FGCU loses national title match
FGCU players Ashley Haegele, Chelsea Dermyere and Adrianne McNally watch the final seconds wind down as they lose to Southern Connecticut State in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU senior Kate Schrader embraces teammate Steffi Sorensen after losing to Southern Connecticut State in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU's Adrianne McNally, left, and Steffi Sorensen battle for a loose ball with Southern Connecticut State's LaShauna Jones in the first half of the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU forward Kate Schrader (34) goes up for a shot under heavy pressure from Southern Connecticut State center Babette Noah during the second half Saturday night at the University of Nebraska-Kearney.
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Fans Autumn McNally and Donna Haegele get painted up in preparation for the game. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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Fans Steve Haegele, Tony Martin, Jeff Herson and Dettrick Pierzinski spell out their support for FGCU in paint before the game. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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Amber Haegele, right, paints her sister-in-law, Ashley Haegele's, number on other fans before the game. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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Guard Alex Nelson keeps tabs on Southern Connecticut State's Shamika Jackson in the first half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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Southern Connecticut State center Babette Noah and FGCU guards Ashley Haegele and Steffi Sorrensen chase a loose ball in the first half The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU coach Karl Smesko reacts to a call in the first half The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU coach Karl Smesko reacts to a call in the first half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU guard Amanda Pierce goes up for three points in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU guard Steffi Sorensen battles for a loose ball in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU guard Steffi Sorensen battles for a loose ball in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU guard Alex Nelson battles for a loose ball in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU guard Ashley Haegele drives to the net against defense from Southern Connecticut State forward Rochelle Johnson in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU forward Delia De La Torre drives under Southern Connecticut State defense from Heather Coombs in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU's Adrianne McNally goes up for two points in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU guard Chelsea Dermyer looks to pass in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU's Steffi Sorensen drives against Southern Connecticut State guard Kaylie Schiavetta in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU's Steffi Sorensen battles for possession against Southern Connecticut State guard Shamika Jackson in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU guard Alex Nelson drives to the net against Southern Connecticut State guard Shamika Jackson in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU guard Chelsea Dermyer drives against Southern Connecticut State guard LaShauna Jones in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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Fans Tim, Linda and Casey Conely, left to right, watch as the Eagles struggle to gain momentum in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU's Ashley Haegele hits the floor with Southern Connecticut State's Kate Lynch fighting for ball control in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU guard Chelsea Dermyer looks for three points under pressure from Southern Connecticut State's Kate Lynch in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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FGCU's Alex Nelson and Steffi Sorensen keep pressure on Southern Connecticut State guard Michelle Martinik in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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The FGCU bench watches the final minutes pass in the second half. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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Guard Jen Conely reacts to FGCU's loss to Southern Connecticut State in the final seconds of the game. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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Guard Ashley Haegele reacts to FGCU's loss to Southern Connecticut State in the final seconds of the game. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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Fans show their support for FGCU head coach Karl Smesko after the game. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls, 61-45, in the 2007 NCAA Division II Women's Championship game on Saturday night at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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