HoosiersColors: Cream and CrimsonSoftball Facility: IU Softball Field (1,000)Head Coach: Michelle Gardner (Michigan, ‘89) Record at IU: 22-75 (3rd season) Overall Record: 209-251 (9th season)Asst . Coaches: Amanda Rivera, Christy HebertSoftball SID: Nathan Wiechers E-mail: nweicher@indiana .edu Office: (812)856-0146 Fax: (812)855-9401Press Box: (812)345-1991Web site: www .IUHoosiers .com2010 Record: 12-362010 Conference Record (Finish): 4-14 in Big Ten (10th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/9Series Record: IU leads 4-3

UnI

March 19 ▪ Springfield ▪ 12 p .m . (DH) March 20 ▪ Springfield ▪ 12 p .m .

Location: Cedar Falls, IowaPresident: Dr . Benjamin AllenAthletic Director: Troy DannenEnrollment: 13,080Conference: Missouri ValleyNickname: PanthersColors: Purple and Old GoldSoftball Facility: Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex (500)Head Coach: Ryan Jacobs (UNI, ’99) Record at UNI: 82-74(4th season) Overall Record: SameAsst . Coaches: Julie Gerdes, Ashley GillandSoftball SID: Garrett Cummings E-mail: garrettc@uni .edu Office: (319) 273-3783 Fax: (319) 273-3602Press Box: N/AWeb site: www .unipanthers .com2010 Record: 28-242010 Conference Record (Finish): 13-12 in MVC (T-4th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 15/7Series Record: MSU leads 36-35

north Dakota state

March 15 ▪ Springfield ▪ 4:30 p .m .

Location: Fargo, N .D .President: Dr . Dean L . BrescianiAthletic Director: Gene TaylorEnrollment: 14,407Conference: Summit LeagueNickname: BisonColors: Green and YellowSoftball Facility: Ellig Sports Complex (450)Head Coach: Darren Mueller (NDSU, ‘94) Record at NDSU: 321-173 (10th season) Overall Record: sameAsst . Coaches: Jamie Trachsel, Brittany Weil, Kelly CantrelleSoftball SID: Jeff Schwartz E-mail: [email protected] Office: (701)231-8332 Fax: (701)231-8022Press Box: (701) 793-0538Web site: www .GoBison .com2010 Record: 33-252010 Conference Record (Finish): 14-8 in Summit (2nd)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/5Series Record: MSU leads 4-1

Arkansas-Pine Bluff

March 12 ▪ Norman, Okla . ▪ 11 a .m .

Location: Pine Bluff, Ark.Chancellor: Dr . Lawrence Davis Jr .Interim Athletic Director: Willie FultonEnrollment: 3,800Conference: Southwestern AthleticNickname: Lady LionsColors: Black and GoldSoftball Facility: Lady Lions Field (800)Head Coach: Kayla Curbow (Ouachita Baptist, ‘07) Record at UAPB: 6-29 (2nd season) Overall Record: SameAsst . Coaches: Beth McGeheeSoftball SID: Andrew Roberts E-mail: robertsa@uapb .edu Office: (870)575-7949 Fax: (870) 575-7880Press Box: N/AWeb site: www .UAPBLionsRoar .com2010 Record: 6-292010 Conference Record (Finish): 6-11 in SWAC (3rd-Western)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/8Series Record: MSU leads 2-0

oklahoma state

March 22 ▪ Springfield ▪ 5 p .m .April 5 ▪ Stillwater, Okla . ▪ 5 p .m .

Location: Stillwater, Okla .President: Dr . Burns HargisAthletic Director: Mike HolderEnrollment: 32,265Conference: Big 12Nickname: CowgirlsColors: Orange and BlackSoftball Facility: Cowgirl Stadium (752)Head Coach: Rich Wieligman (Lubbock Christian, ’85) Record at OSU: 131-96 (4th season) Overall Record: SameAsst . Coaches: Tom Gray, Clarisa CrowellSoftball SID: Mike Noteware E-mail: mike .noteware@okstate .edu Office: (405) 744-7756 Fax: (405) 744-7754Press Box: (405) 744-7266Web site: www .okstate .com2010 Record: 44-162010 Conference Record (Finish): 12-6 in Big 12 (4th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/7Series Record: OSU leads 21-5

oklahoma

March 13 ▪ Norman, Okla . ▪ 12:15 p .m .

Location: Norman, Okla .President: David BorenAthletic Director: Joe CastiglioneEnrollment: 30,092Conference: Big 12Nickname: SoonersColors: Crimson and CreamSoftball Facility: OU Softball Complex (1,000)Head Coach: Patty Gasso (Long Beach State, ‘84) Record at OU: 774-250-2 (17th season) Overall Record: 936-309-2 (20th season)Asst . Coaches: Melyssa Lombardi, Tripp MacKay, Kaycee ClarkSoftball SID: Cassie Gage E-mail: cassie@ou .edu Office: (405) 325-8231 Fax: (405) 325-7623Press Box: N/AWeb site: www .soonersports .com2010 Record: 47-122010 Conference Record (Finish): 13-3 in Big 12 (2nd)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/7Series Record: OU leads 9-13

Minnesota

March 16 ▪ Springfield ▪ 4:30 p .m . March 17 ▪ Springfield ▪ 2:30 p .m .

