2008 Woodie Awards
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Baseball beats BGSU for first MAC series win
Illinois-Chicago up next for CMU on Tuesday at home
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The baseball team took advantage of its 12 hits and Bowling Green's three errors to win 10-6 Sunday, and win its first conference series. CMU finished with seven extra-base hits Sunday to take two of three during the weekend in Bowling Green, Ohio. The team raised its record to 11-16 overall and 3-5 in the Mid-American Conference.
Sweet sweep
Softball takes two from Eastern Michigan, remains first in MAC West
Amy Hudson stopped at second base, lifted her arms and received an ovation from the home crowd Sunday after recording her fifth RBI in two games. The senior third baseman batted 4-for-5 and scored two runs in CMU's 9-5 win against Eastern Michigan. She also had six assists on defense and led the softball team to a two-game series sweep.
Kaatz's speed drives team's offense
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Tracy Kaatz has made a living out of getting extra bases the hard way this season. The junior center fielder has stolen 22 bases this season, only five shy of breaking her career mark set last season. Kaatz had three steals Sunday in Central's 9-5 win against Eastern Michigan, each of them coming after she reached base on a single.
Softball travels to Ann Arbor to face pitching-rich Michigan
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The softball team will look to extend its season-long five-game win streak Tuesday when the Chippewas step out of conference play to face the University of Michigan. Coach Margo Jonker expects a competitive game against the No. 5 ranked Wolverines at 4 p.
New offense has Memphis near title
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Every year, some sharp basketball coach wins a national title. How often, though, does a coach truly change the game? John Calipari could be one of those rare coaches. The "dribble-drive motion" offense he uses is among the hottest things going in hoops these days, and Memphis puts it on display for the final time this season in Monday night's championship game against Kansas.
Men fall to Eastern Michigan with only five event wins on Saturday at home
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The men's track and field team lost handily to Eastern Michigan on Saturday with just five event wins. The Eagles beat CMU 115-59 in the CMU Open at Bennett Track. "It's kind of ugly, but Eastern is a very good team," said coach Jim Knapp. "They have huge numbers in the dual meet setting and they have big numbers for everything.
Western women beat Chippewas in first outdoor meet of season
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The women's track and field team came up on the losing end against one of its biggest Mid-American Conference rivals Saturday in Kalamazoo. Western Michigan defeated CMU 107-79 at the Compass Classic in the Chippewas' first outdoor meet of the season. "I thought we put forth a good effort," said coach Karen Lutzke.
Coaching continuity comforts players
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When CMU equipment coordinator Mike McPike blasts an air horn every 15 minutes at football practice this spring, there is little confusion. Players and coaches scatter to their respective areas of the field and the next segment of practice continues. This spring marks the first time since the 1997 season the entire coaching staff has remained in place from the previous season.
