ATHLETICS - Baseball

Baseball Adds Three To ABCA-Rawlings All-South Region Team

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:37:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- A trio of Buccaneers were named to the ABCA/Rawlings All-South Region Team as Adrian English earned first-team honors while Sheehan Planas-Arteaga and Tyler Kellmann each earned second-team selections.

The honor is English’s fourth first-team selection this season after being named All-Sunshine State Conference as well as All-Region by Daktronics and the NCBWA earlier this month.

English burst onto the scene hitting .330 as a freshman. After struggling at times during his sophomore campaign, English returned stronger and determined as a junior this spring in route to a .392 batting average this season making him one of the most efficient hitters in all of Division II.

Kellmann also made his presence felt after coming to Barry from Lake Sumter Community College. The lefty hitter played both corner positions and finished with 23 RBI in 24 Sunshine State Conference games.

After moving into the leadoff spot in the lineup a third of the way into the season, Planas-Arteaga’s excellent pitch selection combined with a mix of power helped him develop into one of the most dangerous leadoff hitters in the South Region. Planas-Arteaga’s .367 batting average was second on the team behind English while his .477 on-base-percentage led the Buccaneers.

2013 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division II All-South Region Teams

FIRST TEAM
Position	First	Last	Year	School	State
1B	Jason	Matusik	Sr.	Lynn University	FL
2B	Adrian	English	Jr.	Barry University	FL
3B	Tyler	Aldrige	Sr.	Delta State University	MS
SS	Lydell	Moseby	Sr.	Benedict Colege	SC
INF	Keith	Curcio	Jr.	Florida Southern College	FL
C	Bryant	Hayman	So.	Valdosta State University	GA
OF	Chandler	Brock	So.	University of Alabama Huntsville	AL
OF	Jake	Ward	Jr.	Unversity of North Alabama	AL
OF	Tad	Moses	Jr.	Saint Leo University	FL
OF	Michael	Danner	Jr.	University of Tampa	FL
DH	Ben	Kingsley	Sr.	Delta State University	MS
P	Jake	Stephens	Sr.	University of West Florida	FL
P	Josh	Brandstetter	Sr.	Delta State University	MS
P	Jamie	Sexton	So.	University of West Georgia	GA
P	Andrew	Busby	Sr.	University of Alabama Huntsville	AL
RP	Mike	Adams	Jr.	University of Tampa	FL

SECOND TEAM
Position	First	Last	Year	School	State
1B	Michael	Revell	Sr.	Saint Leo University	FL
2B	Tyler	Ding	Jr.	University of Tampa	FL
2B	Kaleb	Barlow	Jr.	University of West Florida	FL
3B	Vincent	Kortbawi	Sr.	University of Alabama Huntsville	AL
3B	Cash	Oliver	Jr.	Tuskeegee University	AL
SS	Jacob	Tillitson	Jr.	University of Tampa	FL
INF	Tyler	Kellman	Jr.	Barry University	FL
C	Austin	Allen	Fr.	Florida Institute of Technology	FL
OF	Sheehan	Planas-Arteaga	So.	Barry University	FL
OF	Jose	Rodriguez	Sr.	Nova Southeastern University	FL
OF	Jordan	Chovanec	Jr.	Delta State University	MS
OF	Jocquese	Brunson	So.	Benedict Colege	SC
OF	Drew	Prichard	Sr.	University of West Florida	FL
DH	Dylan	Boston	So.	Unversity of North Alabama	AL
P	Nic	Kovacs	Sr.	Palm Beach Atlantic University	FL
P	Michael	Manley	Jr.	Delta State University	MS
P	Joey	Falletta	Jr.	Stillman College	AL
P	Matt	Abramson	Sr.	University of Tampa	FL
P	Jed	Vandernaald	Jr.	Lynn University	FL
RP	Benjamin	Weil	Sr.	Valdosta State University	GA


Player of the Year
OF	Chandler	Brock	So.	University of Alabama Huntsville	AL


Pitcher of the Year
RP	Mike	Adams	Jr.	University of Tampa	FL


Coach of the Year
	Joe	Urso		University of Tampa	FL

Baseball Standout Adds To Postseason Accolades

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT

MIAMI SHROES, Fla. -- Barry University baseball standout Adrian English has earned his third postseason accolade so far in 2013 after being named First-Team All-South Region by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

The junior infielder continues to collect the hardware after posting career-highs in batting average, hits, RBI and several other categories this season. English was a constant force in the Buccaneers’ lineup all season and helped guide Barry to a 31-19 overall mark.

The Miami native began the season with a 15 game hitting streak and hit safely in 44 of the Bucs’ 50 games. English also amassed 26 multi-hit games and 16 multi-RBI games this spring, finishing with a .392 average, 80 hits, 50 RBI and his 20 doubles were good for 14^th in the nation.

So far English has earned First-Team All-SSC, Daktronics First-Team All-Region and now First-Team All-South Region from the NCBWA.

2013 NCBWA Division II All-South Region Team

Player of the Year
Chandler Brock, Alabama-Huntsville

Pitcher of the Year
Jake Stephens, West Florida

Coach of the Year
Mike Kinnison, Delta State

First Team
SP Josh Branstetter, Delta State
SP Michael Manley, Delta State
SP Jamie Sexton, West Georgia
SP Jake Stephens, West Florida
RP Mike Adams, Tampa
C Bryant Hayman, Valdosta State
1B Jason Matusick, Lynn
2B Adrian English, Barry
3B Tyler Aldridge, Delta State
SS Lydell Moseby, Benedict
SS Jacob Tillotson, Tampa
OF Chandler Brock, Alabama-Huntsville
OF Michael Danner, Tampa
OF Taed Moses, Saint Leo
DH Ben Kingsley, Delta State

Second Team
SP Matt Abramson, Tampa
SP Andrew Busby, Alabama-Huntsville
SP Nic Kovacs, Palm Beach Atlantic
SP Jed Vandernaald, Lynn
RP James Mannara, Florida Tech
C Austin Allen, Florida Tech
1B David Weber, Benedict
2B Kaleb Barlow, West Florida
2B Tyler Ding, Tampa
3B Cash Oliver, Tuskegee
SS Carlos Asuaje, Nova Southeastern
OF Jocquese Brunson, Benedict
OF Drew Prichard, West Florida
OF Jake Ward, North Alabama
DH Dylan Boston, North Alabama

Honorable Mention
SP Jason Boyer, Florida Tech
SP Pete Whittingslow, Valdosta State
RP Benjamin Weil, Valdosta State
1B Michael Revell, Saint Leo
OF Jordan Chovanec, Delta State
OF Connor Obrochta, Tampa

Baseball Places Three On Daktronics All-Region Team

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:22:00 GMT

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Barry University’s baseball team continues to collect post season accolades as three members of the Buccaneer squad have been named to the Daktronics All-Region team.

After putting together one of the more memorable seasons in recent Buccaneer history, Adrian English adds another first-team selection to his list of honors. Joining English on the Daktronics First-Team All-Region is junior Tyler Kellmann.

The duo solidified the middle of the Bucs' lineup hitting third and fourth in the for the majority of the season. English was the Bucs’ primary second baseman while also seeing time at third base and shortstop. Kellmann was the ultimate utility man starting 26 games at first and 24 in the hot-corner playing outstanding defense at each position.

Junior Calvin Rayburn joins Kellmann and English on the Daktronics All-Region team as a second-team selection. Rayburn led the Sunshine State Conference with nine victories while tossing three complete games, one shutout and earning one save in 75 innings of work.

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BASEBALL ALL-SOUTH REGION

FIRST TEAM

C – Austin Allen, Florida Tech

1B – Jason Matusik, Lynn

2B – Adrian English, Barry

SS – Jacob Tillotson, Tampa

3B – Tyler Aldridge, Delta State

OF – Chandler Brock, Alabama-Huntsville

OF – Michael Danner, Tampa

OF – Taed Moses, Saint Leo

DH – Dylan Boston, North Alabama

UT (Non-Pitcher) – Tyler Kellmann, Barry

SP - Josh Branstetter, Delta State

SP – Michael Manley, Delta State

SP – Jamie Sexton, West Georgia

SP – Jake Stephens, West Florida

RP – Mike Adams, Tampa

UT (Pitcher) – Ben Bridges, West Florida

SECOND TEAM

C – Joel Buchko, PBA

C – Carlos Leal, Delta State

1B – Josh Cyr, North Alabama

2B – Kaleb Barlow, West Florida

SS – Carlos Asuaje, Nova Southeastern

3B – Vincent Kortbawi, Alabama-Huntsville

OF – Jordan Chovanec, Delta State

OF – Drew Prichard, West Florida

OF – Jake Ward, North Alabama

DH – Ben Kingsley, Delta State

UT (Non-Pitcher) – Lydell Moseby, Benedict

SP – Andrew Busby, Alabama-Huntsville

SP – Joseph Falletta, Stillman

SP – Nic Kovacs, PBA

SP – Chase Medley, North Alabama

SP – Calvin Rayburn, Barry

SP – Jed Vandernaald, Lynn

RP – James Mannara, Florida Tech

UT (Pitcher) – Fernando Tanaka, Stillman

SOUTH REGION PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Jake Stephens, West Florida

SOUTH REGION PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Chandler Brock, Alabama-Huntsville

2013 All-SSC Baseball Team Announced

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:46:00 GMT

WINTER PARK, Fla. – A total of 36 student-athletes have been named to the 2013 All-Sunshine State Conference Baseball Team including six Buccaneers.

Lynn’s Jason Matusik was selected Player of the Year. Tampa’s Mike Adams was chosen Pitcher of the Year. Florida Tech’s Austin Allen was tabbed Freshman of the Year. Tampa’s Joe Urso was recognized as Coach of the Year.

Joining Matusik (1B), Adams (RP), and Austin (C) on the All-SSC First Team were: 1B Michael Revell (Saint Leo), 2B Adrian English (Barry), 3B Brandon Sedell (Nova Southeastern), SS Jacob Tillotson (Tampa), OF Michael Danner (Tampa), OF Taed Moses (Saint Leo), OF Connor Obrochta (Tampa), OF Zach Persky (Rollins), DH Kevin Reynolds (Nova Southeastern), UT Keith Curcio (Florida Southern), SP Matt Abramson (Tampa), SP Billy Atkins (Barry), SP Jason Boyer (Florida Tech), and SP Jed Vandernaald (Lynn).

Selected to the All-SSC Second Team were: 1B Scott Carcaise (Florida Tech), 2B Tyler Ding (Tampa), 3B Dillon Vitale (Saint Leo), SS Carlos Asuaje (Nova Southeastern), C Luis Arrizurieta (Barry), OF Alex Marrero (Nova Southeastern), OF Enrique Perez (Lynn), OF Sheehan Planas (Barry), OF Jose Rodriguez (Nova Southeastern), DH Cory Elasik (Lynn), UT Tyler Kellman (Barry), SP Michael Dunnigan (Saint Leo), SP Calvin Rayburn (Barry), SP Taylor Smith (Rollins), SP Scotty Ward (Florida Tech), and RP James Mannara (Florida Tech).

Saint Leo OF Bobby Twitty and SP Rick Teasley, as well as Rollins SP Anthony Figliolia, received honorable mention.

Voting for the All-SSC Baseball Team was conducted among the league’s head baseball coaches.

Junior Adrian English and freshman Billy Atkins headline the Buccaneers as First-Team All-SSC selections. A Miami native, English led the conference in batting average (.392) and doubles (20). Atkins developed a reputation as a big-game pitcher moving into the Friday night slot in the Bucs’ rotation and finished 4-1 with a 2.09 ERA in conference.

Arrizurieta posted career highs in several offensive categories and was a steady force behind the dish for a young pitching staff.

After a strong rookie campaign Planas-Arteaga delivered an even stronger sophomore season as one of the premiere leadoff hitters in the nation ranking in the top-ten in all of Division II in runs scored and walks.

Kellmann was a constant force in the middle of the Buccaneers’ lineup while playing solid defense at both infield corner positions earning him a spot as a utility player.

Rayburn finished with the most wins in the SSC with nine victories on the season after making the transition from a relief pitcher in 2012 into the starting rotation this spring, earning himself a spot on the all-conference squad.

Barry finished the season with a 31-19 overall mark including a 14-10 record in conference but did not earn a postseason bid in the always competitive South Region.

The Bucs return six starting position players including English, Planas-Arteaga, and Kellmann, while Atkins and Rayburn headline a strong pitching staff geared to make a run in 2014.

