EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Fighting Scot SOFTBALL Edinboro University of Pennsylvania History ✓ Founded in 1857 as a private academy ✓ Previously named Edinboro Academy, Edinboro Normal School, Edinboro State Teachers College, and Edinboro State College •/ The second normal school estab­ lished in Pennsylvania and the twelfth in the U.S. / Became Edinboro University of Pennsylvania on July 1, 1983 with the formation of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Location / Located in the resort town of Edinboro, Pennsylvania ✓ Just 15 miles south of Erie and 100 miles from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo ✓ Easily accessible from interstates 90 and 79 Speciai Programs / The nation's third largest educa­ tional program for the physically dis­ abled including services for the hear­ ing impaired, the visually impaired, and the learning disabled ✓ International education program for the exchange of faculty and stu­ dents ✓ Honors program for academically gifted students y Internships and field experiences which integrate academic pursuits with on-site "real world" work situa­ tions and personal relationships Facilities y Forty-two buildings on a 585-acre wooded campus with a five-acre lake y Day and evening classes at the 27-acre Porreco Extension Center in nearby Erie, Pa. y Seven-story library with more than 430,000 bound volumes and 1,200,000 microform units, on-line public access catalog, on-line and CDROM searching systems, public access catalog for the visually impaired, and inter-library loan ser­ vice. y Eight on-campus residence halls y Planetarium, modern science labs, solar observatory, robotics labo­ ratory, TV studio, radio station, and center for the performing arts y Reading clinic, speech and hear­ ing clinic, math clinic, parent-child development center, and computer lab for children y Five powerful mini-computer sys­ tems, more than 725 personal com­ puters, 300 terminals, and 11 comput­ er labs with current hardware and soft­ ware y Recreational facilities, life skills center, and nurse's station for stu­ dents with disabilities y Campus is nearly 100% wheel­ chair accessible y A newly-remodeled University Center with an indoor running track, saunas and whirlpools, weight room, racquetball and handball courts, fullservice bookstore and dining areas, and an aerobics room y Tennis courts, football stadium, weight rooms, all-weather track, and pool with diving tank Edinboro Softball Quick Facts General Information School: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Location: Edinboro, Pennsylvania Enrollment: 7,500 President: Dr. Frank G. Pogue, Jr. Alma Mater: Alabama State University Nickname: Fighting Scots Colors: Red and White Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Affiliation: NCAA-Division II Athletic Director: Bruce Baumgartner Alma Mater (year): Indiana State University (1982) Athletic Phone: 814-732-2776 Head Athletic Trainer: George Roberts Associate Athletic Trainer: Gary Hanna Softball Information Head Coach (Alma Mater): Dan Gierlak (Edinboro) Record at Edinboro University (years): 123-144-1 (8 years) Career Coaching Record (years): 123-144-1 (8 years) 1997 Record: 20-22 (7-13 PSAC West) Last Time in Post Season: 1989-90 Starters returning/lost: 7/11 Letterwinners returning/lost: 7/11 On the cover: All-PSAC performers Leigh McMahon (L) and Stormy Alexander (R) will lead the Fighting Scots attack in 1998. Sports Information Coordinator of Sports Information: Shawn Ahearn Office Phone: 814-732-2776 ext. 234 Home Phone: 814-734-9152 Softball SID Contact: Danielle Barney or Brittany Tague Office Phone: 814-732-2776 ext. 236 Sports Information Fax: 814-732-2596 Credits: The 1998 Edinboro Softball guide was written and designed by Danielle Barney, Brittany Tague and Shawn Ahearn. Photography by Bob Wheeler and Richard Nimelli. Athletics y Men's baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, swimming, ten­ nis, track, and wrestling y Women's basketball, cross coun­ try, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball y The Fighting Scots compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division I and II. 1998 Edinboro university Softball Team (Front, L-R): Michelle Mosberger, Carla Kocher, Teh Berlin, Cheri Snyder, Jen McClain, Erin Matteson, Sarah Roseto; (Middle, L-R): Brianne Taylor, Dana Danzuso, Suzanne Nimelli, Heather Geer, Lisa Blackhurst, Diane Trickey, April Hurd; (Back, L-R): Jennifer Patsy, Jamie D’Angelo, Amanda Riley, Jessica Rousseau, Stormy Alexander, Leigh McMahon. 