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Getting to <strong>the</strong> Field<br />
Softball<br />
Field<br />
Jericho<br />
Lake<br />
Orchard Road To I-88 Tollway<br />
Galena Blvd.<br />
Prairie Street<br />
Jericho Road<br />
Edgelawn<br />
U.S. 30 Bypass<br />
Illinois Ave.<br />
Randall Rd.<br />
Marsellaise<br />
AURORA<br />
UNIV.<br />
Gladstone<br />
Rt. 31 (Lake Street)<br />
2012 Media Guide<br />
Table of Contents<br />
Getting to <strong>the</strong> Field (map) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover<br />
AU Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover<br />
Head Coach Mike McKenzie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1<br />
Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2<br />
2012 Prospectus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
2012 AU Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6<br />
The NAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7<br />
AU NIIC Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8<br />
AU Regional and National Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9<br />
AU Year By Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9<br />
Individual Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11<br />
Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
AU Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />
AU Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />
This is <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13<br />
2012 Game Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover<br />
AU Quick Facts<br />
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <strong>Aurora</strong>,IL<br />
Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1893<br />
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 4,400<br />
Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <strong>Spartans</strong><br />
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Blue and White<br />
Conference . . . . . . . . NAC Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Athletics Conference<br />
National Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Division III<br />
Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stuart Sports Complex<br />
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca L. Sherrick<br />
Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Walsh<br />
Athletics Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-5110<br />
Athletics Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7809<br />
Head Softball Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike McKenzie<br />
Coach’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243-62-2<br />
Assistant Coach . . . . Laura Stull, Jamie Mueller and Taylor Reeves<br />
Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Smith<br />
2011 Overall Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-11<br />
2011 NAC Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-3<br />
Sports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Kipley<br />
Sports Information Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7575<br />
Sports Information Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3826<br />
AU Spartan Sports Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3838<br />
On <strong>the</strong> Cover:<br />
Seniors Maggie Cooper and Caitlyn Clay
MIKE MCKENZIE<br />
Head Coach<br />
Mike McKenzie became <strong>the</strong> Head<br />
Coach of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> softball<br />
program in 2004. In his time at AU,<br />
McKenzie’s <strong>Spartans</strong> have a 248-60-2<br />
record and have captured conference<br />
championships (three in <strong>the</strong> NIIC and<br />
three in <strong>the</strong> NAC) six times. He captured his fourth<br />
consecutive Coach of <strong>the</strong> Year Award following <strong>the</strong> 2008<br />
season. In 2009, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong> had a 31-7 record and were 22-<br />
2 in <strong>the</strong> NAC. In addition that season, McKenzie surpassed<br />
200 wins in his short career at <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The 2010<br />
<strong>Spartans</strong> reached <strong>the</strong> NCAA tournament with a 38-9 overall<br />
record.<br />
McKenzie came to <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> from Marian College<br />
in Indianapolis, IN, where he served as head women’s<br />
softball coach, assistant men’s basketball coach and director<br />
of intramurals.<br />
Over <strong>the</strong> previous six seasons before coming to AU,<br />
McKenzie posted a 171–80 record, including a 36–10 record<br />
and an NAIA national tournament appearance in 2003. He<br />
was named Mid-Central Conference Coach of <strong>the</strong> Year in <strong>the</strong><br />
1998 and 2002 seasons.<br />
McKenzie began his coaching career as a basketball and<br />
baseball coach at Scecina Memorial High School in<br />
Indianapolis, IN, from 1986 to 1995. As an athlete, he played<br />
both basketball and baseball at Beech Grove High School in<br />
Indianapolis, where he was named MVP of his varsity<br />
basketball team.<br />
McKenzie continued his playing career at Marian College<br />
in Indianapolis. He was a three-year starter and captain of<br />
<strong>the</strong> men’s basketball team. He received a bachelor’s degree<br />
in physical education from Marian College and a master’s<br />
degree in kinesiology from Indiana <strong>University</strong>. He was<br />
named outstanding senior in physical education at Marian<br />
College in 1986.<br />
<strong>Meet</strong> <strong>the</strong> Coaching Staff<br />
LAURA STULL<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
Laura Stull joined <strong>the</strong> <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
softball staff as an assistant coach in 2005.<br />
Stull came to AU after one season as an<br />
assistant at Judson College (2004). She<br />
graduated from Judson College in 2001<br />
with a bachelor’s degree in business management.<br />
As an athlete, Stull played both basketball and softball at<br />
Harvard High School and Judson College. At Judson, Stull<br />
was a four-year starter in softball and was named to <strong>the</strong><br />
NCCAA All-Region Team (as a junior and senior), <strong>the</strong> CCAC<br />
(Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference) All-<br />
Conference Team, CCAC All-Tournament Team, Team<br />
Captain and Team MVP as a senior. At Harvard, she was a<br />
four-year starter in softball and was named to <strong>the</strong> Big<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>rn All-Conference Team and Team Captain as a<br />
junior and senior, as well as being named <strong>the</strong> Team MVP her<br />
senior year. A two-sport athlete, Stull was named to <strong>the</strong> Big<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>rn All-Conference Team, as well as a Team Captain as<br />
