Baseball Shuts Out Evansville 2-0 In Season Opener February 17, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Many stated that the Belmont baseball team’s strength coming into the 2012 season was pitching. That proved to be true on opening day as junior Chase Brookshire (Chattanooga, Tenn.) and freshman Scott Moses (Englewood, Tenn.) combined for 13 strikeouts in nine innings of shutout baseball, leading the Bruins (1-0) over Evansville (0-1) on Friday night. [READ MORE] Baseball Opens 2012 Campaign at Home With Music City Classic February 17, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It is finally that time. The Belmont baseball team will begin its quest to defend its Atlantic Sun Conference Championship and return to the NCAA Tournament with three non-conference games this weekend as part of the Music City Classic. [READ MORE] Baseball Ranked 24th in Preseason Mid-Major Poll February 9, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Opening day is just over one week away, but the Belmont baseball team continues to get recognized by national publications as a team to watch in 2012. [READ MORE] Bruins Help At Nashville Rescue Mission February 3, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team took some time out of the first week of practice to help out at the Nashville Rescue Mission. The Bruins were joined by members of the cross country team to serve the evening meal this past Wednesday, February 1. [READ MORE] Baseball 2012 Media Guide Now Available February 2, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont Baseball 2012 Media Guide is now available for media and fans alike to peruse at their leisure. The Bruins' season begins just about two weeks from now, so get familiar with the team and the program with this guide to the upcoming year. [READ MORE] Baseball Picked Fourth In A-Sun Poll; Craig, Hamann Honored February 1, 2012 MACON, Ga. – The Belmont baseball team was selected fourth in the Atlantic Sun Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, while seniors Dylan Craig (Signal Mountain, Tenn.) and Matt Hamann (Northbrook, Ill.) earned Preseason All-Conference honors, as announced by the league Wednesday afternoon. [READ MORE] Baseball Earns Votes In Preseason NCBWA Poll January 30, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Practice only started on Friday, but the preseason recognition continues to come in for the Belmont baseball team this spring. The Bruins were receiving votes in the National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Preseason Top 35 Poll, released late last week. [READ MORE] Vote For the 2012 A-Sun Preseason Baseball Awards January 29, 2012 MACON, Ga. - Three Belmont baseball team members are up for Atlantic Sun Conference Preseason Player and Pitcher of the Year honors. The Atlantic Sun Conference wants to hear the fan voice for the 2012 Awards. [READ MORE] Baseball Receiving Votes In USA Today/ESPN Preseason Poll January 27, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When the 2012 USA Today/ESPN Preseason Baseball Coaches’ Poll was released on Thursday evening, the Belmont baseball team was receiving votes for the first time in program history. The Bruin squad earned four votes in the first poll of the year after enjoying its most successful season ever in 2011. [READ MORE] Baseball Nets Four On College Sports Madness Preseason All-ASun Team January 12, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team placed four individuals on the College Sports Madness All-Atlantic Sun Preseason Team, as announced by the website last week. [READ MORE] Belmont Baseball Holds Annual Parkwood Clinics December 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team held its annual Parkwood Clinics over the weekend. The Bruins host the Parkwood Clinics each year as a way of giving back to the community. [READ MORE] Baseball Adds KJ Roberts During Signing Period November 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont Baseball Head Coach Dave Jarvis and his staff announced the signing of outfielder KJ Roberts out of Jackson State Community College to a National Letter of Intent on Thursday. [READ MORE] Baseball Preseason Camp Dates Announced for January/February November 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team announced the dates for this winter’s Preseason Baseball Camp on Thursday. The Bruins will host the camp for any individuals aged 13 to high school seniors at E.S. Rose Park and/or the Indoor Facility at Greer Stadium. [READ MORE] Baseball Signs Infielder Austin Loyd To NLI November 10, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Head Coach Dave Jarvis and the Belmont baseball staff announced the signing of infielder Austin Loyd to a National Letter of Intent on Thursday afternoon. [READ MORE] Fall Series Recap - Navy Wins In Seven November 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team concluded its annual Fall World Series over the weekend, as the Navy Team won the final two contests by a combined score of 15-2 to take the series in seven games. [READ MORE] Fall Series Recap - Games Three and Four October 31, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team continued its annual Fall World Series last week, as the Navy Team tied the series at 2-2 after a pair of tight victories over the Grey Team. [READ MORE] Baseball Releases 2012 Schedule October 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team and Head Coach Dave Jarvis released the Bruins’ 2012 spring schedule on Friday afternoon. In an effort to defend its Atlantic Sun Conference championship, return to the NCAA Regional, and reach its first ever College World Series, BU has set up a difficult non-conference schedule to start the season. [READ MORE] Fall Series Recap - Game Two October 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team played Game Two of its annual Fall World Series on Thursday afternoon, as the Grey Team took a 2-0 lead in the series with a 7-4 victory over the Navy Team. [READ MORE] Fall Series Recap - Game One October 12, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team began its annual Fall World Series on Tuesday at Rose Park in Nashville. Assistant Coach Scott's Hall's Grey Team defeated Assistant Coach Aaron Smith's Navy Team by a score of 11-4 in Game One. [READ MORE] Baseball To Open Fall World Series On Tuesday October 10, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team will play its annual Fall World Series this month at E.S. Rose Park. The new 2012 Bruins will split into two teams, Navy and Red, for the seven game series. [READ MORE] Feature - Q&A With Matt Hamann October 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Senior baseball pitcher Matt Hamann (Northbrook, Ill.) sat down with Bruin Insider Donny Turnbaugh this week to have a question and answer session on some of the baseball player's favorite things. Check out the complete discussion below. [READ MORE] Belmont Baseball Played Alumni Game - Photos October 3, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team held an Alumni Game over the weekend at E.S. Rose Park. The 2012 Bruins defeated the group of alumni players by a score of 10-4. [READ MORE] Spots Available For Baseball Showcase Camp October 8th September 27, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team's upcoming Showcase Camp, scheduled for October 8th, still has spots available. [READ MORE] Belmont Baseball Receives Championship Rings on Friday September 16, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - In an intimate ceremony that included coaches, players, Athletics Director Mike Strickland, and University