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-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Dennis <Scott.Dennis at dc-uoit.ca>
Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2011 21:49:06 
To: Ken Babcock<Ken.Babcock at dc-uoit.ca>
Cc: Karen Richards<Karen.Richards at dc-uoit.ca>
Subject: DURHAM WOMEN’S FASTBALL TAKES TWO FROM CONESTOGA

Durham Lords Media Release
Sunday, October 2, 2011

Durham women’s fastball takes two from Conestoga

OCAA Women’s Fastball
Game One: Durham defeated Conestoga 11-0
Game Two: Durham defeated Conestoga 5-0

KITCHENER, Ont. – Durham College swept their second doubleheader to begin the season as they defeated Conestoga twice on the road. The Lords won game one by a final score of 11-0 and followed that up with a 5-0 victory in game two.

In four conference games this season, Durham has outscored their opponents 35-1.

Shannon Galea threw a one-hitter in game one, striking out nine batters. The right handed pitcher was throwing a perfect game with one out in the fifth inning, when it was broken up with a single. Galea has not allowed a run in two starts this season for Durham.

Janna Hagan and Brittany Bell each went 2-for-4 at the plate combining for three RBI.

In game two, Kristine Miles won her second conference game of the year pitching a complete game shutout.

Jenna Dupuis and Brittany Bell were both perfect at the plate. Dupuis was 4-for-4 while Bell went 3-for-3.

The Lords are 4-0 heading into a weekday doubleheader at Seneca (3-1) on Tuesday night. That is the Lords last conference action before heading to Windsor for the 2011 Canadian Intercollegiate Women's Fastpitch National Championship which will take place from October 8-10.

Durham won a bronze medal at last year’s championship in Saskatchewan.

Durham College is hosting the OCAA provincial championship from October 21-22.

LORDS FACTS
Overall Record: 5-4
Conference Record: 4-0

Next Game: Tuesday, October 4 @ Seneca – 6/8 p.m.
Next Home Game: Thursday, October 13 vs. Mohawk – 6/8 p.m.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Scott Dennis
Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
Durham College and UOIT Athletics
905.721.2000 Ext. 2784 (P)
905.259.2825 (C)
905.721.3117 (F)