TUSCALOOSA, AL -- Sanduan Dubose the only senior member of the 2006 Stillman College baseball team was selected on the final day of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday.

Dubose, who was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 35th round with the 1052 pick, is the first Stillman athlete to be drafted by a professional sports franchise since Carl Hollis and Bernard Stranton were selected in the 1982 MLB draft. Hollis was taken in the 18th round with the 448th pick by the New York Mets and Stranton was picked in the 19th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 476th pick.

"I'm glad that I was given an opportunity to go after my dream of being drafted by a Major League team," Dubose said. "The scouts for the Brewers saw me play a lot this year and I thought they would be interested in drafting me. I'm just happy that they selected me."

The 6'0, 210 pound Meridian, Mississippi native led the Tigers in most offensive categories and was nationally ranked in the following NCAA categories: #4 in slugging percentage, #9 in home runs, #10 in RBI, #17 batting avg., #38 in walks, and #44 in triples.

"I'm very happy for Sanduan," said Stillman head coach Donny Crawford. "Coaching Dubose this year has been a real joy for me. I don't know if I have ever been as excited to have a player on one of my teams. I told him that I was real proud of him."

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May 4, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL - The Stillman College baseball team finished the 2006 season with a 27-30 overall record, falling just below the .500 mark. In their final series of the season the Tigers lost a double header to the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles at the Stillman Athletic Complex Tuesday afternoon. Earlier this week the Eagles were ranked 15th in the National College Baseball Writers Association Poll and No. 16 in the American Baseball Coaches Association Poll. With the wins FGCU improves to a 37-12 record.

The Eagles won the opener 4-1. Stillman scored its only run in the first inning. FGCU won the game in the fourth inning as the Eagles put four runs on the scoreboard.

Jason Kiley picked up the win as he pitched a complete game, giving up one run on nine hits. Pat Garrido led the FGCU offense by going 1-for-2 with a run scored.

In the nightcap the Eagles beat Stillman 15-3. FGCU scored six runs in the second inning and added another four in the third. The Eagles score a run in the fourth and sixth innings. FGCU scored the final three runs of the game in the seventh inning. Stillman scored two runs in the second inning and its final run in the fourth.

Cody White (4-3) suffered the loss as he pitched two innings, giving up seven runs on three hits and five walks. DeByron Byner led Stillman by going 3-for-3 and two RBI. David Holcombe, Casey Orr and Josh Godfrey each recorded a hit and a run in the losing effort.

Troy Beal pitched a complete game to pick up the win for the Eagles. He gave up three runs and nine hits. Shawn Griffin led the FGCU offense, going 4-for-5 at the plate and scored three runs.

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May 3, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL - The Stillman College baseball team ended a five game losing streak by splitting a double header with the No. 15 ranked team in Division II Tuesday afternoon at the Stillman Athletic Complex. The Tigers beat the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles 5-2 in the opener and fell 12-1 in the nightcap. The Eagles (35-12) were No. 15 in the National College Baseball Writers Association Poll and No. 16 in the American Baseball Coaches Association Poll earlier this week.

In the first game Stillman took an early 2-0 lead, scoring in the third inning. Each team put a run on the scoreboard in the fourth inning. Florida Gulf Coast added another run in the fifth to cut Stillman's lead to 3-2, but the Tigers tacked on two more runs at the bottom of the inning to secure the win.

David Elsberry (5-4) pitched a complete game to get the win. In seven innings of work he allowed two runs on five hits, while striking out three batters. Sean Blair and C.J. Richerzhagen led the Stillman offensive attack, with both going 3-for-2 with a run scored. Casey Orr and Kevin Long both recorded a hit and a run for the Tigers.

J.J Crumbley got the loss for the Eagles, as he gave up five runs on eight hits and recorded five strikeouts. Josh Upchurch led FGCU with a hit and run.

In the second game the Eagles turned the tables on Stillman. FGCU scored six runs in the first three innings to take a commanding 6-1 lead. The Eagles added two more runs in the fifth and put the game away with a four run seventh inning.

Joseph Woodley (3-3) got the loss as he pitched three innings and gave up six runs on 10 hits. Long went 1-for-4 and scored Stillman's only run in the first inning.

Richard Bleier pitched a complete game to pick up the win. He gave up one run and seven hits. Pat Garrido led the Eagles as he went 3-for-4 at the plate and scored four runs. Upchurch added four hits and three runs.

Stillman (27-28) and Florida Gulf Coast will return to action on Wednesday, May 3 to complete the final two games of the series at the Stillman Athletic Complex. The first game is scheduled to start at noon.

