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[Women's Golf] Trevecca Women's Golf Signs Alexandria Qualls

Stephen Ulrey — 2012-05-16T11:10:57-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca Nazarene University women's golf Head Coach Michael Johnson is pleased to announce the addition of Alexandria Qualls of Centerville, Tenn., to the program's 2012-2013 recruiting class. Qualls is coming to Trevecca from Hickman County High School, where she played for Coaches Becky Cude and Jim Herron.

"I'm so happy it's worked out for Alexandria to join our program," said Coach Johnson. "She is a delightful young lady that will bring a spark to our team on and off the course."

Qualls earned all-district honors as a senior and finished 13th at the TSSAA State Tournament at Willowbrook, and she was named all-region as a junior.

"Alexandria has been fortunate to be around a winning climate at Hickman County High School," added Coach Johnson. "She's been well-coached by Becky Cude at the school and by Jim Herron, a noted teaching pro. I think she's already proven she can shoot competitive scores, but I'm also convinced her best golf is still to come."

Qualls plans to major in biology at Trevecca, with a long-term goal of a career in forensic science.

[Softball] Trevecca's Lauren Baker Named First Team NCCAA All-American

Stephen Ulrey — 2012-05-14T18:09:08-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca Nazarene University softball player Lauren Baker has been named a First Team NCCAA All-American for the 2011-2012 season.

The senior from Hendersonville tied for the team lead with 14 wins in the circle, going 14-7 with a 1.68 ERA. The righthander struck out 94 batters in 129 innings pitched, while allowing an opponents' batting average of just .211.

At the plate, Baker batted .356 (47-132) with six doubles, three home runs, and 29 RBI. She tied for the team lead with 22 walks, led the club with eight sacrifice bunts, and scored 22 runs.

Baker was named TranSouth Pitcher of the Week twice this season (4/1 and 4/29) and earlier was named to the NCCAA National Championship All-Tournament and NCCAA All-Mideast Region teams.

[Baseball] Trevecca Baseball | Open Tryout | May 31

Gregory Ruff — 2012-05-14T13:50:43-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca baseball coach Mike Lord and his staff will host an open tryout on Thursday, May 31 from 2 - 4 p.m. The tryout will take place at Jackson Field on the Trevecca campus. This will be a pro-style workout followed by batting practice and bullpen sessions for the pitchers. The day will end with a simulated game.

The tryout is open to all unsigned high school seniors, junior college sophomores, and uncommitted 2013 graduates.

To sign up contact Trevecca baseball assistant coach Luke Brown : lbrown@trevecca.edu or you can reach him at 615.289.1900 (call or text)

There is a $25.00 fee to cover field and athletic trainer expenses.

Check back here for release forms.

[Softball] Trevecca's Ben Tyree Named NCCAA Mid-East Region Coach of the Year

Stephen Ulrey — 2012-05-14T13:46:09-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca Nazarene University softball Head Coach Ben Tyree has been named the NCCAA Mid-East Region Coach of the Year for 2011-2012.

The Lady Trojans finished this season with an overall record of 38-16-1, and went 21-7-1 in TranSouth play. including the NCCAA Mid-East Region Championship and a third place finish at the NCCAA National Championships.

Coach Tyree has posted an overall record of 161-56-1 in four seasons at Trevecca, including a 19-8 mark in postseason play. The Trojans are 69-17-1 in TranSouth Conference play during Coach Tyree's tenure, which includes back-to-back TranSouth regular season and tournament titles in 2010 and 2011.

[Baseball] Jackson State's Alex Shoulders Signs With Trevecca

Stephen Ulrey — 2012-05-14T11:55:34-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Trevecca Nazarene University baseball program is pleased to announce the signing of pitcher Alex Shoulders of Jackson State Community College to its 2012-2013 recruiting class. The Hermitage, Tenn., native played his high school baseball at Father Ryan High School.

"We are excited to bring Alex back to Nashville to finish his college career," said Trojan pitching coach Luke Brown. "We expect Alex to come in and compete for big innings, while also serving as a leader to all the young guys coming into the program next year."

The 5-foot-10 righthander appeared in 29 games during his two seasons at Jackson State, posting a 10-8 record in 84.2 innings pitched. He allowed 87 hits and 52 earned runs, with 79 strikeouts.

"Alex has the ability to start, relieve, or close," added Coach Brown. "He has a great breaking ball, good run on his fastball, and a competitor's mentality on the bump that will serve our team well."

