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Over the five seasons, he helped guide one All-Region selection, two Academic All-Americans, 22 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars and 60 Academic All Big Ten award winners. The Lone Tree, Iowa, native spent five seasons at Michigan State, where the Spartans sported a 2.38 earned run average and a 1.11 WHIP over 350 innings of play. I look forward to building upon the solid foundation which was cast by the alumni for continued success both on the field and in the classroom." "SIUE has had a rich tradition of success with its softball program. "I would like to thank Chancellor Minor, interim Athletic Director Derrick Brown and the entire search committee for this incredible opportunity," said Sorden. Sorden comes to SIUE after holding positions at Michigan State and Indiana, helping the pitching staffs to national honors and top-notch results. Our softball program will thrive under Coach Sorden's leadership." "Through the search process it was evident that not only did he have great experience coaching at a high level, but he also had great relationships with his student-athletes.
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"We are excited to welcome Coach Sorden to SIUE and to lead our softball program," said SIUE Interim Director of Athletics Derrick Brown. – After spending nearly the last decade as an assistant coach in the Big Ten Conference, Ben Sorden has been tapped as the new leader of the SIUE softball program.