Sunday- May 16, 2010- NCAA Baseball USAF @ #4 TCU
TCU grounds Air Force, 5-3
TCU Shortstop Taylor Featherston #12/Photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
FORT WORTH – It was a quiet game through the first four innings at Lupton Stadium Sunday in front of a crowd of 3,404 Horned Frog fans. Air Force Catcher Garrett Custons started things off in a big way with a solo home run to left field in the top of the fifth. A single through the left side by Center Fielder Nathan Carter brought in Second Baseman Blair Roberts to put the Falcons up 2-0. TCU evened the score in their half of the inning. After doubling down the left field line, and stealing third base, Shortstop Taylor Featherston scored on a sac fly by Third Baseman Jantzen Witte to cut Air Force's lead in half. A single to left field by Brance Rivera scored Aaron Schultz to tie the game. The Falcons regained the lead in the top of the sixth with what would turn out to be their last run of the game. Third Baseman K. J. Randhawa scored on a throwing error by Jerome Pena to take a one-run lead, 3-2. The TCU bats came alive in the bottom of the seventh. After loading the bases, a walk to Catcher Bryan Holaday brought in Featherston, followed by a sac fly by Jason Coats that plated pinch hitter Zac Jordan. The clincher came in the bottom of the eighth off the bat of Jerome Pena who went yard to center field. TCU scored five runs on five hits, and had two errors, while the Falcons put up three runs on six hits with no errors. The Frogs travel to San Antonio Tuesday night before returning home for their final home stand of the 2010 season against Cal State Bakersfield. Game times are Thursday at 11:00 a.m, Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
FORT WORTH – It was a quiet game through the first four innings at Lupton Stadium Sunday in front of a crowd of 3,404 Horned Frog fans. Air Force Catcher Garrett Custons started things off in a big way with a solo home run to left field in the top of the fifth. A single through the left side by Center Fielder Nathan Carter brought in Second Baseman Blair Roberts to put the Falcons up 2-0. TCU evened the score in their half of the inning. After doubling down the left field line, and stealing third base, Shortstop Taylor Featherston scored on a sac fly by Third Baseman Jantzen Witte to cut Air Force's lead in half. A single to left field by Brance Rivera scored Aaron Schultz to tie the game. The Falcons regained the lead in the top of the sixth with what would turn out to be their last run of the game. Third Baseman K. J. Randhawa scored on a throwing error by Jerome Pena to take a one-run lead, 3-2. The TCU bats came alive in the bottom of the seventh. After loading the bases, a walk to Catcher Bryan Holaday brought in Featherston, followed by a sac fly by Jason Coats that plated pinch hitter Zac Jordan. The clincher came in the bottom of the eighth off the bat of Jerome Pena who went yard to center field. TCU scored five runs on five hits, and had two errors, while the Falcons put up three runs on six hits with no errors. The Frogs travel to San Antonio Tuesday night before returning home for their final home stand of the 2010 season against Cal State Bakersfield. Game times are Thursday at 11:00 a.m, Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday- May 15, 2010- NCAA Baseball- USAF @ #4 TCU
Falcons pick off Frogs in Game Three, 4-2
#4 TCU Horned Frogs - 2010 MWC Champions/Photo by Michael Clements
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
FORT WORTH – After a rain delay, the Horned Frogs rallied to win Game One Friday night, 19-17 in 12 innings, against the Falcons of the United States Air Force Academy. With Freshman phenom Matt Purke throwing 12 strikeouts, the TCU Horned Frogs secured the 2010 MWC title with a 17-4 regular season record. TCU went on to win the second game of the double-header 8-2 behind the outstanding pitching of Kyle Winkler. Winkler allowed only two runs on nine hits, struck out six, and walked one in eight innings of work. The Falcons struck first in Game Three with a solo homerun by First Baseman Addison Gentry. TCU answered back in the bottom of the second when a double by Right Fielder Brance Rivera to left field line brought in Center Fielder Aaron Schultz. Both teams were quiet in the third, fourth, and fifth innings before another solo homerun, this time by Center Fielder Nathan Carter, put the Falcons up 2-1. The seventh and eighth innings passed uneventfully. Air Force went for the win in the top of the ninth as a triple by Catcher Garrett Custons brought in Second Baseman Blair Roberts and Center Fielder Nathan Carter to take the lead 4-1. Shortstop Taylor Featherston started the TCU ninth with a single to shortstop. Catcher Bryan Holaday followed with a single through the left side to put two on with Matt Curry at the plate. Curry flied out to right field, but allowed Featherston to score to cut the Falcons' lead to 4-2. Left Fielder Jason Coats singled to right center moving Holaday to second base. Jimmie Pharr came in to it at DH for Josh Elander, but popped up to shortstop to hand Air Force only their second conference win this season. The first win came against the Horned Frogs in Colorado Springs on March 26 in a 14-11 loss for TCU. Despite the disappointing loss, the Frogs were able to celebrate a season-record as Matt Curry hit his 24th double of the year. The Frogs and Falcons will wrap-up the series tomorrow at 1 p.m.
FORT WORTH – After a rain delay, the Horned Frogs rallied to win Game One Friday night, 19-17 in 12 innings, against the Falcons of the United States Air Force Academy. With Freshman phenom Matt Purke throwing 12 strikeouts, the TCU Horned Frogs secured the 2010 MWC title with a 17-4 regular season record. TCU went on to win the second game of the double-header 8-2 behind the outstanding pitching of Kyle Winkler. Winkler allowed only two runs on nine hits, struck out six, and walked one in eight innings of work. The Falcons struck first in Game Three with a solo homerun by First Baseman Addison Gentry. TCU answered back in the bottom of the second when a double by Right Fielder Brance Rivera to left field line brought in Center Fielder Aaron Schultz. Both teams were quiet in the third, fourth, and fifth innings before another solo homerun, this time by Center Fielder Nathan Carter, put the Falcons up 2-1. The seventh and eighth innings passed uneventfully. Air Force went for the win in the top of the ninth as a triple by Catcher Garrett Custons brought in Second Baseman Blair Roberts and Center Fielder Nathan Carter to take the lead 4-1. Shortstop Taylor Featherston started the TCU ninth with a single to shortstop. Catcher Bryan Holaday followed with a single through the left side to put two on with Matt Curry at the plate. Curry flied out to right field, but allowed Featherston to score to cut the Falcons' lead to 4-2. Left Fielder Jason Coats singled to right center moving Holaday to second base. Jimmie Pharr came in to it at DH for Josh Elander, but popped up to shortstop to hand Air Force only their second conference win this season. The first win came against the Horned Frogs in Colorado Springs on March 26 in a 14-11 loss for TCU. Despite the disappointing loss, the Frogs were able to celebrate a season-record as Matt Curry hit his 24th double of the year. The Frogs and Falcons will wrap-up the series tomorrow at 1 p.m.
Tuesday- May 4, 2010- NCAA Baseball- DBU @ UTA
Mavericks thrill crowd with big win over DBU, 10-4
UTA CF #2 Michael Choice/Photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
ARLINGTON – As the UTA Mavs won their fourth straight win convincingly against DBU, Michael Choice took top honors on the all-time single-season walks list with 62. Choice had three walks on the night, with the third one breaking the school record, along with going 2-for-2 with 2 RBI. UTA was on the board first with a run in the second inning. The Mavs added three more runs in the bottom of the third as Choice made it around the bases after his first walk of the night, as well as Preston Beck and Chad Comer who also touched home plate. DBU put up its first run in the top of the fifth as a double down the left field line by Logan Moro brought in Ryan Behmanesh. UTA drove in three more runs in the bottom of the fifth to lead 7-1. UTA lead 8-3 after the seventh. The Mavs put up 2 runs in the eighth and a lone by the Patriots in the ninth secured the win at home for UTA. The Mavs, currently in third place in the Southland Conference, host second-ranked Stephen F. Austin for a three-game home series beginning Friday at 6:30 p.m.
ARLINGTON – As the UTA Mavs won their fourth straight win convincingly against DBU, Michael Choice took top honors on the all-time single-season walks list with 62. Choice had three walks on the night, with the third one breaking the school record, along with going 2-for-2 with 2 RBI. UTA was on the board first with a run in the second inning. The Mavs added three more runs in the bottom of the third as Choice made it around the bases after his first walk of the night, as well as Preston Beck and Chad Comer who also touched home plate. DBU put up its first run in the top of the fifth as a double down the left field line by Logan Moro brought in Ryan Behmanesh. UTA drove in three more runs in the bottom of the fifth to lead 7-1. UTA lead 8-3 after the seventh. The Mavs put up 2 runs in the eighth and a lone by the Patriots in the ninth secured the win at home for UTA. The Mavs, currently in third place in the Southland Conference, host second-ranked Stephen F. Austin for a three-game home series beginning Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday- May 4, 2010- UIL 3A High School Track & Field Day Regional @ Commerce TX, Day 2
A Sunny Finish to a Stormy Start
Crandall HS High Jumper/Photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
COMMERCE – After finishing up Monday's prelims beginning at 9 AM, the track and field finals got underway at 6 PM. Both Texarkana-Liberty and Atlanta HS finished strong in their respected events. This will be the fourth straight Texarkana-Liberty will make trip to Austin for the UIL State Track & Field Championships, May 14 & 15. TX All Access Sports would like to congratulate all participants in the 3A Regional, and wish those going to Austin the best of luck!!
