2008 VIRGINIA TECH S FTBALL
Game Notes
Virginia Tech Athletics Communications
Contact: Bryan Johnston • Office: 540-231-3387 • Email: blj@vt.edu
2008 Virginia Tech Schedule
February
8-10
8
9
10
16-17
16
17
23-24
23
24
29-2
29
March
1
2
7-9
7
8
9
12 15
16
18
19 21
22
26
29
30
April
5
6
9
12
13
15
16
18
19
22
26
27
29
May
8-11
16-18
23-24
Florida International Invitational
(at Miami, Fla.)
vs. Pittsburgh
L, 0-3
vs. #21/25 Missouri
W, 2-0
vs. Texas-Arlington
W, 1-0
at Florida International
W, 4-0
vs. #21/25 Missouri
L, 1-2
Green & White Classic
(at Charlotte, N.C.)
at Charlotte
W, 2-1 (8)
vs. Presbyterian
W, 9-0 (6)
vs. Charleston Southern
L, 0-6
at Charlotte
W, 2-0
Hokies United Memorial Tournament
(at Botetourt, Va.)
vs. Robert Morris
L, 3-4
vs. Villanova
W, 4-1
vs. Rider
W, 7-1
vs. Winthrop
W, 3-0
Hillenbrand Invitational
(at Tucson, Ariz.)
vs. Illinois-Chicago
W, 6-5
vs. New Mexico State
W, 7-3
vs. Iowa State
W, 2-1
at #10/8 Arizona
L, 3-4 (12)
vs. South Florida
L, 1-6
Long Beach State Invitational
(at Long Beach, Calif.)
vs. #2/6 UCLA
L, 0-1
vs. Rutgers
W, 9-0 (5)
vs. #8/8 Northwestern
W, 1-0 (8)
va. Notre Dame
L, 1-2
va. Cal State Northridge
W, 7-1
UNC Greensboro W, 8-0 (5), W, 2-1
at Georgia Tech *
W, 4-2
at Georgia Tech *
W, 4-2; L, 3-7
#12/11 Houston
W, 1-0
Marist (DH)
Canceled (rain)
at NC State *
W, 3-0; W, 2-1 (8)
at NC State *
W, 2-0
vs. U.S. National Team (Exhibition)
(at Oklahoma City, Okla.)
W, 1-0
- broadcast Tues., May 6 at 7 pm on ESPN2 at Maryland *
W, 8-1; L, 1-2
at Maryland *
W, 8-3
Virginia *
W, 4-0
Virginia *
W, 3-0; W, 7-1
LongwooD
W, 2-0; L, 4-5 (8)
at Boston College (DH) *
W, 3-1; W, 7-2
at Boston College *
W, 3-0
Radford (DH)
5 p.m.
Liberty (DH)
3 p.m.
Florida State *
7 p.m.
Florida State (DH) *
5 p.m.
vs. ETSU (at Bristol, Tenn.)
6:30 p.m.
North Carolina (DH) *
Noon
North Carolina *
1 p.m.
East Carolina (DH)
3 p.m.
ACC Championship (at College Park, Md.)
at NCAA Regionals
at NCAA Super Regionals
* denotes Atlantic Coast Conference gamaes
Home games in ALL CAPS and played at Tech Softball Park
All times and dates subject to change
^ Game times listed are listed as Eastern times
Tech opens seven-game homestand
Thus Far: Virginia Tech, ranked 19th by the
NFCA and 20th by USA Softball, is 32-11, 13-2
in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Hokies
have gotten hot of late, winning 18 of their last 21
games and even beat the US National Team 1-0 in
an exhibition contest at Oklahoma City.
Charisse Mariconda leads the team with
a .377 batting average with 49 hits and 27 RBI.
Jenna Rhodes is 29-for-32 on stolen bases and is
batting .324. In the circle, Tech’s staff has a 1.12
ERA. Angela Tincher is 23-5 with 416 strikeouts
in 198.0 innings pitched and a 0.46 ERA.
Tech has played a difficult schedule, one that
has included four top-11 opponents. The Hokies
have beaten then-No. 8 Northwestern 1-0 in eight
innings and then-No. 11 Houston 1-0. Tech lost
4-3 in 12 innings at then-No. 8 Arizona and 1-0 to
then-No. 2 UCLA.
Scouting the Highlanders: Radford is having
a great season and comes in to today’s action
with a 30-11 mark, 4-2 in the Big South. The
Highlanders even received a vote in the national
top 25 poll a few weeks back.
Sarah Himan leads the regulars with a .403
average with four home runs and 28 RBI. Local
product Hope Creasy is hitting .369 with five
home runs while Vicki Madden is batting .355
with six dingers.
Two-time Big South Pitcher of the Year
Ashley Taylor is 18-7 with a 1.26 ERA and 160
strikeouts. Freshman Rebecca Whalley is 9-4 with
a 2.73 ERA. As a team, the Highlanders hit an
impressive .297 with32 home runs and 77 stolen
bases and have a team ERA of 1.66.
The Series: Tech leads the series against Radford
24-8 after sweeping the Highlanders last year.
In the opener, Kelsey Hoffman’s pinch hit
RBI single in the top of the seventh provided the
margin of victory as the Hokies won 1-0. In the
second game, the Hokies were down to their last
strike, but a pinch-hit, two-run home run by Beth
Walker gave the Hokies a 3-2 lead.
The Hokies took a commanding lead in the
series after winning 17 straight from 1998-2004.
Tech is 14-6 all-time at home against Radford,
14-2 at Tech Softball Park.
Senior Angela Tincher is 4-0 all-time
against Radford with a save and 70 strikeouts in
34.1 innings pitched. She has allowed just 10 hits
and five runs - two earned (0.41 ERA) - in her
career against Radford.
Sibling Rivalry: No one in the stands will have
the split loyalty like Preston and Sheree Everhart
Games 44-45
#19/20 Virginia Tech
(32-11, 13-2 ACC)
vs
Radford
(30-11)
April 15, 2008 • 5 p.m. (DH)
Blacksburg, Va.
Tech Softball Park (1,024)
4/16
4/19
4/21
4/22
Hokies’ Upcoming Schedule
Liberty (DH)
3 p.m.
Florida State *
7 p.m.
Florida State (DH) *
5 p.m.
vs. East Tennessee St. (at Bristol, TN) 6:30 p.m.
today as they have a child on both Radford and
Virginia Tech’s softball squads.
This year marks the third match-up between
juniors Jessica and Jennifer Everhart, a set of twins
from Purcellville, Va. Jessica is Tech’s starting
centerfielder while Jennifer starts at second for the
Highlanders.
Jessica is hitting .215 with three home runs,
seven doubles and 19 RBI while Jenn is batting
.260 with a home run, 17 doubles, 19 RBI and
eight stolen bases.
Home, Sweet Home: After months of travel
and life on the road, the Hokies are done with
overnight road trips until the postseason. They are
beginning a seven-game homestand this week and
play 12 of their final 13 regular season games at
Tech Softball Park.
Up Next: Following Tuesday’s action, Tech will
host Liberty on Wednesday as part of Tech’s “Day
of Remembrance” to commemorate the one-year
anniversary of the events on campus. Game one is
scheduled for 3 p.m., with both teams going to the
candlelight vigil on campus after the second game.
This weekend, the Hokies will host Florida
State in a key ACC series. On Friday, the Hokies
and Seminoles will play a single game at 7 o’clock
and then will play the doubleheader Saturday
starting at 5 p.m., following the football team’s
Spring Game. Fans are asked to be aware that there
is no reserved parking for any event on Saturday as
it is first-come, first-park.
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Countdown to 2,000: Angela
Tincher is aiming to become just
the third pitcher in NCAA history
to record 2,000 career strikeouts.
Virginia Tech Softball
2008 Quick Facts
School
Location: Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg
(pop. 39,000) in scenic southwest Virginia.
The campus lies on a plain between the Blue
Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, 2,100 feet
above sea level.
History: Founded in 1872 as the land-grant
university of the state
Enrollment: 28,000
Colors: Chicago maroon & burnt orange
Nickname: Hokies
Conference: Atlantic Coast
President: Charles W. Steger
Director of Athletics: Jim Weaver
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Scot Thomas
Alma Mater: East Tennessee State, 1991
Career/VT Record: 466-299 (13th year)
Assistant Coach: Al Brauns
Alma Mater: Penn State, 1973 (10th year)
Assistant Coach: Tiffany McVay
Alma Mater: East Tennessee State, 2004 (2nd year)
Facility
Home Field: Tech Softball Park (1,024)
Dimensions: Lines 200’; center 220’
Press Box Phone: (540) 231-6061
Athletics Communications
Assoc. Dir./Softball Contact: Bryan Johnston
Office: (540) 231-3387
Office Fax: (540) 231-6984
Cell: (540) 392-1994
E-mail: blj@vt.edu
Web Site: http://www.hokiesports.com/softball
Team Information
2007 Record: 49-16
2007 ACC Record/Finish: 15-5/1st
Starters Returning/Lost: 8/1; 2/2 pitchers
Newcomers: 6
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ACC Web Site: theacc.com
NCAA Web Site: ncaa.org
NFCA Web Site: nfca.org
USA Softball Web Site: usasoftball.com
Hokies by the States
Virginia...............................................................11
Florida................................................................... 3
California.............................................................. 1
Georgia.................................................................. 1
Tennessee.............................................................. 1
Canada.................................................................. 1
Hokies by Class
Seniors.................................................................. 3
Juniors................................................................... 6
Sophomores.......................................................... 6
Freshmen.............................................................. 3
Virginia Tech Numerical Roster
No.
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
18
20
24
Name
Pos.
