Eastern Michigan Athletics
Softball Sees 10 Earn Academic All-MAC Honors
5/31/2017 10:23:00 AM | Softball
The Eagles selections ranked second-most in the league
MAC Release
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University softball team saw 10 of its student-athletes honored Tuesday, May 23, as the Mid-American Conference released its Academic All-MAC team. The Eagles' 10 selections ranked tied for second-most in the league.
A total of 89 student-athletes made the cut, with Northern Illinois and Western Michigan leading the way with 11 selections each, while Eastern and Kent State added 10 honorees apiece.
Earning the honor for EMU were: seniors Michelle Kriegshauser (New Lenox, Ill.-Lincoln Way Central), Abbie Minsker (Howell, Mich.-Hartland), and Taylor Wagner (Marshalltown, Iowa-Marshalltown), juniors Haley Hostetler (New Haven, Ind.-Woodlan), Brandice Olmos (Riverside, Calif.-Grand Terrace), Angel Schilke (Saline, Mich.-Saline), and Trisha Trujillo (Whittier, Calif.-California), and sophomores Olivia Logan (Riverview, Mich.-Riverview), Nicolle Miranda (Wilmington, Calif.-Port of Los Angeles), and Alex Peters (Oscoda, Mich.-Alpena). Kriegshauser, Minsker, Hostetler, Olmos, Schilke, and Trujillo reel in the honor for the second time, while Wagner, Logan, Miranda, and Peters garnered the distinction for the first time.
The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has excelled in athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests for that particular sport.
A speech language pathology graduate, Kriegshauser owns a 3.59 GPA, and adds the academic award to her resume. A Second Team All-MAC selection, Kriegshauser put together one of the best seasons in program history. She tied the program record with 17 doubles, while boasting the 10th-best batting average in single season laurels at .375. Her 37 runs scored were sixth-most in EMU history, in addition to being a career-best, while her nine home runs ranked tied for 10th most. She is the only Eagle to ever register 200+ hits, 100+ runs, and 100+ RBI's in their career, while the senior outfielder also holds the program records in career batting average (.361), doubles (57), and slugging percentage (.624). In addition to holding the program standard in each of the three categories, she is ranked tied for second in league laurels in doubles, fifth in slugging percentage, and 18th in batting average. Kriegshauser also ranks inside EMU's top-10 in home runs (2nd-29), hits (t2nd-211), runs (5th-110), and RBI's (6th-105).
Minsker, who graduated with a degree in chemistry and owned a 3.71 GPA, registered two wins in her final season donning the Green and White, while working to a career-best 4.45 ERA in the circle and striking out 21. She tossed one complete game and one shutout, and added a save in 45.2 innings of work.
Wagner, an elementary education major with a 3.38 grade point average, put together a career year in 2017. The Marshalltown, Iowa native hit a career-best .345 at the plate, cranking out a career-high 50 hits, including seven doubles, one triple, and one home run.
Hostetler, who maintains a 3.60 grade point average while studying elementary education, moved from shortstop to centerfield in 2017. One of a trio of EMU's stout outfielders, Hostetler threw out a team-high nine baserunners and posted a career-best fielding percentage in her first season patrolling the grass. Starting all 51 games, Hostetler tallied 27 hits and drove in seven.
Olmos, a criminology major with a 3.82 grade point average, played in all 51 games for the Eagles. The Riverside, Calif. native set career-highs in batting average (.285), hits (41), and home runs (2).
A chemistry major boasting a 3.40 GPA, Schilke was one of EMU's top baserunners. Appearing in 36 games, Schilke scored 12 runs, while swiping five bases.
Trujillo was one of the Eagles' top hurlers in the circle this season, setting a career-high with eight wins in 36 appearances. Tossing a career-high 112.1 innings, Trujillo fanned 41, while working to a career-low in ERA (3.99). The Whittier, Calif. product is a health administration major, carrying a 3.20 grade point average.