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May 1, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- The Stillman College baseball team will try to finish the 2006 season on a good note when the Tigers face the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles in back-to-back double headers on Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3 at the Stillman Athletic Complex.

The Tigers have lost their last five games, including the SIAC championship game, and have a 26-27 overall record. In its last contest Stillman fell 4-3 in a single game against Belhaven College last Wednesday in Jackson, MS. The FGCU Eagles have a 34-11 record after splitting a twin bill with Lynn University on Sunday.

The opening game for Tuesday's is scheduled to start at 2:30 pm and the first pitch for Wednesday's double header is scheduled for noon.

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Apr. 17, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- On the final day of the 2006 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Spring Sports Championships the Stillman College baseball team put forth a valiant effort but came up short in the championship game. The Albany State University Rams beat the Tigers 6-4 to win the SIAC baseball title Sunday afternoon.

Stillman (26-23) got on the scoreboard first, scoring a run in the second inning. Albany State (23-26) grabbed the lead in the fourth inning, scoring three runs. Stillman reclaimed the lead with three runs in the fifth, and that was the only scoring until Albany State scored the final three runs of the game in the ninth inning.

Edner Castro picked up the win, going 4.1 innings, allowing only two hits, while striking out two. Floyd Patterson went 2-for-3 at the plate for the Rams, with a runs scored. Eric Love made his only hit count as he homered in the fourth inning.

David Elsberry (4-3) suffered the loss for Stillman. He pitched a complete game and allowed six runs on 10 hits, while striking out two. Stephen Hinton led the Stillman offense going 2-for-4 at the plate, including two runs and a RBI. Kevin Long also recorded two hits and a RBI. Elsberry got a hit and a run and Cody White added a hit and a run in the losing effort.

Two Tigers received All-Tournament recognition. Sean Blair and Kevin Long were named to the All-Tournament team. Below is a complete list for the 2006 SIAC Baseball All-Tournament Team:

2006 SIAC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT AWARDS

PLAYER (SCHOOL)

Reuben Dupree (Morehouse)

Sean Blair (Stillman)

Anthony Clay (Albany State)

Eric Love (Albany State)

Jarvis Williams (Albany State)

Kevin Long (Stillman)

DeShaun Brooks (Benedict)

Robert White (Morehouse)

Ahmard Sanders (Tuskegee)

Ender Castro (Albany State)

THIRD PLACE WINNER: MOREHOUSE COLLEGE

SECOND PLACE WINNER: STILLMAN COLLEGE

FIRST PLACE WINNER: ALBANY STATE

2006 SIAC BASEBALL MVP: Eric Love (Albany State)

2006 SIAC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP OUTSTANDING COACH: Edward Taylor (Albany State)

Stillman will return to action on April 19 when the Tigers host William Carey College in a non-conference single game at the Stillman Athletic Complex. The game is scheduled for a 2 pm start time.

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Apr. 16, 2006

Baseball: In the first game Stillman fell 13-0 to the Albany State University Rams. ASU scored two runs in the first inning and put four more on the scoreboard in the second. After a one inning drought the Rams scored two in the fourth, three in the sixth and the final two runs of the game in the sixth.

Demario Cash got the win, as he scattered four hits over seven innings. He walked three and struck out four batters. Joseph Woodley (3-2) got the loss, as he gave up 10 runs on 12 hits in five innings of work. Marcus Whitfield, David Elsberry, Kevin Long, C.J. Richerzhagen each got a hit for Stillman.

In the second game Stillman beat Morehouse College 6-5. After scoring a run in the first inning the Tigers gave up a run in the second and two at the top of the third. At the bottom of the inning Stillman cut Morehouse's lead to 3-2. The Tigers put two more runs on the scoreboard in the fifth and another in the sixth. Morehouse scored a run in the seventh inning to make the score 5-4. Stillman responded with a run in the eight and held Morehouse to a run in the ninth for the victory.

Cody White (4-1) pitched nine innings, giving up five runs on 10 hits, for the win. He walked only one batter and struck out three. White helped his own cause by going 2-for-4 and recording two RBI. Whitfield went 1-for-2 with two runs and a RBI. Sanduan Dubose, Sean Blair, Elsberry, and Long each got a hit and scored a run for Stillman.

Stillman will face Albany State for the 2006 SIAC baseball championship. The game is scheduled to start at 10 am.

Track & Field: Brian Witherspoon won Stillman's first SIAC championships in track and field. Witherspoon took first place in the men's 100 meter dash and the 200 meter dash. He as he finished with a time of 10.49 seconds. Witherspoon was followed by Albany State's Rodney Coley (10.51), and Jeffery Mosley from Fort Valley State (10.71).

