NORFOLK, VA. - Sophomore Troy Marrow (Lutherville, Md.) and freshman Tyler Murphy (Islip, N.Y.) were selected to 2012 MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) All-Tournament team for their performance in the Eagles first-ever conference championship at the NCAA’s Division I level the league announced Sunday.
In three games, Marrow swung a hot bat going 5-for-12 (.417) at-the-plate with a double, a triple, three runs scored, and a team-high four RBI. The third baseman’s unreal performance in the 10-3 victory over Savannah State to eliminate the Tigers, he went 3-for-5 at-the-dish with a double, triple, two runs scored and three RBI to lead the Eagles.
In both of NCCU’s tournament losses, Murphy stepped up for a combined 2-for-4 (.500) effort with a run scored and two RBI. Murphy ended the three-game span plating two runs for the Eagles.
As a team, the maroon and gray ended the year with a 19-32 record, 14-12 against MEAC competition. The 19 wins in head coach Jim Koerner’s first season eclipsed the 16 victories over the last three seasons.
Listed below is the entire 2012 MEAC All-Tournament Team:
2012 MEAC Baseball All-Tournament Team
Karim Gonzalez, Maryland Eastern Shore
Bryon Campbell, Maryland Eastern Shore
Stephen Bull, Maryland Eastern Shore
Tyler Murphy, NCCU
Troy Marrow, NCCU
Luke Tendler, North Carolina A&T
Ryan Haas, Delaware State
Scott Davis, Delaware State
Tony Gatto, Delaware State
Rayan Gonzalez, Bethune-Cookman
David Lee, Bethune-Cookman
Outstanding Performer: David Lee, Bethune-Cookman
Outstanding Coach: Jason Beverlin, Bethune-Cookman
