2010 Baseball Media Guide

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UC is On the Move! Athletics is an integral part of our movement and growth.

It is a vital aspect of campus life. Thank you for attending the game and adding to our

excitement.

The mission of the University is to educate each student for a life of productive

work, enlightened living, and community involvement. UC is a national leader in

outcomes-based education and student learning assessment. We offer a learning

environment that requires students to engage in active learning practices with the support

of a qualified faculty, state-of-the-art technology, and improved physical facilities.

This year‟s fulltime enrollment is the highest in 35 years. U.S. News & World

Report identified UC as the best baccalaureate institution in West Virginia, and the

University has acquired a national reputation for outcomes-based learning and student

assessment.

The University has mad significant improvements over the past few years. The

new Graduate School of Business opened in August, 2008 in downtown Charleston. It is

comprised of the Executive MBA program, the new Masters of Business Administration

and Leadership Program, and the first in the country Executive Masters of Forensic

Accounting Program. The emphasis is on problem-solving techniques and

entrepreneurial development. The School of Pharmacy now has its fourth class of 75-80

students. This year, the School has the full complement of four classes.

The University is not finished growing. To accommodate its expanding

enrollment, the University is constructing one additional residence hall and a parking

facility. The University is also raising funds to provide a sports and fitness center for all

students to use.

Athletics plays an important role in the life of the University and in

accomplishing our mission. Teamwork, fitness, community involvement, competition,

initiative, dependability, and leadership are some of the many life-long learning

opportunities provided by athletics.

Welcome to UC! The University of Charleston is committed to providing the

best possible experience for out students and to encouraging the involvement of the

Charleston community in our activities as well. I wish you all the best.

Sincerely,

Dr. Edwin H. Welch

President

Letter From the President…………………………….1

University & City Information…………….................3

Traditions……………………………………………..5

Team Outlook.………...…………………………....7-8

Coaching Staff…………………………………..........9

Player Rosters …………………………………...11-12

Golden Eagle Profiles……………………..……..13-28

Athletic Training…………………………….....……29

WVIAC Conference……………………………..30-35

Schedule…………………………………………......37

2010 Opponents……………………………….....39-47

Nonscheduled WVIAC Opponents……………...47-49

2009 Season Review & Stats…………………….50-52

Past Season Scores & Stats……………………...54-55

UC Facilities……………………………………..56-58

UC Administrative Information…………………59-60

Press Releases & Feature Stories………………..62-70

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The city of Charleston has a lot to offer--fun afternoons, great shopping, or fine dining. The city and it’s surrounding area hosts many varieties of restaurants and dining experiences.

For shopping, the Charleston Town Center Mall, located between Quarrierand Virginia Streets, has three floors of shops and boutiques for just about any person’s needs. For other shopping desires on US 119 South there are various strip malls located in Southridge, Trace Fork, and Dudley Farms.

Charleston also boasts a growing number of outdoor festivals that featureslive music from all over the world. Over the coarse of the summer the banks of the river are packed with visitors for Blues, Brews & BBQ, which is hosted on the UC campus. There is also a Wine and All That Jazz. A day of jazz performers and wine tastings from vineyards right here in West Virginia. In

September the annual Sternwheel Regatta is always a major event for the city. For more of a casual form of entertainment there are a variety of bands and performers that come out every Friday night in the summer months for Charleston’s “Live on the Levee.”

For shows and athletic events the Charleston Civic center is host to major recording artists, local high school and college athletic tournaments and competitions, and the annual Circus! Also, the city takes pride in their Minor League Baseball team the West Virginia Power. All sports fans can enjoy watching the Power play at Appalachian Power Park located in the heart of downtown Charleston.

The University of Charleston is becoming a prestigious school in its own right. Originally known as Morris Harvey College the University is located on the river banks of the Kanawha River.

Currently under the administration of Dr. Edwin H. Welsch the University has progressed far past the days of old Morris Harvey and continues to progress into the future. Currently there are 1400 students enrolled, reaching from over 30 different states and over 20 differentcountries. The campus has expanded constructing six out of ten buildings in the last ten years. The most recent buildings are the Pharmacy building (2006) and the Morrison Fitness Center (2007). The new parking garage and apartment dormitory are currently under construction.

UC has over 40 different clubs and organizations, including 16 different men’s and women’s athletic teams. There are 22 different undergraduate majors and a graduate school for business majors located downtown. With the University’s unique teaching methods and active learning the school has been named West Virginia’s top ranked Baccaleureate school for the past five years, and number 15 in the Southeast. For two consecutive years the University has completed a 98% placement rate among its graduating students, either furthering their schooling or beginning their new occupation. This is to attest to success the University instills into its students and how the students are able to instill their education into their lives.

The mission statement for the University is “To educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement.” The professors and administrators are here to help students experience, prepare and learn their way into the real world.

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The University was established in 1888 originally

located in nearby Barboursville, WV. The school

did not move to the city of Charleston until 1935.

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Annual Alumni Game - Each Fall the Eagles are out working hard

on the diamond preparing diligently during the

in the offse off season. One way Coach Nozica, like

many of the coaches on campus, gives their

players a chance to play someone different is

hosting an annual Alumni Game. The Alumni

game gives the current players a chance to

meet the older gentlemen who also spent their

tenures in Charleston.

This year the Alumni had a rare win in a

high scoring shoot out. Coach Matt Bradley

for the Eagles was the player of the game as he

hit for the Game‟s first cycle.

Senior Day & Cookout - At the end of the season the team and the

parents like to show their appreciation for the

team‟s Seniors. They had a long career with a

lot of memorable times and the parents and

coaching staff like to send them off with one

more. After the last home game of the season

there is a cookout held in their honor.

This season‟s cookout is currently set for the

weekend series versus Columbia Union on

April the 11th. The date is subject to change.

We hope every parent can attend and show

their support for their team.

Same Cap, Same “C” - Over the years the University of

Charleston‟s baseball program has had several

players. The team may have changed it‟s

uniform styles some but one aspect remains

the same. Every player for Coach Nozica has

worn their caps with the traditional “C”.

Pictured: Eric Sehnal „08

Pictured: Butch Barnes, father

of Nick Barnes & grill master

for last year‟s cookout.

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The Eagles every

season will make a

traditional trip down

south to Florida. The

team this Spring

Break will be headed

to Winter Haven, FL.

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At the University of Charleston one oldest competing athletic

programs is the Golden Eagle baseball team. The Eagles on the diamond

have won Conference Championships in 1949, „50, „51, „52, „72, „81, and

1990 and look to add more in the future.

The team‟s long time leader at the helm is Coach

Thomas Nozica and along his side are Coaches Lee

and Matt Bradley. Under their direction the team

aims to grow stronger and closer as a unit. However,

the development and learning for Charleston is not

only expected on the field but in the class room.

Coach Nozica prides his program on the true aspect

of the student athlete and expects each player to take

care of business in the class room before they step on

the field.

Along with academic discipline and hard work,

Nozica will teach his players about pride. The first is

to have pride in their school. The University of Charleston has developed

into a nationally renowned institution and offers many windows of

opportunities to it‟s students. The pride for UC athletics begins at showing

support at all games, matches, and events. The baseball team can be seen

at several events throughout the year and usually is involved with running

the concessions or other facet of managing the event.

The most important aspect of pride each Freshman player learns as

they come to Charleston is to have pride for their team. The Eagles have

some of the best facilities in the conference including a Minor League

Stadium. Each game receives great support from the school, the

community and the players‟ parents and families. Also, not to mention they

compete in the toughest division in the WVIAC, which is not unusual to

have several professional scouts in attendance.

The coaching style of Nozica can be described as “Old School”.

He has his own methods of teaching and punishment, he has unique

phrases, and his own connection to his players. All of which accomplish

exactly what President Welsch and the University strive to build in these

student-athletes, mature young adults who can take what they have learned

as preparation for the real world.

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SEASON OUTLOOK

In the spring of 2010 the Eagles have a lot to build on. The team will see the departure of

Shortstop Kyle O‟Connell, Catcher Kyle Root, Catcher Tyler Boshart, and Third Baseman DJ

Tilche. These three young men had strong careers for UC and will be missed. However, the

Eagles have underclassmen who saw some playing time last year and are fit to replace their

absence. For the first time in recent years the Eagles‟ young lineup is their strength. UC has

experienced a lot that the schedule can throw at them and the team is confident that they can

weather the storm in 2010.

The team will open their season on February 20th in Charleston versus long time foe

California University of Pennsylvania. They will pickup action in the remaining weekends until

the first of March when the team will travel to Winter Haven, Florida. The coaching staff along

with the players felt they had seen enough of Ft. Myers and the same teams that also make their

way there. Other dates to highlight on the schedule are the all important road trips to Bluefield,

WV on March 20th and 21st for a four game divisional series with the Bluefield Big Blue, and to

Princeton, WV on April 17th and 18th when the Eagles take on the Concord Mt. Lions.

With 25 home games scheduled this year the Eagles are set for what should be a successful

season. One thing is certain the players and coaches are ready to take the field in February.

PITCHING

The pitching staff had it‟s trials and tribulations last season but learned and grew from the

experience. Despite young pitchers still in the rotation they have proven themselves to be

very reliable. Leading the staff this season will be seniors Miles Young, and

Anthony Pagano. Along their side is Matt Thompson and Blake Reta, who

stepped up into their new dependent roles a year ago. The best news the pitching

staff is proud to hear is after a year of abandonment by a majority of the starting

rotation, is the return of two starters Michael Morency and Josh Lewis. The two

pitchers were both subject top injury in 2009 but will be back on the mound for

UC.

INFIELD

The infield for the Golden Eagles is the deepest group on their roster. Jimmy

Clarke will be back on First Base for his 4th season. Andrew Stichter, Matt Zak,

and Nick Barnes are returning as former starters. The key to the depth of the

infield comes from the quick maturing of the newcomers. Look for Connor Shehan, Ross

Easterling, John Schraer, Igor Molina, or Doug Chance to make their career debuts in the middle

infield this season.

OUTFIELD

The UC outfielders are some of the most experienced players in the

lineup. Mike Dahl is a Senior and four year starter. Lance Thurston is

also a returning Senior and 2 year starter. Andrew Armstrong is a

Junior and 3 year starter for the Eagles. In Center Field Ryan Hathaway

returns for his 2nd season. Andy Pagan, Doug Chance, and Igor Molina

will also be looking to find their way into outfield.

CATCHERS

There are a couple of players who will be spending their time

behind the plate for Charleston. Ryan Toler is a Senior and 4 year starter along with Nick Barnes

a 2nd year man who will bouncing from infield to catcher this year. The new catchers who will

also will be in gear are Freshmen Sage Iacovone, Igor Molina, and Marshall Banks.

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Thomas NozicaHead Coach/ Athletic Director

(Fielding & Team Management)

Tom Nozica has been at the University of Charleston since 1969

when he took over the Morris Harvey College soccer team. For

fifteen seasons he held the dual role of head coach of men‟s soccer

and baseball. As a baseball coach, he led his team to WVIAC

conference championships in 1972 and 1990. He was selected by his

peers as the WVIAC Baseball Coach of the Year in 1987 and 1990.

In 1985, he was named Associate Director of Athletics and has held

the position of Director of Athletics since 1998. In 2002, Nozica

played an active role in reinstating football after a 47 year hiatus.

Nozica earned both his bachelor‟s and master‟s degrees in physical education from The

Ohio State University, and has completed postgraduate work at the University of Maryland. He

was awarded the Mike McLaughlin Award in 2001, an award given annually to an administrator

at a WVIAC member school who exemplifies high moral standards and a strong work ethic.

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[email protected]

Lee BradleyAssistant Head Coach

(Hitting & Pitching)

Lee Bradley began his coaching career at Herbert Hoover High School in the

spring of „97 where he helped lead the team to their first sectional title in school

history. The following season he returned to his former alma mater, Capital High

where he coached Blue Jays Draft choice David Short.

Bradley moved on to the University of Charleston in the fall of 1999 to assist

Coach Nozica‟s Golden Eagles. He helped run practices an coached the teams

infield and hitting. Then in 2004 he left UC for a year to coach Garrett Junior

College in Maryland. He had a chance to coach four players who would eventually play professionally.

He came back to UC to assume the Assistant Head Coaching Position and lead recruiter for the team.

Currently he is the lead hitting instructor and pitching staff coach as well.

Lee is a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and currently resides in Charleston.

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[email protected]

Matt BradleyAssistant Coach

(Outfield & Strength & Conditioning)

As a former graduate of the University of Charleston, Matt Bradley came back to his

Alma Mater to assist in coaching the Eagles. Matt is a current Athletic Trainer at “Elite

Athletic Training” located in Charleston. Matt also helps the HYCAT swimming program

as their Strength and Conditioning Coach.. He has also earned a Master‟s Degree of Arts in

teaching from Marshall University in 2003.

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Coach Nozica is currently ranked in the Top 40

of the Most Winning Active Coaches list.

# Name Pos B – T H W Year Hometown

15 Armstrong, Andrew OF L-L 5’11 195 JR Washington, PA

2 Barnes, Nick 2B R-R 5’10 175 JR Strasburg, VA

19 Clarke, Jim 1B L-L 6’1 210 SR Cranston, RI

31 Dahl, Mike OF L-R 5’11 195 SR Shakopee, MN

26 Hadden, Steve P L-R 6’2 210 SO Villa Hills, KY

35 Hamrick, John P S-R 6’4 215 JR Canal Winchester, OH

1 Hathaway, Ryan OF L-L 5’10 185 SO Fredericktown, OH

36 Lewis, Josh P R-R 6’0 210 SR St. Albans, WV

24 Masters, Shane P R-R 6’2 185 SO Sarasota, FL

32 Moreton, Dave P R-R 6’3 175 SO Cincinnati, OH

34 Oldham, Alex P/C R-R 5’10 165 SO Mohnton, PA

6 Pack, Will SS R-R 5’11 150 SO Charleston, WV

21 Pagano, Anthony SS R-R 5’6 160 SR Plantation, FL

8 Proctor, Garrett C R-R 6’0 180 JR Fleming, OH

12 Reta, Blake P L-L 5’9 155 SR Amanda, OH

4 Stichter, Andrew 3B R-R 5’11 183 SO Inglis, FL

16 Thompson, Matt P R-R 6’2 210 SO Ashland, KY

7 Thurston, Lance OF R-R 5’11 180 SR South Dayton, NY

11 Toler, Ryan C R-R 6’0 209 SR Charleston, WV

37 Young, Miles P L-L 5’11 220 SR St. Albans, WV

18 Zak, Matt 2B R-R 5’10 170 JR Hamilton, NY

-- Banks, Marshall IF/C R-R 5’10 190 FR Hillsboro, OH

-- Bostic Garrett P R-R 6’3 240 FR Greenbrier, WV

-- Chance, Douglas IF R-R FR Coral Springs, FL

-- Easterling, Ross IF L-R 5’10 175 FR Logan, WV

-- Fisher, Joey P R-R 5’11 190 FR Brunswick, MD

-- Iacovone, Sage C R-R 6’0 235 FR Cincinnati, OH

-- Kerr, David IF R-R FR Brookpark, OH

-- Molina, Igor Utl R-R 6’0 180 FR Coral Springs, FL

-- Pagan, Andy OF R-R 5’10 160 FR Tully, NY

-- Schraer, John IF R-R 5’11 165 FR Cincinnati, OH

-- Shehan, Connor IF L-R 6’0 180 SO Highlands Ranch, CO

-- Thaxton, Tyler IF L-R 6’3 220 FR Proctorville, OH

-- Zimmerman, Travis P R-R 6’2 230 FR Chesapeake, OH

# Name Pos

1 Hathaway, Ryan OF

2 Barnes, Nick 2B

4 Stichter, Andrew 3B

6 Pack, Will SS

7 Thurston, Lance OF

8 Proctor, Garrett C

11 Toler, Ryan C

12 Reta, Blake P

15 Armstrong, Andrew OF

16 Thompson, Matt P

18 Zak, Matt 2B

19 Clarke, Jim 1B

21 Pagano, Anthony SS

24 Masters, Shane P

26 Hadden, Steve P

31 Dahl, Mike OF

32 Moreton, Dave P

34 Oldham, Alex P/C

35 Hamrick, John P

36 Lewis, Josh P

37 Young, Miles P

-- Banks, Marshall IF/C

-- Bostic Garrett P

-- Chance, Douglas IF

-- Easterling, Ross IF

-- Fisher, Joey P

-- Iacovone, Sage C

-- K err, David IF

-- Molina, Igor Utl

-- Pagan, Andy OF

-- Schraer, John IF

-- Shehan, Connor IF

-- Thaxton, Tyler IF

-- Zimmerman, Travis P

Alphabetical Numerical

Coaches: Head Coach Thomas Nozica

Asst. Head Coach Lee Bradley

Asst. Coach Matthew Bradley

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1 Ryan Hathaway

OF, L-L, 5’10, 175

6 Will Pak

IF, R-R, 5’11, 150

2 Nick Barnes

IF, R-R, 5’10, 175

16 Matt Thompson

P, R-R, 6’2, 210

4 Andrew Stichter

IF, R-R, 5’11, 183

15 Andrew Armstrong

OF, L-L, 5’11, 195

12 Blake Reta

P , L-L, 5’9, 155

7 Lance Thurston

OF , R-R, 5’11, 180

26 Steve Hadden

P, R-R, 6’2, 210

24 Shane Masters

P, R-R, 6’2, 185

21 Anthony Pagano

P/IF, R-R, 5’6, 160

11 Ryan Toler

C, R-R, 6’0, 209

8 Garrett Procter

IF , R-R, 6’0, 180

19 James Clarke

1B, L-L, 6’1, 210

18 Matt Zak

IF, R-R, 5’10, 170

34 Al Oldham

P/C, R-R, 5’10, 165

31 Mike Dahl .

OF, L-R, 5’11, 195

32 Davey Moreton

P, R-R, 6’3, 175

Andy Pagan

OF, R-R, 5’10, 160

Garrett Bostic

P, R-R, 6’3 240

Marshall Banks

C, R-R, 5’10, 190

Igor Molina

Utl , R-R, 6’0, 180

Doug Chance

Utl., R-R, 5’11, 180

37 Miles Young

P, L-L, 5’11, 220

Connor Shehan

IF, R-R, 6’0, 180

Joey Fisher

P. R-R, 5’11, 190

Sage Iacovone

C/IF, R-R, 6’0, 235

36 Josh Lewis

P, R-R, 6’0, 210

John Schraer

IF, R-R, 5’11, 165

Ross Easterling

IF, L-R, 5’10, 175

35 John Hamrick

P, R-R, 6’4, 215

David Kerr

IF, R-R,

Tyler Thaxton

1B, L-R, 6’3, 220

Travis Zimmerman

P , R-R, 6’2, 230

23 Michael Morency

P, L-L, 6’2, 185

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Matt Maus

P, R-R, 6’1, 185

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The Eagles this season

are returning 16

lettermen including 8

Seniors, after they lost

9 former starters.

