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The latest Local Colleges coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Sports section.
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Chattanooga State softball team now 2-1 in NJCAA national tournament
Chattanooga State lost 1-0 to top-seeded Florida SouthWestern in the NJCAA Division I softball tournament Wednesday but bounced back to defeat relative neighbor Snead State 7-3 in a game that ended just before 1 a.m. Thursday.

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Holland, Ryan pace Chattanooga State 5-0 win in national opener
Ashlynn Holland hit two home runs and Sam Ryan pitched a three-hitter as Chattanooga State won its opener Tuesday night in the NJCAA Division I softball tournament in Yuma, Arizona.

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Wiedmer: Lee’s NCAA Division II golf title worthy of Ruth’s Chris meal
Believing it might need inspiration at the start of the season, the Lee University men's golf team named its group chat "2022 national champions."

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Mocs gain respect in NCAA softball tourney trip
The UTC softball team entered its first NCAA tournament since 2019 with a pretty care-free attitude.
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UTC golfer Braedon Wear repeats as Signal Mountain Invitational champion
The long and proud history of the Signal Mountain Invitational has a star-studded list of winners and competitors.

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UTC softball team’s season ends with second NCAA tourney loss to Bama
Twenty-one seasons. Ten Southern Conference championships. Frank Reed has set a bar for success during his time as UTC's head softball coach.

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UTC outhits Alabama but loses NCAA regional opener
The UTC softball team didn't look out of place in Friday's Tuscaloosa Regional to start the NCAA tournament, but Alabama stopped the Mocs' streak and put them in must-win territory.
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Lee University wins national championship in men’s golf
Lee University has its first NCAA Division II team championship.

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Chattanooga’s Kate Dirkse could be key player for Lady Red Wolves this year
In a down moment, Kate Dirkse takes herself to a stress-free place, to an activity that helps take her mind off the crazy world of sports: reading.
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Ooltewah alum Addy Keylon’s diligence helps UTC reach NCAA softball tourney
Two years ago, Addison Keylon knew she was headed to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She wasn't sure if her college softball career would continue.