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Name:	Binghamton University
Location:	Vestal, N.Y.
Mailing Address:	Events Center, P.O. Box 6000, Binghamton, N.Y. 13902-6000
Founded:	1946 as Triple Cities College of Syracuse University
Enrollment:	14,018 (11,174 undergraduates)
Nickname:	Bearcats
Colors:	Dark Green, Black and White
Affiliation:	NCAA Division I
Conference:	America East, Colonial Athletic Association (Wrestling)
Varsity Sports:	21
President:	Lois B. DeFleur
Dir. of Athletics:	Joel Thirer
Senior Assoc. AD:	Matt Bassett
Associate AD:	Jim Norris
Website:	http://athletics.binghamton.edu
Athletics Phone:	607-777-4255
Athletics Fax:	607-777-2495

Binghamton Sports Information (all numbers have 607 prefix)

Assistant AD for Communications:	John Hartrick, 777-6800, hartrick@binghmation.edu
Assistant SID:	David O’Brian, 777-6478, dobrian@binghamton.edu
Graduate Assistant SID:	Anthony Naglieri, 777-2956, sports@binghamton.edu
SID Fax:	777-4597
24-Hour Hotline:	777-6666

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University is a distinguished public educational and research institution. One of four University Centers of the State University of New York, Binghamton offers academic programs leading to the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Binghamton’s programs draw upon nationally recognized faculty, 498 in all, to create an outstanding academic experience for its 11,174 undergraduate students - in schools of arts and sciences, education and human development, management, nursing, engineering and applied science.

The 600-acre Binghamton campus occupies a wooded hillside near the Susquehanna River in the Southern Tier of the Empire State. The Campus is arranged in an irregular oval, with residential colleges on the perimeter and classroom buildings in the center. A comprehensive research library system, state-of-the art computer facilities and a superb center for the performing arts provide a well-rounded experience for the Binghamton University community.

The institution dates from 1946,, when Triple Cities College opened in Endicott, five miles west of the present campus, as a branch of Syracuse University. When the college was incorporated into the State University of New York system four years later, it was renamed Harpur College in honor of Robert Harpur, a colonial teacher, patriot and pioneer who devoted his later years to settling the area around Binghamton. After moving to its present location in Vestal, the campus was designated a State University Center in 1965.

Key Department Contacts (all numbers have 607 prefix)

Administration, Support Staff and Services

Director of Athletics:	Joel Thirer, 777-2043
Senior Associate Athletic Director:	Matt Bassett, 777-4319
Associate Athletic Director (Non-Revenue Sports):	Jim Norris, 777-6820
Associate Athletic Director (External Events):	Dave Simek, 777-6479
Assistant Athletic Director/SWA (Student Services):	Kim King, 777-4593
Assistant Athletic Director (Scheduling and Facilities):	Tim Fenton, 777-6733
Assistant Athletic Director (Sports Information):	John Hartrick, 777-6800
Head Athletic Trainer:	Dan King, 777-7011
Equipment Manager:	Tony Morris, 777-4826

Head Coaches

Baseball:	Tim Sinicki, 777-2525
Men’s Basketball:	Al Walker, 777-6369
Women’s Basketball:	Rich Conover, 777-6369
Cross Country:	Annette Acuff, 777-2109
Golf:	Nick Lasky, 777-3928
Men's Lacrosse:	Ed Stephenson, 777-3154
Women's Lacrosse:	Emily Edmonston, 777-3159
Men’s Soccer:	Paul Marco, 777-4571
Women’s Soccer:	Jeff Leightman, 777-6439
Softball:	Ali Brian, 777-6838
Swimming & Diving:	Sean Clark, 777-2817
Men’s Tennis:	Michael Starke, 722-3491
Women’s Tennis:	Mike Stevens, 777-6682
Track & Field:	Mike Thompson, 777-4458
Volleyball:	Glenn Kiriyama, 777-2842
Wrestling:	Pat Popolizio, 777-5860

Facilities, Services

The University training rooms, located in the lower levels of the West Gymnasium and Events Center, will be open one hour before and after all home events. Our staff is on hand to treat athletes before, during and after all events. Teams must provide their own taping supplies. Locker rooms are on the lower level of the West Gymnasium and Events Center. Binghamton does not provide locks or towels for visiting teams.