Location: Minneapolis, Minn .President: Robert H . BruininksAthletic Director: Joel MaturiEnrollment: 51,140Conference: Big TenNickname: Golden GophersColors: Maroon and GoldSoftball Facility: Jane Sage Cowles Stadium (1,000)Head Coach: Jessica Allister (Stanford ‘04) Record at UM: 0-0 (1st season) Overall Record: sameAsst . Coaches: Jessica Merchant, Piper MarteenSoftball SID: Brian Deutsch E-mail: deuts060@umn .edu Office: (612)624-4345 Fax: (612)625-0359Press Box: N/AWeb site: www .gophersports .com2010 Record: 16-372010 Conference Record (Finish): 2-17 in Big Ten (11th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/9Series Record: MSU leads 6-1



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southern Illinois

April 22 ▪ Carbondale, Ill . ▪ 12 p .m . (DH)April 23 ▪ Carbondale, Ill . ▪ 12 p .m .

Location: Carbondale, Ill .Chancellor: Rita ChengAthletic Director: Mario MocciaEnrollment: 20,350Conference: Missouri ValleyNickname: SalukisColors: Maroon and WhiteSoftball Facility: Charlotte West Stadium (502)Head Coach: Kerri Blaylock (Evansville, ’88) Record at SIU: 416-189 (12th season) Overall Record: SameAsst . Coaches: Jen Sewell, Erin Glasco, Haley KarayiannisSoftball SID: Megan Kramper E-mail: megkramp@siu .edu Office: (618) 453-5465 Fax: (618) 453-2648Press Box: (618) 536-4487Web site: www .siusalukis .cstv .com2010 Record: 38-202010 Conference Record (Finish): 20-5 in MVC (1st)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/6Series Record: MSU leads 40-38

Bradley

April 16 ▪ Peoria, Ill . ▪ 12 p .m . (DH)April 17 ▪ Peoria, Ill . ▪ 12 p .m .

Location: Peoria, Ill .President: Joanne K . GlasserAthletic Director:Dr . Michael CrossEnrollment: 5,801Conference: Missouri ValleyNickname: BravesColors: Red and WhiteSoftball Facility: Laura Bradley Park (300)Head Coach: Amy Hayes (Evansville, ‘92) Record at BU: 41-62 (3rd season) Overall Record: 254-238 (10th season)Asst . Coaches: Renee Gass, Jennie ShollenbergerSoftball SID: Jim Rea E-mail: jrea@bradley .edu Office: (309) 677-2624 Fax: (309) 677-2626Press Box: (309) 256-4379Web site: www .bradleybraves .com2010 Record: 15-342010 Conference Record (Finish): 5-21 in MVC (10th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/9Series Record: MSU leads 43-24

Illinois state

April 2 ▪ Normal, Ill . ▪ 12 p .m . (DH)April 3 ▪ Normal, Ill . ▪ 12 p .m .

Location: Normal, Ill .President: Dr . Al BowmanInterim Athletic Director: Larry LyonsEnrollment: 21,134Conference: Missouri ValleyNickname: RedbirdsColors: Red and WhiteSoftball Facility: Marian Kneer Softball Stadium (1,050)Head Coach: Melinda Fischer (Illinois State, ’72) Record at ISU: 808-549-4 (27th season) Overall Record: 849-574-4 (29th season)Asst . Coaches: Tina Kramos, Bill Dickson Shannon NicholsonSoftball SID: Dustin Hall E-mail: dmhall@ilstu .edu Office: (309) 438-3249 Fax: (309) 438-5634Press Box: (309) 438-5695Web site: www .goredbirds .com2010 Record: 32-202010 Conference Record (Finish): 19-5 in MVC (2nd)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/5Series Record: ISU leads 53-32

tulsa

April 27 ▪ Tulsa, Okla . ▪ 4 p .m .

Location:Tulsa, Okla .President: Dr . Stedman UphamAthletic Director: Bubba CunninghamEnrollment: 4,165Conference: Conference USANickname: Golden HurricaneColors: Old Gold, Royal Blue and CrimsonSoftball Facility: Donna J . Hardesty Sports Complex (1,000)Head Coach: John Bargfeldt (Anderson, ’81) Record at TU: 169-115 (7th season) Overall Record: SameAsst . Coaches: Brooke Smart, Crissy StrimpleSoftball SID: Eric Hollier E-mail: eric-hollier@utulsa .edu Office: (918) 631-2492 Fax: (918) 631-3913Press Box: (918) 631-5426Web site: www .tulsahurricane .com2010 Record: 31-212010 Conference Record (Finish): 14-6 in C-USA (2nd)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 9-4Series Record: MSU leads 24-15

Creighton

April 9 ▪ Springfield ▪ 12 p .m . (DH) April 10 ▪ Springfield ▪ 12 p .m .

Location: Omaha, Neb .President: Rev . John P . Schlegel, S .J .Athletic Director: Bruce RasmussenEnrollment: 7,622Conference: Missouri ValleyNickname: BluejaysColors: Blue and WhiteSoftball Facility: Creighton Sports Complex (1,000)Head Coach: Brent Vigness (Central College, ’88) Record at CU: 553-375-2 (18th season) Overall Record: 701-446-3 (23rd season)Asst . Coaches: Abby Johnson, Laura KratochvilSoftball SID: Rob Simms E-mail: rsimms@creighton .edu Office: (402) 280-2433 Fax: (402) 280-2495Press Box: (402) 280-2495Web site: www .gocreighton .com2010 Record: 37-232010 Conference Record (Finish): 18-7 in MVC (3rd)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/9Series Record: Creighton leads 47-23

Arkansas

April 6 ▪ Fayetteville, Ark . ▪ 5 p .m .

