June 29, 2021
Shea Gets All-Region Nod
Derek Shea was named to the D3baseball.com All-NY Region Team as a designated hitter.
May 24, 2021
Wells College to Host NCAA Baseball Regional
Wells College will be the host college to one of six NCAA Division III regional baseball sites. Falcon Park in Auburn, N.Y. will serve as the tournament site that Wells will be hosting beginning Thursday, May 27 through Sunday, May 30.
April 18, 2021
Baseball Team Rallies to Take Second Game of Conference Doubleheader
The Wells College baseball team concluded a home-and-home weekend series against Penn College in four close games. On Sunday, April 18, the visiting Wildcats took the first contest 9-8 in a nine-inning game originally scheduled for seven while the Express rallied to take the second game by a 2-1 score.
April 17, 2021
Baseball Team Suffers Pair of Heartbreaking Losses
The Wells College baseball team dropped a pair of close games on the road at Penn College on Saturday, April 17. In the final 14 innings of play between the two games, Wells outscored Penn by an 8-7 margin yet fell on the wrong side of each contest.
April 13, 2021
Baseball Team’s Win Streak Snapped after Split
The Wells College baseball team extended its win streak to three games before dropping the matinee matchup of a doubleheader with visiting Lancaster Bible College for a split on Tuesday, April 13.
April 7, 2021
Baseball Team Takes First Home Conference Games
The Express won both conference matchups against PS-Berks, thanks to a big inning in each game. In the first game, Wells scored five runs in the third that was enough to carry them to a 6-3 victory. In the second game, a six-run sixth inning broke open a 3-3 game and propelled the Express to a 9-3 victory.
April 3, 2021
Baseball Team Stymied by Opposition Hurler
The Wells baseball team had a tough afternoon on the road at Penn State Harrisburg on April 3. In the first game, the Express were stymied by a no-hit pitching performance from the Nittany Lions. In the second game, double-digit stranded Wells runners kept the Express from narrowing the deficit.
March 11, 2021
Express Complete Three Games in Four Days
The Wells College baseball team completed its third game in a four-day span against visiting Alfred State. The Express rallied from a 2-0 deficit to tie the game midway through the contest before the Pioneers tacked on seven more for a 9-2 final on Thursday, March 11.
August 20, 2020
Senior Spotlight: Dylan Nolan
As Wells College puts a close to its 2019-20 season, the athletics department wraps up the past year with one final senior spotlight and one final all-decade team as the Express welcomes in new students for the 2020-21 school-year. Today’s installment looks at the baseball program’s most decorated player in a final senior spotlight for Dylan Nolan.
July 25, 2020
Baseball All-Decade Team
Wells College Athletics begins a new series of all-decade Wells College teams highlighting student-athletes who earned high praise from coaches, awards and/or statistics over the past 10 years. Today’s edition focuses on the baseball program.
June 2, 2020
President Gibralter Addresses Country’s Plight
"Now, more than ever, is the time when Wells must lead by example. We will show the nation, and the world, what can happen when a college community wholeheartedly commits to racial justice…Be steadfast in your commitment for change. Remember that people from marginalized groups don’t get ‘days off’ — and neither should our community in the fight for justice." - President Gibralter
May 23, 2020
Senior Spotlight: Tyler Young
With the cancellation of the remainder of the spring season and the winter championships, at least one Wells College senior spring student-athlete will be highlighted each weekend. Today's featured student-athlete is senior Tyler Young from the baseball team.
May 21, 2020
Baseball: "Awards Show Rewind"
“Awards Show Rewind” is a Wells College Athletics 13 segment feature that reviews each 2019-20 Wells athletics team and its honorees from the May 20 Express Awards Show in reverse order from the show’s countdown. Today’s featured team is the 2020 baseball team.
May 19, 2020
"Awards Show Countdown": Baseball
“Awards Show Countdown” is a Wells College Athletics feature that reviews a memorable moment from each team while counting down to showtime. With 1 day remaining until the virtual online Express Awards Show, let’s take a look at a moment from the baseball team’s 2020 season as our final look back.
