2001 SEASON ReCAP
Expectations were high for the Clarkson University Baseball team this spring after a 25-10 record in the 2000 campaign. Though the Golden Knights did not repeat the impressive .714 winning percentage of a year ago, first-year coach Jim Kane was quite pleased with the results of the 2001 season and sees a rapid rise to prominence for Clarkson's baseball team in the coming seasons. "Expectations were definitely high, but I think what we accomplished this year may be a little bit more impressive than what they did last year," stated Kane. "Just in regards that we were able to back it up again. We didn't sneak up on anybody this year and we knew we weren't going to. We saw a lot of quality pitching and we upgraded the schedule a little bit from last year."

The Golden Knights played one of the most difficult schedules in the history of the school and battled to an impressive 4-3 record against top schools in Florida before returning north for the remainder of the schedule. The Knights finished with a 22-13 overall mark and a 6-6 record in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA), the second highest single-season win total in Clarkson history. The Green and Gold closed out the campaign by winning their second consecutive ECAC Upstate New York Tournament Championship with convincing victories over Oswego State (11-0) and the University of Rochester (12-5) at SUNY Brockport on May 13.

Despite the decrease in wins this season, Clarkson was actually a superior team overall compared to last year's squad. The Golden Knights team earned run average (4.19) and fielding percentage (.951) were better than the previous season's as Clarkson led the UCAA in both categories by a wide margin.

"All in all the guys did a great job," said Kane. "Brooks McMurry did a great job and received a number of postseason accolades and deservingly so. I think our whole pitching staff did an excellent job. They gave us a chance to win just about every game. Defensively we were .951 fielding percentage, that's pretty good. So if I had to put a tab on what made us successful, I think quality pitching and quality defense. If we got some timely hitting I think our record could have been a little bit better, but that's baseball. The guys showed a lot a courage and guts down at Brockport for the ECAC Tr. and played some great baseball."

Though the Golden Knights offensive standards from last season were not duplicated in 2001, Clarkson was met with much different pitchers, facing nearly every opponent's top two starters in each doubleheader. While the offense may not have enjoyed the same success as last season, several Knights stood out once again.

Junior third baseman Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) led the team in several offensive categories and was among the league leaders in the UCAA as well, batting .393 with a six home runs, a Clarkson single-season record, and 37 runs batted in, the second-highest total in Clarkson history. Barcomb gained first-team ECAC and UCAA All-Star honors and was a third-team ABCA/Rawlings All-NYS selection in addition to being named a Verizon National Academic All-America.

Sophomore shortstop Matt Macaulay (Massena, NY), a second-team All-NYS All-Star and honorable mention UCAA Standout, nearly matched Barcomb offensively, hitting .387 with four home runs and 30 RBI. Macaulay also set a new Clarkson standard with 32 walks and added 15 stolen bases.

Fellow Massena natives, sophomore second baseman Nate Markell and first baseman Matt Draper completed the all-North Country infield with impressive seasons on the right side of the infield.

Also enjoying an outstanding season for the Knights was sophomore outfielder Brooks McMurry (West Palm Beach, FL). McMurry was named a first-team All-NYS and UCAA All-Star in addition to being awarded the MVP plaque at the ECAC Upstate New York Tournament. He also was named Honorable Mention All-ECAC. He batted a team-high .410 and was among the team and UCAA leaders in hitting and RBI the entire season after a hot start in Florida. McMurry set Clarkson single-season records for hits (50) and RBI (39).

Senior Jason Zeronda (Clifton Park, NY) and sophomore Matt Schwind (Hilton, NY) provided steady defense and offense in the middle of the lineup as well. Junior outfielder Brian Demshar (Carrabassett Valley, ME) also played a significant role for the Knights in limited action this spring and hopes to make his usual full contribution next season after recovering from a back injury.

Splitting time behind the plate were senior Shaun Bowman (Ogdensburg, NY) and junior Al Begeal (Deposit, NY). Both produced timely hits and much-improved defense for the Knights. The two catchers also handled the Knights pitching staff well in the few times of crisis.

Though the team batting average and run production was down from previous season, the Knights were able to compete at a high level with a much-improved pitching rotation. With several holdovers from the previous season, the Knights held opponents to single digits in all but four games in the entire season. In one stretch, the Knights held the opposition to four runs or fewer in 13 of 15 games.

Leading the Knights' pitching staff was senior left-hander Matt Nolan (Oswegatchie, NY). Nolan, a second-team All-American in his junior season, was asked to take on all of the Knights' toughest opponents and still wound up with a 2.93 ERA, ranking high among the UCAA leaders once again. Nolan, who was named a UCAA first-team All-Star, a third-team All-NYS standout and Honorable Mention All-ECAC, was also called upon in relief twice and produced two saves in clutch situations to go along with his 5-3 record.

An Honorable Mention UCAA All-Star, junior Chris Tarbox (Tupper Lake, NY) and senior Ben Brown (Wyomissing, PA) were also steady performers during the season and each accounted for a shutout victory in the Knights' drive towards the post-season. Brown pitched the nine-inning complete-game victory in Clarkson's ECAC Tournament Championship win over the University of Rochester.

