Malone College Sports This Week
Apr. 7 (Mon.) - Baseball home against University of Rio Grande; 12:00 p.m. DH (make-up DH)
- Men's Tennis home against Cedarville University; 2:00 p.m. (make-up)
- Softball at Mt. Union College; 3:30 p.m. DH
- Women's Tennis at Ohio Dominican University; 4:00 p.m.
Apr. 8 (Tue.) - Baseball home against Walsh University; 1:00 p.m. DH
- Softball home against Ashland University; 3:30 p.m. DH
Apr. 9 (Wed.) - Women's Tennis at Ursuline College; 11:30 a.m.
- Men's Tennis at Walsh University; 3:00 p.m.
- Baseball at Cleveland State University; 5:00 p.m. (single game)
Apr. 10-12 (Thu.-Sat.) - Men's and Women's Track & Field at Sea Ray Relays (Knoxville, TN)
Apr. 11 (Fri.) - Baseball home against Ohio Dominican University; 1:00 p.m. DH
- Women' s Tennis home against Roberts Wesleyan (NY) College; 3:00 p.m.
- Softball home against Notre Dame (OH) College; 3:30 p.m. DH
Apr. 11-12 (Fri.-Sat.) - Men's Golf at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University Invitational; 10:00 a.m.
- Women's Golf at University of St. Francis (IN) Invitational; 10:00 a.m.
Apr. 12 (Sat.) - Men's and Women's Track & Field at Walsh University Invitational; 11:00 a.m.
- Men's Tennis at Tiffin University; 12:00 p.m.
- Baseball home against Notre Dame (OH) College; 1:00 p.m. DH
- Softball at Notre Dame (OH) College; 1:00 p.m. DH
Men's and Women's Track & Field - Malone hosted the first annual Jack Hazen Open Track & Field meet and numerous athletes posted event victories
Women's Tennis - Malone defeats:
Univ. of Northwestern Ohio 5-4
CURRENT RECORD: 1-7 (0-1 AMC)
Men's Tennis - Malone defeats:
The College of Wooster 7-2
CURRENT RECORD: 9-4 (1-0 AMC)
Women's Golf - Malone finished second among six teams at the Ohio Cup (hosted by Malone at Zoar G.C.) last Monday
Men's Golf - Malone finished second among seven teams at the University of Cincinnati Invitational last Monday and Tuesday
Baseball - Malone defeats:
Walsh University 4-2
Shawnee State University 7-6 (8 innings)
Shawnee State University 6-4
Malone loses to:
Walsh University 7-6
University of Akron 6-2
CURRENT RECORD: 17-7 (6-2 AMC)
Softball - Malone defeats:
Ursuline College 5-3
Ursuline College 8-4
Malone loses to:
Point Park (PA) University 3-1
Point Park (PA) University 5-1
CURRENT RECORD: 8-8 (2-6 AMC North)
Track & Field Hosts First Annual Jack Hazen Open; Pioneers Claim Numerous Event Titles, Post Two NAIA Qualifying Marks
The Malone College men's and women's track & field teams hosted the first annual Jack Hazen Open Track & Field Meet last Saturday in which over 25 schools and nearly 45 different teams were represented. The non-scoring meet saw numerous Pioneers take over event titles while two NAIA national qualifying marks were also posted.
Just prior to the track meet on Saturday, the College's Health and Human Performance Department and Wellness Council hosted the first annual Jack Hazen Pump 'N Run in which over 100 participants competed in a bench press (pump) and a 5K race. Ages 15 and up competed in the event.
In the track & field meet, the Malone men and women had a combined 32 athletes finish in the top three in an event. In addition, 15 Pioneers earned event titles.
The meet also featured U.S.A. Olympic hopeful A.G. Kruger in the hammer throw. Krueger currently trains with Jud Logan at Ashland University and was the 2007 USA Outdoor national champion with a throw of 256' 3". His personal best is 260' 0", which would have placed fourth at the 2004 Olympic Games. Kruger tossed a best throw of 242'0" at the Malone meet.
Another event highlight was the men's 3200-meter open race in which Aaron Melhorn (Fr., Fairless H.S.) set a new 3200-meter record by running the fastest time ever recorded in Stark County with a time of 9:01.69, breaking the previous Stark County record (his own) of 9:06 set while he was a senior at Fairless High School.
