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TABLE OF CONTENTSQuick Facts ..................................................................12015 Schedule ............................................................22015 Roster .................................................................32015 Season Outlook ...............................................4-5Opponent Quick Facts ..............................................6-9All-Time Series Records...............................................9Head Coach Eric Newell ............................................10Assistant Coach Scottie Wilkes ..................................11Graduate Assistant Coach Rachel Stuart ...................11Manager Hunter Veach .............................................11Sarah Angulo .............................................................12Alexia Boggess ..........................................................13Katie Brinkman ..........................................................14Therese Byrne ...........................................................15Victoria Creamer .......................................................16Laci Driggers ..............................................................17Ainsley Faulk .............................................................18Kayla Hale .................................................................19Jennifer Jenkins .........................................................20Cassie Jones ..............................................................21Amie Kelly .................................................................22Marisa Magnuson .....................................................23Paige Nielsen .............................................................24Taylor Powell .............................................................25Jade Sasser ................................................................26Lauren Shaw .............................................................27Katie Spain ................................................................28Claire Wilson .............................................................29Hayden Henderson ...................................................30Amy Persinger ...........................................................30Rose Schmidt ............................................................312014 Season Stats .....................................................322014 SSAC Stats ........................................................332014 Results ..............................................................34Game Records ...........................................................35Season Records .........................................................36Career Records ..........................................................37Letterwinners ............................................................38Individual Program Records ......................................382012 NAIA Tournament Team ...................................392013 NAIA Tournament Team ...................................402014 NAIA Tournament Team ...................................41All-Americans ............................................................42Individual Awards .....................................................43Year-by-Year Results .............................................43-45This is Auburn Montgomery ................................46-47University Chancellor ................................................48Director of Athletics ..................................................49Athletic Staff .............................................................50Media Directory ........................................................50SSAC/NAIA Quick Facts .............................................51AUM Athletics ...........................................................52Sponsors of AUM Athletics ..................................53-60

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GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: ............................................Montgomery, Ala.Founded: ............................................................... 1967Enrollment: ........................................................... 5,057Nickname: .....................................................WarhawksAffiliation: .............................................................. NAIAConference: .............................Southern States Athletic

ADMINISTRATIONChancellor: ..................................... Dr. John G. Veres IIIAthletic Director: ......................................... Steve CrotzAssociate Athletic Director: .........................Jessie RosaAssistant AD for Compliance: ............ Andree’ HoustonAthletics Program Specialist: ......... Michelle CromptonAthletics Graduate Assistant: .................. Cayla MorganAthletics Graduate Assistant: ....................... Jake WyattSports Information Director: ............................Tim LutzSID Graduate Assistant:........................... Jason OliveiraHead Athletic Trainer: ..............................Kyle SampsellAthletic Training GA: ..............................Caroline GlennAthletic Training GA: .........................Stephanie KeinertFaculty Athletic Representative: ............... Dr. John Aho

2014 REVIEW2014 Record:........................................................... 44-7 SSAC Record/Finish: ..................................25-1/First Postseason: .............NAIA Softball National Champions

2015 PREVIEWLetterwinners Returning/Lost: ...............................19/1Starters Returning/Lost: ........................................10/0Pitchers Returning/Lost: ..........................................3/0Newcomers: ................................................................ 3

AUM SOFTBALL COMPLEXSurface: .....................................................Natural GrassCapacity: .................................................................. 400Dimensions (L-R): ......................................210-220-205

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COACHING STAFFHead Coach: ................................................ Eric Newell Alma Mater: ............................ William Baptist, 2001 Record at AUM/Seasons: ............... 0-0/First Season Overall Record/Seasons: ......254-121/Eight Seasons Office Phone: ......................................334-244-3538Assistant Coach: ...................................... Scottie Wilkes Alma Mater: ....................................... Faulkner, 2011 Office Phone: ......................................334-244-3538Graduate Assistant: ..................................Rachel StuartManager: ..................................................Hunter Veach

TEAM HISTORYFirst Year of Softball: ............................................. 2009All-Time Record: ..............................................234-97-2NAIA World Series Appearances: ................................ 3NAIA World Series Record: ...................................... 9-5NAIA National Titles: ............................................. 2014Last Postseason Appearance: ............................... 2014

ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONSSID: ...................................................................Tim Lutz Office Phone: ......................................334-244-3832 Cell Phone: ..........................................334-207-6196 Email: ............................................. [email protected] Fax: ....................................................334-244-3886Website: ...........................................AUMathletics.comSID Graduate Assistant:........................... Jason Oliveira Email: [email protected]

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Date Opponent Site Time Series Results

Fri., Feb. 20 MONTREAT COLLEGE# AUM Softball Complex 12 p.m. First Meeting

Sat.,Feb. 21 BRYAN COLLEGE# AUM Softball Complex 12 p.m. AUM leads 2-0

Sat., Feb. 21 UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE# AUM Softball Complex 4 p.m. AUM leads 14-6

Tues., Feb. 24 COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA* (DH) AUM Softball Complex 3 p.m. AUM leads 4-0

Wed., Feb. 25 BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE* (DH) AUM Softball Complex 3 p.m. AUM leads 11-2-1

Fri., Feb. 27 Bellevue University% Columbus, Ga. 11 a.m. AUM leads 1-0

Fri., Feb. 27 Park University% Columbus, Ga. 1:30 p.m. AUM leads 1-0

Sat., Feb. 28 LSU-Alexandria% Columbus, Ga. 9 a.m. AUM leads 1-0

Sun., Mar. 1 TBA% Columbus, Ga. TBA

Tues., Mar. 3 FAULKNER UNIVERSITY (DH)* AUM Softball Complex 4 p.m. AUM leads 15-8

Fri., Mar. 6 Campbellsville University^ Gulf Shores, Ala. 9 a.m. AUM leads 2-0

Fri., Mar. 6 University of South Carolina-Beaufort^ Gulf Shore, Ala. 11 a.m. First Meeting

Sat., Mar. 7 William Penn University^ Gulf Shores, Ala. 10 a.m. AUM leads 2-0

Sat., Mar. 7 Central Methodist University^ Gulf Shores, Ala. 2 p.m. Series tied 1-1

Sun., Mar. 8 TBA^ Gulf Shores, Ala. TBA.

Tues., Mar. 10 TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE (DH) AUM Softball Complex 2 p.m. AUM leads 1-0

Fri., Mar. 13 at Middle Georgia State College* (DH) Cochran, Ga. 2 p.m. First Meeting

Sat., Mar. 14 at Brenau University* (DH) Gainesville, Ga. 12 p.m. Brenau leads 9-8-1

Mon., Mar. 23 MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY(DH) AUM Softball Complex 3 p.m. First Meeting

Fri., Mar. 27 BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE* (DH) AUM Softball Complex 4 p.m. Series tied 1-1

Sat., Mar. 28 BETHEL (Tenn.) UNIVERSITY* (DH) AUM Softball Complex 1 p.m. First Meeting

Fri., Apr. 3 at Belhaven University* (DH) Jackson, Miss. 1 p.m. Belhaven leads 11-5

Sat., Apr. 4 at William Carey University* (DH) Hattiesburg, Miss. 1 p.m. WCU leads 14-10

Fri., Apr. 10 BRENAU UNIVERSITY* (DH) AUM Softball Complex 3 p.m.

Sat., Apr. 11 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE* (DH) AUM Softball Complex 1 p.m.

Sat., Apr. 18 at Faulkner University* (DH) Montgomery, Ala. 2 p.m.

Wed., Apr. 22 at Georgia Gwinnett College(DH) Lawrenceville, Ga. 2 p.m. First Meeting

Fri., Apr. 24 at Brewton-Parker College* (DH) Mount Vernon, Ga. 1 p.m. AUM leads 11-2-1

Sat., Apr. 25 at College of Coastal Georgia* (DH) Brunswick, Ga. 12 p.m.

# AUM/Faulkner Invitiational (played in Montgomery, Ala.) * Southern States Athletic Conference Game % Lead Off Classic (played in Columbus, Ga.) ^ Gulf Coast Invitational (played in Gulf Shores, Ala.)All home games listed in BOLD CAPS Schedule and time are subject to changeAll times are listed in Central Time

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NUMERICAL ROSTERNo. Name Pos. Cl. B/T Ht. Hometown/Previous School 00 Claire Wilson OF Fr. R/R 5-3 Hiawassee, Ga./Towns County HS 1 Lauren Shaw C So. R/R 5-7 Cumming, Ga./North Forsyth HS 2 Alexia Boggess SS Fr. R/R 5-4 Hampton, Ga./Luella HS 3 Marisa Magnuson 2B Fr. R/R 5-0 Palm Coast, Fla./Matanzas HS 4 Amy Persinger OF Fr. R/R 5-8 Selma, Ala./Dallas County HS5 Katie Spain 3B Jr. R/R 5-3 Whittier, Calif./La Serna HS 6 Amie Kelly OF Jr. L/R 5-6 Spanish Fort, Ala./Spanish Fort HS 7 Laci Driggers OF Sr. R/R 5-7 Leeds, Ala./Wallace-Hanceville CC 8 Jennifer Jenkins UTIL So. R/R 5-7 Cullman, Ala./Cullman HS 9 Ainsley Faulk OF Jr. L/R 5-0 Taylorsville, Ga./Woodland HS 10 Therese Byrne OF Fr. L/R 5-2 Bradenton, Fla./Mantee HS 11 Hayden Henderson OF Fr. L/L 5-6 Springville, Ala./Springville HS12 Victoria Creamer 1B Fr. R/R 5-9 Daphne, Ala./Robertsdale HS 13 Cassie Daniels P Jr. R/R 5-10 Valley Grande, Ala./Dallas County HS 14 Taylor Powell P So. R/R 5-10 Alabaster, Ala./Thompson HS 15 Katie Brinkman UTIL So. R/R 5-8 Harvest, Ala./Sparkman HS 16 Kayla Hale P/1B So. L/L 5-11 Montgomery, Ala./Trinity Presbyterian HS 20 Sarah Angulo C Fr. R/R 5-8 Cooper City, Ala./American Heritage Plantation HS 21 Rose Schmidt 3B Fr. R/R 5-7 Loganville, Ga./Loganville HS22 Paige Nielsen OF So. R/R 5-7 Hazel Green, Ala./Hazel Green HS 23 Jade Sasser 1B Sr. R/R 6-1 Columbus, Ga./Central Alabama CC ALPHABETICAL ROSTERName No. Pos. Cl. B/T Ht. Hometown/Previous School Sarah Angulo 20 C Fr. R/R 5-8 Cooper City, Ala./American Heritage Plantation HS Alexia Boggess 2 SS Fr. R/R 5-4 Hampton, Ga./Luella HS Katie Brinkman 15 UTIL So. R/R 5-8 Harvest, Ala./Sparkman HS Therese Byrne 10 OF Fr. L/R 5-2 Bradenton, Fla./Mantee HS Victoria Creamer 12 1B Fr. R/R 5-9 Daphne, Ala./Robertsdale HS Cassie Daniels 13 P Jr. R/R 5-10 Valley Grande, Ala./Dallas County HS Laci Driggers 7 OF Sr. R/R 5-7 Leeds, Ala./Wallace-Hanceville CC Ainsley Faulk 9 OF Jr. L/R 5-0 Taylorsville, Ga./Woodland HS Kayla Hale 16 P/1B So. L/L 5-11 Montgomery, Ala./Trinity Presbyterian HS Hayden Henderson 11 OF Fr. L/L 5-6 Springville, Ala./Springville HSJennifer Jenkins 8 UTIL So. R/R 5-7 Cullman, Ala./Cullman HS Amie Kelly 6 OF Jr. L/R 5-6 Spanish Fort, Ala./Spanish Fort HS Marisa Magnuson 3 2B Fr. R/R 5-0 Palm Coast, Fla./Matanzas HS Paige Nielsen 22 OF So. R/R 5-7 Hazel Green, Ala./Hazel Green HS Amy Persinger 4 OF Fr. R/R 5-8 Selma, Ala./Dallas County HSTaylor Powell 14 P So. R/R 5-10 Alabaster, Ala./Thompson HS Jade Sasser 23 1B Sr. R/R 6-1 Columbus, Ga./Central Alabama CC Rose Schmidt 21 3B Fr. R/R 5-7 Loganville, Ga./Loganville HSLauren Shaw 1 C So. R/R 5-7 Cumming, Ga./North Forsyth HS Katie Spain 5 3B Jr. R/R 5-3 Whittier, Calif./La Serna HS Claire Wilson 00 OF Fr. R/R 5-3 Hiawassee, Ga./Town County HS

COACHING STAFFHead Coach: Eric Newell Williams Baptist, 2001 First year as head coach Assistant Coach: Scottie Wilkes Faulkner, 2011 Second year as assistant coach Graduate Assistant Coach: Rachel Stuart AUM, 2014 First year as graduate assistant coach Manager: Hunter Veach Third year as manager

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The Auburn Montgomery softball team has a lot to be excited about in 2015. For starters, the Warhawks return 18 letterwinners from last season’s 44-7 team,15 of which started games for the team. Second, that same 2014 team won the NAIA Softball World Series in Columbus, Ga., last May. Despite the optimism, the answers to several questions will play a role in the success of the 2015 campaign. How will the team adjust to having a new head coach in first-year skipper Eric Newell? Will the team still be hungry after reaching the ultimate pinnacle last season? How will they handle the pressure of being the team that is always targeted? Are there enough spots on the field for a veteran team that returns a combined 530 games started last season? “There is some pressure now,” Newell, just the second coach in the program’s history said. “I told our girls to let me be the one to deflect that pressure. I think they feel it too and that can be difficult for 18-22 year olds. The six seniors will also help shield our team because they have been there and faced the adversity before. They have won a national championship and are hungry for another one. Sometimes when you win, you lose that hunger, but I see it in their eyes and I expect they will carry our team during any tough times.” Despite the questions, the final result of last season is the ultimate goal for this season. Newell will benefit from having six seniors returning, led by All-American’s Cassie Jones and Katie Spain. Jones earned First-Team All-America honors last season after finishing 20-5 with a 1.41 earned run average and 230 strikeouts in 173 2/3 innings. Jones limited opposing hitters to just a .158 batting average and tallied 11 shutouts. “Cassie has been the face of the program the last couple years,” said Newell. “She is such a good leader on and off the field. She is coming off surgery this offseason and is working extremely hard to be there for her teammates and coaches. I think she will continue to get better and better as the season progresses. She is such a coachable player, who only wants to be her best and help her team win games.”

Spain, who earned Second-Team All-America honors the past two seasons, hit .361 with nine home runs, 39 runs batted in and 10 doubles last season. She also added 12 stolen bases and solid defense at third base. “Katie may be one of the best players I have ever coached,” Newell said. “She can do it all. She is a factor offensively and defensively. She has great speed and really has all the tools. She is certainly someone that our team will rely on to have another strong season.” Additionally, seniors Jade Sasser and Laci Driggers, both of whom missed a season of competition due to knee injuries, also return and will produce on the field, but will also provide leadership. Sasser finished last season with a .309 batting average, five home runs and 33 runs batted in, while Driggers missed all but two games in the 2014 season after suffering a season-ending injury in the second game of the season. “Jade has really impressed me with her vocal leadership,” said Newell. “I love the fact that she is so tasteful in her encouragement and the team rallies around her. She also leads by her example on the field. She has a great glove and will hit in the middle of our lineup. We need her on the field.” “Laci has absolutely won me over,” Newell continued. “She does whatever it takes to win a game. She plays all-out in practice, and especially in games. She is a great hitter and is an excellent defender. She will likely hit at the top of the lineup for us.” Catcher Lauren Shaw will also return following a junior campaign in which she won the Warhawks’ Offensive Triple Crown. Shaw posted a .382 batting average, with 13 home runs and 57 RBIs last season, while also guiding the pitching to a team ERA of 1.46. “It will be hard to keep Lauren’s bat out of the lineup,” Newell said. “She works so well with Cassie, so I see no reason to think that she won’t be our primary catcher again this year. She had an outstanding sophomore season and has been working incredibly hard to remain at that level. She

is never satisfied and is always pushing herself to get even better. She is an outstanding pitch caller, has a strong arm and will continue to be an integral part of our offense.” Fellow junior Kayla Hale will continue to be an asset for the team both at the plate and in the circle. Last season, Hale recorded a .353 batting average, with seven home runs and 39 runs batted in. She also finished 2-1 with 0.62 ERA in 15 pitching appearances. “Kayla can play first base, but will likely be our regular designated player,” Newell commented. “It is so hard to imagine our lineup without her in it. She has proven she can hit against the nation’s best and will continue to hit in the middle of our lineup this year.” Seniors Amie Kelly and Ainsley Faulk will also see significant playing time in the outfield, after each hit better than .320 last season. Kelly earned Southern States Athletic Conference All-Division honors following the season. “Amie has great speed and does a great job on the bases,” said Newell. “She has a strong work ethic and a great attitude. She has really put in a lot of work at the plate to improve her slap game, so I expect her to compete for a starting spot, particularly in left field.” “Ainsley is the likely starter for us in right field,” said Newell. “She is a great kid, who loves to play the game. She has solid speed and makes good decisions on the bases. She can also help us at the plate.” Adding depth to the team will be juniors Jennifer Jenkins and Katie Brinkman. Jenkins, who appeared in 44 games and hit .303 last season, can play both middle infield positions, as well as in the outfield, while Brinkman, a starter in 37 games in 2014, can play second base or in the outfield. “Katie is leading the way to be our opening day starter at second base, but the thing I like about her the most is her versatility,” said Newell. “She has the ability to play second, third or either corner outfield spot. She is a hard-nosed player and works to get better every day.” “Jennifer had to play a lot of shortstop last year due to injury, but will also play second base for us

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this year,” Newell added. “She is another one of those players who would probably start on another team, but will have to continue to work hard for time this season. I have been impressed with her work ethic, so I have no reason to think that she will not find playing time somewhere on the field.” Sophomores Therese Byrne and Alexia Boggess will also have a key impact on the team, after both earned SSAC All-Freshman team honors last season. Byrne, a likely starter in left field, hit .379 with a team-high 16 stolen bases last year, while Boggess hit .328 with five doubles, before having her season cut short with a knee injury. Fellow sophomore Sarah Angulo will continue to provide a second option behind the plate, after driving in 13 runs in 67 at bats as a freshman. “I think Reese will find a way to get into the lineup,” Newell said. “She had a great year filling in for Laci as a true freshman and will push out seniors for playing time. She handles the bat, runs well and is solid defensively. I think she will continue to be a key piece of this team.” “Alexia has really impressed me with both her bat and her glove,” he added. “She plays the game so hard and loves to be on the field. As we have practiced, it looks that her knee is strong and that will be a key. I expect her to have another strong season for us.” “Sarah is a player who would be the top catcher at a lot of schools,” mentioned Newell. “She has a great arm and is solid offensively. She will play a key role on our team again this year.” The roster will be rounded out by junior outfielder Paige Nielsen, as well as sophomore second baseman Marisa Magnuson, outfielder Claire Wilson and first baseman Victoria Creamer. Nielsen had three doubles and eight RBIs in limited plate appearances last season, while Magnuson saw 24 at bats as a freshman. Wilson and Creamer will look to increase their contributions to the team this season. “Paige works very hard and will find a way to help this team,” said Newell. “Last year, she was a strong bat off the bench, but is also able to play in the outfield.” “Marisa is a tough out,” Newell said. “She is

small in stature, but pitchers have to work hard to find the zone against her. With that being said, she does a great job of making them pay for mistakes. She will compete for playing time.” ”Victoria is a role player for us, but pushes both Jade and Kayla in practice,” said Newell. “She is a team player and I am happy to have her as part of this team.” “Claire will transition to the outfield this year,” Newell added. “She works hard every day and I expect will continue to get better.” Hayden Henderson, an all-state outfielder from Springville, Ala., Amy Persinger, the 2014 Alabama High School Athletic Association 4A Hitter of the Year, and Rose Schmidt, a two-time all-region selection at Loganville High School in Loganville, Ga., will compete for playing time and are expected to see action as true freshmen. “Hayden is another player who can contribute this season, but will also be a key piece of our future,” Newell said. “She is solid defensively and handles the bat well. She will compete for time in the outfield.” “Amy is a player we are very excited about moving forward,” said Newell. “She had a very successful high school career, but is walking into an unusual situation where a team returns a significant number of players. She will contribute to the team this season, but I expect her true contributions to be in the future.” “Rose was recruited to be a third baseman, but could also see action at second base,” Newell concluded. “She is swinging the bat very well and has caught the eye of our upperclassmen. We will need to find ways to get her bat in our lineup. I think she will be our third baseman of the future.” With the pieces in place, Newell knows that he the 2015 Warhawks will be able to score runs, and potentially score then in a hurry. “I have never had an offensive team like this,” Newell said. I have always been the kind of coach to manufacture runs, but this team can put up runs and put them up in a hurry. I have had to adapt my coaching strategies to compliment this team and luckily we have had these few weeks during the preseason to make those adjustments. We have a

late start for a school in the Southeast, but that has been a blessing for them to adjust to me and for me to adjust to them.” In the circle, Jones, the 2014 SSAC Pitcher of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year, will be the focal point of the rotation, but the Warhawks will not skip a beat if she is not. Taylor Powell, an Honorable Mention All-American last season, won a team-high 22 games last season, posting a 1.71 earned run average and 138 strikeouts. She ranked 14th nationally in victories and 19th in opponent batting average (.198). Hale will also see significant action in the circle, potentially as a closer. “Taylor has really impressed me so far,” said Newell. ”She really compliments Cassie, and that is something that is huge. She pounds the zone and pitches side to side. I expect her to have another big season for our team.” “Kayla has really impressed us in practice,” continued Newell. “The big key for her will be how she handles the pressure of games. This may be the season, where she is able to break through and throw more innings.” With the season nearing, Newell knows the Warhawks will need to be ready to play every day, both in conference play and against their non-conference slate. Entering the 2015 campaign, AUM will take on 12 opponents ranked or receiving votes in the NAIA Softball Preseason Coaches’ Poll. “The girls know they need to bring their best every day,” Newell concluded. “As the defending national championship, every team we play is going to be looking to defeat us. We cannot take anyone lightly in our non-conference slate and especially in conference play. It is very well known that the Southern States Athletic Conference is an elite softball conference, so we cannot take a day off. I am excited about the things that we have been able to do during the preseason, but I am really looking forward to getting the season started. I know our team is too.”