COMMERCE – After finishing up Monday's prelims beginning at 9 AM, the track and field finals got underway at 6 PM. Both Texarkana-Liberty and Atlanta HS finished strong in their respected events. This will be the fourth straight Texarkana-Liberty will make trip to Austin for the UIL State Track & Field Championships, May 14 & 15. TX All Access Sports would like to congratulate all participants in the 3A Regional, and wish those going to Austin the best of luck!!
Monday- May 3, 2010- UIL 3A high School Track & Field Regional @ Commerce TX, Day 1
Day One ends on a watery note
Texarkana-Liberty Womens 4x1/Photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
COMMERCE – It was an exciting Day One at the UIL 3A Track and Field Regional at Texas A&M-Commerce with the prelims of both the track and field events. Mother Nature chose to put a big kink in the schedule when storms started rolling through northeast Texas around 8 p.m. As the severe weather sirens began to go off in Commerce, everyone was told to evacuate the stadium due to lightning in the area. The weather delay lasted until 11 pm when the event was called to a close due to UIL regulations stating the events could not go past midnight. The prelims that were left were scheduled for 9 AM Tuesday morning.
COMMERCE – It was an exciting Day One at the UIL 3A Track and Field Regional at Texas A&M-Commerce with the prelims of both the track and field events. Mother Nature chose to put a big kink in the schedule when storms started rolling through northeast Texas around 8 p.m. As the severe weather sirens began to go off in Commerce, everyone was told to evacuate the stadium due to lightning in the area. The weather delay lasted until 11 pm when the event was called to a close due to UIL regulations stating the events could not go past midnight. The prelims that were left were scheduled for 9 AM Tuesday morning.
Saturday- May 1, 2010- CHL- Rapid City @ Allen
Rapid City Rush leads the Americans, 3-2
Rapid City Forward Brendan Cook #18/photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
ALLEN – The Allen Event Center was sold out, as 6,003 fans were on hand the watch game five of the Americans' series with the Rapid City Rush, whose winner will claim the Ray Miron Presidents' Cup. The Rush found the net first as forward Derek Campbell put the puck past the goalie at 3:10 in the first period. Rapid City went up 2-0 five minutes later with a goal by Les Reaney. A hair past nine minutes into the first period, Justin Bowers knocked in a wrist shot to cut the lead to 2-1. At the end of the first period, the teams were tied at 2-2. The Rush kept Allen quiet as they scored three more second period goals to increase their lead to 5-2 with one period of play remaining. Even after replacing goalies, the Americans got nothing done in the third period of play while allowed Rapid City two more goals in their 7-2 victory. The Americans traveled to Rapid City Tuesday night for Game 6 where they fought valiantly through two overtimes, before finally succumbing to Rapid City 4-3. Allen finished with a 42-17-5 record in their inaugural season. The Americans also won two play-off series and captured the title of 2010 Southern Conference Champions!
ALLEN – The Allen Event Center was sold out, as 6,003 fans were on hand the watch game five of the Americans' series with the Rapid City Rush, whose winner will claim the Ray Miron Presidents' Cup. The Rush found the net first as forward Derek Campbell put the puck past the goalie at 3:10 in the first period. Rapid City went up 2-0 five minutes later with a goal by Les Reaney. A hair past nine minutes into the first period, Justin Bowers knocked in a wrist shot to cut the lead to 2-1. At the end of the first period, the teams were tied at 2-2. The Rush kept Allen quiet as they scored three more second period goals to increase their lead to 5-2 with one period of play remaining. Even after replacing goalies, the Americans got nothing done in the third period of play while allowed Rapid City two more goals in their 7-2 victory. The Americans traveled to Rapid City Tuesday night for Game 6 where they fought valiantly through two overtimes, before finally succumbing to Rapid City 4-3. Allen finished with a 42-17-5 record in their inaugural season. The Americans also won two play-off series and captured the title of 2010 Southern Conference Champions!
Sunday- April 25, 2010- NCAA Baseball- UNLV @ #8 TCU
#8 TCU sweeps UNLV, 7-1
TCU Pitcher Steven Maxwell #4/Photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
FORT WORTH – To the delight of 3,217 fans, the Frogs didn't allow UNLV to get a lead on them in the series closer Sunday afternoon. Both teams were held scoreless through the first inning before TCU took a one run lead in the bottom of the second after a sac fly by Taylor Featherston brought home Matt Curry who was waiting on third after his own double down the right field line and fly out to right center by Josh Elander. Ater tripling down the right field line in the bottom of the third, Jerome Pena put the Frogs up by two runs after a sac fly by Aaron Schultz. Pena then scored again in the bottom of the fifth on a single up the middle by Brance Rivera. After pulling a walk in the sixth inning, Curry stole second base, advanced to third on a single by Elander, and then stole home to put the Frogs up 4-0. A lone run in the seventh by Rivera had TCU up by five until UNLV's catcher, Drew Beuerlein, scored in the top of the eighth after reaching base on a hit-by-pitch. That was the Rebels' only run of the game as TCU put two more runs up in the bottom of the eighth compliments of Featherston and Kyle VonTungeln. TCU will host Baylor on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m, and then travel to Waco for the completion of the home and home series Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The Frogs will then take to the road for two straight road series against Utah and New Mexico.
FORT WORTH – To the delight of 3,217 fans, the Frogs didn't allow UNLV to get a lead on them in the series closer Sunday afternoon. Both teams were held scoreless through the first inning before TCU took a one run lead in the bottom of the second after a sac fly by Taylor Featherston brought home Matt Curry who was waiting on third after his own double down the right field line and fly out to right center by Josh Elander. Ater tripling down the right field line in the bottom of the third, Jerome Pena put the Frogs up by two runs after a sac fly by Aaron Schultz. Pena then scored again in the bottom of the fifth on a single up the middle by Brance Rivera. After pulling a walk in the sixth inning, Curry stole second base, advanced to third on a single by Elander, and then stole home to put the Frogs up 4-0. A lone run in the seventh by Rivera had TCU up by five until UNLV's catcher, Drew Beuerlein, scored in the top of the eighth after reaching base on a hit-by-pitch. That was the Rebels' only run of the game as TCU put two more runs up in the bottom of the eighth compliments of Featherston and Kyle VonTungeln. TCU will host Baylor on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m, and then travel to Waco for the completion of the home and home series Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The Frogs will then take to the road for two straight road series against Utah and New Mexico.
Saturday-April 24, 2010- NCAA Baseball- UNLV @ #8 TCU
#8 TCU squeaks by UNLV, 9-8
TCU 1st Baseman Matt Curry/ photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
FORT WORTH – Game Two of the three-game series against UNLV was packed with long balls as each of TCU's nine runs were earned on six homers. TCU struck early and hard with two homers in the bottom half of the third inning. Right Fielder Josh Elander was the first Horned Frog to go yard to left center bringing in First Baseman Matt Curry to put TCU up 2-0. The Rebels tied the game in the top half of the fourth. Lead-off hitter Brandon Bayardi doubled to right field and then scored when Third Baseman RJ Arnold doubled to right field again. A sac grounder by Nolan Clark brought home Arnold. The Frogs quickly regained the lead as Shortstop Taylor Featherston sent the ball out of the park in the top of the fourth. In Friday night's game, TCU broke open the scoring deficit in the sitxth inning. Saturday UNLV's lucky number was seven as the Rebels racked up four runs in the seventh to ead 8-5. After UNLV Shortstop Richie Jimenez scored on a single to left field by Center Fielder Jarred Frierson, Designated Hitter Drew Beuerlein slammed a three-run homer over the right-center wall. Undaunted, TCU patiently waited their turn at a come-from-behind victory. Elander started things off in the eighth with a single to the shortstop and was able to advance to second on a throwing error. Featherston then sent his second long-ball of the game over the left field fence to bring in Elander and leave the Frogs within one of UNLV 8-7. The Horned Frog faithful that stayed until the ninth inning were rewarded with quite a display. Catcher Bryan Holaday singled to left center and was replaced by pinch runner Kyle VonTungeln. Matt Curry then wowed the crowd, and himself, with his first-ever career walk-off homer to center field to squeeze the Frogs past UNLV 9-8. "A win like this gets us fired up to play tomorrow and we know we can win at any time," said Curry. TCU will try for the clean sweep of the Rebels tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.
