June 18, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Camp Holds Second Session Next Week
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Wrapping up the youth camp today, the Georgia College & State University baseball program and head coach Tom Carty will host their Individual Camp for ages 9-12 from June 22-25 at John Kurtz Field.
June 11, 2009
Former Bobcat Featured in Augusta Chronicle
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Former Georgia College & State University pitcher, Andrew Reichard recently made the move from a reliever for the Augusta GreenJackets to a starter.
June 9, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Honing Skills in Summer Leagues
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Members of the Georgia College & State University baseball team will spend the summer all throughout the country playing in some of the most prestigious collegiate baseball leagues the sport has to offer.
June 8, 2009
Former Bobcat Called up to Double-A Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. – Former Georgia College & State University lefty Brandon Durden (2003-05) was recently called up to the Tulsa Drillers, a Double-A affiliate in the Colorado Rockies organization.
June 5, 2009
Georgia College Closer Named Honorable Mention All-American
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Junior relief pitcher Martin Dewald (Mannheim, Germany) was named an Honorable Mention All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writer’s Association (NCBWA) the organization announced.
June 3, 2009
Bobcat Closer Named ABCA All-Region
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Junior relief pitcher Martin Dewald (Mannheim, Germany) of the Georgia College & State University baseball team was named to the American Association of Baseball Coaches (ABCA) All-Southeast Region First Team, the association announced recently.
June 2, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Gets Three on PBC All-Academic Teams
MARTINEZ, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball squad put three players on the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Baseball All-Academic Teams, the conference office announced. Senior outfielder Danny McCorkell (Wentzville, Mo.) led the Bobcats as a first-team selection.
May 29, 2009
Georgia College Wins Coveted Peach Belt Commissioner’s Cup for First Time
HILTON HEAD, S.C. – For the first time, Georgia College & State University has won the coveted Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Commissioner’s Cup, recognizing it as the overall top athletic program in the conference. GCSU edged out Armstrong Atlantic State University for the honor.
May 22, 2009
Former Bobcat Antonini Called up to Triple-A
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Former Georgia College & State University lefty Michael Antonini (2006-07) continues to work his way up the ranks in the New York Mets organization, getting the call-up to the Triple-A level.
May 21, 2009
#20 GCSU’s Snell Selected to Regional All-Tournament Team
AIKEN, S.C. – Junior shortstop Chandler Snell (Loganville, Ga.) of the No. 20 Georgia College & State University baseball team (37-19) was chosen to the NCAA Southeast Regional All-Tournament Team, the NCAA announced recently.
May 20, 2009
Snell Named GCSU Athlete of the Week
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Junior shortstop Chandler Snell (Loganville, Ga.) of the No. 20 Georgia College & State University baseball team (37-19) has been named GCSU Athlete of the Week for the week ending May 17.
May 15, 2009
Dewald, Robinson Land Slots on Daktronics All-Region Squad
AUGUSTA, Ga. – As one of the top relievers in the nation, Martin Dewald (Mannheim, Germany) of the No. 20 Georgia College & State University baseball team (37-18) earned Daktronics First Team All-Southeast Region honors, the organization announced. Bobcat second baseman Brooks Robinson (Evans, Ga.) earned a slot on the second team.
May 15, 2009
#20 Baseball’s Season Closed Out at Southeast Regional, 14-9
AIKEN, S.C. – The bats for No. 20 Georgia College & State University baseball (37-19) produced nine runs on 18 hits, but the Bobcat pitching struggled to retire Belmont Abbey College (36-24) hitters in a 14-9 loss today (May 15), as GCSU was knocked out of the NCAA Southeast Regional.
May 14, 2009
#20 Bobcats Open NCAA Tournament with 7-5 Loss
AIKEN, S.C. – The No. 20 Georgia College & State University baseball squad (37-18) fell behind early and nearly caught up, dropping a 7-5 decision to No. 21 Catawba College (36-16) today (May 14) in the NCAA Southeast Regional hosted by USC Aiken.
May 13, 2009
BASEBALL NCAA REGIONAL NOTES ONLINE
Notes for this week's NCAA Southeast Regional Tournament, beginning Thursday, May 15 in Aiken, S.C.
May 10, 2009
#17 Bobcat Baseball Selected for NCAA Southeast Regional
INDIANAPOLIS – The No. 17 Georgia College & State University baseball squad (37-17) and head coach Tom Carty have been chosen for one of three at-large slots to the NCAA Division II Baseball Southeast Regional, the NCAA announced today (May 10).
