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ROSTER INFORMATION
NUMERICAL ROSTER
No.
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
16
17
18
21
23
33
34
39
Name
Crystal Tweedy
Meghan Booth
Medley McGuire
Elyse Lucas
Crystal Rizzuto
Nneka Cardoza
Abbey Welch
Whitney Wides
Whitney Reigel
Jessica Aditays
Rachel Greyson
Lauren Pollock
Nikki Smith
Jennifer Belak
Keri Lounge
Natalie Grossman
Crystal Crews
Lindsay Klein
Pos.
OF
IF/OF
UTIL
P
IF
IF
P/OF
IF
IF
P
C
OF
C
IF/OF
IF
OF
P
IF/P
Hgt.
5-10
5-5
5-6
5-6
5-6
5-7
5-5
5-6
5-9
5-10
5-6
5-6
5-9
5-6
5-4
5-2
5-9
5-9
B/T Class
L/R
Sr.
R/R Fr.
R/R Fr.
R/R So.
R/R Sr.
R/R Sr.
L/R So.
R/R So.
R/R Fr.
R/R Sr.
R/R
Jr.
R/R Sr.
R/R
Jr.
L/R
Fr.
R/R So.
R/R
Jr.
R/R
Jr.
R/R So.
Hometown/High School/Last School
Dumfries, Va./Hayfield Secondary
West Covina, Calif./Diamond Bar
Baltimore, Md./McDonogh
Newbury, Ohio/Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
San Leandro, Calif./St. Joseph Notre Dame
Brockton, Mass./Brockton
La Plata, Md./Maurice J. McDonough
Gaithersburg, Md./Damascus
Morris Plains, N.J./Morristown
Shrewsbury, Mass./Shrewsbury
Trabuco Canyon, Calif./El Toro
Severna Park, Md./Severna Park
Orange Park, Fla./Middleburg
Sierra Madre, Calif./La Salle
Pasadena, Md./Archbishop Spalding
Skillman, N.J./Hun School of Princeton
Safety Harbor, Fla./Indian River CC
Orange, Calif./El Modena
Name
Jessica Aditays
Jennifer Belak
Meghan Booth
Nneka Cardoza
Crystal Crews
Rachel Greyson
Natalie Grossman
Lindsay Klein
Keri Lounge
Elyse Lucas
Medley McGuire
Lauren Pollock
Whitney Reigel
Crystal Rizzuto
Nikki Smith
Crystal Tweedy
Abbey Welch
Whitney Wides
Pos.
P
IF/OF
IF/OF
IF
P
C
OF
IF/P
IF
P
UTIL
OF
IF
IF
C
OF
P/OF
IF
Hgt.
5-10
5-6
5-5
5-7
5-9
5-6
5-2
5-9
5-4
5-6
5-6
5-6
5-9
5-6
5-9
5-10
5-5
5-6
Terps By Class
Seniors (5): Aditays, Cardoza, Pollock, Rizzuto,
Tweedy
Juniors (4): Crews, Greyson, Grossman, Smith
Sophomores (5): Klein, Lounge, Lucas, Welch,
Wides
Freshman (4): Belak, Booth, McGuire, Reigel
Terps By State
California (5): Belak, Booth, Greyson, Klein,
Rizzuto
Florida (2): Crews, Smith
Maryland (5): Lounge, McGuire, Pollock, Welch,
Wides
Massachusetts (2): Aditays, Cardoza
New Jersey (2): Grossman, Reigel
Ohio (1): Lucas
Virginia (1): Tweedy
Terps By Position
ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
No.
13
21
4
9
34
16
33
39
23
6
5
17
12
7
18
3
10
11
SQUAD BREAKDOWN
B/T Class
R/R Sr.
L/R
Fr.
R/R Fr.
R/R Sr.
R/R
Jr.
R/R
Jr.
R/R
Jr.
R/R So.
R/R So.
R/R So.
R/R Fr.
R/R Sr.
R/R Fr.
R/R Sr.
R/R
Jr.
L/R
Sr.
L/R So.
R/R So.
Hometown/High School
Shrewsbury, Mass./Shrewsbury
Sierra Madre, Calif./La Salle
West Covina, Calif./Diamond Bar
Brockton, Mass./Brockton
Safety Harbor, Fla./Indian River CC
Trabuco Canyon, Calif./El Toro
Skillman, N.J./Hun School of Princeton
Orange, Calif./El Modena
Pasadena, Md./Archbishop Spalding
Newbury, Ohio/Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
Baltimore, Md./McDonogh
Severna Park, Md./Severna Park
Morris Plains, N.J./Morristown
San Leandro, Calif./St. Joseph Notre Dame
Orange Park, Fla./Middleburg
Dumfries, Va./Hayfield Secondary
La Plata, Md./Maurice J. McDonough
Gaithersburg, Md./Damascus
Pitchers (4): Aditays, Crews, Lucas, Welch
Catchers (2): Greyson, Smith
Infielders (10): Belak, Booth, Cardoza, Klein, Lounge,
McGuire, Pollock, Reigel, Rizzuto, Wides
Outfielders (7): Belak, Booth, Grossman, McGuire,
Pollock, Tweedy, Welch
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Belak
Nneka Cardoza
Elyse
Reigel
Rizzuto
LaMandre
BEE-lack
NEE-kuh car-DOH-zuh
e-LEESE
REE-gull
riz-ZOO-toe
luh-MAHN-dray
Head Coach: Gina LaMandre (Trenton State ‘86)
Assistant Coaches: Michelle Burrell (Maryland ‘01), Jillian Callaway (Maryland ‘03)
13
10
6
Jessica
Aditas
Elyse
Lucas
21
5
Jennifer
Belak
Medley
McGuire
4
17
Meghan
Booth
Lauren
Pollock
9
12
Nneka
Cardoza
Whitney
Reigel
34
7
Crystal
Crews
Crystal
Rizzuto
15
18
Rachel
Greyson
Nikki
Smith
33
3
Natalie
Grossman
Crystal
Tweedy
39
10
Lindsay
Klein
Abbey
Welch
23
11
Keri
Lounge
Whitney
Wides
JESSICA
ADITAYS
Pitcher • 5-10 • Senior
Bats: R Throws: R
Shrewsbury, Mass./Shrewsbury
13
On Aditays: Fourth-year fireballer expected to take charge of the Terps’ pitching
rotation after ending on a strong note in 2004 … throws the ball hard and utilizes
several pitches … impressive physical tools … fifth on Maryland’s all-time wins
list (29) and fourth for strikeouts (271) … 34 complete games ranks fifth in team
history … hurled the program’s sixth perfect game against Maryland-Eastern
Shore (May 1, 2003).