May 10, 2020
Senior Spotlight: A.J. Nesci
With the cancellation of the remainder of the spring season and the winter championships, at least one Wells College senior spring student-athlete will be highlighted each weekend. Today's featured student-athlete is senior A.J. Nesci from the baseball team.
May 8, 2020
Senior Spotlight: Tanner Dunkel
With the cancellation of the remainder of the spring season and the winter championships, at least one Wells College senior spring student-athlete will be highlighted each weekend. Today's featured student-athlete is senior Tanner Dunkel from the baseball team.
May 1, 2020
Men's Lacrosse & Baseball: "On This Day" 5-1-19
“On This Day” is a Wells College Athletics feature designed to look back over the past three seasons when most of our 2020 seniors began play for the Express and what highlights happened to Wells’ spring teams on this day on May 1
May 1, 2020
Senior Spotlight: Christopher Forney
With the cancellation of the remainder of the spring season and the winter championships, at least one Wells College senior spring student-athlete will be highlighted each weekend. Today's featured student-athlete is senior Christopher Forney from the baseball team.
April 29, 2020
Baseball & Men's Lacrosse: 4-29-17
“On This Day” is a Wells College Athletics feature designed to look back over the past three seasons when most of our 2020 seniors began play for the Express and what highlights happened to Wells’ spring teams on this day on April 29
April 28, 2020
Women's Lacrosse & Baseball: 4-28-18
“On This Day” is a Wells College Athletics feature designed to look back over the past three seasons when most of our 2020 seniors began play for the Express and what highlights happened to Wells’ spring teams on this day on April 28
April 26, 2020
Senior Spotlight: Mark Yorkey
With the cancellation of the remainder of the spring season and the winter championships, at least one Wells College senior spring student-athlete will be highlighted each weekend. Today's featured student-athlete is senior Mark Yorkey from the baseball team.
April 24, 2020
Baseball: "On This Day" 4-24-19
“On This Day” is a Wells College Athletics feature designed to look back over the past three seasons when most of our 2020 seniors began play for the Express and what highlights happened to Wells’ spring teams on this day on April 24
April 18, 2020
Baseball: "On This Day" 4-18-19
“On This Day” is a Wells College Athletics feature designed to look back over the past three seasons when most of our 2020 seniors began play for the Express and what highlights happened to Wells’ spring teams on this day on April 18
April 17, 2020
Baseball: "On This Day" 4-17-17
“On This Day” is a Wells College Athletics feature designed to look back over the past three seasons when most of our 2020 seniors began play for the Express and what highlights happened to Wells’ spring teams on this day on April 17
April 16, 2020
Baseball: "On This Day" 4-16-19
“On This Day” is a Wells College Athletics feature designed to look back over the past three seasons when most of our 2020 seniors began play for the Express and what highlights happened to Wells’ spring teams on this day on April 16
April 11, 2020
Baseball: "On This Day" 4-11-17
“On This Day” is a Wells College Athletics feature designed to look back over the past three seasons when most of our 2020 seniors began play for the Express and what highlights happened to Wells’ spring teams on this day on April 11
April 4, 2020
Baseball & Men’s Lacrosse: "On This Day" 4-4-17
“On This Day” is a Wells College Athletics feature designed to look back over the past three seasons when most of our 2020 seniors began play for the Express and what highlights happened to Wells’ spring teams on this day on April 4
March 27, 2020
Men's Lacrosse & Baseball: "On This Day" 3-27-18
“On This Day” is a Wells College Athletics feature designed to look back over the past three seasons when most of our 2020 seniors began play for the Express and what highlights happened to Wells’ spring teams on this day on March 27
March 26, 2020
Baseball: "On This Day" 3-26-17
“On This Day” is a Wells College Athletics feature designed to look back over the past three seasons when most of our 2020 seniors began play for the Express and what highlights happened to Wells’ spring teams on this day on March 26.
September 8, 2019
Ryan Stevens Hired As Wells Baseball Head Coach
Wells College has hired Ryan Stevens as head coach of the baseball team. Stevens began his employment in September 2019 and is the second head coach in the young history of the Express program. He most recently served as head coach of the baseball team at Tompkins Cortland Community College.