May 9, 2009
#17 Bobcats Eliminated from PBC Tournament in 15-6 Loss
AIKEN, S.C. – Coughing up a season-high seven errors, the No. 17 Georgia College & State University baseball squad (37-17) fell 15-6 to No. 29 UNC Pembroke (37-16) today (May 9) in the first round of the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Tournament hosted by USC Aiken. The Bobcats are now out of the single-elimination tourney.
May 8, 2009
Dewald Leads Bobcat Four on All-PBC Team
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Four members of the No. 17 Georgia College & State University baseball team (37-16) were placed on the All-Peach Belt Conference (PBC) teams, the conference office announced today (May 8). Junior closer Martin Dewald (Mannheim, Germany) led the way with a first-team nod at relief pitcher.
May 7, 2009
Burkard Named GCSU Athlete of the Week
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Sophomore righty Alex Burkard (Alpharetta, Ga.) of the No. 17 Georgia College & State University baseball team (37-16) was named GCSU Athlete of the Week for his performance during the week ending May 3. This is the first such honor for Burkard and the fifth for the Bobcat baseball team this season.
May 5, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Remains in Nation’s Top Marks
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball team and head coach Tom Carty stumbled through a 2-3 week, but kept slots in the three national Division II baseball polls.
May 3, 2009
#13 Bobcats End Regular Season with 9-8 Loss
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Two four-run innings weren’t enough, as No. 13 Georgia College & State University baseball (37-16, 16-11 PBC) dropped the regular-season capper today (May 3) 9-8 to Augusta State University (25-30, 11-16 PBC) at John Kurtz Field.
May 2, 2009
#13 Bobcats Split With Augusta State, Take Third in PBC Standings
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The No. 13 Georgia College & State University baseball team (37-15, 16-10 PBC) rebounded from an opening-game 11-5 loss with a big 17-6 blowout win, splitting Augusta State University (24-30, 10-16 PBC) in a doubleheader at John Kurtz Field today (May 2).
April 29, 2009
#13 Bobcat Four Out-Duel Columbus State Five, 2-1
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – In front of the largest crowd of the 2009 season as the game coincided with the school’s Annual Faculty/Staff Picnic, No. 13 Georgia College & State University baseball (36-14) beat Columbus State University (27-22) in a 2-1 pitchers’ duel at John Kurtz Field tonight (April 29). An estimated 411 were in attendance to see the Bobcats down the Cougars, running the season series to 3-1 in GCSU’s favor.
April 29, 2009
Paris Named GCSU Athlete of the Week
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Junior catcher Pete Paris (Scranton, Pa.) of the No. 13 Georgia College & State University baseball team (36-14, 15-9 PBC) was named GCSU Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 26. This is the first such honor for Paris and the fourth for the Bobcat baseball team this season.
April 28, 2009
#13 Bobcats Vexed by Valdosta State, 15-5
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – In a baseball game that started over an hour late because of a miscommunication with the umpires, Valdosta State University (35-16) got started early with five runs in the first, riding it to a 15-5 win over No. 13 Georgia College & State University (35-14) at John Kurtz Field tonight (April 18).
April 27, 2009
Georgia College Holds Annual Athletic Awards Banquet
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University department of athletics held its Annual Athletic Awards Banquet tonight (April 27) recognizing the efforts of over 200 student-athletes this school year.
April 25, 2009
Killer Ps Take out Falcons, #14 Bobcat Baseball Doubles-Up Montevallo, 20-2 and 19-5
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Out-scoring its opponents 39-7 over the course of a doubleheader, the No. 14 Georgia College & State University baseball team (35-13) swept the University of Montevallo (22-31-1) 20-2 and 19-5 at John Kurtz Field today (April 25).
April 24, 2009
#14 Bobcat Baseball Flushes Falcons, 15-1
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Matt Pitts (Brunswick, Ga.) had five RBI and Dylan Lightell (Rosamond, Calif.) went eight strong innings, as the No. 14 Georgia College & State University baseball team (33-13) beat the University of Montevallo (22-29-1) 15-1 tonight (April 24) at John Kurtz Field.
April 23, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Ranked Second in Region
INDIANAPOLIS – The second edition of the NCAA Division II Baseball Southeast Region Rankings have been released, with Georgia College & State University (32-13, 15-9 PBC) taking the second slot.
April 22, 2009
Johns Named GCSU Athlete of the Week
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Junior outfielder Derek Johns (Waynesville, Ga.) of the No. 14 Georgia College & State University baseball team (31-13, 15-9 PBC) was named GCSU Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 19. This is the second such honor for Johns and the third for the Bobcat baseball team this season.
