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@BearsSoftball Returns to Big Sky Play in Sacramento
4/26/2017 8:38:00 AM | Softball
Greeley, Colo - With the race to the conference tournament tightening, Northern Colorado Softball takes on the Hornets of Sacramento State for a three-game series starting Friday. Currently, UNC sits fourth in the conference standings with Sac State a game and a half behind. The top six make the Big Sky tournament at the end of the regular season.
Scouting the Bears 19-30, 7-8 (Big Sky)
• Erica Dick leads the team in batting average (.377), runs scored (32), doubles (13), slugging (.623) and on base percentage (.460).
• Jordyn Wiatrak leads both the team and the Big Sky Conference in home runs with 10.
• With 25 walks, Rachel Johnson leads the conference and the team in the category.
• Jayme Reddacliff boasts a 2.83 ERA, leading the Northern Colorado pitching staff.
• Only Weber State (90) has allowed less walks in 2017 than the Bears (91).Â
• UNC has forced 295 runners left on base for opponents, compared to leaving just 284 on themselves.
Scouting the Hornets 15-25-1, 5-9 (Big Sky)
• Suzy Brookshire, Zamari Hinton and Taci Shaw all average north of .300 at the plate.Â
• The Hornets have committed the least amount of errors on the season with 37.
• Sacramento State is one of four teams in the Big Sky that have not intentionally walked a batter.Â
• Both Danielle Sperry and Taylor Tessier rank in the top 10 in the conference in ERA.
• Danielle Sperry is the only pitcher in the Big Sky with at least 20 appearances that hasn't surrendered a triple in 2017.
• After stealing 14 bases during non-conference, Sacramento State has only stolen one base during Big Sky play.
Who to Watch For
Rachel Johnson - Â The junior from Highlands Ranch, Colorado was the hero in two of Bears' three games against North Dakota over the weekend, notching game-winning hits in both to help UNC sweep the fighting hawks. In her last five games, Johnson is hitting .385, with four runs and four RBI.
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado swept North Dakota at home for the first time since joining the Big Sky Conference. Jayme Reddacliff and Valerie Vidal combined for 19 innings without giving up an earned run.
Last Time vs. Sacramento State
All-time, the Bears are 2-16 against the Hornets. UNC hasn't defeated Sac St since 2014 during a three-game series played in Greeley.Â
Jayme's Big (Sky) Weekend
After pitching 17 innings without giving up an earned run, Jayme Reddacliff not only walked away with two wins on the weekend, but the senior was also voted the Big Sky Pitcher of the Week. It was the first such honor for Reddacliff in her career.Â
Walk This Way
Erica Dick was walked for the 78th time in her career on Saturday, marking another broken record for the senior. Dick passes Melissa Marcovecchio to take the record.
Pick-off Party
Adeline Coldiron remains the only catcher in the conference to record a pick-off in 2017. Coldiron has notched three such feats throughout the season.
Conference Convergence
With only two weeks left in the Big Sky regular season, things are beginning to tighten in the middle of the pack. UNC stands in fourth, only two games behind Southern Utah, but just a game and a half ahead of North Dakota, Sac St. and Idaho State. Top six make the conference tournament.Â
How Are Your Vidals?
Since the beginning of Big Sky play, Valerie Vidal has allowed the least amount of hits among qualified pitchers. The sophomore has also allowed the fourth least amount of runs in BSC play.
Double Trouble
In conference play, Erica Dick and and Kaley Garcia rank first and fourth, respectively in total doubles. No other tandem in the Big Sky equals their total of 10.
Wiatrak Power
Jordyn Wiatrak launched her 10th home run of the season over the weekend. Wiatrak remains just one long-ball behind the conference leader, Delene Colburn. The sophomore is also just three shy of a program single-season record.
Another One Bites the Dust
Tuesday against Colorado State, Erica Dick broke another school record. Dick surpassed Melissa Marcovecchio with the most career hits with 202 and counting.
Miami Kleis
In the Bear's first home conference series against Weber State, Kelli Kleis came in to pinch hit for Adeline Coldiron in the bottom of the eighth inning with the game tied. Her double, just her second hit of the season and first in conference play, sealed the win for the Bears against the Wildcats.
BSC Highlight
Northern Colorado's Jayme Reddacliff is of only two Big Sky pitchers this season to throw a complete game one-hitter.