June 20, 2019
Wells Ranks Highly In NEAC Scholar-Athlete List
A total of 66 Wells College student-athletes representing all 15 Express varsity programs demonstrated excellent academic performance and earned recognition as North Eastern Athletic Conference Scholar-Athletes for the 2018-19 academic year.
June 5, 2019
All-Region Honors For Baseball's Dylan Nolan
Wells College baseball catcher Dylan Nolan earned all-region recognition by the American Baseball Coaches Association for the 2019 season. Nolan is the first player in the three-year existence of the Wells baseball varsity program to earn all-region honors.
May 11, 2019
Wells Finishes Third In NEAC Baseball Tournament
The Wells College baseball team saw its 2019 season come to an end following a pair of losses Saturday, May 11 in the North Eastern Athletic Conference tournament at the Wells Turf Field. Wells lost 4-2 against Penn State Abington and then fell 5-3 against Penn State Berks in an elimination game. Wells capped a record-setting season with an 18-22 overall record.
May 10, 2019
NEAC Baseball Tournament Update: Saturday Games At Wells
The Wells College baseball team will continue play in the North Eastern Athletic Conference championship tournament Saturday, May 11 and the games will be played here at Wells College due to unfavorable field conditions at the tournament host site.
May 9, 2019
Playoff Win For Baseball As Wells Continues NEAC March
The Wells College baseball team remained undefeated in the North Eastern Athletic Conference championship tournament and advanced in the winner’s bracket with a 5-0 win at Keuka College on Thursday, May 9. Jared Strait pitched eight shutout innings and Mark Yorkey drove in three runs.
May 8, 2019
Baseball All-Conference Honors For Nolan, Kemp
Two Wells College baseball student-athletes earned all-conference recognition as the North Eastern Athletic Conference announced its all-conference teams and award winners for the 2019 season on May 8. Dylan Nolan was selected to the NEAC First Team and Zach Kemp earned recognition on the NEAC Second Team.
May 7, 2019
Playoff Victory For Wells Baseball At Penn College
The Wells College baseball team made its first appearance in the North Eastern Athletic Conference playoffs and won a first-round game at Penn College on Tuesday, May 7. The Express broke through with five runs in the top of the third and went on to an 8-3 victory.
May 5, 2019
Wells Wins On Senior Day; Clinches Playoff Spot
The Wells College baseball team defeated SUNY Cobleskill 5-0 on Sunday, May 5 at the Wells Turf Field. The victory secured a North Eastern Athletic Conference playoff berth for the Express and also established a program record for overall wins in a season.
May 4, 2019
Baseball Splits On Saturday Against Cobleskill
The Wells College baseball team split a Saturday doubleheader against SUNY Cobleskill in North Eastern Athletic Conference action. Wells won the first game 6-4 and dropped the second game 8-2. The teams will play again Sunday at 1 p.m. Wells is sixth in the NEAC standings with one conference game remaining.
May 1, 2019
Wells Baseball Wins 6-1 Over Cazenovia
The Wells College baseball team got back in the win column with a 6-1 victory over Cazenovia College on Wednesday, May 1 at the Wells Turf Field. Wells is 14-19 overall and 7-8 in the North Eastern Athletic Conference.
April 28, 2019
Late Keuka Rally Sinks Wells Baseball
The Wells College baseball team scored eight runs in the first three innings but Keuka rallied for a 10-8 victory in 10 innings on Sunday, April 28 at the Wells Turf Field. Keuka scored four runs in the top of the ninth and added two in the 10th.
April 27, 2019
Keuka Wins Baseball Doubleheader Over Wells
The Wells College baseball team lost both ends of a doubleheader to start a three-game North Eastern Athletic Conference series against Keuka College on Saturday, April 27 at the Wells Turf Field. Keuka won the first game 9-5 and rallied for a 7-6 win in the second game.
April 24, 2019
Shea Shines In Baseball Shutout Win At Oneonta
Derek Shea pitched a three-hit shutout as the Wells College baseball team went on the road and defeated Oneonta 8-0 on Wednesday, April 24. It was the fourth win in a row for the Express, which establishes a season-best winning streak.