2013 ALL-SUNSHINE STATE CONFERENCE BASEBALL TEAM

FIRST TEAM
1B – Jason Matusik, Lynn (Sr)
1B – Michael Revell, Saint Leo (Sr)
2B – Adrian English, Barry (Jr)
3B – Brandon Sedell, Nova Southeastern (So)
SS – Jacob Tillotson, Tampa (So)
C – Austin Allen, Florida Tech (Fr)
OF – Michael Danner, Tampa (Jr)
OF – Taed Moses, Saint Leo (Sr)
OF – Connor Obrochta, Tampa (Jr)
OF – Zach Persky, Rollins (Jr)
DH – Kevin Reynolds, Nova Southeastern (Jr)
UT – Keith Curcio, Florida Southern (So)
SP – Matt Abramson, Tampa (Sr)
SP – Billy Atkins, Barry (Fr)
SP – Jason Boyer, Florida Tech (Sr)
SP – Jed Vandernaald, Lynn (Jr)
RP – Mike Adams, Tampa (Jr)

Player of the Year – Jason Matusik, Lynn
Pitcher of the Year – Mike Adams, Tampa
Freshman of the Year – Austin Allen, Florida Tech
Coach of the Year – Joe Urso, Tampa

SECOND TEAM
1B – Scott Carcaise, Florida Tech (Jr)
2B – Tyler Ding, Tampa (Jr)
3B – Dillon Vitale, Saint Leo (Sr)
SS – Carlos Asuaje, Nova Southeastern (Jr)
C – Luis Arrizurieta, Barry (Sr)
OF – Alex Marrero, Nova Southeastern (Sr)
OF – Enrique Perez, Lynn (Jr)
OF – Sheehan Planas, Barry (So)
OF – Jose Rodriguez, Nova Southeastern (Sr)
DH - Cory Elasik, Lynn (Sr)
UT – Tyler Kellman, Barry (Jr)
SP – Michael Dunnigan, Saint Leo (Fr)
SP – Calvin Rayburn, Barry (Jr)
SP – Taylor Smith, Rollins (Sr)
SP – Scotty Ward, Florida Tech (So)
RP – James Mannara, Florida Tech (Sr)

HONORABLE MENTION
OF – Bobby Twitty, Saint Leo (Jr)
SP – Anthony Figliolia, Rollins (Sr)
SP – Rick Teasley, Saint Leo (Sr)

Baseball Wins Third Straight To Finish Regular Season

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:59:00 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – For the second straight year the Buccaneers swept the final conference series of the regular season, this time defeating Eckerd 8-5 Monday night at the Turley Sports Complex.

Barry(31-19, 14-10 SSC) picked up where they had left off the night before, putting together four consecutive hits in route to a four run rally to start the game capped off by RBI singles from Tyler Kellmann, Adrian English and J.C. Cardenas.

Senior right-hander Kevin Youst allowed just four earned runs in five innings of work and finished with five K’s to earn the win.

Joeanthony Rivera was spectacular in relief as he allowed just two hits in four scoreless innings of work and struck out four.

The Tritons (15-35, 2-22 SSC) scored five runs on 13 hits but weren’t able to capitalize on opportunities in the middle of the game.

Offensively the Bucs were led by Sheehan Planas-Arteaga and Tyler Kellmann, both finishing with three hits on the night.

Adrian English finished 2-for-5 with a pair of runs scored and one RBI to raise his average to .392, highest in the Sunshine State Conference.

The Buccaneers finished the regular season on a strong note, winning their final three games and now await the possibility of earning an at-large bid to the South Regional NCAA tournament.

BOX SCORE

Minutes To Midnight: Baseball Sweeps Eckerd

Sun, 05 May 2013 16:54:00 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team swept a pair of games against Eckerd College Sunday night, winning a 13 inning marathon 12-9 before taking the nightcap 5-1.

GAME ONE

The Bucs trailed after the first inning but answered with a pair of runs in the third to tie the game at two. Both teams went back and forth with the Bucs scoring runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings but eventually trailed by two heading in to the ninth.

In the ninth inning, the Buccaneers took advantage of the Tritons bullpen scoring three runs on four walks, a hit-by-pitch and a sacrifice fly off the bat of Michael Slabach to take a one run lead.

The Tritons answered with a run in the bottom of the frame to tie the game at eight, sending it into extra innings.

Neither team scored in the tenth nor eleventh frame but both squads pushed a run across in the twelfth to stay knotted at nine.

In the 13^th Slabach doubled to left-center to spark a Bucs’ rally. JC Cardenas followed with a bunt single and Michael Diaz delivered a sacrifice fly to plate Slabach, breaking the 9-9 tie.

The Buccaneers added two more runs for insurance and Joe Iorio tossed a scoreless inning struck out a pair of batters to close out the game.

Tyler Petsch (2-3) allowed just one run in three innings of work and struck out four to earn the win.

Adrian Benitez allowed just one run in relief and finished with 6 K’s in four innings in relief while Bucs’ starter Tyler Kinley also struck out five batters in as many innings.

Sheehan Planas-Arteaga led the Buccaneer offense with a 4-for-8 performance in game one of the series.

Game Two

Right-hander Calvin Rayburn took the hill for the Bucs in the nightcap and delivered one of his strongest performances of the season.

Rayburn went the distance and finished with eight K’s, scattering five hits and allowing just one run.

Planas-Arteaga got things started with a solo-shot to deep right to start the game and Iorio belted his second homer in as many games to propel the Buccaneer offense.

Adrian English delivered a 3-for-4 one RBI game while also scoring a run. In the two games English finished with five hits combined.

The Bucs and Tritons wrap up their three game series with a single game on Monday beginning at 6 p.m. Live-stats and video broadcast will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

BOX SCORE GAME ONE

BOX SCORE GAME TWO

Baseball Drops Slugfest With Palm Beach Atlantic

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:33:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team fell to Palm Beach Atlantic University Saturday night at Feinbloom field in a rescheduled game from late April, 14-11.

The Bucs (28-19) head into a difficult stretch to end the regular season playing four games in three days in hopes of extending the season with a regional bid.

Luis Arrizurieta put Barry ahead in the first with a two-run blast over the left field wall but the Sailfish(28-21) answered with a pair of runs in the second and an eight-run rally in the third to take control of the game.

Barry continued to battle, scoring three runs in the fifth and two more in the sixth. Freshman J.C. Cardenas delivered his first career homer while Joe Iorio added to the offensive outburst with his fifth long-ball of the season but it wasn’t enough on this night as Palm Beach pushed across 14 runs on 20 hits.

Tyler Kellmann continued to swing a hot stick with a pair of hits. Iorio, Michael Diaz and Arrizurieta also finished with multiple hits on the night.

The Bucs look to bounce back Sunday when they’ll travel to St. Petersburg to battle the Tritons of Eckerd College.

Sunday’s doubleheader begins at 5 p.m. and the series finale is slated for Monday at 6 p.m. Live-stat and video broadcast will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

BOX SCORE

Baseball Rolls Past St. Thomas

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:29:00 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team avenged a loss to St. Thomas University last week by defeating the Bobcats 9-4 Wednesday night.

Barry (28-18) scored the game’s first run in the top of the third inning when Adrian English delivered a two-out single to right to drive in freshman Zac Burger.

Saint Thomas (32-19) answered with a pair of runs in the third to grab a 2-1 lead on Ozney Guillen’s two-RBI single up the middle.

Tyler Kellmann began the fourth with his second hit of the ball game and after two consecutive outs, Joe Iorio singled to right to drive in Kellmann to tie the game at two.

The back-and-forth game continued in the bottom of the fourth as the Bobcats scratched another run across to jump ahead 3-2.

Kellmann and Adrian English led off the sixth with back-to-back singles and senior Michael Slabach loaded the bases with a four-pitch walk.

Michael Diaz hit a chopper to the first baseman Edwin Rolon who made an errant throw to the plate in an attempt to get Kellmann. The throw sailed to the backstop and resulted in two Buccaneer runs. Iorio followed with his second RBI single to plate Slabach.

After another Bobcat error that resulted in the Bucs’ sixth run, Sheehan Planas-Arteaga drove in Iorio with a liner to left giving Barry a 7-3 advantage.

English kept the rally going with his third hit of the night, driving in Jay Bellot. In all, the Bucs scored six runs on five hits while capitalizing on a pair of errors to grab an 8-3 lead.

Both teams traded a run but the Buccaneers’ bullpen did a solid job all night. After starter Tyler Kinley allowed just three runs in four innings and striking out four the Bucs turned to a series of relievers.

Adrian Benitez worked a scoreless fifth. Joeanthony Rivera struck out one and allowed a run in the sixth while Matthew Garlock, Alex Decker and Frank Szczepanik combined for three shutout innings to close out the game.

Benitez (5-1) picked up his fifth win of the season after retiring the side in order in the fifth.

English finished 3-for-5 with 2 RBI and Kellmann belted four hits while also playing stellar defense at third to lead the Buccaneers.

Barry will rest and prepare for the final series of the season when they travel to St. Petersburg, Fla. on May 5^th for a three-game set against Eckerd College.

Live-stat and audio broadcast coverage will be avaialable through the Barry Unviersity athletics webstie, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

BOX SCORE

29th Athletic Awards Banquet

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:27:00 GMT

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The Barry University Athletic Department celebrated its 29^th Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday, April 23 at Jungle Island in Miami. Awards were presented to athletes from every sport.

Tennis swept the athlete o f the year award, with Marco Mokrzycki taking the male award and Linda Fritschken earning the women’s.

Mokrzycki led the men’s tennis team to a Sunshine State Conference title for the second straight year and 10^th time overall. Mokrzycki, a singles and doubles All-American from 2012, is currently 12-2 and ranked fourth in singles and second in doubles, where he has a 15-3 record. He has singles wins this spring over the number one and two players in both NCAA Division II and NAIA.

Fritschken, also a singles All-American from 2012, led the women’s team to the SSC title this spring. It was the fourth straight win for the women and seventh overall. It was also the 50^th SSC title for the Bucs across all sports since joining the league in 1988-89. Fritschken is 16-1 in singles and 22-2 in doubles. She is ranked 33^rd in singles.

The Professor Neill Miller Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award was given to the male and female student-athletes with the highest cumulative GPA while meeting specific criteria for academic progress and athletic participation.

Basketball junior Magne Fivelstad earned male award. He has a 3.825 GPA in finance. After a red-shirt season in 2011-12, he was one of the Bucs key players this year. He was second on the team in scoring at 10.5 points per game and second in rebounding at 5.9 per contest. He led the team in field goal shooting, hitting at a 58.8 percent clip from the floor.

Basketball also took the women’s award. Amanda Frontino, who carries a 3.943 GPA in art with a specialization in graphic design, was the winner. She had her best year as a Buc, starting 11 games and ranking first on the team in +/- stats. She averaged 5.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game and was third on the team in made three-pointers.

For the first time in program history, the women’s tennis team captured the CHAMPS/Lifeskills trophy, which has been dominated by softball and women’s soccer. Women’s soccer finished second, while softball placed third.

Volleyball's Tania Torres earned the Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin Service Award. A member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, she has been active mentoring young students in a variety of camps and clinics, and participated in National Girls & Women in Sports Day. She is also an outstanding student and is pursuing her goal of attending medical school. In addition, she has tutored students in math, physics and organic chemistry and has volunteered at the Special Olympics, Feeding South Florida and the National Beach Clean-up.

A list of all award winners is listed below:

Softball
BADIA Award	Sarah Broeseker
Rookie of the Year	Megan Copeland

Baseball
Earl S. Oster Senior Leadership Award	Tyler Kinley
Most Valuable Player	Luis Arrizurieta

Women's Soccer
Freshman of the Year	Tamara Vukovich
Leadership Award	Sofia Jakobsson

Volleyball
Red and Black Award	Tania Torres
Coach's Award	Mariana Lisboa

Men's Soccer
Jon Samford MVP Award	Thomas Coombes
Mike Mikulin Most Inspirational Award	Houghton Kinsman

Women’s Basketball
Co-Most Valuable Player	Colette Eule
Co-Most Valuable Player	Tyler Hardy

Men’s Basketball
Most Valuable Player	Justin McCoy
Cesar Odio Play Hard Award	Vladimir Raymonvil

Rowing
Co-Captain	Kristina Boncheva
Co-Captain	Kelly Harrison

Women's Golf
Player of the Year	Taylor Babcock
Team Leadership Award	Daniela Murray

Men's Golf
Carlos Velez Sportsmanship Award	Eirik Groenhaug
Player of the Year	Adam Svensson

Women's Tennis
Most Valuable Player	Linda Fritschken
Freshman of the Year	Emma Onila

Men's Tennis
Most Valuable Player	Marco Mokrzycki
Outstanding Team Leadership	Leo Vivas

Cheerleading
Most Improved	Ashley Hughes
Cheerleader of the Year	Marquet Houston

Athletic Training
Athletic Training Student of the Year	Laysa Fernandez

Professor Emerita Neill L. Miller Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Male	Magne Fivelstad (Basketball)
Female	Amanda Frontino (Basketball)

Athlete of the Year
Male	Marco Mokrzycki (Tennis)
Female	Linda Fritschken (Tennis)

Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin Community Service Award
Tania Torres (Volleyball)

CHAMPS/LifeSkills Competition
First Place	Women's Tennis
Second Place	Women's Soccer
Third Place	Softball

Baseball Sinks Sailfish In Rain-Shortened Game

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – After honoring the senior class before the game and after two weather delays, Barry University’s baseball team defeated Palm Beach Atlantic 17-5 in a game halted by rain in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Barry (27-18) got on the board first with a run in the bottom of the first on Tyler Kellmann’s RBI double to right. After trading a pair of runs, the Bucs dropped four more in the fourth as Sheehan Planas-Arteaga picked up a pair of RBI’s with a double to left-center.