President Dr. Robert Fisher, the Belmont baseball team received their championship rings on Monday morning. [READ MORE] Dave Jarvis to Leadoff Belmont Partnership with Super Talk 99.7 WTN August 19, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University baseball head coach Dave Jarvis will be the first guest in a new partnership between Belmont University Athletics and special programming on Super Talk 99.7 WTN. [READ MORE] Baseball Announces Pair of Camps July 29, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team has announced a pair of camps scheduled for late summer and early fall of 2011. The Fall Instructional Team Camp will take place from August 29 to September 25, while the Showcase Camp is a one day event on October 8. [READ MORE] Nate Woods Promoted to Jamestown Jammers July 19, 2011 JAMESTOWN, N.Y. - Former Belmont Baseball standout Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) has quickly made his mark in the minor leagues, and has been promoted to the Jamestown Jammers of the Florida Marlins franchise. [READ MORE] Baseball Earns Votes In Final USA Today/ESPN Poll July 6, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - In the final USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll, the Belmont University baseball team received four votes. It marked the first time that the Bruins have garnered votes in the prestigious poll. [READ MORE] Derek Hamblen Signs With Kansas City Royals June 27, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Recent Belmont Baseball graduate Derek Hamblen (Plano, Texas) has signed a contract to play with the Kansas City Royals organization. Playing both outfield and infield, he holds more BU career records than any player to come before him, and is now the second Bruin senior to sign a professional contract in 2011. Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) signed with the Florida Marlins earlier this month. [READ MORE] Coach Jarvis To Guest On Channel 5 Tonight June 27, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Belmont Baseball Head Coach Dave Jarvis will be the guest of Channel 5 sports anchor Mike Rodgers on tonight's "Sportsline" from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. [READ MORE] Baseball's Ludwig Earns More Press June 27, 2011 NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Belmont Baseball incoming pitcher Dan Ludwig (Naperville, Ill.) was recently named to the Naperville Sun All-Area Team. He was among four players from Naperville Central to receive the accolades. [READ MORE] Baseball Signee Dan Ludwig Named Sun Player of the Year June 17, 2011 NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Baseball incoming freshman Dan Ludwig (Naperville, Ill.) was recently named The Naperville Sun Baseball Player of the Year. The left-handed pitcher went 8-2 with a 1.36 ERA for Naperville Central in 2011. [READ MORE] Four Players Round Out Baseball's Class of 2012 June 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team rounds out its incoming class for the 2012 season with four more student-athletes, as announced by Head Coach Dave Jarvis on Friday. Matthew Kinney, Alec Diamond, Drew Ferguson, and Joseph Stovall will be among the newcomers attempting to help the Bruins defend their Atlantic Sun Championship next spring. [READ MORE] Nate Woods Featured In The City Paper June 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) was featured in Friday's edition of The Nashville City Paper. After signing with the Florida Marlins organization on Thursday, Woods talked with The City Paper's Jerome Boettcher about this opportunity and his future with baseball. [READ MORE] Nate Woods Signs With Florida Marlins June 16, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Recent Belmont Baseball graduate Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) has signed a contract to play with the Florida Marlins organization. The pitcher, designated hitter, and first baseman is one of the most decorated players to come out of the BU baseball program in recent years, and follows in a long line of Bruin alums to sign with a professional club. [READ MORE] Relive the Excitement Via the Belmont Baseball Media Blitz June 8, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - From the regular season closing must-win at nationally-ranked Stetson to the athletic program's first two NCAA Tournament victories, relive all the excitement from the 2011 Belmont Baseball championship run. [READ MORE] Bruins Fall to #3 Vandy In NCAA Regional Championship June 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (38-26) finished its 2011 campaign with a 6-1 defeat against #3 Vanderbilt (50-10) in an NCAA Regional Championship game Sunday night. The Bruins won its second ever NCAA Tournament game, defeating Troy earlier in the day, but ended their historic run with the loss to the Commodores. [READ MORE] Belmont Advances to NCAA Regional Championship With Victory Over Troy June 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (38-25) defeated Troy (43-19) by a score of 5-2 to advance to the NCAA Regional Championship against Vanderbilt on Sunday afternoon. The Bruins eliminated the Trojans and will have to top the Commodores twice in order to advance to a Super Regional next weekend. The first contest is beginning at 7:35 p.m. CT at Vandy’s Hawkins Field. [READ MORE] Baseball Records First Ever Belmont NCAA Tournament Victory June 4, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (37-25) eliminated Oklahoma State (35-25) from the Nashville Regional with a 3-2 victory on Saturday afternoon. It marks the first ever win for a Belmont University team in any sport in the NCAA Tournament. Sophomore Chase Brookshire (Chattanooga, Tenn.) allowed just two hits and one earned run in eight innings pitched. [READ MORE] Updated Ticket Information for Belmont's NCAA Regional Games on Sunday and Monday June 3, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Limited single-game tickets are available for Belmont’s NCAA Regional baseball games at Vanderbilt this weekend. These tickets, which are a part of Belmont’s allotment for the Regional, are $17 each and only valid for the game that Belmont is playing. [READ MORE] Baseball Falls to #6 Vandy In First Game of NCAA Regional June 3, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (36-25) fell to #6 Vanderbilt (48-10) by a score of 10-0 in the first round of the NCAA Regional Championships in Nashville on Friday night. The Bruins, who are competing in the first NCAA Tournament in program history, will play Oklahoma State on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in day two action at Hawkins Field. [READ MORE] Bruins Play at #6 Vandy On Friday at 7:00 PM June 2, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (36-24) will play in the first NCAA Regional Championship in program history this weekend. The Bruins, as the four seed, will take on cross-town rival and regional host Vanderbilt on Friday at 7:00 p.m. [READ MORE] Jarvis and Hamann Featured In The City Paper June 3, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Head Coach Dave Jarvis and junior pitcher Matt Hamann were featured in a pair of stories over the past couple of days by Jerome Boettcher of The Nashville City Paper. The Hamann piece was in Thursday's edition of the paper, while the Jarvis feature came out today, the day of Belmont's first ever Baseball NCAA Regional game. [READ MORE] Derek Hamblen Featured In The City Paper June 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Senior Derek Hamblen (Plano, Texas) was featured in the Wednesday, June 1 edition of the Nashville City Paper. The Belmont senior captain sat down with Jerome Boettcher to discuss the Bruins' recent success and a certain bold prediction he made before ever enrolling at BU. [READ MORE] Hamblen Earns CollegeBaseball360.com Honors Again May 31, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the second straight week, senior Derek Hamblen (Plano, Texas) was honored by CollegeBaseball360.com for his performance on the baseball field. He was once again named to their Primetime Performers Weekly Honor Roll, as announced by the publication on Tuesday. [READ MORE] Belmont Baseball Staying In Nashville For NCAA Regional May 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team (36-24) will be staying close to home to play in its first ever NCAA Regional Championships. The Bruins will take on host Vanderbilt in first round play, while Troy will play Oklahoma State on the other side of the four team double elimination bracket. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics to Host Baseball Selection Show Watch Party May 29, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont University Athletics will host a Selection Show watch party on Monday as the Belmont baseball team awaits its opponents and site of competition for the 2011 NCAA Regional. The gathering will take place on campus at the Curb Event Center at 11:30 a.m. CT with fans, media, and former players invited to join in the festivities. [READ MORE] Baseball Wins First Ever Atlantic Sun Championship With 9-7 Victory May 28, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (36-24, 17-13) won its first ever Atlantic Sun Conference Championship, defeating Mercer (39-20, 17-12) by a score of 9-7 on Saturday afternoon. The Bruins went a perfect 4-0 through the A-Sun Tournament to claim the title and earn their first berth into an NCAA Regional. [READ MORE] Baseball Plays Defending Champ Mercer at 1:00 p.m. For A-Sun Title May 28, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team (35-24, 17-13) will take on defending champion Mercer (39-19, 17-12) in Championship Saturday action this afternoon beginning at 1:00 p.m. CT. The Bruins will get two chances to defeat the Bears in attempting to claim their first ever Atlantic Sun Conference Championship. [READ MORE] Hamblen Homer Sends Bruins To A-Sun Title Game May 27, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (35-24, 17-13) defeated Mercer (38-19, 17-12) by a score of 6-4 to advance to the Atlantic Sun Conference Title Game for the first time since 2007. Senior captain Derek Hamblen (Plano, Texas) hit a two-run home run in the top of the ninth to win it for the Bruins. [READ MORE] Bruins Top Kennesaw State 4-1 To Advance In A-Sun Tournament May 26, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (34-24, 17-13) defeated Kennesaw State (32-25, 18-12) by a score of 4-1 to become the first six seed to start the Atlantic Sun Championships with a pair of wins since Campbell in 2000. Sophomore Chase Brookshire (Chattanooga, Tenn.) recorded his third complete game of the season to eliminate the Owls from the tournament. [READ MORE] Hamblen Named to CollegeBaseball360.com's Weekly Honor Roll May 26, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Senior Derek Hamblen (Plano, Texas) was honored by CollegeBaseball360.com for his performance last week, as he was named to their Primetime Performers Weekly Honor Roll. [READ MORE] Bruins Upset Stetson 15-3 To Open A-Sun Championships May 25, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The sixth seeded Belmont baseball team (33-24, 17-13) defeated top seeded Stetson (40-17, 23-7) by a score of 15-3 in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships on Wednesday afternoon. Junior Matt Hamann (Northbrook, Ill.) recorded yet another outstanding outing on the mound, allowing one run on three hits in six innings of action. [READ MORE] Baseball To Play in First Game of A-Sun Tournament Wednesday May 24, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (32-24, 17-13) will play against the top seeded Stetson Hatters (40-16, 23-7) in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament on Wednesday. The first contest of the league playoffs is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CT at Lipscomb University’s Ken Dugan Field. [READ MORE] Five Bruins Earn Atlantic Sun Postseason Honors May 24, 2011 MACON, Ga. – The Belmont baseball team (32-24, 17-13) garnered five postseason Atlantic Sun Conference accolades, as announced by the league on Tuesday. Senior Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), junior Matt Hamann (Northbrook, Ill.), and junior Dylan Craig (Signal Mountain, Tenn.) were named to the All-Atlantic Sun First Team, sophomore Chase Brookshire (Chattanooga, Tenn.) earned Second Team honors, and freshman Greg Brody (Dacula, Ga.) was picked for the A-Sun All-Freshman Team. [READ MORE] Nate Woods Featured In The City Paper May 24, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Senior Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) was featured in the Tuesday, May 24th edition of The City Paper. Woods sat down with reporter Jerome Boettcher to discuss his recent success and the Bruins looking forward to the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. [READ MORE] Belmont Baseball Summer Camp Moved to June 29th May 24, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 2011 Belmont Baseball Summer Camp has been moved to June 29th through July 1st, Head Belmont Baseball Coach Dave Jarvis announced on Tuesday. The camp for kids ages six to 13 will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on each day at the new E.S. Rose Park. [READ MORE] Nate Woods Earns A-Sun Pitcher of the Week Honors May 23, 2011 MACON, Ga. – Senior Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) was named Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the Week for his performances against Tennessee and #17 Stetson this past week. The right-hander, who was named Player of the Week in the conference on April 19 of last season, earned the first weekly pitching honor of his illustrious career on Monday. [READ MORE] Woods Wins as Bruins Top #17 Stetson and Earn Spot In A-Sun Tournament May 21, 2011 DELAND, Fla. – The Belmont baseball team (32-24, 17-13) defeated #17 Stetson (40-16, 23-7) by a score of 11-5 on Saturday afternoon, handing the Hatters their first Atlantic Sun Conference series loss of the season with two Bruin victories on the weekend. [READ MORE] Hamann Leads Baseball Past #17 Stetson on Friday May 20, 2011 DELAND, Fla. – The Belmont baseball team (31-24, 16-13) defeated #17 Stetson (40-15, 23-6) by a score of 5-2 on Friday evening. The win, and Lipscomb’s loss to Florida Gulf Coast earlier in the day, changed the Bruins’ chances of making it into next week’s Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. With another win over Stetson on Saturday, or a Lipscomb victory over FGCU, and BU will make the league playoffs for the first time since 2009. [READ MORE] Bruins Drop First Game of Stetson Series 7-4 May 19, 2011 DELAND, Fla. – The Belmont baseball team (30-24, 15-13) fell to #17 Stetson (40-14, 23-5) by a score of 7-4 in the first contest of a three game Atlantic Sun Conference series on Thursday night. The Bruins will need to win one or both of the next two games against the Hatters in order to earn a berth into the conference tournament. [READ MORE] Baseball Plays At #21 Stetson In Final Series of 2011 May 18, 2011 DELAND, Fla. – The Belmont baseball team (30-23, 15-12) will play its final regular season series this weekend, taking on #21 Stetson (39-14, 22-5) in three