Men's and Women's Track & Field - Malone men finished 15th among 42 teams scoring points at the NAIA Indoor National Championships in Johnson City, Tennessee last Thursday through Saturday, Women Finish 38th; Ryan Kienzle (3000 Meters), Brady West (Heptathlon), Chris Diaz (3000-Meter Race Walk) And Laura McElrath (Pentathlon) Earn All-America Honors

Baseball - Malone defeats:
                     University of St. Mary (KS)  9-7
                     University of St. Mary (KS)  11-4
                     University of St. Mary (KS)  6-2
                     Wartburg (IA) College  15-3
                 Malone loses to:
                     University of St. Mary (KS)  4-3
                     Dakota State (SD) University  3-2 (10 inn.)

                     Dakota State (SD) University  5-1

                     Dakota State (SD) University  8-1

                     Dakota State (SD) University  10-5
                 CURRENT RECORD:  5-10

 

Softball - Malone defeats:
                    Wheelock (MA) College  9-0 (5 inn.)
                    Milligan (TN) College  5-4

               Malone loses to:

                    Trevecca Nazarene (TN) University  10-0 (5 inn.)
                    Savannah College of Art & Design (GA)  9-0 (5 inn.)
                    Reinhardt (GA) College  L 12-0 (5 inn.)
                    Brewton Parker (GA) College  L 10-7
                    Union (KY) College  10-2 (6 inn.)
                    Olivet Nazarene (IL) University  11-3 (5 inn.)

               CURRENT RECORD:  2-6

 

Men's Tennis - Malone defeats:
                                Tri-State (IN) University  7-2
                                Bridgewater (VA) College  5-4
                        Malone loses to:

                                Northern Kentucky University  8-1
                                Olivet Nazarene (IL) University  8-1
                                Palm Beach Atlantic (FL) University  8-1
                        CURRENT RECORD:  5-4

 

Women's Tennis - Malone defeats:
                                   Winona State (MN) College  5-4
                              Malone loses to:
                                   Northern Kentucky University  5-4
                                   Tri-State (IN) University  8-1
                                   Bethel (IN) College  9-0
                                   Evansville (IN) College  9-0
                              CURRENT RECORD:  1-6

 

 

     The Malone College men's track & field team finished in 15th place among 42 teams scoring points at the NAIA Indoor National Championships in Johnson City, Tennessee last Thursday through Saturday while the women's squad tied for 38th place among 42 teams scoring points.  In addition, Ryan Kienzle (Jr., GlenOak H.S.), Brady West (Sr., West Muskingum H.S.) and Chris Diaz (So., McAllen, TX) earned All-America honors for the men while Laura McElrath (Jr., Tallmadge H.S.) captured the honor for the women's team.