For the Malone men, eight athletes earned event titles including Shane McLaughlin (So., Caldwell H.S.) in the high jump (6' 8"), Brad Sinick (Sr., Field H.S.) in the 5000-meter race walk (23:38.35), Steven Young (Sr., Gladstone, MO) in the triple jump (43' 6"), Kyle Randolf (Fr., Galion H.S.) in the 3000-meter steeplechase (9:55.20), Chris Sinick (So., Field H.S.) in the 1000 meters (2:30.23), Jeb Ford (Jr., Minerva H.S.) in the 400 meters (49.52), Chris Cruise (Sr., Field H.S.) in the 800 meters (1:55.82) and Melhorn in the above-mentioned 3200-meter event. In addition, McLaughlin's and Brad Sinick's marks were NAIA national auto qualifying marks.
Second-place finishers for the men included Brady West (Sr., West Muskingum H.S.) in the long jump (20' 6"), Mike Coates (Sr., Sandy Valley H.S.) in the 1000 meters (2:30.57) and James Zeuch (Fr., Galion H.S.) in the 3200 meters (9:23.41). Earning the lone third-place finish for the Malone men was Shane McLaughlin -- in the long jump (20' 3").
For the Malone women, seven athletes captured event crowns including Emily Alderfer (So., Urbana H.S.) in the hammer throw (137' 9"), Becky Rospotynski (So., Copley H.S.) in the pole vault (11' 5"), Holly Motter (Jr., Mt. Union, PA) in the triple jump (35' 5"), Sarah Hines (So., Northmor H.S.) in the 3000-meter steeplechase (11:50.54), Emily Grad (Fr., Field H.S.) in the 1000 meters (3:08.09), Kalie Hauenstein (So., Ashland H.S.) in the 3200 meters (10:58.97) and Kayleigh Bildstein (Fr., Madison H.S.) in the 1500 meters (5:08.28). Second-place finishers included Motter in the long jump (16' 7"), Lindsey Pifher (Fr., Colonel Crawford H.S.) in the 3000-meter steeplechase (11:55.28), Rebekah Genter (Jr., Crestview H.S.) in the 3200 meters (11:08.30) and Kim Winton (Jr., Medina H.S.) in the 800 meters (2:20.50).
Taking third place in an event were Laura McElrath (Sr., Tallmadge H.S.) in the high jump (5' 1.75"), the long jump (16' 4") and the 100-meter hurdles (15.61), Aubree Horning (Sr., Salem H.S.) in the hammer throw (128' 0"), Alderfer in the shot put (38' 4"), Katie Murphy (Jr., St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) in the javelin (109' 6"), Lori Ickes (Fr., Smithville H.S.) in the discus (120' 4"), Vallie Scott (Jr., West Branch H.S.) in the 400 meters (1:00.13) and Katie Bagley (Jr., Van Wert H.S.) in the 3200 meters (11:19.13).
This week, the Malone teams will send athletes to the Sea Ray Relays in Knoxville, Tennessee and will also compete at the Walsh University Invitational on Saturday.
Women’s Tennis Defeats Northwestern Ohio For First Win Of Season
The Malone College women's tennis team posted its first victory of the season last Saturday as it earned a close 5-4 victory over visiting University of Northwestern Ohio. With the win, Malone now stands at 1-7 overall on the season (0-1 AMC).
With the team currently at only five players, the #6 singles and #3 doubles spots were forfeited but the Pioneers still pulled out the victory.
Scores for the match were as follows:
#1 Cami Urdea (Sr., Brasov, Romania) W 6-2, 6-1
#2 Jackie Quilter (Sr., GlenOak H.S.) W 6-2, 6-0
#3 April Victor (So., Tallmadge H.S.) W 6-0, 6-2
#4 Lynsey Fuller (So., Canton South H.S.) L 3-6, 2-6
#5 Allison Hinkle (Sr., Jefferson Area H.S.) L 2-6, 3-6
#6 L forfeit
#1 Urdea/Quilter W 9-7
#2 Victor/Fuller W 8-6
#3 L forfeit
This week, Malone (1-7, 0-1 AMC) will compete at Ohio Dominican University on Monday (4:00 p.m.) and at Ursuline College on Wednesday (11:30 a.m.) before finishing out the week at home against Roberts Wesleyan (NY) College on Friday (3:00 p.m.).