7 Head Coach Dan Cierlak Dan Gierlak returns as the head coach of the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania softball team, entering into his ninth season at the helm of the Scots’ squad. Gierlak has enjoyed success as the coach of the Edinboro softball program. He guided the Boro to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference playoffs in 1990 and led the Scots to a 21-10 over­ all record in 1994. Last season, the team posted a 20-22 record, as Gierlak resumed the head coach­ ing duties after a one-year hiatus in 1995 to con­ centrate solely on his duties as an assistant on Tom Hollman’s football staff. Gierlak came to Edinboro from Thiel College, where he coached defensive backs in 1984. He then moved on to semi-pro foot­ ball, directing the Chicago Cowboys to a national title in 1984 and a second-place national finish in 1985. Gierlak then returned to Edinboro, his alma mater, where he was an assistant football coach at the Boro for nine seasons. He was respon­ sible for the recruitment and coaching of eight Fighting Scot All-Americans, including 1989 Harlon Hill Finalist Elbert Cole and Jeremy O’Day, a 1996 firstteam All-PSAC offensive lineman and currently a member of the 1998 CFL Grey Cup Champion Toronto Argonauts. A native of Buffalo, New York, Gierlak graduated from Edinboro with a degree in health and physical education. He was a three-year letterman for the Scots football team as a defensive back. Gierlak and his wife, the former Amy Adams, also a graduate of Edinboro University and a Nancy Acker award winner, have three children, Alexandria Alicia, Daniel, Jr. (Joey), and Lauren, who was just born last Fall. COACH CIERLAK'S YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD Year 1996-97 1995-96 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 Total 2 Overall Record 20-22 19-19 21-10 13-20 6-16 11-23 14-20-1 19-14 Winning % .476 .500 .677 .394 .273 .324 .414 .576 123-144-1 .459 Edinboro Coaching Records Year-By-Year Records Year 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 1987-88 1986-87 1985-86 Coach Dan Gierlak Dan Gierlak Lisa Nemeth Dan Gierlak Dan Gierlak Dan Gierlak Dan Gierlak Dan Gierlak Stan Swank Stan Swank Monica Pellman Monica Pellman Overall 20-22 19-19 9-39 21-10 13-20 6-16 11-23 14-20-1 17-6 19-14 16-14 23-8 Year 1984-85 1983-84 1982-83 1981-82 1980-81 1979-80 1978-79 1977-78 1976-77 1975-76 1974-75 1973-74 Coach Monica Pellman Monica Pellman Monica Pellman Monica Pellman Fred Caro Betty Hammond Judy Saurer Judy Saurer Judy Saurer Judy Saurer Judy Saurer Judy Saurer Overall 20-9 12-7 7-11 9-11 0-8 3-7 5-6 8-4 10-5 na 10-3 na Win-Loss Records by Coach Coach Judy Saurer Monica Pellman Stan Swank Dan Gierlak Betty Hammond Lisa Nemeth Fred Caro Record 18-9-0, .667* 71-46-0, .607 36-20-0, .643 104-130-1, .445 3-7-0, .300* 10-38-0, .263 Years 1973-78 1981-86 1987-89 1989-94, 95-present 1979- 80 1994-95 1980- 81 0-8-0, .000* ‘Records incomplete for seasons 1974-81 Edinboro Aii-Conference Performers 1995 Edinboro student-athletes selected as PSAC West All-Conference perform­ ers since 1993: First Team Heather Clark (C) Second Team Diana Holder (2B) 1997 First Team Keri Criscione (DP) Stormy Alexander (Util) Second Team Leigh McMahon (C) 1994 First Team Kristin Neuberger (2B) Andrea Williams (OF) Terri Spaulding (DP) Diana Holder (Util) 1996 First Team Heather Clark (OF) Second Team Kristin Neuburger (2B) Diana Holder (3B) Amy Burlingame (Util) Leigh McMahon (C) 1993 Stormy Alexander was named a first-team All-Conference player as a freshman. 