Montevallo’s Garcia Set to Play in Valley Baseball League’s All-Star Game
WINCHESTER, Va. – Upcoming senior Kevin Garcia (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico/Gulf Coast C.C.) of the University of Montevallo baseball team has been named to the Valley Baseball League’s North All-Star Team. He was selected at first base despite playing third base, shortstop and catcher for the Montevallo in 2009. The game is set to take place on Sunday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m.
June 2, 2009
Twenty-nine Montevallo Student-Athletes Named to GSC Spring Academic Honor Roll
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The University of Montevallo athletic department was third among East Division Gulf South Conference schools with 29 student-athletes named to the Gulf South Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll. Three individuals were named to their respective All-Academic Teams for the 2008-09 year. The Falcons trailed just the University of West Florida (41) and Valdosta State University (31) who each field softball and men’s tennis teams which adds to their total number.
May 13, 2009
Norman Named to the All-South Region Second Team
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – Senior Ryan Norman (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) of the University of Montevallo baseball team was awarded a spot on the Daktronics All-South Region Second Team. This is Norman’s first All-Region selection of his career.
April 30, 2009
Falcons Awarded Two Gulf South Conference Honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team was awarded two honors by the Gulf South Conference. The Falcons were honored with the GSC East Division Freshman of the Year and awarded a spot on the All-Gulf South Conference East Division First Team. Former Hoover High School standouts Ryan Norman (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) and Duston Daugherty (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) helped lead the Falcons this season with Norman being a senior and Daugherty coming in as a freshman.
April 25, 2009
Falcons End Season with Doubleheader Loss to No. 14 Georgia College
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (22-31-1) closed out the 2009 campaign with a doubleheader loss to future conference rival No. 14 Georgia College and State University (35-13), 20-2 and 19-5. The Falcons had five players with multiple hits on the day including freshman Duston Daugherty (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) who had three hits to lead the team. Juniors Chris Sosebee (Warrior, Ala./Jefferson State C.C.) and Nelson Garcia, Jr. (Tampa, Fla./Sickles) led the team with two RBI each.
April 24, 2009
No. 14 Georgia College Hands Falcons 15-1 Loss
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (22-29-1) fell to No. 14 Georgia College and State University (33-13), 15-1. Junior Nelson Garcia, Jr. (Tampa, Fla./Sickles) went 2-for-3 to lead the Falcons at the plate. Junior Taylor Edwards (Pleasant Grove, Ala./Northwest Shoals C.C.) tossed 2.2 innings of relief while striking out six on the mound.
April 21, 2009
Montevallo Drops Rematch with Columbus State, 12-3
COLUMBUS, Ga. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (22-28-1) fell in a rematch with future conference foe Columbus State University (25-20) on the road, 12-3. The Falcons were led by a trio of players who each had two hits. Junior Chris Sosebee (Warrior, Ala./Jefferson State C.C.), senior Jeremy Jones (Troy, Ala./Lurleen B. Wallace C.C.) and junior Kevin Garcia (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico/Gulf Coast C.C.) combined to go 6-for-11.
April 19, 2009
Falcons Fall in Final GSC Game of the Year to Valdosta State
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (22-27-1, 4-14 GSC East) dropped its final Gulf South Conference contest to Valdosta State University (34-16, 9-7 GSC East), 16-3. The Falcons will move to the Peach belt Conference next season and will get an early look at the competition as they play to PBC schools in the upcoming week. Freshman Brett Roney (Wetumpka, Ala./Wetumpka) shined on senior day as he went 2-for-3 with a double and a homerun.
April 18, 2009
Falcons Drop Two against Valdosta State, 14-3 and 11-1
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (22-26-1, 4-13 GSC East) fell at home to Valdosta State University (33-16, 8-6 GSC East) in a doubleheader, 14-3 and 11-1. The Falcons were led by freshman Duston Daugherty (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) who went 3-for-4 in game one before missing game two. Four other Falcons had two base hits each to trail just behind Daugherty.