Angela Tincher
P
Erin Ota
2B
Charisse Mariconda 3B
Whitney Davis
OF
Alicia Field
3B/C
Kim Jalm
U
Jessica Everhart
OF
Kelsey Hoffman
C
Jess Hodge
1B/SS
Amber Walker
C
Caroline Stolle
OF
Beth Walker
1B
Jenna Rhodes
OF
Kenzie Roark
P
Heather Lowry
P/OF
Misty Hall
SS/1B/C
Anna Zitt
OF
Morgan Harris
C
Ht. Class
5-7 Sr.
5-2
Jr.
5-2
Jr.
5-4 So.
5-3
Fr.
5-9
Jr.
5-7
Jr.
5-6 Sr.
5-11 Fr.
5-9 So.
5-5 Sr.
5-7
Jr.
5-6
Jr.
5-8
Fr.
5-5 So.
5-11 So.
5-10 So.
5-6 r-So.
B-T
R-R
L-R
R-R
L-L
R-R
R-R
R-R
R-R
R-R
R-R
R-R
R-R
L-R
R-R
R-R
R-R
R-R
R-R
Exp.
3L
2L
2L
1L
HS
JC
2L
3L
HS
TR
3L
2L
2L
HS
1L
JC
1L
2Y
Hometown (High School)
Eagle Rock, Va. ( James River)
Irvine, Calif. (Northwood)
Hollywood, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas)
Tazewell, Va. (Tazewell)
Manassas, Va. (Osbourn Park)
West Palm Beach, Fla. ( Jupiter)
Purcellville, Va. (Loudoun Valley)
Tequesta, Fla. (W.T. Dwyer)
Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Point Grey Sec.)
Galax, Va. (Galax)
Chester, Va. (L.C. Bird)
Galax, Va. (Galax)
Broadway, Va. (Broadway)
Old Hickory, Tenn. (Mt. Juliet)
Riverdale, Ga. ( Jonesboro)
Dayton, Va. (Turner Ashby)
Virginia Beach, Va. (Kellam)
Lovingston, Va. (Nelson County)
Head Coach: Scot Thomas (East Tennessee State, 1991, 13th Season)
Assistant Coach: Al Brauns (Penn State, 1973, 10th Season)
Assistant Coach: Tiffany McVay (East Tennessee State, 2004, Second Season)
Trainer: Katie Baer
Manager: Kevin Price
Media Relations: Bryan Johnston
Hometowns
Tazewell - TAZ-well
Purcellville - PUR-sull-vill
Tequesta - tuh-KWEST-uh
Galax - GAY-lax
Hometowns
Loudoun Valley - LAU-don
Virginia Tech Media Information
GAME CREDENTIALS
Home games are held at Tech Softball Park and
are free of charge. No credentials are needed for entrance.
Media interested in attending the games are asked to call
the Athletics Communications Office in advance.
There are three press boxes at Tech Softball
Park. The center press box is reserved for the public
address announcer, SIDs, the official scorer and game
management. The third-base side press box is for home
radio while the first-base side press box is for visiting
radio and print media.
COACH/PLAYER INTERVIEWS
For interviews with head softball coach Scot
Thomas or any of the Hokie softball players, please
contact Bryan Johnston at the Virginia Tech Athletics
Communications Office — (540) 231-3387.
Coach Thomas is usually available for interviews
weekday mornings. Interviews with players will be
available according to class and practice schedules. At no
time will an athlete’s telephone number be released
and media are asked not to contact athletes at home,
on their cell phones or via e-mail.
POST-GAME INTERVIEWS
Coach Thomas and players will be available after
the second game of the doubleheader, following a short
cool-down period. Please make all requests for interviews
with Associate Athletics Communications Director
Bryan Johnston in the press box.
LIVE STATS AND BROADCASTS
Fans and media can keep up with the Hokies
via the Internet with live stats. At all home games, and
selected away games, play-by-play, as well as up-to-date
box scores and stats, are available by clicking on the live
stats link on Tech’s homepage.
Once again this year, audio broadcasts can be
found on hokietv.com. Jerry Massey will call the games,
providing fans another option to keep up with the
Hokies.
SOFTBALL HOTLINE
Shortly after each game, fans and media can call the
Virginia Tech Softball Hotline and listen to a recording
recapping the action. To access the hotline, call (540)
232-3719 and press “3” during the introduction.
Alphabetical Roster
Name.......................No.
Whitney Davis...............4
Jessica Everhart...............8
Alicia Field......................5
Misty Hall....................18
Morgan Harris.............24
Jess Hodge....................10
Kelsey Hoffman.............9
Kim Jalm.........................7
Heather Lowry.............17
Name...................... No.
Charisse Mariconda.......3
Erin Ota..........................2
Kenzie Roark................16
Jenna Rhodes................15
Caroline Stolle..............12
Angela Tincher...............1
Amber Walker..............11
Beth Walker..................14
Anna Zitt......................20
Pronunciation Guide
Baer......................................................Bare
Brauns........................................... Brawns
Charisse Mariconda.......... shuh-REECE
mare-uh-CON-duh
Kenzie Roark................................RO-ark
Caroline Stolle..................CARE-oh-line
last rhymes with holly
Inside the Numbers
Overall: 32-11
Home: 7-1
Away: 13-3
Neutral: 12-7
Atlantic Coast Conference: 10-2
Home: 3-0
Away: 7-2
When leading after five: 24-2
When trailing after five: 0-8
When leading after six: 26-1
When trailing after six: 0-8
When tied after five: 6-1
When tied after six: 3-2
Record in extra innings: 3-2
When scoring first: 26-3
When scoring in first inning: 13-0
When scoring six or more runs: 11-0
When holding opp. to two runs or less: 30-4
Record in one-run games: 8-7
Record in two-run games: 7-0
Record in five-run or more games: 9-2
When committing one or fewer errors: 27-4
When committing two or more errors: 5-7
vs. lefties (starters): 1-1
vs. righties (starters): 31-10
In February: 11-4
In March: 14-6
In April: 7-1
In May: 0-0
Day games: 29-9
Night games: 3-2
In white jerseys: 14-3
In maroon jerseys: 6-6
In orange jerseys: 12-2
MOST RUNS SCORED IN ...
1st inning: 6 vs. Rutgers (3/7)
2nd inning: 5 vs. Maryland (3/30)
3rd inning: 4 vs. UNC Greensboro (3/12)
4th inning: 4 vs. Cal State Northridge (3/9)
5th inning: 4 vs. Maryland (3/29)
6th inning: 6 vs. Presbyterian (2/16)
7th inning: 2 vs. Maryland (3/30)
Extra innings: 1 (three times)
Largest margin of victory: 9 (twice)
Largest margin of defeat: 6 vs. Charleston
Southern (2/17)
Longest winning streak: 6 (2/23-3/1)
Longest losing streak: 3 (3/1-3/7)
Did You Know?: Junior Charisse Mariconda does not have a middle name while freshman Jess
Hodge has two … Junior Jessica Everhart has a twin sister, Jennifer, who plays softball at Radford
… Head coach Scot Thomas was in the same fraternity as country music star Kenny Chesney at
ETSU … Assistant coach Al Brauns served in the Vietnam War … Angela Tincher is the first female
from her high school to ever earn a Division I scholarship and is the only player to wear jersey No.
1 in Tech’s 12-year softball history … At seven letters, Erin Ota has the shortest name of anyone in
the history of Tech softball while at 17 letters, Charisse Mariconda’s name is tied with Christine
Trunnell as the longest in Tech softball history … Assistant coach Tiffany McVay was married while
she was in college and she and her husband, Derek, had their first child in December … Kenzie Roark
was an aunt before she was even born and recently became a great aunt … Erin Ota was all-league
in golf at Northwood High and is an avid surfer when back home … Beth Walker and Amber
Walker have a poodle named Louisville Slugger while Misty Hall has a pet rat … Anna Zitt was a
standout basketball player in high school, scoring 999 career points … Whitney Davis was president
of her sophomore, junior and senior classes … Jenna Rhodes was raised on a chicken farm … Kelsey
Hoffman wrote for Tech’s school yearbook: “The Bugle” last year, while Caroline Stolle currently
writes for PlanetBlacksburg.com, a student-run online media organization at Tech … Erin Ota’s sister,
Melissa, played softball at Brown … Angela Tincher worked as a pruner at a vineyard in high school
… Jess Hodge’s family celebrates two Thanksgivings each year: the Canadian Thanksgiving in October
for her mom and the American Thanksgiving for her dad.
Canadian Connection: Freshman Jess Hodge is the latest in the long line of Canadians to suit up
for the Tech softball program. Starting with Michelle Johnson in 1997, Hodge becomes the seventh
Canadian to migrate south to Blacksburg … and they’ve all been from the province of British
Columbia. She won’t be the last, either, as Richelle McGarva, from Cloverdale, British Columbia, has
signed with the Hokies and will transfer in from Lake City (Fla.) Community College next season.
Player
Hometown
Years Lettered at Tech
Michelle Johnson
Surrey, 1997, 1998
Kara Krumhardt
White Rock, B.C.
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Ashlee Dobbe
N. Vancouver, B.C.
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Mindi Wylie
Surrey, B.C.
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Shanel Garofalo
Port Coquitlam, B.C.
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Alisia Narodowski
Vancouver, B.C.
2005, 2006
Jess Hodge
Vancouver, B.C.
freshman at Tech
Richelle McGarva
Cloverdale, B.C.
signed for 2008
Climbing the Charts: Senior All-American pitcher Angela Tincher is closing in on some ACC and
NCAA marks. She needs two wins to set a new ACC career wins record ( Jessica Sallinger, GT, 109).
She is also the NCAA’s No. 2 pitcher in terms of career strikeouts per seven innings, averaging 13.6
per game. That total trails only Cat Osterman of Texas, who averaged 14.3. Last year, Tincher had a
school- and ACC-record 617 strikeouts with an average of 13.9 Ks per seven innings. She also won an
ACC- and school-record 38 games and stands third all-time in NCAA history for career strikeouts
(1,886).