In the 200 meters Witherspoon finished with a 21.09 mark. He was followed by Coley (21.14) and Joshua Williams from Benedict College (21.22).

Jason Mims finished in third place in the pole vault.

The 2006 SIAC Spring Sports Festival will continue on Sunday, April 16 with the baseball championship game at 10 am. General admission is $5.

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Apr. 15, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- On the second day of the 2006 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Spring Sports Championships the Stillman College Tigers continued to contend for conference championships. One team was eliminated, but another advanced to the quarter final round.

Baseball: The Tigers (# 2 seed in West Division) overcame an 11-6 deficit in going into the sixth inning to beat the Benedict College Tigers (# 1 seed in East Division) 16-14 at the Tuscaloosa Academy field Friday evening.

Benedict put six runs on the scoreboard in the first two innings. Stillman cut the lead to two points in the third. In the fourth inning Stillman added two more runs, but at the bottom of the inning Benedict scored five runs to make the score 11-6. The Tigers responded by scoring two runs in the fifth, four in the sixth inning and three in the seventh. Benedict added three more runs in the last five innings and Stillman scored the final run of the game in the eighth to secure the victory.

Chase Stewart (3-4) picked up the win. He allowed three runs on four hits. Andrew Brown earned his first save of the season, as allowed only one hit, while striking out three batters in 1.2 innings of work. Sanduan Dubose and Cody White led the Stillman attack. Dubose went 3-for-5 with six RBI, and three runs scored (1 HR). White went 2-for-6 with three RBI, two runs (1 HR). Josh Massey went 2-for-4 with two runs, and Marcus Whitfield and Sean Blair each recorded two hits and scored two runs .

Stillman (25-21) will next play on Saturday, April 16 at 10 am at the Stillman Baseball-Softball Complex. The Tigers will face the Albany State University Rams (# 2 East in Division). The Rams beat Miles College 13-8 Friday afternoon on the Stillman campus. Saturday's game will be the first meeting this season between the two teams.

Softball: The Lady Tiger softball team was eliminated from tournament play by the Albany State Lady Rams (# 2 in East) Friday afternoon at the Stillman Baseball-Softball Complex. ASU beat Stillman 8-3. After scoring two runs in the first three innings the Lady Rams put the game out of reach in the fourth, scoring six runs. Stillman scored a run in the fourth and the final two runs of the game in the sixth inning.

Robyn Beaty (24-12) got the loss. She went six innings and allowed six earned runs on seven hit, while striking out three batters. Sierra Williams led the Lady Tigers. She went 2-for-3 and scored a run. Beaty and Kennesse Bass each scored a run in the losing effort.

Track & Field: Brian Witherspoon will represent Stillman in the men's 200 meter dash on Saturday at 3:30 pm . The Tiger men's 4 x 100 meter relay team will compete in that events finals at 1:10 pm.

Apr. 13, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- On the first day of the 2006 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Spring Sports Championships the Stillman Tiger teams are making their bids for conference championships.

Baseball: In Stillman's opening game for the conference championships the # 2 seeded Tigers defeated the # 5 seed in Clark Atlanta University. Stillman won 16-6 to improve to a 24-21 overall record, while CAU falls to a 4-23 mark. After giving up three runs in the first two innings, Stillman scored eight runs at the bottom of the second and three more in the third to put the game away.

Josh Godfrey (1-5) pitched a complete game to pick up the win. In seven innings of work he gave up six runs on 10 hits and walked two batters. He also struck out six batters. Marcus Whitfield led Stillman, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored. Three other Tigers recorded two hits and two runs. Sanduan Dubose went 2-for-4 with two runs, and two RBI, Shannon Smith went 2-for-4 and scored two runs and Casey Orr went 2-for-3 and scored two runs.

Stillman will next play on Friday, April 14 at 12:30 pm at Tuscaloosa Academy. Stillman will play the winner of the #1 Benedict College and #6 Paine College game.

Softball: The Lady Tiger softball team finished day one with a 2-1 tournament record. In the opening game Stillman the 3rd seed beat Clark Atlanta 3-2. Robyn Beaty got the win in seven innings of work. She allowed two runs off of three hits, while recording four strike outs. Chanse Worthington led Stillman with two hits a run and a RBI.

In the second game Stillman fell 14-7 to # 1 Kentucky State. Beaty got the loss. She pitched six innings allowed 14 runs off of 20 hits, while recording only one strike out. Sierra Williams led the Stillman offense. She went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.

