Thigpen's complete-game shutout gives Eagles split at Augusta State
February 5, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Carson-Newman's Robby Thigpen fired a complete-game shutout to lift the Eagles to a 3-0 win in game one of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon against Augusta State. Augusta State sophomore second baseman Jeff Rice hit a three-run homer Saturday afternoon to spark the Jaguars to a 7-2 victory over the Eagles.
Eagles Drop Season Opener to Augusta State in Ninth, 5-4
February 3, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Augusta State took advantage of a ninth-inning miscue by Carson-Newman and rallied for two runs Friday afternoon for a 5-4 victory over the Eagles in the season opener for both teams at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
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Eagles Open Regular Season Friday
February 1, 2012
Former Eagle pitcher and current Miami Marlin pitcher, Steve Cishek, spoke with the Eagle baseball team recently as the Eagles prepare for opening day this friday at Augusta State University
Eagles Picked Sixth in SAC Preseason Poll; Guymon and Mohon Named All-SAC
January 29, 2012
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Senior catcher Mason Guymon and junior outfielder Lucas Mohon have been named to the 2012 Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Baseball Team.
Guymon and Mohon were both named to the second team, while Carson-Newman is picked to finish sixth in the 2012 SAC preseason Coaches’ Poll.
Griffin Speaking at American Baseball Coaches Association Convention
December 23, 2011
Eagle baseball coach Tom Griffin will be speaking at the American Baseball Coaches Association Convention in Anaheim, California January 5-8.
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February 5, 2012
Thigpen's complete-game shutout gives Eagles split at Augusta State
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Carson-Newman's Robby Thigpen fired a complete-game shutout to lift the Eagles to a 3-0 win in game one of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon against Augusta State. Augusta State sophomore second baseman Jeff Rice hit a three-run homer Saturday afternoon to spark the Jaguars to a 7-2 victory over the Eagles.
February 3, 2012
Eagles Drop Season Opener to Augusta State in Ninth, 5-4
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Augusta State took advantage of a ninth-inning miscue by Carson-Newman and rallied for two runs Friday afternoon for a 5-4 victory over the Eagles in the season opener for both teams at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
February 1, 2012
Eagles Open Regular Season Friday
Former Eagle pitcher and current Miami Marlin pitcher, Steve Cishek, spoke with the Eagle baseball team recently as the Eagles prepare for opening day this friday at Augusta State University
January 29, 2012
Eagles Picked Sixth in SAC Preseason Poll; Guymon and Mohon Named All-SAC
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Senior catcher Mason Guymon and junior outfielder Lucas Mohon have been named to the 2012 Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Baseball Team. Guymon and Mohon were both named to the second team, while Carson-Newman is picked to finish sixth in the 2012 SAC preseason Coaches’ Poll.
December 23, 2011
Griffin Speaking at American Baseball Coaches Association Convention
Eagle baseball coach Tom Griffin will be speaking at the American Baseball Coaches Association Convention in Anaheim, California January 5-8.
December 14, 2011
Team Koeneman/Faithfull Win Eagle Challenge
Kyle Koeneman, Evan Faithfull, Lance Reed, Trace Rogers, Joe Tipton and Bo Craine were the winners of the Eagles Challenge by one point over Team Thigpen. The players begin Christmas Break and return January 10th for practice.
December 12, 2011
Eagles Add Four For Next Year
Dustin Dunagen (RHP), Chattachoochee Valley CC; Marcus Watson (3B/P), Sevier County HS; James Jinnette (SS), Pigeon Forge HS and Blake Ballinger (RHP), Jefferson County HS, will join the Eagle Baseball team next fall.
November 27, 2011
Eagle Challenge Set To Begin This Week
The Eagle Challenge will conclude the fall semester for the Eagles, as they prepare for final exams and Christmas break
October 23, 2011
Orange Shores Win the Orange and Blue World Series
Orange Shores win the fall world series, three games to one. Lucas Mohon and Kyle Koeneman selected MVP of the series.
October 18, 2011
Shores Win Series 3-1, Look to Win Runs Scored Championship
The Orange Shores behind the hitting of Lucas Mohon and Kyle Koeneman win the the series against the Blue Chips 3-1, with a 6-2 win today. With the win, the Shores look to win the overall runs scored title tomorrow.
October 16, 2011
Blue Chips Win Game 3 on Reed's Home Run
Lance Reed's opposite field home run in the fourth inning was all the Blue Chips needed to win Game 3. Evan Faithfull was effective starting for the Blue Chips, throwing five innings and giving up only two runs to get the win.
October 15, 2011
Orange Shores Take Game 2-Up 2-0 in Series
Orange Shores score three runs in top of the 6th to take game two of the series, winning 5-1.
October 14, 2011
Orange Shores Take Game 1 in Convincing Fashion, 9-1
Lucas Mohon had four RBI's and Chris Armstrong pitched five strong innings to lead the Shores to a 1-0 World Series lead
October 11, 2011
Last Week of Fall Practice-Orange and Blue World Series Begin at End of the Week
The Orange and Blue World Series will begin Friday, as the Eagles finish up their fall practice. The World Series will be a best of five game series, with the winning team winning a dinner. All five games will be played, the team that scores the least amount of runs will be responsible for painting the outfield wall and all the chain link fencing at the field.
August 15, 2011
Carson-Newman names Blake Herring pitching coach
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Carson-Newman baseball coach Tom Griffin announced the addition of Blake Herring to the Eagles’ coaching staff on Tuesday. Herring will serve as C-N’s pitching coach. He replaces Brad Schrock, who is pursuing his teaching certificate in secondary education.
July 3, 2011
Former Eagle Cishek earns first career major league victory
ARLINGTON — Former Carson-Newman baseball standout Steve Cishek added another first to his list of achievements in the major leagues on Saturday night to help lead the Florida Marlins to a 9-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. Cishek worked the final 2 2/3 innings to earn his first career big league victory.
June 21, 2011
Former Eagle Mullen picked up by the New York Federals of the Can-Am Assocation
NEW YORK — Former Carson-Newman pitcher Mike Mullen (Bradenton, Fla.) has been picked up by the New York State League Federals of the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball.
June 12, 2011
Former Eagle Cishek sets Florida Marlins record for scoreless innings pitched to begin career
MIAMI — Former Carson-Newman pitcher Steve Cishek is making the most of his time with the Florida Marlins. Cishek, who was called up by the Marlins on May 24 from Class AAA New Orleans, gave up one hit in one scoreless inning of work on Friday to earn his first major league save and set the franchise record by beginning his career with 12 2/3 scoreless innings pitched.
May 26, 2011
Former Eagle Steve Cishek called up by Marlins
MIAMI – Former Carson-Newman standout Steve Cishek (Falmouth, Mass.) has been called up again by the Florida Marlins. Cishek joined the big league club on Tuesday after making 15 appearances in triple-A New Orleans this season.
May 23, 2011
Carson-Newman's Nix receives ABCA Gold Glove honors
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — Carson-Newman senior outfielder Cody Nix (Cartersville, Ga.) has been named a 2011 American Baseball Coaches Association Division II Southeast Region Gold Glove award winner, officials announced Friday.
May 5, 2011
Bridgewater Selected Third Overall Pick in Frontier League Draft
Austin Bridgewater was the third overall pick in the Frontier League players draft held on Tuesday.
April 27, 2011
Dalton's solo blast lifts Eagles to 6-5 win at King College
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Senior Jonathan Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) delivered a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning for the game-winning hit, as the Carson-Newman baseball team defeated King College, 6-5, on Wednesday afternoon at King Field.
April 26, 2011
Eagle seniors lead way in 8-2 win over No. 27 Limestone
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Senior Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) allowed one run in 7.1 innings of work and Cody Nix (Cartersville, Ga.) belted a three-run triple as Carson-Newman beat No. 27 Limestone, 8-2, in their home finale on Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. In the final home game for eight Eagle seniors, the group combined for seven of C-N’s eight hits on the day and five times.
April 21, 2011
Eagles' SAC Tournament ends with loss to Catawba
FOREST CITY, N.C. -- Chris Dula went 5-for-5 and JJ Jankowski scattered two hits over seven shutout innings as top-seeded Catawba College blanked fifth-seeded Carson-Newman College 12-0 in an elimination game at the 2011 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament Thursday afternoon at McNair Field.
April 19, 2011
Eagles' Dalton Named Second Team All-South Atlantic Conference; Nix Takes Gold Glove
ROCK HILL, SC – Carson-Newman senior Jonathan Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) has been named to the All-South Atlantic Conference second team and fellow-senior Cody Nix (Cartersville, Ga.) picked up a Gold Glove for his work in the outfield, the league announced today.
April 17, 2011
Pairings announced for SAC Baseball Tournament; No. 5 Eagles will face No. 2 Wingate on Wednesday
ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Carson-Newman Eagles are the fifth seed and will face second-seeded Wingate University in the first round of the 2011 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament, which begins Wednesday at McNair Field in Forest City, N.C.
April 16, 2011
Eagles split with Lincoln Memorial to close out SAC play
HARRAGATE, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team split with Lincoln Memorial on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Hennon Field. The Railsplitters defeated C-N, 20-3, in game one, while the Eagles held on for a 6-5 victory in the nightcap.
April 15, 2011
Eagles Rally Behind 18 Hits, Beat LMU 14-12
HARROGATE, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles pounded out a season-high 18 hits and erased an early 7-0 deficit to beat Lincoln Memorial University on the road on Friday afternoon, 14-12. With the win, the Eagles improve to 19-25 overall and 14-11 in South Atlantic Conference play. LMU falls to 27-19 and 15-10 in league play.
April 14, 2011
Game time for Friday's SAC baseball matchup at LMU moved up to 2 p.m.
HARROGATE, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's South Atlantic Conference baseball game scheduled for Friday evening at Lincoln Memorial University has been moved to 2 p.m. The game was originally scheduled for 7 p.m., but has been moved to the afternoon due to the threat of evening rain.
April 13, 2011
Dozier leads Eagles past Maryville in Eagles' final home game, 7-4
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman senior Wesley Dozier (Cornelious, N.C.) had two doubles and a home run in his first three at-bats as C-N built an early 6-1 lead and held on for a 7-4 win over visiting Maryville College on Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. With the win, the Eagles improve to 18-25 on the year, while Maryville falls to 22-10.
April 9, 2011
Game Two rally lifts Catawba to sweep of Eagles, 7-2 and 8-3
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – No. 21 Catawba outscored Carson-Newman 8-0 after the first rain delay in game two to complete a sweep of C-N with an 8-3 win. The Indians took the first game, 7-2. With the wins, Catawba improves to 32-8 and 20-4 in South Atlantic Conference play. C-N falls to 17-25 and 13-11 in SAC play.
April 8, 2011
Big sixth inning lifts No. 21 Catawba to 9-4 win over Eagles at Smokies Park
KODAK, Tenn. — No. 21 Catawba College tallied five runs in the sixth inning on its way to a 9-4 victory over the Carson-Newman baseball team on Senior Night on Friday in South Atlantic Conference action at Smokies Park.
April 6, 2011
Eagles to host Catawba Friday night at Smokies Park to open three-game SAC series
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman College baseball team will celebrate their seniors Friday night when the host South Atlantic Conference-leading Catawba at Smokies Park. The contest begins a three-game series with the Indians (28-8, 17-4 SAC). While the Eagles (17-21, 13-8) can’t take the conference lead with a sweep, they can do some serious damage and stay in at least a three-way tie for second place with Tusculum and LMU. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.
April 6, 2011
Pfeiffer homers four times in 15-3 win over Eagles
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Pfeiffer University hit four home runs and scored in six different innings to beat the Carson-Newman Eagles, 15-3, in non-conference baseball action on Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. With the win, Pfeiffer improves to 17-24, while C-N fall to 17-22.
April 4, 2011
Carson-Newman's Bridgewater named SAC Pitcher of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman senior Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) has been named the South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week, league officials announced Monday.
April 2, 2011
Eagles split twinbill with Bulldogs to claim series
WINGATE, N.C. — The Carson-Newman baseball team split a doubleheader with Wingate University on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Ron Christopher Stadium and Plyler Athletic Field. The Eagles dropped game one, 14-6, before claiming the second game, 5-3.
April 1, 2011
Bridgewater, big first inning propel Eagles to 9-2 victory at Wingate
WINGATE, N.C. — Senior pitcher Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) fired a complete-game four-hitter, and the Carson-Newman Eagles used a five-run first inning to cruise to a 9-2 victory at Wingate University in South Atlantic Conference baseball action on Friday night at Ron Christopher Stadium and Plyler Athletic Field.