Complete Control
Northern Colorado has given up only 90 walks in 2017. Only Weber state has given up less than 100.
In Defense We Trust
Northern Colorado has tallied 922 put outs thus far in 2017, good enough for second in the Big Sky Conference. Their mark is also on pace to break the 2012 single-season record of 1,035.
Assisted Living
Shana Easley's pitching staff won't set any records in strikeouts this year, but neither her nor her players really care. Trusting their defense more than ever, UNC leads the Big Sky Conference with 500 assists. With six games, left in the season, the team is on track to break the 2014 single-season record of 512.
Don't Even Try It
Adeline Coldiron, who has started each of the ears' 46 games at catcher, has caught 14 runners attempting to steal bases, five more than any other catcher in the conference and only four away from the single-season record.Â
Wearing one for the Team
Northern Colorado is the fourth best team in the conference in on base percentage, mostly in part due to their high number of hit by pitch count. Already with 28 in 2017, the Bears lead the BSC and are on pace to break the 2015 record of 33.Â
New Year New Staff
Head coach Shana Easley has hired assistant coaches, Travis Owen and Kaelene Curry over the offseason. Owen arrives from a successful Radford program and Curry makes her second stint as part of UNC's staff, arriving from Sonoma State.Â
New Kids on the Block
UNC adds three new faces to the program in 2017. Hunter Damico, Autumn Anderson and Sophia Taylor all arrive in Greeley looking to make an impact in their freshmen campaigns.
Seeing Triple
Last season, Northern Colorado and Erica Dick led the nation in triples per game by a team and by a player, respectively with .43 and .40.
Early Signing Success
UNC ventured out into four different states to sign new recruits during the early signing period in November. Natalie Joyner (Wash.), Mady Young (Kan.), Ally Steiner (Ariz.) and Emma Brockman (Ore.) will all arrive on campus next season.Â
Frequent Flyers
The Bears will spend the first month of the season traveling the Southwestern part of the United States. Tournaments in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas keep UNC busy before coming home on March 7 against Colorado State.
Record Watch
2017 could be a monumental year for Erica Dick. The senior ranks top-10 in UNC history in 10 career categories. Dick has already scored more runs than anyone in Bear history with 123 and counting.
Recent Renovations
On top of renaming Butler-Hancock Softball Field to Gloria Rodriguez Field, UNC Softball will welcome a brand new scoreboard and backstop. Renovations to the facility continue with eyes on new dugouts as the next project.
Scouting the Bears 19-30, 7-8 (Big Sky)
• Erica Dick leads the team in batting average (.377), runs scored (32), doubles (13), slugging (.623) and on base percentage (.460).
• Jordyn Wiatrak leads both the team and the Big Sky Conference in home runs with 10.
• With 25 walks, Rachel Johnson leads the conference and the team in the category.
• Jayme Reddacliff boasts a 2.83 ERA, leading the Northern Colorado pitching staff.
• Only Weber State (90) has allowed less walks in 2017 than the Bears (91).Â
• UNC has forced 295 runners left on base for opponents, compared to leaving just 284 on themselves.
Scouting the Hornets 15-25-1, 5-9 (Big Sky)
• Suzy Brookshire, Zamari Hinton and Taci Shaw all average north of .300 at the plate.Â
• The Hornets have committed the least amount of errors on the season with 37.
• Sacramento State is one of four teams in the Big Sky that have not intentionally walked a batter.Â
• Both Danielle Sperry and Taylor Tessier rank in the top 10 in the conference in ERA.
• Danielle Sperry is the only pitcher in the Big Sky with at least 20 appearances that hasn't surrendered a triple in 2017.
• After stealing 14 bases during non-conference, Sacramento State has only stolen one base during Big Sky play.
Who to Watch For
Rachel Johnson - Â The junior from Highlands Ranch, Colorado was the hero in two of Bears' three games against North Dakota over the weekend, notching game-winning hits in both to help UNC sweep the fighting hawks. In her last five games, Johnson is hitting .385, with four runs and four RBI.
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado swept North Dakota at home for the first time since joining the Big Sky Conference. Jayme Reddacliff and Valerie Vidal combined for 19 innings without giving up an earned run.
