2011-12 SNHU Baseball News

June 27, 2012
'Minucci Still High on DII CWS Experience' - Nashua Telegraph
Jon Minucci is profiled by the Nashua Telegraph as the cleanup hitter of the FCBL's Nashua Silver Knights Wednesday. (Photo: Nashua Telegraph)

June 26, 2012
Seven Named to Northeast-10 Spring All-Academic Teams
A total of seven SNHU student-athletes from four different teams were named to their respective Northeast-10 All-Academic Teams Monday.

June 25, 2012
Baseball Places 23 in Wood Bat Summer Leagues
A total of 23 members of the SNHU baseball team are currently playing in nine wood bat summer leagues across the country.

June 13, 2012
Monroe, Loiseau, Baseball Team Honored at NEIBA All-Star Game Monday Night
Brad Monroe was named the Pitcher of the Game at Monday's NEIBA All-Star Game, while Scott Loiseau and the SNHU baseball team were honored for their success in 2012.

June 8, 2012
Zach LeBarron Inks Free Agent Contract With Los Angeles Angels
SNHU lefthander Zach LeBarron signed a free-agent contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Thursday night.

June 6, 2012
Tim Flight Selected in MLB Draft by New York Yankees
Junior lefthanded pitcher Tim Flight was selected in the 17th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft by the New York Yankees.

June 1, 2012
Tim Flight, Kevin Spatkowski Named Capital One Academic All-Americans
Tim Flight and Kevin Spatkowski of the SNHU baseball team were each named Capital One Academic All-Americans on Thursday.

May 31, 2012
Tim Flight Claims Another Pitcher of the Year Award
Tim Flight claimed his second Division II Pitcher of the Year award Wednesday as he was honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

May 30, 2012
Minnesota State Ousts SNHU From College World Series 6-0
Minnesota State ousted the SNHU baseball team from its first-ever College World Series appearance with a 6-0 victory Wednesday afternoon.

May 29, 2012
Baseball Faces Minnesota State With Elimination on the Line Wednesday
The SNHU baseball team has been here before, with its back to the wall facing elimination from the NCAA Tournament. The Penmen face Minnesota State Wednesday afternoon.

May 29, 2012
Tim Flight Named NCBWA Division II Pitcher of the Year
Junior lefty Tim Flight was named the NCBWA Division II Pitcher of the Year and a first team All-American on Tuesday.

May 28, 2012
West Chester Outslugs Baseball 13-7, Penmen Play Wednesday
No. 13 West Chester scored 11 times over the final three innings to post a 13-7 win over the SNHU baseball team Monday evening.

May 27, 2012
Flight, Powers Garner Daktronics All-America Honors
Tim Flight became the first First Team All-American in SNHU baseball history when he received the honor from Daktronics Friday, while Alex Powers was an Honorable Mention selection.

May 27, 2012
Three Named to NEIBA All-Star Game
Matt Boulter, Tim Flight and Alex Powers were all recently named to compete in the annual NEIBA All-Star Game, taking place June 4 at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Mass.

May 27, 2012
Penmen Look to Write Ticket to National Semis Monday
The SNHU baseball team takes on No. 13 West Chester Monday with a trip to the Division II semifinals on the line.

May 26, 2012
Baseball Edges Minnesota State 3-2, Advances in NCAA Championship
The SNHU baseball team rallied from an early 2-0 deficit to post a 3-2 win over Minnesota State in the first round of the NCAA Division II Championship.

May 26, 2012
Baseball Opens College World Series against Minnesota State Saturday
The SNHU baseball team opens its first Division II College World Series trip Saturday at 5:00 when it takes on No. 5 Minnesota State-Mankato

May 21, 2012
Tim Flight One of Six Finalists for Tino Martinez Award
Penmen junior lefthander Tim Flight is one of six finalists for the Tino Martinez Award, presented annually to the top player in Division II baseball.

May 20, 2012
CAROLINA ON THEIR MINDS: Baseball Edges Le Moyne 4-3, Captures East Region Crown
The SNHU baseball team edged Le Moyne 4-3 to capture the NCAA East Region title in their first NCAA Tournament appearance Sunday afternoon, earning a DII College World Series berth.