In her second season as Eastern's starting first baseman, Logan tied a career-best with 36 hits, including three doubles and a home run. She added 11 runs, 16 RBI's, and ranked third on the team with 12 walks. The Riverview, Mich. native holds a 3.73 GPA as a dietetics major.
Miranda, a product development major with a 3.30 grade point average, appeared in 33 games for the Green and White. Making 16 starts in the circle, Miranda notched six wins and finished the season with a 4.71 earned run average. She recorded seven complete games and two shutouts, and struck out 62 over 130.2 innings.
A chemistry major that boasts a 3.95 GPA, Peters was one of EMU's speediest on the base paths. Appearing in 29 games, Peters posted a career-best 13 runs, while swiping a squad-best seven stolen bases.
The Eagles' season came to a close with a 17-34 overall record, including a 3-20 mark in MAC play.
2017 Softball Academic All-MAC Team
Nicole Best, Akron, Junior, 3.385, Marketing Management
Cassie Gillespie, Akron, Junior, 3.947, Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy
Taylor Kirian, Akron, Junior, 3.810, Supply Chain/Operations Management
Laura Lakins, Akron, Sophomore, 3.739, Integrated Language Arts
Kayla Schlosser, Akron, Junior, 3.968, Biology
Amanda Arnett, Ball State, Senior, 3.618, Speech Language Pathology
Rachel Houck, Ball State, Senior, 3.340, Accounting
Aeshia Miles, Ball State, Sophomore, 3.249, Finance
Carolyn Wilmes, Ball State, Junior, 3.444, Legal Studies
Briana Combs, Bowling Green, Senior, 4.000, Business (MBA)
Katee Hinkle, Bowling Green, Junior, 3.738, Health Science
Sami Parave, Bowling Green, Senior, 3.725, Psychology
Brooke Parker, Bowling Green, Sophomore, 3.940, AYA Education
Chelsea Raker, Bowling Green, R-Junior, 3.422, Public Health
Haley Schrock, Bowling Green, Senior, 4.000, Accounting
Aspen Searle, Bowling Green, R-Junior, 3.715, Psychology
Alex Sorgi, Bowling Green, Sophomore, 3.754, Gerontology
Kiley Sosby, Bowling Green, Sophomore, 3.620, Management
Ally Power, Buffalo, Sophomore, 3.206, Communication
Allison Curtis, Central Michigan, Sophomore, 3.46, Mathematics
Kaila Fulker, Central Michigan, R-Freshman, 3.25, Biology/Biomedical Sciences
Maison Kalina, Central Michigan, Junior, 3.61, Early Child Development & Learning
Taylor Lewallen, Central Michigan, Senior, 3.58, Dietetics
Evelyn Lorimer, Central Michigan, Senior, 4.00, Master's in Public Administration
Kayla Noch, Central Michigan, Sophomore, 3.82, Marketing
Erika Underwood, Central Michigan, Sophomore, 3.38, Sport Management
Rachel Vieira, Central Michigan, Sophomore, 3.77, Biology/Biomedical Sciences
Haley Hostetler, Eastern Michigan, Junior, 3.60, Elementary Education
Michelle Kriegshauser, Eastern Michigan, 3.59, Speech Language Pathology
Olivia Logan, Eastern Michigan, Sophomore, 3.73, Dietics
Abbie Minsker, Eastern Michigan, Senior, 3.71, Chemistry
Nicolle Miranda, Eastern Michigan, Sophomore, 3.30, Product Development
Brandice Olmos, Eastern Michigan, Junior, 3.82, Criminology
Alex Peters, Eastern Michigan, Sophomore, 3.95, Chemistry
Angel Schilke, Eastern Michigan, Junior, 3.40, Chemistry
Trisha Trujillo, Eastern Michigan, Junior, 3.20, Health Administration
Taylor Wagner, Eastern Michigan, Senior, 3.38, Secondary Education
Hunter Brancifort, Kent State, Sophomore, 3.985, Finance
Jen Cader, Kent State, Sophomore, 3.766, Exercise Science