April 15, 2009
Montevallo Falls to No. 17 Delta State, 13-3
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (22-24-1) dropped its final non-conference home game of the season to No. 17 Delta State University (29-13), 13-3. The Falcons scattered five hits and three runs throughout the game while the Statesmen scored 13 and had 18 hits.
April 14, 2009
Falcons Lose Heartbreaker to No. 17 Delta State, 5-4
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – Heading into the ninth inning with a 4-3 lead and a pitcher who had pitched the last four innings without giving up an earned run, the University of Montevallo baseball team (22-23-1) felt confident it could upend the No. 17 Delta State University (28-13) Statesmen. Three errors and two runs later the Falcons found themselves on the other end of the scale trailing 5-4 heading into the bottom of the inning. The Falcons were unable to respond and fell by the slimmest of margins, 5-4.
April 11, 2009
Falcons End Skid with 11-4 Win over West Georgia
CARROLLTON, Ga. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (22-22-1, 4-11 GSC East) ended its eight-game losing streak with a convincing 11-4 win over the University of West Georgia (13-24, 4-5 GSC East) in the road. The Falcons were led by freshman Duston Daugherty (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) who went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a hit by pitch. Freshman Josh Headley (Gardendale, Ala./Gardendale) and senior Ryan Norman (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) each chipped in three hits as well.
April 10, 2009
Montevallo Falls in Weather-Shortened Doubleheader, 3-2 and 14-4
CARROLLTON, Ga. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (21-22-1, 3-11 GSC East) fell in a doubleheader at the University of West Georgia (13-23, 4-4 GSC East), 3-2 and 14-4. The second game was called due to lighting following the sixth inning. UM was led by junior Andy Revell (Albertville, Ala./Snead State C.C.) who had three hits including a double and an RBI.
April 8, 2009
Montevallo Falls in Thrilling Game with Stillman
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (21-20-1) came within one out of its first victory in April. Stillman College used a three-run ninth inning to overcome a two-run deficit and send Montevallo home with its seventh-straight loss. The Falcons were led by freshman Brett Roney (Wetumpka, Ala./Wetumpka) and junior Andy Revell (Albertville, Ala./Snead State C.C.) who each had two hits. Roney added a run scored and an RBI while Revell picked up two runs scored, a triple and an RBI.
April 7, 2009
Falcons Fall in Slugfest, 27-6
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (21-19-1) struggled to get going defensively while Columbus State University (20-15) was hitting on all cylinders. This combination led to a 27-6 victory for the Cougars. The Falcons produced 10 hits and scored five runs in the sixth but the damage had already been done as the Cougars cruised to victory.
April 6, 2009
Falcons Gain Valuable Experience Against Barons
HOOVER, Ala. – For 36 student-athletes it was an experience of a lifetime as the University of Montevallo baseball team traveled north to take on the Chicago White Sox Double-A affiliate Birmingham Barons. The Falcons got the chance to take on a professional ball club in one of the better stadiums in the Southern League.
April 5, 2009
Montevallo Drops Fog Shortened Contest with UAH, 14-0
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (21-18-1, 3-9 GSC East) fell for the third-straight time to the University of Alabama-Huntsville (21-8, 4-4 GSC East), 14-0. The game only lasted six innings after fog rolled over the field and made it impossible for the outfielders to make any plays. The Chargers wasted little time jumping on the Falcons who had spent the entire afternoon working on preparing the field for play.
April 4, 2009
Falcons Fall in Doubleheader with UAH, 10-7 and 4-2
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (21-17-1, 3-8 GSC East) dropped a pair of games today (April 4) to the University of Alabama-Huntsville (20-8, 3-4 GSC East), 10-7 and 4-2. In game one the Falcons were led by a pair of freshman Brett Roney (Wetumpka, Ala./Wetumpka) and Duston Daugherty (Hoover, Ala./Hoover). Roney went 3-for-4 with two runs scored while Daugherty was 3-for-6 with a double and three RBI. In game two it was junior Cory Luckie (Fairhope, Ala./Bevill State C.C.) who led the way with a 2-for-3 performance with two RBI.
