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Express Finish Best Season In Owens Women's Sports History As National Runner-UpMay 21, 2011Normal, ILL---The Express capped a school-record season with a 10-0 loss to No. 1-ranked LSU-Eunice in the NJCAA Division II National Championship on Saturday.
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Offense Powers Express Past Kankakee And Into National Title GameMay 21, 2011Normal, ILL---The No. 8 Express softball team pounced on No. 2 Kankakee early and often en route to earning a berth in the national title game with a 13-2 win.
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9 Inning Thriller Sends Puts Express On Brink Of National Title GameMay 21, 2011Normal, ILL---The No. 8 Express softball team came out on fire offensively and held a 7-1 lead through six and a half innings against No. 9 South Mountain (AZ). A furious six run rally tied the game, but the Express won a thrilling 8-7 nine-inning game to advance in the national tournament.
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Express Shut Out By Nation's Top TeamMay 20, 2011Normal, ILL---The No. 8-ranked and No. 4 seeded Express softball team (41-4) lost to the No. 1-ranked and No. 1 seeded LSU-Eunice 6-0 moments ago in the winner’s bracket semifinal of the NJCAA Div. II National Tournament.
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Hollister and Roznoski help Express Keep National Title Hopes AliveMay 20, 2011Normal, ILL---The No. 8-ranked Express softball team (42-4) bounced back from their first loss in the NJCAA Div. II National Tournament with a solid 2-0 win over East Central (Miss.) College.
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Ratliff, Balanced Offensive Attack Help Express Advance Past Mineral AreaMay 19, 2011NORMAL, Ill---The No. 8-ranked Express softball team defeated Mineral Area College (Mo.) 7-2 moments ago to advance to the Elite 8 of the NJCAA Div. II National Tournament winner’s bracket.
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Thrilling Finish Pushes Express Past Heartland CC, Into Winner's Bracket SemifinalsMay 19, 2011Normal, Ill---The No. 8-ranked Express softball team defeated No. 6-ranked Heartland Community College 4-3 this afternoon to reach the winner's bracket semifinals of the NJCAA Div. II National Tournament.
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Express (39-3) Set To Open National Tournament Against Mineral Area (36-16)May 16, 2011Bloomington, Ill---The No. 8 Express softball team (39-3) is set to take on Mineral Area College (36-16) out of Missouri this Thursday at 10 a.m. (C.S.T.) in opening round action of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Div. II National Tournament.
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Wolfe And Hollister's Back-To-Back Homers Catapult Express To NationalsMay 14, 2011Battle Creek, MI---The No. 8-ranked Express softball team (39-3) captured the Region XII District G Championship with a 5-2 win over Kalamazoo Valley C.C. today.
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Hausch's Clutch Walk-Off Blast Sends Express To District ChampionshipMay 13, 2011Battle Creek, MI---The No. 8-ranked Express softball team is headed to the Region XII District G championship game after a walk-off home run by Allison Hausch (Bryan/Bryan, Ohio) to give Owens a 2-1 win over No. 19 Kalamazoo Valley C.C.
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Bandeen and Weber Carry Express Past Jackson, Into Winner's Bracket FinalMay 12, 2011Battle Creek, MI---In the first game of the day for the Express, the team defeated Jackson C.C. 3-1 behind a complete game performance from Elizabeth Weber (Oak Harbor/Oak Harbor, Ohio) and a three RBI day from Lindsey Bandeen (Springfield/Holland, Ohio).
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Express Close School Record Regular Season With OCCAC TitleMay 08, 2011Kirtland, OH---The No. 8-ranked Express softball team closed out their school record regular season with a doubleheader split at Lakeland C.C.
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Express Inch Closer To OCCAC TitleMay 07, 2011Cleveland, OH---The No. 8 Express softball team got back to their winning ways with a doubleheader sweep of Cuyahoga Community College on Saturday, 13-6 and 6-0.
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Undefeated Season Derailed By LakelandMay 04, 2011Toledo, OH---The No. 8-ranked Express softball team saw their school record 33 game win streak to begin the season end on Tuesday in the second game of a doubleheader to Lakeland Community College.
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No. 8 Express Sweep No. 20 Mercyhurst College North EastApril 30, 2011Toledo, OH---The No. 8 Express softball team had a matchup with No. 20 Mercyhurst North East C.C. at home on Saturday with their undefeated streak on the line. As they had done 30 times prior, the Express found ways to win while moving to 32-0 (2-0 OCCAC).