Along with Tarbox and Brown, Rich Messano (Long Valley, NJ), Robert Stoddard (Silver Springs, NY), and Brad Kenny (West Falls, NY) also produced strong senior campaigns. Sophomore Adam Fielder (Niskayuna, NY) and freshman Josh Karon (South Royalton, VT) also proved to be valuable in relief during the season as well.

Also helping the Knights off the bench were senior Dustin Breen (Jericho, VT), junior Ian Manter (Acton, MA), sophomores Tim Bumpus (Liverpool, NY) Adam Batchellor (Batavia, NY), Aaron White (Watertown, NY), and Andrew Podlucky (Grand Island, NY), and freshmen Mike Carroll (Corcoran, NY) and Sean Merritt (Endwell, NY). Also looking for spots in the rotation next year are freshmen Cade Duvall (Mendon, VT), Keith Braunmueller (Syracuse, NY), and Matt Barden (Endicott, NY). "I think the core players we have coming back are very, very good," says Kane. "I look forward to next season. We got a number of top recruits coming in. We will be young, but the future for Clarkson baseball looks pretty solid."

June 5, 2001
BARCOMB GAINS TWO MORE ACCOLADES
Clarkson University's All-Star baseball player Tim Barcomb can add two more honors to his list of awards this season. A junior third baseman for the Golden Knights, Barcomb was named to the first-teams of the 2001 Verizon National Academic All-America Baseball Team - College Division and to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III All-Star squad.

A top player for Clarkson the past two seasons, Barcomb help to lead the Knights to a 22-13 record and the championship title of the ECAC Upstate NY Tournament this spring.

For the second straight year Barcomb was selected to the Academic All-America national team. One of 11 student athletes named to the Verizon Baseball first-team this season Barcomb was a national third-team selection last year. Barcomb, a pre-med, bio-molecular science and cognitive-neuro science major from Cadyville, N.Y, owns a 3.98 grade-point average in his three years at Clarkson and has excelled equally as well on the baseball field.

He started all 35 games at third base and boasted a .910 fielding percentage. He was the Golden Knights' second-leading hitter with a .393 batting average and 37 RBI. He set a new Clarkson record for home runs in a season with six along with connecting for 10 doubles and one triple. A first-team Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) All-Star and a third-team All-NYS standout, Barcomb was among the conference leaders in several offensive categories.

Joining Barcomb on the 2001 ECAC All-Star Team were teammates, senior pitcher Matt Nolan from Oswegatchie, N.Y. and sophomore outfielder Brooks McMurry from West Palm Beach, Florida, who both received Honorable Mention status.

The Verizon Academic All-America Teams are selected by a vote of the 1,800-member CoSIDA. To be eligible, an athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.20 on a scale of 4.00. Sports information directors nominate eligible athletes from their schools who are named to district teams prior to being voted upon on the national level. CoSIDA has been selecting Academic All-America teams since 1952.

May 22, 2001
FOUR KNIGHTS GAIN ALL-NYS HONORS
The honors continue to come in for members of the Clarkson University Baseball team, which enjoyed its second best season ever at 22-13 and won its second consecutive ECAC Upstate NY Tournament. Brooks McMurry highlighted the Golden Knights' selections on the NCAA Division III ABCA/Rawlings All-Star squad by gaining first-team accolades. Joining McMurry on the all-star team were Matt Macaulay as a second-team selection and Tim Barcomb and Matt Nolan on the third team.

A sophomore outfielder from West Palm Beach Florida, McMurry was Clarkson's top hitter this spring with a .418 batting average and a school-record 39 RBI through 35 games. He also set a new Clarkson standard for hits in a season with 51. Named MVP of the ECAC Upstate N.Y Tournament, McMurry hit a team-high 12 doubles along with two home runs and one triple. He was earlier named a first-team Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) All-Star.

A versatile player for Clarkson, Macaulay started all 35 games at shortstop as a sophomore for the Green and Gold this season. Strong at the plate with a .387 batting average, he also excelled in the field with a .902 fielding percentage. Macaulay led the Knights in walks (32) and also had seven doubles, two triples and four home runs along with 30 RBI. A native of Massena, Macaulay also gained UCAA Honorable Mention recognition.

A native of Cadyville, New York, Barcomb started all 35 games at third base and boasted a .910 fielding percentage. He was the Golden Knights' second-leading hitter with a .393 batting average and 37 RBI. He set a new Clarkson record for home runs in a season with six along with connecting for 10 doubles and one triple. Barcomb was earlier named a Verizon District I Academic All-America and a first-team UCAA All-Star.

A native of Oswegatchie, New York, Nolan has been a dominant pitcher in Division III over the past two springs. Nolan was third in the UCAA in strikeouts per game (8.03) and third in ERA (3.47). Overall the left-hander went 5-3 on the season with two saves and an earned run average of 2.93. Nolan also held opponents to a .263 batting average, while striking out 52 batters. He gained UCAA First-Team All-Star honors for the second consecutive year.

May 17, 2001
CLARKSON BASEBALL PLAYERS AWARDED UCAA HONORS
Three first-team members highlighted the Clarkson University Baseball team's recent selections to the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) All-Star squad. For the second consecutive year, senior Matt Nolan and junior Tim Barcomb were named to the first team along with sophomore Brooks McMurry, who gained second-team honors in 2000.

