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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:58:30 MST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartan Holiday Hitting Clinics Are Full]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartan-holiday-hitting-clinics-are-full</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:58:30 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The two hitting sessions as part of the annual Spartan Holiday Fastpitch Clinic are full. However, there are still spots available for the Junior Spartan camp, the pitching and catching clinic, and the all positions/all-skills camp. The Holiday Fastpitch Clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 28, and Thursday, Dec. 29, at the Duffy Daugherty Building.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Signs Three to National Letters of Intent]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-signs-three-to-national-letters-of-intent</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:51:14 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-signs-three-to-national-letters-of-intent</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State head softball coach Jacquie Joseph has announced the program's initial signings for the recruiting class of 2012. The incoming class includes Dani Goranson (Elk Grove Village, Ill.), Destinee Luna (Surprise, Ariz.) and Shanin Thomas (Whittier, Calif.).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball to Host 2011 Holiday Clinics]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-to-host-2011-holiday-clinics</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:12:21 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team will host its annual Holiday Fastpitch Clinic on Wednesday, Dec. 28, and Thursday, Dec. 29, at the Duffy Daugherty Building. The clinic allows kids between the ages of 7-18 the opportunity to work on their softball fundamentals during the winter, all while begin instructed by the softball team and staff.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball to Host Fall Pitching and Hitting Clinics]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-to-host-fall-pitching-and-hitting-clinics-1</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:40:34 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Michigan State softball assistant coaches Jessica Bograkos and Chelsea Spencer, and former assistant coach Kim McKeon will host three fall pitching and hitting clinics series' for individuals ages 8-18.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Announces 2011 Fall Schedule]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-announces-2011-fall-schedule</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:40:02 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-announces-2011-fall-schedule</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Michigan State head softball coach Jacquie Joseph has announced her team's 2011 fall schedule. The Spartans will play five games during the fall, with four of the five contests at home in Secchia Stadium.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Walk-On Information]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-walk-on-information</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:19:08 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-walk-on-information</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone interested in trying out for the 2012 Michigan State softball team must attend a mandatory informational meeting on Sept. 6, 2011, at 4:30 p.m., at Secchia Stadium (behind Jenison Field House). Interested individuals should come dressed and ready for practice on Tuesday, Sept. 6, as tryouts will follow a brief meeting.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lindsey Hansen Named Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I All-American]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/lindsey-hansen-named-louisville-sluggernfca-division-i-all-american</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/lindsey-hansen-named-louisville-sluggernfca-division-i-all-american</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:43:25 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/lindsey-hansen-named-louisville-sluggernfca-division-i-all-american</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Senior shortstop Lindsey Hansen of the Michigan State softball team earned 2011 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I All-America honors, as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association today (June 1). Hansen was listed on the third team as an at-large shortstop selection. The three All-America teams, which were announced during the opening ceremonies for the Women's College World Series, were selected by NFCA-member NCAA Division I coaching representatives.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Has Three Selected To All-Big Ten Teams]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-has-three-selected-to-all-big-ten-teams</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-has-three-selected-to-all-big-ten-teams</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 18:43:06 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-has-three-selected-to-all-big-ten-teams</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Three members of the Michigan State softball team have received All-Big Ten honors, as announced by the conference office this afternoon (May 18). Earning first-team honors was junior catcher Brett Williams. Senior shortstop Lindsey Hansen was a second-team honoree while junior third baseman Ali Grant earned third-team distinction.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Seniors lead MSU through rough season]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/seniors-lead-msu-through-rough-season</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/seniors-lead-msu-through-rough-season</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 18:45:46 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/seniors-lead-msu-through-rough-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Going into the 2011 season, MSU softball head coach Jacquie Joseph had high expectations for her team. And with many of the Big Ten teams fitting in the same range of talent, she thought there was even a possibility for a conference championship.