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MONTREAT Feb. 20 | 12 p.m. | AUM Softball Complex GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ...................................................... Montreat, N.C.Founded: ..................................................................... 1916Nickname: ............................................................. Cavaliers Conference: ........................................ Appalachian Athletic Affiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ............................................Joe Kirland (Interim)Athletic Director: .............. Marshall Flowers, PhD (Interim)

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .............................................. Heather MastonAssistant Coach: .............. Jenneffer Kohler, Charles Kielson

Stadium: ......................Roxy Hines Memorial Softball Field2014 record (Conference): .............................. 16-30 (4-16)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First Meeting

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: .........................................................Tanner StancilOffice Phone: .................................................423-304-0448Email: ..........................................tstancil14@montreat.eduWebsite: ......................................... montreatcavaliers.comTwitter: ...................................................... @MontreatCavsFacebook: ................................. Montreat College Cavaliers

BRYAN Feb. 21 | 12 p.m. | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ........................................................ Dayton, Tenn.Founded: ..................................................................... 1930Nickname: ................................................................... Lions Conference: ........................................ Appalachian Athletic Affiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: .........................................................Taylor HastyAthletic Director: .................................. Dr. Stephen Livesay

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ....................................................Rocy StinsonAssistant Coach: ....................................... Shanna Chappell

Stadium: ........................................................Bryan Softball 2014 record (Conference): .............................. 31-23 (12-6)Postseason: ....................................... NAIA Opening RoundLast Meeting: .5/12/14 - vs. NAIA Opening Round - W, 8-4

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ......................................................... Rocky StinsonOffice Phone: .................................................423-775-7492Email: .......................................... [email protected]: ......................................................bryanlions.comTwitter: ..................................................... @BryanAthleticsFacebook: .................................................................... none

MOBILE Feb. 21 | 4 p.m. | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ...........................................................Mobile, Ala.Founded: ..................................................................... 1961Nickname: .................................................................. Rams Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ..................................................... Dr. Mark FoleyAthletic Director: .................................................Joe Niland

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ..............................................Terri McCormickAssistant Coach: .......................................... Korie Fontenot

Stadium: .......................................Mobile Softball Complex2014 record (Conference): ............................ 27-23 (17-11)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: .......... 5/1/14 - at SSAC Tournament - W, 8-4

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ....................................................... Matthew HicksOffice Phone: .................................................251-442-2264Email: ................................................ [email protected]: ................................................. umobilerams.comTwitter: ..........................................................@mobileramsFacebook: ....................................................... Mobile Rams

COASTAL GEORGIA Feb. 24 | 3 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball Complex • April 25 | 12 p.m. (DH) | Brunswick, Ga.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ...................................................... Brunswick, Ga.Founded: ..................................................................... 1961Nickname: .............................................................Mariners Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ..............................................Dr. Gregory F. AloiaAthletic Director: ........................................ William Carlton

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .....................................................Mike MinickAssistant Coach: .......................................................... none

Stadium: ............................... Coastal Georgia Softball Field2014 record (Conference): .............................. 13-30 (8-20)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................. 4/26/14 - at CCG - W, 7-2/ W, 2-0

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ..............................................................Kevin PriceOffice Phone: .................................................912-279-4546Email: .....................................................kwprice@ccga.eduWebsite: ..................................... coastalgeorgiasports.comTwitter: ........................................................ @ccgaathleticsFacebook: ...................... Coastal Georgia Mariner Athletics

BREWTON-PARKER Feb. 25 | 3 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball Complex • April 24 | 1 p.m. (DH) | Mt. Vernon, Ga.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: .....................................................Mt. Vernon, Ga.Founded: ..................................................................... 1904Nickname: ................................................................ Barons Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ..........................................Charlie Bass (Interim)Athletic Director: .............................................Greg Mullins

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .................................................... Jason BryantAssistant Coach: .......................................................... none

Stadium: ......................... Brewton-Parker Softball Complex2014 record (Conference): .............................. 22-30 (9-19)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................. 4/25/14 - at BPC - L, 3-2/W, 10-1

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ...................................................... Ronak ChauhanOffice Phone: .................................................912-539-5792Email: .......................................................... webmaster.eduWebsite: ................................................... gobaronsgo.comTwitter: ........................................................ @GoBaronsGoFacebook: ................................... Barons Athletics Fan Page

BELLEVUE Feb. 27 | 11 a.m. | Columbus, Ga.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ....................................................... Bellevue, Neb.Founded: ..................................................................... 1966Nickname: ................................................................. Bruins Conference: ............................ Midlands Collegiate AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ............................................ Dr. Mary B. HawkinsAthletic Director: ................................................Ed Lehotak

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ............................................... Michala CiminoAssistant Coach: ............................................Kelly Cheshier

Stadium: ................................................ Hall of Fame Fields2014 record (Conference): .............................. 36-17 (16-4)Postseason: ....................................... NAIA Opening RoundLast Meeting: ................... 3/2/12 - NFCA Lead-Off - W, 4-0

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ..............................................................Steve FieldOffice Phone: .................................................402-557-7062Email: .......................................... [email protected]: ........................................................ bubruins.comTwitter: ................................................................@BUBrinsFacebook: ............................................................ BU Bruins

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PARK Feb. 27 | 1:30 p.m. | Columbus, Ga.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ........................................................ Parkville, Mo.Founded: ..................................................................... 1875Nickname: ................................................................ Pirates Conference: ........................................... American MidwestAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: .................................................. David M. FowlerAthletic Director: ..........................................Claude English

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .......................................................... Amy ReifAssistant Coach: ............................................. Steve Tingler

Stadium: ................................................... Softball Complex2014 record (Conference): .............................. 37-11 (18-4)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ..........3/13/10 - at Gulf Coast Invite - W, 8-1

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: .......................................................... Steve WilsonOffice Phone: .................................................816-584-6490Email: ..................................................... [email protected]: ..................................................parkathletics.comTwitter: ...........................................................@ParkPiratesFacebook: ..................................... Park University Athletics

LOUISIANA STATE-ALEXANDRIA Feb. 28 | 9 a.m. | Columbus, Ga.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: .......................................................Alexandria, La.Founded: ..................................................................... 1959Nickname: ............................................................. Generals Conference: .............................................Red River AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ......................................................David HowardAthletic Director: ............................. Brent Porche (Interim)

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ................................................... Erica HarwellAssistant Coach: .......................................................... none

Stadium: .......................General Baseball/Softball Complex2014 record (Conference): ................................ 35-3 (16-2)Postseason: ....................................... NAIA Opening RoundLast Meeting: ................ 3/8/13 - Gulf Coast Invite - W, 1-0

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ..................................................... Brian TerwilligerOffice Phone: .................................................318-427-0103Email: ..............................................bterwillinger@lsua.eduWebsite: .................................................. lsuagenerals.comTwitter: .........................................................@lsuageneralsFacebook: ..................................................... LSUA Generals

FAULKNER March 3 | 4 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball Complex • April 18 | 2 p.m. | Montgomery, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ................................................ Montgomery, Ala.Founded: .................................................................... 1942Nickname: ................................................................ Eagles Conference: ................................. Southern States Athletic Affiliation: ................................................................... NAIAPresident: .....................................................Dr. Billy HilyerAthletic Director: ................................. Hal Wynn (Interim) TEAM Information Head Coach: ........................................................Hal WynnAssistant Coaches:......................................................none

Stadium: ........................................................... Wynn Field2014 record (conference): .............................. 17-26 (9-19)Postseason: ................................................................noneLast Meeting: ........... 4/12/14 - at Faulkner - W, 5-3/W, 4-1

Media Information Contact: .......................................................... Ryan BartelsOffice Phone: ................................................334-386-7525Email: .............................................. [email protected]: ............................................... faulknereagles.comTwitter: ...................................................... @FaulknerEagleFacebook: ................................................... Faulkner Sports

CAMPBELLSVILLE March 6 | 9 a.m. | Gulf Shores, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: .................................................Campbellsville, Ky.Founded: ..................................................................... 1906Nickname: ..................................................................Tigers Conference: ........................................................ Mid-SouthAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ........................................... Dr. Michael V. CarterAthletic Director: ................................. Rusty Hollingsworth

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ............................................ Shannon WathenAssistant Coach: ...............................................Bryce White

Stadium: ........................................Veterans Memorial Park2014 record (Conference): ............................ 44-21 (26-10)Postseason: .................................... NCCAA ChampionshipsLast Meeting: ................ 3/8/13 - Gulf Coast Invite - W, 8-0

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: .................................................... Chris MegginsonOffice Phone: .................................................270-789-5276Email: ..............................jcmegginson@campbellsville.eduWebsite: .......................................campbellsvilletigers.comTwitter: .......................................................... @CVilleTigersFacebook: ...........................................Campbellsville Tigers

SOUTH CAROLINA-BEAUFORT March 6 | 11 a.m. | Gulf Shores, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ........................................................ Beaufort, S.C.Founded: ..................................................................... 1959Nickname: ........................................................ Sand Sharks Conference: ............................................................ The SunAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAChancellor: ..................................................Jane T. UpshawAthletic Director: ......................................... Quin Monahan

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ...............................................Laura HeberlingAssistant Coach: ............................................Danny Rubino

Stadium: ...............Richard Gray Baseball/Softball Complex2014 record (Conference): .............................. 39-11 (11-5)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First Meeting

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ...........................................................Justin JarrettOffice Phone: .................................................843-208-8074Email: ...................................................... [email protected]: ................................................. uscbathletics.comTwitter: ...................................................... @USCBathleticsFacebook: ............................................... USCB Sand Sharks

WILLIAM PENN March 7 | 10 a.m. | Gulf Shores, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: .................................................... Oskaloosa, IowaFounded: ..................................................................... 1873Nickname: .......................................................... Statesmen Conference: .......................................... Midwest CollegiateAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ....................................................... John OttosonAthletic Director: ..............................................Greg Hafner

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .................................................Mike ChristnerAssistant Coach: ..............S. Christner, A. Kingrey, M. Grove

Stadium: .......................................... WPU Softball Complex2014 record (Conference): .............................. 36-20 (19-4)Postseason: ....................................... NAIA Opening RoundLast Meeting: ................. 5/19/12 - NAIA Final Site - W, 7-2

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ...................................................... Wade SteinlageOffice Phone: .................................................641-673-1025Email: ......................................... [email protected]: ........................................ statesmenathletics.comTwitter: .......................................................@WPUAthleticsFacebook: ....................... William Penn University Athletics

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CENTRAL METHODIST March 7 | 2 p.m. | Gulf Shores, Ala.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: .......................................................... Fayette, Mo.Founded: ..................................................................... 1854Nickname: ................................................................. Eagles Conference: .................................Heart of America AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ................................................... Dr. Roger DrakeAthletic Director: ...................................... Brian Spielbauer

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .....................................................Pat ReardonAssistant Coach: .............. G. Reardon, R. Dowell, S. Siebert

Stadium: ............................................ Cox Softball Complex2014 record (Conference): ................................ 43-8 (17-1)Postseason: ....................................... NAIA Opening RoundLast Meeting: ..................3/9/14 - Gulf Coast Invite - L, 2-0

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: .................................................... Nicholas PetroneOffice Phone: .................................................660-248-6223Email: .............................. [email protected]: ..................................................... cmueagles.comTwitter: ............................................................@cmueaglesFacebook: ............... Central Methodist University Athletics

TENNESSEE WESLEYAN March 10 | 2 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ........................................................ Athens, Tenn.Founded: ..................................................................... 1857Nickname: ..............................................................Bulldogs Conference: ........................................ Appalachian AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ................................................... Harley KnowlesAthletic Director: ........................................Donny Mayfield

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .....................................................Toby BrooksAssistant Coach: .................................... Cyndy Gilpin-Davis

Stadium: ................................................. TWC Softball Field2014 record (Conference): .............................. 13-27 (9-11)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ......2/24/12 - at Alabama Artic Blast - W, 6-2

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ....................................................Jennifer HarrisonOffice Phone: .................................................423-252-1365Email: ............................................... [email protected]: ........................................................... twcbulldogsTwitter: ......................................................... @twcbulldogsFacebook: ................Tennessee Wesleyan College Athletics

MIDDLE GEORGIA March 13 | 4 p.m. (DH) | Cochran, Ga. • April 11 | 1 p.m. | AUM Softbal ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ..........................................................Cochran, Ga.Founded: ..................................................................... 2013Nickname: ............................................................... Knights Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: .......................................... Dr. Christopher BlakeAthletic Director: ...........................................Charles Mullis

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ......................................................Ken PhillipsAssistant Coach: .........................................Janna Anderson

Stadium: ......................................................... Warrior Field2014 record (Conference): ................................ 18-21 (n/a)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First Meeting

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: .......................................................... James HaglerOffice Phone: .................................................478-934-3107Email: ............................................. [email protected]: ....................................................mgaknights.comTwitter: .........................................................@MGAKnightsFacebook: ............... Middle Georgia States College Knights

BRENAU March 14 | 12 p.m. (DH) | Gainesville, Ga. • April 10 | 3 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball Complex GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ......................................................Gainesville, Ga.Founded: ..................................................................... 1878Nickname: ..................................................... Golden Tigers Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ....................................................Dr. Ed SchraderAthletic Director: .................................. Mike Lochstampfor

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ................................................ Devon ThomasAssistant Coach: ............................................. Gary Hatfield

Stadium: ............................................... Lanier Park Softball2014 record (Conference): ............................ 34-13 (18-10)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: .................4/16/14 - at AUM - W, 7-0/W, 5-0

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ............................................................ Kris StewartOffice Phone: .................................................770-538-4443Email: ............................................... [email protected]: .................................................. brenautigers.comTwitter: ...................................................@BUGoldenTigersFacebook: .................................Brenau University Athletics

MOUNT MERCY March 23 | 3 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball Complex GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ................................................Cedar Rapids, IowaFounded: ..................................................................... 1928Nickname: ............................................................Mustangs Conference: .......................................... Midwest CollegiateAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: .............................................. Laurie Hamen, J.D.Athletic Director: ...........................................Scot Reisinger

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ...................................................... Larry YoderAssistant Coach: ...G. Johnson, J. Olachnovitch, B. Williams

Stadium: ..................................................... Tomahawk Park2014 record (Conference): ............................ 25-21 (13-11)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First Meeting

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ............................................................ Jason FurlerOffice Phone: .................................319-363-1323 ext. 1203Email: ................................................. [email protected]: .................................. mountmercymustangs.comTwitter: ...................................................... @Go_MustangsFacebook: ....................................... Mount Mercy Athletics

BLUE MOUNTAIN March 27 | 4 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: ............................................ Blue Mountain, Miss.Founded: ..................................................................... 1873Nickname: ...............................................................Toppers Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ........................... Dr. Barbara Childers McMillianAthletic Director: ........................................... Lavon Driskell

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ................................................ Kevin BarefieldAssistant Coach: .............................. K. Hardwick, K. Nelson

Stadium: ...........................................BMC Softball Complex2014 record (Conference): ......................................... 24-25Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: .......... 5/2/14 - at SSAC Tournament - W, 4-2

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: .....................................................Danny McKenzieOffice Phone: ...................................662-685-4771 ext. 243Email: .................................................dmckenzie@bmc.eduWebsite: ..................................................... bmcsports.comTwitter: ............................................................@bmcsportsFacebook: .........................Blue Mountain College Athletics

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Anderson College .......................................................... 1-0Azusa Pacific University ............................................... 1-0Belhaven University .................................................5-11Bellevue University .................................................. 1-0Bethel (Tenn.) University ............................First MeetingBirmingham Southern College ...................................... 1-1Blue Mountain College .............................................. 1-1Brenau University .................................................. 8-9-1Brewton-Parker College ...................................... 11-2-1Bryan College ............................................................ 2-0Campbellsville University .......................................... 2-0Central Methodist University .................................... 1-1College of Coastal Georgia ........................................ 4-0Columbia (S.C.) College ................................................. 6-0Columbus State University ............................................ 2-2Culver-Stockton College ................................................ 1-0Embry-Riddle (Fla.) University ...................................... 2-0Emmanuel (Ga.) College ............................................. 15-0Faulkner University ..................................................15-8Georgia Gwinnett College ..........................First MeetingGrand View University .................................................. 2-0Huntingdon College ...................................................... 5-1Indiana University Southeast ........................................ 4-0

Judson (Ala.) College ..................................................... 5-0Lee University ............................................................... 3-8Lindsey Wilson College ................................................. 5-3LSU-Alexandria ......................................................... 1-0Lubbock Christian University ........................................ 0-1Martin Methodist College ............................................. 5-2McKendree University .................................................. 0-1Middle Georgia State College .....................First MeetingMissouri Baptist University ........................................... 2-0Montreat College .......................................First MeetingMount Mercy University ............................First MeetingMorningside College ..................................................... 1-0Notre Dame (Ohio) College........................................... 4-0Ohio Dominican University ........................................... 1-0Oklahoma Christian University ..................................... 1-0Oklahoma City University ............................................. 0-1Olivet Nazarene University ........................................... 1-0Park University ......................................................... 1-0Point University ............................................................ 4-0Reinhardt College ......................................................... 3-5Savannah College of Art & Design - Savannah .............. 1-0Shorter University ......................................................... 6-4Southeastern University ............................................... 2-1

Southern Wesleyan University .................................... 18-0Spring Hill College ....................................................... 10-6St. Ambrose University ................................................. 1-0St. Gregory’s (Okla.) University ..................................... 2-0St. Mary-of-the-Woods College .................................... 1-0St. Thomas (Fla.) University .......................................... 1-1Talladega College .......................................................... 8-0Tennessee Wesleyan College ..................................... 1-0Thomas (Ga.) University ............................................. 15-0Trevecca Nazarene University ....................................... 1-0Tuskegee University ...................................................... 4-0Truett-McConnell College ............................................. 1-0University of Alabama-Huntsville ................................. 0-2University of Houston-Victoria ..................................... 1-1University of Mobile ................................................14-6Univ. of South Carolina-Beaufort ................First MeetingWalsh University ........................................................... 2-0William Carey University ........................................10-14William Penn University ............................................ 2-0William Woods University............................................. 1-2

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BETHEL (Tenn.) March 28 | 1 p.m. (DH) | AUM Softball ComplexGENERAL INFORMATION Location: .................................................... McKenzie, Tenn.Founded: ..................................................................... 1842Nickname: ............................................................. Wildcats Conference: .................................. Southern States AthleticAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: .......................................................Walter ButlerAthletic Director: ................................................Dale Kelley

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ....................................................Larry GeraldiAssistant Coach: ............................................ Adam Cooper

Stadium: ......................................................... Wildcat Field2014 record (Conference): .............................. 18-32 (7-21)Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First Meeting

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ....................................................... Dave McCulleyOffice Phone: .................................................731-352-4231Email: ............................................ [email protected]: .............................................. bethelathletics.comTwitter: .......................................................... @BUWildcatsFacebook: ..................Bethel University Sports Information

BELHAVEN April 3 | 1 p.m. (DH) | Jackson, Miss.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ........................................................Jackson, Miss.Founded: ..................................................................... 1883Nickname: ................................................................ Blazers Conference: .................................. Southern States Athletic Affiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ................................................. Dr. Roger ParrottAthletic Director: ................................................ Scott Little

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .....................................................Kevin GriffinAssistant Coach: ....................................... C. Fairley, K. Britt

Stadium: ....................................................... MaCleod Field2014 record (Conference): ............................ 44-17 (20-10)Postseason: ....................................... NAIA Opening RoundLast Meeting: ............5/3/14 - at SSAC Tournament - L, 8-1

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ........................................................... Ben DishongOffice Phone: .................................................601-968-8765Email: ........................................... [email protected]: ............................................ blazers.belhaven.eduTwitter: ...................................................@BelhavenBlazersFacebook: ................................................. Belhaven Blazers

WILLIAM CAREY April 4 | 1 p.m. (DH) | Hattiesburg, Miss.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ................................................. Hattiesburg, Miss.Founded: ..................................................................... 1892Nickname: ........................................................... CrusadersConference: .................................. Southern States Athletic Affiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: ................................................... Dr. Tommy KingAthletic Director: ............................................. Steve Knight TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: .................................................. Craig FletcherAssistant Coaches:.......................... J. Dedeaux, R. Williams

Stadium: .................................. Joseph and Nancy Fail Field2014 record (conference): ............................... 52-12 (21-7)Postseason: ..........................NAIA World Series Runner-upLast Meeting: .....5/29/14 – at NAIA World Series – W, 10-6

GENERAL INFORMATION Contact: ............................................................... D.J. PulleyOffice Phone: .................................................601-318-6771Email: ............................................. [email protected]: ................................................ careyathletics.comFacebook: ....................................... William Carey AthleticsTwitter: ......................................................@CareyAthletics

GEORGIA GWINNETT April 22 | 2 p.m. (DH) | Lawrenceville, Ga.GENERAL INFORMATION Location: ................................................. Lawrenceville, Ga.Founded: ..................................................................... 2005Nickname: .............................................................. Grizzlies Conference: .................. Assoc. of Independent InstitutionsAffiliation: .................................................................... NAIAPresident: .......................... Dr. Stanley “Stas” C. PreczewskiAthletic Director: ................................... Dr. Darin S. Wilson

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: ...................................................Kat IhlenburgAssistant Coach: ................. A. Darko, C. Corey, J. Ihlenburg

Stadium: ........................................Grizzly Softball Complex2014 record: ............................................................39-10-1Postseason: ................................................................. noneLast Meeting: ................................................. First Meeting

MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: ...........................................................Clay TrainumOffice Phone: .................................................678-407-5039Email: .....................................................ctrainum@ggc.eduWebsite: .............................................grizzlyathletics.comeTwitter: .......................................................@GrzlyAthleticsFacebook: ...................................................Grizzly Athletics

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ERICNEWELL

Head Coach | Williams Baptist, 2001First Season

254-121 Career Record in Eight Seasons

2015 Coaching Staff

Following a stellar eight-year career at William Baptist College, Eric Newell was hired as the second head softball coach in the program’s history on Dec. 16, 2014.

During his tenure with the Lady Eagles, Newell posted a 254-121 record, setting the school record for wins and winning percentage. He led the squad to a pair of NAIA National Tournament appearances, including a fourth-place finish in 2013. His teams have spent 26 weeks ranked in the NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, climbing as high as No. 4 in the rankings. The Lady Eagles were ranked inside the top 10 for 10 editions. Prior to his arrival at WBC, the softball program experienced nine consecutive losing seasons. Newell has guided the program to four consecutive American Midwest Conference championships from 2010-13 and been selected the conference coach of the year four times. He has coached five NAIA All-Americans, eight NAIA Scholar-Athletes, 37 all-conference selections and 102 academic all-conference performers. He finished .500 or better in seven seasons, winning 30 or more games five times. In 2013, the Lady Eagles finished 46-9 and advanced to Bracket Play at the NAIA National Tournament. During the season, Williams Baptist won 19 consecutive games and finished 16-2 in the AMC. After dropping an extra-inning contest to Rogers State in Pool Play, the Lady Eagles rallied and defeated the Hillcats in an elimination, and if-necessary, game to qualify for the bracket round of the tournament. Once in the final round, the Lady Eagles defeated former Southern States Athletic Conference power Lee University and perennial power Reinhardt. The season prior, Williams Baptist finished with a school-record 51 victories, at one point winning 16 straight games. In addition to finishing the AMC regular-season with a 15-1 record, the Lady Eagles also won the conference tournament. Prior to his arrival at WBC, Newell spent five years coaching at Fredericktown High School in Fredericktown, Mo., where he started the softball program. Newell earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Williams Baptist, while earning his master’s from William Woods University. He and his wife, April, have five daughters: Gabriella, Juliana, Adalynn, Jillian and Jacqueline.

NEWELL’S YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD

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2014 ...........................22-22, 13-9 AMC

2013 .............................46-9, 16-2 AMC

2012 ...........................51-10, 15-1 AMC

2011 ...........................31-12, 13-3 AMC

2010 ...........................32-12, 12-4 AMC

2009 ...........................24-18, 11-5 AMC

2008 .............................32-12, 7-7 AMC

2007 ...........................16-26, 6-14 AMC

Career Record

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Hunter Veach returns to the Warhawks for his third season as team manager. Veach is a 2012 graduate of Morgan Academy in Selma, Ala. He played on the baseball team throughout his time at Morgan, earning a spot on the 2012 AISA Senior All-Star Team. Veach hit .388 during his senior season for the Senators, along with a .492 on-base percentage and 11 RBIs. Originally from Selma, he is the son of Donnie and Debbie Veach. He has one sibling, Kendall. Veach is majoring in sports leadership at AUM.

SCOTTIEWILKES

Assistant Coach | Faulkner, 2011Second Season

RACHELSTUART

Graduate Assistant | Auburn Montgomery, 2013First Season

HUNTERVEACH

Manager | Sports LeadershipThird Season

2015 Coaching Staff

Following a four-year playing career for the Warhawks, Rachel Stuart will join the softball coaching staff as a graduate assistant in 2015.

During her career, Stuart appeared in 168 games, including 57 games as a senior. She posted a career batting average of .302, scoring 77 runs and swiping 17 bases. She added seven doubles, four triples and one home run. Stuart was named to the Southern States Athletic Conference All-Freshman Team following her first season and was a three-time member of the SSAC All-Academic team. She earned NAIA Scholar-Athlete

accolades as a junior and senior, while also being voted to the Capital One All-District Team following her final season. Stuart ran cross country one season at AUM, where she was selected an NAIA Scholar Athlete. Prior to her arrival on campus, Stuart lettered in softball, volleyball and basketball at Dora High School in Dora, Ala. The daughter of Bryan and Paula Stuart, she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 2014. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in sports management at AUM.

Scottie Wilkes will begin her third season on the AUM coaching staff and her second year as an assistant coach in 2015. Last season, Wilkes helped the Warhawks to the NAIA World Series National Championship and was a member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s Coaching Staff of the Year.

She spent two seasons with the Faulkner softball program after two years at Jeff State CC in Birmingham. In her senior season with the Lady Eagles, Wilkes started all 43 games, hitting .298 with a .413 on-base percentage, eight doubles and two home runs. Her 29 RBIs were second-best on the team. Academically,

Wilkes was Faulkner’s 2011 Female Scholar Athlete of the Year. She earned first team all-conference and NAIA honorable mention recognition in 2010 after finishing with a .344 batting average, 13 doubles, three home runs and 39 RBIs. Her .494 on-base percentage was best among Faulkner starters. In her two seasons at Jeff State, she hit a combined .320 with 23 doubles, five home runs and 51 RBIs. Wilkes also played volleyball while at Faulkner. She is working towards her master’s degree in physical education at AUM.