Year AVG. GP/GS AB Runs Hits 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB SO OB% SB/ATT E FLDG%

2008 .220 18/13 41 8 9 3 0 3 6 21 .512 4 7 .319 1/1 2 .933

2009 .345 43/43 142 31 49 14 0 1 25 66 .465 15 20 .455 2/4 6 .944

Career .317 61/56 183 39 58 17 0 4 31 87 .659 19 27 .387 3/5 8 .939

BIO: Andrew Armstrong will be going into his third

season for the University of Charleston . He has

lettered his first two spring seasons. Andrew began as a

part of a three man rotation in the outfield, and last year

was the only member of the team to start in all 43 games

and 1 of only 6 underclassmen to do so for their school.

He had a break out with a .345 batting average out

of 142 at bats. Armstrong also finished the season

ranked 2nd in the WVIAC with 18 hit-by-a pitch‟s.

Andrew will look to improve on his numbers as the

coaches are looking to him to be a leader for the ball

team.

In high school Andrew was a two year All-District

and All-Area Outfielder, and was also named to the All-

Section team twice.

Andrew is the only child of Wayne and Sue Ann

Armstrong.

15JUNIOR Height: 5’11 Weight: 200

OF Bats: Left Throws: Left

Hometown: Washington, PA

Major: Business Adm./Sport Admin.

Andrew Armstrong


2009 .319 26/21 72 18 23 4 0 2 17 33 .458 4 11 .378 0/3 15 .808

Career .319 26/21 72 18 23 4 0 2 17 33 .458 4 11 .378 0/3 15 .808

BIO: Nick Barnes is one of four players remaining

on the Eagles roster that came into the program in

Fall of 2007. He was redshirted his freshman year

and made himself into a stand-out player last season.

Barnes has been positioned predominately at second

base and third base. In the 2010 season Nick will

spend a good deal of time behind the plate, as well as

the infield.

This upcoming Spring Nick will be looked to

as a jump starter and playmaker for the Eagles.

Proven to be an impact at the plate Nick hit a grand

slam in a key victory over Ohio Valley and was

named as the WVIAC player of the week.

In high school Nick was an All-Region and

All-District catcher and led his team to a victory in

the 2007 Virginia State Championship.


C/IF Bats: Right Throws: Right

Hometown: Strasburg, VA

Major: History Education

Nick Barnes

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2007 .287 40-39 108 14 31 7 0 0 16 38 .352 21 25 .409 0/1 6 .978

2008 .358 48-47 148 34 53 12 1 5 33 82 .554 32 27 .478 0/0 6 .981

2009 .265 39-39 113 18 30 8 0 2 17 44 .389 32 29 .428 0/0 6 .976

Career .303 127-125 369 66 114 27 1 7 66 164 .432 85 81 .438 0/1 18 .978

BIO: James Clarke will be a four-year starter in his

career at the University of Charleston. With his

experience as a senior he is expected to continue to be

a leader for the Eagles ball club this season.

During his career Clarke has been known for

his consistent infield play at first base and his

consistency at the plate. Recently James has also been

named as a potential member of the pitching staff.

One of James‟ most impressive feats at UC

came his sophomore year when he hit two homeruns in

the same inning versus Davis and Elkins.

In high school James was honored as Rhode

Island‟s All-State team , All- Division, and was the

recipient of the Rapheal Chelase Award.

His parents are Jim and Jeannette, and has two

sisters name Aly and Becky.

James Clarke

SENIOR Height: 6’1 Weight: 210

1st B Bats: Left Throws: Left

Hometown: Cranston, RI

Major: Pre-Med

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2007 .200 15/7 25 4 5 2 0 0 3 7 .280 2 9 .276 2/3 1 .889

2008 .327 27/16 49 15 16 3 0 0 8 19 .388 11 17 .484 1/2 1 .964

2009 .307 35/32 88 19 27 9 0 1 15 39 .443 16 34 .419 3/3 5 .918

Career .278 77/55 162 38 48 14 0 1 26 65 .370 29 60 .393 6/8 7 .924

BIO: Each season the Eagles have a designated “Cap.”

This year Mike Dahl has naturally filled into the role.

He has seen playing time in each spring of his

Charleston career. After fitting into a outfield rotation

Freshman and Sophomore year he became a true

everyday player as Junior.

Mike will have high expectations behind him as

enters the season. Coaches will be looking for him to

take over a game with a crafty catch in the outfield or a

key hit such as his first career homerun at Ohio Valley

last season.

In high school Dahl was a three time All-Academic

selection and a two time All-Conference and All-State

outfielder. He currently holds seven offensive records

at Shakopee High.

Mike is the son of Kevin and Michele Dahl, and has

a younger sister Danielle.

31SENIOR Height: 5’11 Weight: 195

OF Bats: Left Throws: Right

Hometown: Shakopee, MN

Major: Sport Admin – Minor: Business Admin

Mike Dahl

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Year ERA. W/L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO HR B/Avg WP HBP

2009 54.00 0/0 1 0 0 0/0 0 0.2 7 9 4 1 1 0 .700 0 0

Career 54.00 0/0 1 0 0 0/0 0 0.2 7 9 4 1 1 0 .700 0 0

BIO: Steve Hadden is a young pitcher out of Villa

Hills, Kentucky, across the Ohio River from Cincinnati.

He did not see very much action last year due to an

injury on his throwing elbow a season before. He did,

however make one appearance on the road at Davis and

Elkins.

With a healthy arm and a years experience and

knowledge under is belt Steve should make into a

reliable pitcher.

In his high school career his dependability is very

evident as he helped lead his high school to two straight

State Championship games.

Steve‟s parents are Brian and Lori Hadden and they

also have a daughter Heather.

Steve Hadden


P Bats: Left Throws: Right

Hometown: Villa Hills, KY

Major: Business Administration

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BIO: John Hamrick is one of several Eagles from

the Buckeye state. In his Freshman year John made

5 appearances for UC but was struck by a ball hit

back up the middle. The injury kept him out the

remainder of the season. However, Hamrick was

able to use a medical red-shirt so he will not lose a

year of eligibility.

Last year John stayed healthy and finished the

season with one of the best Earned Run Average‟s

among Eagle Pitchers. His performance last season

has proven Hamrick to be one the most reliable

Relievers in the staff. In 2010 John will continue to

make relief appearances and help close out

John is the son of


2008 12.00 1/0 5 0 0 0/0 0 3.0 6 4 4 1 2 0 .400 0 0

2009 7.20 0/1 14 0 0 0/0 0 20.0 34 23 16 16 10 3 .382 1 2

Career 9.60 1/1 19 0 0 0/0 0 23.0 40 27 20 17 12 3 .391 1 2

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John Hamrick

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JUNIOR Height: 6’4 Weight: 215

P Bats: Switch Throws: Right

Hometown: Canal Winchester, OH

Major: Sport Administration


2009 .281 27/20 64 27 28 2 0 0 11 20 .313 13 14 .413 2/3 0 1.000

Career .281 27/20 64 27 28 2 0 0 11 20 .313 13 14 .413 2/3 0 1.000

BIO: Ryan Hathaway had a terrific first year in

2009. He came onto the team as an invited walk-on

and waited his turn to play behind other outfielders.

Ryan got his chance after the midpoint of the season,

and made an impressive showing. Only playing in

27 games he had a respectable batting average of

.281, mainly by using his natural speed.

Ryan had a very decorated high school career.

As a three-sport athlete he earned four All-League

honors, three All-District, and was named two All-

State in Ohio. The former Area Player of the Year

was also recently inducted into his High School‟s

Hall of Fame.

Ryan‟s parents are Dan and Deb Hathaway, and

Maurine Hathaway. He also has a brother Tyler and

a sister Sydney.

Ryan Hathaway

1SOPHOMORE Height: 5’10 Weight: 185

OF Bats: Left Throws: Left

Hometown: Fredericktown, OH

Major: Sport Admin – Minor: Business Admin.

BIO: Josh Lewis is one of Charleston's most

experienced pitcher‟s in the staff. In each season

of his career he has been called to the mound. Last

year in a weekend series Josh had torn a ligament

in his knee covering first base on a groundball.

Lewis will be fit come spring and the coaching

staff will call upon him to make an appearance

with confidence.

Josh played his high school ball for St.

Alban‟s Red Dragons. There he was building a

solid tennis career but Coach Nozica brought him

back to the diamond to pitch for the Eagles.

His parents are Dave and Judy Lewis and he

also has a younger sister Emily Lewis.


2007 18.00 0-0 6 0 0 0/0 0 6.0 19 12 12 5 2 1 .559 2 1

2008 19.89 0-0 5 0 0 0/0 0 6.1 23 22 14 5 3 0 .605 2 2

2009 7.24 1-0 9 1 0 0/0 0 13.2 21 16 11 10 8 1 .333 1 1

Career 15.04 1-0 20 1 0 0/0 0 25.3 63 50 37 20 13 2 .499 4 4


P Bats: Right Throws: Right

Hometown: St. Albans, WV

Major: Business Admin./Accounting

Josh Lewis

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BIO: In between the semester break last year Shane

Masters arrived on the Charleston campus ready to

meet with his new team. Shane had transferred in

from a Junior College in Florida.

Masters only made one mound appearance last

season for the Eagles in their trip to his home state.

However, with Shane‟s hard work towards the

program he will be called upon more often in the

2010 season.

Shane is a former All-County team pitcher in

high school and was noted as one of the most

improved players before her earned his scholarship.

Shane‟s parents are Brad and Kim Masters and

Ryan Masters.


2009 13.50 0/0 1 0 0 0/0 0 1.1 4 5 2 2 1 0 .500 0 0

Career 13.50 0/0 1 0 0 0/0 0 1.1 4 5 2 2 1 0 .500 0 0



Hometown: Sarasota, FL

Major: Physical Education

Shane Masters


2008 6.75 3/4 10 9 3 0/0 0 52.0 67 50 39 27 27 6 .315 2 7

Career 6.75 3/4 10 9 3 0/0 0 52.0 67 50 39 27 27 6 .315 2 7

BIO: Michael Morency is a left handed pitcher for

the UC ball club. He took a red-shirt his Freshman

year and gained a lot from his year off. He came

back the next season making nine starts out of ten

appearances. He had a successful season and looked

like a future phenome for the University.

However, Mike had an Ulnar ligament tear in

his throwing elbow. He had to undergo a pitcher‟s

nightmare, Tommy John‟s surgery. Morency had to

sit out all of last season as he underwent his year long

rehabilitation. Mike is now healthy again and will

make his way back to the mound.

Mike is the son of Bob and Victoria Morency

and he has a bother, Garrit and a sister, Meggan. 23

Mike Morency


P Bats: Left Throws: Left

Hometown: Parkland, FL


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2009 27.00 0/0 6 0 0 0/0 0 7.1 28 35 33 9 5 3 .560 3 8

Career 27.00 0/0 6 0 0 0/0 0 7.1 28 35 33 9 5 3 .560 3 8

BIO: Davey Moreton will be in his second season

for the University of Charleston this spring. Last

year he made nine trips to the mound, his first career

appearance against California Pa. Moreton was one

of several incoming Freshman last season that were

called upon to step up and throw strikes for the

young pitching staff. The 2010 season will be no

different as Davey and the others will be expected to

get the job done again this season.

Davey is the son of Dave and Pam Moreton,

and he has two sisters Emily and Abby.



Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Major: Communication

Davey Moreton


2009 .000 2/0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 1 .000 0/0 0 1.000

Career .000 2/0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 1 .000 0/0 0 1.000

BIO: Going into second season for the Golden

Eagles Alex Oldham will be making a

transformation to the pitching staff. However, he

will still be responsible for his catching duties.

With a long career ahead of him Al has

worked hard and will make his way into the pitching

rotation or into the lineup this season.

In high school all was a two year All-County

player in eastern Pennsylvania. His successful

seasons in his 11th and 12th grade years leads the

coaching staff to believe Oldham has much

potential for the future of the program.

Al is one of two children of Paul and Deb

Oldham, and his sister is Becky Oldham.

Alex Oldham

34SOPHMORE Height: 5’10 Weight: 165

P/C Bats: Right Throws: Right

Hometown: Mohnton, PA

Major: Elementary Education

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2009 .250 3/1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .250 0 2 .250 0/0 3 .571

Career .250 3/1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .250 0 2 .250 0/0 3 .571

BIO: Will Pak is a Charleston native who actually

spent his high school ball playing on UC‟s Triana

Field. In his first year Pak slowly made his

transformation from his playing days at Charleston

Catholic High School to the highly competitive

college season.

Will saw very little action in the field last spring

but was called upon in the route versus West Virginia

State to make a pitching appearance. A freshman

being asked to help get his team out of the inning in

Institute, West Virginia is not an easy task but the

former two time high school All-State player was

able to hold his own. Pak will continue mold into a

complete player in his days at UC.

His parents are Kathy and Dave Pak.

Year ERA. W/L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV

IP H R ER BB SO HR B/Avg WP HBP

2009 4.50 0/0 1 0 0 0/0 0 2.0 3 1 1 0 0 1 .375 0 1

Career 4.50 0/0 1 0 0 0/0 0 2.0 3 1 1 0 0 1 .375 0 1

Pitching

BIO: Anthony Pagano came to the University of

Charleston in the fall of 2007 as a transfer from a

Junior College in southern Florida. He burst onto the

scene as he became a regular starter in the middle

infield .

With the holes in the pitching staff last season

Pagano was called upon to help bring what he had to

the table. He statistically had the best year among

the UC pitchers with a 2.55 ERA. and an opponents

batting average of .226.

In high school Anthony was one of Ft.

Lauderdale's top players and a recipient of the

SACHS MVP.

His parents are Sam and Karen Pagano, and

he has two younger sisters Gabrielle and Danielle.


2009 2.55 3/1 11 0 0 0/0 4 17.2 14 8 5 4 12 0 .226 4 2

Career 2.55 3/1 11 0 0 0/0 4 17.2 14 8 5 4 12 0 .226 4 2

Pitching

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P/IF Bats: Right Throws: Right

Hometown: Plantation, FL

Major: Psychology

Anthony Pagano


2008 .269 35/34 93 23 25 8 0 2 27 39 .419 15 21 .395 4/6 19 .865

2009 .233 12/9 30 6 7 2 0 0 5 9 .300 2 4 .324 1/2 5 .896

Career .251 47/43 123 29 32 10 0 2 32 48 .360 17 25 .360 5/8 24 .881


IF /P Bats: Right Throws: Right

Hometown: Charleston, WV

Major: Accounting

Will Pak


2009 .000 1/0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0/0 0 .000

Career .000 1/0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0/0 0 .000

BIO: In the Fall ball season of 2007 Garrett Proctor

was not able to participate in the baseball activities

with the rest of the team. He was out on the turf of

Laidley Field in pads. When he came to the

University Garrett was a two sport athlete, not an

easy task. Garrett eventually chose baseball as his

predominate sport.

He did not see much action in his first two

seasons but showed some great ability in the few

scheduled J.V. games. Procter has great potential

and he will be seen on the diamond very soon.

As a high school player Garrett earned First

Team All-League and All-District as the Vincent

Warren team captain his 11th and 12th grade seasons.

Garrett‟s parents are Nathan and Andrea Proctor

and he has a brother Bradley.



Hometown: Amanda, OH

Major: Biology/Chemistry

Blake RetaBIO: Blake Reta did not see much action in his

first two seasons at UC. However, under last

season‟s circumstances the team needed him. Reta

rose to the challenge and became very productive

for the Eagles.

Blake saw some bad luck games as he

pitched over 34 innings in 8 appearances, he had

an ERA of 4.98 but only managed to come away

with one win. He kept the team close in all of his

appearances but did not get the run support he had

hoped.

This season Blake Reta will make his way to

the mound for his senior season with more

expectation behind him.

Blake is the son of ………


2008 8.31 0/0 3 0 0 0/0 0 4.1 10 10 4 6 2 1 .400 0 2

2009 4.98 1/4 8 6 2 0/0 0 34.1 45 27 19 17 10 3 .319 0 2

Career 6.65 1/4 11 6 2 0/0 0 38.2 55 37 23 23 12 4 .360 0 4

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IF /C Bats: Right Throws: Right

Hometown: Fleming, OH

Major:

Garrett Procter


2009 .298 32/31 94 15 28 3 0 2 14 37 .394 6 13 .356 0/1 8 .938

Career .298 32/31 94 15 28 3 0 2 14 37 .394 6 13 .356 0/1 8 .938

BIO: One of the freshmen in 2009 that made a big

impact on the team was Andrew Stichter. He made his

first career start in the season opener at Lenoir-Rhyne.