What’s a Hokie?
Just Virginia Tech, Please
That's the most often-asked question regarding
Virginia Tech athletics. The answer leads all the
way back to 1896 when Virginia Agricultural and
Mechanical College changed its name to Virginia
Polytechnic Institute.
With the change came the necessity for writing a
new cheer and a contest for such a purpose was held by
the student body. Senior O.M. Stull won first prize for
his "Old Hokie" yell which still is used today.
Later, when asked if "Hokie" had any special
meaning, Stull explained the words he used had no
hidden or symbolic meaning, but had been thought
up in an effort to get attention. Hokie soon became a
nickname for all Tech teams and for those people loyal
to Tech athletics.
Following is the "Old Hokie" yell in its original
form:
Hoki, Hoki, Hoki Hy!
Tech! Tech! V.P.I.!
Sola-Rex Sola-Rah
Polytech-Vir-gin-i-a!!
Rae, Ri, V.P.I.
While the full name of the school is
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University, the school is commonly referred
to as “Virginia Tech.”
Founded in 1872, as Virginia
Agricultural and Mechanical College, the
university changed its named to Virginia
Polytechnic Institute in 1896.
Fans of the athletic department,
as well as media covering the Hokies,
shortened the name to VPI, but it
eventually became Virginia Tech.
The “State University” was added in
1970 to bring the official title to what it is
today.
Those covering Hokie athletics are
asked to refer to the university as simply
“Virginia Tech.”
Virginia Tech University, VPI and
SU, VPI&SU, VT or VA Tech are not
recognized names and should not be
used.
Across the Nation
Hokies vs. the States
Tech’s record vs. the teams from the
40 different states it has played
State
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Record
4-3
1-3
0-2
2-6
10-3
3-0
22-14
16-15
6-3
5-16
4-6
1-0
4-1
1-3
0-1
8-11
22-21
8-10
2-0
1-2
State
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Record
2-2
0-3
2-0
14-9
1-0
46-13
57-24
0-1
29-9
2-1
1-2
38-32
15-7
26-17
21-14
2-0
1-0
81-40
0-1
8-4
TLC at the TSP
Hokies in the States
Tech’s record in the 20
states it has played in
State
Virginia
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
Alabama
Nevada
Connecticut
Arizona
Maryland
Ohio
California
New Jersey
West Virginia
Indiana
Louisiana
Record
219-102
68-46
42-21
28-15
20-16
21-21
10-16
9-7
8-4
7-7
4-1
4-1
3-1
3-2
6-7
5-6
5-10
3-5
1-3
0-4
0-4
Last
2008
2008
2008
2007
2006
2008
2003
2008
2004
2004
2007
2006
2004
2008
2008
2007
2008
2003
2000
2004
2001
Tech Softball Park, home of Virginia
Tech softball since 1998, has been a tough place
for opposing teams to play of the years. Tech
finished in 21st in the nation last year, averaging
546 fans per home date, a year after finishing
17th in the country with an average of 551 fans
per home date.
This year, nearly 800 permanent seats have
been added, along with lights, two more press
boxes and a new sound system, making the
facility a fine one for the Hokies to play.
Over the years, Tech has posted a 142-48
record at home, a winning percentage of .747.
1998: 1999: 2000: 2001: 2002: 2003: 2004: 2005: 2006: 2007: 2008:
12-7
17-0
20-3
18-4
16-3
10-7
15-6
9-9
8-4
12-4
7-1
142-48 (.747)
Miscellaneous All-Time Streaks & Records
No-Hitters & Perfect Games
Tech’s All-Time Varsity Record................................................... 466-299
Home.......................................................................................164-75
Away.........................................................................................123-98
Neutral.................................................................................. 179-126
Versus Virginia Opponents.....................................................81-40
Home vs. Virginia Opponents................................................39-21
In Virginia............................................................................ 219-102
In February................................................................................87-39
In March............................................................................... 188-118
In April.................................................................................. 156-114
In May........................................................................................35-28
In Season Openers................................................................................. 6-7
In Home Openers................................................................................ 10-3
In Atlantic Coast Conference Play (4th year).................................44-28
In BIG EAST Play (4 years)............................................................39-39
In Atlantic 10 Play (5 years).............................................................48-32
In Conference Tournament Games.................................................18-14
In NCAA Tournament Games............................................................ 3-6
Scoring First.....................................................................................339-61
Opponent Scores First........................................................ 127-236
Record When Scoring 0-2 Runs....................................................91-230
Record When Allowing 0-2 Runs........................................353-55
Record When Scoring 3-5 Runs....................................................178-55
Record When Allowing 3-5 Runs........................................89-124
Record When Scoring 6-9 Runs....................................................137-13
Record When Allowing 6-9 Runs..........................................19-83
Record When Scoring 10 or More Runs.......................................... 60-1
Record When Allowing 10 or More Runs.............................. 1-34
Record When Scoring Margin is 1 Run.......................................132-90
Record When Scoring Margin is 2 Runs........................................61-51
Record When Scoring Margin is 5 or More Runs.......................154-88
Longest Winning Streak.........................................................................26
April 2, 1999 through May 1, 1999
Longest Losing Streak.............................................................................13
April 4, 1996 through April 17, 1996
Longest Home Winning Streak.............................................................26
April 25, 1998 through April 8, 2000
•  Perfect Games
1. Ashlee Dobbe vs. St. Bonaventure........................... W, 10-0 (5)..... 5/7/00
2. Ashlee Dobbe vs. Hofstra......................................... W, 6-0...........3/10/02
3. Katie Maynard vs. Liberty......................................... W, 3-0............. 5/9/04
4. Angela Tincher vs. Lehigh..................................W, 4-0.........2/23/07
5. Angela Tincher vs. Florida State........................W, 1-0 (8)...3/24/07
• No-Hitters
1. Ashlee Dobbe vs. Brown........................................... W, 1-0...........3/26/99
2. Clarisa Crowell vs. Boston College........................... W, 2-0...........3/27/99
3. Clarisa Crowell vs. La Salle....................................... W, 6-0...........4/18/99
4. Clarisa Crowell vs. Greensboro................................ W, 1-0...........4/21/99
5. Ashlee Dobbe vs. La Salle......................................... W, 8-0 (5).....4/29/00
6. Ashlee Dobbe vs. Dayton.......................................... W, 4-0...........5/11/00
7. Catherine Gilliam vs. Cornell................................... W, 2-0............. 3/2/01
8. A. Dobbe/N. Smith vs. Winthrop........................... W, 6-0...........2/24/02
9. Clarisa Crowell vs. Providence.................................. W, 3-0...........3/24/02
10. Ashlee Dobbe vs. Gardner-Webb............................. W, 8-0 (5).....3/29/02
11. Ashlee Dobbe vs. Tennessee..................................... W, 6-0...........4/17/02
12. Ashlee Dobbe vs. Pittsburgh..................................... W, 4-0...........4/21/02
13. K. Maynard/R. Pacheco vs. Liberty...................... L, 0-1............... 4/2/03
14. Katie Maynard vs. Providence.................................. W, 1-0 (8).....4/23/04
15. A. Tincher/K. Morrison vs. St. Bonaventure......... W, 8-0 (5).....3/19/05
16. Angela Tincher vs. Maryland..............................W, 5-0.........3/25/05
17. Angela Tincher vs. Furman................................W, 8-0 (6)...2/12/06
18. Angela Tincher vs. Radford................................W, 3-2 (9).....3/1/06
19. Angela Tincher vs. Virginia................................W, 4-1.........3/18/06
20. Angela Tincher vs. UNC Greensboro.................W, 2-0.........4/25/06
21. Angela Tincher vs. Fordham...............................W, 5-0...........3/8/07
22. Angela Tincher vs. Ohio State............................W, 2-0.........3/11/07
23. Angela Tincher vs. Canisius...............................W, 5-0.........5/18/07
24. Angela Tincher vs. UNC Greensboro.................W, 8-0 (5)...3/12/08
25. Angela Tincher vs. NC State..............................W, 3-0.........3/21/08
26. Angela Tincher vs. US National Team (exhib.)...W, 1-0.........3/26/08
Streaks and Productivity
Longest Hitting Streaks:
1. Kelly Brown, 2005.........................................24
2. Kara Krumhardt, 1999.................................16
3. Bronwyn Blair, 2000......................................15
4. Michelle Meadows, 1997..............................12
Michelle Meadows, 2000..............................12
Mindi Wylie, 2002.........................................12
Kelly Brown, 2003.........................................12
8. Kelly Brown, 2005.........................................11
Megan Evans, 2005........................................11
Caitlin Murphy, 2005....................................11
Amy Voorhees, 2002.....................................11
Jenna Rhodes, 2008................................ 11
Most Career Multi-Hit Games:
1. Michelle Meadows (1997-2000)................. 69
Kelly Brown (2003-2006)............................ 69
3. Bronwyn Blair (1998-2001)........................ 67
4. Kara Krumhardt (1997-2000).................... 65
Shanel Garofalo (2001-04).......................... 65
Most Career Multi-RBI Games:
1. Megan Evans (2002-2005).......................... 43
3. Ali Verbage (1998-2001)............................. 30
Kara Krumhardt (1997-2000).................... 30
4. Megan Evans (2002-2005).......................... 29
5. Shanel Garofalo (2001-2004)..................... 28
(April 8)
as of April 14
Pts.
