- BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY "A Commitment to Excellence" Bloomsburg University is a multi-purpose institution of higher education serving the citizens of Pennsylvania as one of the 14 Commonwealth-owned Universities. With a commitment to provide a quality, affordable education for all qualified students, Bloomsburg combines the tradition of an institution founded in 1839 with modern learning, living and recreational programs and facilities. Commonwealth funding provides 55 percent of Bloomsburg's annual operating budget. Undergraduate students may enroll in degree programs in 64 areas of study in the arts and sciences, business, teacher education, nursing and health sciences. A program in engineering is offered in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State University, and preparation for post-baccalaureate study at professional schools is offered. Unique educational opportunities are available through advanced placement, study abroad, professional practicum, internships, independent study and the Center for Academic Development programs. At the graduate level, the master's degree is offered in 25 areas of study and there are ten supervisory certification programs in the field of teacher education. Extended program offerings proved continuing, life-long learning opportunities for people of all ages and educational interest through non-degree courses, non-cr_edit mini-courses offered at off-campus locati?ns and by public se,Jii_ce teleV,ision, and credit for work experience. I, Enrollment for the Fall semester, 1985, totalled 6,439 students. There were 5,133 full-time1and 769 part-time undergraduates, 108 full-time and 429 p~rt- •µne graduate students. Instruction is provided by a 367-membe faculty. / The University's 173-acrg can;ipus overlooks the Town of Bloomsburg and the scenic Su:,quefianna Valley. Carver Hall, built in 1867, provides a contrast with t e modern facilities that include seven residence halls, a library, 2,p()O-§eat auditorium, student union , dining hall, gymnasium admirlistration building, five classroom buildings, athletic field an recreational areas on the lower campus. An athletic complex and recreational area occupy the school's 100-acre upper campus. In addition, the James H. McCormick Center for Human Services is the newest building on the lower campus and was used for the first time last fall. Located less than two miles from an Interstate 80 interchange and 22 miles from Interstate 81, Bloomsburg is within one hour's driving time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Hazleton and Williamsport, 1 ½ hour's from Harrisburg, 2½ hours from Philadelphia, and three hours from New York City. The community is 45 miles from the Avoca International Airport and is serviced by major bus lines. Bloomsburg has an eviable placement record. Of the 1,104 who graduated in the 1984-85 academic year, 81.4% had meaningful employment or were in graduate school one year later. Active files of over 25,000 living alumni are kept by the University. Graduates of BU have distinguished themselves in areas including law, medicine (one is a Nobel Laureate), science, architecture, education, industry and research. The Bloomsburg University is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. COVER: Senior pitcher Susan Kocher - - - - Table of Contents - - - Bloomsburg University .. . ...................... Inside Front Cover "A Commitment to Excellence" To the Media ................................ . ...... . ....... 1 Quick Facks and Contacts at BU ................................ 1 Harry Ausprich, President. .... . ............................... 2 Roger Sanders, Athletic Director .................. .. ... . ....... 2 Jan Hutchinson, Head Coach ......... . ............... . ........ 3 Chris Moyer, Assistant Coach ... . .............. . ...... . ....... 3 Outlook ..................... .. .. . ....... ........... ...... 4-5 1987 Roster ................................................. 6 Player Profiles ........... ................................ 7-11 Results from 1986 .. ..... .. . . . ............. .......... . ... . .. 12 1986 Bloomsburg University Softball Statistics ............... 13-14 Records Against All Opponents .... . ....................... 15-16 Bloomsburg University Softball Records ... . ................ 17-19 "Over the Years" ........................................... 19 Accomplishments over the Past Five Seasons ................. . . 19 Bloomsburg Softball All-Americans ........... . .............. . 20 BU Area Media Outlets .......... .. ............ Inside Back Cover 1987 Schedule ..................................... Back Cover - - - - - To the Media - - - - - . For further information concerning Bloomsburg Softball, contact Sports Information Director Jim Hollister, Waller Administration Building, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (Phone 717-389-4413, office; 717-784-7756, home). - Quick Facts and Contacts at BU - Location: Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Enrollment: 6757 General Information: 717-389-4000 President: Dr. Harry Ausprich Athletic Director: Roger Sanders Associate Athletic Director: Mary Gardner Athletic Department: 717-389-4354 Colors: Maroon and Gold Nickname: Huskies Home Field: Lower Campus Trainer: Art Hopkins (phone: 717-389-4401) Equipment Manager: Ron Morgan (phone: 717-389-4374) Head Softball Coach: Jan Hutchinson (phone: 717-389-4380) Conference: Pennsylvania 1986 Overall Record: 42-5 1986 Conference Record: 12-0 1 - - - - - Harry Ausprich - - - - - President Dr . Harry Ausprich began his tenure July 15, 1985 as the Sixteenth President of Bloomsburg University. His permanent appointment follows that of former President James H . McCormick, who is currently serving as the Chancellor for the State System of Higher Education, and Dr. Larry W. Jones, who served as President two years on an acting and interim basis. Prior to corning to Bloomsburg, Ausprich served Kent State University as Dean of the College of Fine and Professional Arts from 1978 to 1985. While there he was instrumental in implementing a program in fashion design and merchandising which has gained a national reputation . In addition, he served as Dean of the Blossom Festival School Program in cooperation with the Cleveland Orchestra . In previous years he served as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and later as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, both at SUNY Buffalo. While at Buffalo he developed a proposal for a program in dance and for a series of interdisciplinary seminars in the arts. In the early 1970's he worked at the University of Northern Iowa as Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts . Classroom teaching experiences and departmental chairperson responsibilities comprised his major assignments at Indiana State University and Memphis State University. Roger Sanders - Athletic Director In June of 1982, following 10 years as an associate professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education , Roger Sanders was appointed as Bloomsburg University's Athletic Director. Under his direction, many new projects have developed within the athletics department. These include: the construction of nine new athletic practice fields on the university's upper campus, an addition to the Redman Stadium pressbox, the acquisition of automobiles from local dealers for use by athletic department personnel in recruiting and scouting trips, an "ox-roast" prior to each season's Homecoming contest, a "facelift, " or redecoration, for the Nelson Fieldhouse main arena floor, among many others. He has also spent numerous hours working on a program to build the general athletic scholarship fund through the Husky Club and Alumni Association to aid Bloomsburg in its efforts to maintain a highly competitive program in the Pennsylvania Conference and NCAA Divisions I and II. In addition to his Athletic Director's duties, Sanders is the head coach of Bloornsburg's highly successful Division I wrestling program. Following the 1986-87 season, his teams had amassed an enviable 163-67-3 record in 13 seasons . During his tenure, the Huskies have captured five Pennsylvania Conference Championships and one Eastern Wrestling League crown. Sanders has coached 37 PC champions and numerous All-Americans, including five national champions. A native of Fairless Hills, Pa. , Sanders earned his Bachelor of Science degree from West Chester University and his master's from Ball State . While a collegiate wrestler at West Chester, Sanders never lost a dual match in four seasons, winning three Middle Atlantic University Division championships and an NCAA College Division crown. 2 - - - - - Jan Hutchinson - - - - - Head Coach _ Jan Hutchinson, owning a career record of 212-58, begins her 10th season as Bloomsburg University's head softball coach in search of the school's fifth straight 30-win season. Hutchinson's squads have compiled 140 victories (33-4, 30-4, 35-6, 42-5) over the last four years for an 88 .1 winning percentage . Last season's team won its fourth consecutive Pennsylvania Conference Champion ship and also advanced to the NCAA Division II "Final Four" for the first time. The Huskies earned a third-place finish in the NCAA Championship Tournament with a victory over Northeast Missouri State, 1-0, in the opening round . Bloomsburg's second-round loss to Stephen F. Austin, 3-1, snapped a school-record 37-game winning streak the team had amassed to that point. The Huskies' season ended with a 5-4 loss to Cal St.