July 21, 2008
Gianakas Inks Minor-League Deal With Baltimore
Baltimore, Md. (7/21/08) – Outfielder Derek Gianakas (Edison, N.J.) recently signed a professional minor-league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.
June 19, 2008
Gianakas Tabbed ECAC Metro Player of the Year
Centerville, Mass. (6/19/08) – Senior outfielder Derek Gianakas (Edison, N.J.) has been tabbed as the ECAC Metro Player of the Year as announced by the conference office on Thursday. Sophomore pitcher Joe Bartlinski (South Amboy, N.J.) was selected as a first-team all-star.
June 18, 2008
Augustine Participates in Midwest League All-Star Game
Burlington, Iowa (6/18/08) – Former Cougar Joe Augustine (Highland Park, N.J.) has been selected and took part in the Midwest League All-Star game on June 17th at Dow Diamond in Midland, Michigan.
May 24, 2008
Cougars Bow Out of World Series
Grand Chute, Wis. (5/24/08) – Freshman Ross Tonyan (Lake Orion, Mich.) crossed the plate in the bottom of the twelfth to send Adrian College (35-12) past Kean University, 7-6, and in turn giving the Cougars their second straight loss and elimination from the tournament.
May 23, 2008
Chapman Edges Kean, 4-2
Grand Chute, Wis. (5/23/08) – Senior Eric Ammirata (Hamilton, N.J.) was 3-for-4 but it wasn’t enough as #1 Chapman University defeated #4/6 Kean University, 4-2, Friday morning in the opening round of the NCAA Division III World Series.
May 22, 2008
De La Rosa Tabbed Gold Glove Winner
Appleton, Wis. (5/22/08) – Senior shortstop Maikel De La Rosa (Newark, N.J.) was tabbed as the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove winner as announced at the NCAA Division III Championship Banquet Thursday evening.
May 22, 2008
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May 21, 2008
Ioviero, Five Cougars Tabbed With All-Region Honors
Union, N.J. (5/21/08) – Head Coach Neil Ioviero as well as five Cougars have been tabbed to the 2008 ABCA-Rawlings Mid-Atlantic All-Region team as announced on Wednesday.
May 20, 2008
De La Rosa Tabbed Kean Athlete of the Week
Union, N.J. (5/20/08) – Senior infielder Maikel De La Rosa (Newark, N.J.) has been tabbed as the Kean Athlete of the Week following his performance at the Mid-Atlantic Regional this past week.
May 20, 2008
Carrano Selected NJAC Player of the Week
Pitman, N.J. (5/20/08) – Sophomore infielder Chris Carrano (Lincoln Park, N.J.) was selected as the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Player of the Week following his performance in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament as announced by the conference office.
May 18, 2008
Baseball Heads Back to World Series with 8-2 Win Over Rowan
NEWARK, N.J. (5/18/08) – Senior Andy Cupido (South Plainfield, N.J.) struck out a career-high nine batters and went the distance to lead Kean University to back-to-back NCAA Division III World Series appearances with the 8-2 victory over second-seeded Rowan University in the 2008 NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Baseball Regional Tournament at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium.
May 17, 2008
Baseball Moves on to Championship Sunday with 12-8 Win Over TCNJ
NEWARK, N.J. (5/17/08) – Sophomore third baseman Chris Carrano (Lincoln Park, N.J.) was a perfect 4-of-4 with four runs scored and four RBI to lead top-seeded Kean University past third-seeded The College of New Jersey, 12-8, and into the championship game of the 2008 NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Baseball Regional Tournament.
May 15, 2008
Baseball Advances in NCAA Tourney with 7-1 Win Over Messiah
NEWARK, N.J. (5/15/08) – Sophomore third baseman Chris Carrano (Lincoln Park, N.J.) and senior leftfielder Eric Ammirata (Hamilton, N.J.) each drove in two runs as Kean University defeated fifth-seeded Messiah College, 7-1, in Game 7 of the 2008 NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Baseball Regional Tournament.
May 14, 2008
Baseball Opens NCAA Tournament with 8-6 Win
NEWARK, N.J. (5/14/08) – The Kean University baseball team opened defense of its NCAA Division III National Championship with an 8-6 victory over Gwynedd-Mercy College on the opening day of the Mid-Atlantic Regional on Wednesday afternoon.
