FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

How do you feel about the fall and where your team now stands?

I was pleased with the progress of our team this fall. We had a few injuries that I am concerned about, but the majority of the fall was injury-free and productive. Our objectives this fall were clear and my staff and I felt very good about how we took to the style of play and the focus and intensity of the team was solid. We need to continue to improve in all areas - get stronger and quicker.
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Tags: Big East, Pittsburgh

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

Former University of Memphis pitcher Brandon Rowan has joined the Pitt baseball coaching staff announced head coach Joe Jordano. Rowan, who most recently held the head coaching position at Crichton College in Memphis, Tenn., joins the Panthers’ staff as a volunteer assistant coach.

“I am very pleased to have a coach of Brandon Rowan’s character and experience join our staff,” said head coach Jordano.

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Tags: Auburn, Big East, Big West, Coaching Changes, Holy Cross, Long Beach State, Ohio Valley Conference, Pac 10, Patriot League, Pittsburgh, Samford, SEC, UC-Davis, Washington

Hofstra 12 Coppin State 3

Hempstead, NY- Hofstra scored three or more runs in the first three innings during which Matt Kougasian had four RBI and Nick Panzarella had three RBI as the Pride defeated Coppin State, 12-3, Wednesday afternoon. With the victory the Pride improve to 8-16 while the Eagles fall to 3-23.

Hofstra jumped out to a three-run lead in the first inning. After the first three runners reached base for the Pride, Kougasian drove a run home with a sacrifice fly for the first run. One batter later Panzarella delivered Hofstra’s only hit of the inning to bring home two and increase the lead to 3-0. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Atlantic 10, Atlantic Sun, Big East, Big South, Big Ten, Butler, CAA, Coppin State, George Mason, Hofstra, Horizon League, Iowa, James Madison, Liberty, Louisville, MEAC, Missouri Valley, Monmouth, North Florida, Northeast Conference, Northern Illinois, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, South Florida, Temple, VMI

Here is you ACC Recap for 2/24. We had 15 games involving ACC teams on Sunday.

Georgia Southern 18 Boston College 6

STATESBORO, Ga. – The Boston College (2-1, 0-0 ACC) baseball team dropped the final game of a three-game series to Georgia Southern (1-2, 0-0 SoCon), 18-6, Sunday afternoon at J.I. Clements Stadium. Barry Butera was the bright spot offensively for the Eagles. The second baseman registered a 3-for-5 day with a 2-run homer and three RBIs. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: ACC, ACC Recap, Appalachian State, Atlantic 10, Big East, Big South, Big West, Boston College, Cincinnati, Clemson, Coastal Carolina, Duke, Duquesne, FAU, FSU, Georgia Southern, GT, Horizon League, Iona, Lehigh, Maryland, Mercer, Miami (FL), NC State, Patriot League, Pepperdine, Pittsburgh, Southern Conference, Sun Belt, UNC, UVA, VT, Wake Forest, Youngstown State

The College Baseball Blog continues our tradition of bringing our readers a daily recap on ACC action. All the schools were in action on Saturday with a total of 19 games taking place. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: ACC, ACC Recap, Appalachian State, Atlantic 10, Atlantic Sun, Big East, Big South, Big West, Cincinnati, Clemson, Coastal Carolina, Duke, Duquesne, FSU, Horizon League, Iona, Lehigh, MAAC, Maryland, Mercer, Miami (FL), NC State, Patriot League, Pepperdine, Pittsburgh, Southern Conference, Virginia, Wake Forest, Youngstown State

Tournament Schedule

Saturday, Feb. 23

Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech 11 a.m.

Coastal vs. Maryland 2:30 p.m.

Maryland vs. Pittsburgh 6 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 24

Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech 10 a.m.

Coastal vs. Maryland 1:30 p.m.

Coastal vs. Virginia Tech 5 p.m.

Monday Feb. 25

Coastal vs. Virginia Tech 2 p.m.

Click here for our preview of the Tourney.

Tags: ACC, Big East, Big South, Coastal Carolina, Maryland, Pittsburgh, VT

Coastal Carolina will be hosting a four game tournament with Maryland, Virginia Tech, and Pittsburgh. THE SCHEDULE HAS BEEN CHANGED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ON FRIDAY.

Tournament Schedule

Saturday, Feb. 23: VT vs. Pitt, Noon
Sunday, Feb. 24: VT vs. Pitt, 10 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 24: VT at Coastal Carolina, 5 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 25: VT at Coastal Carolina, 2:30 p.m.