-Northridge in the final round . Enroute to the "Final Four," the Huskies rolled through the Pennsylvania Conference Tournament and the NCAA Eastern Regional , outscoring their opponents 35-3 . Hutchinson's squad surrendered two runs to Shippensburg in a second-round victory, 11-2, allowing a run in PC post-season play for the first time since the tournament's inception. Hutchinson, a native of Newton, N.J., received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1971 and earned her Master of Education Degree in Physical Education in 1979, both from East Stroudsburg University. Prior to coming to Bloomsburg, she was a member of the faculty of the Blair Academy in Blairstown, NJ . There she initiated an interscholastic sports program for women and served as head coach of the field hockey, basketball, and softball teams. In 1982, Hutchinson was one of the first coaches ever to lead two teams to national titles in the same year as both the BU field hockey and softball teams captured AIAW titles. This past season, her field hockey team finished second at the NCAA Division III national championships, losing to Salisbury St. in the championship game. Chris Moyer _ Assistant Coach _ Chris Moyer enters her first season as an assistant softball coach at Bloomsburg. She will be in charge of handling the Huskies' pitching staff. Moyer graduated from BU in 1986 with a degree in Psychology/Sociology. Moyer was a four-year starter for the Huskies and holds multiple season and career pitching records. In addition, Moyer was selected to the GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American second team in 1986. Through her four seasons (1983-86) Moyer compiled a 40-4 record, and holds the school record for fewest losses in a career. She also holds career records for least hits allowed (159), least runs allowed (44) and least walks allowed (65) . Throughout her career Moyer pitched four no-hitters. Moyer also holds season records for least walks allowed with six, lowest earned run average, 0.07, set in the 1986 season, and fewest losses with 0. In her final season as a Bloomsburg pitcher, Moyer had a record of 13-1, giving up just one earned run in 105 innings pitched. Moyer walked only 13 opponent batters, while striking out 39 . 3 Outlook Pitching, the one part of her teams that Bloomsburg University head softball coach Jan Hutchinson could always count on may be the biggest question mark for her 1987 squad. Despite the return of All-American senior Susan Kocher, the Bloomsburg mound corps has been depleted by the loss of CoSIDA/GTE Academic All-American Chris Moyer (13-1; 0.07 earned run average) and Jill Solinski (13-3; 0.73 ERA). The duo helped Bloomsburg win its fourth-straight Pennsylvania Conference title and record its fifth consecutive 30-win season, along with winning the NCAA Eastern Regional and advancing to the "Final Four." The Huskies, in racking up a school-record 42 victories last season, benefitted from outstanding pitching as the three-member rotation sported a 0.41 ERA while striking out 323 batters in 327 innings pitched. Bloomsburg limited opponents to 33 runs and surrendered just 124 hits for an opponent batting average of .118. Although Kocher owned a 0.42 ERA in 1986, amassing a 16-1 record with 154 strikeouts in 117 innings, Hutchinson can't expect her senior hurler to be on the mound for every game. "Pitching will definitely be the key to our team this season," Hutchinson said. "Although we feel we will be strong again this year, we need a solid contribution from our young pitchers to be successful. Last season we went to the 'Final Four' and the kids have set that as their goal again for this season." To reach that goal, Hutchinson's team will have to rely on a group of young pitchers who have yet to be tested in college. Julie Robbins, a redshirt freshman, may have the best chance to make an early contribution to the team after spending all of last season with the team. "With her year off, she got a chance to make a big improvement in her throwing while adding a drop and a rise to her repertoire," Hutchinson added. Freshmen Lisa Hallowell and Gina Lindenmuth will also be looked to for pitching support. Hallowell, from Marlton, N.J., has been considered one of the top high school pitchers in New Jersey over the past several seasons. Lindenmuth, from Whitehall, is a strong, control-type pitcher who could take some of the pitching burden off Kocher as well . Offensively, the Huskies should be solid once again, returning three players who hit over .300 last season. In 1986, the Huskies hit .290 as a team and set numerous team and individual records. However, the big blow to the BU offensive attack was the departure of Suzanne Luna, the team's leader in average (.358), at-bats (148), runs (43), hits (57), total bases (81) and runs batted in (40). Also gone is All-American Karen Hertzler and her .310 average, 40 runs and 45 hits in 140 at-bats. Among the Huskies' leading returnees is All-American first baseman Jean Millen, a fifth-year senior, who set a Bloomsburg record last season with eight home runs. She also hit .331 with 41 hits, 39 runs scored and 35 rbi's, to go with team highs in triples (4) and walks (25). Two other keys to the BU offense will be Kocher, who hit .341, and senior Kate Denneny, a .358 hitter with a team-high 12 sacrifices and 13 doubles. The trio of Millen, Kocher and Denneny combined for 134 of the team's 366 hits, along with 108 runs scored, 78 rbi's and an average of .344 as each was among the team's best in almost every offensive category. Junior catcher Cindy Freeland, a second-team CoSIDA/GTE Academic All-American last season and a two-year starter at Bloomsburg, anchors the Husky defense. "Cindy calls smart games for our pitchers and rarely lets a ball get by her on defense," Hutchinson noted, "and she also has a very strong arm to second base." 4 • Freeland, who hit .240 and sported