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Sophomore | C | 5-9 | Bats: R | Throw: RCooper City, Fla. | American Heritage HS

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ANGULO’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2014 40-17 67 7 15 4 0 1 13 22 6 6 0-0 .224 Total 40-17 67 7 15 4 0 1 13 22 6 6 0-0 .224

2014 [Freshman]: Appeared in 40 games as a true freshman, starting 17 … hit .224, collecting 15 hits in 67 at bats … had four doubles, a home run and 13 runs batted in … scored seven times and walked six times … upped her batting average to .293 in Southern States Athletic Conference play … had all four doubles and nine RBIs against SSAC opponents … tallied five two-out RBIs … had three multi-hit games and four games with multiple runs batted in … had a season-best four-game hitting streak … hit her first career home run against Missouri Baptist on March 10 … was 1 for 1 with a double and two RBIs at Emmanuel March 14 … finished 2 for 4 with a pair of RBIs and a run scored at Brenau on March 21 … had two runs batted in against William Carey in the SSAC Tournament on May 2.Prep: Lettered in softball for six seasons for head coach Marty Cooper at American Heritage School in Plantation, Fla. ... helped the Patriots to the 2008 and 2009 Florida High School Athletic Association 3A State Championships ... also won the FHSAA 5A State Championship in 2012 … also played on three district championship teams … Patriots posted a 146-31 record during her six seasons … finished her career with a .374 batting average, 91 hits, 66 runs batted in, nine stolen bases and a .430 on-base percentage … earned all-county and second-team all-state honors as a senior, after hitting .369 with a home run, five doubles and 21 runs batted in … hit .393

with six doubles during her junior campaign … earned honorable mention all-state honors from the Sun-Sentinel as a sophomore and junior … played for the Gold Coast Hurricanes travel team for nine years … was also a member of the volleyball team at AHS, where she earned team MVP honors as a senior.Personal: Full name is Sarah Marie Angulo … was born Oct. 21, 1994 ...is the daughter of Albert and Christine Angulo ... has an older sister, Katrina, and a younger brother Nicholas ... is majoring in psychology.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 4, 3x (Last: vs. SWU, 4/19/14)

RUNS 1, 7x (Last: vs. Brenau, 4/16/14)

HITS 2, 3x (Last: at Brenau, 3/21/14)

DOUBLES 1, 4x (Last: at CCG, 4/26/14)

HOME RUNS 1, vs. Missouri Baptist (3/10/14)

RBIs 2, 4x (Last: vs. WCU, 5/2/14)

STOLEN BASES none

HIT STREAK Four games

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ALEXIABOGGESS

Sophomore | SS | 5-4 | Bats: R | Throw: RHampton, Ga.| Luella HS

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BOGGESS’ CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2014 23-22 61 8 20 5 1 0 8 27 8 1 1-2 .328 Total 23-22 61 8 20 5 1 0 8 27 8 1 1-2 .328

2014 [Freshman]: Earned All-Freshman team honors from the Southern States Athletic Conference … appeared in 23 games, starting 22, before suffering a season-ending injury … recorded a .328 batting average, collecting 20 hits in 61 at bats … had five doubles and a triple … drove in eight runs and also scored eight times … had five multiple-hit games and three multi-RBI games … recorded a season-high 10-game hitting streak … was 2 for 3 with a triple and a run scored against Thomas on Feb. 28 … finished 3 for 3 with a pair of doubles against Central Methodist on March 9 … had three hits, two runs batted in and a run scored at Emmanuel on March 14 … was 2 for 4 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs scored and her first career stolen base at Southern Wesleyan on March 15.Prep: Graduated from Luella High School in Locust Grove, Ga., where she was a four-year letterwinner in softball for head coach Seth Harris ... posted a .404 batting average, with 12 doubles, 35 RBI’s, and four home runs as a senior … was a first-team all-region selection following her final season … was also recognized as Elite 80 for all Georgia high schools … was chosen the Lions’ Most Valuable Player and Best Defensive Player as a senior … earned MVP honors and the Best Offensive Player award as a sophomore and junior … garnered Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman … was a four-year members of the honor roll at LHS … finished in the top-5 percent of her graduating class academically.Personal: Full name is Alexia Nicole Boggess ... was born Dec. 7, 1994 … is the daughter of Donny

and Amy Boggess ... has an older brother, Derek ... is majoring in accounting.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 4, 2x (Last: at SWU, 3/15/14)

RUNS 2, at Southern Wesleyan (3/15/14)

HITS 3, 2x (Last: at Emmanuel, 3/14/14)

DOUBLES 2, at Southern Wesleyan (3/15/14)

HOME RUNS none

RBIs 2, at Southern Wesleyan (3/15/14)

STOLEN BASES 2, at SWU (3/15/14)

HIT STREAK 10 games

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KATIEBRINKMAN

Junior | Utility | 5-8 | Bats: R | Throw: RHarvest, Ala. | Sparkman HS

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BRINKMAN’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2013 19-3 16 3 3 1 1 0 3 6 2 4 1-1 .1882014 40-37 96 15 22 5 2 11 34 34 6 9 3-3 .229 Total 59-40 112 18 25 6 3 11 37 40 8 15 4-4 .223

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2014 [Sophomore]: Saw action in 40 games, starting 37 … posted a .229 batting average, collecting 22 hits in 96 at bats … finished with five doubles, two triples and a home run … had 11 RBIs and 12 runs scored … added three stolen bases … upped her averaged to .296 in Southern States Athletic Conference play … had seven of her eight extra-base hits against conference opponents … recorded a hit in her only pinch-hit appearance of the season … was 3 for 6 with the bases loaded … had nine two-out RBIs … recorded seven multi-hit games and three games with multiple RBIs … has a season-high five-game hitting streak … her first hit of the season was a grand slam against Missouri Baptist on March 10 … had two hits, including a triple, and two runs scored at Emmanuel on March 14 … was 2 for 3 with two runs and two RBIs against Coastal Georgia on April 5 … was 1 for 2 with a run scored and a stolen base in the NAIA National Championship game against William Carey on May 29.2013 [Freshman]: Made 19 appearances for the Warhawks, including three starts at second base … tallied three hits in 16 at bats with three RBIs and three runs scored … stole her only base in her season debut against Thomas on Feb. 17 … had a two-run pinch-hit double against Talladega in Game 1 of a doubleheader on March 1 … added a RBI triple in the second game of the afternoon against the Tornadoes … had a single and a run scored at Faulkner on April 9 … also drew a pair of walks.Prep: Graduated from Sparkman High

School in Harvest, Ala. … was a four-year letter winner in softball for the Senators under coach Dale Palmer … was a part of state championships during her freshman and senior seasons … the Senators won area and regional championships in each of her four seasons … in her senior season, team finished with a 63-7-1, including a state record 35-game winning streak with an average margin of victory of 6.5 runs.Personal: Full name is Kaitlyn Marie Brinkman … born on March 29, 1994 … is the daughter of John and Melissa Brinkman … has an older sister, Brittany, and a younger brother, Matthew … is majoring in special education.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 4, 5x (Last: vs. William Carey, 5/2/14)

RUNS 2, 3x (Last: at Coastal Georgia, 4/26/14)

HITS 2, 7x (vs. William Carey, 5/29/14)

DOUBLES 1, 6x (Last: at CCG, 4/26/14)

HOME RUNS 1, vs. Missouri Baptist (3/10/14)

RBIs 4, vs. Missouri Baptist (3/10/14)

STOLEN BASES 1, 4x (Last: vs. WCU, 5/29/14)

HIT STREAK Five games

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THERESEBYRNE

Sophomore | OF | 5-2 | Bats: L | Throw: RBradenton, Fla. | Mantee HS

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BYRNE’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2014 50-50 169 36 64 4 1 0 13 70 4 25 16-18 .379 Total 50-50 169 36 64 4 1 0 13 70 4 25 16-18 .379

2014 [Freshman]: Earned Second-Team All-South Region honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association … garnered All-East Division and All-Freshman team honors from the Southern States Athletic Conference … started 50 games as a true freshman … hit .379, a mark which ranked second on the team, and led the team with 64 hits … had four doubles and a triple … drove in 13 runs and scored 36 times … led the team with 16 stolen bases … posted a .367 batting average in conference play … had a team-high 21 multi-hit games and three multiple-RBI games … tallied a season-best 10-game hitting streak … recorded a .458 batting average with runners on base and .452 with runners in scoring position … had five two-out RBIs … had hits in her first nine collegiate games … finished 3 for 4 with a triple and a run scored against William Woods on Feb. 21 … was 2 for 5 with three runs scored and a stolen base at Emmanuel on March 14 … recorded two hits and two stolen bases against Coastal Georgia on April 5 … had three hits and two RBIs at Martin Methodist on April 22 … tallied three hits, a run scored and a RBI against Bryan in the NAIA Opening Round on May 12 … was 3 for 3 with two runs and a stolen base against William

Carey in the NAIA National Championship game on May 29.Prep: Lettered in softball for head coach Emily Foy at Manatee High School in Bradenton, Fla. … was a 7A First-Team All-State selection as a senior ... also earned all-area honors from the Sarasota Herald Tribune and Bradenton Herald as a junior and senior … hit a team-leading .427 as a senior, scoring 21 runs, driving in 17 and swiping a school-record 31 bases … led the Hurricanes in hits (39), batting average (.406) and runs scored as a junior … added 22 stolen bases on 23 attempts, five doubles, two triples and a .447 on-base percentage … was selected the MHS Outstanding Player of the Year as a junior and as a freshman … also lettered in weightlifting … received the President’s Education Award in 2009.Personal: Full name is Therese Maria Byrne ... was born April 10, 1995 … is the daughter of James and Margaret Byrne ... has two older siblings, Kevin and Caitlin ... is majoring in communications.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 5, 4x (Last: vs. Bryan, 5/12/14)

RUNS 3, at Emmanuel (3/14/14)

HITS 3, 5x (Last: vs. WCU, 5/29/14)

DOUBLES 1, 4x (Last: vs. IUS, 5/13/14)

HOME RUNS none

RBIs 2, 3x (Last: at MMC, 4/22/14)

STOLEN BASES 2, 3x (Last: vs. SU, 4/19/14)

HIT STREAK 10 games

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VICTORIACREAMER

Sophomore | Corner Infield | 5-9 | Bats: R | Throw: RDaphne, Ala. | Robertsdale HS

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CREAMER’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2014 3-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Total 3-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

2014 [Freshman]: Saw action in three games for AUM as a true freshman … was 0 for 1 at the plate … had her first career at bat against Southern Wesleyan on April 19.Prep: Lettered in softball for head coach Barry Roberts and in volleyball for coach Metta Roberts at Robertsdale High School in Robertsdale, Ala. … was an all-county selection in softball following her senior season … appeared in 90 career games for the Bears, recording 33 hits, 23 runs batted in and 16 runs scored … added four doubles and a home run.Personal: Full name is Victoria LaCole Creamer … was born June 14, 1995 ... is the daughter of Mark and Regina Creamer ... has an older brother, Daulton ... is majoring in biology.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 1, vs. Southern Wesleyan (4/19/14)

RUNS none

HITS none

DOUBLES none

HOME RUNS none

RBIs none

STOLEN BASES none

HIT STREAK none

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LACIDRIGGERS

R-Senior | OF | 5-7 | Bats: R | Throw: RLeeds, Ala. | Wallace State - Hanceville

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DRIGGERS’ CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2012 52-49 150 29 43 9 1 1 22 57 15 17 10-14 .287 2013 57-57 190 44 60 13 0 10 40 103 16 19 8-11 .316 2014 2-2 7 2 2 0 0 1 2 5 0 0 0-0 .286 Totals 109-106 340 73 103 22 1 11 62 160 31 36 18-25 .302

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2014 [Senior]: Started two games for AUM, before suffering a season-ending knee injury seven at bats into the season … posted a .286 batting average with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored … received a medical redshirt.2013 [Junior]: Earned a spot on the SSAC All-Division team for a second consecutive season … was one of only two Warhawks to start all 57 games … finished the year with a .316 average, 10 home runs, a team-high 13 doubles and 40 RBIs … added 44 runs scored and eight stolen bases, both of which were second-best on the team … had 14 multi-hit games and 13 multi-RBI games … went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs at Talladega on Feb. 21 … had another strong performance against the Tornadoes on March 1, finishing 3-for-4 with another homer, three more RBIs and four runs scored … also had a three-RBI performances against Campbellsville (March 8), Embry-Riddle (March 18) and Emmanuel (April 12) … totaled a season-high four RBIs at Mobile on March 29 … had an 11-game hitting streak from April 2-13 … stole three bases in a two-game series against Emmanuel on March 2 … was the only Warhawk to draw three walks in a game in 2013 (against Embry-Riddle on March 18).2012 [Sophomore]: Named to the SSAC All-Division team … appeared in 52 games, with 49 starts … hit .287 with a .347 on-base percentage … finished second on the team in runs (29), doubles (9) and stolen bases (10) … was third in RBIs (22) … went 2-for-3 with three RBIs, a double and a triple against Tuskegee on Feb. 22 … followed up that performance with three more RBI against Tennessee Wesleyan on Feb. 24 … had a season-high four RBI versus Faulkner on April 17 … hit her only home run of the season against Belhaven on March 16 … had 10 multi-hit games, including three-hit games against Birmingham-Southern (March 21), Mobile (April

20) and William Penn (May 19) … stole three bases in a doubleheader versus Spring Hill on April 22 … was successful on 10-of-14 attempts for the season …had a season-long seven game hit streak from April 22-28 … hit in 12-of-13 games from April 13-28.Prior to AUM: Played one season for head coach Jayne Clem at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Ala. … helped the Lady Lions to a 52-14 overall record, including a 19-1 mark in the Alabama Community College Conference North Division … posted a .267 batting average in 23 games … scored 15 runs and drove in 11 more … added three doubles and a home run … stole three bases ... had two multiple-hit games and two multi-RBI games … was 1-for-3 with a season-best four runs scored against Vernon on Feb. 11 … finished 2-for-3 with three RBIs against Miami Dade on Feb. 19 … recorded her first career home run and drove in three against Columbia State on April 22.Prep: Was a three-sport athlete at Leeds High School in Leeds, Ala. … was a six-year letterwinner in softball for head coaches Jeff Thomas and Natalie Hyde … was a five-time all-state selection by the Alabama Sports Writers Association and a three-time all-county honoree … named to the Birmingham All-Metro team as a senior … was selected for the Alabama High School Athletic Association North-South All Star game … helped Leeds to the AHSAA Class 3A State Championship in 2007 … posted a .424 batting average with 18 doubles, two triples and three home runs, while driving in 54 runs as a senior … added a 13-8 record as a pitcher and struck out 129 batters during her final year .... as a junior, she recorded a .455 batting average with 15 doubles and a 17-5 mark in the circle … also participated in cheerleading and dance at LHS.Personal: Full name is Laci Brooke Driggers ... was born on July 29, 1992 … is the daughter of Rodney and Melinda Driggers … has an older brother, Chad, and an older sister, Shea … is majoring in liberal arts … sister was a member of the AUM softball team from 2009-12.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 6, vs. Spring Hill (5/24/13)

RUNS 4, vs. Talladega (3/1/13)

HITS 3, 8x (Last: at Emmanuel, 4/12/13)

DOUBLES 2, at William Carey (4/6/13)

HOME RUNS 1, 12x (Last: vs. Point, 2/18/14)

RBIs 4, 2x (Last: at Mobile, 3/29/13)

STOLEN BASES 2, 2x (Last: vs. EC, 5/2/13)

HIT STREAK 11 games

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AINSLEYFAULK

Senior | Outfield | 5-0 | Bats: L | Throw: RTaylorsville, Ga. | Woodland HS

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FAULK’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2012 15-0 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2-2 .000 2013 35-0 6 10 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2-4 .333 2014 44-22 90 20 29 2 0 0 5 31 15 16 5-7 .322 Totals 94-22 102 33 31 2 0 0 5 33 19 18 9-13 .304

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2014 [Junior]: Appeared in 44 games, starting 33 … recorded a .322 batting average, posting 29 hits in 90 at bats … had two doubles and five runs batted in … scored 20 runs and stole five bases … walked 15 times … recorded a .419 on-base percentage … hit .373 in conference games … had four multiple-hit games … recorded a season-best seven-game hitting streak … was 5 for 12 (.417) on the year against left-handed pitchers … had three hits, a run batted in and two runs scored at Emmanuel on March 14 … was 3 for 4 with a double against Brewton-Parker on March 19 … had perfect 4-for-4 afternoon, scoring twice and driving in a run with a double at Martin Methodist on April 22 … had a pair of walks in the NAIA National Championship game against William Carey on May 29.2013 [Sophomore]: Played in 35 games, primarily appearing as a courtesy runner … collected her first two hits at AUM with singles at Belhaven (April 5) and Faulkner (April 9) … scored 10 runs on the year, and also drew a pair of key pinch-hit walks against Belhaven on April 20 and against the Blazers in the SSAC tournament on May 5 … appeared to evade the catcher to score the tying run on a sacrifice fly in that tournament contest, but was controversially called out by the home plate umpire … stole bases at Spring Hill (March 28) and at Emmanuel (April 12).2012 [Freshman]: Appeared in 15 games for the Warhawks … was hitless in six at-bats, with two walks and three runs scored … also stole two bases, with one against Tuskegee (Feb. 22) and the other versus Bryan (Feb. 25) … scored runs against Tuskegee (Feb. 22), Tennessee Wesleyan (Feb.

24) and Martin Methodist (March 4).Prep: Lettered in softball for four seasons at Woodland High School in Cartersville, Ga. … garnered all-county honors all four seasons … set the team record for walks (26), singles (33) and runs scored (42) as a junior … finished the season with a .357 batting average, while posting a .492 on-base percentage … earned Georgia 4A All-Region honors following her junior season … also participated on the East Cobb travel ball team and was a two-time member of the Georgia High School Elite 80 ... was a member of the honor roll all four years.Personal: Full name is Ainsley Taylor Faulk ... was born on July 25, 1993 … is the daughter of Havon and Kim Faulk … has a younger sister, Cassidy, and a younger brother, Brody … is majoring in marketing.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 5, at Southern Wesleyan (3/15/14)

RUNS 2, 4x (Last: at MMC, 4/22/14)

HITS 4, at Martin Methodist (4/22/14)

DOUBLES 1, 2x (Last: at MMC, 4/22/14)

HOME RUNS none

RBIs 1, 5x (Last: at MMC, 4/22/14)

STOLEN BASES 1, 9x (Last: vs. IUS, 5/13/14)

HIT STREAK Seven games

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KAYLAHALE

Junior | Pitcher/First Base | 5-11 | Bats: L | Throw: LMontgomery, Ala. | Trinity Presbyterian HS

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HALE’S CAREER STATISTICSBattingYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2013 57-56 142 19 46 10 1 12 46 94 22 29 0-0 .324 2014 47-41 116 16 41 8 0 7 39 70 23 21 0-0 .353 Total 104-97 258 35 87 18 1 19 85 164 45 50 0-0 .337

PitchingYear GP-GS W L ERA IP CG SHO H R ER BB SO SV 2013 21-10 8 4 2.13 72.1 4 1 51 34 22 18 89 3 2014 15-0 2 1 0.62 33.2 0 0 21 10 3 13 44 1 Total 36-10 10 5 1.65 106.0 4 1 72 44 25 31 133 4

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2014 [Sophomore]: Was selected a Second-Team All-American by the National FastPitch Coaches Association … also earned NFCA First-Team All-South Region honors and First-Team All-Southern States Athletic Conference accolades … played in 47 games, starting 41 … ranked fifth on the team in hitting with a .353 batting average … had 41 hits, including eight doubles and seven home runs … had 39 runs batted in, a mark which ranked tied for second on the team … scored 16 runs and walked 23 times … was second on the team with a .603 slugging percentage … also made 15 appearances in the circle, posting a 2-1 record with a 0.62 earned run average and two saves … threw 33 2/3 innings, allowing just 21 hits and three earned runs, while striking out 44 … allowed opponents to hit just .165 on the season … led the team with a .424 batting average in conference play … had five home runs and 24 RBIs in 24 league games … recorded a slugging percentage of .780 and an on-base percentage of .534 against SSAC opponents … was 3 for 4 as a pinch hitter … had a team-high 23 two-out RBIs … had 12 multiple-hit games and 10 multi-RBI games … hit in a season-best four straight games on three occasions … connected on a pinch-hit three-run homer at Southern Wesleyan on March 15 … was 3 for 3 with a home run, double, four RBIs and a run scored against Coastal Georgia on April 5 … had a double, a home run and three runs batted in against Southern Wesleyan on April 19 … launched a pair of home runs and drove in five in the NAIA National Championship game against William Carey on May 29 … threw a season-high 5 1/3 innings, matching a season-high with eight strikeouts against Reinhardt on Feb. 21 … had eight strikeouts in three perfect innings of relief against Culver-Stockton on March 8.2013 [Freshman]: Earned a spot on the SSAC All-Freshmen team after a standout year both at the plate and on the mound for the Warhawks … appeared in all 57 games, including 56 starts as a hitter … finished with a .324 average, 12 home runs, 46 RBIs, 10 doubles and a team-high 22 walks … her home run and RBI totals both rank second in AUM single-season history … knocked in an AUM-record eight RBIs against Embry-Riddle on March 18, finishing Game 1 of the doubleheader 3-for-4 with two doubles, a homer and two runs scored … also had a pair of doubles in her AUM debut against Thomas on Feb. 17 … drove in five runs at Spring Hill on March 28, including her first career grand slam … added four more RBIs at Emmanuel April 12 … had eight multi-hit games … belted two homers in the NAIA tournament, with long balls against Lindsey Wilson (May 14) and Reinhardt (May 27) … as a pitcher, tallied an 8-4 record with a 2.13 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 72 1/3 innings … registered her first complete game against Point on Feb. 27, allowing one run and striking out 12 batters … was dominant at Emmanuel on April 12, racking up 14 strikeouts in her only complete game shutout of the year … pitched a complete game win over Spring Hill on April 24 to help AUM earn its first ever SSAC West regular season title … led the team with three saves, closing out wins against

Southeastern (March 13), Warner (March 15) and Embry-Riddle (March 18).Prep: Graduated from Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery … lettered in softball, basketball and volleyball for the Wildcats … was named all-metro and honorable mention all-state in her final two seasons … earned 3A All-State First-Team honors as a senior ... led the Wildcats to area championships in 2009, 2011, and 2012 (team was the runner-up in 2010) as well as regionals in 2012 … recorded 50 victories from the pitcher’s mound, along with 632 strikeouts … at the plate she hit .408 with 22 home runs, 37 doubles and 147 RBIs … made the Dean’s List in 2012 … also earned the Barnabas Award, which is presented to the team’s most encouraging player.Personal: Full name is Kayla Elaine Hale ... was born on April 2, 1994 … is the daughter of Mike and Kane Hale … has a younger brother, Tyler … is majoring in elementary education … her parents both played sports at Wallace Community College in Dothan, Ala. (father – baseball, mother – basketball).

CAREER HIGHS (Hitting) AT BATS 4, 9x (Last: vs. WCU, 5/29/14)

RUNS 3, 2x (Last: vs. Embry-Riddle, 3/18/13)

HITS 3, 3x (Last: at Brewton-Parker, 4/25/14)

DOUBLES 2, 2x (Last: vs. ERAU, 3/18/13)

HOME RUNS 2, vs. William Carey (5/29/14)

RBIs 8, vs. Embry-Riddle (3/18/13)

STOLEN BASES none

HIT STREAK Eight games

CAREER HIGHS (Pitching) INNINGS 7.0, 4x (Last: vs. SHC, 4/24/13)

HITS 8, vs. Faulkner (4/2/13)

RUNS 7, vs. Faulkner (4/2/13)

EARNED RUNS 6, vs. Faulkner (4/2/13)

WALKS 3, vs. Belhaven (5/3/14)

STRIKEOUTS 14, at Emmanuel (4/12/13)

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JENNIFERJENKINS

Junior | Infield | 5-8 | Bats: R | Throw: RCullman, Ala. | Cullman HS

Elementary Education8

JENKINS’ CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2013 40-15 38 8 10 2 0 0 3 12 5 3 2-2 .263 2014 44-41 89 11 27 2 1 0 13 21 5 11 2-3 .303 Total 84-56 127 19 37 4 1 0 16 33 10 14 4-6 .291

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2014 [Sophomore]: Saw action in 44 games, starting 41 … hit .303 on the season, collecting 27 hits in 89 at bats … finished with a pair of doubles, a triple and 13 runs batted in … scored 11 runs and stole two bases … had six multiple-hit games and three multi-RBI games … tied for a team-high with a 14-game hitting streak … hit .426 in conference play, driving in 11 runs … had four hits in seven at bats against left-handed pitchers … recorded a hit in her lone pinch-hit appearance … had eight two-out RBIs … was 2 for 3 with two runs batted in against Coastal Georgia on April 5 … had a season-high three hits and scored twice against Brenau on April 16 … was 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs at Brewton-Parker on April 25 … finished with two hits, two runs and a run batted in at Coastal Georgia on April 26.2013 [Freshman]: Appeared in 40 games in her debut season, making a total of 15 starts at first and third base … collected 10 hits in 38 at bats, with three RBIs, eight runs scored and a pair of doubles … was also successful in both of her stolen base attempts, swiping bags against Talladega (Feb. 21) and Faulkner (April 2) … had her first career multi-hit game in that April 2 contest against the Eagles, finishing 2-for-3 with a double … scored a pair of runs at Emmanuel on April 12 … had a walk-off sacrifice fly against Spring Hill on April 24, helping AUM secure its first regular season SSAC West title … was one of AUM’s most consistent contact hitters, striking out only three times all season.Prep: Graduated from Cullman High School in Cullman, Ala. … lettered in softball and basketball for

the Bearcats … was a two-time defensive MVP under coach Brandon Lee … had the highest batting average on the team in three of her seasons.Personal: Full name is Jennifer Olivia Jenkins ... was born on April 15, 1994 … is the daughter of Rodney and Martha Jenkins … has one younger sister, Claire … her aunt, Jane Burmester, played softball at the University of North Alabama … is majoring in elementary education.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 4, 3x (Last: at MMC, 4/22/14)

RUNS 2, 3x (Last: at Coastal Georgia, 4/26/14)

HITS 3, vs. Brenau (4/16/14)

DOUBLES 1, 7x (Last: vs. Mobile, 5/2/14)

HOME RUNS none

RBIs 2, 3x (Last: at Brewton-Parker, 4/25/14)

STOLEN BASES 1, 4x (Last: vs. SWU, 4/19/14)

HIT STREAK 14 games

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CASSIEJONES

Senior | Pitcher | 5-10 | Bats: R | Throw: RValley Grande, Ala. | Dallas County HS

English Education13

JONES’ CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS W L ERA IP CG SHO H R ER BB SO SV 2012 30-22 13 8 1.77 150.1 15 3 115 56 38 57 161 2 2013 35-31 23 6 1.47 199.2 21 7 112 55 42 93 276 1 2014 30-29 20 5 1.41 173.2 17 11 96 48 35 55 230 1 Total 95-82 56 19 1.53 523.2 53 21 323 159 115 205 667 4