During the weekend series Stichter proved he belonged in

the lineup and he stayed there for the majority of the

season.

He has proven to make impact plays and has been

able to jump start the team. In a crucial division game

versus Bluefield State Stichter socked two homeruns and

helped UC push towards a play-off picture.

When recruiting Andrew Stichter Coach Nozica

saw accolades such as voted team MVP, Leadership

Award, and a former Rookie of the Year in his 9th grade

season. All were qualities Coach Nozica wanted for his

team.

Andrew‟s parents are Lori and Gordan Stichter,

and they also have another son named Matthew.

SOPHOMORE Height: 5’11 Weight: 183

IF Bats: Right Throws: Right

Hometown: Inglis, FL

Major: Radiology

Andrew Stichter

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BIO: The Eagles pitching staff has one young

pitcher looking for his break out season and may

very well achieve it in 2010. Matt Thompson made

ten appearances last year as a starter, a reliever, and

on one occasion a closer. This is a young man who

loves to compete and loves the power of the ball in

his hand. He earned his first college win against

Ohio Valley and is set for many more . Thompson

will be making more starts for the Eagles but will

most likely be called upon to relieve an inning or

two.

As a four year letterman in Fariview High

School out of Ashland, Kentucky Matt earned four

All-District selections and was also named All-Area.

Matt‟s parents are Terry and Joyce Thompson.

He also has two sisters Danielle and Rebecca.


2009 14.37 1/4 10 2 0 0/0 0 20.2 42 35 33 13 11 6 .424 2 6

Career 14.37 1/4 10 2 0 0/0 0 20.2 42 35 33 13 11 6 .424 2 6

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Hometown: Ashland, KY

Major: History Education

Matt Thompson


2008 .000 17/0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 3 .000 1/1 0 1.000

2009 .176 18/10 34 7 6 0 0 0 2 6 .176 4 12 .263 1/1 1 .971

Career .158 35/10 38 10 6 0 0 0 2 6 .088 4 15 .132 2/2 1 .986

Lance Thurston


OF Bats: Right Throws: Right

Hometown: South Dayton, NY

Major: Business Adm./Sport Admin.

BIO: One of two senior outfielders Lance Thurston

has taken over a role of emotional leadership. He is a

guy that has seen an extent of playing time over the

past two seasons and cares greatly about the

improvement of not only himself but of the team as a

whole.

Lance has flagged his share of fly balls in

centerfield and has also been the first man called

upon for pinch running. He will have to fill in both

roles this season but his leadership around the rest of

the team is his most important aspect he brings to the

program.

Lance is the son of Donald Thurston and

Sharon Cortright, and he has two siblings Aaron and

Alex Thurston.


2007 .275 15/13 40 5 11 0 0 1 7 14 .350 8 12 .400 1/1 4 .929

2008 .277 20/12 47 5 13 0 0 1 10 16 .340 4 8 .321 0/0 1 .900

2009 .250 18/13 52 6 13 6 0 0 10 19 .365 2 17 .278 0/0 1 .941

Career .266 53/38 139 16 37 6 0 2 27 49 .352 14 37 .333 1/1 5 .923

BIO: Ryan Toler this season is one of the seasoned

veterans the Eagles ball club will be looking up to.

Ryan has been a trusted plate minder and designated

hitter for UC. He will be called upon quite often in

the 2010 season to perform in both roles.

Toler met all graduation requirements for the

previous spring but elected to come back and spend

another season for Charleston.

In his high school career Ryan played for the

Capital High School Cougars right here in

Charleston. He was a great leader in all sports

lettering in football, basketball, and baseball.

His parents are Cindy and David Toler and he

has a younger sister Lauren Toler.

Ryan Toler


C Bats: Right Throws: Right

Hometown: Charleston, WV

Major: Pre-Pharmacy

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2007 0.00 0/0 1 0 0 0/0 0 3.0 3 5 0 4 4 0 .200 0 0

2008 16.71 0/0 7 2 0 0/0 0 14.0 29 29 26 12 9 3 .420 2 1

2009 13.09 0/5 12 7 0 0/0 0 33.0 68 60 48 24 14 10 .430 4 4

Career 9.93 0/5 20 9 0 0/0 0 50.0 100

94 74 40 27 13 .350 6 5

BIO: Miles Yong is another St. Alban‟s pitcher for

the Charleston ball club. After his Sophomore year

many pitchers graduated, transferred, or became

injured. This left Miles as the “Go-To-Guy” for the

Golden Eagles. Miles again will be only returning

weekend starter this year.

Miles is a senior looked up to by his fellow

pitchers and is anticipated to have a great season by

the whole team.

In Young‟s high school career he was a very well

rounded ball player. Although it was his dependable

arm and his savvy on the mound that gravitated the

attention of Coach Nozica to St. Albans for another

local area pitcher.

He is the son of Kyle and Kelly Young and has a

sister McKenzie.


2009 .000 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 1 .000 0/0 0 .000

Career .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 1 .000 0/0 0 .000

BIO: Matt Zak is one of three Juniors on the Eagles

roster. Over the past two seasons Matt has moved

around almost all the positions of the infield, trying

to work his way into the lineup.

This past fall Matt has shown he has stayed

dedicated and was ready to prove he ready for the

2010 season. He has kept coaches watching him

with some impressive plays in the field and his

improved plate presence.

In high school he played for Nottingham High

School and was named to New Jerseys Colonial

Valley Conference team.

Matt is an only child and his parents are

Elizabeth and Greg Zak. 18JUNIOR Height: 5’10 Weight: 170


Hometown: Hamilton, NJ

Major: Business Admin./Sport Admin.

Matt Zak

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Hometown: St. Albans, WV

Major:

Miles Young

BIO: Marshall Banks is a young newcomer for

the University of Charleston. Marshall is one of

many players on the Eagles roster that hails from

Ohio.

He has worked around a couple different

positions in the off-season looking for a way to

make it into the lineup. Marshall is a catcher and

can play second base or third base.

Marshall is the son of Joe and Rene Banks.

BIO: A promising young talent from Greenbrier

West Virginia has arrived on the campus of UC this

year. Garrett Bostic is a right handed pitcher who

proved himself this past Fall. With his strong arm

and his head on straight, come February he will be

expected to begin his potentially long career on the

mound.

Garrett is the son of Rob Bostic.

BIO: Doug Chance was a team leader and

captain in Coral Springs High School. He has a

good bat and can play a variety of different

positions on the ball field.

He had a successful Fall ball season and

shows a promising future ahead in the program.

Doug is the son of Diana and Doug

Chance, and his brother‟s name is Nick.

BIO: Ross Easterling is a talented young Freshman

from Logan, West Virginia and a member of the

2009 West Virginia State Champions. He was a

selected All-Conference and All-State shortstop his

Junior and Senior years. All of his skills on the

diamond have led the UC coaching staff with high

expectation.

Ross‟ parents are Nora and SJ Easterling and

has five siblings Blake and Amber Adams, Si and

Scott Easterling, and Kristi Trout.

FRESHMAN Height: 5’10 Weight: 190


Hometown: Hillsboro, OH

Major: Athletic Training



Hometown: Greenbrier, WV

Major: Education

Garrett Bostic


IF/OF Bats: Right Throws: Right

Hometown: Coral Springs, FL

Major: Undecided

Doug Chance



Hometown: Logan, WV


Ross Easterling

Marshall Banks

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BIO: Joey Fisher from Brunswick, MD is a great

young man, easily coachable, and very

determined. Even though he did not get to see

any competitive action this past Fall due to injury

he continued to work hard and tried to maintain a

role in the pitching staff.

Joeys parents are JoEllen and Fisher Carroll

and he has four brothers and sisters, Jimmy,

Jennifer, Jackie, and John Fisher.

BIO: Sage is a former two sport athlete from

Cincinnati's Archbishop Moeller High School. There

he was an All-City and All-Conference player and

helped his team win the Ohio State Championship.

Sage will be finding his way through the

program predominately as a catcher. With his pure

athleticism he is also a very capable third and first

baseman.

He is the son of Dominick and Lisa Iacovone,

and has two brothers Spencer and UC football‟s,

Dominick Iacovone.

BIO: During the Fall season the coaches saw one

of their freshman time and time again come up

with clutch hits. David Kerr was simply one of

the toughest batters to get out this offseason and it

will be exciting to see how he develops in his

college career. Along with his hitting, Kerr will

be positioned at the corners of the infield.

His parents are Tim and Andrea Kerr, and

his brother is Patrick.

Joey Fisher



Hometown: Brunswick, MD


David Kerr



Hometown: Brooke Park, OH

Major: Accounting

Sage Iacovone





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BIO: This season the Eagles pitching staff picked

up a fresh arm from an unlikely place, the Golf

Team. Matt Maus has been golfing for the

University for two years now and was unable to

stay away from the game of baseball.

Maus decided try out this past fall and had an

exceptional fall and will be used mainly as a

reliever but could see some starting appearances.

Matt is the son of Mark and Susan Maus, and

has an older brother Drew, a younger sister Katie,

and a younger brother Reid.

Matt Maus

JUNIOR Height: 6’1 Weight: 185


Hometown: Hamilton, OH

Major: Sports Administration

BIO: Another Freshman hailing from Cincinnati is

John Schraer. John is a middle infielder who has

the potential to make a great career in the program.

He had a solid Fall season and showed solid

consistency in the field.

In his high school career John was a an All-

City selection giving UC another player the best

Cincinnati has to offer.

His parents are John and Lisa Schraer, and his

three siblings, Jessica, Jacob, and Joel.





John Schraer

BIO: Andy Pagan comes to UC as the only true

outfielder in the new freshmen class. He comes from

central New York where he was an All-League and

All-State selection.

Pagan will be seen mainly as a center fielder

with his speed and quick step to the ball. However,

the coaching staff has moved him around the outfield

to create some versatility.

Andy is the son of Mary and Edgar Pagan, and

has a sister Kristen.


OF Bats: Right Throws: Right

Hometown: Tully, NY


Andy Pagan

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BIO: Over the summer Coach Nozica made a key

pick up in Connor Shehan. Connor transferred into

the UC campus this past fall from Kansas

University

Shehan is a former All-Conference player

and State Honorable Mention player from

Colorado. He will be a middle infielder this

season and has great potential to be an everyday

starter for the Eagles.

Connor is the son of Dave and Sue Shehan.


IF Bats: Left Throws: Right

Hometown: Highlands Ranch, CO


Connor Shehan

BIO: This recruiting class brought in two highly

talented young athletes from Florida, one of

which is Igor Molina. In his high school career

Molina was a All-Region and All-State selection.

Igor is a threat from all across the field. He

is will be listed as a catcher and an outfielder but

is quite able to handle himself in the infield.

The Molina family consists of his father

Igor Molina Sr., his mother Veronica Molina Sr.,

and his sister Veronica Jr.

Igor Molina


C/OF Bats: Right Throws: Right

Hometown: Coral Springs, FL

Major: Undecided

BIO: Travis Zimmerman is one of the few Freshmen

pitchers that will be expected to produce for the

Eagles. After a successful Fall season and shown

dedication to the program, Travis can make a name for

himself early in his career. He has a strong arm and a

strong competitive nature. Zimmerman was a for All-

Conference and All-District player from Chesapeake,

Ohio.

He is the son of John and Brenda Zimmerman

and he has a younger brother Steven.



Hometown: Chesapeake, OH


Travis Zimmerman

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BIO: Tyler Thaxton is a tall, big framed Freshman

out of Proctorville OH. He will be working in way

into the lineup as a First Baseman or as a Pitcher for

the Eagles. Thaxton has a strong bat and a potential

to be a solid hitter in the future.

In high school he was named as an All-

Conference player four times and named All-District

twice.

Tyler‟s parents are Pete and Tammy Thaxton.

He has two brother‟s Peter and Alex and one sister J


IF Bats: Left Throws: Right

Hometown: Proctorville, OH


Tyler Thaxton

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Sabrina Pletz MS, ATC

Assistant Athletic Trainer & Instructor

Sabrina Pletz is the Assistant Athletic Trainer and

Instructor for the University of Charleston

providing athletic training services for men's soccer

and women's softball and teaching in the

Department of Athletic Training. She received her

bachelor's degree from Cumberland College (KY)

and her master's degree from Fort Hays State University (KS). Prior

to coming to the University of Charleston, she served as the athletic

trainer at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. Sabrina's

interests include on-field emergency care and triage. She also has a

passion for educating everyone about basic first aid and CPR.

Student Athletic Trainers

Lane Catlett Micki Murzynski

Cory Rueckert Amanda Anderson

Logan Tretick Lindsey Martin

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The WVIAC at one time included schools such

as West Virginia University, Marshall

University, and Morehead State.

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Name Title Email

Blizzard, Barry Commissioner [email protected]

Prewitt, Will Associate Commissioner [email protected]

Prewitt, Stephanie Assistant Commissioner/Senior

Woman Administrator

[email protected]

Brownlee, Ben NCAA Compliance Coordinator [email protected]

King, Karen Supervisor of Softball &

Volleyball Officials

[email protected]

Holt, John Supervisor of Basketball Officials [email protected]

Merendino, Joe Supervisor of Baseball Officials

Brown, Don Supervisor of Soccer Officials [email protected]

Alton, Billy Supervisor of Football Officials [email protected]

The West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) is a collegiate athletic

conference that has historically operated exclusively in the state of West Virginia, but has now

expanded into Pennsylvania. It currently participates in NCAA‟s Division II after making its move

from the NAIA in 1994.

The WVIAC currently has 16 members. Founded in 1924 the original members still remaining

include, Alderson-Broaddus, Charleston, Concord, Davis & Elkins, Fairmont State, Glenville State,

Salem International, Shepherd, West Liberty, and West Virginia Wesleyan. The Conference

continued to expand later picking up Bluefield State and West Virginia State in 1955, and Ohio Valley

in 1999. Then in 2006 Seton Hill University and the University of Pitt-Johnstown became the first out

of state schools to be a part of the WVIAC since 1933.

The Conference participates in championships in 16 different sports, men‟s and women‟s cross

country, football, men‟s and women‟s golf, men‟s and women‟s soccer, men‟s and women‟s tennis,

volleyball, men‟s and women‟s basketball, baseball, softball, and men‟s and women‟s track and field.

With the prestige of the WVIAC some of the championships are hosted in some top facilities

including Johnstown‟s Point Park is the host of the baseball tournament and the basketball

tournaments are held in the Charleston Civic Center.

The Presidents' Cup is awarded to the school that has the highest average score for sports

sponsored within the WVIAC. Points are awarded based on finishes in the regular season of each

sport. The number of schools participating for each championship also factors into the rating.

The Commissioner's Cup is awarded to the institution with the highest cumulative score as

determined by a scoring method used by the league. Points are awarded based on the school„s finish

after completion of each of the sports sponsored by the WVIAC.

The WVIAC holds it‟s present headquartered in Princeton, West Virginia.

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Commissioner Barry Blizzard has been at the helm of the West Virginia Intercollegiate

Athletic Conference since his appointment in November, 1987. Through his very able leadership as

the conference's fourth commissioner, the WVIAC continues to enjoy national respectability and

competiveness among the 16 member schools and 17 sponsored sports.

One of the major accomplishments during Blizzard's tenure as WVIAC Commissioner has been

managing the conference's transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, which occurred in the fall

of 1995. He also oversaw the move of the conference headquarters to Princeton in 1987. Prior to

NCAA affiliation, Barry held, at various times, a number of NAIA-related national and regional

offices. One in particular was a term as president of the NAIA National Athletic Directors

Association.

Once in the NCAA, Commissioner Blizzard has become involved with its administrative

matters and presently serves as the chairman of the Division II Awards Commissioners' Association.

He also has served as the regional chair of the selection committee for the Disney Wide World of

Sports Basketball Tip-off Tournament. In addition, Blizzard has helped structure a model conference

format for Division II league offices. He currently is the chair of the NCAA Division II Nominating

Committee.

Barry's work in the field of intercollegiate athletics has not gone unnoticed by peers. He has

received a number of awards including the NAIA's National Award of Merit for work as president of

the Athletic Directors Association and the seventh annual Mike McLaughlin Memorial Administrative

Award which is the WVIAC award recognizing persons who have made outstanding contributions to

the conference for a period of years. Additionally, a report he authored, NAIA Eligibility Rules, Time

for a Change, was published in the spring 1986 edition of The Athletic Administrator, a publication of

the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.

Blizzard's background in intercollegiate sports and sports management has served him well to

deal with the tasks of overseeing this league. Before taking on his present position, he was the athletic

director and sports information director at Bluefield State College, for 11 years beginning in 1976. A

two-year period as assistant athletic director and SID, preceded this.

The Commissioner is a native of Bramwell, WV, and received his undergraduate degree at

Bluefield State College. He earned a Masters in American History at Radford (VA) University.

Barry lives in Princeton with his wife Vicki. They have two daughters. Amie Bolton is a

resident of Pearisburg, Virginia, while younger daughter Emilie resides in Princeton.

