Dane Johnson was tagged for an intentional foul. Williams hit one of two free throws, but the foul gave two free throws and Towson possession back. Not a smart foul.
Agudio hit free throws, making it 55-50 with 5:08 left. Towson called timeout and currently has possession.
Some people are starting to fill in the second deck of this three-tiered arena.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Cutting it close
Agudio generated a steal and dished to Charles Jenkins and its close to 51-48. Hofstra was down 31-13 at halftime. Stay tuned.
Quick Improvement
Hofstra is still down 13 but already looks more in control than the first half. Full court pressure is making it difficult for Towson to get into sets and the Pride are driving to the basket and Agudio is starting look more comfortable from the field.
The crowd is slightly more in favor of Towson than Hofstra, but the feeling is most of the fans are for the later games and just came early to watch some extra basketball. The polite applause is fitting for a CYO game, and most of the applause for baskets is coming from the Hofstra cheerleading section.
The crowd is slightly more in favor of Towson than Hofstra, but the feeling is most of the fans are for the later games and just came early to watch some extra basketball. The polite applause is fitting for a CYO game, and most of the applause for baskets is coming from the Hofstra cheerleading section.
First Half Disaster.
"Disaster." That's probably the kindest thing coach Tom Pecora said to his team at halftime after his team shot 13.8 percent from the in the first half. Agudio shot 1-9 from the field in the worst half of the season for a Pride team. Hofstra finished 4-29 in the opening 20 minutes, g o down 31-13 to Towson. The Pride will most likely score more than 26 points, so look for a second-half surge from a determined group. The only problem is that the run might come too late to salvage the season.
CAA Tournament First Round
Antoine Agudio is 0-3 on his first three three pointers in a first round matchup between eighth seeded Hofstra and No. 9 Towson . The Tigers lead 9-8 10 minutes in the first half in the very first game of the CAA Tournament here in Richmond, VA.
The Richmond Coliseum is the Virginia equivalent of the Nassau Coliseum: 1970s-era relics with little charm. The outside of the structure is depressing and the inside would look acceptable if not for the hideous purple-yellow-teal color scheme that harkens back memories to what an ABA arena could have looked like over 30 years ago.
The Richmond Coliseum is the Virginia equivalent of the Nassau Coliseum: 1970s-era relics with little charm. The outside of the structure is depressing and the inside would look acceptable if not for the hideous purple-yellow-teal color scheme that harkens back memories to what an ABA arena could have looked like over 30 years ago.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Cain is Able on Long Island
Cain is Able on Long Island
by: Brian Bohl | Senior Writer - NY Sports Day | Tuesday, June 5, 2007
The Ducks lost the services of Levittown native Randy Leek yesterday, depriving the rotation of a dependable starter who was also scheduled to pitch against the Road Warriors. Instead of shuffling the other four starters to compensate for the absence, manager Dave LaPoint didn’t look too far to find a temporary replacement.
Tim Cain started the season in the bullpen, making four appearances in relief. But the 38-year-old is also the Atlantic League’s all-time wins leader, giving the Ducks a veteran presence to stabilize the staff before replacements for Leek and reliever Kevin Tolar can be signed.
“I think he did a great job and kept us in the game and gave us a chance to win,” LaPoint said after Cain allowed two runs in four innings last night’s emergency start. “We’re looking at different people, but as of right now, he’ll start.”
In his first start of the season, Cain put at least one runner on base in each of his four innings. He escaped trouble in every frame except the second, when he surrendered a RBI single to Gabe Suarez and Norm Hutchins’ sacrifice fly.
Cain allowed five hits in his longest outing of the year, striking out four in the no-decision. The righty exited before the fifth inning after registering his longest outing of the year in a contest the Ducks eventually won, 4-2.
“I hadn’t pitched in awhile, but you know there will come a time when something’s going to happen,” Cain said. “So in the back of my mind, I’ll be ready. On a great team like this, you don’t know what you’ll be doing today or tomorrow, so I might get an opportunity. Somebody might call. You don’t know. That’s baseball.”
Leek and Tolar both left the Ducks to play in Taiwan yesterday, providing Cain with the opportunity to make just his seventh start since 2006. The Naples, Fl. native worked out of a one-out single to pitch a scoreless first, and struck out the side in the fourth inning to complete his night.
Travis Wade, Ben Grezlovski and closer Danny Graves combined to pitch five innings of scoreless relief as the Ducks won their seventh straight game and started the nine-game homestand 6-0 after completing a second consecutive series sweep.
