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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.”

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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.”

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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

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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.