April 20, 2019
Timely Hits, Solid Pitching Sends Baseball To Victory
The Wells College baseball team defeated Cazenovia College 8-4 on Saturday, April 20 at the Wells Turf Field. The Express improved to 12-16 overall and 6-5 in the North Eastern Athletic Conference. Jared Strait pitched eight strong innings and Derek Shea had a pair of two-run singles.
April 16, 2019
Wells Baseball Beats Elmira
The Wells College baseball team took control with seven runs in the bottom of the fourth and the Express won 14-8 over Elmira College on Tuesday, April 16 at the Wells Turf Field. Dylan Nolan hit a two-run homer in the fourth, which was his 100th career hit. He is the first player to reach 100 career hits since baseball was instituted at Wells in 2017.
April 14, 2019
Abington Completes Series Sweep With Comeback Win
The Wells College baseball team wrapped up a three-game series against Penn State Abington and the Nittany Lions won 4-2 on Sunday morning, April 14. Wells turned three double plays in the game, a single-game record in the three-year history of the Wells baseball program.
April 13, 2019
Abington Takes First Two Games Of Baseball Series
The Wells College baseball team lost the first two games of a three-game series between two North Eastern Athletic Conference upper-division teams. Penn State Abington won the first game 13-1 and took the second game 15-7 on Saturday, April 13.
April 8, 2019
Baseball Wins Two Games In Series At SUNY Poly
The Wells College baseball team took two games in a three-game North Eastern Athletic Conference series at SUNY Poly on Sunday and Monday, April 7-8. SUNY Poly won the first game 7-4 but Wells won the second game Sunday 19-4 and Monday morning’s series finale 10-8.
March 30, 2019
Saturday Split Gives Baseball A Series Win Over Berks
The Wells College baseball team split a Saturday, March 30 doubleheader at Penn State Berks. Wells rallied for a 13-9 win in the first game, and Berks answered with a 24-7 win in the second game. The Express took two of the three games in the North Eastern Athletic Conference series.
March 29, 2019
Comeback Baseball Win For Wells Over Penn State Berks
The Wells College baseball team opened the North Eastern Athletic Conference season with a 13-10 come-from-behind victory in 10 innings over defending league champions Penn State Berks on Friday, March 29.
March 26, 2019
Clarks Summit Rallies For Baseball Win Over Wells
The Wells College baseball team took a four-run lead after two innings but visiting Clarks Summit rallied for a 6-4 win at the Wells Turf Field on Tuesday, March 26. Tanner Dunkel had two hits for Wells.
March 24, 2019
Walk-Off Win, Extra-Inning Loss In Baseball Split
The Wells College baseball team played a pair of games that were decided in the final inning in a doubleheader split against Southern Vermont College on Sunday, March 24. In the first game, Wells earned a walk-off victory in the bottom of the seventh inning and won 5-4. In the second game, Wells tied the score in the seventh to force extra innings before falling in nine innings 7-4.
March 20, 2019
Oneonta Scores 11-3 Win Over Wells Baseball
The Wells College baseball team returned home and played on the Wells Turf Field for the first time since late February and were defeated 11-3 by SUNY Oneonta on Wednesday, March 20.
March 17, 2019
Fielding Woes Foil Express In Baseball Loss
The Wells College baseball team lost 12-8 at Dickinson College on Sunday, March 17 to wrap up its spring trip. Dickson led 6-0 and 11-3 before a late rally for Wells came up short. The Red Devils are 11-2 on the season and Wells is 4-6.
March 15, 2019
Doubleheader Sweep For Wells Baseball
The Wells College baseball team swept a doubleheader against Centenary University to wrap up its week of games at Myrtle Beach, S.C. Wells took the opening game 7-6 and won the second game 10-3 on Friday, March 15. The Express is 3-5 on the year and Centenary is 3-8.
March 14, 2019
Wells Baseball Wins Over Clarks Summit
The Wells College baseball team picked up a win over Clarks Summit in a neutral site game at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Thursday, March 14. Wells took control with four runs in the second and two more in the third to take a 6-1 lead en route to the victory. Wells is 2-5 on the season and Clarks Summit is 0-6.