Rescheduling Contests
If an event must be rescheduled due to inclement weather or another reason, contact Tim Fenton at 607-777-6733.
Parking
All visitors must be stop at the information booth at the main entrance for a parking pass and further instructions.
Media Information
Visiting Sports Information personnel and campus media should contact John Hartrick at 607-777-6800 to arrange accommodations.

Recommended Area Hotel Accomodations
Howard Johnson Express Inn, 3601 Vestal Parkway........729-6181
Holiday Inn-University, Vestal Parkway.................................729-6371
Red Roof Inn, Reynolds Road................................................729-8940
Hampton Inn & Suites, 3708 Vestal Parkway......................797-5000

Dining Suggestions
Corporate Partners of Binghamton University Athletics
Applebee’s, Campus Plaza.....................................................729-4311 (informal)
Portobello Pizza and Deli, Bunn Hill Road............................729-4343 (informal)
Cortese, 117 Robinson Street................................................723-6440 (fine dining)

Other Suggestions

Grocery Stores
Giant, Vestal Parkway at Rano Boulevard...........................763-8712
Giant, Vestal & Pennsylvania Avenues................................762-5410

Directions to Campus

For detailed maps and a customized travel route to campus - click here.
Binghamton University is located one mile west of the city of Binghamton and is a short drive from major urban centers in New York and neighboring states. A number of bus companies serve the area, and the Binghamton Regional Airport provides major airline service. The University is 45 miles (about 1 hour) from Ithaca, 70 miles (about 1 1/2 hours) from Syracuse, 190 miles (about 3 hours) from Philadelphia, and 200 miles (about 3 hours) from New York City. Approximate driving time from Albany is 2 ½ hours, 3 hours from Rochester, 4 1/2 hours from Buffalo.
From the airport:
The area is served by the Binghamton Regional Airport. The University is 70 miles (about 1 1/2 hours) from Syracuse and Scranton-Wilkes-Barre airports.
From the Broome County Airport, exit the main drive onto Airport Road. Go eight miles SOUTH to Rte. 17 West. Travel west on 17 to Exit 70 SOUTH (Route 201). Follow Route 201 and the SUNY signs to the traffic circle. Take first right off circle, crossing bridge to Route 434 EAST. The main entrance to campus is your first right.