a senior in basketball.<br />
AU Women’s Softball<br />
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TAYLOR (PETERSEN) REEVES<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
Taylor Reeves (Petersen) joined <strong>the</strong><br />
AU coaching staff as an assistant coach<br />
in 2009 after being away from <strong>the</strong><br />
program coaching high school and<br />
summer softball.<br />
In her AU playing career, Reeves had a<br />
.374 batting average with 54 runs batted in, 60 runs scored,<br />
27 doubles, 10 home runs in 84 games played. She also<br />
posted a record of 39-8 in <strong>the</strong> circle, with a 0.68 ERA, striking<br />
out 450 and only walking 22 batters.<br />
When Reeves finished her AU career, she held records in<br />
victories and strikeouts in a season, strikeouts in a career,<br />
no-hit games in a career, shutouts in a season and shutouts<br />
in a career.<br />
She captured honors in 2004 NFCA Great Lakes Second-<br />
Team All-Region and in 2005 was selected NFCA Great Lakes<br />
First-Team All-Region, NFCA First-Team All-American,<br />
ESPN <strong>the</strong> Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America Second-<br />
Team and 2005 ESPN <strong>the</strong> Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-<br />
District First-Team. In both 2004 and 2005, she was selected<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Illinois-Iowa Conference Softball Player of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
and Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Illinois-Iowa Conference Softball All-<br />
Conference.<br />
She came to AU from <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL, where she played<br />
softball at West <strong>Aurora</strong> High School. She earned a bachelor’s<br />
degree from <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> in secondary education and<br />
biology. She is married to AU baseball alum John Reeves.<br />
JAMIE MUELLER<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
Jamie Mueller joined <strong>the</strong> AU coaching<br />
staff as an assistant coach in 2010 after<br />
being away from <strong>the</strong> program for a short<br />
period of time.<br />
In her three-year career (graduated in<br />
2008) at AU, Mueller and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong><br />
had a record of 103-25 overall, with two<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Athletics Conference<br />
Championships, one Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Illinois-Iowa Conference<br />
championship and one NCAA Division III regional<br />
tournament appearance. She had a career batting average at<br />
AU of .282 with 59 runs scored, 48 runs batted in and six<br />
doubles.<br />
Mueller came from Hanover Park, IL and graduated with<br />
a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a minor<br />
in spanish.<br />
<strong>Meet</strong> <strong>the</strong> Assistant Coaches
It won’t take <strong>the</strong> <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> Spartan softball team<br />
long to get a handle on how <strong>the</strong>y fare against <strong>the</strong> nation’s<br />
best teams this season.<br />
“This is <strong>the</strong> toughest schedule we’ve faced to begin a season,”<br />
said AU softball coach Mike McKenzie. “Six of our first<br />
12 games are against teams that made <strong>the</strong> NCAA tournament<br />
last season. We’re going to find out pretty fast what we<br />
have to figure out as a team to in order to compete on a<br />
national level.”<br />
As a program, McKenzie’s <strong>Spartans</strong> are very familiar with<br />
competing against <strong>the</strong> top teams in <strong>the</strong> region and nation;<br />
however, those contests usually bunch up at <strong>the</strong> tail end of<br />
<strong>the</strong> season, as <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong> are main players in <strong>the</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>rn<br />
Athletic Conference tournament championship chase and<br />
<strong>the</strong> NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament.<br />
In his eight seasons at <strong>the</strong> helm, McKenzie has led <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Spartans</strong> to six conference championships and four NCAA III<br />
national tournament appearances while amassing an<br />
impressive 281-71-2 overall record.<br />
Last season, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong> lost out on <strong>the</strong> automatic bid to<br />
<strong>the</strong> national tournament by falling to rival Benedictine<br />
<strong>University</strong> in <strong>the</strong> championship game of <strong>the</strong> NAC tournament.<br />
Despite a 33-11 record, <strong>the</strong> team did not receive an atlarge<br />
bid to <strong>the</strong> national tournament.<br />
“Our goal is always to get into <strong>the</strong> NCAA tournament,”<br />
McKenzie said. “We would prefer to win our conference<br />
tournament and receive <strong>the</strong> automatic qualifier from that,<br />
but we have also received at-large bids in <strong>the</strong> past.”<br />
McKenzie returns a good mix of players this season to<br />
meet his program’s consistent national tournament goal.<br />
McKenzie returns six starters to <strong>the</strong> field and one pitcher. In<br />
<strong>the</strong> outfield, senior Caitlyn Clay returns with sophomore<br />
Jackie Soch, while <strong>the</strong> infield returns senior Maggie Cooper<br />
(first base), sophomore Sarah Clauser (second base), junior<br />
Brooke Spencer (shortstop) and junior Tristan Wilcox (catcher).<br />
Junior Stephanie Lynch and sophomore Lillie Stone<br />
return to ei<strong>the</strong>r utility, designated hitter or expanded infield<br />
roles, while sophomore Hope Webster returns as a leader for<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong> in <strong>the</strong> circle.<br />
For leadership, McKenzie needs to look no fur<strong>the</strong>r than<br />
<strong>the</strong> beginning of his batting order. The first three batters on<br />
AU’s lineup card boast four total All-Region accolades and<br />
five total All-Conference team awards. The same trio, with<br />
<strong>the</strong> addition of Clay later in <strong>the</strong> lineup, total 10 seasons of<br />
starting experience for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong>.<br />
Batting lead-off for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong> this season will be junior<br />
First-Team Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches<br />
Association All-Region selection Spencer, who returns at<br />
shortstop. Spencer set an AU single-season record with 14<br />
home runs last season. She also led <strong>the</strong> team in virtually<br />
every hitting category, batting .480 with 49 runs batted in<br />
