2.17.2011

FARMVILLE, Va. – Longwood University is hosting Cleveland State University of the Horizon League for a three-game college baseball season-opening series this weekend, February 18-20, at Charles Buddy Bolding Stadium in Farmville.  The Lancers finished 28-20 a year ago and are coached by 33rd-year head coach Buddy Bolding while returning four position starters and six pitchers among 14 lettermen.  The Vikings finished 12-43 a year ago, including 5-20 in the Horizon League, and are coached by head coach Kevin Kocks.  LU and CSU will play single games on Friday, Feb. 18, at 4 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 19, at 1 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 20, at 12 p.m.  Admission is free to all spring sports at Longwood University.

SERIES DETAILS
Dates: February 18-20, 2011
Site: Farmville, Va.
Facility: Charles Buddy Bolding Stadium (500)
Times: Friday, 4 p.m. | Saturday, 1 p.m. | Sunday, 12 p.m.
Radio: WMLU 91.3 | Friday and Sunday
Live Stats
Series: 1st Meeting

Longwood Pitching: Chris Briere | Bobby Shelton | Matt Gwaltney
Cleveland State Pitching: Anthony Sambula (Sr., L) | Travis Miller (Sr., R) | Coty Bates (Sr., R)

Longwood Lineup (tentative, not in batting order)
C: Scott Burkett
1B: Zach Mihalko
2B: Brant Jones
3B: Alex Owens
SS: Matt Dickason
LF: Matt Gwaltney | Adam Blankinship
CF: Dustin Sollars
RF: Robby Newman
DH: Justin Lacy
Bullpen: Mark Montgomery | Kyler Morgan | Kyle Long