491
479
456
452
410
409
358
332
326
304
292
284
254
253
230
180
173
154
146
123
115
78
75
33
19
USA Today/NFCA Top 25
(April 8)
Rk. Team
2008 Record
1. Arizona State (22)
41-2
2. Alabama (4)
35-3
3. Florida (3)
43-2
4. UCLA (1)
35-3
5. Texas A&M
33-6
6. Michigan
32-4
7. Oklahoma
32-8
8. Stanford
34-7
9. Arizona
27-10
10. Houston
32-5
11. Tennessee
36-7
12. LSU
29-10
13. Fresno State
35-7
14. Northwestern
20-9
15. North Carolina
36-7-1
16. Long Beach State
29-10
17. Georgia
35-11
18. Louisiana-Lafayette
27-10
19. Virginia Tech
28-10
20. Hawaii 28-10
21. San Diego State
29-10
22. DePaul
24-12
23. Washington
24-12-1
24. California
32-15
25. Nevada
29-14
Parentheses indicate first place votes
Teams in italics are 2008 Virginia Tech opponents
Pts.
736
718
694
667
622
603
512
511
506
478
477
407
379
351
319
283
267
223
200
196
179
112
94
68
27
Erin Ota.....................................................11
Jenna Rhodes............................................... 7
Jessica Everhart............................................ 3
Jess Hodge................................................... 2
Misty Hall................................................... 2
Whitney Davis............................................ 2
Kelsey Hoffman.......................................... 1
Charisse Mariconda.................................... 1
Caroline Stolle............................................. 1
Anna Zitt..................................................... 1
Beth Walker................................................. 1
2008 ACC Standings
ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25
Rk. Team
2008 Record
1. UCLA (15)
35-3
2. Arizona St (2)
41-2
3. Alabama (1)
35-3
4. Florida (2)
43-2
5. Michigan
32-4
6. Texas A&M
36-6
7. Arizona
27-10
8. Stanford
34-7
9. Oklahoma
32-8
10. Tennessee
36-7
11. Houston
32-5
12. Fresno State
35-7
13. LSU
29-10
14. Northwestern
20-9
15. Long Beach St
29-10
16. Hawaii
28-11
17. North Carolina
36-7-1
18. San Diego St.
29-10
19. Georgia
35-11
20. Virginia Tech
28-10
21. Louisiana-Lafayette
27-10
22. California
32-15
23. Washington
24-12-1
24. Mississippi St.
32-14
25. DePaul
24-12
Parentheses indicate first place votes
Teams in italics are 2008 Virginia Tech opponents
2008 Game-Winning Runs
North Carolina
Virginia Tech
Florida State
NC State
Maryland
Georgia Tech
Virginia
Boston College
ACC
W
13
13
8
8
4
4
4
2
L
1
2
7
7
8
10
11
10
Overall
W
L
40
8
32
11
32
19
25
20
30
12
21
27
13
31
20
24
2008 Game-Winning hits
Jessica Everhart............................................ 6
Charisse Mariconda.................................... 7
Misty Hall................................................... 4
Kelsey Hoffman.......................................... 2
Jenna Rhodes............................................... 2
Caroline Stolle............................................. 1
2008 Preseason ACC Coaches Poll
Rk.
1.
2.
T3.
T3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Team
Pts.
Virginia Tech (6).....................62
North Carolina................................... 48
Florida State (1).................................. 45
Georgia Tech...................................... 45
Maryland............................................ 31
NC State............................................ 25
Virginia (1)......................................... 18
Boston College....................................14
Tracking the Hokies
Date
ESPN/USA Softball NFCA/USA Today
Preseason
15th
16th
February 12
18th
19th
February 19
22nd
24th
February 26
24th
24th
March 4
25th
24th
March 11
ARV (26th)
24th
March 18
ARV (27th)
24th
March 25
ARV (26th)
24th
April 1
22nd
21st
April 8
20th
19th
April 15
* wins where game-winning runs were scored on error, basesloaded walk, fielders choice, etc., are not reflected
Career Multiple-Hit Games
Career
2008
Charisse Mariconda................. 40..................... 14
Erin Ota.................................... 37........................9
Jessica Everhart......................... 34........................6
Caroline Stolle.......................... 29........................2
Kelsey Hoffman....................... 26........................8
Jenna Rhodes............................ 13..................... 12
Beth Walker.............................. 9..........................4
Whitney Davis......................... 8..........................4
Misty Hall................................ 7..........................7
Jess Hodge................................ 1..........................1
Tech vs. Ranked Teams
3-3 Overall (1-0 H; 0-1 A; 2-2 N)
Date
2/8
2/10
3/1
3/7
3/8
3/18
Ranks
21/ 25
21/ 25
10/ 8
2/ 6
8/ 8
12/ 11
Opponent
vs. Missouri
vs. Missouri
at Arizona
vs. UCLA
vs. Northwestern
Houston
Rankings are USA Softball/NFCA Top 25s
Score
W, 2-0
L, 1-2
L, 3-4 (12)
L, 0-1
W, 1-0 (8)
W, 1-0
Career Multiple-RBI Games
Career
2008
Charisse Mariconda................. 23........................7
Caroline Stolle.......................... 17........................1
Jessica Everhart......................... 17........................3
Kelsey Hoffman....................... 10........................2
Beth Walker.............................. 9..........................0
Erin Ota.................................... 6..........................3
Misty Hall................................ 4..........................4
Anna Zitt.................................. 3..........................0
Jess Hodge................................ 2..........................2
Whitney Davis......................... 2..........................0
Jenna Rhodes............................ 1..........................1
Miracle on Dirt
In one of the biggest upsets in softball
history, the Virginia Tech softball team, behind a
no-hit performance from Angela Tincher, defeated
the U.S. National Softball Team, 1-0, on March 26
in an exhibition game at Hall of Fame Stadium at
Oklahoma City.
The Hokies got a run in the second inning
and that would prove to be enough. Catcher
Kelsey Hoffman led off the inning with a double to
the right-center gap and was pinch ran for by Anna
Zitt. Zitt moved to third on an illegal pitch by
USA pitcher Jennie Finch and scored on a bloop
two-out single by Caroline Stolle.
Tincher, the reigning USA Softball
National Player of the Week, was a walk away
from a perfect game, but struck out 10 in winning
the “Tinch vs. Finch” battle. Finch took the loss,
going 4.0 innings, allowing one run on four hits
with six strikeouts. Monica Abbott pitched the last
three innings, allowing two hits with six strikeouts.
The Hokies had six hits, the most against
the U.S. Team this tour. Beth Walker led the way
with a pair of hits while Jenna Rhodes, Erin Ota,
Hoffman and Stolle each had one. All 18 players
on Tech’s roster who dressed got into the game.
The loss snapped a 185-game pre-Olympic
exhibition tour winning streak dating back to
1996 in which the team had outscored opponents
1,475-24 in that stretch.
The victory made the national Associated
Press wire and national news as outlets ran the
story with the lead sentence “The mighty U.S.
Olympic team struck out”.
Upon its arrival back, the team was escorted
back onto campus by a motorcade of police cars,
a fire truck and ambulance and was greeted by a
large group of fans and supporters.
Sullivan Worthy
Senior pitcher Angela Tincher was one of
five finalists for the prestigious Sullivan Award and
traveled to New York City for an April 1 ceremony
at the New York Athletic Club.
The other finalists were Jonathan Horton
(gymnastics), Jeff Lerg (ice hockey), Philippa
Raschker (track & field) and the winner, Tim
Tebow (football).
It has been presented annually by the AAU
since 1930 and honors the outstanding amateur
athlete in the United States. Based on the qualities
of leadership, character, sportsmanship, and the
ideals of amateurism, the AAU Sullivan Award
goes far beyond athletic accomplishments and
honors those who have shown strong moral
character.
She’s a Racer
Not that she hasn’t been doing it for four
years, but senior Angela Tincher (Eagle Rock,
Va.) made more Tech softball history on Feb. 18
when she was drafted by the Akron Racers of the
NPF. She was the No. 3 overall pick and becomes
the highest female Tech athlete ever drafted in a
professional league.
She can’t sign a contract until this season is
over due to NCAA eligibility rules, but is expected
to join the Racers in June when the season starts.
Starter Support
Pitcher
Heather Lowry
Kenzie Roark
x-Elly Gosby
Angela Tincher
Starts
7
9
4
23
Runs
28
35
14
80
Runs/start
4.0
3.9
3.5
3.5
Inherited Runners
Pitcher
Angela Tincher Heather Lowry
x-Elly Gosby
Kenzie Roark Total
16
6
3
2
Scored
2
1
1
1
Pctg*
12.5
16.7
33.3
50.0
* indicates percentage held without scoring
x-inactive player
Batter
Davis, W.
Field, A.
x-Gosby, E.
Harris, M.
Hodge, J.
Lowry, H.
Rhodes, J.
Stolle, C.
Walker, A.
Walker, B.
Zitt, A.
Totals
Pinch Hitting
H
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
4
AB
2
3
3
4
3
2
1
1
5
3
1
28
Avg.
.000
.000
.333
.000
.000
.000
.000
.000
.400
.333
.000
.154
x-inactive player
Career Starts By Position
LEFT FIELD
Stolle............................. 193
Walker...............................9
Zitt....................................4
Lowry................................1 SHORTSTOP
CENTER FIELD
Everhart........................ 165
Davis..................................3
RIGHT FIELD
Davis................................69
Rhodes............................18
Zitt....................................2
Stolle..................................1
Hall..................................36
SECOND BASE
Mariconda.......................35
Ota................................ 159
Zitt..................................31
Stolle..................................1
THIRD BASE
Hodge................................7
Mariconda.................... 133
PITCHER
B. Walker........................24
Tincher......................... 129
Stolle................................10
Lowry..............................23
Hoffman............................6
Roark.................................9
CATCHER
Hoffman....................... 129
Hall....................................3
FIRST BASE
B. Walker........................49
Hoffman..........................13
Hodge..............................10
Hall....................................3
DESIGNATED PLAYER
Hoffman..........................26
Rhodes............................21
B. Walker........................12
Stolle..................................3
Everhart.............................2
Remembering the Fallen
• Virginia Tech’s official tribute ribbon logo
remembering the victims of the April 16, 2007
tragedy comes from a student-inspired design.