and 49 runs scored while registering a .928 slugging percentage<br />
and .571 on-base percentage for <strong>the</strong> season. Spencer<br />
also posted team highs in total hits (60), total bases (116),<br />
stolen bases (7-for-7) and walks (26). A third-year starter,<br />
Spencer was an All-Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Athletics Conference First-<br />
Team selection as a sophomore and NAC All-Freshman team<br />
recipient in her first season. Proving she can turn out good<br />
grades as well as double plays, Spencer earned CoSIDA-<br />
Capital One District V Academic All-District Third Team honors<br />
last season.<br />
Second up for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong> on offense will be fellow junior<br />
All-Region selection Wilcox. A Second-Team All-Region<br />
catcher last season, Wilcox is no stranger to <strong>the</strong> NFCA<br />
regional squad, having earned First-Team All-Region stripes<br />
as a freshman. The two-time First-Team All-Conference performer<br />
and former NAC Freshman of <strong>the</strong> Year batted .378<br />
last season with nine home runs, 14 doubles, 33 runs scored<br />
and 35 runs batted in. Defensively, she posted a 1.000 fielding<br />
percentage and caught 10 runners stealing from behind<br />
<strong>the</strong> plate.<br />
2012 Softball Prospectus<br />
Batting third for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong> and returning for her fourth<br />
year as a starter is senior and NAC All-Sportsmanship Team<br />
member Cooper. The first baseman earned First-Team NAC<br />
honors and Third-Team All-Region honors as a sophomore<br />
before garnering Academic All-District V Second-Team<br />
Laurels last season. Cooper batted .300 last season, tallying<br />
42 hits, four home runs and 10 doubles to drive in 28 runs.<br />
Leading <strong>the</strong> outfield will be fellow senior and three-year<br />
starter Clay, who will move to <strong>the</strong> centerfield position. The<br />
Third-Team All-NAC performer batted .341 last season, registering<br />
a team-high 15 doubles to go with 43 total hits, 31<br />
runs scored and 24 runs batted in.<br />
“(Cooper and Clay) have already had good careers for us,”<br />
McKenzie said of his senior returning three-year starters,<br />
adding that he expects his seniors, as well as Spencer and<br />
Wilcox, to provide leadership this season. “They have done<br />
nothing but work hard and have gotten better and better<br />
each year.”<br />
Rounding out <strong>the</strong> infield and outfield returners are sophomores<br />
Clauser, who earned NAC All-Freshman honors last<br />
year at second base (.343 batting average, 36 hits, 17 runs<br />
scored, 16 runs batted in); and Soch, whose quality play<br />
earned her a starting role at in <strong>the</strong> outfield later in <strong>the</strong> season<br />
(37 games played, 10 games started, .344 batting average,<br />
14 runs scored, 14 runs batted in). Lynch returns to her<br />
utility and designated hitter position (24 games started, .366<br />
batting average, 30 hits, 16 runs scored, seven runs batted<br />
in), while Stone (20 games started, .329 batting average, 31<br />
runs batted in, 25 hits, three home runs) will be expected to<br />
slide into a vacated role at third base.<br />
Adding experienced depth to <strong>the</strong> field positions this season<br />
will be juniors Stephanie Dolce (infield), Mia Henderson<br />
(outfield), and sophomore Sarah Benak (outfield).<br />
McKenzie also expects several athletic freshmen to make<br />
major contributions to <strong>the</strong> team this season, including<br />
speedy outfielder Ciandra Keith, infielder Samantha Angell,<br />
versatile infielder Alana Weitzenfeld and quality-hitting<br />
catcher Amanda Blackwell.<br />
On <strong>the</strong> mound, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong> will be led by NAC-All<br />
Freshman Team performer Hope Webster. In her first season,<br />
Webster posted a 12-5 record and led <strong>the</strong> team with a 2.41<br />
earned run average in 108.1 innings pitched. She also registered<br />
79 strikeouts and executed 13 complete games.<br />
McKenzie expects a trio of freshmen, Natalie Zanella, Ashley<br />
Kellenberger and Sam Kozenski, to contribute immediately<br />
to <strong>the</strong> pitching staff.<br />
The team’s even blend of experience and youth will be<br />
tested early by some of <strong>the</strong> nation’s best teams, which<br />
McKenzie knows could be an advantage as <strong>the</strong> season progresses.<br />
He hopes this year’s schedule will set <strong>the</strong> bar early in<br />
helping <strong>the</strong> team reach its national tournament aspirations.<br />
As tough as <strong>the</strong> early schedule is, McKenzie said nothing<br />
quite matches <strong>the</strong> pressure of <strong>the</strong> post-season.<br />
“If you have a bad day (in <strong>the</strong> conference or national tournament),<br />
you’re done,” McKenzie said. “We’ve always been<br />
able to be right <strong>the</strong>re in <strong>the</strong> end, and that’s a testament to<br />
<strong>the</strong> work ethic and drive of our student-athletes.”<br />
The <strong>Spartans</strong> begin <strong>the</strong>ir home schedule March 28 with a<br />
doubleheader against <strong>the</strong> conference rival Benedictine<br />
<strong>University</strong>. The first game is slated to begin at 3 p.m. at<br />
Stuart Sports Complex in <strong>Aurora</strong>.<br />
AU Women’s Softball<br />
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2012 AU Softball Roster<br />
NO.NAME POS. HT. YR. B/T HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL<br />
1 Stephanie Dolce P/IF 5′4′′ Jr R/R Elk Grove, IL/Elk Grove<br />
2 Jessica Spoon IF 5′4′′ Fr R/R Momence, IL/Momence<br />
3 Caitlyn Clay OF 5′3′′ Sr R/R Davenport, IA/Davenport North<br />
4 Sarah Benak OF 5′3′′ So L/R Tinley Park, IL/Andrew<br />
5 Lillie Stone IF 6′2′′ So R/R Moline, IL/Moline<br />
6 Ashley Kellenberger P 5′6′′ Fr R/R Agoura Hills, CA/Agoura<br />
7 Hope Webster P 5′3′′ So R/R Buckingham, IL/Tri-Point<br />
8 Alana Weitzenfeld IF 5′5′′ Fr R/R Oak Park, IL/Oak Park<br />
9 Sarah Clauser IF 5′3′′ So R/R Gurnee, IL/Warren Township<br />
10 Amanda Blackwell C 5′10′′ Fr R/R Whiting, IN/Whiting<br />
11 Stephanie Lynch UTIL 5′6′′ Jr L/L Naperville, IL/Naperville Central<br />
12 Ciandra Keith OF 5′5′′ Fr L/R San Jose, CA/Archbishop Mitty<br />
13 Chelsea Willis UTIL 5′5′′ Fr R/R Hoopeston, IL/Schlarman<br />
14 Sam Kozenski P 5′8′′ Fr R/R Antioch, IL/Antioch<br />
15 Kym Farmer IF 5′6′′ Fr R/R Evergreen Park, IL/Evergreen Park<br />
16 Maggie Cooper IF 5′8′′ Sr R/R Indianapolis, IN/Perry Meridian<br />
17 Mia Henderson OF 5′5′′ Jr R/R Norridge, IL/Resurrection<br />
18 Alyssa Spore IF 5′3′′ Fr R/R Hebron, IN/Hebron<br />
19 Brooke Spencer IF 5′10′′ Jr R/R Orland Park, IL/Carl Sandburg<br />
20 Elle Smith IF 5′6′′ Fr R/R Dublin, OH/Dublin Jerome<br />