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2014 [Junior]: Earned First-Team an All-American honor from the NAIA and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association … was also selected a NAIA Scholar Athlete and to the Capital One Academic All-District First Team … took home Southern States Athletic Conference Female Player of the Year following the season and Pitcher of the Year honors during the year … earned SSAC All-Academic team honors … named to the NFCA All-South Region First Team … selected a recipient of the AUM Army ROTC Athletic Achievement award … appeared in 30 games, starting 29 … finished with a 20-5 record and a 1.41 earned run average … struck out 230 hitters in 173 2/3 innings … allowed opponents to hit just .158 on the year … threw 17 complete games, including 11 shutouts … added one save … posted an 11-1 record with a 0.86 ERA in conference games … struck out 109 hitters in 81 1/3 innings in league play … held conference opponents to a .117 batting average … ranked fourth nationally in hits allowed per game (3.86) and opponent batting average … was eighth in the nation in strikeouts per game (9.25) … finished 11th in the NAIA in strikeouts and 13th in ERA … ranked 23rd in wins … had 10 or more strikeouts in eight games … earned SSAC Pitcher of the Week honors for the week of April 14-20, after posting a 2-0 record, 17 strikeouts and a 1.50 ERA in two appearances … struck out a season-high 18 in a one-hit shutout against Campbellsville on Feb. 21 … tossed a season-best 10 innings, striking out 15 in a victory over Brewton-Parker on March 19 … recorded 10 strikeouts in a one-hit shutout against Martin Methodist on April 9 … was selected the NAIA World Series Most Valuable Player and to the All-Tournament team … finished 3-1 with a 1.54 ERA in the World Series … tossed a three-hit shutout against Lindsey Wilson in the World Series on May 24 … allowed just two hits and an unearned run against William Carey on May 26 … tossed a shutout, striking out nine, against Reinhardt on May 27 … recorded the final out of the national championship game against WCU on May 29, earning her only save of the season.2013 [Sophomore]: Received NAIA Second-Team All-American and SSAC All-Conference recognition after setting new AUM

single-season records in wins, strikeouts, complete games and innings pitched … started 31 of the 35 games she appeared in, finishing 23-6 with a 1.47 ERA and 21 complete games … she struck out 276 batters in 199 2/3 innings, limiting hitters to a .160 batting average … was a four-time SSAC Pitcher of the Week, collecting the award on back-to-back occasions on March 11/March 18 and April 15/April 22 … was also named NAIA Pitcher of the Week on April 23 after tossing her first career no-hitter against nationally-ranked Belhaven on April 20 … threw another no-hitter against the Blazers on May 5 in the SSAC Tournament, striking out 15 and walking only one … established a new career-high with 17 strikeouts in a win against Grand View on May 13 to open up NAIA tournament play … broke that record in AUM’s marathon 14-inning loss to Spring Hill on May 24, striking out 19 batters over 13 1/3 innings and tying a 24-year old NAIA tournament record in the process … racked up double-digit strikeouts in 10 of her 31 starts … six of those starts came against ranked opponents, and she was 10-5 with a 1.35 ERA in her 15 starts against top competition … earned spots on the SSAC and NAIA All-Tournament teams ... registered her only save of the year against Thomas on March 9 … also named to the SSAC All-Academic team … had a career-best 29 2/3 inning scoreless stretch from April 6-21 … held opponents to two earned runs or less in 29 of her 35 appearances.2012 [Freshman]: Earned spots on the SSAC All-Division and All-Freshmen teams … also named to the Second-Team All-East Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association … appeared in 30 games as a pitcher, with 22 starts … finished with a 13-7 record and a 1.77 era in 150.1 innings pitched … had 161 strikeouts and only 57 walks … held opponents to a .203 batting average … registered 15 complete games … also chipped in two saves … held teams to less than three runs in 26 of her 30 appearances … had a season-high 11 strikeouts in a complete game victory over Tennessee Wesleyan on Feb. 24 … tossed complete game shutouts against Notre Dame (OH) (March 2), Mobile (March 25) and William Carey (April 13) … allowed only one earned run over three complete games from April 13-20 … made six starts of at least six innings pitched without allowing an earned run … registered saves against Thomas (March 18) and Spring Hill (April 22) … had no hits in two official at-bats at the plate … drove in a run against Tuskegee on Feb. 22 after being hit by a pitch ... named to the Provost’s Honor Roll for recording a grade-point average over 3.50.Prep: Lettered for five seasons in softball for head coach Ed Miller at Dallas County High School in Plantersville, Ala. … helped the Hornets to the Alabama High School Athletic Association 4A State Championship and a 38-5 record as a senior … holds the top two single-season wins and strikeout totals in school history … was named to the MaxPreps Small Schools All-American team following her senior season … earned the Alabama 4A State Player of the Year award … earned All-Super State honors from the Alabama Sports Writers Association as a senior … was selected to the 2011 AHSAA 4A State All-Tournament team … was also named the ASWA Player and Pitcher of the Year in 2011 … posted a 34-5 record in the circle, striking out 426 in 223.0 innings … tossed 20 shutouts and six no-hitters during her final season … was named the 2010 All-State 4A Pitcher South Regional MVP and was selected to participate in the annual state All-Star game in Huntsville, Ala. … as a junior, posted a 27-3-1 record and a 0.58 earned run average … struck out 412 hitters in just 169.0 innings, allowing just 59 hits … finished with a .407 batting average with 27 RBIs as a junior … was an all-region selection as a sophomore.Personal: Born on Feb. 3, 1993 … is married to Keith Jones … is the daughter of Phillip and Robin Daniels … has a younger brother, Paul … is majoring in English education.

CAREER HIGHS INNINGS 13.1, vs. Spring Hill (5/24/13)

HITS 13, vs. William Carey (5/29/14)

RUNS 9, vs. Southeastern (3/7/14)

EARNED RUNS 6, 4x (Last: SU, 3/7/14)

WALKS 13, vs. Spring Hill (5/24/13)

STRIKEOUTS 19, vs. Spring Hill (5/24/13)

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AMIEKELLY

Senior | Outfield | 5-6 | Bats: L | Throw: RSpanish Fort, Ala. | Spanish Fort HS

Business Management6

KELLY’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2012 35-0 2 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4-5 .500 2013 27-2 13 3 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 2-2 .231 2014 48-42 142 35 53 3 0 0 1 56 5 17 11-12 .373 Totals 110-44 157 49 57 3 0 0 2 60 5 18 17-19 .363

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2014 [Junior]: Earned Second-Team All-South Region honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association … garnered Southern States Athletic Conference All-East Division accolades … also named to the SSAC All-Academic team … enjoyed a break-out junior campaign in which she hit .373, scored 35 runs and stole 11 bases in 42 starts … had 53 hits, including three doubles … ranked second on the team with 17 multiple-hit games … tied for the team-lead with a 14-game hitting streak during the season … hit .386 and was a perfect 6 for 6 in stolen base attempts in conference games … was 2 for 2 in pinch-hitting appearances … was 3 for 4 with two runs scored and two stolen bases against Culver-Stockton on March 8 … finished 3 for 4 with a double and two runs scored against Coastal Georgia on April 5 … was 3 for 4 with three runs scored and a stolen base at Mobile on April 11 … had a season-high four hits, a run scored and a stolen base against Blue Mountain in the SSAC Tournament on May 2.2013 [Sophomore]: Made 27 appearances for the Warhawks, including a pair of starts in left field … collected three hits in 13 at bats … had her first career multi-hit game against Thomas on Feb. 17, finishing 2 for 3 in AUM’s 6-1 victory … picked up her first career RBI against Talladega on March 1 … singled and stole a base against Spring Hill on April 24 … also stole a base against Emmanuel on March 2 … finished year with three runs scored.2012 [Freshman]: Appeared in 35 games for AUM, primarily as a pinch runner … scored

11 runs, and also stole four bases on five attempts … scored runs in three straight games to start the season … swiped bags against Tuskegee (Feb. 22), Morningside (March 10), Lindsey Wilson (March 10) and Spring Hill (April 22) … had one hit in two at bats … singled against Bryan on Feb. 25 ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for having a grade-point average over 3.0.Prep: Lettered in softball for six seasons for head coach Sean Womack at Spanish Fort High School in Spanish Fort, Ala. … helped the Lady Toros to six consecutive area titles and three appearances in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 5A State Tournament … guided Spanish Fort advance to the Final Four and record a 37-18 record as a sophomore ... as a freshman, she helped the Lady Toros to a 43-14 overall mark and a spot in the Elite Eight of the AHSAA State Tournament … was an All-Baldwin County selection as a junior and senior … earned the Lady Toros’ Team Captain award following her final season … was also voted Spanish Fort’s Most Improved Varsity Player on two occasions … hit .365, with six doubles and one home run, while driving in 17 and adding 10 stolen bases as a senior … helped SFHS to a 34-14-1 record and an appearance in the AHSAA Class 5A South Region Tournament during her final year.Personal: Full name is Amie Lauren Kelly … was born on Aug. 28, 1993 ... is the daughter of Greg and Laurie Kelly … has an older sister, Jackie, and a younger brother, Gregory … majoring in business management.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 5, 2x (Last: vs. Bryan, 5/12/14)

RUNS 3, at Mobile (4/11/14)

HITS 4, vs. Blue Mountain (5/2/14)

DOUBLES 1, 3x (Last: at BPC, 4/25/14)

HOME RUNS none

RBIs 1, 2x (Last: at Emmanuel, 3/14/14)

STOLEN BASES 2, vs. CVC (3/8/14)

HIT STREAK 14 games

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MARISAMAGNUSON

Sophomore | Second Base | 5-0 | Bats: R | Throw: RPalm Coast, Fla. | Matanzas HS

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2014 [Freshman]: Saw action in 19 games as a true freshman, earning 13 starts … posted a .208 batting average, collecting five hits in 24 at bats … scored three times and drove in two runs … also recorded a stolen base … hit .429 with runners on base … had one multi-hit game … had a hit, RBI and scored a run against William Woods on Feb. 21 … had a season-best two hits against Reinhardt on Feb. 21 … was 1 for 2 with a run scored and a RBI at Southern Wesleyan on March 15 … had a pinch-hit single against William Carey in the NAIA National Tournament on May 29.Prep: Lettered in softball for head coach Sara Novak at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast, Fla. … was a three-time all-conference selection, earning the honor as a freshman, sophomore and senior … was selected the Pirates’ Defensive Player of the Year in 2010 and 2013 … also earned the team’s Best Offensive Player award in 2012 … voted Most Dedicated in 2011 … posted a .440 batting average, with 15 runs scored and eight runs batted in as a senior … added seven doubles, three stolen bases and a .517 on-base percentage … finished with 10 runs, six RBIs, two doubles and a triple as a junior … hit .292 with three triples, 12 RBIs and 10 runs scored as a sophomore … recorded a .320 batting average with one home run and 17 runs batted in during her freshman season … also lettered in volleyball for two seasons.Personal: Full name is Marisa Lynn Magnuson … was born June 12,

1995 ... is the daughter of Todd and Felicia Magnuson ... has a younger brother, Troy … is majoring in pre-health/pre-dentistry.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 3, 4x (Last: at Mobile, 4/11/14)

RUNS 1, 3x (Last: at Brenau, 3/21/14)

HITS 2, vs. Reinhardt (2/21/15)

DOUBLES none

HOME RUNS none

RBIs 1, 2x (Last: at SWU, 3/15/14)

STOLEN BASES 1, vs. CMU (3/9/14)

HIT STREAK Two games

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PAIGENIELSEN

Junior | Outfield | 5-8 | Bats: R | Throw: RHazel Green, Ala. | Hazel Green HS

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NIELSEN’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2013 26-9 43 7 12 1 1 1 6 18 5 11 0-1 .279 2014 27-15 46 3 9 3 0 0 8 12 4 9 1-1 .196 Totals 53-24 89 10 21 4 1 1 14 30 9 20 1-2 .235

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2014 [Sophomore]: Saw action in 27 games, starting 15, before suffering a season-ending injury … had nine hits, including three doubles … drove in eight runs and scored three others … added four walks and a stolen base … had three pinch-hits and five two-out RBIs … had one multiple-hit game and one multi-RBI game … hit safely in a season-high four games to open the season … had a pinch-hit, bases-clearing double against Point on Feb. 18 … was 1 for 1 with a double, two walks and two runs scored against Campbellsville on Feb. 21 … posted a pair of hits, including a double, and drove in a run against William Woods on Feb. 21 … stolen her first base of the season against Missouri Baptist on March 10.2013 [Freshman]: Played in 26 games for the Warhawks, making nine starts as a designated hitter … finished with a .279 batting average, six RBIs and seven runs scored … had a clutch three-run, pinch-hit triple against Point on Feb. 27, leading AUM to a 5-4 victory … registered four multi-hit games, including three straight against Warner (March 15), Thomas (March 16) and Embry-Riddle (March 18) … belted her only homer of the year at Spring Hill on March 28 … also drew five walks, giving her an on-base percentage of .354 for the season.Prep: Graduated from Hazel Green High School in Hazel Green, Ala. … was a four-year letter winner in softball for the Trojans under coach Shaun Butler … is ranked third in school history in

home runs.Personal: Full name is Paige Kendra Nielsen ... was born on July 14, 1994 … is the daughter of James and Kelly Nielsen … has an older sister, Lindsay … majoring in general business.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 4, 2x (Last: at CCG, 4/5/14)

RUNS 2, 2x (Last: vs. Campbellsville, 2/21/14)

HITS 2, 5x (Last: vs. William Woods, 2/21/14)

DOUBLES 1, 4x (Last: vs. WWU, 2/21/14)

HOME RUNS 1, at Spring Hill (3/28/13)

RBIs 3, 2x (Last: vs. Point, 2/18/14)

STOLEN BASES 1, vs. Missouri Baptist (3/10/14)

HIT STREAK Four games

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POWELL’S CAREER STATISTICSBattingYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2013 22-15 49 7 12 4 0 2 7 22 3 18 0-1 .245 2014 27-21 66 8 16 5 0 3 22 30 8 9 0-0 .242 Total 49-36 115 15 28 9 0 5 29 52 11 27 0-1 .243

PitchingYear GP-GS W L ERA IP CG SHO H R ER BB SO SV 2013 24-14 13 2 1.41 99.1 5 2 80 34 20 28 81 2 2014 26-22 22 1 1.71 143.1 14 6 104 45 35 50 138 2 Total 50-36 35 3 1.59 242.2 19 8 184 79 55 78 219 4

TAYLORPOWELL

Junior | Pitcher | 5-10 | Bats: R | Throw: RAlabaster, Ala. | Thompson HS

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2014 [Sophomore]: Was selected a NAIA Honorable Mention All-American … earned First-Team All-South Region honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association … garnered First-Team All-Southern States Athletic Conference accolades … made 26 appearances, starting 22 games … finished the season 22-1 with a 1.71 earned run average in 143 1/3 innings … struck out 138 hitters and allowed just 104 hits … allowed opponents to hit just .198 on the season … tossed 14 complete games and six shutouts … tallied two saves … ranked 14th nationally in victories and 19th in opponent batting average … finished 25th in the nation in ERA and 28th in saves … hit .242 on the season, collecting 16 hits in 66 at bats … had five doubles, three home runs and 22 runs batted in … walked eight times and scored eight runs … had two multi-hit games and seven games with multiple RBIs … was a perfect 12-0 with a 1.58 ERA in conference play … won her first 18 decisions of the season … had three double-digit strikeout games … threw a one-hit shutout, striking out nine, against Thomas on Feb. 28 … struck out 10 in a complete-game victory over nationally-ranked Houston-Victoria on March 7 … scattered three hits and struck out 10 in a shutout against St. Ambrose on March 8 … tossed a one-hit shutout, striking out a season-best 11 hitters, at Emmanuel on March 14 … struck out eight in a one-hit shutout against Coastal Georgia … tossed 6 2/3 innings and struck out six in the NAIA World Series championship game against William Carey on May 29 … was 1 for 2 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBIs against Point on Feb. 18 … connected on a pinch-hit three-run homer against Campbellsville on Feb. 21 … was 2 for 3 with a double and three RBIs against St. Ambrose on March 8 … was 1 for 4 with a RBI against the Crusaders in the championship game.2013 [Freshman]: Named to the SSAC All-Freshmen team after finishing with a team-low 1.41 earned-run average on the mound … ended year with a 13-2 record in 24 appearances, including 14 starts … had five complete games, two shutouts, two saves and 81 strikeouts in 99 1/3 innings … was named the SSAC Pitcher of the Week on April 1 after registering victories at Spring Hill and Mobile … won her first nine decisions, and started year on a 29 2/3-inning streak without allowing an earned run … had a pair of seven-inning complete games, both of which came in wins over nationally-ranked William Carey … racked up a season-high eight strikeouts against Talladega on March 1 … picked up saves against Point (Feb. 27) and Southeastern (March 13) … had 22 appearances as a hitter,

including 15 starts, and finished with a .245 average, two homers, four doubles and seven RBIs … first career homer came at Southern Wesleyan on April 13 … added another long ball against Mobile on April 23 … went 2-for-3 with two runs scored against Talladega on March 1, and had another multi-hit game at Spring Hill on March 28 … had two RBIs at Mobile (March 29) and William Carey (April 6).Prep: Graduated from Thompson High School in Alabaster, Ala. … was a four-year letter winner in softball for coach Jake Parker … earned honorable mention on the all-county team … as a senior, finished with a 5-1 record and a 2.39 ERA … struck out 40 batters in 41 innings, while allowing only 41 hits … helped lead Warriors to the 2011 Area Championship.Personal: Full name is Taylor Christian Powell ... was born on March 24, 1994 … is the daughter of Susan Powell … has an older brother, Jordan ... majoring in accounting … is the sister-in-law of country music singer Angeleena Presley.

CAREER HIGHS (Hitting) AT BATS 4, 4x (Last: vs. WCU, 4/26/14)

RUNS 2, 2x (Last: vs. Point, 2/18/14)

HITS 2, 4x (Last: at SWU, 3/15/14)

DOUBLES 1, 9x (Last: at BPC, 4/25/14)

HOME RUNS 1, 5x (Last: at Brenau, 3/21/14)

RBIs 3, 2x (Last: vs. St. Ambrose, 3/8/14)

STOLEN BASES none

HIT STREAK Three games

CAREER HIGHS (Pitching) INNINGS 7.0, 16x (Last: vs. IUS, 5/13/14)

HITS 11, 2x (Last: at MMC, 4/22/14)

RUNS 7, at Martin Methodist (4/22/14)

EARNED RUNS 5, 4x (Last: at MMC, 4/22/14)

WALKS 5, vs. IU-Southeast (5/13/14)

STRIKEOUTS 11, at Emmanuel (3/14/14)

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JADESASSER

R-Senior | First Base | 6-1 | Bats: R | Throw: RColumbus, Ga. | Central Alabama CC

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SASSER’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2013 Injured - Redshirted2014 50-46 136 23 42 10 1 5 33 69 20 17 3-3 .309 Total 50-46 136 23 42 10 1 5 33 69 20 17 3-3 .309

2014 [R-Junior]: Was named to the Southern States Athletic Conference All-Tournament team … was selected the SSAC Player of the Week following the week of April 14-20, after hitting .455 with a double, home run and nine runs batted in … appeared in 50 games for the Warhawks, starting 46 … posted a .309 batting average, collecting 42 hits in 136 at bats … was tied for second on the team with 10 doubles … added a triple and five home runs … finished with 33 runs batted in, a mark fourth on the squad … walked 20 times and scored 23 times … was 3 for 3 on stolen base attempts … hit four of her five home runs during SSAC play … hit .318 and slugged .591 against conference opponents … had 11 multiple-hit games and seven multi-RBI games … hit safely in a season-high 13 games … was a .357 hitter with runners in scoring position … had 19 two-out RBIs … was 4 for 6 with a double, triple and two runs scored in AUM’s season-opening doubleheader against Point on Feb. 18 … recorded a pair of hits and two runs scored at Southern Wesleyan on March 15 … finished 1 for 1 with a home run, three runs batted in and a pair of walks against Mobile on April 11 … was 3 for 3 with five RBIs and a run scored against SWU on April 19 … recorded three hits, including a home run, against Belhaven in the SSAC Tournament on May 3 … was 1 for 4 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored against William Carey in the NAIA World Series championship game on May 29.2013 [Junior]: Missed entire season due to injury ... was granted a medical redshirt, and will be a junior once again in 2014.

Prior to AUM: Attended Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City, Ala. … part of state championship winning team in 2011 … Trojans finished with a 45-5 record that season … hit .316 in her sophomore season with six home runs, 38 RBIs and a .475 slugging percentage … was named to the all-tournament team … as a freshman, hit .341 with five home runs, 26 RBIs and a .514 slugging percentage.Prep: A 2009 graduate of Northside High School in Columbus, Ga. … was a four-year letter winner in softball and basketball for the Patriots … coached in softball by Chera Riles.Personal: Full name is Jessica Jade Sasser … is the daughter of Brady Sasser, who played basketball at Columbus College ... majoring in physical education.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 4 , 9x (Last: vs. WCU, 5/29/14)

RUNS 2, 2x (Last: at MMC, 4/22/14)

HITS 3, 2x (Last: vs. Belhaven, 5/3/14)

DOUBLES 1, 10x (Last: vs. WCU, 5/29/14)

HOME RUNS 1, 5x (Last: vs. Belhaven, 5/3/14)

RBIs 5, vs. Southern Wesleyan (4/19/14)

STOLEN BASES 1, 3x (Last: vs. SAU, 3/8/14)

HIT STREAK 13 games

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LAURENSHAW

Junior | Catcher | 5-7 | Bats: R | Throw: RCumming, Ga. | North Forsyth HS

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SHAW’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2013 39-31 84 10 19 3 0 3 7 31 11 12 1-2 .2262014 50-48 144 38 55 12 1 13 58 108 24 11 1-1 .382 Totals 89-79 228 48 74 15 1 16 65 139 35 23 2-3 .325

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2014 [Sophomore]: Earned NAIA Second-Team All-American honors and First-Team All-American accolades from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association … also earned NFCA First-Team All-South Region honors … was selected to the NAIA All-Tournament team … collected SSAC Player of the Week honors for the week of March 10-16, during which she hit .579 with four home runs and 16 runs batted in … won AUM’s Offensive Triple Crown, leading the team with a .382 batting average, 13 home runs and 58 runs batted in … added a team-high 12 doubles, a triple and 24 walks … scored 38 runs, a mark which ranked second on the team … led the squad with a .750 slugging percentage and a .462 on-base percentage … finished 14th in the NAIA in RBIs per game with 1.16 ... ranked 17th in home runs and 22nd in runs batted in … was 31st nationally in slugging percentage … posted a .372 batting average in conference play, hitting 11 home runs and driving in 36 runs … hit .421 (40 for 95) with runners on base … was 5 for 7 with the bases loaded … had 13 two-out RBIs … ranked third on the team with 15 multiple-hit games and led the squad with 15 multi-RBI games … drove in at least one run in 33 games … had a season-long hitting streak of 12 games … finished 2 for 2 with four runs batted in and a run scored against Missouri Baptist on March 10 … drove in five runs with a pair of homers at Brenau on March 21 … was 2 for 3 with a double, run scored and three RBIs against Indiana Southeast in the NAIA Softball Opening Round on May 13

… named to the 2014 NAIA Softball All-World Series Team after hitting .500 with two home runs and five RBIs in five games … was 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs against William Carey in the NAIA Softball World Series on May 26 … added three hits, including a homer, and two runs batted in against Reinhardt on May 27 … had a pair of walks and a run scored against William Carey in the national championship game on May 29. 2013 [Freshman]: Made 39 appearances in her debut season, including 31 starts … was named to the SSAC All-Freshmen team for her performance … made only one error behind the plate, and hit .226 with three homers and seven RBIs … her first homer was a two-run shot at nationally-ranked Belhaven on April 5, leading the Warhawks to a 5-3 victory … added long balls in the NAIA tournament against Grand View (May 13) and Spring Hill (May 24) … had three multi-hit games, including back-to-back two-hit performances at Southeastern (March 13) and Warner (March 15) … threw out three runners attempting to steal.Prep: Graduated from North Forsyth High School in Cumming, Ga. … was a four-year letter winner in softball for the Raiders … a four-time all-county, three-time all-region and two-time all-state team member … was the 6-AAAAA Region Player of the Year during her junior and senior seasons … holds school records in batting average and RBI’s … hit .455 with a .471 on-base percentage and .485 slugging percentage as a senior … as a junior, had a .493 batting average with a .630 on-base percentage and 31 RBIs.Personal: Full name is Lauren Ashley Shaw ... was born on Aug. 17, 1993 … is the daughter of Mike and Denise Shaw … has an older brother, Michael, and an older sister, Tiffany … Michael was a four-year member of the baseball team at Mercer University … majoring in special education.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 5, 2x (Last: vs. Bryan, 5/12/14)

RUNS 2, 9x (Last: at BPC, 4/25/14)

HITS 3, 3x (Last: vs. Reinhardt, 5/27/14)

DOUBLES 2, vs. St. Ambrose (3/8/14)

HOME RUNS 2, at Brenau (3/21/14)

RBIs 5, at Brenau (3/21/14)

STOLEN BASES 1, 2x (Last: vs. SAU, 3/8/14)

HIT STREAK 12 games

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2014 [Junior]: Was a Second-Team NAIA All-American and a First-Team All-South Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association … earned First-Team All-Southern States Athletic Conference honors for the second straight season … was selected a NAIA Scholar Athlete … also named to the SSAC All-Academic team for the second consecutive year … was voted to the Capital One Academic All-District first team … named the 10th recipient of the AUM Army ROTC Achievement award … selected to the 2014 NAIA Softball All-World Series Team … started all 51 games for the Warhawks, hitting . 361 with nine home runs and 39 runs batted in … added 10 doubles and a team-high 26 walks … scored a team-leading 51 runs, a mark which ranked 44th in the nation … was a perfect 12 for 12 on stolen base attempts … slugged .600 on the year and had an on-base percentage of .449 … hit .329 with five home runs and 18 RBIs in conference play … tied for third on the team with 15 multi-hit games … had eight multiple-RBI games … had hitting streaks of seven and eight games … hit .583 (7 for 12) with a runner on third and two outs … drove in 15 runs with two outs … opened the season with a 3-for-3 performance against Point on Feb. 18 … was 2 for 3 with a double and three runs scored against Thomas on Feb. 28 … went 2 for 3 with a double, home run, three RBIs and a three runs scored at Emmanuel on March 14 … drove in a season-high four runs with a pair of hits against Brenau on April 16 … was 1 for 3 with a home run and three RBIs against Lindsey Wilson in the NAIA World Series on May 24 … finished 2 for 4 with a double, two stolen bases and two runs scored against William Carey in the NAIA World Series championship game on May 29.2013 [Sophomore]: Named a Second-Team NAIA All-American and also received SSAC All-Conference recognition after rewriting the AUM offensive record books … was also named to the SSAC All-Academic team … set new team marks in home runs (15), RBIs (56) and runs (46) … started 56 of 57 games, finishing with a .367 average … had 18 multi-hit games and a team-high 14

multi-RBI games … drove in a season-high five RBIs against Talladega (Feb. 21) and Mobile (April 23) … had a pair of homers against Talladega (Feb. 21) and Campbellsville (March 8) … added long balls in four-straight conference games from March 28-April 2 … had a dominant two-game series against Emmanuel on March 2, finishing 5 for 7 with seven RBIs, four doubles and a homer … went 4 for 4 in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Faulkner on April 9, driving in four runs on a pair of doubles and a homer … her final long ball of the season came in AUM’s NAIA tournament victory over Lee on May 25 … was named SSAC Player of the Week on Feb. 25 after going 5 for 6 with six RBIs, five runs scored, two homers and her only triple of the season … ended year with a .932 fielding percentage at third base after starting the season on a 14-game errorless streak.2012 [Freshman]: Played in 52 games, making 45 starts … finished with a .276 batting average, .343 on-base percentage and .386 slugging percentage … added two home runs, four doubles, 15 RBI and two stolen bases … recorded nine multi-hit games, including a 3-for-3 performance against Thomas on April 14 … added a home run and two RBI in that game … had back-to-back two-hit games against Spring Hill (April 2) and Faulkner (April 10) … finished tied for fourth on the team in walks (13) … had a .942 fielding percentage at second base … stole bases against Trevecca Nazarene (Feb. 24) and Walsh (March 9) … named to the Provost’s Honor Roll for recording a grade-point average over 3.50.Prep: Was a four-year letterwinner in softball for head coach Ginger Larsin at La Serna High School in Whittier, Calif. … was an all-league and all-area selection as a senior … as a junior, led LHS in home runs, runs batted in and runs scored, while posting a 10-6 record in the circle … struck out 120 batters in 94.0 innings and tossed a pair of no-hitters … was an all-area selection, an honorable mention all-league choice and a Player of the Week selection by The Daily News as a junior ... earned Most Valuable Player honors from the Arroyo Tournament as a freshman and was an all-tournament selection as a sophomore … was also a member of the California Interscholastic Federation Championship team during her freshman campaign … finished 10-for-14 in the Diamond Bar Tournament, where she had two home runs, three doubles, 10 runs scored and four runs batted in to begin her senior season.Personal: Full name is Katie Kalene Spain ... was born on Nov. 30, 1993 … is the daughter of Norman and Valerie Spain … had an older sister, Marcella, and a younger brother, Zachary … is majoring in exercise science … sister played softball at Auburn from 1998-2002 … has two cousins who played college baseball; Eric Norbut (Missouri Valley State) and Lucas Casso (Williams) … also has a cousin, Isabel Casso, who swam at Loyola Marymount.