Location: Fayetteville, Ark .Chancellor: Dr . G . David GearheartAthletic Director: Jeff LongEnrollment: 21,406Conference: Southeastern (Western Division)Nickname: RazorbacksColors: Cardinal and WhiteSoftball Facility: Bogle Park (1,200)Head Coach: Mike Larabee (Washington State ‘86) Record at UA: 28-89 (2nd season) Overall Record: 142-176 (7th season)Asst . Coaches: Sue Carpenter, Kyle Jamieson, John SisemoreSoftball SID: Stephanie Taylor E-mail: sat005@uark .edu Office: (479) 575-4898 Fax: (479) 575-7481Press Box: TBAWeb site: www .arkansasrazorbacks .com2010 Record: 28-292010 Conference Record (Finish): 10-19 in SEC (4th-West)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 15/6Series Record: MSU leads 18-17

Wichita state

April 20 ▪ Wichita, Kan . ▪ 3 p .m . (DH) April 26 ▪ Springfield ▪ 5 p .m .

Location: Wichita, Kan .President: Dr . Donald L . BeggsAthletic Director: Dr . Eric L . SextonEnrollment: 14,612Conference: Missouri ValleyNickname: ShockersColors: Black and YellowSoftball Facility: Wilkins Stadium (1,000)Head Coach: Mike Perniciaro (Missouri-St . Louis, ’93) Record at WSU: 148-142 (6th season) Overall Record: 183-170 (7th season)Asst . Coaches: Margo Pruis, Amber KnickerbockerSoftball SID: Leah Phillips E-mail: lphillips@goshockers .com Office: (316) 978-5598 Fax: (316) 978-3336Press Box: (316) 978-3543Web site: www .goshockers .com2010 Record: 22-312010 Conference Record (Finish): 10-14 in MVC (7th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/5Series Record: MSU leads 47-42

Indiana state

March 26 ▪ Terre Haute, Ind . ▪ 12 p .m . (DH)March 27 ▪ Terre Haute, Ind . ▪ 12 p .m .

Location: Terre Haute, Ind .President: Dr . Daniel J . BradleyAthletic Director: Ron PrettymanEnrollment: 10,457Conference: Missouri ValleyNickname: SycamoresColors: Royal Blue and WhiteSoftball Facility: Price Field (300)Head Coach: Brenda Coldren (Central, ’89) Record at ISU: 149-251-1 (9th season) Overall Record: SameAsst . Coaches: Stephanie Spychaj, Tracy JordanSoftball SID: Blaine Kinsey E-mail: bkinsey1@indstate .edu Office: (812) 237-4159 Fax: (812)237-4145Press Box: (812) 237-7656Web site: www .gosycamores .com2010 Record: 20-312010 Conference Record (Finish): 5-20 in MVC (8th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost:14/3Series Record: MSU Leads 48-18


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evansville

May 7 ▪ Springfield ▪ 12 p .m . (DH)May 8 ▪ Springfield ▪ 12 p .m .

Location: Evansville, Ind .President: Dr . Thomas KazeeAthletic Director: John StanleyEnrollment: 2,799Conference: Missouri ValleyNickname: Purple AcesColors: Purple, Orange & WhiteSoftball Facility: Cooper Stadium (650)Head Coach: Mark Redburn (Missouri-St . Louis, ’93) Record at UE: 18-34 (2nd season) Overall Record:18-34 (2nd season)Asst . Coaches: Ashley Monceaux, Jenna RobertsSoftball SID: Jen McKee E-mail: jm359@evansville .edu Office: (812) 488-2350 Fax: (812) 488-2090Press Box: N/AWeb site: www .gopurpleaces .com2010 Record: 18-342010 Conference Record (Finish): 10-16 in MVC (8th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/4Series Record: MSU leads 28-20

Drake

April 30 ▪ Springfield ▪ 12 p .m . (DH)May 1 ▪ Springfield ▪ 12 p .m .

Location: Des Moines, IowaPresident: Dr . David MaxwellAthletic Director: Sandy Hatfield ClubbEnrollment: 5,668Conference: Missouri ValleyNickname: BulldogsColors: Blue and WhiteSoftball Facility: Buel Field (500)Head Coach: Rich Calvert (Illinois State, ’88) Record at DU: 212-213 (7th season) Overall Record: SameAsst . Coach: Nicole WoodSoftball SID: Brock Ascher E-mail: brock .ascher@drake .edu Office: (515) 271-3740 Fax: (515) 271-3015Press Box: N/AWeb site: www .godrakebulldogs .com2010 Record: 32-222010 Conference Record (Finish): 8-11 in MVC (6th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/6Series Record: MSU leads 39-37-1

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Location: Springfield, Mo. MVC Softball SID: Kristin GregoryHost: Missouri State University E-mail: kgregory@mvc .orgSite: Killian Softball Stadium Office: (314) 444-4315 Capacity: 1,200 Cell: (314) 435-4776 Press Box: (417) 827-5327 Fax: (314) 444-4345 Previous Years Hosting: 1984, 1988, 1994 Web site: www .mvc-sports .com2010 Champion: Creighton Live Video: MVC Live

Missouri State at MVC Championship: 63-40 Championships: 1983, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2006 Tournament MVPs: Kate Madden (‘96), Wendy Farthing (‘97), Nora Cagwin (‘98), Shannon Buslepp (‘06) All-Tourney Selections: 38

For the first time in 17 years, the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference

Softball Championship returns to Spring-field in 2011. Killian Stadium will serve as host for the eight-team, single-elimination, three-day event, which will be held May 12-14 . The championship game will be broad-cast on the MVC Television Network . For additional tournament information, visit the Valley’s web site at www .mvc-sports .