21 Samantha Angell UTIL 5′5′′ Fr R/R Chicago Heights, IL/Bloom<br />
22 Natalie Zanella P 5′8′′ Fr R/R Caledonia, WI/Union Grove<br />
23 Danielle Anthony OF 5′8′′ Fr R/R Momence, IL/Momence<br />
24 Tristan Wilcox C 5′6′′ Jr R/R Lafayette, IN/McCutcheon<br />
25 Christina Bonfiglio P 5′7′′ Fr R/R Shorewood, IL/Minooka<br />
26 Jackie Soch OF 5′4′′ So R/R New Lenox, IL/Lincoln-Way Central<br />
27 Lindsey Nickelson IF 5′7′′ So R/R Homer, IL/Heritage<br />
28 Jazmin Jackson OF 5′6′′ Fr R/R Portland, OR/Benson Polytechnic<br />
34 Jordan Hogue UTIL 5′6′′ Jr R/R Lake in <strong>the</strong> Hills, IL/Huntley<br />
35 Taylor Robinette OF 5′3′′ Fr R/R Pendleton, IN/Pendleton Heights<br />
37 Julia Curtis OF 5′8′′ Sr L/R Cincinnatti, OH/Winton Woods<br />
44 Kaitlyn Olson UTIL 5′5′′ Sr R/R Redwood Valley, CA/Willits<br />
Head Coach: Mike McKenzie<br />
Assistant Coaches: Laura Stull, Taylor Reeves, Jamie Mueller
#21 SAMANTHA ANGELL–5’5”, Fr, Utility<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Chicago Heights, IL/Bloom HS<br />
Major: Elementary Education<br />
#23 DANIELLE ANTHONY–5’8”, Fr, Outfield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Momence, IL/Momence HS<br />
Major: Social Work<br />
#4 SARAH BENAK–5’3”, So, Outfield<br />
Bats: Left–Throws: Right<br />
Tinley Park, IL/Andrew HS<br />
Major: Ma<strong>the</strong>matics<br />
#10 AMANDA BLACKWELL–5’10”, Fr, Catcher<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Whiting, IN/Whiting HS<br />
Major: English-Secondary Education<br />
#25 CHRISTINA BONFIGLIO–5’7”, Fr, Pitcher<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Shorewood, IL/Minooka HS<br />
Major: Physical Education<br />
#9 SARAH CLAUSER–5’3”, So, Infield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Gurnee, IL/Warren Township HS<br />
Major: Physical Education<br />
Honors at AU:<br />
2011: NAC All-Freshman Team<br />
#3 CAITLYN CLAY–5’3”, Sr, Outfield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Davenport, IA/Davenport North HS<br />
Major: Biology and Health Science<br />
Minor: Spanish<br />
Honors at AU:<br />
2011: Honorable Mention All-Conference<br />
#16 MAGGIE COOPER–5’8”, Sr, Infield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Indianapolis, IN/Perry Meridian HS<br />
Major: Special Education<br />
Honors at AU:<br />
2011: CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-<br />
District Second-Team, NAC All-<br />
Sportsmanship<br />
2010: CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine All-<br />
District Third-Team, NAC First-Team All-<br />
Conference, NFCA Third-Team All-Region<br />
#37 JULIA CURTIS–5’8”, Sr, Outfield<br />
Bats: Left–Throws: Right<br />
Cincinnati, OH/Winton Woods HS<br />
Majors: Business Administration and<br />
Commerce<br />
Minor: Pre-Law<br />
<strong>Meet</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong><br />
For detailed player bios, please check out athletics.aurora.edu<br />
#1 STEPHANIE DOLCE–5’4”, Jr, Infield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Elk Grove, IL/Elk Grove HS<br />
Major: Special Education<br />
#15 KYM FARMER–5’6”, Fr, Infield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Evergreen Park, IL/Evergreen Park HS<br />
Major: Spanish<br />
#17 MIA HENDERSON–5’5”, Jr, Outfield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Norridge, IL/Resurrection HS<br />
Major: Health Science<br />
#34 JORDAN HOGUE–5’6”, Jr, Utility<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Lake in <strong>the</strong> Hills, IL/Huntley HS<br />
Major: Nursing<br />
#28 JAZMIN JACKSON–5’6”, Fr, Outfield<br />
Bats: Left–Throws: Right<br />
Portland, OR/Benson Polytechnic HS<br />
Major: Athletic Training<br />
#12 CIANDRA KEITH–5’5”, Fr, Outfield<br />
Bats: Left–Throws: Right<br />
San Jose, CA/Archbishop Mitty HS<br />
Majors: Business and Commerce<br />
Organizational Management<br />
#6 ASHLEY KELLENBERGER–5’6”, Fr, Pitcher<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Agoura Hills, CA/Agoura HS<br />
Major: Athletic Training<br />
#14 SAM KOZENSKI–5’8”, Fr, Pitcher<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Antioch, IL/Antioch HS<br />
Major: Coaching and Youth Development<br />
Minor: Sports Management<br />
#11 STEPHANIE LYNCH–5’6”, Jr, Utility<br />
Bats: Left–Throws: Left<br />
Naperville, IL/Naperville Central HS<br />
Major: Management<br />
#27 LINDSEY NICKELSON–5’7”, So, Infield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Homer, IL/Heritage HS<br />
Major: Elementary Education<br />
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#44 KAITLYN OLSON–5’10”, Sr, Utility<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Redwood Valley, CA/Willits HS<br />
Majors: Criminal Justice and<br />
Business Commerce<br />
#35 TAYLOR ROBINETTE–5’3”, Fr, Outfield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Pendleton, IN/Pendleton Heights HS<br />
Major: Business<br />
#20 ELLE SMITH–5’6”, Fr, Infield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Dublin, OH/Dublin Jerome HS<br />
Major: Special Education<br />
#26 JACKIE SOCH–5’4”, So, Outfield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
New Lenox, IL/Lincoln-Way Central HS<br />
Major: Nursing<br />
#19 BROOKE SPENCER–5’10”, Jr, Infield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Orland Park, IL/Carl Sandburg HS<br />
Major: Special Education<br />
Honors at AU:<br />
2011: Team MVP, NFCA First-Team All-<br />
Region, CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-<br />
District Third-Team, NAC First-Team All-<br />
Conference<br />
2010: NAC All-Freshman Team<br />
#2 JESSICA SPOON–5’4”, Fr, Infield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Momence, IL/Momence HS<br />
Major: Nursing<br />
#18 ALYSSA SPORE–5’3”, Fr, Infield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Hebron, IN/Hebron HS<br />
Major: Health Science<br />
#5 LILLIE STONE–6’2”, So, Infield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Moline, IL/Moline HS<br />
Major: Elementary Education<br />
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<strong>Meet</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong><br />
#7 HOPE WEBSTER–5’3”, So, Pitcher<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Buckingham, IL/Tri-Point HS<br />
Majors: Fitness and Health Promotion<br />
Minor: Business<br />
Honors at AU:<br />
2011: NAC All-Freshman Team<br />
#8 ALANA WEITZENFELD–5’5”, Fr, Infield<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Oak Park, IL/Oak Park HS<br />
Major: Nursing<br />
#24 TRISTAN WILCOX–5’6”, Jr, Catcher<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Lafayette, IN/McCutcheon HS<br />
Major: Fitness and Health Promotion<br />
Minor: Biology<br />
Honors at AU:<br />
2011: NFCA Second-Team All-Region, NAC<br />
First-Team All-Conference<br />
2010: NAC First-Team All-Conference, NFCA<br />
First-Team All-Region, NAC All-Freshman<br />
Team<br />
#13 CHELSEA WILLIS–5’5”, Fr, Utility<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Hoopeston, IL/Schlarman HS<br />