March 29, 2011
Dalton's grand slam not enough as Eagles fall to Lander, 8-4
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Jonathan Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) hit a fifth-inning grand slam, but visiting Lander University belted three two-run home runs to beat Carson-Newman, 8-4, on Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. Lander improves to 18-14 with the win, while C-N falls to 15-19 in the loss.
March 28, 2011
Thigpen's shutout closes out sweep of Mars Hill, 6-5 and 2-0
MARS HILL, N.C. – Carson-Newman College completed a three-game sweep of the Lions in South Atlantic Conference baseball action Sunday afternoon at Henderson Field. The Eagles won the first contest 6-5 in extra innings and then won the nightcap, 2-0. Mars Hill fell to 16-21 overall and 7-11 in the SAC. C-N improved to 15-19 on the season and 11-7 in the league.
March 28, 2011
Wednesday's Carson-Newman/Lander matchup moved to Tuesday at 3 p.m.
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s baseball game with Lander University scheduled for Wednesday has been moved to Tuesday afternoon due to heavy rains forecast for Wednesday. First pitch is at 3 p.m. at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 26, 2011
Dalton, Dozier homer as Eagles beat Mars Hill in series opener, 4-3
MARS HILL, N.C. – The Lions’ baseball team lost to the visiting Eagles of Carson-Newman College, 4-3 Friday afternoon at Henderson Field. Mars Hill fell to 16-19 overall and 7-9 in the SAC. The Eagles improved to 13-19 on the season and 9-7 in the league with the win.
March 19, 2011
Britt, Thigpen lift Eagles to sweep of Lenoir-Rhyne, 6-3 and 4-0
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team received a pair of stellar outings on the mound on its way to sweeping a doubleheader from Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. Junior right-hander Alex Britt (Salisbury, N.C.) struck out a career-high nine batters to help lead the Eagles to a 6-3 win in game one, while junior right-hander Robby Thigpen (St. Petersburg, Fla.) tossed a complete-game shutout to lift C-N to a 4-0 victory in game two.
March 18, 2011
Eagles drop series opener to Lenoir-Rhyne, 4-2
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team saw its late ninth-inning rally fall short Friday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles fell to visiting Lenoir-Rhyne 4-2 in their South Atlantic Conference matchup.
March 16, 2011
Eagles come up short against 10th-ranked North Georgia, 6-5
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Carson-Newman College held a three-run lead over 10th-ranked North Georgia, but couldn't hang on. The Saints took a 6-5 win over the Eagles at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex Wednesday afternoon.
March 15, 2011
Eagles fall to 10th-ranked North Georgia, 7-4
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Tenth-ranked North Georgia erupted for five runs in the third inning on its way to claiming a 7-4 victory over the Carson-Newman baseball team on Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 14, 2011
Carson-Newman's Dalton named SAC Player of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman's Jonathan Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) and Wingate Univesity's Casey Allison have been named the South Atlantic Conference Baseball Players of the Week, conference officials announced Monday.
March 12, 2011
Eagles sweep SAC series with Brevard with two Saturday wins, 10-4 and 8-3
Brevard, N.C. – Senior Jon Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) homered for third time in two days and Carson-Newman took advantage of nine unearned runs as the Eagles swept a doubleheader at Brevard College on Saturday afternoon at Gil Coan Field. The Eagles took game one 10-4 and won game two, 8-3. The Eagles improve to 10-16 (6-6 SAC), while Brevard falls to 9-13 (2-9 SAC) on the season.
March 11, 2011
Dalton, Bridgewater lift Eagles to 14-1 victory at Brevard
BREVARD, N.C. — Senior outfielder Jonathan Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) delivered two home runs, and starting pitcher Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) struck out eight in a complete-game effort, as the Carson-Newman baseball team cruised to a 14-1 victory over Brevard on Friday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Gil Coan Field.
March 8, 2011
C-N/Belmont Abbey doubleheader scheduled for Wednesday postponed
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's baseball doubleheader scheduled for Wednesday against Belmont Abbey College has been postponed. Heavy rains and potential flooding are in the forecast for east Tennessee.
March 8, 2011
Patterson's two-run single in game two lifts Eagles to split with Bloomsburg
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Senior designated hitter Evan Patterson (Knoxville, Tenn.) delivered a two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning to lift the Carson-Newman baseball team to a 4-3 victory over Bloomsburg in game two on Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles dropped game one 2-1.
March 7, 2011
Time change for Tuesday's baseball game with Bloomsburg
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman has moved Tuesday first pitch with inviting Bloomsburg (Pa.) from 2 p.m. to noon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles and Huskies will also play a doubleheader instead of the originally scheduled single game.
March 5, 2011
Ninth-Inning Rally Sends Tusculum to Sweep of Eagles, 9-4 and 7-3
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. --- Tusculum College finished off a three-game sweep of its South Atlantic Conference baseball series against Carson-Newman College by capturing both ends of the teams' doubleheader Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers won the opener 9-4 in 10 innings, rallying from a 4-2 deficit in the ninth to force extra innings, then took the nightcap 7-3 for their fifth straight victory. Tusculum, which took the series opener 5-3 on Friday afternoon, is 14-4 overall and 5-4 in the SAC while the Eagles drop to 6-14 overall and 3-6 in SAC play.
March 4, 2011
Eagles drop series opener to Tusculum, 5-3
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball was unable to take advantage of a bases loaded situation in the ninth inning, as Tusculum College held on for a 5-3 victory on Friday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 2, 2011
Eagles suffer 3-0 setback to King College
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Right fielder Bryant Walker delivered a leadoff home run in the second inning that proved to be the winning run, as King College defeated the Carson-Newman baseball team, 3-0, on Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 1, 2011
Carson-Newman's Thigpen named SAC Pitcher of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman's Robby Thigpen (St. Petersburg, Fla.) has been named South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week, conference officials announced Tuesday.
February 26, 2011
Thigpen Fires One-Hitter as Eagles Sweep Anderson, 7-4 and 2-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman right-hander Robby Thigpen (St. Petersburg, Fla.) allowed only a sixth-inning single in a complete game one-hitter as the Eagles swept a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader from visiting Anderson (S.C.) Saturday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles won game one, 7-4, while Thigpen’s effort led the win in game two, 2-1. With the sweep, Carson-Newman improves to 6-10 on the year and 3-3 in SAC play, while Anderson falls to 9-9 on the year and is also 3-3 in league play.
February 25, 2011
Dalton’s grand slam fuels Eagle rally in 8-6 win over Anderson
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Senior Jon Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) ripped a two-out grand slam over the centerfield fence in the bottom of the seventh inning to carry Carson-Newman past visiting Anderson (S.C.), 8-6, on Friday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference baseball action.
February 22, 2011
Big eighth inning rallies Lander past Eagles, 13-6
GREENWOOD – Highlighted by Kevin Childs' grand slam home run, the Lander baseball team erupted for 12 eighth-inning runs Tuesday afternoon to rally past Carson-Newman, 13-6, in a non-conference contest at Legion Field. Lander outhit the Eagles improves to 8-5 overall, while Carson-Newman drops to 3-11.
February 19, 2011
Newberry sweeps Eagles on Saturday afternoon, 4-3 and 7-4
NEWBERRY, S.C. - The Newberry College Wolves finished off a sweep of South Atlantic Conference foe Carson-Newman with a pair of wins at the Smith Road Complex on Saturday. The Wolves won the first game, 4-3, and took a 7-4 victory in the nightcap.
February 16, 2011
Eagles fall at Pfeiffer, 6-1
MISENHEIMER, N.C. — The Carson-Newman baseball team was unable to overcome six errors, as it dropped a 6-1 decision at Pfeiffer on Wednesday afternoon.
February 13, 2011
Late Sacrifice Fly Lifts Lander Past Eagles, 2-1
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Lander's Robert Skinner hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and Michael White pitched stellar relief as the Bearcats won the final game of the Lander Baseball Invitational 2-1 Sunday night at Legion Stadium. Lander won two of three games in the tournament, improving to 5-3 on the season. Carson-Newman falls to 3-5.
February 12, 2011
Eagles fall to No. 5 Mount Olive, 15-3
GREENWOOD, S.C. — Fifth-ranked Mount Olive collected 13 hits, including three home runs, en route to a 15-3 victory over the Carson-Newman Eagles on Saturday afternoon in Greenwood, S.C.
February 11, 2011
GVSU rallies off of Eagle miscues for win, 6-4
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Grand Valley State University (Mich.) scored four unearned runs as part of a four-run sixth inning to knock off the Carson-Newman Eagles, 6-4, Friday afternoon in Greenwood, S.C. With the win, GVSU opens its season 1-0, while the Eagles fall to 3-3 on the year.
February 9, 2011
Mohon ties school record for doubles in a game; Eagles split with Belmont Abbey
BELMONT, N.C. — Sophomore designated hitter Lucas Mohon (Glasgow, Ky.) tied a school record with three doubles in leading the Carson-Newman baseball team to a 10-4 victory in game one of Wednesday's doubleheader at Belmont Abbey. The Eagles fell, 4-1, in the second game, which was shortened to five innings due to darkness.
February 6, 2011
Eagles split doubleheader at Augusta State
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Carson-Newman baseball team split a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon to close out its four-game series at August State. The Jaguars claimed the first game, 4-1, while the Eagles responded to take the second game, 9-3, at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
February 5, 2011
Eagles open 2011 season with split at Augusta State
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Carson-Newman baseball team opened the 2011 season on Saturday afternoon with a split at Augusta State.
February 4, 2011
Carson-Newman’s 2011 Baseball Season Opener Postponed Until Saturday
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Carson-Newman’s 2011 baseball season opener scheduled for Friday afternoon at Augusta State (Ga.) has been postponed due to heavy rains in the area. The Eagles will face the Jaguars in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Lake Olmstead Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for noon.
February 3, 2011
Eagles Open 2011 Season on Friday at Augusta State
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman Eagles open the 2011 baseball season with a pair of explosive newcomers and a deep, experienced group of role players that have sixth-year head coach Tom Griffin the Eagles hoping for their first South Atlantic Conference regular season title since 2002.
January 25, 2011
Eagles Picked Third in SAC Preseason Poll, Bridgewater Named First Named All-SAC
ROCK HILL, SC - The Carson-Newman Eagles are picked to finish third in the 2011 South Atlantic Conference race, the league announced Tuesday. In a vote by the league's head coaches, the Eagles, under sixth-year head coach Tom Griffin, are picked to finish behind Catawba College and Wingate University, respectively.
January 11, 2011
First Practice Starts Despite Weather
Several inches of snow and cold temperatures did not hamper the Eagles from starting practice to prepare for the spring season
January 11, 2011
Gregory wins Eagle Challenge
Junior First Basemen Morgan Gregory is the Eagle Challenge winner for the 2010-2011 season
December 10, 2010
Team Dozier wins 2010 Team Eagle Challenge
The 2010 Eagle Challenge finished with Team Dozier winning by one point over Team Patterson, to conclude the fall season. The Eagles will be back on January 10th for the start of the spring semester and spring pracitces.
November 29, 2010
Eagle Baseball Signs Four in Fall Signing Period
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles have added four signees in the fall signing period, head coach Tom Griffin announced Monday. Infielders Bo Asmus (Jefferson City, Tenn.) and Cody Fox (Seymour, Tenn.), outfielder Joe Tipton (Jefferson City, Tenn.), and pitcher Jordan Lindsey (Lakewood, Fla.) have all signed to play for the Eagles in 2012.
November 28, 2010
Eagle Challenge Set To Begin This Week
The Eagles will begin the Eagle Challenge to determine an overall individual and team winner in 13 different events. These events will conclude the fall season for the baseball program.
October 24, 2010
Orange Juice Finish Off Bombers 6-3; Sweep Series and Runs Scored Title
Aaron Vargas and Jon Dalton take MVP honors, help the Juice win the Orange and Blue Series and overall runs scored title
October 23, 2010
Juice Win Series 3-0 with 6-4 Victory
Jon Dalton was 3-4 with 5 RBI's to carry the Orange Juice to a 6-4 victory in Game Three of the Orange and Blue Series. The victory clinches the best of five series. Teams will finish the next two games to see who wins the overall runs scored title.
October 23, 2010
Orange Juice Win Game Four 11-4
The Juice score six runs in the bottom of the 6th, to blow open Game Four. The Juice now have a 24-11 lead in overall runs scored with one game remaining.
October 21, 2010
3-Run 7th Give Juice Game Two Victory
Jon Dalton's 2-out fly ball scored Zach Long and Kyle Koeneman to break a 2-2 tie in the top of the 7th to give the Juice a win Thursday. The Juice now have a 2-0 lead in the best of five series.
October 20, 2010
Bridgewater and Koeneman Lead Orange Juice to Game One Victory
Austin Bridgewater pitched eight shutout innings to give the Orange Juice a 1-0 lead in the best of five series against the Blue Bombers.