May 11, 2008
Gianakas Tabbed 2nd Team ESPN Academic All-District
Union, N.J. (5/11/08) - Senior outfielder Derek Gianakas (Edison, N.J.) was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District II second-team, as announced by College Sports Information Directors of America on Friday afternoon.
May 11, 2008
Kean Tabbed Top Seed in Mid-Atlantic Regional
Indianapolis, Ind. (5/11/08) – The 54 team field has been selected for the 2008 NCAA Division III Tournament and Kean University has been selected as the top seed in the Mid-Atlantic Regional, slated to begin on Wednesday, May 14th as KU plays host at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in Newark, N.J.
May 10, 2008
Cougars Cruise Past Farmingdale, 10-3
Farmingdale, N.Y. (5/10/08) – Senior Bryan Burke (Lindenhurst, N.Y.) picked up his first win of the season while also recording his seventh triple of the year as #6 Kean University defeated host Farmingdale State College, 10-3, Saturday afternoon in their final regular season game before the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament begins this week.
May 5, 2008
Baseball Claims 2008 NJAC Championship
Newark, N.J. (5/5/08) – Top seeded Kean University Cougars avenged two regular season losses and came out swinging, defeating second seeded Montclair State University, 12-4, in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championship game.
May 4, 2008
Top Seeded Cougars Advance to NJAC Championship
Newark, N.J. (5/4/08) – Top seeded Kean University pounded out 21 hits en route to an 18-9 victory over #4 Rowan University in the winners bracket game of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Tournament Sunday afternoon at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium.
May 3, 2008
#1 Kean Edges #3 TCNJ, 5-4
Newark, N.J. (5/3/08) – Sophomore Joe Bartlinski (South Amboy, N.J.) tossed his fourth complete game of the season as #1 Kean University edged #3 The College of New Jersey, 5-4, in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Tournament Saturday afternoon at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in Newark, N.J.
May 1, 2008
#1 Cougars Cruise Past #6 Stockton, 14-2
Union, N.J. (5/1/08) – The Kean University baseball team plated runs early and later cruised to a 14-2 victory over Richard Stockton in New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) First Round Tournament action, Thursday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium.
May 1, 2008
Gianakas, Aich, Ioviero Earn NJAC Top Honors
Pitman, N.J. (5/1/08) – Senior outfielder Derek Gianakas (Edison, N.J.) has been tabbed as the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Player of the Year, while teammate Brandon Aich (Sayreville, N.J.) has been selected as the Fireman of the Year as announced by the conference office on Thursday. Head Coach Neil Ioviero has been voted as the Coach of the Year for the second straight season after leading the Cougars to their second consecutive NJAC regular season title.
May 1, 2008
Cougars Land Seven On NJAC All-Star Team
Pitman, N.J. (5/1/08) – Sophomore Joe Bartlinski (South Amboy, N.J.) and senior Derek Gianakas (Edison, N.J.) have been selected as New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) 1st Team All-Stars while seniors Tom Paglione (Hamilton, N.J.), Eric Ammirata (Hamilton, N.J.) and Maikel De La Rosa (Newark, N.J.) were tabbed with 2nd Team honors.
April 28, 2008
Bartlinski Selected NJAC/NJCBA Pitcher of the Week
Pitman, N.J. (4/28/08) – Sophomore Joe Bartlinski (South Amboy, N.J.) was selected as the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Pitcher of the Week as well as the New Jersey Collegiate (NJCBA) Association as announced on Monday.
April 26, 2008
Cougars Sweep TCNJ, 3-0 & 6-1; Claim NJAC Regular Season Crown
Union, N.J. (4/26/08) – Sophomore Joe Bartlinski (South Amboy, N.J.) and senior Tom Paglione (Hamilton, N.J.) each earned wins as Kean University swept visiting The College of New Jersey, 3-0 and 6-1, Saturday afternoon in the New Jersey Athletic Conference regular season finale for both.
April 25, 2008
Kean Shutouts Rutgers-Newark, 4-0
Union, N.J. (4/25/08) – Junior Colin Feneis (Spotswood, N.J.) tossed his first complete game of the season as #9/11 Kean University shutout visiting Rutgers-Newark, 4-0, Friday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium.