The Sailfish (24-19) kept battling, scoring two runs in the fifth to pull within three but the Buccaneers offense was running on all cylinders Saturday, adding three runs in the sixth and eight runs in seventh.

The seventh inning rally began with Michael Diaz getting hit by a pitch. After Joe Iorio single and a Sailfish error, Planas-Arteaga delivered his fourth hit of the game to drive in a run. Luis Arrizurieta was hit by a pitch and Adrian English came through with a sacrifice fly to deep right-center to plate another run.

Once again, Tyler Kellmann singled to center, picking up yet another RBI with his career-high fifth hit of the ball game. The game seemed to unravel at this point and with bad weather on the horizon, Michael Slabach and Tyler Kinley delivered back-to-back home runs. Slabach’s three-run homer was his third of the season and Kinley’s was the first of his career.

Soon after the game was stopped for the second weather delay of the day and eventually canceled.

Calvin Rayburn (7-2) tossed five innings and allowed just three runs, picking up his seventh win of the season.

Kevin Youst struck out two batters in two innings in relief as well.

The final game of the three-game series has been postponed and will be made-up at a later date.

Barry continues a stretch of nonconference action on Wednesday when they travel to St. Thomas. Live-stat and audio broadcast coverage will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

BOX SCORE

Baseball Stumbles At Home In Loss To Sailfish

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:07:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – For just the second time this season Barry University’s baseball team was shut out, falling to Palm Beach Atlantic 4-0 at Feinbloom field Friday night.

After turning in one outstanding performance after another, Billy Atkins struggled in what one could argue was his worst start of the season, yet the freshman struck out a career-high eight batters and managed to keep his team in the game.

Barry (26-18) dropped its second straight nonconference game as the Bucs offense struggled to put any pressure on the Sailfish. The Buccaneers managed just five hits off Nick Kovacs (6-4) who tossed a complete game shutout to earn his sixth win of the season.

The Sailfish (24-18) scored four runs on 11 hits, breaking the scoreless tie in the top of the third with a solo-shot to left-center. Palm Beach Atlantic added two more in the fourth and another in the fifth to build a 4-0 lead.

Barry’s top four hitters in the lineup each managed just one hit and the Bucs finished with five on the night.

Saturday, the Bucs will look to rebound with a pair of games slated to start at 12 p.m. to wrap up the three game series against the Sailfish. Live-stat and video broadcast will be available for both games as well as the senior ceremony in between the two games. The baseball program will honor nine graduating seniors for their hard work and dedication prior to the start of the first game at approximately 11:40 a.m.

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Buccaneers To Stream 29th Annual Athletic Awards Banquet

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:30:00 GMT

MIAMI – The 29^th Annual Barry University Athletic Awards Banquet will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Jungle Island at 5:00 pm.

The ceremony honors the athletic and academic achievements of Barry’s nearly 200 student-athletes. University faculty and administrators from each school will be present to honor our graduating seniors and over 450 additional individuals will be present for this special event.

The banquet will begin at 5:00 pm with the procession and honoring of our senior Student-Athletes starting at 5:30 pm. The first award will be the Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin Service Award. That is followed by dinner, highlight videos for all 12 teams, the presentation of team awards, including all 12 varsity sports, cheerleading and athletic training. After the presentation of the trophy for the CHAMPS/Lifeskills winner, the banquet concludes with the announcement of the male and female “Professor Emerita Neill Miller Scholar-Athletes of the Year” and male and female Athletes of the Year.

For just the second time, the awards ceremony will be broadcast live on the Buccaneer Broadcasting Network, powered by Stretch Internet. The live broadcast starts at 5:30 p.m. and will conclude around 8:30 p.m. on the Buccaneer Broadcasting Network. Click on the GameCentral logo to access the broadcast.

Baseball Honors Nine Seniors This Weekend

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:19:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Barry University’s Baseball team will honor the 2013 senior class this Saturday in their final appearance at Feinbloom Field in a contest against Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Nine Buccaneers will be honored, including three members of the Buccaneers’ 2011 Sunshine State Conference championship squad.

The senior class includes Jay Bellot, Tim Blackmon, Alex Decker, Matthew Garlock, Frank Szczepanik, Tyler Kinley, Kevin Youst, Michael Slabach and Luis Arrizurieta.

The ceremony honoring the senior class will take place before the first game on Saturday afternoon at approximately 11:40 a.m.

Live-stat and video coverage of both games as well as the Senior Day festivities will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

Late Rally Falls Short As Baseball Stumbles Against Bobcats

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:32:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – A ninth inning rally fell just short and Barry University’s baseball team dropped a nonconference matchup against St. Thomas University Wednesday night at Feinbloom field, 7-6.

Barry (26-17) fell behind in the second inning when the Bobcats (32-15) put together a three run rally to take the lead.

Offensively the Bucs struggled in the early part of the game and trailed 7-2 heading into the bottom of the eighth but Barry scored twice in the frame to cut the deficit to 7-4 heading into the ninth.

In the bottom of the ninth the Buccaneers scored on RBI singles from Luis Arrizurieta and Adrian English and brought the tying run into scoring position with two outs but the rally fell just short.

Both teams used the nonconference matchup to get their pitching staffs plenty of work heading into the final stretch of the regular season as the Bucs and Bobcats combined for 16 total pitchers on the night.

Matthew Garlock (0-1) earned the start and struck out three in as many innings of work. Rene Estrada and Joe Iorio each picked up a pair of K’s in relief as well.

Offensively the Bucs were led by Sheehan Planas-Arteaga and Michael Slabach, each delivering three hits on the night.

Barry continues a stretch of nonconference games with a three game home series against Palm Beach Atlantic beginning on Friday. Live-stat and video broadcast will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

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Baseball Splits A Pair Versus Lynn

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:03:00 GMT

MIAMI SHROES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team dropped the first game of a doubleheader against Lynn Sunday afternoon 6-3 before taking the rubber-match 8-6 in the series finale.

Game One

Barry (26-26, 11-10 SSC) broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the fourth inning when freshman shortstop J.C. Cardenas drove in Luis Arrizurieta for the game’s first run.

Right-hander Tyler Kinley kept the Fighting Knights’ quiet for the most part, allowing just two runs in six innings and finished with seven K’s.

However, Kinley left in the top of the seventh trailing 2-1 and although he could no longer help his cause on the mound he found away at the plate. Hitting for himself and remaining in the game as the designated hitter, Kinley delivered an RBI single to center field to drive in Michael Slabach who reached on a double earlier in the frame.

Michael Diaz followed with a single to right and Joe Iorio put the Bucs ahead with a groundball to the right side that would score Kinley.

Lynn (26-15, 9-6 SSC) seemed to be down and out but the Fighting Knights pulled off the comeback in the ninth. A pair of walks and a costly defensive miscue led to a grand slam home run to give Lynn the 8-6 lead.

Unable to answer in the bottom half, the Buccaneers let one slip away, falling by a final of 8-6.

Game Two

In the nightcap the Buccaneers proved to be resilient and aggressive looking for a series win over their second-straight conference foe.

Tyler Kellmann continued to swing a hot bat, belting a two run homer down the left field line in the first to put the Bucs out in front.

Calvin Rayburn (7-2) was perfect through the first three innings and tossed 6.2 innings on his way to his seventh victory of the season.

Barry added two more runs in the third, three in the fifth and another in the sixth to build a commanding lead.

Once again the Knights mounted a late comeback bid, scoring four times in the top of the seventh inning to cut the deficit to two but Adrian Benitez stepped up for the Bucs to close out his second game of the season.

Kellmann led the Buccaneers with three hits, three runs, three RBI and a homer in the doubleheader. Michael Slabach and Luis Arrizurieta also added three hits each in the two games and each added two doubles.

Barry steps out of conference on Wednesday when they host the Bobcats of Saint Thomas University at Feinbloom Field. Live-stat and video broadcast will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

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Baseball Roughs Up Rival Knights

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:06:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Billy Atkins was dominant once again, the offense belted 16 hits and Barry University’s baseball team rolled past Lynn 11-2 in the series opener Friday night at Feinbloom field.

For freshman Billy Atkins (5-3) this has become the norm. The rookie scattered seven hits and allowed just two runs, both of which came in the ninth inning, struck out seven and tossed his second complete game of the season.

The offense answered with 11 runs to go with 16 hits including home runs from Tyler Kellmann, Joe Iorio and Michael Slabach.

Barry (25-15, 10-9 SSC) grabbed the early lead in the first with a three run rally that began with four consecutive singles capped off by a two-RBI single off the bat of Kellmann to drive in Sheehan Planas-Arteaga and Luis Arrizurieta.

In the third, the Bucs added another run on Kellmann’s second long-ball of the season to put the Bucs in front 4-0.

The Fighting Knights (25-14, 8-5 SSC) sent out the South Region pitcher of the week in Jed Vandernaald but the right-hander was roughed up from the start and was chased off in the fifth after allowing eight earned runs in 4.1 innings of work.

In the fifth the Bucs exploded for five more runs on six hits, including Iorio’s team-leading fourth homerun of the season.

Barry added runs in the sixth and another on Slabach’s solo-shot off the scoreboard in the eighth to put the game out of reach.

Eight of the nine starters finished with at least one hit but the Bucs were paced by Planas-Arteaga’s career-high 5-for-5 night. Kellmann and Slabach each finished with three hits as well.

It was the Buccaneers’ seventh straight victory over the Fighting Knights at Feinbloom Field and their fourth straight win overall.

The Bucs and Knights will wrap up the series with a doubleheader Saturday beginning at 12 p.m. Live-stat and video broadcast will be available through the Barry University athletics’ website, GBOARRYBUCS.COM.

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Baseball Holds On to Beat Florida Memorial

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:48:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- Barry University's baseball team exploded for seven runs in the middle innings, and then held off a late-charging Florida Memorial in Tuesday night's 10-6 win at Feinbloom Field.

The Buccaneers (24-15) scored four runs in the fourth inning and three more in the fifth to take a 7-1 lead. Sheehan Planas-Arteaga's one-out double down the right field line broke up a 1-1 tie in the fourth. Luis Arrizurieta's sacrifice fly to center put the Bucs up 4-1. Tyler Kinley's RBI single through the left side, Joe Iorio's RBI double down the left field line on the first pitch he saw and Planas-Arteaga's sacrifice fly in the fifth gave the Bucs a six-run lead.

Florida Memorial (8-35) scored once in the seventh before the Buccaneers tacked on two more in the bottom half of the inning to extend the lead to 9-2. But the Lions sent 10 batters to the plate in the eighth, scoring four runs on two hits, three walks and two hit batsmen to draw within three, 9-6. But Barry reliever Kevin Youst coaxed Florida Memorial's Alejandro Diaz to pop out to end the inning.

Kinley's RBI double to center in the bottom half of the eighth added an insurance run for the Buccaneers, and Youst struck out three batters in the ninth to seal it.

Joeanthony Rivera (3-2) picked up the win in relief, giving up two hits and a walk in two innings of work. Florida Memorial's Hector Antunez (1-4) took the loss after allowing six hits, six runs and a walk in an inning and two-thirds of middle relief.

Planas-Arteaga drove in four runs, going 2 for 4 with a pair of doubles from the leadoff spot. Kinley was 3 for 3 with two RBI. Iorio went 2 for 3 with an RBI and a stolen base. JC Cardenas was 2 for 3 with three runs scored and two stolen bases, and Michael Slabach was 2 for 5 and scored twice.

Barry's Frank Szczepanik worked the sixth and seventh innings, allowing two hits, a run, a walk, while fanning two in a solid effort out of the bullpen. Starter Alex Decker went three innings, allowing a hit, a walk and a run, while striking out five.

Florida Memorial's Omar Cordero went 2 for 4 with two RBI, and Andy Ruiz drove in two runs for the Lions.

The Buccaneers host Lynn in a three-game series beginning 6 p.m. Friday at Feinbloom Field.

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Baseball Takes Series With Sweep Of Rollins

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:23:00 GMT

WINTER PARK, Fla. – After dropping a heart breaker in the series opener Friday night Barry University’s baseball team swept a pair of wins Saturday against Rollins College winning the first game 5-2 and the rubber match 5-3.

Game One

Barry (23-15, 9-9 SSC) fell behind early in game one as the Tars pushed across a pair of runs against Tyler Kinley in the bottom of the first inning to grab the early lead. After surrendering the early lead, Kinley buckled down and shut the Rollins offense down.

Kinley retired 15 consecutive batters at one point from the end of the first inning through the sixth inning until he walked Brian Lattanzi in the sixth.

Rollins (18-15, 5-7) managed just two runs on four hits but led 2-1 heading into the eighth inning.

Offensively the Bucs struggled to produce runs, scoring once in the fourth on an RBI single off the bat of Mike Diaz to cut the deficit to just one run.

