2006-07 Archives
Loh Starts; Throws 2 Scoreless Innings at NEIBA College All-Star Game
July 23, 2007
BOSTON, MA. - Bryant pitcher Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, CT) earned the start at the NEIBA College All-Star Game at Fenway Park Sunday and fired two scoreless innings as Loh's College Team defeated the University Team 2-0. Bryant's All-American allowed two hits while striking out one. He did not walk a batter.
Baseball Announces Summer Camp Dates
June 07, 2007
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University Baseball staff is pleased to announce two summer clinics that will be held at the Bryant Baseball Complex this August. For further information on either of these camps, please contact Head Coach Jamie Pinzino at jpinzino@bryant.edu or 401-232-6397.
Eric Loh Named Third-Team All-American
June 07, 2007
MONTGOMERY, AL. - Bryant junior right-hander Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, CT) capped off an outstanding season, by being selected as a third-team All-American. The announcement was made last weekend at the Div. II College World Series in Montgomery, Alabama. Loh, the ABCA/Rawlings Division II Northeast Regional Pitcher of the Year and Northeast-10 Conference Pitcher of the Year, posted an 8-3 mark with a 1.97 earned run average in 2007. He tossed three complete games in 12 starts while allowing just 19 earned runs in 86 2/3 innings of work. Loh is the seventh All-American in Bryant baseball history.
Eric Loh Named ABCA/Rawlings Division II Northeast Regional Pitcher of the Year
May 21, 2007
EASTON, MASS. - After leading his team to the Northeast Regional Championship, junior ace Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, CT) was named the 2007 ABCA/Rawlings Division II Northeast Regional Pitcher of the Year. Loh was named the Northeast-10 Conference Pitcher of the Year last week after posting an 8-3 mark with a 1.97 earned run average in 2007. The Bulldogs finished their season Sunday after losing the Regional Championship to Franklin Pierce, with an impressive record of 35-24.
Franklin Pierce Ends Bryant’s Season 5-2 in the NCAA Regional Championship
May 20, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. – The Bryant baseball team saw its season come to an end, as the top-seed Franklin Pierce Ravens defeated the fifth-ranked Bulldogs 5-2 in the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship Sunday afternoon at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. With the victory, Franklin Pierce is the champion of the Northeast Region and advances to its second straight College World Series and will open World Series play Saturday in Montgomery, Alabama. The loss marks the end of the road for Bryant’s two seniors, pitcher Mike Upton (Chelmsford, Mass.) and Rocco. The only player or coach left from the 2004 World Series team, Rocco became the fifth Bulldog to reach the 200-hit plateau earlier this season. Bryant finishes the season 35-24, a very successful season for a team no one predicted would make the NCAA Tournament. They finished second in the conference tournament, third in the regular season, and were one of the last 16 teams playing in the entire nation.
Today's Championship Delayed Until 2:15 p.m.; Baseball Can Advance to 2nd Career World Series with Sweep of Franklin Pierce Sunday; Both Games Broadcast Live Online
May 20, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. - After winning three straight games, including one where the Bulldogs were down to their last out, the Bryant baseball team can advance to their second career Division II. College World Series if they can sweep top-seed Franklin Pierce Sunday. The first game will start at 2:15 p.m. from Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. All games can be heard LIVE on bryantbulldogs.com with Pat Sullivan and Brad Davis calling all the action.
Campbell’s Homer and 5 RBIs Send Bulldogs to Regional Championship after 10-0 Victory over Adelphi; Will Face Franklin Pierce Sunday at Noon
May 19, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. – The Bryant baseball team capped off an incredible Saturday, winning their second game in five hours, defeating second-ranked Adelphi 10-0 to advance to the Northeast Regional Championship at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. The Bulldogs, ranked fifth in the Northeast region, will take on top-seed Franklin Pierce Sunday, needing to beat the Ravens, who are 3-0 in the Regional, twice to advance to the Division II College World Series in Montgomery, Alabama. Bryant got going right away, scoring eight times in the first three innings off two Panther pitchers. Campbell was 3-for-5 with a homer and a career-high 5 RBIs, while Ferguson was 2-for-2 with 3 RBIs. Bryant (35-23) avoided elimination earlier Saturday by defeating fourth-ranked Caldwell 3-2 in 10-innings. They tied the game at two after being down to their last out in the ninth inning before winning it in the tenth.
NCAA Regionals: Baseball Caps Great Come-From-Behind Victory and Defeats Caldwell 3-2 in 10 Innings; Will Play Adelphi at 7 p.m. with Winner Going to Championship.
May 19, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. – Down to their last out, the Bryant baseball team never gave up and stormed back for the come-from-behind 3-2 10-inning victory at a foggy and rainy Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field Saturday afternoon. With the comeback victory, the Bulldogs will play Adelphi Saturday night (7 p.m.) with the winner of that game advancing to Sunday’s championship against top-seed Franklin Pierce. Caldwell is eliminated after losing their second game of the tournament. Dylan Stone (Portsmouth, RI) lined a two-strike single to left field to bring home T.J. Magnell (Leominster, Mass.) with the game-winning run. Magnell led off the 10th with a single and advanced to third after Buddy Riggs threw the ball down the right-field line off a sacrifice bunt from Mark Dondero (Medfield, Mass.). The game can be heard live online at bryantbulldogs.com
Baseball Takes on Caldwell at 2:30 p.m. in elimination game; Winner Will Play at 6 p.m.; Game is Broadcast Online
May 19, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. - After avoiding elimination with a 5-1 victory over Wilmington on Friday, the Bryant baseball team will take on the fourth-seed Caldwell in another do-or-die game Saturday at 2:30 p.m. The winner will play the loser of Franklin Pierce/Adelphi at 6 p.m. Saturday night. Dan Lozeau and Brent Almeida are the probable starters for the possible two games Bryant may play Saturday. All games can be heard LIVE on bryantbulldogs.com with Pat Sullivan and Brad Davis calling all the action. There is rain in the forecast, so stay tuned to bryantbulldogs.com for updating regarding Saturday's playing status.