April 22, 2008
Eagles Rally Past Kean, 9-4
Patchogue, N.Y. (4/22/08) – St. Joseph’s College (L.I.) scored eight runs in the bottom of the seventh to defeat visiting Kean University, 9-4, Tuesday afternoon.
April 19, 2008
Cougars Sweep Rutgers-Camden, 8-1 & 3-2
Camden, N.J. (4/19/08) – Sophomore designated hitter Michael Moceri (Yardville, N.J.) plated the tie-breaking run on a ground out in the eighth inning of game two to help the Kean University baseball team complete a New Jersey Athletic Conference sweep over Rutgers University-Camden, 8-1 and 3-2, Saturday at Campbell’s Field.
April 18, 2008
Cougars Pound Out 25 Hits; Defeat NJCU, 19-4
Jersey City, N.J. (4/18/08) – Sophomore Mike Moceri (Yardville, N.J.) was 3-for-3 with three RBI as Kean jumped out to an 18-0 lead and defeated New Jersey City University, 19-4, in NJAC action Friday afternoon.
April 15, 2008
Aich Tabbed Kean Athlete of the Week
Union, N.J. (4/15/08) – Junior Brandon Aich (Sayreville, N.J.) has been selected as the Kean Athlete of the Week following his performance on Saturday, April 12th.
April 12, 2008
Kean Sweeps Ramapo As Aich Earns Two Wins, 3-2 & 10-6
Union, N.J. (4/12/08) – Junior Brandon Aich (Sayreville, N.J.) picked up two wins in relief as Kean University swept Ramapo College, 3-2 in eleven innings in game one and 10-6 in eight innings in game two Saturday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium. Game two was called for darkness.
April 11, 2008
WPU Rallies Past Kean, 6-5
Wayne, N.J. (4/11/08) – John Elia (Emerson, N.J.) hit a two-out, bases loaded double to complete a William Paterson rally and give the Pioneers a 6-5 win over Kean Friday afternoon.
April 10, 2008
MSU Completes Regular Season Sweep, 7-3
Union, N.J. (4/10/08) – Sophomore Jesus Castano (West New York, N.J.) earned his first win of the year as Montclair State University defeated Kean for the second time this season, 7-3, Thursday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium.
April 8, 2008
Cougars Swim Past Dolphins, 12-1
Union, N.J. (4/8/08) – Senior Eric Ammirata (Hamilton, N.J.) was 3-for-3 with four RBI to lead #8/11 Kean University to a 12-1 victory over visiting College of Staten Island Tuesday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium in non-conference action.
April 7, 2008
Gianakas Selected NJAC, NJCBA & ECAC Player of the Week
Pitman, N.J. (4/7/08) – Senior outfielder Derek Gianakas (Edison, N.J.) has been selected as the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Player of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday.
April 5, 2008
Cougars Split With Stockton, 19-9 & 12-9
Pomona, N.J. (4/5/08) – Richard Stockton (15-7, 3-4 NJAC) slugged 24 hits and defeated #3/10 Kean University (21-6, 6-2 NJAC), 19-9, in the first game of today’s NJAC baseball doubleheader. The Cougars rebounded with a 12-9 win in the nightcap.
April 4, 2008
Paglione Pushes Kean Past NJCU, 4-1
Union, N.J. (4/4/08) – Senior Tom Paglione (Hamilton, N.J.) recorded his second straight complete game win as #3/10 Kean University defeated visiting New Jersey City University, 4-1, Friday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium.
April 3, 2008
Ioviero Collects 300th Win as Kean Defeats WPU, 12-8
Union, N.J. (4/3/08) – Senior Eric Ammirata (Hamilton, N.J.) was 4-for-5 with a triple while outfielder Derek Gianakas (Edison, N.J.) was 3-for-5 and a triple to lead #3/10 Kean University to a 12-8 victory over visiting William Paterson University Thursday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium.
March 31, 2008
Gianakas Tabbed Player of the Week in Four Organizations
Pitman, N.J. (3/31/08) – Senior outfielder Derek Gianakas (Edison, N.J.) was tabbed as the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Player of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday.
March 29, 2008
Kean Sweeps Rowan, 10-4 & 9-4
Union, N.J. (3/29/08) – Senior Derek Gianakas (Edison, N.J.) combined for five RBI with two homeruns as #3/9 Kean University swept visiting #16 Rowan University, 10-4 & 9-4, Saturday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium.