March 29, 2009
Montevallo Late Comeback Falls Short at No. 13 North Alabama
FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (21-15-1, 3-6 GSC East) was unable to overcome a slow start as the No. 13 University of North Alabama (24-13, 3-3 GSC East) pulled away late, 12-6. The Falcons were led by a strong performance from senior Ryan Norman (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) who went 3-for-4 at the plate with two homeruns, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk. Junior Kevin Garcia (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico/Gulf Coast C.C.) also picked up three hits going 3-for-5 with a run scored.
March 28, 2009
Falcons Sweep Doubleheader against No. 13 North Alabama
FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (21-14-1, 3-5 GSC East) swept a doubleheader on the road for the first time this season against No. 13 University of North Alabama (23-13, 2-3 GSC East). This also marked the first series sweep at North Alabama by Montevallo since joining the NCAA in 1996. The Falcons used the long ball to down the Lions, 9-6 and 6-4. The Falcons blasted six homeruns accounting for eight of Montevallo’s runs. Junior Andy Revell (Albertville, Ala./Snead State C.C.) delivered two of those blasts good for three RBI. He also chipped in a pair of doubles while going 4-of-9 at the plate.
March 26, 2009
Falcons Fall to Stillman, 11-2
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (19-14-1) had its 15-game winning streak against Stillman College (10-9) broken as the Tigers handed the Falcons an 11-2 loss. The Falcons had won 15-straight match-ups between the two squads dating back to 2003. The Falcons had seven players each get a hit with freshman Corey Ellis (Vestavia Hills, Ala./Vestavia Hills), junior Kevin Garcia (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico/Gulf Coast C.C.) and senior Ryan Norman (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) each picking up a double.
March 22, 2009
Montevallo Drops Series with West Alabama, 15-8
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (19-13-1, 1-5 GSC East) lost its third-straight game to the University of West Alabama (20-9, 5-0 GSC East) in the final game of the series, 15-8. The Falcons played even ball with the Tigers through three innings but quickly fell behind as the Tigers put up seven runs in the fifth and three more in the sixth. Senior Ryan Norman (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) paced the Falcons going 3-for-4 at the plate with a homerun, three runs scored, a walk and an RBI.
March 21, 2009
Falcons Drop Doubleheader with West Alabama, 7-2 and 14-1
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (19-12-1, 1-4 GSC East) fell to the University of West Alabama (19-9, 4-0 GSC East) in their conference home opener, 7-2 and 14-1. The Falcons were led by freshman Duston Daugherty (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) who went 4-for-7 over the two games with a pair of doubles and a run scored. Junior Jason Ellis (Vestavia Hills, Alabama/Vestavia Hills) was the most effective pitcher for the Falcons as he pitched 4.2 innings in game one while striking out four and allowing just three hits.
March 15, 2009
Falcons Fall in Final Game with West Florida, 9-0
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (19-10-1, 1-2 GSC East) fell to 1-2 in the Gulf South Conference East Division with a 9-0 loss against the University of West Florida (16-10, 2-1 GSC East). The Argonauts scored nine runs off of 11 hits while the Falcons failed to produce a run off their five hits. The Falcons were led by junior Andy Revell (Albertville, Ala./Snead State C.C.) who went 2-for-4 at the plate and was the only falcons with more than one hit.
March 14, 2009
Falcons Split Conference Opening Doubleheader against West Florida
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (19-9-1, 1-1 GSC East) opened up conference play on the road against the University of West Florida (15-10, 1-1 GSC East) and split a doubleheader dropping game one 9-3 before taking game two 11-5. The Falcons were led by junior Chris Sosebee (Warrior, Ala./Jefferson State C.C.) who had a 3-for-6 performance with four RBI, two doubles and four runs scored. Junior Kevin Garcia (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico/Gulf Coast C.C.) chipped in a 4-for-7 day at the dish with a double, two RBI and three runs scored.
March 11, 2009
Falcons Complete Series Sweep of Columbia Union with 17-6 Thrashing
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (18-8-1) used an explosive offense and some key pitching to take down Columbia Union College (3-7) for the third straight time, 17-6. Junior Cory Luckie (Fairhope, Ala./Bevill State C.C.) led the way going 3-for-3 with three RBI, a double, a triple and a run scored. He was just a homerun shy of hitting for the cycle. Junior Andy Revell (Albertville, Ala./Snead State C.C.) went 3-for-5 with three RBI, a homerun and a run scored.