As a Junior in 2004: Started 27 games and appeared in 35 ... struck out 139
batters, the ninth-best single-season total in Terps’ history ... named to Maryland’s
2003-04 Intercollegiate Athletics Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll ... closed out the
Terps’ 5-3 win over Virginia (May 14) at the ACC Tournament, striking out two in
the bottom of the seventh inning ... earned team-high 13th victory against Villanova
(May 9), striking out five ... had a complete game shutout vs. Delaware (May 6) ...
struck out a career-high 13 batters in a complete game win over Towson (April 29)
... earned 10th victory and third shutout of the season vs. James Madison (April
17) ... picked up an ACC victory vs. NC State (April 10), pitching a complete game
with six strikeouts ... shut out George Mason (April 6), striking out four ... pitched a
perfect seventh inning vs. Pittsburgh (March 27) for first career save, then followed
up with a nine-inning complete game victory over Columbia (March 27), fanning
10 ... five strikeouts in a complete game victory against Georgia State (March 12)
at the Florida State Invitational ... pitched a two-hit complete game and struck out
five vs. Ball State (March 5) at the Georgia Softball Classic ... struck out nine in
four and two-thirds innings for a win vs. Temple (Feb. 21).
As a Sophomore in 2003: Started 19 games and appeared in 23 for Maryland
… 1.81 ERA placed her 10th on Maryland’s single-season charts … hurled the
sixth perfect game in Maryland history against Maryland-Eastern Shore (May 1)
... struck out nine batters in the perfect game ... named Maryland Student-Athlete
of the Week for her perfect efforts the week of May 6 ... fanned eight and allowed
only two hits in an extra-inning loss to Georgia Tech at the Buzz Classic (March 22)
... gave up two hits in complete game win over Chattanooga (March 8) ... struck
out four and allowed no earned runs in complete game victory over Indiana at the
USF-Best Western Tournament (Feb. 21) ... started season 3-0 with wins over
Drexel, Boston College and Indiana (Feb. 14-21) … struck out a career-high 10 in
opener against Drexel (Feb. 14).
As a Freshman in 2002: Started in 15 games and appeared in 20 for the Terps
… struck out four or more batters in six games … struck out one and picked up an
ACC win against North Carolina (April 27) ... struck out seven and earned a win in
the second game of Maryland’s
complex-opening doubleheader
against Towson (April 10) ... onehit Brown in five innings of work
during the George Mason Spring
Clash (March 30) ... allowed one
earned run and fanned eight
batters in a complete game win
over Harvard in the Buzz Classic
(March 24) … struck out four
in a complete game against St.
John’s (Feb. 16) to earn first
collegiate shutout … allowed
only one run in her first collegiate
win against Samford in the Bama
Bash (Feb. 9).
Before Maryland: An
accomplished five-time
letterwinner in softball at Shrewsbury High School in Shrewsbury, Mass., having
played on the varsity squad since the eighth grade … garnered league MVP honors
as a junior and collected all-star accolades all five seasons … was selected team
MVP as a sophomore and junior and named team captain as a senior … cited an
all-star by the Telegram & Gazette as a sophomore and named to the newspaper’s
“super team” as a junior and senior … posted a 0.37 ERA as a senior and tossed
one perfect game … played summer softball with the Worcester Polar Crush.
Personal: Born March 9, 1983 … daughter of Deborah and David Aditays … has
one sister, Amanda, and one brother, Jonathan … a member of the National Honor
Society and National Art Honor Society … also a member of the Equestrian Club
and is an assistant horse trainer … a zoology major.
Aditays on the mound…
Year
2002
2003
2004
Total
W-L
7-4
9-8
13-14
29-26
ERA
2.00
1.81
2.25
2.06
G-GS
20-15
23-19
35-27
78-61
CG
9
9
16
34
IP
73.2
108.1
177.1
359.1
H
74
95
177
346
R
32
45
74
228
ER
21
28
57
106
BB
24
32
52
108
SO
48
84
139
271
11
NNEKA
CARDOZA
Infield • 5-7 • Senior
Bats: R Throws: R
Brockton, Mass. • Brockton
9
On Cardoza: One of the most versatile athletes on the Terrapins’ roster … good
speed with a superior throwing arm … settled in at shortstop last season after
playing mostly second base and outfield during sophomore campaign … extremely
hard worker … provides leadership on the left side of the infield while also being
productive at the plate.