Major: Physical Education<br />
Minors: Health and Coaching<br />
#22 NATALIE ZANELLA–5’8”, Fr, Pitcher<br />
Bats: Right–Throws: Right<br />
Caledonia, WI/Union Grove HS<br />
Major: Athletic Training<br />
For detailed player bios, please check out athletics.aurora.edu
The Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Athletics Conference<br />
-2012 marks <strong>the</strong> sixth season of competition with<br />
<strong>the</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Athletics Conference-<br />
Teams<br />
Alverno College<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
Concordia <strong>University</strong> Chicago<br />
Concordia <strong>University</strong> Wisconsin<br />
Dominican <strong>University</strong><br />
Edgewood College<br />
Lakeland College<br />
Maranatha Baptist Bible College<br />
Marian <strong>University</strong><br />
Milwaukee School of Engineering<br />
Rockford College<br />
Wisconsin Lu<strong>the</strong>ran College<br />
Past Champions<br />
2011: Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
2010: Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
2009: <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
2008: <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
2007: <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
2011 Spartan All-NAC Selections<br />
Brooke Spencer<br />
Shannon Starr<br />
Tristan Wilcox<br />
Lindsay Decker<br />
Caitlyn Clay (Honorable Mention)<br />
Sarah Clauser (All-Freshman Team)<br />
Hope Webster (All-Freshman Team)<br />
Maggie Cooper (All-Sportsmanship Team)<br />
2010 Spartan All-NAC Selections<br />
Tristan Wilcox<br />
Anna Snyder<br />
Maggie Cooper<br />
Shannon Starr<br />
Brook Spencer (All-Freshman Team)<br />
Tristan Wilcox (All-Freshman Team)<br />
Anna Snyder (All-Sportsmanship Team)<br />
AU’s Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Athletics<br />
Conference<br />
“Player-of-<strong>the</strong>-Year” Selections<br />
2010: Anna Snyder (P)<br />
2008: Dana Cebular (IF)<br />
2007: Dana Cebular (IF)<br />
Anna Snyder<br />
2010<br />
AU All-NAC Selections<br />
2011 - Brooke Spencer, Shannon Starr, Tristan Wilcox,<br />
Lindsay Decker, Caitlyn Clay.<br />
2010 - Tristan Wilcox, Anna Snyder, Maggie Cooper, Shannon Starr.<br />
2009 - Briana Martin, Jessica Scott, Anna Snyder, Nikki Veen,<br />
Shannon Starr.<br />
2008 - Dana Cebular, Shannon Starr, Anna Snyder, Nikki Veen,<br />
Abby Young.<br />
2007 - Brittany Butcher, Nicole Capone, Dana Cebular, Nikki Veen,<br />
Abby Young, Anna Snyder.<br />
NAC Player of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
2007: Dana Cebular<br />
2008: Dana Cebular<br />
2010: Anna Snyder<br />
NAC Pitcher of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
2008: Anna Snyder<br />
2009: Anna Snyder<br />
NAC Coach of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
2008: Mike McKenzie<br />
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The NIIC<br />
AU’s Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Illinois-<br />
Iowa Conference<br />
“Player-of-<strong>the</strong>-Year” Selections<br />
1986: Amy Baudouin (P)<br />
1990: Lisa Aprati (P)<br />
1991: Lisa Aprati (P)<br />
1994: Amy Periman (OF)<br />
1995: Karyn Ericson (3B)<br />
1997: Beth Cwinski (OF)<br />
2004: Taylor Petersen (P/IF)<br />
2005: Taylor Petersen (P/IF)<br />
2006: Marissa Matis (OF)<br />
PAST NIIC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS<br />
1978: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
1979: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
1980: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
Benedictine*<br />
1981: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
1982: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
1983: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
1984: Concordia<br />
1985: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
1986: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
1987: Benedictine*<br />
1988: Benedictine*<br />
1989: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
1990: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
1991: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
1992: Benedictine*<br />
1993: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
Benedictine*<br />
1994: Benedictine*<br />
1995: Benedictine*<br />
1996: Benedictine*<br />
1997: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
Clarke<br />
1998: Benedictine*<br />
1999: Clarke<br />
2000: Benedictine*<br />
2001: Benedictine*<br />
2002: Benedictine*<br />
2003: Clarke<br />
2004: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
2005: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
2006: <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
*Formerly known as<br />
St. Procopius and also as<br />
Illinois Benedictine.<br />
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Marissa Matis<br />
2006<br />
AU All-NIIC Selections<br />
1978 - Brenda May, Kathy Burdette, Donna Benson, Karen Unger.<br />
1979 - Kathy Burdette, Michelle Doucette, Karen Unger,<br />
Shelly Schmidt, Kim Colweck, Donna Benson.<br />
1980 - Kathy Burdette, Janine Perle, Karen Unger, Shelly Schmidt,<br />
Therese Plachetka, Donna Benson, Katie Keller.<br />
1981 - Beth Sparks, Debbie Fitzgerald, Holly Suchan,<br />
Therese Plachetka, Janine Perle, Katie Keller, Chris Martner.<br />
1982 - Missy Lloyd, Leslie LaPrise, Holly Suchan, Kathy Lang,<br />
Katie Keller, Janine Perle.<br />
1983 - Katie Keller, Holly Suchan, Chris Martner, Therese Plachetka,<br />
Leslie LaPrise, Julie Freund.<br />
1984 - Gina Crane, Pam Yurek, Leslie LaPrise, Sue Ebel,<br />
Holly Suchan, Stacey Peterson.<br />
1985 - Amy Baudouin, Leslie LaPrise, Charlotte Shepherd,<br />
Therese Meaden.<br />
1986 - Amy Baudouin, Charlotte Shepherd, Sue Ebel, Lynda<br />
Schepler, Venna Raye Hoffman, Jill Bruzan, Therese Meaden.<br />
1987 - Stacey Peterson, Melissa Ivlow, Mindi Smith.<br />
1988 - Lisa Aprati, Kelli Gaisford, Sue Melka, Sheila Bullock,<br />
Melissa Ivlow, Therese Meaden.<br />
1989 - Chris VanBuskirk, Diane Tuttle, Kris Malone, Kelli Gaisford,<br />
Sheila Bullock, Lisa Aprati, Melissa Ivlow.<br />
1990 - Lisa Aprati, Sheila Bullock, Carol Christopherson,<br />
Kelli Gaisford, Kris Malone, Diane Tuttle.<br />
1991 - Lisa Aprati, Carol Christopherson, Kris Malone, Kelli Gaisford,<br />
Sheila Bullock.<br />
1992 - Angela Conner, Carol Christopherson, Andrea Fulfer,<br />
Tracy Humphrey, Kelly LeFevre, Kim Schaubel.<br />
1993 - Carol Christopherson, Kelly LeFevre, Amy Periman, Angela<br />
Conner, Sona Bedenian, Ann Drankiewicz, Karyn Ericson.<br />
1994 - Amy Periman, Angela Conner, Laurie Davidson, Karyn<br />
Ericson, Robin Beck, Ann Drankiewicz, Kelly LeFevre.<br />
1995 - Karyn Ericson, Ann Drankiewicz, Karen Bode, Tina Valentino,<br />
Robin Beck.<br />
1996 - Karen Bode, Jaime Lawrence, Melissa Ericson, Stacy Ladra.<br />
1997 - Beth Cwinski, Jaime Lawrence, Nan Malerich, Stacy Ladra,<br />