Last Time vs. Sacramento State
All-time, the Bears are 2-16 against the Hornets. UNC hasn't defeated Sac St since 2014 during a three-game series played in Greeley.Â
Jayme's Big (Sky) Weekend
After pitching 17 innings without giving up an earned run, Jayme Reddacliff not only walked away with two wins on the weekend, but the senior was also voted the Big Sky Pitcher of the Week. It was the first such honor for Reddacliff in her career.Â
Walk This Way
Erica Dick was walked for the 78th time in her career on Saturday, marking another broken record for the senior. Dick passes Melissa Marcovecchio to take the record.
Pick-off Party
Adeline Coldiron remains the only catcher in the conference to record a pick-off in 2017. Coldiron has notched three such feats throughout the season.
Conference Convergence
With only two weeks left in the Big Sky regular season, things are beginning to tighten in the middle of the pack. UNC stands in fourth, only two games behind Southern Utah, but just a game and a half ahead of North Dakota, Sac St. and Idaho State. Top six make the conference tournament.Â
How Are Your Vidals?
Since the beginning of Big Sky play, Valerie Vidal has allowed the least amount of hits among qualified pitchers. The sophomore has also allowed the fourth least amount of runs in BSC play.
Double Trouble
In conference play, Erica Dick and and Kaley Garcia rank first and fourth, respectively in total doubles. No other tandem in the Big Sky equals their total of 10.
Wiatrak Power
Jordyn Wiatrak launched her 10th home run of the season over the weekend. Wiatrak remains just one long-ball behind the conference leader, Delene Colburn. The sophomore is also just three shy of a program single-season record.
Another One Bites the Dust
Tuesday against Colorado State, Erica Dick broke another school record. Dick surpassed Melissa Marcovecchio with the most career hits with 202 and counting.
Miami Kleis
In the Bear's first home conference series against Weber State, Kelli Kleis came in to pinch hit for Adeline Coldiron in the bottom of the eighth inning with the game tied. Her double, just her second hit of the season and first in conference play, sealed the win for the Bears against the Wildcats.
BSC Highlight
Northern Colorado's Jayme Reddacliff is of only two Big Sky pitchers this season to throw a complete game one-hitter.
Complete Control
Northern Colorado has given up only 90 walks in 2017. Only Weber state has given up less than 100.
In Defense We Trust
Northern Colorado has tallied 922 put outs thus far in 2017, good enough for second in the Big Sky Conference. Their mark is also on pace to break the 2012 single-season record of 1,035.
Assisted Living
Shana Easley's pitching staff won't set any records in strikeouts this year, but neither her nor her players really care. Trusting their defense more than ever, UNC leads the Big Sky Conference with 500 assists. With six games, left in the season, the team is on track to break the 2014 single-season record of 512.
Don't Even Try It
Adeline Coldiron, who has started each of the ears' 46 games at catcher, has caught 14 runners attempting to steal bases, five more than any other catcher in the conference and only four away from the single-season record.Â
Wearing one for the Team
Northern Colorado is the fourth best team in the conference in on base percentage, mostly in part due to their high number of hit by pitch count. Already with 28 in 2017, the Bears lead the BSC and are on pace to break the 2015 record of 33.Â
New Year New Staff
Head coach Shana Easley has hired assistant coaches, Travis Owen and Kaelene Curry over the offseason. Owen arrives from a successful Radford program and Curry makes her second stint as part of UNC's staff, arriving from Sonoma State.Â
New Kids on the Block
UNC adds three new faces to the program in 2017. Hunter Damico, Autumn Anderson and Sophia Taylor all arrive in Greeley looking to make an impact in their freshmen campaigns.
Seeing Triple
Last season, Northern Colorado and Erica Dick led the nation in triples per game by a team and by a player, respectively with .43 and .40.
Early Signing Success
UNC ventured out into four different states to sign new recruits during the early signing period in November. Natalie Joyner (Wash.), Mady Young (Kan.), Ally Steiner (Ariz.) and Emma Brockman (Ore.) will all arrive on campus next season.Â
Frequent Flyers
The Bears will spend the first month of the season traveling the Southwestern part of the United States. Tournaments in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas keep UNC busy before coming home on March 7 against Colorado State.
Record Watch
2017 could be a monumental year for Erica Dick. The senior ranks top-10 in UNC history in 10 career categories. Dick has already scored more runs than anyone in Bear history with 123 and counting.
Recent Renovations
On top of renaming Butler-Hancock Softball Field to Gloria Rodriguez Field, UNC Softball will welcome a brand new scoreboard and backstop. Renovations to the facility continue with eyes on new dugouts as the next project.
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