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McCoughtry is a four-time WNBA All-Star, two-time WNBA scoring champion and a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist.
Courtesy: Weber State athletics"When I'm out and I'm trying to recruit coaches," said Elliott. "I talk a lot about how supportive this community is, this greater Binghamton community, and believe me, that sells."
"How do we maintain the success that we've had? And then, move up to the next level, which is vying for a championship," said Elliott.
Courtesy: Weber State athleticsOrd led the Wildcats to 20-win seasons twice, including last year when Weber State advanced to the second round of the WBI Tournament, just like the Bearcats.
"I think playing in the Big East conference as a Wildcat, and still under Coach Orchard is something I'm really looking forward to," Rauch told 12 Sports.
Keishorea Armstrong finished her illustrious Bearcats career by placing 21st in the women's long jump at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
The Wild Things are a member of the Frontier League, an independent baseball league. The team is based out of Washington, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh.
"I know it's a team in the past we haven't necessarily competed with, but we know that this year we could hang with them," said Binghamton attack Jocelyn Penteck.
Binghamton's home opener is Wednesday, May 2 at 3 p.m. against the University of Albany.
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Jehle made 11 saves in the Bearcats' first-ever victory over New Hampshire, tying her season-high.
On Sunday, Binghamton baseball beat Stony Brook, while Binghamton softball won at Maine.
Brianne Arthur scored a game-high five goals as Binghamton women's lacrosse beat New Hampshire for the first time in program history Saturday afternoon at the Bearcats Sports Complex.
On Saturday, Stony Brook swept Binghamton baseball in a doubleheader at the Bearcats Sports Complex, while Binghamton softball split a twin-billing at Maine.
Thomas McAndrew and Joe Grossi both scored three goals, but Binghamton men's lacrosse fell to Stony Brook, 15-9, Friday night at the Bearcats Sports Complex.
"It's an honor to be able to come home and put on the big and blue," said Saquon Barkley.
The Binghamton baseball team was pounded for 12 runs by Cornell, while the BU softball team dropped its fifth-straight game.
Binghamton and New Hampshire play Saturday at noon at the Bearcats Sports Complex.
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The Binghamton women's lacrosse team is America East tournament bound for the first time in program history.
The Binghamton baseball team scored three runs in the first inning against Albany, but the Bearcats couldn't hold on.
The women's lacrosse team captured its first America East tournament berth in program history with a victory against UMass Lowell.
The loss is BU's tenth of the season after finishing 11-5 in 2017 and reaching the America East Championship Game.
Last chance for Binghamton to play at home during the regular season is May 4 and 5 when the Bearcats are scheduled to host the University of Hartford.
Tyus Battle led the Orange in scoring with more than 19 points per game in his sophomore season.
Rauch has dazzled for Fordham this spring with a 11-1 record and 1.36 ERA on the mound.
Hogan set the Union-Endicott program-record for most points scored in a single-season (150 points).
Binghamton (9-20-1) returns home Saturday for a doubleheader against Albany. First game starts at noon.
A snow delay prior to the second half did not stop Binghamton and Cornell women's lacrosse from completing their regional rivalry game Tuesday at the Bearcats Sports Complex.
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Syracuse redshirt sophomore quarterback Rex Culpepper threw a 17-yard touchdown pass in Friday night's spring game at the Carrier Dome. But it wasn't just any ordinary touchdown.
The extended completion date is now Wednesday, April 25 when the Bearcats host Albany.
The entire tournament will take place on campus sites with the higher-seeded school hosting.
In game two, Kassidy Seary smacked a three-run home run in the fourth inning to give the Bearcats the lead, 4-2.
"Oh my gosh, to play with them, it's a dream come true," said Binghamton senior forward Annie Ramil.
Eight games have now been rescheduled to different locations because of the delay.
The Bearcats left Ithaca with a 5-5 tie after the game was called in the tenth inning due to darkness. Cornell wasn't allowed to hit in the tenth inning after the Bearcats had.