Jenni Rinella.<br />
1998 - Kelly Kramer, Jaime Lawrence, Nan Malerich, Jenni Rinella,<br />
Brandi Vogeler<br />
1999 - Kristi Haage, Jaime Lawrence, Joanne Lewis, Jenni Rinella<br />
2000 - Dawn Fryman, Tara Peters<br />
2001 - Stephanie Pittenger, Joanne Lewis, Dawn Fryman<br />
2002 - Stephanie Pittenger, Tracy Maddox, Alicia Uzoras<br />
2003 - Haley Zimmerman, Rebecca Gonzalez, Melissa Rousse,<br />
Elizabeth Parker<br />
2004 - Taylor Petersen, Beth Nyhlen, Melissa Rousse, Kristy Vetter<br />
2005 - Dana Cebular, Kristin Cumbo, Beth Nhylen, Taylor Petersen,<br />
Melissa Rousse<br />
2006 - Brittney Butcher, Nicole Capone, Dana Cebular,<br />
Caryssa Douglas, Marissa Matis, Abby Young
Regional and National<br />
Honors<br />
NCAA Division III<br />
All-America Selections<br />
1983 Katie Keller P/IF 1st team<br />
1984 Leslie LaPrise OF 1st team<br />
1985 Amy Baudouin P 2nd team<br />
1986 Amy Baudouin DP 1st team<br />
1986 Charlotte Shepherd 2B 2nd team<br />
1986 Stacey Peterson 1B 2nd team<br />
1991 Carol Christopherson SS 2nd team<br />
1993 Amy Periman OF 1st team<br />
1993 Kelly LeFevre DP 2nd team<br />
1994 Kelly LeFevre DP 2nd team<br />
1995 Karyn Ericson 3B 1st team<br />
1995 Laurie Davidson C 1st team<br />
1995 Kim Horn OF 1st team<br />
1995 Kelly LeFevre Utl. 2nd team<br />
1995 Ann Drankiewicz P 3rd team<br />
1996 Karen Bode OF 2nd team<br />
1997 Beth Cwinski OF 1st team<br />
2005 Taylor Petersen P 1st team<br />
Academic All-Americans<br />
1990 Sheila Bullock OF 2nd team<br />
1991 Sheila Bullock OF 1st team<br />
1992 Tracy Humphrey OF 1st team<br />
1993 Sona Bedenian OF 1st team<br />
2005 Taylor Petersen P 2nd team<br />
Most Valuable Player Awards<br />
1976 Debbie Hopkins<br />
1977 Donna Benson<br />
1978 Kathy Burdette<br />
1979 Kathy Burdette<br />
1980 Katie Keller<br />
1981 Beth Sparks<br />
1982 Katie Keller<br />
1983 Katie Keller<br />
1984 Leslie LaPrise<br />
1985 Amy Baudouin<br />
1986 Amy Baudouin<br />
1987 Stacey Peterson<br />
1988 Melissa Ivlow<br />
1989 Dianne Tuttle<br />
1990 Kris Malone<br />
1991 Melissa Ivlow<br />
1992 Kim Schaubel<br />
1993 Amy Periman<br />
1994 Karyn Ericson<br />
1995 Karyn Ericson<br />
1996 Karen Bode<br />
1997 Beth Cwinski<br />
1998 Kelly Kramer<br />
1999 Jennifer Rinella<br />
1999 Jaime Lawrence<br />
2000 Dawn Fryman<br />
2001 Tracy Maddox<br />
2001 Joanne Lewis<br />
2002 Tracy Maddox<br />
2003 Elizabeth Parker<br />
2004 Taylor Petersen<br />
2005 Taylor Petersen<br />
2006 Marissa Matis<br />
2007 Dana Cebular<br />
2008 Dana Cebular<br />
2009 Anna Snyder<br />
2010 Anna Snyder<br />
2011 Brooke Spencer<br />
NIIC/NAC Champions: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981,<br />
1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990,<br />
1991, 1993, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,<br />
2009<br />
Year By Year Results<br />
Year Coach Overall NIIC NCAA IAIAW<br />
1976 Karen Heiden 4-3 - - -<br />
1977 Sam Bedrosian 8-4 - - 1-2<br />
1978 Sam Bedrosian 11-3 5-0* - 0-1<br />
1979 Sam Bedrosian 18-0 5-0* - 4-0<br />
1980 Sam Bedrosian 11-7 4-1* - 1-2<br />
1981 Sam Bedrosian 16-10 6-0* - 1-2<br />
1982 Sam Bedrosian 24-12 10-2* 2-2 -<br />
1983 Sam Bedrosian 17-11 11-1* - -<br />
1984 Sam Bedrosian 16-15 8-4 - -<br />
1985 Sam Bedrosian 29-5 10-0* 2-2 -<br />
1986 Sam Bedrosian 31-8 10-0* 1-2 -<br />
1987 Sam Bedrosian 22-12 6-2 - -<br />
1988 Sam Bedrosian 25-15 6-2 1-2 -<br />
1989 Sam Bedrosian 17-13 7-1* - -<br />
1990 Sam Bedrosian 31-7 10-0* 1-2 -<br />
1991 Sam Bedrosian 32-7 10-0* 0-2 -<br />
1992 Sam Bedrosian 28-12 8-2 2-2 -<br />
1993 Sam Bedrosian 23-8 9-1* 0-2 -<br />
1994 Sam Bedrosian 24-15 8-2 0-2 -<br />
1995 Robin Voss 32-8-1 8-2 1-2 -<br />
1996 Bill Smith 18-18 8-2 - -<br />
1997 Lori Brown 22-13-1 8-2* - -<br />
1998 Lori Brown 21-18-1 9-4 - -<br />
1999 Lori Brown 15-28 10-5 - -<br />
2000 Darcy Earley 10-27 2-9 - -<br />
2001 Janeé Heath 11-38 5-11 - -<br />
2002 Janeé Heath 16-25 12-5 - -<br />
2003 Janeé Heath 21-18-1 13-3 - -<br />
2004 Mike McKenzie 29-11-1 13-3* - -<br />
2005 Mike McKenzie 40-6-1 14-1* 2-2 -<br />
2006 Mike McKenzie 38-11 12-3* 2-2 -<br />
2007 Mike McKenzie 35-8 21-1* - -<br />
2008 Mike McKenzie 37-8 23-1* 2-2 -<br />
2009 Mike McKenzie 31-7 22-2* - -<br />
2010 Mike McKenzie 38-9 22-2* 3-2 -<br />
2011 Mike McKenzie 33-11 21-3 -<br />
36-year totals 834-431-6 357-77 19-28 7-7<br />
*denotes NIIC/NAC champions<br />
AU Post-Season Highlights<br />
1977 – Illinois AIAW Participant<br />
1978 – Illinois AIAW Participant<br />
1979 – Illinois AIAW State Champions<br />
1980 – Illinois AIAW Participant<br />
1981 – Illinois AIAW Participant<br />
1982 – NCAA Division III Finals (4th in nation)<br />
1985 – NCAA Division III Central Regional (2nd)<br />
1986 – NCAA Division III Midwest Regional (3rd)<br />
1988 – NCAA Division III Midwest Regional (3rd)<br />
1990 – NCAA Division III At-Large Regional (2nd)<br />
1991 – NCAA Division III Midwest Regional (3rd)<br />
1992 – NCAA Division III Central Regional (2nd)<br />
1993 – NCAA Division III Midwest Regional (3rd)<br />
1994 – NCAA Division III Midwest Regional (3rd)<br />
1995 – NCAA Division III Midwest Regional (3rd)<br />
2005 – NCAA Division III Alma Regional (2nd)<br />
2006 – NCAA Division III Augustana Regional<br />
2008 – NCAA Division III UW Eau Claire Regional<br />
2010 – NCAA Division III UW Whitewater Regional<br />
AU Women’s Softball<br />
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS<br />
BATTING<br />
(# denotes NCAA record)<br />
AT BATS:<br />
G: 7 Kelli Gaisford vs. Trinity (4/12/89)<br />
Chris VanBuskirk vs. Trinity (4/12/89)<br />
S: 166 Marissa Matis 2006<br />
C: 589<br />
HITS:<br />
Dana Cebular 2005–08<br />
G: 6 Karen Howe vs. North Park (5/7/76)<br />
S: 76 Marissa Matis 2006<br />
C: 252<br />
SINGLES:<br />
Dana Cebular 2005–08<br />
S: 64 Marissa Matis 2006<br />
C: 154 Dana Cebular 2005–08<br />
DOUBLES:<br />
G: 3 Carol Christopherson vs. Hartford (3/15/93)<br />
Amy Baudouin vs. Concordia (5/6/85)<br />
S: 19 Karyn Ericson 1994<br />
Melissa Ivlow 1991<br />
C: 44 Dana Cebular 2005–08<br />
TRIPLES:<br />
G: 2 Dana Cebular vs. Maranatha (4/23/97)<br />
(most recent...also by several o<strong>the</strong>r players)<br />
S: 10 Shannon Starr 2010<br />
(most recent...also by several o<strong>the</strong>r players)<br />
C:# 35 Melissa Ivlow 1987–91<br />
HOME RUNS:<br />
G: 2 Tristan Wilcox vs. Wis Lu<strong>the</strong>ran (5/1/11)<br />
(most recent...also by several o<strong>the</strong>r players)<br />
S: 12 Brooke Spencer 2011<br />
C: 37 Dana Cebular 2005-08<br />
CONSECUTIVE HITS:<br />
S: 17 Nikki Veen 2008<br />
SLUGGING PERCENTAGE:<br />
S:1.022 Amy Periman 1993<br />
RUNS SCORED:<br />
G: 6 Tina Valentino vs. Judson (4/24/95)<br />
Chris VanBuskirk vs. Trinity (4/12/89)<br />
Kay Suddeth vs. Judson (4/27/76)<br />
S: 60 Dana Cebular 2007<br />
RUNS BATTED IN:<br />
G:# 11 Karyn Ericson vs. Judson (4/24/95)<br />