Bulldogs Turn to Loh in Must-Win Game Friday (11 a.m.); Listen Live Online; Live Stats Available
May 18, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. - After losing to Adelphi 5-4 Thursday afternoon, the Bryant baseball teams faces a possible elimination against #6 Wilmington at 11 a.m. Friday morning. The Northeast-10 Pitcher of the Year Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, CT) will get the call for Bryant on the hill. All games can be heard LIVE on bryantbulldogs.com with Pat Sullivan and Brad Davis calling all the action. There is rain in the forecast, so stay tuned to bryantbulldogs.com for updating regarding Friday's playing status.
NCAA Regionals: Loh’s Complete Game Leads Bulldogs to 5-1 Win over Wilmington; Advances to Saturday’s Game vs. Caldwell (2:30 p.m.)
May 18, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. – Behind a complete game from the Northeast-10 Pitcher of the Year Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, CT) the Bryant baseball team dodged elimination and instead sent home the sixth-seed Wilmington with a 5-1 win in the NCAA Northeast Regional Friday morning at a rainy and cold Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. With the victory, the Bulldogs, ranked fifth in the region, will play Saturday at 2:30 p.m. against Caldwell. Bryant will play at 6 p.m. if they defeat Caldwell. Loh (8-3) was in command all day, allowing just one run, a two-out eighth-inning homer to Mike Wilson. Throwing 121 pitches, the right-hander allowed just six hits, while striking out five and hurling his third complete game of the season. All Bulldog games will be heard live on bryantbulldogs.com.
NCAA Regionals: Baseball Drops Regional Opener to Adelphi 5-4; Will Play Wilmington Friday (11 a.m.).
May 17, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. – Making their fifth career appearance in the NCAA Tournament and first since 2002, the Bryant baseball team overcame 4-0 deficit, only to fall 5-4 to the second-seed Adelphi Panthers. Bryant (32-23) will take on Wilmington College (DE) Friday at 11 a.m. in an elimination game. Bryant trailed 4-0, but rallied for four runs in the sixth to tie the game. Saturday's game will be broadcast live on bryantbulldogs.com.
Bryant Conducts Special Baseball Graduation Ceremony For Rocco and Upton
May 16, 2007
SMITHFIELD, RI – With Bryant University's undergraduate commencement scheduled for this Saturday, there were two seniors who would likely be missing from the ceremony due to a schedule conflict: Mike Rocco and Mike Upton. But their excuse is one that is rather important to miss one of the biggest moments of their lives. Instead of donning the cap and gown, the pair will lead Bryant's baseball team into the NCAA Division II Baseball tournament this weekend.
Baseball Selected to NCAA Tournament for Fifth Time; Seeded Fifth in Northeast Region; Opens Against Adelphi Thursday 2:30 pm
May 14, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. - After a second place finish in the Northeast-10 Tournament, the Bryant baseball team has been selected to its fifth career NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs are the fifth seed in the Northeast Region and will take on Adelphi Thursday (2:30 pm). Bryant defeated second-seed UMass Lowell and top-ranked Franklin Pierce last Friday and Saturday en route to a second place finish at the conference tournament. They also took home three of the four major conference awards as Eric Loh (pitcher), Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, CT), and Jamie Pinzino all were honored after an outstanding season. All games can be heard live online at bryantbulldogs.com
Bulldogs Take Three of Four Major All-Conference Baseball Awards
May 13, 2007
EASTON, MASS. – After finishing second in the Northeast-10 Tournament and winning 32 games in the 2007 season, the Bryant baseball team took home three of the four major conference awards as Eric Loh (pitcher), Jeff Vigurs (freshman), and Jamie Pinzino (coach) all were honored after an outstanding season. The Bulldogs also placed one player on the first team, two on the second, five on the third team. The Bulldogs will see if they are included in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004 at 8 p.m. tonight when the announcement is made on ncaasports.com.
Northeast-10 Championship Game: Bulldogs Drop a 4-2 Decision to Franklin Pierce; Turn to Ace Loh in Rematch at 3 p.m. for the Championship
May 13, 2007
LOWELL, MASS. – The Bryant baseball team dropped the first game of Sunday’s championship doubleheader, losing to top-ranked Franklin Pierce 4-2. With the loss, the two teams will rematch at 3 p.m., with the winner capturing the Northeast-10 Championship. Scott Savastano broke a 2-2 tie in the eighth inning with a two-out single off Adam Vuolo (Walpole, Mass.) to give the Ravens the lead. They added an insurance unearned run after the Bulldogs committed their third error of the day. Game 2 of the Sunday's championship can be heard live on bryantbulldogs.com at 3 p.m. with Pat Sullivan and Brad Davis calling the action.