Binghamton softball's weekend series against Stony Brook has been moved from the Bearcats Sports Complex to Cornell University.
Binghamton Bearcats baseball and softball wrapped up their America East weekend series Sunday.
Binghamton women's lacrosse hosts No. 1 Stony Brook, men's lacrosse travels to Hartford, baseball plays two versus UMass Lowell, and softball opens conference play against UMBC.
The Bearcats and Retrievers will now play at Chenango Valley High School this weekend.
The BU women's lacrosse team and baseball team picked up wins Wednesday, while the softball team was rained out.
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Scheduled to play at Monmouth Monday afternoon, the BU softball team made a quick adjustment when that game was called off and played a doubleheader at Colgate.
Binghamton men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse and baseball were all on the road Saturday.
Senior shortstop Paul Rufo went 2-for-5 with a double, home run and three RBI but Binghamton baseball still lost to UMBC, 8-6, Friday afternoon at Alumni Field.
"When Jess steps into the batter's box, I think we're all confident," said Binghamton softball head coach Michelle Johnston.
ESPN has Bazley as a top-10 recruit for 2018.
Sina started 16 games in 2017-18 for the Bearcats and finish fifth on the team in scoring.
Muhammad played in all 31 games for the Bearcats in 2017-18, finishing as the team's fourth leading scorer.
A Kate Richard go-ahead home run in the 12th inning sent Binghamton softball to victory at Cornell.
Jon Perotto's first career hat trick led the way for the Binghamton men's lacrosse team to pick up its second win of the season.
The Binghamton University baseball and softball teams were both postponed due to the weather Tuesday.
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St. John's used a four-run second inning to best Binghamton, 8-2, Sunday afternoon at the Bearcats Baseball Complex.
Horseheads native Jessica Rutherford is Binghamton softball's newest all-time hits leader.
A controversial call at home plate was the difference in Binghamton's 4-0 loss to St. John's Saturday afternoon at the Bearcats Baseball Complex.
Duke used a 10-0 at the end of the first half to gain control of the game and Syracuse never led again.
Syracuse-Duke is set to tip-off around 9:37 p.m. on WBNG.
Syracuse-Duke tips-off Friday night around 9:37 p.m. on WBNG.
The Bearcats and Red Storm will play a two-game series on Saturday and Sunday with both games starting at 1 p.m.
Watkins is the 2017-18 America East player of the year and the all-time leading scorer in Binghamton women's basketball history.
The senior leaves the program as its all-time leader in points (2,125) and three-pointers made (244), second in steals (269) and sixth in assists (412).
Despite the upcoming departures of Watkins and James, head coach Linda Cimino feels the future is bright for the Binghamton women.
Senior guard Imani Watkins led a furious comeback attempt in the second half. Watkins scored 11 straight points for Binghamton during one stretch and scored total 21 points in the second half.
"We gotta make our free throws," said Binghamton senior guard Imani Watkins. "That was the difference in that game. We missed a lot of free throws."
Bearcats senior center Alyssa James was a monster in Binghamton's first game this season against Yale, tallying 23 points, 13 rebounds, six blocks and two steals.
The Orange face Michigan State in the round of 32 on Sunday. It will be Syracuse's third game in five days.
Yale defeated Binghamton in overtime in the first meeting this season and also defeated the Bearcats last season.
Steven Schneider won his first round match against Joe Heyob, 4-0, but fell in the round of 16.
Senior guard Imani Watkins poured in a game-high 27 points to lead Binghamton to a 70-59 victory over Youngstown State in the opening round of the Women's Basketball Invitational.
According to CNY Central's Niko Tamurian, the guard is battling strep throat and slept through Selection Sunday to rest up.
Schneider wants to leave his mark on the program, while Garcia is looking to prove he belongs.
