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- 1 2 3 4 2017 Mid-American Conference record Book (PDF). Mid-American Conference. March 24, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ↑ "Miami Captures 2021 MAC Softball Title". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ↑ "Miami Takes Home the 2022 MAC Softball Championship". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ↑ Central Michigan Softball Record Book (PDF). Central Michigan University. 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ↑ Kent State Softball Record Book (PDF). Kent State University. 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ↑ Jesse, David (March 20, 2018). "Eastern Michigan University budget woes prompt cutting of 4 sports programs". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ↑ EMU Softball History (PDF). Eastern Michigan University. 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.