October 30, 2009
HIGH POINT, N.C. - Barton College's Tom Muto, Jr. has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas men's golf Player of the Month during the month of October.
Muto, a senior from Wolcott, N.Y., just completed one of the best fall seasons in school history while leading the Bulldogs to a national ranking of No. 3 in Golfstat. He finished third of 105, third of 90 and second of 87 players in three team events in October. The Bulldogs beat eight teams in the top 10 nationally to finish third of 21 teams at the AFLAC Cougar Invitational hosted by Columbus State on Oct. 5-6. Muto was the leader in the clubhouse for two hours before finishing third at 70-69–139 (-3).
The next week in the Queens Invitational at the TPC of Sawgrass, Muto fired 70-72–142 (-2) to finish tied for third overall as the Bulldogs claimed the title of the 17-team field with identical even par rounds of 288. Barton's 576 was five shots clear of runner-up Florida Southern.
Muto was in contention for yet another title at the Will Wilson Southeast Regional Preview at Tanglewood Oct. 18-20 and finished just one shot off the pace again at 71-67-73–211 (+1), good for a tie for second as Barton won the 16-team event at 299-284-296–879 by two shots over USC Aiken.
For the month, Muto, an Academic All-American last season and a DIII All-American at St. John Fisher before transferring to Barton, averaged 70.29 and shot six of seven rounds at par or better. He is ranked among the top five nationally in DII scoring through four events at 70.7.
"I am very proud of Tom and the rest of my team," 13th-year Barton head coach John Hackney said. "They are making great decisions on how to work their way around golf courses, and it's showing. Now, we just want to stay in shape, catch up on some schoolwork, stay motivated during the winter, then come out playing some great golf in the spring (Barton's next event is Feb. 6-8 in Orlando)."
With the departure of All-American Jonathan Burke (a fifth-year senior now doing his student teaching), Hackney says Muto has stepped to the forefront.
"Tom has taken on a leadership role with this team, both on and off the course," Hackney said. "We played some outstanding golf courses in the fall, and he still posted a scoring average under par, so that speaks volumes about the level of his game."
Muto hitting an outstanding 71.6 percent of the greens in regulation and has a .658 short-game save percentage, which ranks him among the country's best. He converts 29.3 percent of his birdie opportunities and is averaging 30.3 putts per round.
"His game is sharp on almost every level," Hackney said. "He — and all of us — have some big goals, and we're off to a good start."
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October 29, 2009
Some of the best Barton College basketball players from the last two decades will be back on the court Saturday when the men's and women's basketball teams stage their alumni games in Wilson Gymnasium. Anywhere from 15 to 20 former players each from the men's and women's programs will be on hand to take on the 2009-10 Bulldog squads.
The women's game is set for a 1 p.m. tipoff, with the men to follow at 2:30. Admission is free.
The women's game will feature Barton Hall of Famers Karen Edmonds Watson ('91), Michelle McClure Pittman ('91), Teasha Murphy ('96) and Tanisha Adams Dixon ('98). Murphy was just inducted into the Barton Hall on Oct. 23. Point guard Vivian Blue ('96), the school's all-time assists leader, will also take the floor.
Former conference Players of the Year Shemkia Reid ('02) and Keauna Vinson ('07) will also be playing. Former all-conference players Shindy Chalmers Taylor ('00), Seneka Blackwell ('02), Kelly Lamotta ('05), Jo Denevan ('06), Anjessa Evans ('07) and Sara Fleming ('09) will be joined by Barton alums Latrice Evans ('00), Trisha Vann ('04), Kimi Stevenson ('04), Susan Doggett ('05), Janet Hurley Bradley ('06), Adrienne Walker ('07), Veronica Johnson ('08) and Kim Butts ('08) in completing the alumni team.
The Barton men and women are the preseason picks to win their respective Conference Carolinas crowns.
The men's game will feature Barton seniors Bobby Buffaloe and Errol Frails, who helped lead the Bulldogs to the 2007 NCAA D-II National Championship. Both young men have exhausted their eligibility and finishing their degree work.
Daniel Colvin ('92) will be the oldest player in uniform for the alumni group. He is still the all-time leading 3-point shooter in school history and is in his 7th year as an assistant coach for the Barton women's team.
John Green ('04), who was N.C. High School Athlete of the Year from Beddingfield High School in Wilson before starring on the hardwood for the Bulldogs, will be back in action alongside Casey Moore and Courtney Coffer, who helped the Bulldogs to the Elite Eight in their senior season ('06).