FORT WORTH – Game Two of the three-game series against UNLV was packed with long balls as each of TCU's nine runs were earned on six homers. TCU struck early and hard with two homers in the bottom half of the third inning. Right Fielder Josh Elander was the first Horned Frog to go yard to left center bringing in First Baseman Matt Curry to put TCU up 2-0. The Rebels tied the game in the top half of the fourth. Lead-off hitter Brandon Bayardi doubled to right field and then scored when Third Baseman RJ Arnold doubled to right field again. A sac grounder by Nolan Clark brought home Arnold. The Frogs quickly regained the lead as Shortstop Taylor Featherston sent the ball out of the park in the top of the fourth. In Friday night's game, TCU broke open the scoring deficit in the sitxth inning. Saturday UNLV's lucky number was seven as the Rebels racked up four runs in the seventh to ead 8-5. After UNLV Shortstop Richie Jimenez scored on a single to left field by Center Fielder Jarred Frierson, Designated Hitter Drew Beuerlein slammed a three-run homer over the right-center wall. Undaunted, TCU patiently waited their turn at a come-from-behind victory. Elander started things off in the eighth with a single to the shortstop and was able to advance to second on a throwing error. Featherston then sent his second long-ball of the game over the left field fence to bring in Elander and leave the Frogs within one of UNLV 8-7. The Horned Frog faithful that stayed until the ninth inning were rewarded with quite a display. Catcher Bryan Holaday singled to left center and was replaced by pinch runner Kyle VonTungeln. Matt Curry then wowed the crowd, and himself, with his first-ever career walk-off homer to center field to squeeze the Frogs past UNLV 9-8. "A win like this gets us fired up to play tomorrow and we know we can win at any time," said Curry. TCU will try for the clean sweep of the Rebels tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.
NCAA Baseball- Central Arkansas @ UTA
Mavericks take down Central Arkansas, 8-3
UTA Center Fielder Michael Choice #2/Photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
ARLINGTON – Following the lead of junior All-American Michael Choice, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a walk, and 2 RBI, the UTA Mavericks shut down the Central Arkansas Bears in game two of the three-game series at Clay Gould Ballpark. The Mavericks tallied 17 base hits Pitcher Rett Varner struck out 10 batters in seven innings on the mound. The Mavericks went up 6-0 with two runs in the first inning on three hits and four runs in the second on four hits. The Bears' three runs of the game all came in the top of the fourth inning on three hits. Choice has reached base in 52 consecutive games and leads the nation with 53 walks. The Mavs and Bears will wrap up the series Sunday with a 1 p.m. first pitch.
ARLINGTON – Following the lead of junior All-American Michael Choice, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a walk, and 2 RBI, the UTA Mavericks shut down the Central Arkansas Bears in game two of the three-game series at Clay Gould Ballpark. The Mavericks tallied 17 base hits Pitcher Rett Varner struck out 10 batters in seven innings on the mound. The Mavericks went up 6-0 with two runs in the first inning on three hits and four runs in the second on four hits. The Bears' three runs of the game all came in the top of the fourth inning on three hits. Choice has reached base in 52 consecutive games and leads the nation with 53 walks. The Mavs and Bears will wrap up the series Sunday with a 1 p.m. first pitch.
NCAA Softball- McNeese State @ UTA
Cowgirls rope the Mavericks in a double header
McNeese State's Dani Price #3/Photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
ARLINGTON – The Lady Mavs hosted the Cowgirls of McNeese State in a double-header Saturday afternoon at Allan Saxe Field. The Lady Mavs were able to keep the score close in the first game, losing by only two runs at 4-2. The second game held more of a sting as the Cowgirls shutout UTA 6-0. UTA Freshman Pitcher Teri Lyles held the Cowgirls scoreless through the first four innings of game one. McNeese was able to reach the scoreboard in the fifth inning with a solo homer by Dani Price, her first of the season and third of her career. The Cowgirls then tacked on three more runs in the sixth inning on four hits. UTA scored their two runs in the bottom of the seventh when Erica LeFlore hit a two-run homer, her second of the season. Game Two of the double-header saw the Mavs struggle as only Rebecca Collom was able to get anything done as she went 2-for-4 and pulled a walk. The Cowgirls scored one run in the fourth inning and then broke the game wide open in the fifth scoring five runs to go up 2-0 in the series. UTA and McNeese square off at 12 p.m. Sunday in the series closer.
ARLINGTON – The Lady Mavs hosted the Cowgirls of McNeese State in a double-header Saturday afternoon at Allan Saxe Field. The Lady Mavs were able to keep the score close in the first game, losing by only two runs at 4-2. The second game held more of a sting as the Cowgirls shutout UTA 6-0. UTA Freshman Pitcher Teri Lyles held the Cowgirls scoreless through the first four innings of game one. McNeese was able to reach the scoreboard in the fifth inning with a solo homer by Dani Price, her first of the season and third of her career. The Cowgirls then tacked on three more runs in the sixth inning on four hits. UTA scored their two runs in the bottom of the seventh when Erica LeFlore hit a two-run homer, her second of the season. Game Two of the double-header saw the Mavs struggle as only Rebecca Collom was able to get anything done as she went 2-for-4 and pulled a walk. The Cowgirls scored one run in the fourth inning and then broke the game wide open in the fifth scoring five runs to go up 2-0 in the series. UTA and McNeese square off at 12 p.m. Sunday in the series closer.
Friday-April 23, 2010- NCAA Baseball- UNLV @ #8 TCU
#8 TCU routs UNLV in series opener, 15-5
TCU Shortstop Jerome Pena #2/Photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
FORT WORTH – No. 8 TCU hosted MWC 3rd place UNLV for the first of a three-game series Friday night at Lupton Stadium in front of a crowd of 2,574. After OU ended the Frog's seven-game winning streak Tuesday night, TCU was looking to get back on the winning track before the home crowd. The win raises the Frogs to 15-3 at home while the loss is the third straight loss for UNLV. What has been an Achilles heel to UNLV continued to plague them as TCU was able to figure out the Rebels' pitching halfway through the game. The Rebels started the scoring in the top of the second inning. Left Fielder Brandon Bayardi came in on a single by Catcher Nolan Clark. Third Baseman Travis Feiner scored on a double down the right field line by Right Fielder Cash Thomas. Clark put up the Rebels' third run after a sac grounder by Shortstop Richie Jimenez. TCU Catcher Bryan Holaday sent a single to left field that brought in the Frogs' first two runs of the game as Brance Rivera and Aaron Schultz both crossed the plate. The Rebels put up two more runs in the top of the sixth to increase their lead to 5-2 before TCU broke the game open in the bottom half of the inning. The Frogs appeared near unstoppable as they racked up five runs. A double down the left field line by Left Fielder Jason Coats brought in Brance Rivera to start things off. Holaday then scored on a wild pitch and a single up the middle by Shortstop Jerome Pena, who was 0-10 before the hit, plated Designated Hitter Josh Elander and Coats. Pena then came in for the final run of the inning after a throwing error by the Rebels' center fielder. The Frogs allowed no more runs for the Rebels while UNLV's bullpen struggled to contain TCU. Coats, First Baseman Matt Curry, Pena and Elander added four runs in the bottom of the seventh to lead 11-5. The first two of four more runs in the bottom of the eighth came from bat of Jason Coats whose triple to left center scored Holaday and pitch hitter Zac Jordan. Coats then scored on a single by pitch hitter Jimmie Pharr. Joe Weik, who pitch hit for Curry, rounded out the Frogs' rout of UNLV when he crossed the plate after pitch hitter Davy Wright grounded out to second base. TCU now holds a 24-12 lead in the all-time series against UNLV. The Frogs are back in action Saturday at 4:30 p.m. to attempt to go up 2-0 in the series.
FORT WORTH – No. 8 TCU hosted MWC 3rd place UNLV for the first of a three-game series Friday night at Lupton Stadium in front of a crowd of 2,574. After OU ended the Frog's seven-game winning streak Tuesday night, TCU was looking to get back on the winning track before the home crowd. The win raises the Frogs to 15-3 at home while the loss is the third straight loss for UNLV. What has been an Achilles heel to UNLV continued to plague them as TCU was able to figure out the Rebels' pitching halfway through the game. The Rebels started the scoring in the top of the second inning. Left Fielder Brandon Bayardi came in on a single by Catcher Nolan Clark. Third Baseman Travis Feiner scored on a double down the right field line by Right Fielder Cash Thomas. Clark put up the Rebels' third run after a sac grounder by Shortstop Richie Jimenez. TCU Catcher Bryan Holaday sent a single to left field that brought in the Frogs' first two runs of the game as Brance Rivera and Aaron Schultz both crossed the plate. The Rebels put up two more runs in the top of the sixth to increase their lead to 5-2 before TCU broke the game open in the bottom half of the inning. The Frogs appeared near unstoppable as they racked up five runs. A double down the left field line by Left Fielder Jason Coats brought in Brance Rivera to start things off. Holaday then scored on a wild pitch and a single up the middle by Shortstop Jerome Pena, who was 0-10 before the hit, plated Designated Hitter Josh Elander and Coats. Pena then came in for the final run of the inning after a throwing error by the Rebels' center fielder. The Frogs allowed no more runs for the Rebels while UNLV's bullpen struggled to contain TCU. Coats, First Baseman Matt Curry, Pena and Elander added four runs in the bottom of the seventh to lead 11-5. The first two of four more runs in the bottom of the eighth came from bat of Jason Coats whose triple to left center scored Holaday and pitch hitter Zac Jordan. Coats then scored on a single by pitch hitter Jimmie Pharr. Joe Weik, who pitch hit for Curry, rounded out the Frogs' rout of UNLV when he crossed the plate after pitch hitter Davy Wright grounded out to second base. TCU now holds a 24-12 lead in the all-time series against UNLV. The Frogs are back in action Saturday at 4:30 p.m. to attempt to go up 2-0 in the series.
