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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Athletic Department Directory

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Edmund J. Dobbin, O.S.A.Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vince NicastroSenior Associate AD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob SteitzSenior Associate AD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave WhiteAssociate AD/Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob Hagan, O.S.A.Associate AD/Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Ann DowlingAssociate AD/SWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lynn TigheAssistant AD/Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean KenefickAthletic Business Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian MurrayAthletic Business Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rosemary MazzottaDirector of Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike SheridanAssistant Director of Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jon GustAthletic Travel Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jen BrotschulAthletic Ticket Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Gerry LaJoieAssistant Coordinator of Promotions and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jo IsraelAcademic Support/Faculty Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan ReganAssociate Director/Academic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy WhiteAssistant Director of Academic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy MillerManager of Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lenny CurrierHead Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff PierceEvents/Facilities Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don DicarloDirector of Facilities/Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mick KeelanAssistant Director of Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob WeismanEquipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike MaertenAssistant Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom DunphyBlock V Club Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Whitey RigsbyDirector of Development for Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve PinoneGeneral Manager/Villanova Sports Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris HeckAssociate General Manager/VSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric MajorAssistant General Manager/VSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marlene McDadeDirector of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alisha TuckerCompliance Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Weber

2004 Villanova Softball Media Guide

Meet the Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Season Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Year in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Villanova & the NCAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Villanova & the BIG EAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Record Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Academic Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Contacting the Wildcats

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Credits

The 2004 Villanova Softball Media Guide is a production of theVillanova Department of Media Relations, 800 Lancaster Ave.,Villanova, Pa., 19085. Written, edited and designed by ChrisGraziano using QuarkXPress® (Mac). Contributions by Jon Gust andMegan O’Leary. Printed by MultiAd Sports. Photographs byEnrique Mendoza (Aurora Imaging Company) and Jerry Millevoi(Millevoi Photography).

On the cover is the 2004 Villanova softball senior class. L-R:Andrea Brown, Robin Flier, Lisa Krueger, Ricci Lugo and KristenStrait. Action shots are of Lisa Krueger, Ricci Lugo and RobinFlier.

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MEET THE TEAM

Did you know...Five Wildcats celebrate their birthdays in July - Allison Wisniewski (7/4), Cassandra Koenig(7/8), Lisa Krueger (7/8), Kari Koller (7/12) and Andrea Brown (7/28).

Wildcats by...

POSITION:Pitcher (3) -Haynes, Ross, Williams. Catcher (2) - Alvarez, Koenig.Infield (7) - Brown, Donley, Koller, Leese,Lugo, Strait, Wall.Outfield (4) - Flier, Krueger, Martin,Wisniewski.Utility (1) - Yauch.

CLASS:Freshman (4) - Donley, Koenig, Martin,Ross.Sophomore (1) - Leese.Junior (7) - Alvarez, Haynes, Koller, Wall,Williams, Wisniewski, Yauch.Senior (5) - Brown, Flier, Krueger, Lugo,Strait.

STATE:Arizona (1) - Yauch.California (7) - Brown, Donley, Flier,Haynes, Koller, Krueger, Lugo.Florida (2) - Alvarez, Wall.Nevada (1) - Koenig.New York (1) - Wisniewski.Oregon (2) - Ross, Strait.Pennsylvania (2) - Leese, Williams.Washington (1) - Martin.

Pronunciation Guide

(Robin) Flier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FLY-er

(Cassandra) Koenig . . . . . . . . . .KOH-nig

(Kari) Koller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KOH-ler

(Lisa) Krueger . . . . . . . . . . . . .KREE-ger

Ricci Lugo . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ricky LOU-go

(Allison) Wisniewski . . . . .wiz-NESS-ski

(Kristen) Yauch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YOW-k

2004 Roster

No. Name Pos. Cl. Hometown/High School1 Lindsey Martin OF Fr. Sammamish, Wash./Eastlake2 Tiffany Ross P Fr. Medford, Ore./Phoenix3 Sarah Wall 3B/SS/C Jr. Hollywood, Fla./American Heritage4 Andrea Brown SS Sr. Las Flores, Calif./Cypress5 Kristen Haynes P/OF Jr. Fairfax, Calif./Sir Frances Drake6 Ricci Lugo SS/2B Sr. San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente7 Robin Flier OF Sr. Lafayette, Calif./Acalanes8 Veronica Alvarez C Jr. Miami, Fla./Carrollton9 Kari Koller IB/P Jr. Rocklin, Calif./Del Oro10 Kristen Yauch OF/2B Jr. Tucson, Ariz./St. Gregory College Prep11 Sheri Donley SS/2B Fr. Orange, Calif./Villa Park12 Kristin Leese IF/OF So. Whitehall, Pa./Allentown Central Catholic16 Lisa Krueger OF Sr. Mission Viejo, Calif./Aliso Niguel18 Cassandra Koenig C Fr. Las Vegas, Nev./Silverado19 Kristen Strait 3B/1B Sr. Ashland, Ore./Ashland (Shasta College)22 Allison Wisniewski OF Jr. Smithtown, N.Y./Smithtown24 Shannon Williams P Jr. Macungie, Pa./Emmaus

Back row (L-R): Robin Flier, Sarah Wall, Allison Wisniewski, Kari Koller, Sheri Donley, Kristen Haynes,Shannon Williams. Front row (L-R): Kristen Yauch, Cassandra Koenig, Tiffany Ross, Lindsey Martin,Andrea Brown, Ricci Lugo, Lisa Krueger, Kristen Strait, Kristin Leese, Veronica Alvarez.

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COACHING STAFF

Did you know...Villanova head coach Maria DiBernardi’s 499 wins ranks third among active Big East soft-ball coaches, behind Connecticut’s Karen Mullins and Rutgers’ Pat Willis.

Maria DiBernardi begins her 20th season as head coach of the Villanova softball program in 2004. Last season,DiBernardi led the Wildcats to a 34-15-1 overall record, including an 18-4 mark at home. Thirteen of the ‘Cats’ wins camein Big East conference action, earning Villanova a berth in the Big East Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. The

‘Cats advanced to the conference championship game, where they were defeated by Notre Dame, 3-2, in nine innings. Over the past six seasons,DiBernardi has compiled 236 wins, an average of 39 wins per season. Her career record now stands at 499-340-7, making her the winningest coachin Villanova softball history. Among active Division I softball coaches going into the 2003 season, DiBernardi ranked 35th in wins (460) and 47th inwinning percentage (.585).

DiBernardi served as the president of the Big East Conference Softball Committee for four years, from 1997-2000. She is active in numerous campsand instructional clinics throughout the greater Philadelphia area, including the Fastpitch Softball Camps held at Villanova throughout the year.DiBernardi has also coached at the Keystone State Games in the over-18 fast pitch division, winning two gold medals and two silver medals.

Through the years, DiBernardi has focused on success, both on the field and in the classroom. A testament to her players and her coaching is the 50Big East Conference postseason honors received by Villanova softball players since 1992, and the 95 Big East Academic All-Stars that have comethrough the program. Following the 2003 season, Lisa Krueger and Ricci Lugo were selected to the All-Big East First Team and Theresa Hornick waschosen as Second Team All-Big East. In addition, nine players were chosen as Big East Conference Academic All-Stars.

DiBernardi is a 1985 graduate of the Brandywine Hospital/Immaculata College and holds a Bachelor’s degree in nursing. She resides in NewtownSquare with her daughter, Deanna. Her sister, Danine, was an All-American field hockey player at Villanova in 1984.

Linda Goss

Associate Head Coach18th Season

Maria DiBernardi

Head Coach 20th Season

Linda Goss is entering her 18th season as the associate head coach of the Villanova softball program. Goss’ presencehas been integral in Villanova’s success in the recent past. She has worked with head coach Maria DiBernardi for 469 ofher 499 victories.

Goss began coaching the Wildcats upon her graduation from Villanova University in 1986, when she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nurs-ing. While a student at Villanova, she played four years of softball as a first baseman. In addition to her coaching duties at Villanova, Goss has alsocoached with DiBernardi at the Keystone State Games and at the Villanova Fastpitch Softball Camps.

She has been employed at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia since 1986 and received her Master’s degree in pediatric nursing from theUniversity of Pennsylvania in 1993. She is the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Cardiac Center of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She residesin Media, Pa. with her daughter, Casey.

DiBernardi by the Numbers

• 499 career wins• .595 career winning percentage• 51-26 Big East record in the last four years• Nine Big East Tournament appearances• 50 Big East Conference postseason honorees since 1992• 96 Big East Conference Academic All-Americans

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Wildcats Will Rely on Depth to Take Them to the Next LevelThe 2004 Villanova softball team will look to take the next step in securing the NCAA Tournament bid that has eludedthem the past two seasons. Regardless, the Wildcats once again enjoyed much success a year ago. Villanova finished 34-15-1 last season, including a 13-7 mark in the Big East Conference. The regular season produced several highlights,including an 18-4 mark at home for the ‘Cats, and an impressive showing at the NFCA Tournament, in which ‘Novaplayed well against four of the top 21 teams in collegiate softball.

The Wildcats were good enough to qualify for the Big East Tournament for the fourth consecutive season. Villanovaadvanced to the tournament championship game, where Notre Dame escaped with a 3-2 victory in nine innings.

Several individual accomplishments also stood out during the 2003 season. Three Wildcats, outfielder Lisa Krueger,infielder Ricci Lugo and pitcher Theresa Hornick, were honored at the Big East’s postseason banquet. In addition,Villanova placed five players on the NFCA All-Northeast Region team. Those players were Sara Carlson (utility),Hornick, Lugo, Krueger and designated hitter Jessie Olownia.

As a team, the Wildcats have been ranked as one of the top five teams in the region for the past several years.

All of these accomplishments came under the watch of Villanova head coach Maria DiBernardi, entering her 20th sea-son at the helm. DiBernardi, who now has 499 career victories, once again teams with associate head coach Linda Goss,in her 18th year. The pair goes into 2004 with one of the deepest teams of their tenure.

