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OBU baseball adds transfer for 2012

08/01/2011
Oklahoma Baptist University - Baseball
By OBU Sports InformationChico State catcher Dillon Usiak will transfer to Oklahoma Baptist for his senior season of baseball in 2011.Usiak was a First-Team All-Conference and All-America honorable mention at Modesto Junior College and batted .399 with 38 RBI and 15 doubles. He was in...
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Janssen tabbed to take over RiverHawk baseball program

06/28/2011
Northeastern State University - Baseball
By NSU Sports InformationTAHLEQUAH, Okla. --- Travis Janssen has been named head baseball coach at Northeastern State University, according to director of athletics Tony Duckworth. Janssen, an assistant at Jacksonville (Ala.) State from 2006-2011, replaces Sergio Espinal who resigned in May af...
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Broncho baseball completes recruiting class

06/28/2011
University of Central Oklahoma - Baseball
By UCO Athletic Media RelationsEDMOND (JUNE 29) – Central Oklahoma baseball coach Dax Leone wrapped up a highly successful recruiting season Wednesday with the addition of five more players for 2012, giving the Bronchos 21 newcomers for the coming year.Joining UCO from the junior college ranks...
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From Diamond Cats to Grizzlies, Barnes signs contract

06/28/2011
Rogers State University - Baseball
CLAREMORE, Okla. - Former Rogers State baseball player Brandt Barnes signed a professional contract with the Gateway Grizzlies (Ill.).“Being able to play at the next level is a dream come true,” Barnes said. “RSU was my third school and it was by far the place I felt the most comfo...
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Brule wins rookie league debut in Arizona

06/28/2011
Oklahoma Baptist University - Baseball
By OBU Sports InformationOklahoma Baptist baseball alum Kyle Brule won his professional debut in two innings of hitless relief for the Arizona League Padres Thursday.Brule (1-0) struck out two, walked one and allowed no runs in the Padres’ 10-9 win over the Arizona League Diamondback...
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Aggies blasts most homers per game in 2011

06/28/2011
Cameron University - Baseball
By Cameron Sports InformationLAWTON, Okla – Following a record setting offensive season, the Cameron Aggies have been named the 2011 NCAA Division II team statistical champions for Home Runs Per Game, averaging 1.43 home runs a game during the 2011 season. The Aggies finished with 70 tea...
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Jackson shoots from Star to Thunderbolt, signs professional contract

06/28/2011
Oklahoma City University - Baseball
By OCU Sports InformationCRESTWOOD, Ill. – Terrance Jackson of Oklahoma City University has signed a free-agent contract to play baseball professionally for the Windy City Thunderbolts of the Frontier League. Jackson, an outfielder-left-handed pitcher from Greenville, Ala., became t...
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Mirowski wins in miner league debut

06/28/2011
Oklahoma Baptist University - Baseball
By OBU Sports InformationOklahoma Baptist alum Richie Mirowski picked up a win in a two-inning relief outing in his minor league debut Monday night.Mirowski, pitching for Class A Auburn, N.Y., threw two innings and allowed one hit in the Doubledays’ win over State College in the New&...
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History making season for RSU baseball

06/12/2011
Rogers State University - Baseball
By RSU Sports InformationCLAREMORE, Okla. – 2011 marked the best season in program history for the Rogers State baseball team. The Diamond Cats earned their first Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament title with a 12-7 win over Oklahoma Baptist in the championship game held at Lubbock Christi...
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Larsson named LSC Male Athlete of the Year

06/12/2011
Cameron University - Baseball
By Cameron Sports InformationRICHARSON, Texas – Cameron’s Chase Larsson was named the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year, according to a new release from the Lone Star Conference. The awards were announced Thursday following a vote of the league’s sports information directors. La...
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