Carlow University
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| For Immediate Release |
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University Communications & External Relations |
| May 4, 2012 |
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Drew Wilson |
| 12-26 |
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Director, Media Relations |
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412-578-2095 (phone) |
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412-260-6807 (cell) |
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412-578-2080 (fax) |
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agwilson@carlow.edu |
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| Carlow University Softball (34-12) Qualifies for NAIA National Tournament |
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Coach Sirko Reaches 100 Victory Milestone with Wins over Talladega College
Pittsburgh, Pa. - The Carlow University Celtics qualified today for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Softball Championship Tournament with two wins over Talladega College of the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Conference by scores of 1-0 and 9-0. Carlow Head Coach Robert Sirko, from Aliquippa, Pa., also earned his 100th career victory with the two wins on Friday afternoon. This is Sirkos sixth season at Carlow's helm.
Carlow advanced to the unaffiliated NAIA conference pairing versus Talladega by winning the American Mideast Conference Championship over Point Park last Sunday by scores of 10-2 (6 inn.) and 10-9 (10 inn.).
In addition to qualifying for the 32-team NAIA National Tournament, being held in Gulf Shores, AL, May 16-23, Carlow is also ranked number one in the United States Collegiate Athletics Association (USCAA) and will compete in the USCAA 8-team National Championship Tournament being held in Akron, OH, May 15-17 at Firestone Stadium, the home of the Akron Racers.
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About Carlow University
Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carlow University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1929. Offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, Carlow University is a comprehensive master's institution dedicated to learner-centered education at the collegiate levels and at the elementary school level in the Campus School of Carlow University.
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