The ‘Cats return 13 letter winners and seven starters from last year’s team, and DiBernardi claims, “We won’t miss abeat.” The ‘Cats have lost significant leadership in Carlson, who was an All-American during her career, Hornick, whotallied five no-hitters for the ‘Cats and the always reliable catcher, Kriste Romano. The 2004 Wildcats will count on soliddefense and a balanced offensive attack in their quest for this year’s Big East Championship.

PITCHERThe strength of Villanova in recent years has been the pitching staff, and with the departure of Hornick, this year’s groupwill have their work cut out for them. “We are going to need our pitchers to account for the loss of Theresa, and I am con-fident they will do so,” states DiBernardi.

Shannon Williams is the team’s ace, and will have to carry a majority of the load in the same way Hornick did in recent seasons. Williams, a junior (Macungie,Pa./Emmaus), went 11-4 last season with a 2.88 ERA in 116.2 innings of work.

Junior Kristen Haynes (Fairfax, Calif./Sir Francis Drake) will also help fill Hornick’s shoes. Haynes saw significant time last season, posting a 4-1 record with a 2.77earned run average. She will be counted on to step into the other starting spot.

Rounding out the ‘Cats pitching staff is freshman Tiffany Ross (Medford, Ore./Phoenix) and junior Kari Koller (Rocklin, Calif./Del Oro). According to DiBernardi, Rossis a “big, strong girl, and the type of fall season she had suggests she can make a quick adjustment to college softball.” Ross will be counted on for significant inningsthis spring.

Koller has always been an option for DiBernardi, but in recent years she has not been needed. She will most likely be called upon this year for big innings, and her solidreputation suggests that she can get the job done.

“We play a lot of games, and it is going to take some creative coaching to keep our pitchers healthy and our opposing batters off balance,” said DiBernardi.

CATCHERDiBernardi readily admits that the departure of Romano represents a significant loss. She will have to replace what she considers, “the best defensive catcher in Villanovahistory.”

Two Wildcats will battle for time this season at catcher, although both are expected to contribute. Freshman Cassandra Koenig (Las Vegas, Nev./Silverado) should makean immediate impact on the program. She is known for an extremely strong arm behind the plate, and just completed a tremendous fall. Junior Veronica Alvarez (Miami,Fla./Carrollton) is a strong offensive player, coming off a season that saw her hit .283 in limited time. She will split the catching duties with Koenig. Sarah Wall can alsocatch if needed.

2004 SEASON OUTLOOK

Did you know...The 2003 softball class of Sara Carlson, Theresa Hornick and Kriste Romano finished theircareers with an overall record of 158-57-2, which is a winning percentage of .735.

Kari Koller

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INFIELDThe Villanova infield will be one of the team’s strengths this season. The newcomer who figures to make the biggest impact is Sheri Donley (Orange, Calif./Villa Park),who is expected to start in the middle infield. DiBernardi speaks highly of Donley, saying, “She is just an awesome infielder. She has good range and a strong arm.Offensively, she has an incredible eye and possesses good speed.”

With Donley starting in the middle infield, senior sensation Ricci Lugo (San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente) will either play shortstop or move back to second base,where she played her first season on the Main Line. Lugo is coming off another outstanding season that saw her post team-highs in batting average (.404), hits (65), dou-bles (13) and triples (tied, 3). Says DiBernardi, “Ricci is a tremendous athlete who possesses speed, power and an in-depth knowledge of the game both offensively anddefensively. I look for her to spark our offense and to be a leader in our infield.”

The ‘Cats can count on junior Kristen Yauch (Tucson, Ariz./St. Gregory College Prep) to fill in at second base if necessary. Yauch, who is coming off knee surgery, hit.270 a year ago, and is a great source of speed for the Wildcats. Senior Andrea Brown (Las Flores, Calif./Cypress) and sophomore Kristin Leese (Whitehall, Pa./CentralCatholic) are also available in the middle infield. Both have contributed off the bench in key roles as pinch-hitters and runners.

The Wildcats are also strong on the corners. Koller will start at first base, and when she pitches, senior Kristen Strait (Ashland, Ore./Ashland) will see time at first. Kolleris outstanding defensively, especially in terms of footwork. She is considered a strong leader in the infield, and has become a serious threat at the plate. She hit .307 lastseason and led the team with seven home runs.

Junior Sarah Wall (Hollywood, Fla./American Heritage) is back at third base and she is the perfect fit for the hot corner, possessing a quick release and good reactiontime. Last season she came through in the clutch, tallying 22 RBI’s. Strait is the ‘Cats primary backup at third in addition to first.

OUTFIELDIf there is one certainty for the upcoming season, it is that the Villanova outfield will have no problems communicating.

Leftfielder Robin Flier (Lafayette, Calif./Acalanes) and centerfielder Lisa Krueger (Mission Viejo, Calif./Aliso Niguel) are in their fourth year playing together in theoutfield. Flier will once again fill the role of slapper, finding ways to get on base at the top of the ‘Nova lineup. Flier was the only player to start every game for the ‘Catsa year ago, and hit .324 in the process with a team-best nine stolen bases.

“Robin is a leader by example,” states DiBernardi. “Robin is at her best in tough situations. When we are down by a run we can count on Robin to get on base. She hasworked hard at becoming a complete player with both her slapping and hitting abilities. She keeps the defense guessing and creates havoc when she is at the plate withher ability to finesse her slaps and her quickness on the base paths.”

According to DiBernardi, Krueger “owns the outfield.” She covers ground in center and last year had her best seasonoffensively. Krueger hit .316 with six homeruns and 35 RBI’s. “Lisa has a great eye at the plate,” says DiBernardi. “Sheis an excellent contact hitter who hits for power to all fields. Lisa seldom strikes out – we can always count on her to putthe ball in play and advance runners. She is also great at executing the hit and run.”

Allison Wisniewski (Smithtown, N.Y./Smithtown) will be the everyday rightfielder. Wisnieweski came out of nowhere lastseason, securing a starting position early on and finishing the year at .269. Says DiBernardi, “Allison is never satisfied,she is always working to get better and faster.”

Yauch and freshman Lindsey Martin (Sammamish, Wash./Eastlake) will provide depth in the Wildcat outfield. Koenig canalso be used if needed.

SCHEDULEThe biggest change followers of the Wildcats will find is in the schedule. DiBernardi will once again play a strong sched-ule, but this year it starts earlier than ever with three tournaments.

Villanova will participate in the Sonic Challenge in Chattanooga, Tenn. on Feb. 20-22, the Hyatt Regency Cougar Classicin Houston, Tex. on Feb. 27-29 and the Speedline Classic at the University of South Florida on March 4-7.

Villanova’s entire schedule features teams with solid RPI rankings, and combining that with the always grueling Big Eastslate means the ‘Cats will face several tough challenges.

“Every year the competition we face nationally gets stronger and stronger,” said DiBernardi. “By putting together a diffi-cult schedule this year, we are drawing ourselves closer to our goal of making the NCAA Tournament. We are very con-fident going into this year. The Big East is up for grabs, and we consider ourselves one of the main contenders.

2004 SEASON OUTLOOK

Did you know...To open last year’s season, Villanova played four of the top 21 teams in Division I softballin a span of three days.

Sarah Wall

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PLAYER PROFILES

Did you know...This year’s senior class has achieved a record of 122-40-1 for a .753 winning percentageduring its three seasons on the Main Line.

Andrea Brown #4Senior - SSLas Flores, Calif.

VILLANOVA2003: NFCA Academic All-American…Also selected as a Big East Conference Academic All-Star…Filled the role ofkey reserve for Villanova…Saw action in 23 games, logging two starts…Had only hit of the season in a win against LaSalle on April 18…Scored six runs, was hit by a pitch and was successful on lone stolen base attempt of theseason…Scored two runs against Towson (3/16)…Registered a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage on 13 chances.

2002: Valuable reserve for the Wildcats…Played in 24 games, primarily as a pinch-runner…Had three hits in five official at bats…Scored six runs onthe year…Went 1-for-2 against Brown (3/17) with a run scored and an RBI…Versus Drexel (4/10), was a perfect 1-for-1 at bat with one run scoredand one RBI.2001: Played in 19 games, starting one…Scored two runs during her rookie season.CYPRESS HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain freshman, sophomore and junior years…Selected as team’s Most Valuable Player during her freshmanand sophomore seasons…Received the coaches’ award in her junior year…Named to All-Tournament teams for Cypress Tournament and MagnoliaTournament.PERSONAL: Undecided on collegiate major…The daughter of Patricia and Michael Hall and Kim Brown…Has one half-sister, Christina Brown (4)and a step-brother, Michael Hall Jr. (12)…Played for the Blasters during the summer…Born 7/28/82 in Tamuning, Guam (USA).

BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS

Year GP-S Avg. AB R H RBI 2B-3B-HR TB BB K SB-A2001 19-1 .000 9 2 0 0 0-0-0 0 0 1 0-02002 24-0 .600 5 6 3 2 0-0-0 3 0 0 0-02003 23-2 .091 11 6 1 0 0-0-0 1 0 1 1-1Career 66-3 .160 25 14 4 2 0-0-0 4 0 2 1-1

The Villanova softball senior class (L-R): Lisa Krueger, Robin Flier, KristenStrait, Ricci Lugo and Andrea Brown.

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PLAYER PROFILES

Did you know...Robin Flier currently ranks fourth on the all-time VU stolen bases list, with 38. She needs19 to pass Jessica DeLuca, who is in third with 56.

VILLANOVA2003: Continued to find ways to get on base at the most crucial times…The only Wildcat to play in and start all 50games…One of five players to hit over .300 (.317)…Hit .302 (19-for-63) in Big East play…For the season had 55 hits,34 runs scored, seven doubles, 12 RBI and a team-high nine stolen bases in 13 attempts…Also tied for the team lead withfive sacrifice hits…In Big East action, hit .302 with 12 runs scored, three RBI, three doubles and one stolen base...Had

12 multiple-hit games, including a perfect 3-for-3 effort against Rutgers on April 19…Drove in game-winning run against Notre Dame(5/3)…Recorded a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage on 58 chances in left field. 2002: Second Team All-Big East selection…Played in 57 games, starting 54 primarily in left field…One of three Wildcats to hit over .300 in Big Eastplay (.312)…Batted .337 (59-for-175) overall…Hit in the No. 2 spot as a starter…Scored a team-high nine runs against conferenceopponents…Finished the year with 27 runs scored, 10 RBI, three doubles and three triples…Also had 15 stolen bases in 20 attempts…Led the Wildcatswith five stolen bases in conference games…Tied for third on the team with 16 multiple-hit games, including two three-hit efforts…Went 3-for-4 withone RBI and a season-high three runs scored versus Boston College (4/6)…Against Lafayette (4/11) was a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one RBI andone walk…At the 2002 Big East Championships, she went 4-for-11 (.364) with two runs scored…Hit a triple versus Notre Dame in the final game ofthe season.2001: Started 52 games during her rookie season…Batted .274 (48-for-175) with two doubles, one triple and nine RBI…Led the team in bases on balls(13)…Tied for the team lead in runs scored (33) and finished second in stolen bases with 14 in 20 attempts…Tied a Villanova single-game record withfour hits against Yale.

