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NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.—When you have your 10th all-time leading hitter at the plate in a tie game with the bases loaded, good things are bound to happen. And sometimes the leadership presence and patience of that senior prevails above all. With the score tied 4-4 in the top of the sixth inning, senior Dana Sensi(Allentown) worked a one-out, bases loaded walk, her second bases loaded walk of the game, to give the Rider University softball team a 5-4, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference win at Niagara University on Saturday afternoon and a conference doubleheader split. The Purple Eagles used the mercy... Read more →

NEW YORK, N.Y.—Despite two hits from junior Morgan Benedetti (Ewing), the Rider University softball team lost 2-1 at Columbia on Wednesday afternoon in a non-conference game. Trailing 2-0 in the top of the sixth inning, senior Dana Sensi (Allentown) hit her fourth home run of the season and 24th of her career, getting the Broncs to within 2-1. Sensi’s 178 career hits are tied for 10th all-time at Rider. “Our bats were not in it today,” said head coach Jaci Timko. “We took too many pitches and the ones we did swing at, we couldn’t find the holes in their... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA, PA- In defense of their 2015 Title, the Rider Broncs lost to Saint Joseph’s in the Championship Game of the 2016 Liberty Bell Classic Wednesday night at Citizen’s Bank Park. “It was a good ball game,” said Rider head coachBarry Davis. “Hopefully we will benefit from this experience and maybe get back here next year.” Rider (13-25) junior Lee Lipinski (Glen Arm, MD/Calvert) hit a two run home run, his fourth home run of the season, to give Rider a 2-0 lead in the first inning. “Lee had a big home run to start the game,” Davis said. The... Read more →

Rider Broncs athletic logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—An NBA player, former professional soccer and baseball players, an All-American wrestler and the first women’s soccer player will be inducted into the Rider University Athletics Hall of Fame June 11. Jason Thompson ’08 of basketball, Jim McKeown ‘81 of soccer, Kevin Connolly ’75 of baseball, Don Fisch ’08 of wrestling and Sarah Artale ’03 of soccer make up the 2016 class. Thompson was an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America, US Basketball Writers’ Association District II Player of the Year, the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District 3 selection, MAAC Player of... Read more →

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY—The Broncs won the third game Sunday and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference series at Niagara two games to one. “It is big to win a conference series on the road and we finally won the third game of a series, which is also big,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis. “We played a bit more aggressive today, more of the style that I like.” For Rider (13-24, 5-7 MAAC) junior Lee Lipinski (Glen Arm, MD/Calvert) hit his second grand slam of the season and had five RBI. “The grand slam was pretty big at the time,” Davis... Read more →

LAWRENVILLE—The Rider University softball team was swept in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference doubleheader against Siena College on Saturday afternoon at Herb and Joan Young Field. “We came out with a good approach and got some runs on the board,” said head coach Jaci Timko. “We competed but it was little things here and there (defense and base running) that caused the losses. It was two hard fought games.” Trailing 3-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Rider cut the deficit to two runs when senior Montana Berg (Danville, Calif./Monte Vista) singled with juniorJosettee Spencer (Hillsborough) scoring from second... Read more →

College Baseball NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY—The Broncs split a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference doubleheader at Niagara Saturday. “We got excellent starting pitching today,” said Rider head coachBarry Davis. In the second game senior James Locklear (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had three hits and a pair of RBI. He now has 164 career hits, 35th most ever at Rider. “Lock had a big game,” Davis said. “He had a good day.” Junior Vincenzo Aiello (Staten Island, NY/Tottenville) pitched a complete game, allowing one run on six hits and a walk while striking out four. “Vinnie was pretty strong from the get-go,” Davis said. “He... Read more →

EASTON, Pa.—The Rider University softball team was swept in a non-conference doubleheader on Sunday after at Metzgar Fields in Easton. The Leopards came from behind to win 10-5 in the opener and held on to win the nightcap 8-7. “We had a lot of opportunities but could not finish,” said head coach Jaci Timko. “A couple of small things could have gotten us a win and maybe two wins. Overall, we just need to battle from the opening pitch.” In game one, sophomore Toni Nino (Adelanto, Calif./Silverado) singled to shortstop with one out in the first inning and after a... Read more →

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—The Broncs scored five runs in the last four innings but it was not enough to defeat Canisius in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game Sunday. “We kept battling,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis. “I don’t think that we quit.” Canisius (17-18, 8-4 MAAC) collected 20 hits off of seven Rider (11-22, 3-6 MAAC) pitchers on Sunday to win the series two games to one. “We haven’t been able to win the third game of a series yet,” Davis said. “We need to find the right ingredients to do that.” The defending MAAC Champion, Canisius scored four runs... Read more →