[Softball] Trevecca Finishes Third @ 2012 NCCAA Championships

Gregory Ruff — 2012-05-12T18:43:36-06:00

TROUTVILLE, Va. - Trevecca's run at the 2012 NCCAA Softball National Championships ended with a 5-3 loss to Campbellsville University (41-23) in the finals of the loser's bracket. Trevecca (38-16-1) finishes at the third place team at the championships. After Judson defeated Trevecca 2-1 in the first game of the tournament, TNU rallied for three straight wins with a combined score of 17-0. The loss ends the season for Trevecca and the college career's of seniors Riley Mashburn, Lauren Baker, Caitlyn Bailey, and Kari Mason.

Campbellsville scored a run in the second and then added two more runs in the third and fourth innings for a 5-0 lead. Trevecca scored all three of their runs in the sixth. With one away in the Trojan sixth, Breanna Zeis reached on a walk. Heather Shuler and Lindsey Stephens followed with singles. Shuler settled at third while Zeis scored on the Stephens single. Stephens stole second base and the throw was off target enough to allow Shuler to score and Stephens advanced to third. Lacey Grimes drove in Stephens from third.

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Lindsey Stephens was 3-for-3 on the day with a double, stolen base, a run scored, and an RBI. Trevecca scored their three runs on six hits and had three errors. Campbellsville scored their five runs on five hits and had one error.

Lauren Baker (14-7) started he game for Trevecca and took the loss after allowing four this, five runs - three earned, and three walks while striking out one in four innings of work. Natalie Papini pitched the final three innings allowing one hit and three walks while striking out two. Courtney Turpin (20-10) picked up the win for the Tigers. Turpin allowed three hits and a walk and struck out three Trojans in five innings of work. Taylor Wroe finished the game allowing three this, three runs-two earned, and a walk while striking out three.

Awards: Lauren Baker was named a 2012 NCCAA First Team All-American. Lindsey Stephens and Aubrey Jordan made the 2012 NCCAA All-Tournament Team.

Notes: The 38 wins this season is fifth most in the 21-year history of the program. The Trevecca program surpassed the 1000 game mark this season and sit one win short of 600 wins. After 21 seasons, the program is 599-412-2 overall. As Trevecca has now finished play in the TranSouth Athletic Conference, their overall record is unofficially 202-102-1. Conference records for the 1997 and 1998 seasons are not known.

Trevecca participate as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC), a new NCAA Division ll conference. Each Trevecca team will have the opportunity to participate in the conference championships and earn awards as a member of the conference. Trevecca teams won't be eligible, because the athletic program is in its second season of the membership process, for NCAA Division ll postseason play next year. Following play in the GMAC postseason events, Trevecca teams will participate in NCCAA postseason play as they qualify.

[Softball] Trevecca @ 2012 NCCAA Softball Championships

Gregory Ruff — 2012-05-12T15:04:00-06:00

Check back for updates below

Day One Recap Here
Day Two Recap Here
Championships Day Recap Here

Trevecca advances to Final Three at the 2012 NCCAA Softball National Championships. Trevecca will have to win three games on Saturday. The first game begins at 9 a.m. and can be watched live online.

TROUTVILLE, Va. - The Trevecca softball team (35-14-1) is the fourth seed at the 2012 NCCAA Softball National Championships. The eight-team double elimination tournament begins on Thursday, May 10 and will conclude with the championship on Saturday, May 12. The games will take place at the Botetourt Sports Complex. Trevecca will take on fifth-seeded Judson University (27-25) at 11 a.m. on Thursday.

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[Softball] Trevecca Advances to Final Three @ NCCAA Nationals

Gregory Ruff — 2012-05-11T17:33:17-06:00

TROUTVILLE, Va. - The Trevecca softball team (37-15-1) delivered a knockout punch to second-seed Cedarville University (35-23) and seventh-seed Emmanuel (27-31) on Friday. Trevecca scored seven runs in the first two innings against Cedarville and went on to a 7-0 victory that included lots of offensive and pitching highlights. The second game was just as spectacular as the Trojans advanced to Championship Saturday with a 9-0 five-inning victory over Emmanuel. Trevecca will face sixth-seed Campbellsville (40-23) at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday (Watch Live: HERE)

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Game One

Trevecca scored four runs in the bottom of the first for a 4-0 lead. Lauren Baker walked and an out Breanna Zeis and Heather Shuler hit back-to-back singles scoring Baker. Lindsey Stephens stepped into the box and delivered a three-run home run. Trevecca didn't let off the gas and added three runs in the second inning for a 7-0 lead. With one out in the second Baker and Aubrey Jordan reached on back-to-back errors. Both runners advanced to second and third with stolen bases. Zeis followed with a single that scored Baker and moved Jordan to third. Zeis stole second just before Shuler scored Jordan on a fielder's choice (6-3). Zeis scored when Stephens reached on an error.