ACALANES HIGH SCHOOL: Senior year she garnered the school’s Most Valuable AthleteAward, Scholar Athlete Award and Third Team All-East Bay…Was selected as team MVP and FirstTeam All-League both junior and senior year…Earned Second Team All-League honors sophomoreyear.PERSONAL: Comprehensive sciences major…One of four children of Richard and PatriciaFlier…Has two older siblings, Kenny (30) and Katie (24), and a younger brother, Peter(18)…Played for the Sorcerers during the summer…Born 3/7/82 in San Francisco, Calif.

Robin Flier #7Senior - OFLafayette, Calif.

FLIER’S CAREER STATISTICS


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PLAYER PROFILES

Did you know...Lisa Krueger has committed just two errors in 129 chances during her three yearspatrolling the Villanova outfield, and zero in the last two seasons.

VILLANOVA2003: Arguably had the best all-around season of her Wildcat career…One of Villanova’s most consistent performers, hit.316 in 49 games, 48 of which were starts in center field…Named to the NFCAAll-Northeast Region Second Team…Alsoselected as First Team All-Big East…Hit first career home run against Towson (3/16), and finished second on the teamwith six for the year…Hit a game-winning home run in the ninth inning that broke a scoreless tie against Seton Hall

(4/18)…Added 11 doubles, two triples, 35 RBI and a team-high 36 runs scored…Eight-for-nine in stolen bases…Had 13 multiple-hit games…Drovein three runs against La Salle (4/18) and Notre Dame (5/9)…For the second consecutive season, had a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage in centerfield…The team’s second-best hitter in conference play with a .354 average.2002: Second Team All-Big East Selection…Saw action in 58 games, starting 56 in center field…One of three Wildcats to hit over .300 in Big Eastplay…Had eight RBI and scored six runs in conference action…Batted .324 on the year (56-for-173) with three doubles and 22 RBI…Did not com-mit an error all year (44 attempts)…Came through with 12 two-out RBI…Had 16 multiple-hit games, highlighted by a three-hit effort against Lafayette(4/11)…Best individual effort at the plate came against Boston College when she went 2-for-4 at the plate with three RBI and a run scored.2001: Unanimous selection to the Big East All-Rookie Team…Accumulated 44 hits in 142 at-bats, batting .310 with six doubles and 18 RBI…Went4-for-4 against Yale with an RBI and a run scored, tying a Villanova record for hits in a game…Started 50 of 53 games, earning the starting spot incenter field during her rookie campaign. Aliso Niguel High School: Team captain in 2000…Earned Second Team All-Sea View league honors in 2000, Second Team All-L.A. Times Orange

County team, All-Pacific Coast League in 1999 and honorable mention Pacific Coast League in1998.Personal: Management major…Daughter of Paul and Roxanne Krueger…Has three siblings:Brandon (23), Ashley (17) and Jordan (14)…Played for the Southern California Athletics…Born7/8/82 in Jackson, Miss.

Lisa Krueger #16Senior - OFMission Viejo, Calif.

KRUEGER’S CAREER STATISTICS


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Did you know...Ricci Lugo hit for the cycle against Sacred Heart on March 8, 2002. She is just the secondplayer in Villanova softball history to accomplish the feat.

VILLANOVA2003: Turned in another outstanding season in 2003…Recognized as NFCA Second Team All-Northeast Region…Alsochosen to First Team All-Big East…Started 49 games at shortstop…The only Wildcat to finish the season over .400(.404)…Her .404 average was 37th in the NCAA…Led the Wildcats in Big East play as well with a .457 average…Inconference action, had 32 hits, 18 runs, eight doubles, eight home runs and four stolen bases, all team-highs…For the

year, totaled 65 hits, 32 runs, 13 doubles, three triples, four home runs and seven stolen bases…Also was tops among Villanova’s starters with a .446on base percentage and a .446 slugging percentage…The 27th-toughest player to strike out in the nation with one strikeout per 20.1 at-bats in2003…Registered 18 multiple-hit games, the most on the team…Had a 16-game hitting streak from April 21 to May 9…A perfect 2-for-2 against LSUon February 22…On May 3, went 4-for-4 against Notre Dame, tying a school record for hits in a game.2002: Played in 59 games, starting 58…Moved from second base to shortstop, where she started 57 games…Added power to the Wildcat lineup andset a single-season school record with 11 home runs…Hit leadoff the majority of the season…One of six Wildcat batters to hit over .300…Voted BigEast Player of the Week on March 11…Finished the year with a .347 average (67-for-193)…Had a team-high 24 two-out RBI…Led the Wildcats inhome runs (11), runs scored (36), RBI (39), triples (7) and slugging percentage (.658)…In the first 12 games in Florida she hit .467 with six homeruns, three triples and one double for a 1.022 slugging percentage…Also had 14 runs scored and 22 RBI in that stretch…Had 20 multiple-hit games,including two four-hit games, tying a single-game school record…Became just the second player in the program’s history to hit for the cycle versusSacred Heart (3/8)…Had three consecutive four-RBI games against Sacred Heart (3/8), Colorado State (3/9) and Fairfield (3/9)…Hit her first careergrand slam against Fairfield (3/9)…Had a 10-game hit streak from 4/18 to 4/24…In 179 attempts, committed 16 errors for a .918 fielding percentage.

2001: A unanimous Big East All-Rookie Team selection…Started 52 games at second base for theWildcats…Compiled 40 hits in 148 at-bats, batting .270 during her rookie season…Tied for theteam lead in doubles (11)…Hit two home runs, both in Big East action…Finished second on theteam in conference play in slugging percentage (.444)…Stole six bases in eight attempts.San Clemente High School: Earned MVP honors for the South Coast League and for her team in2000…Earned First Team All-League in 1999 and 2000, Second Team in 1998…Defensive Playerof the Year 1998 and 1999…Team captain in 2000…Lettered four years in soccer as well.Personal: Human Services major…Psychology and sociology minor…Daughter of Phil and TeriLugo…Has a sister, Lindsay (18)…Played for the Southern California Rebels Gold summerteam…Born 6/14/82 in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Ricci Lugo #6Senior - SS/2BSan Clemente, Calif.

LUGO’S CAREER STATISTICS


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Did you know...Kristen Strait came to Villanova after a season at Shasta College in California. The 2001Shasta team won a regional championship in the state of California.

VILLANOVA2003: A dependable player for head coach Maria DiBernardi…Saw action in 37 games, starting 11…Had 12 hits in 56at-bats (.214) with five runs scored, two doubles, one home run and seven RBI…Went 2-for-3 with two runs scored andtwo RBI vs. Drexel (4/11)…Had the ‘Cats only hit against Cal State Fullerton on February 24.2002: Appeared in 37 games, starting nine at third base…Compiled 13 hits in 42 at-bats (.310) with five runs scored and

four RBI…Had three two-hit games, highlighted by a 2-for-3 effort against Delaware (4/24) with one RBI and one run scored…Hit her lone doubleof the season against Brown (3/17).Shasta College: Transferred to Villanova after a one-year stint at Shasta College…Played third base and shortstop for one year for head coach SonnyStupek for the Redding, Calif. based team…A First Team Golden Valley Conference selection during her freshman season…2001 team was crownedthe Regional Champions in the state of California…Qualified for the Elite Eight State Championships in California…Batted .391 with four home runs.Ashland High School: Earned four varsity letters playing third base and pitcher for head coach Kristen Weiss…Voted to the All-Conference and All-State teams following her senior season.Personal: Nursing major…One of three children of Kathleen and the late Wilbur Strait…Brother Kyle (28) played football at the University of Oregon(1993-96) as a center…Brother Kirk (24) played tight end for Portland State (1997-99)…Born 10/8/81 in Ashland, Ore.

Kristen Strait #19Senior - 3B/1BAshland, Ore.

STRAIT’S CAREER STATISTICS

Year GP-S Avg. AB R H RBI 2B-3B-HR TB BB K SB-A2002 37-9 .310 42 5 13 4 1-0-0 14 6 5 2-22003 37-11 .214 56 5 12 7 2-0-1 17 2 2 0-0Career 74-20 .255 98 10 25 11 3-0-1 31 8 7 2-2

The 2004 Villanova softball captains (L-R): Robin Flier, KristenStrait and Ricci Lugo.

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Did you know...In addition to Kristen Haynes’ pitching efforts, she owns a .256 career batting average atVillanova (11-for-43).

Veronica Alvarez #8Junior - CMiami, Fla.

VILLANOVA2003: Turned in a solid season with a .283 batting average (13-for-46)…A back-up catcher who played in 29 games, start-ing 15…A solid .982 fielding percentage behind the plate…Added a double, five RBI and six runs scored on the sea-son…Had a pair of two-hit games, against Mount St. Mary’s (4/16) and Penn (4/22).2002: Served as a back-up catcher…Played in 20 games, starting two…Hit .240 on the year (6-for-25)…Recorded firstcareer hit versus UNC-Wilmington (3/7)…Went 1-for-3 with a double against Boston College (4/6).