October 15, 2010
Fall Season Wraps Up-Orange and Blue World Series Set to Begin
The Eagles are finishing up their fall workouts this weekend before the players begin Fall Break. The Eagles return on Wednesday to begin the first game of the Orange and Blue World Series.
September 27, 2010
Former Eagle Cishek perfect in Major League debut
MIAMI – Former Carson-Newman standout and Florida Marlin Steve Cishek (Falsmouth, Mass.) pitched two perfect innings in his major league debut for the Florida Marlins on Sunday afternoon.
September 21, 2010
Former Eagle Steve Cishek becomes first Eagle to reach majors since Clyde Wright, joins Marlins 40-man roster
MIAMI – Former Carson-Newman standout and Florida Marlins pitching prospect Steve Cishek (Falmouth, Mass.) is part of the Florida Marlins 40-man roster for the rest of the major league season. Cishek joined the Marlins prior to their 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday afternoon.
August 20, 2010
Eagles in the Pros
Former Carson-Newman standouts Steve Cishek, D.J. Ferguson, Mills Rogers and Chase Boruff are making the most of their opportunities in the minor leagues. Click on the headline for an update on their progress.
August 16, 2010
Eagles Add LSU Transfer Koeneman for 2011 Season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team has added a powerful bat to its lineup, as LSU first baseman Kyle Koeneman (Seymour, Tenn.) has transferred to join the Eagles for the 2011 season, head coach Tom Griffin announced Monday.
July 19, 2010
Boruff Selected to Coastal Plain League National All-Star Team
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Carson-Newman rising senior Chase Boruff (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been selected to the Coastal Plain Collegiate Baseball League National All-Star team.
July 7, 2010
Former Eagle Schrock Returns to Carson-Newman as Pitching Coach
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Carson-Newman baseball coach Tom Griffin announced the addition of former Eagle Brad Schrock to his coaching staff on Wednesday.
July 1, 2010
Carson-Newman Signs 12 for 2011 Baseball Season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball program has signed 12 student-athletes for the 2011 season, Eagles head coach Tom Griffin announced Thursday.
June 13, 2010
Eagles’ Rogers signs with Nationals, Ferguson signs with Orioles
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Former Carson-Newman shortstop Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) and pitcher D.J. Ferguson (Jupiter, Fla.) have signed contracts with major league franchises.
June 8, 2010
Carson-Newman Baseball 2010 Season Recap
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman Eagles finished the 2010 season with a 31-18 record and a 15-9 mark in South Atlantic Conference play, good for fourth place in the league.
May 19, 2010
C-N’s Rogers Named Second Team All-Region by Daktronics
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman shortstop Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) has been named to the 2010 Daktronics Southeast All-Regional Baseball Team, officials announced earlier this week.
May 19, 2010
C-N’s Rogers and Lockwood Named Second Team All-Region by Daktronics
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman shortstop Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) and outfielder Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been named to the 2010 Daktronics Southeast All-Regional Baseball Team, officials announced earlier this week.
May 6, 2010
Eagles’ Hendrickson selected fifth overall in Frontier League Draft
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.—Carson-Newman senior Ryan Hendrickson (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) was selected Wednesday as fifth overall pick by the Traverse City Beach Bums of the Frontier Baseball League.
May 2, 2010
Eagles split with Montevallo to close 2010 season
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (13-36) split with Carson-Newman College (31-18) this afternoon (May 1). UM won the first game 6-4 in 11 innings and fell in the nightcap 11-1.
April 28, 2010
Carson-Newman’s Dozier, Fillers named to All-South Atlantic Conference Tournament Team
FOREST CITY, N.C. – Carson-Newman third baseman Wesley Dozier (Cornelious N.C.) and pitcher Ryan Fillers (Greeneville, Tenn.) have been named to the 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball All-Tournament team.
April 25, 2010
Mars Hill eliminates Carson-Newman, 6-3, in Food Lion SAC Tournament
FOREST CITY, N.C. — Second-seeded Mars Hill built an early five-run lead en route to a 6-3 victory over fourth-seeded Carson-Newman on Sunday morning in the Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament at McNair Field.
April 23, 2010
Nix's walk-off home run lift's Carson-Newman past Lincoln Memorial, 7-5, in Food Lion SAC Tournament
FOREST CITY, N.C. – Carson-Newman's Cody Nix (Cartersville, Ga.) hit a two-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 11th to give the fourth-seeded Eagles a 7-5 win over sixth-seeded Lincoln Memorial in the 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament on Friday afternoon at McNair Field in Forest City, N.C.
April 22, 2010
Catawba overpowers Carson-Newman, 12-5, in Food Lion SAC Tournament
FOREST CITY, N.C. — Third-seeded Catawba pounded out 13 hits en route to a 12-5 victory over fourth-seeded Carson-Newman on Thursday in the first round of the Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament at McNair Field.
April 21, 2010
Four Eagles Named All-SAC, Long Earns Scholar-Athlete Award
ROCK HILL, SC – Carson-Newman outfielder Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) and shortstop Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) have been named to the first team All-South Atlantic baseball team, league officials announced today. First baseman Derek Long (Jefferson City, Tenn.) has been named the South Atlantic Conference Scholar Athlete Award winner, as well as earning second team All-SAC honors. Pitcher Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) also earned second team All-SAC honors.
April 18, 2010
Eagles Receive No. 4 Seed in Food Lion SAC Baseball Tournament
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman earned the No. 4 seed and will play third-seeded Catawba in the first round of the 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament, league officials announced Sunday.
April 17, 2010
Eagles Swept by Catawba to Close Out SAC Play
SALISBURY, N.C. — Catawba swept a doubleheader from visiting Carson-Newman in South Atlantic Conference baseball action on Saturday afternoon at Newman Park, winning 8-3 and 6-0. The 28th-ranked Catawba Indians got outstanding starts from senior Trevor Mullins (Jamestown, NC/Ragsdale HS/Appalachian St.) and freshman Nick Lomascolo (Mooresville, NC/Lake Norman HS) to improve to 34-9 overall and 16-8 in the SAC. The Eagles fall to 29-15 and 15-9.
April 16, 2010
Eagles Rally to Down Catawba on Friday Night, 8-6
SALISBURY, NC -- Carson-Newman overcame five errors and rallied for an 8-6 win over host Catawba in South Atlantic Conference baseball action on Friday night at Newman Park. The Eagles improve to 29-13 overall and 15-7 in the SAC, while the 28th-ranked Catawba Indians fall to 32-9 and 14-8.
April 10, 2010
Eagles Drop Two at WIngate on Saturday, 6-5 and 6-0
Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs swept a doubleheader over the Eagles of Carson-Newman College in South Atlantic Conference baseball action Saturday afternoon at Ron Christopher Stadium and Plyler Athletic Field. The Bulldogs won 6-5 and 6-0 to improve to 27-13 overall and 19-5 in the SAC.
April 9, 2010
Lamson, Bridgewater Send Eagles Past Wingate in Series Opener, 9-4
Wingate, N.C.----Carson-Newman took an early lead and made it stick, picking up a 9-4 South Atlantic Conference baseball victory over Wingate University Friday night at Ron Christopher Stadium and Plyler Athletic Field. The loss snaps a nine-game conference winning streak for the host Bulldogs.
April 6, 2010
Rogers and Lamson Lead Eagles to Sweep of Belmont Abbey, 16-14 and 10-3
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles pounded out 31 hits over two seven-inning games to sweep a doubleheader from visiting Belmont Abbey College on Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles held on to win game one, 16-14, and took game two, 10-3.
April 3, 2010
Eagles Split with Mars Hill on Senior Day
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles split a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader with visiting Mars Hill College on Saturday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles pounded out 16 hits en route to a 19-9 win in game one, while the Lions held off an Eagle rally in a 5-4 win in game two.
April 2, 2010
Eagles Fall to Mars Hill, 7-5, at Smokies Park
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team dropped a 7-5 decision to Mars Hill on Friday night in South Atlantic Conference action at Smokies Park.
March 31, 2010
Eagles Set to Open Three-Game Series with Mars Hill on Friday at Smokies Park
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team returns to South Atlantic Conference play this weekend in a key series with Mars Hill.
March 31, 2010
Pfeiffer Rallies Twice to End Eagles Win Streak at 11
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Pfeiffer Falcons used a seventh-run seventh inning to rally from an early 7-2 deficit and beat the Carson-Newman Eagles, 15-12, Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. With the win, Pfeiffer improves to 19-21 overall, while Carson-Newman falls to 23-9 and sees its 11-game win streak come to an end.
March 29, 2010
Live Stats for Eagle Baseball versus King College on Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Live stats for Monday's game at Mossy Creek against King College are available here. First pitch is at 3 p.m.
March 29, 2010
Eagles Strike Out 16, Rogers Homers Twice in Win over King, 11-2
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) homered twice and doubled in his final three at-bats as the Eagles pulled away to beat visiting King College, 11-2, on Monday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. With the win, its 11th straight, Carson-Newman improves to 24-8 overall. King falls to 14-9 on the season.
March 29, 2010
Carson-Newman's McIntyre Named SAC Pitcher of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman's Wes McIntyre (Chattanooga, Tenn.) has been named South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week for the week ending March 28, league officials announced Monday.
March 27, 2010
McIntyre's No-Hitter Sends Eagles to Sweep of Brevard
Brevard, N.C. - Carson-Newman's Wes McIntyre fired a a seven-inning no-hitter in game two as the Eagles swept a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader Saturday afternoon from Brevard College, 12-3 and 6-0, in Brevard, N.C.
March 26, 2010
Eagles Rally to Defeat Brevard, 15-13, in 10 Innings
BREVARD, N.C. — The Carson-Newman baseball team rallied from a seven-run deficit to defeat Brevard, 15-13, in 10 innings on Friday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Gil Coan Field.
March 24, 2010
Long, Hendrickson, McIntyre Lift Eagles Over Limestone, 9-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Ryan Hendrickson (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) and Wes McIntyre (Chattanooga, Tenn.) combined to pitch eight shutout innings, and Derek Long (Jefferson City, Tenn.) hit a three-run home run to break open a 1-0 game, as the Carson-Newman Eagles beat visiting Limestone College, 9-1, on Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 23, 2010
Ferguson Pitches Eagles Past Maryville College, 8-5
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Carson-Newman junior reliever D.J. Ferguson (Jupiter, Fla.) turned in a career effort to lead the Eagles to an 8-5 victory over Maryville College on Tuesday night at Scotland Yard.
March 22, 2010
Carson-Newman's Lockwood Named SAC Player of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Carson-Newman's Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been named the South Atlantic Conference Baseball Player of the Week for the week ending March 21, league officials announced today.
March 20, 2010
Eagles Pile Up Runs in Sweep of Lenoir-Rhyne, 21-5 and 11-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team erupted for 32 runs and 40 hits en route to a pair of wins over Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles toppled the Bears 21-5 in game one before completing the series sweep with an 11-1 victory in the nightcap.
March 19, 2010
Bridgewater Fires Carson-Newman Past Lenoir-Rhyne, 11-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Junior pitcher Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) scattered five hits in nine innings of work as he led Carson-Newman to an 11-1 victory over Lenoir-Rhyne on Friday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 18, 2010
Eagles Overpower Anderson, 13-8
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team pounded out 17 hits en route to a 13-8 victory over Anderson on Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 17, 2010
Eagles Knock Off No. 17 North Georgia, 6-3
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Senior Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and pitched a perfect ninth inning to lead the Carson-Newman baseball team to a 6-3 victory over No. 17 North Georgia on Wednesday afternoon at Bob Stein Stadium.
March 17, 2010
Eagles Open Four-Game Homestand on Thursday
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team returns home for a key stretch of games beginning on Thursday. The Eagles will square off against Anderson in a single game on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex before opening their South Atlantic Conference series with Lenoir-Rhyne on Friday at 2 p.m. C-N will wrap up the four-game homestand with a doubleheader with the Bears on Saturday afternoon beginning at noon.
March 16, 2010
Eagles Suffer 17-2 Setback at No. 17 North Georgia
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Carson-Newman baseball team dropped a 17-2 decision to 17th-ranked North Georgia on Tuesday afternoon at Bob Stein Stadium.
March 14, 2010
Pioneers Use Seven-Run Sixth to Avoid C-N Sweep
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Sean Finucane went 3-for-4 with six RBI, including a grand slam in Tusculum's 12-5 win over arch-rival Carson-Newman Sunday afternoon at Pioneer Park in South Atlantic Conference baseball action.
March 14, 2010
Carson-Newman Takes First Two Games Of Series From Tusculum Saturday
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Derek Long went 5-for-9 with six RBI to lead the Carson-Newman baseball team to a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader sweep over host Tusculum Saturday at Pioneer Park. The Eagles (13-6, 6-2 SAC) won by scores of 8-5 and 11-6 as C-N increases its winning streak to nine in a row.