Chris Allen ('00), Jakob Bron ('01), Marc Eugene (last year played was '01), will be joined by Melvin Baldwin, Derek Chavis and Adrian Stewart from the Class of '02. Big men George Turner and Jacoby Key and guard Steve Burroughs from the Class of '05 will complete the alumni group.
Barton men's coach Ron Lievense and women's coach Wendee Saintsing said a few others may also show up to showcase their skills, so it should be an entertaining afternoon of basketball in the "Dog House."
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October 28, 2009
WILSON, NC — The Barton College women's soccer team ended its 2009 season Wednesday night with a 3-1 loss to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
The Lady Bulldogs finished with a 3-12-2 overall record while UNCP left with a 9-7-1 mark. It was Senior Night for Barton, and Dillon Sauls (Wilson, NC) and Marissa Macri (Hampton, VA) were honored at halftime for their contributions to the program.
UNCP posted a 36-5 advantage in shots, including a 14-4 margin in shots on goal. Freshman Jo Jo Lovette (Lillington, NC) collected nine saves for the Lady Bulldogs and Barton notched a pair of team saves. Freshman goalie Rea Segoviano (Jacksonville, NC) recorded three saves for the Braves.
UNCP opened the scoring in the 11th minute when junior Faye Corbett (Sweden) centered a ball that freshman Anna Svensson (Sweden) finished into the lower left corner from 12 yards out. The lead grew to 2-0 in the 22nd minute when sophomore Britney Joiner (Jacksonville, NC) ripped a shot in from 18 yards.
Barton pulled within 2-1 in the 47th minute when Sauls sent a through ball ahead to sophomore Azlynn Aycock (Wilson, NC). Aycock outdueled a defender for the ball on the run, then beat the keeper with a shot into the upper left corner.
The Braves added an insurance goal in the 52nd minute. Joiner notched her second goal of the night when she turned and blasted a shot in from 15 yards.
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October 27, 2009
WILSON, NC — Visiting St. Andrews Presbyterian College rallied from a 2-1 deficit Tuesday evening in Wilson Gymnasium to win a 22-25, 26-24, 23-25, 33-31, 15-13 women's volleyball match over Barton College.
The Knights rode the powerful hitting and serve of 6-foot-1 senior Galina Podolsky (Raleigh, NC) in raising their record to 10-17 overall and 5-9 in Conference Carolinas. Barton slipped to 12-15 overall and 6-7 in league play. Barton plays at Belmont Abbey at 7 Friday night and at Lees-McRae at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Barton had five-match points in a thrilling fourth set, but SAPC hung on and closed out the 33-31 win on a pair of kills from 5-9 sophomore Heather Bolwerk (Appleton, WI).
Front-line hitting from 5-11 freshman Kati Wood (Pasadena, MD) and 5-8 junior Melissa Ritter (Wescosville, PA), along with some key blocks and spikes from senior Stacy Way (Graham, NC) powered Barton to a 13-11 lead in the deciding fifth set, but the Saints rallied to the victory with four straight points. Bolwerk notched a kill; junior Leah Davidson (Palos Verdes, CA) and freshman Kelly Stine (Kissimmee, FL) combined on a block; Barton committed a receiving error; and Podolsky finished off the match with a block that found the floor.
For Barton, Ritter finished with 31 kills, 22 digs and five aces. Wood notched 16 kills and four digs and Way had 10 kills, seven solo blocks, four block assists and four digs. Setters Carly Cash (Oxford, NC) and Macon Harmon (Durham, NC) had 25 assists for the Lady Bulldogs. St. Andrews got 17 kills, three aces, eight digs and two solo blocks. Bolwerk logged 16 kills, two aces and nine digs. Junior Elysia Tiegs (Woodstock, Ontario) recorded seven kills, six solo blocks and two block assists. Senior setter Jamie Hayes (Gulf Breeze, FL) finished with 29 assists for SAPC.
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October 26, 2009
Senior Night at Soccer Game
WILSON, NC — Visiting Methodist University shut out host Barton 3-0 on a cool, rainy Monday night to spoil Senior Night festivities for the men's soccer team.
The Monarchs netted one goal in the first half and two in the second to raise their record to 8-8. Barton fell to 5-12-1 and will conclude its season with a non-conference match at Mars Hill College at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Methodist posted a 8-2 advantage in shots on goal and got a shutout from freshman goalkeeper Ryan Gill (West Depford, NJ), who made two saves. Barton sophomore Brian Riesenberg (Fort Thomas, KY) notched five saves.
