Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Purple Eagles men's soccer team were faced with a tough test hosting the 2015 MAAC runners-up, the Monmouth Hawks, on Saturday afternoon. Although the chances were distributed evenly throughout the match, it was a goal in the tenth minute by Monmouth's Dave Nigro that was the difference-maker, as the Purple Eagles fell … [Read more...] about Monmouth edges Niagara, 1-0
College Baseball
Two former UB baseball standouts earn Major League opportunity
Courtesy of UBBulls.com BUFFALO, NY – A pair of former University at Buffalo baseball standouts, Tom Murphy and Steve Geltz, earned another Major League Baseball call ups last week as Murphy was promoted by the Colorado Rockies and Geltz earned the call-up to the Tampa Bay Rays. This marks the second time in UB baseball history, joining last season, that they had two … [Read more...] about Two former UB baseball standouts earn Major League opportunity
Bonnies Baseball Prospect Event set for August 28
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The St. Bonaventure University baseball staff will present its 15th annual prospect event on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Fred Handler Park. The event is for high school student-athletes in grades 10-12 and will give participants an opportunity to work closely with the SBU coaching staff in a one day camp. The … [Read more...] about Bonnies Baseball Prospect Event set for August 28
Bona’s Connor Grey Selected in 20th Round of MLB Draft by Arizona Diamondbacks
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure University right-handed pitcher Connor Grey heard his name called Saturday afternoon in the 20th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft as he was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Saturday's draft selection comes as the culmination of an incredible year for Grey, a product of Frewsburg, N.Y., who … [Read more...] about Bona’s Connor Grey Selected in 20th Round of MLB Draft by Arizona Diamondbacks
Xavier’s Dan Rizzie, Andre Jernigan selected in 2016 MLB first-year player draft
Courtesy of GoXavier.com Andre Jernigan Selected in 14th Round by Minnesota Twins Senior shortstop Andre Jernigan was selected in the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Saturday, going in the 14th round to the Minnesota Twins. With his selection, Jernigan becomes the 12th MLB Draft pick for the Xavier baseball program since head coach Scott Googins arrived in 2005. … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Dan Rizzie, Andre Jernigan selected in 2016 MLB first-year player draft