In the eighth inning the first two Buccaneers were retired on what appeared to be a quick inning for the Tars. However, Diaz once again battled to keep the inning alive with a single through the right side that set the stage for Zac Burger. Facing a full count and two outs, Burger drilled the next pitch over the right field wall to give the Bucs the 3-2 lead.

In the ninth, the Bucs capitalized on Rollins’ defensive errors to add a pair of insurance runs and Tyler Petsch closed out the win for his fourth save of the season.

J.C. Cardenas and Diaz led the Bucs offensively with two hits each.

Tyler Kinley (4-2) allowed just two runs in eight innings, scattered just four hits and struck out two to earn the win.

Hitting for himself, Kinley also picked up his first career hit going 1-for-4.

Game Two

In the rubber-match the Buccaneers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second inning as Kinley and Luis Arrizurieta led the way with RBI singles in the frame.

Rollins cut into the lead with a run in the third inning and another in the fourth but Cardenas delivered a double to deep left with the bases loaded to drive in a pair of runs once again extending the Buccaneer lead to 5-2.

Calvin Rayburn (6-2) struck out seven in 5.2 innings, allowing just three runs (2 earned).

Tyler Petsch tossed 1.1 innings to pick up his second save of the day and his fifth overall this season.

Offensively, Arrizurieta, English, Kellmann, Michael Slabach and Kinley each added a pair of hits in the win.

Barry returns to Miami Shores where they’ll host Florida Memorial Tuesday night. Live-stat and video coverage will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

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Baseball Suffers Extra-Innings Loss At Rollins

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:18:00 GMT

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team dropped the series opener versus Rollins Friday night in an extra innings affair, 3-2.

Barry (21-15, 7-9 SSC) sent freshman Billy Atkins to the mound and the freshman was stellar once again with yet another quality start under his belt.

Atkins ran into a bit of trouble in the second inning after the Tars pushed across a run to grab a 1-0 lead but the righty would strand a pair of runners to end the threat.

Rollins (18-13, 5-5)added another run in the fifth to extend the lead to two and seemed in complete control of the game as Anthony Figliolia allowed just one hit through the first six innings.

The Bucs answered in the seventh, capitalizing on an errant throw on a sacrifice bunt that eventually scored Tyler Kellmann.

Michael Diaz delivered an RBI single to right to score J.C. Cardenas and even the game at two.

Neither team scored in the next four innings and the game went to the twelfth. With a runner on third, two strikes and one out the Tars executed a suicide squeeze to secure the walk-off victory.

Atkins tossed seven innings and allowed just two runs but did not figure into the decision. Adrian Benitez (4-1) tossed 4.1 innings, scattered three hits and finished with five K’s despite taking the loss.

The Bucs and Tars will wrap up the series with a doubleheader Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. with live-stat and video broadcast available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

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Baseball Falls To Ave Maria 10-7

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:13:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team dropped a non-conference matchup against Ave Maria University Wednesday night at Feinbloom field, 10-7.

Barry (21-14) scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning to grab an early 2-0 lead on a pair of wild pitches after back-to-back singles from Luis Arrizurieta and Adrian English and a stolen base that advance both runners into scoring position.

Ave Maria (27-15) evened the game at two with a pair of runs of their own in the top of the third off lefty Joeanthony Rivera. However Rivera did finish with two strikeouts in two innings of work and left prior to the fifth with the Bucs leading 4-3.

Head coach Marc Pavao was able to get a variety of pitchers plenty of work in the non-conference game as Barry used six pitchers in all.

Starter Frank Szczepanik and reliever Adrian Benitez each tossed two scoreless innings. Szczepanik finished with two K’s and Benitez fanned three.

Every hitter in the lineup collected at least one hit and four Bucs finished with two-hit games. The Buccaneers’ first three hitters, Sheehan Planas-Arteaga, Arrizurieta and English each belted three hits and freshman Zac Burger also added a pair of hits to pace the offense.

The Bucs took a 7-4 lead in the seventh with a three-run rally highlighted by Planas’ two-RBI double down the left field line.

Unfortunately Barry was not able to hold on to the three run lead as the Gyrenes put together a six run eighth to finish the comeback.

Barry returns to conference action this weekend with a three-game series in Winter Park, Fla. starting Friday against Rollins College.

Live-stat and audio broadcast will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

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Baseball Splits With No. 2 Spartans

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:53:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team defeated the No. 2 ranked Spartans of Tampa in game one of a doubleheader Friday, 5-0, before dropping the series finale 6-5 at Feinbloom field.

Pitching and defense is a recipe for success and that’s exactly what coach Marc Pavao got from the freshman Billy Atkins and the Buccaneers in game one.

Game One

Barry (21-13, 7-8 SSC) jumped out in front with a pair of runs in the bottom of the third inning on back-to-back RBI hits from Luis Arrizurieta and Adrian English.

In the fifth inning the Bucs tacked on another run on English’s second hit of the ball game, once again driving in Arrizurieta.

Tampa (26-5, 9-3 SSC) had little success against the Bucs’ rookie.

Atkins (4-3) continued to impress and build upon each of his starts. The right-hander tossed his first career complete-game shutout, scattering seven hits in nine innings while holding the Spartans in-check throughout.

The Bucs added runs in the sixth and seventh innings and cruised to a 5-0 victory over the Spartans.

English finished 3-for-4 with 2 RBI to pace the Bucs. Arrizurieta and Michael Diaz each added a pair of hits in the winning effort.

Game Two

In the nightcap it looked promising in the early going that the Bucs would complete the doubleheader sweep after grabbing an early 5-2 lead.

Barry scored three runs in the first inning as the first five hitters reached safely to start the rally. Tyler Kellmann collected an RBI single to left-center and Michael Slabach’s single to right drove in a pair of runs.

Kevin Youst took the hill for the Bucs and tossed 3.2 innings, allowed four runs but left the game with a 5-4 lead.

The Spartans scored four unanswered runs, two in the fifth and two more in the sixth to grab a 6-5 advantage.

Although Barry was able to put the tying run on base in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Bucs were not able to manufacture a run as they fell in the series finale, 6-5.

Tyler Petsch was effective out of the bullpen throwing 2.2 scoreless innings in which he allowed just two hits.

Sheehan Planas-Arteaga finished 3-for-4 with a pair of runs and Michael Slabach also belted three hits and finished with two RBI to lead the Bucs offensively.

Defensively the Bucs played some of their best baseball as they did not commit an error in either game of the doubleheader and turned six double-plays in all. J.C. Cardenas turned a pair of unassisted double-plays in game one behind Atkins.

English, Kellmann, and Cardenas each collected multiple hits for the Buccaneers in the final game of the series.

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Baseball Falls To No. 2 Tampa

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:04:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team fell to the No. 2-ranked Spartans of Tampa Thursday night at Feinbloom field, 6-4, in the first game of a three-game conference showdown.

Barry (20-12, 6-7 SSC) fell behind early as the Spartans scratched across three runs in the opening frame on just one hit, taking advantage of two walks and a pair of hit-batters.

Calvin Rayburn (5-2) got off to a slow start but battled to keep the Bucs in the game as he struck out two batters in as many innings.

Tampa (25-4, 8-2 SSC) added two more runs in the top of the fourth to grab a 5-0 lead but the Bucs answered with a four-run rally in the bottom of the second to cut the deficit to one.

J.C. Cardenas started the rally with a leadoff double down the left field line and Michael Slabach followed with a single. After two consecutive outs, Jay Bellot lined a single to right to plate Cardenas for the Bucs’ first run of the game.

Barry strung together four consecutive two-out RBI singles to climb back in the ball game. Bellot, Sheehan Planas-Arteaga, Luis Arrizurieta and Adrian English each collected an RBI single in the second-inning rally.

Trailing 6-4 in the fifth the Bucs loaded the bases with just one out but Tampa reliever Mike Adams retired the next two batters to evade the jam and the Buccaneers squandered their best opportunity of the night.

Adrian Benitez was phenomenal in relief, tossing seven scoreless innings and finished with six strikeouts.

Mike Adams (3-0) earned the win for Tampa throwing 5.0 scoreless innings in relief.

The Bucs and Spartans begin a doubleheader at 12 p.m. Friday to close out the series at Feinbloom field. Live-stat and video broadcast will be available for the final two games of the series. For live baseball coverage fans can follow along through Barry University athletics’ website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

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Ahead Of The Game: Baseball Boast Two Of The Nation's Best

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:54:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. --Barry University’s baseball team is putting together a strong 2013 campaign in hopes of returning to the NCAA Regional once again come May and they’re doing it with the help of two of the nation’s best.

Junior Adrian English is putting together one of the most remarkable seasons by not only any Division II player but across all divisions in collegiate baseball this spring.

Hitting a remarkable .423 after 31 games, English is among the top-ten nationally in various categories and has made his presence felt in the middle of the Bucs’ lineup.

The Miami native is third in the nation with 54 hits, eighth with 36 RBI and he currently leads all of Division II with 18 doubles. English burst onto the scene as a freshman hitting .330 in 55 games but seemed to struggle a bit as a sophomore last spring hitting .280 while he collected 26 RBI in both of his first two seasons at Barry.

This spring, English has been a catalyst for the Buccaneers and has been making a strong case as a possible Sunshine State Conference Player of the Year candidate. He currently leads the conference in batting average, hits, total bases and RBI and ranks in the top ten in numerous other categories.

Joining English atop leaders in the nation is sophomore Sheehan Planas-Arteaga. The lefty hitter led the Buccaneers with a .319 batting average last season before being sidelined with an injury and he’s followed up with another strong season in 2013.

Planas struggled out of the gate hitting .222 through the Bucs’ first 11 games with only one extra-base hit but in his last 20 games he has belted 26 hits to raise his average up to .306.

For most of his rookie season and the greater part of 2013, Planas was hitting in the second or third spot in the lineup but head coach Marc Pavao made a move two weeks ago to put Planas in the leadoff spot and the results have proven a wise decision.

In his first night at the leadoff spot Planas finished 1-for-4 with three walks and the Bucs put together their best offensive output of the season in a 23-2 rout of Adelphi University.

Since then, Planas’ on-base-percentage has risen to .455 and he currently ranks fifth in the nation (first in the SSC) with 38 runs scored and is No. 1 among all division II players with 31 walks.

Both English and Planas will have to keep pace in order to break the Buccaneers’ doubles and walks record this season. English’s 18 doubles are just eight shy of the Billy Zoffinger’s 26 set in 2003 and Planas is still 27 walks behind Nick Shaw’s mark of 58 free passes set in 2007.

Regardless of whether or not they break any records, English and Planas have been difference makers in Barry’s lineup this season and their success has resonated with their teammates. Barry’s offense is among the best not only in the SSC but in the South Region which is in part why the Bucs boast a 20-11 overall record.

The Buccaneers await a crucial conference matchup with the No. 5 ranked Spartans of Tampa this week but Barry enters the series with plenty of confidence after taking two of three in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. against the rival Sharks of Nova Southeastern. The Bucs dropped the series finale 10-9 in extra innings.

Tampa (24-4, 7-2 SSC) was the preseason favorite to win the conference. Barry and Tampa have alternated conference championships in each of the last four seasons with the Buccaneers capturing the league crown in 2009 and 2011 under Marc Pavao.

First pitch on Thursday is slated for 6 p.m. with live-stat and broadcast coverage available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

Baseball Splits A Pair At Nova

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:08:00 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE—Barry University’s baseball team split a pair of games against the rival Sharks of Nova Southeaster Saturday taking game one 5-2 before dropping the series finale in an extra inning affair, 10-9.

Game One

Once again it was freshman Billy Atkins pitching like anything but a rookie for the Buccaneers. Atkins held the Sharks in-check in the early part of the game, retiring the first 11 batters of the game. With two outs in the bottom of the fourth inning the Sharks tied the game at one and continued to threat with the bases loaded.

The freshman battled back to retire the final batter of the inning and evade any further trouble.

Barry’s (20-11, 6-6 SSC) offense responded with four runs in the fifth to give Atkins some run support with three of the four runs scoring on some clutch two-out hitting.

Tyler Kellmann continued to drive in runs against Nova pitching, delivering a two-RBI double to plate Luis Arrizurieta and Sheehan Planas-Arteaga.

Atkins found himself in another tough jam in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Sharks loaded the bases with just one out. With the tying run at the plate, Atkins settled down and induced the inning-ending groundball double play turned by the middle infielders J.C. Cardenas and Adrian English to escape the jam.

It was Atkins’ (3-3) best start of the season as he scattered just five hits in seven innings allowed just one run and finished with five K’s to earn the win.

Joe Iorio entered in relief of Billy Atkins after starting the game as the designated hitter and allowed a leadoff walk and a grounder through the right side to begin the bottom of the eighth.

Coach Marc Pavao called on Tyler Petsch for the second consecutive game to slam the door shut on the Sharks.

Petsch held Nova to just one run in the inning and picked up a pair of strike outs as Barry maintained a 5-2 lead heading into the ninth inning.

In the ninth Petsch tossed a scoreless inning to seal the 5-2 victory. The right-hander finished with four K’s in two innings of work.