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Shutout at Michigan, Falls 8-0]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-shutout-at-michigan-falls-8-0</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 05:49:12 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-shutout-at-michigan-falls-8-0</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (27-26, 6-13 Big Ten) suffered a tough loss to No. 2 Michigan on Friday night in Ann Arbor, 8-0. Junior Lori Padilla recorded the team's lone hit in the top of the fourth.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New stadium lifts Spartan profile]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/new-stadium-lifts-spartan-profile</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/new-stadium-lifts-spartan-profile</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2011 05:26:34 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/new-stadium-lifts-spartan-profile</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When Jacquie Joseph first saw the plans for the renovation of Michigan State's softball stadium at Old College Field, the longtime Spartan coach was very impressed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball To Host Michigan For Secchia Stadium Dedication Saturday]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-to-host-michigan-for-secchia-stadium-dedication-saturday</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-to-host-michigan-for-secchia-stadium-dedication-saturday</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 16:16:47 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-to-host-michigan-for-secchia-stadium-dedication-saturday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (27-25, 6-12 Big Ten) closes outs its regular season with a home-and-home series with No. 2 Michigan this weekend, May 13-14. Saturday's contest against UM will be the Spartans' Secchia Stadium dedication game with the Secchia's and special guests on hand for a pre-game ceremony.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Padilla Sparks Softball to Doubleheader Split with Purdue]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/padilla-sparks-softball-to-doubleheader-split-with-purdue</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/padilla-sparks-softball-to-doubleheader-split-with-purdue</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 05:26:05 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/padilla-sparks-softball-to-doubleheader-split-with-purdue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (27-25, 6-11 Big Ten) used a spark from junior Lori Padilla in game two to split its doubleheader with Purdue at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing on Wednesday, May 11. After dropping game one, 5-0, the Spartans rallied for a 3-2 win in the second game, after trailing 2-0 early on.<br /><br /><a href="http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2011/05/msu_softball_splits_doubleheader_with_purdue">MSU Softball splits double-header with Purdue</a> State News<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Welcomes Purdue For Final Mid-Week Series]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-welcomes-purdue-for-final-mid-week-series</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-welcomes-purdue-for-final-mid-week-series</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 19:21:35 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-welcomes-purdue-for-final-mid-week-series</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (26-24, 5-11 Big Ten) returns home for a doubleheader against Purdue on Wednesday, May 11 at Secchia Stadium. Game one is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., with the second contest expected to start at roughly 4 p.m.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Splits Weekend Series At Ohio State]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-splits-weekend-series-at-ohio-state</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-splits-weekend-series-at-ohio-state</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2011 20:04:33 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-splits-weekend-series-at-ohio-state</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Michigan State softball team (26-24, 5-11 Big Ten) split its season series with Ohio State on Sunday, May 8 in Columbus, Ohio. After having game two halted in the top of the fourth last night with MSU leading, 7-0, the Spartans wound up concluding the game after five innings with the 12-2 advantage. Game two, the Buckeyes narrowly edged out the Green and White with a 1-0 win.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Travels To Ohio State For Final Back-to-Back Road Contests]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-travels-to-ohio-state-for-final-back-to-back-road-contests</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-travels-to-ohio-state-for-final-back-to-back-road-contests</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 07:33:20 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-travels-to-ohio-state-for-final-back-to-back-road-contests</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (25-23, 4-10 Big Ten) hits the road for its final two-game series of the season when it travels to Ohio State this weekend (May 7-8). Game one on Saturday, May 7 is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and will be streamed live at BigTenNetwork.com. Game two is slated for a 12 p.m. start on Sunday, May 8 and will be carried live by the Big Ten Network.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Brett Williams Receives Academic All-District Distinction]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brett-williams-receives-academic-all-district-distinction</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brett-williams-receives-academic-all-district-distinction</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 15:28:48 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brett-williams-receives-academic-all-district-distinction</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State softball junior catcher Brett Williams has been selected to the Capital One Academic All-District IV Second Team, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) today (May 6).