April 22, 2009
#14 Bobcat Baseball to Host Habitat for Humanity Night Friday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The No. 14 Georgia College & State University baseball program and head coach Tom Carty are proud to announce a relationship with Habitat for Humanity in Baldwin County, hosting “Habitat for Humanity Night” Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at John Kurtz Field. The Bobcats host the University of Montevallo for the beginning of a three-game set that night.
April 22, 2009
#14 Bobcats Beat Benedict, 9-6
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The No. 14 Georgia College & State University baseball team (32-13) picked up a second victory in as many days, winning at Benedict College 9-6 today (April 22).
April 21, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Dips in National Polls
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball team (30-13, 15-9 PBC) followed up an 11-5 domination of the University of West Georgia with a 2-1 series loss at UNC Pembroke last week, and subsequently dropped in all three Division II baseball national polls.
April 21, 2009
#14 Bobcats Upend #26 Erskine, 5-4
DUE WEST, S.C. – Much like the season-opening 6-5 win, No. 14 Georgia College & State University baseball (31-13) needed a late rally to take a 5-4 victory at No. 26 Erskine College (35-14). The Bobcats plated four of their five runs in the top of the ninth to win by the slimmest of margins.
April 19, 2009
#8 Bobcat Baseball Falls to Braves 16-4
PEMBROKE, N.C. – The Georgia College & State University baseball team (30-13, 15-9 PBC) lost to UNC Pembroke (35-14, 12-11 PBC) today (April 19) 16-4, completing the series favoring the Braves 2-1.
April 18, 2009
#8 Baseball Splits Doubleheader at UNC Pembroke
PEMBROKE, N.C. – No. 8 Georgia College & State University baseball (30-12, 15-8 PBC) split a doubleheader at UNC Pembroke (34-14, 11-11 PBC) dropping game one 5-3 before rebounding with an 8-7 win.
April 16, 2009
Bobcat Baseball in the Polls
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Fresh off a 3-1 week, the Georgia College & State University baseball team (29-11, 14-7 PBC) maintained a strong presence in three national polls and came out on top of the first NCAA Southeast Region list.
April 15, 2009
#8 Baseball Whips West Georgia, 11-5
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The No. 8 Georgia College & State University baseball (29-11) rattled off 15 hits in an 11-5 rout of the University of West Georgia (13-25) today (April 15) at John Kurtz Field.
April 11, 2009
#8 Baseball Splits Doubleheader, Takes Series From CSU 2-1
COLUMBUS, Ga. – No. 8 Georgia College & State University baseball (28-11, 14-7 PBC) took game one today (April 11) 5-4 before dropping game two 6-4 in 10 innings at Columbus State University (22-17-, 10-10 PBC), maintaining the tight Bobcat lead on first place in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC). Georgia College took the series 2-1.
April 10, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Climbs in Two National Polls, Stays Put in a Third
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – With a 2-1 record last week, the Georgia College & State University baseball team (26-10, 12-6 PBC) improved their lot in two national polls, and stayed put in a third.
April 10, 2009
#8 Bobcats Start Series with Three Home Runs in 9-8 Win at Columbus State
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Swatting home runs in the seventh and eighth innings, the No. 8 Georgia College & State University baseball team (27-10, 13-6 PBC) overtook Columbus State University (21-16, 9-9 PBC) 9-8 tonight (April 10).
April 7, 2009
#8 Baseball Blows Out Albany State, 11-0
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Scoring 11 runs without the benefit of a multi-hit performer, No. 8 Georgia College & State University baseball (26-10) clobbered Albany State University 11-0 today (April 7) at John Kurtz Field.
April 4, 2009
#8 Bobcats Work Split With #23 Francis Marion, Take Series 2-1
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – No. 8 Georgia College & State University baseball (25-10, 12-6 PBC) split a doubleheader with No. 23 Francis Marion University (22-13-1, 10-9 PBC) at John Kurtz Field today (April 4) winning 4-1 before a 9-3 nightcap loss. The Bobcats took the series with the Patriots 2-1.
April 3, 2009
Lightell, Snell Lead #8 Bobcats Over #23 Francis Marion, 11-5
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Junior righty Dylan Lightell (Rosamond, Calif.) tossed eight innings while fanning 11, combined with Chandler Snell’s (Loganville, Ga.) four hits and four RBI to power an 11-5 win for No. 8 Georgia College & State University baseball (24-9, 11-5 PBC) over No. 23 Francis Marion University (21-12-1, 9-8 PBC) at John Kurtz Field.