The schedule for Coastal Carolina vs Maryland and Pitt is unavailable right now and will be posted as soon as I get it. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: ACC, Big East, Big South, Coastal Carolina, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Series Preview, VT

The Pitt Panthers have announced their 2008 schedule. They will open the season on February 22nd when they take on Virginia Tech in the IMICHOTEL INN-vitational in Conway SC. They will also take part in the Keith Leclair Invitational on March 7-9th and the Papa John’s Challenge from March 10th-16th in West Palm Beach FL. They will also play a three game out of conference series at Youngstown State on March 1st and 2nd while hosting the Panther Classic with Central Michigan and Coppin State from May 5th-7th. The Big East schedule opens up with a trip to West Virginia from March 21st-23rd and they will also travel to conference opponents Seton Hall, Cincinnati, and Villanova. They will also host UConn, Georgetown, St. John’s, and Louisville.

Press Release
2008 Schedule

Tags: 2008 Schedules, Big East, Pittsburgh

FROM PRESS RELEASE
St. John’s, which won 41 games and claimed a share of the BIG EAST regular-season title last year, has been chosen as the favorite to win the 2008 conference championship by the 12 BIG EAST head coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own teams. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: 2008 Preseason Poll, Big East, Cincinnati, Georgetown, Louisville, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Seton Hall, St. John's, UConn, USF, Villanova, West Virginia

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the Charlotte 49ers have started up Fall practice at each school. The Panthers finished the 2007 season with a 27-27 record and a 15-11 record in the Big East conference. Charlotte is coming off an NCAA appearance in the Columbia (SC) regional where they held their own against South Carolina and NC State. They won the Atlantic 10 conference with a 23-4 conference record and an overall record of 49-12.

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Charlotte

Tags: Atlantic 10, Charlotte, Pittsburgh

Villanova 3 Notre Dame 2

Jim Gillin hit a solo homer in the fourth inning which proved to be the winning run as the Villanova Wildcats eliminated Notre Dame from the Big East Tournament. Villanova got a solid pitching performance from Jordan Ellis as he allowed both runs in his seven innings of work. Josh Eidell picked up the save by pitching two perfect innings including a save.

Villanova Recap
Notre Dame Recap

UConn 5 Pittsburgh 2

The UConn Huskies got eight strong innings from Matt Tarsi as they knocked the Pittsburgh Panthers out of the Big East Tournament. The Huskies were led on offense by Dennis Donavan who hit a two run homer in the third inning. The Panthers top offensive threat on the day was Dan Lopez who went 3-4.

UConn Recap
Pittsburgh Recap

USF 2 St. John’s 0

Chris Delaney held the Red Storm to only two hits in 6.1 innings as his USF Bulls picked up a 2-0 victory over St. John’s in the Big East Tournament. Dexter Butler and Addison Maruszak each got an RBI to account for all the runs in the game. Brendan Monaghan got two hits for St. John’s as he was the only player in the game to have multiple hits.

USF Recap
St. John’s Recap

Louisville 8 Rutgers 1

Louisville starter Justin Marks gave up only 1 run in six innings to lead his Cardinals to an 8-1 victory over Rutgers. Kyle Hollander and Trystan Magnuson combined to pitch three scoreless innings of relief. Louisville was led on offense by Chris Dominguez who went 3-5 with 2 RBI.

Louisville Recap
Rutgers Recap

The Big East is continuing their free webcast of the championships which can be viewed by clicking here.

Tags: Big East, Big East Conference Tournament, Louisville, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, South Florida, St. John's, UConn, Villanova

The Big East Conference Tournament starts on Tuesday in Brooklyn NY. The top 8 teams are invited to the tournament and split into two different double elimination brackets. The two winners will meet on Saturday for a winner take all championship game. The full brackets are available here. The Big East Tournament starts at 10 am on Tuesday with Louisville taking on Villanova. At 1 pm, Rutgers will take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The last two games on the opening day will take place at 5 pm with Pittsburgh playing University of South Florida and the number 1 seeded St. John’s Red Storm playing UConn at 8 pm in the nightcap. CSTV has provided a full preview of the tournament which is available at this link.

The entire tournament can be watched for free by clicking here. Thanks to the Big East for providing free video of the tournament.

Tags: Big East, Big East Conference Tournament, Louisville, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, South Florida, St. John's, UConn, Villanova, Webcasts