a .992 fielding percentage in 1986, will see strong competition from backup Lori Guitson who is expected to return healthy after battling shoulder injuries for the past two years. Guitson adds depth to BU's offensive attack despite hitting just .235 a year ago. Among her 16 hits were three doubles and a triple , to go along with 13 runs scored. Another veteran defensive performer is senior Donna Graupp, who should remain as the Huskies' startfng shortstop for the third straight season. "She has good range and a deceptively strong arm ," Hutchinson commented. Other returnees who should see increased action , especially with the loss of Luna, will be senior outfielders Joan Lewis and Donna Shief. Both players hit .200 last season with Lewis seeing slightly more time than Shief. Lewis scored 20 runs, sixth on the team , while knocking in 14 others. Newcomers to the outfield will be freshmen Paula Miller, Judy Moyer, Tracy Nilles and Cindy Slocum . Returning in the Bloomsburg infield will be senior Lori Pisco, Millen's backup at first base, and junior Kim Fey, who could compete for the positions left by the graduation of Hertzler and third baseman Kathy Berry . Freshmen Lisa Balestrini and Sue Hartman should also vie for starting infield spots along with junior Kim Vogel, a transfer from Rider, who can play in either the infield or outfield. Setting their sights on another "Final Four" appearance, the 1987 Huskies will have to fill several large voids in the pitching staff and defense while getting solid performances from the veterans and a few of the newcomers in order to realize their goal. "Our record may not tell the whole story this season," Hutchinson stated, "especially with the Pennsylvania Conference as tough as it is. Our southern trip will tell us a lot early in the season but we need to gel as a team if we want to go back to the NCAA Championships ." SENIOR OUTFIELDER JOAN LEWIS 5 1987 Roster No. W/ M Name Pos. Class 13 Lisa Balestrini IF Fr. 18 Kate Denneny OF Sr. Hatboro (Upper Moreland) 1 Kim Fey IF Jr. Sweet Valley (Lake-Lehman) 19/ 17 Cindy Freeland C Jr. Wormleysburg (Cedar Cliff) 2/15 Donna Graupp IF Sr. Robesonia (Conrad Weiser) 23 Lori Guitson C Sr. Pittston (Pittston Area) 7 Lisa Hallowell p Fr. Marlton, NJ (Cherokee) 14 Sue Hartman IF Fr. Winfield (Mifflinburg) 24 Susan Kocher p Sr. Camp Hill (Cedar Cliff) 9 Joan Lewis OF Sr. Bethlehem (Bethlehem Cath.) 15/ 26 Gina Lindenmuth p Fr. Whitehall (Whitehall) 21 Jean Millen IF Sr. Whitehall (Whitehall) 5 Paula Miller OF Fr. Norfolk, VA (Cherokee) 4/ 28 Judy Moyer OF Fr. State College (State College) 16 Tracy Nilles OF Fr. Kutztown (Kutztown) 11 Lori Pisco IF Sr. Minersville (Minersville) 6 Julie Robbins p Fr. Berwick (Berwick) 12/22 Donna Shief OF Sr. Cogan Station (Williamsport) 20 Cindy Slocum OF Fr. Dallas (Lake Lehman) 10 Kim Vogel OF/ IF Jr. 6 Hometown (High School) Wilkes-Barre (Coughlin) Fallsington (Bishop Conwell) Player Profiles LISA BALESTRINI IF Freshman Wilkes-Barre - Coughlin H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #13 A field hockey player in the fall, she is expected to challenge for the starting second base job left open by the graduation of All-American Karen Hertzler. Has a good arm and throwing motion and is a "natural athlete" according to Hutchinson. Was the backup goalie for the field hockey team. Major: Arts and Sciences KATE DENNENY Senior OF Hatboro - Upper Moreland H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #18 A fine outfielder who saw action mainly in left field last season but could make the move to center in 1987. Has made only four errors over the last two seasons as a full-time player. Hit .358 a year ago, second on the club, while leading the team in doubles (12) and sacrifices (13) while batting in the second spot. Was second on the team in hits (49) and scored 38 runs with 21 runs batted in. Was also selected to the Pennsylvania Conference All-Star team and the NCAA Division II Midlantic All-Region first team . Her speed on the basepaths could help her adjust to batting in the leadoff spot. Major: Secondary Education KIM FEY Junior IF Sweet Valley - Lake Lehman H.5. Bats: Right Throws: Right #1 A quick fielder who was a member of the BU reserve corps last season but could challenge for a starting infield job following the graduation of All-American second baseman Karen Hertzler and third baseman Kathy Berry. Made just one error in 44 chances in 1987 for a .977 fielding percentage. Had an on-base percentage of .405 last year and was one of five BU players ln double figures in walks with 11. Has been a three-year performer for Hutchinson's field hockey team. Major: Elementary Education CINDY FREELAND Junior C Wormleysburg-Cedar Cliff H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #19/17 Has been the starting catcher since she arrived at Bloomsburg two seasons ago. According to Hutchinson, Freeland "calls smart games for our pitchers and rarely lets a ball get by her." She has an extremely strong arm to second base and was second on the team in putouts with 236 along with a fielding percentage of .992. Hit 240 a year ago with 23 hits in 96 trips. Was a GTE/CoSIDA