In the third game the Lady Tigers bounced back to beat # 6 Lane 18-1 in five innings. Beaty picked up the win to improve to a 24-11 record. Kasia Cunningham went 2-for-4 and scored two runs for Stillman.

Stillman will play # 2 Albany State on Friday at 10 am.

Track & Field: Brian Witherspoon advanced to the finals in the men's 200 meter dash. Witherspoon won the fourth heat with a 21.41 time, which placed him third overall in the preliminaries. The Stillman men's 4 x 100 meter relay team also advanced to the finals. The Tigers

The men's 200 meter dash finals will be held on Saturday, April 15 at 3:30 pm at the Stillman Stadium Athletic Complex. The men's 4 x 100 meter relays are scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m.

Tennis: The Stillman men's and women's tennis teams both lost on the first day. The #6 Tigers fell 5-0 to 4th seeded LeMoyne Owen College. The 7th seeded Lady Tigers fell 5-3 to # 2 Tuskegee.

The 2006 SIAC Spring Sports Festival will continue on Friday, April 14 with events beginning at 10 am. For Friday's games no admission will be charged.

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Apr. 13, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- In the opening banquet for the 2006 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Spring Sports Championships members of the Stillman College baseball, softball women's track and field and women's tennis teams were recognized for their outstanding play and academic excellence. Four Tigers received awards in Birthright Hall Wednesday night.

Robyn Beaty, the Lady Tigers starting pitcher for softball, was named to the All SIAC first team. Beaty recorded and impressive 22-10 record this season. She was the only Stillman player to make first team. Stillman baseball player Josh Massey was named to the All-Conference second team at right field. In 37 games played Massey has a .377 batting average, 28 runs, 43 hits, and 18 RBI. Lady Tiger tennis player, Andrea Adams, received a All-Conference second team nod. In individual match play she was 7-6 overall and 5-6 in the SIAC. Ashley Hill, a tennis player, was the only Stillman player to make an All-Academic team. The sophomore from Birmingham, AL has a 3.5 grade point average and is majoring in Business.

The first day of competition will begin on Thursday morning at 9 am. For the remainder of the week the games will begin at 10 am. The track and field, softball and tennis events will conclude on Saturday, with the championship games. The baseball championship will be decided on Sunday at the Stillman Athletic Complex.

The #2 seeded Stillman baseball team will play at 11:30 am at Tuscaloosa Academy on April 13. The #3 seeded softball team will begin tournament play at 10 am on second softball field on the Stillman campus. The 6th seeded Tiger tennis team will play at 11 am at Bowers Park and the women's team is scheduled to play at 1 pm. All track and field events will start at 9 am at Stillman Stadium.

Apr. 13, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- The Stillman College baseball team will play its opening game of the 2006 SIAC Spring Sports Tournament on its home field at 11:30 am on Thursday, April 13. The Tigers were originally scheduled to play at the alternate site at Tuscaloosa Academy. The change was made because Lane College suspended the remainder of its baseball season and opted not to participate in this years conference tournament.

Apr. 10, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL - After losing 5-10 to LeMoyne-Owen College on Saturday evening, the Stillman College baseball team bounced back to win the final two games of the three-game series Sunday afternoon.

The Tigers beat the Magicians 5-0 in the opener and 14-5 in the second game of Sunday's twin bill played at the Stillman Stadium Complex.

In the first game Stillman jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning and added another run in the third. The Tigers secured the win by scoring the final two runs of the game in the fifth inning.

David Elsberry (4-2) pitched a complete game shut-out to pick up the win for Stillman. In seven innings of work he gave up two hits and three walks, while striking out five. Sanduan DuBose led the Stillman offensive as he went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Shannon Smith went 2-for-3 with a run and RBI. Marcus Whitfield and Sean Blair each scored runs for Stillman.

Michael Coon got the loss for LeMoyne-Owen. He pitched six innings and gave up five runs on eight hits, while walking three.

In the second game Stillman again put two runs on the scoreboard in the first inning to take a 2-1 lead. In the second and third innings Stillman put the game out of reach, scoring a total of eight runs. The Tigers secured the sweep by adding another four runs in the fourth. The Magicians could not conj our up a comeback as they scored two runs in the fifth inning and two in the seventh.

Andrew Brown (6-2) got the win, going five innings and allowing three runs on three hits. He also struck out five batters while walking four. Blair led the Tigers as he went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and a RBI. Cody White went 3-for-3 with four RBI. Whitfield and Dubose each recorded two hits and three runs scored.