S: 72 Melissa Ivlow 1991<br />
C: 154 Dana Cebular 2005–08<br />
BATTING AVERAGE: (S.=60+ ABS; C.= 240+ ABS)<br />
S: .566 Beth Cwinski 1997 (56–99)<br />
C: .433 Amy Baudouin 1985–86 (107–247)<br />
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AU Softball Records<br />
BASES ON BALLS:<br />
G.# 6 Kris Malone vs. Trinity (4/12/89)<br />
S: 32 Kris Malone 1991<br />
C: 101 Kris Malone 1987–91<br />
STOLEN BASES:<br />
G: 7 Karen Howe vs. Judson (4/27/76)<br />
S: 32 Carol Christopherson 1991<br />
C: 100 Carol Christopherson 1990–93<br />
CONSECUTIVE SUCCESSFUL STOLEN BASES:<br />
C: 43 Karyn Ericson 3/19/92–5/13/95<br />
TOTAL BASES:<br />
G: 11 Karyn Ericson vs. Judson (4/24/95)<br />
(most recent...also by several o<strong>the</strong>r players)<br />
S: 130 Dana Cebular 2007<br />
GAMES PLAYED:<br />
S: 49 Kaitlin Leach, Dana Cebular,<br />
Marissa Matis<br />
C: 188 Dana Cebular 2005–2008<br />
FEWEST TIMES STRUCK OUT (MIN. 60 ABS):<br />
S: 0 Robyn Beck 1993 (68 at-bats)<br />
PINCH-RUNS SCORED:<br />
S: 21 Maria Sciannameo 1995<br />
C: 44 Maria Sciannameo 1992–95<br />
PITCHING<br />
(#denotes NCAA record)<br />
EARNED RUN AVERAGE (100+ IP):<br />
S:#0.18 Amy Baudouin 1985 (3 ERs/120.0 IP)<br />
C: 0.16 Kathy Burdette 1978–80 (176.1 IP)<br />
EARNED RUN AVERAGE (LESS THAN 100 IP):<br />
S: 0.00 Kathy Burdette 1979 (65.2 IP)<br />
VICTORIES:<br />
S: 27 Taylor Petersen 2005<br />
C: 53 Anna Snyder 2007-present<br />
BEST WIN-LOSS PERCENTAGE:<br />
C: .983 Kathy Burdette 26.1<br />
BEST WIN-LOSS RECORD:<br />
S: 11-0 Kathy Burdette 1979<br />
7-0 Deb Fitzgerald 1979<br />
7-0 Therese Plachetka 1982<br />
6-0 Kathy Burdette 1980<br />
C: 26-1 Kathy Burdette 1978–80<br />
STRIKEOUTS:<br />
G: 19 Kathy Burdette 1979<br />
S: 274 Taylor Petersen 2005<br />
C: 816 Anna Snyder 2007-2010<br />
NO-HIT GAMES:<br />
S: 3 Lisa Aprati 1990<br />
C: 3 Taylor Petersen 2004–2005<br />
Kim Schaubel 1991-1992<br />
Lisa Aprati 1988–1990<br />
Katie Keller 1980–1983
SHUTOUTS PITCHED:<br />
S: 16 Taylor Petersen 2006<br />
C: 27 Taylor Petersen 2004–2005<br />
GAMES STARTED:<br />
S: 32 Anna Snyder 2007–2010<br />
C: 85 Anna Snyder 2007–2010<br />
COMPLETE GAMES:<br />
S: 41 By Several Players 1995, 2002, 2004<br />
C: 63 Anna Snyder 2007–2010<br />
INNINGS PITCHED:<br />
S:217.2 Anna Snyder 2007–2010<br />
C:529.1 Anna Snyder 2007–2010<br />
TEAM RECORDS<br />
(# denotes NCAA record)<br />
MOST VICTORIES:<br />
S: 40 2005<br />
MOST LOSSES:<br />
S: 28 1999<br />
BEST WIN-LOSS PERCENTAGE:<br />
S:1.000 1979 (18-0)<br />
CONSECUTIVE WINS:<br />
S: 20 2007<br />
CONSECUTIVE LOSSES:<br />
S: 7 2002<br />
CONSECUTIVE HOME WINS:<br />
23 1978–1981<br />
LONGEST UNBEATEN STREAK:<br />
S: 23 3/12/1995–4/21/1995 (22 wins; 1 tie)<br />
STOLEN BASES:<br />
S: 103 1991<br />
LARGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY:<br />
G: 42 vs. Trinity (AU 42, TC 0) 4/12/1989<br />
BATTING AVERAGE:<br />
S: .470 1977 (167-of-355)<br />
RUNS SCORED:<br />
G: 42 vs. Trinity (AU 42, TC 0) 4/12/1989<br />
S: 372 1995 41 games (9.07 r.p.g.)<br />
RUNS SCORED, COMBINED:<br />
G: 52 AU 27, No. Park 25 5/7/1976<br />
AT BATS:<br />
G: 48 vs. Trinity 4/12/1989<br />
48 vs. Dominican 4/11/2011<br />
HITS:<br />
G: 28 vs. Judson 5/3/1994<br />
28 vs. Rockford 4/21/2011<br />
S: 508 1995<br />
AU Softball Records<br />
DOUBLES:<br />
G: 6 vs. Lake Forest<br />
(most recent)<br />
3/24/1995<br />
S: 79 1990<br />
TRIPLES:<br />
G: 4 vs. Judson 4/18/1994 & 5/1/1991<br />
S: 37 1991<br />
HOME RUNS:<br />
G:# 7 vs. Suffolk 3/14/1995<br />
S: 39 2011<br />
RUNS BATTED IN:<br />
G.# 35 vs. Trinity 4/12/1989<br />
TOTAL BASES:<br />
G:# 54 vs. Suffolk 3/14/1995<br />
FEWEST TIMES STRUCK OUT:<br />
S: 44 1993<br />
MOST WALKS RECEIVED:<br />
G: 26 vs. Trinity 4/12/1989<br />
S: 217 1990<br />
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AU Directory<br />
(All numbers are 630 area code)<br />
Sport/Department Coach/Contact Phone<br />
Director of Athletics<br />
Senior Woman<br />
Mark Walsh 844-5111<br />
Administrator Nicki Pieart 844-6174<br />
Athletic Trainer Terry Smith 844-5114<br />
Asst. Athletic Trainer Nicki Pieart 844-6174<br />
Asst. Athletic Trainer Jeff Probst 844-6180<br />
Baseball Shaun Neitzel 844-6515<br />
Basketball, Men James Lancaster 844-5144<br />
Basketball, Women<br />
Cross Country and<br />
Guinetta Edwards 844-5112<br />
Track and Field<br />
Events/Equipment<br />
Ryan Chapman 844-4573<br />
Manager Ryan Buchanan 844-6891<br />
Football Mark Walsh 844-5111<br />
Golf, Men Aaron Sabers 844-6163<br />
Golf, Women Justin Wyeth 844-6164<br />
Lacrosse, Men Kylor Berkman 844-5137<br />
Lacrosse, Women Lauren Rippy 844-6558<br />
Soccer, Men Amir St. Clair 844-5268<br />
Soccer, Women Troy Edwards 844-4207<br />
Softball Mike McKenzie 844-4939<br />
Sports Information Brian Kipley 844-7575<br />
Tennis, Women Mike McKenzie 844-4939<br />
Tennis, Men Scott Sommers 844-5111<br />
Volleyball Megan Nation 844-5261<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r Important Numbers<br />
Admission 844-5533<br />
Alumni Relations 844-5486<br />
Physical Education Office 844-6181<br />
Campus Safety 844-6140<br />
Training Room 844-6173<br />
<strong>University</strong> Communications 844-5481<br />
Wellness Center 844-5434<br />
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AU Administration<br />
Rebecca L. Sherrick<br />
President<br />
Currently in her 11th year as <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> President, Rebecca Sherrick is<br />
a true Spartan booster and often attends<br />
athletic events. She earned a bachelor’s<br />
degree from Illinois Wesleyan <strong>University</strong><br />
and Ph.D. from Northwestern <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Andrew Manion<br />
Provost<br />
Previously Dean of <strong>the</strong> College of Arts<br />
and Sciences from 1998 to 2000, Andrew<br />
Manion earned a bachelor’s degree from<br />
Saint Norbert College and a Ph.D. in<br />
experimental psychology from Adelphi<br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
Mark Walsh<br />
Director of Athletics<br />
Mark Walsh was named Director of<br />
Athletics in 1998. Previously, Walsh was<br />
AU’s Head Baseball Coach from 1992 to<br />
2002 and Assistant Coach from 1987 to<br />
1992. Walsh led <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spartans</strong> to nine NIIC<br />
championships and nine NCAA tournament<br />
appearances while posting a 320-85<br />
(.790) record in 10 seasons. Walsh also<br />
served as Assistant Football Coach at AU<br />
from 1986 to 1996 and was part of <strong>the</strong><br />
coaching staff that reinstated football<br />
after it had been dropped in 1952. Walsh<br />
earned both a bachelor’s and master’s<br />
degree from <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> affirms its support for, and non-discrimination<br />
against, all qualified persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color,<br />