Men's Tennis Team Stops Wooster 7-2
The Malone College men's tennis team defeated The College of Wooster 7-2 in a home match last Friday in its only match of the week. With the win, Malone now stands at 9-4 overall and at 1-0 in the AMC.
Scores for the match were as follows:
#1 Jason Christman (Sr., McKinley H.S.) W 6-4, 6-1
#2 Kyle Bowers (Jr., Norwalk H.S.) W 6-0, 0-6, 6-1
#3 David Cairns (Fr., Strongsville H.S.) W 6-0, 6-1
#4 Nathaniel Rodd (So., Canton, OH) W 2-6, 7-5, 6-1
#5 Tim Springirth (Jr., Erie, PA) W 6-1, 6-3
#6 Tim Frazier (So., Beaver Falls, PA) L 7-5, 7-6
#1 Christman/Bowers W 8-5
#2 Cairns/Rodd W 8-6
#3 Springirth/Dan Yard (Sr., Louisville H.S.) L 8-4
This week, Malone (9-4, 1-0 AMC) will host Cedarville University on Monday at 2:00 p.m. (in a match moved from an originally scheduled April 25th date) and then play at Walsh University on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. The team will finish out the week by competing at Tiffin University on Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
Women's Golf Finishes Second At Ohio Cup
The Malone College women's golf team hosted the fourth annual Ohio Cup last Monday at the Zoar Golf Course (Zoar, OH) and finished second among a six-team field. In a non-traditional format in which five different types of play were used (alternate shot, scramble, stroke play 1, stroke play 2 and match play), Malone scored a total of 28 points to post its second-place finish as Ohio Northern University won the event with 31 1/2 points. Ohio Dominican University was third (19 1/2), Tiffin University placed fourth (17), Mt. Union College came in fifth (12) and the University of Northwestern Ohio placed sixth (11).
Malone opened with a third-place finish in the alternate shot (4 pts) and then placed fourth in the scramble (3 pts). A strong second-place showing in stroke play 1 earned the team five points followed by a third-place finish in stroke play 2 (4 pts). The top finish in match play, with six wins and no losses, earned the team 12 points and ultimately lifted them into their final second-place overall finish, just 3 1/2 points behind champion Ohio Northern.
This week, Malone will compete at the two-day University of St. Francis (IN) Invitational on Friday and Saturday.
Men's Golf Grabs Runner-Up Finish at Cincinnati Invitational
The Malone College men's golf team posted a second-place finish among a seven-team field at the NCAA Div. I University of Cincinnati Invitational last Monday and Tuesday. Malone tallied a two-day score of 925(310-305-310) for its runner-up finish as Cincinnati took the team title with a score of 899 (293-296-310).
Otterbein College placed third (936), Robert Morris (PA) University finished fourth (942), Duquesne (PA) University was fifth (943), Cincinnati's B team took sixth (969) and Adrian (MI) College came in seventh (1030).
For Malone, Ben Smith (So., Carrollton H.S.) paced the team and finished 11th overall at 231 (78-77-76) while Matt Strayer (Sr., Riverside H.S.), with rounds of 83, 74 and 77, and Michael Strayer (So., Riverside H.S.), with rounds of 73, 82 and 79, tied for 16th at 234. Darren Phipps (Sr., Lake H.S.) tallied a score of 235 (82-75-78) to finish in 20th while Justin Lower (Fr., Northwest H.S.) was 23rd at 238 (77-79-82).
This week, Malone will compete at the Mt. Vernon Nazarene University Invitational on Friday and Saturday.
Baseball Notches 3-2 Record On The Week
The Malone College baseball team split a doubleheader at local rival Walsh University on Tuesday afternoon, falling 7-6 in game one before bouncing back to take the nightcap by a final score of 4-2. The Pioneers next dropped a 6-2 decision at the University of Akron on Wednesday afternoon. Then, after its scheduled twinbill at the University of Rio Grande was rained out on Friday, the squad wrapped up the week on Saturday with a pair of victories at Shawnee State University, winning game one 7-6 in eight innings before taking the finale 6-4. Following the 3-2 week, the Pioneers’ record now stands at 17-7 overall with a 6-2 mark in the American Mideast Conference.
