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Pos. Name School Year Hometown GPA Major
P Lance Cormier Alabama Sr. Lafayette, La 3.56 Finance
P Randy Com The Citadel Sr. Blythwood, S.C. 3.89 Physical Education
C Derek Johnson Columbia Sr. Pompton Plains, N.J. 3.69 Political Science
(tie) C Chris Westervelt Stetson So. Batesville, Ark. 3.94 Computer Info System
IF Matt Deckman Ball State Gr. Parker City, Ind. 3.93 Exercise Science
IF Mike DeRenzo Penn State Sr. Murrysville, Pa. 3.76 Computer Engineenng
IF David Licini New Mexico State Sr. Granger, Ind. 3.95 Biochemistry
IF Ryan Schade Western Carolina Sr. Lewisburg, Pa. 3.85 Sport Management
OF Tom Beechem Dayton Jr. Park Hills, Ky. 4.00 Mechanical Engineenng
OF Charles Bilezikjian St. John’s Sr. StatenIsland,N.¥Y. 3.89 Education
OF Jeff Leise Nebraska Jr. Omaha, Neb. 3.85 Psychology
DH Todd Crawford Seton Hall Sr. Millersville, Pa. 3.83 Diplomacy & Int’! Relations
Second Team
Pos. Name School Year Hometown GPA Major
P Shane Komine Nebraska Sr. Honolulu, Hawan 3.21 Sociology
P Sam Narron East Carolina Jr. Goldsboro, N.C. 3.75 Biology
(tie)P Steve Rowe Texas Tech Sr. Houston, Texas 3.71 Finance . |
IF Matthew Boggs Georgia Tech Sr. Daiton, Ga. 3.31 Textile Engineenng
© IF Andrew Bushey Notre Dame Sr. Boardman, Ohio 3.40 Finance
IF Chris O’Riordan Stanford Sr. San Diego, Calif. 3.47 Political Science
IF Jim Swenson Elon Sr. Richmond, Va. 3.64 Computer Science
OF Gregg Davies Towson Sr. Olney, Md. 3.47 Business Management
OF Josh Phifer Air Force Ir. Torrington, Wyo. 3.85 Operations Research
OF David Stone Virginia Sr. Frederick, Md. 3.91 Biology |
DH_ Jason Cooper Stanford Jr. Moses Lake, Wash. 3.37 Anthropological Science
Third Team
Pos. Name School Year Hometown GPA Major
P John Corcoran Butler Sr. Minooka, Iii. 3.26 Secondary Education
C Ran Prince McNeese State Jr. Suipher, La. 3.47 Health & Human Perform.
IF Adam Howes Air Force Jr. Phoenix, Ariz. 3.55 Economics
IF James Jurries Tulane Sr. Lake Jackson, Tex. 3.31 Business
IF Eric Rodland Gonzaga Jr. Snohomish, Wash. 3.70 Mechanical Engineenng
IF Travis Welsch Northern lowa Sr. Muscatine, lowa 3.49 Management
OF Josh Brummett Belmont Jr. Owensboro, Kent. 3.94 Business
OF Tim Frend Davidson Sr. Cumberland Foreside, 3.52 Economics
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OF Eddie Scott Albany Sr. Kingston, N.Y. 3.65 Psychology
(tie) OF Brian Stavisky Notre Dame Jr. Port Allegany, Pa. 3.52 Business Management
DH Beau Hearod Alabama Jr. Jennings, La. 3.75 Finance
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UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY NAMES THREE ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACHES
Ryan McCarthy, Jeff Hafley and Tyrone Bell and Join Bob Ford’s Staff
ALBANY, N.Y. — University at Albany head football coach Bob Ford announced today the hiring of
Ryan McCarthy, Jeff Hafley and Tyrone Bell as assistant coaches. McCarthy will assist with the
offensive line, while Hafley will coach the defensive ends. Bell will work with the outside linebackers.
McCarthy, 23, served as the quarterbacks coach at Siena College last year, and recruited a
four-state region, including New York and Massachusetts. McCarthy was an honorable mention All-
New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) quarterback at SUNY-Cortland. He passed for 2,266 yards
and 13 touchdowns as a senior, and established a school record with 223 completions. In addition,
he was named the ECAC Division III offensive player of the week. A native of Wilder, Vt., McCarthy
received a B.S. in physical education in 2001. He earned all-state recognition in football, basketball
© and baseball as a high school athlete.
