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Columbus State Community College
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November 14, 2008

Lady Cougars qualify for national tournament
Pre-tournament practice Nov. 17 open to media, fans

In only its second year as a Division II program, the Columbus State Community College women’s volleyball team is heading to the national championship tournament Nov. 20 with a 36-6 record and a No. 17 national ranking.
 
The team qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II tournament by defeating St. Clair County Community College, Schoolcraft College, and conference-rival Owens Community College. Columbus State’s Lindsay Puthoff and Jackie Randulic were named All-Tournament players, and Coach Scott Nichols was named Region 12 Division II Coach of the Year.
 
The national tournament, Nov. 20-22, will feature 16 teams competing in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
 
The Lady Cougars will hold a special pre-tournament practice session and pep rally—open to the media—Monday, Nov. 17, at 12:30 p.m. in the Delaware Hall Gymnasium on Columbus State’s downtown campus. All the players and Coach Nichols will be available for interviews.
 
Fans will be able to follow the team’s progress in the tournament online at www.cscc.edu. The Web site will feature game reports, photos, video, and blogs from the coach and players.
 
In March, Columbus State’s men’s basketball team brought home the national runner-up trophy.
 
Founded in 1963, the Columbus State Community College is the largest community college in Ohio, with more than 24,000 students.

 

2008 Columbus State Community College