Walsh led 4-0 in game one on Tuesday before the Pioneers plated five runs in the top of the fifth to grab a 5-4 lead. The Cavaliers knotted the game with a run in the bottom of the sixth but a solo homer by junior Ryan Baechel (GlenOak H.S.) put Malone back in front 6-5 in the top of the seventh. With two outs and no one on base in the bottom of the inning, the Pioneers appeared to have things under control but Walsh refused to concede, bringing the tying and winning runs home with three straight singles and a Malone fielding error. Junior right-handed pitcher Adam Boudler (Louisville H.S.) took the loss for the Pioneers after working 1.1 innings of relief. Malone smacked 10 hits in the contest as Baechel went 2-3 with two home runs and three RBI while senior right-fielder John Stallings (Louisville H.S.) drove home a pair of runs with a fifth-inning double.
The host Cavaliers again jumped out to an early lead in game two with a pair of runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Baechel pulled Malone to within one run with a lead-off homer in the top of the fifth and then tied the game at 2-2 in the top of the seventh with another deep drive over the outfield wall. Junior catcher Zac Barson (Canton South H.S.) then walked, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by freshman infielder Jeff Shenker (Twinsburg H.S.) and scored the go-ahead run on a single by junior shortstop Scott McIlvain (Marlington H.S.). McIlvain then came around to score later in the inning to put the Pioneers on top 4-2. Sophomore southpaw Todd Liberatore (Tusc. Central Catholic H.S.) retired the side in order in the bottom of the seventh to cement the 4-2 complete-game victory. Liberatore improved to 3-0 on the year after limiting Walsh to two runs on seven hits over his seven innings of work. Baechel wrapped up an incredible day at the plate with a total of four home runs in the two games.
In Wednesday’s nine-inning contest against Akron, the Pioneers grabbed an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first but the Zips then blanked Malone over the next seven innings as they plated six unanswered runs to pull away for the 6-2 win. Senior centerfielder Troy Richeson (Minerva H.S.) gave the Pioneers the early lead after drawing a lead-off walk, advancing to second on a wild pitch and then scoring on a one-out single to center by Baechel. Akron pulled ahead 2-1 in the bottom of the second with a pair of unearned runs and then tacked on one run in the fourth, one run in the fifth, and two runs in the seventh to take a 6-1 lead. The Pioneers brought a run home in the ninth on an RBI groundout by Shenker but the visitors were then unable to cut into the deficit any further. Senior righthander Josh McKeivier (Strasburg Franklin H.S.) started on the mound and took the loss (1-1) after giving up four runs (two earned) on five hits over 4.2 innings pitched. Malone recorded four hits in the contest as junior second baseman Mike Tozzi (Sandy Valley H.S.) went 1-3 with a stolen base.
In game one against Shawnee State, the Bears entered the top of the seventh inning with a 6-2 advantage before Malone struck for four runs to knot the contest at 6-6. Notably, the Pioneers did not record a base hit during their four-run rally in the seventh inning. The squad still managed to tie the game, though, thanks to three batters being hit by pitches, two bases on balls, a Shawnee State error and a sacrifice fly. Following a scoreless bottom of the seventh, Stallings scored the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth after drawing a lead-off walk, stealing second and then coming home to score on a single by Baechel. Freshman right-handed pitcher Bryan Bayer (Fairless H.S.) picked up the win (1-0) in relief after entering the game in the bottom of the seventh and holding Shawnee State off the scoreboard over the final 1.1 innings. Junior right-hander Sam Campitella (Jackson H.S.) started on the mound and earned a no decision after surrendering six runs (three earned) on six hits over 6.2 innings of work. Malone ripped seven hits in the game while swiping a total of eight bases. Senior leftfielder Chris Mandeville (Tuslaw H.S.) led the way offensively as he went 2-4 at the plate with two runs batted in and three steals.
In game two at Shawnee, the Pioneers plated three runs in the top of the fourth and three more runs in the top of the sixth to take a 6-1 lead. The Bears cut the deficit to 6-4 with three runs in the bottom of the sixth but Bayer then entered the game in the bottom of the seventh and worked a scoreless inning to preserve the 6-4 victory with his first career save. Boudler started and recorded his team-leading fourth win (4-2) of the season after limiting Shawnee State to four runs (two earned) on five hits over six innings pitched. Boudler struck out five and did not walk a batter. Malone posted nine hits in the contest as Mandeville went 2-2 with a two-run single and two runs scored. Other important contributors included Baechel, who was 2-4 at the plate with a stolen base, and Richeson, who drove in a pair of runs in the top of the sixth with a two-out single.
