RETURNEES
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SUNNY OELLING #1 Outfielder…Senior…5'7"…Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) Bats/Throws: R/R MAJOR: Art |
2004: Earned second-team All-GLVC honors after finishing third on the team with a .278 batting average...had a career-high 15-game hitting streak...was second on the team with 12 multi-hit games...led USI with a career-high eight stolen bases...had an on-base percentage of .397 as a leadoff hitter...earned Academic All-GLVC honors for the third straight season. 2003: Earned first-team All-GLVC and All-Region honors after exploding onto the scene with a team-high .401 batting average...ranked third in the conference in batting average and was second in the GLVC in hits (63) and triples (4)...also was fourth in the GLVC with 34 runs scored...played and started all 45 games for USI in 2003...recorded a team-high 14-game hitting streak...hit .435 with two doubles, two triples, and six RBIs in GLVC play...named 2003 Kiwanis Mental Attitude Award winner...earned Academic All-GLVC honors for the second straight season. 2002: Earned academic All-GLVC honors as a freshman...played in 44 games, starting 42, as a freshman...hit .193 with four RBIs and three doubles...reached base successfully 30.3 percent of the time as a leadoff hitter...successfully advanced runners on base 39.0 percent of the time. HIGH SCHOOL: Member of the 2001 Duneland Athletic Conference and Sectional Championship team at Valparaiso High School in Valparaiso, Indiana…led VHS to a record of 25-5 in 2001…2001 Duneland Athletic Conference Co-MVP…first Team All-State in 2001…Valpo Viking MVP and batting Champion in 2001…Indiana All-Star in 2001…four-time All-Conference selection…first-team All-Area in 1999 and 2000…Hit .404 in 2001…member of the Indiana Bulldogs Summer NSA Fastpitch Nationals team in 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, and 1999…set school records for most hits in a game and a career, longest consecutive hitting streak, most at-bats, grand slams, and most outfield assists. PERSONAL: Born June 11, 1983.
Career Statistics
Yr BA GP AB R
H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD%
02 .193 44 119 11 23
4 3 0 0 26 1 13
0 .979
03 .401 45 157 34 63 19
5 4 0 76 5 11 6
.906
04 .278 50 176 22 49 10
3 1 0 54 2 19 8
.970
Tot. .299 139 452 67 135 33 11
5 0 156 8 43 14 .952
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STEPHANIE BROWN #6 Outfielder…Senior…5'2"…Evansville, IN (Memorial) Bats/Throws: L/R MAJOR: Pre-Early Childhood Education |
2004: Used primarily as a pinch-runner, scoring six runs...played in 32 games, making three starts. TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Olney Central College where she played softball. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Memorial High School where she earned three varsity letters in softball. PERSONAL: Born May 16, 1983.
Career Statistics
Yr BA GP AB R
H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD%
04 .000 32 6 6
0 0 0 0 0 0
2 3 0 1.000
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NICKOLE HENSON #7 Outfielder…Senior…5'6"…Princeton, IN (Princeton Community/Wabash Valley J.C.) Bats/Throws: R/R MAJOR: Visual Art |
2004: Started 37 games as a junior and was second on the team in stolen bases...was a perfect 6-of-6 in the stolen base category...hit .300 in conference-only games. TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Wabash Valley Junior College where she recorded 56 stolen bases in two seasons...hit .453 with 53 RBIs in two seasons at WVJC...also scored 104 runs during her stay at WVJC...helped WVJC to a 41-9 record in 2003 after hitting .437 with 24 runs batted in. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Princeton Community High School where she earned four varsity letters in softball...was a four-time All-County and All-Conference performer as well as a two-time All-Southwestern performer at PCHS. PERSONAL: Born May 10, 1983.
Career Statistics
Yr BA GP AB R
H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD%
04 .190 42 63 14 12
1 0 0 0 12 6 14
6 .969
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MISSY GROVER #21 Pitcher…Junior…5'8"…Mishawaka, IN (Penn) Bats/Throws: R/R MAJOR: Sociology |
2004: Appeared in 28 games as a sophomore, posting an 11-12 mark and a 2.74 ERA...was 6-3 with a 2.62 ERA in GLVC games...went 4-0 with a 0.52 ERA, four complete games, and three shutouts during USI's season-long eight-game winning streak...had 49 strikeouts to go along with 16 complete games and four shutouts in 155 2/3 innings of work. 2003: Struggled in her first year, but came on strong in the GLVC Tournament, posting a two-hit shutout against Northern Kentucky...appeared in 25 games as a freshman, recording a 12-5 record and a 2.66 ERA in 126 1/3 innings of work. 2002: Redshirted in 2002. HIGH SCHOOL: Member of the 1999 State Championship Team at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana…winning pitcher in the 1999 state championship game…first-team All-State in 2000 and All-State honorable mention in 1999…second-team All-Conference in 2000 and third-team All-Conference in 1999…set school record with 0.85 ERA in 2000. PERSONAL: Born September 27, 1982.
