Varsity Roster 2008
Head Coach: Tiffany Ozbun (1st Year) See biographyAssistant Coach: Lynsey Pyle See biography
| No. | Name | Pos | Year | Hometown | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ali Teopas
Ali Teopas OF/IF Sr.Sylvania, OhioSylvania Northview
2007 (Junior): Saw action in 13 games across the infield as a top sub and pinch runner ... scored two runs in a 6-5 victory over Webster on Mar. 16 ... committed no errors at second base for a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. 2006 (Sophomore): Started 39 games at second base ... patient at the plate, was second on the team in walks at 11 ... hit .253 with four doubles and 8 RBIs ... had three hits in an Apr. 22 victory over Wooster, 9-4. 2005 (Freshman): Played in 32 games, starting 28 ... hit .289 with ten RBIs while slugging .313 ... carried a six game hitting streak ... had four hits against Oberlin on Apr. 9, a 13-0 conference win. Personal: Sports management and communication double major ... daughter of Terry and Joyce Teopas ... President of DSAAC, Denison Student Athlete Advisory Council. |
OF/IF | Sr. | Sylvania, Ohio | Sylvania Northview |
| 2 |
Ali Silver
Ali Silver IF Sr.Baltimore, Md.Kenwood
2007 (Junior): Led the team with a .403 batting average with 56 hits, both the fourth best season totals in Big Red history ... started all 44 games ... Stole twelve bases to lead the team and register as the third best single-season total at Denison ... had 18 multiple hit games and held a hitting streak of ten games ... had two 3-RBI games - Wilmington (Mar. 25) and Ohio Wesleyan (Apr. 13) ... named 2nd Team All-NCAC after hitting .500 in conference play. 2006 (Sophomore): Hit .301 in 45 starts at shortstop ... third on the team in runs scored with 26 ... had ten multiple hit games ... hit a home run in a 9-0 rout of Kenyon (Apr. 5). 2005 (Freshman): Hit .302 in 40 starts at shortstop ... second on the team in slugging percentage (.397), on base percentage (.367) and runs scored (20) ... had five multiple RBI games and eight multiple hit games ... led the team in home runs. Personal: Daughter of Terry and Sheila Silver. |
IF | Sr. | Baltimore, Md. | Kenwood |
| 3 |
Sam Rumschlag
Sam Rumschlag P So.Carmel, Ind.Cathedral
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 | So. | Carmel, Ind. | Cathedral |
| 4 | Erica Evans | IF | Fr. | Worthington, Ohio | Thomas Worthington |
| 5 |
Rachel Cotterman
Rachel Cotterman OF Sr.New Lexington, OhioFisher Catholic
2007 (Junior): Started 27 games in right field and hit .325 to lead all outfielders while driving in 12 runs ... slugged .429, the fourth best on the team ... had three RBI in a 5-0 victory over Wooster on Apr. 22 ... named 1st Team All-NCAC after hitting .412 in conference action. 2006 (Sophomore): Played in ten games, starting one at DH ... had two pinch hits. 2005 (Freshman): Played in 21 of 40 games, starting five in right field ... hit .300 and scored nine runs ... the first option for pinch running and hitting, led the team with 16 appearances as a sub. Personal: Psychology major ... daughter of David and Paula Cotterman. |
OF | Sr. | New Lexington, Ohio | Fisher Catholic |
| 6 |
Bri Scrofano
Bri Scrofano P Sr.Longs, S.C.McDowell
2007 (Junior): Went 7-7 in 19 appearances, including 15 starts ... recorded a 1.90 ERA and held opponents to a .228 batting average ... struck out 63 batters, second best on the team, and pitched a team-high 95.2 innings ... is fourth all-time in career starts (47), fifth in complete games (22), fifth in innings pitched (296.1) and fourth in victories (28) ... threw her second career no-hitter against Wooster on Apr. 22 ... named 1st Team All-NCAC after going undefeated in conference play with a 0.41 ERA. 2006 (Sophomore): Went 13-4 in 20 appearances and 17 starts ... accumulated a 1.40 ERA while pitching five complete games and posting three shutouts ... pitched a team-high 104.2 IP ... struck out 102 batters, second on the team ... named 2nd Team All-NCAC. 2005 (Freshman): Won eight games on the mound, holding opponents to a .201 batting average ... finished third on the team with a 1.39 ERA ... pitched 96.0 innings, striking out 79 ... named 2nd Team All-NCAC Personal: Sports management major ... daughter of Donato and Lynne Scrofano. |