Zachary Westcott took the loss for the Sharks after 4.2 innings in which he allowed five runs.

The Buccaneers offense was led by Arrizurieta who collected a multi-hit game for the second straight day. Middle-infield combination of Adrian English and Cardenas also added a pair of hits each in the Bucs’ win.

Game Two

Trailing 1-0 in the second inning the Bucs got a pair of RBI singles from Iorio and Planas to take a 2-1 lead. Then, with runners on first and second and two outs, Arrizurieta roped a double into the left field corner to plate Iorio and Planas.

English got in on the rally with a liner over the head of the pitcher Mitchell Buerosse to drive in Arrizurieta and extend the lead to 5-1.

Nova got within a run in the third inning with a four run rally but Adrian English’s solo-homerun in the top of the fourth extended the Buccaneer lead to 7-5.

The back and forth ball game continued in the bottom of the fourth when the Sharks tied the game at seven with a two-run homer.

Joe Iorio entered the game with one out in the fourth in relief of Kevin Youst, who did not figure into the decision, and worked out of a tough situation to keep the game knotted at seven.

Youst allowed seven runs on five hits in 3.1 innings but did strike out four.

Called in to work the final out of the fifth inning of a 7-7 game, Tyler Kinley faced the Sharks’ hottest hitter, 2012 SSC Player of the Year Carlos Asuaje with the bases loaded.

Kinley got Asuaje to fly out to English on a 94 mph fast ball that jammed the junior shortstop to keep the game tied at seven.

Planas led off the sixth with a liner to left and Arrizurieta, looking to sacrifice Planas over, dropped a bunt down the first base line and avoided the tag to reach safely on the single.

Following a strikeout, Planas and Arrizurieta both advanced on a wild pitch but the catcher Ryan Woodrey sent an errant throw into leftfield and Planas scored standing up as Barry took an 8-7 lead.

A pair of infield singles from Kellmann and Cardenas loaded the bases for Slabach before Arrizurieta was thrown out at the plate attempting to score on a wild pitch.

Slabach was hit by a pitch and the Bucs loaded the bases once again, this time with two outs, for Tim Blackmon.

The Bucs stranded the three runners and missed a great opportunity to stretch their 8-7 lead.

The Sharks tied the game again in the bottom of the sixth with a homerun to right off the bat of Mike Melendez.

Wouldn’t you know it in this game that changed momentum so many times, Joe Iorio belted a homer off the top of the scoreboard in left to give Barry the lead once again, 9-8. Iorio, who re-entered in the DH spot after pitching in relief, delivered his second homerun of the season.

It was obvious that Nova would not go away easy and the Sharks started the inning with a leadoff walk. After a successful sacrifice bunt that resulted on both runners reaching safely, coach Pavao went to Tyler Petsch for the third time in the series.

Another sacrifice bunt advanced the tying run to third and the go-ahead run to second with one out.

Acevedo drew a walk and Asuaje stepped in to face Petsch with the bases loaded and the game on the line.

Asuaje delivered a sacrifice fly to center to tie the game at nine advancing both runners to second and third as well, but Petsch retired the following batter and it seemed inevitable the game would go into extras.

In the first extra frame Kellmann reached on an error, Tim Blackmon singled to right and pinch-hitter Jay Bellot was hit by a pitch to load the bases with two outs but the Bucs squandered another opportunity and all three runners were stranded.

Neither team scored in the eighth inning, it was in the bottom of the ninth that the Sharks delivered the walk-off single to take the series finale by a final score of 10-9.

Luis Arrizurieta and Joe Iorio each had three hits in the nightcap to lead the Bucs’ offense.

Barry returns to action on Thursday in a three-game home series against Tampa University. Live-stats and video broadcast will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

BOX SCORE GAME ONE

BOX SCORE GAME TWO

Baseball Rallies To Top Rival Sharks

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:38:00 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE – Barry University’s baseball team outslugged Nova Southeastern University Friday night in a battle of Sunshine State Conference rivals, 11-9.

Nova Southeastern (17-9, 2-2 SSC) entered the game on a three-game winning streak and a tie for fourth in the conference standings.

Calvin Rayburn took the mound the series opener against the rival Sharks but struggled to find his rhythm on the mound and the Sharks took an early lead with a three-run rally in the second inning.

Barry (19-10, 5-5 SSC) scored once in the fourth and again in the top of the fifth to cut the deficit to just one, but the Sharks countered with another three run inning in the bottom of the frame.

Trailing 6-2, Adrian Benitez faced the bases loaded with two outs and Nova looking to put the game out of reach. The right-hander got Angel Acevedo to fly out to Adrian English in foul territory to escape any further trouble.

Luis Arrizurieta led off the sixth with a base hit up the middle and Adrian English belted a liner that one-hopped the centerfield wall to drive in the run. After a ground out to the right side advanced English, J.C. Cardenas hit a hard grounder down the first-base, line just in fair territory, for a double to plate English.

Carlos Asuaje led off the sixth inning for the Sharks with a bunt single and the nation’s leading base stealer was on the move as he looked to get into scoring position.

After Navarro fouled a pitch off the hand of Arrizurieta, Asuaje tested the senior catcher and Arrizurieta delivered a strike to second to gun him down. Benitez worked a scoreless inning and the tides seemed to start turning the Bucs’ way.

Kenny Miranda entered in relief of Vinnie Contaldi in the seventh inning and the Buccaneers jumped all over him.

After Joe Iorio got the rally started with an infield single, Sheehan Planas-Arteaga followed with another hit through the right side and the Bucs were threatening again.

Arrizurieta hit a grounder back to Miranda for what looked like what could have been an inning-ending double play. Fortunately for Barry, Miranda’s throw to Asuaje was low and all three runners were safe.

English came through with a sacrifice fly to plate Iorio and Tyler Kellmann belted his first homerun of the season to give Barry an 8-6 lead.

With two outs and already ahead by two, the Bucs weren’t finished. Cardenas walked, stole second and scored on a double off the bat of Michael Slabach to cap the five-run rally in the seventh and take a 9-6 lead.

Barry kept the pressure mounting in the eighth with a leadoff walk to Joe Iorio.

Matthew Garlock pinch-ran for Iorio and stole second and Planas-Arteaga followed with a liner to left.

After a pitching change Arrizurieta stepped in with runners on the corners and no outs and delivered his fourth hit of the night to drive in Garlock.

The Sharks didn’t go away quietly as they tried to spark a ninth inning rally when they brought the tying run to the plate but Tyler Petsch shut the door with the two out save to seal the victory.

Buccaneer starter Calvin Rayburn did not figure into the decision but finished with four K’s in 4.2 innings of work.

Adrian Benitez (4-0) earned his fourth win of the season after allowing just three runs in 3.2 innings in relief.

Arrizurieta led the Bucs’ offense with four hits while Planas, Slabach and Iorio all finished with multiple hits on the night.

Kellmann finished 1-for-3 with a season-high four RBI and a run scored.

Barry returns to the NSU Baseball Complex Saturday for a doubleheader set to begin at 1 p.m. Live-stats and video broadcast will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

BOX SCORE

Baseball Pounds Its Way To Win Over Sailfish

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:25:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla.—The Barry Buccaneers rebounded with an 11-1 win over the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish on Tuesday night at Buccaneer Field in non-conference baseball action.

The Bucs (18-10), coming off a tough conference weekend at Florida Southern, got back to their winnign ways by scoring in five consecutive innings to build an 11-0 lead. Mike Diaz put the Bucs on the board in the second inning with a two-run double and added an RBI single in the fourth to drive in three runs on the night.

Tyler Kinley (3-1) and a host of relievers made the runs stand up, holding the Sailfish (16-8) to a run on eight hits. Kinley tossed five scoreless innings, scattering four hits and a walk and struck out three. Four relievers closed out the game for the Bucs, throwing an inning apiece.

Alejandro De Moya (2-1) took the loss for the Sailfish. In four innings, he allowed six runs (five earned) on 10 hits. He walked one and struck out one.

In the third inning, Luis Arrizurieta singled with one out as scored on a single by Tyler Kellman.

In the fourth, the Bucs tallied three runs. Mike Slabach walked and stole second. He went to third on an infield single by Tim Blackmon. Diaz followed with an RBI single. Sheehan Planas-Arteaga drove in a run with a double, and Adrian English capped the scoring with another infield single to score Diaz.

The Bucs used their speed to score two more in the fifth. Slabach was hit by reliever Stefano Bucciol to lead off the inning. He promptly swiped second and third and scored on a wild pitch by Bucciol. Diaz walked and stole second. He scored on an error by PBA second baseman Billy Walker.

Finally in the sixth, the Bucs pushed three more runs across. Kellman walked with one out and JC Cardenas followed with a single to right. Slabach doubled into the gap in right-center to score Kellman. Cardenas and Slabach scored ahead of a double by Blackmon.

The Sailfish got their only run in the eighth off Matt Garlock. Sean Viscotti walked with one out. Back-to-back singled by Joel Buchko and Billy Kisner pushed across the run.

English led the Bucs with three hits, while, in addition to Diaz, Planas-Arteaga, Cardenas, Blackmon, and Kellman all had two hits as the Bucs pounded out 15 safeties. Slabach scored three runs, while Diaz, Cardenas and Kellman had two each. Buchko led the Sailfish, going 3-for-3.

The Bucs travel to Davie, Fla., on Friday and Saturday for a key Sunshine State Conference series with the Nova Southeastern Sharks.

(03/19/13 at Miami Shores, FL)

Barry 11, Palm Beach Atlantic 1

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Pitchers: Palm Beach Atlantic - Alejandro De Moya; Stefano Bucciol(5); Kennie Silvestri(6); Bobby Kissner(7) and Joel Buchko. Barry - Tyler Kinley; Adrian Benitez(6); Frank Szczepanik(7); Matthew Garlock(8); Joe Iorio(9) and Luis Arrizurieta; Connor Oliveri.
Win-Tyler Kinley(3-1) Loss-Alejandro De Moya(2-1) T-2:47 A-122
Weather: baleful

Baseball Stumbles On The Road Against Mocs

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:54:00 GMT

LAKELAND, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team lost a pair of games Saturday in Lakeland against Florida Southern College, 6-3 and 2-0.

Game One

Barry (17-10, 4-5 SSC) scored first in the second inning to take a 1-0 lead on a two-out RBI single to left off the bat of Mike Diaz.

Tim Blackmon belted his second homerun of the season, a solo-shot in the fourth, to give Barry a 2-0 lead. The following inning, Tyler Kellmann lined a ball towards the left-center gap for another two-out RBI hit that put Barry up 3-0.

Freshman Billy Atkins (2-3) got the nod in game one and cruised through the first five innings, facing the minimum through four. The right-hander ran into a bit of trouble in the sixth when the Mocs pushed four runs across to take a 4-3 lead.

Florida Southern (11-11, 6-0 SSC) added a run in the seventh and another in the eighth to stretch the lead and the Bucs were unable to mount another comeback as they fell 6-3.

Atkins allowed four runs in six innings and finished with 6 K’s. He struck out the side in the bottom of the first to begin the game.

Michael Diaz led the Bucs with a 2-for-4 performance.

Game Two

The Bucs sent t senior Kevin Youst to the mound in the series finale and the Plantation, Fla. native delivered another strong performance.

In the bottom of the first the Mocs were able to scratch a run across to take a 1-0 lead. They threatened in the third inning with runners on the corners and only one out, but Youst retired the next two hitters to keep the deficit at just one run.

Once again in the fifth inning Florida Southern kept the pressure on Youst and the Buccaneer defense with the first two batters reaching safely but three groundball outs later the threat was over.

Barry’s offense struggled to find opportunities to score runs in the nightcap as the Bucs were held to just four hits.

Youst (2-3) tossed six innings and allowed just two runs and finished with a pair of K’s.

Luis Arrizurieta finished 2-for-3 to lead the Bucs offensively.

Barry returns to action on Tuesday at Feinbloom field where they’ll step out of conference play to battle the Sailfish of Palm Beach Atlantic University. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. with live-stat and video broadcast available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

BOX SCORE GAME ONE

BOX SCORE GAME TWO

Baseball Rallies Late, Falls Short In Extras Against Mocs

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:46:00 GMT

LAKELAND, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team lost an extra-innings thriller Friday night in the first game of a three-game series against Sunshine State Conference foe Florida Southern, 6-5 in 12 innings.

Barry (17-8, 4-3 SSC) scored the game’s first run in the top of the first when Tyler Kellmann delivered a clutch two-out RBI single to plate Sheehan Planas-Arteaga.

Calvin Rayburn held the Moccasins’ bats in-check throughout the first five innings but ran into a little bit of trouble in the sixth.

Florida Southern (9-11, 4-0 SSC) added two runs in the sixth and one in each the seventh and eighth innings to extend their lead to 4-1.

This wasn’t the first time this group of Buccaneers had been down but tonight Barry was down to its final strike of the game.

Tim Blackmon delivered a two-out bases-clearing triple to tie the game at four in the top of the ninth inning, breathing life into a team that can never be counted down until the final out.

