April 26, 2007

Lowe's Softball Senior CLASS Award Finalists Release in PDF Format
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EVANSTON, Ill. -- Senior Garland Cooper (Mission Viejo, Calif./Santa Margarita Catholic) has been named one of 10 softball finalists for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, which recognizes the outstanding senior student-athlete in six NCAA sports.

From an initial list of 20 nominees, Cooper has been selected as one of 10 finalists based on criteria that defines a complete student-athlete. While the on-the-field performance thus far during the college softball season was a factor in determining the finalists, the criteria also includes a high emphasis on the classroom, character and community service.

Cooper, a 2006 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American, currently ranks among the top 10 players nationally with an NU single-season record 19 home runs and 58 RBIs. On Tuesday, April 24, at Notre Dame, she clubbed the 51st homer of her career to match the Big Ten conference's all-time record.

The 10 finalists will be placed on the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award ballot for a nationwide vote beginning today, April 26, and concluding May 23. Fan balloting, available on the award's official website www.seniorclassaward.com, will be combined with votes from coaches, media and sponsors to determine the recipient of the 2007 award.

The award winner will be announced and presented with her trophy during the opening ceremonies of the 2007 NCAA Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Lowe's All-Senior All-America Team also will be recognized.

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