Averill Park grads McKenzie Bump, Amanda Mosall swinging for UAlbany
UALBANY 8, COPPIN STATE 6/UALBANY 13, COPPIN STATE 1>> University at Albany sophomore Kellly Barkevich (Clifton Park/Shenendehowa) hit her second home run of the spring road trip Tuesday afternoon during the second game of a doubleheader against Coppin State in Baltimore.
The Great Danes swept the day with an 8-6win in the opener and a commanding 13-1in the afternoon. Barkevich went 1-for-3in the opener with a run scored before going 1-for-1with her home run, driving in a pair of runs and also scoring twice. UAlbany third baseman McKenzie Bump (Averill Park/Averill Park. H.S.) went 1-for-3in Tuesday’s opener with two RBI with a sacrifice fly and stealing a base. She went hitless in the afternoon, but still stole a base and scored twice for the Great Danes. Catcher Amanda Mosall (Wynantskill/Averill Park H.S.) went hitless in the opener, scoring a run before going 1-for-1with a run and RBI in the afternoon session.
AVERILL PARK GRAD MCKENZIE BUMP HELPS UALBANY TO SUNDAY WIN
UALBANY 5, OMAHA 4>> University at Albany junior third baseman McKenzie Bump (Averill Park/Averill Park H.S.) went 1-for-4with an RBI in the Great Danes 5-4win over Omaha Sunday afternoon at Hampton, Virginia in the annual Blue and White Classic.
First baseman Kelly Barkevich (Clifton Park/Shenendehowa H.S.) went 1-for-2 on the day for the Great Danes.
BALLSTON GRAD JENNIFER GROAT 4-FOR-4 FOR PLATTSBURGH
KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA >> Plattsburgh State was edged twice at the Sunkissed Games on Tuesday, falling to Washington University in St. Louis, 4-3and 10-8to Utica College. Plattsburgh State catcher Jennifer Groat (Ballston Spa/Ballston Spa H.S.) had herself a day, going 4-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in the 4-3loss to Washington University. Designated player Bella Spadinger (Loudonville/Shaker H.S.) was 1-for-3in the game. Against Utica College, Groat went 1-for-3with two runs scored in the loss.
SHEN GRAD KELLY BARKEVICH HOMERS FOR UALBANY IN MARYLAND BALLSTON SPA’S JENNIFER GROAT BIG DAY IN PLATTSBURGH’S SPLIT
PLATTSBURGH 5, EASTERN CONNECTICUT 4 >> The Plattsburgh State softball team split a pair of games on Monday at the Sunkissed Classic, defeating Eastern Connecticut State University, 5-4, before falling to No. 16Ithaca College, 132, in six innings.
In the opener, Cardinal catcher Jennifer Groat (Ballston Spa/Ballston Spa H.S.) went 2-fpr-4 with a run scored. Her hot bat continued in the second contest, going 2-for-3with an RBI against Ithaca. First baseman Bella Spadinger (Loudonville/Shaker H.S.) went 1-for-1on the day with a walk and a sacrifice fly in the second game Monday.
TAMARAC GRAD NICOLE MATTHEWS SWINGING FOR S. VERMONT
BROCKPORT 16, SOUTHERN VERMONT 2>> Mountaineer catcher/utility player Nicole Mathews (Pittstown/ Tamarac H.S.) went 2-for-3with a double in the March 13loss. Sophomore outfielder Taylor Jarosz (Karaganda, Kazahstan/ Lansingburgh H.S.) went 1-for-2for Southern Vermont.
CBA GRAD MATT HAMEL, LASALLE’S TIM CARROLL SCORE IN SIENA LOSS
UCF 10, SIENA 8>> Siena College outfielder Matt Hamel (Gansevoort/Christian Brothers Academy) went 1-for-5with a run and RBI in the Saints 10-8loss to No. 23University of Central Florida at John Euliano Park in Orlando Sunday afternoon. Siena third baseman Tim Carroll (Ballston Lake/ LaSalle Institute) went 0-for-2on the day with a run scored. On the hill, left-hander Shane Barringer (Saratoga Springs/Saratoga Springs H.S.) pitched one inning, allowing two earned runs on three hits. Righty Danny Hobbs (Saratoga Springs/Saratoga Springs H.S.) pitched one frame allowing two runs on two hits. He walked one batter and struck out two. In Saturday’s nightcap, right fielder Zach Durfee (Ballston Spa/Ballston Spa H.S.) went 1-for-4at the plate with Matt Hamel going 2-for-3in the 2-0 loss to UCF.