Contact InfoWest Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

1422 Main Street

Princeton, WV 24740

304/487-6298 phone

304/487-6299 fax

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Batting Average (min. 80 AB & 75% of team games)

Year AB H BA

Jeff Davenport (Tech) 1983 102 52 .510

Joey Besl (Concord) 2005 144 72 .500

T.J. Shimizu (Salem International) 2003 144 72 .500

Bill Johnson (Fairmont State) 1994 82 41 .500

Rusty Clark (West Virginia State) 1986 100 49 .490

Jeff Miller (West Virginia State) 2006 195 95 .487

Bill Beattie (West Liberty State) 1987 107 52 .486

Zach Solly (Fairmont State) 2009 126 61 .484

Justin Rozich (West Virginia Wesleyan) 2004 133 64 .481

Perry Estep (West Virginia State) 1979 102 49 .480

Bobby Stewart (Alderson-Broaddus) 1989 84 40 .476

Chuck Mullins (West Virginia State) 1990 125 59 .472

Collin Brown (Shepherd) 2005 136 64 .471

Matt Kuntz (Concord) 2008 174 81 .466

Collin Brown (Shepherd) 2006 185 86 .465

Tobi Stoner (Davis & Elkins) 2006 127 59 .465

Mark Moore (Charleston) 1986 123 57 .463

John Nunziato (West Virginia Wesleyan) 1993 104 48 .462

Derek Bowen (West Virginia Wesleyan) 2008 167 77 .461

Jimmy Tribble (West Virginia State) 1982 87 40 .460

Earned Run Average

(min. 1 IP per team game)Year IP ER ERA

Ben Watkins (Pitt Johnstown) 2009 53.1 5 0.84

Mark Grimmett (West Virginia State) 1979 41.0 4 0.88

Phil MacLaine (West Liberty State) 1978 40.4 4 0.90

Joe Maskivish (West Liberty State) 1994 50.0 6 1.08

Mickey McCoy (West Virginia Wesleyan) 1990 48.2 6 1.12

Lance Daniels (West Virginia State) 1992 43.1 6 1.25

Joe Maskivish (West Liberty State) 1992 40.0 6 1.35

Dave Pyc (Charleston) 1992 59.0 9 1.37

John Alexander (West Virginia State) 1990 50.1 8 1.43

William Woolwine (Morris Harvey) 1977 48.2 8 1.48

Shane Glass (West Liberty State) 1989 46.1 8 1.56

Mark Deutsch (Davis & Elkins) 1978 40.0 7 1.58

Chad Ward (West Virginia Wesleyan) 1993 50.2 9 1.60

Ron Kaufman (Davis & Elkins) 1981 65.0 12 1.66

Ken Golden (West Virginia State) 1985 48.0 9 1.69

Jim LeMasters (West Liberty State) 1986 67.0 13 1.75

Joe Kaiser (Davis & Elkins) 1989 51.1 10 1.75

Jason Pollock (West Liberty State) 1996 46.0 9 1.76

Jerry Warner (Bluefield State) 1990 61.1 12 1.76

Jeff Droll (Davis & Elkins) 1991 41.0 8 1.76

Jason Taylor (West Liberty State) 2001 76.1 15 1.77

Kevin McClung (Concord) 2000 56.0 11 1.77

Home RunsYear HR

Kyle Jones (West Virginia State) 2006 25

Jerred Novotny (Alderson-Broaddus 2005 21

Bo Darby (West Virginia State) 2009 20

Charlie Drummond (Shepherd) 2004 19

Jeff Miller (West Virginia State) 2006 19

Chuck Carr (West Virginia State) 1982 18

Barry Shelton (West Virginia State) 1995 18

Jon McDowell (West Virginia State) 2005 18

Mike Spry (Shepherd) 2002 17

Ryan Taylor (West Virginia State) 2006 17



Justin Graham (West Virginia State) 1999 16

Ronnie Palmer (Davis & Elkins) 1998 16


Dirk Webb (Shepherd) 2006 16

Josh Miller (West Virginia State) 2007 16

Greyson Schram (Concord) 2008 16

Brian Collins (Shepherd) 2009 16

Phil Pratt (Concord) 2003 15

Mark Ruscello (Davis & Elkins) 2006 15

Brandon Halstead (West Virginia State) 2006 15

Pat Trettel (Seton Hill) 2009 15

Runs Batted InYear RBI


Jon McDowell (West Virginia State) 2005 79

Joey Besl (Concord) 2006 76


Barry Shelton (West Virginia State) 1995 72







Russ Faden (Salem-Teikyo) 1999 66

Jason Sharp (Concord) 2000 65

Dirk Webb (Shepherd) 2006 65

Greyson Schram (Concord) 2008 64



Bo Darby (West Virginia State0 2009 63

Andy Maught (West Virginia State) 2004 62


Scott Jones (Concord) 2000 61

Ben Gerkin (West Virginia Wesleyan) 2000 60

Paul Day (Alderson-Broaddus 2008 60

1

Point stadium has hosted baseball

greats such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig,

and Jackie Robinson. The stadium

was built in 1926 and features a

Fenway Park-like wall in Left Field

that stands at 30-feet high.

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The post-season tournament for WVIAC baseball is hosted at Johnstown, Pennsylvania‟s Point

Stadium. The stadium is the home to the Professional Independent team the Johnstown Johnnies.

Point Stadium has the ability to gather large crowds with its ability to hold a capacity of 10,000,

and offers an enjoyable atmosphere for players and fans alike.

The tournament structure is comprised of a 6 team double elimination system. The top two

teams in each of the WVIAC‟s three divisions earn the trip to Johnstown.

Last season the Southern Division‟s five year reign of victory came to an end as the Shepherd

Rams defeated West Virginia State to claim the title. The 2010 will once again be a tough season

and any team can make it their way to Johnstown in search for the WVIAC Championship.

1947: West Virginia Tech

1948: Salem

1949: Morris Harvey/Salem

1950: Morris Harvey

1951: Morris Harvey

1952: Morris Harvey

1953: Fairmont State

1954: Concord

1955: West Virginia Wesleyan




1959: West Virginia State


1961: Concord

1962: Salem

1963: West Liberty State



1966: Salem


WVIAC Baseball

Champions




1971: Salem

1972: Morris Harvey








1980: Davis & Elkins

1981: Charleston


1983: Shepherd

1984: Shepherd






1990: Charleston











2001: Concord



2004: Shepherd


2006: Ohio Valley



2009: Shepherd

DAY 1

G1: North #1 vs. Central #2 9:30 a.m.

G2: South #1 vs. North #2 9:30 a.m.

G3: Central #1 vs. South #2 1:00 p.m.

G4: Loser G1 vs. Loser G2 2:00 p.m.

G5: Winner G1 vs. Loser G3 4:30 p.m.

G6: Winner G2 vs. Winner G3 8:00 p.m.

DAY3

G7: Loser G5 vs. Loser G6 12:30 p.m.



DAY2




DAY 4 : Championship


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36

James Clarke entering

his Senior season has

made 125 starting

appearances in his 127

games played, which is

the most on the team.

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DATE DAY OPPONENT TIME PLACEFeb. 20 Sat. Cal-PA 1:00 Charleston, WV

21 Sun. Cal-PA 1:00 Charleston, WV

24 Wed. Fairmont St. 1:00 Charleston, WV

27 Sat. West Liberty 1:00 Charleston, WV

28 Sun. West Liberty 1:00 Charleston, WV

Mar. 5 Fri. Lake Erie (1 - 9) 3:30 Charleston, WV

6 Sat. Lake Erie 1:00 Charleston, WV

7 - 12 SPRING BREAK TBA Winter Haven, FL

20 Sat. Bluefield St.* 1:00 Bluefield, WV

21 Sun. Bluefield St.* 1:00 Bluefield, WV

23 Tues. WV. Wesleyan 1:00 Charleston, WV

24 Wed. Davis & Elkins 1:00 Charleston, WV

27 Sat. WV State* 1:00 Charleston, WV

29 Sun. WV State* 1:00 Charleston, WV

30 Tues. Fairmont St. 1:00 Fairmont, WV

Apr. 2 Fri. Ohio Valley* 1:00 Charleston, WV

3 Sat. Ohio Valley* 1:00 Charleston, WV

5 Mon. Bluefield St.* 1:00 Charleston, WV

7 Wed. Wheeling Jesuit 2:00 Wheeling, WV

10 Sat. Columbia Union (1-9) 7:30 Charleston, WV

11 Sun. Columbia Union 1:00 Charleston, WV

13 Tues. Alderson Broaddus 1:00 Phillipi, WV

17 Sat. Concord* 1:00 Athens, WV

18 Sun. Concord* 1:00 Athens, WV

21 Wed. WV Wesleyan 4:00 Buckhannon, WV

24 - 25 WVIAC Make Up Weekend

May WVIAC Tournament TBA Johnstown, PA

North Atlantic Regionals TBA West Lawn, PA

NCAA DII World Series TBA Montgomery, AL

* Denotes WVIAC Southern Division Conference Games

Unless noted all games are played as doubleheaders

All Home games are played at Appalachian Power Park

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Miles Young will leads the pitching staff in 20 appearances,

and has the second most innings pitched with 50.

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California University

of Pennsylvania Feb. 20 – 21, Charleston, WV

GeneralLocation: California, PA

Nickname: Vulcans

Colors: Black & Red

Founded: 1852

Enrollment: 8,200

President: Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr.

Athletic Director: Dr. Thomas Pucci

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Mike Conte

Asst Coaches: Chris Bunson, Chris Squeguila

Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic

Years In Conference: 58

Home Field: Consol Energy Park

2009 Record: 32-15

2009 PSAC Record/Finish: 16-8/4th

School Website: www.cup.edu

Athletic Website: www.calvulcans.com

Fairmont State University Feb. 24, Charleston, WV

Mar. 30, Fairmont WV

GeneralLocation: Fairmont, WV

Nickname: Fighting Falcons

Colors: Maroon & White

Founded: 1865

Enrollment: 7,000

President: Dr. Thomas Krepel

Athletic Director: Rusty Elliot

Baseball InformationHead Coach: George Yanchak

Asst Coaches: Joe Price, Bryan Spitzer

Conference: West Virginia Interscholastic Athletic


Home Field: Mary Lou Retton Park

2009 Record: 15-23

2009 WVIAC Record/Finish: 12-13/

School Website: www.fairmontstate.edu

Athletic Website: www.fightingfalcons.com

2009 ResultsFebruary

26 at Charleston ……….……..W 12-0, W 12-3

28 Findlay (Ohio)………….W 8-7

March

2 Kutztown…………….....W 9-5

3 Kutztown………………..L 8-9

4 at Bellarmine (Ky.)………...L 1-9

5 Kutztown………………..L 2-4

6 at Findlay (Ohio)…...………W 11-3

6 at Bellarmine (Ky.)………...W 8-3

7 at Armstrong Atlantic (Ga.)…L 1-9

11 at West Virginia State………W 5-4, W 9-7

13 SLIPPERY ROCK……..W 6-5, W 4-0

14 at Slippery Rock……………W 8-3, L 2-12

16 WHEELING JESUIT…..W 15-2

18 at Salem International………W 11-6, W 10-1

20 at Clarion……………………W 9-6, W 7-5

21 Clarion…………………...W 3-2, L 2-10

27 at Davis & Elkins……………W 10-3, L 7-8

31 OHIO VALLEY (WV)….W 7-1, W 11-5

April

1 DAVIS & ELKINS……...W 22-9

4 GANNON ……………….W 8-1, W 4-2

5 GANNON………………..W 11-5, W 5-2

8 at Seton Hill………………….L 7-11

11 INDIANA (PA)……….…W 13-12, W 7-6

13 at Indiana (Pa.)……………….L 6-23, L 4-5

17 LOCK HAVEN…………. L 4-5, W 6-4

18 at Lock Haven………………W 4-3, W 8-6

24 at Mercyhurst………………..L 9-10 (8), W 4-3 (8)

25 MERCYHURST ……...... L 5-9, L 1-10

May

5 Shippensburg* …………..W 6-2

7 West Chester* …………...L 11-12 (11)

* Denotes PSAC Tournament

2009 Results

February

21 at Chowan (NC)…….….…………L 0 -7, W 1-0

22 at Chowan (NC)……..……………L 14-17

March

3 at Seton Hill ...…………................L 5-11, W 1-0

6 at Concord ….……………………W 16-13

6 at Concord……….………..............L 6-12, L 7-15

14 at Hillsdale (MI).………………….L 3-4 , W 7-5

15 at Hillsdale (MI) .....………………L 2-5, L 1-7

16 at Armstrong Atlantic (Ga.)……… L 3-4, L 1-12

18 at Armstrong Atlantic (Ga.)……… L 1- 12

21 SALEM INTERNATIONAL…L 3-6, W 18-3

22 SALEM INTERNATIONAL…W 8-7, W 10-1

31 CHARLESTON.………............W 6-1, L 11-14

April

2 at Shepherd…………………. ……..L 3-9, L 0-6

9 at Charleston……………....………..L 8-9, L 4 -10

10 WV WESLEYAN………………W 5-3, L 5-9

18 at Davis & Elkins ..…….................. W 7-6, L 5-9

19 at Davis & Elkins ..………………...W 17-7, W 5-4

25 at Alderson Broaddus….………….. W 10-8, L 2-14

26 WV WESLEYAN ...……........... W 6-2, L 4-18

27 OHIO VALLEY………………. L 7-11

30 Seton Hill*……………..……… W 5-3

May

1 Concord* ……..………………... W 6-2

2 Shepherd*………………………..L 4-8

3 WV State* ……………............... L 5-15

* Denotes WVIAC Tournament

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West Liberty State College Feb. 27 – 28, Charleston, WV

GeneralLocation: West Liberty, WV

Nickname: Hilltoppers

Colors: Black & Gold

Founded: 1837

Enrollment: 2,400

President: Robert C. Capehart

Athletic Director: James W. Watson

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Bo McConnaughy

Asst Coaches: Eric Burkle, Tyson Gardner



Home Field: Kovalick Field

2009 Record: 9 – 32

2009 WVIAC Record/Finish: 4-12/ 12th

School Website: www.westliberty.edu

Athletic Website: www.hilltoppersports.com

Lake Erie CollegeMar. 5-6, Charleston, WV

GeneralLocation: Painsville, OH

Nickname: Storm

Colors: Forest Green & White

Founded:

Enrollment:

President: Michael T. Victor

Athletic Director: Griz Zimmerman

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Brian McGee

Asst Coaches: Kyle Sheppard, John Quartieri,

Anthony Hayes

Conference: Independent

Years In Conference:

Home Field: Classic Park

2009 Record: 16-35

2009 AMCC Record/Finish: 10-8/ 3rd

School Website: www.lec.edu

Athletic Website: www.lec.edu/athletics2009 ResultsMarch

3 at Charleston...……………........L 0-5, W 7-5

7 at Lander (SC)……….................L 5-6, 5-11

8 at Lander (SC)…………….........L 3- 15

9 Concord …..……………........L 6 – 15

9 at Armstrong Atlantic (Ga.)….....L 1-17

10 at Augusta State (Ga.)…….….. ..L 2- 6, L 1 – 4

11 Wayne State (NE)………........L 4- 17

12 Wayne State (NE)...……..…...L 3- 11

14 at Shepherd……………….….....L 2 – 5, 7 - 14

17 WV WESLEYAN….……..... L 7 -9, W 7- 3

23 BLUEFIELD STATE…….. ..W 11 – 8

27 OHIO VALLEY…………… W 11-0, L 1- 4

28 OHIO VALLEY …………….L 6 – 7

31 at Davis & Elkins…………...…..W 5 – 2, L 1 – 3

April

1 SLIPPERY ROCK…………..L 3 – 6. L 8 – 10

4 SETON HILL ………..………L 5 – 17, L 3 – 8

5 SETON HILL…………..........L 0 – 4, L 7 – 10

11 at Pitt-Johnstown.……………….. L 1 – 20, L 0 – 7

16 ALDERSON BROADDUS …..L 0- 5, L 3 – 5

18 WHEELING JESUIT …......... ..L 2- 7, L 0 – 3

19 WHEELING JESUIT ………...W 10- 2, W 13 – 3

23 at WV State ………….…………..L 5 – 18, L 4 – 7

25 at Shepherd ...………………….... L 3 -16 , W 8-2

26 at Pitt-Johnstown…...……..........L 5-9, L 1-10

2009 ResultsMarch

3 Pfeiffer....………………..…………L 8-9

4 at Mars Hill………………..................L 3-6, W 10-6

5 at Catawba...…………………………L 3 –12

5 at Lenoir-Rhyne.…...………………... L 1-20

6 at Charleston…….………................... L 4-7

10 at Davis & Elkins………..................... L 8-9 (13), L 5-6

14 Findlay….……………… ………....L 3-9

14 Grand Valley State………………... L 4-15

15 Grand Valley State…………………L 0-6

15 Findlay…………..……… ………...L 10-17

18 Indiana (PA) ……………. ……….. L 7-8

18 at Seton Hill…………………………. L 7-9

19 CASE WESTERN RESERVE …..W 7-1, W 11-5

24 NOTRE DAME (OH)……………L 4-11, W 7-5

25 at Baldwin-Wallace………………… L 8-12

31 MANSFIELD…………………… L 4-19, L 3-4

April

2 CLARION………….…..................W 12-2, W 6-3

4 at Mercyhurst………..……………….L 0-6, L 5-8

5 MERCYHURST…..……………..L 0-18, L 5-10

10 GANNON…………………..….…L 2-9, W 9-3

11 GANNON…………………..…….L 4-5, W 6-4

14 at Clarion…………….………………W 3-2, W 6-2

15 SALEM INTERNATIONAL..…..L 5-9, W 10-3

17 at Case Western Reserve…... …….....W 9-4

18 at Slippery Rock……………………..W 6-5, L 4-14

19 at Slippery Rock…………………….. L 2-5, L 4-11

21 at Mercyhurst………………………... L 0-10, L 3-5

23 TIFFIN............................................L 5-8, L 3-13

25 URBANA…………………………W 9-7, W 14- 3

26 URBANA………………………… L 5-7, L 2- 3

May

3 COLUMBIA UNION….………..L 0-5, L 3-6

4 COLUMBIA UNION …………...L 2-5, W 8-1

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Bluefield State College Mar. 20 – 21, Bluefield, WV