April 2, 2009
Baseball Picks Up High Ranks in Three National Polls
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Winners of four of their last five, Georgia College & State University baseball landed high marks on all three of the Division II national ranks, the best finish being a No. 8 slot in the Collegiate Baseball Magazine Top-30.
April 2, 2009
#8 Baseball Adjusts Series with Francis Marion
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball program and head coach Tom Carty have adjusted their three-game set with Francis Marion University coming this weekend. Originally set for a Saturday/Sunday series at John Kurtz Field, the teams will now play one game Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. with a doubleheader due Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m.
April 1, 2009
#8 Bobcat Baseball Postponed
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – With today’s rain not letting up, the No. 8 Georgia College & State University baseball game with Valdosta State University scheduled for tonight at 6 p.m. has been postponed. The Bobcats and Blazers will make up the game Tuesday, April 28 at 4 p.m.
March 30, 2009
#9 Bobcats Blow Out Bearcats, 11-0
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Junior lefty Clete Jessup (Darien, Ga.) tossed eight shutout innings, combined with 11 hits and 11 runs for the Bobcat bats, as No. 9 Georgia College & State University baseball (23-9, 10-5 PBC) clobbered Lander University (20-12, 6-7 PBC) 11-0 at John Kurtz Field today (March 30). The win gives GCSU a 2-1 series victory.
March 29, 2009
#9 Bobcats Split Doubleheader with Lander
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.- The No. 9 Georgia College & State University baseball team (22-9, 9-5 PBC) split a doubleheader with Lander University tonight (March 29) following a 4-3 loss with a 13-5 blowout win. In game two, the Bobcats swiped 10 bases and knocked three home runs.
March 27, 2009
Baseball Pushed Back Again with Lander, Anniversary Picnic Still On
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Foul weather has forced another change in the No. 9 Georgia College & State University baseball schedule for the weekend, as the series with Lander University will be pushed back to Sunday and Monday. The teams will play a 3 p.m. doubleheader Sunday, March 29 adding a 1 p.m. game to finish the set Monday, March 30.
March 26, 2009
Rain Reshuffles #9 Baseball Schedule for Weekend
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – With the ongoing rain slated for the next couple of days, the No. 9 Georgia College & State University baseball series with Lander University will have a slightly different look. The Bobcats and Bearcats are set for a tentative 3 p.m. game Saturday, with the doubleheader moved to Sunday.
March 26, 2009
Bobcat Baseball to Honor 1969 Team This Weekend
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The 2009 Georgia College & State University baseball season is a special one for head coach Tom Carty, not just for owning first place in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) standings and an impressive No. 9 Collegiate Baseball Magazine National Ranking for the Bobcats, but because it marks the 40th anniversary of baseball at Georgia College, and the same birthday for athletics at GC.
March 25, 2009
#9 Baseball Takes 7-5 Game at Barton
WILSON, N.C. – The No. 9 Georgia College & State University baseball squad (21-8) put up five runs in the first and added two late in a 7-5 win at Barton College (18-12) today (March 25).
March 24, 2009
Cravey/Lightell Combine for Shutout in 7-0 Win at Barton
WILSON, N.C.- Juniors Kyle Cravey (Cordele, Ga.) and Dylan Lightell (Rosamond, Calif.) combined for a five-hit shutout as the No. 9 Georgia College & State University baseball team (20-8) beat Barton College (18-11) 7-0 today (March 24).
March 21, 2009
#6 Bobcats Drop Pair at Pacers, 13-6 and 10-2
AIKEN, S.C. – The road woes continued for No. 6 Georgia College & State University (19-8, 8-4 PBC) as the Bobcats dropped 13-6 and 10-2 contests at USC Aiken (17-13, 5-7 PBC). The Bobcats are 8-4 in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC), with all four losses coming away from John Kurtz Field.
March 20, 2009
Pair of Late-Game Rallies Put #6 Bobcats Past Pacers, 12-10
AIKEN, S.C. – A two-run double off the bat of Brooks Robinson (Evans, Ga.) put the No. 6 Georgia College & State University baseball team (19-6, 8-2 PBC) ahead of USC Aiken (15-13, 3-7 PBC) for good in tonight’s (March 20) 12-10 shootout.
March 18, 2009
#6 Baseball Edges Wolves, 9-8
CARROLLTON, Ga. – Getting a run in the top of the eighth and shutout relief for the final three innings, the No. 6 Georgia College & State University baseball team (18-6) beat the University of West Georgia (5-17) 9-8 today (March 18). The win extends the Bobcat win streak to seven games.