Green took the loss for LeMoyne-Owen, going six innings, allowing 14 runs on 14 hits, while striking out two.

Stillman (22-21) will return to action on April 11 as the Tigers host Spring Hill College in a non-conference single game. On Thursday, April 13 the Tigers will play in their first SIAC tournament in 20 year when Stillman College hosts the 2006 SIAC Spring Sports Championships.

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Apr. 3, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL - The Stillman College baseball team got back on track by beating Kentucky State University in a three-game series this weekend at the Stillman Stadium Complex. On Saturday the Tigers won the opener 6-1 and the nightcap 13-2. In Sunday's single game Stillman won 18-8.

In the first game Stillman jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, scoring a run in the second inning, but the Thorobreds tied the game with a run at the top of the third. At the bottom of the third Stillman scored two runs and added three more in the sixth to secure the victory.

Joseph Woodley (3-2) pitched 3.2 strong innings, allowing one hit, while striking out two, to pick up the win for Stillman. Chase Stewart went three innings, giving up one run on two hits.

Marcus Whitfield led the Tiger offensive attack, finishing 2-for-4 and a run scored. Cody White went 2-for-3 with a run scored, while Sanduan Dubose went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. David Elsberry and Shannon Smith each recorded a hit and a run scored.

Leon McKissie suffered the loss for the Thorobreds, going six innings, allowing six runs on nine hits, while striking out two. Dazaro Ziegler paced KSU offensively, going 1-for-3 with a run scored and a RBI.

Stillman again claimed an early lead and never relinquished it. After KSU scored a run at the top of the first inning Stillman responded by putting up two runs at the bottom of the inning and four more in the third. Stillman secured the win by tacking on seven more runs in the sixth inning. KSU added another run in the seventh.

White (2-1) picked up the win, going five innings, allowing one run on two hits, while striking out four. White helped his own case by going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a RBI. Elsberry went 4-for-5 with two runs and three RBI. Holcombe and Josh Godfrey each recorded two hits and two runs scored.

Chris Wade took the loss for KSU, going six innings, allowing 13 runs on 18 hits, while striking out two. Jeff Brown led the Thorobred offense by going 3-for-4 with two RBI.

In the final game of the series, played on Sunday, Stillman completed the sweep. The Tigers broke a 3-3 tie by scoring six runs in the second inning. Stillman added another score in the third. KSU scored a run at the top of the fourth and Stillman added three more. at the top of the sixth inning the Thorobreds cut Stillman's lead to 13-8, but would not get any closer. At the bottom of the inning Stillman put three more runs on the scoreboard and two more in the seventh.

Andrew Brown (5-2) got the win, going three innings, allowing three runs on three hits, while striking out three. Sean Blair paced the Tigers offense by going 3-for-4 for four runs and three RBI. White went 3-for-5 for two runs and three RBI. Smith also recorded three hits and three runs. Dubose and Elsberry both went 2-for-4, with Dubose scoring three runs and Elsberry two.

Jerome white took the loss for Kentucky State, going 5.1 innings, allowing 10 runs on 10 hits, while striking out three. Daniel Clark led the Thorobred offense by going 3-for-4 with two runs and three RBI.

Stillman improves to 18-19 overall (11-3 SIAC) and returns to action on April 4 when they host the University of Mobile in a non-conference double-header at the Stillman Stadium Complex. The first game is scheduled for 12 noon.

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Josh Godfrey suffered the loss for Stillman in relief, going two innings, allowing two runs on only one hit, while striking out two. David Elsberry got the start and went five innings, giving up only one run on five hits, including one strikeout.

Shannon Smith went 3-for-4, including an RBI, to lead Stillman offensively. Marcus Whitfield also finished with three hits, including two doubles. Sanduan Dubose finished 2-for-3, including a double and a run scored, while Cody White chipped in with a pair of hits, both doubles, to go along with one RBI and one run scored.

Mar. 17, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- With a 9-3 win over Faulkner University the Stillman College baseball team is currently on its longest win streak of the season. The Tigers improved to an 11-16 overall record and a six game win streak Wednesday afternoon.

Stillman will look to continue its winning ways against conference rival Miles College Saturday afternoon. The Golden Bears are currently ranked No. 8 in this week's National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) South Region Poll.

The Stillman - Miles double-header will serve as the opening act for Tiger Fest 2006. The first pitch is scheduled for noon at the Stillman Stadium Baseball/Softball Complex.

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Mar. 15, 2006

TUSCALOOSA, AL-The Stillman College baseball team improved to an 11-16 record by beating Faulkner University in a non-conference single game Wednesday afternoon. Stillman defeated Faulkner 9-3, avenging an earlier 11-2 loss. After starting the season with six consecutive losses the Tigers have won six straight.

