Courtesy of GoXavier.com WICHITA, Kansas – Senior catcher Dan Rizzie has been named to the 2016 Johnny Bench Award Watch List for a third straight year, joining 15 other catchers that were named to the list by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission on Wednesday. The award is presented annually to the top catcher at the NCAA Division I level. An Orland Park, Ill. … [Read more...] about Xavier catcher Dan Rizzie named to 2016 Johnny Bench Award Watch List
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Bonnies bats come alive in 8-5 win over rival Canisius
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Senior Thad Johnson delivered four hits and drove in four runs to power a 14-hit St. Bonaventure attack as the Bonnies baseball team defeated Little Three rival Canisius, 8-5, on Wednesday afternoon at McGraw-Jennings Field. Along with Johnson's season-high four hits, Cole Peterson and Tyler Walter each smacked three hits … [Read more...] about Bonnies bats come alive in 8-5 win over rival Canisius
Early runs not enough for Bonnies in 4-2 setback vs. Binghamton
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The St. Bonaventure University baseball team couldn't make an early lead stick in non-conference play Tuesday afternoon at Fred Handler Park, dropping a 4-2 decision to America East Conference-leading Binghamton. The Bonnies now stand 20-18-1 overall on the year while the Bearcats improve to 20-20. Bona grabbed a 2-0 … [Read more...] about Early runs not enough for Bonnies in 4-2 setback vs. Binghamton
Brandon Mumaw pitches gem as Buffalo downs Canisius, 4-2
Courtesy of UBBulls.com BUFFALO, NY – Behind a career-high eight strikeouts by senior left-handed pitcher Brandon Mumaw, the University at Buffalo baseball team collected their second straight victory on Tuesday afternoon at Amherst Audobon Field against cross-town rival Canisius, 4-2. With the win, the Bulls improved to 14-26 overall and 6-12 in MAC play while Mumaw … [Read more...] about Brandon Mumaw pitches gem as Buffalo downs Canisius, 4-2
NKU’s Ganns named Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week
Courtesy of NKUNorse.com HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Sophomore left-handed pitcher Trey Ganns of the Northern Kentucky University baseball team has been named a Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week after striking out 14 batters in 7.2 scoreless innings pitched on Sunday, Collegiate Baseball announced. Ganns’ performance led NKU to a 3-0 shutout win over Horizon League … [Read more...] about NKU’s Ganns named Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week