March 13, 2019
Wells Baseball Drops Pair On Myrtle Beach Trip
The Wells College baseball team dropped a pair of games as it continued its spring-break series of games in Myrtle Beach, S.C. On Tuesday, March 12, Wells lost 9-6 in extra innings to Albertus Magnus. On Wednesday, March 13 the Express lost 13-0 against Penn College.
March 11, 2019
Wells Baseball Wins 5-2 Over Mount Aloysius
The Wells College baseball team picked up its first win of the season with a 5-2 victory over Mount Aloysius on Monday, March 11. Wells scored three times in the top of the first and led the rest of the way as Zach Kemp pitched a complete-game victory.
February 28, 2019
Weekend Baseball Games Snowed Out
The Wells College baseball team will not play its originally-scheduled weekend games for March 2 and 3 at the Wells Turf Field due to snowy field conditions. Saturday's doubleheader against SUNY Canton and Sunday's doubleheader against Alfred State have been postponed, and hope to be rescheduled later in the season.
February 24, 2019
Pitt Bradford Completes Weekend Sweep Of Wells Baseball
The Wells College baseball team fell behind early and lost 14-2 against Pitt Bradford on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Wells Turf Field. Pitt Bradford completed a three-game series sweep over Saturday and Sunday in the season-opening weekend for both teams. Tyler Young homered for Wells.
February 23, 2019
Nolan Homers Twice In Baseball Openers
The Wells College baseball team opened its 2019 season with a home doubleheader against Pitt Bradford on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Wells Turf Field. Pitt Bradford won the opening game 8-1 and took the second game 10-6. Dylan Nolan homered in each game for Wells.
May 11, 2018
Wells College Baseball Places Two On All-NEAC Teams
Two members of the Wells College baseball team earned honors as the North Eastern Athletic Conference announced its all-conference teams and award winners for the 2018 season. Sophomore Brandon Shirley and sophomore Dylan Nolan earned spots on the NEAC Second Team, as voted on by conference coaches.
May 5, 2018
Wells Baseball Honors Seniors; Falls To Ithaca
The Wells College baseball team concluded its 2018 season with a 9-5 loss to Ithaca College on Saturday, May 5 at the Wells Turf Field. Wells finished its season with a 15-20 record, a two-win improvement over its inaugural season in 2017. Ithaca is 25-14.
May 1, 2018
2017-18 Wells Express Awards and Senior Recognition
The Wells College Intercollegiate Athletic Department honored its varsity teams and presented individual awards at the 2017-18 Wells College Athletics Award Ceremony and Senior Recognition. The event took place Monday, April 30 at Phipps Auditorium on campus.
May 1, 2018
Extra-Innings Win Part Of Baseball Split For Wells
The Wells College baseball team picked up another split in a North Eastern Athletic Conference doubleheader at Keuka College on Tuesday, May 1. Wells won the first game 9-8 in eight innings, and Keuka took the second game by a 12-9 score.
April 29, 2018
Wells Baseball Drops Pair Against Lancaster Bible
The Wells College baseball team dropped two games in a North Eastern Athletic Conference doubleheader against Lancaster Bible College on Sunday, April 29 at the Wells Turf Field. Lancaster Bible edged the first game 4-3 and took the second game 10-4.
April 28, 2018
Baseball Breaks Through With Huge Inning In Win
The Wells College baseball team set program records for offense in a 22-11 game two victory over Gallaudet University on Saturday, April 28. Wells scored 15 runs in the seventh inning of that game. Gallaudet won the first game 3-2.
April 24, 2018
Elmira Outscores Wells Baseball
The Wells College baseball team had 11 hits and 10 runs but fell in a non-conference game by a score of 18-10 at Elmira College on Tuesday, April 24.
April 22, 2018
Wells Baseball Splits At Cazenovia
The Wells College baseball team got back in the win column with a 10-3 victory over Cazenovia College in the first game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 22 at Rome, N.Y. The Wildcats took the second game 8-5.
April 18, 2018
SUNY Poly Edges Wells Baseball In Pair
The Wells College baseball team dropped a pair of close games against visiting SUNY Poly on Wednesday, April 18 at the Wells Turf Field. Poly won the first game 4-2 andd the second game 4-3.
April 13, 2018
Abington Takes Two From Wells Baseball
The Wells College baseball team dropped both games in a doubleheader Friday, April 13 at Penn State Abington. The Lions took the opening game 8-1 and won the second game 28-7.
