http://www.pacesettersathletics.com en-us en-us http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130520o9qotz PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- The Pace baseball team had three players named to the NCAA East Region All-Tournament Team as senior Brandon Martineson (Prospect, KY/Warwick) and Bobby Horn (Stamford, CT/Westhill) along with junior Jon Kovel (Schenectady, NY/Scotia Glenville) garnered top honors. The Setters were selected as the #5 seed to the NCAA Division II Tournament in the East Region for their appearance in the D2 Tournament since 1985. Pace defeated Saint Thomas Aquinas in the opening round 3-0 before falling in their next two games. Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130520o9qotz 2013-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/saac/2012-13/april_aom PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- Baseball junior player James Pjura (Shelton, CT/Shelton) and softball sophomore player Jeane Drury (Flanders, NJ/Morris Catholic) have been selected as Pace Athletes of the Month for April/May. Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/saac/2012-13/april_aom 2013-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130518h0uv0v MANCHESTER, N.H.- The Pace Baseball team fell in an elimination game to the Ravens of Franklin Pierce University 8-1 on day three of the NCAA Division II East Region Tournament. The Setters finish their 2013 season at 33-17 overall, their second highest win total in school history (34 wins - 2006). The Ravens improve to 34-17 and will face host Southern New Hampshire University on Saturday night. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130518h0uv0v 2013-05-18T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130517ibklie MANCHESTER, N.H.- Michael Tamburino (Baldwin, NY/Holy Trinity) tossed a complete game but the Setters came up short to the Penmen of Southern New Hampshire University 3-2 on Day 2 of the NCAA Division II East Region Tournament. The Setters fall to 33-16 overall and will face Franklin Pierce in the 11 am game on Saturday, May 18. The Penmen improve to 35-17 on the season. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130517ibklie 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/2013051711agha PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- Junior designated hitter James Pjura (Shelton, CT/Shelton) was named to the Daktronics First Team at DH. Pjura was also recently named to the Northeast-10 Conference First Team as well as the NCBWA East Region First Team as a designated hitter. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/2013051711agha 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/mlax/2012-13/releases/20130517s94ecs PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- William Scioscia (Somerset, NJ/Immaculata) was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America District I All-Academic Team in the At-Large category. Scioscia led the Pace lacrosse team with 31 goals this season, while posting a 3.42 GPA as a Criminal Justice major in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/mlax/2012-13/releases/20130517s94ecs 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130516yp5yq0 MANCHESTER, N.H.- Jonathan Chudy (Goshen, NY/Goshen) tossed a complete game shutout as the Setters took the win over Saint Thomas Aquinas College 3-0 in the First Round of the NCAA Division II East Region Tournament. The Setters advance in the winners’ bracket to face the winner of the Southern New Hampshire-New Haven game on Friday, May 17 at 7 pm at Penmen Field. Pace improved their 2013 record to 33-15 overall. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130516yp5yq0 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130516aw6eaa PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- Junior designated hitter James Pjura (Shelton, CT/Shelton) was named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association First Team at DH. Pjura was also recently named to the Northeast-10 Conference First Team as a designated hitter. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130516aw6eaa 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2012-13/releases/20130419ts4dd3 The Pace University women's soccer team is pleased to announce the 2013 recruiting class - a dynamic group of eight student-athletes. Head Coach Mike Winn: "We look forward to our talented 2013 class joining the program. Replacing our experienced seniors was a difficult task, but this incoming class is a unique group with many different qualities that we believe will help us on our path to compete with the top teams in the NE-10. The recruiting effort from women's soccer and our support staff is paying off, and we couldn't be any more excited about reaching our goals as a program." Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2012-13/releases/20130419ts4dd3 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201305120rxudf PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. - The Pace University Baseball team received an at-large bid as the #5 seed to the 2013 NCAA Division II Baseball Tournament. This marks the first trip to the NCAA’s under Head Coach Henry Manning and only Pace’s second appearance in the DII Tournament with their last trip coming in 1985. The Setters will take on #2 seed St. Thomas Aquinas in the first round of the double-elimination tournament which will take place at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH. Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201305120rxudf 2013-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/information/sportsinformation/releases/2012-13/thank_a_thon PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- As the end of the school year approaches with spring sports playing games, finals and graduation for seniors, Pace student-athletes took time from their end of the semester activities to thank the many athletics donors for their contributions throughout the year. Pace Athletics had 85 student-athletes participate in the “Thank-A-Thon” with more than 275 personal notes being written to contributors to their teams and the department. Setters Club donors and sponsors have contributed more than $200,000 to Pace Athletics efforts this year, contributing to scholarships, team sports, the general athletics fund, and capital projects. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/information/sportsinformation/releases/2012-13/thank_a_thon 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130510lxinio PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- Head Football Coach Chris Dapolito and members of his coaching staff participated in the Study Now-Play Later activity as they volunteered their time at Dunlevy Milbank Center in Harlem. The Study Now-Play Later program is designed to provide a supportive, social atmosphere to increase self-esteem. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the importance of the relationship between academics and athletics by providing a stimulating and rewarding environment for all participants. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130510lxinio 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130509mqcpx9 PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.– Baseball alum Mackenzie King ’11 (Blairstown, NJ/North Warren) has signed on to play with the RedHawks of Fargo-Moorhead of the American Association of the Independent Professional Baseball League. King pitched for the Setters from 2007-11 and graduated as the all-time leader in strikeouts in Pace history with 221. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130509mqcpx9 2013-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/information/sportsinformation/releases/2012-13/50_gold_ribbbon_committee PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – The Pace University Athletics Department announced that four athletics alumni will be a part of the 50th Anniversary Gold Ribbon Committee. The four alumni are Gene Westmoreland ’65 (Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Golf, Cross Country – Hall of Fame Inductee 1999) and his wife Col. Mary Westmoreland ’67 (Cheerleading – Dyson College Distinguished Achievement Award), T.J. McDonald ’85 (Baseball – Hall of Fame Inductee 1997), and Brian Finnerty ’72 (Baseball – Hall of Fame Inductee 2013). Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/information/sportsinformation/releases/2012-13/50_gold_ribbbon_committee 2013-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130508azgvkj PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- The Pace University baseball team held steady at the #4 spot in this week’s NCAA East Region poll. The top-6 teams will be selected to compete in the NCAA Division II Tournament that starts May 16. The tournament is comprised of the winner of the three conference tournament champions in the East Region that include the Northeast-10, East Coast Conference and Central Atlantic Athletic Conference along with three at-large teams. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130508azgvkj 2013-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/information/sportsinformation/releases/2012-13/zach_wunderkind PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions Zach Dayton, '09, '11, has been selected as a Wunderkind for 2013 by 914Inc. Magazine. Dayton has been at Pace University for the past two years in his current role after prior serving as the Marketing and Promotions Director for two years. He was also a four-year member of the Pace Baseball team from 2006-09. The 914Inc. Magazine Wunderkind program recognizes the top impact professionals under age 30 in Westchester County. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/information/sportsinformation/releases/2012-13/zach_wunderkind 2013-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130507ipiwig PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- The Northeast-10 Conference Baseball Coaches selected four players to the All-Conference teams as junior designated hitter James Pjura (Shelton, CT/Shelton), senior outfielder Charlie Galasso (West Harrison, NY/Harrison), senior outfielder Brandon Martineson (Prospect, KY/Warwick) and freshman outfielder Michael Viegas (Staten Island, NY / Monsignor Farrell) garnered top honors. Pjura was named to the First Team, Galasso to the Second Team, Martineson to the Third Team, while Viegas was named to the All-Rookie Team. Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130507ipiwig 2013-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130507wyqu8d PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- The Setters fell to the Dolphins of Le Moyne College 7-4 in the First Round of the Northeast-10 Championship. Pace, ranked #4 in the most recent NCAA East Region poll, falls to 32-15 overall, while Le Moyne improve to 24-22 and advanced to the NE-10 Championship Final Four. Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130507wyqu8d 2013-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/201305064c4s97 PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- Pace University Director of Athletics Mark Brown has announced that former Florida State University and Iona College Head Coach Pat Kennedy will join the Pace Athletics Department as the Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball program. Kennedy returns home to Westchester County where he started as an assistant coach with the Gaels under legendary coach Jim Valvano and has deep roots in the New York City Metropolitan region. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/201305064c4s97 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/information/sportsinformation/releases/2012-13/senior_awards_banquet_recap PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- The Pace University Athletics Department held their annual Student Athlete Awards Banquet on Saturday night at the Goldstein Fitness Center. Pace honored its graduating seniors and also recognized their top athletes during the ceremony. The top award of the night was the Darrell Halloran Memorial Letterwinner of the Year, which was awarded to senior volleyball player Elyse Rowland (Antioch, CA/Deer Valley) and women’s basketball grad Brittany Shields (Cold Spring, NY/Haldane). Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/information/sportsinformation/releases/2012-13/senior_awards_banquet_recap 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201305043fwn7b NEW HAVEN, Conn.- The Setters swept a doubleheader from the Owls of Southern Connecticut State University, taking the opener 2-1 and completing the sweep 10-5 in the nightcap. Pace finishes the regular season at 32-14 and 15-6 in the NE-10 Southwest Division, clinching the #2 seed and will host the First Round of the Northeast-10 Championship on Tuesday, May 7 at Finnerty Field at 2 pm. The Owls finish their season at 20-21-1 overall and 6-15 in division play. Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201305043fwn7b 2013-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130503lcy5zj NEW HAVEN, Conn.- Neil Pezzullo (Harwich, MA/Harwich) tossed eight scoreless innings, scattering six hits to lead the Setters to a 1-0 win over the Owls of Southern Connecticut State University in Northeast-10 Southwest Division action. The Setters improve to 30-14 overall and move into a tie with New Haven at the top of the Southwest Division with a 13-6 mark. The Owls drop to 20-19-1 overall and 6-13 in division play. Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130503lcy5zj 2013-05-03T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130502069uk3 BRONXVILLE, N.Y.- Charlie Galasso (West Harrison, NY/Harrison) went 3-for-6 with two RBI’s and two runs scored as the Setters cruised past the Clippers of Concordia College 14-5 in non-conference action. The Setters improve to 29-14 overall, while the Clippers fall to 22-18-1 on the season. Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130502069uk3 2013-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130502hgh8xc PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- Sophomore catcher Hana Wright (Hillsboro, OR/Valley Catholic) was named to the Northeast-10 Conference Softball Second Team as a catcher as selected by the NE-10 coaches. Wright is named to an all-conference team for a second consecutive year as she was an All-Rookie Team pick last season. Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130502hgh8xc 2013-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130502jffx7k PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- Senior outfielder Brandon Martineson (Prospect, KY/Warwick) was selected to the 2013 Capital One Academic All-District Baseball Teams as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. So far this season, Martineson has a .316 batting average, with a team-best 37 RBI’s. He has also totaled one homerun, 15 doubles, three triples and scored 30 runs. In the classroom, Martineson has excelled as he has posted a 3.34 GPA as a Finance major. Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130502jffx7k 2013-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130501ku95hb PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.- The Pace University baseball team fell one spot to #4 in this week’s NCAA East Region poll. The top-6 teams will be selected to compete in the NCAA Division II Tournament that starts May 16. The tournament is comprised of the winner of the three conference tournament champions in the East Region that include the Northeast-10, East Coast Conference and Central Atlantic Athletic Conference along with three at-large teams. Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130501ku95hb 2013-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/information/sportsinformation/releases/2012-13/hawthorne_school Bronx, NY- The Student Athletic Advisory Committee completed their final community service event of the spring 2013 semester on Monday as they assisted the Hawthorne Foundation with their charity golf tournament which was held at Split Rock Golf Course in the Bronx. Members of the volleyball, men’s basketball, women’s soccer and swimming & diving teams assisted with the set-up and operations of the golf tournament. Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/information/sportsinformation/releases/2012-13/hawthorne_school 2013-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/mlax/2012-13/releases/201304302ew9im PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.– Junior Matt Gebhardt (West Islip, NY/West Islip) and freshman Matthew Cossidente (Port Jefferson Station, NY/Comsewogue) were named to the Northeast-10 All-Conference Men’s Lacrosse Teams as selected by the NE-10 coaches. Gebhardt was named to the NE-10 Second Team at Attack, while Cossidente earned NE-10 All-Rookie Team honors. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/mlax/2012-13/releases/201304302ew9im 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/information/sportsinformation/releases/2012-13/pace_amazing_race Pleasantville, NY- The Amazing Pace Race is a one-day online marathon to boost our giving participation rate. Development and Alumni Relations invites the entire Pace community from students, alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff to rally together and show their support. The goal for the Amazing Pace Race is to have 501 donors on May 1. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/information/sportsinformation/releases/2012-13/pace_amazing_race 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/mlax/2012-13/releases/20130430kto9po PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – The Pace University lacrosse program closed out the 2013 regular season with a special celebration on Saturday, April 27th that brought together, alumni, family and friends. Prior to the game against Franklin Pierce, the program’s eight seniors were recognized for their contributions. At half-time, the athletics department honored the 1998 squad that won a Northeast-10 Conference Regular Season Championship. That was followed by another very special recognition for the Michael Piegare Foundation which generously donated a gift of $50,000 to Pace Lacrosse to establish an endowed scholarship. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pacesettersathletics.com/sports/mlax/2012-13/releases/20130430kto9po 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z