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Doug elginCommissioner

Kristin GregoryAssistant Director of

Communications (SB contact)

From its early beginning to its current stand-ing on the map of college athletics, the Mis-souri Valley Conference continues to be

proactive in its approach as it enters its 104th year in 2010-11 . The nation’s second-oldest NCAA Di-vision I conference is a leader in college athletics and is one of the nation’s most progressive confer-ences . The Missouri Valley Conference enters a new decade facing a rapidly changing environment in NCAA Division I athletics as conference expansion and realignment swept the nation in the summer of 2010 . Although The Valley was untouched, the league will remain vigilant in monitoring changes or potential changes in other conferences that might impact membership, or present opportuni-ties for expansion . In softball, the MVC returned to its multi-bid status after a one-year hiatus, sending two teams – Creighton and Illinois State – to the NCAA Tour-nament . The 2010 campaign marked the seventh time in eight seasons that the Valley has placed multiple teams into the NCAA field. Meanwhile, the success of The Valley television package is one of the great stories in the league . The MVC Television Network has blossomed into a revenue-generating vehicle and The Valley’s most visible marketing tool . Meanwhile, The Valley is making video-streaming a major focus as it enters the second year of a three-year plan to upgrade the production and marketing of both institutionally-produced and conference-produced webcasts . The 2003-04 campaign was a landmark for the conference as State Farm Insurance and the league came to terms on an agreement that provides State Farm with title sponsorship of all of the league’s 18 championships . Last fall, The Valley took a major step toward ensuring current revenues in television media and tournament sponsorship sales would be guaranteed in future years when it announced a 10-year partnership with Learfield Sports. The Jef-ferson City, Missouri-based company now has the exclusive sales and marketing rights to MVC assets that include championships and television adver-tising . During the tenure of Doug Elgin, The Valley’s ninth and longest-tenured commissioner, The Val-ley has been aggressive in hosting NCAA events in St . Louis . Since 1998, the MVC served as host for a staggering nine NCAA tournament events in the 13-year period, which has made St . Louis one of the most frequent stops on the NCAA Tournament trail . The Valley hosted Women’s Final Fours in 2001 and 2009, and the Men’s Final Four in 2005 . The seeds for the creation of the conference were planted by eight administrators representing five institutions, who met at the Midland Hotel in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 12, 1907. The five schools which formed the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association were Washington University of St . Louis, and the state universities of Iowa, Kan-sas, Missouri and Nebraska . Two months after the initial meeting, two more schools -- Drake Univer-sity and Iowa State College -- were admitted . In the fall of 1907, basketball became the first competitive sport . Today, the Missouri Valley Conference sponsors the following sports: base-ball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country and track & field (indoor and outdoor), men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s tennis, and women’s volleyball .

While The Valley no longer sponsors football (it did from 1907-85), six league members compete in football at the FCS (Football Championship Subdivi-sion) level as Illinois State, Indiana State, Missouri State, UNI and Southern Illinois play in the nine-member Missouri Valley Football Conference (with North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Western Illinois and Youngstown State) . That league com-peted as the Gateway Conference from 1985-2007 . Drake plays non-scholarship football in the Pioneer Football League . Athletic accomplishments on the men’s athlet-ics side include 14 national basketball champi-onships, 16 trips to the NCAA Final Four, a 1989 national baseball championship and 19 College World Series qualifiers. In 2010, Missouri State’s men’s basketball program won the CollegeInsider .com Postseason Tournament, the league’s first na-tional title in men’s basketball since 1982 (Bradley, NIT) . In 2001, Missouri State added to The Valley women’s accomplishments, as the Lady Bears ad-vanced to the Women’s Basketball Final Four in St . Louis . Creighton (2004) and Missouri State (2005) have claimed national championships (WNIT) in women’s basketball, while MSU also has a 1992 NCAA Women’s Final Four appearance, and Creigh-ton (2003), Drake (1999) and Illinois State (2009) have made semifinal trips to the WNIT postseason tournament . Indeed, the inclusion of women’s programs un-der The Valley banner has provided a boost . The Gateway Collegiate Athletic Conference -- which began in 1982 -- merged with the Missouri Valley Conference and was unveiled as part of the new conference on July 1, 1992 . The Valley began honoring its storied tradition in the summer of 1997, when the conference began its athletics Hall of Fame . Hersey Hawkins of Brad-ley, Larry Bird of Indiana State, Wes Unseld of Lou-isville, Coach Henry Iba of Oklahoma State, Dave Stallworth of Wichita State, Ed Macauley of Saint Louis, and Oscar Robertson of Cincinnati were members of the initial induction class . Currently, nearly 40 former players, coaches and alums dot the league’s Hall of Fame . From its early beginning to its current standing on the map of college athletics, The Valley will al-ways continue to be proactive in its approach . League members include Bradley, Creighton, Drake, Evansville, Illinois State, Indiana State, Mis-souri State, Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois, and Wichita State. Eastern Illinois is an affiliate mem-ber in men’s soccer, while Central Arkansas and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville begin affiliate men’s soccer membership in 2010 .