Apr.5, Charleston, WV

GeneralLocation: Bluefield, WV

Nickname: Big Blue

Colors: Blue & Gold

Founded: 1895

Enrollment: 1,800

President: Albert L. Walker

Athletic Director: Terry Brown

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Geoff Hunter

Asst Coaches: Chris Black, Mark Oblinger,



Home Field: Bowen Field

2009 Record: 12-32


School Website: www.bluefieldstate.edu

Athletic Website: www.bluefieldstate.edu/athletics


1 at Paine (GA)……………..W 7 -2, W 12 – 4

13 Benedict (SC)…………..W 10 – 9

22 at Limestone (SC)………...L 3 – 10

28 at Montevallo (AL)………..L 1 – 8, L 1 – 11

March

7 at Charleston...……………..W 11 – 10, W 6 – 1

8 at Charleston………………..L 9 – 10, W 11 – 5

15 at WV Wesleyan …………...L 3 – 7, W 6 – 4

20 Elizabeth City State (NC)..W 5 – 4

22 at Slippery Rock…………….L 0 –10, L 4 –14

23 at West Liberty……..…….….L 8 -11

24 at Columbia Union ..…….…..L 1-2, L 6-7

25 at Pitt-Johnstown..…………...L 1-11, L 3 -7

29 at CONCORD ……………..W 5-4, L 1-11

April

2 ALDERSON BROADDUS…L 3-8, L 5-20

4 at WV State….………………….L 1 – 2, L 3-7

5 at WV State….………………….L 6– 9, L 3-12

10 OHIO VALLEY………….…W 4-2, W 7-4

11 OHIO VALLEY………….…W 4-2, W 7-4

16 Mars Hill (NC)………………..L 2-9

17 at Alderson-Broaddus…………....L 5-9, L 8-10

18 Pitt Johnstown .……………… L 2-7, L 2-10

21 at Guilford (NC) .………………..L 2-8

22 at Davis & Elkins……………….. L 5-6, L 3-4

25 CONCORD…………………... L 6-7, L 3-13

27 at King (TN)……………………..L 6-11, L 2-12

RussMatt Baseball

Central Florida Invitational Mar. 7 – 12, Winterhaven, Fl

GeneralLocation: Winterhaven, Fl

Tournament Director: Dave Barnard

Phone Number: 207-899-3516

Email: [email protected]

Fields & Complex: Chain of Lakes Park

Tournament Dates: Feb. 20 – Apr. 24

Website: www.russmattbaseball.com

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Davis & Elkins College March 24, Charleston, WV

GeneralLocation: Elkins, WV

Nickname: Senators

Colors: Red & Black

Founded: 1904

Enrollment: 700

President: Dr. G.T. “Buck” Smith

Athletic Director: Dr. Greg Myers

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Ronnie Palmer

Asst Coaches: Ben Grimm



Home Field: Harpertown Field

2009 Record: 24-31


School Website: www.davisandelkins.edu

Athletic Website: www.godandesenators.com

West Virginia

Wesleyan College Mar. 23, Charleston, WV

GeneralLocation: Buckhannon, WV

Nickname: Bobcats

Colors: Black & Orange

Founded: 1890

Enrollment: 1,400

President: Dr. Pamela Balch

Athletic Director: Ken Taylor

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Randy Tenney

Asst Coaches: Mike, Honce, Eric, Lassiter,

Christian Rosado



Home Field: Ellis Baseball Field

2009 Record: 21-21


School Website: www.wvwc.edu

Athletic Website: www.bobcats.wvwc.edu

2009 Results

February

7 at Chowan (NC)……………..L 0-6, L 3-11

8 at Chowan (NC)……………..L 5- 10

14 at Francis Marion (SC)………L 1-10, L 0-5

15 at Francis Marion (SC)………L 4-5

21 at St. Augustine (NC)………..W 7-5

22 at St. Augustine (NC)………..L 8-9, L 4-11

March

5 at Brevard (NC)..………….....L 2-7

6 at North Greenville…………..W 7-5, W 4-3

7 at North Greenville…………..L 6-8, W 10-5

10 LAKE ERIE………………W 9-8 (12), W 6-5

13 COLUMBIA UNION….…L 2-3, L 4-7

18 at Concord……………………….W 7-6, L 5-16

21 ALDERSON-BROADDUS….W 4-2, W 7-3

22 ALDERSON-BROADDUS…. L 9-17, L 3-4

25 CALIFORNIA (PA)………….L 3-10, W 8-7

28 at WV Wesleyan…………………W 8-3, W 21-3

31 WEST LIBERTY……………. L 2-5, W 3-1

April

1 at California (PA)……………….. L 9- 22

4 at Salem International…………... W 14-12, W 9-5

5 at Salem International……………L 1-2, W 4-1

7 at Ohio Valley..…………………. L 8-19

11 SETON HILL …………….…W 4-3, L 4-6

13 at Virginia State....………………W 9-7, W 6-3

16 CHARLESTON…………….. L 1-4, L 16-17 (8)

18 FAIRMONT STATE…..…… L 6-7, W 8-4

19 FAIRMONT STATE……….. L 7-17, L 4-5

21 at WV STATE………………….. L 2-9, L 5-13

22 BLUEFIELD STATE……......W 6-5, W 4-3

25 at WV Wesleyan…………………W 8-6, L 1-2

30 WV State*…………………….L 5-21

May

1 Seton Hill* …………………..W 8-3

2 WV State* …………............. L 9-15



28 Lock Haven……….……… .W 13-5, W 17-3

March

1 Grand Valley State ..…...........L 10 -15

2 Saint Josephs .……………... L 8-9

2 Kentucky Wesleyan .….........L 10-11

3 Nebraska-Omaha………. …. L 0-13

4 Saint Joseph .......…………. L 6-9

4 Grand Valley State.……........ W 8-3

5 Valdosta State………………. L 5-13

6 Missouri-St. Louis ...……….W 5-4, W 9-7

7 C.W. Post (NY)……………. W 13-12

11 at Shepherd……………..…. ….L 4-5, L 4-5

15 BLUEFIELD………………..W 7-3. L 4-6

17 at West Liberty ……..………….W 9-7, L 3-7

21 Charleston ………………….W 6-4, W 2-1

22 at Charleston ….………………..W 5-2, W 8-4

28 Davis & Elkins……………... L 3-8, L 3-21

31 at WV State………………….… L 0-5, W 1-0

April

4 ALDERSON-BROADDUS …W 7-6, L 4-10

5 ALDERSON-BROADDUS.... W 9-1, W 6-5

10 at Fairmont State.………………. L 3-5, W 9-5

16 at Concord……………………….L 7-9, L 0-6

18 at Salem International...…………W 16-1, W 7-4

24 at Salem International..…………..L 3-5, W 12-3

25 Davis & Elkins………………. L 6-8, W 2-1

26 at Fairmont State…………………L 2-6, W 18 -4

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West Virginia State University Mar. 27 – 28, Charleston, WV

GeneralLocation: Institute, WV

Nickname: Yellow Jackets

Colors: Black & Old Gold

Founded: 1891

Enrollment: 5,000

President: Hazo W. Carter Jr.

Athletic Director: Sean Lloyd

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Calvin Bailey

Asst Coaches: Sean Lloyd, Marc Atkins



Home Field: Calvin Bailey Field

2009 Record: 33-15

2009 WVIAC Record/Finish: 14-2/ 2nd

School Website: www.wvtateu.edu

Athletic Website: www.wvsuyellowjackets.com

Ohio Valley University Apr. 2-3, Charleston, WV

GeneralLocation: Vienna, WV

Nickname: Fighting Scots

Colors: Royal & Red

Founded: 1960

Enrollment: 512

President: Dr. E. Keith Stotts

Athletic Director: Larry Lyons

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Bob Crawford

Asst Coaches:



Home Field: City Park Field

2009 Record: 14 – 33


School Website: www.ovu.edu

Athletic Website: www.ovu.edu/athletics

2009 Results

February

7 at Brevard (NC) ……….…………..L 1-0, L 0-3

8 at Brevard (NC)……………..……..L 6-14

14 at Chowan (NC)……………………L 2-5, L 7-11

15 at Chowan (NC)………….……...... L 4-11

28 at PITT-Johnstown……………..…..L 2-3, L 0-8

March

3 SALEM INTERNATIONAL ….W 9-8, W 2-1

4 at Bellarmine (Ky.)………...L 1-9

5 Kutztown………………..L 2-4

6 at Findlay (Ohio)…...………W 11-3

6 at Bellarmine (Ky.)………...W 8-3

7 at Armstrong Atlantic (Ga.)…L 1-9

11 at West Virginia State………W 5-4, W 9-7

13 SLIPPERY ROCK……..W 6-5, W 4-0

14 at Slippery Rock……………W 8-3, L 2-12

16 WHEELING JESUIT…..W 15-2

18 at Salem International………W 11-6, W 10-1

20 at Clarion……………………W 9-6, W 7-5

21 Clarion…………………...W 3-2, L 2-10

27 at Davis & Elkins……………W 10-3, L 7-8

31 OHIO VALLEY (WV)….W 7-1, W 11-5

April

1 DAVIS & ELKINS……...W 22-9

4 GANNON ……………….W 8-1, W 4-2

5 GANNON………………..W 11-5, W 5-2

8 at Seton Hill………………….L 7-11

11 INDIANA (PA)……….…W 13-12, W 7-6

13 at Indiana (Pa.)……………….L 6-23, L 4-5

17 LOCK HAVEN………….L 4-5, W 6-4

18 at Lock Haven………………W 4-3, W 8-6

24 at Mercyhurst………………..L 9-10 (8), W 4-3 (8)

25 MERCYHURST ……......L 5-9, L 1-10

May

5 Shippensburg* …………..W 6-2

7 West Chester* …………...L 11-12 (11)

* Denotes PSAC Tournament

2009 Results

February

13 at PITT-Johnstown…..………...…..L 3-8, L 4-6

26 ALDERSON-BROADDUS ….. L 6-7, W 17-1

March

11 CALIFORNIA…….…………...L 4-5, L 7-9

18 at Marshall………………………... L 4-6

20 at North Greenville (SC)………….. W 13-10

21 at North Greenville (SC)…...………W 13-2, W 6-1

23 at Erskine…………………………...L 3-17

24 at Wingate (NC) ……………………W 7-6, L 6-13

27 at Charleston………………..………W 7-0, W 6-2

31 WV WESLEYAN……………… W 5-0, L 0-1

April

2 PITT-JOHNSTOWN ………….W 8-2, W 2-1 (11)

4 BLUEFIELD STATE …………. W 2-1, W 7-3

5 BLUEFIELD STATE………….. W 9-6, W 12-3

10 at Concord……….…………………..W 4-2, L 4-11

17 at Concord………………………….. W 4-3, W 4-2

18 at Ohio Valley……………………….W 18-2, W 8-1

17 at Ohio Valley………………………W 6-5, W 10-1

21 DAVIS & ELKINS………………W 9-2, W 13-5

23 WEST LIBERTY……………….. W 18-5, W 7-4

25 at Charleston…………………………L 4-6, W 22-2

27 SALEM INTERNATIONAL…...W 25-0, W 14-0

30 Davis & Elkins*…………………. W 15-9

May

1 Shepherd* …………………….….. L 3-6

2 Davis & Elkins*…………….…......W 15-9

2 Fairmont State*……………………W 15-5

3 Shepherd*…………………………. L 5-12

15 Kutztown (PA) #.....………………..W 4-1

15 Mercyhurst #………………………..L 1-4

16 Kutztown (PA) #...............................W 6-1

16 Mercyhurst #..................................... L 7-8


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Wheeling Jesuit University Apr. 7, Wheeling, WV

GeneralLocation: Wheeling, WV

Nickname: Cardinals

Colors: Black & Red

Founded: 1954

Enrollment: 1,232

President: J. Davitt McAteer

Athletic Director:

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Terry Edwards

Asst Coaches: Brian Denison, Greg Bamburger,

Justin Edwards



Home Field: J B Chambers Sports Complex

2009 Record: 9-32


School Website: www.wju.edu

Athletic Website: www.wju.edu/athletics

Columbia Union College Apr. 10-11, Charleston, WV

GeneralLocation: Takoma Park, MD

Nickname: Pioneers

Colors: Blue & Gold

Founded:

Enrollment:

President: Weymouth Spence

Athletic Director: Bruce Peifer

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Michael Ricucci

Asst Coaches: Kendall Hurst, Nathan Heggestead

Conference: United States Collegiate Athletic Assoc.

Years In Conference:

Home Field:

2009 Record:

2009 WVIAC Record/Finish:

School Website: www.cuc.edu

Athletic Website: www.cuc.edu/athletics

2009 ResultsMarch

8 Grand Valley St………………..L 1-9, L 2-7

9 Rockhurst (MO) ………............ L 4-16, L 7-13

10 Quincy (IL)…………………….L 2-8

10 Ashland (OH)…...…………….. L 1-10

12 Assumption (MA) ……………. L 3-16, L 1-13

13 Saginaw Valley State (MI)….…L 1-6, L 1-2

14 Ashland (OH)…………………. L 12-16

16 at California (PA) ……………….. L 2-15

14 at Charleston………..……………W 14-2, L 4-6

21 COLUMBIA UNION ……...... L 4-6

22 COLUMIBA UNION…...…… L 0-7, W 6-1

27 SETON HILL ………………...L 6-12, L 5-8 (10)

28 SETON HILL……...………… L 1-3, L 0-4

31 MERCYHURST ……………..L 4-7, W 7-5

April

4 at PITT-Johnstown……………….L 6-7, L 1-7

5 PITT-Johnstown …………….W 6-3. L 2-7

10 at Shepherd……………………… L 0-5, L 3-6

11 at Shepherd……………………… L 2-15, L 3-12

13 at Alderson-Broaddus…………… L 1-10, L 9-13

18 at West Liberty…..…………….…W 7-2, W 3-0

19 at West Liberty ………………….. L 2-10, L 3-13

24 OHIO VALLEY ……...............L 3-4, L 5-6

2009 Results

February

17 at Georgia College & State……….. L 2-4, L 2-22

24 at St. Augustine‟s………...……….W 4-1, W 4-3

March

5 at Shepherd………….………….....W 12-9, L 4-7

9 at West Alabama…………………..L 9-15

10 at Montevallo……………………...L 3-5, L 0-6

11 at Montevallo……….……………..L 6-17

13 at Davis & Elkins…............………W 3-2, W 7-4

18 EAST STROUSBURG…...….. L 6-14, W 6-5

21 at Wheeling Jesuit…………………W 6-4

22 at Wheeling Jesuit…………………W 7-0, L 1-6

24 BLUEFIELD STATE………….W 2-1, W 7-6

April

1 at Virginia State……………………W 2-0, W 9-4

2 at Virginia State…………………....W 8-6

5 at Penn Sate Beaver………………. L 2-3, L 2-4

7 St. Josephs-Brooklyn………… .W 9-2

17 at Lincoln……..……………………W 11-3, W 13-2

19 at East Stroudsburg………………... W 4-3 (13), L 7-12

21 at West Chester……..……………….L 4-11, L 5-13

24 at Indiana (PA)……………………..W 9-8, L 2-4

May

3 at Lake Erie…………………………W 5-0, W 6-3

4 at Lake Erie…………………………W 5-2, L 1-8

7 at Rollins……………………………L 1-8

12 UC Clermont……………………..W 6-2

12 Apprentice School……………..... L 0-1

13 Penn College……………………. W 7-0

13 UC Clermont……………………. W 8-3

14 Apprentice School………………. W 4-3

14 St. Catherine‟s

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Alderson Broaddus University Apr. 13, Phillipi, WV

GeneralLocation: Phillipi, WV

Nickname: Battlers

Colors: Navy Blue & Gold

Founded: 1871

Enrollment: 800

President: J. Michael Clyburn

Athletic Director: J.D. Long

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Bill Bar

Asst Coaches:



Home Field: Jack Funk Field

2009 Record: 29-11


School Website: www.ab.edu

Athletic Website: www.ab.edu/athletics

Concord University Apr. 17-18, Charleston, WV

GeneralLocation: Athens, WV

Nickname: Mt. Lions

Colors: Maroon, Black, & Grey

Founded: 1872

Enrollment: 3,000

President: Gregary F. Aloia

Athletic Director: Kevin Garrett

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Kevin Garrett

Asst Coaches: Andrew Wright



Home Field:

2009 Record: 35-15


School Website: www.concord.edu

Athletic Website: www.cumountainlions.com


6 at Claflin (SC)……………….…. W 17-5, L 8-9

7 at Paine (GA) ……..………….…W 8-0, W 16-4

26 at WV State…….…………….… W 7-6, L 1-17

March

7 at St. Augustine‟s (NC) ................ W 6-2, W 19-5

8 at Shaw (NC)...………………… W 15-3

9 at Benedict (SC)………................ W 13-5

10 at Brevard (NC)……………...….. W 8-6

11 at Mars Hill (NC).…...……………L 6-7

12 at Coker (SC)…………...……...… W 6-4

17 OHIO VALLEY…………….... L 6-14

18 at Ohio Valley….………………… L 8-9

21 at Davis & Elkins………………… L2-4, L 3-7

22 at Davis & Elkins……………….... W 17-9, W 4-3

April

2 at Bluefield State………………... W 8-3, W 20-5

4 at WV Wesleyan ………………… L 6-7 (8), W 10- 4

5 at WV Wesleyan ………………… L 1-9, L 5-6

8 at Charleston………………………W 8-7

10 SALEM INTERNATIONAL….W 10-7, W 4-2

13 WHEELING JESUIT………… W 10-1, W 13-9

16 at West Liberty…………………… W 5-0, W 5-3

17 BLUEFIELD STAE…...………W 9-5, W 10-8

19 PITT-JOHNSTOWN…………. W 10-8, W 6-4

25 FAIRMONT STATE..................L 8-10 , W 14-2

26 SALEM INTERNATIONAL….W 1-0, W 13-8

2009 Results

February

13 MANSFIELD…………..…….. W 7-5, L 4-7

14 MANSFIELD….……….….…. W 9-7, W 12-1

March

6 FAIRMONT STATE................. L 13-16

7 FAIRMONT STATE…...……..W 12-6. W 15-7

9 West Liberty…………….............W 15-6

9 Wayne State..……………………W 9-5

11 at Armstrong Atlantic (GA)……… L 3-8

12 at Armstrong Atlantic (GA)……….L 0-10

13 Wayne State (NE)………………L 8-9

18 DAVIS & ELKINS…………… L 6-7, W 16-5

21 OHIO VALLEY……………...W 6-2, W 8-6

22 OHIO VALLEY………...…… L 3-8, W 10-4

29 at Bluefield State………………… L 4-5 (10), W 11-1

31 SALEM INTERNATIONAL…W 16-2, W 8-1

April

4 at Shepherd………………………..W 6-5, W 7-6

5 at Shepherd………………………..W 5-4

10 WV STATE…………………….L 2-4, W 11-4

11 WV STATE ……………………L 3-4, L 2-4

16 WV WESLEYAN…………..….L 6-23, L 4-5

18 at Charleston……………………... W 15-0, W 8-0

21 KING (TN)…………….………W 10-7

25 at Bluefield State…………………..W 7-6, W 13-3

26 SETON HILL ………………….W 9-8, W 17-8

30 Shepherd……………………….. L 1-5

May

1 Fairmont State* ………..……….. L 2-6

14 West Chester#................................L 3-5

15 Kutztown# …………...................L 4-9


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Due to the length of the schedule and size of the

Conference, UC is not able to find meeting among all

WVIAC teams. Until they meet in the post-season.