Emily Dobbin, Kent State, Junior, 3.649, Integrated Health Studies
Maddy Grimm, Kent State, Senior, 3.578, Exercise Science
Janel Hayes, Kent State, Senior, 3.578, Exercise Science
Allie Luther, Kent State, Junior, 3.475, Exercise Science
Paige McCrary, Kent State, Senior, 3.270, Integrated Health Studies
Vanessa Scoarste, Kent State, Junior, 3.908, Chemistry
Holly Speers, Kent State, Junior, 3.249, Business Management
Nicole Teefy, Kent State, Senior, 3.51, Public Health
Lauren Anderson, Miami, Senior, 3.90, Public Health
Kelsey Fredericks, Miami, Senior, 3.25, Marketing
Kaitlyn Gliha, Miami, Junior, 3.43, Mechanical Engineering
Shannon Hohman, Miami, Sophomore, 3.25, Marketing
Jenna Jones, Miami, Senior, 3.67, Family Studies
Kat Lee, Miami, Junior, 3.47, Kinesiology / Premedical Studies
Michaela Schlattman, Miami, Sophomore, 3.34, Sport Leadership and Management
Johniann Wahl, Miami, Sophomore, 3.32, Sport Leadership and Management
Jordyn Bowen, NIU, Senior, 3.632, Finance
Alex Frenz, NIU, Sophomore, 3.444, Kinesiology
Kayti Grable, NIU, Senior, 3.501, Journalism
Dominique Greeno, NIU, Sophomore, 3.506, Mechanical Engineering
Bekah Harnish, NIU, Junior, 3.614, 3-D Studio
Abby Howlett, NIU, Sophomore, 3.930, Accountancy
Kali Kossakowski, NIU, Senior, 3.702, Nursing
Katie Lamich, NIU, Sophomore, 3.978, Communicative Disorders
Tara Thacker, NIU, Junior, 3.836, Nursing
Jenny Van Geertry, NIU, Sophomore, 3.755, Rehabilitative Services
Alaynie Woollard, NIU, Junior, 3.394, Psychology
Madison Claytor, Ohio, Senior, 3.811, Sport Management
Deanna Cole, Ohio, Sophomore, 3.566, Pre Exercise Physiology
Alex Day, Ohio, Sophomore, 3.458, Pre Exercise Physiology
Savannah Jo Dorsey, Ohio, Senior, 3.456, Biological Studies
Taylor Saxton, Ohio, Junior, 3.772, Sport Management
Danielle Stiene, Ohio, Junior, 3.274, Bio/Cells and Molecular Biology
Celeste Fidge, Toledo, Senior, 3.275, marketing and finance
Kylie Gross, Toledo, Junior, 3.913, marketing and supply chain management
Ashley Rausch, Toledo, Junior, 3.588, nursing
Chandler Rice, Toledo, Senior, 3.670, human resource management & organizational leadership management
Samantha Showalter, Toledo, Junior, 3.610, human resource management and organizational leadership management
Heather Webb, Toledo, Sophomore, 3.306, recreational therapy
Erin Binkowski, Western Michigan, Senior, 3.39, Sport Management
Kelsea Cichocki, Western Michigan, Senior, 3.73, University Studies
Geordin Craun, Western Michigan, Junior, 3.43, Paper Engineering
Jenna Faultersack, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 3.54, Sport Management
Jordan Kurth, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 3.92 Finance
Anissa Sanchez, Western Michigan, Junior, 3.65, Accountancy
Ivy Schaaf, Western Michigan, Senior, 3.56, Marketing
Courtney Sleeman, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 3.21, Sport Management
Aspen Williams, Western Michigan, Junior, 3.24, Exercise Science
Marlee Wilson, Western Michigan, Redshirt Junior, 3.96, Graphic Design
Brooke Wyman, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 3.65, Sales and Business Marketing
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University softball team saw 10 of its student-athletes honored Tuesday, May 23, as the Mid-American Conference released its Academic All-MAC team. The Eagles' 10 selections ranked tied for second-most in the league.