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30-0! Express Sweep Jackson, Continue Amazing StartApril 29, 2011Jackson, MI---The No. 8 Express softball team (30-0, 2-0 OCCAC) remained perfect on Friday with a doubleheader sweep over Jackson C.C. (13-21, 13-5 MCCAA). The two wins also completed a season sweep of Jackson.
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Two Key Fifth Innings Help Express Past Rochester College JVApril 23, 2011Rochester, MI---The No. 11-ranked Express softball team (28-0, 2-0 OCCAC) once again found ways to win and continue their school record start while sweeping a doubleheader from NAIA Rochester College on the road, 6-2, 3-2.
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Michalak and Graham Combine For One-Hitter, Express Sweep Grand RapidsApril 21, 2011Grand Rapids, MI---The No. 11-ranked Express softball team continued to come up with the big plays Thursday - keeping their undefeated record alive on the road against Grand Rapids Community College. After having doubleheaders rained out for five consecutive days, the Express won by scores of 7-4 and 15-1.
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Team Batting Average Now At .432, Express 24-0April 15, 2011Toledo, OH---Facing cold temperatures and heavy, swirling winds, the No. 13-ranked Express softball team continued to find ways to win games with big plays in key situations.
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Grand Rapids No Match For The ExpressApril 14, 2011Toledo, OH---Strong pitching and key hits helped the No. 13-ranked Express softball team (22-0, 2-0 OCCAC) maintain their undefeated start to the season with a home sweep of Grand Rapids C.C.
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Hollister Knocks In Seven, Express Now 20-0April 13, 2011Lorain, OH---Michelle Hollister (Airport/Newport, Mich.) helped the No. 14-ranked Owens softball team continue its dominance this season with a sweep of Lorain County C.C. on Wednesday. With the wins, the Express sweep the season series from Lorain County and now sit at 20-0 on the season.
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Wolfe, Roznoski, Molloy and Ratliff Star As Express Sweep MottApril 10, 2011Flint, MI---The No. 14-ranked Express softball team continued their record start under head coach Duane Lanham with two more wins today.
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Haubert mashes, Ratliff Wins 7th As Express Roll in OCCAC OpenerApril 07, 2011Toledo, OH---The No. 14-ranked Express softball team continued their winning ways on Thursday with a sweep of Cuyahoga C.C. in their Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) opener.
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Express Complete Season Sweep of Heidelberg JVApril 05, 2011Toledo, OH---The Express softball team remained undefeated and today with a doubleheader sweep of Heidelberg University JV. The two wins complete a season sweep for the Express.
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Ratliff Gets 5th Win, Parr Throws No Hitter As Express Roll Over Lorain CountyMarch 30, 2011Toledo, OH---The Express softball team (12-0) continued to roll with a doubleheader sweep of Lorain County C.C. in their home opener on Wednesday.
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Haubert and Bandeen Each Hit Two Run Homers, Express Sweep Heidelberg JVMarch 28, 2011Tiffin, OH---The Owens Express softball team swept a doubleheader on the road against Heidelberg University today by scores of 12-5 and 10-6.
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Roznoski's 7-for-8 Day Paces Express To Undefeated Spring TripMarch 11, 2011MYRTLE BEACH, SC--- The Express softball team (8-0) finished their spring trip unscathed after two more wins today – 11-3 over NAIA Div. I Bluefield College and 4-1 over NJCAA Div. I Olney Central College.
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Roznoski's Walk-Off, Michalak's Perfect Game Lead Express to 6-0 RecordMarch 10, 2011MYRTLE BEACH, SC--- Ashlyn Michalak (Springfield/Temperance, Mich.) and Kristen Roznoski (Cardinal Stritch/Toledo, Ohio) propelled the Express softball team today in wins over Olney Central College, 5-4, and the Community College of Beaver County, 12-0.
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Graham Gets Win In Relief As Express Move to 4-0March 08, 2011MYRTLE BEACH, SC---The Express softball team has now won four straight to open the season after an 11-6 win over Sauk Valley C.C. and an 8-4 win over Lincoln College.
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Ratliff and Weber Lead Express To Season Opening WinsMarch 07, 2011Myrtle Beach, SC---The Express softball team opened their season today with two wins behind two solid pitching performances, a key double play, and some timely hitting.