second team Academic All-America selection in 1986. Major: Pre-Med 7 DONNA GRAUPP Senior IF Robesonia- Conrad Weiser H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #2/15 Should maintain her starting shortstop spot that she's held for the last two seasons. "Has great range with a surprisingly strong arm and gets to a lot of bal1s," according to Hutchinson. Hit .200 and was third on the team in sacrifices with nine, following a team-leading 13 in 1985. Sported an .894 fielding average in 132 chances last season. May see some action at third base this year. Is a fine a11-around athlete who has also been a three-year performer for Hutchinson's field hockey unit. Major: Elementary Education LORI GUITSON C Senior Pittston• Pittston Area H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #23 A strong catcher who hopes to return to the starting lineup following a two-season bout with shoulder injuries. Has been a valuable asset during the last two campaigns as a designated hitter and pinch hitter. Expected to return healthy and should challenge two-year starter Cindy Freeland for the starting job behind the plate. Hit just .235 last year following a .264 average in 1985. Scored 13 runs on 16 hits a year ago while sporting a .971 fielding percentage in limited action. Major: Secondary Education/Math LISA HALLOWELL Freshman P Marlton, NJ - Cherokee H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #7 One of three freshman pitchers joining the Bloomsburg mound corps in 1987. Considered one of the premiere high school pitchers in New Jersey over the past several seasons. A hard thrower who is working on adding a drop and a rise to her repertoire. Was on the New Jersey Group 4 state championship team as a sophomore. Major: Arts and Sciences SUE HARTMAN Freshman IF Winfield- Mifflinburg H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #14 A freshman infielder who should bolster the Bloomsburg reserves. A good athlete who may see action as a backup fielder and pinch hitter. Playing time will depend on her progress throughout the season and her abi1ity to adjust to Hutchinson's system and the quicker pace of college softball. Major: Biology 8 SUSAN KOCHER P Senior Camp Hill - Cedar Cliff H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #24 A power pitcher who led the Huskies in victories (16) , strikeouts (154 ) and innings pitched (117) in 1986 . Allowed just seven earned runs last season for an earned run average of 0.42. Permitted just 21 walks and 38 hits on the year. Owns a career ERA Of 0.32. Is also a top-notch hitter who was one of five BU starters who hit over .300 in 1986. Her .341 average was third best on the team while recording five doubles, three triples and two home runs among her 44 hits. Was second on the squad in walks (17) and sacrifices (10) while also knocking in 22 runs and scoring 31 others. Also sported a .958 fielding percentage. Chosen as a second team All-American last season along with a selection to both the Pennsylvania Conference All-Star team and the NCAA Division II Midlantic All-Region team. Major: Mass Communications JOAN LEWIS Senior OF Bethlehem - Bethlehem Catholic H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #9 A senior outfielder who may see action in center field. ls a "take-charge player who is a strong defensive performer with good range" according to Hutchinson. Did not make an error in 36 chances last season while seeing limited action. Hitting is expected to improve after a .200 season in 1986. Scored 20 runs and knocked in 16 more while recording just 20 hits. Has yet to make an error in three seasons with the Huskies. Major: Elementary Education GINA LINDENMUTH Freshman P Whitehall -Whitehall H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #15 / 26 Another incoming freshman hurler who is expected to make a contribution to the team almost immediately. A hard worker who has very strong form and good control. Has a good changeup and drop according to Hutchinson. Hails from the same high school as BU AllAmerican first baseman Jean Millen. Major: Marketing JEANMlLLEN IF Senior Whitehall - Whitehall H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #21 Hutchinson calls her "probably one of the finest players ever at Bloomsburg. " Was a first team All-American selection a year ago as a first baseman. Also was chosen to the Pennsylvania Conference All-Star team and the NCAA Division II Midlantic All-Region team . Hit .331 and was Bloomsburg's home run leader with eight, a school record for round-trippers in a season . Also stroked eight doubles and a team-high four triples among her 41 hits. Knocked in 35 runs while scoring 29 others and drawing a teamleading 25 walks. Tied for the team lead in total bases with 81. Owned a .993 fielding percentage, making just two errors in a club-high 278 chances. Major: Accounting 9 PAULA MILLER Sophomore OF Norfolk, VA-Cherokee H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #5 A sophomore transfer from Rider, she is very quick and gets a good jump on the ball defensively. Could see action in the outfield as the season progresses, depending on how well she adjusts to Hutchinson's style of