Varsity Roster 2009

Head Coach: Tiffany Ozbun (2nd Year)   See biography
Assistant Coach: Lynsey Whisner   See biography

No. Name Pos Year B/T Hometown High School
3 Sam Rumschlag

Sam Rumschlag P Jr.

Carmel, Ind.
Cathedral

2009 (Junior): Posted a 10-10 mark in 24 appearances inside the circle, including 19 starts and 17 complete games ... 145.1 innings this season ranks third all-time ... compiled a .356 batting average and had 15 multi-hit games ... went 3-5 with 3 RBI against North Central (Mar. 20) ... fanned a career-high 12 batters against Ohio Wesleyan (May 1) in the opening round of the NCAC Tournament ... selected first-team all-conference and named to the NCAC all-tournament squad.

2008 (Sophomore): Registered a 7-5 season in 19 appearances on the mound, including 11 starts ... now stands second all-time in saves ... carried a 19-game hitting streak while batting .393 at the plate, second best on the team ... went 3-4 with 2 RBI against Rowan in the first round of the NCAA tournament. 

2007 (Freshman): Went 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA in 11 appearances ... finished a team-high eight games, including a save ... held opponents to a .272 batting average, striking out 17 ... pitched a complete game shutout against Wilmington, striking out six batters and allowing just four hits (Mar. 25).

Personal: Biology major ... daughter of Sam and Lily Rumschlag ... member of DSAAC, Denison Student Athlete Advisory Council.

P Jr. R/R Carmel, Ind. Cathedral
4 Erica Evans

Erica Evans IF So.

Worthington, Ohio
Thomas Worthington

2009 (Sophomore): Started all 39 games at shortstop ... hit .286 with a team-high 14 doubles, 32 runs and 4 stolen bases ... finished the season tied on for third on the school's single-season doubles and home runs (4) lists ... went 2-4 with 3 RBI in an 11-10 victory over defending national champs Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Mar. 20).

2008 (Freshman): Hit .310 in 38 starts at first base ... had 11 multiple-hit games ... hit her first collegiate home run against Wooster (Apr. 12). 

Personal: Undecided major ... daughter of Lee and Gretchen Evans.

IF So. R/R Worthington, Ohio Thomas Worthington
5 Hannah Price

Hannah Price OF Fr.

Hudson, Ohio
Hudson

2009 (Freshman): Started all 39 games in the outfield for the Big Red ... hit .277 with 16 runs scored ... logged two hits and scored 3 times in a win over Oberlin (Apr. 18).

Personal: Undecided major ... daughter of Douglas and Elizabeth Price ... member of the National Honor Society at Hudson High School.

OF Fr. R/R Hudson, Ohio Hudson
6 Sophia Iglesias

Sophia Iglesias OF Fr.

McLean, Va.
McLean

2009 (Freshman): Saw action in two games for Denison ... had an RBI single in her first collegiate at bat against Mount St. Joseph (Mar. 28).

Personal: Biology major ... daughter of Felipe Iglesias and J. Suzanne Cox.

OF Fr. R/R McLean, Va. McLean
7 Molly Sack

Molly Sack C/IF Jr.

Toledo, Ohio
Sylvania Southview

2009 (Junior): Appeared in 15 games for the Big Red, compiling a .326 slugging percentage ... had a triple, double and 2 RBIs vs. Wesleyan University (Mar. 15). 

2008 (Sophomore): Played in 19 contests for the Big Red, hitting .317, driving in nine runs ... went 3-4 with 2 RBIs vs. Oneonta State (Mar. 11) ... hit her first collegiate home run against Husson College (Mar. 13). 

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in one game ... made a putout and had an assist behind the plate against Ohio Wesleyan on Apr. 13.

Personal: Psychology and communication major ... daughter of Rich and Sandy Sack ... sister, Emily, also played softball at Denison.

C/IF Jr. R/R Toledo, Ohio Sylvania Southview
8 Brie Berkopec

Brie Berkopec C Jr.

Mars, Pa.
Mars Senior

2009 (Junior): Named first-team all-NCAC and second-team all-Central Region after leading the Big Red in four offensive categories ... had a .386 average with 9 home runs, 37 RBIs and 13 doubles in 38 games ... carried a 13 games hitting streak and had multi-RBIs in 14 contests ... set a new Denison single-season home run record while her .701 slugging percentage and RBI count both ranked second in school history ... also holds the school's career home run record with 15 long balls ... went 4-8 with 5 RBIs and 3 homers, two of which coming in the same inning, in a twinbill at Oberlin (Apr. 18) ... had a pair of home runs against defending national champions Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Mar. 19).