games. The Bruins can clinch a berth in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament with two wins over the Hatters. [READ MORE] Nate Woods Drives In Five Runs In 6-3 Win At Tennessee May 17, 2011 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (30-23, 15-12) defeated Tennessee (23-28, 5-22) by a score of 6-3 on Tuesday evening in Knoxville. The Bruin pitching staff combined for 14 strikeouts and eight scoreless innings to top the Vols in the midweek contest. [READ MORE] Ivie Closes Out FGCU In 4-3 Win To Avoid Sweep May 15, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (29-23, 15-12) defeated Florida Gulf Coast (24-28, 13-14) in what can only be described as a very intriguing game at Rose Park on Sunday afternoon. With an array of plays not yet seen during the 2011 season, the Bruins held off the Eagles late by a score of 4-3, giving BU a two game lead on FGCU for the final spot in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. [READ MORE] Florida Gulf Coast Tops Baseball 10-7 On Saturday May 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (28-23, 14-12) gave up a grand slam in the third inning, which gave Florida Gulf Coast (24-27, 13-13) a three run lead, the same lead that gave the Eagles a 10-7 victory over the Bruins in the second game of the Atlantic Sun Conference series on Saturday. [READ MORE] Baseball Falls to FGCU 5-4 on Friday Night May 13, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (28-22, 14-11) fell to Florida Gulf Coast (23-27, 12-13) by a score of 5-4 in the first contest of this weekend's three game series in Nashville. The Eagles scored three runs in the seventh inning, which was enough to top the Bruins on Friday night. [READ MORE] Baseball's Record Setting Inning Hits the News May 12, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The day after Belmont Baseball made history, the team made the news. A number of local and non-local publications picked up the story after the Bruins set an NCAA record for first inning runs against UT-Martin on Wednesday. [READ MORE] Bruins Set NCAA First Inning Run Record in 24-3 Game One Victory, Win Game Two 14-5 May 11, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (27-21, 14-10) set an NCAA record with 19 first inning runs, defeating UT-Martin (18-27, 9-8) by a score of 24-3 in the first game of a Wednesday doubleheader at Rose Park in Nashville. [READ MORE] Baseball Hosts UT-Martin For Wednesday Doubleheader May 10, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team, still in third place in the Atlantic Sun Conference, plays host to UT-Martin for a doubleheader on Wednesday night. The front end will begin at 4:00 p.m. at Rose Park, while the back end of the doubleheader will tentatively start 30 minutes following the conclusion of the first game. [READ MORE] Judah Akers Earns Academic All-District Honors May 6, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Sophomore Judah Akers (Cookeville, Tenn.) was named to the Capital One Academic All-District First Team for his performance this season. The honorees were announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Friday morning. [READ MORE] Photo Gallery - Rose Park Grand Opening May 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont University athletic department, along with many other members of the local community, recently celebrated the grand opening of the brand new E.S. Rose Park this past Tuesday. [READ MORE] Bruins Split Doubleheader At Grand Opening of Rose Park May 3, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In front of a crowd of 1,207 fans for the grand opening of the new E.S. Rose Park, the Belmont baseball team (26-21) split a non-conference doubleheader against Murray State (16-26) on Tuesday night. Senior Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) earned the win in the second game, while senior Jon Ivie (Summertown, Tenn.) picked up his eighth save of the season. [READ MORE] E.S. Rose Park Grand Opening Celebration Tuesday May 3, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University, the Edgehill community and the Metro Board of Parks and Recreation will join together Tuesday, May 3 to celebrate the Grand Opening of the newly renovated E.S. Rose Park and Sports Complex. [READ MORE] Baseball Wins Series, Defeating Lipscomb 4-3 May 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (25-20, 14-10) defeated Lipscomb (15-29, 6-15) by a score of 4-3 on Sunday, winning the weekend series two games to one. Sophomore Josh Davis (Fayetteville, Ga.) remained undefeated on the mound, improving to 5-0 after allowing only two runs in seven innings. [READ MORE] Bruins Top Lipscomb 9-2 To Even The Series April 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (24-20, 13-10) defeated Lipscomb (15-28, 6-14) by a score of 9-2 to even the weekend series on Saturday night. Junior Matt Hamann (Northbrook, Ill.) improved to 6-1 on the mound after allowing only two runs in seven innings of action. [READ MORE] Baseball Drops Game One at Lipscomb April 29, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (23-20, 12-10) fell to Lipscomb (15-27, 6-13) by a score of 9-8 after giving up three runs to the Bisons in the bottom of the ninth. Junior Zac Mitchell (Cordova, Tenn.) led the Bruins at the plate with three hits in the defeat. [READ MORE] Baseball Will Play Three For Battle of the Boulevard This Weekend April 29, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team has now won seven straight Atlantic Sun Conference games and is coming off of its second straight A-Sun sweep, taking three from Campbell last weekend. The Bruins now take a quick trip down the road to play at Lipscomb in the annual Battle of the Boulevard. The two teams will square off in a three game series, the first of which will be held at 6:00 p.m. tonight. [READ MORE] Wednesday Baseball at MTSU Cancelled April 27, 2011 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Today's scheduled contest against Middle Tennessee has been cancelled due to severe weather conditions. The Belmont baseball team (23-19, 12-9) will not make up the contest against the Blue Raiders, and will instead prepare for this weekend's three game series at Lipscomb. [READ MORE] Baseball Falls to Austin Peay Tuesday Night April 26, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (23-19, 12-9) dropped a midweek contest to Austin Peay (19-19, 7-4) by a score of 7-5 in the first game ever at the new E.S. Rose Park. Sophomore Judah Akers (Cookeville, Tenn.) and senior Tim Egerton (Smyrna, Tenn.) both hit home runs for the Bruins in the defeat. [READ MORE] Baseball Hosts Austin Peay Tonight at Rose Park April 26, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team will welcome Austin Peay to the brand new E.S. Rose Park for a non-conference game tonight at 6:00 p.m. Next week's doubleheader against Murray State will be the grand opening of the baseball facility, but tonight's tilts will be the first ever game at the new field. [READ MORE] Baseball Wins Both Ends of Saturday Doubleheader at Campbell April 23, 2011 BUIES CREEK, NC. – The Belmont baseball team (23-18, 12-9) defeated Campbell (15-28, 2-19) in both ends of a doubleheader on the road Saturday to complete the sweep of the Camels. Junior Matt Hamann (Northbrook, Ill.) struck out seven Campbell batters while recording his second straight complete game for the Bruins 7-2 win in the first tilt. The Bruins scored early and often in the second game, winning it 12-8. [READ MORE] Friday Baseball Postponed to Saturday at 10:00 a.m. CT April 22, 2011 BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Today's baseball