March 17, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Reaches Season-High #6 in National Poll
SAVANNAH, Ga. – On the strength of a big week picking up five wins against nationally-ranked competition, the Georgia College & State University baseball team (17-6, 7-2 PBC) has earned its highest national ranking of the season, placing No. 6 on the most recent Collegiate Baseball Magazine Top-30.
March 17, 2009
GCSU’s Lightell Named PBC Pitcher of the Week
MARTINEZ, Ga. – Junior righty Dylan Lightell (Rosamond, Calif.) of the No. 6 Georgia College & State University baseball team was named the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Pitcher of the Week, the conference office announced today (March 17). This is the first honor for both Lightell and the Bobcats (17-6, 7-2 PBC) this season.
March 17, 2009
Harrell Selected GCSU Athlete of the Week
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Junior centerfielder Sean Harrell (Martinez, Ga.) of the No. 6 Georgia College & State University baseball team was named the GCSU Athlete of the Week, the sports information office announced today (March 17). This is the first honor for Harrell and the second for the Bobcats (17-6, 7-2 PBC) this season.
March 16, 2009
Former Bobcat Antonini Tosses Two Scoreless in Spring Training
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – As a non-roster invitee for the New York Mets, former Georgia College & State University lefthander Michael Antonini (2006-07) threw two scoreless innings in his first appearance Friday, March 6 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
March 16, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Pushed Back to Wednesday
CARROLLTON, Ga. – Due to heavy rains over the weekend, the Georgia College & State University baseball game at the University of West Georgia originally scheduled for Tuesday has been moved to Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m.
March 14, 2009
Baseball Moves Saturday Game to Noon
In an effort to avoid an increasingly soggy field, the Georgia College baseball doubleheader originally scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at John Kurtz Field has been moved up to noon.
March 14, 2009
Bobcats Take Doubleheader, Sweep Series With North Georgia
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Using a pair of come-from-behind efforts, the Georgia College & State University baseball team (17-6, 12-2 PBC) took two games of a crucial doubleheader from No. 7 North Georgia (15-11, 7-5 PBC), 11-6 and 6-2 to sweep a three-game Peach Belt Conference (PBC) set at John Kurtz Field.
March 13, 2009
Early Runs Hold Strong for Georgia College in 5-1 Win
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball team (15-6, 5-2 PBC) got all five runs in the first two innings and great pitching for a 5-1 victory over No. 7 North Georgia (15-9, 7-3 PBC) tonight (March 13) at John Kurtz Field.
March 11, 2009
Cardiac ‘Cats Get Six-Run Ninth to Beat #27 Pfeiffer, 10-9
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – When Georgia College & State University baseball (14-6) entered the bottom of the sixth down 9-0, few thought they had the chance for another legendary comeback. But when the dust cleared, Brett George (Dacula, Ga.) crossed the plate on a Chandler Snell (Loganville, Ga.) sacrifice fly and the Bobcats had beaten No. 27 Pfeiffer University (16-7-1) 10-9 today (March 11) at John Kurtz Field.
March 10, 2009
Seven-Run Rally Puts Bobcats Pfast Pfeiffer, 8-4
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Getting seven hits and six RBI from the top four spots in the order, the Georgia College & State University baseball team (13-6) beat Pfeiffer University (16-6-1) 8-4 tonight (March 10) at John Kurtz Field.
March 7, 2009
“Paint the Hill Green” a Tailgate for the #12 Bobcat Baseball Team
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. -- The No. 12 Georgia College & State University baseball team will compete against conference rival No. 6 North Georgia Friday, March 13 at 6 p.m. at John Kurtz Field. GCSU baseball fans are invited to “Paint the Hill Green” by wearing green attire and showing off their Bobcat pride.
March 7, 2009
#12 Bobcats Use 13-6 Blowout to Avoid Sweep at GSW
AMERICUS, Ga. – After a pair of losses, one Friday and dropping the first game of a doubleheader today, the No. 12 Georgia College & State University baseball team (12-6, 4-2 PBC) scored more runs in the third game than the first two combined to take the third contest at Georgia Southwestern State University (10-13, 3-3 PBC) 13-6. GCSU lost yesterday 4-3 and dropped the opener today 6-2.
March 6, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Climbs to No. 12 in Collegiate Baseball Ranks
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Reaching their highest slot of the 2009 season, the Georgia College & State University baseball team (11-4, 3-0 PBC) and head coach Tom Carty jumped six slots to the No. 12 spot in the latest Collegiate Baseball Magazine Division II National Poll.
March 5, 2009
#12 Bobcat Baseball to Host Pair of Little League Nights
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The No. 12 Georgia College & State University baseball team (11-4, 3-0 PBC) will host two little league nights Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. and Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. The games will be held at John Kurtz Field located at Georgia College’s West Campus.