March 28, 2008
Cougars Storm Past Rutgers-Newark, 13-1
Newark, N.J. (3/28/08) – Senior righty Tom Paglione (Hamilton, N.J.) tossed the first nine-inning complete game of his career as #3/9 Kean University stormed past Rutgers-Newark, 13-1, Friday afternoon at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium.
March 27, 2008
Red Hawks Push Past Kean, 8-1
Little Falls, N.J. (3/27/08) – Senior lefthander Kevin Dalton (Edison, N.J.) threw eight scoreless innings as Montclair State defeated #3/9 Kean University, 8-1, in the New Jersey Athletic Conference opener for both teams at Yogi Berra Stadium on Thursday afternoon.
March 25, 2008
Cougars Claw Past Rams, 7-1
Union, N.J. (3/25/08) – Junior Joe Rizzo (Staten Island, N.Y.) tossed eight innings allowing just one run to pick up his first win of the season as #3/9 Kean University defeated visiting Farmingdale State College, 7-1, Tuesday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium.
March 24, 2008
Kean Breezes Past Drew, 18-4
UNION, N.J. (3/24/08) – Senior Derek Gianakas (Edison, N.J.) was 3-for-3 with a homerun and five RBI as Kean University defeated visiting Drew University, 18-4, Monday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium.
March 24, 2008
Campbell Tabbed NCBWA National Pitcher of the Week
Pitman, N.J. (3/24/08) – Junior pitcher Drew Campbell (Hillsborough, N.J.) has been selected as the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Pitcher of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday.
March 22, 2008
Cougars Beat Keystone In Doubleheader Action, 8-7
La Plume, Pa. (3/22/08) – Junior Drew Campbell (Hillsborough, N.J.) earned two wins in relief as the Cougars swept Keystone College, 8-7, in both games of this afternoon’s doubleheader.
March 20, 2008
#1 Chapman Edges #8 Kean, 1-0
Orange, Calif. (3/20/08) – Sophomore Joe Bartlinski (South Amboy, N.J.) tossed a complete game allowing no earned runs and just four hits, but it wasn’t enough as #1 Chapman University squeaked by #8 Kean University, 1-0, Thursday afternoon in the Cougars final game of their west coast swing.
March 19, 2008
Cougars Blast Past Whittier, 25-9
Whittier, Calif. (3/19/08) – Senior Derek Gianakas (Edison, N.J.) belted two homeruns while sophomore Nick Nolan (Linden, N.J.) added a solo shot of his own as the #8 Cougars defeated Whittier College, 25-9, Wednesday afternoon.
March 18, 2008
#8 Kean Pushes Past #18 Redlands, 9-6
Redlands, Calif. (3/18/08) – The #8 Kean University baseball team pounded out 18 hits en route to their tenth win of the season as they defeated #18 University of Redlands, 9-6, Tuesday afternoon.
March 16, 2008
Panthers Power Past Cougars, 19-2
Orange, Calif. (3/16/08) – Junior Kurt Yacko (Costa Mesa, Calif.) recorded six RBI as #1 Chapman University defeated #10 Kean University, 19-2, Sunday evening at Hart Park.
March 15, 2008
Kean Sweeps La Verne, 6-1 & 11-8
La Verne, Calif. (3/15/08) – Sophomore Nick Nolan (Linden, N.J.) belted two doubles and a homerun as #10 Kean University swept host University of La Verne, 6-1 and 11-8 Saturday afternoon in the first day of their California spring trip.
March 11, 2008
Cougars Claw Past Centenary, 7-1
Union, N.J. (3/11/08) – Sophomore Nick Cesare (South Plainfield, N.J.) picked up his first win while sophomore Nick Nolan (Linden, N.J.) drove in two runs as #10 Kean University defeated visiting Centenary College, 7-1, Tuesday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium.
March 10, 2008
Cupido Leads Kean Past FDU-Florham, 6-1
Union, N.J. (3/10/08) – Senior Andy Cupido (South Plainfield, N.J.) tossed six and two thirds innings of shutout ball to pick up his first win of the season as Kean University defeated visiting FDU-Florham, 6-1, Monday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium.