doubleheader at Cambpell has been postponed. Belmont and the Camels will square off in a doubleheader to finish the weekend series, beginning at 10:00 a.m. CT on Saturday. [READ MORE] Baseball Defeats Campbell Behind Brookshire's Complete Game April 21, 2011 BUIES CREEK, NC. – The Belmont baseball team (21-18, 10-9) defeated Campbell (15-26, 2-17) by a score of 16-1 in game one of the Atlantic Sun Conference season Thursday night. Sophomore Chase Brookshire (Chattanooga, Tenn.) led the Bruins with a five hit complete game on only 83 pitches as he improved to 4-2 on the season. [READ MORE] Baseball Signs Austin Coley For 2012 Season April 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Coley of Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn. has signed a National Letter of intent to play baseball at Belmont University, as announced by Head Coach Dave Jarvis on Thursday. [READ MORE] Bruins To Play Three Game Series at Campbell April 21, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (20-18, 9-9) will look to get above the .500 mark in conference play over the next couple of days, playing a three game Atlantic Sun Conference series at Campbell (15-25, 2-16). [READ MORE] Tech Tops Baseball 9-8 on Tuesday Night April 19, 2011 COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (20-18, 9-9) snapped a five game winning streak, falling to Tennessee Tech (16-19, 5-4) for the second time this season. The Golden Eagles hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to win the game 9-8, marking the third time this season that the Bruins have lost at the hands of a walk off homer. [READ MORE] Hamann Named to CollegeBaseball360.com's Weekly Honor Roll April 19, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Junior Matt Hamann (Northbrook, Ill.) was honored by CollegeBaseball360.com on their Primetime Performers Weekly Honor Roll, as announced on Tuesday. [READ MORE] Belmont Baseball Recognized By College Baseball Insider April 19, 2011 RICHMOND, Va. – The Belmont baseball team (20-17, 9-9) was named an Honorable Mention for College Baseball Insider’s Team of the Week on Tuesday. The Bruins received the honor after defeating Austin Peay and sweeping ETSU this past week. [READ MORE] Matt Hamann Named A-Sun Pitcher of the Week April 18, 2011 MACON, Ga. – Fresh off of the best pitching performance of his career, junior Matt Hamann (Northbrook, Ill.) was named Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the Week on Monday. It marked the second time in Hamann's career that he earned the accolades. [READ MORE] Bruins Sweep ETSU With Extra Inning Victory April 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (20-17, 9-9) finished their sweep of ETSU (22-12, 11-8) in dramatic fashion on Sunday afternoon, coming back from an 8-2 deficit in the seventh to defeat the Buccaneers 9-8 in extra innings. [READ MORE] Jarvis Earns 700th Victory in Two Wins Over ETSU April 16, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (19-17, 8-9) defeated ETSU (22-11, 11-7) in both ends of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Shelby Park. Bruin Head Coach Dave Jarvis recorded the 700th victory of his career in the second win, improving to 700-510-1 in over 22 years of college coaching. [READ MORE] UPDATE: Friday Baseball Postponed; Doubleheader Saturday at 1 PM April 15, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today's baseball game versus ETSU has been postponed due to inclement weather. The Bruins and the Bucs are now scheduled to play a doubleheader on Saturday with the first tilt beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Shelby Park. Sunday's contest will remain the same, starting at 1:00 p.m. [READ MORE] Baseball Hosts ETSU In Three Game Series This Weekend April 14, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team (17-17, 6-9), fresh off a 17-16 road victory at Austin Peay, will host East Tennessee State University (22-9, 11-5) in a three-game Atlantic Sun Conference series this weekend. The first contest is scheduled to be played Friday, April 15th at 4:00 p.m. at Shelby Park. [READ MORE] Brody Drives In Game Winning Run As Baseball Tops Austin Peay 17-16 April 13, 2011 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (17-17, 6-9) scored seven runs in the eighth inning, coming back from a 16-9 deficit to top Austin Peay (15-17, 5-3) by a score of 17-16 in Clarksville on Wednesday night. Freshman Greg Brody (Dacula, Ga.) drove in senior Vinny Casha (Nashville, Tenn.) on a double to win the game for the Bruins in the ninth. [READ MORE] Baseball Heads to Austin Peay For Midweek Contest April 13, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team (16-17, 6-9) will travel to Clarksville on Wednesday to take on Austin Peay (15-15, 5-3) in a non-conference tilt. The contest is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. at the Governors' Hand Park. [READ MORE] Baseball Splits Doubleheader With Upstate On Saturday April 9, 2011 SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Belmont baseball team (16-17, 6-9) split a doubleheader at USC Upstate (12-22, 6-10) to win the weekend series, taking two out of three games. The Bruins lost Saturday's first game by a score of 6-5 in 10 innings before topping the Spartans 5-1 in the final tilt of the weekend. [READ MORE] Brookshire Records Complete Game In 16-6 Win At Upstate April 8, 2011 SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Sophomore Chase Brookshire (Chattanooga, Tenn.) recorded the first complete game of the season for Belmont (15-16, 5-8), leading the Bruins to a 16-6 victory over USC Upstate (11-21, 5-9) in game one of the weekend series. [READ MORE] Baseball to Play at USC Upstate This Weekend April 7, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team gets back into Atlantic Sun Conference play with a three game series at USC Upstate this weekend. The Bruins will play one contest on Friday at 5:00 p.m. CT, before taking on the Spartans in doubleheader action on Saturday afternoon. [READ MORE] Baseball Falls to UT-Martin 9-8 On Walk-Off Home Run April 6, 2011 MARTIN, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (14-16, 4-8) gave up four runs in the bottom of the ninth falling to UT-Martin (7-21, 2-4) by a score of 9-8 after a two run walk off home run by the Skyhawks. [READ MORE] Wednesday Baseball Game Changed To At UT-Martin April 4, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This Wednesday’s Belmont Baseball home game against UT-Martin has been changed to an away contest at UT-Martin. The two teams will square off in the non-conference tilt at 6:00 p.m. at Skyhawk Field. [READ MORE] Bruins Top Jacksonville On Sunday Afternoon April 3, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (14-15, 4-8) defeated Jacksonville (17-11, 7-5) by a score of 5-1 in the final game of the Atlantic Sun Conference series on Sunday afternoon. The Bruins scored five runs during the fifth and sixth innings to take one of three from the Dolphins at Shelby Park. [READ MORE] Dolphins Upend Baseball On Saturday Afternoon April 2, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (13-15, 3-8) dropped its second straight contest against Jacksonville, falling to the Dolphins by a score of 13-2 on Saturday afternoon at Shelby Park. Freshman Greg Brody (Dacula, Ga.) drove in both of the Bruin runs with his second homer of the year. [READ MORE] Baseball Falls to Jacksonville 8-6 on Friday April 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (13-14, 3-7) gave up five unearned runs in the first inning en route to an 8-6 loss to Jacksonville (16-10, 6-4) in game one of a three-game