A total of 89 student-athletes made the cut, with Northern Illinois and Western Michigan leading the way with 11 selections each, while Eastern and Kent State added 10 honorees apiece.
Earning the honor for EMU were: seniors Michelle Kriegshauser (New Lenox, Ill.-Lincoln Way Central), Abbie Minsker (Howell, Mich.-Hartland), and Taylor Wagner (Marshalltown, Iowa-Marshalltown), juniors Haley Hostetler (New Haven, Ind.-Woodlan), Brandice Olmos (Riverside, Calif.-Grand Terrace), Angel Schilke (Saline, Mich.-Saline), and Trisha Trujillo (Whittier, Calif.-California), and sophomores Olivia Logan (Riverview, Mich.-Riverview), Nicolle Miranda (Wilmington, Calif.-Port of Los Angeles), and Alex Peters (Oscoda, Mich.-Alpena). Kriegshauser, Minsker, Hostetler, Olmos, Schilke, and Trujillo reel in the honor for the second time, while Wagner, Logan, Miranda, and Peters garnered the distinction for the first time.
The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has excelled in athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests for that particular sport.
A speech language pathology graduate, Kriegshauser owns a 3.59 GPA, and adds the academic award to her resume. A Second Team All-MAC selection, Kriegshauser put together one of the best seasons in program history. She tied the program record with 17 doubles, while boasting the 10th-best batting average in single season laurels at .375. Her 37 runs scored were sixth-most in EMU history, in addition to being a career-best, while her nine home runs ranked tied for 10th most. She is the only Eagle to ever register 200+ hits, 100+ runs, and 100+ RBI's in their career, while the senior outfielder also holds the program records in career batting average (.361), doubles (57), and slugging percentage (.624). In addition to holding the program standard in each of the three categories, she is ranked tied for second in league laurels in doubles, fifth in slugging percentage, and 18th in batting average. Kriegshauser also ranks inside EMU's top-10 in home runs (2nd-29), hits (t2nd-211), runs (5th-110), and RBI's (6th-105).
Minsker, who graduated with a degree in chemistry and owned a 3.71 GPA, registered two wins in her final season donning the Green and White, while working to a career-best 4.45 ERA in the circle and striking out 21. She tossed one complete game and one shutout, and added a save in 45.2 innings of work.
Wagner, an elementary education major with a 3.38 grade point average, put together a career year in 2017. The Marshalltown, Iowa native hit a career-best .345 at the plate, cranking out a career-high 50 hits, including seven doubles, one triple, and one home run.
Hostetler, who maintains a 3.60 grade point average while studying elementary education, moved from shortstop to centerfield in 2017. One of a trio of EMU's stout outfielders, Hostetler threw out a team-high nine baserunners and posted a career-best fielding percentage in her first season patrolling the grass. Starting all 51 games, Hostetler tallied 27 hits and drove in seven.
Olmos, a criminology major with a 3.82 grade point average, played in all 51 games for the Eagles. The Riverside, Calif. native set career-highs in batting average (.285), hits (41), and home runs (2).
A chemistry major boasting a 3.40 GPA, Schilke was one of EMU's top baserunners. Appearing in 36 games, Schilke scored 12 runs, while swiping five bases.
Trujillo was one of the Eagles' top hurlers in the circle this season, setting a career-high with eight wins in 36 appearances. Tossing a career-high 112.1 innings, Trujillo fanned 41, while working to a career-low in ERA (3.99). The Whittier, Calif. product is a health administration major, carrying a 3.20 grade point average.
