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NDSU softball shocks with regional win

By Graham Hays
ESPN.com

Sunday, May 17, 2009

North Dakota State's softball team played its home opener April 28. Four days later, pitcher Andi Padilla and the team's other seniors were honored before the home finale. Such is life on the diamond in Fargo, N.D., where spring comes late and the thrill of the grass is replaced by the squeak of the gym floor. But despite a late start soaking up sunlight, the Bison are doing their best to make up for lost time. After a stunning win in the Norman Regional, including a 1-0 extra-inning victory ...

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