Atlantic Sun Conference series at Shelby Park on Friday. [READ MORE] Atlantic Sun Baseball Ranked Sixth In RPI April 1, 2011 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Atlantic Sun Conference was rated as the sixth best baseball conference in NCAA Division I in the most recent RPIs, as released by BoydsWorld.com on Friday morning. [READ MORE] Bruins Win Against Western Kentucky On Wednesday March 30, 2011 BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It took 10 innings and over three and a half hours, but the Belmont baseball team (13-13, 3-6) defeated Western Kentucky (16-9, 5-1) by a score of 9-8 in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday evening. [READ MORE] Baseball Travels to Western Kentucky Wednesday March 30, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball (12-13, 3-6) team will attempt to even the season series with Western Kentucky (16-8, 5-1), taking on the Hilltoppers Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in Bolwing Green, Ky. [READ MORE] Home Runs Not Enough to Get By UNF on Sunday March 27, 2011 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Seniors Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) and Tim Egerton (Smyrna, Tenn.), as well as sophomore Judah Akers (Cookeville, Tenn.), each recorded a home run on Sunday, but it was not enough as North Florida (14-11, 6-6) topped Belmont (12-13, 3-6) by a score of 17-9 in the final game of the weekend series. [READ MORE] Baseball Falls to UNF On Saturday March 26, 2011 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Belmont Baseball (12-12, 3-5) was defeated by North Florida (13-11, 5-6) by a score of 22-2 on Saturday afternoon. The Ospreys scored in every inning after the first to top the Bruins in game two of the series. [READ MORE] North Florida Tops Bruins 5-4 With Late Homer March 25, 2011 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Belmont baseball team (12-11, 3-4) came back to tie the game after being down 4-1, but fell to North Florida (12-11, 4-6) by a score of 5-4 on Friday evening in Jacksonville. [READ MORE] Baseball Travels to North Florida For Three Game Series March 25, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Belmont Baseball gets back into conference play, heading on the road this weekend for the first time in 14 games. The Bruins will play a three game Atlantic Sun Conference series against North Florida in Jacksonville starting today at 6:00 p.m. [READ MORE] Baseball Wins Fifth Straight, Topping Ouachita Baptist 11-5 March 23, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont baseball (12-10, 3-3) won its fifth straight contest on Wednesday, defeating Ouachita Baptist (10-15, 0-3) by a score of 11-5 in a rain shortened, six inning game at Shelby Park. [READ MORE] Belmont Hosts Ouachita Baptist Wednesday at 3:30 March 23, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Belmont will conclude its 14 game homestand today, hosting Ouachita Baptist in a 3:30 p.m. tilt at Shelby Park in Nashville. After playing host to Ouachita Baptist, BU will head on the road to take on North Florida in a three game series in Jacksonville. [READ MORE] Belmont Sweeps Ball State With 8-4 Victory March 20, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (11-10, 3-3) finished its sweep of Ball State (2-16, 0-0) with an 8-4 win on Sunday afternoon at Shelby Park. Freshman James Buckelew (Suwanee, Ga.) picked up the first win of his career, striking out five in six innings pitched. [READ MORE] Two-Hitter Leads Baseball Past Cardinals March 19, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Senior Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) pitched seven innings of two hit baseball on his way to earning the win, as Belmont (10-10, 3-3) defeated Ball State (2-15, 0-0) by a score of 4-1 on Saturday afternoon. [READ MORE] Bruins Top Ball State In 12 Innings March 18, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (9-10, 3-3) scored one run in the ninth inning to tie the game, and then one in the bottom of the 12th to defeat Ball State (2-14, 0-0) by a score of 7-6 on Friday. Junior Dylan Craig (Signal Mountain, Tenn.) and sophomore Judah Akers (Cookeville, Tenn.) each went three for five on the day to lead the Bruins at the plate. [READ MORE] Baseball Hosts Ball State For Three Games This Weekend March 17, 2011 NASVHILLE, Tenn. - The Belmont baseball team (8-10, 3-3) will welcome in Ball State (2-13, 0-0) to Shelby Park this weekend for a three game non-conference series. The Bruins are coming off of a big 13-6 victory over Big Ten Conference opponent Purdue on Wednesday. [READ MORE] Baseball Tops Purdue 13-6 On Wednesday March 16, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (8-10, 3-3) put up a season-best 20 hits, defeating Purdue (11-5, 0-0) by a score of 13-6 on Wednesday afternoon in Nashville. Sophomore Jared Breen (Marietta, Ga.) led the Bruins with three runs batted in on a double to right field in the second inning. [READ MORE] Western Kentucky Upends Baseball On Tuesday March 15, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (7-10, 3-3) dropped an 11-6 decision to Western Kentucky (10-6, 0-0) at Shelby Park on Tuesday evening. Seniors Derek Hamblen (Plano, Texas) and Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) each recorded two hits in the contest. [READ MORE] Baseball Drops Final Game Against Owls March 13, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont Baseball (7-9, 3-3) dropped the final game of its series with Kennesaw State (10-6, 4-2) by a score of 7-5 on Sunday afternoon. The Bruins scored three runs in the final two innings, but it wasn’t enough to sweep the Owls this weekend. [READ MORE] Baseball Scores 16 In Victory Over Kennesaw State March 12, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (7-8, 3-2) scored nine runs in the fourth inning en route to a 16-7 victory over Kennesaw State (9-6, 3-2) in game two of the weekend series at Shelby Park on Saturday afternoon. A pair of home runs by seniors Tim Egerton (Smyrna, Tenn.) and Matt Zeblo (Raleigh, N.C.) led the Bruin offense in the victory. [READ MORE] Two Runs In Ninth Propel Belmont Past Kennesaw State March 11, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (6-8, 2-2) scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to come from behind and defeat Kennesaw State (9-5, 3-1) by a score of 4-3 on Friday afternoon at Shelby Park. [READ MORE] Baseball Set to Host Kennesaw State This Weekend March 11, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After a midweek non-conference win over Middle Tennessee, Belmont gets back into Atlantic Sun Conference action this weekend with a three game series against Kennesaw State. The Owls come to Nashville for games Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after topping the Bruins in two of three out in Kennesaw a year ago. BU is looking to improve upon its 1-2 league mark after taking only one of two against defending champion Mercer last weekend. [READ MORE] Wednesday Baseball at Murray State Canceled March 9, 2011 MURRAY, Ky. - Today's baseball contest between Belmont and Murray State has been called off and will now be played as part of a doubleheader when the Throroughbreds come to Nashville on May 3. The Bruins will head back home to host Kennesaw State this weekend with games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The first tilt of the series will be Friday, March 11 at 4:00 p.m. [READ MORE] Bruins Top Middle Tennessee on Tuesday 11-3 March 8, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (5-8, 1-2) defeated Middle Tennessee (2-10, 0-0) at home on Tuesday