March 10, 2009
Falcons Sweep Columbia Union, 5-3 and 6-0
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (17-8-1) returned to its winning ways as the Falcons swept the Pioneers of Columbia Union College (3-6), 5-3 and 6-0. The Falcons were led by their pitching as the staff did not allow an earned run throughout the two games. Five pitchers combined for the Montevallo effort as they struck out 13 and allowed just 12 hits.
March 8, 2009
No. 18 Ouachita Baptist takes Series Win with 12-7 Victory over No. 30 Falcons
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The No. 30 University of Montevallo baseball team (15-8-1) succumbed to seven errors and fell 12-7 against No. 18 Ouachita Baptist University (18-7). Junior Kevin Garcia (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico/Gulf Coast C.C.) had a break-out performance as he went 4-for-4 with three doubles and a bunt single. Freshman Duston Daugherty (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) continued his strong performance in the lead-off role with a 3-for-5 day with two doubles and two runs scored.
March 7, 2009
No. 30 Falcons Split Doubleheader with No. 18 Ouachita Baptist
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The No. 30 University of Montevallo baseball team (15-7-1) continued its strong play as it split with No. 18 Ouachita Baptist University (17-7), 5-13 and 4-1. The Falcons were led on the day by senior Ryan Norman (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) who went 4-for-7 and picked up Montevallo’s only two hits in the 4-1 win over OBU. Junior Justin Aaron (Morris, Ala./Jefferson State C.C.) picked up the lone win on the mound going 4.2 innings while striking out five and allowing just one walk.
March 4, 2009
Falcons Split Series with Urbana
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The No. 30 University of Montevallo baseball team (14-6-1) split a mid-week series with Urbana University (5-6), 13-16, 11-5. The Falcons were led by junior Andy Revell (Albertville, Ala./Snead State C.C.) who went 6-for-7 in the series with a pair of doubles, three runs scored, two steals and four RBI. Freshman Brett Roney (Wetumpka, Ala./Wetumpka) went 4-for-8 with four RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base as well.
March 3, 2009
Falcons Break Into National Rankings
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (13-5-1) broke into the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper NCAA Division II National Poll at No. 30. The Falcons enter the rankings for the first time since Feb. 18, 2008. They are tied for 30th with Sonoma State, Erskine and Cal. State Dominguez Hills.
March 3, 2009
McLeod Named GSC East Division Pitcher of the Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Junior pitcher Caleb McLeod (Pleasant Grove, Ala./Shelton State C.C.) of the University of Montevallo baseball team (13-5-1) was named Gulf South Conference East Division Pitcher of the Week. McLeod is the first Montevallo pitcher since Zac Blakney (2007-08) to be given the award. The last time the Falcons were awarded a Pitcher of the Week was March 27, 2007.
February 28, 2009
Falcons Sweep Bluefield State, 8-1 and 11-1
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (13-5-1) returned to form against Bluefield State College (3-3), 8-1 and 11-1. The Falcons were rolling on all cylinders as the pitchers allowed just five hits over two games and the bats drove in 19 runs. The Falcons were led by junior Cory Luckie (Fairhope, Ala./Bevill State C.C.) who went 4-for-5 on the day with a homerun and four RBI.
February 25, 2009
Falcons Fall to No. 10 North Georgia on the Road, 16-9
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (11-5-1) hit the road for the first time in 10 days and fell to No. 10 North Georgia College and State University (9-4), 16-9. The Falcons jumped out early but fell behind in the late innings as the Saints put up a season-high 16 runs. The Falcons were paced by junior Chris Sosebee (Warrior, Ala./Jefferson State C.C.) who hit his third homerun of the season driving in three runs.
