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LUBBOCK, Texas—Right-handed pitcher Morgan Cooper has been named one of 21 semifinalists for the Pitcher of the Year Award presented by the College Baseball Foundation, the CBF announced Thursday.

Cooper, who has compiled a 6-2 record and a 2.27 ERA as the Longhorns' ace, has compiled 89 strikeouts in just 71.1 innings of work on the hill for Texas. Opponents are hitting just .195 off Cooper through 12 starts. Before last weekend, he'd allowed just 11 runs in 68 innings (1.45 ERA).

"As we get closer to the end of the regular season, we are seeing a clearer picture of who has really set themselves apart from the field," said award co-chairman Brian Melakian. "I have been surprised by the strong seasons we are seeing from some schools on the West Coast, especially in the Pacific Northwest."

"We believe this is an outstanding group of pitchers who are delivering quality outings each week in very competitive leagues," said award co-chairman Chris Snead.

For more information on the Pitcher of the Year Award of the College Baseball Hall of Fame's Night of Champions, visit www.collegebaseballhall.org.

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