afternoon by a score of 11-3. It was the largest margin of victory for the Bruins on the season thanks in part to senior Tim Egerton (Smyrna, Tenn.) who went three for four with three doubles on the day. [READ MORE] Brookshire Named A-Sun Pitcher of the Week March 7, 2011 MACON, Ga. – Sophomore Chase Brookshire (Chattanooga, Tenn.) was named Atlantic Sun Conference Pitcher of the Week following his performance in Belmont’s 2-1 victory over defending league champion Mercer on Friday afternoon, as announced on Monday. [READ MORE] Baseball Drops Two To Mercer On Sunday March 6, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn - The Belmont Baseball team (4-8, 1-2) dropped both ends of a doubleheader to Mercer (11-3, 2-1) on Sunday afternoon at Shelby Park. Senior Derek Hamblen (Plano, Texas) led the Bruins at the plate with four hits on the day. [READ MORE] Saturday Baseball Postponed, Doubleheader on Sunday March 5, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Saturday's baseball contest between Belmont and Mercer has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions. The two teams are now scheduled to play a double header on Sunday, beginning at 12:00 p.m. [READ MORE] Baseball Tops Mercer 2-1 In A-Sun Opener March 4, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Sophomore Chase Brookshire (Chattanooga, Tenn.) went seven and one third innings, allowing only one run and striking out eight as the Belmont baseball team (3-6, 1-0) defeated defending league champion Mercer (9-3, 0-1) by a score of 2-1 in the Bruins’ Atlantic Sun Conference opener on Friday afternoon. [READ MORE] Bruins Host Mercer This Weekend To Open A-Sun Play March 4, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont will attempt to snap a three-game losing streak, hosting Mercer in a three-game series Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Bruins will host the Bears at 4:00 p.m. Friday, 1:00 p.m. Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. Sunday as the two teams compete in the first Atlantic Sun Conference action of the season. [READ MORE] Baseball Falls to Tennessee Tech In the Ninth March 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (3-6, 0-0) fell to Tennessee Tech (2-6, 0-1) by a score of 9-7 after giving up two runs in the ninth inning. A six run seventh inning by the Bruins tied the game at 7-7, but it was not enough to top the Golden Eagles in non-conference action on Tuesday. [READ MORE] Baseball Hosts Tennessee Tech In Non-Conference Action (No Audio) March 1, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont Baseball comes home today to host Tennessee Tech at 4:00 p.m. after playing its last four contests on the road. The Bruins fell to now second ranked Vanderbilt by a score of 6-2 and then dropped two of three against another SEC opponent Mississippi State this past weekend. [READ MORE] Belmont Drops Game Three to Bulldogs on Sunday February 27, 2011 STARKVILLE, Miss. – Belmont Baseball (3-5, 0-0) dropped the final game of its series at Mississippi State (7-1, 0-0) by a score of 14-5 on Sunday afternoon. Senior Derek Hamblen (Plano, Texas) had an outstanding day at the plate, going three for four with three runs scored. [READ MORE] Baseball Falls to Mississippi State in Game Two February 26, 2011 STARKVILLE, Miss. - The Belmont baseball team (3-4, 0-0) dropped game two of its series against Mississippi State (6-1, 0-0) by a score of 5-3 on Saturday afternoon. Senior Tim Egerton (Smyrna, Tenn.) hit a three run homer in the ninth inning, but it wasn't enough to come back from the 5-0 deficit. [READ MORE] Craig's Two Run Homer Leads Belmont Past Bulldogs February 25, 2011 STARKVILLE, Miss. – Junior Dylan Craig (Signal Mountain, Tenn.) hit his first home run of the season to propel Belmont (3-3, 0-0) to a 2-1 victory over Mississippi State (5-1, 0-0) on Friday afternoon. [READ MORE] Nate Woods Named Candidate For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award February 24, 2011 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Belmont senior Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) was honored as one of thirty NCAA baseball student-athletes to be named candidates for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, as announced on Thursday. [READ MORE] Bruins Travel to Mississippi State For Three Game Series February 24, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team (2-3, 0-0) will head to Starkville, Miss. to take on its second SEC opponent in as many games, as the Bruins will face Mississippi State (5-0, 0-0) in a three game series beginning Friday. This will mark the first meeting between Belmont and the Bulldogs of Mississippi State. [READ MORE] Baseball Falls to #3 Vanderbilt 6-2 on Wednesday February 23, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont Baseball (2-3, 0-0) dropped a 6-2 decision at third ranked Vanderbilt (5-0, 0-0) in a mid-week road contest Wednesday afternoon. The Bruins received a strong starting pitching outing from junior Garrett Fanchier (Lebanon, Tenn.), but errors and mental mistakes by BU gave this one to the Commodores at Hawkins Field. [READ MORE] Baseball to Play at #4 Vanderbilt on Wednesday February 22, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After splitting the opening series of 2011 against defending Missouri Valley Champion Illinois State, Belmont stays in Nashville, playing at Vanderbilt on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. The Commodores came into the season ranked fourth in the nation and remain in the four spot after going 4-0 in the first weekend of baseball action. [READ MORE] Belmont Drops Final Game of Illinois State Series, 3-1 February 20, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Freshman James Buckelew (Suwanee, Ga.) gave up only two runs in seven innings, but the Belmont Baseball Team (2-2, 0-0) dropped a 3-1 contest to Illinois State (2-2, 0-0) on Sunday afternoon. Senior Vinny Casha (Nashville, Tenn.) recorded the only run for the Bruins, connecting on a solo shot to right field in the fifth inning. [READ MORE] Bruins Win Two In Double Header Against Illinois State February 19, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont Baseball Team (2-1, 0-0) defeated Illinois State (1-2, 0-0) in both ends of a double header at Shelby Park in Nashville Saturday afternoon. The Bruins topped the Redbirds 5-4 in the first contest and then took game two by a score of 6-3. [READ MORE] Baseball Drops Season Opener to Illinois State February 18, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont Baseball dropped its season opener on Friday afternoon, falling to Illinois State by a score of 9-4 in seven innings. Junior Dylan Craig (Signal Mountain, Tenn.) and sophomore Drew Turner (Shelbyville, Tenn.) each recorded two hits in the rain shortened loss. [READ MORE] Baseball Opens Season This Weekend Hosting Illinois State at Shelby Park February 17, 2011 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Belmont Baseball opens the 2011 season with a four game series against defending Missouri Valley Champion Illinois State this weekend. With the new E.S. Rose Park still under construction, all four games of the weekend will be played at last year's home venue, Shelby Park. [READ MORE] Baseball Picked Sixth, Three Bruins Honored In A-Sun Preseason Release February 10, 2011 MACON, Ga. – The Belmont Baseball Team was selected to finish sixth in the Atlantic Sun Conference, while Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), Jon Ivie (Summertown, Tenn.), and Dylan Craig (Signal Mountain, Tenn.) were all named to the All-Conference Team in