CARROLLTON HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity letters as a pitcher and catcher for head coach Chris Gaffney…Added three varsity lettersin volleyball, one in basketball and one in soccer…Voted as the 2001 2A Coaches Player of the Year…Received several other awards in 2001, includ-ing: 4A-1A First Team All-County, Carrollton Most Outstanding Athlete, Class 2A All-State Second Team and School Sports Magazine First TeamAll-South Florida…Elected team captain for softball as a juniorand senior and for volleyball as a senior.PERSONAL: Communication major…One of two children ofJulio and Ofelia Alvarez…Has an older brother Raul(24)…Played for the Miami Stingrays in the summer…Fullybilingual, English and Spanish speaking, reading and writ-ing…Born 4/7/83 in Miami, Fla.

ALVAREZ’S CAREER STATISTICS


VILLANOVA2003: Selected as NFCA Academic All American…Also named to Big East Academic All-Star Team…Threw 70.2innings in 30 appearances, mostly in relief work…Went 4-1 on the year with a 2.77 ERA…Walked just 12hitters…Started six games and pitched complete games in half of those starts…Won her only decision in Big Eastaction…Logged a 3.41 ERA in conference games…Perhaps her best effort of the season was a complete game, two-hit,one-run effort against St. Francis on March 25…Struck out eight batters against St. Francis…Pitched three shutout

innings for her only save of the season against Towson (3/16).2002: NFCA Academic All-American selection…Started nine games on the mound and made 13 relief appearances…Led the Wildcat pitching staffwith five saves…In 69.1 innings of work, struck out 46 and posted a 1.41 ERA with a 7-2 record…In her first collegiate outing, pitched a one-hitshutout against St. Xavier (3/4)…Ended the 2002 season with four complete games and three shutouts…Threw a complete game shutout with fivestrikeouts against Drexel (4/10)…Had a season-high six strikeouts against Virginia (4/13)…Started five games in the outfield…Went 2-for-3 againstSt. Xavier (3/4) helping her cause as she also earned her first win at Villanova…Hit .281 (9-for-32) with eight runs.SIR FRANCIS DRAKE HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of softball for head coach Bobby Herman…Also received varsity letters in basket-ball…Struck out 217 batters in 22 games as a senior with a 0.21 ERA and 12 shutouts…Captured the Marin County Athletic League Championshipfour consecutive years…Four-time First Team All-MCAL selec-tion…MCAL MVP three times…2001 Northern CaliforniaSection Champions…Class of 2001 Salutatorian.PERSONAL: Human services major; Sociology, psychologyand Peace and justice minor…Only child of Mark and LaurieHaynes…Played for the San Jose Lady Sharks during the sum-mer…Born 10/9/83 in Fairfax, Calif.

Kristen Haynes #5Junior - P/OFFairfax, Calif.

HAYNES’ CAREER STATISTICS

Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB K2002 1.41 7-2 22 9 4 3 5 69.1 58 16 14 5 462003 2.77 4-1 30 6 3 1 1 70.2 61 32 28 12 49Career 2.10 11-3 52 15 7 4 6 140.0 119 48 42 17 95

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Did you know...Kari Koller once pitched 35 innings in a single game in high school, which is a nationalrecord.

VILLANOVA2003: Selected as Big East Academic All-Star…The ‘Cats starting first baseman on 49 occasions…Hit .307 with 11 dou-bles, 35 RBI and 20 runs scored…Blasted a team-high seven home runs…Also drew 19 walks, tops on the club…Playedwell in the Big East, hitting .298 with four doubles, three home runs and a team-best 17 RBI…Had a perfect day at theplate on three occasions: 3-for-3 vs. Providence (4/13), 2-for-2 vs. Mount St. Mary’s (4/16) and 4-for-4 vs. St. Joe’s(4/29)…Hit a grand slam against the Hawks on April 29...A superior fielder, made just three errors in 410 chances.

2002: NFCA Academic All-American selection…Played in 44 games, starting 24 as the designated player…Batted .221 on the year (19-for-86) withtwo home runs, nine RBI and five runs scored…Had a season-high three hits versus Gardner-Webb (3/3) with a double…Hit first career home run ver-sus Fairfield (3/5)…Season highlighted by a 2-for-3 performance against Harvard (3/27) with a home run and three RBI…Had two RBI againstPennsylvania (4/18)…Made seven relief appearances as a pitcher…Recorded first collegiate victory against Sacred Heart (3/8)…Struck out a season-high four batters in three innings against La Salle (4/16) and earned her first career save…Pitched 12.0 innings with a 1.17 ERA.DEL ORO HIGH SCHOOL: Received four varsity letters as apitcher and first baseman for head coach Steve Evans…Addedone varsity letter in basketball…Valedictorian of the class of2001…Holds the national record for pitching 35 innings in agame…2001 Sierra Foothill League MVP…Voted to the FirstTeam All-Metro in the Sacramento Area in 2001 and SecondTeam All-Metro three consecutive years (1998-2000).PERSONAL: Nursing major…One of two children of Markand Jayne Koller…Has a younger sister Kaila (17)…FatherMark played football at the University of Utah in 1978 and wasa softball All-American...Played for the California Breeze Goldsummer team…Born 7/12/82 in Rocklin, Calif.

Kari Koller #9Junior - 1B/PRocklin, Calif.

KOLLER’S CAREER STATISTICS



VILLANOVA2003: 49 starts at third base for the season…Made just 10 errors…Hit .234 on the year (33-for-141) and came up big onseveral occasions, tallying 22 RBI…Tied for the team lead with five sacrifice hits…Hit .232 in Big East play with nineRBI…Had a pair of perfect 3-for-3 efforts, against St. Francis on March 25 and in the Big East Tournament againstBoston College…Came through with three RBI vs. La Salle (4/18)...Recorded a .938 fielding percentage for the year.2002: Saw action in 56 games…Started 39 games, primarily at third base…Had 21 hits in 99 at-bats (2.2)…In her first

career start versus Detroit-Mercy (3/3), went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored…Versus Lafayette (4/11) was a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate withtwo RBI and a run scored…In the Big East Tournament, had a bases loaded single that cleared the bases versus Notre Dame (5/10).AMERICAN HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL: Earned six varsity letters playing for head coach David Woods…Also lettered in basketball and vol-leyball…Two-time MVP selection in 2000 and 2001…Selected to the All-County First Team four consecutive seasons…Honored as a two-time mem-ber of the All-State Second Team in Florida (2000, ’01)…Votedvolleyball team MVP.PERSONAL: Mechanical engineering major…Daughter ofSteven and Carole Wall…Has four siblings: Damon Furberg(32), Stephanie Wall (25), Christina Quintana (20) and JoshuaQuintana (17)…Played for Plantation Pressure Gold in the sum-mer…Born 4/10/83 in Hollywood, Fla.

WALL’S CAREER STATISTICS


Sarah Wall #3Junior - 3B/SS/CHollywood, Fla.

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Did you know...In Shannon Williams’ first career no-hitter against Mount St. Mary’s on April 16, 2003, shewalked just one batter while striking out seven in seven innings of work.

VILLANOVA2003: Another solid season as Villanova’s No. 2 starter…Pitched 116.2 innings, going 11-4 with a 2.88 ERA…Had sixcomplete games, one shutout and two saves…Opponents hit just .221 off of her…An outstanding 105 to 18 strikeout towalk ratio…Went 5-2 with a 3.29 ERA in the Big East…Conference hitters hit just .217 against her, best on the Wildcats’staff…Tossed first career no-hitter against Mount St. Mary’s on April 16...Had a personal five-game winning streakbeginning with an 8-1 win over Penn (4/22) and concluding with a 5-2 win over St. Joe’s (4/29)...Offensively, recorded

one hit in four at-bats on the season.2002: Earned the role of the Wildcats’ No. 2 pitcher…Led the pitching staff with a 1.11 ERA…Was 14-2 on the year with three saves…Struck out129 batters and only walked 18 in 113.1 innings…Completed three games, including two shutouts…Limited opponents to a .186 batting average…Hada season-high 10 strikeouts in a complete-game shutout over Bucknell (4/9)…In Big East play, pitched 31.1 innings and went 2-1 with onesave…Struck out 27 and walked just three in conference games…In the Big East Tournament, pitched 3.2 innings of shutout relief against Syracuse(5/9) to earn the victory…In collegiate debut, pitched a complete game and struck out nine in a win over Gardner-Webb (3/3).EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for head coach John Eyer…Finished her high school career with 804 career strikeouts and only 47walks in 556 innings…Recorded 63 wins including 43 shutouts and a career ERA of 0.49…Voted to the East Penn Conference First Team in 1999,2000 and 2001…Member of the 2000 State Championshipteam…Miss Pennsylvania Softball in 2000.PERSONAL: Undeclared major…Daughter of Roger andDenise Williams and Noreen Bachman…Has three siblings:Eric Williams (22), Jard Krah (16) and Bryce Krah(13)…Played for the Haze in Conshohocken, Pa….Born5/31/83 in Macungie, Pa.

Shannon Williams #24Junior - PMacungie, Pa.

VILLANOVA2003: NFCA Academic All-American…Also named to the Big East Academic All-Star Team…Saw action in 46 games,starting 42 primarily in the outfield…Hit .269 on the year with one double, two triples, four home runs, 16 RBI and 21runs scored…Was 3-for-6 in stolen base attempts…Started 17 games in the Big East…Put up a .268 average in confer-ence action…Had a pair of perfect 3-for-3 outings against Virginia Tech (4/20) and St. Joe’s (4/29).2002: Voted to the Big East All-Rookie Team…Played in 57 games and started 51…Earned a spot in the starting lineup

in right field…Batted .297 (46-for-155) with one home run and 10 doubles…Drove in 23 runs and scored 16…Had 12 two-hit games, highlighted bya 2-for-3 effort with three RBI and a run against Lafayette (4/11)…Hit first career home run versus Seton Hall (4/20)…Went a perfect 2-for-2 in gameone against Notre Dame (4/5)…In Big East games, hit .281 with one home run, four doubles, nine RBI and seven runs scored.SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time varsity letterwinner for head coach Dave Miller as a first baseman and outfielder…Also received let-ters in soccer and basketball…Finished her career in the top 10 for home runs in the county…Voted Female Athlete of the Year as a senior…EarnedFirst Team All-American distinction…Two-time All-County selection…Honored as a scholar-athlete in all three sports…Voted team MVP followingher senior season.PERSONAL: Finance major…Oldest of three children ofWalter and Susan Wisniewski…Has a younger brother, Chuckand a younger sister, Kim…Mother, Susan, attended OneontaCollege where she played softball, basketball andswimming...Played for the Long Island Breakers summer leagueteam…Born 7/4/83 in Smithtown, N.Y.