3 First Team Terri Spaulding (DP) Heather Heist (OF) 1998 Season outlook Jtie combination of experience and youth is once more the headlining feature of what promises to be a very competitive Edinboro University of Pennsylvania softball team in 1998. Six or seven freshmen were in the Edinboro starting lineup last year. The young team post­ ed a 20-22 overall record, and certainly gained the experience and knowledge of collegiate competition needed to provide a solid base for upcoming seasons. “It’s tough to be competi­ tive when a good majority of your players are new to the collegiate game,” said Edinboro head coach Dan Gierlak. “It’s sometimes hard for a freshman to come out and play games every day, but I think our players handled it extremely well.” In 1998, youth dominates the Edinboro softball roster once more-, as Coach Gierlak’s first true recruiting class prepares for its debut along side some top quality returners. “The talents of these players will help to fill the gaps from three years without recruiting,” said Gierlak. “They are young, but this group is exceptional. The only ones who can put limitations on them are themselves.” One of the challenges the '98 club will face is their strength of schedule; one of the tough­ est Gierlak has assembled. The Scots will trav­ el south for their annual Spring trip, and they will take on teams already 20 games into the sea­ son. “The games down south will help get us in shape for conference competition, which promises to be extremely competitive again this year,” said Gierlak. Traditionally strong, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference will provide the most diffi­ cult and challenging test for the young ball club. Defending 1997 NCAA Division II champion California University, Indiana University and Slippery Rock University are just a few of the high-caliber teams in the conference the Scots will face, and are predicted to be tough again this year. Pitching A combination of experience and depth seems to be the key for the Scots on the mound this season. Edinboro has two returning pitch­ ers and three newcomers who will contend for playing time. Senior Cheri Snyder (Meadville, PA/Meadville) returns for her final season after starting 16 games last year for the Boro and throwing a team-best 3.11 ERA. The team’s only senior, Snyder has a wealth of experience 1998 Season Outlook behind the plate last season. In addition to her catching duties, she is able to hit the ball long, pounding out three homeruns, two triples and five doubles as well as 20 RBIs (team’s secondbest) for a .274 batting average in the ’97 sea­ son. Freshman Heather Geer (Mt. Jewett, PA/Kane Area) could help out behind the plate in addition to possible duties at third base. Patsy (Pittsburgh, PA/North Allegheny) will chal­ lenge her for the starting spot. A good allaround athlete, Patsy has the potential to emerge as a key player for Edinboro. The com­ bination of Mosberger and Patsy is expected to provide solid coverage at short. Heather Geer will most likely find herself fill­ ing the gap at third. Geer, with her quick arm and good glove, could also see possible duties behind the plate. infielders Pitcher Cheri Snyder wiil provide the team with a great deai of experience as the team’s oniy senior. and knows what it takes to win. She has appeared in over half of the Scots’ games (SO­ US) with 54 starts during her career, with team­ leading earned run averages in each of her three years. A hard worker, Snyder has worked extensively on her pitches and should be an integral part of the Boro lineup. Sophomore Teri Berlin (Erie, PA/lroquois) returns to the mound this season stronger and better conditioned. Berlin divided her time between designated player, outfield and pitcher last season. Berlin pitched in 14 games her freshman season for Edinboro, registering a 4.18 ERA. After working hard in the off-season, Berlin is throwing better than she ever has, and this season she will see more time as pitcher. Sophomore Suzanne Nimelli (Girard, PA/Girard) and freshmen Carla Kocher (Elizabethville, PA/Upper Dauphin Area) and Brianne Taylor (Waterford, PA/Fort LeBoeuf) are expected to challenge the returnees. Nimelli transferred to Edinboro from Augusta College (GA), and holds numerous pitching records at Girard High School. She is expected to make a solid contribution to the lineup. Kocher and Taylor are both intelligent players who have worked hard in the Fall and will only get better with more experience. Catching Two-time All-Region catcher Leigh McMahon (Cambridge Springs, PA/Cambridge Springs) returns for the Scots for her junior sea­ son. McMahon called 36 of 42 games from 4 Outfielders Stormy Alexander (Thompson, OH/ One of the strongest aspects of the Boro’s Ledgemont) returns from a phenomenal fresh­ man campaign after being selected All- defense will be its outfield. Returning fielders Conference and second-team All-Region in ’97. Diane Trickey (Seneca Castle, NY/Midlakes) Alexander registered a team-high 