     For the men, Kienzle pocketed All-America accolades after placing second in the men’s 3000-meter finals in a time of 8:23.87, West earned All-American honors after placing sixth in the heptathlon with a school-record 4,483 points (60m - 7.68; LJ - 20' 11.75"; SP - 38' 9"; HJ - 6' 0.75"; 60H - 9.25; PV - 10' 6"; 1000m - 2:47.54) and Diaz collected All-America status in the 3000-meter race walk after placing third with a school-record time of 14:06.38.
     McElrath captured All-America honors for the women's team after placing sixth in the pentathlon with 3204 points (60H - 9.42; HJ - 5' 2.5"; SP - 26' 10"; LJ - 16' 2.25"; 800m - 2:29.06).
     For the men's team, Nik Schweikert (So., Beavercreek H.S.) finished ninth in the 3000-meter finals in a time of 8:38.76 while Chris Sinick (Fr., Field H.S.) finished 10th in the finals of the one mile run in 4:25.56.  The men’s 4x800 meter relay team of Schweikert, Mike Coates (Jr., Sandy Valley H.S.), Paul Robinson (Fr., Field H.S.) and Chris Sinick narrowly missed the finals after posting a new Malone school record of 7:52.55.
     Brad Sinick (Sr., Field H.S.) and Joe Carmany (Sr., New Middletown Springfield H.S.) finished 10th and 11th, respectively, in the 3000-meter race walk with times of 15:27.96 and 15:32.51.
     Chad Armstrong (Sr., Ashtabula H.S.) took 16th in the weight throw at 50' 5.25" while Seth Sharp (Sr., West Branch H.S.) placed 23rd in the event at 45' 2.25".
     In the prelims of the 5000 meters, Justin Baum (Jr., Kenston H.S.) posted a time of 15:21.70 while Evan Gaynor (Fr., Delta H.S.) was right behind in 15:22.60.
     Mike Coates (Jr., Sandy Valley H.S.) clocked a time of 4:21.48 in the prelims of the one mile run while Paul Robinson (Fr., Field H.S.) posted a time of 8:59.29 in the prelims of the 3000 meters.
     In addition, Chris Hare (Sr., Coopersville, MI) competed in the heptathlon and finished with 3116 points (60m - 7.82; LJ - F; SP - F; HJ - 5' 8"; 60H - 9.15; PV - 12' 1.5"; 1000m - 2:57.77).
     For the women's team, Brooke Gasser (Sr.; Norwayne H.S.) narrowly missed All-America honors by placing seventh in the pentathlon with 3101 points (60H - 9.69; HJ - 4' 7.5"; SP - 6' 3"; LJ - 16' 0.25"; 800m - 2:30.90).
     In the finals of the 5000 meters, Sarah Hines (Fr., Northmor H.S.) finished 10th in 18:37.89 and Kalie Hauenstein (Fr., Ashland H.S.) finished 14th in 19:10.09.
     The 4x400 meter relay team of Kim Winton (So., Medina H.S.), Megan Patton (So., Perry H.S.), Brittany Davies (Sr., Cedarville H.S.) and Vallie Scott (So., West Branch H.S.) just missed advancing to the finals after posting a new Malone school record with a time of 3:57.78.
     Holly Motter (So., Mt. Union, PA) finished ninth in the triple jump at 37' 1.25" while Ashley Currence (Sr., East Canton H.S.) also competed in the event but had three fouls on her attempts.  Emily Alderfer (Fr., Urbana H.S.) placed 13th in the shot put with a heave of 41’ 0.25”.
     Brittany Davies posted a time of 2:20.85 in the prelims of the 800 meters, Vallie Scott clocked a time of 59.70 in the 400-meter prelims and Megan Patton posted a time of 9.37 in the 60-meter hurdles. 
     In addition, Chad Armstrong and Brittany Davies each earned their team's respective NAIA Champions of Character Award at the meet.