A native of Oswegatchie, N.Y., Nolan, last season's conference player of the year, has been a dominant pitcher in the UCAA over the past two springs. Nolan was third in the league in strikeouts per game (8.03) and third in ERA (3.47). Overall the left-hander went 5-3 on the season with two saves and an earned run average of 2.93. Nolan also held opponents to a .263 batting average, while striking out 52 batters.

A native of Cadyville, N.Y., Barcomb started all 35 games at third base and boasted a .910 fielding percentage. He was the Golden Knights' second-leading hitter with a .393 batting average and 37 RBI. He set a new Clarkson record for home runs in a season with six along with connecting for 10 doubles and one triple. Barcomb was earlier named a Verizon District I Academic All-America.

McMurry, from West Palm Beach, Florida, was the Knights' top hitter this spring with a .418 batting average and a school-record 39 RBI through 35 games. An outfielder, he also set a new Clarkson standard for hits in a season with 51. Named MVP of the ECAC Upstate N.Y. Tournament, McMurry hit a team-high 12 doubles along with two home runs and one triple.

Junior Chris Tarbox and sophomore Matt Macaulay were named UCAA Honorable Mention All-Stars.

A right-hand pitcher from Tupper Lake N.Y., Tarbox posted the best record on the mound for Clarkson this spring with a 5-1 mark. Overall, he had a 3.48 ERA, 40 strikeouts and held opponents to a .273 batting average.

A versatile player for Clarkson, Macaulay, who gained second-team honors last year as a center fielder, started all 35 games at shortstop for the Green and Gold this season. Strong at the plate with a .387 batting average, he also excelled in the field with a .902 fielding percentage. Macaulay led the Knights in walks (32) and also had seven doubles, two triples and four home runs along with 30 RBI.

Under first-year head coach Jim Kane, Clarkson posted its second straight 20+ win season with a 22-13 overall record and posted a 6-6 mark in the UCAA. The Golden Knights closed out the 2001 campaign by winning their second consecutive ECAC Upstate N.Y. Tournament Championship.

May 13, 2001
CLARKSON BASEBALL WINS ECAC TOURNAMENT
With two dominating efforts Sunday afternoon the Clarkson University Baseball team claimed its second consecutive ECAC Upstate New York Tournament title and established itself as one of the top teams in the Northeast. In first round action, the Golden Knights blanked Oswego State 11-0 and then overwhelmed the University of Rochester 12-5 in the championship game. Clarkson closes out the year with its second straight consecutive 20+ win season with a 22-13 overall record.

Senior Ben Brown (Wyomissing, PA) pitched the Knights to the tournament championship game victory going the entire nine-inning distance. Brown, who improved his record to 4-3, allowed five runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out four Yellowjacket batters.

Clarkson took a 3-0 lead after two innings, but Rochester (19-15) tied it up with three in the top of the third. The Knights regained the lead with a three-run fourth-inning effort and then took total control with six more runs in the sixth to hold a 12-3 lead. Junior Brian Demshar (Carrabassett Valley, ME) hit a three-run home run in the inning followed a batter later by junior Chris Tarbox's (Tupper Lake, NY) two-run blast.

Tournament MVP, sophomore Brooks McMurry (West Palm Beach, FL) was 3-of-5 with two doubles, a triple and two RBI. McMurry has set new single-season Clarkson records for RBI (39) and hits (50). Classmate Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) was 4-of-5 with three RBI.

Senior Matt Nolan (Oswegatchie, NY) pitched a complete game nine-inning victory to gain his first shutout of the season as Clarkson defeated Oswego State 11-0 in the first round of the ECAC Tournament. Nolan handed the Lakers' their first shutout of the spring by holding Oswego (20-12) to just five hits and two walks while striking out eight. Nolan, who improved his record to 5-3, lowered his team-leading ERA to 2.93 and increased his strikeouts to 52 on the year.

Clarkson jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first and then added two more in the second. The Knights, who belted out 13 hits in the game, sent 11 batters to plate while scoring seven runs in the eighth to seal the victory. McMurry was 4-of-5 with four RBI. Sophomore Matt Macaulay (Massena, NY) was 2-of-4 with three RBI. Tarbox went 3-of-4 with a RBI.

May 11, 2001
CLARKSON'S TIM BARCOMB SELECTED AS VERIZON ACADEMIC ALL-STAR
For the second straight year, junior third baseman Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) was selected to the Verizon Academic District 1 Baseball All-Star team. All-District selections move on to the national ballot. The National Verizon Academic All-America team will be announced on June 5th.

Barcomb was selected to the National third-team last year. Barcomb, a bio-molecular science and pre-med major, owns a 3.98 grade-point average in his three years at Clarkson and has excelled equally as well on the baseball field.

Barcomb is among the team and Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) leaders in batting average (.382), home runs (6), and RBI (32). His six home runs this year are a single-season record for the Golden Knights. Barcomb also already ranks among the top offensive players in the history of the school's baseball program.

With a 20-13 record, the Golden Knights return to defend their ECAC Upstate New York title this weekend at Brockport State. Clarkson plays Oswego State in the first round of the tournament on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. If the Knights win they will advance to the championship game to play either Brockport or the University of Rochester on Sunday at 12 noon.