This week, Malone (17-7 overall, 6-2 AMC) is slated to participate in a total of nine games, starting with a make-up doubleheader at home on Monday at noon against the University of Rio Grande (13-14 overall, 1-5 AMC). The Pioneers will then host two games against local rival Walsh University (13-11 overall, 7-4 AMC) on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. before traveling to NCAA Division I Cleveland State University (8-12 overall, 3-3 Horizon League) on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. for a single, nine-inning contest. Malone will host a twinbill against NAIA No. 23 Ohio Dominican University (17-7 overall, 6-0 AMC) on Friday at 1:00 p.m. and will then wrap up the week on Saturday with another 1:00 p.m. doubleheader at home against Notre Dame (OH) College (13-13 overall, 5-7 AMC). Saturday will be Bob Starcher Memorial Day in honor of the former long-time Malone baseball head coach.
Softball Sweeps Twinbill With Ursuline, Drops Two Games At Point Park
The Malone College softball team won both games of its American Mideast Conference North Division doubleheader against Ursuline College on Thursday evening but then fell to Point Park (PA) University in a pair of contests on the road Saturday afternoon. In Thursday’s home games, the Pioneers used late scoring outbursts to take the opener 5-3 and the nightcap 8-4. On Saturday, Point Park grabbed an early lead in both contests and then used strong pitching to hold on for wins of 3-1 and 5-1. Following the 2-2 week in AMC North play, Malone’s record now stands at 8-8 overall with a 2-6 mark in the division.
The Pioneers entered the bottom of the fifth inning of game one on Thursday against Ursuline trailing 3-1 but then plated four runs over the final two innings to tally the 5-3, come-from-behind win. Sophomore outfielder Laura Blackburn (Thomas Worthington H.S.) keyed the late surge with a clutch two-run double in the bottom of the sixth. Junior pitcher Ashleigh Ralston (Wadsworth H.S.) started on the mound and earned her fourth win of the season (4-3) after giving up three unearned runs on eight hits over seven innings pitched. Blackburn, sophomore outfielder Morgan Heacock (Mt. Gilead H.S.), and freshman catcher Laura Ronk (St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) each notched two hits in the contest with one stolen base apiece.
In game two with the Arrows, the Pioneers were clinging to a one-run lead before they scored three times in the bottom of the sixth to pull away for the 8-4 triumph. Blackburn again delivered the big blow with another two-run double in the bottom of the sixth. Freshman starting pitcher Jessica Krska (Norton H.S.) picked up her third victory of the year (3-1) after limiting Ursuline to four unearned runs on five hits while striking out three and walking one. The Pioneers recorded a season-high 14 hits in the game as freshman infielder Sarah Kosmos (Northwest H.S.) went 4-4 with three runs scored.
In game one on Saturday, Point Park scored all three of its runs in the bottom of the second inning. Malone cut into the deficit with a run in the top of the fifth but the squad was unable to muster any additional offense over the final two innings, losing by the 3-1 final. Krska went the distance on the mound for Malone and took the tough loss (3-2) after surrendering three unearned runs on seven hits over six innings of work. Malone tallied four hits in the contest, all singles.
Point Park pulled out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning of Saturday’s finale. The hosts then tacked on a two-run homer in the fourth and a one-run double in the fifth to take a commanding 5-0 advantage. Malone responded in the top of the sixth as senior centerfielder Ashlee Locker (Strasburg H.S.) led off the inning with a single, advanced to second on a single by Ronk and then later came home on a Point Park fielding error. The visitors were unable to close the gap any further, though, as Point Park held on for the 5-1 win. Senior pitcher Kathryn Bzdafka (Avon Lake H.S.) started the game and suffered the loss (1-3) after giving up five runs on ten hits over four innings pitched. Malone registered seven hits in the game as Locker went 2-3 at the plate with one run scored.
This week, Malone (8-8 overall, 2-6 AMC North) will travel to NCAA Division III #18 Mount Union College (19-3 overall, 4-0 OAC) on Monday for a 3:30 p.m. doubleheader before returning home to host two games against NCAA Division II Ashland University (11-11 overall, 2-4 GLIAC) on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. The Pioneers return to conference play on Friday and Saturday with a pair of doubleheaders against Notre Dame (OH) College (5-7 overall, 2-2 AMC North). Malone will host a twinbill against the Falcons on Friday at 3:30 p.m. and will then travel to Notre Dame for two more games on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
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