Coach Peck says: "Abby is easily one of our most competitive and hard-nosed players. She finds ways to win and absolutely hates to lose. She gave us a huge boost in the middle of the order last year and will be counted on to do the same as a sophomore. After finishing in the top ten in the A-Sun in several offensive categories, we feel that Abby has taken some steps forward this fall offensively and defensively. She appears much more confident and poised at her shortstop position and has really started to understand her role on this team. Abby loves challenges, and she will work until she gets there. She is as eager as anyone to win a championship."

2007: Named to Atlantic Sun All-Freshman team. ...Tied with Heather Collins for team lead in home runs with 14. ...Tied for third in the A-Sun in home runs. ...Second on team and sixth in A-Sun in hitting with a .363 average. ...Seventh in A-Sun in total bases with 106, 2.0 per game. ...Seventh in A-Sun with a .404 on-base percentage. ...First on team and second in A-Sun with a ,675 slugging percentage. ...Tied for team lead with two doubles against Gardner-Webb (April 26). ...Team high nine total bases vs Mercer (April 13). ...Twice hit two home runs in a game vs Kent State (March 24) and vs Mercer (April 13). ...One of only two Lady Bisons to hit two home runs in a game. ...Recorded 13 multi-hit games (nine with two hits, three with three and one with four). ...The four hits, two home runs and two singles, were against Mercer in game one of a doubleheader April 13. ...Third on the team with 10 mulit-RBI games (six with two, three with three, one with four). ...Her eight-game hitting streak was tied for the second longest on the team. ...Third on team in runs batted in with 38. ...Ranked in the top five in 15 different statistical categories for the Lady Bisons.

High School: Helped lead her Mullen team to a Colorado state runner-up finish her senior year...was a three-time Colorado All-State SS as a sophomore, junior, and senior...also named to the All-Region team three times, as well as the All-District team four times...was named the Defensive MVP all four years...received the Offensive MVP award as a junior and senior...chosen as team captain in her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons...as a freshman, was named the Gatorade Rookie of the Year in basketball...competed for the Colorado Stars Gold club team coached by Dan Burns.

Personal: Majoring in Psychology. ...would like to eventually become the coach of a top 20 Division I softball program...Hobbies include skiing, backpacking, and hanging out with friends...Enjoys watching Grey's Anatomy, Nip/Tuck, and One Tree Hill, and listening to Sugarland...Favorite movie is 8 Seconds...Likes to eat anything Mexican - as long as it's not spicy...Would like to one day visit the 7 Wonders of the World...When asked if she was more of a city or country girl, she said, "really more of a mountain girl"...Nickname is Abby...Says no one knows that she once pulled a rug out from under Coach Peck...Believes the best vacation would be Mexico... Her biggest sports thrill as playing in a nationa championship game after playing 6 games back to back to get there...Superstitious about getting dressed the same way before each game, always wearing eye black, and saying the same prayer before each game...Believes the best thing about Lady Bison softball is team unity...Most admires her sister - "she never gives up on what she believes in, is always supportive of me, always has my back no matter what, works hard for what she wants, and is kind, caring, and compassionate...Chose Lipscomb because of the players, coach, and atmosphere...Has one sister, Lindsey (23)...parents are Chris and Pam Keese...Christel Abigail Keese was born on Oct. 7 , 1987 in Fort Collins, Colo.

The Keese File:
Nickname: Abby
Favorite color: Red and pink
Favorite tv show: Grey's Anatomy, Nip/Tuck, and One Tree Hill
Hidden talent: I can play the saxophone
Pet peeve: People who chew their gum with their mouth open
Country you most want to visit: Italy
Favorite singer/band: Sugarland
Person in history you would most like to meet: Jesus
Something no one knows about you: I once pulled a rug out from under Coach Peck
Superstition: Get dressed the same way before each game, always wear eye black, say the same prayer before each game
In a movie about your life, who would play you? Jennifer Garner
Favorite food: Anything Mexican...as long as it's not spicy
Favorite class at Lipscomb: Seminar with Dr. Reed
More of a country or city girl? More of a mountain girl
Favorite professional player: John Lynch
Favorite professional team: Denver Broncos
If you didn't play softball, what other collegiate sport would you play? basketball
Decided to attend Lipscomb because: The players, coach, and atmosphere of the school
The first place you would take someone visiting Nashville for the first time: downtown
Best thing about Lady Bison softball: Team unity
Before every game I: Put on eye black and pray
Person you most admire and why: my sister...she never gives up on what she believes in...is always supportive of me...always has my back no matter what...works hard for what she wants...is kind, caring, and compassionate
Favorite quote: "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."