This Is The Valley

Missouri Valley Conference1818 Chouteau Avenue St . Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314) 421-0339Fax: (314) 421-3505 J . Douglas Elgin CommissionerPatty Viverito Senior Associate CommissionerJoe Mitch Associate CommissionerJack Watkins Associate Commissioner for Marketing & TelevisionMike Kern Associate Commissioner for CommunicationsMary Mulvenna Assistant Commissioner for Compliance & Community RelationsRich Steed Chief Financial OfficerKelli Briscoe Director of Communications and Sports AdministrationDerrick DocketDirector of New Media and TechnologyKristin GregoryAssistant Director of Communications and Sports AdministrationLori Brutton Assistant to the CFO Maxine Day Executive AssistantCarla Fight Assistant to the Commissioner

2011 MVC Championships

Men’s Individual Tennis Jan. 21-23 • Des Moines, IowaWomen’s Swimming & Diving Feb. 17-19 • Carbondale, Ill.Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track Feb. 26-27 • Cedar Falls, IowaMen’s Basketball March 3-6 • St. Louis, Mo.Women’s Basketball March 10-13 • St. Charles, Mo.Women’s Golf April 22-23 • Normal, Ill.Men’s Golf April 25-26 • Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.Men’s and Women’s Tennis April 29-May 1 • St. Louis, Mo.Softball May 12-14 • Springfield, Mo.Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track May 13-15 • Cedar Falls, IowaBaseball May 24-28 • Omaha, Neb.

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February11 Creighton at Iowa State Illinois State vs . East Carolina Illinois State at Georgia Southern Illinois vs . Michigan UNI vs . North Dakota Bradley vs . Northwestern Southern Illinois vs . Ohio UNI vs . South Dakota Bradley vs . Texas Tech Creighton vs . Western Illinois Wichita State at Seattle Univ . Wichita State at UC Santa Barbara 12 Bradley vs . Cal Poly Southern Illinois vs . Houston Drake at South Dakota Drake at North Dakota Indiana State at TBD Illinois State vs . Lipscomb Illinois State vs . Maryland Creighton vs . South Dakota State Southern Illinois vs . Stephen F . Austin Bradley vs . Texas A&M UNI vs . UTEP Creighton vs . Valparaiso Wichita State at UC Santa Barbara Wichita State at Seattle Univ . UNI vs . Wisconsin-GB 13 Indiana State at TBD Illinois State vs . Iowa Southern Illinois vs . Michigan Bradley vs . Oregon State UNI vs . South Dakota Creighton vs . Western Illinois Wichita State at Western Kentucky Drake at Green Bay Drake at UTEP18 Southern Illinois vs . Butler Missouri State vs . Colorado State Drake at Kennesaw State Drake at Texas A&M-CC Illinois State vs . Idaho State Illinois State at Arizona State Missouri State at Texas Bradley vs . Samford Evansville vs . Tennessee-Martin Evansville vs . UT-Chattanooga Wichita State at UT-Arlington Wichita State at Texas A&M 19 Bradley at Troy Bradley vs . Central Arkansas Evansville at Univ .- South Alabama Indiana State vs . IPFW Southern Illinois vs . Louisiana Tech Southern Illinois vs . Mississippi State Illinois State vs . Seattle University Evansville vs . Southeast Alabama Illinois State vs . Iowa Wichita State at UT-Arlington Wichita State at Texas A&M Drake at Pacific Drake at Arizona Missouri State vs . Wisconsin 20 Illinois State vs . Idaho State Indiana State vs . IPFW Bradley vs . North Florida Evansville vs . Ohio State Southern Illinois at TBD Southern Illinois at TBD Missouri State vs . TBD Missouri State vs . TBD Wichita State at Texas Southern Drake at Kennesaw State 25 Creighton vs . Centenary Illinois State at Alabama Illinois State vs . Missouri Bradley vs . New Mexico State Bradley vs . North Dakota Southern Illinois vs . Saint Francis (Pa .) UNI vs . Tennessee Tech UNI vs . Tennessee-Martin Creighton vs . Tulsa Southern Illinois vs . UMBC Wichita State at St . John’s Wichita State at Northern Illinois Illinois State at South Florida Indiana State at Eastern Kentucky 26 Bradley at UTEP Creighton at Texas-Arlington Evansville at Southern Mississippi Indiana State at Lipscomb Evansville vs . Mississippi Valley UNI at Tennessee-Chattanooga

26 UNI vs . Northwestern State Southern Illinois at Albany Southern Illinois at Florida Gulf Coast Creighton vs . TBD Illinois State vs . Temple Bradley vs . Texas State Wichita State at Northern Illinois Wichita State at St . John’s 27 Bradley at UTEP Illinois St . vs . Central Connecticut St . Indiana State at Eastern Illinois UNI vs . IUPUI Evansville vs . Nicholls State Southern Illinois at Iowa Creighton vs . TBD Evansville vs . Troy Wichita State at Texas Tech