May 8, 2001
CLARKSON RETURNS TO DEFEND ECAC BASEBALL CROWN
The Clarkson University Baseball team will get the chance to defend its 2000 ECAC Upstate New York Tournament crown as it advances to the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The Golden Knights earned the number two seed in the four-team field and will battle Oswego, Brockport and the University of Rochester for the 2001 title this weekend at SUNY Brockport.

Clarkson, which owns a 20-12 record, will play third-seeded Oswego State (18-11) in first round action on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Number one seed Brockport State (20-13-1) will play fourth-seeded University of Rochester (18-14) at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The winners will meet in Sunday's championship game at 12 noon.

The Knights have not played Oswego this season, but have seen action against both Brockport and the University of Rochester. Clarkson lost to the Eagles 10-8 in its second game of the season on March 13 in Ft. Myers, Florida. The Knights swept a doubleheader against the Yellowjackets in Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) action on April 22, winning the first game 2-1 in extra innings and shutting out UofR 4-0 at Snell Field.

Clarkson's game at Oswego on Tuesday has been cancelled. The Knights are scheduled to play at Oneonta State on Wednesday in their final game before the playoffs.

May 8, 2001
TARBOX NAMED UCAA PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Junior right-hander Chris Tarbox (Tupper Lake, NY) was recently named the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 30-May 6. Tarbox improved to 5-1 on the season with a 3.64 ERA with a four-hit 4-3 win over Keuka. Tarbox gave up three runs in the first inning, all of them unearned, and then allowed just one hit over the final six innings. He struck out nine and walked just one. Tarbox owns a strikeout to walk ratio of 36-7 on the season and ranks among the UCAA leaders in wins, strikeouts per nine innings, and ERA.

May 6, 2001
KNIGHTS SWEEP KEUKA
Potsdam, NY - Junior Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) went 2-for-4 and scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning of the first game as Clarkson defeated Keuka in a doubleheader 4-3 and 7-2 Sunday afternoon at Clarkson’s Snell Field.

Barcomb led off the bottom of the seventh inning with a double off the fence and scored when Matt Schwind (Hilton, NY) singled through the right side two batters later. Chris Tarbox (Tupper Lake, NY) earned his fifth victory of the year, pitching all seven innings and allowing just four hits while walking one and striking out nine.

In the second game, the Golden Knights pounced on the Warriors early with a five-run first inning. Barcomb and Brooks McMurry (West Palm Beach, FL) went 2-for-4 with an RBI while Jason Zeronda (Clifton Park, NY) drove in two runs with a first-inning single. Brad Kenny (West Falls, NY) went seven innings for his fourth win of the season, allowing six hits and striking out six.

The Golden Knights improve to 20-12 on the season while Keuka falls to 10-15. Clarkson looks to earn a bid to the Upstate New York Eastern Collegiate Athletic Association (ECAC) Playoffs for the second straight year. The tournament pairings will be announced Tuesday afternoon. Clarkson plays a nine-inning game at Oswego State on Tuesday and closes out the regular season with one game at Oneonta State this Wednesday.

May 5, 2001
GOLDEN KNIGHTS SPLIT DOUBLE DIP WITH ITHACA
Potsdam, NY -Senior Matt Nolan (Oswegatchie, NY) struck out 11 and allowed nine hits over seven innings to help the Clarkson University Baseball team split a doubleheader with Ithaca College in a non-league matchup Saturday afternoon at Clarkson's Snell Field. The Golden Knights won the first game 8-7 while the Bombers took the second contest 13-4. At 18-12, Clarkson hosts Keuka in a doubleheader on Sunday beginning at 1:00 p.m.

In Saturday's first game, sophomore shortstop Matt Macaulay (Massena, NY) went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a run batted in while junior Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) was 2-for-3 with two RBI. Sophomore Nate Markell (Massena, NY) scored three times and reached base in each plate appearance and junior Brooks McMurry (West Palm Beach, FL) went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Ithaca's Steve Nardozzi and Scott Allen each went 2-for-3 and Steve Musso went 2-for-4 in the first game.

In the second contest, Allen went 4-for-5 as the Bombers scored at least two runs in the final four innings, ending with a five-run seventh to put the game away. All but one Ithaca starter gained a hit in the 17-hit attack. Musso was 3-for-5, Nick Pyzikiewicz was 3-for-3 and Mike Husdan was 2-for-5 with a leadoff home run. The Golden Knights were held to five hits by five Ithaca pitchers.

May 1, 2001
BARCOMB SELECTED AS UCAA HITTER OF WEEK
Junior third baseman Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) was selected as the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Hitter of the Week for his performance from April 23-29.

Barcomb went 9-for-23 in seven games in the cleanup spot in the lineup, driving in 12 runs and scoring five more. In a 5-0 win over Utica College, the junior drove in all five runs with a two-run home run in the fifth inning and a three-run home run in the seventh. He has driven in a run in five straight contests and is currently on a 6-game hitting streak.

Barcomb ranks first for the Golden Knights in batting average (.398), home runs (6), and RBI (29). His totals also place him seventh, second, and fourth, respectively, in the UCAA leaders.

The Golden Knights are currently 17-11 and host Ithaca College on Saturday and Keuka College on Sunday at Clarkson's Snell Field.


April 29, 2001
CLARKSON DOMINATES IN SWEEP at HARTWICK
The Clarkson University Baseball team continued its weekend surge by completing a four-game road trip in central New York with a sweep at Hartwick College on Sunday afternoon. Fresh off a doubleheader sweep at Utica College (5-0, 13-1) on Saturday, the Golden Knights pounded Hartwick in a twin bill in Oneonta winning 21-2 and 9-5.