221 putouts and Jennifer McClain (North Versailles, PA/East last season after rotating at designated player, Allegheny) provide the experience and leader­ first base and third base for the Scots. At the ship for the Scots. Left fielder McClain, a PSAC plate, Alexander had a 3.01 BA (second-highest first-team selection in 1997, swings the bat well on the team), and drove in 18 runs. Quick on (.286 BA) and is smart on the base paths, steal­ the base path, she stole seven bases in seven ing a team-high 13 bases last season. Trickey, possibly the Scots' best outfielder, attempts last season. This year, Alexander’s focus will be on first base and designated hitter. played at center field in every inning of every Newcomer Sarah Roseto (Harbor Creek, game last season as a freshman. After record­ PA/Harbor Creek) could see time at first or sec­ ing 73 putouts and 11 assists, this season she ond base this season. A good hitter with a sure will most likely move from center to right, and glove, Roseto’s talent will be a major contribu­ should also make keycontributions to the offense. Trickey, a consistent offensive power tion to the squad. Sophomore Lisa Blackhurst (Franklin, for the Scots, led the team with 121 at bats last PA/Franklin) is expected to return to second year. Three freshmen join the squad in the out­ base this season. Blackhurst, one of the best defensive players on the roster, has worked field. April Hurd (Robinson Twp., PA/Montour), hard to improve her skills in the off-season. Erin Matteson (Smethport, PA/Smethport) and Jamie D’Angelo Last season Blackhurst (Pittsburgh, PA/North recorded a .233 batting Hills) enter their first coileaverage and 45 putouts giate season with the and 41 assists in the field. Scots. Hurd is a strong Also challenging for a center fielder with the position at second is fresh­ potential to be an out­ man Amanda Riley standing player. The (Connellsville, PA/Geibel addition of Hurd to the Catholic). Riley should see lineup allows Trickey to some quality time on the move to right. Hurd is the field after more experience most likely choice to at the collegiate level. become Edinboro’s leadCommunity College of off hitter. Allegheny County transfer Matteson is one of the Michelle Mosberger (Moon better hitters on the team, Township, PA/Moon Area) and once she gains expe­ will assume fielding duties rience will be an asset to at shortstop this season. the offense. D’Angelo is The strongest player on the an intelligent, hard work­ team, Mosberger throws ing player who brings well and has worked hard Jen McClain will be called on once with the bat during the off­ more to spark the Edinboro offense at excellent defensive cover­ age to the team. ~ the plate. season. Newcomer Jennifer 5 Returning Player Profiles 00 Leigh /\/lc/\/l(ihoii Returning Player Profiles 13 Jennifer y\zicciairi C • Jr • Cambridge Springs, PA/Cambridge OF • Jr • North Versailles, PA/East Allegheny At Edinboro: Third season behind the plate for the Scots... two-time second-team All-PSAC and first-team All-Region player... recorded team leading .463 slugging percentage last year, knocking in 20 RBIs... In high school: Two-year Ail-Conference player at Cambridge Springs... Personal: Specialized studies major... daugh­ ter of Sandra and David McMahon. At Edinboro: Three-year letterwinner... led Scots with 13 stolen bases last season... had a .286 batting average, third-best on the team... is an Edinboro Scholar-Athlete (3.22)... In high school: let­ tered in softball, swimming and cross country at East Allegheny... Personal: A nursing major... daughter of Theresa and Patrick McClain. Coach Gierlak on McMahon: “Leigh has great ability at catching, as well as at bat, and this season she has an opportunity to emerge as a leader both on and off the field.” Coach Gierlak on McClain: “Jennifer is one of the best hitters we have ever had, and she brings a wealth of hitting experience to the team.” 2 Diane Trickey 21 Lisa Blackhurst OF • So • Seneca Castle, NY/Midlakes IF • So • Franklin, PA/Franklin At Edinboro: Played in every inning of every game as a freshman for the Scots... team high of 121 at bats... should move from center field to right field this season... a PSAC Scholar-Athlete, has a 3.64 GPA... In high school: Four year starter at Midlakes... four-time, first-team softball All-Star... Personal: Majoring in criminal