March2 Drake at Missouri 3 Evansville at Tennessee Missouri State vs . SIU Edwardsville Drake at Tulsa4 Illinois State vs . Maryland Bradley vs . Kansas Missouri State at Saint Louis Creighton vs . New Mexico State Creighton vs . Northern Colorado UNI vs . Northern Colorado UNI at Arizona State Bradley vs . San Jose State Missouri State vs . SEMO Illinois State vs . Fordham Evansville vs . UNC-Greensboro Wichita State at Ole Miss Wichita State at UTEP Bradley at UNLV Drake at North Dakota 5 UNI vs . Creighton Creighton vs . East Carolina UNI vs . East Carolina Illinois State vs . Virginia Evansville vs . Georgia State Indiana State at TBD Southern Illinois vs . Kentucky Creighton vs . UNI Bradley vs . San Diego Missouri State vs . UMKC Evansville vs . Rhode Island Illinois State vs . Temple Wichita State at UT-Arlington Wichita State at North Texas Southern Illinois vs . Wright State Drake at Iowa State Drake at Ohio State 6 Creighton at Arizona State Missouri State vs . Missouri UNI vs . New Mexico State Evansville vs . Niagra Illinois State vs . Longwood Illinois State vs . Oregon Southern Illinois vs . Purdue Southern Illinois vs . SIU Edwardsville Bradley vs . Troy Wichita State at UT-Arlington8 Creighton at Arizona State 9 Creighton at Arizona Missouri State at North Texas (DH) Southern Illinois at SEMO Wichita State at Oklahoma State 10 Creighton vs . Florida Gulf Coast 11 Bradley at Fresno State Creighton vs . Campbell Drake at Troy Drake at Idaho State Evansville at TBD Illinois State at Missouri UNI vs . Northern Colorado UNI at Oklahoma State Bradley vs . Troy Creighton vs . Weber State12 Missouri State vs . Arkansas-Pine Bluff Bradley v . California Southern Illinois vs . DePaul Evansville at TBD Creighton vs . Howard Bradley vs . Idaho State Illinois State vs . Illinois Southern Illinois vs . Illinois-Chicago Missouri State vs . Indiana Wichita State vs . Iowa State (DH) UNI vs . Minnesota

12 UNI at TBD Drake at Idaho State Drake at Fresno State 13 Southern Illinois vs . DePaul Evansville at TBD Bradley vs . Idaho State Illinois State at Missouri Southern Illinois vs . Illinois-Chicago Wichita State vs . Iowa State Missouri State at Oklahoma UNI at TBD Missouri State vs . TBD Drake at California 15 Bradley at Fresno State Drake at Northern Illinois Drake at Pacific Illinois State vs . Illinois Missouri State vs . North Dakota State UNI at Indiana UNI at Tulsa Southern Illinois vs . SIU Edwardsville16 Drake at St . Mary’s College (DH) Missouri State vs . Minnesota UNI vs . North Dakota State Southern Illinois at Missouri Evansville vs . Tennessee-Martin (DH)17 Missouri State vs . Minnesota UNI vs . Minnesota Indiana State vs . SIU Edwardsville 19 Illinois State vs . Bradley (DH)* Evansville vs . Creighton (DH)* Drake vs . Indiana State (DH)* Missouri State vs . UNI (DH)* Southern Illinois vs . Wichita State (DH)*20 Illinois State vs . Bradley* Evansville vs . Creighton* Drake vs . Indiana State* Missouri State vs . UNI* Southern Illinois vs . Wichita State* 22 Creighton at Iowa State (DH) Missouri State vs . Oklahoma State23 Evansville at SEMO (DH) Southern Illinois vs . Illinois Wichita State at Western Illinois (DH)24 Indiana State at Butler 26 Bradley vs . Drake (DH)* Wichita State vs . Illinois State (DH)* Indiana State vs . Missouri State (DH)* Evansville vs . UNI (DH)* Creighton vs . Southern Illinois (DH)*27 Bradley vs . Drake* Wichita State vs . Illinois State* Indiana State vs . Missouri State* Evansville vs . UNI* Creighton vs . Southern Illinois* 29 Drake vs . South Dakota State 30 Bradley at Illinois Creighton at Nebraska Indiana State at Indiana UNI at Iowa State Evansville vs . Murray State (DH) Southern Illinois vs . Saint Louis (DH)

April2 Creighton vs . Bradley (DH)* Drake vs . Evansville (DH) * Wichita State vs . Indiana State (DH)* Illinois State vs . Missouri State (DH)*3 Creighton vs . Bradley* Drake vs . Evansville* Wichita State vs . Indiana State* Illinois State vs . Missouri State* 5 Oklahoma State vs . Missouri State6 Illinois State at Illinois Indiana State at SEMO (DH) Drake vs . Iowa Evansville vs . Missouri (DH) Missouri State at Arkansas UNI at South Dakota State (DH) Southern Illinois at Eastern Illinois Bradley vs . Western Illinois Wichita State at Tulsa (DH)9 Southern Illinois vs . Bradley (DH)* Missouri State vs . Creighton (DH)* Wichita State vs . Drake (DH)* Indiana State vs . Evansville (DH)* Illinois State vs . UNI (DH)*10 Southern Illinois vs . Bradley* Missouri State vs . Creighton* Wichita State vs . Drake* Indiana State vs . Evansville* Illinois State vs . UNI* 12 Drake vs . Iowa State

12 Creighton vs . North Dakota (DH) Missouri State vs . UMKC (DH) UNI vs . Western Illinois Illinois State vs . DePaul 13 Evansville at Saint Louis (DH) Indiana State vs . IUPUI (DH) UNI vs . Missouri Creighton vs . Nebraska 14 Drake at Iowa State Southern Illinois at Tennessee-Martin16 Evansville vs . Illinois State (DH)* Bradley vs . Missouri State (DH)* Drake vs . UNI (DH)* Indiana State vs . Southern Illinois (DH)* Creighton vs . Wichita State (DH)* 17 Evansville vs . Illinois State* Bradley vs . Missouri State* Drake vs . UNI* Indiana State vs . Southern Illinois* Creighton vs . Wichita State*19 Wichita State vs . Oklahoma State 20 Creighton vs . Drake (DH)* Illinois State vs . Indiana State (DH)* Wichita State vs . Missouri State* Bradley vs . UNI* Evansville vs . Southern Illinois (DH)*22 UNI vs . Creighton (DH)* Wichita State vs . Evansville (DH)* Drake vs . Illinois State (DH)* Bradley vs . Indiana State (DH)* Southern Illinois vs . Missouri State (DH)*23 UNI vs . Creighton* Wichita State vs . Evansville* Drake vs . Illinois State* Bradley vs . Indiana State* Southern Illinois vs . Missouri State*26 Drake vs . Creighton* Southern Illinois vs . Evansville* Indiana State at Eastern Illinois UNI at Nebraska Missouri State vs . Wichita State* 27 Indiana State vs . Illinois State* UNI vs . Bradley* Wichita State vs . Kansas (DH) Missouri State at Tulsa 30 Evansville vs . Bradley (DH)* Indiana State vs . Creighton (DH)* Missouri State vs . Drake (DH)* Illinois State vs . Southern Illinois (DH)*

