Ithaca College senior Buzz Shirley hit .500 (6-for-12) to begin the season during a three-game road trip for the Bombers. Shirley also drove in six runs, scored six more, collected two doubles and hit a home run to go along with three walks. After a hitless opener during a 5-4 win against New Paltz, he then went 3-for-5 with four RBI, a home run and three runs scored in a 13-8 win against the Hawks. He concluded the weekend with a 3-for-4 outing with three runs and two RBI and two doubles in a 13-8 loss to Virginia Wesleyan.