As a Junior in 2004: Started 56 games at shortstop ... career batting average
of .292 ranks tied for third all-time, while her .316 batting average was third-best
on the team last year ... led the squad and was sixth in the ACC with a .429 onbase percentage ... scored 34 runs, tying the team-high and ranking ninth in the
conference ... notched a team-high 10 stolen bases ... put together 12 multi-hit
games ... scored two runs and stole a base in Maryland’s ACC Tournament victory
over UVa (May 14) ... ended Virginia’s no-hit bid with a solo home run (April 25)
... scored both game-winning runs after lead-off singles in doubleheader at James
Madison (April 17) ... had a solo home run and three runs scored against St.
Francis (April 15) ... delivered the game-winning blow to Pittsburgh (March 27)
with a three-run home run ... went 3-for-3 against Florida International (Feb. 27)
with a run and two RBI ... helped power the Terps to a 9-0 win over Rhode Island
(Feb. 21) with a two-run home run vs. the Owls.
As a Sophomore in 2003: Started 37 games for the Terrapins, mostly at second
base … .286 batting average ranked fourth among Maryland starters … tied for
first on team and ninth in the ACC with a .411 on-base percentage … scored the
second-most runs for the Terps (24) … second on team with nine stolen bases …
named to Maryland’s 2002-2003 Intercollegiate Athletics Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll
... drove in winning run and went 2-for-4 in Terrapins’ 9-8 extra-inning victory over
North Carolina in the ACC Tournament (May 10) ... went 3-for-6 in a doubleheader
sweep against UMBC (May 6) ... had a 3-for-4 day at the plate and scored two runs
against Morgan State (April 23) ... went 3-for-3 and knocked first career home run
in a victory against Coppin State (April 13) ... went 5-for-8 with five runs scored
and three RBI in doubleheader against George Mason (April 2).
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As a Freshman in 2002: Started 18 games and appeared in 30 for Maryland …
.364 on-base percentage ranked best among Terrapin newcomers … started in
the infield during the ACC Tournament (May 10-11) ... went 2-for-3 and drove in
a run against local rival Towson (April 30) ... scored two runs for the Terps during
the Speedline Invitational (March 7-8) ... collected two hits against Penn State in
the Seminole Classic (Feb. 15) ... went 1-for-2 with a run scored and a RBI against
Samford in the Bama Bash (Feb. 9).
Before Maryland: A standout in three sports at Brockton High School in Brockton,
Mass., playing softball, volleyball and basketball ... a three-time all-league honoree
in softball and once in volleyball … helped lead her squad to the 2000 state
championship … captained her softball and volleyball teams as a senior … received
all-scholastic honors in both sports.
Personal: Born Sept. 2, 1982 … the daughter of Elizabeth Barker-Cardoza and
George Cardoza … has one sister, Shandi Cardoza, and a brother, Keith BarkerCardoza … majoring in public and community health.
Cardoza at the plate…
Year
G-GS
2002
30-18
2003
42-37
2004
56-56
Total 128-111
Avg.
.200
.286
.316
.292
AB
35
91
158
284
R
7
24
34
65
H
7
26
50
83
2B
1
4
5
10
3B
0
1
0
1
HR
0
1
4
5
RBI
2
11
21
34
SB
0-4
9-11
10-13
19-28
RACHEL
GREYSON
Catcher • 5-6 • Junior
Bats: R Throws: R
Trabuco Canyon, Calif. • El Toro
16
On Greyson: Started regularly behind the plate for the Terps in 2004 … has quick
release time and is a smart catcher.
As a Sophomore in 2004: Appeared in 56 games and started 53 ... put together
five multi-hit games ... went 2-for-3 and scored a run against NC State (April 10)
... slammed first career home run against Maryland-Eastern Shore (March 20) ...
went 2-for-2 with a double, RBI and run scored against UNC-Wilmington (March
5) ... scored two runs and had an RBI vs. Temple (Feb. 22) ... went 2-for-4 against
Rhode Island (Feb. 21) with a career-high three RBIs.
As a Freshman in 2003: Appeared in six games and started three for the Terrapins
… hit a RBI double and scored a run against George Washington (April 29) ...
went 2-for-3 with a double, RBI and run scored in collegiate debut vs. Coppin
State (April 13).
Before Maryland: Earned three varsity letters and captained El Toro High
School’s team ... caught half of all base runners stealing during tenure as
catcher for El Toro … named MVP for defense … boasted .985 fielding
percentage … two-time selection to South Coast All-League team ...
named to Orange County Coaches’ All-Star team ... played with
Terrapin teammate Lindsay Klein on Tyronne Davis’ Orange County
Batbusters team that placed seventh in Gold Nationals … honor
roll student.
Personal: Born April 9, 1984 ... the daughter of Richard and
Mary Greyson ... has three older sisters: Elise, Lauren and
Emily ... a history major.
Greyson at the plate…
Year
2003
2004
Total
G-GS
6-3
56-53
62-56
Avg.
.250
.209
.213
AB
12
115
127
R
2
17
19
H
3
24
27
2B
2
3
5
3B
0
0
0
HR
0
1
1
RBI
2
13
15
SB
1-1
1-1
2-2
13
NATALIE
GROSSMAN
Outfield • 5-2 • Junior
Bats: R Throws: R
Skillman, N.J. • Hun School of Princeton
33
On Grossman: Third-year starter made transition from left field to center field last
season … returns as a top defensive outfielder ... quick fielder with a strong arm.