May 1 Evansville vs . Bradley * Indiana State vs . Creighton* Missouri State vs . Drake* Illinois State vs . Southern Illinois* 3 Bradley at Western Illinois 5 Drake at Kansas (DH)7 Southern Illinois vs . Drake (DH)* Missouri State vs . Evansville (DH)* Creighton vs . Illinois State (DH)* UNI vs . Indiana State* Bradley vs . Wichita State (DH)* 8 Southern Illinois vs . Drake* Missouri State vs . Evansville* Creighton vs . Illinois State* UNI vs . Indiana State* Bradley vs . Wichita State*12 State Farm MVC Softball Championship13 State Farm MVC Softball Championship14 State Farm MVC Softball Championship

*Missouri Valley Conference game(DH) Doubleheader

2011 MVC Composite Schedule


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Missouri Valley Conference RecordBradley (Ill .) University 43-24Creighton (Neb .) University 26-44Drake (Iowa) University 39-37-1University of Evansville (Ind .) 28-20Illinois State University 31-54Indiana State University 48-18University of Northern Iowa 36-35Southern Illinois University 40-40Wichita (Kan .) State University 47-42

School RecordUniversity of Akron (Ohio) 1-0University of Alabama 2-1Arizona State University 0-1University of Arkansas 18-17University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff 2-0Arkansas State University 2-0Athens (Ala .) State College 1-0Austin Peay (Tenn .) State University 3-0Baylor (Texas) University 4-1Ball (Ind .) State University 1-1Bethune-Cookman (Fla .) College 0-1Boston (Mass .) College 1-0Boston (Mass .) University 1-0Brown (R .I .) University 0-1Bryant (R .I .) University 1-0University at Buffalo (N.Y) 1-1Butler (Ind .) University 1-0University of California-Los Angeles 0-3University of California-Santa Barbara 1-1California State Poly University-Pomona 0-1California State Poly Univ .-San Luis Obispo 0-1California State University-Fullerton 0-1California State University-Northridge 0-1California State University-Sacramento 0-2Centenary (La .) College 0-3University of Central Arkansas 5-1University of Central Florida 1-1Central Michigan University 0-2University of Central Missouri 18-4Central (Okla .) State University 1-0Charleston (S .C .) Southern University 3-0Cleveland (Ohio) State University 1-0Coastal Carolina (S .C .) University 1-0Colorado State University 1-3C .W . Post (N .Y .) University 1-0DePaul (Ill .) University 1-3University of Detroit (Mich .) 1-0Drexel (Pa .) University 1-1Eastern Illinois University 15-16Eastern Michigan University 2-0Florida A&M University 2-0Florida Atlantic University 1-2Florida International University 1-0Florida State University 1-2Friends (Kan .) University 1-0Furman (S .C .) University 1-0Georgia Southern University 1-0Georgia State University 0-1Georgia Tech University 0-1Grand Valley (Mich .) State University 1-0Grand View (Iowa) College 2-1Harvard (Mass .) University 3-0University of Houston (Texas) 0-1University of Illinois-Chicago 1-1Illinois Central College 3-0Indiana University 4-3Indiana Univ .-Purdue Univ ., Fort Wayne 1-0Indiana Univ .-Purdue Univ ., Indianapolis 3-0University of Iowa 4-1Iowa State University 6-7Jackson State (Miss .) University 1-0University of Kansas 18-71Kansas State University 9-3Kent (Ohio) State University 3-0University of Louisiana-Lafayette 0-6