Tyler Petsch pitched three scoreless innings in relief and was able to escape a jam in the bottom of the tenth that saw the game-winning run advance to third with less than two outs.

Petsch would strike out the following batter and induce a ground ball out to strand the runner at third. In 3.1 innings Petsch allowed just one run (unearned) and finished with 3 K’s.

In the top of the twelfth inning Jay Bellot delivered a pinch hit single through the left side to start the rally. Michael Diaz followed with a sacrifice bunt to advance Bellot to second. After a balk advance Bellot to third, Planas put Barry ahead, 5-4 with a sacrifice fly to plate Bellot.

It seemed like the Bucs were headed towards their ninth consecutive win but the Mocs capitalized on a Bucs’ defensive miscue to score a pair of runs in the bottom of the frame en route to the win.

Rayburn tossed 7.2 innings, allowed four runs, three earned and struck out three.

Steve Burnham picked up the win for Mocs after throwing three innings in relief.

Michael Slabach added a pair of hits including a double in a 2-for-5 night.

The two teams will finish the series with a doubleheader Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. Live-stats and audio broadcast will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

BOX SCORE

No. 22 Baseball Pounds Adelphi, 23-2

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:27:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- Barry pounded a season-high 23 hits in a 23-2 win over Adelphi Tuesday night at Feinbloom Field. The 23 runs also were a season-best for the No. 22-ranked Buccaneers.

The school record for runs scored is 32 against Catholic University set in 1991 in a game played in Miami Shores. Barry's 23 runs Tuesday is tied for fifth in school history, and is the most since the Buccaneers scored 25 against Caldwell (N.J.) in 2010.

Joe Iorio went 4-for-7 with a home run, double and four RBI, Michael Diaz was 2-for-6 with a grand slam and five RBI, and Michael Slabach was 3-for-4 with a triple, a double and two RBI as the Bucs improved to 12-3 at home. Tyler Kellmann was 3-for-6 with a double and three RBI. Tim Blackmon was 2-for-2 with two RBI, and JC Cardenas went 2-for-3 with two RBI.

Every Buccaneer starter had at least one hit, and eight of them had multiple hits.

The Bucs (17-7) drove in a season-high 20 runs. Their previous high this season was 14, which they did twice this year.

Pitcher Tyler Kinley (2-0) worked three innings, allowing four hits, no runs and no walks to earn the win. Adrian Benitez, Alex Decker, Billy Atkins, and Matthew Garlock all pitched one inning of shutout relief on a combined two hits and no walks.

The Buccaneers scored in each of the first four innings, taking a 10-0 lead in the second. Diaz belted his grand slam to right in the fourth -- an inning Barry scored five times on four hits. The Bucs scored six runs in the second on five hits.

The fifth inning was the only inning Barry didn't score. The Bucs sent nine batters to the plate in the first and 12 in the second. They sent nine batters to the plate in both the third and fourth innings as well.

Barry didn't commit an error for the fourth time this year.

The Bucs begin a three-game series at Florida Southern 7 p.m. Friday.

BOX SCORE

Planas-Arteaga Selected SSC Baseball Player Of The Week

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:33:00 GMT

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team is playing some of its best baseball thus far this spring and as a result the Bucs have won eight straight and earned their second Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week Award.

Barry sophomore OF/1B Sheehan Planas-Arteaga (Miami, Fla.) led the Buccaneers to a 3-0 weekly record, batting .667 with seven runs and seven RBI. Planas-Arteaga had multiple hits in each game and tallied three hits in two of them. He also had one extra-base hit in each contest, belting two doubles and one home run en route to a 1.083 slugging percentage. His home run, which came in the sixth inning of the Buccaneers’ first game against the University of the Sciences, tied the score at 4-4. The Bucs would go on to win 9-5. Planas-Arteaga recorded a .692 OPB in three outings.

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Barry returns to action Tuesday with a non-conference matchup against Adelphi before heading to Lakeland, Fla. for a three game SSC showdown with Florida Southern beginning on Friday.

Baseball Walks Off With Win Over Knights

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:02:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, FL—The 22^nd-ranked Barry Buccaneers walked off with a 5-4 win over previously unbeaten St. Michael’s in an up-and-down baseball game at Feinbloom Field on Monday night.

JC Cardenas trotted home with the winning run in the 10^th inning. Reliever Rich Reo (0-1) hit Cardenas on an 0-2 count, then, on a pickoff attempt, threw the ball down the right field line. Cardenas advanced to third on the error, them the Knights’ rightfielder Nick Nelson compounded the problem when his throw to third skipped past Matt Feeney and Cardenas came home with the game-winner.

The Bucs (16-7) loaded the bases in the second inning off SMC starter Andrew DuPrat and Tyler Kellman scored on a ground ball by Connor Oliveiri.

The Knights (3-1) struck back in the top of the third off Barry starter Frank Szczepanik. Dan McGuirl led off with a double and went to third on a wild pitch. Tyler Wild followed with an RBI single and promptly stole second and third. One out later, Alec Tice delivered an RBI single to plate Wild.

The Bucs got back on top in the bottom of the frame. Sheehan Planas-Arteaga walked and Adrian English jacked a double off the wall in dead center. Kellman brought both runners home with a single.

St. Michael’s took the lead back in the seventh inning on a two-run homer from Jacob Benoche and the Bucs tied it at 4-4 in the bottom of the frame on an error by Wild.

Calvin Rayburn (5-1) worked around a hit in the top of the 10^th inning to earn the win for the Bucs. Reo took the loss. DuPrat, who threw 144 pitches in his first outing of the year, allowed four runs on eight hits and four walks and struck out five.

The Bucs face the Panthers of Adelphi on Tuesday, Mar. 12 at 6:00 pm.

(03/11/13 at Miami Shores, FL)

Barry 5, St. Michael's 4

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Pitchers: St. Michael's - Andrew DuPrat; Rich Reo(10) and Jason Moore. Barry - Frank Szczepanik; Joeanthony Rivera(4); Tyler Petsch(8); Calvin Rayburn(10) and Connor Oliveri; Luis Arrizurieta.
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HR STM - Jacob Begnoche (1).
Weather: acceptable

Baseball Moves Into Top-25 Poll

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:41:00 GMT

PHOENIX -- Barry University’s baseball team is off to a strong start this spring and has broken into the top-25 rankings for the first time this season.

The Buccaneers are ranked No. 22 in the nation according to Collegiate Baseball after a 15-7, 4-2 SSC start. After losing three of four in Alabama-Huntsville and also dropping a 5-1 game against Division I Miami, Barry has reeled off six consecutive wins including a three-game sweep over Sunshine State Conference foe Saint Leo.

Junior Adrian English has bolstered the middle of the Bucs’ lineup and leads the team with a staggering .476 batting average. He also leads the Buccaneers in hits (39), doubles (13), and RBI (29).

Luis Arrizurieta has also proved to be a steady bat for the Bucs and is hitting .371 and has started 20 games, primarily behind the dish.

The emergence of Sheehan Planas-Arteaga who is hitting .471 with 13 RBI in his last ten games has been a big part of the Buccaneers’ success as of late and he will certainly play a large role in their success as the season unfolds.

A pair of freshman have also put together strong starts as slick-fielding shortstop J.C. Cardenas and outfielder Mike Diaz are both hitting over the .300 mark 22 games into the spring.

On the mound head coach Marc Pavao and pitching coach Alex Gonzalez have put together a solid staff led by senior Kevin Youst who bolsters a 3.31 ERA and leads the team with 20 K’s.

Freshman Billy Atkins has been impressive, pitching like a seasoned veteran thus far. Calvin Rayburn has made the transition to the starting rotation as expected and currently leads the team with a 4-1 record on the mound.

The bullpen has also displayed strong performances and hard-throwers such as Tyler Kinley, Joe Iorio and Tyler Petsch have all contributed to the Bucs hot start in 2013.

A pleasant surprise out of the bullpen has been redshirt freshman Adrian Benitez who has appeared in eight games and carries a 3-0 record with 13 K’s in 12.1 innings in relief.

The Bucs face St. Michael’s University tonight and Adelphi University on Tuesday. Both games are scheduled for 6 p.m. with live video and live-stats available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

The Bucs return to SSC play this weekend in Lakeland, Fla. in a three game series against Florida Southern University beginning Friday at 7 p.m.

Baseball Wins Sixth Straight With Sweep Of Devils

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:30:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team swept a pair of seven inning games Wednesday night at Feinbloom field against the University of the Sciences by scores of 9-5 and 9-4.

Adrian English and Sheehan Planas-Arteaga continued to tear the cover off the ball, lifting the Bucs (15-7, 4-2 SSC) offense as they have all year in route to a double-header sweep of the Devils.

Game One

English delivered a two-RBI single in the first scored Michael Slabach, who led off with a walk, and Planas, after he reached on a single to right, to give the Bucs the 2-0 advantage.

The Devils (1-4) put up three runs in the fifth inning on just two hits and Buccaneer error to take a 4-3 lead, but Barry answered with a run in the bottom of the inning on an RBI single to left off the bat of Joe Iorio to tie the game at four.

With two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning and Barry trailing 5-4 Planas sparked a rally that would see the Bucs score five straight runs.

Planas belted a solo-homer to right to get the rally started and the Bucs belted six consecutive hits in all to put the game out of reach.

Tim Blackmon allowed just one hit and one run in two innings of work in his first start of the season. Frank Szczepanik struck out six hitters in three innings of relief, but it was Kevin Youst who picked up the win after 1.1 scoreless innings of work to go along with 3 K’s.

Six Buccaneers compiled multiple hits in the win but were led by Planas and J.C. Cardenas with three hits each.

English, Tyler Kellmann, Joe Iorio and Mike Diaz each added a pair of hits. Iorio also drove in three.

Game Two

Tyler Kinley took the mound for the Bucs in the nightcap in his first start of the season and this time Barry led the entire way after claiming a 4-0 lead in the second inning.

Once again it was Planas who delivered a bases-clearing double to spark the Buccaneer rally early in the game against the Devils.

Kinley did not allow a run in three innings of work and finished with 3 K’s to earn the win.

Matthew Garlock struck out four batters in relief scattering four hits and allowing just two runs, neither of which were earned.

Rene Estrada pitched a scoreless seventh to close out the game and struck out two batters in the process.

Slabach led the Bucs’ attack in the nightcap with a 3-for-5 performance on his birthday.

The Buccaneers, winners of six straight, are off until Monday when they’ll host St. Michaels University.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. with live-stat and video broadcast available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

BOX SCORE GAME ONE

BOX SCORE GAME TWO

Baseball Wins Fourth Straight In Come-From-Behind Fashion

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:32:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team rallied late to defeat Wilmington University Tuesday night, 9-6.

Barry (13-7, 4-2 SSC) struck first in the bottom of the third inning to take an early 2-0 lead. J.C. Cardenas singled up the middle to lead off the frame and reached third after stealing second and advancing on an errant throw.

Zac Burger doubled off the base of the fence in right to plate Cardenas and the Bucs would add another run to jump out in front, 2-0.

Wilmington (5-4) answered with six unanswered runs in the fourth and fifth innings and led 6-3 as the Bucs batted in the bottom of the fifth.

Sheehan Planas-Arteaga singled to right to drive in Zac Burger while Michael Slabach, who reached on a walk, also scored on a fielding error by the right fielder Brandon Payne.

Adrian English kept the rally going with a double to deep center to score Planas and cut the deficit to one.

Neither team scored in the sixth or seventh inning. It wasn’t until the bottom of the eighth that Barry was able to reclaim the lead.

Planas had been struggling to find his swing early on in the season and entered the game batting .274 showing signs that his offense was coming around. The Miami native led the Bucs with a .319 average as a freshman last spring before he was sidelined with an injury.

After a ground ball to second base off the bat of Michael Diaz to even the score at six the Wildcats chose to pitch around Michael Slabach.

Planas stepped up with the game tied, two runners on and two outs and the sophomore made them pay. Planas delivered a double to right center that scored Burger and Slabach and gave the Bucs the 8-6 lead.

English added some insurance with an RBI single to right to plate Planas, capping off a four run out-burst.

Calvin Rayburn pitched a scoreless ninth to close out the game and the Bucs cruised to their fourth straight victory.

Joe Iorio got the start on the mound and tossed 3.2 innings, allowed three runs of which none were earned.

Joeanthony Rivera (2-2) earned the win in relief scattering three hits in three innings of work and did not allow a run.

Planas led the Buccaneers with a 3-for-5 3 RBI night. English also finished 3-for-5 and added a pair of RBI.

Barry returns to action on Wednesday with a doubleheader against the University of the Sciences beginning at 3 p.m.

Live-stat and video broadcast coverage will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

BOX SCORE

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Baseball Takes Two, Completes Three-Game Sweep Of Saint Leo

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:24:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team completed a three-game sweep over Saint Leo Saturday with a pair of wins, 9-3 and 14-6.

It was the Buccaneers’ third three-game sweep over an opponent on the season but this one carried more weight having come in Sunshine State Conference play.