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University of PITT

Johnstown

GeneralLocation: Johnstown, PA

Nickname: Mountain Cats


Founded: 1927

Enrollment: 3,029

President: Jem Spectar

Athletic Director: Pat Pecora

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Todd Williams

Asst Coaches: Rick Roberts



Home Field: Point Stadium

2009 Record: 29-15

2009 WVIAC Record/Finish: 9-7/7th

School Website: www.upj.pitt.edu

Athletic Website: www.upj.pitt.edu/71/

Salem International

University

GeneralLocation: Clarksburg, WV

Nickname: Tigers

Colors: Green & Black

Founded: 1888

Enrollment: 1,000

President: Dr. C. Eric Kirkland

Athletic Director: Keith Bullion

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Tanner Hill

Asst Coaches: Nate Younglove



Home Field:

2009 Record: 4-41


School Website: www.salemu.edu

Athletic Website: athletics.salemu.edu


7 at Mars Hill (NC)……………….…. L 6-10, L 3-8

8 at Mars Hill (NC) ……..……………L 0-18

14 at Wingate (NC)…….……………... L 6-15, L 6-13

15 at Wingate (NC)…………………… L 2-15

21 at Montreat (NC)……………………L 0-2, L 0-14

22 at Montreat (NC)……………..……..L 5-8

March

3 at Ohio Valley……………............... L 7-8, L 1-2

8 at Rio Grande (OH) ……………… L 8-9, L 3-13

14 PITT-JOHNSTOWN.................. L 3-5, L 1-15

15 at PITT-Johnstown..………...………L 1-5, L 1-9

18 CALIFORNIA (PA).…………... L 5-11, L 1-10

21 at Fairmont State…………...……… W 6-3, L 3-18

22 at Fairmont State……...………….... L 7-8, L 1-10

28 LAKE ERIE (OH)……………....W 9-5, L 3-10

31 at Concord………….……………… L 2-16, L 1-8

April

2 at Seton Hill………..……………... L 0-1, L 2-5

4 DAVIS & ELKINS……………. L 12-14, L 5-9

5 DAVIS & ELKINS……………. W 2-1, L 1-4

10 at Alderson-Broaddus……………... L 7-10, L 2-4

18 WV WESLEYAN………………L 1-16, L 4-7

19 WV WESLEYAN…………..…..W 5-3, L 3-12

22 at West Virginia Tech………………L 3-5, 3-9

26 at Alderson-Broaddus……...……… L 0-1, L 8-13

27 at WV State……………….………. L 0-25, L 0-14


13 WV STATE…...………..…………..W 8-3, W 6-4

28 OHIO VALLEY….……….…......... W 8-0, W 3-2

March

7 Northwood (MI)…….................. ……L 2-7, W 13-4

8 Mansfield.............................................W 5-1, L 8-9

9 Penn State-Beaver.......….....................W 7-6 (9), W 16-3

11 American International (MA)...........…W 6-5, W 7-6 (9)

14 at Salem International……..…………… W 5-3, W 15-1

15 SALEM INTERNATIONAL………W 5-1, W 9-1

18 CLARION……………………………L 5-10, W 3-2

21 at Seton Hill…………………..………… L 4-5, W 7-0

22 at Seton Hill……………………………...L 4-3, W 8-6

25 BLUE FIELD STATE………...…… W 11-1, W 7-3

27 SHEPHERD………...……………….W 2-0, L 1-4

28 SHEPHERD………………………… L 1-3, L 1-3

April

2 at WV State……………………………..W 6-5, W 7-6

4 WHEELING JESUIT…..…………. W 7-6, W 7-1

5 at Wheeling Jesuit……………………….L 3-6, W 7-2

7 SHIPPENSBURG …..……………...W 9-3, L 6-11

11 WEST LIBERTY ………………..…W 20-1, W 7-0

18 at Bluefield State..……………………... W 7-2, W 10-2

19 at Alderson-Broaddus….……….………L 8-10, L 4-6

26 WEST LIBERTY ………………….W 7-3, L 5-10

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Seton Hill University

GeneralLocation: Greensburg, PA

Nickname: Griffins

Colors: Cardinal & Gold

Founded: 1883

Enrollment: 1,860

President: Dr. JoAnne Boyle

Athletic Director: Chris Snyder

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Marc Marizzaldi

Asst Coaches: Bob Stokes, Brandon Whitfield



Home Field: Seton Hill Baseball Field

2009 Record: 30-17


School Website: www.setonhill.edu

Athletic Website: www.setonhill.edu/athletics

Shepherd University

GeneralLocation: Shepherdstown, WV

Nickname: Rams


Founded: 1871

Enrollment: 3,900

President: Dr. Suzanne Shipley

Athletic Director: Karl L. Wolf

Baseball InformationHead Coach: Wayne Riser

Asst Coaches: Kris Kann, Mike Spry



Home Field: Fairfax Field

2009 Record: 33-18

2009 WVIAC Record/Finish: 13-3/1st

School Website: www.shepherd.edu

Athletic Website: www.shepherdrams.com

2009 Results

March

3 FAIRMONT STATE…....…..................W 11-5, L 0-1

6 Flagler (FL)…………..….………………L 3-7

7 Flagler (FL)…………………...................W 4-3, W 4-2

9 at Tampa (FL)................................................L 6-12

10 Saginaw Valley State (MI).….…………..W 9-8

10 Minnesota State-Mankato.…...……...…..L 5-8

11 Saginaw Valley State (MI)………..….... W 11-2

12 Stonehill (MA)….……………………….W 11-4

13 Ashland (OH)……………………………L 0-6, L 1-4

18 INDIANA (PA)………..…………….... W 9-0

18 LAKE ERIE (OH)……………………..W 9-7

21 PITT-JOHNSTOWN…………………..W 5-4, L 0-7

22 PITT-JOHNSTOWN…………………..W 4-3, L 6-8

27 at Wheeling Jesuit………………………….W 12-6, W 8-5 (10)

28 at Wheeling Jesuit……………………….....W 3-1, W 4-0

31 at Shippensburg (PA)….…………………...W 3-2, W 4-1

April

2 SALEM INTERNATIONAL…..…... W 1-0, W 5-2

4 at West Liberty ………..………………… W 17-5, W 8-3

5 at West Liberty…………...……………… W 4-0, 10-7 (8)

8 CALIFORNIA (PA)…………………. W 11-7

9 INDIANA (PA)…................................. W 7-5, W 10-3

11 at Davis & Elkins……...………………… L 3-4, W 6-4

14 INDIANA (PA)………………...………W 7-3, W 12-5

18 SHEPHERD…………………………. L 2-19, L 5-8

19 SHEPHERD………………....................L 1-3, W 9-1

25 at Belmont Abbey (NC)………………..…..L 6-10, W 4-3

26 at Concord………………………………….L 8-9, L 8-17

30 Fairmont State*……………………….....L 3-5

May

1 Davis & Elkins…………………………..L 3-8

*Denotes WVIAC Tournament


13 at Armstrong Atlantic (GA)...…….....…....L 1-14, L 3-13

15 at Armstrong Atlantic (GA).….…………..L 2-5

20 at Elizabeth City (NC)…………….....…...W 15-0, W 25-9

21 at Elizabeth City(NC)……….....................W 18-2

27 SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE….W 13-5

28 SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE….W 7-0, L 3-4

March

5 COLUMBIA UNION.......................... L 12-9, W 7-4

8 BLOOMSBURG…………….....……...L 9-11

11 WV WESLEYAN….………….............W 5-4, W 5-4

14 WEST LIBERTY………….……….....W 14-7, W 5-3

18 at Barton (NC)……………………..…… L 3-8

19 at Barton (NC)…………………..……….W 9-7

21 at Mount Olive (NC)……………………...L 4-18, L 5-17

22 at Mount Olive (NC)……….……………..L 4-5

25 SHIPPENSBURG…..………………...W 8-3

27 at PITT-Johnstown………….……...…… L 0-2, W 4-1

28 at PITT-Johnstown…...………………… W 3-1, W 3-1

April

2 FAIRMONT STATE…………………W 9-3, W 6-0

4 CONCORD……..……………………..L 6-7, L 5-6

5 CONCORD…........……………………L 4-5

10 WHEELING JESUIT…...…………...W 6-3, W 5-0

11 WHEELING JESUIT……………..…W 15-2, 12- 3

13 CHARLESTON………………………W 10-8, W 25-7

18 at Seton Hill……………………….……...W 19-2, W 8-5

19 at Seton Hill………………………………W 3-1, L 1-9

22 OHIO VALLEY …..………………….W 12-8, W 17-1

25 WEST LIBERTY……………………..W 16-3, L 2-8

30 Concord*……………………………….W 5-1

May

1 WV State*…………… ………..…………W 12-5

2 Fairmont State*………...............................W 8-4

3 WV State*…………….………..................W 12-5

14 Mercyhurst………………………………...L 1-3

15 West Chester………………………………L 1-10


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In 2009 the UC ball club spent

more time on the road than

usually is scheduled. The team

made trips to Hickory, NC, Ft.

Myers, FL, Port Charlotte FL,

and as far north as

Shepherdstown, WV.

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The 2009 baseball season began on Valentine‟s Day weekend as the team traveled to

face a very strong Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina. However it became a

tough season for the Golden Eagles long before the season started. UC had lost 6 starting

pitchers.

The team saw the graduation of Eric Sehnal and Alex Shaw, UC‟s number one and two

pitchers. Also departing from UC was Donnie Platt and Jeff Reed two starters who were

expected to take the helm for the pitching staff. At this point the Eagles still had

experience and capable pitching, but due to injury Michael Morency and Tony Musante

were unable to participate.

Charleston would have to expect a lot from its freshmen pitching

and their ability to put up runs. The incoming class brought in a

few talented pitchers and they were able to hold their own

throughout the season.

In regard for the other eight players on the field, the Eagles

returned 6 starters and 10 lettermen. With the experience in the

lineup the offense for the Eagles really came alive as the team was

able to put up 247 Runs on 395 Hits. The teams fielding improved

only slightly compared to the year before but became more reliable overall.

With the new season there was a new group of players who would step in and help the

ball club. From the first series Andrew Stitcher an infielder out of Inglis, Florida made his

presence known. He had four hits against the nationally ranked Lenoir-Rhyne team and

was turning double plays regularly. Ryan Hathaway was a walk-on at the beginning of the

season but waited patiently for his time to shine. When he finally got his shot he took it

and never looked back, earning himself not only a spot in the lineup but a scholarship by

season‟s end. The pitching staff was going to be tested in every fashion and newcomer

Matt Thompson rose to the challenge. Thompson was called upon often and will make

more appearances in seasons to come. Along with Thompson in the pitching staff was

veteran Anthony Pagano, who made a switch from the infield to the Bull Pen. Pagano

surprised everyone as he took the mound and led the Eagles pitchers in several categories

including Wins and Saves.

The schedule for the Eagles was going to be tough, as they

compete in the toughest division among the WVIAC (West

Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Conference). The Eagles

competed against six teams who made their way into the

National Rankings. A few of these teams are Shepherd

University, who later went on to win the WVIAC tournament

in Johnstown, PA. The other top team the Eagles competed

with was The College of Wooster. UC met with the Fighting

Scots in Ft. Myers, Florida. The College of Wooster would

later make their way to the Division III National Championship game in June.

The team played hard and fought every step of the way. Returning starters took over

new roles, players found new positions, and new players began new careers. The 2009

season did not end in a playoff birth for the Golden Eagles but it was not unsuccessful. A

young team with it‟s new found knowledge and experience can now turn that into

confidence and success in 2010!

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2009 Overall StatisticsPlayer AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD%

Tilche...... .364 36-35 110 24 40 8 0 2 20 54 .491 14 3 16 3 .442 2 1 6-7 22 49 11 .866

Armstrong…… .345 43-43 142 31 49 14 0 1 25 66 .465 15 16 20 2 .455 3 0 2-4 91 10 6 .944

O'Connell…. .344 42-42 151 28 52 14 1 3 28 77 .510 17 1 25 1 .414 0 4 0-1 78 112 11 .945

Root....... .322 35-34 118 18 38 11 0 1 20 52 .441 9 2 11 4 .377 1 0 0-0 99 18 1 .992

Clarke..... .265 39-39 113 18 30 8 0 2 17 44 .389 32 0 29 1 .428 0 0 0-0 237 11 6 .976

Boshart.... .373 29-29 102 23 38 8 1 7 27 69 .676 7 1 12 1 .411 2 0 1-2 15 3 2 .900

Watts...... .321 22-19 56 11 18 1 0 0 11 19 .339 5 0 7 1 .365 2 2 1-2 46 1 4 .922

Barnes..... .319 26-21 72 18 23 4 0 2 17 33 .458 4 4 11 1 .378 2 1 0-3 44 19 15 .808

Dahl....... .307 35-32 88 19 27 9 0 1 15 39 .443 16 1 34 0 .419 0 1 3-3 54 2 5 .918

Stichter….. .298 32-31 94 15 28 3 0 2 14 37 .394 6 3 13 1 .356 1 1 0-1 57 64 8 .938

Hathaway….. .281 27-20 64 17 18 2 0 0 11 20 .313 13 2 14 0 .413 1 1 2-3 52 3 0 1.000

Toler...... .250 18-13 52 6 13 6 0 0 10 19 .365 2 0 17 0 .278 0 0 0-0 16 0 1 .941

Chacanias.. .250 11-3 12 0 3 1 0 0 2 4 .333 0 0 4 0 .250 0 0 0-0 20 1 0 1.000

Pack....... .250 3-1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .250 0 0 2 0 .250 0 0 0-0 1 3 3 .571

Pagano..... .233 12-9 30 6 7 2 0 0 5 9 .300 2 2 4 0 .324 0 1 1-2 20 23 5 .896

Houser..... .211 8-5 19 4 4 0 0 0 2 4 .211 1 0 7 0 .250 0 0 1-1 11 0 1 .917

Thurston….. .176 18-10 34 7 6 0 0 0 2 6 .176 4 0 12 1 .263 0 1 1-1 33 1 1 .971

Weinberg….. .000 3-1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 1 0 .200 0 0 0-0 15 7 0 1.000

Oldham..... .000 2-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0-0 1 0 0 1.000

Proctor…... .000 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000

Zak........ .000 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000

Totals...... .311 43-43 1269 247 395 91 2 21 226 553 .436 148 35 241 16 .394 14 13 18-30 916 363 82 .940

Player ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA

Weinberg….. 7.42 3-5 12 10 3 1/0 0 57.0 93 60 47 21 43 19 6 13 253 .368 4 2 1 9 2

Brzezicki.. 10.10 3-7 13 11 0 0/0 0 54.1 99 70 61 16 20 18 3 13 259 .382 2 4 3 2 3

Pagano..... 2.55 3-1 11 0 0 0/0 4 17.2 14 8 5 4 12 3 0 0 62 .226 4 2 0 0 4

Pack....... 4.50 0-0 1 0 0 0/0 0 2.0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 .375 0 1 0 0 0

