ANGOLA, Ind.-- For the second consecutive season, Trine University will host an NCAA Division III Softball Super Regional. More information can be found below.
The Thunder and Wisconsin-Oshkosh will meet for game one Friday, May 19 at 4 p.m. at Trine University's SportONE/Parkview Softball Field. The two teams will return to the field Saturday, with first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. The Super Regional follows a best-of-three format, with the if-necessary game following the first game on Saturday.
Wisconsin-Oshkosh is located in Oshkosh, Wis. and competes in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Titans own an overall record of 33-11 and swept its three games in the LaCrosse Regional, defeating Benedictine (Ill.) and earning two wins over Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Wisconsin-Oshkosh is making its seventh NCAA postseason appearance.
The Thunder punched its ticket to the Super Regional round by sweeping three opponents in the Whitewater Regional. Trine capped off its third Regional Championship with a 6-3 victory over Hope. The Thunder own an overall record of 35-8. Trine is making its third Super Regional appearance and will be seeking its second trip to the NCAA Division III Softball Championship.
The winner of the Angola Super Regional advances to the NCAA Division III Softball Championship in Oklahoma City, Okla., where they would meet the winner of the Super Regional between Ramapo and Amherst.
For more information on the 2017 NCAA Division III Softball Championship, please visit www.NCAA.com.
Click Here for the online championship program, courtesy of the NCAA. Note that programs are available in digial form only.
Media
Any media wishing to attend the 2017 NCAA® Division III Softball Angola, Indiana Regional should contact Matt Vader, Sports Information Director so accommodations can be made. All credential requests should be made no later than Thursday, May 18 at noon.
Schedule
| Game |
Date |
Matchup | Time | Multimedia |
| 1 | May 19 |
Trine 7, Wisconsin-Oshkosh 6 |
4 p.m. |
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| 2 | May 20 |
Trine vs. Wisconsin-Oshkosh (H) |
1 p.m. |
Video |
| 3 | May 20 |
Trine vs. Wisconsin-Oshkosh (if necessary) |
3:30 p.m. |
Video
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(H) denotes home team in upcoming matchups.
Please note that all game times are subject to change due to weather or the length of preceding games. All schedule changes will be posted to this page, trinethunder.com, Twitter, and Facebook. Fans are encouraged to monitor these outlets for the latest changes to the game schedule.
Admission
Adult Single-Session: $6
Senior Single-Session: $4
Student Single-Session (w/valid ID): $3
Under two: Free
Entry Restrictions
Trine is an alcohol and tobacco-free campus. No alcohol or tobacco is permitted on the premises, including parking areas.
No coolers will be allowed within the site of competition. Coolers are permissible in parking areas only.
Hotels
Lodging can be found at Quality Inn Fremont or at the Ramada Angola/Fremont Area.
Parking
Note that the Hershey Hall lot will be closed to tournament parking. The Hershey Hall lot will be used for team transportation, umpire, staff and media only.
Fans can park in the lot at the East end of Fred Zollner Athletc Stadium. The parking lot is outlined in yellow on the map below.
Signage will be posted around campus to direct game traffic.
Directions
Trine University, One University Avenue, Angola, Indiana 46703
Trine is located in Angola, Indiana, approximately seven miles south of the intersection of I-69 and I-80/90 (Indiana Toll Road).
From US-20/Maumee Street, head south on Summit Drive (follow signs to Trine University Athletic Fields). Turn left onto Park Street. Parking for the softball tournament will marked on the right side of the road at the drive on the east end of Fred Zollner Athletic Stadium.
Please note: Angola observes daylight savings time (EDT). This means that Angola's time is always the same as Michigan and Ohio.
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