7/23/2003 12:00:00 AM | Softball
June 1, 2003
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STORYLINE: The UNLV Softball team (21-39, 4-14) concluded its 2003 campaign after a 7-1 loss to Colorado State at the Mountain West Conference Championship in San Diego, the Rebels' second and eliminating setback in the tourney. Despite the disappointing finish, the Rebels can look forward to the fact that all 17 letterwinners on the roster are eligible to return in 2004. UNLV posted a 15-13 record at Eller Media Stadium, including a 4-1 mark to win the Mini II Tournament over Nevada, Reno, Utah State and New Mexico State.
ABOUT UNLV: The Rebels return all 17 letterwinners and the starter at every position next season ... They were led in hitting by outfielder Lisa Moses (.276/0/14) for the third straight season. Also returning to the field in 2004 will be senior Bridget Byrne, the team's stolen base leader who has not missed a start in left field in more than two years, and Carrie Bayless, a speedy centerfielder and defensive specialist ... In the infield, All-MWC third baseman Pauline Glenn (.199/6/23) paced the team in home runs and RBI. Second baseman Morgan Bostwick finished second on the team in hitting and led the Rebels with 10 sacrifice bunts. Senior Kacey Ellis, a consistent hitter with a sure glove, returns to first base, while both Sam Sardinha and Amber Campbell round out UNLV's shortstop platoon ... In the circle, Jacqueline Kerrigan (16-16, 2.12) led the squad in wins, ERA and strikeouts. On her heels was sophomore-to-be Becky McDonald, who struck out 113 batters in 133 innings of work and tossed a pair of shutouts ... Head coach Shan McDonald wrapped up her 17th season at the helm of the Rebel program and now carries an overall coaching mark of 511-469-2.
NOTEBOOK: UNLV sophomore pitcher Jacqueline Kerrigan was named to the All-Mountain West Conference team after leading the Rebels in wins, ERA and strikeouts. Kerrigan was also named the team's Most Valuable Player at a season award banquet ... Also honored were freshman Sam Sardinha as the team's Rookie of the Year and Bridget Byrne, who earned the Coach's Award ... Pauline Glenn will spend the summer traveling with the Greek National Team and trying out for the squad that will host the 2004 Olympic Summer Games in Athens.