As a Sophomore in 2004: Made 55 starts in 58 appearances ... a member of
Maryland’s 2003-04 Intercollegiate Athletics Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll and the
2003-04 ACC Honor Roll ... had both RBIs with a game-winning double in Terps’
2-1 win over Villanova (May 9) ... went 2-for-4 with a run scored and RBI against
St. Francis (April 15) ... was 2-for-4 with a RBI vs. Delaware State (March 28) ...
drove in two runs against Stony Brook (March 7) ... went 2-for-3 and scored two
runs in win over Rhode Island (Feb. 21).
As a Freshman in 2003: Batted .241 while making 35 starts and 40 appearances
for Maryland … put together five multi-hit games … a member of Maryland’s 2002-03
Intercollegiate Athletics Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll and the 2002-03 ACC Honor
Roll ... put up a 2-for-3 hitting performance and scored a run in Maryland’s 9-8
extra-inning ACC Tournament win over North Carolina (May 10) ... knocked two hits
and scored two runs vs. Morgan State (April 23) … went 2-for-3 with a double and
run scored vs. Hofstra at the Maryland Invitational (March 29) … doubled and drove
in a run against Troy State (March 22) … went 2-for-5 with a run scored and a RBI
in Maryland’s Speedline Invitational win over Chattanooga (March 8) … collected
first hit and run scored of her collegiate career against Georgia (Feb. 15).
Before Maryland: Earned four varsity letters as the center fielder for the Hun
School of Princeton ... co-captained Jersey Devils summer team … selected MVP
for both the Jersey Sharks and the Hamilton Tournament … named to the 2002
New Jersey Star-Ledger All-State first team ... three-time selection to the Trentonian
Times All-Star team ... selected to the All-Mid-Atlantic Prep League first team four
times … named first team all-league throughout high school career … three-time
first team all-prep selection … member of Who’s Who in American High Schools
… received President’s Education Award for academic excellence.
Personal: Born Oct. 17, 1983 ... the daughter of Philip and Victoria Grossman ...
has one brother, Brian, who attends Columbia ... a finance major ... aspires to be
a CEO of a Fortune 500 company.
Grossman at the plate…
Year
2003
2004
Total
14
G-GS
40-35
58-55
98-90
Avg.
.241
.184
.209
AB
87
114
201
R
11
11
22
H
21
21
42
2B
4
7
11
3B
0
0
0
HR
0
0
0
RBI
5
8
13
SB
4-5
3-5
7-10
LINDSAY
KLEIN
Infield • 5-9 • Sophomore
Bats: R Throws: R
Orange, Calif. • El Modena
39
On Klein: Will start at first base after a strong freshman campaign at the position …
fantastic defensive skills … continued to hit the ball extremely well in fall practices
after tying for the team lead in both home runs and RBIs in 2004 ... led all returning
infielders with a .985 fielding percentage.
As a Freshman in 2004: One of three Terrapins and the only freshman to start
all 60 games ... finished with a team-high tying six home runs and 36 RBI ... was
second on the team with 12 multi-hit games ... helped Terps defeat NC State at the
ACC Tournament (May 15) by going 2-for-4 with an RBI ... drove in two runs with
a double vs. Virginia at the conference championships (May 14) ... hit first career
triple against Villanova (May 9), also scored a run ... had an RBI and scored a run
vs. Delaware (May 6) ... drove a solo home run over the left field fence, scoring
Maryland’s run vs. No. 2 Florida State (April 18) ... drove in a run and scored
another vs. James Madison (April 17) and St. Francis (April 15) ... went 2-for-4
vs. St. Joseph’s (April 8) ... had a home run against Pittsburgh (March 28) ... had
a 3-for-4 day at the plate vs. Delaware State (March 28) with an RBI ... had three
RBI in the Terps’ win vs. Pittsburgh (March 27) ... drove in a career-high four runs
with two home runs against Rutgers (March 17) ... also scored two runs against the
Scarlet Knights ... was a perfect 3-for-3 against Delaware State (March 12), adding
two RBI ... drove in two runs and scored another in win over Winthrop (March 6) ...
smacked a three-run homer to dead center field against Florida International (Feb.
27) ... first-career home run vs. Temple (Feb. 21) and had three RBI.
Before Maryland: Lettered all four years at El Modena High School … also
received All-Century League honors for four seasons … named team MVP during
freshman and senior years and chosen as Defensive MVP sophomore and junior
years … sported a 73-22 record and a 0.69 ERA during her high school career
… batted .442 with 26 RBI during her senior season … received All-California
Interscholastic Federation honors as a freshman and sophomore … named to the
Orange County Coaches’ American/National All-Star Game … selected to both the
All-Orange County second team and Cal-Hi Sports All-State second team … earned
scholar athlete recognition for three years … played summer softball with Maryland
teammate Rachel Greyson on Tyronne Davis’ Orange County Batbusters … also
played with Steve McNee’s Gold USA’s Athletics … lettered twice in volleyball.
Personal: Born November 26, 1984 … the daughter of Lawrence and Jeanne
Klein … has a sister, Shelby … member of the Girls League and National Art Honor
Society … a letters and sciences major.
Klein at the plate…
Year
2004
G-GS
60-60
Avg.
.279
AB
183
R
22
H
51
2B
8
3B
1
HR
6
RBI
36
SB
0-0
15
KERI
LOUNGE
Infield • 5-4 • Sophomore
Bats: R Throws: R
Pasadena, Md. • Archbishop Spalding
23
On Lounge: Will start at second base after an All-ACC freshman
season … shows great offensive ability and led the team in nearly every
offensive category last season.