KATIESPAIN

Senior | Third Base | 5-3 | Bats: R | Throw: RWhittier, Calif. | La Serna HS

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SPAIN’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2012 52-45 127 15 35 4 2 2 15 49 12 15 2-3 .276 2013 56-56 169 46 62 12 1 15 56 121 14 25 3-4 .367 2014 51-51 155 51 56 10 0 9 39 93 26 13 12-12 .361 Totals 159-152 451 112 153 26 3 26 110 263 52 53 17-19 .339

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CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 6, vs. Spring Hill (5/24/13)

RUNS 3, 8x (Last: vs. IU-Southeast, 5/13/14)

HITS 4, at Faulkner (4/9/13)

DOUBLES 3, vs. Emmanuel (3/2/13)

HOME RUNS 2, 2x (Last: vs. CU, 3/8/13)

RBIs 5, 2x (Last: vs. Mobile, 4/23/13)

STOLEN BASES 2, 7x (Last: vs. WCU, 5/29/14)

HIT STREAK 13 games

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Sophomore | Third Base | 5-3 | Bats: R | Throw: RHiwassee, Ga. | Towns County HS

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WILSON’S CAREER STATISTICSYear GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-A AVG 2014 21-0 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0-0 .500 Total 21-0 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0-0 .500

2014 [Freshman]: Saw action in 21 games as a true freshman … finished with one hit in two at bats … scored six times, including five times during conference play … recorded her first collegiate hit at Emmanuel on March 14 … scored a run in the NAIA National Championship game against William Carey on May 29.Prep: Lettered in softball for four seasons for head coach Tonya Martin at Towns County High School in Hiawassee, Ga. … was the first Indian in school history to sign a softball scholarship ... was a four-time All-Region 8-A selection ... finished her senior season with a .465 batting average, with a school-record five home runs, 22 runs batted in and 30 runs scored … also posted a .535 on-base percentage and .767 slugging percentage … set the school record with eight home runs during her career … was a 2013 Wendy’s High School Heisman nominee ... was a 2012 UGA Merit Scholar ... was a member of the Honor Roll all four years … named a 2011 CNN Leadership Unplugged Scholar.Personal: Full name is Elizabeth Claire Wilson ... was born Aug. 4, 1995 ... is the daughter of Brad and Aundrea Wilson ... has a younger brother, Brady ... is majoring in communications, while minoring in business management ... her father, Brad, was drafted in the second round, 51st overall, of the Major League Baseball Draft by Detroit Tigers in 1989, and played four seasons in the minors … her grandfather played basketball at Piedmont College.

CAREER HIGHS AT BATS 1, vs. Missouri Baptist (3/10/14)

RUNS 1, 6x (Last: vs. WCU, 5/29/14)

HITS 1, at Emmanuel (3/14/14)

DOUBLES none

HOME RUNS none

RBIs none

STOLEN BASES none

HIT STREAK One game

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HAYDENHENDERSON

Freshman | Outfield | 5-6 | Bats: L | Throw: LSpringville, Ala. | Springville HS

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AMYPERSINGER

Freshman | Outfield | 5-8 | Bats: R | Throw: RSelma, Ala.| Dallas County HS

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Prep: Was a three-sport standout at Springville High School in Springville, Ala. ... lettered in softball for six seasons for head coach Chris Williams … was selected the St. Clair County Most Valuable Player as a senior

… collected AHSAA Class 5A All-State honors from the Alabama Sports Writers Association her final year … also earned all-county and all-area honors … posted a .528 batting average and scored 71 runs her final season … had 108 hits during her senior campaign, a mark which ranked second in state history .. was chosen the Tigers’ Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … appeared in the AHSAA North-South All-Star game following her junior season … finished her career with a .420 batting average and 60 stolen bases … holds the school record for hits, batting average, stolen bases and on-base percentage for a season … also lettered in volleyball for six season and basketball for four years.Personal: Full name is Hayden Grace Henderson … born Feb. 2, 1996 … is the daughter of Dwayne and Donna Henderson … has a younger brother, Logan … is majoring in nursing.

Prep: Lettered in softball for head coach Willie Moore at Dallas County High School in Plantersville, Ala. … helped the Hornets to the 2011 AHSAA Class 4A state championship, where she was selected to

the State All-Tournament team… earned all-state honors as a junior and senior … was named the AHSAA 4A Hitter of the Year as a senior, after hitting .658 with 15 home runs and 78 runs batted in … posted a .875 on-base percentage during her final season … participated in the 2013 AHSAA North/South All-Star game … was named the Defensive MVP for the Hornets in 2013 … also lettered in volleyball for head coach Linda Moore.Personal: Full name is Amy Marie Persinger … was born Nov. 27, 1995 … is the daughter of Robby and Kim Persinger … has an older brother, Andrew … is majoring in pre-physical therapy.

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Freshman | Infield | 5-7 | Bats: R | Throw: RLoganville, Ga. | Loganville HS

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Prep: Lettered in three sports at Loganville High School in Loganville, Ga. … played three years of softball for head coach Allan Maddox … was a

first-team all-region selection for the Devils her final two seasons … earned Offensive Player of the Year for LHS as a senior … was selected the team’s player of the month twice as a junior … set the Devils single-season RBI record as a junior and their home run record as a senior … also lettered in basketball for two seasons and swimming for one year.Personal: Full name is Erin Rose Schmidt … born Sept. 26, 1995 … is the daughter of Dennis and Jill Schmidt … has an older brother, A.J. … is majoring in nursing … played summer ball for the Georgia Impact and Georgia Fire.

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OVERALL BATTING STATSPlayer Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO DP OB% SF SH SB-A FLD%

Claire Wilson .500 21-0 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 .500 0 0 1 0 .500 0 0 0-0 .000

Lauren Shaw .382 50-48 144 38 55 12 1 13 57 108 .750 24 1 11 1 .462 4 0 1-1 .997

Therese Byrne .379 50-50 169 36 64 4 1 0 13 70 .414 4 1 25 0 .397 0 10 16-18 .982

Amie Kelly .373 48-42 142 35 53 3 0 0 1 56 .394 5 0 17 0 .395 0 3 11-12 .959

Katie Spain .361 51-51 155 51 56 10 0 9 39 93 .600 26 1 13 0 .449 3 4 12-12 .938

Kayla Hale .353 47-41 116 16 41 8 0 7 39 70 .603 23 0 21 0 .457 1 0 0-0 1.000

Alexia Boggess .328 23-22 61 8 20 5 1 0 8 27 .443 8 1 7 0 .414 0 2 1-2 .889

Ainsley Faulk .322 44-33 90 20 29 2 0 0 5 31 .344 15 0 16 0 .419 0 0 5-7 .971

Jade Sasser .309 50-46 136 23 42 10 1 5 33 69 .507 20 0 17 2 .397 0 0 3-3 .962

Jennifer Jenkins .303 44-41 89 11 27 2 1 0 13 31 .348 5 0 11 0 .337 1 3 2-3 .934

Laci Driggers .286 2-2 7 2 2 0 0 1 2 5 .714 0 0 0 0 .286 0 0 0-0 1.000

Taylor Powell .242 27-21 66 8 16 5 0 3 22 30 .455 8 0 9 2 .316 2 0 0-0 1.000

Katie Brinkman .229 40-37 96 15 22 5 2 1 11 34 .354 6 0 9 1 .275 0 5 3-3 .930

Sarah Angulo .224 40-17 67 7 15 4 0 1 13 22 .328 6 2 6 1 .307 0 0 0-0 .986

Marisa Magnuson .208 19-13 24 3 5 0 0 0 2 5 .208 0 0 3 0 .208 0 2 1-1 .946

Paige Nielsen .196 27-15 46 3 9 3 0 0 8 12 .261 4 1 9 0 .269 1 1 1-1 .714

Ashlee Craig .000 20-0 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 1 0 .200 0 0 2-2 .000

Victoria Creamer .000 3-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 1.000

Totals .323 51-51 1415 291 457 73 7 40 266 664 .469 155 7 176 7 .390 12 30 58-65 .961

Opponents .176 51-51 1258 103 221 37 2 11 93 295 .235 118 14 412 1 .252 9 31 23-30 .954

OVERALL PITCHING STATSPlayer ERA W-L GP-GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR TBF B/Avg. WP HBP BK

Kayla Hale 0.62 2-1 15-0 0 0 3 2 33.2 21 10 3 13 44 1 0 2 145 .165 0 2 0

Cassie Jones 1.41 20-5 30-29 17 11 2 1 173.2 96 48 35 55 230 21 0 4 695 .158 4 9 2

Taylor Powell 1.71 22-1 26-22 14 6 1 2 143.1 104 45 35 50 138 15 2 5 590 .198 5 3 0

Totals 1.46 44-7 51-51 31 17 6 5 350.2 221 103 73 118 412 37 2 11 1430 .176 10 14 2

Opponents 4.92 7-44 51-51 18 1 0 1 330.1 457 291 232 155 176 73 7 40 1618 .323 22 7 0

Cassie Jones Alexia Boggess Taylor Powell

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OVERALL BATTING STATSPlayer Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO DP OB% SF SH SB-A FLD%

Claire Wilson 1.000 13-0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 1.000 0 0 0 0 1.000 0 0 0-0 .000

Jennifer Jenkins .426 24-23 54 8 23 1 1 0 11 26 .481 4 0 4 0 .458 1 1 2-2 .957

Kayla Hale .424 24-20 59 13 25 6 0 5 24 46 .780 14 0 8 0 .534 0 0 0-0 1.000

Amie Kelly .386 25-22 83 19 32 2 0 0 1 34 .410 2 0 10 0 .400 0 2 6-6 1.000

Ainsley Faulk .373 24-21 59 11 22 2 0 0 5 24 .407 7 0 8 0 .439 0 0 3-5 .950

Lauren Shaw .372 26-26 78 25 29 4 1 11 36 68 .872 13 1 4 0 .448 4 0 0-0 .993

Therese Byrne .367 26-26 90 22 33 3 0 0 11 36 .400 3 0 14 0 .387 0 5 10-11 1.000

Alexia Boggess .360 9-8 25 5 9 3 0 0 7 12 .480 5 0 2 0 .467 0 2 1-2 .800

Katie Spain .329 26-26 79 27 26 3 0 5 18 44 .557 14 1 5 0 .423 3 4 4-4 .945

Jade Sasser .318 25-21 66 14 21 6 0 4 22 39 .591 10 0 8 0 .408 0 0 0-0 .969

Katie Brinkman .296 22-21 54 11 16 5 2 0 6 25 .463 3 0 4 1 .333 0 2 0-0 .904

Sarah Angulo .293 20-11 41 6 12 4 0 0 9 16 .390 3 2 2 0 .370 0 0 0-0 .987

Taylor Powell .194 14-12 36 4 7 3 0 1 12 13 .361 5 0 4 1 .279 2 0 0-0 1.000

Paige Nielsen .176 12-3 17 0 3 0 0 0 2 3 .176 2 0 2 0 .250 1 0 0-0 .750

Marisa Magnuson .167 9-6 6 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 .167 0 0 0 0 .167 0 0 0-0 .909

Victoria Creamer .000 2-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 1.000

Ashlee Craig .000 9-0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 0 0 .500 0 0 1-1 .000

Totals .347 26-26 750 178 260 42 4 26 165 388 .517 86 4 75 2 .411 11 16 27-31 .962

Opponents .157 26-26 630 40 99 18 1 6 36 137 .217 54 7 197 0 .231 3 17 9-11 .953

OVERALL PITCHING STATSPlayer ERA W-L GP-GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg. WP HBP BK

Kayla Hale 0.79 2-0 8-0 0 0 1 0 17.2 14 5 2 6 18 1 0 2 71 .197 0 1 0

Cassie Jones 0.86 11-1 13-13 9 6 1 0 81.1 32 13 10 23 109 7 0 1 273 .117 1 5 0

Taylor Powell 1.58 12-0 14-13 8 4 0 1 79.2 53 22 18 25 70 10 1 3 286 .185 1 1 0

Totals 1.18 25-1 26-26 17 11 2 1 178.2 99 40 30 54 197 18 1 6 630 .157 2 7 0

Opponents 6.03 1-25 26-26 13 0 0 0 170.2 260 178 147 86 75 42 4 26 750 .347 13 4 0

Lauren Shaw Katie Spain Therese Byrne

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Record: Overall Home Away Neutral All Games: 44-7 16-0 15-1 13-6Conference: 25-1 10-0 15-1 ----Non-Conference: 19-6 6-0 ---- 13-6

AUM Opp.Date Opponent Result R-H-E R-H-E Overall SSAC Pitcher of Record Feb. 18 POINT UNIVERSITY W, 5-0 5-10-0 0-1-2 1-0 ------ Cassie Jones (1-0) Feb. 18 POINT UNIVERSITY W, 9-3 9-9-0 3-4-1 2-0 ------ Taylor Powell (1-0)Feb. 21 vs. Campbellsville University# W, 5-0 5-6-1 0-1-1 3-0 ------ Cassie Jones (1-0) Feb. 21 vs. William Woods University# W, 3-1 3-8-0 1-3-0 4-0 ------ Taylor Powell (2-0)Feb. 21 vs. Reinhardt Univesity# L, 4-1 1-3-1 4-6-0 4-1 ------ Kayla Hale (0-1) Feb. 28 THOMAS UNIVERSITY W, 3-2 3-7-3 2-5-1 5-1 ------ Cassie Jones (3-0)Feb. 28 THOMAS UNIVERSITY W, 6-0 6-11-1 0-1-1 6-1 ------ Taylor Powell (3-0) March 7 vs. Southeastern University@ L, 9-2 2-5-1 9-8-0 6-2 ------ Cassie Jones (3-1) March 7 vs. University of Houston-Victoria@ W, 3-1 3-9-1 1-6-1 7-2 ------ Taylor Powell (4-0) March 8 vs. Culver-Stockton College@ W, 6-0 6-10-0 0-1-1 8-2 ------ Cassie Jones (4-1) March 8 vs. St. Ambrose University@ W, 6-0 6-12-1 0-3-0 9-2 ------ Taylor Powell (5-0) March 9 vs. Central Methodist University@ L, 2-0 0-8-2 2-3-2 9-3 ------ Cassie Jones (4-2) March 10 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY W, 2-0 2-7-0 0-1-0 10-3 ------ Cassie Jones (5-2) March 10 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY W, 9-0 (5) 9-8-1 0-1-2 11-3 ------ Taylor Powell (6-0) March 14 at Emmanuel College* W, 12-0 12-16-3 0-1-1 12-3 1-0 Cassie Jones (6-2)March 14 at Emmanuel College* W, 8-0 8-12-0 0-1-2 13-3 2-0 Taylor Powell (7-0) March 15 at Southern Wesleyan University* W, 9-1 (6) 9-13-0 1-5-3 14-3 3-0 Cassie Jones (7-2) March 15 at Southern Wesleyan University* W, 12-2 12-15-1 2-6-3 15-3 4-0 Taylor Powell (8-0)March 19 BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE* W,2-1 (10) 2-4-0 1-1-0 16-3 5-0 Cassie Jones (8-2) March 19 BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE* W, 7-1 7-12-3 1-2-2 17-3 6-0 Taylor Powell (9-0)March 21 at Brenau University* W, 4-3 4-6-1 3-3-2 18-3 7-0 Cassie Jones (9-2) March 21 at Brenau University* W, 12-7 12-12-2 7-10-2 19-3 8-0 Taylor Powell (10-0)April 5 COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA* W, 8-0 (5) 8-12-1 0-1-0 20-3 9-0 Cassie Jones (10-2)April 5 COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA* W, 7-0 7-12-0 0-1-0 21-3 10-0 Taylor Powell (11-0) April 9 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE* W, 4-0 4-4-2 0-1-1 22-3 11-0 Cassie Jones (11-2) April 9 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE* W, 4-3 4-6-1 3-7-0 23-3 12-0 Kayla Hale (1-1)April 11 at University of Mobile* W, 8-0 (5) 8-10-0 0-1-2 24-3 13-0 Cassie Jones (12-2) April 11 at University of Mobile* W, 4-0 4-3-0 0-2-1 25-3 14-0 Taylor Powell (12-0) April 12 at Faulkner University* W, 5-3 5-7-2 3-7-3 26-3 15-0 Kayla Hale (2-1) April 12 at Faulkner University* W, 4-1 4-8-1 1-2-2 27-3 16-0 Taylor Powell (13-0) April 16 BRENAU UNIVERSITY* W, 7-0 7-8-0 0-4-4 28-3 17-0 Cassie Jones (13-2) April 16 BRENAU UNIVERSITY* W, 5-0 5-8-2 0-7-2 29-3 18-0 Taylor Powell (14-0) April 19 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY* W, 8-3 8-10-0 3-5-0 30-3 19-0 Cassie Jones (14-2) April 19 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY* W, 8-2 8-11-2 2-6-1 31-3 20-0 Kayla Hale (3-1) April 22 at Martin Methodist College* W, 10-0 10-14-1 0-1-1 32-3 21-0 Cassie Jones (14-2) April 22 at Martin Methodist College* W, 9-7 9-17-1 7-11-3 33-3 22-0 Taylor Powell (16-0) April 25 at Brewton-Parker College* L, 3-2 2-7-1 3-3-0 33-4 22-1 Cassie Jones (15-3) April 25 at Brewton-Parker College* W, 10-1 (6) 10-14-1 1-4-0 34-4 23-1 Taylor Powell (17-0) April 26 at College of Coastal Georgia* W, 7-2 7-9-1 2-5-3 35-4 24-1 Taylor Powell (18-0) April 26 at College of Coastal Georgia* W, 2-0 2-8-1 0-2-0 36-4 25-1 Cassie Jones (16-3) May 1 vs. University of Mobile^ W, 6-4 6-8-1 4-8-4 37-4 25-1 Cassie Jones (17-3) May 2 vs. William Carey University^ L, 6-5 (8) 5-6-2 6-12-2 37-5 25-1 Taylor Powell (18-1)May 2 vs. Blue Mountain College^ W, 4-2 4-10-2 2-6-2 38-5 25-1 Taylor Powell (19-1) May 3 vs. Belhaven University^ L, 8-1 1-5-3 8-9-0 38-6 25-1 Cassie Jones (17-4) May 12 vs. Bryan College& W, 8-4 8-10-0 4-4-5 39-6 25-1 Taylor Powell (20-1)May 13 vs. Indiana University Southeast& W, 8-3 8-5-0 3-6-1 40-6 25-1 Taylor Powell (21-1) May 24 vs. Lindsey Wilson College% W, 3-0 3-8-0 0-3-4 41-6 25-1 Cassie Jones (18-4) May 26 vs. William Carey University% W, 2-1 2-8-1 1-2-0 42-6 25-1 Cassie Jones (19-4) May 27 vs. Reinhardt Univesity% W, 2-0 2-6-0 0-6-1 43-6 25-1 Cassie Jones (20-4) May 29 vs. William Carey University% L, 7-4 4-8-5 7-13-1 43-7 25-1 Cassie Jones (20-5) May 29 vs. William Carey University% W, 10-6 10-10-2 6-9-1 44-7 25-1 Taylor Powell (22-1)

# Shorter Invitational (Rome, Ga.)@ Gulf Shores Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.)* SSAC Game ^ SSAC Tournament & NAIA National Championship Opening Round Game (Montgomery, Ala.) % NAIA National Championship (Columbus, Ga.)

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AALLEN, Sara .......................................................2009-10ANGULO, Sarah ......................................... 2014-pres.

BBAKER, Courtney ...............................................2011-12BAXLEY, Stephanie ............................................2009-10BOBO, Allie........................................................2009-10BOGGESS, Alexia ....................................... 2014-pres.BRINKMAN, Katie...................................... 2013-pres.BURT, Taylor .....................................................2010-11BYRNE, Therese ........................................ 2014-pres.

CCONVERSE, Alli ..................................................2009-10CORNELIUS, Katie..............................................2012-13CRAIG, Ashlee ........................................................2014CREAMER, Victoria .................................... 2014-pres.

DDODD, Morgan ......................................................2010DRIGGERS, Laci ......................................... 2012-pres.DRIGGERS, Shea ................................................2009-12

E - FFAULK, Ainsley .......................................... 2012-pres.

G - HHALE, Kayla ............................................... 2013-pres.HALVERSON, Stacin ...........................................2009-11

HATCHER, Monica ..................................................2010HENDERSON, Hayden ................................ 2015-pres.HODGE, Brittany ....................................................2009

I - JJENKINS, Jennifer ...................................... 2013-pres.JOHANSEN, Emma .................................................2013JOHNSON, Haley ...............................................2012-13JONES (DANIELS), Cassie ........................... 2012-pres.

KKAWAL, Cheyenna ............................................2011-12KELLY, Amie .............................................. 2012-pres.KELLY, Leslie ...........................................................2013KIRKPATRICK, Danielle ......................................2009-12

LLOPEZ, Becky ..........................................................2009

MMAGNUSON, Marisa ................................. 2014-pres.McINTYRE, Carol Ann ........................................2011-12MOLINA, Jenna ......................................................2012

NNELSON, Ashton...........................................2009, 2011NIELSEN, Paige .......................................... 2013-pres.

O - PPEACOCK, Layne ....................................................2009

PEPPER, Jyssica .............................................2011-2013PERRY, Jessica ...................................................2010-11PERSINGER, Amy ....................................... 2015-pres.POWELL, Taylor ......................................... 2013-pres.

Q -RREYNOLDS, Joanna ............................................2009-12RICHARDS, Brandi .............................................2009-12ROGERS, Megan ................................................2009-12RYAL, Kacie........................................................2010-12RYAN, Danielle ..................................................2009-10

SSAINT, Holly ......................................................2012-13SAINT, Taylor ....................................................2010-11 SASSER, Jade ............................................. 2013-pres.SCHMIDT, Rose ......................................... 2015-pres.SHAW, Lauren ........................................... 2013-pres.SOUDERS, Ashley ...................................................2009SPAIN, Katie .............................................. 2012-pres.STUART, Rachel .................................................2010-13SUGGS, Sarah .........................................................2012

T - ZTAYLOR, Liz ............................................................2013 THOMAS, Kendall ....................................2009, 2011-12WILSON, Claire .......................................... 2014-pres.WYATT, Whitney ...............................................2009-11

BATTING HIGHSHits (Game) ....................................4, 9x (Last: Amie Kelly, vs. Blue Mountain, 5/2/14) Hits (Season) ......................................................................... 65, Jyssica Pepper (2013)Hits (Career) ................................................................. 207, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Runs Scored (Game) .........................................4, Laci Driggers, vs. Talladega (3/1/13)Runs Scored (Season) ................................................................ 51, Katie Spain (2014)Runs Scored (Career) ..................................................... 125, Jyssica Pepper (2011-13)

Doubles (Game) .............................3, Twice (Last: Katie Spain, vs. Emmanuel, 3/2/13)Doubles (Season) ........................... 15, Taylor Burt (2011) and Brandi Richards (2010)Doubles (Career) ............................................................ 44, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Triples (Game) .................... 2, Twice (Last: Taylor Burt, at Warner Southern, 3/16/10)Triples (Season) .............................................................................. 7, Sara Allen (2009)Triples (Career)................................................................. 13, Jyssica Pepper (2011-13)

Home Runs (Game) ........................2, 8x (Last: Kayla Hale, vs. William Carey, 5/29/14)Home Runs (Season) .................................................................. 15, Katie Spain (2013)Home Runs (Career)........................................................26, Whitney Wyatt (2009-11)

Runs Batted In (Game) .................................8, Kayla Hale, vs. Embry-Riddle (3/18/13)Runs Batted In (Season) ...........................................................57, Lauren Shaw (2014)Runs Batted In (Career) ...............................................112, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Walks (Game) ......................................... 3, 8x (Last: Lauren Shaw, vs. Mobile, 5/1/14)Walks (Season) ........................................................................... 26, Katie Spain (2014)Walks (Career) ................................................................. 58, Jyssica Pepper (2011-13)

Stolen Bases (Game) ........................... 3, 4x (Last: Brandi Richards, vs. Walsh, 3/9/12)Stolen Bases (Season) ........................................................... 16, Therese Byrne (2014)Stolen Bases (Career) ................................................... 36, Joanna Reynolds (2009-12)

Batting Average (Season) ................................................ .432, Brandi Richards (2010)Batting Average (Career) ........................................... .360, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

PITCHING HIGHSInnings Pitched (Game) ............................13.1, Cassie Jones, vs. Spring Hill (5/24/13)Innings Pitched (Season) .................................................... 199.2, Cassie Jones (2013)Innings Pitched (Career) ...........................................592.1, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Strikeouts (Game) ........................................19, Cassie Jones, vs. Spring Hill (5/24/13)Strikeouts (Season) ............................................................. 276, Cassie Daniels (2013)Strikeouts (Career) .......................................................880, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Walks (Game) ...............................................13, Cassie Jones, vs. Spring Hill (5/24/13)Walks (Season) .................................................................. 107, Brandi Richards (2011)Walks (Career) ............................................................. 299, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Runs (Game) ................................ 10, Danielle Ryan, at Alabama-Huntsville (2/26/10)Runs (Season) ........................................................................ 69, Danielle Ryan (2010)Runs (Career) ................................................................ 159, Cassie Jones (2012-pres.)