Cain’s previous season-high was a 2 1/3 inning-performance against Somerset May 15. But the former Rangers draft pick (1990) has started 207 games in his 16-year minor league career. He also is one of the few players who has been in the Atlantic League since its inaugural season in 1998, providing the Ducks with an experienced long-man and spot starter.
“In the Atlantic League, this is the best team ever,” said Cain, who owns a career 70-61 record in the league and 94-84 ledger in the minors overall. “Not only numbers wise, but we’re also a fun clubhouse. We have a lot of ex big league players, and I know for a fact that they’re enjoying this season. And part of [the] enjoyment is winning.”
Leek was tied for the team lead in wins, compiling a 3-0 record with a 3.13 earned run average. Tolar, who is also left-handed, struck out eight in 11 innings as a setup man. The Ducks announced no signings to replace the two pitchers who will be heading overseas after having their contracts purchased.
“Tolar’s had offers since the beginning of the season. Leek was a little bit of a surprise,” LaPoint said. “But they deserve it. They’re both good pitchers and they can make a little bit more money over there.
“About the only reason you go to Taiwan is to make more money, because you fall off the map over there. You have no chance of going back to an organization.”
by: Brian Bohl | Senior Writer - NY Sports Day | Tuesday, June 5, 2007
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Roster turnover is a fact of life in all professional sports. In the Atlantic League, the comings and goings occur frequently, making depth an integral part of a successful team.
The Ducks lost the services of Levittown native Randy Leek yesterday, depriving the rotation of a dependable starter who was also scheduled to pitch against the Road Warriors. Instead of shuffling the other four starters to compensate for the absence, manager Dave LaPoint didn’t look too far to find a temporary replacement.
Tim Cain started the season in the bullpen, making four appearances in relief. But the 38-year-old is also the Atlantic League’s all-time wins leader, giving the Ducks a veteran presence to stabilize the staff before replacements for Leek and reliever Kevin Tolar can be signed.
“I think he did a great job and kept us in the game and gave us a chance to win,” LaPoint said after Cain allowed two runs in four innings last night’s emergency start. “We’re looking at different people, but as of right now, he’ll start.”
In his first start of the season, Cain put at least one runner on base in each of his four innings. He escaped trouble in every frame except the second, when he surrendered a RBI single to Gabe Suarez and Norm Hutchins’ sacrifice fly.
Cain allowed five hits in his longest outing of the year, striking out four in the no-decision. The righty exited before the fifth inning after registering his longest outing of the year in a contest the Ducks eventually won, 4-2.
“I hadn’t pitched in awhile, but you know there will come a time when something’s going to happen,” Cain said. “So in the back of my mind, I’ll be ready. On a great team like this, you don’t know what you’ll be doing today or tomorrow, so I might get an opportunity. Somebody might call. You don’t know. That’s baseball.”
Leek and Tolar both left the Ducks to play in Taiwan yesterday, providing Cain with the opportunity to make just his seventh start since 2006. The Naples, Fl. native worked out of a one-out single to pitch a scoreless first, and struck out the side in the fourth inning to complete his night.
Travis Wade, Ben Grezlovski and closer Danny Graves combined to pitch five innings of scoreless relief as the Ducks won their seventh straight game and started the nine-game homestand 6-0 after completing a second consecutive series sweep.
Cain’s previous season-high was a 2 1/3 inning-performance against Somerset May 15. But the former Rangers draft pick (1990) has started 207 games in his 16-year minor league career. He also is one of the few players who has been in the Atlantic League since its inaugural season in 1998, providing the Ducks with an experienced long-man and spot starter.
“In the Atlantic League, this is the best team ever,” said Cain, who owns a career 70-61 record in the league and 94-84 ledger in the minors overall. “Not only numbers wise, but we’re also a fun clubhouse. We have a lot of ex big league players, and I know for a fact that they’re enjoying this season. And part of [the] enjoyment is winning.”
Leek was tied for the team lead in wins, compiling a 3-0 record with a 3.13 earned run average. Tolar, who is also left-handed, struck out eight in 11 innings as a setup man. The Ducks announced no signings to replace the two pitchers who will be heading overseas after having their contracts purchased.
“Tolar’s had offers since the beginning of the season. Leek was a little bit of a surprise,” LaPoint said. “But they deserve it. They’re both good pitchers and they can make a little bit more money over there.
“About the only reason you go to Taiwan is to make more money, because you fall off the map over there. You have no chance of going back to an organization.”
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
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