Baseball Tallies 4-5 Record in Arizona

     The Malone College baseball team posted a 4-5 record over spring break last week as the squad competed in a total of nine varsity games at the Greater Phoenix Invitational.  The Pioneers opened play last Monday morning with a tough 4-3 loss to the University of Saint Mary (KS) before bouncing back later in the day to record a 9-7 win in game two of the doubleheader.  The Pioneers faced Saint Mary in another pair of games on Tuesday, claiming victories of 11-4 and 6-2.  On Wednesday, Malone suffered a pair of losses to Dakota State (SD) University, dropping a close 10-inning contest 3-2 in the opener before falling 5-1 in the nightcap.  The Pioneers pummeled Wartburg (IA) College 15-3 on Friday afternoon, but then wrapped up the trip on Saturday by losing two more contests to Dakota State by the final scores of 8-1 and 10-5. Following the 4-5 spring break trip, the Pioneers’ overall record now stands at 5-10.
     Against Saint Mary in game one on Monday, Malone knotted the contest at 3-3 in the top of the sixth inning following Josh Spencer’s (Jr., Canton Central Catholic H.S.) two-run homer.  However, the Spires answered back with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning and then shut down the Pioneers’ rally attempt in the top of the seventh to secure a 4-3 Saint Mary victory.  Adam Boudler (So., Louisville H.S.) started on the mound and took his second loss of the season despite surrendering just four runs (three earned) on seven hits.  The sophomore right-hander struck out eight batters without surrendering a walk over his six innings of work.  Malone’s first run of the game came on Scott McIlvain’s (So., Marlington H.S.) two-out RBI single in the top of the third inning.
     In game two with Saint Mary on Saturday, the Pioneers used a four-run fourth inning to pull away for the 9-7 victory.  Todd Liberatore (Fr., Tusc. Central Catholic), Jimmy Dowling (Jr., Tuslaw H.S.), and McIlvain combined to pitch 3 1/3 scoreless innings of relief as Liberatore recorded his first victory of the season and McIlvain earned his first save.  Jon Lutton (So., Louisville H.S.) had an outstanding performance at the plate as he smacked a three-run home run and a pair of run-scoring singles for a total of five RBI in the contest.
     In Tuesday’s opener against Saint Mary, Malone trailed 3-1 entering the bottom of the fourth inning but then exploded for 10 runs over the next three innings to claim the 11-4 win.  Ryan Hartong (So., Dalton H.S.) recorded his first victory of the season after holding the Spires to four runs on eight hits over seven innings pitched.  The Pioneers tallied 10 hits in the game as Lutton posted four RBI.  In addition, McIlvain scored two runs and went 2-3 at the plate with two RBI.
     In game two with Saint Mary on Tuesday, Malone jumped out to an early 4-0 third-inning lead.  The Spires cut the deficit to two with a pair of runs in the bottom of the third, but Saint Mary was unable to get any closer over the remainder of the contest as the Pioneers added runs in both the fifth and sixth innings en route to the 6-2 victory.  Zach Winkhart (Jr., Canton Central Catholic H.S.) went the distance on the mound for Malone, claiming his first victory of the season after limiting the Spires to just two unearned runs on five hits.  The Pioneers smacked 12 hits in the contest as Sam Campitella (So., Jackson H.S.) and John Stallings (Jr., Louisville H.S.) each went 3-4 at the plate.
     Malone trailed 1-0 entering the seventh inning of Wednesday’s opener against Dakota State before Troy Richeson (Jr., Minerva H.S.) delivered a clutch two-out run-scoring triple to send the contest into extra innings.  The game remained tied at 1-1 entering the top of the tenth before Zac Barson’s (So., Canton South H.S.) sacrifice fly put Malone in front 2-1.  Dakota State was able to rally in the bottom of the inning, though, claiming the extra-inning 3-2 victory after two runs scored on a one-out, bases loaded double.  Liberatore started the game on the mound, surrendering just one unearned run over seven innings pitched.  Justin Corbett (Fr., Cuyahoga Falls) relieved Liberatore in the eighth and shut down Dakota State for two innings, but was credited with the loss after leaving the game with the bases full and one out in the bottom of the tenth.
     Against Dakota State in game two on Wednesday, the Pioneers were held to just one run on six hits in the 5-1 defeat.  Dowling pitched seven strong innings for Malone, suffering his first loss of the season after giving up five runs (two earned) on ten hits while striking out five.  McIlvain went 2-2 at the plate with a pair of singles.
     In Friday’s contest with Wartburg, the Pioneers tallied 15 runs on 16 hits as they overwhelmed the Knights in the 15-3, six-inning victory.  Mike Yost (So., Marlington H.S.) started on the mound and claimed his first win of the season after holding Wartburg to three runs on six hits over five innings pitched.  Six different Malone batters clubbed at least two hits in the contest as Mike Tozzi (So., Sandy Valley H.S.) went 3-4 with four RBI.
     Against Dakota State in Saturday’s opener, the Pioneers were held to just one run on eight hits in the 8-1 defeat.  Boudler started and took the loss after surrendering eight runs on 11 hits over 3 1/3 innings of work. 
     Malone trailed 3-2 entering the fifth inning of Saturday’s second game with Dakota State before the Trojans were able to pull away with a six-run fifth-inning en route to the 10-5 win.  Campitella started on the mound and took his first loss of the season after giving up eight runs (seven earned) on ten hits over four innings pitched.  McIlvain went 3-4 at the plate with an RBI double.
     This week, Malone (5-10, 0-0 AMC N) will travel to Concordia (MI) University (6-3, 0-0 WHAC) on Friday for a 1:00 p.m. doubleheader before heading to Madonna (MI) University (8-5, 0-0 WHAC) on Saturday for two games beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Softball Posts 2-6 Record At Georgia Tournament