Earned Runs (Game) .................... 10, Danielle Ryan, at Alabama-Huntsville (2/26/10)Earned Runs (Season) ............................................................ 57, Danielle Ryan (2010)Earned Runs (Career) .................................................... 115, Cassie Jones (2012-pres.)

Wins (Season) .......................................................................... 23, Cassie Jones (2013)Wins (Career) ................................................................. 57, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Losses (Season) ...................................................................... 11, Danielle Ryan (2009)Losses (Career) ............................................................... 29, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Earned Run Average (Season) ......................................... 0.63, Brandi Richards (2009)Earned Run Average (Career) .....................................1.13, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Complete Games (Season) ...................................................... 20, Cassie Jones (2013)Complete Games (Career) .............................................63, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

Shutouts (Season) .................................................................... 11, Cassie Jones (2014)Shutouts (Career) ..........................................................22, Brandi Richards (2009-12))

Saves (Season) .........................................3, Brandi Richards (2011)/Kayla Hale (2013)Saves (Career) .................................................................. 8, Brandi Richards (2009-12)

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BATTING STATISTICS

Hits4 ......................... Amie Kelly, vs. Blue Mountain, 5/2/144 ................................... Katie Spain, at Faulkner, 4/9/134 .................... Rachel Stuart, vs. Embry-Riddle, 3/18/134 ........................Emma Johansen, at Talladega, 2/21/134 .......................... Kacie Ryal, vs. William Penn, 5/19/124 ........................ Monica Hatcher, at Columbia, 4/17/104 ................................. Sara Allen, at Emmanuel, 4/5/094 ................Megan Rogers, vs. Brewton-Parker, 3/10/09

Doubles3 .............................. Katie Spain, vs. Emmanuel, 3/2/13 3 ..............Sara Allen, at Webber International, 3/17/10

Triples2 ................................... Taylor Burt, at Warner, 3/16/102 ...................... Sara Allen, vs. Brewton-Parker, 3/10/09

Home Runs2 .........................Kayla Hale, vs. William Carey, 5/29/142 .................................Lauren Shaw, at Brenau, 3/21/142 ........................ Katie Spain, vs. Campbellsville, 3/8/132 ................................Katie Spain, at Talladega, 2/21/132 ........................ Brandi Richards, at Columbia, 2/25/112 ....................... Whitney Wyatt, at Emmanuel, 3/20/102 ............................. Alli Converse, vs. Faulkner, 3/24/092 ............................... Whitney Wyatt, at Judson, 3/4/09

Runs Batted In8 ......................... Kayla Hale, vs. Embry-Riddle, 3/18/135 .........................Kayla Hale, vs. William Carey, 5/29/145 .............. Jade Sasser, vs. Southern Wesleyan, 4/19/145 .................................Lauren Shaw, at Brenau, 3/21/145 .................................. Katie Spain, vs. Mobile, 4/23/135 ................................Kayla Hale, at Spring Hill, 3/28/135 ................................Katie Spain, at Talladega, 2/21/135 ...................................... Taylor Burt, vs. SWU, 2/18/115 ................... Monica Hatcher, vs. Huntingdon, 2/23/105 ...................................Alli Converse, vs. SWU, 4/10/095 ................................... Layne Peacock, at SWU, 4/4/095 ...................... Shea Driggers, vs. Huntingdon, 2/25/09

Walks3 ..................................Lauren Shaw, vs. Mobile, 5/1/143 .............. Katie Spain, vs. Southern Wesleyan, 4/19/143 ..........................Rachel Stuart, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/133 ..................... Laci Driggers, vs. Embry-Riddle, 3/18/133 ...................... Brandi Richards, vs. Spring Hill, 4/22/123 ....................Jyssica Pepper, vs. IU-Southeast, 2/25/123 ................................. Jyssica Pepper, vs. OCU, 3/12/113 ........................Whitney Wyatt, vs. Anderson, 2/26/11

Hit by Pitches2 ........................Katie Spain, vs. Embry-Riddle, 3/18/13 2 .....................Stacin Halverson, vs. Reinhardt, 3/30/092 ............Joanna Reynolds, vs. Brewton-Parker, 3/10/092 ...................Alli Converse, at Brewton-Parker, 2/27/09

Stolen Bases3 .............................. Brandi Richards, vs. Walsh, 3/9/123 .................................Jyssica Pepper, vs. Walsh, 3/9/123 ................. Danielle Kirkpatrick, vs. Talladega, 4/12/113 ...........................Jyssica Pepper, at Columbia, 2/25/11

PITCHING STATISTICS

Innings Pitched13.1 ...................... Cassie Jones, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/1310.0 ..............Cassie Jones, vs. Brewton-Parker, 3/19/14 10.0 ......................Brandi Richards, vs. Mobile, 4/20/129.1 .................................Brandi Richards, at Lee, 4/2/109.0 ......................Cassie Jones, at William Carey, 4/6/13 9.0 .............. Brandi Richards, vs. IU-Southeast, 5/21/129.0 ........................Brandi Richards, vs. Brenau, 4/26/12

Strike Outs19 ......................... Cassie Jones, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/1318 .................. Cassie Jones, vs. Campbellsville, 2/21/1417 ....................... Cassie Jones, vs. Grand View, 5/17/1316 ...... Brandi Richards, vs. Trevecca Nazarene, 2/24/1216 .......................Brandi Richards, vs. Faulkner, 3/24/0916 ................. Brandi Richards, vs. William Penn, 3/7/09 15 .............................Cassie Jones, vs. Belhaven, 5/5/13 15 ..................................Brandi Richards, at Lee, 4/2/10

Hits Allowed13 ....................Cassie Jones, vs. William Carey, 5/29/1412 ........................Brandi Richards, vs. Belhaven, 4/9/1111 .............Taylor Powell, at Martin Methodist, 4/22/1411 ....................................Cassie Jones, vs. Lee, 5/25/1311 .............................Taylor Powell, at Belhaven, 4/5/1311 ................................ Taylor Burt, at Belhaven, 4/2/1111 ......................... Taylor Burt, at William Carey, 4/1/1111 .................. Courtney Baker, at William Carey, 4/1/1111 ..........Courtney Baker, vs. Houston-Victoria, 3/13/11

Walks13 ......................... Cassie Jones, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/1310 .........................Brandi Richards, vs. Mobile, 3/20/118 .........................Brandi Richards, vs. Faulkner, 4/17/128 .............................. Brandi Richards, vs. CMU, 3/12/117 .............. Brandi Richards, at Columbus State, 3/16/117 .....................Brandi Richards, vs. Notre Dame, 3/6/09

Runs Allowed10 ................................. Danielle Ryan, at UAH, 2/26/109 ........................Cassie Jones, vs. Southeastern, 3/7/148 .................. Cassie Jones, vs. Columbus State, 2/15/128 ....................................Taylor Burt, at Mobile, 4/13/118 .................................. Taylor Burt, at Belhaven, 4/2/117 ................................... Kayla Hale, vs. Faulkner, 4/2/13 7 ............................... Cassie Jones, at Faulkner, 4/10/127 ..........................Brandi Richards, vs. Belhaven, 3/6/127 ...............Courtney Baker, at Columbus State, 3/16/117 ....................................Brandi Richards, at Lee, 4/2/10

Earned Runs Allowed10 ................................. Danielle Ryan, at UAH, 2/26/107 .................................. Taylor Burt, at Belhaven, 4/2/117 ...............Courtney Baker, at Columbus State, 3/16/117 ....................................Brandi Richards, at Lee, 4/2/10

No-HittersCassie Jones ................................... vs. Belhaven, 5/5/13Cassie Jones ................................. vs. Belhaven, 4/20/13Brandi Richards..............................vs. Faulkner, 4/17/12Brandi Richards........................vs. William Penn, 3/7/09Brandi Richards......................... at Huntingdon, 3/18/09Brandi Richards..........................vs. Notre Dame, 3/1/11

Combined No-HittersBrandi Richards/Jessica Perry ............. at Columbia, 4/17/10Stephanie Baxley/Brandi Richards......... vs. Judson, 2/16/10Stephanie Baxley/Danielle Ryan ......at Huntingdon, 3/18/09

Perfect GamesBrandi Richards........................vs. William Penn, 3/7/09

Batting HighsAt Bats ......................................................................... 47, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/13Hits ...................................................................... 18, Southern Wesleyan, 4/4/09 Runs Scored ................................................................... 19, vs. Talladega, 3/1/13Doubles ............................................................. 8, at Southern Wesleyan, 4/4/09Triples .........................................................................3, Brewton-Parker, 3/10/09Home Runs ..................................................... 5, vs. Southern Wesleyan, 2/18/11Runs Batted In ........................................................15, vs. Embry-Riddle, 3/18/13Walks ................................................................................... 10, vs. Point, 2/27/13Hit by Pitch ............................................................ 4, at Brewton-Parker, 2/27/09 Stolen Bases .......................................................................... 9, vs. Walsh, 3/9/12

PitchingInnings Pitched ....................................................... 13.1, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/13Fewest Hits Allowed ........................................................................ 0, nine times ......................................................................................Last: vs. Belhaven, 5/5/13Home Runs Allowed .......................................3, at Alabama-Huntsville, 2/26/10Strikeouts ................................................................... 19, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/13Runs ................................................................ 11, vs. Houston-Victoria, 3/13/11Walks .......................................................................... 13, vs. Spring Hill, 5/24/13Hit by Pitch ........................................................................ 4, vs. Mobile, 4/20/12

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HOME RUNS 1. Katie Spain, 2013 15 2. Lauren Shaw, 2014 13 3. Kayla Hale, 2013 12 4. Whitney Wyatt, 2010 11 5. Laci Driggers, 2013 10 Brandi Richards, 2011 10 Whitney Wyatt, 2009 10

WINS 1. Cassie Jones, 2012 23 2. Taylor Powell, 2014 22 3. Cassie Jones, 2014 20 4. Brandi Richards, 2012 16 Danielle Ryan, 2010 16

STRIKEOUTS 1. Cassie Jones, 2013 276 2. Brandi Richards, 2009 249 3. Brandi Richards, 2012 246 4. Cassie Jones, 2014 230 5. Brandi Richards, 2010 198

ERA (Min. 35 Innings Pitched) 1. Brandi Richards, 2009 0.63 2. Brandi Richards, 2010 1.07 3. Brandi Richards, 2012 1.13 4. Taylor Powell, 2013 1.20 5. Cassie Jones, 2013 1.30

INNINGS PITCHED 1. Cassie Jones, 2013 199.2 2 Cassie Jones, 2014 174.0 3. Brandi Richards, 2012 173.0 4. Brandi Richards, 2011 169.0 5. Cassie Jones, 2012 149.2

BATTING AVERAGE (Min. 90 ABs) 1. Brandi Richards, 2010 .431 2. Brandi Richards, 2011 .429 3. Sara Allen, 2009 .395 4. Stacin Halverson, 2009 .384 5. Lauren Shaw, 2014 .382

LOSSES 1. Danielle Ryan, 2009 12 2. Brandi Richards, 2012 10 Brandi Richards, 2011 10 4. Cassie Jones, 2012 8 Courtney Baker, 2011 8

WALKS 1. Brandi Richards, 2011 107 2. Cassie Jones, 2013 93 3. Brandi Richards, 2012 75 4. Brandi Richards, 2009 67 5. Cassie Jones, 2012 58

RUNS 1. Danielle Ryan, 2010 69 2. Danielle Ryan, 2009 67 3. Courtney Baker, 2011 60 4. Brandi Richards, 2011 56 5. Cassie Jones, 2012 55

EARNED RUNS 1. Danielle Ryan, 2010 57 2. Danielle Ryan, 2009 39 3. Brandi Richards, 2011 38 4. Cassie Jones, 2013 37 5. Cassie Jones, 2014 35 Courtney Baker, 2011 35

OPP. BATTING AVERAGE 1. Brandi Richards, 2009 .106 2. Brandi Richards, 2010 .132 3. Brandi Richards, 2011 .150 4. Cassie Jones, 2013 .154 5. Brandi Richards, 2012 .157

COMPLETE GAMES 1. Cassie Jones, 2013 20 2. Brandi Richards, 2011 19 3. Brandi Richards, 2012 18 4. Cassie Jones, 2014 17 5. Cassie Jones, 2012 15 Brandi Richards, 2009 15

SHUTOUTS 1. Cassie Jones, 2014 11 2. Brandi Richards, 2011 8 3. Taylor Powell, 2014 6 Cassie Jones, 2013 6 Courtney Baker, 2012 6 Brandi Richards, 2009 6

SAVES 1. Kayla Hale, 2013 3 Brandi Richards, 2011 3 3. Kayla Hale, 2014 2 Taylor Powell, 2013 and 2014 2 Brandi Richards, 2010 and 2012 2 Cassie Jones, 2012 2 Haley Johnson, 2012 2

AT BATS 1. Jyssica Pepper, 2012 194 2. Laci Driggers, 2013 190 3. Jyssica Pepper, 2013 179 4. Brandi Richards, 2012 173 5. Rachel Stuart, 2013 171

WHITNEY WYATT

JYSSICA PEPPER

KATIE SPAIN

COURTNEY BAKER KAYLA HALE BRANDI RICHARDS DANIELLE RYAN

RUNS BATTED IN 1. Lauren Shaw, 2014 58 2. Katie Spain, 2013 57 3 Whitney Wyatt, 2010 46 4. Kayla Hale, 2013 45 5. Laci Driggers, 2013 41

HITS 1. Brandi Richards, 2011 69 2. Jyssica Pepper, 2013 68 3. Katie Spain, 2013 64 Therese Byrne, 2014 64 5. Monica Hatcher, 2010 63

RUNS SCORED 1. Katie Spain, 2014 51 2. Katie Spain, 2013 46 Jyssica Pepper, 2012 46 4. Laci Driggers, 2013 44 5. Jyssica Pepper, 2013 42

DOUBLES 1. Laci Driggers, 2013 16 Brandi Richards, 2010 16 3. Taylor Burt, 2011 15 4. Katie Spain, 2013 14 Brand Richards, 2011 14

TRIPLES 1. Jyssica Pepper, 2009 7 2. Sara Allen, 2009 6 3. Sara Allen, 2010 5 4. Rachel Stuart, 2013 4 Brandi Richards, 2012 4 Jyssica Pepper, 2012 4 Brandi Richards, 2011 4

WALKS 1. Katie Spain, 2014 26 2. Whitney Wyatt, 2011 24 Lauren Shaw, 2014 24 4. Kayla Hale, 2014 23 Jyssica Pepper, 2012 23

STOLEN BASES 1. Therese Byrne, 2014 16 Jyssica Pepper, 2012 16 3. Joanna Reynolds, 2010 15 4. Joanna Reynolds, 2009 13 5. Katie Spain, 2014 12 Brandi Richards, 2012 12 Taylor Burt, 2010 12 Joanna Reynolds, 2009 12

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WINS 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 57 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-pres. 56 3. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 36 4. Courtney Baker, 2011-12 24 5. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 23

STRIKEOUTS 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 880 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-pres. 666 3. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 218 4. Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 197 5. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 167

ERA (Min. 80 Innings Pitched) 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 1.13 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-pres. 1.40 3. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 1.47 4. Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 1.62 5. Kayla Hale, 2012-pres. 1.72

INNINGS PITCHED 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 592.1 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-pres. 523.1 3. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 275.0 4. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 242.2 5. Courtney Baker, 2011-12 191.0

HOME RUNS 1. Whitney Wyatt, 2009-11 26 Katie Spain, 2012-pres. 26 3. Brandi Richards, 2009-11 21 4. Kayla Hale, 2013-pres. 19 5. Lauren Shaw, 2013-pres. 16

BATTING AVERAGE (Min. 200 ABs) 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 .378 2. Stacin Halverson, 2009-11 .360 3. Sara Allen, 2009-10 .357 4. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 .346 5. Katie Spain, 2012-pres. .341

AT BATS 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 592 2. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 540 3. Katie Spain, 2012-pres. 451 4. Whitney Wyatt, 2009-11 438 5. Danielle Kirkpatrick, 2009-12 396

TAYLOR BURT

SHEA DRIGGERS

BRANDI RICHARDS

RUNS BATTED IN 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 122 2. Katie Spain, 2012-pres. 110 Whitney Wyatt, 2009-11 110 4. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 87 5. Shea Driggers, 2009-12 86

RUNS SCORED 1. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 125 2. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 114 3. Katie Spain, 2012-pres. 113 4. Joanna Reynolds, 2009-12 87 5. Rachel Stuart, 2010-13 77

HITS 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 224 2. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 187 3. Katie Spain, 2012-pres. 154 4. Whitney Wyatt, 2009-11 141 5. Joanna Reynolds, 2009-12 122

GAMES PLAYED 1. Brandi Reynolds, 2009-12 211 2. Joanna Reynolds, 2009-12 202 3. Danielle Kirkpatrick, 2009-12 174 4. Shea Driggers, 2009-12 170 5. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 169

DOUBLES 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 48 2. Shea Driggers, 2009-12 34 3. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 34 4. Taylor Burt, 2010-11 28 Katie Spain, 2012-pres. 28

TRIPLES 1. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 14 2. Sara Allen, 2009-10 11 3. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 10 4. Danielle Kirkpatrick, 2009-12 6

WALKS 1. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 58 2. Whitney Wyatt, 2009-11 54 3. Katie Spain, 2012-pres. 53 4. Shea Driggers, 2009-12 50 5. Kayla Hale, 2013-pres. 45

STOLEN BASES 1. Joanna Reynolds, 2009-12 42 2. Jyssica Pepper, 2011-13 34 3. Megan Rogers, 2009-12 27 4. Stacin Halverson, 2009-11 23 5. Taylor Burt, 2010-11 22

BRANDI RICHARDS STEPHANIE BAXLEY TAYLOR POWELL CASSIE JONES

PITCHING APPEARANCES 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 108 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-pres. 96 3. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 53 4. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 50 5. Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 48

LOSSES 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 29 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-pres. 19 3. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 18 4. Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 8 Courtney Baker, 2011-12 8

WALKS 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 299 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-pres. 206 3. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 93 4. Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 87 5. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 76

SHUTOUTS 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 22 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-pres. 20 3. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 8 4. Courtney Baker, 2009-12 6 5. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 3 Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 3

COMPLETE GAMES 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 63 2. Cassie Jones, 2012-pres. 52 3. Danielle Ryan, 2009-10 22 4. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 19 5. Courtney Baker, 2011-12 17

SAVES 1. Brandi Richards, 2009-12 8 2. Kayla Hale, 2013-pres. 5 3. Taylor Powell, 2013-pres. 4 4. Cassie Jones, 2012-pres. 3 5. Stephanie Baxley, 2009-10 2

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Record: 42-20 SSAC Record: 16-8NAIA National Championship Pool Play Record: .................................................... 3-0NAIA World Series Record: .................................................................................... 1-2All-American Selections: ........................... Brandi Richards (1st), Shea Driggers (2nd)NAIA World Series All-Tournament Team: ..........................................Brandi RichardsAll-Conference Selections: .................Brandi Richards, Shea Driggers, Jyssica Pepper All-Division Selections: ...................................................... Laci Driggers, Cassie JonesAll-Freshman Selections: .........................................................................Cassie Jones 2012 RosterHead Coach: Chris Steiner-WilcoxsonAssistant Coach: Holly Currie

No. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Cl. Hometown0 Jyssica Pepper INF R/R 5-4 So. Madison, Ala.2 Joanna Reynolds OF R/R 5-6 Sr. Montgomery, Ala.3 Katie Cornelius 1B R/R 5-9 Jr. Albertville, Ala.4 Danielle Kirkpatrick C R/R 5-7 Sr. McDonough, Ga.5 Katie Spain 2B R/R 5-3 Fr. Whittier, Calif.6 Amie Kelly OF R/R 5-6 Fr. Spanish Fort, Ala.7 Laci Driggers UTIL R/R 5-7 So. Leeds, Ala.8 Megan Rogers OF L/R 5-6 Sr. Alpharetta, Ga.9 Ainsley Faulk OF L/R 5-0 Fr. Taylorsville, Ga.10 Kacie Ryal SS R/R 5-9 Sr. Henryetta, Okla.11 Jenna Molina 3B R/R 5-4 Fr. Murrieta, Calif.12 Holly Saint C R/R 5-6 Jr. Wetumpka, Ala.13 Cassie Jones P R/R 5-10 Fr. Valley Grande, Ala.14 Brandi Richards P/OF R/R 5-8 Sr. Covington, Ga.15 Sarah Suggs 1B R/R 5-8 Fr. Huntsville, Ala.16 Shea Driggers DH R/R 5-5 Sr. Leeds, Ala.20 Rachel Stuart OF L/L 5-4 Jr. Dora, Ala.21 Haley Johnson P/2B R/R 5-2 Jr. Wetumpka, Ala.22 Carol Ann McIntyre UTIL L/R 5-7 Sr. Selma, Ala.23 Courtney Baker P R/R 5-7 So. Montgomery, Ala.33 Cheyenna Kawal INF R/R 5-9 So. Victorville, Calif.48 Kendall Thomas 3B R/R 5-6 Jr. Gardendale, Ala.

2012 RESULTSDate Opponent Result2/15 COLUMBUS STATE L, 1-02/15 COLUMBUS STATE L, 8-42/22 TUSKEGEE W, 10-0 (5)2/22 TUSKEGEE W, 11-1 (5)2/24 vs. Tennessee Wesleyan^ W, 6-2 2/24 vs. Trevecca Nazarene^ W, 4-12/25 vs. Lindsey Wilson^ L, 2-02/25 vs. Indiana Southeast^ W, 7-22/25 vs. Bryan College^ W, 11-0 (5)3/2 vs. Martin Methodist@ W, 1-03/2 vs. Notre Dame College@ W, 3-03/2 vs. Bellevue@ W, 4-03/4 vs. Webber International@ W, 3-23/4 vs. Martin Methodist@ L, 4-33/6 BELHAVEN* L, 7-23/6 BELHAVEN* L, 2-03/9 vs. Walsh% W, 7-63/10 vs. Morningside% W, 4-33/10 vs. Lindsey Wilson% L, 3-23/11 vs. Martin Methodist% L, 2-13/11 vs. Lindsey Wilson% W, 3-23/11 vs. William Carey% L, 5-13/16 at Belhaven* W, 13-5 (9)3/16 at Belhaven* W, 5-23/18 at Thomas W, 6-13/18 at Thomas W, 8-13/21 BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN L, 1-03/21 BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN W, 8-0 (6)3/25 at Mobile* W, 1-03/25 at Mobile* W, 3-2 (11)3/29 vs. Brenau* L, 5-13/29 vs. Southern Wesleyan* W, 8-0 (6)3/30 vs. Lee* L 2-13/30 vs. Emmanuel* W, 2-04/2 at Spring Hill* W, 3-14/2 at Spring Hill* W, 3-04/6 at William Carey* L, 5-14/6 at William Carey* L, 3-14/10 at Faulkner* L, 8-54/10 at Faulkner* W, 3-24/13 WILLIAM CAREY* L, 2-14/13 WILLIAM CAREY* W, 1-04/14 THOMAS W, 12-04/14 THOMAS W, 3-04/17 FAULKNER* W, 4-24/17 FAULKNER* W, 5-14/20 MOBILE* W, 3-2 (10)4/20 MOBILE* W, 6-14/22 SPRING HILL* W, 5-04/22 SPRING HILL* W, 7-34/26 vs. Brenau& W, 5-4 (9)4/27 vs. Belhaven& W, 5-04/27 vs. William Carey& L, 2-04/28 vs. Shorter& W, 2-04/28 vs. William Carey& W, 8-64/28 vs. William Carey& L, 3-05/17 vs. Olivet Nazarene$ W, 1-05/18 vs. Azusa Pacific$ W, 2-05/19 vs. William Penn$ W, 7-25/21 vs. Brenau# L, 4-05/21 vs. Indiana Southeast# W, 2-1 (9)5/21 vs. Oklahoma City# L, 4-1

* - Southern States Athletic Conference Game^ - at Alabama Arctic Blast (Decatur, Ala.)@ - at NFCA Leadoff Classic (Panama City, Fla.)% -at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & - SSAC Tournament Game (Columbus, Ga.)$ - NAIA Tournament - Pool Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)# - NAIA Tournament - Bracket Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)

2012 NAIA Tournament Qualifier

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Record: 45-12 SSAC Record: 17-7NAIA National Championship Opening Round Record: ......................................... 3-0NAIA World Series Record: .................................................................................... 1-2All-American Selections: ................................... Cassie Jones (2nd), Katie Spain (2nd)NAIA World Series All-Tournament Team: ...............................................Cassie JonesAll-Conference Selections: ..........................C. Jones, K. Spain, E. Johansen, J. PepperAll-Division Selections: ............................................................................ Laci DriggersAll-Freshman Selections: ...............................Kayla Hale, Taylor Powell, Lauren Shaw

2013 RosterHead Coach: Chris Steiner-WilcoxsonAssistant Coach: Holly CurrieGraduate Assistant Coach: Scottie Wilkes

No. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Cl. Hometown0 Jyssica Pepper SS R/R 5-4 Jr. Madison, Ala.1 Lauren Shaw C R/R 5-7 Fr. Cumming, Ga.3 Katie Cornelius 1B S/R 5-9 Sr. Albertville, Ala.5 Katie Spain 3B R/R 5-3 So. Whittier, Calif.6 Amie Kelly OF L/R 5-6 So. Spanish Fort, Ala.7 Laci Driggers OF R/R 5-7 Jr. Leeds, Ala.8 Jennifer Jenkins INF R/R 5-7 Fr. Cullman, Ala.9 Ainsley Faulk OF L/R 5-0 So. Taylorsville, Ga.10 Liz Taylor P R/R 5-5 Fr. Montgomery, Ala.11 Emma Johansen OF L/R 5-4 Sr. Johnston City, Ill.12 Holly Saint C R/R 5-6 Sr. Wetumpka, Ala.13 Cassie Jones P R/R 5-10 So. Valley Grande, Ala.14 Taylor Powell P/1B R/R 5-10 Fr. Alabaster, Ala.15 Katie Brinkman INF R/R 5-8 Fr. Harvest, Ala.16 Kayla Hale P/DH L/L 5-11 Fr. Montgomery, Ala.20 Rachel Stuart OF L/L 5-4 Sr. Dora, Ala.21 Haley Johnson P/2B R/R 5-2 Sr. Wetumpka, Ala.22 Paige Nielsen OF R/R 5-7 Fr. Hazel Green, Ala.23 Jade Sasser 1B R/R 6-1 Jr. Columbus, Ga.33 Leslie Kelly C R/R 5-8 Jr. Smiths, Ala.