March 10, 2008
Bartlinski Tabbed NJAC Pitcher of the Week
Pitman, N.J. (3/10/08) – Sophomore pitcher Joe Bartlinski (South Amboy, N.J.) has been tabbed as the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Pitcher of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday.
March 9, 2008
Kean Sweeps Brockport, 8-2 & 4-3
Union, N.J. (3/9/08) – Sophomore Joe Bartlinski (South Amboy, N.J.) tossed seven innings fanning 11 to earn the win in game one while senior Bryan Burke (Lindenhurst, N.Y.) was 4-for-5 with a double and triple on the afternoon as #11 Kean University swept visiting SUNY Brockport, 8-2 and 4-3 in the nightcap.
March 7, 2008
Baseball Opens Renovated Stadium With Shutout Victory
UNION, N.J. (3/7/08) – Senior right-hander Tom Paglione (Hamilton, N.J.) tossed six shutout innings allowing just one hit while sophomore designated hitter Nick Nolan (Linden, N.J.) belted a solo homer as 11th-ranked Kean University blanked Albright College, 6-0 at the newly-refurbished Jim Hynes Stadium in the team’s official home opener on Friday afternoon.
March 3, 2008
Bartlinski, Cougars Power Past #9 Eastern Connecticut, 9-2
Piscataway, N.J. (3/3/08) – Sophomore righty Joe Bartlinski (South Amboy, N.J.) fanned 13 over seven innings to pick up his first win of the season as #3 Kean University defeated #9 Eastern Connecticut State University, 9-2, Monday afternoon at Bainton Field at Rutgers University.
March 2, 2008
Valiants Sweep Cougars In Doubleheader Action
Piscataway, N.J. (3/2/08) – Senior Frank Albano (Valhalla, N.Y.) picked up two saves after tossing three scoreless innings as Manhattanville College earned a sweep of Kean University, 5-3 in extra innings and 3-2 in the nightcap.
February 29, 2008
Baseball Postponed Against Eastern Connecticut
Union, N.J. (2/29/08) - Third ranked Kean University will have to wait a little longer to face off against their first ranked opponent of the season as the Cougars and ninth ranked Eastern Connecticut State University are postponed for Friday, February 29th.
February 28, 2008
Baseball Opens "Home" Slate
Union, N.J. (2/27/08) - The defending national champions will get their "home" schedule under way this weekend, but a little further away than Union, N.J. With the recent snowstorm delaying the final touches of the renovated Jim Hynes Stadium on campus, the Cougars will make a short trip down the NJ Turnpike to Rutgers University (New Brunswick, N.J.) to get things started.
February 27, 2008
Aich Seals Win as Kean Defeats Stevens, 6-5
Hoboken, N.J. (2/27/08) – Junior relief pitcher Brandon Aich (Sayreville, N.J.) picked up his first win of the season, fanning all seven batters while senior catcher Kevin O’Neill (Union, N.J.) was 3-for-4 with a solo shot as third ranked Kean University opened the 2008 season by defeating Stevens Institute of Technology, 6-5, Wednesday afternoon.
February 21, 2008
Baseball Tabbed NJAC Favorite in Preseason Poll
Pitman, N.J. (2/21/08)—After capturing the 2007 NCAA Division III National Championship, Kean University has been selected as the 2008 preseason baseball favorite in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. The defending national champions, who finished their 2007 campaign with an overall record of 43-8, are seeking their second conference title since the inception of the NJAC baseball championship back in 1958.
January 17, 2008
Burke Tabbed D3baseball.com Preseason All-American
Union, N.J. (1/17/08) – Senior outfielder Bryan Burke (Lindenhurst, N.Y.) has been selected as a D3baseball.com 2nd Team Preseason All-American as announced on Thursday.
January 3, 2008
Kean University to Host 2008 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Baseball Regional
Philadelphia, Pa. (1/3/08) – The NCAA Division III Baseball Committee in conjunction with the annual American Baseball Coaches Association Convention announced this evening that Kean University will be the host of the Mid-Atlantic Regional of the 2008 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship. Kean University will host this year’s regional tournament at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium in Newark, N.J.
December 26, 2007
Baseball Tabbed Third in Collegiate Baseball Preseason Poll
Union, N.J. (12/26/07) – The Kean University baseball team has been tabbed third in the Collegiate Baseball Preseason Poll as announced in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper on December 26th.
