Binghamton University ‘Christens’ Two New Sportexe Turf Fields

September 20th, 2007

ROUND ROCK, Texas. September 20, 2007—The Binghamton University women’s soccer team opened its new Bearcat Sports Complex in front of a record crowd on Tuesday night. The $4.2 million facility utilizes not one, but two Sportexe synthetic turf fields. Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry, is now the official game and practice surface for Binghamton’s men’s and women’s soccer and lacrosse teams.

Sophomore midfielder Chelsea Berry knocked in a rebound from two yards out 41 seconds into the first overtime lifting visiting Syracuse to a 2-1 over Binghamton.

“Syracuse is a very good team … well-coached and regionally-ranked,” Bearcats head coach Jeff Leightman said. “I thought we battled hard and could’ve had a better result. But tonight was a very good night for our team, with the great atmosphere. The fans were terrific. We have to keep believing and moving forward. Good things are going to happen.”

The Bearcat Sports Complex includes a pair of synthetic turf field, one for games and one designed for practices. Field dimensions (125×75) for both installations are identical. Seating capacity at the playing field is 2,534 while the practice field will have seating for 1,000. Both fields have lighting designed for night games and practices. The game field also houses a press box and there also exists a concession building with restrooms between the two fields.

The official dedication for the new complex is on October 6 when Binghamton’s men’s soccer team hosts Boston University at 7 p.m. – the Bearcats’ opening game of the America East Conference schedule.

Binghamton next hosts LIU at 6 p.m. on Saturday

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