P | Sr. | Longs, S.C. | McDowell |
| 7 |
Molly Sack
Molly Sack C/IF So.Toledo, OhioSylvania Southview
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. |
C/IF | So. | Toledo, Ohio | Sylvania Southview |
| 8 |
Brie Berkopec
Brie Berkopec C So.Mars, Pa.Mars Senior
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. |
C | So. | Mars, Pa. | Mars Senior |
| 9 | Mandy Krutzler | P/IF | Fr. | Geneva, Ill. | Hudson |
| 10 | Leslie Brenner | P | So. | Deerfield, Ill. | Deerfield |
| 11 |
Alex Murray
Alex Murray 3B So.Mayfield Hts., OhioNotre Dame-Cathedral Latin
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 | So. | Mayfield Hts., Ohio | Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin |
| 12 |
Claire Kopko
Claire Kopko IF Sr.Washington, Pa.Trinity
2007 (Junior): Started 43 of 45 games, largely at second base ... Drove in 18 RBIs and was fifth on the team in total bases with 54 ... slugged .432 and hit two home runs ... had ten multiple-hit games ... finished the season fifth all-time in at-bats (404), third in hits (140), second in doubles (33), triples (11) and home runs (4) and the career leader in RBIs (89). 2006 (Sophomore): Hit .380 with 49 RBI, a Denison single season record ... led the team in sac flies and RBIs and was in the top three on the team in 11 statistical categories ... slugged .563 and amassed 80 total bases ... hit a walk-off home run to clinch the NCAC tournament championship and a berth in the NCAA National Tournament. 2005 (Freshman): Started in all 40 games, amassing a .358 batting average, 22 RBIs, 12 doubles and five triples ... led the team in nine major offensive statistical categories ... her six triples is the second highest single-season total in program history. Personal: Biology major ... daughter of Joe and Laura Kopko ... valedictorian of her high school class ... 2005 NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) All-American. |
IF | Sr. | Washington, Pa. | Trinity |
| 13 |
Amanda Tipton
Amanda Tipton OF Jr.Massillon, OhioMassillon Jackson
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 | Jr. | Massillon, Ohio | Massillon Jackson |
| 15 | Aly Clark | IF | Fr. | Blacklick, Ohio | Gahanna Lincoln |
| 16 |
Stacey Ronk
Stacey Ronk P Sr.Shiocton, Wis.Shiocton
2007 (Junior): Went 1-0 in six appearances, including two starts ... Led the team with a 0.51 ERA ... held opponents to a .213 batting average ... struck out three and allowed just one hit in 3.2 IP in a 2-0 victory over Lake Forest College (Mar. 15). 2006 (Sophomore): Went 3-0 in 23.0 IP ... carried a 0.91 ERA in seven appearances, including four starts ... opponents carried an average of just .188 ... threw a complete game on Opening Day, striking out nine en route to a 5-1 victory over Macalester (Mar. 12). 2005 (Freshman): Made one apearance on the mound, giving up no runs or hits in an inning of work. Personal: Economics major ... daughter of George and Patricia Ronk. |
P | Sr. | Shiocton, Wis. | Shiocton |
| 18 | Katie Harley | P | Fr. | Indiana, Pa. | Indiana Area Senior |
| 21 |
Amy Eberlin
Amy Eberlin OF Fr.Toronto, Ont.Leaside
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 | Fr. | Toronto, Ont. | Leaside |
| 22 |
Emily Croll
Emily Croll OF/IF So.Oak Harbor, OhioOak Harbor
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. |
OF/IF | So. | Oak Harbor, Ohio | Oak Harbor |
| 25 |
Mary Beth Krolikowski
Mary Beth Krolikowski OF Jr.Brunswick, OhioHoly Name
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 managment double major ... member of DSAAC, Denison Student Athlete Advisory Council ... daughter of Timothy and Elizabeth Krolikowski. |
OF | Jr. | Brunswick, Ohio | Holy Name |