Rider University 4, Sacred Heart University 2 Sacred Heart University 7, Rider University 4 LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—The Broncs split a doubleheader with perennial Northeast Conference power Sacred Heart on Sunday to win the series two games to one. “Sacred Heart is a good team with solid pitching,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis, “so we’ll take winning the series against them.” Sacred Heart won the NEC last year for the third time in the last five years. The Pioneers have been in the NEC Title Game the last seven years and are currently 6-1 in the NEC. In the first game... Read more →

Wayne, NJ … The College of New Jersey baseball team continued its outstanding season, sweeping William Paterson University on the road on Sunday afternoon. The Lions won by scores of 11-3 and 11-0 to raise their overall record to 18-4 and push their New Jersey Athletic Conference mark to 3-2. The Pioneers fell to 14-10 on the season and 3-2 in the NJAC. Game 1: TCNJ 11 WPU 3 Senior Steven Volpe (Cherry Hill, NJ/Eastern Regional) went seven strong innings to raise his record to 4-0 on the season. He had plenty of run support as the offense rapped out... Read more →

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.—Trailing 2-0 entering the top of the seventh inning, the Rider University softball team rallied for five runs in the opening game of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference doubleheader against Iona College as the Broncs split two games against the Gaels on Sunday afternoon. “Winning the first conference game feels great,” said first year head coach Jaci Timko. “Especially when we trailed the entire game. Overall, we are starting to hit the ball on a more consistent basis so I’m happy with that progress.” Iona rallied from a 3-0, first inning deficit to defeat Rider 8-5 in game... Read more →

photo credit Bruce Darrow HEAD Coach Adam Tussey Related: Gloucester Catholic DATE AND TIME EVENT INFORMATION March 2016 Sat, Mar 12 11:00AM EST Start vs Egg Harbor Twp L, 8-6 Final | 0-0-0 Home: Joe Barth Field Exhibition Game Sun, Mar 13 2:30PM EDT Start @ Holy Spirit W, 11-5 Final | 0-0-0 Away: Holy Spirit High School Exhibition Game Tue, Mar 15 4:00PM EDT Start @ Audubon T, 0-0 Final | 0-0-0 Away: Audubon High School Exhibition Game Thu, Mar 17 3:45PM EDT Start @ Eastern W, 5-2 Final | 0-0-0 Away: Eastern High School Exhibition Game Sat, Mar... Read more →

College Softball Monmouth University 9, Rider University 0 / 5 innings Monmouth University 11, Rider University 0 / 5 innings Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference WEST LONG BRANCH—The Rider University softball team was held to six hits over two games, losing a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and hOURglass rivalry doubleheader at Monmouth University on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks won 9-0 and 11-0. “Monmouth came out swinging,” said head coach Jaci Timko. “They are a very aggressive and good hitting team.” In the opener, sophomore Toni Nino (Adelanto, Calif./Silverado) and junior Josettee Spencer (Hillsborough) each had two hits with Rider loading the... Read more →

College Baseball Rider University 7, Fairfield University 6 Fairfield University 13, Rider University 1 FAIRFIELD, CT—The Broncs split a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference doubleheader Saturday to win the series. “We are very glad that we won the series,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis. “We just wanted to compete a bit better in the final game.” In the first game sophomore Christian Estevez (River Edge, NJ/River Dell) collected his third hit of the game in the seventh inning and scored on an error to give Rider a 7-6 lead. “He swung the bat and with two outs he got a... Read more →

press release April 1, 2016 FAIRFIELD, CT—Rider banged out 14 hits to defeat Fairfield in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game Friday. “We swung the bat against a very good pitcher,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis. “I thought he was very good and we barreled up a little bit against him. I felt good about that.” It was Rider’s third win in a row. “Our focus now is to see if we can put two conference wins in a row,” Davis said. “Three in a row is nice, let’s see if we can put a fourth one together tomorrow.”... Read more →

DOVER, DE—The Broncs won a slugfest at Delaware State Wednesday for their second win in a row and fourth in last eight games. “That’s a good thing,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis. “We’ll go into the conference games this weekend feeling a little better about ourselves.” Rider (5-17) banged out 11 hits, three from sophomore Jake Bender (Ellicot, Md./Marriotts Ridge), who also scored twice. “Bender hit the ball on the nose a lot,” Davis said. Bender hit an RBI double in the fourth inning and scored to give Rider a 5-4 lead. Rider sophomore Christian Estevez (River Edge, NJ/River... Read more →