As a Freshman in 2004: Made 57 starts and 58 appearances in debut
season ... first Terrapin freshman to be named to the All-ACC team since
Kiesha Pickeral in 1999 and the fourth freshman to receive the honor in
Maryland softball history ... led the team in hits (57), doubles (15) and
slugging percentage (.514) and tied for the team lead in home runs (6)
and RBI (36) ... second-best batting average on the squad (.318) ...
ranked in the top-10 in the ACC for hits, runs scored, doubles and
slugging percentage ... 15 doubles tied for second-best single season
total in Terp history ... named to the ACC All-Tournament team
after four stellar outings in Tallahassee ... drove in two runs with a
double against No. 24 Georgia Tech (May 15) at the conference
championships ... went 2-for-4 and scored a run in the Terps’
tournament-opening victory over Virginia (May 14) ... hit sixth home
run of the year against No. 23 Georgia Tech (May 2) ... drove in a
run and scored another vs. James Madison (April 17) ... hit firstcareer triple in the 9-0 win over St. Francis (April 15) ... also had
a double and scored two runs vs. the Red Flash ... gave Terps
a 1-0 win over ACC foe NC State (April 10) with an RBI walk ... had a 2-for-4 day
at the plate vs. George Mason (April 6), driving in two runs and scoring another ...
hit a two-run home run against Delaware State (March 28) ... had four RBI against
Maryland-Eastern Shore (March 20) ... knocked a two-run home run over the center
field wall vs. Saint Louis (March 13) ... hit a home run and scored two runs in win
over Troy State (March 12) ... went 3-for-4 with three RBI against Winthrop (March
6) ... ended the day vs. Temple (Feb. 22) going 3-for-4 with a career-high five RBI
... hit her first-career home run against the Owls, a solo shot.
Before Maryland: Earned three varsity letters as Archbishop Spalding’s second
baseman … named first team all-county by the Washington Post … three time
selection to the Baltimore Sun’s All-County and All-Metro teams … played
summer ball with the Vienna Shamrocks … holds a shot put record at Archbishop
Spalding.
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Personal: Born January 19, 1985 … the daughter of Brent and Debbie Lounge
… has one sister, Brittany … served as a student athletic trainer in high school …
majoring in kinesiology.
Lounge at the plate…
Year
2004
G-GS
58-57
Avg.
.318
AB
179
R
34
H
57
2B
15
3B
1
HR
6
RBI
36
SB
0-0
ELYSE
LUCAS
Pitcher • 5-6 • Sophomore
Bats: R Throws: R
Newbury, Ohio
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
6
On Lucas: Coming off a strong rookie season and should see more action in the
Terps’ rotation ... smart pitcher ... had an excellent fall season.
As a Freshman in 2004: Started eight games and appeared in 12 ... picked up
first-career complete game win over Towson (April 29), allowing two hits and striking
out seven ... combined with former teammate Monica Cyphert to no-hit St. Francis
(April 15), closing out the game with two strikeouts in the fifth inning ... allowed just
two hits in relief and picked up a win vs. Rutgers (March 17) ... pitched masterfully
to pick up first collegiate win over Saint Louis (March 13) at the Florida State
Invitational ... had a no-hitter going through four innings against the Billikens and
struck out five ... gave up just two hits and fanned a career-high nine in a tough
1-0 loss to Stony Brook (Feb. 28) ... struck out seven in win over Temple (Feb.
22) ... combined with former teammate Liz Gall to hurl a no-hitter and had two
strikeouts against Rhode Island (Feb. 21) ... made first collegiate appearance vs.
Tulsa (Feb. 20), striking out two.
Before Maryland: Lettered four years as a pitcher for Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
… named MVP of the North Coast League in 2000, 2002 and 2003 … captained
her high school squad during junior and senior years … earned MVP honors from
the Plain Dealer and News Herald for Geauga and Lake Counties in 2002 and
2003 … holds numerous state pitching records in Ohio … hurled 21 no-hitters and
maintained a 0.59 ERA in high school.
Personal: Born August 9, 1985 … the daughter of Mike and Tina Lucas … has one
sister, Sasha … member of the National Honor Society and Key Club … served as
a Eucharistic minister and retreat leader at her church … enjoys skiing, swimming
and shopping … a biology major.
Lucas on the mound…
Year
2004
W-L
3-1
ERA
1.92
G-GS
12-8
CG
3
IP
40.0
H
26
R
15
ER
11
BB
10
SO
43
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LAUREN
POLLOCK
Infield/Outfield • 5-6 • Senior
Bats: R Throws: R
Severna Park, Md. • Severna Park
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On Pollock: Came back from a late-season injury to have strong fall and winter
workouts ... fantastic, natural hitter … will start at right field after a successful
2004 campaign in the position … heady outfielder with a knack for reading the
ball off the bat.
As a Junior in 2004: Started 54 games ... put together nine multi-hit games and
drove in 11 runs ... had two hits and an RBI in second game of Virginia doubleheader
(April 25) ... went 2-for-4 and scored a run vs. James Madison (April 17) ... scored a
run in 6-2 win over George Mason (April 6) ... 2-for-4 with a RBI against Columbia
(March 27) ... had a 2-for-2 day at the plate, driving in two runs in victory over
Pittsburgh (March 27) ... went 2-for-4 with three RBI against Winthrop (March 6)
... had two hits and scored two runs vs. Stony Brook (Feb. 29) ... went 3-for-4 and
drove in Maryland’s only run against Hofstra (Feb. 20).
