AP grad Hannah Hoffman, Greenwich’s Rachel Hall rake for Tigers

WELLS 5, SUNY COBLESKILL 2/ SUNY COBLESKILL 9, WELLS 8>> The SUNY Cobleskill women’s softball team opened the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) season by splitting a pair of decisions with The Express of Wells College.

In the opener, Rachel Hall (Greenwich/Greenwich H.S.) suffered the loss in the circle, allowing five runs on seven hits with only two runs earned. She walked a batter and stuck out six. She got her revenge in the nightcap, going 3-for-4with two runs scored and an eyepopping four RBI including a double.

Senior third baseman Hannah Hoffman (Troy/Averill Park H.S.) also raked, going 4-for-4with three runs scored and an RBI. Cobleskill will next be in action on Wednesday April 4 when they host the Wolves of Keuka College for NEAC doubleheader at Fighting Tiger Park before traveling to Union College. for a nonleague twinbill April 5.

COHOES GRAD ISABELLA DECHIARO 2-FOR-4 FOR SIENA

SIENA 6. HOWARD 1/ SIENA 9, HOWARD 0(5) >> Madysen Cossack homered in each game and both Lauren Butts and Maddie McMahon twirled two-hit gems as Siena Softball swept Howard at the Washington Nationals Youth Academy in Washington, DC. The Saints captured the opener 6-1to record the program’s milestone 500th all-time win, before mercy ruling the Bison 9-0in five innings to complete the sweep. Freshman outfielder Isabella DeChiaro (Cohoes/ Cohoes H.S.) went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the opener for Siena.

She followed that up with another 2-for-4day at the plate with another double, a run scored and two RBI.

SHENGRADKELLY BARKEVICH PARTOF UALBANYSWEEP

UAlbany 4, Central Conn. 1/UAlbnay 7, Cent. Conn 4>> UAlbany defeated Central Connecticut in a double-header Wednesday afternoon on the UAlbany campus.

After going hitless in the opener, sophomore third baseman Kelly Barkevich (Clifton Park/Shenendehowa H.S.) went 1-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI in the nightcap.

COHOES GRAD BRIANA BOWEN HOMERS FOR SAINT ROSE

SAINT ROSE 8, MERCY COLLEGE 5/MERCY COLLEGE 5, SAINT ROSE 0>> The College of Saint Rose softball team split a nonconference doubleheader at Mercy on Tuesday afternoon. The Golden Knights took the first game 8-5(9innings) before dropping the second game 5-0(6innings). Junior infielder Briana Bowen (Cohoes/Cohoes

H.S.) got Saint Rose (5-9) on the board quickly in the opener, homering to right in the first inning. She went 3-for-4on the day with three runs scored. Freshman Alisa Folts (Latham/ Shaker H.S.) went hitless, but scored a run for the Golden Knights.

TAMARAC GRAD NICOLE MATTHEWS SWINGING AWAY FOR SOUTHERN VT

SKIDMORE 9, SOUTHERN VT 0/ SKIDMORE 7, SOUTHERN VT 0>> Southern Vermont College dropped a pair of non-con-

ference softball games to Skidmore College Tuesday afternoon—falling 7-0and then 9-0in a five-inning contest at Skidmore’s Wagner Park.

In the nightcap, senior catcher Nicole Matthews (Pittstown/ Tamarac H.S.) went 2-for-3with sophomore right fielder Sarah Billow (South Glens Falls/

South High) going 0-for-1, but drawing a walk. Next up for the Mountaineers (0-12) is the start of their New England Collegiate Conference schedule on Friday; the twin bill against Mitchell College will serve as SVC’s Opening Day at Willow Park with first pitch slated for 3p.m.

MEN’S LACROSSE

BINGHAMTON 13, SIENA 11>> Siena Men’s Lacrosse fell 13-11at Binghamton on Tuesday evening. Freshman

goalie Anthony Tebbano (Clifton Park/Shenende

howa) stopped 17shots, his sixth game with 10-plus saves and his second most saves all season.

Siena will host reigning MAAC Champions Monmouth on Saturday, March 31at Siena Turf Field. Faceoff is set for 1p.m.

TOGA GRAD AUSTIN DEGENER SCORES TWO IN SAINT ROSE WIN

SAINT ROSE 13, AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL 4>> The College of Saint Rose scored the first nine goals of its 13-4Northeast-10Conference victory at American International on Tuesday night. The Golden Knights (3-4⁄2-1NE10), which led 7-0after 15minutes, received a career-high seven points from junior attack Carter Badour.