LAWRENCEVILLE—The Rider University softball team lost to Mercer County rival Princeton University 7-2 on Wednesday afternoon at Herb and Joan Young Field. The Tigers jumped out to an early 6-1 lead in the first two innings. Sophomore Monica Clark (Bryn Mawr, Pa./Archbishop Carroll) had two of Rider’s five hits in the non-conference game and she scored both Bronc runs. Princeton (6-17) had four hits in the opening inning, including an RBI double and run-scoring single to score three times. Clark hit her second home run of the season, clearing the left field fence to get Rider (3-19) within 3-1 in... Read more →

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—The Broncs began defense of their 2015 Classic Title on Tuesday with a victory over La Salle in the first round of the 25th annual Liberty Bell Classic. For Rider (4-17) freshman Brett Kosciolek (Nesquehoning, PA/Tamaqua) pitched seven innings, allowing just one unearned run while striking out nine and allowing just one walk. “Brett threw really well again today,” said Rider head coachBarry Davis. “I was just locating my fastball really well,” said Kosciolek, who allowed just one earned run in his last outing, a seven inning no decision in a 3-2 win over Rutgers. “That was my main... Read more →

LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA—Rider had the tying run at the plate in the eighth inning but that was as close as the Broncs could get in a loss at VMI Sunday. “We’re pitching well enough to win,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis, “we’re just not scoring runs. We have to hit with runners on base.” Rider sophomore Paul Sparano (Ewing, NJ/Ewing) pitched 2.1 innings of scoreless, hitless relief, striking out three. “Sparano looked like a closer today,” Davis said, “against a team that can swing the bat.” With the win the Keydets (13-9) win the series two games to one. Rider... Read more →

BUIES CREEK, NC— Mayberry, RFD (Really Fine Day). Rider junior Dalton Mayberry (Chadds Ford, PA/Garnett Valley) collected four hits and two RBI to lead Rider to victory at Campbell Tuesday night. “He had a very productive day,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis. “He seemed to be on base quite a bit.” It was Rider’s first victory since winning the 2015 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Regular Season Championship and graduating a dozen key players. “I’m relieved,” Davis said. “It is hard to get the first one. We played better tonight.” Mayberry hit a two-run single to tie the score at... Read more →

KISSIMMEE, Fla.—Juniors Megan Ailand (Burlingame, Calif./Burlingame) and Delany DeMello (Roseville, Calif./Roseville) combined on a two-hit shutout to give the Rider University softball team a 1-0 win on Monday afternoon at the Rebel Spring Games in Florida, helping the Broncs snap a 10-game losing streak. Ailand worked the opening two innings against the Bison and DeMello worked five innings of hitless softball, allowing only one base runner (via walk) to pick up her first win of the season and giving first-year head coach Jaci Timko her first victory at Rider. “I can't take any credit for the win,” said Timko. “That... Read more →

Drexel University 5, Rider University 0 Florida A&M University 6, Rider University 5 KISSIMMEE, Fla.March 13, 2016 (CNBNewsnet)—Despite holding a 5-2 lead heading to the bottom of the sixth inning, the Rider University softball team was sent to its ninth loss in a row, falling to the Rattlers of Florida A&M 6-5 on a walk off single in the bottom of the seventh inning in the second game at the Rebel Spring Games in Florida Sunday afternoon. “Against Florida A&M, overall that is the best we've played,” said head coach Jaci Timko, in her first season at Rider. "We were... Read more →

Rider Broncs athletic logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) HIGH POINT, NC—The Broncs managed just six hits on the day, losing a doubleheader at High Point Saturday. “We just can’t seem to get things going,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis. “We do a lot of things well but too many things not well.” In the second game Rider (0-11) sophomore CJ Hirschy (Toms River, NJ/Toms River East) pitched six innings, allowing three runs while striking out five. “He threw fine,” Davis said. “Three runs in six innings, you can’t fault that.” Rider scored a run on two hits and an error... Read more →

HIGH POINT, NC—The Broncs lost the first game of the three game series at High Point Friday. “We had our chances,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis. “I thought we battled at the plate for the most part. We competed, we improved, we played well, probably well enough to win the game.” Rider (0-9) scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning on two hits, including an RBI single by freshman Brennan McAllister (Middletown, DE/Middletown), but that was as close as the Broncs could get. It was McAllister’s first collegiate hit. “That was a big hit,” Davis said.... Read more →