WISNIEWSKI’S CAREER STATISTICS


Allison Wisniewski #22Junior - OFSmithtown, N.Y.

WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATISTICS


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Did you know...Kristen Yauch stole 15 bases during her freshman season. The Villanova record for stolenbases in a single season is 28, accomplished twice by Jackie Pasquerella.

VILLANOVA 2003: A valuable talent for Villanova…Played in 22 games, starting 11…Hit .270 with six runs scored and 10 RBI…Aperfect 2-for-2 stealing bases…Had two hits in 15 at-bats in the Big East…Went 2-for-3 against Penn (4/22).2002: Adds speed to the Wildcat lineup…Appeared in 49 games and started 29…Played six different positions…Tied forthe team lead with 15 stolen bases in 16 attempts…Stole two bases on two occasions…Ended the year with a .380 bat-

ting average (30 for 81)…Scored 18 runs…Went 2-for-3 with two runs scored versus Campbell (3/7)…In the Big East Tournament went 2-for-3 withtwo runs scored in an opening round victory over Syracuse (5/9)…Led all Wildcats with a .444 batting average (4-for-9) in the postseason…Hit .267(4-for-15) with three runs scored in conference play…Ended the season on a seven-game hitting streak.ST. GREGORY COLLEGE PREP: Received four varsity letters as a catcher and shortstop…Added three letters in basketball…Recipient of theOutstanding Athlete Award as a senior…Chosen as team captain for the 2001 season…Voted to the All-Region team for three consecutive years (1999-2001) and as an Honorable Mention for the All-Region Team in 1998…Participated in the 2001 Arizona Class 1A/2A/3A All-Star game.PERSONAL: Comprehensive sciences major…Oldest of three children of Dennis and Jody Yauch…Has two younger brothers, Dennis (16) and Zach(13)…Played on the Tucson Scramblers 18-Under team in the summer…Born 12/30/82 in Tucson, Ariz.

YAUCH’S CAREER STATISTICS


Kristen Yauch #10Junior - OF/2BTucson, Ariz.

VILLANOVA 2003: NFCA Academic All-American…Big East Academic All-Star…Played in 37 games during her freshman sea-son…Went 1-for-4 on the year with her first collegiate hit coming against La Salle (4/18)…Scored 11 runs on the season,five in Big East action…3-for-4 stealing basesALLENTOWN CENTRAL CATCHOLIC: Earned four varsity letters in softball, two in field hockey and cross coun-

try…Named EPC First Team shortstop and Morning Call All-Area Second Team in 2001 and 2002…Team MVP in 2002…Selected to Who’s WhoAmong American High School Students 1999-2002…National Merit Contender and All-American Scholar in 2002…Member of the National HonorSociety.PERSONAL: Civil engineering major…Only child of David and Patricia Leese…Chose Villanova for its academic reputation…Born 3/20/84 inHanover, Pa.

Kristin Leese #12Sophomore - IF/OFWhitemarsh, Pa.

LEESE’S CAREER STATISTICS

Year GP-S Avg. AB R H RBI 2B-3B-HR TB BB K SB-A2003 37-0 .250 4 11 1 0 0-0-0 1 1 1 3-4Career 37-0 .250 4 11 1 0 0-0-0 1 1 1 3-4

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Did you know...All nine players that make up Villanova’s freshman and senior classes hail from the WestCoast of the United States - California (5), Oregon (2), Nevada (1) and Washington (1).

VILLA PARK HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time letter winner in softball...Earned All-League, Most Valuable Player and BestOffensive Player honors...Also recognized as a Scholar Athlete.PERSONAL: Comprehensive sciences major...Enjoys photography...Youngest of four children of Steve and EliseDonley...Born 3/24/85 in Orange, Calif.

PHOENIX HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters for head coach Bill Shearin...Also lettered four times in volley-ball and three times in basketball...Was team captain of volleyball and softball teams...In softball, named First Team All-Conference all four years...Player of the Year her junior and senior seasons...Was also named Skyline Academic Player ofthe Year.PERSONAL: Undecided major in College of Arts & Sciences...Enjoys volleyball and kneeboarding...Oldest of two chil-dren of Tom and Sue Ross...Born 5/2/85 in Santa Cruz, Calif.

SILVERADO HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for head coach Chuck Pope...Named 2003 Silverado High SchoolMost Valuable Player...Also named 2003 Gatorade Player of the Month and 2003 Chevron Player of the Week...Followingher senior season, selected to All-State Team and First Team All-Sunrise Division...Selected to 2003 Who’s Who AmongHigh School Students.PERSONAL: Undecided major in the school of Commerce & Finance...Enjoys basketball and traveling...Oldest of threechildren of Stephen and Victoria Koenig...Father played football at Villanova from 1975-78...Born 7/8/85 in Pt.Pleasant, N.J.

EASTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL: Won three varsity letters for head coach George Crowder...Also lettered twice in crosscountry...Named 2003 ROTC Navy Scholar Athlete of the Year...Academically, won the Presidential Award.PERSONAL: Communication major...Enjoys film history...Youngest of two children of Greg and Carolyn Martin...Fatherplayed baseball at Whitman College, sister played softball at Elon...Born 12/20/84 in Petaluma, Calif.

Sheri Donley #11Freshman - SS/2BOrange, Calif.

Cassandra Koenig #18Freshman - CLas Vegas, Nev.

Lindsey Martin #1Freshman - OFSammamish, Wash.

Tiffany Ross #2Freshman - PMedford, Ore.

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Individual Stats (All Games)# Name AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HBP SO GDP OBP SF SH SB-A PO A E FLD6 Lugo, Ricci .404 49-49 161 32 65 13 3 4 23 96 .596 12 1 8 0 .446 1 2 7-9 51 101 16 .90511 Carlson, Sara .352 49-49 159 30 56 10 3 3 36 81 .509 12 2 17 0 .405 0 2 7-7 76 79 8 .9517 Flier, Robin .324 50-50 170 34 55 7 0 0 12 62 .365 11 1 12 0 .368 0 5 9-13 55 3 0 1.00016 Krueger, Lisa .316 49-48 158 36 50 11 2 6 35 83 .525 11 2 23 0 .366 1 2 8-9 56 4 0 1.0009 Koller, Kari .307 49-49 140 20 43 11 0 7 35 75 .536 19 5 33 0 .409 0 1 1-2 392 15 3 .99317 Olownia, Jessie .297 31-27 91 13 27 5 0 0 11 32 .352 4 0 14 0 .326 0 1 1-1 0 0 0 .0008 Alvarez, Veronica .283 29-15 46 6 13 1 0 0 5 14 .304 8 1 9 1 .393 1 0 0-0 47 7 1 .98210 Yauch, Kristen .270 22-11 37 6 10 0 0 0 3 10 .270 1 1 3 0 .308 0 1 2-2 6 2 1 .88922 Wisniewski, Allison .269 46-42 134 21 36 1 2 4 16 53 .396 1 1 32 0 .279 0 1 3-6 27 1 2 .93315 Romano, Kriste .269 46-44 108 10 29 5 0 1 11 37 .343 9 0 7 0 .325 0 0 0-0 232 15 1 .9963 Wall, Sarah .234 49-49 141 9 33 3 0 0 22 36 .255 11 0 22 0 .288 1 5 0-1 39 111 10 .93819 Strait, Kristen .214 37-11 56 5 12 2 0 1 7 17 .304 2 2 10 0 .267 0 1 0-0 20 13 1 .971

23 Lividini, Stephanie .250 6-0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .250 0 0 0 0 .250 0 1 0-0 0 0 0 .00012 Leese, Kristin .250 37-0 4 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 .250 1 1 1 0 .500 0 0 3-4 5 4 0 1.00024 Williams, Shannon .250 4-0 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 .250 0 0 1 0 .250 0 0 0-0 8 22 1 .9685 Haynes, Kristen .182 7-4 11 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 .182 1 0 2 0 .250 0 0 0-0 8 14 0 1.0004 Brown, Andrea .091 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000

TOTALS .303 50-50 1435 242 435 69 10 26 218 602 .420 103 18 194 1 .356 4 22 42-55 1037 454 46 .970OPPONENTS .211 50-50 1302 132 275 38 6 24 117 397 .305 72 28 274 1 .267 0 24 35-43 1018 503 66 .958

LOB - Team (322), Opp (256). DP’s turned - Team (6), Opp (11). IBB - Team (2), Carlson 1, Lugo 1, Opp (5). Picked off - Wall 2, Alvarez 2, Flier 1, Yauch 1.

# Name ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CB S IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB AVG WP HBP BK SFA SHA14 Hornick, Theresa 1.46 19-10 35 26 10 5/3 1 158.2 116 47 33 42 120 11 4 5 585 .198 22 18 1 0 125 Haynes, Kristen 2.77 4-1 30 6 3 1/1 1 70.2 61 32 28 12 49 8 2 4 273 .223 2 6 0 0 324 Williams, Shannon 2.88 11-4 26 18 6 1/2 2 116.2 98 53 48 18 105 19 0 15 444 .221 7 4 1 0 9

TOTALS 2.21 34-15 50 50 19 10/3 4 346.0 275 132 109 72 274 38 6 24 1302 .211 31 28 2 0 24OPPONENTS 4.13 15-34 50 50 23 7/2 2 339.1 435 242 200 103 194 69 10 26 1435 .303 32 18 0 4 22

PB - Team (8), Romano 4, Alvarez 3, Wall 1, Opp (9). Pickoffs - Team (4), Alvarez 3, Romano 1, Opp (3). SBA/ATT - Romano (28-34), Hornick (19-21), Williams(15-19), Alvarez (6-8), Haynes (1-3).

2003 YEAR IN REVIEW

Did you know...During the 2003 season, the Wildcats had a pair of lengthy winning streaks - a ten-gamestreak from April 6-18, and an 11-game streak from April 22 to May 2.