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Completes Season Sweep Over Eastern Michigan, Wins 9-2]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-completes-season-sweep-over-eastern-michigan-wins-9-2</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-completes-season-sweep-over-eastern-michigan-wins-9-2</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 19:42:19 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-completes-season-sweep-over-eastern-michigan-wins-9-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (25-23) completed the season sweep over Eastern Michigan on Thursday, May 5 with a 9-2 win over the Eagles at Secchia Stadium. Senior Heidi Purtzer knocked in the game winning run in the fourth as she went 2-for-2 on the day with four RBIs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lindsey Hansen Blasts Softball Through Western Michigan, 4-0]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/lindsey-hansen-blasts-softball-through-western-michigan-4-0</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/lindsey-hansen-blasts-softball-through-western-michigan-4-0</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 05:19:21 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/lindsey-hansen-blasts-softball-through-western-michigan-4-0</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Senior Lindsey Hansen blasted her 19th homer of the season in the third inning to give the Michigan State softball team (24-23) a 4-0 win over in-state foe Western Michigan (18-25) on Wednesday, May 4 at Secchia Stadium.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20110505/GW/105050330/1023/GW">Layne tosses five-hitter as Spartans blank Western</a> Lansing State Journal<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Concludes Non-Conference Play With Pair of MAC Foes]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-concludes-non-conference-play-with-pair-of-mac-foes</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-concludes-non-conference-play-with-pair-of-mac-foes</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 05:23:16 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-concludes-non-conference-play-with-pair-of-mac-foes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team continues hosts Western Michigan on Wednesday, May 4 and Eastern Michigan on Thursday, May 5 for its final two non-conference contests of the season. The Spartans will first host the Broncos on Wednesday at 5 p.m., before hosting EMU the following day at 4 p.m.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Storms Past Minnesota In Run-Ruled Game, Wins 12-2]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-storms-past-minnesota-in-run-ruled-game-wins-12-2</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-storms-past-minnesota-in-run-ruled-game-wins-12-2</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 21:29:07 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-storms-past-minnesota-in-run-ruled-game-wins-12-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (23-23, 4-10 Big Ten) used a powerful fifth inning to salvage a series split with Minnesota on Sunday, May 1 in Minneapolis. With the game on national television, the Spartans did not disappoint as they run ruled the Golden Gophers in five innings, 12-2.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Suffers Tough Defeat At Minnesota, Falls 6-3]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-suffers-tough-defeat-at-minnesota-falls-6-3</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-suffers-tough-defeat-at-minnesota-falls-6-3</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:23:27 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-suffers-tough-defeat-at-minnesota-falls-6-3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (22-23, 3-10 Big Ten) was unable to hold onto its lead as it fell to Minnesota on Saturday, April 30 in Minneapolis, Minn., by a score of 6-3. Senior Lindsey Hansen once again led the team at both the plate and in the field. On the day, Hansen went 3-for-4 with a double and her conference-leading 18th home run of the season, as well as a team-best five assists.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Returns To Conference Play At Minnesota]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-returns-to-conference-play-at-minnesota</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-returns-to-conference-play-at-minnesota</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:08:45 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-returns-to-conference-play-at-minnesota</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (22-22, 3-9 Big Ten) hits the road for the first time in five games when it travels to Minneapolis, Minn., for a two-game conference series against the Golden Gophers. Game one is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 with game two on Sunday, May 1. Both games are slated to start at 2 p.m. ET, with Sunday's contest also live on the Big Ten Network.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU looks to right ship during difficult season]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-looks-to-right-ship-during-difficult-season</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-looks-to-right-ship-during-difficult-season</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:29:36 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-looks-to-right-ship-during-difficult-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It doesn't matter how you start; it's how you finish. That's the mindset the MSU softball team has as it looks to go out stronger than it came in. With only 10 games remaining this season, the Spartans (22-22 overall, 3-9 Big Ten) have a chance to take control of their season, and they want to prove they're tough enough to do so, starting with two road games against Minnesota (27-20, 5-7) at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Splits Wednesday Doubleheader With Oakland]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-splits-wednesday-doubleheader-with-oakland</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-splits-wednesday-doubleheader-with-oakland</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:03:49 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-splits-wednesday-doubleheader-with-oakland</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (22-22) snapped its four game skid with a game one win, 8-0, over Oakland on Wednesday, April 27 during a doubleheader in East Lansing at Secchia Stadium. In the second game, the Golden Grizzlies were victorious over the Green and White with a 5-3 win.