Press release February 27, 2016 SPARTANSBURG, SC—The Broncs lost the second game of their three-game road trip to South Carolina, falling to UNC Asheville Saturday afternoon. “For the second game in a row we swung the bat pretty well,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis, “but we were out of the game pretty early.” For Rider (0-2) junior Tyler Kaiser (Moorestown, NJ/Moorestown), junior Dalton Mayberry (Chadds Ford, PA/Garnett Valley) and sophomore Brian Uliana (Bethlehem, PA/Freedom) each had two hits. “The three of them put pretty good bats together for two days in a row now,” Davis said. Kaiser had two... Read more →

press release February 26, 2016 SPARTANSBURG, SC—The Broncs had eight hits in the 2016 season opener but it was not enough to defeat Wofford Friday evening. “Offensively we played fairly well,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis. “We didn’t swing the bat too bad.” Wofford (5-0) scored two runs in the fifth inning and four runs in the sixth inning to take an 11-4 lead. “Wofford is good,” Davis said. Rider (0-1) took a 3-0 lead in the first inning on three hits, including a double by senior James Locklear (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and an RBI single by junior Lee Lipinski... Read more →

Rider Broncs athletic logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Wagner College 14, Rider University 5 / 5 innings Appalachian State University 8, Rider University 0 / 5 innings ROCK HILL, S.C.—The Rider University softball team opened the 2016 season with losses to Wagner and Appalachian State on Friday afternoon at the Winthrop Tournament in South Carolina. “We were aggressive at the plate,” said Jaci Timko, in her first season as the Rider head coach. “We did what we wanted and got runners on base but we just needed to find a way to get them to score.” For Rider (0-2) in the... Read more →

Rider Broncs athletic logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Baseball Outlook 2016 They say you can’t tell the players without a scorecard. That expression will hold true this spring for the Rider University baseball fans with all of the new faces on the 2016 team. The 2015 Broncs, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference regular season champions, graduated a dozen players. “We lost more than anybody in the MAAC,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis, the 2015 MAAC Coach of the Year. “This year 21 of the 31 players on the roster are freshmen or sophomores, and two of the juniors are new.”... Read more →

Athletics logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) College Baseball Rider’s Locklear Preseason All-MAAC Broncs Picked 7th of 11 LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—Rider University senior James Locklear was named to the Preseason All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Baseball Team by a vote of the MAAC coaches. “James had an excellent junior year and became a plus offensive player,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis, the 2015 MAAC Coach of the Year. “I would find it hard to believe he would not be on the preseason team.”” Locklear (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) earned First Team All-MAAC honors last year when he batted .341 vs. MAAC pitchers, .302 overall with... Read more →

Athletics logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) EDISON—Senior Dana Sensi (Allentown) of the Rider University softball team was voted to the Preseason All-MAAC First Team, it was announced on Monday by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Last season as a junior, Sensi led Rider (12-35, 6-14 MAAC) in every offensive category including batting average (.380), runs scored (33), hits (54), doubles (12), triples (1), home runs (13) RBIs (38) and walks (15) and was a unanimous First Team All-MAAC selection. In the field in 2015, Sensi compiled a team-high .991 fielding percentage in 43 games at first base, making only three errors... Read more →

Rescheduled for January 30 LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—Even Mother Nature had to get in on the roast. Knowing how much rain outs, especially snow outs, used to hinder the mood of legendary Rider University baseball coach Sonny Pittaro, Mother Nature got in the first insult and postponed the eighth annual Rider University Baseball First Pitch Dinner. The Dinner, which will honor Hall of Fame head coaches Tom Petroff, Pittaro and current head coach Barry Davis and the 2016 Broncs, will now take place Saturday, January 30. At this year’s First Pitch Dinner several former players and coaches will roast Pittaro, who won... Read more →

Athletics logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—Trips to the Palmetto State, the Tar Heel State and to the Commonwealth and a return to the Liberty Bell Classic highlight the 2016 Rider University baseball schedule. “This schedule might not appear to have many ‘big names’ on it but with our young team this year if we don’t play well we won’t do well,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis, the 2015 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. ‘This is a solid schedule.” The 2016 season begins February 26-28 in South Carolina with games at Wofford and at USC Upstate,... Read more →