GAME ONE

Barry (12-7, 4-2 SSC) fell behind in game one on Saturday as the Lions pushed across a first inning run against Kevin Youst but the right-hander struck out five in 6.1 innings of work in another impressive start.

Unfortunately for Youst, four defensive miscues in the seventh inning led to a pair of Lions runs as Saint Leo scored two runs and left two runners on base without a hit in the inning.

Saint Leo (10-6, 0-3 SSC0 threatened late in the game with a pair of runs in the seventh and had a bases loaded opportunity in the eighth but the Bucs’ bullpen answered the call. Tyler Kinley entered the game in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and one out and the Bucs leading 4-3.

Kinley retired the next two batters, striking out Kory Wan and inducing Daniel Torres to ground out to second base to end the threat.

Barry answered with five runs in the bottom of the fifth to extend its lead to 9-3. Sheehan Planas-Arteaga singled to right to drive in a pair of runs and Tyler Kellmann and Luis Arrizurieta each drove in a run to cap the late inning rally.

Five Bucs finished the first game with multiple hits including Michael Slabach, Adrian English, Kellmann and Michael Diaz.

Youst allowed three runs of which only one was earned and finished with five K’s but did not figure into the decision.

Adrian Benitez (3-0) earned the win after throwing one inning in relief.

Tyler Kinley picked up his first save of the season in 1.2 innings of work.

GAME TWO

In the nightcap the Bucs brought out their bats as they exploded for 14 runs in route to a series sweep of the Lions.

This time, the Bucs put up seven runs in a second inning rally that delivered a crushing blow to a Saint Leo squad that had entered the series with plenty of momentum.

Adrian English once again led the Bucs’ offense with a 3-for-4, three RBI performance. Freshman shortstop J.C. Cardenas also belted three games in the night cap.

Six Buccaneers finished with multiple hits in the series finale. Slabach, Planas, Kellmann and Arrizurieta each had two hits in the win.

Billy Atkins tossed five innings and allowed just three runs, two earned and finished with three K’s.

Alex Decker pitched 1.2 innings without allowing a hit or run in relief.

Barry will step away from conference play in the next few days as they’ll host Wilmington University on Tuesday night and a doubleheader against University of the Sciences on Wednesday.

All three games will carry live-stats and video broadcast coverage through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

For Friday night video highlights CLICK HERE.

BOX SCORE GAME ONE

BOX SCORE GAME TWO

Baseball Snaps Skid With Win Over Saint Leo

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:38:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team snapped a three-game skid with a 4-2 win over Saint Leo at Feinbloom Field Friday night.

Barry (10-7, 2-2 SSC) dropped the final two games of the series against Alabama-Huntsville last weekend and lost to Division I Miami Wednesday, in a hard-fought game, but the Bucs were able to rebound with a critical conference victory over the Lions.

Through the first three innings neither team scored but the scoreless tie was broken up in the top of the fourth with a pair of Lions’ runs.

Saint Leo (10-4, 0-1 SSC) took advantage of a leadoff double off the bat of Frank Rawdow to take the early lead.

The Buccaneers answered with a pair of runs in the fifth inning to even the game at two. Adrian English’s two-RBI single to deep center got Barry on the board. Sheehan Planas-Arteaga and the other runners were forced to see the ball down and English was held to a single.

Calvin Rayburn (4-1) also rebounded from a loss in his last outing with a complete-game win. The right-hander allowed just two runs in nine innings and finished the game with 5 K’s.

In the seventh inning Planas sparked the offense with a double to right-center and English followed with an RBI single through the right side to give Barry a 3-2 lead.

Tim Blackmon drove in English to extend the Buccaneer lead to 4-2 which was more than enough for Rayburn on this night.

English led the Bucs’ offense with a 2-for-4, 3 RBI game. Joe Iorio finished with a pair of hits and scored a run in the winning effort.

Brent Krauss was tagged with the loss after allowing 4 runs, 3 earned, in 6.1 innings.

Barry returns to action on Saturday with a pair of games against Saint Leo to wrap up the three-game set at Feinbloom Field.

First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. and live-stat as well as broadcast coverage will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

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Baseball Welcomes Former Buc And Family To Throw Ceremonial First Pitch

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:40:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team begins a three-game series Friday night against SSC foe Saint Leo beginning at 6 p.m. On hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch will be Ellie Corbeil.

On September 30, 2011, at only 11 months old, Ellie Corbeil was diagnosed with AML, an aggressive form of leukemia. She was in the hospital continuously for 6 months undergoing chemotherapy. As with all cancer treatments, her immune system was so low that she could not have visitors or even leave her hospital room.

Ellie spent her first birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and Valentine’s Day in the hospital. Ellie even learned to walk in the hospital. No person, especially a child, should ever have to go through what Ellie went through. You can help kids like Ellie by joining our TEAM.

Ellie and her family are taking part in the local CURESEARCH walk to support childhood cancer. Only 1% of all money donated to cancer research goes to childhood cancer. CURESEARCH donates 97% to childhood cancer research.

PLEASE join our family at OLETA STATE PARK on May 4 as we walk for childhood cancer. To register go to curesearchwalk.org and join TEAM LOVE ELLIE. We are happy to say that only 2 years old, Ellie has been in remission for over a year and is the strongest person, we've ever known. Nick Corbeil played for the Buccaneers from 2003-2006. As a catcher, Corbeil earned All-American honors in 2006.

First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the first pitch ceremony will be available through the live-video coverage on the Bucs’ Broadcasting Network, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

Baseball Falls To No. 20 Hurricanes

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:28:00 GMT

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team fell to 20^th ranked Hurricanes of Miami in a battle of cross-town foes, 5-1.

The Buccaneers(9-7, 1-2 SSC) took the field at Alex Rodriguez Park Wednesday night and from the first pitched showed that they were up to the challenge against the No. 20 ranked ‘Canes.

Michael Slabach led off the game with a base hit through the left side to set the tone for the Buccaneers. In the bottom of the first, with the ‘Canes threatening to score an early run, Slabach gunned down Chantz Mack, from center field, in a play at the plate to end the inning.

Miami (9-0)scored a pair of runs in the second inning to jump ahead, but the Bucs answered with a run of their own in the third inning on a bases-loaded walk to Luis Arrizurieta.

The ‘Canes added three runs in the fifth inning to take a 5-1 lead and it may have been more had it not been for Slabach’s full-out diving stab to rob Brad Fieger of an extra-base hit.

Barry was unable to mount a rally late but showed that this group of Buccaneers can play with one of the nation’s best teams under the lights of a big stage.

Billy Atkins started the game for the Buccaneers and allowed just one earned run in two innings of work and finished with two K’s.

Slabach led the Bucs on the night with a pair of spectacular plays defensively and also added a pair of hits.

Friday the Bucs return to Sunshine State Conference action as they host Saint Leo University for the start of a three-game set.

Live-stat and broadcast coverage is available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

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Baseball Takes a Swing at No. 20 Hurricanes Wednesday

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:34:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- Barry University's baseball team will play at the University of Miami at 6 p.m. Wednesday in a game to be broadcast on the Buccaneer Broadcast Network, powered by Stretch Internet. Will Sanchez and Allan Cepeda will handle the call from Mark Light Stadium in Coral Gables.

The last time the Buccaneers (9-6) and Hurricanes (7-0) met was April 13, 2011 in Coral Gables when Miami won, 10-5. Barry is seeking its first win over the Hurricanes, who are ranked No. 20 in NCAA Division I.

Miami will host St. Thomas Tuesday night before meeting the Bucs Wednesday.

Barry junior second baseman Adrian English is hitting .456 with 11 doubles, a home run, 19 RBI and a .702 slugging percentage. Senior catcher Luis Arrizurieta is batting .367 with seven doubles, a homer and 11 RBI.

Bucs freshman pitcher Billy Atkins is 1-1 with a 2.84 earned run average and 14 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched. Senior Kevin Youst is 1-2 with a 3.96 ERA, and junior Calvin Rayburn is 3-1 with one save.

Miami's Brad Fieger is batting .480. Alex Hernandez is hitting .400, and David Thompson has a .348 average with a home run, 13 RBI and a .739 slugging percentage. Six of Thompson's eight hits are doubles.

Barry will return home to begin a three-game series with Saint Leo at 6 p.m. Friday.

Baseball Drops A Pair Of Games In Huntsville

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:53:00 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Barry University’s baseball team dropped the final two games of the series against Alabama-Huntsville, 12-2 and 13-3.

Barry (9-6, 1-2 SSC) struggled to score runs on offense and the No. 19 Chargers continued their aggressive hitting in the final two games of the series as the Bucs dropped three out of four on the weekend road trip.

Barry managed just three hits in the early game and was held to four in the game two on Sunday.

Adrian English extended his hitting streak to 15 games with an RBI double. Sheehan Planas-Arteaga hit 1-for-3 with 2 RBI in game one and Tim Blackmon belted his first home run of the season in game two to lead the Buccaneer offense.

Kevin Youst tossed six innings and allowed just four earned runs in game one.

Joeanthony Rivera suffered his second loss of the season in 1.1 innings of work.

The Buccaneers just couldn’t get any momentum going on Sunday and the ball didn’t roll their way as they stumbled with a pair of losses .

Barry returns to action on Wednesday as they battle Division I Miami Hurricanes in Coral Gables before hosting Saint Leo over the weekend in Sunshine State Conference action.

Live-video broadcast is available for Wednesday’s game through the Barry University website, GOBARRBUCS.COM.

BOX SCORE GAME ONE

BOX SCORE GAME TWO

Baseball Splits Twinbill Against No. 19 Ranked Chargers

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:35:00 GMT

HUNTSVIELL, Ala. – Barry University’s baseball team split a pair of games against Alabama-Huntsville Saturday night falling in game one, 13-3, before winning the nightcap in extra innings, 4-2.

Game One

Barry (9-4, 1-2 SSC) scattered ten hits in the first game of the double-header but it was the Chargers offense that was able to capitalize with some timely hitting.

The No. 19 ranked Chargers (11-3) jumped out in front in the first inning on Vincent Kortbawi’s three-run home run.

Barry answered with a run in the fourth and two in the fifth but a five-run Charger rally in the sixth was enough to break the game open.

Adrian English continued his tear with three doubles in the first game of the series. The junior finished 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.

Tyler Kellmann also belted three hits and Michael Slabach added a pair of hits to lead the Bucs offensively.

Game Two

In game two the Bucs and Chargers found themselves in a pitching duel and the Buccaneers sent freshman Billy Atkins to the mound.

Atkins (1-1) held the Charger offense to just one hit through the first four innings, in one of his best performances on the season.

Barry got the scoring going early with a run in the first inning to give Atkins a 1-0 lead. Luis Arrizurieta’s RBI single to right to plate Sheehan Planas-Arteaga gave Barry the lead.

Neither team scored in the next four innings. In the fifth inning, Atkins ran into a little trouble as the Chargers scored a pair of runs to take a 2-1 lead.

With the bases loaded and two outs, Atkins was able to get Conner McCain to ground out, keeping the Bucs in the game and limiting the damage in a critical part of the game.

Atkins allowed just two runs in five innings and finished with 3 K’s but did not figure into the decision.

Trailing by a run and down to their final out, Arrizurieta sparked a Bucs’ rally with a leadoff single to begin the seventh.

After a wild pitch, Kellmann’s ground ball to the right side advanced Arrizurieta to third. Following a strike out, Zac Burger stepped into the box with the opportunity to tie the game and the freshman rose to the occasion.

Burger drove a hard groundball that deflected off the pitcher, Cody Barrett, but the hard-hit ball was enough to drive-in Arrizurieta.

Adrian Benitez (2-0) pitched the sixth and seventh innings while holding the Chargers scoreless. In the seventh inning with the game-winning run in scoring position Benitez struck out the side to keep the Bucs in the ball game.

All of the momentum seemed to shift in the Bucs’ direction as Barry capitalized on defensive miscues to score a pair of runs in the extra inning.

Kellmann capped off the two-run rally with an RBI single to center to give Barry a 4-2 lead.

Tyler Petsch retired the side in order with three K’s to earn the save (1).

Planas finished the game 3-for-4 to lead the Bucs’ offense.

English extended his hit streak to 13 straight games with a single up the middle in game two. Alabama-Huntsville’s Kortbawi extended his hit streak to 32 consecutive games dating back to last season with a single in the second inning.

Barry is scheduled to play a pair of games on Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. eastern time as they wrap up the weekend series against Alabama-Huntsville.

Live-stat and audio broadcast is available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM

BOX SCORE GAME ONE

BOX SCORE GAME TWO

Baseball Rained Out In Huntsville

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:22:00 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Barry University’s baseball team was forced to postpone a pair of games against No. 22 ranked Chargers of Alabama-Huntsville on Friday.

The Buccaneers and Chargers are set to begin the series on Saturday with a doubleheader beginning at 4 p.m., (5 p.m. eastern time), while Sunday’s games are slated to begin at 10 a.m.,(11 a.m. eastern time).

