Courtesy of BallStateSports.com MUNCIE, Ind. – Junior first baseman John Ricotta broke a seventh inning tie with a towering two-run home run over the left field fence to propel the Ball State baseball team to a 5-2 victory against Central Michigan Friday afternoon at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. The series opener between Ball State (14-11, 3-1 MAC) and Central … [Read more...] about Athena and MCC grad Ricotta lifts Ball State with home run
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Thomas and Soto nab Patriot League weekly honors
Courtesy of PatriotLeague.org CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Bucknell swept the Patriot League The Rock Weekly Awards, as senior forward Zach Thomas captured his second The Rock Player of the Week honor and freshman guard Jimmy Sotos claimed his first The Rock Rookie of the Week award, when it was announced by the League office on Monday. Thomas averaged 28.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and … [Read more...] about Thomas and Soto nab Patriot League weekly honors
Gunmundsson, Cunningham share Atlantic 10 Player of the Week honors
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Davidson sophomore Jon Axel Gunmundsson and Dayton junior Josh Cunningham were chosen as the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week. Additionally, Davidson freshman Kellen Grady and Duquesne freshman Eric Williams, Jr. were chosen as the league’s Co-Rookies of the Week. The awards, announced Monday are the first of … [Read more...] about Gunmundsson, Cunningham share Atlantic 10 Player of the Week honors
UB’s Mallaro And Tuohy Collect All-MAC First Team Honors
Courtesy of UBBulls.com BUFFALO, NY - University at Buffalo baseball right fielder Vinny Mallaro and starting pitcher Alec Tuohy were honored by the Mid-American Conference on Tuesday night when the league announced its postseason awards. Mallaro and Tuohy were both named All-MAC First Team for their efforts on the diamond this past season. Earning All-MAC honors for the … [Read more...] about UB’s Mallaro And Tuohy Collect All-MAC First Team Honors
Second half lifts Butler past Ball State
Courtesy of ButlerSports.com. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- Butler used a staunch second half defensive effort, sparked by a hard-working player off the bench, to subdue visiting Ball State, 67-53, at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Saturday, Dec. 1. The strong finish lifted Butler to its fourth win in the past five games. Fueled by the defensive intensity of sophomore Alex Barlow, the … [Read more...] about Second half lifts Butler past Ball State