The patch is being worn on Tech athletic jerseys
or warmups this year.
• The logo consists of the well-known
maroon VT athletic logo that symbolizes the
innovative and dynamic nature of Virginia Tech,
over an orange ribbon that is in recognition of
the lives lost on April 16 and a symbol of the
victims’ prevailing Hokie spirit.
• The tribute ribbon appears on the sleeves
of Tech’s jerseys as an inspiration and celebration of the victims’ lives and
the unforgettable mark they left on the Tech community, the nation and the
world.
Gettin’ It Done In The Classroom
Senior Angela Tincher (Eagle Rock, Va.) has been a spark plug on the
field, but also gets it done in the classroom.
Last year, she was named a first-team Academic All-American by ESPN
the Magazine, a year after making the second team. She has earned first-team
all-district honors twice and carries an impressive 3.84 GPA in finance and
will enroll in Tech’s graduate school this fall in pursuit of an MBA.
Jenna Rhodes (Broadway, Va.) is just as quick to pull in good grades as
she is on the field as she carries a 3.63 GPA in sociology. Elly Gosby (Sydney,
Australia) has a 3.51 GPA in English and Erin Ota (Irvine, Calif.) sports a
3.49 in architecture. In all, eight players on the roster boast GPAs of 3.1 or
higher, led by Tincher.
The Unsung Hero
Angela Tincher (Eagle Rock, Va.) may get all the attention and holds a
lot of records, but she’s the first to point out a lot of her success has to do with
her catcher and roommate, Kelsey Hoffman (Tequesta, Fla.). Hoffman has
been catching Tincher since the two were freshmen in 2005 and the they have
developed quite a rapport. Hoffman calls all of the pitches for Tincher and
has become quite adept at breaking down opposing batters for game plans,
giving the staff a coach on the field. As the starting catcher, Hoffman has an
impressive record of 93-36.
International Experience
Three of the Hokies, and their SID, spent last summer gaining valuable
international softball experience. Charisse Mariconda (Hollywood, Fla.)
made the Puerto Rican National Team and played in the Canada Cup and the
Pan Am Games in Brazil in an attempt to make the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Freshman Jess Hodge (Vancouver, B.C.) played a prominent role at
shortstop for Team Canada at the Junior Women’s World Championships
in Enschede, Netherlands as Canada advanced to the medal round of the
16-team tournament. That’s the same tournament Tech’s Associate Director
of Athletics Communications and softball contact Bryan Johnston attended
as he was chosen by USA Softball to be the USA Junior Team’s media
relations contact. Angela Tincher (Eagle Rock, Va.) was invited to the U.S.
Olympic Team tryouts in Chula Vista, Calif., last September and five days
pitching against the world’s best squad. This comes one summer after helping
lead the U.S. World University Games team to a gold medal in Taiwan.
A CLASS of Her Own
Senior Angela Tincher is up for yet another award for her on and offthe-field work . She is one of 10 of the nation’s best college softball players
who also excel in the classroom and make an impact in their respective
communities have been selected as the 2008 candidates in the softball division
of the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award.
The award, presented to NCAA Division I student-athletes each year in
eight sports, focuses on the “Four C’s” of classroom, character, community and
competition.
This marks the second year for the softball division of the Lowe’s
Senior CLASS Award. From the list of 30 nominees, a national media
committee selected 10 finalists for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. Those
10 names have been placed on the official ballot for a nationwide vote that
will include coaches, media and fans. Fans can go online to: http://softball.
seniorclassaward.com/ and vote.
The award winner will be announced and recognized at the 2008 NCAA
Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City.
168 and Counting
Junior Charisse Mariconda has started all 168 games played in her three
seasons at Tech and could end up being the first player in Tech softball history
to start every game in a four-year span. The closest any player has come to
accomplishing the feat was Michelle Meadows, who started 250 games out
of 252 games played during her career. Mariconda has started 133 games at
third base and 35 games at shortstop.
Jessica Everhart had her streak ended on April 13 at Boston College
when a shoulder injury sidelined her for the first time in her career. Everhart
had started 165 games in a row in centerfield and then two games at
designated player on April 12 until that game on April 13.
In the RPI Rankings
The NFCA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) is released weekly at
http://www.fullysports.com/softball/2008/rpi and this week, the Hokies are
up to 22nd overall with a strength of schedule rating of 54th. That number is
sure to go up with No. 14 North Carolina, No. 40 Florida State, No. 57 East
Carolina and No. 55 Radford still on the schedule.
The Hokies are also being helped by successful campaigns from teams
they’ve already played this year that are in the top 25: No. 3 UCLA, No. 7
Houston, No. 9 Arizona, No. 16 Northwestern, No. 19 Missouri and No. 27
Maryland in which the Hokies have a 5-4 mark against.
Summer Plans
Senior catcher Kelsey Hoffman is one of seven ACC student-athletes
selected to participate in the 2008 ACC Futures Internship Program.
Hoffman, a communication major who will graduate this spring, will begin
a 10-month assistantship with Sun Sports/FSN in Orlando, Fla., in late
summer working with the marketing department.
SunSports is one of five entities that Atlantic Coast Conference
student-athletes have the opportunity to intern with. Each ACC member
institution may nominate a maximum of three candidates according to
specific criteria and instructions provided by the ACC Futures Internship
Program.
This year, 26 nominees began the process with only 16 making the first
cut. From there only seven were placed in one of the 10-month internships
including Hoffman as one of two with Sun Sports/FSN, one with the Orange
Bowl Committee, one with the ACC Office, two with Disney’s Wide World
of Sports also in Orlando, Fla., and one with Sun Sports/FSN South &
Sports South in Atlanta, Ga.
Etching Her Name
Angela Tincher is putting her name all over the Tech record book.
Below is a list of career records she already holds and several others she’s
approaching rapidly:
Already Holds
ERA.............................................................................................................0.76
Lowest Opp. BA...................................................................................... .113
Ks/7 IP.......................................................................................................13.6
Saves...............................................................................................................11
Strikeouts................................................................................................. 1,886
Innings Pitched....................................................................................... 970.1
Wins.............................................................................................................108
Appearances................................................................................................163
Approaching
Games Started........................... 129
Complete Games....................... 106
Shutouts........................................47
Record: Ashlee Dobbe.............. 132
Record: Ashlee Dobbe.............. 111
Record: Ashlee Dobbe................ 47
Scot Thomas
Virginia Tech Head Coach
13th season
East Tennessee State (1981)
Record: 466-299
• 2007 Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year •
• 2007 NFCA Northeast Region Coaching Staff of the Year •
• 1999 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year •
• 1999, 2000, 2002 & 2005 VaSID State Coach of the Year •
• Led the Hokies to a 1-0 upset win over the USA National Team in an exhibition game on March 26, 2008 at
Oklahoma City, snapping the team’s 185-game pre-Olympic exhibition tour winning streak.
• Guided Tech to its third straight NCAA Regional in 2006, a program first. Tech was seed 16th nationally
and No. 1 at the Columbus Regional.
• Has had nine winning seasons in 12 seasons, building the program from the ground up starting in 1996.
• Led the Hokies to an Atlantic Coast Conference tournament title, the first title in program history, in 2007.
Also led the Hokies to the regular-season title, also a program first.
• Picked up his 400th career win in 2007, a 3-0 victory over Stetson, and saw his team finish ranked 14th in
the country, a program high.
• Was named the ACC Coach of the Year and he and his staff were named the Northeast Region Coaching
Staff of the Year by the NFCA.
• In 2006, won 39 games and were a No. 2 seed at the Knoxville Regional, despite starting seven sophomores
or freshmen down the stretch. Helped coach Tech’s first softball All-American, as well as five all-region, four
all-conference and seven all-state selections.
Thomas’ Career
Milestones
Wins
1
50
100
200
300
400
Year
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Date
3/15/96
3/11/98
4/2/99
4/29/01
4/27/04
3/4/07
Opponent
UMES
Yale
Saint Peter’s
St. John’s
Virginia
Stetson
Overall
16-32
24-32
32-31
54-16
41-22
36-23
42-18
21-29
36-23
44-25
39-21
49-16
32-11
Score
9-1 (5)
8-0 (5)
7-1
2-1
6-3 (8)
3-0
Conference
6-10 (Atlantic 10)
8-8 (Atlantic 10)
8-8 (Atlantic 10)
14-2 (Atlantic 10)
12-4 (Atlantic 10)
12-8 (BIG EAST)
12-8 (BIG EAST)
6-12 (BIG EAST)
9-11 (BIG EAST)
4-13 (ACC)
12-8 (ACC)
15-5 (ACC)
13-2 (ACC)
Overall: 466-299 (127-98) in 765 games
The Coaching Staff
Al Brauns
Assistant Coach
11th Season
First Base Coach
Outfield Coach
• In 2005, Tech picked up 44 wins and was selected to the NCAA Tournament, a first in the program’s history.
After finishing seventh in the regular season, the Hokies made a dramatic run to the championship game to
secure the bid. Three players earned all-region honors and over two dozen school records were broken by
either the team or individuals.
• In 2004, led Tech to its sixth winning season while picking up his 300th win. Three players earned All-BIG
EAST honors while two took home all-region accolades as Tech posted a 36-23 record.
• Became Tech’s first head softball coach when he was hired on July 7, 1995. Since then, he has recorded 434
wins, averaged 36 wins per season and made the conference tournament championship game six times.