Hafley, 23, coached the running backs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts
last season, and also served as special teams coordinator and kicking coach. He recruited the
areas of northern New Jersey, Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Hafley, who hails from
Montvale, N.J., was a four-year wide receiver at Siena College from 1997-2000. He began his
coaching career at his alma mater while recovering from three separate surgeries that kept him off
the field. In the spring of 2001, Hafley organized and set up spring practice plans for Siena coach
Jay Bateman. He graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in history, and was a national
honor society and dean's list student.
Bell, 22, previously was an undergraduate assistant football coach at Towson University,
where he worked with the inside linebackers. He also assisted with the punt cover and punt return
units, and was the junior varsity defensive coordinator. A two-year starter at inside linebacker, Bell
earned three varsity letters with the Division I-AA Towson program. Bell was second on the team
with 80 tackles as a senior in 2000, when the Tigers posted a 7-4 record. He finished his career with
161 tackles. Bell, a native of Lexington Park, Md., received aB.S. in sport management with a
minor in business managment earlier this month.
The Great Danes, who finished with a 7-3 record last year, begin their fourth season as a
member of the Northeast Conference in the fall.
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UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY NAMES CRAIG McVEY HEAD CROSS COUNTRY COACH
ALBANY, N.Y. — University at Albany Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Lee McElroy announced
today the hiring of Craig McVey as head men’s and women’s cross country coach. McVey will con-
tinue to serve as UAlbany’s associate head track & field coach, and will work with the distance run-
ners and the long jump and triple jump athletes.
McVey, 48, has spent the last five years with the Albany track program, where the Great Danes
have set ten school records in the jumps and pole vault under his direction. UAlbany athletes have
qualified for the IC4A and/or ECAC championships in each of the last five indoor/outdoor seasons.
From 1988-94, McVey was the head cross country and track coach at Hartwick College. He
coached 16 All-New York Region cross country runners, and Hartwick athletes set 14 course records.
His track teams eclipsed 82 school records, plus produced NCAA Division III All-Americans and 22
ae York Collegiate individual champions. McVey was also the head cross country coach at The
ollege of Saint Rose in 1996-97. He led the Golden Knights to the New York Collegiate Athletic
Conference (NYCAC) women’s championship, while the men finished second. As track coach,
McVey’s St. Rose team placed second at the CTC indoor championships.
McVey began his collegiate coaching career as an assistant track & field coach at Kansas
State University, his alma mater, in 1983. KSU athletes captured 18 Big Eight Conference titles
during that period. For three years, he conducted year-round training programs for the men’s and
women's middle distance runners. In addition, he was the head coach for the KSU-Manhattan Track
Club. From 1980-83, McVey served as cross country and track coach at Northern Heights High
School in Allen, Kansas.
McVey received his M.S. in physical education with emphasis in exercise physiology and
athletic administration from Kansas State in 1985. He has aB.S. in secondary physical education
with a minor in health. As a KSU undergraduate, McVey was a member of two Big Eight Conference
indoor track title teams, and the 1975 Big Eight cross country championship squad.
A native of Manhattan, Kan., McVey was the director/head coach for USA East Track & Field,
where he worked with cross country and track athletes during the mid-1990s. He also served asa
games committee member for the NCAA outdoor track & field championships for three years, and is
a past president of the NYSWCAA Track & Field Governing Committee.
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ALEX BARNHILL LEAVES UALBANY BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Albany, N.Y. — University at Albany basketball coach Will Brown announced today
that junior forward Alex Barnhill has left the program.
Barnhill, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound athlete from Schenectady, N.Y., contributed
® 2.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in 13 games off the bench last season. He missed
the first half of the year following complications from a stomach hernia procedure
and a knee injury.
‘| appreciate Alex's contributions to the team during my short tenure as head
coach, Brown said. “However, he has voluntarily chosen to leave the program,
and | wish him the best as he moves on with his life.”
Barnhill transferred into the UAlbany program from Canisius College
following the completion of the 1998-99 season. He became eligible under NCAA
transfer rules following the 2000 fall semester. Barnhill was a starter in 12 of 17
games played as a sophomore, and averaged 7.8 points and 5.8 rebounds.
Albany finished its first season as a member of the America East
Conference with an 8-20 record.