Reta....... 4.98 1-4 8 6 2 0/0 0 34.1 45 27 19 17 10 12 1 3 141 .319 0 2 1 0 2

Morissette…. 6.33 3-0 7 5 1 1/0 0 27.0 39 23 19 14 9 6 2 3 116 .336 2 0 0 4 2

Hamrick…... 7.20 0-1 14 0 0 0/0 0 20.0 34 23 16 16 10 7 1 3 89 .382 1 2 0 0 2

Lewis....... 7.24 1-0 9 1 0 0/0 0 13.2 21 16 11 10 8 3 0 1 63 .333 1 1 0 2 0

Dixon...... 8.31 0-0 4 0 0 0/0 0 4.1 8 7 4 4 2 2 0 0 21 .381 3 1 0 1 0

Houser..... 13.00 0-0 8 0 0 0/0 1 9.0 12 13 13 15 2 0 0 4 33 .364 2 1 0 1 0

Young...... 13.09 0-5 12 7 0 0/0 0 33.0 68 60 48 24 14 6 4 10 158 .430 4 4 2 4 4

Masters.... 13.50 0-0 1 0 0 0/0 0 1.1 4 5 2 2 1 1 0 0 8 .500 0 0 0 1 0

Thompson….. 14.37 1-4 10 2 0 0/0 0 20.2 42 35 33 13 11 9 0 6 99 .424 2 6 0 4 1

O'Connell…. 18.00 0-1 1 1 0 0/0 0 3.0 6 10 6 4 1 0 2 1 18 .333 0 1 0 0 0

Moreton.... 27.00 0-0 6 0 0 0/0 0 7.1 28 35 22 9 5 5 1 3 50 .560 3 8 0 2 0

Hadden......54.00 0-0 1 0 0 0/0 0 0.2 7 9 4 1 1 1 1 0 10 .700 0 0 0 0 0

Totals...... 9.17 15-28 43 43 6 2/0 5 05.1 523 402 311 170 149 92 21 61 1388 .377 28 35 7 30 20

Charleston 2009 Schedule & ResultsRecord: 16-29 WVIAC: 5-9 Home: 7-15 Road: 6-9 Neutral: 3-5

Date Opponent Location Result

2/14/2009 at Lenoir-Rhyne (NC) Hickory, NC L 7-20, L 3-10

2/15/2009 at Lenoir-Rhyne (NC) Hickory, NC L 8-16

2/26/2009 California (PA) Charleston, W.Va. L 0-12, L 3-12

3/3/2009 West Liberty State Charleston, W.Va. W 5-0, L 5-7

3/6/2009 Lake Erie (OH) Charleston, W.Va. W 7-4

3/7/2009 BLUEFIELD STATE* Charleston, W.Va. L 10-11, L 1-6

3/8/2009 BLUEFIELD STATE* Charleston, W.Va. W 10-9, L 5-11

3/10/2009 at Wooster (OH) Punta Gorda, Fla. L 5-19

3/11/2009 at Wilmington (OH) Punta Gorda, Fla. W 6-4

3/12/2009 vs. Ohio Wesleyan Punta Gorda, Fla. L 3-4, W 7-0

3/13/2009 vs. Minnesota-Duluth Fort Myers, Florida W 14-8

3/13/2009 at Minnesota-Crookston Fort Myers, Florida L 8-15

3/14/2009 vs. Southwestern Minnesota State Fort Myers, Florida L 2-6, L 1-21

3/18/2009 Wheeling Jesuit Charleston, W.Va. L 2-14, W 6-4

3/21/2009 at WV Wesleyan Buckhannon, W.Va. L 4-6, L 1-2

3/22/2009 WV Wesleyan Charleston, W.Va. L 2-5, L 4-8

3/27/2009 *WV State Charleston, WV L 0-7, L 2-6

3/31/2009 at Fairmont State Fairmont, W.Va. L 1-6, W 14-11

4/3/2009 *at Ohio Valley Parkersburg, W.Va. Cancelled

4/4/2009 *at Ohio Valley Parkersburg, W.Va. W 16-7, W 15-10

4/8/2009 Alderson-Broaddus Charleston, W.Va. L 7-8

4/9/2009 Fairmont State Charleston, W.Va. W 9-8, W 10-4

4/13/2009 at Shepherd Shepherdstown, W.Va. L 8-10, L 7-25

4/16/2009 at Davis & Elkins Elkins, W.Va. W 4-1, W 17-16

4/18/2009 *Concord Charleston, W.Va. L 0-15, L 0-8

4/25/2009 *at WV State Institute, W.Va. W 6-4, L 2-22

4/26/2009 *Ohio Valley Charleston, W.Va. W 24-6, L 1-9

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The biggest rivalry for the University of Charleston is West Virginia State.

The two schools are separated by 12 miles of distance and the Kanawha River.

Charleston and State teams have been competing against each other for over

50 years! Coach Nozica of the Eagles and Cal Bailey of the Yellow Jackets first

met in 1978 creating a strong familiarity between the ball clubs.

After seasons of falling short in close games the Eagles were able to defeat the

Yellow Jackets for the first time in over 8 years! Look for the Eagles to build

upon last years series as they turn around the rivalry.

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2008 Statistics Player AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD%

O'Connell... .394 43-43 137 36 54 12 2 4 37 82 .599 21 5 24 0 .485 2 2 3-4 74 97 16 .914

Daily....... .381 45-45 155 44 59 12 5 4 24 93 .600 25 7 14 1 .484 1 1 5-6 85 1 3 .966

Clarke...... .358 48-47 148 34 53 12 1 5 33 82 .554 32 4 27 1 .478 2 1 0-0 296 19 6 .981

McGuire..... .356 47-46 160 37 57 14 1 4 30 85 .531 12 7 14 1 .415 4 0 5-7 106 10 7 .943

Root........ .295 38-38 112 21 33 7 0 2 28 46 .411 15 4 11 1 .382 5 0 1-1 116 15 0 1.000

Boshart..... .217 36-36 115 13 25 2 1 5 19 44 .383 7 4 25 1 .286 0 1 2-4 62 7 1 .986

Dahl........ .327 27-16 49 15 16 3 0 0 8 19 .388 11 4 17 1 .484 0 1 1-2 27 0 1 .964

Lutsy....... .318 11-6 22 5 7 0 0 0 3 7 .318 5 0 7 0 .444 0 1 0-0 34 2 0 1.000

Toler....... .277 20-12 47 5 13 0 0 1 10 16 .340 4 0 8 3 .321 2 0 0-0 9 0 1 .900

Steinberger. .272 31-28 92 25 25 5 2 0 18 34 .370 14 3 16 1 .382 1 1 2-3 47 50 11 .898

Pagano...... .269 35-34 93 23 25 8 0 2 27 39 .419 15 5 21 2 .395 1 0 4-6 42 80 19 .865

Ervin....... .245 35-33 102 15 25 3 0 0 20 28 .275 7 1 14 0 .297 1 1 0-1 45 3 2 .960

Ward........ .235 15-3 17 3 4 0 0 0 5 4 .235 3 0 7 0 .350 0 0 0-0 23 1 0 1.000

C. Shaw..... .234 16-14 47 4 11 1 1 0 4 14 .298 2 2 12 0 .294 0 0 0-0 6 22 5 .848

Tilche...... .232 32-32 99 17 23 7 0 1 16 33 .333 9 8 14 1 .342 1 2 5-5 22 61 17 .830

Armstrong... .220 18-13 41 8 9 3 0 3 6 21 .512 4 2 7 0 .319 0 2 1-1 27 1 2 .933

Finch....... .167 3-2 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .167 1 0 1 0 .286 0 0 0-0 3 3 1 .857

Thurston.... .000 17-0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 3 0 .000 0 0 1-1 5 0 0 1.000

Burdette.... .000 7-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 3 1 0 1.000

Adkins...... .000 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000

Moore....... .000 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 1 2 0 1.000

Totals...... .304 50-50 1448 309 440 89 13 31 288 648 .448 187 56 242 13 .399 20 13 30-41 1049 428 97 .938


A. Shaw..... 5.96 4-6 13 8 3 0/0 0 51.1 67 63 34 22 43 8 1 9 222 .302 2 5 0 2 4

Musante..... 6.52 3-6 13 9 1 0/0 0 59.1 97 64 43 20 38 12 3 12 272 .357 2 6 0 2 5

Sehnal...... 6.67 4-5 11 10 4 1/0 0 54.0 75 55 40 15 23 16 0 10 233 .322 2 6 0 3 3

Morency..... 6.75 3-4 10 9 3 0/0 0 52.0 67 50 39 27 27 11 2 6 213 .315 2 7 1 3 3

Burke....... 4.50 0-1 11 0 0 0/0 3 10.0 9 6 5 7 10 1 0 0 38 .237 2 3 0 0 0

Platt....... 4.85 3-2 13 5 0 0/0 0 39.0 55 35 21 22 26 10 1 1 165 .333 2 11 0 2 6

Moore....... 7.13 1-1 12 0 0 0/0 0 17.2 30 21 14 4 7 8 1 2 81 .370 2 4 0 3 0

Reta........ 8.31 0-0 3 0 0 0/0 0 4.1 10 10 4 6 2 4 0 1 25 .400 0 2 0 0 0

Reed........ 8.89 0-5 6 6 0 0/0 0 26.1 41 28 26 12 22 6 0 2 116 .353 3 5 0 1 1

Finch....... 10.95 0-1 9 1 0 0/0 1 12.1 21 18 15 13 8 6 0 0 55 .382 1 4 0 3 1

Hamrick..... 12.00 1-0 5 0 0 0/0 0 3.0 6 4 4 1 2 1 0 0 15 .400 0 0 0 0 0

Young....... 16.71 0-0 7 2 0 0/0 0 14.0 29 29 26 12 9 7 0 3 69 .420 2 1 0 1 0

Lewis....... 19.89 0-0 5 0 0 0/0 0 6.1 23 22 14 5 3 7 1 0 38 .605 2 2 0 1 2

Totals...... 7.34 19-31 50 50 11 1/0 4 349.2 530 405 285 166 220 97 9 46 1542 .344 22 56 1 21 25

Opponents... 6.35 31-19 50 50 10 4/1 5 347.0 440 309 245 187 242 89 13 31 1448 .304 17 56 2 20 13

Charleston 2008 Schedule & ResultsRecord: 13-39 WVIAC: 3-17

Date Opponent Location Result2/24/2008 West Liberty State Charleston, W.Va. L 8-12, L 0-5

3/2/2008 Davis & Elkins Charleston, W.Va. L 4-18, W 18-2

3/3/2008 Davis & Elkins Charleston, W.Va. W 10-9, L 6-10

3/5/2008 Wheeling Jesuit Charleston, W.Va. L 3-5, W 9-7

3/8/2008 vs. Saginaw Valley State (MI) Fort Myers, FL W 11-6, L 1-4

3/9/2008 vs. Southwest Minnesota State Fort Myers, FL L 3-16, L 3-4

3/10/2008 vs. Lock Haven (PA) Fort Myers, FL L 3-22

3/11/2008 vs. East Stroudsburg (PA) Fort Myers, FL L 2-4, W 6-2

3/12/2008 vs. Lock Haven (PA) Fort Myers, FL L 9-11

3/16/2008 Seton Hill Charleston, W.Va. L 1-7, L 5-8

3/17/2008 Seton Hill Charleston, W.Va. W 2-1, L 2-5

3/18/2008 at West Virginia Wesleyan Buckhannon, W.Va. L 0-8

3/21/2008 * at Concord Athens, W.Va. W 12-6,L 8-9

3/22/2008 * at Concord Athens, W.Va. L 3-8, L 6-20

3/24/2008 West Virginia Wesleyan Charleston, W.Va. L 1-2, L 3-12

3/26/2008 Pitt Johnstown Charleston, W.Va. L 4-18, L 4-8

3/29/2008 Columbia Union (MD) Charleston, W.Va. L 7-11

3/30/2008 Columbia Union (MD) Charleston, W.Va. L 3-6, W 15-4

4/5/2008 * Ohio Valley Charleston, W.Va. W 4-0, W 6-2

4/6/2008 * Ohio Valley Charleston, W.Va. W 5-4, W 11-7

4/9/2008 Salem International Charleston, W.Va. W 11-10, L 5-12

4/12/2008 * at West Virginia State Institute, W.Va. L 3-6, L 0-21

4/15/2008 at Alderson-Broaddus Philippi, W.Va. W 19-7, L 8-13

4/19/2008 * Bluefield State Charleston, W.Va. W 9-2, W 18-2

4/20/2008 * Bluefield State Charleston, W.Va. W 9-8, L 0-5

4/23/2008 California (PA) Charleston, WV W 8-7,W 15-14

4/27/2008 * at West Virginia State Institute, W.Va. L 4-8, L 2-7

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2007 Overall StatisticsPlayer AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD%

Daily...... .430 52-52 193 46 83 12 0 0 14 95 .492 13 5 16 .474 2 0 9-11 62 3 5 .929

Findley.... .375 6-5 16 2 6 0 0 1 5 9 .563 3 0 5 .474 0 0 0-0 16 0 2 .889

Root....... .333 46-46 141 19 47 11 1 0 32 60 .426 21 3 13 .423 3 4 1-2 129 20 2 .987

O'Connell.. .309 27-27 81 17 25 3 0 1 9 31 .383 11 1 13 .394 1 3 1-1 25 48 9 .890

Tilche..... .287 36-34 108 16 31 6 2 0 15 41 .380 12 7 24 .394 0 4 2-4 32 64 12 .889

Clarke..... .287 40-39 108 14 31 7 0 0 16 38 .352 21 2 25 .409 1 1 0-1 249 18 6 .978

Toler...... .275 15-13 40 56 11 0 0 1 7 14 .350 8 1 12 .400 1 1 1-1 46 6 4 .929

McGuire.... .253 52-52 162 34 12 2 2 28 63 .389 25 10 22 .382 2 0 9-11 100 2 2 .981

Crivello... .224 44-44 116 21 26 1 0 0 10 27 .233 30 9 26 .419 0 8 2-3 100 101 7 .966

Adkins..... .220 20-16 50 8 11 3 0 0 6 14 .280 4 1 10 .286 1 1 1-2 97 5 4 .962

Klingaman.. .219 42-42 114 17 25 1 0 1 12 29 .254 12 3 15 .310 0 4 4-4 52 108 21 .884

Ervin...... .219 43-43 114 10 25 2 0 0 15 27 .237 15 11 35 .364 0 3 1-2 76 4 6 .930

Steinberger .203 38-36 118 11 24 1 2 0 16 29 .246 7 6 23 .282 0 1 3-5 11 18 7 .806

Dahl....... .200 15-7 25 4 5 2 0 0 3 7 .280 2 1 9 .276 1 0 2-3 7 1 1 .889

Finch...... .167 4-1 6 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 .333 0 0 2 .167 0 0 0-0 5 2 1 .875

Nicosia.... .143 7-7 21 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 .143 0 0 4 .143 0 0 1-2 26 6 1 .970

Ward....... .111 8-3 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 .111 2 1 3 .333 0 0 0-0 9 1 0 1.000

Enslow..... .000 2-1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 3 .250 0 0 0-0 2 0 0 1.000

Lutsy...... .000 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 1 0 0 1.000

Shaw, C.... .000 2-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 1 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000

Totals..... .278 52-52 1427 227 396 62 7 6 191 490 .343 187 61 261 .382 12 30 37-52 1058 454 96 .940

Opponents.. .332 52-52 1529 368 508 106 13 30 323 730 .477 215 47 200 .427 13 27 55-70 1085 490 76 .954

Pitchers(All games Sorted by Earned run avg)


Young...... 0.00 0-0 1 0 0 0/0 0 3.0 3 5 0 4 4 0 0 0 15 .200 0 0 0 0 0

Burke...... 3.38 0-3 12 0 0 0/0 0 10.2 14 13 4 9 8 3 0 0 45 .311 5 0 1 0 1

Shaw, A.... 4.84 2-8 10 10 4 0/0 0 57.2 63 47 31 29 38 14 3 5 229 .275 2 6 0 0 7

Fisher..... 5.44 1-4 12 7 0 0/0 0 41.1 48 34 25 28 36 3 0 1 167 .287 10 13 0 1 1

Musante.... 6.13 3-4 11 7 2 0/0 1 39.2 63 46 27 20 27 13 1 3 181 .348 6 2 0 2 4

Moore...... 6.17 0-2 11 0 0 0/0 0 11.2 24 13 8 4 2 7 0 1 57 .421 0 1 0 2 0

Meyers..... 6.38 1-3 16 1 1 0/0 4 24.0 37 23 17 20 18 5 1 0 106 .349 5 3 0 2 0

Palazzo.... 6.40 2-2 8 8 0 0/0 0 32.1 40 30 23 30 8 11 4 1 132 .303 2 6 0 1 3

Sehnal..... 6.75 2-4 9 9 3 1/0 0 48.0 61 45 36 25 22 7 2 4 194 .314 5 3 1 4 3

Dicks...... 7.78 2-7 9 9 1 1/0 0 41.2 67 52 36 20 20 23 1 3 196 .342 3 5 1 0 3

Reed....... 9.42 0-1 8 0 0 0/0 0 14.1 32 24 15 12 5 5 0 6 72 .444 1 4 0 0 2

Finch...... 9.53 0-1 10 1 0 0/0 0 22.2 37 24 24 9 10 11 1 5 101 .366 2 3 0 1 3

Lewis...... 18.00 0-0 6 0 0 0/0 0 6.0 19 12 12 5 2 4 0 1 34 .559 2 1 0 0 0

Totals..... 6.58 13-39 52 52 11 2/0 5 353.0 508 368 258 215 200 106 13 30 1529 .332 43 47 3 13 27

Opponents.. 4.69 39-13 52 52 16 7/5 10 360.2 396 227 188 186 261 62 7 6 1424 .278 21 61 4 12 30

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The University of Charleston

hosted their home games at Watt

Powell Park until 2005. In that

year came the new downtown

facility, Appalachian Power Park.