Tuesday-April 20, 2010- NCAA Baseball- #8 TCU @ #18 Oklahoma
Sooners stop TCU, 8-3
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
NORMAN, Okla. – The No. 8 Horned Frogs traveled to Norman Tuesday and watched their seven-game winning streak come to an end in an 8-3 loss. The Frogs jumped out to a 1-0 lead after the first inning when a single by Josh Elander scored Jason Coats. TCU increased its lead to 2-0 after a solo homerun by Coats to center field. OU cracked the scoreboard on a fielding error by TCU Third Baseman Jantzen Witte that allowed Chris Ellison to score. A huge fifth inning by the Sooners broke the ball game wide open. After Max White tripled to left center field, Cameron Seitzer followed with a homer that put OU up 3-2. A single by Caleb Bushyhead scored Ricky Eisenberg. Danny Black then doubled down the left field line bringing in Bushyhead and Bryan Groth for a five-run inning to take the lead 6-2. The Frogs never recovered from the blow and managed just one more run in the fifth, a homer by Catcher Bryan Holaday. OU tacked on two more runs in the sixth inning to claim the victory. TCU returns home to host UNLV this weekend. Game times are 6:30 p.m. Friday, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. Sunday.
NORMAN, Okla. – The No. 8 Horned Frogs traveled to Norman Tuesday and watched their seven-game winning streak come to an end in an 8-3 loss. The Frogs jumped out to a 1-0 lead after the first inning when a single by Josh Elander scored Jason Coats. TCU increased its lead to 2-0 after a solo homerun by Coats to center field. OU cracked the scoreboard on a fielding error by TCU Third Baseman Jantzen Witte that allowed Chris Ellison to score. A huge fifth inning by the Sooners broke the ball game wide open. After Max White tripled to left center field, Cameron Seitzer followed with a homer that put OU up 3-2. A single by Caleb Bushyhead scored Ricky Eisenberg. Danny Black then doubled down the left field line bringing in Bushyhead and Bryan Groth for a five-run inning to take the lead 6-2. The Frogs never recovered from the blow and managed just one more run in the fifth, a homer by Catcher Bryan Holaday. OU tacked on two more runs in the sixth inning to claim the victory. TCU returns home to host UNLV this weekend. Game times are 6:30 p.m. Friday, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. Sunday.
Tuesday-April 13, 2010- NCAA Baseball- Baylor @ UTA
Baylor takes over the Mavericks, 5-4
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
ARLINGTON – It took 10 innings to decide a victor as the UTA Mavericks hosted Baylor Tuesday night. UTA started the scoring in their half of the third inning. A double to right center by Jesse Payne scored Brian Nephew to put the Mavericks up 1-0. A single through the left side by Catcher Chad Comer scored Jesse Payne and Cody Dyvig for a 3-0 lead. Joey Hainsfurther scored Baylor's single run of the fourth inning to cut UTA's lead to two. Max Muncy opened Baylor's sixth inning of hitting with a homer down the right field line. A triple to left center by Greg Glime scored Chris Slater and Kenton Gedwed to put the Bears up 4-3. UTA battled back to tie the game in the seventh inning as a throwing error by Baylor's shortstop allowed Jordan Vaughn to score. A sac fly to right field by Glime in the tenth inning gave Baylor the winning run on the heels of Cal Towey. UTA will travel to Baylor Wednesday for the conclusion of the home-and-home series at 6:30 p.m.
ARLINGTON – It took 10 innings to decide a victor as the UTA Mavericks hosted Baylor Tuesday night. UTA started the scoring in their half of the third inning. A double to right center by Jesse Payne scored Brian Nephew to put the Mavericks up 1-0. A single through the left side by Catcher Chad Comer scored Jesse Payne and Cody Dyvig for a 3-0 lead. Joey Hainsfurther scored Baylor's single run of the fourth inning to cut UTA's lead to two. Max Muncy opened Baylor's sixth inning of hitting with a homer down the right field line. A triple to left center by Greg Glime scored Chris Slater and Kenton Gedwed to put the Bears up 4-3. UTA battled back to tie the game in the seventh inning as a throwing error by Baylor's shortstop allowed Jordan Vaughn to score. A sac fly to right field by Glime in the tenth inning gave Baylor the winning run on the heels of Cal Towey. UTA will travel to Baylor Wednesday for the conclusion of the home-and-home series at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday-April 13, 2010- NCAA Baseball- Texas A&M @ #10 TCU
#10 TCU shuts down A&M, 6-1
TCU SS Taylor Featherston/ Photo by Michael Clements
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
FORT WORTH – After a clean sweep of Houston this past weekend, the Horned Frogs returned to Lupton Stadium for a mid-week contest against the Aggies. A single-game record crowd of 4,375 were on hand as the Frogs climbed to 14-3 at home, and Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle gained his 275th win with TCU. The Frogs move to 24-7 on the season as A&M holds a 20-11-1 record so far. The win marked the first victory against the Aggies since May 12, 1995. TCU jumped out to a quick lead in the bottom of the first with two runs. A lone run in the bottom of the fourth would see the Frogs lead 3-0 before starting pitcher Paul Gerrish gave up his only run of the game got in the top of the fifth. That would be all the Frogs would allow the Aggies to put up before adding two runs in the bottom of the fifth and one more in the bottom of the seventh to seal the home victory for TCU. Tyler Lockwood pitched 4.2 innings for the win allowing only three hits and no runs. Before tonight's game, A&M held a 3-0 series record since renewing the rivalry three years ago. A&M holds an all-time record of 159-86-4 in 249 meetings. TCU travels to Provo, Utah to face BYU this Thursday (7 pm), Friday (7 pm), and Saturday (2 pm) before returning home to host Dallas Baptist next Tuesday at 6:30 pm.
FORT WORTH – After a clean sweep of Houston this past weekend, the Horned Frogs returned to Lupton Stadium for a mid-week contest against the Aggies. A single-game record crowd of 4,375 were on hand as the Frogs climbed to 14-3 at home, and Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle gained his 275th win with TCU. The Frogs move to 24-7 on the season as A&M holds a 20-11-1 record so far. The win marked the first victory against the Aggies since May 12, 1995. TCU jumped out to a quick lead in the bottom of the first with two runs. A lone run in the bottom of the fourth would see the Frogs lead 3-0 before starting pitcher Paul Gerrish gave up his only run of the game got in the top of the fifth. That would be all the Frogs would allow the Aggies to put up before adding two runs in the bottom of the fifth and one more in the bottom of the seventh to seal the home victory for TCU. Tyler Lockwood pitched 4.2 innings for the win allowing only three hits and no runs. Before tonight's game, A&M held a 3-0 series record since renewing the rivalry three years ago. A&M holds an all-time record of 159-86-4 in 249 meetings. TCU travels to Provo, Utah to face BYU this Thursday (7 pm), Friday (7 pm), and Saturday (2 pm) before returning home to host Dallas Baptist next Tuesday at 6:30 pm.
Thursday-April 8, 2010- NHL
Modano shines in farewell game...
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – ...if it does turn out to be the end of #9's illustrious career. Modano, who moved with the then Minnesota North Stars to North Texas to become the Dallas Stars in 1993, had the honors of the game-tying and the game winning goals over Anaheim. Modano, along with long-time teammates Marty Turco and Jere Lehtinen who may have seen their final home games as well, gave exceptional performances in front of an appreciative crowd of 18,009 at the AAC. Turco made 17 saves in regulation and blocked both Ducks' shots in the shootout. After a scoreless first period, Bobby Ryan put the Ducks up 1-0 with 6:32 off the clock. Jamie Benn answered back for the Stars at the 12:34 mark of the second period to tie things up. Ryan helped Anaheim regain the lead at 15:16 in the third period before Modano shut them down. At 18:13, Modano sent his first puck past Goalie Jonas Hiller to tie the game at 2-2. The clock would run out on the tie game, forcing a shootout. After Turco denied both Ducks' shooters in the shootout, Modano pulled on past Hiller to take a final victory at home. Before the shootout goal, Modano had been 0-5 on the season. Without a playoff berth, the Stars will travel to Minnesota for their final game of the season Saturday night. For Modano, it will be like going back home, "The fans have been great ever since we moved and every time we return, it’s been a great reception. I’m guessing it’s going to be just as tough as tonight to say goodbye to them and what they meant at such an early stage in my life and career."
DALLAS – ...if it does turn out to be the end of #9's illustrious career. Modano, who moved with the then Minnesota North Stars to North Texas to become the Dallas Stars in 1993, had the honors of the game-tying and the game winning goals over Anaheim. Modano, along with long-time teammates Marty Turco and Jere Lehtinen who may have seen their final home games as well, gave exceptional performances in front of an appreciative crowd of 18,009 at the AAC. Turco made 17 saves in regulation and blocked both Ducks' shots in the shootout. After a scoreless first period, Bobby Ryan put the Ducks up 1-0 with 6:32 off the clock. Jamie Benn answered back for the Stars at the 12:34 mark of the second period to tie things up. Ryan helped Anaheim regain the lead at 15:16 in the third period before Modano shut them down. At 18:13, Modano sent his first puck past Goalie Jonas Hiller to tie the game at 2-2. The clock would run out on the tie game, forcing a shootout. After Turco denied both Ducks' shooters in the shootout, Modano pulled on past Hiller to take a final victory at home. Before the shootout goal, Modano had been 0-5 on the season. Without a playoff berth, the Stars will travel to Minnesota for their final game of the season Saturday night. For Modano, it will be like going back home, "The fans have been great ever since we moved and every time we return, it’s been a great reception. I’m guessing it’s going to be just as tough as tonight to say goodbye to them and what they meant at such an early stage in my life and career."