     The Malone College softball team opened its 2007 season by competing in eight games last week at the Smash Hit Tournament hosted by Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Georgia.  The Pioneers opened competition on Tuesday with a 10-0 (5 inning) loss to NAIA #6 Trevecca Nazarene (TN) University.  Malone then began a busy Wednesday with a 9-0 (5 inning) victory over Wheelock (MA) College.  The squad later tallied a 5-4 win over Milligan (TN) College before wrapping up the day with a 9-0 (5 inning) loss to NAIA #11 Savannah (GA) College of Art & Design.  On Friday, the Pioneers fell to NAIA #19 Reinhardt (GA) College by a final score of 12-0 (5 innings) and then later that afternoon suffered a 10-7 loss to Brewton Parker (GA) College.  Malone wrapped up the trip on Saturday, losing to Union (KY) College 10-2 (6 innings) and Olivet Nazarene (IL) University 11-3 (5 innings).  Following the tough week of competition, the Pioneers currently hold an overall record of 2-6.
     Against Trevecca Nazarene on Tuesday, Malone was held to just one hit in the 10-0, five-inning defeat.  Cori Helm (Sr., Marion, IN) suffered the loss after surrendering six runs (four earned) over three innings pitched. 
     In Wednesday’s victory over Wheelock, Malone posted nine runs on seven hits in the convincing 9-0, five-inning win.  Ashleigh Ralston (So., Wadsworth H.S.) started on the mound, earning her first victory of the season after surrendering just one hit and striking out four over four innings pitched.  Ashlee Locker (Jr., Strasburg H.S.) scored three runs and went 2-3 at the plate with a double.
     Against Milligan on Wednesday, the Pioneers fell behind 3-0 in the bottom of the first inning but then battled back to take a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the fourth on a two-run homer by Caitlin Ott (So., Glendale, AZ).  The Pioneers added another run in the top of the sixth on a sacrifice fly by Laura Blackburn (Fr., Thomas Worthington H.S.) and then held off a late Milligan rally to claim the 5-4 win.  Helm notched the victory after pitching seven solid innings, giving up four runs on six hits.
     Against Savannah College of Arts & Design on Wednesday, Malone was held to just three hits in the 9-0, five-inning loss.  Kathryn Bzdafka (Jr., Avon Lake H.S.) started on the mound and suffered her first loss of the season after surrendering nine runs on 10 hits over 4 1/3 innings pitched.
     Malone was held hitless in Friday’s 12-0, five-inning loss to Reinhardt.  Helm started and took the loss after giving up three runs on five hits over 1 2/3 innings pitched.
     In Friday’s contest against Brewton Parker, the Pioneers tallied four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to cut an early deficit to one run at 6-5.  Brewton Parker was able to pull away again over the remainder of the contest, though, as it secured its 10-7 victory with two runs in the top of the seventh inning.  Bzdafka took the loss after surrendering seven runs (four earned) over 4 2/3 innings of work.  Malone smacked 12 hits in the contest as Locker went 3-5 at the plate with a double and a stolen base.  In addition, Blackburn and Ott each went 2-3 at the plate with one home run apiece.
     Against Union on Saturday, the Pioneers scored two runs on four hits and committed four errors in the 10-2, six-inning loss.  Jacquie Kodrich (Fr., West Geauga H.S.) suffered her first loss of the season after giving up four runs (three earned) while striking out five over three innings pitched. 
     In Malone’s spring break finale with Olivet Nazarene on Saturday, the Pioneers tallied three runs on eight hits while committing three errors in the 11-3, five-inning defeat.  Ralston started the game and took the loss after surrendering seven runs (six earned) over 1 2/3 innings of work.  Holly Christopher (Jr., Garfield H.S.), Locker and Blackburn each posted two hits in the contest.
     This week, Malone (2-6, 0-0 AMC S) will host Point Park (PA) University (3-5, 0-0 AMC N) on Friday in a 3:30 p.m. doubleheader.  Then on Saturday, the Pioneers will begin conference play at home with a 3:30 p.m. doubleheader against Urbana University (4-2, 0-0 AMC S).

Men's Tennis Posts 2-2 Record At Hilton Head Island Over Spring Break

Women's Tennis Goes 1-4 At Hilton Head Island

     The Malone College women's tennis team posted a 1-4 record during five matches at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina last week over spring break.  The team defeated Winona State (MN) College 5-4 but lost to Northern Kentucky University (5-4), Tri-State (IN) University (8-1), Bethel (IN) College (9-0) and Evansville (IN) College (9-0).
    With the 1-4 week, the team now stands at 1-6 overall on the season.

    Scores for the matches (in order -- NKU, Tri-State, Bethel, Winona St., Evansville) were as follows:
#1 Cami Urdea                  L 6-1,6-0          L 6-4,2-6/10-8    L 7-5,6-1            L 7-5,6-0              L 6-0, forfeit (injury)
 (Jr., Brasov, Romania)              
#2 Ann Marie Burton        L 6-2,6-1          L 6-3,6-2            L 6-0,6-0            L 6-1,6-1               L 6-1,6-3
 (So., Wadsworth H.S.      

#3 Emily Farls                   L 6-2,6-1          L 6-3,6-3            L 6-3,6-0            L 1-6,6-0/10-8       L 6-2,6-0
 (Sr., Beaver, PA)                        

#4 Jackie Quilter              W 0-6,6-4,6-3   L 6-1,6-3            L 6-3, 6-3           W 6-2,2-6/10-8      L 6-1,6-1
 (Jr., GlenOak H.S.)                 
#5 April Victor                  W 6-2,6-0         L 6-2,6-3            L 6-3,4-6/10-6    W 6-3,6-0             L 6-4,6-1
(Fr., Tallmadge H.S.)                  
#6 Lynsey Fuller               W forfeit          W 6-3,6-3           L 6-2,6-2            W 5-7,6-2/10-7     L 6-2,6-0
  (Fr., Canton South H.S.)       
#1 Urdea/Burton               L 8-0                L 9-7                  L 8-1                   L 8-0                     L 8-0
#2 Farls/Quilter                 L 8-3                L 9-8                  L 8-3                   W 9-7                    L 9-7
#3 Victor/Fuller                 W forfeit          L 8-3                  L 8-3                   W 8-5                    L 9-7
     This week, the team will host Baldwin-Wallace College on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in its only match of the week