2013 RESULTSDate Opponent Result2/17 THOMAS W, 6-12/17 THOMAS W, 6-12/21 at Talladega W, 10-52/21 at Talladega W, 10-1 (6)2/27 POINT W, 5-42/27 POINT W, 7-13/1 TALLADEGA W, 19-3 (5)3/1 TALLADEGA W, 2-03/2 EMMANUEL W, 8-0 (6)3/2 EMMANUEL W, 10-2 (6)3/8 vs. Campbellsville% W, 8-0 (5)3/8 vs. LSU-Alexandria% W, 1-03/9 vs. Thomas% W, 6-13/9 vs. Blue Mountain% L, 4-13/10 vs. Lindsey Wilson% W, 1-03/13 at Southeastern W, 4-23/13 at Southeastern W, 5-33/15 at Warner W, 8-0 (5)3/15 at Warner W, 3-13/16 at Thomas W, 5-23/16 at Thomas W, 8-33/18 EMBRY-RIDDLE W, 16-8 (6)3/18 EMBRY-RIDDLE W, 7-3 (5)3/28 at Spring Hill* W, 5-13/28 at Spring Hill* W, 11-0 (5)3/29 at Mobile* L, 5-43/29 at Mobile* W, 14-5 (5)4/2 FAULKNER* L, 8-4 (9)4/2 FAULKNER* L, 7-34/5 at Belhaven* W, 5-34/5 at Belhaven* L, 6-14/6 at William Carey* W, 3-2 (9)4/6 at William Carey* W, 4-14/9 at Faulkner* W, 15-0 (5)4/9 at Faulkner* W, 9-54/12 at Emmanuel* W, 11-0 (5)4/12 at Emmanuel* W, 5-04/13 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 3-14/13 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 5-04/20 BELHAVEN* W, 2-04/20 BELHAVEN* L, 5-34/21 WILLIAM CAREY* W, 7-14/21 WILLIAM CAREY* W, 8-14/23 MOBILE* L, 3-14/23 MOBILE* W, 9-0 (5)4/24 SPRING HILL* L, 8-24/24 SPRING HILL* W, 3-25/2 vs. Mobile& W, 3-05/3 vs. Spring Hill& L, 3-05/3 vs. Brenau& W, 6-05/5 vs. Belhaven& L, 1-05/13 vs. Grand View$ W, 5-25/14 vs. Lindsey Wilson$ W, 5-15/15 vs. Lindsey Wilson$ W, 5-15/24 vs. Spring Hill# L, 6-3 (14)5/25 vs. Lee# W, 4-25/27 vs. Reinhardt# L, 2-1 (8)

* - Southern States Athletic Conference Game% -at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & - SSAC Tournament Game (Columbus, Ga.)$ - NAIA Tournament - Pool Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)# - NAIA Tournament - Bracket Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)

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Record: 44-7 SSAC Record: 25-1NAIA National Championship Opening Round Record: ......................................... 2-0NAIA World Series Record: .................................................................................... 4-1All-American Selections: ........................C. Jones (1st), L. Shaw (2nd), T. Powell (2nd)NAIA World Series All-Tournament Team: ..... Cassie Jones, Lauren Shaw, Katie SpainNAIA World Series Most Valuable Player: ................................................Cassie JonesAll-Conference Selections: ...............................................C. Jones (1st), K. Spain (1st) ................................................................... T. Powell (1st), L. Shaw (1st), K. Hale (1st)All-Division Selections: ....................................................... Amie Kelly, Therese ByrneAll-Freshman Selections: ............................................ Therese Byrne, Alexia Boggess

2014 RosterHead Coach: Chris Steiner-WilcoxsonAssistant Coach: Scottie Wilkes

No. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Cl. Hometown0 Claire Wilson 3B R/R 5-3 Fr. Hiwassee, Ga.1 Lauren Shaw C R/R 5-7 So. Cumming, Ga.2 Alexia Boggess SS R/R 5-4 Fr. Hampton, Ga.3 Marisa Magnuson 2B R/R 5-0 Fr. Palm Coast, Fla.5 Katie Spain 3B R/R 5-3 Jr. Whittier, Calif.6 Amie Kelly OF L/R 5-6 Jr.. Spanish Fort, Ala.7 Laci Driggers OF R/R 5-7 Sr. Leeds, Ala.8 Jennifer Jenkins INF R/R 5-7 Sr. Cullman, Ala.9 Ainsley Faulk OF L/R 5-0 Jr. Taylorsville, Ga.10 Therese Byrne OF R/R 5-9 Fr. Bradenton, Fla.12 Victoria Creamer 1B R/R 5-9 Fr. Daphne, Ala.13 Cassie Jones P R/R 5-10 Jr. Valley Grande, Ala.14 Taylor Powell P/1B R/R 5-10 So. Alabaster, Ala.15 Katie Brinkman INF R/R 5-8 So. Harvest, Ala.16 Kayla Hale P/DH L/L 5-11 So. Montgomery, Ala.20 Sarah Angulo C R/R 5-8 Fr. Cooper City, Ala.21 Ashlee Craig INF R/R 5-6 Jr. Seale, Ala.22 Paige Nielsen OF R/R 5-7 So. Hazel Green, Ala.23 Jade Sasser 1B R/R 6-1 Sr. Columbus, Ga.

2014 RESULTSDate Opponent ResultFeb. 18 POINT W, 5-0Feb. 18 POINT W, 9 -3 Feb. 21 Campbellsville^ W, 5-0 Feb. 21 William Woods^ W, 3-1 Feb. 21 Reinhardt^ L, 1-4Feb. 28 THOMAS W, 3-2 Feb. 28 THOMAS W, 6-0 Mar. 7 Southeastern% L, 2-9 Mar. 7 Houston-Victoria% W, 3-1 Mar. 8 Culver-Stockton% W, 6-0 Mar. 8 Saint Ambrose% W, 6-0 Mar. 9 Central Methodist% L, 2-0 Mar. 10 MISSOURI BAPTIST W, 2-0 Mar. 10 MISSOURI BAPTIST W, 9-0 (5) Mar. 14 Emmanuel (Ga.)* W, 12-0Mar. 14 Emmanuel (Ga.)* W, 8-0 Mar. 15 Southern Wesleyan* W, 9-1 (6) Mar. 15 Southern Wesleyan* W, 12-2 Mar. 19 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 2-1 (10)Mar. 19 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 7-1Mar. 21 Brenau* W, 4-3Mar. 21 Brenau* W, 12-7Apr. 5 COASTAL GEORGIA* W, 8-0 (5)Apr. 6 COASTAL GEORGIA* W, 7-0 Apr. 9 MARTIN METHODIST* W, 4-0Apr. 9 MARTIN METHODIST* W, 4-3 Apr. 11 Mobile* W, 8-0 (5) Apr. 11 Mobile* W, 4-0 Apr. 12 Faulkner* W, 5-3 Apr. 12 Faulkner* W, 4-1 Apr. 16 BRENAU* W, 7-0 Apr. 16 BRENAU* W, 5-0 Apr. 19 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 8-3 Apr. 19 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 8-2 Apr. 22 Martin Methodist* W, 10-0 Apr. 22 Martin Methodist* W, 9-7 Apr. 25 Brewton-Parker* L, 3-2 Apr. 25 Brewton-Parker* W, 10-1 (6) Apr. 26 Coastal Georgia* W, 7-2 Apr. 26 Coastal Georgia* W, 2-0 May 1 Mobile& W, 6-4 May 2 William Carey& L, 6-5 (8) May 2 Blue Mountain& W, 4-2 May 3 Belhaven& L, 8-1May 12 Bryan$ W, 8-4 May 13 Indiana Southeast$ W, 8-3May 24 Lindsey Wilson# W, 3-0May 26 William Carey# W, 2-1May 27 Reinhardt# W, 2-0May 29 William Carey# L, 4-7May 29 William Carey# W, 10-6

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Brandi Richards2009 - NAIA Hon. Mention

2010 - NAIA First Team2011 - NAIA Second Team

2012 - NAIA First Team2012 - NFCA First Team

Stacin Halverson2010 - Academic2011 - Academic

Taylor Saint2011 - Academic

Shea Driggers2011 - NAIA Second Team

2011 - NFCA First Team

Danielle Kirkpatrick2012 - Academic

Individual Accolades

ALL-AMERICANS

Rachel Stuart2012 - Academic2013 - Academic

Cassie Jones2013 - NAIA Second Team

2014 - NAIA First Team2014 - NFCA First Team

2014 - Academic

Katie Spain2013 - NAIA Second Team

2014 - Academic2014 - NFCA Second Team

Kayla Hale2014 - NFCA Second Team

Taylor Powell2014 - NAIA Hon. Mention

Lauren Shaw2014 - NAIA Second Team

2014 - NFCA First Team

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NAIA All-Americans2009 ................. Brandi Richards (Honorable Mention)2010 .................................Brandi Richards (First Team)2011 ............................Brandi Richards (Second Team)2012 .................................Brandi Richards (First Team)2012 ...............................Shea Driggers (Second Team)2013 ................................. Cassie Jones (Second Team)2013 ................................... Katie Spain (Second Team)2014 ......................................Cassie Jones (First Team)2014 ................................ Lauren Shaw (Second Team)2014 ..................... Taylor Powell (Honorable Mention)

NAIA Scholar-Athletes2010 ...................................................Stacin Halverson2011 ...................................................Stacin Halverson2011 ...........................................................Taylor Saint2012 .............................................. Danielle Kirkpatrick2012 ........................................................Rachel Stuart2013 ........................................................Rachel Stuart2014 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2014 ............................................................Katie Spain

NAIA Pitcher of the Week2011 ............................ Brandi Richards (March 21-27)2013 .................................... Cassie Jones (April 15-21)

SSAC Coach of the Year2014 ........................................ Chris Steiner-Wilcoxson

SSAC Pitcher of the Year2009 .................................................... Brandi Richards2010 .................................................... Brandi Richards2014 ......................................................... Cassie Jones

SSAC Divisional Player of the Year2011 .................................................... Brandi Richards2012 .................................................... Brandi Richards

SSAC All-Conference2009 ..........................................Sara Allen (First Team)2009 .....................................Alli Converse (First Team)2009 ............................... Stacin Halverson (First Team)2009 .................................Brandi Richards (First Team)2009 .............................Whitney Wyatt (Second Team)2010 ................................ Monica Hatcher (First Team)

2010 .................................Brandi Richards (First Team)2010 ..................................Whitney Wyatt (First Team)2010 .................................... Allie Bobo (Second Team)2010 ................................... Taylor Burt (Second Team)2010 .......................... Stacin Halverson (Second Team)2010 ............................... Danielle Ryan (Second Team)2011 .................................................... Brandi Richards2012 ....................................................... Shea Driggers2012 ...................................................... Jyssica Pepper2012 .................................................... Brandi Richards2013 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2013 ................................................... Emma Johansen2013 ...................................................... Jyssica Pepper2013 ............................................................Katie Spain2014 ......................................Cassie Jones (First Team)2014 ........................................Katie Spain (First Team)2014 .................................... Taylor Powell (First Team)2014 ..................................... Lauren Shaw (First Team)2014 ......................................... Kayla Hale (First Team)

SSAC All-Division2011 ............................................................Taylor Burt2011 ...................................................... Jyssica Pepper2012 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2012 ......................................................... Laci Driggers2013 ......................................................... Laci Driggers2014 ............................................................ Amie Kelly2014 ...................................................... Therese Byrne

SSAC All-Freshman2010 ........................................................Rachel Stuart2011 .....................................................Courtney Baker2011 ...................................................... Jyssica Pepper2012 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2013 .............................................................Kayla Hale2013 ........................................................ Taylor Powell2013 .........................................................Lauren Shaw2014 ...................................................... Therese Byrne2014 ......................................................Alexia Boggess

SSAC All-Academic2009 ...................................................Stacin Halverson2009 .............................................. Danielle Kirkpatrick2009 ......................................................Ashton Nelson2010 ............................................................. Sara Allen

2010 ...................................................Stacin Halverson2010 .............................................. Danielle Kirkpatrick2010 ............................................................. Kacie Ryal2010 ...........................................................Taylor Saint2011 ............................................................Taylor Burt2011 ...................................................Stacin Halverson2011 .............................................. Danielle Kirkpatrick2011 ...........................................................Taylor Saint2011 ........................................................Rachel Stuart2012 .............................................. Danielle Kirkpatrick2012 .............................................. Carol Ann McIntyre2012 ........................................................Rachel Stuart2013 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2013 ............................................................Katie Spain2013 ........................................................Rachel Stuart2014 ..........................................................Ashlee Craig2014 ......................................................... Cassie Jones2014 ............................................................ Amie Kelly2014 ............................................................Katie Spain

SSAC Pitcher of the Week2009 ..................................Brandi Richards (March 30)2010 .....................................Brandi Richards (April 12)2010 .....................................Brandi Richards (April 19)2011 ..................................Brandi Richards (March 28)2012 .....................................Brandi Richards (April 23)2012 .....................................Brandi Richards (April 30)2013 .......................................Cassie Jones (March 11)2013 .......................................Cassie Jones (March 18)2013 .......................................... Taylor Powell (April 1)2013 ..........................................Cassie Jones (April 15)2013 ..........................................Cassie Jones (April 22)2014 ..........................................Cassie Jones (April 14)

SSAC Player of the Week2009 ................................................Sara Allen (April 6)2010 ..................................Brandi Richards (March 15)2010 ......................................... Taylor Burt (March 29)2010 .......................................Brandi Richards (April 5)2012 ...................................... Haley Johnson (April 30)2013 ..................................... Katie Spain (February 25)2013 ....................................Jyssica Pepper (March 11)2014 ...................................... Lauren Shaw (March 10)2014 ........................................... Jade Sasser (April 14)

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2009 (31-22-1, 19-12-1 SSAC)Date Opponent Result2/20 vs. William Carey^ L, 6-52/20 vs. Mobile^ W, 7-32/21 vs. Thomas^ W, 5-22/21 vs. Spring Hill^ L, 5-42/25 HUNTINGDON L, 5-2 2/25 HUNTINGDON W, 9-0 (5)2/27 at Brewton-Parker* W, 9-02/27 at Brewton-Parker* T, 0-0 (7)3/4 at Judson W, 8-0 (5)

3/4 at Judson W, 9-43/6 vs. Notre Dame College@ W, 6-03/6 vs. Lubbock Christian@ L, 5-03/7 vs. Walsh@ W, 10-03/7 vs. William Penn@ W, 1-03/8 vs. Indiana Univ. Southeast@ W, 9-33/8 vs. William Carey@ L, 2-13/10 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 7-53/10 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 10-2 (5)3/13 vs. St. Thomas% L, 3-2 3/13 vs. William Woods% L, 6-23/14 vs. Ohio Dominican% W, 8-43/14 vs. Mobile% L, 4-13/18 at Huntingdon W, 3-03/18 at Huntingdon W, 5-03/20 at Lee* L, 1-03/20 at Lee* L, 6-23/21 at Shorter* W, 7-33/21 at Shorter* L, 4-1

3/24 FAULKNER* W, 2-13/24 FAULKNER* W, 6-53/29 BRENAU* W, 2-13/29 BRENAU* L, 2-13/30 REINHARDT* L, 5-23/30 REINHARDT* W, 6-14/4 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 13-4 (5)4/4 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 8-0 (5)4hel/5 at Emmanuel* W, 4-14/5 at Emmanuel* W, 1-04/7 at Brenau* L, 3-2 (9)4/7 at Brenau* L, 5-44/10 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 12-1 (5)4/10 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 6-34/11 EMMANUEL* W, 2-0 4/11 EMMANUEL* W, 4-3 (8)4/15 at Reinhardt* L, 2-14/15 at Reinhardt* W, 7-44/17 LEE* L, 2-1 (8)

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4/17 LEE* L, 2-1 (8)4/18 SHORTER* L, 2-14/18 SHORTER* W, 2-04/24 at Faulkner* W, 2-04/24 at Faulkner* L, 6-14/30 vs. Reinhardt& L, 6-14/30 vs. Brewton-Parker& L, 2-0

* Southern States Athletic Conference Game^ at Faulkner Classic (Montgomery, Ala.)@ at NFCA Leadoff Classic (Panama City, Fla.) % at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.)& SSAC Tournament Game (Rome, Ga.)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

2010 (38-16-1, 23-8-1 SSAC)Date Opponent Result2/16 JUDSON W, 6-32/16 JUDSON W, 8-0 (5)2/19 vs. Spring Hill^ W, 4-02/19 vs. William Carey^ W, 1-02/20 vs. SCAD Savannah^ W, 5-42/20 vs. Mobile^ W, 8-12/23 HUNTINGDON W, 4-1 2/23 HUNTINGDON W, 13-0 (5)2/26 at Alabama-Huntsville L, 10-02/26 at Alabama-Huntsville L, 5-32/28 BRENAU* L, 5-12/28 BRENAU* T, 5-5 (7)3/5 LEE* L, 5-23/5 LEE* W, 4-23/6 SHORTER* W, 4-23/6 SHORTER* W, 4-13/12 vs. Belhaven% L, 6-23/12 vs. Thomas% W, 7-43/13 vs. St. Gregory’s% W, 7-03/13 vs. Park% W, 8-13/14 vs. St. Gregory’s% L, 6-33/14 vs. McKendree% L, 3-2 (9)3/16 at Warner Southern W, 7-03/16 at Warner Southern W, 9-43/17 at Webber International L, 2-0 3/17 at Webber International W, 8-7 (10)3/19 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 3-1 3/19 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 10-2 (5)3/20 at Emmanuel* W, 6-23/20 at Emmanuel* W, 11-03/26 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 9-0 (5)3/26 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 8-13/27 COLUMBIA* W, 11-0 (5)3/27 COLUMBIA* W, 10-2 (6)4/1 at Shorter* L, 6-34/1 at Shorter* L, 2-14/2 at Lee* L, 7-6 (10)4/2 at Lee* L, 5-04/6 at Faulkner* W, 3-14/6 at Faulkner* L, 2-04/9 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 8-1

4/9 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 7-54/10 EMMANUEL* W, 13-0 (5)4/10 EMMANUEL* W, 14-0 (5)4/11 at Brenau* L, 6-44/12 at Brenau* W, 4-04/16 at Brewton-Parker* W, 1-04/16 at Brewton-Parker* W, 4-24/17 at Columbia* W, 10-04/17 at Columbia* W, 9-24/21 FAULKNER* W, 4-34/21 FAULKNER* W, 4-14/29 vs. Faulkner& L, 4-04/30 vs. Southern Wesleyan& W, 8-0 (5)4/30 vs. Brenau& L, 3-2

* Southern States Athletic Conference Game^ at Faulkner Classic (Montgomery, Ala.)% at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & SSAC Tournament Game (Columbus, Ga.)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

2011 (34-20, 6-14 SSAC) Date Opponent Result2/18 vs. Shorter^ W, 9-32/18 vs. Southern Wesleyan^ W, 12-62/19 vs. Lee^ W, 4-02/19 vs. Truett-McConnell^ W, 5-12/22 TUSKEGEE W, 8-0 2/22 TUSKEGEE W, 9-12/25 at Columbia W, 8-22/25 at Columbia W, 9-12/26 vs. Anderson W, 3-2 (8)2/26 at Southern Wesleyan W, 14-13/1 NOTRE DAME COLLEGE W, 7-03/1 NOTRE DAME COLLEGE W, 7-23/2 at Talladega W, 8-03/2 at Talladega W, 8-23/10 vs. St. Mary-of-the-Woods@ W, 8-13/10 vs. Judson@ W, 10-13/11 vs. Grand View% W, 6-13/11 vs. St. Thomas% W, 8-63/12 vs. William Woods% L, 4-33/12 vs. Oklahoma Christian% W, 4-13/12 vs. Central Methodist% W, 7-23/13 vs. Lindsey Wilson% L, 4-03/13 vs. St. Gregory’s% W, 9-13/13 vs. Houston Victoria% L, 11-03/16 at Columbus State L, 9-13/16 at Columbus State W, 2-13/20 MOBILE* L, 9-03/20 MOBILE* L, 5-23/24 at Faulkner* W, 5-03/24 at Faulkner* L, 5-43/26 THOMAS W, 3-03/26 THOMAS W, 4-14/1 at William Carey* L, 5-04/1 at William Carey* L, 6-14/2 at Belhaven* L, 8-0

4/2 at Belhaven* L, 5-24/6 at Spring Hill* W, 4-04/6 at Spring Hill* L, 5-44/9 BELHAVEN* L, 1-04/9 BELHAVEN* L, 3-1 (8)4/12 TALLADEGA W, 9-14/12 TALLADEGA W, 10-04/13 at Mobile* W, 14-84/13 at Mobile* W, 8-34/15 WILLIAM CAREY* L, 6-0 (8)4/16 WILLIAM CAREY* L, 1-04/17 SPRING HILL* W, 1-04/17 SPRING HILL* L, 3-24/22 FAULKNER* L, 5-34/22 FAULKNER* W, 4-04/28 vs. Brewton-Parker& W, 6-14/28 vs. William Carey& W, 2-04/29 vs. Brenau& L, 6-24/29 vs. Mobile& L, 10-4

* Southern States Athletic Conference Game^ at Faulkner Classic (Montgomery, Ala.)@ Played in Selma, Ala.% at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & SSAC Tournament Game (Columbus, Ga.)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

2012 (42-20, 16-8 SSAC)Date Opponent Result 2/15 COLUMBUS STATE L, 1-02/15 COLUMBUS STATE L, 8-42/22 TUSKEGEE W, 10-0 (5)2/22 TUSKEGEE W, 11-1 (5)2/24 vs. Tennessee Wesleyan^ W, 6-2 2/24 vs. Trevecca Nazarene^ W, 4-12/25 vs. Lindsey Wilson^ L, 2-02/25 vs. Indiana Southeast^ W, 7-22/25 vs. Bryan College^ W, 11-0 (5)3/2 vs. Martin Methodist@ W, 1-03/2 vs. Notre Dame College@ W, 3-03/2 vs. Bellevue@ W, 4-03/4 vs. Webber International@ W, 3-23/4 vs. Martin Methodist@ L, 4-33/6 BELHAVEN* L, 7-23/6 BELHAVEN* L, 2-03/9 vs. Walsh% W, 7-63/10 vs. Morningside% W, 4-33/10 vs. Lindsey Wilson% L, 3-23/11 vs. Martin Methodist% L, 2-13/11 vs. Lindsey Wilson% W, 3-23/11 vs. William Carey% L, 5-13/16 at Belhaven* W, 13-5 (9)3/16 at Belhaven* W, 5-23/18 at Thomas W, 6-13/18 at Thomas W, 8-13/21 BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN L, 1-0