Wednesday-April 7, 2010- NBA
Dallas cages Memphis, 110-84
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – The Dallas Mavs were able to climb out a recent defensive slump when they hosted the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. Caron Butler found his personal rhythm hitting 10 of 17 field goal attempts, grabbing six rebounds, and totaling 23 points on the night. Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points to pull the Mavs from increasing a two-game losing slide. The Mavs are currently battling for the No. 2 seed in the West against Denver, Phoenix, Utah, and Oklahoma City. The Mavs outscored Memphis 33-20 in the first period. Memphis was able to pull out 25 points in the second period to Dallas' 24, but still trailed 57-45 at the half. After an even third period of 21 points each, Dallas took a 78-66 lead into the final period of play. As Memphis faltered, Butler and Nowitzki helped lead the Mavs to a 110-84 final after scoring 32 fourth period points and allowing Memphis only 18. Jason Terry, J.J. Barea, and Jason Kidd contributed 16, 14, and 12 points each, respectively, with Kidd adding 10 assists. Dallas forced 20 turnovers and scored 30 points as a result. Memphis has not won in Dallas since November 26, 2005. The Mavs host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, March 14 at 8 p.m.
DALLAS – The Dallas Mavs were able to climb out a recent defensive slump when they hosted the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. Caron Butler found his personal rhythm hitting 10 of 17 field goal attempts, grabbing six rebounds, and totaling 23 points on the night. Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points to pull the Mavs from increasing a two-game losing slide. The Mavs are currently battling for the No. 2 seed in the West against Denver, Phoenix, Utah, and Oklahoma City. The Mavs outscored Memphis 33-20 in the first period. Memphis was able to pull out 25 points in the second period to Dallas' 24, but still trailed 57-45 at the half. After an even third period of 21 points each, Dallas took a 78-66 lead into the final period of play. As Memphis faltered, Butler and Nowitzki helped lead the Mavs to a 110-84 final after scoring 32 fourth period points and allowing Memphis only 18. Jason Terry, J.J. Barea, and Jason Kidd contributed 16, 14, and 12 points each, respectively, with Kidd adding 10 assists. Dallas forced 20 turnovers and scored 30 points as a result. Memphis has not won in Dallas since November 26, 2005. The Mavs host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, March 14 at 8 p.m.
Tuesday-April 6, 2010- NHL
Blackhawks fly by the Stars, 5-2
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – With their sights set firmly on the playoffs, the Chicago Blackhawks came out firing against the Stars Tuesday night. Just 36 seconds after the start of the game, Marian Hossa fired one past Goalie Matt Climie, and with less than a minute remaining in the first period, Colin Fraser put the first of two goals through the net to give the Blackhawks a 2-0 lead. Climie, a rookie, saw his fourth NHL appearance, and the only one this season as Turco and Lehtonen will finish out the Stars' final two games. Jonathan Toews out a short-handed goal through the net 5:58 into the second period to increase Chicago's lead to 3-0 before Steve Ott pushed the first goal through for Dallas on a power play at the 7:02 mark. Fraser popped the second of his two goals on the night past Climie early in the third period to go up 4-1. Patrick Kane put the nail in Dallas' coffin with his 30th career goal at the 9:53 mark of the third. Stars Left Winger Jamie Neal scored the final goal of the game off of a Brad Richards assist, which was Richards' 91st point, tying a career high. Climie stopped 33 shots against the one of the highest scoring teams in te laegue. As Dallas looks to wrap up their season, the Blackhawks have three games left to try to take over the first place seat in the West from San Jose.
DALLAS – With their sights set firmly on the playoffs, the Chicago Blackhawks came out firing against the Stars Tuesday night. Just 36 seconds after the start of the game, Marian Hossa fired one past Goalie Matt Climie, and with less than a minute remaining in the first period, Colin Fraser put the first of two goals through the net to give the Blackhawks a 2-0 lead. Climie, a rookie, saw his fourth NHL appearance, and the only one this season as Turco and Lehtonen will finish out the Stars' final two games. Jonathan Toews out a short-handed goal through the net 5:58 into the second period to increase Chicago's lead to 3-0 before Steve Ott pushed the first goal through for Dallas on a power play at the 7:02 mark. Fraser popped the second of his two goals on the night past Climie early in the third period to go up 4-1. Patrick Kane put the nail in Dallas' coffin with his 30th career goal at the 9:53 mark of the third. Stars Left Winger Jamie Neal scored the final goal of the game off of a Brad Richards assist, which was Richards' 91st point, tying a career high. Climie stopped 33 shots against the one of the highest scoring teams in te laegue. As Dallas looks to wrap up their season, the Blackhawks have three games left to try to take over the first place seat in the West from San Jose.
Saturday-April 3, 2010- NBA
Thunder rolls past the Mavs, 121-116
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – The Dallas Mavs did little to thwart OKC's drive for a playoff spot Saturday night. Thunder stars Kevin Durant and Jeff Green led OKC's scoring with 23 and 22 points, respectfully, as the Thunder ended a nine game losing against the Mavs. The Thunder held an eight point lead at the half and were up by 13 in the third period. OKC held a 94-85 advantage going into the final period of play. The Thunder were up by 19 early in the fourth period before a 17-2 run by Dallas closed the gap to 110-106. The Mavs came within four at 113-109 with 57.2 seconds left in the game, but a three-pointer by Eric Maynor squashed any chances of Dallas' victory. The man of the hour for Dallas was again Dirk Nowitzki with 30 points and 13 rebounds. Up next for the Mavs is a rematch with the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Wednesday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m.
DALLAS – The Dallas Mavs did little to thwart OKC's drive for a playoff spot Saturday night. Thunder stars Kevin Durant and Jeff Green led OKC's scoring with 23 and 22 points, respectfully, as the Thunder ended a nine game losing against the Mavs. The Thunder held an eight point lead at the half and were up by 13 in the third period. OKC held a 94-85 advantage going into the final period of play. The Thunder were up by 19 early in the fourth period before a 17-2 run by Dallas closed the gap to 110-106. The Mavs came within four at 113-109 with 57.2 seconds left in the game, but a three-pointer by Eric Maynor squashed any chances of Dallas' victory. The man of the hour for Dallas was again Dirk Nowitzki with 30 points and 13 rebounds. Up next for the Mavs is a rematch with the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Wednesday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday-April 2, 2010- NHL
Mike Modano makes his 800th Asst. goal as the Stars beat the Oilers, 6-3
Mike Modano scores his 800th asst./ photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – Mike Modano scored his 800th assist goal in his first game back after missing nine games due to an appendectomy as the Stars routed the last place Oilers, 6-3. Dallas scored three goals in the first period including goals from Brad Richards and Jere Lehtinen in a span of eleven seconds to take a 3-0 lead into the second period. Edmonton dominated the second period scoring three goals of their own to tie the game. Rookie sensation Jamie Benn put the go-ahead goal through the net after a nice set-up by Modano in the third period. Mike Ribeiro gave Dallas a 5-3 lead with 8:35 left to play in the game. Benn put through the Stars' sixth and final goal to seal the win at home and keep the Stars', and their fans', outside chance at the play-offs alive.
DALLAS – Mike Modano scored his 800th assist goal in his first game back after missing nine games due to an appendectomy as the Stars routed the last place Oilers, 6-3. Dallas scored three goals in the first period including goals from Brad Richards and Jere Lehtinen in a span of eleven seconds to take a 3-0 lead into the second period. Edmonton dominated the second period scoring three goals of their own to tie the game. Rookie sensation Jamie Benn put the go-ahead goal through the net after a nice set-up by Modano in the third period. Mike Ribeiro gave Dallas a 5-3 lead with 8:35 left to play in the game. Benn put through the Stars' sixth and final goal to seal the win at home and keep the Stars', and their fans', outside chance at the play-offs alive.
Thursday-April 1, 2010- NBA
Mavericks have no Magic for a win, 97-82
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – Orlando's hot three-point shooting, and domination by Dwight Howard, was too much for the Mavs Thursday night at the AAC. Howard put up 17 points along with 20 rebounds, the 40th 20 rebound game of his career, and five blocked shots in the game. To their credit, the Mavs stayed on the Magic's heels through the first period of play, allowing Orlando only a two-point lead, 18-16. Orlando began to pull away in the second period putting up 25 points to Dallas' 20 for a 43-36 lead at the half. It was the same song, only a different verse for the Mavs in the third period. Dallas, again, struggled offensively adding only another 20 points while defensively they lacked even more by allowing the Magic to score 29 points for a sizable 72-56 lead with one period of play remaining. Dallas outscored the Magic in the fourth period, 26-25, but it was not near enough for the victory. Nowitzki lead Dallas' scoring with 24 points and six rebounds. The Magic's largest lead of the game was 18 points while the Mavs' was only three. Prior to last night, Orlando had lost 11 of the previous 14 match-ups with Dallas. Dallas has two games at home, against OKC on April 3, and Memphis on April 7. Both games start at 7:30 p.m.