In the first game, sophomore Matt Macaulay (Massena, NY) was 4-of-5 with two RBI, while classmate Matt Schwind (Hilton, NY) was 3-of-4 with three RBI. Junior Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) knocked in three runs with a 2-of-3 effort at the plate. Senior Rich Messano (Long Valley, NJ) was 2-of-2 with two RBI and junior Brooks McMurry (West Palm Beach, FL) was 1-of-4 with three RBI and three runs scored to help lead the Green and Gold to their biggest offensive showing in three seasons.

The second game saw the Clarkson bats continue to produce. Seniors Shaun Bowman (Ogdensburg, NY) and Jason Zeronda (Clifton Park, NY) each went 3-of-4 with one RBI. Zeronda also had two doubles. Macaulay, McMurry, Barcomb and Schwind all went 2-of-4 at the plate.

Clarkson, which outscored its opponents 48-8 in the four games over the weekend, will take the week off for final exams and then return to action this Saturday, May 5 to host national powerhouse Ithaca College in a doubleheader at Snell Field beginning at 12 noon.

April 28, 2001
CLARKSON SWEEPS UTICA COLLEGE
The Clarkson University Baseball team snapped out of a three-game losing skid with two impressive victories on the road Saturday afternoon. The Golden Knights improved their record to 15-11 overall with a doubleheader sweep at Utica College. The Knights shut out the Pioneers 5-0 in the first game and won the nightcap 13-1.

Junior Chris Tarbox (Tupper Lake, NY) gained his first career shutout by blanking Utica in the first game, limiting the Pioneers to just three hits, while striking out four through a complete seven-inning effort. Junior Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) powered the Knights' offense with two home runs and five RBI. Clarkson's leading hitter, Barcomb hit a two-run shot in the top of the fifth and connected for a three-run homer in the seventh. Sophomore Matt Macaulay (Massena, NY) was 2-of-3 at the plate with two runs scored. For the game Clarkson finished with eight hits.

The Knights belted out a season-high 14 hits in the second game as they scored their most runs since the season-opening 15-7 win over Carroll College on March 12 in Florida. Junior Brooks McMurry (West Palm Beach, FL) was 3-of-3 with 2 RBI and three runs scored. Sophomore Nate Markell (Massena, NY) also had three hits in four at bats, scoring three times and collecting one RBI. Senior Brad Kenny (West Falls, NY) picked up the win allowing just one run on four hits, while striking out six through five innings. Freshman Josh Karon (South Royalton, VT) pitched the final two innings and gave up one hit while striking out three.

Clarkson plays two at Hartwick College on Sunday beginning at 12 noon.

April 26, 2001
CLARKSON DROPS TWO ONE-RUN GAMES
Clarkson dropped two one-run games at Union College in Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) action on Thursday. The Golden Knights lost 2-1 in the first game as the Dutchmen scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh. In the nightcap, Union rallied again in its last at bat scoring the winning run in the bottom of the eighth to eke out a 2-1 extra-inning victory.

In the first game Clarkson tied the score 1-1 in the top of the sixth as sophomore Matt Macaulay (Massena, NY) scored from third on a sacrifice fly to left by junior Brooks McMurray (West Palm Beach, FL). Senior Matt Nolan (Oswegatchie, NY) took the loss on the mound. He struck out seven and walked four through seven innings.

The Knights took a 1-0 lead in the third inning of the second game with junior Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) knocking in the lone run for the Green and Gold. The Dutchmen tied the game in the fifth. Senior Ben Brown (Wyomissing, PA) scattered six hits over six innings before being relieved by sophomore Adam Fiedler (Nisayuna, NY) in the seventh.

Clarkson (13-11, 6-6 UCAA) will look to snap a three-game losing skid when it plays a doubleheader at Utica College on Saturday beginning at 12 noon.

April 25, 2001
NOLAN NAMED UCAA & ECAC UPSTATE PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Senior left-hander Matt Nolan (Oswegatchie, NY) was named the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Association (ECAC) Upstate Pitcher of the Week and was also named Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Pitcher of the Week for his performance from April 16th-April 22nd.

Nolan, a 6-2, 220-pound senior, struck out five while allowing just three hits over seven innings in defeating St. Lawrence University on April 17th. Nolan earned a save on April 21st against non-league opponent Rochester Institute of Technology by retiring the final two batters with the bases loaded. He earned his second win of the week on Sunday when he allowed just five hits and struck out eight over eight innings.

Over the seven day stretch, Nolan struck out 14 batters in 15 and two thirds innings and allowed just eight hits in picking up two wins and one save. Nolan increased his record to 3 wins and 2 losses and added his second save of the season. He lowered his earned run average to 3.03, fourth in the UCAA. Nolan is tied for the team-lead in wins (3), complete games (4), saves (2), ERA (3.03), and strikeouts (26).

The Golden Knights face Union in a UCAA doubleheader Thursday afternoon at Schenectady.

April 25, 2001
KNIGHTS FALL TO SAINTS 7-4 IN NON-LEAGUE GAME
Canton, NY - Matt Draper (Massena, NY) went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a RBI but the Clarkson University Baseball team fell to St. Lawrence 7-4 in a nine-inning non-league game Wednesday afternoon.