the league’s annual preseason coaches’ poll, as announced by the conference on Thursday afternoon. [READ MORE] Woods and Craig Honored By College Baseball Insider February 2, 2011 RICHMOND, Va. – Senior Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) and junior Dylan Craig (Signal Mountain, Tenn.) were recognized in College Baseball Insider’s Atlantic Sun preview for the 2011 season, as released on Wednesday. CBI spoke with coaches across the country to share their insight on the upcoming season. [READ MORE] Jon Ivie Named to Stopper of the Year Watch List February 1, 2011 WICHITA, Kan. – Senior closer Jon Ivie (Summertown, Tenn.) has been named to the NCBWA Pre-Season Stopper of the Year Watch List, as released by the National College Baseball Writers Association on Tuesday. Ivie is among 45 players up for the award, given each year to the top relief pitcher in NCAA Division I baseball. [READ MORE] Nate Woods Named to Pre-Season All-American Team January 3, 2011 TUCSON, Ariz. – Senior Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) earned Pre-Season All-American accolades over the holiday break as announced by Collegiate Baseball newspaper and iconic baseball bat company Louisville Slugger. The Bruins’ first baseman was selected to the Third Team for his performance over the past couple of seasons. [READ MORE] Baseball Conducts Parkwood Clinics For Nashville Youth December 13, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont University Baseball Team conducted its annual Parkwood Clinics for the eighth straight year this fall. As leaders on and off the field, the Belmont baseball seniors run the clinic, while all Belmont players give instruction to the children attending each event. [READ MORE] Belmont Alum Ed Kelley Elected Mayor of Ormond Beach, Florida December 6, 2010 Ormond Beach, Fla. – Belmont alum Ed Kelley was elected Mayor of Ormond Beach, Fla. on November 3, 2010, as announced by the city’s website. Kelley, father of recent member of the Bruins Baseball Team, Brian Kelley, has served as Deputy Mayor of Ormond Beach since January of 2006. [READ MORE] Baseball Announces Dates For 2011 Pre-Season Hitting Camp November 17, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team will be hosting its 2011 Pre-Season Hitting Camp on Janauary 22, January 29, and February 5, as announced by Head Coach Dave Jarvis on Wednesday. The camp is for players of age 13 to high school seniors. [READ MORE] Baseball Releases 2011 Schedule November 16, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont baseball team will play 17 out of its first 22 games at home, opening brand new E.S. Rose Park for the 2011 season. The team’s schedule, which begins with a pair of NCAA Tournament participants from a year ago, was announced by Head Coach Dave Jarvis on Tuesday morning. [READ MORE] Baseball Announces Six National Letter of Intent Signings November 11, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Six student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to attend Belmont and compete on the Bruins’ baseball team beginning in the fall of 2011, as announced by head coach Dave Jarvis on Thursday. [READ MORE] Red Wins Fall World Series After Navy Takes Bruin Cup November 5, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Team Red takes Belmont Fall World Series after winning the previously halted Game Five by a score of 6-4. The Navy Team won the match-play Bruin Cup four and a half points to two and a half points to even the series at 3-3, and forced the teams to resume Game Five that was tied at 4-4. [READ MORE] Baseball Plays Match-Play Bruin Cup to End Fall World Series November 3, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With the Red Team leading 3-2-1 in the annual Fall World Series, the Belmont Baseball team has decided to turn Game Seven into a match-play style renamed the Bruin Cup. After three two inning matches Team Navy leads two points to one. [READ MORE] Baseball Plays Four More Games of Fall World Series November 1, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Six games have been played in Belmont Baseball’s annual Fall World Series, and after a tie in Game Five, Team Red leads the series 3-2. Team Navy won two contests this weekend to force a Game Seven to be played this week at Shelby Park. [READ MORE] Team Red Takes 2-0 Lead in Belmont Fall World Series October 25, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Red Team has taken an early 2-0 lead in Belmont Baseball’s annual Fall World Series after two games this past Friday and Saturday. Senior Jon Ivie (Summertown, Tenn.) and sophomore Josh Davis (Fayetteville, Ga.) earned victories in Team Red’s 10-9 and 8-4 wins, respectively. [READ MORE] Belmont Baseball To Open Fall World Series On Friday October 21, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The annual Belmont Baseball Fall World Series is set to begin on Friday with Game One starting at 3:00 p.m. at Shelby Park. The team will be split into two squads, Navy and Red, for the seven game series. [READ MORE] Belmont Baseball Sets Tentative Dates For Fall World Series October 4, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont baseball team has set tentative dates for its annual fall World Series, as announced by head coach Dave Jarvis on Monday. [READ MORE] Belmont Baseball Set To Host 2010 Fall Instructional Camp August 9, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - The Belmont University baseball staff is currently taking applications for its Annual Fall Instructional Camp. [READ MORE] Belmont Athletics Launches New Website August 15, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Athletics proudly announces the launch of the new-look belmontbruins.com, and its partnership with web servicing provider, PrestoSports. [READ MORE] Former Bruin Daniel Wagner to Start in South Atlantic League All-Star Game June 22, 2010 GREENVILLE, S.C. - - Former Bruin infielder Daniel Wagner will start at second base for the North Division All-Stars in Tuesday night's 2010 South Atlantic League All-Star Game. [READ MORE] Five Bruins Named to 2010 Honor Roll - SEBaseball.com August 2, 2010 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - - Five Belmont Baseball players have been named to the Atlantic Sun Conference Postseason Honor Roll on SEBaseball.com. [READ MORE] Nate Woods Earns All-South Region Honors July 7, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont Baseball junior Nate Woods (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) has been named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-South Region Team. [READ MORE] Hamann Name Most Valuable Pitcher For Wilson Tobs August 9, 2010 WILSON, N.C. - - Belmont junior Matt Hamann earned Most Valuable Pitcher honors for the Wilson Tobs after leading the team with 10 saves en route to a 37-19 summer league team record. [READ MORE] Ivie Is Part Fastball, Part "Bulldog" -- The Tennessean June 11, 2010 Nashville, Tenn. - Rising senior Jon Ivie, the closer on Belmont's baseball team is the subject of a feature story in the June 8 edition of The Tennessean. [READ MORE] Elkins Selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB Draft June 11, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont's Packy Elkins (Raleigh, N.C.) was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 37th Round (1129th overall) of the 2010 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on Wednesday. He becomes the 26th player in Belmont Baseball history to be drafted by a Major League Baseball team and is the first Bruin to be drafted by the Cardinals Baseball Club. [READ MORE]