2008 (Sophomore): Led the team with a batting average of .405 in 38 starts ... slugged .653 with 6 home runs, 34 RBIs and 12 doubles ... led the team in seven offensive categories ... had nine multiple-RBI games ... named second team all-NCAC .  

2007 (Freshman): Played in 11 games, starting two at first base ... hit .286 and scored four runs ... slugged .357 and had an on-base percentage of .333.

Personal: Pre-Med major ... daughter of James and Amy Berkopec ... involved with The Denisonian, the school newspaper.

C Jr. R/R Mars, Pa. Mars Senior
10 Leslie Brenner

Leslie Brenner P Jr.

Deerfield, Ill.
Deerfield

2009 (Junior): Compiled a 10-8 record in 20 appearances for the Big Red ... notched a career-high six strikeouts against Otterbein (Mar. 12), Augsburg (Mar. 16) and Case Western (Apr. 15) ... allowed just two hits in five scoreless innings against Wooster (Apr. 4) and tossed a one-hit shutout through five against Oberlin (Apr. 18).

2008 (Sophomore): Carried a team best 1.75 ERA in five appearances on the mound in her first season in Granville. 

2007 (Freshman): Played at the University of Connecticut.

Personal: Undecided major ... daughter of David and Arden Brenner.

P Jr. R/R Deerfield, Ill. Deerfield
11 Alex Murray

Alex Murray 3B Jr.

Mayfield Hts., Ohio
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

2009 (Junior): Earned first team all-NCAC honors after posting a .336 average with 3 home runs, 26 runs and 10 doubles ... ranks second all-time in career home runs (11) and fourth in career walks (36) ... went a perfect 3-3 with a home run, double and 3 RBI against Wooster (Apr. 4) ... had a home run and drove in three at Oberlin (Apr. 18).

2008 (Sophomore): Named second team all-NCAC after hitting .336 with 7 home runs, 23 RBIs and 10 doubles ... hit a pair of home runs against Wooster (Apr. 12) ... second in the NCAC in home runs and set the Denison single season record. 

2007 (Freshman): Started 44 games, 42 at first base ... hit .271 and drove in 20 RBIs ... her 289 putouts at first base is the third highest in school history ... scored 19 runs, the fifth highest on the team ... had three RBI in a 9-2 victory over Ursuline (Mar. 29) ... hit her first career home run on Apr. 28 in a 6-4 victory over Oberlin.

Personal: Biochemistry major ... daughter of James and Karen Murray.

3B Jr. R/R Mayfield Hts., Ohio Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
13 Amanda Tipton

Amanda Tipton OF Sr.

Massillon, Ohio
Massillon Jackson

2009 (Senior): Started 13 of 18 games in the outfield ... hit .279 with six RBI and one run scored ... recorded three multiple-hit games ... went 2-2 with an RBI against Muskingum (Mar. 30) ... had a pair of RBIs in a 6-5 victory over Kenyon (Apr. 9).

2007 (Sophomore): Saw action in seven games, starting five in rightfield ... drove in a key, late game RBI in an extra inning 6-5 victory over Webster (Mar. 16) ... had two outfield assists.

2006 (Freshman): Played in four games, starting one in left field ... scored a run and had an RBI in a 9-0 victory over Mass. College (Mar. 16).

Personal: Chemistry major ... daughter of Mark and Joanne Tipton ... member of DSAAC, Denison Student Athlete Advisory Council.

OF Sr. R/R Massillon, Ohio Massillon Jackson
17 Kait Fiore

Kait Fiore IF Fr.

Milburn, N.J.
Milburn

2009 (Freshman): Saw action in 13 games, making three starts at second base ... hit a double in her first collegiate start against Augsburg (Mar. 16) ... appeared in 10 games as a pinch runner scoring four runs ... scored the game-winning run in a 1-0 victory over Muskingum (Mar. 30).

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Donald and Kathleen Fiore.

IF Fr. R/R Milburn, N.J. Milburn
18 Katie Harley

Katie Harley P/OF So.