The Monarchs scored in the 35th minute when a Barton defender ripped a ball as he was trying to clear it, but freshman Steve Harris (Chattanooga, TN) of Methodist closed him down and the ball ricocheted off him from 18 yards out and into the net past Riesenberg.
In the 74th minute, senior Brett Brennan (Horsham, PA) took a free kick from 18 yards left of the goal from three yards inside the endline and found the far corner of the net. The Monarchs finished off the scoring in the 84th minute when junior Stephen Fox (West Palm Beach, FL) crossed the ball from the right side into the goalie box, where freshman Bradley Thomas (Watkinsville, GA) rifled in a point-blank shot.
It was the last home match in the careers of Barton seniors Carter Ellis (Wilson, NC), William Stakes (Wilson, NC), David Peneiro (Goose Creek, SC), Harris Smith (Winston-Salem, NC), Chris Tripp (Wilson, NC), Justin Everly (Martinsburg, WV), William Smith (Virginia Beach), Max Holly (Mount Pleasant, SC), Heinz Guttenberger (Winterville, NC) and manager Mary Beth Reed.
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October 24, 2009
WILSON, NC — Barton and visiting Queens University of Charlotte played to a 0-0 deadlock through two overtimes Saturday afternoon in the Conference Carolinas finale for both schools.
The loss left Barton out of the eight-team league tourney at 5-11-1 overall and 2-7-1 in league play. Queens left with a 5-7-2 overall mark and 2-6-2 league mark.
Each team registered six shots on goal. Freshman defender Luke Costanza made the play of the game for the Bulldogs, who scrapped for the final 58 minutes of the 110-minute match a man down. Late in regulation, the ball bounded free in front of the goal and Queens had a point-blank shot, but Costanza lunged toward the net and cleared the ball away, which drew a big bear hug from sophomore Barton goalie Brian Riesenberg (five saves).
Junior Queens keeper Chris Raines came up with a couple of huge saves and finished with six overall. The physical match featured 51 fouls (28 for Barton), five yellow cards and a red card.
Barton will finish its season this week with a 7 p.m. Senior Night match on Monday with Methodist University and a 3 p.m. clash at Mars Hill on Saturday.
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October 24, 2009
WILSON, NC — The Queens University Royals spoiled homecoming for the Lady Bulldogs of Barton on Saturday afternoon with a 3-0 conquest.
The Conference Carolinas loss left Barton at 3-11-2 overall and 3-6-2 in the league. The Lady Bulldogs' fate as to if they'll make the eight-team field for the league tourney is still in doubt. Barton finishes regular-season play on Wednesday at 5 p.m. when non-conference rival UNC Pembroke visits.
Queens rose to 8-9-1 overall and 6-2-1 in the conference after posting a 10-3 advantage in shots on goal.
The Barton defense held strong for much of the first half before Queens scored twice in a 38-second span. Freshman forward Megan Sload (Conestoga, PA) scored at 34:52 when she received a cross from freshman Kristen Wright (Salisbury, MD) and booted the ball into the lower left corner of the net. At 35:30, Wright took a serve into the box from senior Katherine Johnson (Chapel Hill, NC) and finished it into the right side for a 2-0 cushion. The Royals wrapped up the scoring in the 63rd minute. Johnson served the ball in the box and Wright flicked it to sophomore Katherine Carr (Upper Marlboro, MD), who blasted a shot into the goal.
Senior Kristen Kornacki (Glen Allen, PA) played the first half in goal for Queens and earned the win. Megan Hirschy (Fort Wayne, IN) tended net for the second half. They combined for three saves. Freshman keeper Jo-Jo Lovette (Lillington, NC) collected six saves, including one off a penalty kick in the first half.
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October 23, 2009
CHARLOTTE, NC — The Barton College men's and women's cross country teams finished 10th and 12th, respectively in the 2009 Conference Carolinas Cross Country Championships on Friday at McAlpine Park.
Redshirt freshman Sammy Serem paced the Barton men with a 31st-place finish in the 82-runner field. His time was 28:36 over the 8-kilometer course. The winner was senior Oscar Ogwaro of Queens University in 24:18. He won by just three seconds over a teammate as the Royals dominated the men's race, winning with the minimum 15 points. Lees-McRae took second with 79 points and Anderson was third with 114 points. Barton amassed 269 points to finish 10th of 11 schools.
Other competitors for Barton were sophomore Chris Mizelle (31:38, 54th), sophomore Chris Free (32:25, 62nd), sophomore Phillip Averre (35:08, 74th) and freshman Hunter Newcombe (38:48, 81st).
