Six Games on Tap For Chippewas on Opening Weekend

Central Michigan vs. Jacksonville State (3-2), Jacksonville (2-2) and Florida A&M (4-1)

Season Preview

Part One: Pitchers & Catchers | Part Two: Infielders | Part Three: Outfielders

Schedule
Friday:	CMU (0-0) vs. Jacksonville State 1:30 p.m.
	CMU vs. Jacksonville 3:45 p.m.
Saturday:	CMU vs. Jacksonville 11:00 a.m.
	CMU vs. Jacksonville State 3:30 p.m.
Sunday:	CMU vs. FAMU 9:00 a.m. (Doubleheader)

Probable Starters    

Weekend Notes   

Central Michigan

Jacksonville State

MOUNT PLEASANT — Central Michigan will kick off its 2011 campaign with six games in Clearwater, Fla., this weekend, taking on Jacksonville State, Jacksonville and Florida A&M.

The Chippewas are coming off a 2010 season in which they finished 27-19 overall and 12-8, finishing second in the Mid-American Conference West Division.

The Maroon and Gold will spend the first month of their season in Florida, playing their first 18 games in the Sunshine State.

Chippewas Return All 27 Wins in Circle
 The Maroon and Gold return all 27 wins from last year's squad that finished the season 27-19. Senior Kari Seddon returns for her senior campaign after earning second-team All-MAC in 2010, posting a 16-10 record with an ERA of 2.56 ERA. Counterpart, sophomore Kara Dornbos is coming a 2010 campaign in which she finished 10-6 with a 2.23 ERA for the Chippewas, earning MAC All-Freshman team honors.

Preseason Poll Tabs CMU Second in MAC West  
The Chippewas were picked to finished second in the Mid-American Conference West Division as a part of the preseason poll. CMU received four first place votes to Ball State's seven. [Full Release ]

  Chippewas Sign Three During Early Signing Period  
Head Coach Margo Jonker announced the signing of three future Chippewas during the early signing period in November. CarolAnn Sexauer (Canton, Mich./Canton HS), Chelsea DeLamielleure (St. Clair Shores, Mich/Regina HS) and Tricia Graham (Sparta, Mich./Rockford HS) have all signed National Letter of Intents to play softball for the Chippewas.[Full Release ]

Kari Seddon (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Ashley Ellison (0-0, 4.67 ERA)

Central Michigan

vs.

Jacksonville

Kara Dornbos (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Oliva Kline (1-1, 1.00 ERA)

Central Michigan

vs.

Jacksonville

Kari Seddon

Sarah Sigrest (1-0, 0.00 ERA)

Central Michigan

vs.

Jacksonville State

Kara Dornbos

Hilary Phillips (2-0, 3.00 ERA)

Central Michigan

vs.

Florida A&M

Kari Seddon

Whitney Robinson (2-1, 1.79 ERA)

Central Michigan

vs.

Florida A&M

Kara Dornbos

Jen Lindsey (2-0, 3.15 ERA)

Central Michigan University Athletics

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