In her second season as Eastern's starting first baseman, Logan tied a career-best with 36 hits, including three doubles and a home run. She added 11 runs, 16 RBI's, and ranked third on the team with 12 walks. The Riverview, Mich. native holds a 3.73 GPA as a dietetics major.
Miranda, a product development major with a 3.30 grade point average, appeared in 33 games for the Green and White. Making 16 starts in the circle, Miranda notched six wins and finished the season with a 4.71 earned run average. She recorded seven complete games and two shutouts, and struck out 62 over 130.2 innings.
A chemistry major that boasts a 3.95 GPA, Peters was one of EMU's speediest on the base paths. Appearing in 29 games, Peters posted a career-best 13 runs, while swiping a squad-best seven stolen bases.
The Eagles' season came to a close with a 17-34 overall record, including a 3-20 mark in MAC play.
2017 Softball Academic All-MAC Team
Nicole Best, Akron, Junior, 3.385, Marketing Management
Cassie Gillespie, Akron, Junior, 3.947, Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy
Taylor Kirian, Akron, Junior, 3.810, Supply Chain/Operations Management
Laura Lakins, Akron, Sophomore, 3.739, Integrated Language Arts
Kayla Schlosser, Akron, Junior, 3.968, Biology
Amanda Arnett, Ball State, Senior, 3.618, Speech Language Pathology
Rachel Houck, Ball State, Senior, 3.340, Accounting
Aeshia Miles, Ball State, Sophomore, 3.249, Finance
Carolyn Wilmes, Ball State, Junior, 3.444, Legal Studies
Briana Combs, Bowling Green, Senior, 4.000, Business (MBA)
Katee Hinkle, Bowling Green, Junior, 3.738, Health Science
Sami Parave, Bowling Green, Senior, 3.725, Psychology
Brooke Parker, Bowling Green, Sophomore, 3.940, AYA Education
Chelsea Raker, Bowling Green, R-Junior, 3.422, Public Health
Haley Schrock, Bowling Green, Senior, 4.000, Accounting
Aspen Searle, Bowling Green, R-Junior, 3.715, Psychology
Alex Sorgi, Bowling Green, Sophomore, 3.754, Gerontology
Kiley Sosby, Bowling Green, Sophomore, 3.620, Management
Ally Power, Buffalo, Sophomore, 3.206, Communication
Allison Curtis, Central Michigan, Sophomore, 3.46, Mathematics
Kaila Fulker, Central Michigan, R-Freshman, 3.25, Biology/Biomedical Sciences
Maison Kalina, Central Michigan, Junior, 3.61, Early Child Development & Learning
Taylor Lewallen, Central Michigan, Senior, 3.58, Dietetics
Evelyn Lorimer, Central Michigan, Senior, 4.00, Master's in Public Administration
Kayla Noch, Central Michigan, Sophomore, 3.82, Marketing
Erika Underwood, Central Michigan, Sophomore, 3.38, Sport Management
Rachel Vieira, Central Michigan, Sophomore, 3.77, Biology/Biomedical Sciences
Haley Hostetler, Eastern Michigan, Junior, 3.60, Elementary Education
Michelle Kriegshauser, Eastern Michigan, 3.59, Speech Language Pathology
Olivia Logan, Eastern Michigan, Sophomore, 3.73, Dietics
Abbie Minsker, Eastern Michigan, Senior, 3.71, Chemistry
Nicolle Miranda, Eastern Michigan, Sophomore, 3.30, Product Development
Brandice Olmos, Eastern Michigan, Junior, 3.82, Criminology
Alex Peters, Eastern Michigan, Sophomore, 3.95, Chemistry
Angel Schilke, Eastern Michigan, Junior, 3.40, Chemistry
Trisha Trujillo, Eastern Michigan, Junior, 3.20, Health Administration
Taylor Wagner, Eastern Michigan, Senior, 3.38, Secondary Education