Lauren Baker (14-6) picked up the win with three innings of work. Baker walked two, but didn't allowed hit while striking out four. Natalie Papini came on in relief in the top of the fourth and picked up her eighth save of the year. The save adds to Papini's TNU season record for saves. Papini pitched a perfect four innings while striking out six. Courtney Spain (10-6) took the loss for Cedarville giving up seven runs - five earned, over six innings. She walked three and struck out seven.

Lindsey Stephens was 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and a total of four RBI. Stephens also reached on an error that drove in a run. The home run is her third of the year and the freshman now has 30 RBI in 2012. Heather Shuler was 1-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI - the sophomore has produced 28 RBI this season. Baker was 0-1, but scored two runs - one in the first and second innings - and reached on a walk and an error. Zeis was 2-for-3 with two runs scored, a stolen base, and an RBI.

Notes: Trevecca and Cedarville are each members of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, a new NCAA Division ll conference. Next year the teams will begin playing on a regular basis.

Game Two

Trevecca scored two in the first for a 2-0 lead. Aubrey Jordan singled with one out and then advanced to second on a stolen base. Breanna Zeis and Heather Shuler walked before Lindsey Stephens drove in Jordan and Zeis with a single. In the second Trevecca added five more runs for a 7-0 lead. Caitlyn Bailey reached on an error to lead off the inning. An out later Lauren Baker walked. Jordan loaded the bases with a bunt. Zeis followed with a double that cleared the bases. Zeis advanced to third on a Shuler ground out. With two out Zeis scored when Stephens reached on a missed catch. Ansley Brantley struck out looking, but reached with the third strike was dropped. Lacey Grimes walked to load the bases again. Another error scored Stephens from third. Trevecca added their final two runs in the third for a 9-0 lead. With two out and Baker on first with a walk, Zeis singled to center moving Baker to third. Shuler followed with her triple and drove in both base runners.

Riley Mashburn (14-7) picked up the win by pitching three innings of two-hit softball. The senior sat down three Lion batters and walked just one. Natalie Papini finished the game with two innings of one-hit softball and struck out two Emmanuel batters. Holley Springer (2-2) took the loss. Springer allowed four hits, seven runs - six earned, four walks in two innings of work.

Aubrey Jordan and Breanna Zeis each had two hits. Zeis and Lindsey Stephens both contributed three RBI while Heather Shuler drove in two more runs. Lauren Baker and Jordan each scored two runs apiece. Zeis had a double while Shuler added a triple. In all Zeis was 2-for-3 with three runs scored, three RBI, a double, and a walk.

As a team Trevecca scored nine runs on seven hits and there were no errors. Emmanuel had three hits and four errors.

Notes: Trevecca has allowed just two runs in the NCCAA National Championships. Those two runs were scored by Judson. In her last 16 innings pitched, Riley Mashburn has not allowed a run, earned or unearned. Mashburn has allowed just seven hits and has struck out 22 opposing batters. Mashburn's career record is now 65-26 and has 484 career strike outs. Lauren Baker was 0-3 today, but walked three times, scored two runs. Baker has only struck out 11 times in 128 official at bats this season. In the circle, Baker surpassed the 500 career strikeout mark yesterday. Baker has a career pitching record of 66-20. Combined the Baker/Mashburn duo has combined for a 131-46 record and more than a 1000 career strikeouts.

Trevecca will face sixth-seed Campbellsville (40-23) at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday (Watch Live: HERE). Campbellsville defeated Trevecca 3-2 on February 25 at the Alabama Artic Blast (Decatur, Ala.).The winner will advance to the championship game at 11 a.m. versus top seeded California Baptist (48-6). Cal Baptist is undefeated in the double-elimination tournament and are winners of their last 16 games. A win by Trevecca or Campbellsville in the 11 a.m. game would extend the tournament to a final if necessary game.

[Volleyball] Hume-Fogg's Zakia Jackson Signs With Trevecca

Stephen Ulrey — 2012-05-11T11:39:45-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca Nazarene University Head Volleyball Coach Jayme Crowley is pleased to announce the signing of Zakia Jackson of Hume-Fogg High School in Nashville, Tenn., to the program's 2012-2013 recruiting class.

"Zakia is a great athlete with exceptional speed, explosiveness, and great jumping ability," said Coach Crowley. "She has a love and a passion for the game that will motivate and inspire herself as well as her teammates to play at a higher level."

Jackson was a three-year varsity starter for Coach Emily Moore at Hume-Fogg, and she was team captain both her junior and senior years. The 5-foot-5 outside hitter/libero earned team MVP honors and was a two-time all-district honoree.