March 12, 2010
Eagles Set for this Weekend's Three-Game Series at Tusculum
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team returns to South Atlantic Conference play this weekend in a three-game series with rival Tusculum.
March 12, 2010
Tonight's Carson-Newman/Tusculum Baseball Game Postponed
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman/Tusculum baseball game scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather.
March 9, 2010
Long Falls Short of Cycle in Carson-Newman’s 10-6 Victory at Anderson
ANDERSON, S.C. — Senior Derek Long (Jefferson City, Tenn.) fell a double short of hitting for the cycle as he helped lead the Carson-Newman baseball team to a 10-6 win over Anderson on Tuesday afternoon at Anderson Memorial Stadium.
March 7, 2010
Eagles Defeat Tiffin, 11-6, to Complete Series Sweep
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team remained hot at the plate on Sunday afternoon, as the Eagles pounded out a season-high 18 hits en route to an 11-6 victory over Tiffin at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 6, 2010
Eagles Rely on Long Ball to Sweep Tiffin, 17-15 and 13-3
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Senior Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) delivered three of Carson-Newman’s seven home runs to help the Eagles sweep Tiffin on Saturday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 3, 2010
Eagles Twinbill at Belmont Abbey Postponed
BELMONT, N.C. - Carson-Newman's baseball doubleheader scheduled for this afternoon at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, N.C. has been postponed due to inclement weather. A makeup date has not been announced.
March 2, 2010
Carson-Newman’s Bridgewater Named SAC Pitcher of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Carson-Newman College’s Austin Bridgewater has been named the South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week honors for the week ending March 1, announced conference officials Tuesday.
February 28, 2010
Eagles Complete Sweep of Newberry with 11-2 Win
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team cruised past Newberry, 11-2, on Sunday afternoon to complete the series sweep at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
February 27, 2010
Eagle Bats, Bridgewater Spark Sweep of Newberry, 9-1 and 7-2
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles surrendered three unearned run and belted five home runs to sweep a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader from visiting Newberry College on Saturday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles grabbed game one, 9-1, and pulled away in game two to win 7-2.
February 25, 2010
Eagles Drop Two at Lander, 12-9 and 4-2
GREENWOOD, S.C. - Jordan Owens collected five hits while Michael Vesnesky and Brooks Reames homered, leading the Lander Bearcats to a non-conference baseball double-header sweep over Carson-Newman 15-9 and 4-2 Thursday at Legion Field. Lander scored 11 runs in the fifth inning of Game 1, completing a rally from a five-run deficit on a cold, blustery afternoon that turned into evening.
February 24, 2010
Carson-Newman/Lander Baseball Doubleheader Postponed, Moved to Thursday
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman/Lander baseball doubleheader scheduled for today in Greenwood, S.C., has been postponed and moved to Thursday due to the threat of inclement weather.
February 24, 2010
Schedule Change Announced For This Weekend's Carson-Newman/Newberry Baseball Series
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - A schedule change has been made for this weekends Carson-Newman/Newberry baseball series, Eagles head coach Tom Griffin announced Wednesday.
February 20, 2010
Eagles Split Twinbill with No. 25 Lincoln Memorial
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team split Saturday’s doubleheader with No. 25 Lincoln Memorial, as the Eagles fell in game one, 11-7, before rebounding with a 15-2 victory in game two at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
February 19, 2010
Carson-Newman Rally Comes up Short Against No. 25 Lincoln Memorial, 15-12
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team rallied from nine runs down to tie No. 25 Lincoln Memorial at 11 in the ninth inning, but it was not enough, as the Railsplitters pushed across four runs in the 10th to claim a 15-12 victory in the South Atlantic Conference opener for both squads on Friday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
February 17, 2010
Lockwood, Dalton Each Homer Twice as Eagles Win at Pfeiffer, 17-7
Misenheimer, N.C. – Senior Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) and junior John Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) each hit two home runs and combined for 12 RBIs as the Carson-Newman Eagles beat Pfeiffer University, 17-7, on Wednesday in Misenheimer, N.C.
February 13, 2010
Carson-Newman/Limestone Baseball Series Canceled
GAFFNEY, S.C. – The Carson-Newman Eagles baseball series with Limestone College scheduled for this weekend has been canceled. A makeup date has not been announced. The Eagles return to action Wednesday at 1 p.m. on the road against Pfeiffer University.
February 10, 2010
Carson-Newman Baseball Home Opener Against King College Postponed
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Today’s Carson-Newman baseball game with King College has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest has been rescheduled for March 29th.
February 9, 2010
Carson-Newman’s Bridgewater Garners SAC Pitcher of the Week Honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman’s Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) has been named South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week, league officials announced Tuesday.
February 7, 2010
Eagles Split Twinbill with Augusta State
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Junior pitcher Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) scattered four hits and struck out 10 batters in 7 1/3 innings of work in his Eagle debut to lead Carson-Newman to an 8-0 win over Augusta State in game one on Sunday afternoon at Olmstead Stadium. The Eagles dropped the second game, 5-3.
February 7, 2010
Rogers' Grand Slam Lifts Eagles to Split at Augusta State
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Senior Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) drilled a ninth-inning grand slam to lift the Eagles to an 11-5 win in game two, as Carson-Newman split a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon with Augusta State (Ga.) at Lake Olmstead Stadium in Augusta, Ga.. C-N lost game one to the Jaguars, 10-3. With the split, the Eagles are 1-1 on the season. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. Game one will be a nine-inning game, with game two schedule for seven innings.
February 5, 2010
Eagles Opener at Augusta State Postponed until Saturday
AUGUSTA, Ga. - The Carson-Newman Eagles' season opener at Augusta State University scheduled for Friday afternoon has been postponed dur to inclement weather. The two teams will play back-to-back doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's twinbill begins at noon at Lake Olmstead Stadium in Augusta, Ga. Sunday's doubleheader begins at 11 a.m.
February 3, 2010
Eagles Open 2010 Baseball Season on Friday at Augusta State
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman baseball team hopes a wealth of experience and a group of talented newcomers will lead to a third NCAA Tournament appearance in four seasons, as it begins its 2010 campaign this weekend. Carson-Newman opens its season on Friday afternoon against Augusta State University. The Eagles and Jaguars meet in for a four-game series beginning Friday at 3 p.m. Saturday’s doubleheader begins at noon, while the series finale on Sunday is set for a 1 p.m. first pitch. All four games are at Lake Olmstead Stadium in Augusta, Ga.
January 31, 2010
Three Eagles named to Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Baseball Teams
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Three Carson-Newman Eagles have been named to the 2010 Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Baseball Teams, league officials announced Friday. Senior first baseman Derek Long (Jefferson City, Tenn.) was a selected to the first team, while senior shortstop Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) and junior outfielder Evan Patterson (Knoxville, Tenn.) were each named to the second team.
January 12, 2010
Eagles Add Transfer
Former Walters State Community College starting pitcher, Austin Bridgewater, has transferred to Carson Newman to begin the spring season.
January 12, 2010
Eagle Profile: Senior Derek Long - 1B
Eagle Profile - Derek is a four year starter at 1B for the Eagles. He was selected All-Conference last spring. The Jefferson County native attended Jefferson County HS and currently has a 3.53 GPA in Business.
January 11, 2010
Rogers Wins Iron Eagle Award
Mills Rogers was the overall winner of the Iron Eagle Award. The 12 event competition concluded with GPA for each player.
December 21, 2009
Baseball Program Helps The Community
The Eagle baseball players were involved in several community projects throughout the fall semester.
December 13, 2009
Eagles Finish Eagle Challange
Jefferson City, TN- The Eagle Challange, a 12 event competition has come to a conclusion, with Team Elliott finishing in first place. The individual champion for the Iron Eagle Award will be announced at the start of the Spring semester.
December 5, 2009
Eagles Sign Four to National Letter of Intent
Carson Newman head baseball coach Tom Griffin announced the signing of four players to National Letters of Intent. Current high school seniors Evan Jurjevic, Trayce Rogers, Brandon Timmerman will join junior college transfer Lance Rorex for the 2010-2011 season.
November 19, 2009
Eagle Challange and Iron Eagle Competiton begins for Players
This week the players began the Eagle Challange and Iron Eagle Award. Two competitions set up to measure the physical and mental conditioning of the players.
November 1, 2009
Orange Jack O'Lanterns win fifth game of series and win overall runs scored title
Jeff Lockwood's grand slam in 6th inning helped the Orange Team to a 11-1 win in extra innings to decide the total runs scored in the series. The Blue Team had a 24-15 lead going into the 5th game, but the Orange won the overall score with a dramatic win in extra innings.
October 29, 2009
Blue Knighthawks take series with 9-1 win
JEFFERSON CITY, TN- Wes McIntyre picked up his second win of the series as the Blue Knighthawks pound out 10 hits and cruise to a 9-1 victory. With the win, the Knighthawks win the best of five series 3-1. Game 5 will be played to determine a second winner of the series, most runs score.
October 28, 2009
Corey Lamson and Lucas Watson lead Blue Knighthawks to 4-1 win
JEFFERSON CITY, TN- Corey Lamson's three- run home run in the third inning would be all the runs needed for Freshman Lucas Watson. Watson goes six innings to pick up the win
October 26, 2009
Orange Jack O'Lanterns Tie The Series Up with 7-4 Win- Derek Long Drives in 6 Runs
JEFFERSON CITY, TN-First baseman Derek Long and starting pitcher Cy Fraker help to lead the Orange Jack O'Lanterns to a 7-4 win and tie the best of five series at 1-1.
October 25, 2009
Blue Knighthawks Take Game One of Series Behind McIntyre and Rogers
Wes Mcintyre pitched 7 strong innings for the Blue Team and Mills Rogers helped the offense with a 2- run Home Run in the first to lead the Blue to a 7-6 Game One win.
October 22, 2009
Eagles to Begin Blue and Orange World Series on Sunday
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The first game of the Orange and Blue World Series will begin on Sunday, Oct. 25. The five-game series will crown two winners.
September 23, 2009
Eagles Finishing Up Fall Workouts
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Carson-Newman baseball team will finish up its individual, lifting and conditioning workouts this Friday.
August 25, 2009
Eagles Add UT Transfer for 2010 Season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee first baseman/pitcher Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) will join the Carson-Newman baseball team for his senior season, Eagles head coach Tom Griffin announced Tuesday.
July 21, 2009
C-N Announces 2010 Baseball Schedule
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Carson-Newman baseball team will face another challenging schedule in 2010, including three games against NCAA Southeast Regional participants, head coach Tom Griffin announced Tuesday.
July 8, 2009
Eagles Add Nine to Baseball Signing Class
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Carson-Newman baseball team has added nine signees to the 2010 recruiting class, head coach Tom Griffin announced Tuesday.
July 1, 2009
2009 Eagle Baseball Season Recap
The Carson-Newman Eagles finished their 2009 campaign 24-21 overall and 7-14 in South Atlantic Conference play. C-N opened the year ranked as high as No. 34 in pre season polls, and climbed as high as No. 12 nationally by the middle of February on the strength of sweep of nationally-ranked Northern Kentucky in Jefferson City.
May 26, 2009
Paschal Signs to Play Baseball at C-N
April 30, 2009
High School Baseball Camps
April 23, 2009
Carson-Newman's Long Named First Team All-SAC
April 18, 2009
Eagles Fall Twice to Wingate
April 17, 2009
Patterson's Single Lifts Carson-Newman to 8-7 Victory Over Wingate
April 17, 2009
Livestats for This Weekend's Baseball and Softball
April 15, 2009
Changes Made to C-N Weekend Schedule
April 14, 2009
Eagle Bullpen Leads Way in Win at King, 6-5
April 13, 2009
C-N's Monday Baseball and Softball Action Canceled
April 12, 2009
Eagles Fall Twice at Mars Hill
April 10, 2009
Schedule Changes and Livestats for C-N's Weekend Action
April 8, 2009
Eagles Split with North Greenville
Thigpen's complete-game shutout gives Eagles split at Augusta State
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Carson-Newman's Robby Thigpen fired a complete-game shutout to lift the Eagles to a 3-0 win in game one of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon against Augusta State. Augusta State sophomore second baseman Jeff Rice hit a three-run homer Saturday afternoon to spark the Jaguars to a 7-2 victory over the Eagles.