justice... daughter of Corene and John Trickey. Coach Gierlak on Trickey: “Diane has a cannon for an arm and gets a great jump on the ball. I look for her be among the top in the conference this season.” At Edinboro: Started at second base in her inaugural season... recorded 45 put outs and a .925 fielding percentage last season... member of the Edinboro women’s soccer team... Edinboro ScholarAthlete (3.03 GPA)... In high school: Four-year starter at Franklin... first-team Ail-County junior and senior years... Personal: Health and physical education major... daughter of Karen and John Blackhurst. Coach Gierlak on Blackhurst: “Lisa is defensively one of the best we will have. She is an aggressive player who isn’t afraid to play physical.” 4 Ten Berlin 24 A/laureen "stormy" Alexander P/OF • So • Erie, PA/lroquois IF • So • Thompson, OH/Ledgemont At Edinboro: Pitched in 14 games her freshman season... batting average of .277, the fourth-highest on team... In high school: AllCounty performer in softball and volleyball at Iroquois... awarded National Armed Forces Scholar Athlete honors... Personal: Specialized studies major with a minor in environmental studies... daughter of Kathy and Joseph Berlin. At Edinboro: First-team All-PSAC and second-team All-Region play­ er in her freshman season... divided time between first base, third base and designated player... second highest batting average on team with .301... led fielders with 221 put outs... In high school: Four-year varsity athlete at Ledgemont ... Personal: Majoring in communications... daughter of Charleen and Roland Alexander. Coach Gierlak on Berlin: “Teh worked hard this past summer to get stronger, and she is throwing better than she ever has. I look for her to have an outstanding year on the mound and at the plate.” Coach Gierlak on Alexander: “Stormy has great athletic ability and she hits with power. Last year, she had to deai with a Fall injury. If she can stay healthy, she’ll definately be a key part of our offense.” 5 Cheri Snyder P/IF • Sr • Meadville, PA/Meadville At Edinboro: The Scots’ only senior... has pitched in 60 games throughout her three years at the Boro... posted a team-leading 3.11 earned run average last season while recording 10 pitching wins... In high school: Four-year varsity athlete in softball and basketball at Meadville... Personal: Secondary education major with concen­ trations in social studies and mathematics... daughter of Linda and George Snyder. Coach Gierlak on Snyder: “Cheri took over the pitching duties for us a lot last season, and she knows what it takes to win.” 6 Newcomer Profiles Newcomer Profiles 7 Amanda Riley 22 Jennifer Patsy At Edinboro: A Scot newcomer... has 3.20 GPA... In high school: Three-year softball starter at Geibel Catholic... helped the Gators to two WPIAL championships... All-County softball performer three straight years... also participated in volleyball and basketball... Personal: Elementary education/early childhood major... daughter of Linda and Tom Riley. At Edinboro: First year in Scot program... In high school: Two-year starter at North Allegheny... All-Star Section VII team member... Personal: Majoring in health and physical education... daughter of Bonnie and Richard Patsy. IF • Fr • Connellsville, PA/Geibel Catholic Coach Gierlak on Riley: “I expect that Amanda will see some time at second base. She did very well in the off-season and worked extremely hard on her swing.” IF/SS • Fr • Pittsburgh, PA/North Allegheny Coach Gierlak on Patsy: “Jennifer is a good athlete who should see a lot of playing time. With a good glove and soft hands, she has the ability to do well at the collegiate level.” 8 April Hurd 23 Jamie D'Angelo OF • Fr • Robinson Twp.,PA/Montour OF • Fr • Pittsburgh, PA/North Hills At Edinboro: Begins first season at Edinboro... a strong center fielder... earned 3.70 in first semester... In high school: Four-year starter at Montour... 1996-97 All-Section outfielder... two-year softball Most Valuable Player... Personal: Health and physical education major... daughter of Rose Mary and William Hurd. At Edinboro: Enters into first season under Coach Gierlak... has potential to be a big contributor to Scots’ defense this season... earned 3.60 GPA in first semester... In high school: Four-year var­ sity starter at North Hills... Personal: Elementary education/early childhood major... daughter of Dolores and Thomas D’Angelo. Coach Gielak on Hurd: “April is a strong centerfielder with a great work ethic, and has the potenial to be an outstanding player. She runs well, hits well, and covers a lot of ground in the outfield.” Coach Gierlak on D’Angelo: “Jamie is an excellent defensive play­ er. She has a great glove, good range and is an intelligent player.” 