Matt Macaualy (Massena, NY) went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a RBI for the Golden Knights, who fell to 13-9 overall. Robert Stoddard (Rochester, NY) scattered seven hits over six innings and allowed three earned runs in a no-decision.

April 22, 2001
KNIGHTS TAKE REVENGE ON ROCHESTER
Potsdam, NY - Matt Nolan (Oswegatchie, NY) and Ben Brown (Wyomissing, PA) combined to allow just one run over 15 innings as the Clarkson University Baseball team swept an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) doubleheader from the University of Rochester 2-1 and 4-0 Sunday afternoon at Clarkson's Snell Field.

In the first game, Nolan struck out eight over eight innings and allowed one unearned run to pick up his third victory of the season. Nolan didn't allow a walk and gave up five hits. Matt Macaulay (Massena, NY) singled home the winning run with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning. Macaulay was 2-for-3, Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) went 2-for-2 with two walks and Matt Schwind (Hilton, NY) was 3-for-4 with a RBI. Mike McKinsey went 2-for-3 to lead the Yellowjackets.

In the second contest, Brown allowed just three hits and struck out five over seven innings to pick up his third win of the season. Brooks McMurry (West Palm Beach, FL) went 2-for-3 with a third inning three-run home run for the Golden Knights, who improved to 13-8 overall and 6-4 in the UCAA. Keith Erazmus went 2-for-3 for Rochester, which fell to 11-11 and 2-2.

The Golden Knights return to action at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in a non-league game at St. Lawrence.

April 21, 2001
GOLDEN KNIGHTS SPLIT DOUBLEHEADER WITH REGIONALLY RANKED RIT
Potsdam, NY - Matt Macaulay (Massena, NY) went 2-for-2 with a first inning two-run home run to help the Clarkson University Baseball team gain a doubleheader split with the Rochester Institute of Technology Saturday afternoon, winning the second game 5-3 after dropping the first contest 4-3.

In the first game, the Tigers scored all four of their runs in the first two innings off Clarkson starter Brad Kenny (West Falls, NY). Kenny settled down and allowed just one hit in the final five innings. Anthony Keil delivered the big hit for the Tigers with a two-run single in the first. Jason Zeronda (Clifton Park, NY) went 2-for-3 with a RBI and Nate Markell (Massena, NY) was 2-for-4 with two runs scored for the Golden Knights.

In the second game, Brooks McMurry (West Palm Beach, FL) went 3-for-3 with a RBI and Markell was 2-for-4 with a RBI for the Knights, who improved to 11-8 on the season. Chris Tarbox (Tupper Lake, NY) earned the win for Clarkson, his third of the season. Matt Nolan (Oswegatchie, NY) picked up his second save of the year. Dan Feldman drove in two runs with a single in the fourth inning to pace the Tigers' offense. RIT moved to 13-12-1 on the season.

The Golden Knights return to Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) action at noon on Sunday versus the University of Rochester.

April 19, 2001
CLARKSON EDGES CAZENOVIA
Syracuse, NY - Junior Al Begeal (Deposit, NY) hit a sacrifice fly with none out in the bottom of the eighth inning to score sophomore Matt Schwind (Hilton, NY) to help lift the Clarkson University Baseball team to a 5-4 non-league win over Cazenovia College Thursday night at P&C Stadium.

Begeal drove home two runs in the game while Brian Demshar (Carrabasset Valley, ME) went 2-for-2 and Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) went 2-for-4 with a double. Barcomb is now batting .516 over his last ten games.

The Golden Knights, who improved to 10-7 overall, return to action on Saturday against RIT and face Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) foe Rochester on Sunday.


April 17, 2001
GOLDEN KNIGHTS SPLIT WITH SAINTS IN UCAA DOUBLEHEADER
Potsdam, NY –Junior Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) went 5-for-6 with two home runs and six runs batted in as the Clarkson University Baseball team split an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) doubleheader against St. Lawrence, winning the first game 5-2 while dropping the second 8-4 Tuesday afternoon at Clarkson’s Snell Field.

Barcomb drove in a run with a double in the third inning of the first game and hit a two-out solo home run in the fifth to help pace the Golden Knights’ offense. Senior Matt Nolan (Oswegatchie, NY) allowed just three hits and one earned run over seven innings to pick up his second win of the season for Clarkson. Brian Demshar (Carrabasset Valley, ME) drove in two runs in the third inning and Nate Markell (Massena, NY) also went 2-for-3 for Clarkson, which moved to 9-7 overall and 4-4 in the UCAA.

In the second game, Barcomb went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in the fifth inning, driving in all four runs for the Golden Knights. Markell went 3-for-4 while Al Begeal (Deposit, NY) went 2-for-3. St. Lawrence scored all eight of their runs in the final four innings of the second game to come from behind and give senior left-hander Dan Bailey the win. Kevin Eberz went 2-for-4 with two runs scored to follow up his 2-for-3 performance in the first game. Scott Miller went 3-for-4 while Jon Dupont, Dan Albrecht, Jesse Roshia, and Trent Emery each went 2-for-3. The Saints (6-16, 4-6) produced 15 hits in the second game.