Indiana, Pa.
Indiana Area Senior

2009 (Sophomore): Made four appearances, including one start for the Big Red ... earned her first collegiate victory in a 9-3 win over Mount St. Joseph (Mar. 28).

Personal: English major ... daughter of Tom and Patrice Harley.

P/OF So. R/R Indiana, Pa. Indiana Area Senior
21 Amy Eberlin

Amy Eberlin OF So.

Toronto, Ont.
Leaside

2009 (Sophomore): Started 27 of 29 games in the outfield ... scored eight runs and recorded four multiple-hits games, including a 3-4 performance at Oberlin (Apr. 18).

2008 (Freshman): Started five games in the outfield and played in 19 ... hit .300 six runs scored and a pair of RBIs ... recorded two hits, including a triple, against Oneonta State (Mar. 11). 

Personal: International studies and communication major ... daughter of Warren and Mary Ellen Eberlin.

OF So. L/R Toronto, Ont. Leaside
22 Emily Croll

Emily Croll IF Jr.

Oak Harbor, Ohio
Oak Harbor

2009 (Junior): Appeared in 32 games, making 30 starts for Denison ... hit .300 with eight RBI, six doubles and 12 runs scored ... logged 12 multi-hit games and closed out the season on a six-game hitting streak ... had a triple, double, 2 RBI and 2 runs at Washington & Jefferson (Apr. 5) ... "Heart of the Team" Award recipient.

2008 (Sophomore): Saw action in two games in the outfield for the Big Red. 

2007 (Freshman): Played in 17 games, starting one in rightfield ... a top pinch runner, scored five runs while hitting .250 ... had two RBIs against Marietta College (Mar.21).

Personal: Communication major ... daughter of E.J. and Suzette Croll.

IF Jr. R/R Oak Harbor, Ohio Oak Harbor
23 Lauren Lynn

Lauren Lynn IF Fr.

Cincinnati, Ohio
Sycamore

2009 (Freshman): Started 36 of 37 games during her freshman campaign ... led the team with a .437 batting average with 11 doubles, 23 runs and 20 RBI ... set new school marks for single-season batting average and on-base percentage (.500) ... had 16 multi-hit games and a team-best 14-game hitting streak ... went a combined 7-8, including her first collegiate home run, with 3 runs and 2 RBI in a doubleheader at Washington & Jefferson (Apr. 5) ... was 3-3 with 3 RBIs and a pair of runs against Edgewood (Mar. 15) ... earned second-team all-NCAC and all-Central Region honors, and was named to the NCAC all-tournament team.

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Ron Lynn and Maggie Marshall ... member of the National Honor Society at Sycamore High School.

IF Fr. R/R Cincinnati, Ohio Sycamore
25 Mary Beth Krolikowski

Mary Beth Krolikowski OF Sr.

Brunswick, Ohio
Holy Name

2009 (Senior): Started 36 games in centerfield ... drove in 23 runs, scored 32 and swiped four bags while compiling a .386 average ... led the team in hits (56), triples (4) and run scored ... finished her career in Granville ranked fourth in triples (5), home runs (6) and slugging percentage (.421), and fifth with a .317 career batting average ... went 3-5 with 4 RBIs and was a single away from the cycle against Case Western Reserve (Apr. 15) ... was a perfect 4-4 with 4 runs scored against Mount St. Joseph (Mar. 28) ... logged 4 hits, 3 RBIs and 2 runs in a victory over Wittenberg (Apr. 1) ... named first-team all-NCAC and second-team all-Central Region. 

2008 (Junior): Started 38 games in centerfield ... drove in 23 runs and scored 29, fourth best in the NCAC ... drove in five runs in a 13-2 victory over Hiram to capture the NCAC Tournament Championship (May 4). 

2007 (Sophomore): Hit .289 while starting all 45 games in centerfield ... fourth on the team in RBIs (21) and second in home runs (2) ... had ten multiple hit games and six multiple RBI games ... hit a grand slam in a 9-7 victory over Case Western on Mar. 31 in Cleveland.

2006 (Freshman): Started three games and saw action in seven in the outfield ... drove in 2 RBIs.

Personal: Communication and sports management double major  ... daughter of Timothy and Elizabeth Krolikowski... member of DSAAC, Denison Student Athlete Advisory Council.

OF Sr. R/R Brunswick, Ohio Holy Name