March 4, 2009
#12 Bobcats Get Seven-Run Rally to Rock Rams, 15-14
ALBANY, Ga. – Using a seven-run rally, the No. 12 Georgia College & State University baseball team (11-4) slipped past Albany State University (10-7) today (March 4) 15-14.
March 1, 2009
#18 Baseball Postpones Series with Augusta State Again
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.- Due to inclement weather, the three-game series between No. 18 Georgia College & State University baseball and Augusta State University at John Kurtz Field has been postponed again. Game one of the series was scheduled for today (March 1) at 2:30 p.m. with a doubleheader scheduled for Monday (March 2) at 11:30 a.m. to compete the series. The Peach Belt Conference match-up will be rescheduled for a later date.
February 27, 2009
Baseball Preview Games #15-17 v. Augusta State
The #18 Bobcats (10-4, 3-0 PBC) return home to square off with Augusta State University (8-9, 1-2 PBC) a three-game Peach Belt Conference (PBC) series, with a single game Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and a doubleheader Sunday at 11:30 p.m.
February 27, 2009
#18 Baseball Pushes Back Series with Augusta State
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – With the threat of oncoming rain, the three-game series between No. 18 Georgia College & State University baseball and Augusta State University at John Kurtz Field has been reshuffled. The new schedule includes a single game Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with a doubleheader scheduled for Monday at 11:30 a.m.
February 25, 2009
#18 Baseball’s Johns Cleans up PBC and GCSU Weekly Honors
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Senior outfielder Derek Johns (Waynesville, Ga.) of the No. 18 Georgia College & State University baseball team (9-4, 3-0 PBC) earned both the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) and GCSU Players of the Week for the week ending Feb. 22. This is the first such honor in both categories for Johns and the Bobcat baseball team this season.
February 25, 2009
#18 Bobcats Take Down Title Town’s Valdosta State
VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball team’s (10-4, 3-0 PBC) bats stayed consistent facing eight different pitchers of Valdosta State University (9-6, 0-0 GSC) pulling out a 8-5 victory, their ninth straight.
February 24, 2009
Bobcat Baseball #18 in Collegiate Baseball Magazine National Poll
SAVANNAH, Ga. – On the strength of a 5-0 week, the Georgia College & State University baseball team made a nine-slot jump to No. 18 in the most recent Collegiate Baseball Magazine Division II National Poll, released earlier this week.
February 22, 2009
#27 Baseball Sweeps AASU Series with Doubleheader Wins
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.- The No. 27 Georgia College & State University baseball team (9-4, 3-0 PBC) took one game in extra innings, another with solid pitching in sweeping a doubleheader—and the series—from Armstrong Atlantic State University (6-6, 0-3 PBC) 7-6 and 7-2 today (Feb. 22) at John Kurtz Field.
February 21, 2009
Georgia College Gets First Conference Win of Season
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The baseball team at Georgia College & State University (7-4, 1-0 PBC) got their first Peach Belt Conference (PBC) win today (Feb. 21) against rival, Armstrong Atlantic State University (6-4, 0-1 PBC).
February 20, 2009
Georgia College Athletics Hall of Fame to Add Four Saturday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – In its third year of honoring former student-athlete and administrative success, the Georgia College Athletics Hall of Fame will add four new members Homecoming Weekend, Saturday, Feb. 21. Baseball’s Greg Winters, tennis’s Jay Torrence and Anna (Haggkvist) Sundstrom and basketball’s Leonard Scott will return to Milledgeville and receive the honor.
February 17, 2009
#27 Bobcat Baseball Pounds Pioneers in Pair, 4-2, 22-2
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The bats came alive for No. 27 Georgia College & State University baseball (6-4) in the bottom of the eighth in game one and never went away, as the Bobcats swept Columbia Union College (0-2) 4-2 and 22-2 today (Feb. 17) at John Kurtz Field
February 15, 2009
#18 Bobcat Baseball Takes Series with 16-8 Shootout
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Powered by 18 hits including eight of the extra-base variety, No. 18 Georgia College & State University baseball (4-4) beat Southern Connecticut State University (0-3) 16-8 today (Feb. 15) at John Kurtz Field.
February 14, 2009
#18 Bobcat Baseball Shows SCSU no Love on Valentine’s Day, 10-0, 5-4
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The No. 18 Georgia College & State University baseball team (3-4) won two vastly different games in sweeping Southern Connecticut State University (0-2) tonight (Feb. 14), 10-0 and 5-4.