Each team scored its first run in the third inning. The Eagles had a short-lived 2-0 lead in the fifth inning as Robert Garris scored on a Nolan Williams single. In the sixth inning the Tiger offense exploded and put up seven runs. Casey Orr, Thomas Walker, Sanduan Dubose, Sean Blair, David Elsberry, C.J. Richerzhagen, and Cody White all scored Stillman. In the inning the Tigers scored seven runs on four hits to make the score 8-2.

Faulkner scored its final run in the seventh inning and Richerzhagen scored Stillman's final run in the eighth.

Orr led the Tigers, going 3-3 with a run and three RBI. Dubose followed by going 2-3 with a run and RBI. Elsberry and White each recorded two hits and a run scored. Joseph Woodley (2-2) picked up the win for Stillman as he pitched four innings, giving up three hits and a run.

Williams led Faulkner with two hits, a run and a RBI. Stephen Frisby got the loss. He pitched four innings and gave up four hits and a run.

Stillman will return to action Saturday, Mar. 18 when the Tigers host Miles College as part of the first annual Tiger Fest. The Golden Bears are ranked No. 8 in this week's National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) South Region Poll. The Golden Bears have a 12-4 record. The first game of the conference double-header is scheduled for noon.

Tiger Fest activities will be held through out the day. In addition to the baseball twin-bill the Stillman softball team will face the Miles Lady Bears in a double-header at 1 pm and the Tiger football team will hold the first Blue and Gold spring game at 5 pm. For more information about Tiger Fest contact the Athletic Department at 205-366-8980.

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Feb. 16, 2006

MOBILE, AL -- The Stillman baseball team gave Spring Hill College its first home win of the season as the Tigers fell 6-3 at Stan Galle Field Wednesday afternoon.

Stillman was led by Marcus Whitfield going 3-for-4 with a double and a RBI. Josh Godfrey picked-up the loss.

Josh Coleman led the Badgers going 2-for-4 with a double and a RBI. Mario Garcia picked-up his first win of the season.

Stillman will return to action on Feb. 18 when the Tigers travel to Jackson, MS to face Mississippi College. The first game of the double header is scheduled for 1:00 pm.

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Feb. 6, 2006

PENSACOLA, FL – West Florida scored a combined 19 runs on 19 hits in two games as the Argonauts completed a four-game sweep of Stillman College Sunday at Pelican Park at UWF. West Florida won the first game, 11-7, and followed with an 8-3 triumph in the nightcap. The Argonauts improve to 5-0, while Stillman falls to 0-4.

Even though both teams combined to score 18 runs in game one, the first game was marred by sloppy play on both sides. The Argonauts and Tigers combined for eight errors, 18 walks, and three hit batters. Both teams started their offenses early, combining for six first inning runs. In the top of the first, Sanduan Dubose hit his second home run of the series, a line drive that just cleared the wall down the left field line, to give Stillman a 2-0 lead. But West Florida immediately answered in the bottom of the first. West Florida scored four runs on only two hits. Clay Wallace hit into a fielders choice to drive in a run, and three Argonauts walked with the bases loaded.

Wallace added to the Argonaut lead by hitting a home run to leadoff the third inning. It was his first career West Florida home run. The Argonauts added another single run in the fifth inning on a sacrifice fly RBI by Jason Kohl to increase the Argonaut lead to 6-2.

The Stillman defense helped add more padding to West Florida’s lead in sixth and seventh innings. In the sixth inning, two runs scored on an error by Stillman third baseman Thomas Walker. An error by catcher C.J. Richerzhagen allowed another Argonaut run to score in the seventh inning to give West Florida a 9-2 lead.

But Stillman roared back into the game with a five-run eighth inning. Daniel Carter, pitching in relief of starter Kyle Ramsey, gave up the first Tiger run on an RBI ground out by DeByron Byner. After Walker walked with the bases loaded to force home a run, David Holcombe singled home two runs. Brian McCall relieved Carter and uncorked a wild pitch, allowing the fifth Tiger run of the inning, and cutting the Argonaut lead to 9-7.

West Florida picked up two insurance runs in the bottom of the eighth inning off of Stillman reliever Josh Godfrey. Josh Windham collected an RBI single, while Kohl delivered his second sacrifice fly RBI to increase the West Florida lead to 11-7.