February 3, 2012
Eagles Drop Season Opener to Augusta State in Ninth, 5-4
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Augusta State took advantage of a ninth-inning miscue by Carson-Newman and rallied for two runs Friday afternoon for a 5-4 victory over the Eagles in the season opener for both teams at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
February 1, 2012
Eagles Open Regular Season Friday
Former Eagle pitcher and current Miami Marlin pitcher, Steve Cishek, spoke with the Eagle baseball team recently as the Eagles prepare for opening day this friday at Augusta State University
January 29, 2012
Eagles Picked Sixth in SAC Preseason Poll; Guymon and Mohon Named All-SAC
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Senior catcher Mason Guymon and junior outfielder Lucas Mohon have been named to the 2012 Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Baseball Team. Guymon and Mohon were both named to the second team, while Carson-Newman is picked to finish sixth in the 2012 SAC preseason Coaches’ Poll.
December 23, 2011
Griffin Speaking at American Baseball Coaches Association Convention
Eagle baseball coach Tom Griffin will be speaking at the American Baseball Coaches Association Convention in Anaheim, California January 5-8.
December 14, 2011
Team Koeneman/Faithfull Win Eagle Challenge
Kyle Koeneman, Evan Faithfull, Lance Reed, Trace Rogers, Joe Tipton and Bo Craine were the winners of the Eagles Challenge by one point over Team Thigpen. The players begin Christmas Break and return January 10th for practice.
December 12, 2011
Eagles Add Four For Next Year
Dustin Dunagen (RHP), Chattachoochee Valley CC; Marcus Watson (3B/P), Sevier County HS; James Jinnette (SS), Pigeon Forge HS and Blake Ballinger (RHP), Jefferson County HS, will join the Eagle Baseball team next fall.
November 27, 2011
Eagle Challenge Set To Begin This Week
The Eagle Challenge will conclude the fall semester for the Eagles, as they prepare for final exams and Christmas break
October 23, 2011
Orange Shores Win the Orange and Blue World Series
Orange Shores win the fall world series, three games to one. Lucas Mohon and Kyle Koeneman selected MVP of the series.
October 18, 2011
Shores Win Series 3-1, Look to Win Runs Scored Championship
The Orange Shores behind the hitting of Lucas Mohon and Kyle Koeneman win the the series against the Blue Chips 3-1, with a 6-2 win today. With the win, the Shores look to win the overall runs scored title tomorrow.
October 16, 2011
Blue Chips Win Game 3 on Reed's Home Run
Lance Reed's opposite field home run in the fourth inning was all the Blue Chips needed to win Game 3. Evan Faithfull was effective starting for the Blue Chips, throwing five innings and giving up only two runs to get the win.
October 15, 2011
Orange Shores Take Game 2-Up 2-0 in Series
Orange Shores score three runs in top of the 6th to take game two of the series, winning 5-1.
October 14, 2011
Orange Shores Take Game 1 in Convincing Fashion, 9-1
Lucas Mohon had four RBI's and Chris Armstrong pitched five strong innings to lead the Shores to a 1-0 World Series lead
October 11, 2011
Last Week of Fall Practice-Orange and Blue World Series Begin at End of the Week
The Orange and Blue World Series will begin Friday, as the Eagles finish up their fall practice. The World Series will be a best of five game series, with the winning team winning a dinner. All five games will be played, the team that scores the least amount of runs will be responsible for painting the outfield wall and all the chain link fencing at the field.
August 15, 2011
Carson-Newman names Blake Herring pitching coach
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Carson-Newman baseball coach Tom Griffin announced the addition of Blake Herring to the Eagles’ coaching staff on Tuesday. Herring will serve as C-N’s pitching coach. He replaces Brad Schrock, who is pursuing his teaching certificate in secondary education.
July 3, 2011
Former Eagle Cishek earns first career major league victory
ARLINGTON — Former Carson-Newman baseball standout Steve Cishek added another first to his list of achievements in the major leagues on Saturday night to help lead the Florida Marlins to a 9-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. Cishek worked the final 2 2/3 innings to earn his first career big league victory.
June 21, 2011
Former Eagle Mullen picked up by the New York Federals of the Can-Am Assocation
NEW YORK — Former Carson-Newman pitcher Mike Mullen (Bradenton, Fla.) has been picked up by the New York State League Federals of the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball.
June 12, 2011
Former Eagle Cishek sets Florida Marlins record for scoreless innings pitched to begin career
MIAMI — Former Carson-Newman pitcher Steve Cishek is making the most of his time with the Florida Marlins. Cishek, who was called up by the Marlins on May 24 from Class AAA New Orleans, gave up one hit in one scoreless inning of work on Friday to earn his first major league save and set the franchise record by beginning his career with 12 2/3 scoreless innings pitched.
May 26, 2011
Former Eagle Steve Cishek called up by Marlins
MIAMI – Former Carson-Newman standout Steve Cishek (Falmouth, Mass.) has been called up again by the Florida Marlins. Cishek joined the big league club on Tuesday after making 15 appearances in triple-A New Orleans this season.
May 23, 2011
Carson-Newman's Nix receives ABCA Gold Glove honors
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — Carson-Newman senior outfielder Cody Nix (Cartersville, Ga.) has been named a 2011 American Baseball Coaches Association Division II Southeast Region Gold Glove award winner, officials announced Friday.
May 5, 2011
Bridgewater Selected Third Overall Pick in Frontier League Draft
Austin Bridgewater was the third overall pick in the Frontier League players draft held on Tuesday.
April 27, 2011
Dalton's solo blast lifts Eagles to 6-5 win at King College
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Senior Jonathan Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) delivered a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning for the game-winning hit, as the Carson-Newman baseball team defeated King College, 6-5, on Wednesday afternoon at King Field.
April 26, 2011
Eagle seniors lead way in 8-2 win over No. 27 Limestone
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Senior Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) allowed one run in 7.1 innings of work and Cody Nix (Cartersville, Ga.) belted a three-run triple as Carson-Newman beat No. 27 Limestone, 8-2, in their home finale on Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. In the final home game for eight Eagle seniors, the group combined for seven of C-N’s eight hits on the day and five times.
April 21, 2011
Eagles' SAC Tournament ends with loss to Catawba
FOREST CITY, N.C. -- Chris Dula went 5-for-5 and JJ Jankowski scattered two hits over seven shutout innings as top-seeded Catawba College blanked fifth-seeded Carson-Newman College 12-0 in an elimination game at the 2011 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament Thursday afternoon at McNair Field.
April 19, 2011
Eagles' Dalton Named Second Team All-South Atlantic Conference; Nix Takes Gold Glove
ROCK HILL, SC – Carson-Newman senior Jonathan Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) has been named to the All-South Atlantic Conference second team and fellow-senior Cody Nix (Cartersville, Ga.) picked up a Gold Glove for his work in the outfield, the league announced today.
April 17, 2011
Pairings announced for SAC Baseball Tournament; No. 5 Eagles will face No. 2 Wingate on Wednesday
ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Carson-Newman Eagles are the fifth seed and will face second-seeded Wingate University in the first round of the 2011 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament, which begins Wednesday at McNair Field in Forest City, N.C.
April 16, 2011
Eagles split with Lincoln Memorial to close out SAC play
HARRAGATE, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team split with Lincoln Memorial on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Hennon Field. The Railsplitters defeated C-N, 20-3, in game one, while the Eagles held on for a 6-5 victory in the nightcap.
April 15, 2011
Eagles Rally Behind 18 Hits, Beat LMU 14-12
HARROGATE, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles pounded out a season-high 18 hits and erased an early 7-0 deficit to beat Lincoln Memorial University on the road on Friday afternoon, 14-12. With the win, the Eagles improve to 19-25 overall and 14-11 in South Atlantic Conference play. LMU falls to 27-19 and 15-10 in league play.
April 14, 2011
Game time for Friday's SAC baseball matchup at LMU moved up to 2 p.m.
HARROGATE, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's South Atlantic Conference baseball game scheduled for Friday evening at Lincoln Memorial University has been moved to 2 p.m. The game was originally scheduled for 7 p.m., but has been moved to the afternoon due to the threat of evening rain.
April 13, 2011
Dozier leads Eagles past Maryville in Eagles' final home game, 7-4
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman senior Wesley Dozier (Cornelious, N.C.) had two doubles and a home run in his first three at-bats as C-N built an early 6-1 lead and held on for a 7-4 win over visiting Maryville College on Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. With the win, the Eagles improve to 18-25 on the year, while Maryville falls to 22-10.
April 9, 2011
Game Two rally lifts Catawba to sweep of Eagles, 7-2 and 8-3
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – No. 21 Catawba outscored Carson-Newman 8-0 after the first rain delay in game two to complete a sweep of C-N with an 8-3 win. The Indians took the first game, 7-2. With the wins, Catawba improves to 32-8 and 20-4 in South Atlantic Conference play. C-N falls to 17-25 and 13-11 in SAC play.
April 8, 2011
Big sixth inning lifts No. 21 Catawba to 9-4 win over Eagles at Smokies Park
KODAK, Tenn. — No. 21 Catawba College tallied five runs in the sixth inning on its way to a 9-4 victory over the Carson-Newman baseball team on Senior Night on Friday in South Atlantic Conference action at Smokies Park.
April 6, 2011
Eagles to host Catawba Friday night at Smokies Park to open three-game SAC series
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman College baseball team will celebrate their seniors Friday night when the host South Atlantic Conference-leading Catawba at Smokies Park. The contest begins a three-game series with the Indians (28-8, 17-4 SAC). While the Eagles (17-21, 13-8) can’t take the conference lead with a sweep, they can do some serious damage and stay in at least a three-way tie for second place with Tusculum and LMU. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.
April 6, 2011
Pfeiffer homers four times in 15-3 win over Eagles
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Pfeiffer University hit four home runs and scored in six different innings to beat the Carson-Newman Eagles, 15-3, in non-conference baseball action on Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. With the win, Pfeiffer improves to 17-24, while C-N fall to 17-22.
April 4, 2011
Carson-Newman's Bridgewater named SAC Pitcher of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman senior Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) has been named the South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week, league officials announced Monday.
April 2, 2011
Eagles split twinbill with Bulldogs to claim series
WINGATE, N.C. — The Carson-Newman baseball team split a doubleheader with Wingate University on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Ron Christopher Stadium and Plyler Athletic Field. The Eagles dropped game one, 14-6, before claiming the second game, 5-3.
April 1, 2011
Bridgewater, big first inning propel Eagles to 9-2 victory at Wingate
WINGATE, N.C. — Senior pitcher Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) fired a complete-game four-hitter, and the Carson-Newman Eagles used a five-run first inning to cruise to a 9-2 victory at Wingate University in South Atlantic Conference baseball action on Friday night at Ron Christopher Stadium and Plyler Athletic Field.
March 29, 2011
Dalton's grand slam not enough as Eagles fall to Lander, 8-4
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Jonathan Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) hit a fifth-inning grand slam, but visiting Lander University belted three two-run home runs to beat Carson-Newman, 8-4, on Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. Lander improves to 18-14 with the win, while C-N falls to 15-19 in the loss.
March 28, 2011
Thigpen's shutout closes out sweep of Mars Hill, 6-5 and 2-0
MARS HILL, N.C. – Carson-Newman College completed a three-game sweep of the Lions in South Atlantic Conference baseball action Sunday afternoon at Henderson Field. The Eagles won the first contest 6-5 in extra innings and then won the nightcap, 2-0. Mars Hill fell to 16-21 overall and 7-11 in the SAC. C-N improved to 15-19 on the season and 11-7 in the league.
March 28, 2011
Wednesday's Carson-Newman/Lander matchup moved to Tuesday at 3 p.m.
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s baseball game with Lander University scheduled for Wednesday has been moved to Tuesday afternoon due to heavy rains forecast for Wednesday. First pitch is at 3 p.m. at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 26, 2011
Dalton, Dozier homer as Eagles beat Mars Hill in series opener, 4-3
MARS HILL, N.C. – The Lions’ baseball team lost to the visiting Eagles of Carson-Newman College, 4-3 Friday afternoon at Henderson Field. Mars Hill fell to 16-19 overall and 7-9 in the SAC. The Eagles improved to 13-19 on the season and 9-7 in the league with the win.
March 19, 2011
Britt, Thigpen lift Eagles to sweep of Lenoir-Rhyne, 6-3 and 4-0
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team received a pair of stellar outings on the mound on its way to sweeping a doubleheader from Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. Junior right-hander Alex Britt (Salisbury, N.C.) struck out a career-high nine batters to help lead the Eagles to a 6-3 win in game one, while junior right-hander Robby Thigpen (St. Petersburg, Fla.) tossed a complete-game shutout to lift C-N to a 4-0 victory in game two.
March 18, 2011
Eagles drop series opener to Lenoir-Rhyne, 4-2
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team saw its late ninth-inning rally fall short Friday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles fell to visiting Lenoir-Rhyne 4-2 in their South Atlantic Conference matchup.
March 16, 2011
Eagles come up short against 10th-ranked North Georgia, 6-5
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Carson-Newman College held a three-run lead over 10th-ranked North Georgia, but couldn't hang on. The Saints took a 6-5 win over the Eagles at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex Wednesday afternoon.