"She is the type of student-athlete that appreciates every opportunity," added Coach Crowley. "She will seize the opportunity to represent the Trevecca Nazarene University volleyball program in the highest regard."

Jackson, whose grandmother attended Trevecca, has also played club volleyball for Coach Troy Helton and Ethos for the past two years.

"I expect Zakia to add commitment, discipline, and motivation to our program," added Coach Crowley. "It will be a privilege to coach Zakia Jackson and I look forward to it."

[Women's Cross Country] Trevecca Cross Country Signs Holly Fudge

Stephen Ulrey — 2012-05-11T07:09:57-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca Nazarene University is pleased to announce the signing of Holly Fudge of Cedarville High School in Cedarville, Ohio, to the cross country program's 2012-2013 recruiting class.

"Holly will add a lot of value to our program," said Trojan Assistant Coach Nick Landry. "She's a really good fit with her academic and athletic talents."

Fudge was a four-year letter winner in both cross country and track at Cedarville, where she was named all-conference in cross country in both her junior and senior years. She also earned Ohio Heritage Conference All-Academic honors and made the Cedarville High School Honor Roll all four years.

Off the course, Fudge is heavily involved in both extracurricular and community service activities. She is active in Student Government, having served as Class Treasurer the past two years, and was also a Key Club officer. She was also selected as a "Tribe Guide", mentoring middle school students through their transition to high school, and volunteered at Odyssey Hospice.

"We're thrilled to welcome Holly into the Trevecca family," added Coach Landry. "Since our program is so young, she will have an opportunity to contribute right away."

[Softball] Trevecca @ 2012 NCCAA Softball National Championships l Notes

Gregory Ruff — 2012-05-11T01:48:38-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Trevecca softball has advanced to the 2012 NCCAA Softball National Championships by virtue of winning the 2012 Mid-East Region Championship at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Ga. The Trojans won three games in one day for the title, extending the team's season-best winning streak to 10 games in the process.

[Softball] Trevecca Advances to Day 2 @ NCCAA Championships

Gregory Ruff — 2012-05-10T13:08:13-06:00

TROUTVILLE, Va. - The fourth-seeded Trevecca softball team (36-15-1) dropped their first game at the 2012 NCCAA Championships 2-1, to fifth-seeded Judson University. Trevecca rallied for a 1-0 defeat Covenant College (21-22), the team the Trojans defeated twice last week at the NCCAA Mid-East Regional, in an elimination game. The victory earns the Trojans a 1 p.m. contest against the loser of Game 8 (11 a.m.) between #2 Cedarville (35-21) and #6 Campbellsville (39-22). Live Video: HERE

Game One
Judson took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, but left two runners on base. Trevecca evened the score with a run in the top of the fourth inning. In the TNU fourth, Breanna Zeis reached on an error with two away. Heather Shuler made the most of it with a run-scoring double that scored Zeis. The game extended to extra innings, but lasted just one extra frame. With one out in the bottom of eighth, Judson used a single, a walk, and a double to push across the winning run. The loss ended Trevecca's longest winning streak, 10 games, of the season.

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Trevecca scored their run on three hits and had one error. Heather Shuler had Trevecca's only extra base hit and RBI. Judson scored their two runs on six hits and had two errors. Lauren Baker (13-6) took the loss after pitching the complete game. Baker allowed six hits, four walks, and struck out 11 in 7.2 innings of work. Her 11 strike outs equaled a season high. Sarah Boyer (19-10) was the winner in the circle for Judson. Boyer allowed three hits, and unearned run, and two walks while striking out four Trojans.

Game Two
In facing elimination, the Trojans defeated Covenant College 1-0. It is the third time Trevecca has faced and defeated Covenant in the last four games. Trevecca took two from Covenant at the Mid-East Regional last week. Trevecca scored the games only run in the bottom of the second inning. Freshmen Lindsey Stephens singled to lead off the inning and advanced to second when Ansley Brantley lined out to the pitchers circle. Lacey Grimes followed with a single that scored Stephens.

Riley Mashburn (13-7) made the run hold up with the complete game shutout. It is the seniors ninth complete game and third shutout of the season. Mashburn scattered five hits and two walk while striking out eight Scots. Mashburn has 6-0 record and a save in her last seven appearances. In that stretch she has allowed just 11 earned runs (six were in one game) in 37 innings pitched. Mashburn has sat down 36 batters in that stretch. Her eight K's today were the fourth most for Mashburn this season, but in this stretch of seven games she now has a 10, 11, and eight strike out game.