play. Needs some improvement with the bat before she becomes a solid threat at the plate. Major: Management )UDY MOYER Freshman OF Norfolk, VA - Cherokee H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #4/28 Another of Hutchinson's freshmen field hockey players who is making the transition to softball. Despite missing fall practices due to field hockey, she should provide added depth to the Husky outfield and could be one of four players vying for the spot left by the departure of right fielder Suzanne Luna. Her bat should also help the BU offensive attack. Major: Elementary Education TRACY NILLES Freshman OF Kutztown-Kutztown H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Left #16 One of three freshman field hockey players who missed fall tryouts but are expected to help the team as the season wears on. An outfielder who is still making the transition, both offensively and defensively, from high school to college softball. Ma jor: Arts and Sciences LORI PISCO IF Senior Minersville - Minersville H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #11 Hit .267 during limited action last season. Is capable of playing either first or third base but usually backs up All-American Jean Millen at first base. Managed to draw seven walks in only 37 plate appearances and had a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage in 70 changes. Major: Elementary Education 10 JULIE ROBBINS Freshman P Berwick- Berwick H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #6 A redshirt freshman who got a chance to make a big improvement on her pitching during her year off. Throws a change and a drop among other pitches in her repertoire. Also possesses a good bat and is expected to be a solid threat at the plate. Major: Arts and Sciences ~ DONNASHIEF OF Senior Cogan Station - Williamsport H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #12/ 22 A reserve outfielder who saw limitad duty in 1986 but should challenge for one of starting outfield spots this season. May also see action at third base. Hit .200 last season but drew seven walks and scored 10 runs in only 30 at-bats. Also sported a fielding percentage of .923. Major: Business Education CINDY SLOCUM Freshman OF Dallas - lake Lehman H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right #20 Another freshman who is expected to make a solid contribution to the team this season. A very strong hitter with good form and an aggressive bat, she may see a lot of playing time. Also a fine outfielder who has great range and comes from a strong high school program at Lake Lehman. Major: Elementary Education KIM VOGEL Junior OF/ IF Fallsington - Bishop Conwell H.S. Bats: Right Throws: Right ~ #10 A junior transfer from Penn St.-Ogontz, she is another talented newcomer to the BU outfield. A natural athlete who, according to Hutchinson, needs some work on her hitting. She could also see some time as an infielder if the need arises. Major: Art Studio 11 Results from 1986 + Bloomsburg +Evansville + Bloomsburg + Bloomsburg + Bloomsburg + Bloomsburg +Allegheny +Furman + Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg BLOOMSBURG BLOOMSBURG Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg BLOOMSBURG BLOOMSBURG BLOOMSBURG BLOOMSBURG + + Bloomsburg + + Bloomsburg + + Bloomsburg + + Bloomsburg + + Bloomsburg BLOOMSBURG BLOOMSBURG Bloomsburg Bloomsburg BLOOMSBURG BLOOMSBURG BLOOMSBURG BLOOMSBURG Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg *Bloomsburg *Bloomsburg *Bloomsburg **Bloomsburg **Bloomsburg • *Bloomsburg ***Bloomsburg ••*Stephen F. Austin ***Cal. St .-Northridge 3 7 2 5 7 4 1 2 5 3 10 6 2 14 12 8 5 3 2 13 2 9 18 18 4 6 14 8 7 19 2 2 3 3 4 8 10 5 1 11 6 2 5 9 1 3 5 Lowell Bloomsburg Wisconsin-River Falls E. !llinois Drexel Evansville Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Furman VIRGINIA VIRGINIA Seton Hall Seton Hall SUSQUEHANNA SUSQUEHANNA EAST STROUDSBURG EAST STROUDSBURG Indiana (PA) Indiana (PA) Lock Haven Lock Haven Kutztown Villanova Allentown Penn State-Ogontz Kutztown Kutztown Kutztown MANSFIELD MANSFIELD Shippensburg Shippensburg Millersville Millersville WEST CHESTER WEST CHESTER ITHACA ITHACA Edinboro Shippensburg Shippensburg Lowell Springfield Springfield Northeast Missouri St. Bloomsburg Bloomsburg HOME TEAM IN CAPS +at Columbia, S.C. + +at Philadelphia Softball Association Tournament *at Pennsylvania Conference Championships **at NCAA Eastern Regional *••at NCAA Championship Tournament 12 0 4 0 2 (8 innings) 0 1 0 (8 innings) 1 1 0 3 1 1 (12 innings) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 (9 innings) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 • • ,.. 