April 14, 2001
CLARKSON GAINS SWEEP at VASSAR
The Golden Knights evened their record in Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) play to 3-3 after sweeping a doubleheader at Vassar on Saturday afternoon. Clarkson won the first game 3-2 and then knocked off the Brewers in the second contest 6-2.

Sophomore pitcher Adam Fiedler (Niskayuna, NY) picked up the save in the first game when he came in relief of the starting pitcher, senior Ben Brown (yomissing, PA), in the bottom of the seventh inning. With a runner on first and third and no outs, Fielder struck out the side to preserve the one-run victory for the Green and Gold. Junior Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) was 2-of-3 at the plate with two doubles. Classmate Al Beagel (Deposit, NY) went 2-of-3 with one double.

In the nightcap, sophomore Matt Macaulay (Massena, NY) had three hits, including a double and two RBI. Senior Jason Zeronda (Clifton Park, NY) went 2-of-2 and junior Brian Demshar (Carrabassett Valley, ME) was 2-of-4 with a double. Senior Brad Kenny (West Falls, NY) threw six innings on the mound to pick up the win.

Clarkson, at 8-6 overall, is scheduled to host North Country rival St. Lawrence in a doubleheader in its home opner at Snell Field on Tuesday afternoon beginning at 1:30 p.m.

April 13, 2001
KNIGHTS SUFFER SWEEP at RENSSELAER
The Clarkson University Baseball team suffered a doubleheader sweep at Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) rival Rensselaer at Robinson Field in Troy, N.Y. on Friday afternoon. The Red Hawks (9-9, 2-0 UCAA) won the first game 10-8 and the nightcap 8-4. The Golden Knights, with a 6-6 overall record and a 1-3 mark in the UCAA, play two at Vassar on Saturday.

Clarkson took a 4-0 lead in the first inning of the opening game against Rensselaer, but the Red Hawks scored once in the bottom of the inning and crossed the plate six times in the third to take the lead. Rensselaer outscored the Green and Gold 3-1 in the fourth. The Knights scored twice more in the top of the fifth and added one more in the seventh. Junior third baseman Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) was 3-of-4 from the plate with two doubles for the Knights, who scattered 10 hits while committing four errors. Junior Chris Tarbox (Tupper Lake, NY) suffered the loss on the mound as he allowed nine runs, five earned, on nine hits in 3.1 innings.

Clarkson got in a hole right from the start in the second game falling behind 5-0 after one and 7-0 after the first two innings. Sophomore Matt Macauley (Massena, NY) had two hits, including a home run for Clarkson, which had seven hits and two errors. Senior Matt Nolan (Oswegatchie, NY) took the loss surrendering eight runs on eight hits.

April 10, 2001
CLARKSON DOWNS ST. JOHN FISHER at P&C STADIUM
Syracuse, NY - Using four pitchers, the Clarkson University Baseball team held St. John Fisher to seven hits and two runs over nine innings to defeat the Cardinals 6-2 in a non-league game at the Syracuse SkyChiefs' P&C Stadium Tuesday night.

Brad Kenny (West Falls, NY) picked up the victory in relief while Matt Nolan (Oswegatchie, NY) earned his first save at Clarkson, pitching two scoreless innings. Matt Macaulay (Massena, NY) went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a run batted in while Jason Zeronda (Clifton Park, NY) produced a two-run double in the seventh inning to finish the scoring for the Golden Knights, who improved to 6-4 on the season.

April 8, 2001
CLARKSON SPILTS UCAA OPENER AGAINST SKIDMORE
Troy, NY - Playing for the first time since mid-March, the Clarkson University Baseball team split a doubleheader in its Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) opener against Skidmore College at Rensselaer on Saturday afternoon. The Thoroughbreds won the first game 6-2, but the Golden Knights came back to take the second game 2-0. Clarkson owns a 5-4 overall record and a 1-1 UCAA mark. The Knights' doubleheader vs Union College on Sunday at SUNY Oswego was postponed due to unplayable field conditions. Clarkson is scheduled to play St. John Fisher at PC Stadium in Syracuse on Tuesday.

March 16, 2001
CLARKSON BASEBALL OPENS SPRING TRIP
The Clarkson baseball team posted a 4-3 record during its seven-game spring trip in Ft. Myers, Florida. On Friday, the Golden Knights lost in their first game falling 6-5 to Westminster, but came back with a 2-1 victory over Fredonia State in Friday's second game and their final competition in Florida. Thursday, Clarkson lost to Baldwin Wallace 10-2.

The Golden Knigths defeated Westfield State 7-3 on Wednesday afternoon. Clarkson broke open a tight game with four runs in the top of the sixth, highlighted by a two-run home run from junior Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY). Barcomb was 2-of-4 from the plate with three RBI. Sophomores Nate Markell (Massena, NY) and Brooks McMurray (West Palm Beach, FL ) were each 2-of-3 with an RBI. Senior Rich Messano (Long Valley, NJ) picked up the win on the mound.

The Knights began the trip on a successful note Monday afternoon with a 15-7 victory over Carroll College. Senior All-America Matt Nolan (Oswegatchie, NY) gained the win on the mound by allowing three earned runs on seven hits and three walks, while striking out four.