"The hardest part for me after we lost to Hartford was taking my shoes off and taking off that uniform," said Binghamton senior guard Imani Watkins. "That was difficult. I don't want to experience that again, so we gotta win."
Harpursville grad Miranda Drummond and Syracuse is a 8-seed and Seton Catholic grad Lexi Levy and George Washington earned the 14-seed as Atlantic 10 champions.
Binghamton faces Youngstown State in the first round of the WBI.
"It's one advantage of staying up late and watching games. I've watched (Arizona State) all year. At least ten times I've watched them," said Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim.
In his first career start, the redshirt sophomore made 14 saves in the Bearcats' double overtime victory against Delaware.
Syracuse, St. Bonaventure and Buffalo will represent Upstate New York in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.
The Binghamton men's lacrosse team won its first game of the season in double overtime over Delaware.
Keishorea Armstrong finished 13th in the long jump at the NCAA Indoor Championships at Texas A&M Friday night.
Syracuse now awaits Selection Sunday to find out its fate for the NCAA Tournament.
At 184 pounds, Steven Schneider earned the 13th seed, the highest of his three trips to the NCAA Championships.
"It's nice that Keishorea could step up and really become the first great track & field athlete on the women's team," Binghamton women's track & field head coach Mike Thompson.
11th seed Syracuse takes on 6th seed North Carolina Wednesday night at 9 p.m. on ESPN 2/ACC Network.
The BU softball team split its final two games in Florida and the BU men's lacrosse team was crushed by Cornell.
The Binghamton softball team played two on Monday in Florida, while the Binghamton women's lacrosse team welcomed Canisius to Vestal.
Courtesy: Ed MoranArmstrong is the first female athlete in Binghamton program history to win a major regional award.
Sophomore Frankie Garcia and senior Steven Schneider will represent Binghamton wrestling at the NCAA Championships.
Binghamton women's basketball let a 15-point third quarter lead slip away, falling in the America East quarterfinals to Hartford, 72-68, in overtime Saturday night at Cross Insurance Arena.
Imani Watkins, Alyssa James and Kai Moon all bring home some hardware at Friday's America East awards ceremony.
The junior led the conference in blocks (2.1 BPG) and finished second in rebounding (8.8 RPG).
The Vestal soccer duo helped lead the Golden Bears to an undefeated season and the 2017 New York State Class A Championship.
Tommy Dempsey has one year left on his current contract with Binghamton.
Only three Orange players scored in double figures, led by Tyus Battle with 29 points.
The Bearcats scored the first six goals of the second half after trailing 6-3 at the break.
"I would love for her to play on Saturday, but we are prepared right now that she's not playing," said Binghamton head coach Linda Cimino.
The Binghamton men's basketball season came to a disappointing finish Tuesday night at Albany, suffering a 17-point loss at the hands of the Great Danes.
The Bearcats have ten wrestlers competing for a chance to advance to the NCAA Championships.
Boxx told 12 News she stayed up late to watch the U.S. women's ice hockey team capture its first gold medal since 1998.
Senior Stephen Petrelli scored a hat trick for the third consecutive game, but the Bearcats lost their fourth game in a row, 8-7, against Marist Sunday.
Binghamton baseball and women's basketball were in action, while the softball's game was postponed due to inclement weather.
Binghamton will not play in the America East tournament this year. The Bearcats fell on senior day to the Hartford Hawks, 67-57, Saturday afternoon at the Events Center.
Binghamton baseball lost to Liberty and Binghamton softball split its doubleheader on Saturday.
Justin Drpich hit Binghamton's first home run of the season, a solo blast in the second inning.
The Bearcats only scored 14 points the entire second half.
Paige Volkmann, Stephanie Frolo and Jaqueline Kennedy all scored hat tricks for the Bearcats.
Binghamton fell victim to a 15-0 second half run by first-place Vermont en route to a 75-54 defeat Wednesday night at Patrick Gym.