12 Suzuririe Nimelli P • So • Girard, PA/Girard At Edinboro: Enters first season with the Scots after transferring from Augusta State University (GA)... In high school: Holds several pitching records at Girard... four-year softball letterwinner for the Yellow Jackets... Personal: Majoring in health and physical educa­ tion... daughter of Judy and Richard Nimelli. Coach Gierlak on Nimelli; “Suzanne throws the ball well and I like her work ethic. She is working on different pitches, and once she perfects them she will be an excellent player.” 27 Brianne Taylor P • Fr • Waterford, PA/Fort LeBoeuf At Edinboro: Inaugural season under Coach Gierlak... a 4.0 stu­ dent... In high school: Holds Fort LeBoef pitching record with a 0.79 ERA... earned first team All-County honors... Women in Sports award winner for softball... MVP at Fort LeBoeuf her senior year... Personal: Elementary and special education major... daughter of Crystal and Alan Taylor. Coach Gierlak on Taylor: “Brianne throws so smoothly it’s deceiv­ ing and the delivery is very hard. She worked on strength and is now throwing extremely well.” 20 Erin Matteson 32 Heather Geer At Edinboro: Enters first season with the Fighting Scots... should assume a key role in the Scots’ offense with one of the best bats on the team... In high school: Member of District 4 championship team and two league championship teams while at Smethport... District and league MVP in volleyball... Personal: Majoring in biology... daughter of Cindy and Reid Matteson. At Edinboro: First season with the Scots... In high school: Twoyear starter in volleyball at Kane Area... Personal: Elementary/spe­ cial education major... daughter of Debora and Jack Geer. OF • Fr • Smethport, PA/Smethport IF/C • So • Mt. Jewett, PA/Kane Area Coach Gierlak on Geer: “Heather has a good glove and can hit the ball long. The quicker she develops, the quicker she’ll find herself in a position to play every day.” Coach Gierlak on Matteson: “Erin has a powerful swing. A young player, she still needs to develop more discipline hitting and on the field, but she has the potential to be an excellent college athlete.” S 9 1997 Fighting Scot Statistics HITTING Player G/S Criscione 35/31 Alexander 40/40 35/34 McClain 30/28 Berlin McMahon 36/33 37/37 Piper 42/42 Michele 42/42 Trickey 17/10 Snyder Blackhurst 25/23 23/10 Mack 16/9 Lauria Bulringame21/20 29/26 Lichius Sommers 11/5 Powierza 13/10 7/0 Farmer 3/0 Vale AB R H 2B 3BHR RBI SB SLG SO BB HP S 92 103 91 65 95 97 112 121 21 43 35 21 38 53 11 15 3 3 37 31 26 18 26 26 28 30 5 10 5 3 5 6 1 1 0 0 5 5 3 1 5 7 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 19 22 12 16 11 19 28 4 4 5 2 5 6 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 7 TOTALS 42/42 1019182 258 32 12 18 12 6 20 22 15 13 5 6 3 2 4 2 0 1 1 0 11 7 13 2 3 2 12 5 0 2 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 .457 .350 .319 .292 .463 .412 .348 .289 .333 .233 .143 .143 .211 .151 .091 .067 .000 .000 142 64 .321 10 14 4 13 11 9 11 11 11 1 19 6 11 13 10 9 3 1 6 0 0 6 4 4 10 8 11 2 1 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 10 6 7 3 7 4 8 0 3 5 4 3 1 0 0 1 0 125 100 14 OB TB AVG .496 .449 .477 .370 .384 .321 .417 .364 .348 .313 .261 .308 .347 .246 .167 .235 .000 .000 42 36 29 19 44 40 39 35 7 10 5 3 8 8 1 1 0 0 68 .380 .402 .301 .286 .277 .274 .268 .250 .248 .238 .233 .143 .143 .132 .113 .091 .067 .000 .000 327.253 PITCHING Name G/S W L S CG SH IP R H ER SO BB HB WP BK ERA AVG 3.11 .304 11 0 18 32 7 2 10 2 10 0 12 3 1 0 99.0 87 133 44 73.7 71 100 44 92.3 92 131 67 0 0 4.18 5.08 .314 .322 1U1ALS 42/42 21 21 4 32 4 265.0 250 364 155 60 106 16 22 0 4.09 .313 Snyder 19/16 10 6 Berlin 14/11 3 8 Piper 18/16 8 7 FIELDING Name PO A E DP FLD% Criscione Alexander McClain Berlin McMahon Piper Weber Trickey Snyder Blackhurst Mack Lauria Burlingame Lichius Sommers Powierza Farmer Vale 27 221 42 8 65 99 84 73 7 45 9 9 21 23 14 18 0 3 39 26 1 7 20 12 138 11 19 41 9 0 1 47 4 2 0 0 5 11 7 6 11 6 13 6 3 7 3 1 4 9 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .930 .957 .860 .714 .885 .949 .945 .933 .897 .925 .857 .900 .846 .886 .947 .952 .000 1.000 TOTALS 768 377 94 19 .924 12 12 30 28 2 46 7 8 3 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) has established itself as one of the premier NCAA Division II athletic [ conferences in the nation. Founded in 1951 for the purpose of pro­ moting and administering the athletic pro­ grams at the 14 state teachers’ colleges in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the PSAC is divided into seven-team Divisions. The PSAC is now one of the most well------represented conferences each year in the NCAA Division II softball national polls and post-season championship. In three out of the past ten years, the PSAC has been rep­ resented in the final game of the national tournament. Last season, three PSAC schools advanced to NCAA post-season, competing in the Mid-Atlantic Regional. California University (PA) won the region and went on to become the 1997 NCAA Division II National Champions. From its inception in 1951, each conference member selected its own competitive division within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). In 1980, however, the presidents of each school, who make up the league’s Board of Directors, voted to reclassify to NCAA Division II membership. Nine schools also elect to participate at the NCAA Division I level in select sports. In 1983, all member institutions were granted University status and the State System of Higher Education (SSHE) was formed. The system currently has an enroll­ ment in excess of 99,000 students with an alumni base of 402,000 including 287,000 who reside in the state. The Chancellor of the SSHE is Dr. James McCormick. The PSAC sponsors championships in 20 men’s and women’s sports, including baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. One of the largest NCAA Division II conferences in the nation, the league employs a full-time commissioner and an information director who are headquartered in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Steve Murray has served as the conference SID for five years, and added the commissioner duties on an interim basis last summer. Please call Steve Murray, PSAC Interim Commissioner, at (717) 893-2780 for more information. PSAC Western Division PSAC Eastern Division California Universit" Bloomsburg University Clarion University Ed in boro Univer^pi^ St Stroudsburg University Cheyney University Indiana UniversM Kutztown University Lock Haven Universfty Mansfield University Shippensburg University Millersville University Slippery Rock University West Chester University Edinboro university of Pennsylvania 1998 Softball Schedule MARCH 20 at University of North Carolina-Pembroke Pembroke, NC 22 at Wingate College 23 at Coker College Hartsville, SC 2 p.m. 25 at University of South Carolina at Aiken Aiken, GA 2:30 p.m. 26 at Augusta State University Augusta, GA TBA 28 at Augusta State Tournament Augusta, GA All Day Wingate, NC 2 p.m. 1 p.m. (Patriots Recreation Complex) vs. Augusta State 9 a.m. vs. Newberry College 3 p.m. vs. Francis Marion University 5 p.m. APRIL 1 at Slippery Rock University of PA* Slippery Rock, PA 2 at Allegheny College Meadville, PA 3 p.m. 4 at Francis Marion Patriot Invitational Florence, SC All Day 10:45 a.m. vs. St. Andrews Presbyterian College 5 3 p.m. vs. Mt. Olive College 12:30 p.m. vs. Francis Marion University 4 p.m. at Francis Marion Patriot Invitational Florence, SC All Day 3 p.m. 10:45 a.m. vs. Queens College 7 at Lock Haven University of PA* Lock Haven, PA 9 at California University of PA* California, PA 3 p.m. 11 at Indiana University of PA* Indiana, PA 1 p.m. 14 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PA* HOME 3 p.m. 15 CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA* HOME 3 p.m. 16 CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PA* HOME 3 p.m. 20 at Westminster College New Wilmington, PA 2 p.m. 21 at Clarion University of PA* Clarion, PA 3 p.m. 23 LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF PA* HOME 3 p.m. 25 INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PA* HOME 1 p.m. 27 at Gannon University Erie, PA 3 p.m. 1-2 at PSAC Championships Wiiliamsport, PA TBA 8-9 at NCAA East Regionals TBA TBA 15-16 NCAA Division II National Championships TBA TBA MAY Denotes Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division game.