DALLAS – Orlando's hot three-point shooting, and domination by Dwight Howard, was too much for the Mavs Thursday night at the AAC. Howard put up 17 points along with 20 rebounds, the 40th 20 rebound game of his career, and five blocked shots in the game. To their credit, the Mavs stayed on the Magic's heels through the first period of play, allowing Orlando only a two-point lead, 18-16. Orlando began to pull away in the second period putting up 25 points to Dallas' 20 for a 43-36 lead at the half. It was the same song, only a different verse for the Mavs in the third period. Dallas, again, struggled offensively adding only another 20 points while defensively they lacked even more by allowing the Magic to score 29 points for a sizable 72-56 lead with one period of play remaining. Dallas outscored the Magic in the fourth period, 26-25, but it was not near enough for the victory. Nowitzki lead Dallas' scoring with 24 points and six rebounds. The Magic's largest lead of the game was 18 points while the Mavs' was only three. Prior to last night, Orlando had lost 11 of the previous 14 match-ups with Dallas. Dallas has two games at home, against OKC on April 3, and Memphis on April 7. Both games start at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday-March 31, 2010- NHL
Ott's Hat-Trick makes the day for the Sharks, 5-1
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – Thanks in large part to Steve Ott's first hat trickof his career, the Dallas Stars were able to crush the Western Conference leaders Wednesday night at the American Airlines Center. Ott scored the Stars' first,a s well as their fifth, goal against the Sharks. The win sealed the season series against the Sharks as Dallas outscored them a totla of 13-3 in the last two home games. The Sharks shutout Dallas, 3-0, in San Jose the week prior. Ott and Loui Eriksson put the Stars up 2-1 after the first period of play. The Stars increased their lead to 3-1 with 7:44 left to play in the second period as Brian Sitherby scored his fifth goal of the season after a set up by rookie Jamie Benn. Ott finished off the Sharks with his second period hat trick scoring two games in 1:08 off the clock. Marty Turco had the winning goalies honors as he defended the net from 29 shots in his third starat in the last nine games. The Stars face Edmonton Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at the AAC.
DALLAS – Thanks in large part to Steve Ott's first hat trickof his career, the Dallas Stars were able to crush the Western Conference leaders Wednesday night at the American Airlines Center. Ott scored the Stars' first,a s well as their fifth, goal against the Sharks. The win sealed the season series against the Sharks as Dallas outscored them a totla of 13-3 in the last two home games. The Sharks shutout Dallas, 3-0, in San Jose the week prior. Ott and Loui Eriksson put the Stars up 2-1 after the first period of play. The Stars increased their lead to 3-1 with 7:44 left to play in the second period as Brian Sitherby scored his fifth goal of the season after a set up by rookie Jamie Benn. Ott finished off the Sharks with his second period hat trick scoring two games in 1:08 off the clock. Marty Turco had the winning goalies honors as he defended the net from 29 shots in his third starat in the last nine games. The Stars face Edmonton Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at the AAC.
Tuesday-March 30, 2010- NCAA Baseball
#11 TCU wins at home against UTA, 10-3
TCU SS Taylor Featherston #12/ photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
FORT WORTH – In a game that had Frogs' fans on the edge of their seats, TCU managed to rally to a 10-3 win over UTA after allowing the Mavericks to come within one run, at 4-3, in the top of the sixth inning. After doubling to left field in the first, TCU Left Fielder Jason Coats scored the Frogs first run of the game after First Baseman Matt Curry singled to right field and then advanced to second on the throw. UTA took a 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth after a single to left field by Third Baseman Shane Hopkins brought in Right Fielder Preston Beck. A single through the left side by First Baseman Jordan Vaughn brought home Second Baseman Cody Dyvig. Right Fielder Josh Elander, Curry and Designated Hitter Jimmie Pharr put the Frogs back on top 4-2. UTA Shortstop Jesse Payne put up what would be the Mavericks final run of the game in the top of the sixth inning. After allowing UTA to come within one run, the Frogs rallied for the victory at home, which game them a 2-0 series lead against UTA this season. Shortstop Taylor Featherston, Center Fielder Brance Rivera, and Second Baseman Jerome Pena put the Frogs up 7-3 after the bottom of the sixth. Pharr, Elander, and Rivera put the game out of reach in the bottom of the seventh with three more runs. Taylor Featherston gained 3 RBIs in the game while Matt Curry extended his hitting streak to 13 games. The win improved the Frogs to 18-5 on the season. TCU hosts San Diego State for a three-game series beginning Thursday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m.
FORT WORTH – In a game that had Frogs' fans on the edge of their seats, TCU managed to rally to a 10-3 win over UTA after allowing the Mavericks to come within one run, at 4-3, in the top of the sixth inning. After doubling to left field in the first, TCU Left Fielder Jason Coats scored the Frogs first run of the game after First Baseman Matt Curry singled to right field and then advanced to second on the throw. UTA took a 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth after a single to left field by Third Baseman Shane Hopkins brought in Right Fielder Preston Beck. A single through the left side by First Baseman Jordan Vaughn brought home Second Baseman Cody Dyvig. Right Fielder Josh Elander, Curry and Designated Hitter Jimmie Pharr put the Frogs back on top 4-2. UTA Shortstop Jesse Payne put up what would be the Mavericks final run of the game in the top of the sixth inning. After allowing UTA to come within one run, the Frogs rallied for the victory at home, which game them a 2-0 series lead against UTA this season. Shortstop Taylor Featherston, Center Fielder Brance Rivera, and Second Baseman Jerome Pena put the Frogs up 7-3 after the bottom of the sixth. Pharr, Elander, and Rivera put the game out of reach in the bottom of the seventh with three more runs. Taylor Featherston gained 3 RBIs in the game while Matt Curry extended his hitting streak to 13 games. The win improved the Frogs to 18-5 on the season. TCU hosts San Diego State for a three-game series beginning Thursday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Monday-March 29, 2010- NBA
Mavs win against the Nuggets, 109-93
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki #41/photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – 20,085 Mavs fans were given a lot to cheer about Monday night as Dallas hosted the Denver Nuggets at the American Airlines Center. Dallas roared out to a 31-23 lead by the end of the first period. As has been plaguing Dallas recently, their second and third periods of play allowed the Nuggets to keep the game close. Both Dallas and Denver scored 24 and 23 points, respectively, in both the second and third periods giving the Mavs a 79-69 lead going into the final period of play. The fourth period was almost a mirror-image of the first period with the Mavs added 30 points to Denver's 24 to take the win, 109-93. Denver's J.R. Smith led the Nuggets with 27 points. Nene Hilario put up 14 points and Chauncey Billups contributed 11. The Mavs were led by Dirk Nowitzki with 34 points followed by Shawn Marion with 21 and Jason Terry with 15. The Mavs travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies Wednesday, March 31 at 8 p.m. ET.
DALLAS – 20,085 Mavs fans were given a lot to cheer about Monday night as Dallas hosted the Denver Nuggets at the American Airlines Center. Dallas roared out to a 31-23 lead by the end of the first period. As has been plaguing Dallas recently, their second and third periods of play allowed the Nuggets to keep the game close. Both Dallas and Denver scored 24 and 23 points, respectively, in both the second and third periods giving the Mavs a 79-69 lead going into the final period of play. The fourth period was almost a mirror-image of the first period with the Mavs added 30 points to Denver's 24 to take the win, 109-93. Denver's J.R. Smith led the Nuggets with 27 points. Nene Hilario put up 14 points and Chauncey Billups contributed 11. The Mavs were led by Dirk Nowitzki with 34 points followed by Shawn Marion with 21 and Jason Terry with 15. The Mavs travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies Wednesday, March 31 at 8 p.m. ET.
Saturday-March 27, 2010- CHL
Americans even the series against the Bucks, 3-2
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
ALLEN – The Americans evened the play-off series at 1-1 after a 3-2 win over the Laredo Bucks Saturday night at the Allen Event Center. The Americans stepped up their game after a miserable loss Friday night. Laredo scored first 2:36 into the first period when Looby assisted Griffith to take a one goal lead. Allen dominated the second period of scoring. The game-tying score came on Musitelli and Granham assisted goal by Straub 1:16 into the period. 5:13 off the clock saw the Americans' second goal of the night on a Bowers and Graham assist on a Musitelli goal. What would be the winning goal of the game was sent into the net with 12:22 off the clock as Bowers and Fairbarn assisted Musitelli. Laredo scored the lone goal of the third period on a Schwabe and Griffith assisted goal by Lehr. The Americans travel to Laredo for Games Three, Four, and Five in the best of seven series.
ALLEN – The Americans evened the play-off series at 1-1 after a 3-2 win over the Laredo Bucks Saturday night at the Allen Event Center. The Americans stepped up their game after a miserable loss Friday night. Laredo scored first 2:36 into the first period when Looby assisted Griffith to take a one goal lead. Allen dominated the second period of scoring. The game-tying score came on Musitelli and Granham assisted goal by Straub 1:16 into the period. 5:13 off the clock saw the Americans' second goal of the night on a Bowers and Graham assist on a Musitelli goal. What would be the winning goal of the game was sent into the net with 12:22 off the clock as Bowers and Fairbarn assisted Musitelli. Laredo scored the lone goal of the third period on a Schwabe and Griffith assisted goal by Lehr. The Americans travel to Laredo for Games Three, Four, and Five in the best of seven series.