Trevecca will play at 1 p.m. on Friday when they face the loser of Game 8 (11 a.m.) between #2 Cedarville (35-21) and #6 Campbellsville (39-22). Live Video: HERE

[Baseball] 16 Trevecca Baseball Players Named TSAC Scholar-Athletes

Stephen Ulrey — 2012-05-08T11:51:38-06:00

JACKSON, Tenn. - The TranSouth Athletic Conference has released the list of scholar-athletes for baseball in 2011-2012, and 16 Trojans are included among the list of 107 athletes.

Justin Dailey, Matt Dobbins, Michael Donaldson, Luke Fennell, Justin Holland, Caleb Knox, Link Lovins, Scott Lynn, Chad McDaniel, Jackson Nichols, Mark Rayburn, Blake Rogers, Rob Rowland, Ty Wallin, Codi Webb, and Trae Weiss are Trevecca's representatives on this year's list of TranSouth Scholar-Athletes.

This is the second consecutive year for Dobbins, Fennell, Lynn, McDaniel, Nichols, Webb, and Weiss to be honored, while Dailey, Donaldson, Holland, Knox, Lovins, Rayburn, Rogers, Rowland, and Wallin are being recognized for the first time.

To be considered for the TranSouth Scholar-Athlete award, a student-athlete must have a 3.0 grade-point-average (GPA) and must be at least a sophomore academically.

[Women's Basketball] Trevecca Women's Basketball Signs Curtner Sisters

Stephen Ulrey — 2012-05-08T07:32:55-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca women's basketball coach Gary Van Atta has announced the signing of twins Anna and Christina Curtner. They both played at Forrest High School in Chapel Hill, Tenn. The duo also played at Volunteer State Community College together last season as freshmen.

The twins provided an effective one-two punch for the Lady Rockets at Forrest High School. Christina, a 5'8" guard, is an extremely versatile player who can do it all. She led the 25-9 Lady Rockets in scoring as a senior, averaging 15.8 points per game. She also added 5.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, while knocking down 65 three-pointers and shooting 87 percent from the free throw line. Christina was named 1st Team All-District 9-A, made the District 9-A All-Tournament team and was named Region 5A MVP.

Her twin sister Anna was equally impressive after finishing the 2010-2011 campaign with an 11.6 scoring average, adding 2.0 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game, while shooting 82 percent from the free throw line. She also was named to the District 9-A 1st Team and the 9-A All-Tournament and the Region 5-A All-Tournament teams. The twins helped FHS to a 24-9 record and the Region 5A Championship.

The Curtner girls are not only successful on the hardwood, they are even more successful in the classroom with Christina (4.0 G.P.A.) earning valedictorian honors and Anna (3.95 G.P.A.) right behind her sister as salutatorian.

Both signed with Volunteer State Community College for 2011-12 season, where as a freshman, Christina started all 30 games and averaged 8.5 points, 3.0 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game. She nailed 43 three-point field goals and had 54 steals. Anna played in 28 games, scoring 83 points, dishing out 22 assists and getting 11 steals in a limited role. They helped Volunteer State Community College to the TJCCA Regional semifinals and a 20-10 overall record. Anna is 4.0 student majoring in Nursing. Christina is a 4.0 student majoring in Biology who wants to enter the PA program at TNU.

Coach Van Atta on the Curtners... "Anna and Christina are going be a great fit at Trevecca. They are great students, have great character and are excellent basketball players. They are both high energy on the defensive end of the court. They can both shoot the three, attack the basket and pass to the open player. They are extremely smart players. Having a year of college experience under their belt, the twins will definitely help strengthen our perimeter game."

NOTE: The twins are actually part of a set of triplets. Brother Ben will be a freshman at Austin Peay this year. They have another brother named Alan and their parents are Tony and Dani Curtner.

[Softball] Trevecca's Baker, Mason, Shuler Capital One Academic All-District

Gregory Ruff — 2012-05-03T15:25:07-06:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca softball players Lauren Baker, Kari Mason, and Heather Shuler have been voted to the 2011-2012 Capital One Academic All-District Team.

The 2012 Capital One Academic All-District� Softball Team, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America, recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom. Capital One became the entitlement rights holder to CoSIDA's Academic All-America teams programs in 2011.

Baker, a senior pitcher and hitter from Beech High School and Hendersonville, Tenn., has a 3.76 GPA in Early Childhood Education. Mason, a senior shortstop from Springfield, Tenn., has a 3.43 GPA in Physical Therapy. Shuler, a sophomore outfielder from Nolensville, Tenn., has a 3.57 GPA in Education.

All three will now be eligible for the Capital One Academic All-America team to be announced later this month. For more information, visit www.cosida.com. Trevecca is in District 4 of the College Division.