February 22, 2009
Falcons Win Streak Extends to Five with Sweep of Kentucky Wesleyan
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (11-4-1) extended its win streak to five as they swept a doubleheader against Kentucky Wesleyan College (0-8) for the second time in as many days, 8-4 and 11-4. Senior Ryan Norman (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) led the way for the Falcons collecting five hits, four RBI and four runs scored over the two games.
February 21, 2009
UM Sweeps Doubleheader against Kentucky Wesleyan
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (9-4-1) used late inning explosions to defeat Kentucky Wesleyan College (0-6), 14-5 and 6-2. Junior John Michael Caraway (Trussville, Ala./Gadsden State C.C.) picked up both wins after coming in for relief in both games. He pitched a total of 3.2 shutout innings while striking out two. The two wins improve his record to 2-0 on the season.
February 15, 2009
Falcons Split Doubleheader with Arkansas-Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (7-4-1) once again took on the University of Arkansas-Monticello (2-6-1) today (Feb. 15) and earned a split with the Boll Weevils, 3-4 and 7-5. The Falcons were paced on the day by junior Andy Revell’s (Albertville, Ala./Snead State C.C.) five RBIs off four doubles. Freshman pitcher Mitch Holcombe (Oak Grove, Ala./Oak Grove) picked up the lone win on the day after four innings of work with four strikeouts.
February 14, 2009
Falcons Win Opener at Arkansas-Monticello, 4-2
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (6-3-1) won the opening game at the University of Arkansas-Monticello (1-5-1), 4-2 before going into extra innings in game two and having the game called a tie due to lack of lights. The second game ended 4-4. The Falcons were led in game one by junior Kevin Garcia (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico/Gulf Coast C.C.) who went 2-of-3 with a run scored and two stolen bases.
February 11, 2009
Falcons Win Night Cap to Split Doubleheader with No. 16 Delta State
CLEVELAND, Miss. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (5-3) had to come from behind and score three runs in the top of the seventh to take the night cap of a doubleheader with Delta State University (3-3), 5-4. The Statesmen won the opening game 19-11. The Falcons were led by senior Ryan Norman (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) and junior Kevin Garcia (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico/Gulf Coast C.C.) who each picked up four RBIs and three hits on the day.
February 7, 2009
Falcons Sweep Doubleheader over No. 34 Carson-Newman
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (4-2) used a pair of come from behind victories to defeat No. 34 Carson-Newman College (4-2) 6-4 and 6-5. The Falcons were led on the day by junior Kevin Garcia (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico/Gulf Coast C.C.) who was 3-for-7 with two homeruns and a double while driving in four runs.
February 6, 2009
Falcons Fall 9-4 Against No. 34 Carson-Newman
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (2-2) fell just three hits shy of No. 34 Carson-Newman College (4-0) but were unable to score the runs falling 9-4. The Falcons were led by freshman Duston Daugherty (Hoover, Ala./Hoover) who went 2-for-3 with a homerun and two RBIs.
February 2, 2009
Falcon Bats Explode in 17-4 Pounding of Georgia Southwestern
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (2-1) had two six-run innings and scattered five more runs throughout the game to dismantle the Hurricanes of Georgia Southwestern State University (1-2), 17-4. The Falcons had five players with multiple hits while junior Cory Luckie (Fairhope, Ala./Bevill State C.C.) led all batters with three.
February 1, 2009
Jarnagin Picks up Win No. 300 while the Falcons Split Doubleheader on Opening Day
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo baseball team (1-1) earned a split with Georgia Southwestern State University (1-1) at home on opening day of the 2009 season. The Falcons took game one 5-3 before falling 5-1 in game two. They were led junior Cory Luckie (Fairhope, Ala./Bevill State C.C.) who went 3-of-6 on the day with a double and an RBI. Falcon head coach John Jarnagin picked up his 300th career victory with the 5-3 win. Only in his second season at Montevallo, Jarnagin picked up most of his wins at Morehead State University.
January 30, 2009
Montevallo to Offer Free Admission to Opening Baseball Series
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo athletic department has invited the local Montevallo community to check out some Falcon baseball free of charge. The home opening series against Georgia Southwestern State University on Sunday, Feb. 1 and Monday, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. will be free to everyone in the community.
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