Driving Directions

From Southern New England and Down State New York, take the NYS Thruway (87) to Exit 16 (Harriman Exit) to Route 17 WEST. Continue on Route 17 WEST to Exit 70 SOUTH (Route 201). Follow Route 201 and the SUNY signs to the traffic circle. Take first right off circle, crossing bridge to Route 434 EAST. The main entrance to campus is your first right.
From Northern New England and the Albany-Oneonta, New York area, take I-88 WEST to I-81 SOUTH to Route 17 WEST. Continue on Route 17 WEST to Exit 70 SOUTH (Route 201). Follow Route 201 and the SUNY signs to the traffic circle. Take first right off circle, crossing bridge to Route 434 EAST. The main entrance to campus is your first right.
From West of Binghamton, follow Route 17 EAST to Exit 70 SOUTH (Route 201). Follow Route 201 and the SUNY signs to the traffic circle. Take first right off circle, crossing bridge to Route 434 EAST. The main entrance to campus is your first right.
From Syracuse and North of Binghamton, take I-81 South to Route 17 WEST to Exit 70 SOUTH (Route 201). Follow Route 201 and the SUNY signs to the traffic circle. Take first right off circle, crossing bridge to Route 434 EAST. The main entrance to campus is your first right.
From Ithaca, take Route 96B to Route 17 EAST in Owego. Take Exit 70 SOUTH (Route 201). Follow Route 201 and the SUNY signs to the traffic circle. Take first right off circle, crossing bridge to Route 434 EAST. The main entrance to campus is your first right.
From Pennsylvania, take I-81 NORTH across the New York State border to Route 17 WEST. Take Route 17 WEST to Exit 70 SOUTH (Route 201). Follow Route 201 and the SUNY signs to the traffic circle. Take first right off circle, crossing bridge to Route 434 EAST. The main entrance to campus is your first right.
From Metropolitan New York,
at Tappan Zee Bridge take the Thruway 87 NORTH. Take the Harriman Exit to Route 17 WEST. Take Route 17 WEST to Exit 70 SOUTH (Route 201). Follow Route 201 and the SUNY signs to the traffic circle. Take first right off circle, crossing bridge to Route 434 EAST. The main entrance to campus is your first right.
At George Washington Bridge take I-80 WEST. Pay $1 toll at Delaware Water Gap. Cross Pennsylvania border and continue on I-80 WEST to Route 380 WEST. Proceed on Route 380 WEST to I-81 NORTH. Take I-81 NORTH across the New York State boarder to Route 17 WEST. Take Route 17 WEST to Exit 70 SOUTH (Route 201). Follow Route 201 and the SUNY signs to the traffic circle. Take first right off circle, crossing bridge to Route 434 EAST. The main entrance to campus is your first right.
From New Jersey, take New Jersey Turnpike North to Route 280 WEST. Take Route 280 WEST to I-80 WEST. Pay $1 toll at Delaware Water Gap. Cross Pennsylvania border and continue on I-80 WEST to Route 380 WEST. Proceed on Route 380 WEST to I-81 NORTH. Take I-81 NORTH across the New York State boarder to Route 17 WEST. Take Route 17 WEST to Exit 70 SOUTH (Route 201). Follow Route 201 and the SUNY signs to the traffic circle. Take first right off circle, crossing bridge to Route 434 EAST. The main entrance to campus is your first right.
From Plattsburgh, take Interstate 87 SOUTH to I-90 WEST to I-88 WEST to I-81 SOUTH to Route 17 WEST. Take Exit 70 SOUTH (Route 201). Follow Route 201 and the SUNY signs to the traffic circle. Take first right off circle, crossing bridge to Route 434 EAST. The main entrance to campus is your first right.

Directions to Athletics Facilities

West Gymnasium (for Swimming, Volleyball plus general locker rooms, sports medicine facilities)
Events Center (for Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, plus general locker rooms, sports medicine facilities)

Enter using the main entrance to campus. After the information booth, bear right at the traffic circle. The West Gym is the first building on the right. Bear right by the marquis sign in front. The parking lot (Lot F) is just past the building on the right. Enter through the side doors visible from the parking lot.

Soccer Field:
The soccer field is located behind the West Gymnasium. Busses can turn right on the service road just BEFORE the West Gym, and park in the back of the building, adjacent to the soccer field and the back entrance to the West Gym.

Tennis Courts/Baseball Field

Continue past the West Gym and the West Gym parking lot and turn right into the long parking lot (Lot H). The tennis courts are at the end of the lot, and the baseball field is located directly behind the tennis courts. To reach the baseball field, walk around the left corner of the tennis facility (by the Gazebo).

Events Center (for Basketball, Indoor Track)

After the information booth, bear right at the traffic circle. The Events Center is the second building on the right. Bear right by the marquis sign in front. The parking lot (Lot F) is just past the West Gym on the right. Enter through the front doors visible from the parking lot.

Track/Softball Field/Cross Country Course

Parking is in the East Gym lot (Lot E). The track is adjacent to the parking lot, and the softball field is down below the track. To reach the softball field, walk down the tree-lined path located on the far right side of the track throwing area (next to the East Gym tennis courts). The cross country course begins and ends adjacent to the softball field in the open grass area visible from the main entrance to campus.