Ramsey (1-0), the reigning Gulf South Conference East Division Freshman of the Year, earned the victory. He allowed two runs and struck out six in seven innings of work. Fred Fosson worked the ninth for his second save of the season. Andrew Brown suffered the loss after allowing six runs on six hits. He also walked seven. Peter Antoske led the Argonauts with three hits and two runs scored.

West Florida continued their offensive assault early in the second game. In the bottom of the first, Bo Williams drove in the first run on an RBI single. Windham later followed with a two-out, two-run single to centerfield. The Argonauts increased to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the second on a bases loaded walk to Jacob Whisenhunt.

Stillman cut the lead in half in the top of the third. Walker and Dubose collected RBI singles off of Argonaut starter Jay Motley. The Argonauts answered in the bottom half of the third. Josh Loosier was involved in a pick-off attempt, but before he was tagged, Logan Whitley was able to score from third.

In the top of the fourth, Alton Delarge cut the West Florida lead to 5-3 with an RBI single. But an RBI single by Whisenhunt, and a sacrifice fly RBI by Windham in the bottom of the fourth put West Florida on top 7-3. West Florida added their final run when Loosier scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the fifth.

Todd Androsko (1-0) earned the victory in relief. Androsko tossed two innings of scoreless relief, while striking out two. Motley earned a no decision after allowing three runs in three innings, while striking out three. Michael Slezak (0-1) suffered the loss after allowing five runs on six hits in three innings pitched. Windham led West Florida with three RBI, while Whisenhunt added two RBI.

Stillman will return to action on Wednesday, Feb. 8 when the Tigers host West Alabama at the Stillman Complex.

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Feb. 4, 2006

PENSACOLA, FL – The Stillman Tigers opened the 2006 baseball season with losses to the University West Florida Argonauts on Saturday at Pelican Park at UWF. The Argonauts won the first game, 7-2, and held on for a 6-5 win in the nightcap. With the victories, West Florida improves to 3-0. Stillman falls to 0-2.

West Florida started the scoring in the bottom of the second inning in game one. Freshman Josh Windham looped a single to left field to drive in the first run. But Stillman tied the game in the top of the fourth inning when shortstop Sanduan Dubose homered over the left center field fence off of Argonaut starter Josh Sawyer. West Florida answered in the bottom of the inning on Clay Wallace’s two-out double to reclaim the lead for West Florida. But Stillman immediately tied the game at 2-2 in the top of the fifth on a sacrifice fly.

West Florida broke the tie, and broke the game wide open in the bottom of the sixth. Stillman’s Stephen Hinton relived starter Cody White. With runners at first and third and no outs, Jacob Whisenhunt singled in a run. With the bases loaded and no outs, Windham collected his second RBI of the afternoon on a run-producing single down the left field line. Windham eventually scored on Casey Gierke’s fielder’s choice. Josh Loosier completed the five-run inning with a two-out, two-run double to increase the Argonaut lead to 7-2.

Jonathan Weaver (1-0) became the second West Florida reliever in as many games to earn the victory. Weaver pitched four scoreless innings of relief, allowing three hits while striking out five. Sawyer ended up with a no-decision after tossing five innings and allowing two runs on four hits, while striking out five. Hinton (0-1) suffered the loss for Stillman after allowing five runs on five hits, yet only two of the five runs were earned.

West Florida fell behind early in game two, but recovered to post the victory. Stillman greeted West Florida starter Jake Hlavach with two runs in the top of the first inning. Hlavach was making his first West Florida start. With runners at second and third and one out, White doubled to left center to drive in two runs.

West Florida put together a two-out rally to grab the lead in the bottom of the third inning. Loosier and Owen Davis posted consecutive singles to put runners at first and third. Bo Williams singled down the left field line to drive in Loosier, while Davis advanced to third. Peter Antoske, a career .397 hitter in the month of February, delivered a two-run double to left center to give the Argonauts a 3-2 lead.

West Florida created an added cushion with another three-run inning in the bottom of the fourth. With runners at first and third and one out, Jason Kohl singled up the middle to drive in a run. Loosier produced an RBI groundout, and Davis rocketed a single back up the middle to increase the Argonaut lead to 6-2.

But Stillman answered by cutting the deficit in half in the top of the fifth. Brian McCall came on in relief of Hlavach. With one out and a runner at second, Dubose nearly hit his second home run of the day. As he was heading for third, the relay throw was off-line, allowing Dubose to score, while cutting the West Florida lead to 6-4.

Fred Fosson was called on to finish the game for the Argonauts, but Stillman did not go away quietly. Pinch-hitter DeByron Byner doubled to lead off the inning. A single and hit batter loaded the bases with no outs. Dubose, who had already collected two RBI in the game, came up to bat. While Dubose did drive in a run, Antoske was able to complete a double play. With the tying run at second base and two out, White struck out to end the game and preserve West Florida’s 6-5 win.