ALEX BARNHILL’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year GP-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3FG-FGA FG% FTM-FTA FT% REB/AVG. AS TO BS ST PTS/AVG.
2001-02 13-0 11-33 333 0-1 .000 10-13 .769 46/ 3.5 4 11 1 3 32/ 2.5
2000-01 17-12 95-138 .399 2-9 Br a 21-31 .677 9758 21 21 7 22 133/ 7.8
Totals 30-12 66-171 .386 2-10 .200 31-44 .705 144/48 25 32 8 25 165/ 5.5
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UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY ANNOUNCES 2001-02 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Chris Phillis and Amy Di Micco Earn Male and Female Awards
ALBANY, N.Y. — Chris Phillis, an All-America football player, and Amy Di Micco, a Regional All-
America field hockey standout, have been chosen as the University at Albany's 2001-02 Male and
Female Athletes of the Year, as Director of Athletics Lee McElroy announced today. The athletes were
selected in voting by the head coaches of UAlbany’s 19-sport intercollegiate athletics program.
Phillis, a senior split end from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., was named to the Football Gazette Divi-
sion |-AA Mid-Major All-America squad as a second-team selection for the second straight season. A
first-team All-Northeast Conference choice, Phillis caught 42 passes for 609 yards and six touchdowns.
Phillis, who received the team’s MVP and top receiver awards, averaged 8.2 yards per punt return, and
was sixth among the NEC leaders in all-purpose yards.
Phillis, who was voted to the All-NEC squad three consecutive years, established a school record
with 20 career touchdown receptions, and tied another mark with seven career 100-yard receiving
games. Phillis, a team captain as a junior and senior, is second on UAIbany’s all-time lists in receptions
(124) and receiving yards (2,100) and ranks fourth in all-purpose yards with 2,773. He set the single-
game standard with 251 receiving yards against Robert Morris in 2000.
Di Micco, a senior from South Salem, N.Y., was voted to the National Field Hockey Coaches
Association All-Mideast Region All-America second team, and played in the 2001 NFHCA Division |
North-South Senior All-Star Game. Di Micco, a second-team All-America East Conference midfielder,
led the Great Danes in scoring with six goals and four assists for 16 points.
A two-time team captain, Di Micco was a starter in all 66 games played as a collegian. She
finished her career tied for second on the school’s all-time scoring list with 99 points (41 goals, 17
assists). Di Micco, who served as president of UAlbany’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, recently
was awarded an ECAC Merit Medal as the school’s top senior female student-athlete.
University at Albany Athletes of the Year
2000-01: Male: Michael Oliva (Baseball), Female: Dawn Di Micco (Basketball/Lacrosse)
1999-00: Male: Todd Cetnar (Basketball), Female: Megan Buchanan (Basketball)
1998-99: Male: Steve Checksfield (Football/Baseball);
Female: Kelly Poynton (Softball) & Xiomara Davila Diaz (Track & Field)
1997-98: Male: Joe Savino (Football), Female: Rafaela Nikas (Lacrosse/Volleyball)
1996-97: Male: Jomo Forrester (Soccer/Track) & Anthony Vitti (Football),
Female: Tonya Dodge (Cross Country/Track)
@ 1295-96: Male: Dennis King (Cross Country/Track), Female: Debbie August (Lacrosse)
1994-95: Male: Jeffrey York (Track & Field), Female: Melinda Cook-Carpenter (Softball)
1993-94: Male: Jason Graber (Basketball), Female: Lynda Nealis (Basketball)
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UALBANY’S JESSICA WALTON ON ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT | TEAM
Jamaica, N.Y. — University at Albany’s Jessica Walton (Fonda-Fultonville H.S.)
has been named to the Verizon University Division Academic All-District |
Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Team, as chosen by CoSIDA (College
Sports Information Directors of America).
Walton, a second-team selection, posted a 3.7/5 cumulative grade point
© average in business administration with an emphasis in management and
marketing.
A native of Fonda, N.Y., Walton earned All-America East Conference
recognition in cross country by placing seventh at the 2001 conference
championships. A sophomore who had four top-10 finishes last fall, she was 10th
at the ECAC Championships and 48th at the NCAA Northeast Regional. Walton,
who missed the indoor and outdoor track season due to a leg injury, received the
team’s MVP award for the second straight year.