Junior midfielder Austin Degener (Saratoga/Saratoga Springs H.S.) scored two goals in the win for St. Rose. Freshman attack Jack Pemrick (Greenwich/ Greenwich H.S.) tallied a goal and an assist for the Golden Knight and secured two ground balls. Junior middie Justin Feldman (East Greenbush/Columbia H.S.) scored a goal and picked up a ground ball. Saint Rose hosts #5Pace on Saturday at 4p.m.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE SECTION II STARS ON BOTH SIDES OF TILT

UTICA COLLEGE 21, SAGE 8>> The host Pioneers collected the 21-8win to improve to 5-3overall and 1-0in the conference, while Sage drops to 1-4overall and 0-2in the league.

Junior attack Katie McDowell (Wynantskill/ Averill Park H.S.) scored two goals for Utica College in the win. Junior defender

Samantha Marko (Saratoga/Schuylerville H.S.) picked up two ground balls for the Pioneers.

Sage senior midfielder Ellen Abbott (East Greenbush/ Averill Park) scored a goals for the Gators in the loss. Senior midfielder Nikki Pedone (Ballston Lake/ Ballston Spa H.S.) picked up three ground balls and caused two turnovers for Sage. Grad student Savannah Mason (Wynantskill/ Averill Park) picked up two ground balls and caused a pair of turnovers for the Gators.

BASEBALL TOGA GRAD NICK KONDO 1-FOR-1 WITH 3 RBI IN UALBANY LOSS

UMASS 8, UAlbany 7>> The UAlbany baseball team saw its comeback attempt fall just short in the 2018home opener Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore second base

man Nick Kondo (Saratoga Springs/Saratoga Springs

H.S.) went 1-for-1with three RBI on the day, including a sacrifice fly and a stolen base.

UAlbany hit 5-16with runners in scoring position, including 2-2with the bases loaded

“We had some young guys that went out there and performed well, and we got some more guys out on the mound, and that’s what these midweek games are about,” UAlbany coach John Mueller said. “The middle part of that game really hurt us where we had some free passes and some errors, and UMass took advantage of that. Give credit to UMass, they established the lead and kept us down in the end, and we’ll look forward to Maine this weekend.” UAlbany will play in its second America East series this weekend at Maine. The Black Bears, who will host this season’s conference tournament, eliminated the Great Danes in the 2017 America East Tournament.

TOGA TWIRLERS SHANE BARRINGER, DANNY HOBBS THROWING PEAS FOR SIENA SAINTS

ARMY 9, SIENA 6>> Army West Point scored the first seven runs and held off a late charge to defeat Siena Baseball 9-6at Doubleday Field. Senior Joe Drpich homered and drove in a pair of runs and classmate Phil Madonna also added two RBI while extending his hitting streak to 14games for the Saints. Sophomore lefty Shane Barringer (Saratoga/ Saratoga Springs H.S.)

got the start for Siena, going one inning, striking out one batter and walking one without giving up a run. Right-handed reliever Danny Hobbs (Saratoga/ Saratoga Springs H.S.)

closed out the contest, giving up one hit in his inning of work and striking out two batters.

On for run support, sophomore Zach Durfee (Ballston Spa/Ballston Spa H.S.) went 0-for-2 with three walks and a run scored. Junior Matt Hamel (Gansevoort/Christian Brothers Academy) went 0-for-3with a run scored and a walk to his credit.

SHAKER GRAD STEVE ACQUARIO SOLID FOR UNION AGAINST FRANKLIN

FRANKLIN 8, UNION 3/ FRANKLIN 8, UNION 2>> The Union College baseball team dropped 8-3and 8-2 decisions to Franklin College in a doubleheader against the Grizzlies on Tuesday afternoon, snapping the Dutchmen winning streak. In the nightcap, freshman

left-handed pitcher Steve Acquario (Loudonville/ Shaker H.S.) pitched 1and a-third innings, giving up a hit and striking out two batters, not giving up a run. At the plate, senior rightfielder Devin Coffey (Saratoga/ Saratoga Springs H.S.) went 0-for-2with a sacrifice bunt.

COHOES GRAD ALEX KOSHGARIAN SHEN’S ANDREW PEDONE HIT IN ST. ROSE LOSS

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL 6, ST> ROSE 4>> The College of Saint Rose rebounded from 3-0and 4-2deficits only to fall 6-4 at Northeast-10Conference divisional rival American International this afternoon. Junior right fielder Alex Koshgarian (Cohoes/Cohoes H.S.) and sophomore

second baseman Andrew Pedone (Clifton Park/ Shenendehowa) both went 1-for-4with an RBI. Senior catcher Tom Moore (Burnt Hills/Burnt HillsBallston Lake H.S.) went 0-for-3with a run scored and a walk.

On the bump, senior relief pitcher Alex Tomlinson (Averill Park/Averill Park H.S.) pitched the final inning, allowing an unearned run on two hits.)