1986 Bloomsburg University Softball Statistics - Batting - I-' <,J Name AB R H 2B 3B HR 50 BB SAC HP SB SBA TB RBI AVG. Karen Hertzler Kate Denneny Suzanne Luna Jean Millen Susan Kocher Cindy Freeland Kathy Berry Donna Graupp Joan Lewis Lori Pisco Kim Fey Lori Guitson Robin Fioretti Chris Moyer Donna Shief Sherri Cooley 145 137 148 124 129 96 105 75 100 30 42 68 10 5 30 17 40 38 43 39 31 9 14 9 20 7 8 13 2 0 10 7 45 49 57 41 44 23 29 15 20 8 6 16 0 2 6 5 7 12 11 8 5 1 5 1 1 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 1 2 2 4 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 8 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 11 7 12 8 9 7 6 16 7 1 5 3 0 3 2 14 13 7 25 17 8 5 5 7 7 11 3 1 0 7 5 6 13 3 6 10 6 7 9 6 1 1 5 0 0 1 1 0 3 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11 5 5 6 1 0 3 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 14 5 5 6 1 0 3 2 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 59 74 81 81 61 24 38 20 21 9 6 21 0 2 7 0 15 21 40 35 22 6 24 3 14 2 2 8 0 0 3 2 .310 .358 .385 .331 .341 .240 .276 .200 .200 .267 .143 .235 .000 .400 .200 .294 1261 290 366 57 15 19 107 135 75 10 37 44 504 197 .290 Totals -Pitching Name IP BF Susan Kocher Chris Moyer Jill Solinski 117 105 105 380 360 363 Totals 327 1103 R E BB so HB WP w L ERA 38 46 41 9 7 16 7 1 11 21 6 26 154 39 130 2 0 4 0 0 11 16 13 13 1 1 3 0.42 0.07 0 .73 124 33 19 53 323 6 11 42 5 0.41 H RECORD: 42-5 -Fielding - ........ Name CH PO A E PCT Karen Hertzler Kate Denneny Suzanne Luna Jean Millen Susan Kocher Cindy Freeland Kathy Berry Donna Graupp Joan Lewis Lori Pisco Kim Fey Lori.Guitson Chris Moyer Donna Shief Sherri Cooley Jill Sollinski 184 28 39 278 48 259 62 132 36 70 44 68 47 13 5 14 106 24 36 247 18 236 19 54 33 64 23 62 5 11 5 5 72 0 3 29 28 21 39 64 3 6 20 4 41 1 0 9 6 4 0 2 2 2 4 14 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 .967 .857 1.000 .993 .958 .992 .935 .894 1.000 1.000 .977 .971 .979 .923 1.000 1.000 1327 948 340 39 .971 Totals ii ~ ~- - Records Against All Opponents + ADELPHI (NY) first meeting +AKRON(OH) 0-2 ALLEGHENY ill. Allentown 1-0 1.000 AMERICAN INT. (MA) 1-1 .500 Augustana (IL) 1-0 1.000 Baker(KS) 1-0 1.000 Bridgeport (CT) 1-0 1.000 Brockport (NY) 1-1 .500 Bucknell 6-2 .750 Cal St.-Northridge 0-1 .000 Calvin(MI) 1-0 1.000 2-0 1.000 Catholic University (DC) COLGATE (NY) first meeting Drexel EAST STROUDSBURG 1.000 .846 1-0 1.000 EASTERN ILLINOIS 1-0 1.000 EDINBORO 3-0 1.000 Evansville (IN) 1-1 .500 1-0 1.000 Francis Marion (SC) 1-0 1.000 Franklin & Marshall 2-0 1.000 FURMAN 4-1 .800 INDIANA (PA) 10-0 1.000 ITHACA(NY) 6-1 .857 King's (PA) 2-0 1.000 KUTZTOWN 17-4 .809 LeMoyne (NY) 2-0 1.000 Liberty Baptist (VA) 2-0 1.000 + LIU-C.W . POST (NY) .... 1-0 11-2 Eastern Connecticut • Fairleigh-Dickinson (NJ) ,# .000 first meeting 1-0 1.000 12-5 .706 Lowell(MA) 2-0 1.000 Luzerne C.C.C. 6-3 .667 Mankato St. (MN) 1-0 1.000 MANSFIELD 9-0 1.000 LOCKHAVEN + MASSACHUSETTS first meeting Messiah 2-0 MILLERSVILLE 1.000 12-4 .750 Misericordia 4-0 1.000 Navy 2-0 1.000 15 Northeast Missouri St. 1-0 1.000 Oswego(NY) 2-0 1.000 +PENN STATE 1-2 .333 Penn State-Ogontz 1-0 1.000 PRINCETON (NJ) 1-0 1.000 1-0 1.000 Rider (NJ) 2-0 1.000 Sacred Heart (CT) 2-4 .333 Salisbury St. (MD) 5-2 .714 Sam Houston St. (TX) 1-0 1.000 San Francisco St. 1-0 1.000 4-0 1.000 16-9 .640 + RHODE ISLAND SETON HALL (NJ) SHIPPENSBURG Slippery Rock 3-2 .600 South Carolina 2-0 1.000 Springfield (MA) 3-0 1.000 St. Peters (NJ) 1-0 1.000 Stephen F. Austin (TX) 0-1 .000 12-4 .750 Trenton St. (NJ) 1-3 .250 University of Scranton 8-4 .667 Villanova 1-0 1.000 +VIRGINIA 2-0 1.000 SUSQUEHANNA VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH first meeting WAYNE ST. (MI) 1-1 .500 WEST CHESTER 6-0 1.000 Wilkes (PA) 8-0 1.000 Winthrop (SC) 1-0 1.000 Wisconsin-River Falls 1-0 1.000 1987 Opponents in all CAPS + Participating in Penn State Tournament 0C 16 . Bloomsburg University Softball Records - - - INDIVIDUAL SINGLE GAME: Batting: At-Bats: "' 10 Hits: 5 Doubles: 2 Triples: Home Runs: 2 2 Bases On Balls: Stolen Bases: 5 5 Sacrifices: Runs Scored: 3 Runs Batted In: 6 4 Karen Hertzler 5/ 11-12/84 (vs. Sacred Heart* 23 innings) Kate Denneny (vs. Allentown) 4/ 12/86 (nine players have had four hits in a game) Betty Rohrbach (vs. Frank. & Mars.) 5/ 2/81 Carolyn Bartoni (vs. Wilkes) 4/ 17/ 80 Deb long (vs. lock Haven) 4/ 22 / 82 Jean Millen (vs. Millersville 4/ 14 / 84 vs. Springfield*) 5/ 10/ 86 Jean Millen (vs. Fair. Dickinson) 3/ 12/ 84 Gail Geberich (vs. Susquehanna) 4/7/ 80 Mary Hassenplug (vs. Wilkes) 4/ 17/ 81 Carolyn Harley (vs. Wilkes) 4/ 17/ 81 Jeannette Mitroka (vs. Shippensburg) 4/ 22/81 Gail Geberich (vs. Susquehanna) 4/7/ 80 Kate Denneny (vs. St. Peter's) 3/18/ 85 Karen Hertzler (vs. St. Peter's) 3/18/ 85 Cindy Freeland (vs. St. Peter's) 3/18/ 85 Sally Houser (vs. Bucknell) 4/ 30/ 80 Pitching: Tina Souders (vs. Sacred Heart*) 5/ 11-12/84 Jill Solinski (vs. Millersville, 7innings) 4/ 15/ 86 Tina Souders (vs. East Stroudsburg, 18 16 innings) 4/ 26/ 84 • -also NCAA II tournament game record Innings Pitched: 23 Strikeouts: 15 . SEASON: Batting: (minimum 2 at-bats per game) At-Bats: 145 Suzanne Luna 1986 Hits: 57 Suzanne Luna 1986 Doubles: 12 Kate Denneny 1986 Triples: Cheryl Sedlak 6 1982 Suzanne Luna 1985 Home Runs: 8 Jean Millen 1986 Bases On Balls: 25 Jean Millen 1986 Stolen Bases: 14 Roberta Spezialetti 1981 Sacrifices: 14 Anne Schmidt 1982 & 1984 Karen Hertzler 1983 Runs Scored: 43 Suzanne Luna 1986 Runs Batted In: 40 Suzanne Luna 1986 Batting Avg.: .421 Sue Hicks (24 of 57) 1981 .414 Sally Houser (29 of 70) 1980 Denise Henderson (44 of 107) .411 1983 Karen Hertzler (39 of 96) .406 1983 Deb long (24 of 60) .400 1981 Slugging