May 19, 2012
Mendez, Penmen Silence Raven Bats, Play for East Region Title Sunday
Junior Mendez shut down Franklin Pierce's potent offense and the SNHU baseball team earned an East Region title berth with a 5-1 win Saturday night.

May 19, 2012
Baseball Staves Off Elimination, Will Face Franklin Pierce Tonight
The SNHU baseball team defeated Wilmington 6-3 in an elimination game in the NCAA East Regional, giving the Penmen a Saturday night date with Franklin Pierce.

May 18, 2012
Saint Anselm Doubles Up Baseball 8-4
Saint Anselm scored four times in the bottom of the eighth en route to an 8-4 win over the SNHU baseball team in the NCAA East Regional Friday.

May 17, 2012
Baseball Opens First NCAA Appearance Thursday against Dowling
The SNHU baseball team opens postseason play Thursday when it faces Dowling in the first round of the NCAA East Regional.

May 17, 2012
Baseball Blanks Dowling in NCAA Opener 3-0
Tim Flight pitched eight shutout innings, fanning 13, as the SNHU baseball team opened the NCAA Tournament with a 3-0 win over Dowling Thursday.

May 14, 2012
Schedule, Ticket Prices Announced for NCAA Baseball East Regional
The schedule and ticket prices for the NCAA Baseball East Regional being hosted by SNHU from May 17-20 have been announced.

May 13, 2012
Baseball Earns No. 1 Seed in East, Will Host East Regional
The SNHU baseball team has earned the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II East Regional and will host the six-team double-elimination tournament starting Thursday.

May 11, 2012
NCAA Baseball Selection Show to Air Sunday Evening
The NCAA Division II baseball selection show is set to air Sunday evening at 10:00 Eastern on NCAA.com.

May 10, 2012
Tim Flight Named Semifinalist for Tino Martinez Award
Junior Tim Flight is one of 55 players nationwide named a semifinalist for the Tino Martinez Award, presented annually to the most outstanding player in Division II baseball.

May 9, 2012
Tim Flight Named Northeast-10 Pitcher of the Year, Baseball Nets Seven All-Conference Selections
Junior lefthander Tim Flight of the SNHU baseball team was named the Northeast-10 Pitcher of the Year Wednesday, while seven Penmen received All-Conference nods.

May 7, 2012
Brad Monroe Named Northeast-10 Pitcher of the Week
Senior Brad Monroe of the SNHU baseball team was named the Northeast-10 Pitcher of the Week Monday afternoon.

May 6, 2012
Strong Pitching Leads No. 20 Baseball to Sweep of Felician
The SNHU baseball team closed out the regular season with a sweep of Felician by scores of 11-0 and 1-0 Sunday afternoon.

May 3, 2012
Barton, Flight, Spatkowski Named to Capital One Academic All-District Teams
Amanda Barton of the softball team and Tim Flight and Kevin Spatkowski of the baseball team honored by CoSIDA and Capital One.

April 29, 2012
No. 12 Baseball Can't Cash In, Falls to UMass Lowell in NE-10 Finale 3-1
UMass Lowell salvaged the third game of a three-game series with Southern New Hampshire, posting a 3-1 win Sunday afternoon.

April 28, 2012
No. 12 Baseball Hosts UMass Lowell in Critical Three-Game Set This Weekend
The SNHU baseball team hosts the team right below it in the Northeast-10 standings this weekend as UMass Lowell comes to Penmen Field for three games.

April 28, 2012
No. 12 Baseball Sweeps UMass Lowell 7-4, 4-2
The SNHU baseball team rallied for a 7-4 win in Saturday's opener against the River Hawks, then recorded a 4-2 win in the nightcap.

April 26, 2012
No. 12 Baseball Fails to Slow Red-Hot Saint Anselm
Saint Anselm improved to 7-1-1 in its last nine games with a 9-5 baseball win over No. 12 SNHU Thursday afternoon.

April 25, 2012
No. 12 Baseball Snaps Slide, Edges Saint Michael's 3-2 in 10
The SNHU baseball team snapped a four-game slide with a 3-2, 10 inning victory at Saint Michael's Wednesday afternoon.