Rider Broncs athletic logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Rider baseball coach Barry Davis has been running the team’s First Pitch Dinner since 2009, and the 8th Annual will have a slightly different twist this year. The Jan. 23 event will celebrate the illustrious history of Broncs baseball and feature the programs three coaches from the past 50 years — Tom Petroff, Francis “Sonny” Pittaro and Davis. Highlighting the evening will be a roast of Pittaro, who guided Rider from 1970 to 2004 and is the namesake of the team’s baseball complex. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. in the Bart Luedeke... Read more →

Rider Broncs athletic logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) LAWRENCEVILLE—18 home games, a tournament in South Carolina and the annual trip to the Rebel Spring Games highlight the 47-game 2016 Rider University softball schedule that was announced on Tuesday. “We are excited to get the season started,” said Jaclyn Timko who is in her first season at Rider. “The team is working hard to prepare for the rigors of the conference.” Rider opens play at the Winthrop Tournament in South Carolina, facing opponents Wagner, Appalachian State, Towson, Brown and the host Eagles from February 26-28. Pending field conditions, Rider is scheduled to... Read more →

press release LAWRENCEVILLE—Jaclyn Timko has been named the head coach of the Rider University softball team as announced by Director of Athletics Don Harnum. “I am excited to add Jaclyn to the Rider coaching staff,” said Harnum. “She has been a big part of successful teams, both as a player and as a coach, and I am confident she has the skill set to provide our players with a positive, competitive Division I softball experience.” “I’m excited for this opportunity,” said Timko. “Having recently finished my playing career, I know the challenges that the current student-athletes face every day and... Read more →

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—Rider University baseball coach Barry Davis, the 2015 MAAC Coach of the Year, has signed four players for the 2017 season. Pete Soporowski of South Amboy, NJ, Joe Simone of Wayne, NJ, Kyle Johnson of Jackson, NJ and Tyler Stockwell of LaPlata, Maryland have all signed national letters of intent to further their education and baseball careers at Rider. “This class hits all of our needs adding to our overall depth,” Davis said. “Each player has leadership qualities and a tremendous work ethic. We feel very fortunate to have them in our baseball program. They will push for playing... Read more →

College Softball Coach Carroll Leaving Rider LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—After 21 years, Rider University and head softball coach Patricia Carroll have mutually agreed to part ways so she can pursue other interests, it was announced today. The Rider head softball coach since the 1994-95 academic school year, Carroll compiled a record of 401-631. Carroll led Rider to the NCAA Tournament in 1997 and in 2003. A search for a new softball coach will begin immediately for the 2016 season. via www.gobroncs.com Read more →

press release October 19, 2015 LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—Cranberry defeated Black three games to one in the 2015 Cranberry-Black Series, held October 17 on the Sonny Pittaro Field. The annual best-of-five series of three inning games brings an official close to the fall baseball season at Rider. In Game 1 Cranberry won 2-1, with sophomore pitcher Nick Margevicius (North Royalton, Ohio/Saint Ignatius) getting the win. Margevicius struck out five Black batters in three innings. Junior Dalton Mayberry (Chadds Ford, PA/Garnet Valley), a transfer from Marist College, had a one-out RBI single in the ninth inning for the game-winner. Black tied the series... Read more →

College Baseball Annual Cranberry Black Series Saturday LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—When the trees overlooking the outfield of Sonny Pittaro Field begin to turn a variety of beautiful colors, it means it is time for the Annual Cranberry and Black Series. Marking its 12th year, the Cranberry and Black Series is a best three out of five game series, each game consisting of three innings, which brings an official end to the Rider fall baseball season. The first pitch will be Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 am. Team Cranberry, named after Rider’s founder, Andrew J. Rider, the Cranberry King of North America, leads... Read more →

by the NFCA LOUISVILLE, K.Y.—10 members of the Rider University softball team were recognized with NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors it was announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association on October 7. To earn recognition, the student-athlete must have earned a 3.50 grade point average or higher. Recognized from Rider for the 2014-15 academic year were seniors Allysen Breeden, Amanda Irving and Gina McCool, juniors Montana Berg, Dana Sensi and Kim Valdes, sophomores Megan Ailand and Kaitlyn Kallert and freshmen Monica Clark and Samantha Collura. Overall in NCAA Division I, 1,554 softball players were recognized, including 47 from the Metro Atlantic... Read more →