UTA TRACK MEET
A Race Against the Wind
photo by Patrick Green
Friday-March 26, 2010- CHL
Bucks take over the Americans, 4-3
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
ALLEN – The Laredo Bucks were able to rally for a Game One victory in the Southern Conference Semi Finals. The Americans held the lead at 3-2 until the Bucks scored two goals in the third period while holding Allen scoreless. Allen took an early first period lead after a goal by Liam Huculak, unfortunately it didn't take long for the Bucks to answer back with a cut through the slot by Laredo's Mike Looby to even the score at 1-1. With less than a minute to play in the first period, Laredo's Darryl Smith went top shelf and beat Allen's goalie, Chris Whitley, to go up 2-1. Allen scored two goals in the first seven minutes of the second period and held the Bucks scoreless to take a 3-2 lead going into the final period of play. Another shot by Looby brought the game to a 3-3 tie. What would be the Buck's winning goal was scored by Neil Trimm with 10:50 left to play in the third period. The Americans will face the Bucks for Game Two of the seven game series tomorrow, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Allen Event Center.
ALLEN – The Laredo Bucks were able to rally for a Game One victory in the Southern Conference Semi Finals. The Americans held the lead at 3-2 until the Bucks scored two goals in the third period while holding Allen scoreless. Allen took an early first period lead after a goal by Liam Huculak, unfortunately it didn't take long for the Bucks to answer back with a cut through the slot by Laredo's Mike Looby to even the score at 1-1. With less than a minute to play in the first period, Laredo's Darryl Smith went top shelf and beat Allen's goalie, Chris Whitley, to go up 2-1. Allen scored two goals in the first seven minutes of the second period and held the Bucks scoreless to take a 3-2 lead going into the final period of play. Another shot by Looby brought the game to a 3-3 tie. What would be the Buck's winning goal was scored by Neil Trimm with 10:50 left to play in the third period. The Americans will face the Bucks for Game Two of the seven game series tomorrow, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Allen Event Center.
Thursday-March 25, 2010- NCAA Football
Horned Frogs Spring Training Camp
photo by Patrick Green
Tuesday-March 23, 2010- NBA
Mavs win against Clippers, 106-96
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – The Mavs dominated the Clippers all night long at the AAC Tuesday night. Dallas was up by eight after the first period, 32-24. 30 more points in the second period helped the Mavs to a 62-48 lead at the half. True to form, the Mavs struggled in the third period. Dallas added only 14 points while allowing LA 29 to trail 77-76 with one period left in regulation. A strong finish by Dallas that resulted in 30 more points helped the Mavs pull off the win at home. Jason Kidd celebrated his birthday by leading the Mavs' scoring with 26 points.
DALLAS – The Mavs dominated the Clippers all night long at the AAC Tuesday night. Dallas was up by eight after the first period, 32-24. 30 more points in the second period helped the Mavs to a 62-48 lead at the half. True to form, the Mavs struggled in the third period. Dallas added only 14 points while allowing LA 29 to trail 77-76 with one period left in regulation. A strong finish by Dallas that resulted in 30 more points helped the Mavs pull off the win at home. Jason Kidd celebrated his birthday by leading the Mavs' scoring with 26 points.
Sunday-March 21, 2010- NHL
Stars fall on a shoot out, 3-2
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – The Stars fell to 5-10 on shootouts after a failing attempt against the Phoenix Coyotes at home Sunday night. Dallas fans were kept on the edge of their seats as the Stars attempted a late-game comeback, but fell shot at 3-2. Phoenix scored first with 19:59 left in the first period. Dallas evened the score with 3:45 to play in the second, but a little over a minute later, Phoenix sent one through the net to reclaim the lead. A mid-third period goal evened the score before a wrist shot by Adrian Aucoin in the fourth round of the shootout found its way past Marty Turco's glove and the Coyotes evened Dallas' six-game homestand to 2-2-2. The win for Phoenix was their ninth straight and helped move the Coyotes into first place in the Pacific division in front of San Jose.
DALLAS – The Stars fell to 5-10 on shootouts after a failing attempt against the Phoenix Coyotes at home Sunday night. Dallas fans were kept on the edge of their seats as the Stars attempted a late-game comeback, but fell shot at 3-2. Phoenix scored first with 19:59 left in the first period. Dallas evened the score with 3:45 to play in the second, but a little over a minute later, Phoenix sent one through the net to reclaim the lead. A mid-third period goal evened the score before a wrist shot by Adrian Aucoin in the fourth round of the shootout found its way past Marty Turco's glove and the Coyotes evened Dallas' six-game homestand to 2-2-2. The win for Phoenix was their ninth straight and helped move the Coyotes into first place in the Pacific division in front of San Jose.
Stars win against Ottawa, 5-4
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – Dallas delivered an action-packed performance to capture the against the Senators at the AAC on Saturday. After falling behind 3-2 early in the second period, the Stars fought their way back. Trevor Daley shot the winning puck through the net with 4:33 to play in the third period. The five goals scored in the win brings the overall tally to 15 goals in the last three games. Lehtonen saw his third straight start protecting the net and had 25 saves.
DALLAS – Dallas delivered an action-packed performance to capture the against the Senators at the AAC on Saturday. After falling behind 3-2 early in the second period, the Stars fought their way back. Trevor Daley shot the winning puck through the net with 4:33 to play in the third period. The five goals scored in the win brings the overall tally to 15 goals in the last three games. Lehtonen saw his third straight start protecting the net and had 25 saves.
Thursday-March 18, 2010- NHL
Stars fall to the Flyers, 3-2
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – The Stars were up 2-1 after the first period, but after a few touch breaks, they watched Philadelphia come back and take the eventual win. The Stars were sitting in 12th place, and the loss kept them seven points away from the final Western Conference playoff spot which is occupied by eighth place Detroit, who did not play. Even with a goalie who hasn't played since before Christmas, the Flyers were able to hold out. The Stars sent three shots on Boucher in the last 80 ticks of the clock, but he was able to seal the victory with a save on Stephane Robidas' hard hit shot from the left face-off dot. Steve Ott produced both goals for Dallas, the first with 17:55 to play in the first and the second at the 9:41 mark of the first. Stars Goalie Kari Lehtonen is winless against the Flyers, having 10 lifetime appearances against them. This game marked the first win for Philadelphia in Dallas since 1996.
DALLAS – The Stars were up 2-1 after the first period, but after a few touch breaks, they watched Philadelphia come back and take the eventual win. The Stars were sitting in 12th place, and the loss kept them seven points away from the final Western Conference playoff spot which is occupied by eighth place Detroit, who did not play. Even with a goalie who hasn't played since before Christmas, the Flyers were able to hold out. The Stars sent three shots on Boucher in the last 80 ticks of the clock, but he was able to seal the victory with a save on Stephane Robidas' hard hit shot from the left face-off dot. Steve Ott produced both goals for Dallas, the first with 17:55 to play in the first and the second at the 9:41 mark of the first. Stars Goalie Kari Lehtonen is winless against the Flyers, having 10 lifetime appearances against them. This game marked the first win for Philadelphia in Dallas since 1996.
#4 Frogs drop final game against the Cougars, 5-4
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
FORT WORTH – After a clean sweep of Texas Tech last week, the No. 4 Horned Frogs hosted MWC opponent BYU in a three-game series starting Thursday night. The Frogs dominated the Cougars in the first game and came away with a decisive 13-6 victory. Game Two was set for 6:30 p.m. Friday evening, but impending inclimate weather forced a double-header Friday afternoon. Behind freshman phenom Matt Purke, the Frogs came out strong again. The Frogs kept BYU scoreless three the first three innings while compiling 10 runs. The Cougars turned the tables and kept TCU at 10 runs through the fourth and fifth innings as their bats got hot and put together six runs. TCU added a single run in the bottom of the sixth and then two runs in the bottom of the eighth for the win. TCU produced a total of 17 hits and an error while BYU had 13 hits and two errors in the loss. In the second game of the double-header, TCU was error-plagued and struggled with their relief pitchers. TCU produced all of its scoring in the bottom of the first inning. TCU fought exhaustion and a hard-hitting BYU team the remainder of the game. BYU methodically chipped away at TCU's lead. The Cougars put up two runs in the top of the third, one run in the top of the fifth, and two more runs in the top of the seventh to take the lead and eventual win. The Frogs travel to DBU on Monday before returning home to face Texas State at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
FORT WORTH – After a clean sweep of Texas Tech last week, the No. 4 Horned Frogs hosted MWC opponent BYU in a three-game series starting Thursday night. The Frogs dominated the Cougars in the first game and came away with a decisive 13-6 victory. Game Two was set for 6:30 p.m. Friday evening, but impending inclimate weather forced a double-header Friday afternoon. Behind freshman phenom Matt Purke, the Frogs came out strong again. The Frogs kept BYU scoreless three the first three innings while compiling 10 runs. The Cougars turned the tables and kept TCU at 10 runs through the fourth and fifth innings as their bats got hot and put together six runs. TCU added a single run in the bottom of the sixth and then two runs in the bottom of the eighth for the win. TCU produced a total of 17 hits and an error while BYU had 13 hits and two errors in the loss. In the second game of the double-header, TCU was error-plagued and struggled with their relief pitchers. TCU produced all of its scoring in the bottom of the first inning. TCU fought exhaustion and a hard-hitting BYU team the remainder of the game. BYU methodically chipped away at TCU's lead. The Cougars put up two runs in the top of the third, one run in the top of the fifth, and two more runs in the top of the seventh to take the lead and eventual win. The Frogs travel to DBU on Monday before returning home to face Texas State at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
TCU Track and Field Invitational
photo by Patrick Green
Mavs Charm Bulls, 113-106
photo by Patrick Green
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
DALLAS – Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavs in scoring with 26 points as Dallas defeated the Chicago Bulls on St. Patty's Day. The Mavs welcomed back Jason Terry who has been out recovering from a broken bone in his face. The Mavs were off three days without a game, and returned to the court with renewed energy. By the end of the first period, Dallas led 32-20. The Mavs put up another 32 points in the second period while Chicago produced 24 to trail 64-44 going into period three. What the Mavs have to work on is closing out the final periods of a game. The Bulls gained 28 points to Dallas' 24 in the third period. The Bulls scored on 11 of their first 12 possessions of the fourth period giving Dallas and their fans a slight scare. The Bulls added 34 fourthe period points, but it wasn't enough to top the Mavs. Dallas has now won 19 of their last 22 games against the Bulls.