April 24, 2012
Hawks Outduel Baseball 3-2
Saint Anselm College posted a 3-2 victory against Southern New Hampshire in baseball Tuesday afternoon.

April 21, 2012
Bentley Walks Off With Sweep of No. 6 Baseball
Host Bentley took both ends of a baseball doubleheader from SNHU Saturday, posting 3-1 and 3-2 victories.

April 20, 2012
Bentley Holds off No. 6 Baseball for 6-5 Win
The SNHU baseball team scored three times in the top of the ninth but fell short, dropping a 6-5 decision to Bentley Friday afternoon.

April 18, 2012
No. 6 Baseball Clips Hawks 5-2
Matt Boulter's three-run home run in the seventh broke a 2-2 tie and lifted the SNHU baseball team to a 5-2 win at Saint Anselm Wednesday.

April 17, 2012
No. 6 Baseball Rally Falls Short, Penmen Fall to Franklin Pierce 10-9
The SNHU baseball team nearly overcame a seven-run deficit, but fell 10-9 at Franklin Pierce Tuesday afternoon.

April 15, 2012
No. 7 Baseball Rallies for 6-5 Win over Stonehill
The SNHU baseball team posted its seventh walkoff victory of the season Sunday night, rallying for a 6-5 win over Stonehill.

April 14, 2012
Baseball Hosts Stonehill for Pivotal Three-Game Set This Weekend
The No. 7 SNHU baseball team hosts Stonehill for a doubleheader on Saturday and a single contest Sunday night.

April 14, 2012
No. 7 Baseball Halves Doubleheader With Stonehill
SNHU and Stonehill split a baseball doubleheader Saturday afternoon, with the Penmen opening with an 8-6 win before the Skyhawks prevailed 6-5 in game two.

April 12, 2012
Baseball Profiled in Boston Globe West
Marvin Pave profiles the SNHU baseball team and its success in his Boston Globe West notebook Thursday.

April 12, 2012
No. 7 Baseball Notches 30th Win, Tops Saint Michael's 8-1
The seventh-ranked SNHU baseball team upped its record to 30-4 with an 8-1 win over Saint Michael's Thursday night.

April 11, 2012
Baseball Takes On In-State Rival Ravens Wednesday Night
The SNHU baseball team hosts Franklin Pierce under the lights Wednesday night at 6:00.

April 11, 2012
Toland Lifts No. 7 Baseball to 3-2 Win over Franklin Pierce in 12th
Bryan Toland's walkoff single in the bottom of the 12th lifted the SNHU baseball team to a 3-2 win over Franklin Pierce Wednesday night.

April 9, 2012
Flight, Mendez Named to Tino Martinez Award Watch List
Two members of the SNHU baseball team starting rotation, TIm Flight and Junior Mendez, have been named to the watch list for the Tino Martinez Award.

April 7, 2012
No. 4 Baseball Takes Two from Adelphi
The fourth-ranked SNHU baseball team swept Adelphi by scores of 5-4 and 10-4 Saturday afternoon.

April 6, 2012
No. 4 Baseball Hosts Pace, Adelphi This Weekend
The SNHU baseball team is in action Friday and Saturday, hosting Pace in a Friday doubleheader and Adelphi in a Saturday twinbill.

April 6, 2012
No. 4 Baseball, Pace Split Twinight Twinbill
Fourth-ranked SNHU and Pace split a baseball doubleheader Friday, with the Setters taking a 4-3 win before SNHU countered with a 7-3 win in game two.

April 3, 2012
Franklin Pierce Walks Off With 6-5 Win over No. 4 SNHU
Franklin Pierce scored twice in the bottom of the ninth on a walkoff home run to post a 6-5 win over the fourth-ranked SNHU baseball team Tuesday afternoon.

April 1, 2012
No. 6 Baseball Runs Win Streak to 10, Sweeps Merrimack
The SNHU baseball team swept Merrimack Sunday, taking a 4-2 win in the opener before prevailing 4-1 in a 15-inning marathon in the nightcap.