<br /><br /><a href="http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2011/04/msu_softball_splits_doubleheader_with_oakland">MSU softball splits double-header with Oakland</a> State News<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Falls In Tough Extra Inning Affair to Central Michigan, 8-3]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-falls-in-tough-extra-inning-affair-to-central-michigan-8-3</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-falls-in-tough-extra-inning-affair-to-central-michigan-8-3</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:39:07 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-falls-in-tough-extra-inning-affair-to-central-michigan-8-3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In what turned out to be Michigan State's 12th longest game in program history, the Spartan softball team suffered a heartbreaking, 8-3, 11-inning loss to Central Michigan on Tuesday, April 26 in East Lansing at Secchia Stadium. MSU falls to an even 21-21 overall on the season with the loss.<br /><br /><a href="http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2011/04/softball_battles_back_eventually_falls_in_extra_innings">Softball battles back, eventually falls in extra innings</a> State News<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Hosts In-State Foes For Three Mid-Week Contests]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-hosts-in-state-foes-for-three-mid-week-contests</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:55:03 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-hosts-in-state-foes-for-three-mid-week-contests</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Michigan State softball team (21-20) closes its longest homestand of the season when it hosts Central Michigan and Oakland for three mid-week contests. The Spartans will first host the Chippewas on Tuesday, April 26 before hosting OU for a doubleheader the following day, April 27. The CMU contest is scheduled for a 4 p.m. start with game one against the Grizzlies also beginning at 4 p.m.<br /><br /><a href="http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2011/04/softball_tries_to_bounce_back_in_nonconference_series">Softball tries to bounce back in nonconference series</a> State News<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans struggle as Melloh records 44 in 2 victories]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-struggle-as-melloh-records-44-in-2-victories</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:28:27 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-struggle-as-melloh-records-44-in-2-victories</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Heading into the weekend series against Indiana at Secchia Stadium, junior catcher Brett Williams knew the MSU softball team had its work cut out, having to battle Hoosiers pitcher Morgan Melloh. Melloh - who leads the Big Ten with 397 strikeouts - posted 22 strikeouts against MSU (21-20 overall, 3-9 Big Ten) in each game, as the Spartans fell 7-2 on Saturday and 4-2 on Sunday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Is Unable To Rally Against Indiana, Falls 4-2]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-is-unable-to-rally-against-indiana-falls-4-2</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:20:41 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-is-unable-to-rally-against-indiana-falls-4-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (21-20, 3-9 Big Ten) was unable to split its weekend series with Indiana (30-15, 10-2 Big Ten) on Sunday, April 24, as it fell to the Hoosiers, 4-2. Junior Brett Williams led all batters at the plate against All-American pitcher Morgan Melloh, going 3-for-3 on the day with a solo homer in the second inning.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Succumbs To Indiana's Five-Run Sixth, Falls 7-2]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-succumbs-to-indianas-five-run-sixth-falls-7-2</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-succumbs-to-indianas-five-run-sixth-falls-7-2</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:38:09 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-succumbs-to-indianas-five-run-sixth-falls-7-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (21-19, 3-8 Big Ten) suffered a tough 7-2 loss to Indiana in Secchia Stadium on Saturday, April 23. The Hoosiers used a five-run fifth inning to power past the Spartans in the first contest of the weekend two-game series.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Returns To Action Hosting Indiana Easter Weekend]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-returns-to-action-hosting-indiana-easter-weekend</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-returns-to-action-hosting-indiana-easter-weekend</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 05:49:55 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-returns-to-action-hosting-indiana-easter-weekend</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (21-18, 3-7 Big Ten) opens its longest homestand of the season when it hosts Indiana this weekend for the first two of five straight games in Secchia Stadium. Game one is scheduled for Saturday, April 23 with game two on Sunday, April 24. Both contests at Secchia Stadium are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Joseph: Spartans ready for Indiana, unknown pitcher Melloh]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/joseph-spartans-ready-for-indiana-unknown-pitcher-melloh</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/joseph-spartans-ready-for-indiana-unknown-pitcher-melloh</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:24:17 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/joseph-spartans-ready-for-indiana-unknown-pitcher-melloh</guid>
