GENERAL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
Name of School
Illinois Wesleyan University
City/Zip
Bloomington, IL 61702
Founded
1850
Enrollment
2,000
Nickname
Titans
School Colors
Green and White
Softball Facility
IWU Softball Field (new in 2000)
Capacity
500
Affiliation
NCAA Division III
Conference
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
President
Dr. Minor Myers, jr.
Alma Mater, Year
Carleton, 1965
Athletic Director
Dennie Bridges
Alma Mater, Year
Illinois Wesleyan, 1961
Athletic Dept. Phone
(309) 556-3196
Athletic Dept. Fax
(309) 556-3484
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach
Mandy Neal
Alma Mater, Year
Bradley, 1984
Record at School, Years
305-164 (.650), 12 years
Career Record, Years
305-164 (.650), 12 years
CCIW Record, Years
119-48 (.713), 12 years
Softball Office Phone
(309) 556-3348
Best time to reach coach
Mornings
Assistant Coaches:
Lyle Day, Emily Starkey
Athletic Trainer
Bill Kauth
SOFTBALL HISTORICAL INFORMATION
First Year of Softball
1977
Overall all-time record (24 yrs.)
376-300-3 (.556)
Overall all-time CCIW record (14 yrs.)
127-64 (.665)
Years in postseason play
3
Last postseason appearance
2000
Result
Lost to Anderson, 5-4
All-time record in NCAA tourney
2-6
Overall record last year
30-19
CCIW record/finish
8-6/Won CCIW tourney
Final ranking last year
Tie-24 (NFCA poll)
Lettermen returning
10
Lettermen lost
5
SPORTS INFORMATION
University Web Site
www.iwu.edu
Sports Information Director
Stew Salowitz
SID Office Phone
(309) 556-3206
Home Phone
(309) 452-1309
SID Fax
(309) 556-3804
SID Email Address
salowitz@titan.iwu.edu
SID Mailing Address:
c/o Illinois Wesleyan News Services
P.O. Box 2900
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900