As a Sophomore in 2003: Proved to be a clutch pinch hitter for the Terrapins
… appeared in 47 games and started 13 … .298 batting average ranked fifthbest among her teammates … led the Terps with four pinch-hits … a member of
Maryland’s 2002-03 Intercollegiate Athletics Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll and the
2002-03 ACC Honor Roll ... drilled a home run and had a perfect 3-for-3 day at
the plate with four RBI against Maryland-Eastern Shore (May 1) ... knocked in two
runs in a win over Morgan State (April 23) ... went 2-for-4 with a RBI and two runs
scored against Troy State (March 22).
As a Freshman in 2002: Led freshmen in batting average (.248) … 31 hits were
tops among freshmen and fifth-best on the team … tied for fourth on the squad with
two home runs … knocked in more runs than any other freshman (14) … collected
five multiple-hit games and three-multiple RBI games … put together a season-high
five-game hit streak from March 14 to March 22 … collected three hits between ACC
competitors Virginia and Georgia Tech during the Tar Heel Invitational (April 6) ...
went 3-for-6 with two runs scored and one RBI in a doubleheader against LaSalle
(March 15) ... pieced together a two-hit, one RBI and one run scored performance
in a doubleheader sweep at Delaware (March 14) … collected two singles, two
runs scored and a RBI against Brigham Young in the Speedline Invitational (March
7) … had a 2-for-3 day at the plate and scored two runs against Seton Hall in the
USF-Holiday Inn Tournament (Feb. 22) … went 1-for-3 and drove in Maryland’s only
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run against ACC rival Florida State (Feb. 16) … hit her second home run against
Samford during the Bama Bash to stake Maryland’s 4-0 victory (Feb. 10) … belted
a two-run homer in her collegiate debut against Evansville to give Maryland a 4-3
win in the Bama Bash (Feb. 8).
Before Maryland: A local standout from Severna Park High School … a four-time
recipient of Coaches All-County and Capital All-County accolades … a three-time
first team All-Metro selection by the Baltimore Sun … named team captain her
junior and senior seasons.
Personal: Born Oct. 17, 1982 … the daughter of Sandy and Gary Pollock … has
one sister, Jody, and a brother, Tim … a member of the National Honor Society
… an education major.
Pollock at the plate…
Year
G-GS
2002
45-43
2003
28-13
2004
54-54
Total 127-110
Avg.
.248
.298
.215
.240
AB
125
47
149
321
R
11
8
16
35
H
31
14
32
77
2B
2
0
3
5
3B
0
0
0
0
HR
2
2
0
4
RBI
14
11
11
36
SB
0-0
0-0
2-2
2-2
CRYSTAL
RIZZUTO
Infield • 5-6 • Senior
Bats: R Throws: R
San Leandro, Calif.
St. Joseph Notre Dame (Toledo)
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On Rizzuto: Senior veteran anchors the left side of the infield at third base … very
solid defensively ... will be called upon for offensive productivity and leadership ...
.282 career batting average is sixth-best in Terrapin history ... a two-time All-ACC
Tournament selection.
As a Junior in 2004: One of three players to start all 60 games ... led the team
with a .329 batting average, the eighth-best mark in the ACC and fifth-best in
Maryland single-season history ... .414 on-base percentage ranked seventh in the
conference and second on the team ... tallied a team-high 14 multi-hit games and
drove in 18 runs ... helped convert a team-high 10 double plays ... named to the
ACC Tournament team after four solid performances ... helped Maryland power
past NC State at the conference championships (May 15), driving in two runs and
scoring another ... went 3-for-3 against Virginia (May 14) at the ACC Tournament,
scoring two runs ... was 2-for-3 with a run scored vs. Villanova (May 9) ... notched
first multi-double game vs. Delaware (May 6), driving in two runs ... went 2-for-4
with a RBI and a run scored against Towson (April 29) ... had a stellar day at the
plate vs. St. Francis (April 15), going 2-for-2 with two RBI and two runs scored ...
had a double and two RBI in 14-4 rout of Temple (Feb. 22).
As a Sophomore in 2003: One of three Terrapins to start all 45 games … led
returning Maryland infielders with a .942 fielding percentage … batted .213 and
drove in 12 runs for the Terrapins … a member of Maryland’s 2002-03 Intercollegiate
Athletics Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll ... went 4-for-7 (.571) and drove in four runs for
the Terps in the ACC Tournament (May 9-10) … this performance earned her ACC
All-Tournament Team honors ... put together a perfect 3-for-3 game at the plate
against Morgan State (April 23) … drove in a run and went 2-for-3 against George
Mason (April 6) ... collected two hits and scored a run against Tennessee Tech at
the Buzz Classic (March 23) … went 2-for-4 and drove in a Speedline Invitational
win against Chattanooga (March 8).
Before Maryland: Played third base one season for Toledo ... captained high
school softball team four times ... led ACCAL in batting during 1998 (.556) and
1999 (.485) seasons ... named Most Outstanding Player in 1998 … received
United States Marine Corps Most Distinguished Athlete Award in 2001 ... four-time
All-ACCAL selection.
Personal: Born Jan. 30, 1983 ... the daughter of Lenny and Debbie Rizzuto ...
has one brother, Lenny III, and one sister, Tiffany ... taught kindergarten during
her senior year of high school ... related to Hall of Fame shortstop Phil Rizzuto ...
a criminology major.
Rizzuto at the plate…
Year
2003
2004
Total
G-GS
40-35
60-60
100-95
Avg.