February 13, 2009
Friday the 13th Scary for #18 GCSU in 3-1 Loss
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The No. 18 Georgia College & State University baseball team (1-5) didn’t surrender a run past the first inning but it wasn’t enough, as the Bobcats fell to Philadelphia University (1-0) 3-1 tonight (Feb. 13) at John Kurtz Field.
February 10, 2009
Georgia College Baseball Jumps Into National Poll
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Topping the No. 36 team and battling the No. 2 team to some tough contests moved Georgia College & State University baseball (1-3) into the national spotlight, putting the squad No. 18 in the most recent Collegiate Baseball Magazine National Rankings, released today (Feb. 10).
February 9, 2009
Bobcats Tripped up at #2 Tampa, 7-4
TAMPA, Fla. – A four-run seventh wasn’t enough today (Feb. 9) as the Georgia College & State University baseball team (1-3) lost at No. 2 University of Tampa (4-0) 7-4.
February 8, 2009
Bobcats Take #2 Tampa to the Distance in Losses, 6-5, 3-1
TAMPA, Fla. – Battling the No. 2 team in the nation, the Georgia College & State University baseball team (1-2) dropped a doubleheader today, by a total difference of three runs.
February 5, 2009
McCorkell’s Bunt, Dewald’s Arm Send Bobcats Past #36 Erskine, 6-5
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – A bases-loaded push bunt by senior Danny McCorkell (Wentzville, Mo.) capped a come-from-behind win in the bottom of the ninth today (Feb. 5). Georgia College & State University baseball (1-0) took a 6-5 victory over No. 36 Erskine College (2-1) at John Kurtz Field.
February 4, 2009
Bobcat Baseball, PawPrints Bookstore Help Fans “Steal a Deal”
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – In a joint promotional effort between PawPrints Bookstore and Georgia College & State University Baseball, fans will be able to “Steal a Deal” beginning tomorrow, Feb. 5 during the first home game of the Baseball season against Erskine College at 2 p.m.
February 4, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Preview: Outfield
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – As the baseball season approaches, the Georgia College & State University sports information department will take an in-depth look at the 2009 Bobcat team in a three-part series. Today’s installment is the second of three, focusing on the outfield.
February 3, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Preview: Pitchers and Catchers
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – As the baseball season approaches, the Georgia College & State University sports information department will take an in-depth look at the 2009 Bobcat team in a three-part series. Today’s installment is the first of three, focusing on the pitchers and catchers.
January 25, 2009
Georgia College Baseball Receiving Votes in National Poll
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball team is receiving votes in the Collegiate Baseball Division II Preseason National Rankings, released Jan. 11.
January 23, 2009
Baseball’s Snell, Pirkle Land on Preseason All-PBC Squad
MARTINEZ, Ga. – The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) released its Preseason All-PBC Baseball Team Jan. 22, with two Bobcats earning slots on the squad.
January 21, 2009
Preseason Baseball Poll Has GCSU Fourth
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) announced the 2009 preseason baseball poll yesterday (Jan. 20). Georgia College & State University was selected to finish fourth.
January 20, 2009
Bobcat Baseball Announces Start of Ball Boy/Ball Girl Program
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – In an effort to give back to the community that has supported the program so well over the years, the Georgia College & State University baseball team and head coach Tom Carty has announced something new this season, the honorary Bobcat Ball Boy/Ball Girl.
December 1, 2008
Former Bobcat Newman Inks Deal in Frontier League
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The top closer in Georgia College & State University history, former pitcher Michael Newman (2005-08) has signed a deal with the River City Rascals, a team in the Independent Frontier League.
November 21, 2008
Bobcat Baseball Inks Eight for 2010
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball program and head coach Tom Carty have announced the results of the early signing period, bringing in eight new Bobcats for the 2010 season.
November 18, 2008
GCSU Baseball Releases Spring Schedule
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball team announced their tough 56-game regular-season schedule today.
October 24, 2008
Home Run Derby Cancelled on Alumni Day
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball team and head coach Tom Carty have announced that tomorrow’s home run derby will be cancelled due to inclement weather.
October 8, 2008
Bobcat Baseball Announces Fall Schedule
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - The Georgia College & State University baseball team is set to play an abbreviated fall season beginning Tuesday, Oct. 14 with team practice for the Bobcats.
September 24, 2008
GCSU Baseball Hosts Wiffle Ball Tournament for Cancer
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball team is hosting a wiffle ball tournament to benefit cancer research Saturday, Oct. 4 at John Kurtz Field.