DALLAS – Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavs in scoring with 26 points as Dallas defeated the Chicago Bulls on St. Patty's Day. The Mavs welcomed back Jason Terry who has been out recovering from a broken bone in his face. The Mavs were off three days without a game, and returned to the court with renewed energy. By the end of the first period, Dallas led 32-20. The Mavs put up another 32 points in the second period while Chicago produced 24 to trail 64-44 going into period three. What the Mavs have to work on is closing out the final periods of a game. The Bulls gained 28 points to Dallas' 24 in the third period. The Bulls scored on 11 of their first 12 possessions of the fourth period giving Dallas and their fans a slight scare. The Bulls added 34 fourthe period points, but it wasn't enough to top the Mavs. Dallas has now won 19 of their last 22 games against the Bulls.
Sunday-March 14, 2010- NCAA Baseball- Texas Tech @ #7 TCU
#7 Frogs clean house against the Raiders, 8-5
First Baseman Matt Curry/Photo by Patrick Green
Three-run Homer by TCU DH Jimmie Pharr & Solo HRs by Shortstop Jerome Pena and First Baseman Matt Curry help Frogs to 8-5 clean sweep of Tech!
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
FORT WORTH – A beautiful, cloudless sky was the perfect backdrop for the Horned Frogs' clean sweep of the Texas Tech Red Raiders Sunday afternoon at Lupton Stadium. The Frogs wasted no time jumping out to a 5-0 lead after their first at-bat. Right Fielder Josh Elander brought in Catcher Bryan Holaday to start the scoring frenzy. A three-run homer over the center field wall by Jimmie Pharr brought in Elander and Left Fielder Jason Coats. Shortstop Jerome Pena added a solo home-run to round out the runs at five. Tech put up a run in the top of the second after a double down the left field line by Catcher Jeremy Mayo brought in Second Baseman Nick Popescu. The Frogs put up two more runs in their half of the second inning. Lead-off hitter Second Baseman Davy Wright singled up the middle to get things started. A walk by Center Fielder Kyle Von Tungeln moved Wright to second. A sac ground out by Holaday put Wright into scoring position at third base. Coats then singled up the middle bringing in Wright and Von Tungeln. A solo homer by First Baseman Matt Curry capped off the eight-run game for the Frogs. Just three outs away from the clean sweep, the Red Raiders decided to give relief pitcher Eric Marshall some trouble. Lead-off hitter Nick Popescu drew a walk and eventually scored on a single up the middle by First Baseman Stephen Hagen. Another single through the left side by Third Baseman Justin Berry brought in pinch runner Garrett Totten. After bringing in Kaleb Merck to pitch for Marshall, the Raiders managed to tack on two more runs after a home run by Right Fielder Jamodrick McGruder brought in Hagen as well. Merck finally got a handle on the situation and shut down the Raiders before any major damage could be done. TCU travels to Oklahoma Tuesday night to face Oral Roberts at 6:30 p.m. The Frogs will return home for a three-game series against MWC opponent BYU starting Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
FORT WORTH – A beautiful, cloudless sky was the perfect backdrop for the Horned Frogs' clean sweep of the Texas Tech Red Raiders Sunday afternoon at Lupton Stadium. The Frogs wasted no time jumping out to a 5-0 lead after their first at-bat. Right Fielder Josh Elander brought in Catcher Bryan Holaday to start the scoring frenzy. A three-run homer over the center field wall by Jimmie Pharr brought in Elander and Left Fielder Jason Coats. Shortstop Jerome Pena added a solo home-run to round out the runs at five. Tech put up a run in the top of the second after a double down the left field line by Catcher Jeremy Mayo brought in Second Baseman Nick Popescu. The Frogs put up two more runs in their half of the second inning. Lead-off hitter Second Baseman Davy Wright singled up the middle to get things started. A walk by Center Fielder Kyle Von Tungeln moved Wright to second. A sac ground out by Holaday put Wright into scoring position at third base. Coats then singled up the middle bringing in Wright and Von Tungeln. A solo homer by First Baseman Matt Curry capped off the eight-run game for the Frogs. Just three outs away from the clean sweep, the Red Raiders decided to give relief pitcher Eric Marshall some trouble. Lead-off hitter Nick Popescu drew a walk and eventually scored on a single up the middle by First Baseman Stephen Hagen. Another single through the left side by Third Baseman Justin Berry brought in pinch runner Garrett Totten. After bringing in Kaleb Merck to pitch for Marshall, the Raiders managed to tack on two more runs after a home run by Right Fielder Jamodrick McGruder brought in Hagen as well. Merck finally got a handle on the situation and shut down the Raiders before any major damage could be done. TCU travels to Oklahoma Tuesday night to face Oral Roberts at 6:30 p.m. The Frogs will return home for a three-game series against MWC opponent BYU starting Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday-March 13, 2010- NCAA Baseball- Texas Tech @ #7 TCU
#7 TCU goes up 2-0 in Series against Texas Tech, 9-1
TCU Pitcher Matt Purke/Photo by Patrick Green
Designated Hitter Jimmie Pharr hits 2 Solo Home Runs in Frogs' 9-1 Victory!
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
FORT WORTH – After narrowly escaping a loss 8-7 Friday night, the Horned Frogs combined a little Irish luck and a lot of talent to blow out the Red Raiders Saturday afternoon. A crowd of 3,363 looked on as the Frogs routed Tech in a two hour and four minute contest. TCU Freshman pitcher, Matt Purke (Klein HS), pitched his first complete collegiate game. Purke was a first round pick by the Texas Rangers, and went 14th over-all in the 2010 MLB draft, but wanted to be a Horned Frog more. The game was scoreless through the first inning. In the bottom of the second, TCU went up 1-0 as DH Jimmie Pharr blasted the first of two solo home runs in the game. A scoreless third inning was followed by a blow-out bottom of the fourth as Catcher Bryan Holaday, First Baseman Matt Curry, and Right Fielder Josh Elander all crossed home plate to go up 4-0. Tech's lone run of the game came in the top of the fifth after First Baseman Barrett Barnes homered over the left center field wall. TCU increased their lead to 6-1 in the bottom of the fifth when a fly ball by Matt Curry allowed Center Fielder Kyle Von Tungeln to score from third, and a passed ball allowed Holaday to come in. Second Baseman Jerome Pena and Shortstop Jantzen Witte added two more runs in the bottom of the sixth. Pharr rounded out the TCU slam with another solo home run in the bottom of the eight inning. The Frogs are back in action Sunday at 1pm to attempt a clean sweep against the Raiders.
JENNIFER MULHAUSEN
FORT WORTH – After narrowly escaping a loss 8-7 Friday night, the Horned Frogs combined a little Irish luck and a lot of talent to blow out the Red Raiders Saturday afternoon. A crowd of 3,363 looked on as the Frogs routed Tech in a two hour and four minute contest. TCU Freshman pitcher, Matt Purke (Klein HS), pitched his first complete collegiate game. Purke was a first round pick by the Texas Rangers, and went 14th over-all in the 2010 MLB draft, but wanted to be a Horned Frog more. The game was scoreless through the first inning. In the bottom of the second, TCU went up 1-0 as DH Jimmie Pharr blasted the first of two solo home runs in the game. A scoreless third inning was followed by a blow-out bottom of the fourth as Catcher Bryan Holaday, First Baseman Matt Curry, and Right Fielder Josh Elander all crossed home plate to go up 4-0. Tech's lone run of the game came in the top of the fifth after First Baseman Barrett Barnes homered over the left center field wall. TCU increased their lead to 6-1 in the bottom of the fifth when a fly ball by Matt Curry allowed Center Fielder Kyle Von Tungeln to score from third, and a passed ball allowed Holaday to come in. Second Baseman Jerome Pena and Shortstop Jantzen Witte added two more runs in the bottom of the sixth. Pharr rounded out the TCU slam with another solo home run in the bottom of the eight inning. The Frogs are back in action Sunday at 1pm to attempt a clean sweep against the Raiders.