Durfee was 1-for-3in Saturday’s opener, a 1-0loss to UCF.
TOGA GRAD NICK KONDO 2-FOR-3 IN LOSS TO SEATTLE U
SEATTLE U 12, UALBANY 4>> UAlbany split a doubleheader with Seattle University on Saturday after winter weather delayed the Danes visit to the West Coast and Bellvue, Washington. The Great Danes dropped the opener, 12-4 and battled back for a 7-6win in 10innings late Saturday.
UAlbany second baseman Nick Kondo (Saratoga Springs/Saratoga Springs H.S.) went 2-for-3 with a double, RBI and scoring two runs in the opening game loss to Seattle University.
HOOSIC VALLEY GRAD J.T. SAWYER SWINGING FOR RPI
LESLEY UNIVERSITY 5, RPI 2>> Lesley University’s Nick Ladevail threw a complete game to lead the Lynx past RPI Saturday night at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale, Florida.
RPI sophomore third baseman J.T. Sawyer (Johnsonville/Hoosic Valley H.S.) went 1-for-3 with an RBI in the loss.
SARATOGA GRAD ZACK STACEY RUNNING FOR SOUTHERN VERMONT
MARY WASHINGTON 13, SOUTHERN VERMONT 9>> Mountaineer junior Zack Stacey (Saratoga Springs/Saratoga
Springs H.S.) went 0-for3in Southern Vermont’s 13-9loss to Mary Washington Tuesday at Fredericksburg, Virginia. He walked twice and stole a base, scoring two runs. In Monday’s loss to Mary Washington Monday, starting pitcher Joe Braim (Saratoga Springs/ Schuylerville H.S.) was knocked around in the 19-7 loss. He went 5.2innings and gave up 12runs on 10 hits with only four of the runs earned. He walked three batters and struck out one.
SARATOGA GRAD MATTHEW TRIOLA ON IN RELIEF FOR PLATTSBURGH
SUNY ONEONTA 7, PLATTSBURGH STATE 4 >> Freshman right-hander Matthew Triola (Saratoga Springs/Saratoga
Springs H.S.) pitched 1.1 inning of relief for the Cardinals on March 11against SUNY Oneonta at the Lee County Player Development Complex in Fort Myers, Florida. He allowed two hits, giving up a run in relief.
SHEN GRAD OWEN PUTMAN ASSIST IN LOPSIDED WIN
RPI 26, UMASS-BOSTON 5>> The Engineers exploded for a 10-goal first quarter Tuesday afternoon versus U-Mass-Boston at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida with Owen Putman (Round Lake/Shenendehowa) scoring his third goal of the season for RPI. The Engineers are 3-1early in the spring season.
SHEN’S KENDRA HARBINGER HAS ASSIST IN UALBANY LOSS
PENN STATE 17, UALBANY 7 >> No. 17 Penn State University used a strong first half to power its way past the University at Albany Sunday afternoon at Tom and Mary Casey Stadium. Two-time America East Rookie of the Week, midfielder Kendra Harbinger (Clifton Park/Shenendehowa H.S.) had an assist in the loss for UAlbany. The Great Danes embark on a West Coast trip this week, facing UC Davis on Thursday and Fresno State on Saturday in Fresno, California.
SCHUYLERVILLE GOALIE GOLDUP STOPS AND SCORES FOR S. VERMONT
MORAVIAN 19, SOUTHERN VERMONT 2>> Mountaineer goalie Kristiana Goldup (Schuylerville/Schuylerville H.S.) stopped six shots early for Southern Vermont Tuesday afternoon at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania before coming out to score late in the contest. Alex Safford Burnt Hills/Burnt HillsBallston Lake H.S.) had an assist in the loss.
SHEN GRAD TYLER SCHNAIBLE ASSISTS IN SAGE COMEBACK SUNDAY
SAGE 3, ST. JOHN FISHER 2>> The Sage Gators rallied from a two-set deficit Sunday afternoon to take the UVC match at SUNY-New Paltz. Sophomore middle hitter Tyler Schnaible (Ballston Lake/Shenendehowa) had seven kills with two aces and three total blocks. Sage will face No. 2ranked Stevens, NYU and SUNYNew Paltz.