Career Batting Statistics
Yr BA GP AB R
H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD%
03 .286 25 7 0
2 0 0 0 0 2
0 2 0 .968
04 .167 28 6 0
1 0 0 0 0 1
0 3 0 .966
Tot. .231 53 13 0 3
0 0 0 0 3 0
5 0 .967
Career Pitching Statistics
Yr App W- L SV CG IP SHO R ER ERA
SO BB H HR Avg.
03 25 12- 5 0 11 126.1 3
60 48 2.66 47 35 142 6 .283
04 28 11-12 0 16 155.2 4
86 61 2.74 49 43 178 9 .284
Tot. 53 23-17 0 27 282.0 7 146 109
2.71 96 78 320 15 .283
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KERRIE BURTON #2 Second Baseman…Sophomore…5'2" Kokomo, IN (Northwestern) Bats/Throws: R/R MAJOR: Pre-Elementary Education |
2004: Played in 34 games, making 10 starts, as a freshman...had six RBI and scored eight runs, seeing action primarily as a pinch-hitter. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Northwestern High School in Kokomo, Indiana, where she lettered in diving and swimming, softball, and volleyball...earned first-team All-Conference and All-County honors in her first three seasons at NHS...earned All-District honors as a senior in 2003...named to the Hoosier Diamond State Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior All-Star teams...hit at least .419 in each of her first three seasons at NHS...recorded 97 hits and 49 stolen bases in first three seasons at NHS...helped 18-and-under Easton Redline team to 2003 Hoosier Fastpitch NSA State Championship...hit .326 and recorded 28 hits in 2001 for the 18-and-under Easton Redline team...hit .378 with 34 hits in 2002...helped the team qualify for the NSA World Series in 2001 and 2002...hit .360 for the 16-and-under Indiana Sting in 1999 and .410 for the 16-and-under Center Grove Gators in 2000. PERSONAL: Born May 27, 1984.
Career Statistics
Yr BA GP AB R
H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD%
04 .167 34 42 8 7
6 1 0 0 8 8
11 0 .808
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JENNIFER MULLIKIN #8 Third Baseman…Sophomore…5'7" Greenwood, IN (Center Grove) Bats/Throws: B/R MAJOR: Physical Education |
2004: Played in 29 games, making 26 starts, as a freshman in 2004...recorded a .907 fielding percentage at third base. 2003: Redshirted in 2003. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Center Grove High School where she hit .391 as a senior...averaged .300 or above at the plate in each of her four seasons at CGHS...helped CGHS to an 18-1 record and a number one ranking in Indiana'a 3A classification in 2002...recorded a .325 career batting average with her travel team, Easton Redline Orange...posted a .985 career fielding percentage at third base. PERSONAL: January 27, 1984.
Career Statistics
Yr BA GP AB R
H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD%
04 .167 29 54 2 9
1 0 0 0 9 2
17 0 .907
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NIKKI NICHOLS #9 Pitcher/Outfielder…Sophomore…5'7" Henderson, KY (Henderson County) Bats/Throws: R/R MAJOR: Sociology |
2004: Saw limited playing time as a freshman, seeing action in 23 games and made nine starts...hit .258 overall, but hit .429 against GLVC competition...was 1-2 in six appearances as a pitcher. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Henderson County High School where she earned varsity letters in softball and golf...earned All-State honors in 2001 and 2002...is a three-time All-District and two-time All-Region performer...selected to the Junior East/West All-Stars in 2002...was named the Kentucky High School Player of the Week in 2002...also nominated for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award in 2002...earned first-team Academic All-State honors in 2000, 2001, and 2002...member of the National Honor Society for four years...helped HCHS to four district titles and two regional final appearances. PERSONAL: Born November 16, 1984...full name is Jessica N. Nichols.