September 24, 2008
GCSU Baseball Hosts Wiffle Ball Tournament for Cancer Research
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball team is hosting a wiffle ball tournament to benefit cancer research Saturday, Oct. 4 at John Kurtz Field.
September 18, 2008
Former Georgia College Baseball Player Featured in Las Vegas Sun
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Glen Evans, a former Georgia College baseball player, was featured in the Las Vegas Sun today, Sept. 18.
September 16, 2008
Georgia College Athletics Names Winters to 2009 Hall of Fame Class
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College Department of Athletics is pleased to announce its 2009 class for the Georgia College Athletic Hall of Fame. Over the next four days, the members of the next induction class will be revealed. First up is former Colonial baseball player Greg Winters.
September 4, 2008
Ninth Bobcat Baseball Minor League Update
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – This is the ninth edition of the 2008 weekly summer report checking on former Georgia College & State University baseball players in the professional ranks.
August 22, 2008
Baseball’s Anderson to be Inducted in High School Hall of Fame
WAYLAND, Mass. – Georgia College & State University baseball alumnus Brandon Anderson (2006-07) will be inducted into the Wayland High School Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Natick, Mass.
August 21, 2008
Former GCSU All-American Named Assistant Coach at Temple
PHILADELPHIA – Former Georgia College & State University outfielder Brandon Anderson (2006-07), an All-American and professional baseball player who played two seasons at Gloucester County College under current Temple head coach Rob Valli, has been named an assistant baseball coach for the Owls. Anderson is currently in his second season playing professional baseball for the Kalamazoo Kings of the Frontier League.
August 19, 2008
Pair of Former Bobcats Ink Deals With Nashua Pride
NASHUA, N.H. – Former Georgia College & State University baseball players Hans Stancil (2004-07) and Sean Heimpel (2006-07) have both recently signed with the Nashua Pride, a member of the independent CanAm League.
August 14, 2008
McDonald Named LSU-Eunice Assistant Baseball Coach
EUNICE, La. – Former Georgia College & State University baseball graduate assistant coach Josh McDonald was recently named an assistant coach at Louisiana State University-Eunice. McDonald spent two seasons in a Bobcat uniform from 2007-08.
August 5, 2008
Kuklick Joins Bobcat Baseball as GA Coach
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball team and head coach Tom Carty have announced the hire of Clay Kuklick as graduate assistant coach.
July 29, 2008
Former Bobcat Antonini Makes Second Minor-League Move of the Year
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Lefty starter Michael Antonini (2006-07) continues to work his way through the minor league system for the New York Mets, making his second move up this season, this time heading to the Double-A Binghamton Mets.
July 14, 2008
Former Bobcat Antonini Featured in Port St. Lucie News
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Former Georgia College & State University baseball player Michael Antonini (2006-07) and his rise through the ranks of the New York Mets farm system are featured in a recent edition of the Port St. Lucie News.
July 8, 2008
Former Bobcat Pitcher Castorri Moves to Double-A Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. – Righty reliever Christian Castorri (2005-06) continues to work his way through the minor league system for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and is now the highest active former Bobcat, playing with the Double-A Altoona Curve.
June 23, 2008
Former Bobcat Hurler Elevated to High Class-A St. Lucie
ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Southpaw Michael Antonini (2006-07) continues to work his way through the minor league system for the New York Mets, evidenced by his recent call-up to the St. Lucie Mets of the high Class-A league in Florida.
June 19, 2008
Georgia College Signee Inks Deal With Braves
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – A Georgia College & State University baseball signee for the 2009 season, power-hitting first baseman Ryan Voelkel recently inked a deal to play with the Atlanta Braves organization.
June 19, 2008
Georgia College Lifts Interim Title for Carty as Head Baseball Coach
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University department of athletics and interim athletics director Jimmy Wilson recently named Tom Carty head coach of the Bobcat baseball program. Carty spent the 2008 season in an interim head coach role, after the departure of the previous skipper Chris Calciano.
June 12, 2008
Former GCSU Pitcher Takes Over Reigns at Greenbrier
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Former Georgia College & State University pitcher Chris Wilkins was recently named the head varsity baseball coach at Augusta-area Greenbrier High School.
June 9, 2008
Georgia College Baseball Signs Slugger
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball program and head coach Tom Carty announced the signing of Ryan Voelkel today (June 9).
June 2, 2008
GCSU Baseball Inks Bordon
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball program and head coach Tom Carty announced the signing of Paul Bordon today (June 2).
May 27, 2008
Allen Added to Bobcat Baseball for 2009
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University baseball program and head coach Tom Carty announced the signing of Kyle Allen today (May 27).