University of Louisiana-Monroe 2-3University of Louisville (Ky .) 0-2Lipscomb (Tenn .) University 1-0Long Island (N .Y .) University 1-1Louisiana State University 0-1Louisiana Tech University 3-6Luther (Iowa) College 1-0Macomb (Mich .) College 1-0University of Maine 3-1Marshall (W .V .) University 0-1University of Maryland 3-0University of Massachusetts 2-3McNeese (La .) State University 2-1Mercer (Ga .) University 1-0Miami (Ohio) University 5-1University of Miami (Fla .) 0-1University of Michigan 1-2Michigan State University 2-5Middle Tennessee State 1-0University of Minnesota 6-1University of Mississippi 3-3Mississippi State University 3-1University of Missouri 15-32University of Missouri-Kansas City 28-6 Missouri University of Science & Technology 0-1University of Missouri-St . Louis 5-3Missouri Southern State University 14-11Missouri Western State University 4-1Monmouth (N .J .) College 1-0Morehead (Ky .) State University 1-0University of Nebraska 6-9University of Nebraska-Omaha 1-3University of New Mexico 6-1New Mexico State 1-0Nicholls (La .) State University 4-3University of North Carolina 0-1University of North Dakota 1-0North Dakota State University 4-1Northeastern (Okla .) State University 2-1University of Northern Colorado 2-0Northern Illinois University 5-1University of North Texas 2-1Northwest Missouri State University 6-4Northwestern University 3-1Northwestern (La .) State University 1-4Northwestern Oklahoma State University 1-0Northwood (Texas) University 1-0Ohio University 0-1Ohio State University 1-1University of Oklahoma 9-13Oklahoma Baptist University 1-0Oklahoma City (Okla .) University 2-7Oklahoma State University 5-21University of Oregon 0-1Oregon State University 1-0University of the Pacific (Calif.) 1-1Pennsylvania State University 2-1Peru (Neb .) State College 2-0Pittsburg (Kan .) State University 26-8 Purdue (Ind .) University 2-2Rutgers (N .J .) University 3-4St . John’s (N .Y .) University 2-0Saint Louis (Mo .) University 17-7 Sam Houston (Texas) State University 3-4Samford (Ala .) University 3-0San Diego (Calif .) State University 0-1Santa Clara (Calif .) University 1-0San Jose (Calif .) State University 1-3Siena (N .Y .) College 1-0University of South Carolina 2-1South Dakota State University 1-2University of South Florida 0-5Southeast Missouri State University 23-7 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 2-2Southern Utah University 1-0Southwest Baptist (Mo .) University 10-0 Springfield (Mass.) College 1-0

Stanford (Calif .) University 2-1Stephen F . Austin (Texas) State 5-1Stetson (Fla .) University 4-1Tarkio (Mo .) College 5-2Taylor (Ind .) University 2-0University of Tennessee 1-3Tennessee Tech University 1-0University of Texas 0-1University of Texas at Arlington 6-6University of Texas at San Antonio 0-3Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 1-3Texas A&M University 2-10Texas State University 1-2Texas Tech University 1-2Texas Wesleyan College 4-0Texas Woman’s University 4-6University of Toledo (Ohio) 1-2Truman (Mo .) State University 2-0University of Tulsa (Okla .) 24-15U .S . Military (N .Y .) Academy 1-0University of Utah 0-4Utah State University 0-2Valparaiso (Ind .) University 2-1University of Virginia 3-0Virginia Polytechnic Institute 1-0University of Washington 0-2Wayne (Mich .) State University 3-0West Texas State University 2-0Western Illinois University 21-21Western Kentucky University 1-0Western Michigan University 1-2William Woods (Mo .) College 1-1University of Wisconsin 0-0University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 1-0University of Wyoming 2-0

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Feb. 18 Colorado State@ Austin, Texas 1:30 p.m. Texas@ Austin, Texas 6:30 p.m.Feb. 19 Wisconsin@ Austin, Texas 11:00 a.m. TBA@ Austin, Texas TBAFeb. 20 TBA@ Austin, Texas TBAMarch 3 SIu edwardsville Springfield 4:00 p.m.March 4 Southeast Missouri State# St. Louis, Mo. 3:30 p.m. Saint Louis# St. Louis, Mo. 5:30 p.m.March 5 UMKC# St. Louis, Mo. 3:00 p.m.March 6 Missouri# St. Louis, Mo. 11:00 a.m.March 9 North Texas (DH) Denton, Texas 4:00 p.m.March 12 Arkansas-Pine Bluff$ Norman, Okla. 11:00 a.m. Indiana$ Norman, Okla. 1:15 p.m.March 13 Oklahoma$ Norman, Okla. 12:15 p.m. TBA$ Norman, Okla. TBAMarch 15 North dakota State Springfield 4:30 p.m. March 16 Minnesota Springfield 4:30 p.m.March 17 Minnesota Springfield 2:30 p.m.March 19 uNI* (dh) Springfield 12:00 p.m.March 20 uNI* Springfield 12:00 p.m.March 22 Oklahoma State Springfield 5:00 p.m.March 26 Indiana State* (DH) Terre Haute, Ind. 12:00 p.m.March 27 Indiana State* Terre Haute, Ind. 12:00 p.m.April 2 Illinois State* (DH) Normal, Ill. 12:00 p.m.April 3 Illinois State* Normal, Ill. 12:00 p.m.April 5 Oklahoma State Stillwater, Okla. 5:00 p.m.April 6 Arkansas Fayetteville, Ark. 5:00 p.m.April 9 creighton* (dh) Springfield 12:00 p.m.April 10 creighton* Springfield 12:00 p.m.April 12 uMKc (dh) Springfield 3:00 p.m.April 16 Bradley* (DH) Peoria, Ill. 12:00 p.m.April 17 Bradley* Peoria, Ill. 12:00 p.m.April 20 Wichita State* (DH) Wichita, Kan. 3:00 p.m.April 22 Southern Illinois* (DH) Carbondale, Ill. 12:00 p.m.April 23 Southern Illinois* Carbondale, Ill. 12:00 p.m.April 26 Wichita State* Springfield 5:00 p.m.April 27 Tulsa Tulsa, Okla. 4:00 p.m.April 30 drake* (dh) Springfield 12:00 p.m.May 1 drake* Springfield 12:00 p.m.May 7 evansville* (dh) Springfield 12:00 p.m.May 8 evansville* Springfield 12:00 p.m.May 12-14 State Farm MVc championship Springfield TBA

home games (bold) played at Killian Softball Stadium, Springfield, Mo.*Missouri Valley Conference game; (DH) indicates doubleheader

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