Methodist University Athletics

The 1999 Monarchs go down as the first-ever softball squad to appear in the NCAA tournament in program history after winning the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular-season title with an overall record of 32-12. Additionally, the team finished with a spotless 10-0 mark in league play, becoming just the second team in the history of DIAC softball to go undefeated within the conference. Following the regular season, Methodist not only filled up the First Team All-Conference list with a league-high six selections, but also took home the DIAC's three major awards: the Coach of the Year title awarded to Ron Simpson, the Player of the Year honor earned by Heather Hugus, and the Rookie of the Year award presented to Adrienne Midgley.

The team's success continued with the 2000 Methodist softball group as they claimed a share of the DIAC regular season championship after going 28-15-1 overall with a 10-2 record in league action. This time they also won the DIAC tournament title, which guaranteed the Monarchs a second consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament. During postseason award time, Methodist had four student-athletes make the All-Conference teams including three first-teamers in Julia Best, Connie Francis, and Hugus, who was named Co-Player of the Year as well. The same trio also garnered All-Region accolades as the Monarchs totaled four honors.