• The Hokies finished a spectacular 1999 season ranked 25th in the nation with a 54-16 record. In just its
fourth year as a varsity sport, the team placed second at the A-10 tournament, falling to Massachusetts for the
second year in a row. For his team’s play, Thomas was named the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year.
• In 12 seasons, has had four players earn Academic All-America honors. Michelle Johnson made the 1998
second-team squad while Michelle Meadows was a three-time selection, the last two being on the first
team. Following the 2002 season, Ashlee Dobbe earned first-team honors and Angela Tincher is a two-time
Academic All-American, to go along with two NFCA/Louisville Slugger All-America honors.
Tiffany McVay
Assistant Coach
2nd Season
Pitching Coach
The Support Staff
Katie Baer
Certified Athletic Trainer
2nd Season
• Has been named the Virginia State Coach of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID)
four times (1999, 2000, 2002 and 2005).
• He has had over 23 different players named to the all-state team 41 different times, including at least three on
every team in nine of the last 10 seasons.
Kevin Price
Student Manager
3rd Season
• Graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1991 with a bachelor’s in physical education.
• Was also selected to be the head coach of a group of local collegiate all-stars who took on the U.S. Olympic
Softball Team in Salem, Va., in the summer of 2004 and will do so again in the summer of 2008.
• A native of Blacksburg, Va., he graduated from Blacksburg High where he was a member of the football and
baseball teams.
• Is married to the former Carolyn Croy, a Virginia Tech graduate from Blacksburg. The couple has a son,
Andrew Scot, who is 10, and a daughter, Eliza Leigh, who turned 6 in November.
Bryan Johnston
Associate Director of
Athletics Communications
9th Season
Whitney Davis • #4
OF • So. • Tazewell, Va. (Tazewell)
A lefty both throwing and hitting … Has the strongest arm of all
the outfielders … An invited walk-on who joined the team last year,
starting 44 games … Has 41 career hits, 16 RBI and a batting average
of .208.
Davis’ Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 4 (five times).................................4 vs. Boston College (4/12/08)
Runs........................... 3 vs. Furman (4/25/07).......................................... 1 (eight times)
Hits................................ 2 (eight times)............................................................2 (four times)
RBI............................. 2 (two times)............................................................... 1 (five times)
2B................................... 1 (nine times)........................................................... 1 (three times)
3B................................... 1 vs. Ohio State (3/11/07)............................................................ 0
Walks............................. 1 (11 times)................................................................... 1 (six times)
Putouts.......................... 4 vs. Villanova (3/10/07).......................................... 2 (two times)
Assists............................ 1 (two times)................................................................................... 0
Jessica Everhart • #8
OF • Jr. • Purcellville, Va. (Loudoun Valley)
2007 second-team all-state, as voted on by VaSID … Has a career
batting average of .283 with 139 hits, 20 doubles, 13 home runs, 72
RBI and 73 runs scored … 2007 ACC All-Tournament Team …
Batted .274 in 2007 with four home runs, five doubles and 29 RBI …
Everhart’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 6 (two times).............................................. 6 vs. Arizona (3/1/08)
Runs........................... 3 vs. Maryland (3/30/08).................... 3 vs. Maryland (3/30/08)
Hits................................ 3 (six times)................................................3 vs. Virginia (4/6/08)
RBI............................. 4 vs. Tennessee Tech (2/11/07)....3 vs. Georgia Tech (3/16/08)
Home Runs................ 1 (13 times)............................................................... 1 (three times)
2B............................... 2 vs. Furman (2/12/06)............................................. 1 (five times)
3B............................... 1 (twice)........................................................................................... 0
Walks......................... 2 (five times)................................................................. 1 (10 times)
Stolen Bases................ 2 vs. UNC Greensboro (2/19/06)............................................... 0
Putouts....................... 6 vs. Georgia Tech (4/30/06)..... 5 vs. Charleston So. (2/17/08)
Assists........................ 1 (six times).....................................1 vs. Georgia Tech (3/16/08)
Alicia Field • #6
3B/C • Fr. • Manassas, Va. (Osbourn Park)
A walk-on who joined the team as a bullpen catcher and third
baseman after practice started in January … Drew a walk and scored
a run this year … Picked up her first collegiate hit and RBI against
Virginia.
Field’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 1 (four times)..............................................................1 (four times)
Runs........................... 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08).......... 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08)
Hits............................ 1 vs. Virginia (4/6/08)..............................1 vs. Virginia (4/6/08)
RBI................................. 1 vs. Virginia (4/6/08)..............................1 vs. Virginia (4/6/08)
Walks......................... 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08).......... 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08)
Putouts....................... 1 (two times).............................................................. 1 (two times)
Assists........................ 1 vs. Rutgers (3/7/08)................................1 vs. Rutgers (3/7/08)
Misty Hall • #18
SS/1B/C • So. • Dayton, Va. (Turner Ashby)
A transfer from Louisburg College … Is the starting shortstop, but
can also catch or play first base … Has started all 43 games, 37 at
shortstop, three at catcher, three at first and one as the DP … Is
batting .231 with five doubles, a triple, three home runs, 22 RBI and
17 runs scored.
Hall’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 6 vs. Arizona (3/1/08).............................. 6 vs. Arizona (3/1/08)
Runs........................... 2 (four times)..............................................................2 (four times)
Hits................................ 3 vs. BC (4/12/08).......................................... 3 vs. BC (4/12/08)
RBI............................. 4 vs. Longwood (4/9/08)......................4 vs. Longwood (4/9/08)
Home Runs................ 1 (three times).......................................................... 1 (three times)
2B............................... 1 (five times)................................................................ 1 (five times)
3B............................... 1 vs. Longwood (4/9/08)......................1 vs. Longwood (4/9/08)
Walks......................... 3 vs. Villanova (2/23/08)......................3 vs. Villanova (2/23/08)
Stolen Bases................ 2 vs. Maryland (3/29/08).................... 2 vs. Maryland (3/29/08)
Putouts....................... 10 vs. Maryland (3/29/08)................10 vs. Maryland (3/29/08)
Assists........................ 4 vs. Rider (2/24/08).................................. 4 vs. Rider (2/24/08)
Morgan Harris • #24
C • So. • Lovingston, Va. • Nelson County
A bullpen catcher … Redshirted in 2007 … Appeared in four games
in 2006 … Had a hit and a RBI in four at bats … Drew a walk and
scored a run this year.
Harris’ Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 1 (eight times)............................................................1 (four times)
Runs........................... 1 (two times).................................... 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08)
Hits............................ 1 vs. Furman (2/12/06)................................................................. 0
Walks............................. 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08).......... 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08)
RBI............................. 1 vs. Furman (2/12/06)................................................................. 0
Putouts.......................... 1 vs. Rider (2/24/08).................................. 1 vs. Rider (2/24/08)
Jess Hodge • #10
1B/SS • Fr. • Vancouver, B.C. (Point Grey Secondary)
The latest in a long line of Canadians to suit up for the Hokies … Is
splitting time starting at first base, but can also play shortstop … Has
played in 30 games, starting 20.
Hodge’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 4 vs. Arizona (3/1/08).............................. 4 vs. Arizona (3/1/08)
Runs........................... 2 vs. Rutgers (3/7/08)................................2 vs. Rutgers (3/7/08)
Hits............................ 2 vs. Villanova (2/23/08)......................2 vs. Villanova (2/23/08)
RBI............................. 2 (two times).............................................................. 2 (two times)
2B................................... 1 vs. Villanova (2/23/08)..................... 1 vs. Villanova (2/23/08)
Walks......................... 2 (two times).............................................................. 2 (two times)
Stolen Bases................ 1 (two times).............................................................. 1 (two times)
Putouts....................... 7 vs. Rider (2/24/08).................................. 7 vs. Rider (2/24/08)
Assists........................ 5 vs. UT-Arlington (2/9/08)........ 5 vs. UT-Arlington (2/9/08)
Kelsey Hoffman • #9
C • Sr. • Tequesta, Fla. (W.T. Dwyer)
A three year starter at catcher … Has started 173 games in her career
… Has a career batting average of .259 with 123 hits, 24 doubles, one
home run, 61 RBI, 64 walks and 29 runs scored … Had a double off
Jennie Finch in Tech’s 1-0 exhibition win over the US National Team
… Batted .277 with 24 walks and 15 RBI in 2007.
Hoffman’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 5 (three times)............................................ 5 vs. Arizona (3/1/08)
Runs........................... 2 vs. Campbell (4/10/07)....................................... 1 (eight times)
Hits............................ 4 vs. North Carolina (4/14/07)............................. 2 (eight times)
RBI............................. 3 vs. St. Bonaventure (3/19/05).............................. 2 (two times)
2B............................... 1 (24 times)................................................................ 1 (nine times)
Home Runs................ 1 vs. Troy (3/5/05)......................................................................... 0
Walks......................... 4 vs. Georgia State (2/11/07)................ 2 vs. UNCG (3/12/08)
Stolen Bases................ 1 (two times)................................................................................... 0
Putouts....................... 21 (two times).............................................................. 21 (3/1/08)
Assists........................ 3 (four times)................................3 vs. Boston College (4/13/08)
Kim Jalm • #7
P/1B • So. • West Palm Beach, Fla. (Jupiter)
A transfer from Palm Beach Community College … Will be eligible
for postseason play.
Heather Lowry • #17
P/OF • So. • Riverdale, Ga. (Jonesboro)
Went 9-7 with two saves as a freshman … Threw 96.1 innings and
had an ERA of 2.47 with 69 strikeouts … Is 6-2 this year with a save
and a 2.28 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 45.0 innings this year.