Clarkson sent 15 batters to the plate in a 10-run second inning. At the plate, sophomore Matt Macaulay (Massena, NY) was 2-of-3 with a triple, one home run, three RBI and three runs scored. McMurray was 3-of-4 with two doubles and four RBI. Junior Matt Draper (Massena, NY) was 2-of-4 with two RBI and senior Shaun Bowman (Ogdensburg, NY) was 2-of-3 with an RBI and scoring three runs.

On Tuesday, the Knights played two games, defeating Edgewood 10-5 and losing to Brockport State 10-8. Against Edgewood, junior Chris Tarbox (Tupper Lake, NY) got the win, while Clarkson scattered six hits. Maccauley had a three-run home run in the top of the fourth to highlight the offense. Senior Jason Zeronda (Clifton Park, NY) added a solo shot in the seventh. McMurray was 2-of-4 with an RBI double. Junior Brian Demshar (Carrabassett Valley, ME) was 1-of-4 with a two RBI double.

Demshar and Draper each had a home run against Brockport. Draper also collected three RBI. The Eagles scored six in the bottom of the fifth en route to handing the Knights their first loss of the year.

March 1, 2001
2001 GOLDEN KNIGHTS BASEBALL PREVIEW
While improvement was expected for the Clarkson University Baseball team last year, no one could have anticipated the jump to national prominence that the Golden Knights reached with their impressive 25-10 record in the 2000 season. Clarkson improved by 16 games from 9-26 in 1999 to 25-10 in 2000, the largest leap in Division III. Their winning percentage improvement of .457 was the largest in NCAA Division I, II, or III. Such an improvement isn’t expected this season, but the Knights’, under first-year head coach Jim Kane, are looking forward to a repeat performance of last spring’s success. Clarkson opens the 2001 season with a seven-game spring trip in Ft. Myers, Florida on March 12-17.

The Golden Knights ended the season with an ECAC Upstate Championship with wins over RIT and Oneonta State, gaining their first post-season baseball title in school history. Clarkson’s sights are set higher this season, as they look to gain the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) regular season championship and the NCAA Tournament bid that comes with that title.

Leading the way for the Golden Knights will be last year’s UCAA Player of the Year and Division III 2nd Team All-American Matt Nolan (Oswegatchie, NY). Nolan, a left-handed pitcher, went 10-1 on the season, losing only in a relief appearance, and led the UCAA in wins, ERA (1.24), strikeouts (79), and complete games (7). Opponents hit just .194 against him on the season and his ERA was fourth in the country last spring while his 10 wins were tied for 11th in the nation.

Joining Nolan on the hill as returnees are seniors Brad Kenny (West Falls, NY), Ben Brown (Wyomissing, PA), and Robert Stoddard (Silver Springs, NY) as well as juniors Chris Tarbox (Tupper Lake, NY) and Mark Anderson (Leland, MI) and sophomore Adam Fiedler (Niskayuna, NY). Last year’s staff allowed less than a hit per inning, an impressive feat in collegiate baseball.

While the Golden Knights’ pitching kept the team close in many games, the Clarkson batters also set standards that will be difficult to repeat. Clarkson averaged eight runs per game and hit a robust .343 as a team while slugging at a .515 clip.

Two starters from last year’s team will not return to this year’s squad. Leftfielder Willie Gould, who batted .398 last season with 43 runs scored and 33 runs batted in, was the team’s all-time leader in hits, runs and RBI. Also not returning is second baseman Kris Owen, who played an outstanding second base and was a valuable player hitting in the second spot in the order. While the Golden Knights will miss Gould and Owen, Clarkson returns several outstanding players from last season.

Returning in the outfield are senior Jason Zeronda (Clifton Park, NY), juniors Brian Demshar (Carrabasset Valley, ME) and Brooks McMurry (West Palm Beach, FL) and sophomore Matt Schwind (Hilton, NY). Demshar led the team with a .406 average while McMurry played most of the season at DH, batting .337. Both Schwind and Zeronda proved to be valuable pinch-hitters during the season, both batting well over .300.

Coming back to play the infield for the Knights are seniors Rich Messano (Long Valley, NJ) and Dustin Breen (Jericho, VT), juniors Tim Barcomb (Cadyville, NY) and Matt Draper (Massena, NY) and sophomores Aaron White (Watertown, NY), Nate Markell (Massena, NY) and Matt Macaulay (Massena, NY). Barcomb and Draper both batted over .370 last season while Markell solidified the infield defense and batted .368 from the ninth spot in the batting order. Macaulay, the UCAA co-Rookie of the Year and ECAC Upstate Tournament MVP, played centerfield last year and moves in to the infield to play at shortstop. Messano, Breen, and White should prove to be a valuable utility player for the Knights again this season.

Returning to the catching duties this season are senior Shaun Bowman (Ogdensburg, NY), juniors Al Beagel (Deposit, NY) and Ian Manter (Acton, MA) and sophomore Tim Bumpus (Liverpool, NY).

The foursome will be joined by freshman Sean Merritt (Endwell, NY). Newcomers to the pitching staff include freshmen Josh Karon (South Royalton, VT), Keith Braunmueller (Syracuse, NY), Matt Barden (Endicott, NY) and Cade Duvall (Mendon, VT). New Golden Knights’ position players include outfielder Mike Carroll (Corcoran, NY), shortstop Adam Batchellor (Batavia, NY), and third baseman Andrew Podlucky (Grand Island, NY)