The Binghamton men's lacrosse team is still without a win in 2018. The Bearcats dropped their home opener, 12-10, to Canisius Tuesday afternoon at the Bearcats Sports Complex.
Binghamton softball held its media day Tuesday afternoon at the Events Center.
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Binghamton women's basketball seniors Imani Watkins and Alyssa James reached personal milestones in Saturday's 14-point victory over UMass Lowell.
Junior guard J.C. Show scored a team-high 15 points, but the Bearcats fell to the River Hawks, 74-69, Sunday afternoon at Costello Athletic Center.
Senior guard Imani Watkins is officially Binghamton's all-time scoring leader. Watkins drilled a contested three-pointer from the corner with 4:08 remaining in the first quarter to give her 2,025 career points.
Anthony Meduri recorded three hits and a RBI in the loss for Binghamton.
No. 47 will be the sixth number retired in Syracuse program history (5, 9, 39, 44 & 88).
The Bearcats will play its first 20 games of the season on the road.
"If you lose faith and you lose hope, then you have no chance," said Binghamton head coach Tommy Dempsey.
Binghamton sophomore guard Fard Muhammad came off the bench and scored a game-high 22 points to help the Bearcats snap a seven-game losing skid with a 69-57 victory over Stony Brook.
"We're at our best when (Kai Moon's) scoring," said Binghamton senior guard Imani Watkins. "When she's attacking and being aggressive and getting to the free throw line, that's when we're winning games."
Imani Watkins scored 16 points and Kai Moon recorded a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds in Binghamton's victory over Vermont.
Markell Johnson hit a three-pointer with 33 seconds left to lift North Carolina State to victory.
"I can't remember the last time we've had all three conference starters back heading into a season, so that's very comforting," said Binghamton head coach Tim Sinicki.
The Broncos are joining the newly formed American Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA).
"We're going into this year with a little chip on our shoulder, like we have something to prove," said senior catcher Jason Agresti.
The Raiders scored the first six goals and the final six goals of the game.
Imani Watkins became Binghamton's all-time leader in three-pointers made and reached the 2,000 career points milestone.
Binghamton claimed six straight victories, from 141 pounds to 184 pounds, en route to a 21-12 win over Bloomsburg in the Bearcats' home finale Sunday at the West Gym.
No. 10 Syracuse (1-0) jumped out to a 13-0 lead and didn't look back, breezing past Binghamton (0-1), 21-4, in the season opener Saturday afternoon at the Carrier Dome.
"You're leaving your mark, you're making history and that's something no body can ever take from you," said Watkins.
The Oneonta native set career highs in minutes played (25), points scored (14), field goal attempts (13) and rebounds (4).
Imani Watkins became the second player in program history to reach the 2,000 career point milestone.
"We're in this together," said Binghamton junior J.C. Show. "That's what we have to lean on, is each other, in times like this."
It's the second straight year Binghamton has been picked to win the conference.
Seniors Jessica Rutherford, Kate Richard and Stephanie Bielec all return this season after being named first team all-conference in 2016 and 2017.
Binghamton senior Imani Watkins set the program record for three-pointers made in Binghamton's victory at Stony Brook.
Tyus Battle led Syracuse with 25 points, including a perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line.
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Binghamton wrestling earned three pins and five total bonus point victories en route to a 38-6 victory over Sacred Heart Saturday at the West Gym.
Thomas Bruce tallied his seventh double-double of the season, but Maine (6-19, 3-7 AE) edged Binghamton (10-15, 1-9 AE) in overtime, 81-79, Saturday at Cross Insurance Center.
Imani Watkins scored a team-high 15 points, but Binghamton fell to Maine, 61-38, Saturday at Dr. Bai Lee Court at the Events Center.
Cornell hockey beats Union, 4-3, Friday night at home to extend its unbeaten streak to 11 games.
For the first time in more than a decade, Cornell sports the best hockey team in the country. The Big Red currently sits atop both national polls.