March 15, 2011
Eagles fall to 10th-ranked North Georgia, 7-4
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Tenth-ranked North Georgia erupted for five runs in the third inning on its way to claiming a 7-4 victory over the Carson-Newman baseball team on Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 14, 2011
Carson-Newman's Dalton named SAC Player of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman's Jonathan Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) and Wingate Univesity's Casey Allison have been named the South Atlantic Conference Baseball Players of the Week, conference officials announced Monday.
March 12, 2011
Eagles sweep SAC series with Brevard with two Saturday wins, 10-4 and 8-3
Brevard, N.C. – Senior Jon Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) homered for third time in two days and Carson-Newman took advantage of nine unearned runs as the Eagles swept a doubleheader at Brevard College on Saturday afternoon at Gil Coan Field. The Eagles took game one 10-4 and won game two, 8-3. The Eagles improve to 10-16 (6-6 SAC), while Brevard falls to 9-13 (2-9 SAC) on the season.
March 11, 2011
Dalton, Bridgewater lift Eagles to 14-1 victory at Brevard
BREVARD, N.C. — Senior outfielder Jonathan Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) delivered two home runs, and starting pitcher Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) struck out eight in a complete-game effort, as the Carson-Newman baseball team cruised to a 14-1 victory over Brevard on Friday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Gil Coan Field.
March 8, 2011
C-N/Belmont Abbey doubleheader scheduled for Wednesday postponed
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's baseball doubleheader scheduled for Wednesday against Belmont Abbey College has been postponed. Heavy rains and potential flooding are in the forecast for east Tennessee.
March 8, 2011
Patterson's two-run single in game two lifts Eagles to split with Bloomsburg
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Senior designated hitter Evan Patterson (Knoxville, Tenn.) delivered a two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning to lift the Carson-Newman baseball team to a 4-3 victory over Bloomsburg in game two on Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles dropped game one 2-1.
March 7, 2011
Time change for Tuesday's baseball game with Bloomsburg
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman has moved Tuesday first pitch with inviting Bloomsburg (Pa.) from 2 p.m. to noon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles and Huskies will also play a doubleheader instead of the originally scheduled single game.
March 5, 2011
Ninth-Inning Rally Sends Tusculum to Sweep of Eagles, 9-4 and 7-3
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. --- Tusculum College finished off a three-game sweep of its South Atlantic Conference baseball series against Carson-Newman College by capturing both ends of the teams' doubleheader Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers won the opener 9-4 in 10 innings, rallying from a 4-2 deficit in the ninth to force extra innings, then took the nightcap 7-3 for their fifth straight victory. Tusculum, which took the series opener 5-3 on Friday afternoon, is 14-4 overall and 5-4 in the SAC while the Eagles drop to 6-14 overall and 3-6 in SAC play.
March 4, 2011
Eagles drop series opener to Tusculum, 5-3
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball was unable to take advantage of a bases loaded situation in the ninth inning, as Tusculum College held on for a 5-3 victory on Friday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 2, 2011
Eagles suffer 3-0 setback to King College
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Right fielder Bryant Walker delivered a leadoff home run in the second inning that proved to be the winning run, as King College defeated the Carson-Newman baseball team, 3-0, on Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 1, 2011
Carson-Newman's Thigpen named SAC Pitcher of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman's Robby Thigpen (St. Petersburg, Fla.) has been named South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week, conference officials announced Tuesday.
February 26, 2011
Thigpen Fires One-Hitter as Eagles Sweep Anderson, 7-4 and 2-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman right-hander Robby Thigpen (St. Petersburg, Fla.) allowed only a sixth-inning single in a complete game one-hitter as the Eagles swept a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader from visiting Anderson (S.C.) Saturday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles won game one, 7-4, while Thigpen’s effort led the win in game two, 2-1. With the sweep, Carson-Newman improves to 6-10 on the year and 3-3 in SAC play, while Anderson falls to 9-9 on the year and is also 3-3 in league play.
February 25, 2011
Dalton’s grand slam fuels Eagle rally in 8-6 win over Anderson
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Senior Jon Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) ripped a two-out grand slam over the centerfield fence in the bottom of the seventh inning to carry Carson-Newman past visiting Anderson (S.C.), 8-6, on Friday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference baseball action.
February 22, 2011
Big eighth inning rallies Lander past Eagles, 13-6
GREENWOOD – Highlighted by Kevin Childs' grand slam home run, the Lander baseball team erupted for 12 eighth-inning runs Tuesday afternoon to rally past Carson-Newman, 13-6, in a non-conference contest at Legion Field. Lander outhit the Eagles improves to 8-5 overall, while Carson-Newman drops to 3-11.
February 19, 2011
Newberry sweeps Eagles on Saturday afternoon, 4-3 and 7-4
NEWBERRY, S.C. - The Newberry College Wolves finished off a sweep of South Atlantic Conference foe Carson-Newman with a pair of wins at the Smith Road Complex on Saturday. The Wolves won the first game, 4-3, and took a 7-4 victory in the nightcap.
February 16, 2011
Eagles fall at Pfeiffer, 6-1
MISENHEIMER, N.C. — The Carson-Newman baseball team was unable to overcome six errors, as it dropped a 6-1 decision at Pfeiffer on Wednesday afternoon.
February 13, 2011
Late Sacrifice Fly Lifts Lander Past Eagles, 2-1
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Lander's Robert Skinner hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and Michael White pitched stellar relief as the Bearcats won the final game of the Lander Baseball Invitational 2-1 Sunday night at Legion Stadium. Lander won two of three games in the tournament, improving to 5-3 on the season. Carson-Newman falls to 3-5.
February 12, 2011
Eagles fall to No. 5 Mount Olive, 15-3
GREENWOOD, S.C. — Fifth-ranked Mount Olive collected 13 hits, including three home runs, en route to a 15-3 victory over the Carson-Newman Eagles on Saturday afternoon in Greenwood, S.C.
February 11, 2011
GVSU rallies off of Eagle miscues for win, 6-4
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Grand Valley State University (Mich.) scored four unearned runs as part of a four-run sixth inning to knock off the Carson-Newman Eagles, 6-4, Friday afternoon in Greenwood, S.C. With the win, GVSU opens its season 1-0, while the Eagles fall to 3-3 on the year.
February 9, 2011
Mohon ties school record for doubles in a game; Eagles split with Belmont Abbey
BELMONT, N.C. — Sophomore designated hitter Lucas Mohon (Glasgow, Ky.) tied a school record with three doubles in leading the Carson-Newman baseball team to a 10-4 victory in game one of Wednesday's doubleheader at Belmont Abbey. The Eagles fell, 4-1, in the second game, which was shortened to five innings due to darkness.
February 6, 2011
Eagles split doubleheader at Augusta State
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Carson-Newman baseball team split a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon to close out its four-game series at August State. The Jaguars claimed the first game, 4-1, while the Eagles responded to take the second game, 9-3, at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
February 5, 2011
Eagles open 2011 season with split at Augusta State
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Carson-Newman baseball team opened the 2011 season on Saturday afternoon with a split at Augusta State.
February 4, 2011
Carson-Newman’s 2011 Baseball Season Opener Postponed Until Saturday
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Carson-Newman’s 2011 baseball season opener scheduled for Friday afternoon at Augusta State (Ga.) has been postponed due to heavy rains in the area. The Eagles will face the Jaguars in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Lake Olmstead Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for noon.
February 3, 2011
Eagles Open 2011 Season on Friday at Augusta State
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman Eagles open the 2011 baseball season with a pair of explosive newcomers and a deep, experienced group of role players that have sixth-year head coach Tom Griffin the Eagles hoping for their first South Atlantic Conference regular season title since 2002.
January 25, 2011
Eagles Picked Third in SAC Preseason Poll, Bridgewater Named First Named All-SAC
ROCK HILL, SC - The Carson-Newman Eagles are picked to finish third in the 2011 South Atlantic Conference race, the league announced Tuesday. In a vote by the league's head coaches, the Eagles, under sixth-year head coach Tom Griffin, are picked to finish behind Catawba College and Wingate University, respectively.
January 11, 2011
First Practice Starts Despite Weather
Several inches of snow and cold temperatures did not hamper the Eagles from starting practice to prepare for the spring season
January 11, 2011
Gregory wins Eagle Challenge
Junior First Basemen Morgan Gregory is the Eagle Challenge winner for the 2010-2011 season
December 10, 2010
Team Dozier wins 2010 Team Eagle Challenge
The 2010 Eagle Challenge finished with Team Dozier winning by one point over Team Patterson, to conclude the fall season. The Eagles will be back on January 10th for the start of the spring semester and spring pracitces.
November 29, 2010
Eagle Baseball Signs Four in Fall Signing Period
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles have added four signees in the fall signing period, head coach Tom Griffin announced Monday. Infielders Bo Asmus (Jefferson City, Tenn.) and Cody Fox (Seymour, Tenn.), outfielder Joe Tipton (Jefferson City, Tenn.), and pitcher Jordan Lindsey (Lakewood, Fla.) have all signed to play for the Eagles in 2012.
November 28, 2010
Eagle Challenge Set To Begin This Week
The Eagles will begin the Eagle Challenge to determine an overall individual and team winner in 13 different events. These events will conclude the fall season for the baseball program.
October 24, 2010
Orange Juice Finish Off Bombers 6-3; Sweep Series and Runs Scored Title
Aaron Vargas and Jon Dalton take MVP honors, help the Juice win the Orange and Blue Series and overall runs scored title
October 23, 2010
Juice Win Series 3-0 with 6-4 Victory
Jon Dalton was 3-4 with 5 RBI's to carry the Orange Juice to a 6-4 victory in Game Three of the Orange and Blue Series. The victory clinches the best of five series. Teams will finish the next two games to see who wins the overall runs scored title.
October 23, 2010
Orange Juice Win Game Four 11-4
The Juice score six runs in the bottom of the 6th, to blow open Game Four. The Juice now have a 24-11 lead in overall runs scored with one game remaining.
October 21, 2010
3-Run 7th Give Juice Game Two Victory
Jon Dalton's 2-out fly ball scored Zach Long and Kyle Koeneman to break a 2-2 tie in the top of the 7th to give the Juice a win Thursday. The Juice now have a 2-0 lead in the best of five series.
October 20, 2010
Bridgewater and Koeneman Lead Orange Juice to Game One Victory
Austin Bridgewater pitched eight shutout innings to give the Orange Juice a 1-0 lead in the best of five series against the Blue Bombers.
October 15, 2010
Fall Season Wraps Up-Orange and Blue World Series Set to Begin
The Eagles are finishing up their fall workouts this weekend before the players begin Fall Break. The Eagles return on Wednesday to begin the first game of the Orange and Blue World Series.
September 27, 2010
Former Eagle Cishek perfect in Major League debut
MIAMI – Former Carson-Newman standout and Florida Marlin Steve Cishek (Falsmouth, Mass.) pitched two perfect innings in his major league debut for the Florida Marlins on Sunday afternoon.
September 21, 2010
Former Eagle Steve Cishek becomes first Eagle to reach majors since Clyde Wright, joins Marlins 40-man roster
MIAMI – Former Carson-Newman standout and Florida Marlins pitching prospect Steve Cishek (Falmouth, Mass.) is part of the Florida Marlins 40-man roster for the rest of the major league season. Cishek joined the Marlins prior to their 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday afternoon.
August 20, 2010
Eagles in the Pros
Former Carson-Newman standouts Steve Cishek, D.J. Ferguson, Mills Rogers and Chase Boruff are making the most of their opportunities in the minor leagues. Click on the headline for an update on their progress.
August 16, 2010
Eagles Add LSU Transfer Koeneman for 2011 Season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team has added a powerful bat to its lineup, as LSU first baseman Kyle Koeneman (Seymour, Tenn.) has transferred to join the Eagles for the 2011 season, head coach Tom Griffin announced Monday.
July 19, 2010
Boruff Selected to Coastal Plain League National All-Star Team
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Carson-Newman rising senior Chase Boruff (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been selected to the Coastal Plain Collegiate Baseball League National All-Star team.
July 7, 2010
Former Eagle Schrock Returns to Carson-Newman as Pitching Coach
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Carson-Newman baseball coach Tom Griffin announced the addition of former Eagle Brad Schrock to his coaching staff on Wednesday.
July 1, 2010
Carson-Newman Signs 12 for 2011 Baseball Season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball program has signed 12 student-athletes for the 2011 season, Eagles head coach Tom Griffin announced Thursday.
June 13, 2010
Eagles’ Rogers signs with Nationals, Ferguson signs with Orioles
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Former Carson-Newman shortstop Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) and pitcher D.J. Ferguson (Jupiter, Fla.) have signed contracts with major league franchises.