March 31, 2012
No. 6 Baseball Wins Eighth Straight, Tops Merrimack 7-1
The SNHU baseball team scored six times in the final three innings to down Merrimack 7-1 Saturday afternoon.

March 29, 2012
Tim Flight Named NCBWA National Pitcher of the Week
Junior lefthander Tim Flight of the SNHU baseball team was named the NCBWA Division II National Pitcher of the Week.

March 28, 2012
No. 6 Baseball Wins Seventh Straight, Shuts Down Saint Michael's 7-1
Matt Boulter knocked in four runs and Tim Flight extended his scoreless streak to 25.1 innings as the SNHU baseball team downed Saint Michael's 7-1 Wednesday afternoon.

March 28, 2012
Baseball Opens NE-10 Northeast Division Play Wednesday against Saint Michael's
The sixth-ranked SNHU baseball team hosts Saint Michael's Wednesday afternoon. The Purple Knights are playing baseball in the NE-10 for the first time since 1998.

March 26, 2012
Baseball's Flight Named Northeast-10 Player and Pitcher of the Week
Junior Tim Flight was named the Northeast-10 baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week Monday afternoon.

March 25, 2012
No. 7 Penmen Run Win Streak to Six, Take Two from Assumption
The SNHU baseball team swept Assumption by scores of 4-0 and 10-3 Sunday afternoon to improve its win streak to six games.

March 24, 2012
No. 7 Baseball Doubles Up AIC Twice
The seventh-ranked SNHU baseball team swept American International by identical 4-2 scores to open Northeast-10 play Saturday afternoon.

March 22, 2012
No. 7 Baseball Christens Lights With 1-0 Walkoff Win over Saint Anselm
Tim Flight struck out a career-high 18 batters and Jamie Wollerman delivered a walkoff single as SNHU defeated Saint Anselm 1-0.

March 21, 2012
No. 7 Baseball Hosts Saint Anselm in First-Ever Home Night Contest Thursday
The new lights at the SNHU baseball team will be christened with a familiar foe Thursday night as the Penmen host crosstown rival Saint Anselm.

March 19, 2012
Baseball Home Opener Moved to Night Contest
Thursday's SNHU home baseball opener against Saint Anselm College has been moved to a 7:00 start, making it the first home night game in program history.

March 18, 2012
No. 9/28 Baseball Splits Twinbill with Saint Thomas Aquinas
The SNHU baseball team split a doubleheader Sunday, falling to Saint Thomas Aquinas 4-3 in the first game before taking a 12-1 win in the nightcap.

March 17, 2012
No. 9/28 Baseball Sweeps Saint Thomas Aquinas
The No. 9/28 SNHU baseball team swept Saint Thomas Aquinas by scores of 5-1 and 7-0 Saturday afternoon.

March 16, 2012
Brad Monroe Featured in Hampton Union
Senior Brad Monroe of the SNHU baseball team is profiled in Friday's Hampton Union.

March 14, 2012
Baseball Earns First-Ever National Ranking
The SNHU baseball team earned its first-ever national ranking this week as it appears in a pair of Division II polls.

March 9, 2012
Baseball Splits With Bloomfield, Suffers First Loss
The SNHU baseball team suffered its first loss of the season as it split a doubleheader with Bloomfield Friday afternoon.

March 8, 2012
Baseball Rolls to 12-1 Win over Wilmington, Remains Unbeaten
The SNHU baseball team upped its record to 12-0 with a 12-1 win over Wilmington Thursday evening.

March 7, 2012
Baseball Outduels No. 9 Lynn 3-2
The SNHU baseball team improved to 11-0 by defeating its second-straight nationally-ranked opponent, downing No. 9 Lynn 3-2.

March 6, 2012
Baseball Pounds Out 19 Hits in 14-8 Win over No. 25 Nova Southeastern
The SNHU baseball team upped its record to 10-0 as it knocked off No. 25 Nova Southeastern Tuesday night.

March 5, 2012
Baseball Pulls Away From Concordia, Moves to 9-0
The SNHU baseball team pounded out 15 hits as it downed Concordia (N.Y.) 13-7 Monday afternoon.