Walton served as one of two student representatives on the University’s
Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Board (IAAB), and was a member of the Student
Athlete Advisory Committee. A Dean’s List student, she was named to the
Athletic Director's Academic Honor Roll.
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VERIZON ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
2002 WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY - DISTRICT I
First Team — University Division
Name School Yr. Hometown GPA Major
Joanelle Bailey-Chandler Northeastern Jr. New Rochelle, N.Y. 3.63 Civil Engineering
Marissa Colburn Providence Sr. Wethersfield, Conn. 3.99 Education
Kate Gall Providence Sr. Cumberland, Md. 3.92 Social Work
Emily Hogan Holy Cross Sr. Northboro, Mass. 3.79 Biology/Pre-Med
Kate O’Neill Yale J. Milton, Mass. 3.59 History
Laura O'Neill Yale Jr. Milton, Mass. 3.68 Anthropology
Heather O’Rourke Fordham Grad Norwood, Mass. 3.875 Business Administration
Katie Ryan Boston College Sr. Elmira, N.Y. 3.59 Information Systems/Mathematics
Nicole Tremblay Connecticut Sr. Warwick, R.I. 3.696 Graphic Design
Natalie Whelan Cornell Jr. Bedford, N.Y. 3.5824 | Human Development
VERIZON ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
2002 WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY - DISTRICT I
Second Team — University Division
Name School TE. Hometown GPA Major
Nicole Binette Maine Sr. Biddeford, Maine 3.78 Nursing
Sarah Casilli Connecticut So. Jamaica Plain, Mass. 3.665 Human Development/
Family Relations
Kirsten Cerasi Manhattan Sr. Eastchester, N.Y. 3.995 Physical Therapy
Kristin Cisowski Massachusetts Sr. Salem, N.H. 3.47 Civil Engineering
Danielle Donovan Maine Grad Presque Isle, Maine 3.45 G/ Engineering Science
3.44 UG
Liza Grudzinski Marist Sr. Branford, Conn. 3.435 Psychology
Kristal Kostiew Vermont SO. Northwood, N.H. 3.50 Physical Education
Michele Palmer Vermont So. Plymouth, Mass. 3.74 Environmental Studies
Faith Thompson Buffalo So. Niagara Falls, N.Y. 3.929 Psychology
Jessica Walton Albany So. Fonda, N.Y. 3.696 Graphic Design
Theresa Williams Northeastern Sr. Dorchester, Mass. 3.34 Business
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FOUR UALBANY BASEBALL PLAYERS NAMED ALL-AMERICA EAST CONFERENCE
Boston, Mass. — Second baseman Mike Grasso (Bishop Maginn) and center fielder Eddie
Scott lead a group of four University at Albany players who have been chosen to the 2002 All-
America East Conference baseball squad, as announced today by the conference office.
Grasso and Scott were named first-team selections, while right-handed pitcher Steve
Emmerthal and right fielder Tony Vallone (Greenwich) earned second-team honors. UAlbany
and Vermont tied for the second-highest number of conference all-star choices.
Grasso, a junior, led the Great Danes in stolen bases (28), runs (44) and hits (63), while
batting .344 from the leadoff spot in the lineup. He is second among the America East stolen
base leaders, and his total shattered the program’s single-season standard. Grasso placed
among the top-eight in four conference offensive categories.
scott was one of Albany’s best all-around performers as he tied for the team lead in
triples (3) and finished second in runs (38), hits (58) and stolen bases (15). One of four Great
Danes to start all 50 contests, he added a .339 batting average, 27 RBI, nine doubles and two
home runs. Scott committed two errors in 122 opportunities and was the only senior chosen to
the first team.
Emmerthal established himself as the ace of the Albany pitching staff in his first season
with the program. The sophomore right-hander is third among the America East leaders in
victories with a 6-1 record. His 2.38 earned run average ranks 31st nationally. Emmerthal
posted four wins against conference opponents, including two shutouts, and finished the season
with a 42/6 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Vallone, a freshman right fielder, also earned all-conference recognition and a spot on
the America East All-Rookie Team. He led the Great Danes with a .351 batting average, and
placed fourth among the conference’s top hitters. Vallone missed a 13-game stretch due to a
dislocated left thumb early in the season, but recovered with 18 RBI in 27 contests after the
return.
Albany finished with a 20-30 overall record and tied for sixth in the America East
Conference standings.
