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- ↑ Heneghan, Kelsie (March 23, 2013). "Unique freshman Emily Crane energizes Missouri softball team". Columbia Missourian . Archived from the original on February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ↑ Clark, Christian (February 11, 2014). "Crane dances her way to new position for Missouri softball". Columbia Missourian . Archived from the original on February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ↑ Graeler, Kevin (April 27, 2016). "The final stretch: No. 16 Missouri softball's seniors save the best for last". Columbia Missourian . Archived from the original on February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
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