While the 2003 Villanova softball team was one win away from reaching its ultimategoal, the season was still a huge success. As a team, the Wildcats had a balanced attack,registering a .303 team batting average and a 2.21 team ERA. Those numbers led to a 34-15-1 record, including a dominant 18-4 mark at home. Villanova went 13-7 in the Big EastConference, advancing to the conference tournament championship game for the first timesince 1993. The Wildcats were defeated in the game, 3-2 in nine innings. Villanova wasoverlooked for an NCAA Tournament at-large berth, despite tallying 34 wins against atough schedule in a weather-interrupted campaign. The Wildcats also boasted several indi-vidual standouts.

Seniors Sara Carlson, Theresa Hornick and Kriste Romano ended their careers in finefashion. Carlson, the ‘Cats’ top offensive threat, hit .352 with three home runs and a team-high 36 RBI’s. Hornick was the staff ace again, pitching an incredible 158.2 innings, whilerecording a 19-10 record and a 1.46 ERA. And Romano’s .269 batting average was abonus, considering that head coach Maria DiBernardi calls her “the best defensive catch-er in Villanova history.” The Big East conference honored Hornick by naming her to theAll-Big East Second Team. Juniors Ricci Lugo and Lisa Krueger were named First TeamAll-Big East in 2002.

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Overall: 34-15-1 Big East: 13-7 Home: 18-4 Away: 14-7-1 Neutral: 2-4Date Opponent W/L Score (Inn.) R-H-E/R-H-E Overall Big East Pitcher (Record)2/21/03 vs. #10 Oklahoma L 3-1 1-5-0/3-5-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Hornick (0-1)2/22/03 vs. #9 LSU L 6-2 2-8-1/6-7-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 Haynes (0-1)2/23/03 vs. #7 Cal St. Full. L 3-0 0-1-1/3-7-0 0-3-0 0-0-0 Williams (0-1)2/23/03 vs. #21 Ohio St. L 4-3 3-5-2/4-6-1 0-4-0 0-0-0 Hornick (0-2)3/16/03 at Towson W 6-2 6-12-0/2-5-1 1-4-0 0-0-0 Williams (1-1)3/16/03 at Towson W 10-2 10-14-1/2-3-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 Hornick (1-2)3/22/03 vs. Temple W 6-5 6-10-3/5-9-3 3-4-0 0-0-0 Williams (2-1)3/22/03 vs. #25 UMass L 4-0 0-4-0/4-5-2 3-5-0 0-0-0 Hornick (1-3)3/23/03 vs. #25 UMass L 3-0 0-5-1/3-6-1 3-6-0 0-0-0 Williams (2-2)3/23/03 vs. Temple W 6-0 6-9-1/0-0-1 4-6-0 0-0-0 Hornick (2-3)3/25/03 St. Francis W 4-1 4-9-0/1-2-1 5-6-0 0-0-0 Haynes (1-1)3/25/03 St. Francis W 4-0 4-10-0/0-2-3 6-6-0 0-0-0 Hornick (3-3)3/29/03 Seton Hall L 3-0 0-2-2/3-5-1 6-7-0 0-1-0 Hornick (3-4)3/31/03 St. John’s W 4-3 (10) 4-12-2/3-7-1 7-7-0 1-1-0 Hornick (4-4)3/31/03 St. John’s W 6-1 6-7-1/1-2-3 8-7-0 2-1-0 Hornick (5-4)4/3/03 at Princeton W 1-0 1-5-0/0-0-3 9-7-0 2-1-0 Hornick (6-4)4/3/03 at Princeton T 3-3 (9) 3-8-0/3-5-1 9-7-1 2-1-0 NONE4/6/03 at Boston College L 5-2 2-5-1/5-5-0 9-8-1 2-2-0 Hornick (6-5)4/6/03 at Boston College W 10-7 (9) 10-12-2/7-12-0 10-8-1 3-2-0 Williams (3-2)4/10/03 at Drexel W 7-2 7-8-0/2-5-0 11-8-1 3-2-0 Hornick (7-5)4/10/03 at Drexel W 3-2 3-9-0/2-4-0 12-8-1 3-2-0 Haynes (2-1)4/13/03 at Providence W 11-0 (5) 11-13-1/0-4-0 13-8-1 4-2-0 Williams (4-2)4/13/03 at Providence W 9-2 9-13-0/2-4-2 14-8-1 5-2-0 Hornick (8-5)4/16/03 Mount St. Mary’s W 3-0 3-5-1/0-0-2 15-8-1 5-2-0 Williams (5-2)4/16/03 Mount St. Mary’s W 9-0 (5) 9-14-0/0-3-1 16-8-1 5-2-0 Hornick (9-5)4/17/03 La Salle W 9-1 9-15-3/1-6-4 17-8-1 5-2-0 Hornick (10-5)4/17/03 La Salle W 8-0 (6) 8-12-0/0-2-3 18-8-1 5-2-0 Haynes (3-1)4/18/03 Seton Hall W 1-0 (9) 1-3-2/0-9-0 19-8-1 6-2-0 Hornick (11-5)4/19/03 Rutgers L 2-0 0-3-1/2-6-1 19-9-1 6-3-0 Hornick (11-6)4/19/03 Rutgers W 6-5 6-11-0/5-8-0 20-9-1 7-3-0 Williams (6-2)4/21/03 at Connecticut L 2-1 1-5-1/2-7-0 20-10-1 7-4-0 Hornick (11-7)4/21/03 at Connecticut L 5-0 0-3-0/5-8-6 20-11-1 7-5-0 Williams (6-3)4/22/03 at Pennsylvania W 8-1 8-14-0/1-6-1 21-11-1 7-5-0 Williams (7-3)4/22/03 at Pennsylvania W 6-0 6-10-0/0-5-2 22-11-1 7-5-0 Hornick (12-7)4/23/03 at Delaware W 5-2 5-8-0/2-7-5 23-11-1 7-5-0 Hornick (13-7)4/23/03 at Delaware W 8-2 8-13-0/2-4-3 24-11-1 7-5-0 Williams (8-3)4/26/03 Virginia Tech W 10-7 10-14-1/7-12-1 25-11-1 8-5-0 Haynes (4-1)4/26/03 Virginia Tech W 6-1 6-11-0/1-3-2 26-11-1 9-5-0 Williams (9-3)4/27/03 Pittsburgh W 6-3 6-6-3/3-4-1 27-11-1 10-5-0 Hornick (14-7)4/27/03 Pittsburgh W 4-2 4-8-0/2-3-0 28-11-1 11-5-0 Williams (10-3)4/29/03 St. Joseph’s W 5-2 5-12-0/2-6-0 29-11-1 11-5-0 Williams (11-3)4/29/03 St. Joseph’s W 14-6 (6) 14-18-0/6-10/0 30-11-1 11-5-0 Hornick (15-7)5/2/03 at Notre Dame W 7-6 7-14-2/6-9-0 31-11-1 12-5-0 Hornick (16-7)5/2/03 at Notre Dame L 3-0 0-2-1/3-4-1 31-12-1 12-6-0 Williams (11-4)5/4/03 at Syracuse W 3-1 3-10-2/1-5-1 32-12-1 13-6-0 Hornick (17-7)5/4/03 at Syracuse L 7-6 6-10-5/7-9-1 32-13-1 13-7-0 Hornick (17-8)5/8/03 vs. Boston College W 7-1 7-10-3/1-4-2 33-13-1 13-7-0 Hornick (18-8)5/9/03 at Notre Dame L 9-7 7-7-1/9-12-1 33-14-1 13-7-0 Hornick (18-9)5/9/03 vs. Boston College W 3-0 3-5-0/0-1-2 34-14-1 13-7-0 Hornick (19-9)5/10/03 at Notre Dame L 3-2 (10) 2-6-1/3-12-2 34-15-1 13-7-0 Hornick (19-10)

2003 YEAR IN REVIEW

Did you know...Since the 2000 season, Villanova has compiled an 80-18-1 record at home for a winningpercentage of .816.

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VILLANOVA & THE NCAA

Did you know...Sara Carlson’s (‘03) .455 batting average in 2001 was second in the country.

NCAA FINAL STATISTICAL RANKINGS

2003Team Batting Average Villanova .303 8thTeam Doubles per Game Villanova 1.38 22ndTeam Fielding Pct. Villanova .970 23rdTeam Runs per Game Villanova 4.84 24thInd. AB/Strikeouts Ricci Lugo 20.1 27thInd. Batting Average Ricci Lugo .404 37th

2002Team Fielding Pct. Villanova .972 7thTeam Batting Average Villanova .302 10thTeam ERA Villanova 1.29 16thTeam Winning Pct. Villanova .750 T-17thInd. Triples per Game Ricci Lugo .012 9thInd. Saves Kristen Haynes 3 T-14thInd. ERA Shannon Williams 1.11 41st

2001Team Fielding Pct. Villanova .975 6thTeam Winning Pct. Villanova .811 10thTeam ERA Villanova 1.24 20thTeam Batting Average Villanova .282 32ndInd. Batting Average Sara Carlson .455 2ndInd. Slugging Pct. Sara Carlson .821 7thInd. ERA Theresa Hornick 0.90 17thInd. Strikeouts per 7 Inn. Keri Stoller 8.5 21stInd. Home Runs per Game Sara Carlson .23 24th

2000Team Fielding Pct. Villanova .974 6thTeam ERA Villanova 1.34 22ndTeam Batting Average Villanova 2.94 27thTeam Winning Pct. Villanova .676 29thInd. Saves Theresa Hornick 8 2ndInd. ERA Keri Stoller 0.97 25thInv. RBI per Game Sara Carlson .85 34thInd. Batting Average Jackie Pasquerella .387 51st

1999Team Batting Average Villanova .331 3rdTeam Slugging Pct. Villanova .445 8thTeam Winning Pct. Villanova .741 15thTeam Runs per Game Villanova 5.05 22ndTeam Doubles per Game Villanova 1.33 32ndTeam Fielding Pct. Villanova .962 33rdInd. Batting Average Jackie Pasquerella .470 4thInd. Batting Average Mia Brickhouse .427 22ndInd. Strikeouts per 9 Inn. Keri Stoller 9.0 9thInd. Triples per Game Mia Brickhouse .14 13thInd. AB/Strikeouts Jackie Pasquerella 33.0 13th

Team Champions• Villanova, 1996

Student Athlete of the Year• Bridget Baxter, 1996

Most Valuable Player• Tina Sabunas, 1996

First Team• Sara Carlson, 2002• Theresa Hornick, 2001• Jessica DeLuca, 1998

Second Team• Megan O’Leary, 1998

Honorable Mention• Jackie Pasquerella, 2001

ECAC HONORS

NFCA HONORSAll-Americans• Sara Carlson, 2002• Kristen Haynes, 2002• Kari Koller, 2002

Villanova junior Kristen Haynes was an NFCA All-Americanin 2002.

