Miranda Campbell (3) slides in safely ahead of the throw to home during Friday's game against Francis Marion at the Division II World Series in Houston. Emporia State defeated Francis Marion, 1-0. View photo »

Emporia State's April Huddleston throws to first for an out during Friday’s early game against Francis Marion at the Division II World Series in Houston. Emporia State defeated Francis Marion, 1-0. View photo »

Emporia State's Shelbe Hughes (3) lays down a bunt during a game against Francis Marion. The Hornets defeated Francis Marion 1-0 during Game 10 of the NCAA Division II World Series, held May 16, 2008 in Houston, Texas. View photo »

Emporia State infielder Angela Mahan (5) stretches to catch a line drive for an out during Game 10 of the 2008 NCAA Division II World Series, held May 16, in Houston, Texas. A strong defense helped the Hornets defeat Francis Marion 1-0 to advance. View photo »

Emporia State's Miranda Campbell (3) hits the ball into the dirt during Game 10 of the 2008 Division II World Series, held May 16 in Houston, Texas. The Hornets beat Francis Marion 1-0 to advance. View photo »

Emporia State pitcher Samantha Sheeley (9) delivers from the mound during Game 10 of the Division II NCAA World Series, held May 16, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Hornets defeated Francis Marion by a score of 1-0 to advance. View photo »

Emporia State's Miranda Campbell (3) connects with the ball for a hit during Game 10 of the NCAA Division II World Series, held May 16, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Hornets defeated Francis Marion 1-0 to advance. View photo »

Emporia State's Angela Mahan gets ready to throw to first after making a diving catch during Friday's game against Francis Marion at the NCAA Division II World Series in Houston, Texas. Emporia State defeated Francis Marion, 1-0, to advance. View photo »

Emporia State's Angela Mahan (5) connects with the ball for a hit during Game 10 of the 2008 Division II World Series, held May 16 in Houston, Texas. The Hornets defeated Francis Marion 1-0 to advance. View photo »

Emporia State infielders Jennifer Dace (21) and Angela Mahan (5) celebrate an out during a 1-0 victory over Francis Marion on Friday at the NCAA Division II World Series in Houston, Texas. View photo »

Emporia State pitcher Samantha Sheeley (9) winds up during a game against St. Edward's. Emporia State won the game 3-1 to advance to a rematch against St. Edwards in the semi-finals of the 2008 NCAA Division II World Series. View photo »

Emporia State's Jenna Potter fouls off a ball during a game on Friday at the NCAA Division II World Series in Houston. View photo »

The Emporia State softball team celebrates after a 3-1 victory over St. Edward’s during the NCAA Division II World Series in Houston on Friday. With the win — the second of the day for the Hornets — Emporia State advances to a rematch with St. Edward’s in the semifinal round today. View photo »

St. Edward's catcher Courtney Lavender (2) awaits the throw as Emporia State's Nicole Bergley (6) slides home for a run during Friday's game at the NCAA Division II World Series in Houston. Emporia State defeated St. Edward's, 3-1, to advance to a rematch in the semifinals at 10 a.m. Saturday for the chance to go to the title game. View photo »

Emporia State's Miranda Campbell connects with the ball during Friday's game against St. Edward's at the NCAA Division II World Series in Houston, Texas. The Hornets defeated St. Edward's, 3-1. View photo »

Emporia State's Angela Mahan (5) bunts during Game 11 of the 2008 NCAA Division II World Series, held May 16 in Houston, Texas. The Hornets defeated St. Edwards 3-1. View photo »

Aubree Brattin (15) of Emporia State connects with the ball during Game 11 of the 2008 NCAA Division II World Series, held May 16 in Houston, Texas. Emporia State defeated St. Edward's 3-1 to advance to the semi-finals. View photo »

Emporia State's Jessie Wiard slides safely home to score a run against St. Edward's on Friday at the 2008 NCAA Division II World Series in Houston, Texas. View photo »

Emporia State's Miranda Campbell takes a swing during the Hornet's 3-1 victory over St. Edward's on Friday in the 2008 NCAA Division II World Series in Houston, Texas. View photo »

April Huddleston (24) of Emporia State keeps her eye on the ball during Game 11 of the 2008 NCAA Division II World Series. Emporia State defeated St. Edwards to force a rematch in the semi-finals. View photo »