Redshirt freshman Tyler Stewart scored a team-high 12 points, but Binghamton still dropped its fifth straight, 68-54, to Vermont Wednesday night in front of 4,445 fans at the Events Center.
Senior Alyssa James scored 21 points and grabbed 15 boards, helping Binghamton win its fourth straight, 62-48, against Vermont Wednesday night at Patrick Gym.
Syracuse's shooting woes continued, converting on just 30 percent from the field and 27.8 percent from three.
Cornell University is ranked number one in both recognized college hockey polls.
Watkins has won the America East conference player of the week award five times in her career.
Binghamton men and women's basketball battled New Hampshire Saturday.
Binghamton baseball is just three weeks away from opening its 2018 season in Louisiana, and Friday's weather allowed the team to have a rare January practice outside.
Binghamton lost key players throughout its lineup, including Tom Moore, Garrett Waldron and Tanner Cosens.
Willie Rodriguez grabbed 11 rebounds to become Binghamton's all-time leading rebounder in Division-One program history.
As a team, Syracuse shot 60.6 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from three in the game.
While Tyus Battle is third in the conference in scoring, the Orange as a team rank 12th in the ACC.
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J.C. Show led Binghamton (10-11, 1-5 AE) with 26 points. Everson Davis scored 15 and Thomas Bruce added 13 with a career-high 19 rebounds.
Senior Imani Watkins scored a game-high 33 points, senior Alyssa James broke the school's block record, and the Binghamton women's basketball team crushed UMass Lowell, 76-46, Sunday at Costello Athletic Center.
Tanner Cosens and Paolo Ciferri, two former local lacrosse standouts, have been added to the Binghamton men's lacrosse coaching staff for the upcoming season.
"If I could compare us to one thing, I'd say a shaken up soda can. We're ready to go. We're very excited."
After Thursday, Watkins is 175 points behind Bess Greenberg for the program scoring record at Binghamton.
James had three blocks in the game, putting the career record at 234.
As a rookie, Tom Moore scored four goals in four games with the Atlanta Blaze.
The 2018 schedule is headlined by a date in Death Valley against Clemson and taking on Notre Dame at Yankees Stadium.
Howard scored a team-high 18 points, recorded seven rebounds, while adding five steals and four assists.
Willie Rodriguez scored a game-high 20 points, the Bearcats went on a 14-0 second half run, and Binghamton men's basketball defeated rival Albany, 79-66, Monday night.
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Albany held Binghamton to 30-percent shooting from the field and 27-percent shooting from three.
Imani Watkins poured in a game-high 27 points, leading Binghamton women's basketball to a 64-59 win over Hartford Saturday at Dr. Bai Lee Court at the Events Center.
Briain Angola scored 24 points, including five in the second overtime, and Christ Koumadje added a career-high 23 as No. 24 Florida State defeated Syracuse 101-90 in double overtime on Saturday.
Travis Weatherington hit a school-record 10 3-pointers on 11 attempts and Hartford torched Binghamton, 97-65, in an America East Conference battle Saturday.
The University of Texas released a statement from sophomore guard Andrew Jones and his family on Wednesday, saying Jones has been diagnosed with leukemia.
"You lose those two games, basically by a possession, and now you're not very good. I just don't believe that," said BU head coach Tommy Dempsey.
The BU men and women are back in action Saturday against Hartford.
Syracuse has now lost three straight ACC games.
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Aaron Calixte swished two free throws with 1.1 seconds on the clock and Isaiah White picked off the final inbounds pass as Maine held onto a 76-73 come-from-behind win to spoil Binghamton's America East Conference opener on Saturday.
Imani Watkins scored 23 points and the Binghamton women's basketball team (10-4, 1-0 AE) beat the Maine Black Bears (8-7, 1-1 AE), 66-62, Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Watkins scored a game-high 24 points in Binghamton's win against Dartmouth on Sunday.
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