Softball
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2008 - Ranked as high as 32nd in NFCA Division II 
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Fall Classic Dates - September 20-21 (more coming soon)
Nickerson named Head Coach of the Dragons (more)
Campbell departs Tiffin for Youngstown State (more)
Hawkins, Rendle nab top honors in All-Independent awards
Tiffin University's shortstop Cyla Hawkins was named All-ICAA Player of the Year while second baseman Kristina Rendle was named ICAA Freshman of the Year as the Dragons swept numerous softball honors amongst Division II Independent institutions. Brian Campbell was named Coach of the Year after posting 27 wins and winning the ICAA title. First Team selections were Hawkins, Rendle, pitcher Krista Sowers, and outfielder Michaela Dermanelian, while pitcher Kellie Kitchen earned Second Team honors. The team was selected by the independent sports information directors and included nominees from Tiffin, Oakland City, Palm Beach Atlantic, Chowan, North Greenville, and Columbia Union.
Smith named Great Lakes All-Region
Tiffin University's Tiffany Smith was named Second Team All-Great Lakes Region by vote of the region's sports information directors, as the 2008 Daktronics Inc. All-Region Softball Team was announced. Smith was one of only two freshmen on the team, joining pitcher Torie Bunzell of Quincy. Smith led the Dragons with a .493 average before her season was cut short due to a leg injury.
Dragons sweep Panthers to finish season
The Dragons (27-14-1) exhibited good hitting and good pitching in both games on the road at Ohio Dominican, with their bats saving the day in a 11-6 win and strong pitching leading the way in a 2-1 nightcap victory. Kellie Kitchen fired a two-hitter over 7 innings in the nightcap, with Stacey Lucas getting 2 hits and Lauren Williams hitting a double. Kenzie Kitchen drove in the gamewinning run in the 6th inning. In the opener, Krista Sowers got the win, scattering 6 hits in a 5 inning effort. Michaela Dermanelian had 4 hits and Cyla Hawkins added 3 more hits with a double and 2 RBI to lead the way. Lucas and Jessica Ramriez had 2 hits while Stephanie Turvene also had 2 RBI.
Kitchen fires one-hitter as Dragons get split with Northwood
The Dragons (25-14-1) got a fantastic performance from Kellie Kitchen, as she fired a one-hitter and allowed only two baserunners in a 9-0 victory at Northwood. Michaela Dermanelian drilled a two-run home run and added another hit for an RBI to lead the way, while Nicole Romero had two hits for 2 RBI. Lauren Williams also had two hits. In the opener, Northwood scored four runs in the 5th inning to pull out a 5-2 win. Krista Sowers took the loss despite fanning 11 batters over 7 innings. Kristina Rendle had two hits while Dermanelian had 2 RBI with a double.
Dragons split with Saginaw Valley in close games
The Dragons (24-13-1) posted a close 3-2 win over Saginaw Valley State, but then dropped the nightcap by the same 3-2 margin. Krista Sowers got the opening victory, with Nicole Romero getting two hits with a triple while Lauren Williams added a double. Kellie Kitchen suffered the tough luck loss, with Kristina Rendle getting two hits with a double. TU had numerous chances with runners in scoring position, as Cyla Hawkins, Williams, and Ashley Gordon all had doubles.
Senior Day successful for Dragons over Otterbein
The Dragons (23-12-1) had an enjoyable Senior Day, dispatching Otterbein 5-1 and 5-0. Seniors Stephanie Turvene and Lauren Williams were honored prior to the games, with Williams getting into the swing of things with a home run and 2 RBI in the 5-0 victory. Kellie Kitchen got the win with a four-hitter, as Cyla Hawkins and Nicole Romero also had two hits. In the opener, Krista Sowers allowed just four hits and fanned 8, as Stephanie Lucas had 2 hits and Williams added a double.
Dermanelian's hit leads to TU win over Ferris State
The Dragons (21-12-1) got a clutch single from Michaela Dermanelian in the bottom of the 7th inning, plating two runs to post a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory in the opener against Ferris State. Krista Sowers got the win with 10 strikeouts and 7 hits allowed over 7 innings, while Dermanelian had 3 hits and 4 RBI in the game. Cyla Hawkins also had 2 hits. In the nightcap, the Bulldogs turned the tables, smacking the Dragons 16-3 in five innings. Kellie Kitchen started and took the loss, while Kristina Rendle had 3 hits and Hawkins and Dermanelian had 2 hits each.
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