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Field Dimensions

Left Field: 330 ft (101 m)

Center Field: 400 ft (122 m)

Right Field: 320 ft (98 m)

Appalachian Power Park is nearly

brand new ball park, opening its gates

on April 14, 2005. The park is located

on 601 Morris Street in Charleston‟s

East End on the city. APP was

constructed at a cost of 23 million

dollars and holds a capacity of 6,200

Spectators. The park is the current home

field for the West Virginia Power, a minor

league baseball team in the South Atlantic League. As the field is owned by the

city of Charleston the Class A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates open their gates to

The University of Charleston and Marshall University for their use.

The University of Charleston for many years has played their games on the

grass of the local Professional teams. Before APP was built Watt Powell Park was

host to the Charleston Alley Cats and the University of Charleston. The state of

the art field and its stadium surrounds offer a tremendous game experience for

players at the University. The only other school in the West Virginia Athletic

Conference to play in a professional team‟s park is PITT-Johnstown. UPJ

currently plays their games at Point

Stadium, which is home to the

Johnstown Johnnies and the

WVIAC Tournament.

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A luxury not every team in the conference is able to have is two home

fields. The University of Charleston will play their home games at

Appalachian Power Park but throughout the course of the season, due to

weather or other complications can rely on Triana Field.

Triana Field, formerly called Blackwell Field is located only in short

walking distance from the center of UC‟s campus on 19th Street SE. The team

uses this facility for all of the practices but even for a secondary field it is still

is superior to many of the other conference schools‟ every day facilities.

Triana Field is a multisport complex with the school‟s soccer field

running from the left to centerfield side in the outfield. The UC Men's and

Women's Soccer will use Triana for their home field, but due to renovations to

the grass there has been a limit to the activity allowed on the field.

The field is also used to conduct local area senior league competitions,

youth soccer tournaments, and Charleston Catholic High Schools regular

season games.

In 2007 the University opened their

newest building, the Morrison Fitness

Center. The fitness center is located on the

river bank behind Eddie King Gym. Inside

there is several lifting and cardio machines

and free weight racks. The gym contains

treadmills, exercise bikes, and a cardio room

for any specific workout. As students

workout there are flat screen televisions and music for their entertainment.

The University baseball team will utilize the Morrison Center as they

train in the off-season. Having a state of the art gym will help stay ahead

of the competition this season.

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Dr. Edwin H. WelchPresident

B.A., Western Maryland College; S.T.B.,

Boston University School of Theology;

Ph.D., Boston University Graduate School

(1989-present)

[email protected]

Dr. Charles StebbinsProvost and Dean of Faculty

B.S., United States Air Force Academy;

M.S.and Ae.E., California Institute of Technology;

Diploma, Northwestern University‟s Kellogg

Graduate School of Management;

Ph.D., Colorado University.

(2005-present)

[email protected]

Cleta M. HarlessVice President for Administration and Finance

B.A.,B.S.,Marshall University;

M.B.A., West Virginia University.

(2001-present)

[email protected]

Jennie O. FerrettiVice President for Advancement

B.A., University of Virginia

J.D., University of Virginia

(2004 – present)

[email protected]

Alan LiebrechtVice President for Enrollment

B.A., Roanoke College

(1993-97, 2008-present)

[email protected]

Ben BeakesDirector of Development

B.A., University of Charleston

(2009 – present)[email protected]

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Thomas Nozica Athletic Director/

Head Baseball Coach

(304) 357-4823 (Office)

(304) 357-4989 (Fax)

[email protected]

Bren Stevens Assitant Athletic Director/

Head Volleyball Coach

(304) 357-4911

[email protected]

Georgeann Lilly-BarkerAdministrative Assistant

(304) 357-4820

[email protected]

Sherry WinnCompliance Coordinator /

Head Women's Basketball Coach

(304) 357-4821

[email protected]

Andy SpradlingSports Information Director

& Director Of Communications

(304) 357-4717

[email protected]

Amanda PrittAssociate Director of Admissions

[email protected]

304.357.4757

Beth Nease-CrinerAdmissions Representative

[email protected]

304.357.4751

Meghann SlavenAdmissions Representative

[email protected]

304.357.4867

Kerri DennisAdmissions Representative

[email protected]

304.357.4975

Chris RotellaAdmissions Representative

[email protected]

304.357.4894

Amber Cline Visitation Coordinator

[email protected]

304.357.4750

Rosamary KincaidData Manager

[email protected]

304.357.4785

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Visit The University of Charleston’s athletic homepage

at ucwv.edu/athletics. Keep up with all of the scores and

headlines around campus with the click of a button.

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The Eagles personal single

season high consists of 29

wins. This was accomplished

in 2000. The following year

the team finished with 22

wins marking the first

consecutive 20 win seasons.


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UC Baseball Continues to have a Geographical Diverse Roster

September 6, 2009

Andrew Armstrong

CHARLESTON, WV This fall the baseball program at the University of

Charleston is excited to bring in a new group of talented student-athletes. These

young men have been drawn to University from all over the country but will now

call Charleston home. Coach Lee Bradley and head coach Tom Nozica have always

seemed to have a roster filled with geographical diversity and this year is no

different.

Some of the new incoming freshmen consist of Sage Iacovone from

Hamilton, OH; Igor Molina from Coral Springs, FL; Ross Easterling from Logan,

WV; Tyler Thaxton from Proctorville, OH; Andy Pagan of Syracuse, NY; and

finally Connor Shehan a Colorado native who has just transferred from Kansas

University. With this incoming class the baseball team will have a total of ten

different states represented. In the past four years there have been over fifteen states

represented by former team members. This is a credited to the time spent by the

coaching staff in recruiting outside the area for talent.

Speaking with Coach Lee Bradley over the summer about recruiting

outside of West Virginia he said “we always like to bring in local guys but we have

other sources outside of the state that we listen to very carefully as well.” He went

on to say, “it is always good to find kids from other regions and bring them in to

experience a school and town such as this.”

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UC Baseball 100 Inning Game

Sept. 6, 2009

Matt Zak

CHARLESTON, WV - The University of Charleston baseball team will be

having a 100 inning fundraiser at Triana Field. It will be held Saturday September 12

at 1 pm. Money received from the event will go to field maintenance, hats, uniform,

balls, and whatever else is left is put into the UC baseball fund for the program.

Family, friends, and students are welcome to come and watch. Admission is free.

UC baseball players were asked to mail 35 letters to family and friends. The letters

asked for donations to the baseball team. The donation amounts go by innings played

so it would be 100 times the number donated.

Coach Tom Nozica says “Its tough fundraising in today‟s economy but it needs

to be done.” There are a few rules, you are allowed 2 strikes. You are not allowed to

walk, you either hit the ball or strike out. There are four separate teams, from the UC

baseball squad. There will be two teams in the field and two teams at bat. The teams

will be announced before the beginning of play. After teams are announced play will

begin. The game is continuous, there will not be any stoppages of play. The 100

innings will be played in its entity. Pitching for the game will be a pitching

machine, because of all the throws made it would be impossible for one or two

players to be expected to perform that duty.

Here‟s a little bit of history of the 100 inning event. This will be the third time

in four years the UC baseball team has organized this event. This is a common main

stay fundraiser used by the baseball program to raise money. The baseball team has

received generous amounts of money from donators the past few years will continue

this year. Mr. Nozica says “I am thankful to have wonderful players and families.”

“Family is a important part of our team.”

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UC Baseball Fall Classic

Matthew Zak

October 4, 2009

CHARLESTON WV- The University of Charleston baseball has announced

October tenth, and eleventh the dates for the Fall Ball Classic. The games will be

played at Triana Field There will be three games. There will be one game Friday

night, followed by two games on Sunday.

The first game on Sunday will be at 1pm and the second at four pm. There will

be umpires and will be treated like real games. The games will be seven innings.

The Fall Classic was created for the purpose of simulating game situations for

the evaluation of the team roster. The Fall Baseball Classic is a inter-squad game,

the two teams are decided at random and told the week before. There is a lot of

pride involved and the games are very competitive.

Mr. Nozica says “The fall baseball classic will be a comination of the fall

practices”. These games are an intense ending to the baseball teams fall season. The

second weekend of October marks the end to the available amount of practice days.

“This is a showcase of live game situations and shows what players can do in

situations.” Mr. Nozica says.

This is a yearly tradition that has continued the last five years. The baseball

team encourages everyone to come out and watch.

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Opening Day Announced for Baseball

November 19, 2009

Contact: Andrew Armstrong

CHARLESTON, WV The schedule for the 2010 baseball has finally been

completed. This upcoming season will once again start well before the arrival of

spring. The Golden Eagles will open their season on February 20, in a three game

series as they host California University of Pennsylvania. Speaking with Coach

Nozica he believes “the matchup will be expected to be as bitter and cold as the

weather."

Last season the Eagles had opened their season on Valentine's Day in

Hickory, North Carolina. The extra week should help the Eagles prepare more for

the immediate tough task put in front of them come the 20th.

The matchup between the California Vulcans and the Golden Eagles has

always been one-sided in favor of Cal-U. However, in the 2008 season the Eagles

swept the two-game set versus Cal U and kept them from making the regional

play-offs. The dominating performance by the Eagles that day had been the first

time a team from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference had come to

Charleston and left without a victory in nearly ten seasons. In their return to

Charleston the next season they came to make a statement, as they ran up the

scores on UC in their weekend doubleheader.

California has lost some significant players and major roles players in their

starting lineup. UC's team feels they are at the best they have been in recent years,

and looks to make this series a tremendous test for both sides.

The venue for the game is currently set at the city's Appalachian Power

Park. If there are any weather complications that do not permit the games to be

played downtown they will be moved to Triana Field on campus at the University.

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Andrew Armstrong

October 18, 2009

UC Baseball Alum Back to Coach for Former Team

After the 2008 season the Eagles saw the departure of long time coach Glen

Wilson. Brought in to fill in the opening assistant coaching spot was a former catcher

at UC, Matt Bradley. There were several coaching duties he was responsible for right

from the start. During games he was asked to coach at first base, and in practices he

was to instruct the outfielders and catchers. However, Coach Bradley now runs the

strength and conditioning program for the team and able to share his knowledge with

the players because he graduated with a degree in Athletic Training and later became a

personal physical trainer.

Going into his second season as coach the fall offseason has been

harder and more intense. Coach Matt Bradley is determined to take the talent

gathered by head coach Tom Nozica and make them stronger and faster. “We have

talent, we have potential, but we need to bring all of that potential out and get over the

hump we face during the spring” said Coach Bradley. As a former alumnus of the

University Coach Bradley wants to strive hard to bring success to the institution by

using the knowledge he gained during his tenure. As the brother of the Assistant Head

Coach Lee Bradley he is familiar with the program and the conference it‟s competing

in.

With the lack of success seen in the baseball program Coach Matt saw

some changes and corrective action that needed to be made. Already some of his

modifications have been put into motion. The team has recently established a strict

offseason strength program. Early mornings the team is in the Morrison Center

lifting, in Eddie King Gym running, or out on the riverbank doing boot camp-like

work outs. These work outs are all designed by him and designed specifically for the

baseball player. “A guy‟s got to do the right lift. Just because you can bench press

400 pounds, doesn‟t mean you can hit a ball 400 feet” said Coach Matt when asked

about proper baseball-specific lifting.

Despite becoming the drill sergeant of the team the players have taken

a liking towards their newest coach. The players feel they can relate to Coach Matt

Bradley more because he once was where they are now, which is going to class in

Riggleman Hall and playing games at Triana Field. “He offers good advice and

constructive criticisms when needed, and he still will have fun with the guys” said

Lance Thurston, a senior outfielder at UC.

As a coach it is important to help the team find success. As a coach for

a former Alma Mater then it becomes crucial to strive harder for that success. Coach

Matt Bradley is doing just that. He takes pride in his job and works hard to make the

team work hard.

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Andrew Armstrong

November 7, 2009

Two UC Pitchers Overcoming Injuries

and Make Their Way Back to the Mound

Last season the University of Charleston baseball team, lost two

pitchers to injury, and now they have worked hard to make it back to the mound.

Michael Morency, a senior left-handed pitcher missed out on the entire 2009 season

due to an elbow injury which required a very serious surgery on the ulnar collateral

ligament. The local senior pitcher, Josh Lewis suffered a knee tear when making a

play during an early April game, ultimately resulting in reconstructive surgery. Now

they have gone through their respective surgeries and have successfully completed

their rehabilitation, and will be back in uniform this spring.

Josh Lewis‟s injury came in the late innings of a doubleheader versus

Concord University. He was making his way over to cover first base as James

Clarke was fielding a ground ball. Speaking with him over the course of his

rehabilitation Josh seemed very optimistic at all times. “The surgery and everything

went really well, and the „rehab‟ was simple. The doctors all said that everything

was gaining strength better than schedule,” Josh told his concerned teammates this

fall. Recently Josh has made it to a team work out in the Morrison Center weight

room for the first time this season. Lewis took his medical red-shirt last year so he

could come back this season and finish off his career.

The injury sustained by Michael Morency was not as direct and abrupt as that

of Josh Lewis. Michael pitched his sophomore and did very well. However, he later

began experiencing a chronic pain in his throwing elbow. After seeing a specialist he

got the worst news a pitcher could receive, a torn ulnar collateral ligament. Baseball

players know this surgery as “Tommy John”, named after the famed major league

pitcher. His surgery kept him out over two hundred days of baseball activity. “Even

though it‟s the worst scenario for a pitcher, I‟ll be one hundred percent when we get

back to school and one hundred and ten percent when I‟m back in the spring!” Mike

proudly said as he spoke on his current progress last season. The rehabilitation for

Tommy John is very difficult because patience is the best remedy and slowly

building back strength is the only method. Morency took all of the doctors advise

and took it day by day, and no is practicing every day and starting to once again

work in the bull pen. “The goal was become a starter, it always has been. Then once

I‟m out there again, I‟m there to win some games.” He said in a recent interview

with his coaches. Mike has his head in the right place and is trying his hardest to get

his left arm to back as well.

Both of these young men‟s presences on the mound were deeply missed,

because in their absence left only Miles Young as the sole pitcher with significant

experience. The season however did not turn into a complete disaster as the

incoming freshmen on the pitching staff were able arise to the challenge.

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Matthew Zak

10/9/09

University of Charleston Website

The University of Charleston baseball team has created an online store

for UC baseball apparel. This site was created for fans and family to buy UC

merchandise. Dixiesport is the domain to type in. From there the person needs a

password to access the merchandise. This site is running from Nov. Ninth to Nov.

Twenty-third. These deadlines are to make sure that they are received by Christmas.

Their once was a time when family would not have the opportunity to wear UC

merchandise unless given by the athlete himself.. That has changed with recent

technology and this site offers a variety of options for a buyer. The site offers shorts,

compression shorts, long sleeve t-shirts, short sleeve t-shirts, polos, hoodies, and shoes.

The prices range from $9.99 to $52.00. Most of the clothes are made by Nike except for

the compression shorts by Mizuno. These brands are top notice quality of clothing

David Moreton says “I‟ve looked everywhere to find prices this good. I am definitely

going to buy a few items on the site.” These clothes are the same quality as in major

sporting goods stores, expect the UC store gets a great price from the manufacturers.

This site is set up for temporary use to examine if people will use it. If the site

succeeds, the team will add more merchandise to the current site. Coach Nozica says

“If the site fails, we will discontinue the site.” This is the first online store the baseball

team has ever had. Coach Nozica is looking forward to the response it gets from friends

and family.

Coach Nozica says “we would like to expand and make a bigger store, to create

a place for all UC baseball fans to go and get UC gear.” The reason for this site is to

create an awareness for the University of Charleston baseball team. Most parents of the

players want to buy shirts from their kids to show their support. Until now the

university never had anything like this until now. The UC baseball team might want to

create a link from their official site to their merchandise site. All is dependent on the

developments of the next to weeks. The UC baseball team is on the move and hopefully

this site will catapult this athletic team to greater ideas in the future.

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West Virginia State vs. UC rivalry

Over the years West Virginia State has produced year after year of victories

and championships for their baseball team, no matter who they faced in the WVIAC

they would win and in most cases win by a lot. However slowly over the years a lot

of teams have recruited well and raised the intensity of games. Including one team in

the same city, the University of Charleston Golden Eagles. For the last nice years the

University of Charleston haven‟t won a game against West Virginia State for nine

long years. For the last few years, the scores have been a combined scored of forty to

two.

With the scores very lopsided some might ask why this would be considered a

rivalry? Well for one, recruiting has been an issue for the hot talent to find in the

surrounding area and out of state talent.

There are many stereotypes about both universities‟ that evoke a lot of anger.

One stereotype for West Virginia State is that they aren‟t as committed to academics

as they should, while focusing more on athletics and winning. The University of

Charleston has a stereotype of rich preppy boys that are stuck up and have

everything handed to them.

Either way there is a distinct tension between both schools that is creating a

great rivalry. Both campuses are separated only by a few miles. So it would be an

understatement to say that both university‟s are close buddies. The West Virginia

State campus is in a bad part of Charleston next to a power plant and correction

facility. The University of Charleston campus is in a totally opposite part of the city.

It is on the river bank, over looking the beautiful state capital building. Thus

producing the rich kids vs. the poor kids and the state players seem to feed off of that

stereotype while making their play better. So it wouldn‟t be much of a surprise to say

the state baseball team has won for the last nice years, except for last year, when the

UC team won.

The UC team ended the year on a high note and are looking to build off of

their recent success. While the state team is looking to continue their dominance. We

will see what happens in the 2010 season.

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