Career Batting Statistics
Yr BA GP AB R
H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD%
04 .258 23 31 2 8
2 0 0 0 8 2
10 0 1.000
Career Pitching Statistics
Yr App W- L SV CG IP SHO R ER ERA
SO BB H HR Avg.
04 6 1- 2 0 1 23.0
1 22 10 3.04 6 4 38
0 .373
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LISA ANDERSON #16 Catcher…Sophomore…5'5"…Chesterton, IN (Chesterton) Bats/Throws: R/R MAJOR: Pre-Elementary Education |
2004: One of the top freshman in the GLVC in 2004, earning first-team All-GLVC honors and second-team All-Great Lakes Region honors as a designated player...hit .361 with five homeruns, nine doubles, and 24 RBIs...ranked fourth in the GLVC in slugging percentage (.557) and on-base percentage (.419)...was named the GLVC "Player of the Week" honors after hitting .545 with a pair of RBIs and a double in USI's first seven games of the season...was second on the team in batting average and runs batted in...had 10 multi-hit games and four multi-RBI games...hit .400 with runners in scoring position...hit a grand slam against St. Joseph's College...earned Academic All-GLVC honors. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Chesterton High School where she earned four varsity letters in softball, swimming, and volleyball...member of the 2002 and 2003 Duneland Athletic Conference Softball Champions at CHS...was a first-team All-District and All-Duneland Conference in 2002 and 2003...participated in the first Duneland Athletic Conference/Lake Athletic Conference softball game...the DAC won the game 10-0...earned the 2002 Mental Attitude Award at CHS...was voted the most productive hitter at CHS in 2002 and 2003...tallied a school-record 87 career hits from 2001 to 2003...was a Academic Scholar Award winner as a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior. PERSONAL: Born July 26, 1985...sister Jennifer swims for Auburn University.
Career Statistics
Yr BA GP AB R
H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD%
04 .361 48 122 16 44 24
9 0 5 68 13 14 1
.968
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ALIA WHITMAN #19 Catcher…Sophomore…5'4"…Grabill, IN (Leo) Bats/Throws: R/R MAJOR: Biophysics |
2004: Earned Academic All-GLVC honors as a freshman...played in 16 games, making one start. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Leo High School where she earned six varsity letters in softball and volleyball...member of the 2002 and 2003 sectional championship team at LHS...earned honorable mention All-Conference honors for softball and volleyball...earned Academic All-Conference honors in 2001 and 2003...was a Sterling Sentinel Scholarship nominee and a Wendy's High School Heisman nominee...member of the National Honor Society and a Red Cross volunteer...she helped her travel to to an NSA "A" State Championship in 2003 and to a 17th-place finish at the Eastern World Series in 2002. PERSONAL: Born October 14, 1984.
Career Statistics
Yr BA GP AB R
H RBI 2B 3B HR TB BB SO SB FLD%
04 .222 16 9 3
2 1 1 0 0 3
2 5 0 .000
NEWCOMERS
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KRISTA NUGENT
#10 Shortstop…Junior…5'7" Hurricane, UT (Hurricane/W. Nebraska C.C.) Bats/Throws: S/R MAJOR: Elementary Education |
TRANSFER: Comes to USI from Western Nebraska Community College where she earned first-team All-NJCAA I Region IX honors as a sophomore in 2004...earned honorable mention All-NJCAA I Region IX after hitting .310 with 12 doubles and a pair of triples as a freshman in 2003...also was 15-of-16 in the stolen base department as a freshman while earning Academic All-Region IX. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Hurricane High School where she earned 10 varsity letters in basketball, softball, and volleyball. PERSONAL: Born July 24, 1984.
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ANGIE DAVIS
#11 First Baseman/Catcher…Junior…5'6" Greenwood, IN (Center Grove/Wabash Valley J.C.) Bats/Throws: R/R MAJOR: Pre-Special Education |
TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Wabash Valley Junior College where she hit .313 with 21 RBIs, 21 runs scored, eight doubles, and three triples as a sophomore in 2004...helped WVJC to the 2004 XXIV championship and a sixth-place performance at the NJCAA Division I National Championship Tournament...named to the Region XXIV All-Tournament team as a freshman in 2003...helped WVJC to the 2003 Region XXIV championship and trip to the NJCAA Division I National Championship Tournament. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Center Grove High School where she was a member of four county championship and three sectional championship squads...CGHS also won a regional and semi-state title and was the IHSAA Class 3A state finalist in 2002. PERSONAL: Born October 7, 1983.
