Varsity Field is a

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venue located on the campus of Binghamton University in

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. The field is home to the team of the

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Division I

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. The field holds a capacity of 1,000 spectators.2009 Baseball Quick Facts
at bubearcats.com, retrieved 3 October 2009

3 October 2009. In 2010, the field hosted the America East Conference baseball tournament. Following the 2011 season, plans for renovations to the facility were announced. The additions and improvements, which were scheduled to be completed prior to the 2012 season, included stadium seating, bullpens, a

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, a

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, dugouts, and a

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. Due to construction delays, however, the Bearcats were unable to play any 2012 games at the field. The team played the majority of its games on the road and used the

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' NYSEG Stadium and

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's Hoy Field for their seven home games.

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