Pct.: .653 Jean Millen 1986 Pitching: (minimum 10 appearances) Games Pitched: Innings Pitched: least Hits Allowed: least Hits per 7 Innings: least Runs Allowed: least Runs Allowed per 7 Innings: least Walks Allowed: least Walks Allowed per 7 Innings: Most Strikeouts: lowest Earned Run Average: Most Wins: Fewest losses: Most Shutouts: Consecutive Hitless Innings: 17 27 172 26 0.32 7 0.07 6 0.08 207 0.07 22 0 15 Tina Souders Tina Souders Susan Kocher Susan Kocher Chris Moyer Tina Souders Chris Moyer Tina Souders Tina Souders Chris Moyer Tina Souders Chris Moyer Tina Souders 24 Susan Kocher 1982 1983 1984 1986 1986 1982 1986 1983 1983 1986 1983 1983 1982& 1983 1984 CAREER: Batting: At-Bats: Hits: Doubles : Triples: 468 160 19 12 Home Runs: Walks: Runs Scored: Runs Batted In : Stolen Bases: Sacrifices: Batting Average: Karen Hertzler Karen Hertzler Kate Denneny Cheryl Sedlak Jean Millen Jean Millen Karen Hertzler Karen Hertzler Jean M1ilen Karen Hertzler Anne Schmidt Karen Hertzler (4 seasons) 14 60 129 87 34 47 .342 Pitching: (minimum 40 appearances) Games Pitched: Innings Pitched : Least Hits Allowed: Least Runs Allowed : Least Walks Allowed : Most Strikeouts: Lowest Earned Run Average : Most Wins: 87 610 159 44 65 635 0.34 74 Fewest Losses: 4 Most Shutouts: 46 No-Hitters 1. Judy Major 2. Tina Souders• 3. Brenda Long/ Tina Souders 4. Tina Souders (1) 5. Chris Moyer 6. Chris Moyer 7. Tina Souders• (2) 8. Susan Kocher 9. Susan Kocher 10. Susan Kocher 11. Chris Moyer 12. Tina Souders 13. Chris Moyer 14. Susan Kocher 15. Jill Solinski 16. Susan Kocher* 17. Susan Kocher 18. Jill Solinski• 19. Susan Kocher• 20. Jill Solinski• (3) Tina Souders Tina Souders Chris Moyer Chris Moyer Chris Moyer Tina Souders Tina Souders Tina Souders (74-11) Chris Moyer (40-4) Tina Souders 1983-86 1983-86 1984-86 1979-82 1983-86 1983-86 1983-86 1983-86 1983-86 1983-86 1981-84 1983-86 1981-84 1981-84 1983-86 1983-86 1983-86 1981-84 1981-84 1981-84 1983-86 1981-84 vs . Franklin & Marshall vs . Misericordia 5/ 2/81 4/ 16/ 82 vs. Kutztown vs. Augustana (IL) vs. Mansfield vs. Kutztown vs. Springfield (MA) vs. Rider vs. Kutztown vs. Mansfield vs. Mansfield vs. West Chester vs. St. Peter's (NJ) vs. West Chester vs. Drexel vs . Indiana (PA) vs. Kutztown vs. Millersville vs. Shippensburg vs. Lowell (MA) 4/ 24 / 82 5/ 20/ 82 3/ 31/83 4/ 23 / 83 5/ 13/ 83 4/ 9/ 84 4/ 10/ 84 4/12 / 84 4/ 12/84 4/ 28 / 84 3/18 / 85 4/ 4/ 85 3/25 / 86 4/ 8/ 86 4/ 13 / 86 4/ 15/ 86 4/ 22/86 5/ 9/ 86 • - perfect game (1) - pitched at A.I.A. W . III National championship tournament (2)-pitched at N.C.A.A. II Eastern regional tournament (3)-pitched at N.C.A.A. II Eastern regional tournament Team SINGLE GAME: At-Bats: Hits: Doubles: Triples: Home Runs: Walks: Runs Scored: Runs Allowed: Most Runs / Both Teams: Largest Winning Margin: 4/ 26/ 84 3/ 26/80 3/ 15/ 85 4 2 22 23 22 vs. East Stroudsburg (16 innings) vs. Marywood (7 innings) vs. St. Peter's five times (most recent-vs. Allentown) vs. Bucknell 12 times (most recent-vs. Springfield) vs. Fairleigh-Dickinson vs. St. Peter's vs. Kutztown 37 (Kutztown 22 BU 15) 517179 23 vs. St. Peter's (23-0) 3/ 18/ 85 49 46 21 4 18 4/ 12/86 4/ 27/ 83 5/10/ 86 3/12 / 84 3/ 15/ 85 517179 Largest Losing Margin: Runs Batted In: Stolen Bases: Sacrifices: 11 16 14 8 vs. Scranton (15-4) vs. Susquehanna two times (most recent vs. Navy) vs. Wilkes SEASON: Wins: Most Consecutive Wins: Most Consecutive Losses: At-Bats : Hits: Doubles: Triples: Home Runs: Walks: Runs Scored: Runs Batted In: Stolen Bases: Sacrifices: Batting Average : Earned Run Average : Shutouts: 42 37' 4 1261 366 57 19 19 135 290 197 106 87 .313 0.32 31 4/ 20/79 4/7/ 80 4/ 12/81 5/ 4 / 82 (two times) Over the Years 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1-3 4-7 6-11 17-8 23-9 10 seasons: 219-61 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 78.2% 28-4 33-4 30-4 35-6 42-5 Accomplishments Over the Past Five Seasons 1982: 28-4 EAIAW Regional Champions AIAW Division III Champions 1983: 33-4 Pennsylvania Conference Champions NCAA East Regional: Second 1984: 30-4 Pennsylvania Conference Champions NCAA East Regional: Second 1985: 35-6 Pennsylvania Conference Champions NCAA East Regional: Second 1986: 42-5 Pennsylvania Conference Champions NCAA East Regional Champions NCAA Division II Championships: Third 19 1986 1986 1979 1986 1986 1986 1983 1986 1986 1986 1986 1980 1983 1983 1984 1986 Bloomsburg's Softball All-Americans Tina Souders Pitcher 1982, 1983, 1984 Kathy Behan Third Base 1982 Denise Henderson Catcher 1982 Anne Schmidt Shortstop 1982 Karen Hertzler Second Base 1984,1986 Susan Kocher Pitcher 1986 Jean Millen First Base 1986 1986 CoSIDA/GTE Academic All-Americans Cindy Freeland Catcher 20 Chris Moyer Pitcher - BU AREA MEDIA OUTLETS - The purpose of this guide is to provide members of the media with necessary information concerning Bloomsburg softball . 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Post, Massachusetts, Penn State, Rhode Island, Virginia) May 14 at Millersville (2) 2:30 p.m. 16 at Kutztown (2) 2:30 p.m. 21 at Shippensburg (2) 2:00 p.m. 23 ITHACA (2) 3:00 p.m. 25 WEST CHESTER (2) 1:00 p.m. 1-2 PSAC Championships Berwick, PA