June 8, 2010
Carson-Newman Baseball 2010 Season Recap
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman Eagles finished the 2010 season with a 31-18 record and a 15-9 mark in South Atlantic Conference play, good for fourth place in the league.
May 19, 2010
C-N’s Rogers Named Second Team All-Region by Daktronics
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman shortstop Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) has been named to the 2010 Daktronics Southeast All-Regional Baseball Team, officials announced earlier this week.
May 19, 2010
C-N’s Rogers and Lockwood Named Second Team All-Region by Daktronics
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman shortstop Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) and outfielder Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been named to the 2010 Daktronics Southeast All-Regional Baseball Team, officials announced earlier this week.
May 6, 2010
Eagles’ Hendrickson selected fifth overall in Frontier League Draft
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.—Carson-Newman senior Ryan Hendrickson (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) was selected Wednesday as fifth overall pick by the Traverse City Beach Bums of the Frontier Baseball League.
May 2, 2010
Eagles split with Montevallo to close 2010 season
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (13-36) split with Carson-Newman College (31-18) this afternoon (May 1). UM won the first game 6-4 in 11 innings and fell in the nightcap 11-1.
April 28, 2010
Carson-Newman’s Dozier, Fillers named to All-South Atlantic Conference Tournament Team
FOREST CITY, N.C. – Carson-Newman third baseman Wesley Dozier (Cornelious N.C.) and pitcher Ryan Fillers (Greeneville, Tenn.) have been named to the 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball All-Tournament team.
April 25, 2010
Mars Hill eliminates Carson-Newman, 6-3, in Food Lion SAC Tournament
FOREST CITY, N.C. — Second-seeded Mars Hill built an early five-run lead en route to a 6-3 victory over fourth-seeded Carson-Newman on Sunday morning in the Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament at McNair Field.
April 23, 2010
Nix's walk-off home run lift's Carson-Newman past Lincoln Memorial, 7-5, in Food Lion SAC Tournament
FOREST CITY, N.C. – Carson-Newman's Cody Nix (Cartersville, Ga.) hit a two-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 11th to give the fourth-seeded Eagles a 7-5 win over sixth-seeded Lincoln Memorial in the 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament on Friday afternoon at McNair Field in Forest City, N.C.
April 22, 2010
Catawba overpowers Carson-Newman, 12-5, in Food Lion SAC Tournament
FOREST CITY, N.C. — Third-seeded Catawba pounded out 13 hits en route to a 12-5 victory over fourth-seeded Carson-Newman on Thursday in the first round of the Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament at McNair Field.
April 21, 2010
Four Eagles Named All-SAC, Long Earns Scholar-Athlete Award
ROCK HILL, SC – Carson-Newman outfielder Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) and shortstop Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) have been named to the first team All-South Atlantic baseball team, league officials announced today. First baseman Derek Long (Jefferson City, Tenn.) has been named the South Atlantic Conference Scholar Athlete Award winner, as well as earning second team All-SAC honors. Pitcher Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) also earned second team All-SAC honors.
April 18, 2010
Eagles Receive No. 4 Seed in Food Lion SAC Baseball Tournament
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman earned the No. 4 seed and will play third-seeded Catawba in the first round of the 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament, league officials announced Sunday.
April 17, 2010
Eagles Swept by Catawba to Close Out SAC Play
SALISBURY, N.C. — Catawba swept a doubleheader from visiting Carson-Newman in South Atlantic Conference baseball action on Saturday afternoon at Newman Park, winning 8-3 and 6-0. The 28th-ranked Catawba Indians got outstanding starts from senior Trevor Mullins (Jamestown, NC/Ragsdale HS/Appalachian St.) and freshman Nick Lomascolo (Mooresville, NC/Lake Norman HS) to improve to 34-9 overall and 16-8 in the SAC. The Eagles fall to 29-15 and 15-9.
April 16, 2010
Eagles Rally to Down Catawba on Friday Night, 8-6
SALISBURY, NC -- Carson-Newman overcame five errors and rallied for an 8-6 win over host Catawba in South Atlantic Conference baseball action on Friday night at Newman Park. The Eagles improve to 29-13 overall and 15-7 in the SAC, while the 28th-ranked Catawba Indians fall to 32-9 and 14-8.
April 10, 2010
Eagles Drop Two at WIngate on Saturday, 6-5 and 6-0
Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs swept a doubleheader over the Eagles of Carson-Newman College in South Atlantic Conference baseball action Saturday afternoon at Ron Christopher Stadium and Plyler Athletic Field. The Bulldogs won 6-5 and 6-0 to improve to 27-13 overall and 19-5 in the SAC.
April 9, 2010
Lamson, Bridgewater Send Eagles Past Wingate in Series Opener, 9-4
Wingate, N.C.----Carson-Newman took an early lead and made it stick, picking up a 9-4 South Atlantic Conference baseball victory over Wingate University Friday night at Ron Christopher Stadium and Plyler Athletic Field. The loss snaps a nine-game conference winning streak for the host Bulldogs.
April 6, 2010
Rogers and Lamson Lead Eagles to Sweep of Belmont Abbey, 16-14 and 10-3
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles pounded out 31 hits over two seven-inning games to sweep a doubleheader from visiting Belmont Abbey College on Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles held on to win game one, 16-14, and took game two, 10-3.
April 3, 2010
Eagles Split with Mars Hill on Senior Day
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles split a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader with visiting Mars Hill College on Saturday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles pounded out 16 hits en route to a 19-9 win in game one, while the Lions held off an Eagle rally in a 5-4 win in game two.
April 2, 2010
Eagles Fall to Mars Hill, 7-5, at Smokies Park
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team dropped a 7-5 decision to Mars Hill on Friday night in South Atlantic Conference action at Smokies Park.
March 31, 2010
Eagles Set to Open Three-Game Series with Mars Hill on Friday at Smokies Park
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team returns to South Atlantic Conference play this weekend in a key series with Mars Hill.
March 31, 2010
Pfeiffer Rallies Twice to End Eagles Win Streak at 11
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Pfeiffer Falcons used a seventh-run seventh inning to rally from an early 7-2 deficit and beat the Carson-Newman Eagles, 15-12, Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. With the win, Pfeiffer improves to 19-21 overall, while Carson-Newman falls to 23-9 and sees its 11-game win streak come to an end.
March 29, 2010
Live Stats for Eagle Baseball versus King College on Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Live stats for Monday's game at Mossy Creek against King College are available here. First pitch is at 3 p.m.
March 29, 2010
Eagles Strike Out 16, Rogers Homers Twice in Win over King, 11-2
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) homered twice and doubled in his final three at-bats as the Eagles pulled away to beat visiting King College, 11-2, on Monday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. With the win, its 11th straight, Carson-Newman improves to 24-8 overall. King falls to 14-9 on the season.
March 29, 2010
Carson-Newman's McIntyre Named SAC Pitcher of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman's Wes McIntyre (Chattanooga, Tenn.) has been named South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week for the week ending March 28, league officials announced Monday.
March 27, 2010
McIntyre's No-Hitter Sends Eagles to Sweep of Brevard
Brevard, N.C. - Carson-Newman's Wes McIntyre fired a a seven-inning no-hitter in game two as the Eagles swept a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader Saturday afternoon from Brevard College, 12-3 and 6-0, in Brevard, N.C.
March 26, 2010
Eagles Rally to Defeat Brevard, 15-13, in 10 Innings
BREVARD, N.C. — The Carson-Newman baseball team rallied from a seven-run deficit to defeat Brevard, 15-13, in 10 innings on Friday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Gil Coan Field.
March 24, 2010
Long, Hendrickson, McIntyre Lift Eagles Over Limestone, 9-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Ryan Hendrickson (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) and Wes McIntyre (Chattanooga, Tenn.) combined to pitch eight shutout innings, and Derek Long (Jefferson City, Tenn.) hit a three-run home run to break open a 1-0 game, as the Carson-Newman Eagles beat visiting Limestone College, 9-1, on Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 23, 2010
Ferguson Pitches Eagles Past Maryville College, 8-5
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Carson-Newman junior reliever D.J. Ferguson (Jupiter, Fla.) turned in a career effort to lead the Eagles to an 8-5 victory over Maryville College on Tuesday night at Scotland Yard.
March 22, 2010
Carson-Newman's Lockwood Named SAC Player of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Carson-Newman's Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been named the South Atlantic Conference Baseball Player of the Week for the week ending March 21, league officials announced today.
March 20, 2010
Eagles Pile Up Runs in Sweep of Lenoir-Rhyne, 21-5 and 11-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team erupted for 32 runs and 40 hits en route to a pair of wins over Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles toppled the Bears 21-5 in game one before completing the series sweep with an 11-1 victory in the nightcap.
March 19, 2010
Bridgewater Fires Carson-Newman Past Lenoir-Rhyne, 11-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Junior pitcher Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) scattered five hits in nine innings of work as he led Carson-Newman to an 11-1 victory over Lenoir-Rhyne on Friday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 18, 2010
Eagles Overpower Anderson, 13-8
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team pounded out 17 hits en route to a 13-8 victory over Anderson on Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 17, 2010
Eagles Knock Off No. 17 North Georgia, 6-3
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Senior Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and pitched a perfect ninth inning to lead the Carson-Newman baseball team to a 6-3 victory over No. 17 North Georgia on Wednesday afternoon at Bob Stein Stadium.
March 17, 2010
Eagles Open Four-Game Homestand on Thursday
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team returns home for a key stretch of games beginning on Thursday. The Eagles will square off against Anderson in a single game on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex before opening their South Atlantic Conference series with Lenoir-Rhyne on Friday at 2 p.m. C-N will wrap up the four-game homestand with a doubleheader with the Bears on Saturday afternoon beginning at noon.
March 16, 2010
Eagles Suffer 17-2 Setback at No. 17 North Georgia
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Carson-Newman baseball team dropped a 17-2 decision to 17th-ranked North Georgia on Tuesday afternoon at Bob Stein Stadium.
March 14, 2010
Pioneers Use Seven-Run Sixth to Avoid C-N Sweep
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Sean Finucane went 3-for-4 with six RBI, including a grand slam in Tusculum's 12-5 win over arch-rival Carson-Newman Sunday afternoon at Pioneer Park in South Atlantic Conference baseball action.
March 14, 2010
Carson-Newman Takes First Two Games Of Series From Tusculum Saturday
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Derek Long went 5-for-9 with six RBI to lead the Carson-Newman baseball team to a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader sweep over host Tusculum Saturday at Pioneer Park. The Eagles (13-6, 6-2 SAC) won by scores of 8-5 and 11-6 as C-N increases its winning streak to nine in a row.
March 12, 2010
Eagles Set for this Weekend's Three-Game Series at Tusculum
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team returns to South Atlantic Conference play this weekend in a three-game series with rival Tusculum.
March 12, 2010
Tonight's Carson-Newman/Tusculum Baseball Game Postponed
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman/Tusculum baseball game scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather.
March 9, 2010
Long Falls Short of Cycle in Carson-Newman’s 10-6 Victory at Anderson
ANDERSON, S.C. — Senior Derek Long (Jefferson City, Tenn.) fell a double short of hitting for the cycle as he helped lead the Carson-Newman baseball team to a 10-6 win over Anderson on Tuesday afternoon at Anderson Memorial Stadium.
March 7, 2010
Eagles Defeat Tiffin, 11-6, to Complete Series Sweep
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team remained hot at the plate on Sunday afternoon, as the Eagles pounded out a season-high 18 hits en route to an 11-6 victory over Tiffin at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 6, 2010
Eagles Rely on Long Ball to Sweep Tiffin, 17-15 and 13-3
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Senior Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) delivered three of Carson-Newman’s seven home runs to help the Eagles sweep Tiffin on Saturday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
March 3, 2010
Eagles Twinbill at Belmont Abbey Postponed
BELMONT, N.C. - Carson-Newman's baseball doubleheader scheduled for this afternoon at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, N.C. has been postponed due to inclement weather. A makeup date has not been announced.
March 2, 2010
Carson-Newman’s Bridgewater Named SAC Pitcher of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Carson-Newman College’s Austin Bridgewater has been named the South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week honors for the week ending March 1, announced conference officials Tuesday.
February 28, 2010
Eagles Complete Sweep of Newberry with 11-2 Win
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team cruised past Newberry, 11-2, on Sunday afternoon to complete the series sweep at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
February 27, 2010
Eagle Bats, Bridgewater Spark Sweep of Newberry, 9-1 and 7-2
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles surrendered three unearned run and belted five home runs to sweep a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader from visiting Newberry College on Saturday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. The Eagles grabbed game one, 9-1, and pulled away in game two to win 7-2.