April 8, 2018
Penn College Bests Wells Baseball In Pair
The Wells College baseball team began North Eastern Athletic Conference play with a pair of games at Penn College on Sunday, April 8. Penn College won the first game 8-0 and the second game 15-0.
March 28, 2018
Nationally-Ranked Cortland Defeats Wells Baseball
The Wells College baseball team traveled to SUNY Cortland and lost 17-4 against the Red Dragons at Wallace Field in Cortland on Wednesday, March 28. Cortland is ranked 14th in the latest D3baseball.com top-25 poll.
March 27, 2018
Second NEAC Weekly Honor For Kemp
Wells College baseball pitcher Zach Kemp was named North Eastern Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week for the week ending March 25, 2018.
March 26, 2018
Alfred State Wins Two Games Over Wells Baseball
The Wells College baseball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader on Monday, March 26 against Alfred State at the Wells Turf Field. Alfred State held on for a 3-2 win in the opening game and then came away with an 11-0 win in the second game.
March 25, 2018
Winning Ways Continue For Wells Baseball
The Wells College baseball team continued its strong start to the season with a doubleheader sweep of D’Youville College on Sunday, March 25 at the Wells Turf Field. The Express took the first game 4-1 and won the second game 8-7 with the winning run scoring in the bottom of the seventh inning.
March 22, 2018
Comeback Victory For Wells Baseball Against Canton
The Wells College baseball team rallied from an early four-run deficit and won the game with a run in the bottom of the 10th inning to defeat visiting SUNY Canton 7-6 on Thursday, March 22 at the Wells Turf Field.
March 16, 2018
Baseball Winning Streak Ends At Four Games
The Wells College baseball team saw its four-game winning streak come to an end Friday, March 16 at Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Express were defeated 22-1 by MacMurray College.
March 14, 2018
Another Baseball Victory Over Clarks Summit
The Wells College baseball team defeated Clarks Summit 13-4 on Wednesday, March 14 at Myrtle Beach, S.C. It is the fourth victory over Clarks Summit in four matchups this season. Wells is 5-1 on the year.
March 13, 2018
Baseball Offense Explodes In 22-2 Victory
The Wells College baseball team defeated Clarks Summit 22-2 on Tuesday, March 13 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Dylan Nolan had six hits, including four extra-base hits, to lead the attack at the plate.
March 11, 2018
Baseball Splits Games Against Cabrini
The Wells College baseball team scored three runs in the eighth inning to rally for a 5-4 win over Cabrini University in the second of two games Sunday in Aberdeen, Md. Cabrini won the opener 12-9.
July 10, 2017
Wells Athletes Demonstrate Success In Academics
A total of 78 Wells Express student-athletes earned recognition as North Eastern Athletic Conference Scholar-Athletes for the 2016-17 academic year. Athletes must have earned a 3.4 or higher GPA over the year to qualify for this distinction.
May 4, 2017
Wells Baseball Rallies For Tie, Loses In Ninth At Ithaca
Anthony Aumick hit a game-tying home run in the top of the ninth inning, before Wells fell by a 9-8 score. The matchup marked a special occasion for the family of Wells head coach David Valesente. He led the Express against the team coached by his father, George.
August 17, 2016
Baseball Team To Hold Open Tryout
The Wells College baseball team will host an open tryout for full-time, enrolled Wells College students for the team’s inaugural 2016-17 season on Monday, Aug. 29.
October 21, 2015
GALLERY: Turf Field Construction
Construction on the first-ever turf field for Wells College is nearing completion. Check out the progress in the Turf Field Project Construction Photo Gallery.
August 3, 2015
Valesente To Pilot Inaugural Wells Baseball Squad
AURORA, N.Y. – Following an extensive national search, David Valesente has been hired as the first-ever Wells College baseball coach, Director of Athletics Michael Lindberg announced Monday.
May 1, 2015
Wells College To Upgrade Athletic Facilities
AURORA, N.Y. – The Wells College Board of Trustees voted to construct an artificial turf playing field on Monday. The facility will house five existing sports and two future sports, baseball and softball.