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LINDSEY McNAUGHTON
#24 Pitcher…Junior…5'7" Carmel, IN (Carmel/Hillsdale) Bats/Throws: R/R MAJOR: Elementary Education |
TRANSFER: Comes to USI from Hillsdale College where she hit .245 with a homerun and 11 RBIs as a sophomore in 2004...also went 9-8 with a 1.93 ERA as a pitcher in 2004...led Hillsdale in victories as a freshman and sophomore and had a team-best 1.67 ERA as a freshman in 2003...was 7-5 during her freshman campaign for the Chargers...hit .281 with five RBIs and five doubles as a freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Carmel High School. PERSONAL: February 2, 1984.
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AUDRA LINDENSCHMIDT
#14 Utility…Sophomore…5'10" Evansville, IN (Harrison/Evansville) Bats/Throws: R/R MAJOR: Pre-Elementary Education |
TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from the University of Evansville where she hit .235 with three RBIs as a freshman in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Harrison High School where she was a 2003 first-team All-State selection...also a 2003 All-Metro shortstop...three-time All-SIAC selection...set records at Harrison for batting average, on-base percentage, hits, runs, doubles, walks, and steals in a season...set career records at HHS for batting average, walks, hits, RBIs, runs, doubles, walks, and stolen bases...also lettered in swimming and volleyball. PERSONAL: Born December 31, 1984.
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KRISTY
GROVES
#18 Catcher/First Base…Sophomore…5'10" Dale, IN (Heritage Hills/Norfolf State) Bats/Throws: L/R MAJOR: Exercise Science |
TRANSFER: Transferred from Norfolk State University where she started all 47 games and led the Spartans with a .289 batting average as a freshman in 2004...was second on the team with 16 RBIs, while leading the team with three triples...went 4-for-4 with a season-high tying three RBIs against Howard University on April 4, 2004...recorded three RBIs in a game twice and at least three hits in a game twice...had nine multi-hit games and hit safely in 27 of 47 games...reached base safely in 31 games. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Heritage Hills High School where she recorded seven varsity letters in basketball (3) and softball (4)…was a four-time All-Conference pick in softball…also was an All-District and All-State pick her senior year…hit .426 as a senior, .420 as a junior and .400 as a sophomore…team won the sectional championship her sophomore season. PERSONAL: Born July 18, 1984.
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KATHY WOOD
#5 Pitcher/Outfielder…Freshman…5'5" Lynnville, IN (Tecumseh) Bats/Throws: L/L MAJOR: Exercise Science |
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Tecumseh High School where she was a second-team All-State selection as a senior in 2004...also earned honorable mention Academic All-State honors as a senior...has earned four All-Pocket Atheletic Conference honors...was named second-team All-State as a junior and was a member of the IHSAA Class A State Finalist squad...was a 2003-04 Wendy's High School Heisman State Finalist and has been named All-Southwestern Indiana by the Evansville Courier and Press. PERSONAL: Born April 5, 1986.
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VALERIE HALE
#17 Catcher…Freshman…5'6" Owensville, IN (Gibson Southern) Bats/Throws: R/R MAJOR: General Physical Education |
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Gibson Southern High School where she hit .368 with a homerun and 21 RBIs as a senior...helped lead GSHS to a 23-5-1 record in 2004 and a berth in the IHSAA 2A State Finals...helped GSHS to the IHSAA 2A state championship as a junior in 2003...helped GSHS's softball team to the state championship game in 2001 and the basketball team to the state championship game in 2002...has earned All-County and All-Conference honors in softball, volleyball, and basketball...earned varsity letters in basketball, softball, and volleyball. PERSONAL: Born March 14, 1986.
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KRISTIN EICKHOLT
#22 Third Baseman/Pitcher…Freshman…5'6" Van Wert, OH (Van Wert) Bats/Throws: R/R MAJOR: Physical Education (Teaching) |
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Crestview High School where she earned first-team All-State honors as a senior and second-team All-State honors as a sophomore and junior...also earned four first-team All-Conference and All-District honors and was the conference "Player of the Year" in 2002, 2003, and 2004...helped CHS to the Ohio Division III state championship game...also earned two All-Conference awards in basketball. PERSONAL: Born October 14, 1985.