.213
.329
.282
AB
108
158
266
R
8
22
30
H
23
52
75
2B
3
11
14
3B
0
1
1
HR
0
0
0
RBI
12
18
30
SB
1-2
2-3
3-5
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CRYSTAL
TWEEDY
Outfield • 5-10 • Senior
Bats: L Throws: R
Dumfries, Va. • Hayfield Secondary
3
On Tweedy: Has improved each year in the program … covers a lot of ground in
the field and is quick on the basepaths … will start in left field … hits from the left
side and has the ability to slap … .279 career batting average is seventh-best in
Terrapin history.
As a Junior in 2004: One of three Terrapins to start all 60 games ... career batting
average ofo .279 ranks sixth all-time ... had five multi-hit games ... stole six bases for
the sixth-best total on the team ... 25 runs scored was third-best among teammates
... a member of the Maryland’s 2003-04 Intercollegiate Athletics Scholar-Athlete
Honor Roll and the ACC Academic Honor Roll ... scored Terps’ run in a 3-1 loss
to No. 13 Alabama (May 8) ... was 2-for-2 and scored a run vs. Towson (April 29)
... had an RBI double and a run scored against Virginia (April 25) ... had a 3-for-4
day at the plate against St. Francis (April 15) and scored two runs ... helped Terps
get past Georgia State (March 12) with two hits and a run ... had an all-around
effort vs. Stony Brook (Feb. 29) with three hits, two RBI, a run and a stolen base
... drove in a run and scored two against Rhode Island (Feb. 21) ... went 2-for-3
and scored two runs vs. Temple (Feb. 21).
As a Sophomore in 2003: Led Maryland starters with a .325 batting average … 18
runs scored tied for fifth-best among teammates … collected eight multi-hit games
during the season … a member of Maryland’s 2002-03 Intercollegiate Athletics
Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll ... scored two runs and had two hits in a twinbill against
Maryland-Eastern Shore (May 1) ... went 4-for-6 with a run scored and an RBI
against Towson (April 30) ... pieced together three hits in a doubleheader vs. George
Washington (April 29) ... scored two runs and knocked a triple against Morgan State
(April 23) … went 3-for-6 and scored two runs in a doubleheader sweep of George
Mason (April 2) … drove in a career-high four runs against Hofstra (March 29) …
went 2-for-2 and drove in a run against Tennessee Tech (March 23).
As a Freshman in 2002: Appeared in 35 games and started seven … one of
Maryland’s top late-inning baserunners … led newcomers with 11 runs scored …
possessed perfect fielding percentage in the outfield … crossed the plate twice
against ACC opponents … went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI against Siena
in the George Mason Spring Clash (March 30).
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Before Maryland: Captained the softball, track and volleyball teams at Hayfield
Secondary … named first team All-Met by the Washington Post and her team’s
MVP as a junior and a senior … a first team all-district and all-region selection in
2001 … received the coach’s award in track after her final season.
Personal: Born March 23, 1983 … the daughter of Sharon and Lyle Tweedy …
has one brother, Kaleef … a member of the National Honor Society, the Interact
Club, the Host/Hostess Club and the S.T.A.R. Tutoring program … double majoring
in psychology and criminal justice … serving as the Student Athletic Advisory
Council (SAAC) softball team representative … also serves as the ACC’s softball
rep for the SAAC.
Tweedy at the plate…
Year
G-GS
2002
35-7
2003
40-34
2004
60-60
Total 135-101
Avg.
.125
.325
.271
.279
AB
16
80
166
262
R
11
18
25
54
H
2
26
45
73
2B
0
1
3
4
3B
0
2
0
2
HR
0
0
0
0
RBI
1
9
7
17
SB
0-0
5-5
6-7
11-12
WHITNEY
WIDES
Infielder • 5-6 • Sophomore
Bats: R Throws: R
Gaithersburg, Md. • Damascus
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On Wides: Filled in as a utility infielder ... looks to gain more experience ... a
good role player.
As a Freshman in 2004: Made five appearances and one start for the Terps ...
scored a run vs. St. Francis (April 15) ... made first-career start at third base in
game two of George Mason doubleheader (April 6) ... earned first-career hit and
drove in a run in a pinch hit appearance against Rhode Island (Feb. 21) ... also
scored a run in that game.
Before Maryland: Earned four varsity letters as a pitcher at Damascus High School
… named an honorable mention to the Washington Post’s All-Metro team in 2002
and 2003 … selected for first team honors by both the Montgomery Journal and
Frederick Post in 2002 and 2003 … served as her high school’s captain during her
junior and senior seasons … named team MVP her senior year … participated in
the Old Line Softball Classic Senior All-Star Game … sported a 10-3 record with a
0.33 ERA during her senior season … put for the gold medal winning performance
with her softball team at the 2002 Greater Washington Maccabi Games.
Personal: Born September 6, 1985 … the daughter of Richard and Diane Wides …
has two sisters, Nicole and Jessica … Jessica is a starter on Towson University’s
softball team … member of the National Honor Society, Student Government
Association and Minds in Motion … interested in photography … a psychology
major.
Wides at the plate…
Year
2004
G-GS
5-1
Avg.
.333
AB
3
R
2
H
1
2B
0
3B
0
HR
0
RBI
1
SB
0-0
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JENNY
BELAK
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Infield/Outfield • 5-6
Freshman
Bats: L Throws: R
Sierra Madre, Calif.
La Salle
On Belak: Talented and versatile player ... could make an impact after making the
adjustment from high school to college ... looked strong in fall and winter workouts
... has excellent speed on the basepaths.
