April 19, 2004

Charlotte, NC - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced on Sunday that Winston-Salem State University pitcher Amber Nance was named to the CIAA All-Tournament team for her efforts in the 2004 CIAA Softball Championship Tournament.

Nance helped the Lady Rams to an elimination-round victory as she drilled a two-out double that scored Shannon Davis from first base to propel WSSU to a 4-3 win in nine innings.

A senior, Nance pitched her way to an 8-1 record in 2004 and batted .312 on the season in 13 games.

2004 CIAA Softball All-Tournament Team
Shonda Welch Pitcher Shaw University
Amber Nance Pitcher Winston-Salem State University
Andrea Blake 1st Base Shaw University
Tiya Hines Pitcher Virginia State University
Lisa Harris DP Elizabeth City State University
Clarisse Steans Pitcher North Carolina Central University
Dishondra Goree Left Field Shaw University
Jennifer Lewis Pitcher St. Augustine's College
Tishell Blakeny Short Stop Virginia State University
Carrie Handfinger Short Stop Virginia State
Adija Beatty Centerfield North Carolina Central University
Katrina Rowson Leftfield Virginia State University

Most Valuable Player: Tiya Hines, Pitcher, Virginia State University