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3/21 BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN W, 8-0 (6)3/25 at Mobile* W, 1-03/25 at Mobile* W, 3-2 (11)3/29 vs. Brenau* L, 5-13/29 vs. Southern Wesleyan* W, 8-0 (6)3/30 vs. Lee* L 2-13/30 vs. Emmanuel* W, 2-04/2 at Spring Hill* W, 3-14/2 at Spring Hill* W, 3-04/6 at William Carey* L, 5-14/6 at William Carey* L, 3-14/10 at Faulkner* L, 8-54/10 at Faulkner* W, 3-24/13 WILLIAM CAREY* L, 2-14/13 WILLIAM CAREY* W, 1-04/14 THOMAS W, 12-04/14 THOMAS W, 3-04/17 FAULKNER* W, 4-24/17 FAULKNER* W, 5-14/20 MOBILE* W, 3-2 (10)4/20 MOBILE* W, 6-14/22 SPRING HILL* W, 5-04/22 SPRING HILL* W, 7-34/26 vs. Brenau& W, 5-4 (9)4/27 vs. Belhaven& W, 5-04/27 vs. William Carey& L, 2-04/28 vs. Shorter& W, 2-04/28 vs. William Carey& W, 8-64/28 vs. William Carey& L, 3-05/17 vs. Olivet Nazarene$ W, 1-05/18 vs. Azusa Pacific$ W, 2-05/19 vs. William Penn$ W, 7-25/21 vs. Brenau# L, 4-05/21 vs. Indiana Southeast# W, 2-1 (9)5/21 vs. Oklahoma City# L, 4-1

* Southern States Athletic Conference Game^ at Alabama Arctic Blast (Decatur, Ala.)@ at NFCA Leadoff Classic (Panama City, Fla.)% at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & SSAC Tournament Game (Columbus, Ga.)$ NAIA Tournament-Pool Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)# NAIA Tournament-Bracket Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

2013 (45-12, 17-7 SSAC)Date Opponent Result2/17 THOMAS W, 6-12/17 THOMAS W, 6-12/21 at Talladega W, 10-52/21 at Talladega W, 10-1 (6)2/27 POINT W, 5-42/27 POINT W, 7-13/1 TALLADEGA W, 19-3 (5)3/1 TALLADEGA W, 2-03/2 EMMANUEL W, 8-0 (6)3/2 EMMANUEL W, 10-2 (6)

3/8 vs. Campbellsville% W, 8-0 (5)3/8 vs. LSU-Alexandria% W, 1-03/9 vs. Thomas% W, 6-13/9 vs. Blue Mountain% L, 4-13/10 vs. Lindsey Wilson% W, 1-03/13 at Southeastern W, 4-23/13 at Southeastern W, 5-33/15 at Warner W, 8-0 (5)3/15 at Warner W, 3-13/16 at Thomas W, 5-23/16 at Thomas W, 8-33/18 EMBRY-RIDDLE W, 16-8 (6)3/18 EMBRY-RIDDLE W, 7-3 (5)3/28 at Spring Hill* W, 5-13/28 at Spring Hill* W, 11-0 (5)3/29 at Mobile* L, 5-43/29 at Mobile* W, 14-5 (5)4/2 FAULKNER* L, 8-4 (9)4/2 FAULKNER* L, 7-34/5 at Belhaven* W, 5-34/5 at Belhaven* L, 6-14/6 at William Carey* W, 3-2 (9)4/6 at William Carey* W, 4-14/9 at Faulkner* W, 15-0 (5)4/9 at Faulkner* W, 9-54/12 at Emmanuel* W, 11-0 (5)4/12 at Emmanuel* W, 5-04/13 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 3-14/13 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 5-04/20 BELHAVEN* W, 2-04/20 BELHAVEN* L, 5-34/21 WILLIAM CAREY* W, 7-14/21 WILLIAM CAREY* W, 8-14/23 MOBILE* L, 3-14/23 MOBILE* W, 9-0 (5)4/24 SPRING HILL* L, 8-24/24 SPRING HILL* W, 3-25/2 vs. Mobile& W, 3-05/3 vs. Spring Hill& L, 3-05/3 vs. Brenau& W, 6-05/5 vs. Belhaven& L, 1-05/13 vs. Grand View$ W, 5-25/14 vs. Lindsey Wilson$ W, 5-15/15 vs. Lindsey Wilson$ W, 5-15/24 vs. Spring Hill# L, 6-3 (14)5/25 vs. Lee# W, 4-25/27 vs. Reinhardt# L, 2-1 (8)

* Southern States Athletic Conference Game% at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & SSAC Tournament Game (Columbus, Ga.)$ NAIA Tournament-Pool Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)# NAIA Tournament-Bracket Play (Gulf Shores, Ala.)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

2014 (44-7, 25-1 SSAC)

Date Opponent Result2/18 POINT W, 5-02/18 POINT W, 9 -3 2/21 vs. Campbellsville^ W, 5-0 2/21 vs. William Woods^ W, 3-1 2/21 vs. Reinhardt^ L, 4-12/28 THOMAS W, 3-2 2/28 THOMAS W, 6-0 3/7 vs. Southeastern% L, 9-2 3/7 vs. Houston-Victoria% W, 3-1 3/8 vs. Culver-Stockton% W, 6-0 3/8 vs. Saint Ambrose% W, 6-0 3/9 vs. Central Methodist% L, 2-0 3/10 MISSOURI BAPTIST W, 2-0 3/10 MISSOURI BAPTIST W, 9-0 (5) 3/14 at Emmanuel* W, 12-03/14 at Emmanuel* W, 8-0 3/15 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 9-1 (6) 3/15 at Southern Wesleyan* W, 12-2 3/19 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 2-1 (10)3/19 BREWTON-PARKER* W, 7-13/21 at Brenau* W, 4-33/21 at Brenau* W, 12-74/5 COASTAL GEORGIA* W, 8-0 (5)4/5 COASTAL GEORGIA* W, 7-0 4/9 MARTIN METHODIST* W, 4-04/9 MARTIN METHODIST* W, 4-3 4/11 at Mobile* W, 8-0 (5) 4/11 at Mobile* W, 4-0 4/12 at Faulkner* W, 5-3 4/12 at Faulkner* W, 4-1 4/16 BRENAU* W, 7-0 4/16 BRENAU* W, 5-0 4/19 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 8-3 4/19 SOUTHERN WESLEYAN* W, 8-2 4/22 at Martin Methodist* W, 10-0 4/22 at Martin Methodist* W, 9-7 4/25 at Brewton-Parker* L, 3-2 4/25 at Brewton-Parker* W, 10-1 (6) 4/26 at Coastal Georgia* W, 7-2 4/26 at Coastal Georgia* W, 2-0 5/1 vs. Mobile& W, 6-4 5/2 vs. William Carey& L, 6-5 (8) 5/2 vs. Blue Mountain& W, 4-2 5/3 vs. Belhaven& L, 8-15/12 vs. Bryan$ W, 8-4 5/13 vs. Indiana Southeast$ W, 8-35/24 vs. Lindsey Wilson# W, 3-05/26 vs. William Carey# W, 2-15/27 vs. Reinhardt# W, 2-05/29 vs. William Carey# L, 7-45/29 vs. William Carey# W, 10-6

^ - Shorter Invitational (Rome, Ga.)* - Southern States Athletic Conference Game% -at Gulf Coast Invitational (Gulf Shores, Ala.) & - SSAC Tournament Game (Gulf Shore, Ala.)$ - NAIA Tournament - Pool Play (Montgomery, Ala.)# - NAIA Tournament - Bracket Play (Columbus, Ga.)ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD

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This is AUM

ABOUT AUBURN MONTGOMERY Established in 1967 at the request of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce on behalf of local and state leaders, Auburn University at Montgomery provides excellent academic programs while supporting the function of local, state and regional government – located just seven miles east of the state capitol. AUM offers more than 90 areas of study, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including unique programs in Geographic Information Systems, Hospitality and Tourism, Homeland Security, and Cybersystems and Information Security. The university is organized into five academic units: the College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Public Policy and Justice. Each offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in traditional, online and hybrid formats, with courses offered in the day, evening, and on weekends. Auburn Montgomery is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is ranked among the South’s top universities by U.S. News and World Report. Learn more at www.aum.edu.

WHY CHOOSE AUM? • More than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs• Making college affordable, with more than $2 million in freshman scholarships offered in 2012-13• Enjoy more personal attention with our small class sizes• More than 60 active student clubs and organizations, including Greek life • Named one of the “Best in Southeast” by The Princeton Review for 2015• Our College of Business is ranked as a “Best Business School” by The Princeton Review• Flexible class schedules, online classes, and four-day weeks

ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE Warhawk athletic teams have a championship reputation in NAIA Division I and Southern States Athletic Conference sports. Our men’s tennis, women’s tennis and softball teams have won 23 national championships. Men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball programs have competitive histories as well, and our men’s and women’s cross country

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This is AUM

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE Auburn Montgomery Housing and Residence Life offers students benefits such as being close to classes and activities, living and learning with friends, making better grades, and getting involved in a community. You’ll be surrounded by all of the cultural, social, and sporting events that make Auburn Montgomery vibrant, and you can build a network of lifelong friends to share your memories of campus life. Our supportive living-learning community will connect you to other students with similar academic interests and experiences. Our residence halls are new or recently renovated, providing the home-like environment that students request. In-house computer labs, free laundry areas, study lounges, free cable TV and free high-speed internet are other amenities you’ll enjoy.

STUDENT LIFE With 10 Greek organizations, 20 curriculum-related clubs, numerous honor societies, religious groups, and special interest organizations – there’s always somewhere to go, something to do, and a reason to smile at AUM.

CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE In 2012, AUM welcomed the Confucius Institute to campus, joining a network of more than 300 organizations worldwide committed to promoting Chinese language and culture. The AUM Confucius Institute promotes Chinese language and culture both on campus and in the surrounding community, including local K-12 schools. The university dedicated a Confucius Garden on campus in November 2013.

STUDY ABROAD AUM’s students are learning to compete in an ever-changing global environment through our growing study abroad program. AUM faculty and students have recently traveled to the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Costa Rica, Belize and Italy. Programs are also in the works for locations in South Korea and Japan.

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Chancellor Dr. John G. Veres III

Dr. John G. Veres III became the first alumnus appointed Chancellor of Auburn University at Montgomery in 2006. A Montgomery native, he graduated from Montgomery Catholic High School in 1972 and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from AUM in 1976 and 1978, respectively. He was awarded a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology from Auburn University in 1983. First hired by AUM in 1976 as a Research and Training Assistant, Veres was promoted over the next 30 years to several positions of increasing responsibility, including Director

of the AUM Center for Business and Economic Development (October 1982-March 2000) and Executive Director of University Outreach (March 2000-June 2006) until the Auburn Board of Trustees named him Chancellor. Veres has more than 35 years of experience as an organizational consultant. He has published some 50 articles and book chapters, two edited volumes and one book on human resources management topics. He has consulted in over 80 employment discrimination lawsuits, primarily on issues of adverse impact and test validation, and currently serves as Special Master for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. In the community, Veres currently serves on the boards of the Alabama-Korea Education and Economic Partnership, Alabama World Affairs Council, AUM Confucius Institute, Auburn University Foundation, Committee of 100, Helicity, and the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. He has served on the boards of the Alabama Technology Foundation, Catholic Housing Authority of Montgomery, Montgomery Area YMCA, and the River Region United Way. He has been appointed to the Alabama Governor’s College and Career-Ready Task Force and the Governor’s Commission for Action in Alabama’s Black Belt, and he served as a technical advisor to the Alabama Commission on Government Accountability. He is a recipient of the H. Roe Bartle Presidential Leadership Award from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Veres and his wife of 36 years, Beth Sullivan Veres, have three children – Erin, Johnny and Olivia – and two grandchildren, Cole and Lena.

DR. JOHN G. VERES III

Chancellor Eighth Year

Auburn University at Montgomery, 1976 and 1978

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Director of Athletics Steve Crotz

STEVE CROTZ

Director of Athletics Seventh Year

Missouri, 1979 Steve Crotz is currently in his seventh year as Athletic Director at Auburn Montgomery, following two stints as the interim athletic director. During his tenure, AUM teams have flourished, programs have been established and facilities have been improved. Student-athletes have also been stalwarts in the community and excelled in the classroom. Under his guidance, eight of AUM’s 10 sports have spent time in their respective NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Polls and teams have won eight national championships. In addition, 252 student-athletes have earned All-Conference, All-Division or All-Freshman team honors, while 103 have garnered All-

American honors. AUM has added a softball program, as well as men’s and women’s cross country programs, increasing its number of varsity sports to 10. Crotz has overseen several facility upgrades, including the renovation of the basketball gymnasium to include a section of 304 cushioned, chair-backed seats on the home side of the court, the building of a new state-of-the-art press box at the AUM Softball Complex and the re-surfacing of all 12 tennis courts at the AUM Tennis Complex. In addition to the seating improvements in the gymnasium, Crotz also oversaw a remodeling project of the old weight room that now houses the AUM Athletics Hall of Fame and serves as a hospitality area for members of the Courtside Club. Upgrades to the Softball Complex also included bleacher seating for more than 200 spectators directly behind home plate, restrooms, a concession stand, a press area and increased storage. In the classroom, student-athletes have been equally impressive, as 226 athletes have earned All-Academic honors from the SSAC and 80 have been named NAIA Scholar Athletes. Three AUM student-athletes, women’s basketball standouts Haley McIntyre and Carlie Ainsworth, and men’s basketball’s David Gallagher, have been named the SSAC Honor Student Athlete. Within the community, staff, coaches and student-athletes annually combine to log more than 1,000 hours of service. The department participates in numerous activities in the community, including the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Toy Drive and blood drives, in conjunction with the American Red Cross. Crotz played an integral role in the development and cultivation of the projects. Crotz has worked with the AUM administration to expand the athletic department staff to include a head and assistant softball coach and an athletic trainer. He has also spent the past two years serving as the chair of the Board of Athletic Directors within the Southern States Athletic Conference. For his efforts during the 2010-11 academic year, Crotz was selected the SSAC Athletic Director of the Year. In addition to his role within the department of athletics, Crotz also serves in leadership positions on campus and within the community. He is currently a member of the AUM Chancellor’s Cabinet, as well as the university’s Senior Staff. Crotz was also a graduate of the university’s Leadership Academy. Civically, he is the President of the Montgomery Dixie Lions Club and serves on the Montgomery YMCA Board. Before focusing on administration, Crotz served 12 seasons as the head women’s basketball coach at Auburn Montgomery. Crotz compiled a record of 284-116 while at AUM, winning four regular season conference championships, two conference tournament titles, and advancing to the NAIA National Tournament 10 times. Crotz was a 10-time conference/region coach of the year and was named the Ikon/Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Coach of the Year following his team’s Elite Eight finish in the 1999-00 season. Prior to AUM, Crotz spent five years as athletic director and six years as head women’s basketball coach at Lindenwood University. While at LU, Crotz earned 126 wins and led the Lady Lions to three consecutive NAIA National Tournament appearances. During his six years at the St. Charles, Mo., institution, he was named American Midwest Conference Coach of the Year on four occasions. In October 2009, he was inducted into the Lindenwood Hall of Fame. Crotz also spent nine years at Brentwood High School overseeing the girls’ basketball program and winning 210 games. Five times during that span he led Brentwood to the Missouri State Tournament where they won the state tournament in 1985 and finished as the runners-up in 1986 and 1990. For his efforts, Crotz was named the Missouri High School Coach of the Year in 1985. Crotz received his bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Missouri in 1979 and his master’s degree in secondary education from Missouri-St. Louis in 1984. He and his wife, the former Daphne Hozee, have two children, Kelsey and Jacob.

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Media DirectoryPRINT MEDIA

Montgomery AdvertiserSports Editor: Brad ZimanekP.O. Box 1000Montgomery, AL 36101-1000Phone: 334-261-1522Fax: 334-261-1548www.montgomeryadvertiser.com

Alabama Associated PressSports Editor: John Zenor201 Monroe StreetMontgomery, AL 36104Phone: 334-262-5947Fax: 334-265-7177www.al.com/associatedpress/news

The AUMnibusAUM Student NewspaperMontgomery, AL 36124Phone: 334-244-3662Fax: 334-244-3762http://theaumnibus.com/aumnibus/ Montgomery Independent141 Market PlaceMontgomery, AL 36117Phone: 334-265-7323Fax: 334-265-7320 Birmingham News2201 4th Avenue NBirmingham, AL 35203Phone: 205-325-2431Fax: 205-325-2425www.al.com

Mobile Press Register401 North Water StreetMobile, AL 36602Phone: 251-433-1551Fax: 251-434-8603www.al.com

RADIO

WMSP-AM 740Sports Director: John LongshoreStudio Host: Barry McKnightOne Commerce StreetMontgomery, AL 36104Phone: 334-240-9274Fax: 334-240-9219www.sportsradio740.com

WTXK-The Ticket-FM 107.51359 Carmichael WayMontgomery, AL 36106Phone: 334-517-1210Fax: 334-356-9776www.wtxktheticket.com

TELEVISION

ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK (CBS) Sports Director: Mo CarterReporter: Kirk NawrotzkyReporter: Ben Bolton3251 Harrison RoadMontgomery, AL 36109Phone: 334-271-8888Fax: 334-272-6444www.alabamanews.net

WSFA-TV 12 (NBC)Sports Director: Jeff ShearerReporter: Stephen GunterP.O. Box 25012Montgomery, AL 36116Phone: 334-613-8298Fax: 334-614-8303www.wsfa.com

John AhoFaculty Athletic Representative

Clay BoothBaseball

Assistant Coach

Lorna BrownlieWomen’s Soccer

Graduate Assistant

Michael CheaneyMen’s Basketball

Head Coach

Michelle CromptonAthletics Program

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Steve CrotzDirector ofAthletics

Dan DavisWomen’s Basketball

Head Coach

Caroline GlennAthletic Training

Graduate Assistant

Michael GrossMen’s and Women’s

Cross Country Head Coach

Andree’ P. HoustonAssistant Athletic Director

for Compliance

Bob HubbardMen’s Basketball Assistant Coach

Joel HughesMascot

Coordinator

Stephanie KienertAthletic Training

Graduate Assistant

Wulf KochMen’s SoccerHead Coach

Marty LovrichBaseball

Head Coach

Tim LutzSports Information

Director

Martie McEnerneySenior Development

Officer - Athletics

Cayla MorganAthletic Administration

Graduate Assistant

Eric NewellSoftball

Head Coach

Jason OliveiraSports Information Graduate Assistant

Haley RosaWomen’s Basketball

Assistant Coach

Jessie RosaAssociate AD/

SWA

Kyle SampsellAthletic Training

Head Trainer

Rolando VargasMen’s and Women’sTennis Head Coach

Scottie WilkesSoftball

Assistant Coach

Frank WilliamsUniversity

Photographer

Jake WyattAthletic Administration

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Tafadzwa ZiyengeWomen’s Soccer

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The SSAC and NAIA

Founded in 1949, what is known today as the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) has prospered and excelled both athletically as well as academically in the Southeast region of the United States. The SSAC is currently made up of 14 institutions from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi. The conference was originally established as the Georgia Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (GIAC) with six charter members, including Oglethorpe University, Berry College, Valdosta State University, North Georgia College and State University, Piedmont College and Georgia Southern University. In 1980 the league was renamed the Georgia Athletic Conference (GAC) and remained so until 1988, when its expansion into Georgia’s bordering states brought the need to change its name to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference (GACC). In 2003, the official name was again changed to the Southern States Athletic Conference. In November of 2012, the league announced that it planned to expanded to 16 teams for the 2013-14 season with the inclusion of Blue Mountain College, Martin Methodist College and Bethel (Tenn.) University from the TranSouth Conference. At the conclusion of the 2013-14 year, the league saw the departure of Southern Wesleyan University, Spring Hill College and Emmanuel College, which all transitioned to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, in addition to Southern Polytechnic State University, which was consolidated with Kennesaw State University. Those vacancies allowed for the admission of Dalton State College and Middle Georgia State College. Both institutions will compete within the SSAC during the 2014-15 season, giving the conference 14 total members. The SSAC hosts 14 conference championships including men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s track and field. Since its inception and affiliation with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the conference has developed a reputation as being one of the premier conferences in the country in several sports. The SSAC boasts 32 teams and 11 individual national titles, while 30 more teams have finished as national runners-up. With its office based in historic Montgomery, Ala., the conference staff features Commissioner Mike Hall, Assistant Commissioner Sam Knehans, Treasurer Sally Shoppe and an Eligibility Chair, Dr. Ron Melton. The 2014-15 academic year marks the 15th year for Auburn Montgomery athletics competing as a member of the SSAC. Since joining the league in 2000, the university has collected 67 total conference regular season and tournament championships.

Member Schools

Auburn Montgomery (Montgomery, Ala.)

Belhaven (Jackson, Miss.)

Bethel (McKenzie, Tenn.)

Blue Mountain (Blue Mountain, Miss.)

Brenau (Gainesville, Ga.)

Brewton-Parker (Mt. Vernon, Ga.)

Coastal Georgia (Brunswick, Ga.)

Dalton State (Dalton, Ga.)

Faulkner (Montgomery, Ala.)

Loyola (New Orleans, La.)

Martin Methodist (Pulaski, Tenn.)

Middle Georgia (Cochran, Ga.)

Mobile (Mobile, Ala.)

William Carey (Hattiesburg, Miss.)

Auburn Montgomery has been a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) since 1975. In those 39 years, AUM has claimed 23 national championships and seven of the school’s 10 varsity programs have appeared in a national championship game. The NAIA, headquartered in Kansas City, Kan., is a national organization with nearly 300 institutional members and more than 60,000 student-athletes across the United States and Canada. Throughout its history, the NAIA has provided strong leadership for all aspects of intercollegiate athletics. Since its introduction of the intercollegiate championship of basketball in 1937, the NAIA has maintained its elite standards while administering first-rate athletics programs. The NAIA has continuously affirmed its commitment to equality by becoming the first national organization to offer institutional postseason opportunities to black student-athletes in 1948, to allow institutional membership to historically black institutions in 1953, and on Aug. 1, 1980, to vote in favor of the establishment of athletics programs for women. Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. The NAIA approaches sport and activity as an opportunity to intentionally teach beyond the fundamentals through the philosophy of the NAIA Champions of Character program. By applying the five core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship, the NAIA has the ability to maximize talent to the benefit of each individual. In addition, the Champions of Character program monitors each NAIA institution’s commitment to the initiative with its Scorecard, which is divided into character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion.

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AUM WARHAWKS ATHLETICSMISSION STATEMENT: To provide a competitive program for student-athletes that will support the development of the whole person through education and competition in order to stimulate a lasting attitude of respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship.

CODE OF ETHICS:n Academically, we will excel in the classroom.n Athletically, we will compete for championships.n Ethically, we will participate by the rules and regulations.n Fiscally, we will manage our resources in a responsible manner, seeking to acquire outside revenue sources.n Socially, we will provide our fans with a preeminent customer service experience at all athletic events.n Culturally, we will provide an environment of inclusion and equitable treatment for all.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC): The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a primary avenue of communication between student-athletes, the university, and Athletics administration. The SAAC provides a forum in which student-athletes and Department of Athletics leadership can discuss openly issues relevant to intercollegiate athletics including student-athlete welfare. The SAAC group consists of a diverse representation of two representatives from each institutional sport and cheerleading.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS: The AUM Department of Athletics takes pride in the success that its teams enjoy on their respective fields of play. AUM currently offers 10 varsity sports, as well as a co-ed cheerleading squad. To date, AUM has won 23 NAIA National Championships, 13 in women’s tennis, nine in men’s tennis and one in softball. Additionally, 22 times teams have finished as national runners-up. Individually, a student-athlete has been named to a NAIA All-America team 423 times and 123 times a student-athlete has been named a NAIA Scholar Athlete for their work in the classroom. AUM teams have won a combined 100 conference or district championships and made 98 NAIA National Tournament appearances.

Caitlin CunninghamSSAC All-District TeamNAIA Scholar Athlete

Trevor Sprowl26th-Round Draft Pickby the Atlanta Braves

Chanel CunninghamNAIA Scholar Athlete

Second Team All-American

Taian SouzaNAIA Scholar Athlete

NSCAA/NAIA Player of the Year

Katie WilliamsFirst Team All-SSAC

NAIA Scholar Athlete

Zach Sollie NAIA/Red Cross Collegiate

Leadership Program

Nicole LetfordNAIA Scholar Athlete

Army ROTC Award Recipient

Nicolas Pinones-HaltenhoffNAIA Scholar Athlete

First Team All-American

Cassie DanielsNAIA Scholar Athlete

First Team All-American

Brett PersonSSAC All-EastDivision Team

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FEBRUARY 20 MONTREAT$ 12 p.m.21 BRYAN$ 12 p.m.21 MOBILE$ 4 p.m.24 COASTAL GEORGIA* (DH) 3 p.m.25 BREWTON-PARKER* (DH) 3 p.m.27 vs. Bellevue^ 11 p.m.27 vs. Park^ 1:30 p.m.28 vs. LSU-Alexandria^ 9 a.m.

MARCH 1 vs. TBA^ TBA3 FAULKNER* (DH) 4 p.m.6 vs. Campbellsville# 9 p.m.6 vs. South Carolina-Beaufort# 11 a.m.7 vs. William Penn# 10 a.m.7 vs. Central Methodist# 2 p.m.8 vs. TBA# TBA 10 TENNESSEE WESLEYAN (DH) 2 p.m.13 at Middle Georgia State* (DH) 2 p.m.14 at Brenau* (DH) 12 p.m.

23 MOUNT MERCY (DH) 3 p.m.27 BLUE MOUNTAIN* (DH) 1 p.m.APRIL 3 at Belhaven* (DH) 1 p.m.4 at William Carey* (DH) 1 p.m.10 BRENAU* (DH) 3 p.m.11 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE* (DH) 1 p.m.18 at Faulkner* (DH) 2 p.m.22 atGeorgiaGwinnett(DH) 2p.m.24 at Brewton-Parker* (DH) 1 p.m.25 at Coastal Georgia* (DH) 12 p.m.

$AUM/FaulknerInvitational(Montgomery,Ala.)*SouthernStatesAthleticConferencegame^NFCALeadOffClassic(Columbus,Ga.)#GulfCoastInvitational(GulfShores,Ala.)All home games listed in BOLD CAPSAll times listed in Central • Schedule subject to change