creed, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, family<br />
relationship, or status as a veteran in its programs and activities. The<br />
following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding<br />
<strong>the</strong> non-discrimination policies: Human Resources,<br />
347 S. Gladstone Ave., <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL 60506, 630-844-5493.
This Is <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Eckhart Hall<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> traces its origins to <strong>the</strong> 1893 founding of a seminary in<br />
<strong>the</strong> small town of Mendota, IL. Though established initially to prepare graduates<br />
for ministry, <strong>the</strong> institution soon adopted a broader mission and moved to a<br />
new campus on <strong>the</strong> western edge of <strong>the</strong> nearby community of <strong>Aurora</strong>. With this<br />
change came a different name and a growing enrollment. In 1985, <strong>the</strong> institution<br />
was rechristened <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
In 1992, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Aurora</strong> and George Williams College traditions blended when <strong>the</strong><br />
two institutions entered into <strong>the</strong> affiliation agreement that paved <strong>the</strong> way for a<br />
merger eight years later.<br />
Today, <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> is accredited by <strong>the</strong> Higher Learning Commission<br />
of <strong>the</strong> North Central Association to award degrees at <strong>the</strong> baccalaureate, master’s<br />
and doctoral levels. The institution enrolls approximately 4,400 degree-seeking<br />
students a year on its Illinois and Wisconsin campuses.<br />
The <strong>Aurora</strong> campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through<br />
<strong>the</strong> College of Arts and Sciences, <strong>the</strong> College of Education (including <strong>the</strong> School<br />
of Physical Education) and <strong>the</strong> College of Professional Studies (including <strong>the</strong><br />
Dunham School of Business, School of Nursing and School of Social Work.) The<br />
graduate programs offer areas of specialization, leading to master’s degrees in<br />
business administration, criminal justice, ma<strong>the</strong>matics, nursing, recreation<br />
administration, teaching and social work, as well as doctoral degrees in education<br />
and social work.<br />
At AU, academic programs are enhanced through learning opportunities. The<br />
Dunham Scholars Program incorporates service learning and extracurricular<br />
activities into its business curriculum. The Honors Program offers students<br />
advanced coursework, innovative seminars and participation in special events.<br />
May Term is a three-week program offering opportunities to study abroad,<br />
research a special topic on campus or travel to Chicago to explore <strong>the</strong> city’s culture.<br />
AU offers its undergraduates a wide range of on- and off-campus learning<br />
experiences. Students participate in more than 50 musical, literary, religious,<br />
social and service organizations and play active roles in campus governance.<br />
The university also fields 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams. The<br />
<strong>Spartans</strong> boast a winning tradition with 51 conference titles in recent years and<br />
30 appearances in national tournaments.<br />
The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a gymnasium, racquetball<br />
court, complete locker room facilities, training room, film room, weight room,<br />
aerobic-activities room and coaches’ offices.<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> is located on <strong>the</strong> west side of <strong>Aurora</strong>, within an hour’s drive<br />
of Chicago and at <strong>the</strong> western end of <strong>the</strong> Illinois Research and Development<br />
Corridor. It is accessible via Interstate 88 at <strong>the</strong> Orchard Road exit.<br />
When you can’t<br />
attend games, catch<br />
ALL <strong>the</strong> scores on<br />
athletics.aurora.edu<br />
statistics<br />
highlights<br />
upcoming games<br />
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facebook.com/auspartans<br />
For Complete<br />
NAC<br />
Standings,<br />
Results, Directions<br />
and News<br />
LOG ON TO<br />
www.nor<strong>the</strong>rnac.org<br />
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<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> Spartan Softball<br />
2012 Varsity Schedule<br />
Day/Date Opponent Time<br />
March 4-8 Rebel Spring Games - Kissimmee, FL TBA<br />
Sun, March 4 Baldwin-Wallace College 1:00 p.m.<br />
Sun, March 4 Simpson College 3:00 p.m.<br />
Mon, March 5 Muskingum <strong>University</strong> 9:00 a.m.<br />
Mon, March 5 <strong>University</strong> of Mount Union 11:00 a.m.<br />
Wed, March 7 Bluffton <strong>University</strong> 9:00 a.m.<br />
Wed, March 7 Catholic <strong>University</strong> of America 11:00 a.m.<br />
Thu, March 8 Simpson College 1:00 p.m.<br />
Thu, March 8 SUNY Cortland 3:00 p.m.<br />
Sun, March 18 DePauw <strong>University</strong> (2) Noon<br />
Wed, March 28 *BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY (2) 3:00 p.m.<br />
Sat, March 31 *ROCKFORD COLLEGE (2) Noon<br />
Sun, April 1 *WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE (2) Noon<br />
Tue, April 3 *CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO (2) 3:00 p.m.<br />
Sat, April 7 ELMHURST COLLEGE (2) Noon<br />
Wed, April 11 *Alverno College (2) 3:00 p.m.<br />
Thu, April 12 NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE (2) 3:00 p.m.<br />
Sat, April 14 *Milwaukee School of Engineering (2) Noon<br />
Sun, April 15 *Concordia <strong>University</strong> Wisconsin (2) Noon<br />
Tue, April 17 *Dominican <strong>University</strong> (2) 3:00 p.m.<br />
Sat, April 21 *MARANATHA BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE (2) Noon<br />
Sun, April 22 *EDGEWOOD COLLEGE (2) Noon<br />
Tue, April 24 <strong>University</strong> of Chicago (2) 3:00 p.m.<br />
Sat, April 28 *Lakeland College (2) Noon<br />
Sun, April 29 *Marian <strong>University</strong> (2) Noon<br />
Thu, May 3-<br />
Sat, May 5 NAC Tournament TBA<br />
*Denotes Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Athletics Conference (NAC) Game<br />
BOLD TYPE indicates home games.<br />
All times listed are Central Time zone<br />
347 S. Gladstone Ave.<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong>, IL 60506-4892<br />
630-844-5533 or<br />
630-PICK AU-1<br />
www. aurora.edu