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VILLANOVA & THE BIG EAST

Did you know...Villanova’s appearance in the Big East Conference Tournament championship game lastseason was the second for the program in the last 11 years.

2003 BIG EAST STANDINGS

Big East OverallW L T Pts. W L T

1. Notre Dame 14 3 0 28 38 17 0Boston College 14 5 0 28 35 22 0

3. VILLANOVA 13 7 0 26 34 15 1Seton Hall 13 7 0 26 37 14 0

5. Connecticut 12 8 0 24 24 23 16. St. John’s 9 11 0 18 30 28 07. Rutgers 8 12 0 16 26 23 08. Pittsburgh 7 13 0 14 24 31 0

Syracuse 7 13 0 14 17 25 010. Virginia Tech 6 12 0 12 21 29 011. Providence 4 16 0 8 20 24 0

2003 BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIPS

Thursday, May 8Game 1: #3 VILLANOVA 7, #2 Boston College 1Game 2: #1 Notre Dame 9, #4 Seton Hall 0 (5 inn.)

Friday, May 9Game 3: #1 Notre Dame 9, #3 Villanova 7Game 4: #2 Boston College 4, #4 Seton Hall 3Game 5: #3 VILLANOVA 3, #2 Boston College 0

Saturday, May 10Game 6: #1 Notre Dame 3, #3 VILLANOVA 2 (9 inn.)

All-Time Big East Conference HonorsYear Player Honor2003 Lisa Krueger First Team

Ricci Lugo First TeamTheresa Hornick Second Team

2002 Theresa Hornick Pitcher of the Year, First TeamSara Carlson First TeamRobin Flier Second TeamLisa Krueger Second TeamAllison Wisniewski Rookie Team

2001 Sara Carlson First TeamJackie Pasquerella First TeamHeather Garboden Second TeamTheresa Hornick Second TeamKaren Niwinski Second TeamLisa Krueger Rookie TeamRicci Lugo Rookie Team

2000 Jackie Pasquerella First TeamMia Brickhouse Second TeamHeather Garboden Second TeamMegan O’Leary Second TeamKeri Stoller Second TeamSara Carlson Rookie Team

1999 Regina Speicher First TeamJackie Pasquerella Second TeamKristen Verhoff Second Team

1998 Mia Brickhouse First TeamKelli McCoy First TeamMegan O’Leary First TeamJessica DeLuca Second TeamJackie Pasquerella Second TeamBrenda Roach Second TeamKelly Sparks Second Team

1997 Kelly Sparks Second TeamTiffany Bachman Second TeamKristen Verhoff Second Team

1996 Kim Bullock Second TeamJessica DeLuca Second Team

1995 Bridget Baxter First TeamTina Sabunas First TeamKim Bullock Second TeamLaura Hickey Second TeamKelli McCoy Second TeamKelly Sparks Rookie of the Year, Rookie Team

1994 Michele Martin Second TeamTina Sabunas Second Team

1993 Sherri Howarth First TeamSharon Palmieri First Team

1992 Christine Kolatac First TeamAmy Meisinger First Team

Departed senior Sara Carlson earned Big East Conferencepostseason honors on three occasions, and was VU’s firstAll-American.

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VILLANOVA RECORD BOOK

Did you know...Former Wildcat great Jackie Pasquerella has signed on to play for the NY/NJ Highlandersof the brand-new Professional National Fastpitch, a league sponsored by Major League Baseball.

HITTING CATEGORIES

Career Batting Average (min. 300 AB’s)1. Jackie Pasquarella (1998-2001) .4002. Mia Brickhouse (1997-2000) .372

Jill Karpinski (1987-90) .3724. Megan O’Leary (1997-2000) .3695. Kelli McCoy (1995-98) .363

Career Hits1. Jackie Pasquerella (1998-2001) 2742. Jessica DeLuca (1995-98) 2183. Bridget Baxter (1994-97) 2164. Kelli McCoy (1995-98) 2135. Megan O’Leary (1997-2000) 208

Career Home Runs1. Sara Carlson (2000-03) 222. Jill Karpinski (1987-90) 17

Megan O’Leary (1997-2000) 17Ricci Lugo (2001-present) 17

5. Heather Garboden (1999-2002) 9

Career Triples1. Jill Karpinski (1987-90) 202. Kim Bullock (1993-96) 143. Christine Kolatac (1990-93) 134. Sharon Palmieri (1990-93) 12

Andrea Ciconte (1994-96) 12

Career Doubles1. Megan O’Leary (1997-2000) 522. Sara Carlson (2000-03) 483. Jessica DeLuca (1995-98) 37

Heather Garboden (1999-2002) 375. Christine Kolatac (1990-93) 33

Kelli McCoy (1995-98) 33

Career RBI’s1. Sara Carlson (2000-03) 1482. Megan O’Leary (1997-2000) 1323. Jill Karpinski (1987-90) 1284. Kelli McCoy (1995-98) 1135. Christine Kolatac (1990-93) 89

Career Runs Scored1. Mia Brickhouse (1997-2000) 1372. Jessica DeLuca (1995-99) 1243. Sara Carlson (2000-03) 1194. Bridget Baxter (1994-97) 1105. Jackie Pasquerella (1998-2001) 103

Career Stolen Bases1. Mia Brickhouse (1997-2000) 802. Jackie Pasquerella (1998-2001) 793. Jessica DeLuca (1995-98) 564. Robin Flier (2001-present) 385. Cathy Ford (1983-86) 37

PITCHING CATEGORIES

Career Wins1. Keri Stoller (1998-2001) 692. Tina Sabunas (1993-96) 653. Theresa Hornick (2000-03) 624. Carrie Walpole (1997-2000) 555. Amy Meisinger (1990-93) 42

Career Shutouts1. Theresa Hornick (2000-03) 202. Keri Stoller (1998-2001) 163. Tina Sabunas (1993-96) 154. Amy Meisinger (1990-93) 12

Carrie Walpole (1997-2000) 12

Career No-Hitters1. Theresa Hornick (2000-03) 52. Tina Sabunas (1993-96) 43. Carrie Walpole (1997-2000) 34. Keri Stoller (1998-2001) 25. Four tied with 1

Career Saves1. Theresa Hornick (2000-03) 142. Brenda Roach (1995-98) 123. Tina Sabunas (1993-96) 114. Jenn Cornelius (1995-98) 75. Kristen Haynes (2002-present) 6

Career ERA (min. 200 IP)1. Theresa Hornick (2000-03) 1.222. Tina Sabunas (1993-96) 1.433. Carrie Walpole (1997-2000) 1.474. Keri Stoller (1998-2001) 1.555. Shannon Williams (2002-present) 2.01

Career Strikeouts1. Keri Stoller (1998-2001) 7182. Tina Sabunas (1993-96) 6303. Theresa Hornick (2000-03) 5594. Carrie Walpole (1997-2000) 3885. Amy Meisinger (1990-93) 290

Career Complete Games1. Keri Stoller (1998-2001) 572. Tina Sabunas (1993-96) 533. Amy Meisinger (1990-93) 454. Theresa Hornick (2000-03) 375. Kris Branca (1987-90) 35

Jackie Pasquerella, Villanova’s all-time batting averageleader, spent a year in Italy prior to making her decision topursue a professional softball career.

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VILLANOVA RECORD BOOK

Did you know...Theresa Hornick (‘03) pitched the only perfect game in Villanova softball history on March7, 2001 against Monmouth. Hornick faced the minimum 15 batters over five innings, striking out five.

Former standout hurler Theresa Hornick (’03) holds severalVillanova records.

Individual Season and Game Records

HITTING CATEGORIES

Consecutive Game Hitting Streak, Season: 21, Kelli McCoy (1996)

Batting Average, Season (min. 100 AB): .470, Jackie Pasquerella (1999)Hits, Season: 93, Jackie Pasquerella (1999)Hits, Game: 4, 37 times, last by Ricci Lugo (2002) vs. CampbellHome Runs, Season: 11, Ricci Lugo (2002) Triples, Season: 8, Mia Brickhouse (1999) and Andrea Ciconte (1994)Doubles, Season: 18, Megan O’Leary (1999)RBI’s, Season: 52, Megan O’Leary (1999)RBI’s, Game: 7, three times, last by Jill Karpinski (1990) vs. RegisRuns Scored, Season: 53, Mia Brickhouse (1999)Stolen Bases, Season: 28, Jackie Pasquerella (1999 and 2001)

PITCHING CATEGORIES

Innings Pitched, Season: 212.2, Tina Sabunas (1995)Wins, Season: 22, three times, last by Theresa Hornick (2002)Individual ERA, Season: 0.90, Theresa Hornick (2001)Strikeouts, Season: 223, Tina Sabunas (1995)Strikeouts, Game: 16, Theresa Hornick (2002 vs. Princeton) and Keri Stoller

(2001 vs. Binghamton)Complete Games, Season: 19, Tina Sabunas (1994)Shutouts, Season: 8, Theresa Hornick (2001) and Keri Stoller (2001)No-Hitters, Season: 2, three times, last by Theresa Hornick (2003)Saves, Season: 8, Theresa Hornick (2000)

Fielding Percentage Records

CatcherSeason: 1.000, Josey Mikulyuk (2001)Career: .994, Josey Mikulyuk (1999-2001)

First BaseSeason: .989, Kelly Sparks (1996)Career: .982, Heather Garboden (1999-2002)

InfieldSeason: .989, Jackie Pasquerella (2001)Career: .949, Megan O’Leary (1997-2000)

OutfieldSeason: 1.000, Robin Flier (2003 & 2002) and Laura Hickey (1995)Career: .991, Kristen Verhoff (1997-2000)

UtilitySeason: .971, Regina Speicher (2000)

Miscellaneous Records

Most Wins, Season (Team): 45 (2002)Highest Winning Pct., Season (Team): .811 (2001)Highest Batting Average, Season (Team): .331 (1999)Lowest ERA, Season (Team): 1.24 (2001)Most Complete Games, Season (Team): 24 (2001)Most Shutouts, Season (Team): 24 (2001)Most Saves, Season (Team): 12 (2002)Innings Pitched, Career: 625.2, Keri Stoller (1998-2001)Perfect Game: Theresa Hornick, vs. Monmouth (3/7/2001)

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2004 OPPONENTS

Did you know...Since the 2000 season, Villanova has compiled a record of 32-5-1, an .842 winning percent-age, against Philadelphia-area rivals Drexel, La Salle, Penn, St. Joe’s and Temple.