Lowry’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
Innings Pitches........... 7.0 (five times)...........................................7.0 vs. Rider (2/24/08)
Strikeouts................... 7 (three times).............................................. 6 vs. Rider (2/24/08)
Runs........................... 10 vs. Georgia Tech (3/18/07)......5 vs. Georgia Tech (3/16/08)
Earned Runs............... 5 vs. Georgia Tech (3/18/07).........................2 vs. USF (3/2/08)
Hits............................ 10 vs. Georgia Tech (3/18/07)................... 5 vs. Rider (2/24/08)
Wild Pitches............... 3 vs. Central Florida (3/2/07).................................. 1 (two times)
Hit By Pitch................ 3 vs. Boston College (4/29/07)...... 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08)
Walks Allowed............ 4 (two times).....................................................1 vs. FIU (2/9/08)
At Bats........................... 2 vs. Virginia (4/6/08)..............................2 vs. Virginia (4/6/08)
Runs............................... 1 vs. Virginia (4/6/08)..............................1 vs. Virginia (4/6/08)
Putouts....................... 3 vs. Liberty (5/1/07)...............................2 vs. Virginia (4/6/08)
Assists........................ 3 vs. Florida State (3/24/07).................................... 2 (two times)
Charisse Mariconda • #3
3B • Jr. • Hollywood, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas)
Has a career batting average of .301 with 156 hits, 35 doubles, five
triples, 13 home runs, 88 RBI and 71 runs scored … Hit .625 at the
Hokies United Memorial Tournament this year … ACC Player of the
Week on 4/7/08 … Is 19-for-19 on career stolen bases … Can play
third base or shortstop … Started 35 games at shortstop and 30 at
third base last year … Batted .253 with 14 doubles, two triples, four
home runs, 22 runs scored and 31 RBI.
Mariconda’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 5 (five times).......................................... 5 vs. NC State (3/21/08)
Runs........................... 3 vs. Maryland (3/29/08).................... 3 vs. Maryland (3/29/08)
Hits............................ 4 (three times)............................................................ 4 (two times)
RBI............................. 3 (nine times)........................................................... 3 (three times)
2B............................... 2 (three times).......................2 vs. Cal State Northridge(3/9/08)
3B............................... 1 (five times)............................................................. 1 (three times)
Home Runs................ 1 (13 times)............................................................... 1 (three times)
Walks......................... 2 vs. NC State (3/3107).......................................... 1 (nine times)
Stolen Bases................ 2 (two times).............................................................. 2 (two times)
Putouts....................... 5 vs. Notre Dame (3/8/08).............. 5 vs. Notre Dame (3/8/08)
Assists........................ 6 vs. Radford (2/28/07)........ 5 vs. UNC Greensboro (3/12/08)
Erin Ota • #2
2B • Jr. • Irvine, Calif. (Northwood)
The starting second baseman … Has started 159 career games and
has a .286 career batting average with 142 hits, 22 doubles, four
triples, a home run, 41 RBI and 82 runs scored … A lefty who can
slap or hit for power to the gaps … Had three hits and was intentially
walked against No. 8 Arizona … Carries a 3.49 GPA in a double
major of architecture/economics.
Ota’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 5 (six times)................................................ 5 vs. Arizona (3/1/08)
Runs........................... 3 vs. Longwood (4/4/07)........................................2 (seven times)
Hits............................ 4 vs. Northern Illinois (3/11/06)............ 3 vs. Arizona (3/1/08)
RBI............................. 3 (three times)............................................................ 3 (two times)
2B............................... 1 (22 times)................................................................ 1 (nine times)
3B............................... 1 (four times)..............................................1 vs. Virginia (4/6/08)
Home Runs................... 1 vs. Georgia Tech (3/15/08)........1 vs. Georgia Tech (3/15/08)
Walks......................... 2 (four times)................................................................ 1 (14 times)
Stolen Bases................ 2 (three times)....................................... 2 vs. Maryland (3/29/08)
Putouts....................... 4 (five times)............................................................... 4 (two times)
Assists........................ 4 vs. Florida State (5/11/07).................................... 3 (two times)
Jenna Rhodes • #15
DP/OF • Jr. • Broadway, Va. (Broadway)
A speedy player who has worked her way into major playing time …
Replaces her sister, Callie, as the team’s designated player and leadoff
batter … Also sees time in right field … Has appeared in 116 games
in her career, recording 53 stolen bases in 63 attempts … Has scored
46 runs … Had 11 stolen bases in 2007 and already has 28 this year
… Carries a 3.63 GPA in sociology.
Rhodes’ Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 5 (two times)................................................................ 5 (two times)
Runs........................... 2 (five times)...............................................................2 (four times)
Hits............................ 3 (four times)............................................................ 3 (three times)
RBI................................. 2 vs. UIC (2/29/08)......................................2 vs. UIC (2/29/08)
2B................................... 1 vs. BC (4/12/08).......................................... 1 vs. BC (4/12/08)
3B................................... 1 vs. NC State (3/21/08).................... 1 vs. NC State (3/21/08)
Walks......................... 1 (two times).....................................................1 vs. FIU (2/9/08)
Stolen Bases................ 3 vs. UIC (2/29/08)......................................3 vs. UIC (2/29/08)
Putouts....................... 2 (two times)............................................................... 2 (two times)
Kenzie Roark • #16
P • Fr. • Old Hickory, Tenn. (Mt. Juliet)
A freshman pitcher who has settled into the No. 2 spot in the rotation
… Was dazzling in her collegiate debut, tossing a one-hit shutout with
nine strikeouts in a win over Texas-Arlington … Is 1-3 with a save
and a 3.71 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 34.0 innings pitched.
Roark’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
Innings Pitched........... 7.0 vs. UT-Arlington (2/9/08)...... 7.0 vs. UT-Arlington (2/9/08)
Strikeouts................... 9 vs. UT-Arlington (2/9/08)............ 9 vs. UT-Arlington (2/9/08)
Runs........................... 5 vs. Charleston So. (2/17/08).... 5 vs. Charleston So. (2/17/08)
Earned Runs............... 4 (two times)............................................................... 4 (two times)
Hits............................ 5 vs. Charleston So. (2/17/08).... 5 vs. Charleston So. (2/17/08)
Wild Pitches............... 1 (three times)............................................................ 1 (three times)
Hit By Pitch................ 1(three times).............................................................1 (three times)
Walks Allowed............ 3 (three times)............................................................ 3 (three times)
Putouts....................... 1 vs. CS Northridge (3/9/08)......1 vs. CS Northridge (3/9/08)
Assists........................ 2 (four times)................................................................2 (four times)
Caroline Stolle • #12
OF • Sr. • Chester, Va. (L.C. Bird)
The starter in left field … Has started 209 games in her career and
has a batting average of .255 … Has 146 career hits, 34 doubles, one
triple, 18 home runs, 88 RBI and 80 runs scored … Had the gamewinning RBI single off Jennie Finch in Tech’s 1-0 exhibition win over
the US National Team … First-team All-Northeast Region, secondteam All-ACC and first-team all-state in 2007 … Batted .326 with 10
home runs and 47 RBI last year … Carries a 3.23 GPA in a double
major of psychology and communication.
Stolle’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 6 vs. Florida St. (5/12/05)........................ 4 vs. Arizona (3/1/08)
Runs........................... 3 vs. Jacksonville (3/8/05)..........2 vs. Boston College (4/12/08)
Hits............................ 3 (five times)............................................................... 2 (two times)
RBI............................. 5 vs. Campbell (4/10/07)........................... 2 vs. Rider (2/24/08)
2B............................... 2 (three times)............................................................. 1 (five times)
3B............................... 1 vs. Western Michigan (3/11/07)............................................... 0
Home Runs................ 2 (two times)................................................................................... 0
Walks......................... 3 vs. NC State (3/26/06)......................................... 2 (two times)
Stolen Bases................ 2 (two times)................................................ 1 vs. Rider (2/24/08)
Putouts....................... 4 vs. Coastal Carolina (2/23/07)..... 3 vs. Notre Dame (3/8/08)
Assists........................ 3 (three times).......................................................... 1 (three times)
Angela Tincher • #1
P • Sr. • Eagle Rock, Va. (James River)
A two-time All-American who earned first-team honors last year …
Is second all-time in NCAA history for career strikeout/7 IP at 13.6
… Was invited to the U.S. Olympic Team tryouts … Is 108-29 for her
career with a 0.76 ERA and 11 saves … Has 1,886 career strikeouts,
a conference and school record … Has 12 solo no-hitters — including
two perfect games … Has 47 career solo shutouts … Is 23-5 this year
with a 0.46 ERA and a nation-leading 416 strikeouts … Two-time
National Player of the Week in 2008 … Threw a no-hitter in Tech’s
1-0 exhibition win over the U.S. National Team, helping snap the
team’s 185-game pre-Olympic exhibition winning streak … Twotime ACC Pitcher of the Year … Two-time first-team All-Northeast
Region, first-team All-ACC and first-team all-state … Led the nation
in ERA last year with a 0.56 mark and three saves … A 2007 firstteam Academic All-American who carries a 3.84 GPA in finance …
Was a finalist for the Sullivan Award … A Lowe’s Senior CLASS
Award Finalist … Has been admitted into Tech’s MBA program for
next year … Drafted as the No. 3 overall pick by Akron in the 2008
NPF Draft.
Tincher’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
Innings Pitched........... 12.2 vs. Florida St. (5/12/05).............11.2 vs. Arizona (3/1/08)
Strikeouts................... 26 vs. Nevada (3/3/06)...........................21 vs. Arizona (3/1/08)
Runs........................... 6 (twice)...................................................... 4 vs. Arizona (3/1/08)
Earned Runs............... 6 (twice)................................................. 3 vs. Maryland (3/30/08)
Hits............................ 9 by Maryland (3/26/05)......................................... 6 (two times)
Wild Pitches............... 4 vs ETSU (3/20/05)....................2 vs. Georgia Tech (3/15/08)
Hit By Pitch................ 4 vs. Virginia (5/11/06).......................................... 2 (three times)
Walks Allowed............ 7 vs. Virginia (3/18/06)....................... 5 vs. Maryland (3/30/08)
Putouts....................... 2 (twice)...................................................... 3 vs. Arizona (3/1/08)
Assists........................ 5 vs. Georgia Tech (3/15/08)........5 vs. Georgia Tech (3/15/08)
Amber Walker • #11
C • So. • Galax, Va. (Galax)
A transfer from Roanoke College … Sister of junior Beth Walker …
Handles the pitching staff well as a bullpen catcher … Has a pair of
pinch-hit, RBI singles … Also drew a walk and scored a run this year.