Before Maryland: Earned four varsity letters as a pitcher and first basemen at
La Salle High School in Pasadena, Calif. … led her team to the Sunshine State
Championships her junior and senior seasons ... team compiled a 24-3 record in
2003 and 25-6 record in 2004 ... a three-time All-California Interscholastic Div. V
first team selection ... also a three-time West San Gabriel Valley first team honoree
by the Pasadena Star News ... the Star News named her its Player of the Year
for 2004 ... had a record 69 hits in 2004 and batted .600 ... a four-time Sunshine
League first team member and league MVP in 2004 ... earned La Salle’s Female
Athlete of the Year in 2004 ... a member of the Junior Classical League and California
Scholarship Federation.
CRYSTAL
CREWS
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On Crews: Comes to College Park from Indian River Community College in Fort
Pierce, Fla. ... will make an immediate impact in the Terps’ pitching rotation ... a
powerful hitter.
Before Maryland: Maintained a 0.88 ERA while pitching for Indian River in 2004
... struck out 153 batters in 127 innings and was named the Southern Conference’s
Pitcher of the Year ... a double-threat for Indian River as she hit .411 with six home
runs and 43 RBIs in 2004 ... selected to the all-state team during her high school
career at Countryside High School.
Personal: Born on June 28, 1984 ... daughter of Andrew and Donna Crews ... a
family studies major.
MEDLEY
MCGUIRE
Personal: Born May 10, 1986 … the daughter of Ted and Cynthia Belak … has
a brother, Andrew ... chose Maryland because of its location, prestige and sports
programs ... a letters and sciences major.
MEGHAN
BOOTH
4
Infield/Outfield • 5-5
Freshman
Bats: R Throws: R
West Covina, Calif.
Diamond Bar
On Booth: Will look to gain collegiate experience and provide depth to the
Terrapins’ roster.
Before Maryland: Earned three varsity letters as an outfielder at Diamond Bar
High School in Diamond Bar, Calif. … three-year starter and two-time All-Sierra
League player ... earned All-CIF honors ... a San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Los
Angeles Times Player of the Week ... led her team in fielding percentage, on-base
percentage and batting average.
Personal: Born September 24, 1986 … the daughter of Mark and Pamela Booth
… has a brother, Brock ... a biology major.
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Pitcher • 5-9
Junior
Bats: R Throws: R
Safety Harbor, Fla.
Countryside
(Indian River CC)
5
Utility • 5-6
Freshman
Bats: R Throws: R
Baltimore, Md.
McDonogh
On McGuire: An all-around athlete who will add depth to the infield positions.
Before Maryland: Earned four varsity letters at catcher and third base for
McDonogh High School in Owings Mills, Md. ... earned McDonogh’s Coaches
Award in 2004 and captained her squad her junior and senior seasons ... recipient
of the Eagle Award in 2003 ... also lettered two seasons for McDonogh’s conference
champion swimming team.
Personal: Born February 18, 1986 … the daughter of Michael and Joyce McGuire
… has a brother, Michael, and a sister, Meghan, who also attends Maryland ... a
communication major.
WHITNEY
REIGEL
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Infield • 5-9
Freshman
Bats: R Throws: R
Morris Plains, N.J.
Morristown
On Reigel: A versatile athlete with good footwork and soft hands ... will look to
gain collegiate experience and add depth to the Terps’ roster.
Before Maryland: Earned four varsity letters as a shortstop for Morristown High
School in Morristown, N.J. ... captained her squad in 2003 and 2004 and earned
MVP honors 2001-04 ... first team All-Iron Hill Conference, all-county and all-area
selection throughout her career ... a second team all-state team member in 2004 ...
Morristown’s Female Athlete of the Year ... also lettered four years in basketball.
Personal: Born May 12, 1986 … the daughter of Daryl and Kim Reigel … has two
sisters, Samantha and Kori ... a letters and sciences major.
NIKKI
SMITH
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ABBEY
WELCH
10
Pitcher/Outfielder • 5-5
Sophomore
Bats: L Throws: R
La Plata, Md.
Maurice J. McDonough
(Longwood)
On Welch: Should see action in the pitcher’s circle ... has looked extremely strong
in fall and winter workouts.
Before Maryland: Played one season with Longwood University in Farmville, Va.,
and was named a Division II All-South Atlantic Region second team member ... set
school-records with a 0.86 ERA and 188 strikeouts ... named Freshman Athlete
of the Year for Longwood Athletics ... two-time player of the week from Division II
ECAC ... lettered four seasons at Maurice J. McDonough High School in La Plata,
Md. ... played shortstop and pitcher for McDonough and was named county and
SMAC Player of the Year in 2003 ... first team All-Metro by The Washington Post in
2003 ... named MVP of McDonough in both 2002 and 2003 ... an excellent athlete
at McDonough; also lettered four seasons in soccer and track.
Personal: Born on August 16, 1985 ... the daughter of John and Wanda Welch ...
has two brothers, John and Zachary, and a sister, Mandy, who played softball at the
University of Delaware from 1998-2002 ... a government and politics major.
Catcher • 5-9
Junior
Bats: R Throws: R
Orange Park, Fla.
Middleburg
On Smith: A talented hitter ... will provide depth and experience behind the
plate.
Before Maryland: Batted .336 with 10 doubles and drove in 24 runs in 2004 at
Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Fla. ... a member of the 2004
All Southern Conference team ... named to the All-State team while playing at
Middleburg High School ... played for the Middleburg Flame travel team and Team
Jax before entering college.
Personal: Born December 2, 1985 ... daughter of Herb Smith and Karen SmithDealy ... a double major in math and eduction.
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