Feb. 20-22

Location: Chattanooga, Tenn. Opponents: Western Kentucky,Purdue, Samford, Virginia,Bradley, Tennessee Chattanooga

Sonic Challenge

Feb. 27-29

Location: Houston, TexasOpponents: Virginia, BYU,Mississippi State, Houston,Pittsburgh

Cougar Classic

March 4-7

Location: Tampa, Fla.Opponents: UNLV, Illinois,Western Michigan, Hofstra,Tennessee Tech

Speedline Classic

March 14

Location: Ithaca, N.Y.Colors: Carnelian Red and WhiteNickname: Big RedConference: Ivy LeagueHead Coach: Dick Blood2003 Record: 31-7Contact: Carmie ZincEmail: [email protected] Phone: 607-255-3753

Cornell

March 20

Location: Hamden, Conn.Colors: Navy and goldNickname: BobcatsConference: NortheastHead Coach: Germaine Fairchild2003 Record: 34-19Contact: Danielle LucisanoEmail: [email protected] Office Phone: 203-582-5387

Quinnipiac

March 28

Location: Philadelphia, Pa.Colors: Cherry & WhiteNickname: OwlsConference: Atlantic 10Head Coach: Rocci Pignoli2003 Record: 22-20Contact: Ann CramerEmail: [email protected] Phone: 215-204-7445

April 2

Location: Pittsburgh, Pa.Colors: Blue and Gold Nickname: PanthersConference: Big EastHead Coach: Michelle Phalon2003 Record: 24-31Contact: Brad CuprikEmail: [email protected] Phone: 412-648-1018

Temple Pittsburgh

March 27

Location: Providence, R.I.Colors: Black and WhiteNickname: FriarsConference: Big EastHead Coach: Dana Fulmer2003 Record: 20-24Contact: Jorge RochaEmail: [email protected] Phone: 401-865-2201

Providence

April 13

Location: Philadelphia, Pa.Colors: Red, blueNickname: QuakersConference: Ivy LeagueHead Coach: Leslie King Moore2003 Record: 10-27-1Contact: Tonia SabinoEmail: [email protected] Phone: 215-898-1745

Penn

April 10

Location: Piscataway, N.J.Colors: ScarletNickname: Scarlet KnightsConference: Big EastHead Coach: Pat Willis2003 Record: 26-23Contact: Nick TarnowskiEmail: [email protected] Phone: 732-445-7885

Rutgers

April 8

Location: Philadelphia, Pa.Colors: Navy and GoldNickname: DragonsConference: Colonial AthleticHead Coach: Terry DeTuro2003 Record: 11-32Contact: Britt FaulstickEmail: [email protected] Phone: 215-895-6895

Drexel

April 4

Location: Blacksburg, Va.Colors: Chicago Maroon & burnt orange

Nickname: HokiesConference: Big EastHead Coach: Scot Thomas2003 Record: 21-29Contact: Bryan JohnstonEmail: [email protected] Phone: 540-231-3387

Virginia Tech

April 18

Location: Storrs, Conn.Colors: Navy Blue & WhiteNickname: HuskiesConference: Big EastHead Coach: Karen Mullins2003 Record: 24-23-1Contact: Karen AuerbachEmail: [email protected] Phone: 860-486-4707

Connecticut

April 20

Location: Philadelphia, Pa.Colors: Blue, goldNickname: ExplorersConference: Atlantic 10Head Coach: Joe DiPietro2003 Record: 15-28Contact: Marc MullenEmail: [email protected] Phone: 215-951-1637

La Salle

April 17

Location: Chestnut Hill, Mass.Colors: Maroon and GoldNickname: EaglesConference: Big EastHead Coach: Jennifer Finley2003 Record: 35-22Contact: Lisa CascioEmail: [email protected] Phone: 617-532-0524

Boston College

April 14

Location: Bethlehem, Pa.Colors: Brown and whiteNickname: Mountain HawksConference: Patriot LeagueHead Coach: Fran Troyan2003 Record: 39-10Contact: Micah HuntEmail: [email protected] Phone: 610-758-3174

Lehigh

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2004 OPPONENTS

Did you know...Last year, the Big East sent two teams to the NCAA Tournament - Notre Dame and BostonCollege. Both were eliminated in regional competition.

April 21

Location: Newark, Del.Colors: Royal Blue and GoldNickname: Fightin’ Blue HensConference: Colonial AthleticHead Coach: Bonnie Jill Ferguson2003 Record: 20-21-1Contact: Mike HirschmanEmail: [email protected] Phone: 302-831-2186

Delaware

April 24

Location: South Bend, Ind.Colors: Gold & BlueNickname: Fighting IrishConference: Big EastHead Coach: Deanna Gumpf2003 Record: 38-17Contact: Alan WasielewskiEmail: [email protected] Phone: 574-631-7516

Notre Dame

April 25

Location: Syracuse, N.Y.Colors: OrangeNickname: OrangemenConference: Big EastHead Coach: Mary Jo Firnbach2003 Record: 17-25Contact: Brian GunningEmail: [email protected] Phone: 315-4443-2608

Syracuse

April 29

Location: Princeton, N.J.Colors: Orange and blackNickname: TigersConference: Ivy LeagueHead Coach: Maureen Davies Barron2003 Record: 24-21-1Contact: Kim MilardoEmail: [email protected] Phone: 609-258-5744

Princeton

May 21-23

Location: TBAOpponents: TBA

NCAA Tournament

May 13-15

Location: Syracuse, N.Y.Opponents: TBA

Big East Tournament

May 11

Location: Philadelphia, Pa.Colors: Crimson and GrayNickname: HawksConference: Atlantic 10Head Coach: Moo Moyer2003 Record: 25-15Contact: Kevin BonnerEmail: [email protected] Phone: 610-660-3389

St. Joseph’s

May 2

Location: South Orange, N.J.Colors: Blue & WhiteNickname: PiratesConference: Big EastHead Coach: Ray Vander May2003 Record: 37-14Contact: Jeff AndriesseEmail: [email protected] Phone: 973-761-9493

Seton Hall

May 1

Location: Jamaica, N.Y.Colors: Red & WhiteNickname: Red StormConference: Big EastHead Coach: Melody Cope2003 Record: 30-28Contact: Jim DonatelliEmail: [email protected] Phone: 718-990-1523

St. John’s

May 9

Location: College Park, Md.Colors: Red, White, Black and GoldNickname: TerrapinsConference: Atlantic CoastHead Coach: Gina La2003 Record: 27-18Contact: Chelsey TrowbridgeEmail: [email protected] Phone: 301-314-1483

Maryland

The 2004 Villanova softball junior class (L-R): Veronica Alvarez, KristenHaynes, Sarah Wall, Kristen Yauch, Kari Koller, Allison Wisniewski andShannon Williams.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Did you know...the Villanova softball team won the 2000 Nnenna Lynch Award, given to the Villanova ath-letic team with the highest overall grade point average.

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT

The Office of Academic Support is located in the Jake Nevin FieldHouse. Dr. Dan Regan serves as the Academic Support FacultyRepresentative and works in conjunction with Associate Director,Nancy White, Assistant Director, Roxie McNabb and Intern, AmyMiller. Collectively, the Office of Academic Support provides com-prehensive academic support to all Villanova student-athletes.

A computer facility, located in the Office of Academic Support, isavailable to all student-athletes. The facility offers fully equippedcomputer work stations with direct access to the campus network. Forthe convenience of the student-athletes, a laptop program has beenestablished that allows student-athletes to borrow a laptop for anextended period of time, including weekend road trips during therespective season.

In an attempt to help freshmen adjust to college life, both aca-demically and personally, all incoming student-athletes are requiredto participate in the Freshman Mentoring Program. Each freshman isassigned to a graduate mentor who will assist them through an indi-vidualized academic monitoring program through the year by meet-ing on a weekly basis.

The Office of Academic Support also provides tutorial support forstudent-athletes in every academic discipline offered at theUniversity. Tutorial sessions in math for Arts & Science majors, busi-ness calculus and math analysis are held weekly at the AcademicResource Center.

ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTERThe Villanova Department of Athletics recently expanded

Academic Support’s domain into the newly renovated stadium pressbox. With the addition of a new infrastructure during the summer of1999, the department’s new Academic Resource Center (ARC) wasformed with the intent of providing an efficient and comfortablelearning environment to serve as an extension of the Office ofAcademic Support, which insures academic success for all student-athletes. The benefits of the ARC include:

• A more personally tailored academic support system.• Computer equipped study hall housing 50-60 laptop computers.• Internet and network access with each computer.• Increased space for freshmen-mentoring.• Conference area for lectures and study hall.• Private study areas.

VILLANOVA SOFTBALL:2003 Academic Honors

NFCA Academic All-Americans:• Sara Carlson• Jessie Olownia• Andrea Brown• Allison Wisniewski• Kristen Leese

Big East Academic All-Stars:• Andrea Brown• Sara Carlson• Kristen Haynes• Theresa Hornick• Kari Koller• Kristin Leese• Jessie Olownia• Kriste Romano• Allison WisniewskiVillanova junior Allison Wisniewski was a 2003 NFCA Academic

All-American and a 2003 Big East Academic All-Star.

Dr. Dan Regan

Academic Advisor/Faculty Representative

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