Magic really missing Howard; lose 97-74 in game three
Bryan Levine / blevine@valenciavoice.com
May 2, 2012
The Magic desperately missed all-star center Dwight Howard as the Indiana Pacers came to Orlando and dominated with a 97-74 win during game three of the first round of the NBA playoffs. With Howard out for the entire postseason with a back injury, the Pacers took advantage, scoring 42 points in the paint... Read more »
Orlando City draws with Richmond
April 28, 2012
Orlando City was held to a 0-0 draw against the visiting Richmond Kickers, in front of 7,899 fans Saturday night at the Florida Citrus Bowl. The Lions returned home to face last week’s foe, Richmond Kickers, in which City earned a pivotal 2-0 victory. “I was really disappointed with our first... Read more »
Knights blow late lead; Tigers tie series at 1
Mary Stevens / mstevens@valenciavoice.com
April 28, 2012
UCF found themselves on the wrong side of a one run game as Memphis beat the Knights 6-5. The Knights had an early lead, but gave it up in the eighth inning during Saturday’s game at Jay Bergman Field. “At the end of the day Memphis played better baseball than us,” said head coach Terry Rooney.... Read more »
Knights tame Tigers; win 7th straight game
Bryan Levine / blevine@valenciavoice.com
April 27, 2012
The Knights won their seventh consecutive game Friday night, with a 4-3 win over Memphis. RHP Ben Lively completely shut down the Tigers offense, as the sophomore picked up his seventh win, in just his second start since returning to the weekend rotation. Lively allowed three hits over six strong innings... Read more »
Magic clinch sixth seed, lose Big Baby indefinitely
Juan Gutierrez / jgutierrez@valenciavoice.com
April 26, 2012
The Orlando Magic entered Wednesday’s matchup against the Charlotte Bobcats looking to end their current three game losing streak, and clinch the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. J.J. Redick led the way for the Magic, scoring a career-high 31 points, which included six three pointers... Read more »
UCF beats Harvard 4-3 during weekend series
April 20, 2012
The UCF bats woke up in the eighth inning, as the Knights finally found themselves on the winning side of a one-run game, beating Harvard 4-3.Chris Taladay’s booming solo-shot to tie the game up late in the game, helped UCF squeak by Harvard, Friday night at Jay Bergman Field. “It felt really good.... Read more »
Knights beat Bulls 6-2;
April 20, 2012
The UCF Knights defeated the USF Bulls 6-2 on the road at USF Baseball Stadium in Tampa this past Tuesday. Right-handed pitcher Ray Hanson pitched seven strong innings, striking out three Bulls, while allowing four hits and one run.“Ray did a great job,” said head coach Terry Rooney. “It was one... Read more »
No. 10 UCF Knights beat FAU Owls 12-3 in mid week game
Mary Stevens / mstevens@valenciavoice.com
April 18, 2012
UCF exploded for an early lead thanks to a Ronnie Richardson homerun on the first pitch. The early lead helped the Knights dominate the FAU Owls for the rest of the night. Nearly 1,500 fans watched the Knights retain the Owls to three runs against their 12 runs Tuesday at Jay Bergman Field. Senior Travis... Read more »
Orlando Solar Bears reveal design for new team jerseys
By James Tutten / jtutten@valenciavoice.com
April 16, 2012
The Orlando Solar Bears debuted their new team jerseys along with the winner of the “Face of the Solar Bears” contest at The Abby in Downtown Orlando. Supporting this announcement was local government officials, team management, former players and fans alike, all hoping for the success of this future... Read more »
Orlando City wins home debut, reigning champs still unbeaten
By Mike Gramajo / mgramajo@valenciavoice.com
April 15, 2012
John Rooney scored twice as Orlando City won their home opener, 4-1 against the visiting Wilmington Hammerheads, in front of 8,421 fans Sunday afternoon at the Florida Citrus Bowl. “After scoring a goal, you get a boost,” said Rooney after notching a brace in his home debut. “The main point is... Read more »
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