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UALBANY GAINS TEN FIELD HOCKEY COMMITMENTS FOR 2002-03
Albany, N.Y.—University at Albany field hockey coach Deborah Fiore announced today that ten athletes
have committed to play for the Great Danes in the 2002-03 academic year. UAlbany will begin its
second season in the America East Conference next fall.
"I'm very excited to coach this group," Fiore said. "They bring a diversified pool of talent and
promising leadership qualities to our squad. Several of the newcomers have the ability to make
immediate contributions. We've had a very productive spring. My staff, our players and | welcome this
freshman class to join us in our mission to establish our program as a strong contender in the America
East."
Defender Devon Switzer (Penfield Central/Rochester, N.Y.) was a three-time All-Monroe
County first-team selection and earned All-State recognition as a senior. As a senior captain, she guided
the Patriots to county titles in 1999 and 2000, and captained the Western squad at the Empire State
Games in 2001.
Joanna DaLuze (Harwich/Harwich, Mass.) captained her team to a South Coast Conference
title and an appearance in the Division 2 South final. DaLuze earned first-team All-SCC honors, leading
a defense that surrendered just five goals all season. She was previously a two-time Cape Cod League
all-star, and was team and league MVP as a junior. Harwich finished the 2001 season at 18-1-3 overall.
Mahopac's Tina Bryson (Mahopac H.S.) led her team in scoring with 21 goals and 13 assists
as a senior, including two goals in a state semifinal win over East Islip. She was selected to The Journal
News All-Star team, North County News first team, and New York State All-Tournament Team en route
to leading the Indians to the NYS Class A championship with an 18-1-1 record. Bryson's cousin, Amy
Di Micco, earned second-team Division | All-America and America East Conference honors as a captain
on the UAlbany field hockey team.
Forward Shelley Gebhardt (Fairport/Fairport, N.Y.) was the leading scorer in Section V during
the 2001 season, earning All-Monroe County first-team honors for the second consecutive season.
Gebhardt, who was also an All-Section performer in gymnastics, guided the Red Raiders to the sectional
final as a junior and played on the Western Region team in the 2001 Empire State Games.
Theresa Henson and Michelle Guerin, a pair of midfielder/defenders, each played for Carmel
High School in Carmel, N.Y. As juniors, they led their squad to a Section | title and a spot in the 2000
NYS Class A title game. In 2001, the team co-captains were all-section and all-state honorees as the
Rams finished 14-3 overall. Guerin participated in the 2000 National Futures Under-16 Tournament as a
member of the Syracuse region squad.
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Horace Greeley’s Michele DeCuffa (Chappaqua, N.Y.) will provide needed goaltending depth
for the Great Danes. DeCuffa, a Journal News honorable mention selection in 2001, guided her team to
a 9-5-2 record and a berth in sectional play, where they lost to Walter Panas High in double overtime, 2-
1.
Forward Brooke Barton, of Endwell, N.Y., scored 16 goals and added four assists while
captaining Maine-Endwell to the Section IV tournament. Barton was a first-team All-Section IV choice,
ranked among the Division | scoring leaders, and was named to the sectional all-tournament team.
Abby Frisbie (Spencer-VanEtten/Spencer, N.Y.), a four-year letterwinner for the Panthers,
scored 16 career goals and added nine assists. She earned three Interscholastic Athletic Conference
all-star nominations and helped her team to the 1998 Section IV, Class C championship. Sarah Potter
(Windham/Wilimantic, Conn.) was a two-time All-Connecticut Class M first-team selection.
2002 University at Albany Field Hockey Commitments
Name Pos. Ht. High School/Hometown
Brooke Barton For. 5-4 Maine-Endwell/Endwell, N.Y.
Tina Bryson For. 5-4 Mahopac/Mahopac, N.Y.
Joanna DaLuze M/D 5-6 Harwich/Harwich, Mass.
Michele DeCuffa Glk. 5-6 Horace Greeley/Chappaqua, N.Y.
Abby Frisbie M/F 5-7 Spencer-VanEtten/Spencer, N.Y.
Shelley Gebharat For. 5-6 Fairport/Fairport, N.Y.
Michelle Guerin M/D 5-2 Carmel/Carmel, N.Y.
Theresa Henson M/D 5-1 Carmel/Carmel, N.Y.