Hunter Brancifort, Kent State, Sophomore, 3.985, Finance
Jen Cader, Kent State, Sophomore, 3.766, Exercise Science
Emily Dobbin, Kent State, Junior, 3.649, Integrated Health Studies
Maddy Grimm, Kent State, Senior, 3.578, Exercise Science
Janel Hayes, Kent State, Senior, 3.578, Exercise Science
Allie Luther, Kent State, Junior, 3.475, Exercise Science
Paige McCrary, Kent State, Senior, 3.270, Integrated Health Studies
Vanessa Scoarste, Kent State, Junior, 3.908, Chemistry
Holly Speers, Kent State, Junior, 3.249, Business Management
Nicole Teefy, Kent State, Senior, 3.51, Public Health
Lauren Anderson, Miami, Senior, 3.90, Public Health
Kelsey Fredericks, Miami, Senior, 3.25, Marketing
Kaitlyn Gliha, Miami, Junior, 3.43, Mechanical Engineering
Shannon Hohman, Miami, Sophomore, 3.25, Marketing
Jenna Jones, Miami, Senior, 3.67, Family Studies
Kat Lee, Miami, Junior, 3.47, Kinesiology / Premedical Studies
Michaela Schlattman, Miami, Sophomore, 3.34, Sport Leadership and Management
Johniann Wahl, Miami, Sophomore, 3.32, Sport Leadership and Management
Jordyn Bowen, NIU, Senior, 3.632, Finance
Alex Frenz, NIU, Sophomore, 3.444, Kinesiology
Kayti Grable, NIU, Senior, 3.501, Journalism
Dominique Greeno, NIU, Sophomore, 3.506, Mechanical Engineering
Bekah Harnish, NIU, Junior, 3.614, 3-D Studio
Abby Howlett, NIU, Sophomore, 3.930, Accountancy
Kali Kossakowski, NIU, Senior, 3.702, Nursing
Katie Lamich, NIU, Sophomore, 3.978, Communicative Disorders
Tara Thacker, NIU, Junior, 3.836, Nursing
Jenny Van Geertry, NIU, Sophomore, 3.755, Rehabilitative Services
Alaynie Woollard, NIU, Junior, 3.394, Psychology
Madison Claytor, Ohio, Senior, 3.811, Sport Management
Deanna Cole, Ohio, Sophomore, 3.566, Pre Exercise Physiology
Alex Day, Ohio, Sophomore, 3.458, Pre Exercise Physiology
Savannah Jo Dorsey, Ohio, Senior, 3.456, Biological Studies
Taylor Saxton, Ohio, Junior, 3.772, Sport Management
Danielle Stiene, Ohio, Junior, 3.274, Bio/Cells and Molecular Biology
Celeste Fidge, Toledo, Senior, 3.275, marketing and finance
Kylie Gross, Toledo, Junior, 3.913, marketing and supply chain management
Ashley Rausch, Toledo, Junior, 3.588, nursing
Chandler Rice, Toledo, Senior, 3.670, human resource management & organizational leadership management
Samantha Showalter, Toledo, Junior, 3.610, human resource management and organizational leadership management
Heather Webb, Toledo, Sophomore, 3.306, recreational therapy
Erin Binkowski, Western Michigan, Senior, 3.39, Sport Management
Kelsea Cichocki, Western Michigan, Senior, 3.73, University Studies
Geordin Craun, Western Michigan, Junior, 3.43, Paper Engineering
Jenna Faultersack, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 3.54, Sport Management
Jordan Kurth, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 3.92 Finance
Anissa Sanchez, Western Michigan, Junior, 3.65, Accountancy
Ivy Schaaf, Western Michigan, Senior, 3.56, Marketing
Courtney Sleeman, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 3.21, Sport Management
Aspen Williams, Western Michigan, Junior, 3.24, Exercise Science
Marlee Wilson, Western Michigan, Redshirt Junior, 3.96, Graphic Design
Brooke Wyman, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 3.65, Sales and Business Marketing
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