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—The coaching staff for the 2016 Rider University baseball team has been completed, head coach Barry Davis announced. In July it was announced that Rider grad John Crane ’96 was returning to his alma mater to be the new pitching coach. Joining Crane on the staff will be assistant coaches Jake McGeary and Matt Maher. “We are thrilled to have Jake and Matt on our staff this year,” said Davis, the 2015 MAAC Coach of the Year. McGeary, of Bethlehem, PA, has served as the head coach of the Lehigh Valley Catz of the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League and... Read more →

press release July 8, 2015 College Baseball Rider Grad Hits Game-Winner in Pro Debut TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN—Recent Rider University graduate Eric Strano of Robbinsville, NJ knocked in the game-winning run in his professional baseball debut Tuesday night. A 2015 First Team All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference catcher, Strano got the call on Sunday to sign with the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League. He drove 14 hours to meet the team in Michigan and started Tuesday night. With one out in the fifth inning, Strano singled to leftfield to break a 1-1 tie and the Miners went on to defeat... Read more →

press release July 7, 2015 College Baseball Two Broncs Valley All-Stars HARRISONBURG, VA—Two members of the Rider University baseball team have been selected to play in the Valley Baseball League All-Star game at James Madison University July 12. Pitchers Nick Margevicius (North Royalton, Ohio/St. Ignatius) and Josh Sharik (Ewing, NJ/Plumstead Christian) have been selected to play in the prestigious game. Approximately 30 Major League Baseball scouts are expected to attend the event. Margevicius, who just completed his freshman season at Rider, is 4-0 for the Staunton team in the Valley league, located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, with a 1.71 earned... Read more →

Rider Baseball Players in Summer Leagues The 2015 Rider University baseball team won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference regular season title with a veteran club. The 2016 Broncs will be a young squad, with many of the key returnees being underclassmen. The summer of 2015 is a key one for the development of the 2016 roster, and many Broncs are playing against the toughest competition they can find. Three Broncs; Nick Margevicius (North Royalton, Ohio/St. Ignatius), Josh Sharik (Ewing, NJ/Plumstead Christian) and Lee Lipinski (Glen Arm, MD/Calvert) are playing in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley in the Valley League, known as the... Read more →

press release June 23 LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—There aren’t any direct flights from Oxnard to Lawrenceville, but that is the route a talented infielder from California is taking to become a Bronc. The Rider University baseball team has added sophomore Mikey Volaski of Oxnard, California to the 2016 roster, Rider head coach Barry Davis announced Tuesday. "Mikey will add to our infield immediately,” said Davis, the 2015 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. “He can play all three infield positions and shows upside to be a quality offensive player. His experience will be an asset on roster made up of... Read more →

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—Rider University head coach Barry Davis had to replace 12 players from his 2015 regular season conference championship team, and added a player on Wednesday who could help fill two voids. Pitcher/outfielder Dalton Mayberry of Chadds Ford, Pa. is the newest Bronc baseball player, coming to Rider from Cumberland County College. “Dalton is versatile,” said Davis, the 2015 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. “He will bring added depth to our pitching staff as he can pitch in a number of different roles. He also has shown he can be a good offensive player as well.” A... Read more →

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—Anthony Arneth of Pine Beach, a senior at Central Regional High School, has a signed a National Letter of Intent to further his education and athletic career at Rider University, Rider head coach Barry Davis announced. “Anthony has tremendous upside,” said Davis, the 2015 MAAC Coach of the Year. “He’s athletic with plus size.” A 6’5”, 200 pound right-hander, Arneth has recorded 11 wins over the last two years on the mound for the Golden Eagles while striking out 100 batters in 109 innings pitched with a 1.67 era. He was the winning pitcher in the Central Regional Ocean... Read more →

College Softball LAWRENCEVILLE—The Rider University softball team has announced the addition of two players who will continue their athletic and academic careers as members of the class of 2019. Coming to Rider University this fall are Kiera Swank and Ellie Oruska who signed National Letters of Intent (NLIs). Swank, is a 5-8 catcher/outfielder from Bear, Delaware (Caravel Academy) where she was a three-year starter and team captain for the perennial state champions as an All-State honoree. “Kiera has a good bat,” said head coach Tricia Carroll who just completed her 21st season at Rider. “She will definitely fight for playing... Read more →

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) College Baseball-May 22,2015 FISHKILL, NY—The Rider baseball season came to a premature end Friday in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship Tournament. Rider (28-22), the top seed, lost to Canisius (31-28), the second seed, in the elimination game, after holding a five-run lead. “We’ve done this all year, where we get an early lead and can’t hold it,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis, the 2015 MAAC Coach of the Year. “You have to give Canisius credit, they did a good job.” Canisius scored four runs in the eighth inning on a... Read more →