The women's race was a nailbiter, with Queens University edging Lees-McRae College 50 to 52. Anderson University sophomore Whitney Bishoff repeated as league champ with a blistering run of 18:00 on the 5-K course. Second place was 28 seconds back. Barton totaled 315 points.
The Lady Bulldogs were paced by freshman Alexa Tovella, who finished 54th in 23:06. Junior Brittany Cowan took 58th of 91 runners at 23:21 and senior Saybah Reed was 65th in 23:42. Rounding out the Barton contingent were senior Amber Fletcher (28:46, 88th), freshman Jessica Hutcherson (29:57, 89th), freshman Cynthia Burroughs (30:14, 90th) and senior Helen Urie (32:23, 91st).
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October 20, 2009
CLEMMONS, NC — The nationally 3rd-ranked Barton College golf team has done it again.
For the second straight week, the Bulldogs claimed a tournament title over some high-level foes, this time winning the Will Wilson Memorial/Southeast Regional Preview on the Tanglewood Park Championship Course. Barton, which surged into the lead with a scorching second round of 284 (+4) on Monday, fired a 296 (+16) on Tuesday to hold off the University of South Carolina-Aiken by two strokes.
Barton carded a 299 for its low four individuals in Sunday's opening round of the 54-hole event and was in fifth place, five shots off the pace set by host Belmont Abbey. Led by senior Tom Muto Jr. (Wolcott, NY) and junior Daniel Castleberry (Clayton, NC), who fired 67 (-3) and 70, respectively, Barton took a three-shot lead over Belmont Abbey after day two. In the final round Tuesday, Abbey put on an early charge and seized the lead on the front nine, but the Bulldogs proved resilient and settled in to take the title.
Barton, which won the 2009 Conference Carolinas Championship at Tanglewood back in May, finished at 299-284-296–879 (+39) on the difficult 7,100-yard layout that was the site of the 1974 PGA Championship.
Aiken, owner of three NCAA D-II National Golf Championships, fired 301-292-288–881. Lander (SC) and Abbey tied for third at 884 and Flagler, lead by medalist Chris Bray (even par 210), took fifth at 888. Mount Olive (892), Carson-Newman (896) and UNC Pembroke (897) followed in the 16-team field.
For the second time in three fall events, Muto nearly won the individual title. He shot 71-67-73–211 (+1), missing a playoff by one stroke. Senior Stephen Harrison (77-74-72) and sophomore David Boyce (75-75-73) finished at 223 and tied for 14th for the Bulldogs. Castleberry tied for 35th at 79-70-78–227 and freshman Daniel Claytor tied for 44th among 90 players at 76-73-81–230.
Sophomore Dalton Rich (Durham, NC) competed as individual for the Bulldogs and shot 74-77-87–238.
"This was another fine performance by our guys," 13th-year Barton head coach John Hackney said. "We finished third in our first event and beat eight teams in the top 10, then won back-to-back events to finish the fall on two tremendously challenging golf courses (won the Queens Invitational at the TPC of Sawgrass last week). The guys just came through on numerous occasions and showed a lot of maturity in some pressure-packed situations. The beauty of it all is that we feel like we have played well, but not great. Hopefully, we can come out of the gates playing really well in the spring."
Barton, which was 48-2 in the fall, will begin its spring schedule in early February at the D-II Golfweek Preview at Reunion Resort in Orlando.
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October 15, 2009
WILSON, NC — Even 110 minutes of soccer couldn't determine a winner Thursday night as host Barton and archrival Mount Olive College played to a 0-0 women's soccer deadlock through two overtimes.
Barton stands 2-10-2 overall and 2-5-2 in Conference Carolinas play while Mount Olive is 5-7-3 overall and 3-3-2 in league play. Barton is home with Coker College at 5 p.m. Saturday while Mount Olive entertains Lees-McRae at 4 p.m.
Barton finished with an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal while Mount Olive posted a big 12-2 edge in corner kicks. The host Bulldogs got a shutout in goal from freshman Sarah Dice (Clear Spring, MD), who drew her first start in goal in place of injured Angelina Lovette (Lillington, NC). Dice notched two saves. For Mount Olive, sophomore Lindsey McIntyre (Leesburg, VA) collected seven saves and the defense was credited with one.
Sophomore forward Hilary Peterson (Topsail, NC) provided much of the offense for the Lady Bulldogs with five shots on goal. McIntyre made two saves in the overtime sessions while Dice was forced to make none.
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