<description><![CDATA[After a nine-day break, Jacquie Joseph is excited for the MSU softball team's weekend series against Indiana at Secchia Stadium.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Williams, Hansen top homer tandem in Big Ten, lead MSU lineup]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/williams-hansen-top-homer-tandem-in-big-ten-lead-msu-lineup</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/williams-hansen-top-homer-tandem-in-big-ten-lead-msu-lineup</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:31:24 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/williams-hansen-top-homer-tandem-in-big-ten-lead-msu-lineup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Although the MSU softball team always is known for having a decent hitting team, senior shortstop Lindsey Hansen and junior catcher Brett Williams are going above and beyond. Combining for 26 total home runs in 39 games this season - Hansen with 14 and Williams with 12 - the pair are the top home run tandem in the Big Ten. Hansen also ranks first in MSU program history in single-season home runs and in career home runs at 36.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emma Fernandez Loving Life as Michigan State Softball Player]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/emma-fernandez-loving-life-as-michigan-state-softball-player</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/emma-fernandez-loving-life-as-michigan-state-softball-player</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:00:47 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/emma-fernandez-loving-life-as-michigan-state-softball-player</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Maureen Fernandez had visions of her daughter being a graceful figure skater. Plans changed. Her daughter was more interested in the "land" sports where she could be physical, aggressive and get dirty. "My mom wanted me to be a delicate ice dancer, and I wasn't having it," Emma Fernandez said via phone from East Lansing. "I used to skate and hold on to the boards and cry because it was cold."]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Building Michigan State Softball]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-building-michigan-state-softball</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-building-michigan-state-softball</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:26:15 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-building-michigan-state-softball</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Kara Lentz shows you how Michigan State is building their softball program.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Slugs It Out With Northwestern, Splits Doubleheader]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-slugs-it-out-with-northwestern-splits-doubleheader</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-slugs-it-out-with-northwestern-splits-doubleheader</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:52:30 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-slugs-it-out-with-northwestern-splits-doubleheader</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (21-18, 3-7 Big Ten) split its doubleheader with Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., on Wednesday, April 13. The Spartans made quick work of the Wildcats in game one, winning in five innings by a score of 13-4. NU rebounded with a 4-2 victory to close out the doubleheader. Both senior Lindsey Hansen and junior Brett Williams ended the day going 3-of-5 at the plate with a double, a home run and seven total bases.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20110414/GW/104150303/1023/GW">Spartans split with Northwestern</a> Lansing State Journal<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU heads to Northwestern for two games]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-heads-to-northwestern-for-two-games</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-heads-to-northwestern-for-two-games</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:33:44 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-heads-to-northwestern-for-two-games</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Taking notes from two road losses to Iowa last weekend, the MSU softball team will remain on the road - playing a doubleheader against Northwestern on Today - setting out to accomplish the same goals it had before the weekend: play tough infield defense.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU looks to put together consistent hitting, pitching]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-looks-to-put-together-consistent-hitting-pitching</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-looks-to-put-together-consistent-hitting-pitching</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:44:36 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-looks-to-put-together-consistent-hitting-pitching</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Eight games into the Big Ten season, Jacquie Joseph has identified the MSU softball team's major problems holding it back from success.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball Fall Short At Iowa, Loses 9-8]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-fall-short-at-iowa-loses-9-8-1</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-fall-short-at-iowa-loses-9-8-1</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:14:26 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softball-fall-short-at-iowa-loses-9-8-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (20-17, 2-6 Big Ten) suffered a tough 9-8 loss at Iowa on Sunday, April 10 in Iowa City, Iowa. MSU was unable to rally late in the game after falling behind at the end of the second inning, 6-2. Senior Lindsey Hansen went 3-of-4 at the plate with two runs scored and six assists.<br /><br /><a href="http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2011/04/softball_swept_in_iowa">Softball swept in Iowa</a> State News<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Softball's Unable to Rally At Iowa, Falls 5-3]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softballs-unable-to-rally-at-iowa-falls-5-3</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softballs-unable-to-rally-at-iowa-falls-5-3</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:41:24 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Softball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/softballs-unable-to-rally-at-iowa-falls-5-3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State softball team (20-16, 2-5 Big Ten) was unable to rally at Iowa on Saturday, April 9 in its first game of a two-game series in Iowa City, Iowa, falling 5-3. Junior Ali Grant was the top Spartan at the plate as she went 2-for-3 on the day.]]></description>
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