Walker’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 1 (five times)................................................................ 1 (five times)
Runs........................... 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08).......... 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08)
Hits............................ 1 (two times).............................................................. 1 (two times)
RBI............................. 1 (two times).............................................................. 1 (two times)
Walks......................... 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08).......... 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08)
Beth Walker • #14
1B • Jr. • Galax, Va. (Galax)
Has moved from third to first base … Has started 94 games for her
career with an average of .207 … Has 52 career hits, 15 doubles, one
triple, six home runs, 32 RBI, 38 walks and 26 runs scored.
Walker’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 5 vs. Arizona (3/1/08).............................. 5 vs. Arizona (3/1/08)
Runs........................... 2 vs. Longwood (4/4/07)..........................................1 (four times)
Hits............................ 2 (10 times).................................................................. 2 (five times)
RBI............................. 3 (four times)............................................................... 1 (five times)
2B............................... 2 vs. BC (4/12/08).......................................... 2 vs. BC (4/12/08)
3B............................... 1 vs. Virginia (4/7/07)................................................................... 0
Home Runs................ 1 (six times)..................................................................................... 0
Walks......................... 3 vs. Longwood (4/9/08)......................3 vs. Longwood (4/9/08)
Stolen Bases................ 1 (four times)............................................................ 1 (three times)
Putouts....................... 11 vs. UT-Arlington (2/9/08).... 11 vs. UT-Arlington (2/9/08)
Assists........................ 3 vs. Eastern Michigan (3/4/07)........................... 1 (three times)
Anna Zitt • #20
OF • So. • Virginia Beach, Va. (Kellam)
Started 31 games at shortstop last year … Is a defensive replacement
in the outfield late in games this year … Also backs up Erin Ota at
second base, can play shortstop and has started in the outfield …
Carries a 3.29 GPA in marketing management.
Zitt’s Season and Career Highs
Category..................... Career Best............................................................2008 Best
At Bats........................ 4 vs. North Carolina (4/14/07)............................. 3 (three times)
Runs........................... 2 vs. Maryland (4/21/07)......................................... 1 (two times)
Hits............................ 1 (13 times)............................................................... 1 (three times)
RBI............................. 3 vs. NC State (4/1/07)............................................ 1 (two times)
2B............................... 1 (four times)................................................................................... 0
Home Runs................ 1 vs. NC State (4/1/07)................................................................. 0
Walks......................... 2 vs. Maryland (4/21/07).................... 1 vs. Maryland (3/29/08)
Stolen Bases................ 1 (two times))................................... 1 vs. Presbyterian (2/16/08)
Putouts....................... 3 (three times).......................................................... 1 (three times)
Assists........................ 4 (three times)................................................................................. 0
Player of the Year Candidate
#1
NOTEWORTHY
PERFORMANCES
Angela
Tincher’s Career Strikeout Performances
of 16 or More
Tincher
RHP • SENIOR • 5’7”
High School: James River
Hometown: Eagle Rock, Va.
2008 Lowes Senior CLASS Award Finalist (www.seniorclassaward.com)
2008 AAU Sullivan Award Finalist
2008 USA Softball Player of the Year Finalist (one of 25)
2008 ESPN.com Preseason First-Team All-American
2007 First-Team NFCA All-American
2007 ACC Pitcher of the Year; First-team All-ACC
2007 ACC Tournament MVP
2007 ESPN the Magazine First-Team Academic All-American
2006 Second-Team NFCA All-American
2006 ACC Player AND Pitcher of the Year; First-Team All-ACC
2006 ESPN the Magazine Second-Team Academic All-American
Three-Time NFCA All-Northeast Region Selection
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Opponent
Nevada
Liberty
Radford
#8 Arizona
#21 North Carolina
Florida State
Radford
NC State
Boston College
Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech
UNC Greensboro
#19 Louisville
Maryland
Winthrop
Canisius
Fordham
UNC Greensboro
Virginia
Charlotte
Florida State
#12 Arizona State
Iowa State
Longwood
NC State
Coastal Carolina
NC State
Villanova
#18 Georgia Tech
Lehigh
Tennessee Tech
Virginia
Maryland
Longwood
#8 Northwestern
NC State
IP
11.0
9.0
9.0
11.2
12.0
12.2
9.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
12.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
10.0
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7.0
7.0
7.2
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.1
8.0
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Date
3/3/06
5/1/07
2/23/05
3/1/08
4/15/07
5/12/05
3/1/06
3/21/08
4/28/07
2/16/07
2/11/07
2/19/06
5/19/06
3/30/08
2/24/08
5/18/07
3/8/07
4/25/06
3/18/06
3/16/08
3/24/07
3/4/06
2/27/05
4/4/07
3/22/08
2/24/06
3/12/06
2/23/08
3/18/07
2/23/07
2/10/07
5/14/05
3/25/05
4/9/08
3/8/08
3/26/06
Of Note
• No-hit U.S. National Team, striking out 10, in 1-0 win at Oklahoma City on March 26, 2008
• Drafted No. 3 overall by the Akron Racers in the 2008 NPF Senior Draft
• A two-time finalist for the USA Softball National Player of the Year award (one of 11 in 2007; 1 of 10 in 2006)
• Finished first in the nation in ERA in 2007, and second in both total strikeouts and Ks/7 IP
• Second in NCAA history in Ks/7 IP (13.6, trails only Cat Osterman’s 14.3)
• Has 24 double-digit strikeout performances in 2008 (21 vs. Arizona); has 106 for her career
• Has 1,886 strikeouts, third-best in NCAA history
• Has 12 career NCAA solo no-hitters, including two perfect
games, one combined no-hitter, and one against the U.S.
NCAA Division I Career Strikeout Leaders
National Team in non-NCAA competition
• Invited to USA Softball’s National Team Training/Selection Camp Rank Name
School
Total K’s Total Inn. Years
in Summer, 2007 and the Olympic Team Tryout Camp in
September, 2007
2008: Is 23-5 with as 0.46 ERA and 416 strikeouts in 198.0 innings
… Has two no hitters … Struck out 21 at No. 8 Arizona in 12 innings
… Picked up her 100th career win at NC State on March 22 … Shut
out No. 8 Northwestern and No. 11 Houston … Named USA Softball
National Player of the Week on 3/25 and NFCA Co-National Player
of the Week on 4/1.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Monica Abbott
Cat Osterman
Angela Tincher
Courtney Blades
Alicia Hollowell
Michelle Granger
Katie Burkhart
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia Tech
Southern Miss/Nicholls
Arizona
California
Arizona State
2,440
2,265
1,886
1,773
1,768
1,640
1,480
1,448.0
1,105.2
970.1
1,261.2
1,122.0
1,202.2
963.0
2004-07
2002-06
20051997-2000
2003-06
1989-93
2005-
bold indicates active player
2007: MVP of the ACC Tournament after going 4-0 with a 0.00 ERA, 42 strikeouts
and a tournament-record 25.1 consecutive scoreless innings … Went 38-7 on the season
with a 0.56 ERA and 617 strikeouts … Her 38 wins and 617 strikeouts are both school
and ACC records … Pitched a school-record 311.2 innings, starting 43 contests …
Named to the 2006-07 ACC Academic Softball Team and to the VaSID Academic AllState Squad.
International: A pitcher on USA Softball’s World University Games team in 2006 …
Helped the team to a gold medal at the Championships in Tainan City, Taiwan … Went
1-0 with a 1.02 ERA and 16 strikeouts … Made four appearances, pitching 13.2 innings,
allowing two earned runs … Picked up the win in relief against Japan in pool play.
NCAA Division I All-Time
Career Strikeout Ratio
(Minimum 8.5 Average, 400 Innings Pitched)
Rank
1
2
3
4
NameSchool
Cat Osterman
Texas
Angela Tincher Virginia Tech
Monica Abbott Tennessee
Sarah Pauly
TAMU-CC
Total K’s
2,265
1,886
2,440
1,370
Total Inn.K Ratio
1,105.2
14.3
970.1
13.6
1,448.0
11.8
830.0
11.6
Bold indicates active player
Personal: Angela Susan Tincher ... Born December 16, 1985 in Low Moor, VA ... Majoring in finance, insurance and business law with a 3.84 GPA … Will graduate in May
Summa Cum Laude … Has been admitted to the Pamlin Business School for graduate school, where she will pursue an MBA.
Year APP
2005 36
2006 45 2007 49 2008 33 Career 163 GS W-L SV
30 21-9 3
33 26-9 3 43 38-7 3 23 23-5 2 129 108-30 11 CG SHOCBO
18 4
2
28 10 0 41 23 0 19 10 3 106 47 5 GF
6
10 6
9
31 IP
204.1
256.1 311.2 198.0 970.1 H
108
89 107 63 367 R ER BB K 2B
47 31 69 349 20
52 37 100 504 10 34 25 70 617 12 21 13 45 416 9 154 106 284 1886 51 3B
3
0
4
1
8
HR
11
15 9
1
36 ERA
1.06
1.01 0.56 0.46 0.76 AVG
.152
.104 .103 .098 .113 WP HBP KL IBB
22 11 37 2
33 19 109 0
16 33 109 1
8 14 68 0
79 77 323 3