Live-stats and audio broadcast is available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

Baseball Bounces Back With Win Over Panthers

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:55:00 GMT

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team defeated Florida Tech University,11-9, Tuesday night in a non-conference matchup between the Sunshine State Conference foes.

Barry (8-3, 1-2 SSC) was able to get back on track after dropping the final two games to the Panthers at Feinbloom Field over the weekend.

The Buccaneers got the scoring started with three runs in the third inning capped off by Luis Arrizurieta’s RBI single to right.

Florida Tech (8-3, 2-1 SSC) answered with a run of their own in the third and two more in the fourth inning to tie the game at three.

Arrizurieta’s RBI single in the fifth gave the Bucs the lead once again, 4-3. Tyler Kellmann belted an RBI double and Tim Blackmon followed with an RBI single to plate Kellmann as the Bucs jumped ahead once again by three.

Freshman Mike Diaz stepped in with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and delivered a bases-clearing triple.

Barry added a pair of runs in the eighth inning that proved to be important as the Panthers’ bid at a comeback fell short, 11-9.

Billy Atkins started for the Buccaneers and tossed four innings. He allowed just three runs and struck out four.

Adrian Benitez picked up the win in relief, throwing two scoreless innings in which he did not allow a hit or a walk and struck out two.

Tyler Kinley also threw a scoreless seventh inning and struck out two.

Sheehan Planas-Arteaga led the Bucs’ offense with a 3-for-4 night including 3 runs and 2 RBI.

Adrian English extended his hitting streak to eleven straight games with a base hit to center in the eighth.

Barry now travels to Huntsville, Ala. this weekend for a four-game series beginning Friday against No. 22 ranked Chargers. Live-stat and audio broadcast coverage is available through the Barry University Athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

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Baseball Drops Series Finale Against Panthers

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:09:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team lost to Florida Tech Sunday afternoon in the series finale, 11-3.

Barry (7-3, 1-2) struggled to find any offense after scoring nine runs in the series opener. Kevin Youst cruised through the first three innings without allowing a hit but the Panthers struck with five runs in the fourth inning to jump out in front.

Florida Tech (8-2, 2-1) added runs in the next three innings to take an 11-0 lead and put the game out of reach.

Adrian English belted a two-RBI double to left-center to put the Bucs on the board in the bottom of the eighth and with the double extended his hitting streak to 10 consecutive games.

Michael Diaz finished 3-for-3 and Connor Oliveri, who entered the game in the seventh inning, finished 2-for-2 with a double and a run scored.

Matthew Garlock pitched three scoreless innings, allowed just one hit and struck out two batters in relief.

Barry steps out of conference on Tuesday to play the Panthers once again, this time in Melbourne, Fla.

Live-stats and audio broadcast coverage is available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

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Baseball Splits A Pair Of Games In SSC Opener

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:57:00 GMT

MIAMI SHROES, Fla. – Barry University’s baseball team split a pair of games to open Sunshine State Conference play Saturday against Florida Tech taking the first game 9-8 before dropping the nightcap 9-3.

Game One

On a crisp and windy afternoon the ball was flying out of the ballpark and both teams took advantage in an offensive slugfest.

Barry (7-2, 1-1 SSC) jumped out to the early 3-0 lead in the opening frame. Michael Slabach belted his first homerun of the season to start the inning. Luis Arrizurieta continued his aggressive approach at the plate with a double to right-center. A few batters later, Tim Blackmon singled to right to plate Arrizurieta. Michael Diaz followed with an RBI single as the Bucs jumped out in front adding another run in the second inning to make it 4-0.

The Panthers (7-2, 1-1 SSC) battled back with two runs in the third and another in the fourth to cut the Buccaneer lead to just one run, but Arrizurieta hit his first home run of the year, a two-run shot, to put Barry ahead 7-3.

Calvin Rayburn (3-0) took the bump for the Bucs in search of his third win of the season. The right-hander scattered 11 hits in six innings and allowed five runs. However, Rayburn received enough run support on the night to earn the victory.

Ahead 6-3 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Adrian English stepped up to the plate with two runners on and no outs. The junior, who had already extended his hit streak to eight straight with a double in the second inning, belted a homerun to right-center. The insurance runs were critical as the Panthers put together a rally in the ninth inning, but Adrian Benitez shut the door with the tying and go-ahead runs on base to claim the one-out save.

Tyler Petsch tossed two scoreless innings in relief of Rayburn. Petsch allowed just one hit and struck out the side in the eighth inning.

Jason Boyer took the loss for the Panthers after going five innings in which he allowed six runs while striking out six.

Slabach finished 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs and one RBI. Arrizurieta added a double, a home run and 2 RBI. English finished 2-for-4 with two runs and four RBI. Diaz also added a pair of hits in the win.

Game Two

In the nightcap of the doubleheader the Buccaneers were not able to keep up with the Panthers’ bats.

Barry fell behind in the first inning after a Scott Carcaise two-run home run made it 3-0. The Bucs got on the board in the second inning on a Michael Diaz solo shot to right and added another run in the third.

Unfortunately a pair of runs in the fifth and sixth innings increased the Panther lead to 8-3 which was enough behind Cody Lewis who tossed six innings allowing just three runs in route to the win.

Joeanthony Rivera (1-1) pitched 4.1 innings and allowed just four earned runs in the Bucs’ loss.

Michael Slabach continued his strong hitting in the second game of the day with a 3-for-3 performance. English also added a pair of hits and extended his hit streak to nine games.

The Buccaneers and Panthers wrap up the series on Sunday with the rubber game scheduled for 12 p.m.

Live-stat and video broadcast will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

BOX SCORE GAME ONE

BOX SCORE GAME TWO

Baseball Game Rained Out

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:43:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – Inclement weather has forced Barry University’s baseball team to reschedule Friday night’s game against Florida Tech University.

The Buccaneers and Panthers will square off in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon beginning at 1 p.m. with game one scheduled for nine innings and the second game set for seven innings.

The final game of the series will be nine innings and is scheduled for 12 p.m. on Sunday.

Live-stats and broadcast will be available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

English Named NCBWA South Region Player Of The Week

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:30:00 GMT

DALLAS – The National Collegiate Baseball Writer’s Association released its first weekly NCAA Division II National Players of the Week awards of the season for the period ending February 10.

Junior Adrian English was selected as the South Region Player of the Week after helping the Buccaneers to their best start in program history with a 6-0 start.

English amassed 13 hits in 22 at-bats which included five multi-hit games. The Miami native finished with 11 RBI and five doubles, good for a .591 batting average through the six-game span. The only game in which English did not have multiple hits was the series finale against Shorter University that was cut short due to inclement weather in the sixth inning.

Barry’s six game winning streak came to an end on Tuesday night with a loss to Palm Beach Atlantic at Feinbloom Field.

The Buccaneers will look to rebound from Tuesday night’s loss this weekend as they’re set to take on the Panthers of Florida Tech University.

Friday night’s Sunshine State Conference opener against the Panthers is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be followed by a double-header on Saturday beginning at 12 p.m.

Live-stat and broadcast coverage is available through the Buccaneer Broadcasting Network, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

Baseball Falls To Sailfish To Snap Win Streak

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:47:00 GMT

MIAMI SHORES, Fla.—The Barry Buccaneers saw their school-record win streak end in a 6-1 loss to the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish at Feinbloom Field on Tuesday.

The Bucs (6-1) had opened the season with six straight wins, breaking the mark of five set in 1987, but gave up five unearned runs on four errors which proved the difference in the game.

After giving up a run in the first, the Bucs tied it 1-1 on an RBI single by Mike Slabach in the third, which scored Zac Burger.

But the Sailfish (7-2) scored twice in the fifth, twice in the seventh and one more in the ninth to walk away with the victory.

Jonathan Kies (1-1) worked six innings, allowing one run on five hits and four walks and struck out five. Billy Atkins (1-1) took the loss for the Bucs. He gave up three runs (one earned) on seven hits and a walk in five innings, striking out four.

Slabach and Tyler Kellman each had two hits to lead Barry, while Karl Kapinos has two hits for PBA and drove in three runs and Joel Buchko added a pair of hits as well. Anthony Ortiz scored four runs for the Sailfish.

The Bucs open Sunshine State Conference play the weekend, hosting Florida Tech in a single game at 6:00 pm on Friday and doubleheader at noon on Saturday. Games will be carried live on the Buccaneer Broadcasting network powered by Stretch Internet.

Palm Beach Atlantic 6, Barry 1 (02/12/13 at Miami Shores, FL)

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Palm Beach Atlantic… 100 020 201 - 6 9 1 (7-2)
Barry.......................... 001 000 000 - 1 6 4 (6-1)
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Pitchers: Palm Beach Atlantic - Jonathan Kies; Alejandro De Moya(7); Jimmy Kelly(9) and Joel Buchko. Barry - Billy Atkins; Tyler Petsch(6); Tyler Kinley(8) and Luis Arrizurieta.
Win-Jonathan Kies(1-1) Loss-Billy Atkins(0-1) T-2:56 A-143
Weather: Ducky
Kies faced 1 batter in the 7th.

Baseball Conquers Rome With Sweep Of Shorter

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:23:00 GMT

ROME, Ga. – Barry University’s baseball team defeated Shorter Sunday afternoon, 5-2, in a game halted by rain in the sixth inning.

Barry (6-0) is off to one of its best starts in program history after completing the three game sweep of the Hawks and winning for the sixth consecutive game.

Joeanthony Rivera took the mound for the Buccaneers on a cold, rainy afternoon in Georgia but managed to maintain a grip of the ball and the game in route to the five-inning victory.

Tyler Kellmann led the Buccaneer offense going 1-for-2 with 2 RBI. Adrian English extend his hit-streak to six straight with an RBI single through the right side in the third inning.

The Hawks (0-7) struggled to score against Buccaneer pitchers throughout the series as they were limited to four runs throughout the three-game set.

Barry heads back to Miami Shores where they’ll host Palm Beach Atlantic on Tuesday evening.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. with video broadcast and live-stats available through the Barry University athletics website, GOBARRYBUCS.COM.

Box Score

Baseball Sweeps Double-Header Versus Shorter

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:13:00 GMT

ROME, Ga. – Barry University’s baseball team swept a pair of games against Shorter University Saturday afternoon, 7-2 and 1-0.

Strong pitching and timely hitting propelled the Buccaneers to their fifth consecutive win to start the season.

Game One

Barry (5-0) continued their hot hitting and a solid performance on the mound from senior Kevin Youst resulted in the Buccaneers fourth straight victory.

In the second inning the Bucs opened up a three run lead that was capped off by a two-out RBI single off the bat of Luis Arrizurieta.

Three runs was more than enough support as Youst continued to fill-up the strike zone, getting ahead of hitters all afternoon. Youst (1-0) ran into a bit of trouble in the eighth inning after a leadoff single, a double and a free pass. With the bases loaded and nobody out, Youst regained his composure and retired three consecutive to escape the jam.

Barry added a pair of runs in the fifth and sixth innings to put the game out of reach.

Youst threw eight innings and allowed just two runs, one earned, and finished with 4 K’s as he cruised to his first victory of the season.

Arrizurieta led the Buccaneer offense with a 3-for-5 performance including a double and three RBI.

Adrian English continued to swing a hot bat. English, Tim Blackmon and J.C. Cardenas each added a pair of hits in the Buccaneer victory.

Russell Crosby (0-3) allowed five runs in four innings in the loss.

Adrian Benitez pitched a scoreless ninth to seal the win.

Game Two

The Buccaneers found themselves in a pitchers’ duel in the second game and with hard-throwing right-hander Calvin Rayburn on the mound the Bucs liked their chances.

Both pitchers were aggressive, throwing plenty of strikes and keeping hitters off balance. The Hawks countered Rayburn with left-hander Cameron Rich, a senior from Peachtree, Ga.

Rich (0-2) tossed seven innings, allowed just three hits, and struck out six.

Barry was held to just one hit in the first six innings of the game which came off the bat of Adrian English in the second inning.

Rayburn got off to a shaky start and ran into some trouble in the second inning when he hit two batters, with a single in between, to load the bases. Rayburn was able to induce the inning-ending double play to escape the jam. After settling in, Rayburn retired 10 of the next 12 batters.

Shorter threatened in the bottom of the sixth inning with a leadoff single. After a Bucs’ defensive miscue, Rayburn faced runners on second and third with no outs and momentum began to shift in the Hawks’ direction.

After a visit from pitching coach Alex Gonzalez and with the infield drawn in, Rayburn answered the call as he retired three consecutive batters to end the threat.

Sheehan Planas-Arteaga kept things going with a line drive up the middle to lead off the seventh inning. English doubled down the right field line advancing Planas to third and setting the stage for Tyler Kellmann.

Kellmann battled through a long at-bat and came up clutch with a sacrifice fly to center field to break the scoreless tie.

With a one run lead, Rayburn (2-0) struck out the side in the bottom of the seventh to finish the complete game shutout with eight K’s.

English finished with two of the team’s three hits in the second game and had four hits in all on the day.

BOX SCORE GAME 1

BOX SCORE GAME 2