Hlavach (1-0) earned his first Argonaut win. In four innings, he allowed two runs on two hits. He walked five and struck out four. Fred Fosson, who set the West Florida record for saves in a season last year, earned his first save. Chase Stewart (0-1) sustained the loss after allowing six runs on eight hits.

Stillman and West Florida will complete their four-game series tomorrow afternoon. The double header will begin at 1 p.m.

-Tigers-

TUSCALOOSA, AL— The Stillman College baseball team lost both games of a doubleheader played against the University of West Alabama baseball team Wednesday evening at the Stillman Stadium Complex. UWA won the first game 8-2 and 25-0 in the night cap.

In the first game UWA's Clint Moody led the offensive attack, going 4-for-4 with a triple, two stolen bases and three RBI. Kelvin Ayala had three hits, including a triple, one double and one RBI. Brent Bumgarner had two hits with a stolen base, while William Crawford added a triple and two RBI. Stillman scored its only runs of the day in the final at-bat of the first game, on doubles by junior second baseman Alton DeLarge, freshman catcher Gerald Johnson and junior first baseman Jason Black.

UWA jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first inning of the second game.

Brandon Dill picked up the win for the UWA in game one and Mike Cardamone earned the win in game two. Stillman senior Jason Strong and junior Brandon Murray were the losing pitchers.

West Alabama improved to a 32-12 record and Stillman fell to a 1-21 mark. Stillman will next host Tougaloo College in Tuscaloosa on April 16.

April 6, 2005

Apr. 1, 2005

TUSCALOOSA, AL --- The Stillman and LeMoyne Owen baseball games scheduled for this weekend have been postponed because of the rain. Stillman was scheduled to face the Magicians in a double header on Saturday, April 2 and a single game on Sunday.

The two teams will reschedule the games at a later date.

-Tigers-

Mar. 13, 2004

TUSCALOOSA, AL-The Stillman College baseball team fell 10-5 to the Miles College Golden Bears in a single game Sunday afternoon. The Golden Bears made a late rally to overtake the Tigers. With the loss Stillman falls to a 1-12 record for the season.

Stillman jumped out to an early lead, but was not able to hold on to it down the stretch. The Tigers forced Miles to a three and out at the top of the first inning and put four runs on the scoreboard at the bottom of the first. Miles scored one run in the second and three in the third to tie the game at 4-4.

Stillman scored its final run of the game in the fourth inning to take a 5-4 lead. Miles again tied the game in the seventh. The Golden Bears broke the game open by scoring five runs in the eight.

Jason Strong led the Tigers with three hits, a run scored and a stolen base. Gene McWhorter followed with two hits, a stolen base and a run scored.

Heath Franks led Miles with two hits.

Chris Brown picked up the win for Miles, going nine innings and allowing seven hits and recording 11 strikeouts. Brandon Murray took the loss for Stillman, he went seven innings and recorded seven strike outs and gave up four hits..

Stillman will return to action Tuesday, Mar. 22 when the Tigers travel to Huntsville, AL to face Alabama A& M University.

For more information about Stillman Athletics visit www.stillman.edu/stillman/sports/sports.html or contact Sports Information at 205-247-8101.

-Tigers

Jan. 28, 2005

TUSCALOOSA, AL--- The Stillman baseball team will begin the 2005 season with a new head coach. The Tigers will look to interim Head Coach Donny Crawford to help Stillman field a baseball team for the 2005 season, while the athletic program continues its transition from NCAA Division III to the Division II status.

Crawford's professional experience in athletics includes serving as a baseball instructor at the University of Florida and Florida State University. He was also the head baseball coach at Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College from 1988-1990.

Prior to coming to Stillman Crawford worked as a Physical Education, Weight Training instructor and baseball coach at Tuscaloosa County High School.

“We expect that Coach Crawford will be a good fit here because he has good experience as a baseball coach, as well as having a working knowledge about NCAA rules,” said Greg Thompson, Stillman's interim Athletic Director.

Crawford, who arrived on campus Wednesday morning, met with college officials and student-athletes to solidify the 2005 schedule and roster.

" The first thing I have to do is bring some stability to the team," Crawford said. I have to find enough players to field a team and then the goal is to help the kids develop and improve in baseball and in themselves."

Stillman will release the 2005 baseball schedule in the coming weeks.

For more information about Stillman baseball contact the Sports Information Office at 205-247-8101.