Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – St. Louis native Corey Tate has been tabbed an assistant coach for the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team, head coach Travis Ford announced today. Tate, a longtime coach at Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo., spent last season as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Missouri. “I am thrilled to welcome Corey Tate … [Read more...] about Corey Tate named Billikens’ assistant coach
Demurias delivered silence
By PAUL GOTHAM SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Thursday night Eddie Demurias made plenty of noise with his bat. Saturday night, the University of Florida product used his arm to deliver silence. Demurias retired all four batters he faced and hushed the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs faithful to close out an 8-6 Olean Oilers victory in game one of the 2016 New York Collegiate Baseball League … [Read more...] about Demurias delivered silence
Dubin to the rescue for Oilers
By PAUL GOTHAM HORNELL, N.Y. -- He was only supposed to throw two innings, and he didn't have his go-to pitch. None of that mattered to Shawn Dubin (University of Buffalo), Thursday night. The right-hander allowed two hits over 5.1 shutout innings, and the Olean Oilers advanced to their second straight New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship Series with an 11-4 … [Read more...] about Dubin to the rescue for Oilers
NYCBL alums start professional careers
Gavin Stupienski headed the 2016 New York Collegiate Baseball League draft class. The Arizona Diamondbacks chose the former Hornell Dodger in the 12th round of the MLB Draft. Stupienski has settled into a spot with the AZL D-Backs of the rookie Arizona League. Stupienski is one of three former Hornell Dodgers who heard their name called. Arizona selected Conner Grey (’14-15) … [Read more...] about NYCBL alums start professional careers
Big 4 Basketball Classic returns December 17; Bonnies to face Niagara
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Representatives from Buffalo, Canisius, Niagara and St. Bonaventure announced today (July 26) that the four Division I Western New York schools will once again take part in the Big 4 Basketball Classic on Saturday, Dec. 17 in First Niagara Center. The Niagara Purple Eagles host St. Bonaventure before the Canisius Golden Griffins square off against … [Read more...] about Big 4 Basketball Classic returns December 17; Bonnies to face Niagara