5.25.10 | Softball

Kelsey Epperson named NAIA Scholar-Athlete

Senior Kelsey Epperson had career-high numbers in 2010.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Baker University softball player, Kelsey Epperson, was among 275 student-athletes honored today as a Daktronics/NAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete, released by the national office in Kansas City, Mo.

Nominated by each institution's head coach, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and have achieved junior academic status to qualify.

The Wildcats finished the season 18-31 under first-year head coach Matt Windle and made the playoffs for the first time in four years.

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5.10.10 | Softball

Wildcats grab three all-HAAC selections, look forward to 2011

Coach Windle took the Wildcats to new heights in 2010.

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. - After advancing to the HAAC Playoffs for the first time in four years, the Wildcats added more accolades to a team that had already reached new heights. As selected by league coaches, the Wildcats had three players named to the Heart of America all-conference team.

4.28.10 | Softball

Wildcats set to face top-seeded Lindenwood Friday afternoon

First-baseman Erin Ford went 3-for-6 against Lindenwood in their first meeting.

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. - The Baker University softball team will return to action Friday afternoon when it travels to St. Charles, Mo., to face top-seeded Lindenwood University in the opening round of the 2010 HAAC Playoffs.

The Wildcats (7-13) are coming off a doubleheader split with Central Methodist University. Baker took game one 5-3 thanks to a three-run homer by Katie Worley in the third inning. Central Methodist took game two 6-0.

Lindenwood (17-3) has been stellar all season. In their previous match-up with the Wildcats, the Lions swept Baker 6-0 and 6-2.