March 4, 2012
Monroe Becomes All-Time Strikeout Leader, SNHU Sweeps Concordia
Brad Monroe became the SNHU baseball program's all-time strikeout leader during a doubleheader sweep of Concordia (N.Y.).

March 3, 2012
Baseball Remains Unbeaten, Defeats Mercyhurst, Felician
The SNHU baseball team upped its record to 6-0 with wins over Mercyhurst (6-5) and Felician (14-3) Saturday.

March 2, 2012
Jon Minucci Earns NCBWA Regional Player of the Week Accolades
Jon Minucci of the SNHU baseball team was named the NCBWA Player of the Week earlier this week after a strong start to the 2012 season.

February 28, 2012
Jon Minucci Named Northeast-10 Baseball Player of the Week
After hitting .625 and driving in 13 runs last week, Jon Minucci was named the Northeast-10 baseball Player of the Week.

February 26, 2012
Penmen Nine Push Past Felician 10-2
Junior Mendez allowed three hits in seven innings as the SNHU baseball team downed Felician 10-2 Sunday morning.

February 25, 2012
Minucci's Walkoff Single Lifts Baseball to Extra-Inning Triumph
Jon Minucci's infield single in the 10th lifted the SNHU baseball team to a 4-3 victory over West Virginia Wesleyan Saturday.

February 24, 2012
Baseball Clips Concordia 8-3
Brad Monroe carried a no-hitter into the sixth and Jon Minucci drove in six runs as the SNHU baseball team downed Concordia (N.Y.) 8-3 Friday.

February 23, 2012
Stanton's Walkoff Lifts Baseball to Win in Season Opener
Al Stanton's two-run blast in the bottom of the ninth lifted the SNHU baseball team to a 10-8 season-opening win over Concordia (N.Y.) Thursday night.

February 22, 2012
High Expectations for SNHU Baseball in 2012, Penmen Open Season Thursday
The SNHU baseball team, coming off a school-record 25-win season in 2011, open the 2012 season Thursday with high expectations.

February 6, 2012
Baseball Picked Third in Northeast-10 Northeast Division
The SNHU baseball team was picked third in the Northeast Division in the Northeast-10 preseason poll released Monday afternoon. The Penmen garnered one first place vote.

January 31, 2012
Matt Boulter, Al Stanton Named to NCBWA Preseason All-Region Team
Junior Matt Boulter and sophomore Al Stanton were named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Preseason All-Region Team announced Tuesday.

January 31, 2012
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Brad Monroe
Senior Brad Monroe of the baseball team is featured in this week's Student-Athlete Spotlight.

January 17, 2012
Baseball Opens in Myrtle Beach February 24
The SNHU baseball team opens its 2012 season in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with a doubleheader February 24 against Concordia.

December 12, 2011
Starting Nine Full Count Camp Opens January 4
Starting Nine Full Count Camp will take place in the SNHU Athletic Complex from January 4-29.

October 24, 2011
VIDEO: Baseball Fall Report
An update on the SNHU baseball team as it wraps up its fall season.

October 17, 2011
"Jimmy T" Honored Saturday
Longtime baseball assistant coach James "Jimmy T" Triantafillou was honored prior to the baseball alumni game on Saturday.

October 4, 2011
"Jimmy T" to Be Honored at Baseball Alumni Game
A ceremony dedicating a plaque honoring longtime baseball assistant coach James "Jimmy T" Triantafillou will be held prior to the Saturday, October 15 alumni game.

August 1, 2011
Longtime Baseball Assistant Coach 'Jimmy T' Passes
Jim "Jimmy T" Triantafillou, who served 25 years as an assistant at SNHU until 2008, passed away Friday.

July 20, 2011
Brad Monroe Named to NECBL All-Star Game
Brad Monroe has been named to next week's NECBL All-Star Game as a member of the Keene Swamp Bats.

July 18, 2011
Jewell Part of Combined No-Hitter Saturday Night.
Former SNHU hurler Garrett Jewell combined with two other Elizabethton Twins pitchers for a no-hitter Saturday night.

July 12, 2011
SNHU Baseball Shines in Summer Leagues
Several SNHU baseball players are excelling this summer across a handful of summer leagues.