February 25, 2010
Eagles Drop Two at Lander, 12-9 and 4-2
GREENWOOD, S.C. - Jordan Owens collected five hits while Michael Vesnesky and Brooks Reames homered, leading the Lander Bearcats to a non-conference baseball double-header sweep over Carson-Newman 15-9 and 4-2 Thursday at Legion Field. Lander scored 11 runs in the fifth inning of Game 1, completing a rally from a five-run deficit on a cold, blustery afternoon that turned into evening.
February 24, 2010
Carson-Newman/Lander Baseball Doubleheader Postponed, Moved to Thursday
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman/Lander baseball doubleheader scheduled for today in Greenwood, S.C., has been postponed and moved to Thursday due to the threat of inclement weather.
February 24, 2010
Schedule Change Announced For This Weekend's Carson-Newman/Newberry Baseball Series
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - A schedule change has been made for this weekends Carson-Newman/Newberry baseball series, Eagles head coach Tom Griffin announced Wednesday.
February 20, 2010
Eagles Split Twinbill with No. 25 Lincoln Memorial
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team split Saturday’s doubleheader with No. 25 Lincoln Memorial, as the Eagles fell in game one, 11-7, before rebounding with a 15-2 victory in game two at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
February 19, 2010
Carson-Newman Rally Comes up Short Against No. 25 Lincoln Memorial, 15-12
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team rallied from nine runs down to tie No. 25 Lincoln Memorial at 11 in the ninth inning, but it was not enough, as the Railsplitters pushed across four runs in the 10th to claim a 15-12 victory in the South Atlantic Conference opener for both squads on Friday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.
February 17, 2010
Lockwood, Dalton Each Homer Twice as Eagles Win at Pfeiffer, 17-7
Misenheimer, N.C. – Senior Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) and junior John Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) each hit two home runs and combined for 12 RBIs as the Carson-Newman Eagles beat Pfeiffer University, 17-7, on Wednesday in Misenheimer, N.C.
February 13, 2010
Carson-Newman/Limestone Baseball Series Canceled
GAFFNEY, S.C. – The Carson-Newman Eagles baseball series with Limestone College scheduled for this weekend has been canceled. A makeup date has not been announced. The Eagles return to action Wednesday at 1 p.m. on the road against Pfeiffer University.
February 10, 2010
Carson-Newman Baseball Home Opener Against King College Postponed
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Today’s Carson-Newman baseball game with King College has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest has been rescheduled for March 29th.
February 9, 2010
Carson-Newman’s Bridgewater Garners SAC Pitcher of the Week Honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman’s Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) has been named South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week, league officials announced Tuesday.
February 7, 2010
Eagles Split Twinbill with Augusta State
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Junior pitcher Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) scattered four hits and struck out 10 batters in 7 1/3 innings of work in his Eagle debut to lead Carson-Newman to an 8-0 win over Augusta State in game one on Sunday afternoon at Olmstead Stadium. The Eagles dropped the second game, 5-3.
February 7, 2010
Rogers' Grand Slam Lifts Eagles to Split at Augusta State
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Senior Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) drilled a ninth-inning grand slam to lift the Eagles to an 11-5 win in game two, as Carson-Newman split a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon with Augusta State (Ga.) at Lake Olmstead Stadium in Augusta, Ga.. C-N lost game one to the Jaguars, 10-3. With the split, the Eagles are 1-1 on the season. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. Game one will be a nine-inning game, with game two schedule for seven innings.
February 5, 2010
Eagles Opener at Augusta State Postponed until Saturday
AUGUSTA, Ga. - The Carson-Newman Eagles' season opener at Augusta State University scheduled for Friday afternoon has been postponed dur to inclement weather. The two teams will play back-to-back doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's twinbill begins at noon at Lake Olmstead Stadium in Augusta, Ga. Sunday's doubleheader begins at 11 a.m.
February 3, 2010
Eagles Open 2010 Baseball Season on Friday at Augusta State
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman baseball team hopes a wealth of experience and a group of talented newcomers will lead to a third NCAA Tournament appearance in four seasons, as it begins its 2010 campaign this weekend. Carson-Newman opens its season on Friday afternoon against Augusta State University. The Eagles and Jaguars meet in for a four-game series beginning Friday at 3 p.m. Saturday’s doubleheader begins at noon, while the series finale on Sunday is set for a 1 p.m. first pitch. All four games are at Lake Olmstead Stadium in Augusta, Ga.
January 31, 2010
Three Eagles named to Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Baseball Teams
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Three Carson-Newman Eagles have been named to the 2010 Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Baseball Teams, league officials announced Friday. Senior first baseman Derek Long (Jefferson City, Tenn.) was a selected to the first team, while senior shortstop Mills Rogers (Simpsonville, S.C.) and junior outfielder Evan Patterson (Knoxville, Tenn.) were each named to the second team.
January 12, 2010
Eagles Add Transfer
Former Walters State Community College starting pitcher, Austin Bridgewater, has transferred to Carson Newman to begin the spring season.
January 12, 2010
Eagle Profile: Senior Derek Long - 1B
Eagle Profile - Derek is a four year starter at 1B for the Eagles. He was selected All-Conference last spring. The Jefferson County native attended Jefferson County HS and currently has a 3.53 GPA in Business.
January 11, 2010
Rogers Wins Iron Eagle Award
Mills Rogers was the overall winner of the Iron Eagle Award. The 12 event competition concluded with GPA for each player.
December 21, 2009
Baseball Program Helps The Community
The Eagle baseball players were involved in several community projects throughout the fall semester.
December 13, 2009
Eagles Finish Eagle Challange
Jefferson City, TN- The Eagle Challange, a 12 event competition has come to a conclusion, with Team Elliott finishing in first place. The individual champion for the Iron Eagle Award will be announced at the start of the Spring semester.
December 5, 2009
Eagles Sign Four to National Letter of Intent
Carson Newman head baseball coach Tom Griffin announced the signing of four players to National Letters of Intent. Current high school seniors Evan Jurjevic, Trayce Rogers, Brandon Timmerman will join junior college transfer Lance Rorex for the 2010-2011 season.
November 19, 2009
Eagle Challange and Iron Eagle Competiton begins for Players
This week the players began the Eagle Challange and Iron Eagle Award. Two competitions set up to measure the physical and mental conditioning of the players.
November 1, 2009
Orange Jack O'Lanterns win fifth game of series and win overall runs scored title
Jeff Lockwood's grand slam in 6th inning helped the Orange Team to a 11-1 win in extra innings to decide the total runs scored in the series. The Blue Team had a 24-15 lead going into the 5th game, but the Orange won the overall score with a dramatic win in extra innings.
October 29, 2009
Blue Knighthawks take series with 9-1 win
JEFFERSON CITY, TN- Wes McIntyre picked up his second win of the series as the Blue Knighthawks pound out 10 hits and cruise to a 9-1 victory. With the win, the Knighthawks win the best of five series 3-1. Game 5 will be played to determine a second winner of the series, most runs score.
October 28, 2009
Corey Lamson and Lucas Watson lead Blue Knighthawks to 4-1 win
JEFFERSON CITY, TN- Corey Lamson's three- run home run in the third inning would be all the runs needed for Freshman Lucas Watson. Watson goes six innings to pick up the win
October 26, 2009
Orange Jack O'Lanterns Tie The Series Up with 7-4 Win- Derek Long Drives in 6 Runs
JEFFERSON CITY, TN-First baseman Derek Long and starting pitcher Cy Fraker help to lead the Orange Jack O'Lanterns to a 7-4 win and tie the best of five series at 1-1.
October 25, 2009
Blue Knighthawks Take Game One of Series Behind McIntyre and Rogers
Wes Mcintyre pitched 7 strong innings for the Blue Team and Mills Rogers helped the offense with a 2- run Home Run in the first to lead the Blue to a 7-6 Game One win.
October 22, 2009
Eagles to Begin Blue and Orange World Series on Sunday
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The first game of the Orange and Blue World Series will begin on Sunday, Oct. 25. The five-game series will crown two winners.
September 23, 2009
Eagles Finishing Up Fall Workouts
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Carson-Newman baseball team will finish up its individual, lifting and conditioning workouts this Friday.
August 25, 2009
Eagles Add UT Transfer for 2010 Season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee first baseman/pitcher Jeff Lockwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) will join the Carson-Newman baseball team for his senior season, Eagles head coach Tom Griffin announced Tuesday.
July 21, 2009
C-N Announces 2010 Baseball Schedule
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Carson-Newman baseball team will face another challenging schedule in 2010, including three games against NCAA Southeast Regional participants, head coach Tom Griffin announced Tuesday.
July 8, 2009
Eagles Add Nine to Baseball Signing Class
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Carson-Newman baseball team has added nine signees to the 2010 recruiting class, head coach Tom Griffin announced Tuesday.
July 1, 2009
2009 Eagle Baseball Season Recap
The Carson-Newman Eagles finished their 2009 campaign 24-21 overall and 7-14 in South Atlantic Conference play. C-N opened the year ranked as high as No. 34 in pre season polls, and climbed as high as No. 12 nationally by the middle of February on the strength of sweep of nationally-ranked Northern Kentucky in Jefferson City.
May 26, 2009
Paschal Signs to Play Baseball at C-N
April 30, 2009
High School Baseball Camps
April 23, 2009
Carson-Newman's Long Named First Team All-SAC
April 18, 2009
Eagles Fall Twice to Wingate
April 17, 2009
Patterson's Single Lifts Carson-Newman to 8-7 Victory Over Wingate
April 17, 2009
Livestats for This Weekend's Baseball and Softball
April 15, 2009
Changes Made to C-N Weekend Schedule
April 14, 2009
Eagle Bullpen Leads Way in Win at King, 6-5
April 13, 2009
C-N's Monday Baseball and Softball Action Canceled
April 12, 2009
Eagles Fall Twice at Mars Hill
April 10, 2009
Schedule Changes and Livestats for C-N's Weekend Action
April 8, 2009
Eagles Split with North Greenville
| Tue., Feb. 7 | Baseball at Lander | 3:00 PM | |
| Fri., Feb. 10 | Baseball vs. North Georgia | 4:00 PM | |
| at Aiken, SC | |||
| Sat., Feb. 11 | Baseball at USC Aiken | 1:00 PM | |
| Sun., Feb. 12 | Baseball vs. Davis & Elkins | 12:00 PM | |
| at Aiken, SC | |||
| Tue., Feb. 14 | Baseball at Pfeiffer | 2:00 PM | |
| Fri., Feb. 17 | Baseball at Anderson (S.C.) | 6:00 PM | |
| Sat., Feb. 18 | Baseball at Anderson (S.C.) | 1:00 PM | |
| Sat., Feb. 18 | Baseball at Anderson (S.C.) | 3:00 PM | |
| Tue., Feb. 21 | Baseball vs. King (Tenn.) | 2:00 PM | |
| Fri., Feb. 24 | Baseball at Tusculum | 6:00 PM | |
| Sat., Feb. 25 | Baseball at Tusculum | 1:00 PM | |
| Sat., Feb. 25 | Baseball at Tusculum | 3:00 PM | |
| Tue., Feb. 28 | Baseball at Ala.-Huntsville | 5:00 PM | |
| Tue., Feb. 28 | Baseball at Ala.-Huntsville | 6:00 PM | |
| Fri., Mar. 2 | Baseball vs. Brevard | 2:00 PM | |
| Sat., Feb. 4 | Baseball at Augusta St. | L, 7-2 | Final |
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| Sat., Feb. 4 | Baseball at Augusta St. | W, 3-0 | Final |
| Fri., Feb. 3 | Baseball at Augusta St. | L, 5-4 | Final |
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| Sat., Apr. 30 | Baseball at Limestone | L, 6-3 | Final |
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| Sat., Apr. 30 | Baseball at Limestone | L, 6-1 | Final |
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| Wed., Apr. 27 | Baseball at King (Tenn.) | W, 6-5 | Final |
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| Tue., Apr. 26 | Baseball vs. Limestone | W, 8-2 | Final |
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| Thu., Apr. 21 | Baseball vs. Catawba | L, 12-0 | Final |
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| Wed., Apr. 20 | Baseball at Wingate | L, 4-1 | Final |
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| Sat., Apr. 16 | Baseball at Lincoln Memorial | W, 6-5 | Final |
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| Sat., Apr. 16 | Baseball at Lincoln Memorial | L, 20-3 | Final |
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| Fri., Apr. 15 | Baseball at Lincoln Memorial | W, 14-12 | Final |
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| Wed., Apr. 13 | Baseball vs. Maryville (Tenn.) | W, 7-4 | Final |
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| Sat., Apr. 9 | Baseball vs. Catawba | L, 8-3 | Final |
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| Sat., Apr. 9 | Baseball vs. Catawba | L, 7-2 | Final |
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