Sarah Potter M/F 5-9 Windham/Wilimantic, Conn.
Devon Switzer Def. 5-6 Penfield Central/Rochester, N.Y.
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UALBANY’S 4x100 RELAY TIES FOR 13th AT IC4A TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Princeton, N.J. — University at Albany’s 4x100-meter relay tied for 13th place with
a season-best time of 41.85 seconds at the 126th annual IC4A Outdoor Track &
Field Championship on Saturday afternoon at Princeton University’s William
Weaver Stadium. The three-day meet concludes on Sunday.
The UAlbany relay of Jesse Bennett, Alix Rodriques, Kenrick McBean
@ and Dustin Wilson tied with Columbia in the standings by sprinting six-
hundredths of a second better than their previous best effort at the Adidas Raleigh
Relays in March.
Paul Roche (Niskayuna) finished 21st in the 110-meter high hurdles, while
Albany’s 4x800-meter relay was 22nd overall. Adam Rice was timed in 9:30.31 in
placing 24th in the 3000-meter steeplechase.
At the 19th ECAC Track & Field Championships, freshman Natasha
Bermudez ended up in 17th place in the women’s hammer competition with a
throw of 129-feet, 10-inches. Tequirra Cox was 20th in 100-meter dash
preliminaries with a time of 12.46 seconds and failed to advance the finals.
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EMIL BOVE ON VERIZON ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT I AT-LARGE TEAM
Center Valley, Pa. — University at Albany’s Emil Bove has been named to the Verizon
University Division Academic All-District | Men's At-Large Team, as selected by CoSIDA
(College Sports Information Directors of America).
Bove, a first-team selection, has a 4.00 cumulative grade point average in a dual
major of public policy and economics. A junior co-captain on the UAlbany lacrosse
squad, he was a 16-game starter as a long-stick midfielder. Bove, who was third on the
© team in ground balls with 49, helped the Great Danes win the America East Conference
regular-season title and reach the postseason tournament championship. Albany ranked
11th nationally in scoring defense at 8.06 goals per game.
A native of Seneca Falls, N.Y., Bove is a member of the school’s Student-Athlete
Advisory Committee and is currently serving an internship with the New York State
Energy & Development Authority. Bove, a Presidential Scholar and Dean’s List student,
has worked with the Capital Region Big Brothers & Big Sisters Mentor Program.
Bove is one of 10 student-athletes on the District | team, and that group will be
placed on the national ballot. Results of the voting will be announced on June 11.
AMY Di MICCO EARNS SECOND TEAM ALL-DISTRICT | RECOGNITION
Amherst, Mass. — Amy Di Micco, a senior captain on the UAlbany women’s field hockey
team, was chosen to the Verizon University Division Academic All-District | Women’s At-
Large second team. Di Micco posted a 3.82 cumulative GPA in communication with a
minor in business administration.
Di Micco, who recently received the school’s Presidential Scholar-Athlete and
ECAC Merit Medal awards, served as president of UAlbany’s Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee. She was voted to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association National
Academic Team for the third straight year, and received the Presidential Undergraduate
Leadership Award.
© A native of South Salem, N.Y., Di Micco played in the 2001 NFHCA Division |
North-South Senior All-Star Game and was a second team All-Mideast Region and All-
America East Conference selection. She finished her career ranked second on the
school’s all-time scoring list with 99 points (41 goals, 17 assists.).
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Date: 5-15-02 (Wednesday)
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SHARON MAJORS SIGNS TO PLAY BASKETBALL FOR UALBANY
Albany, N.Y. — University at Albany women’s basketball coach Trina Thomas
Patterson announced today that Sharon Majors has signed a national letter of
intent to play for the Great Danes in 2002-03.
Majors, a 6-foot-1 power forward from Cranford, N.J., averaged 16 points
and 11 rebounds as a senior at Cranford High School. She led the Lady Cougars
to a semifinal appearance in the North Jersey Section Il, Group 3 playoffs and
their first sectional tournament victory in eight seasons. Majors also participated
in the 24th Annual New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association (NJSCA) North-
south All-Star Game at Monmouth University.
A two-time All-Union County second-team selection, Majors posted
averages of 13.1 points and 12.5 rebounds during her junior year, while shooting
08 percent from the field. She was a four-year starter at Cranford and helped the
Lady Cougars win the Watchung Hills Conference championship as a sophomore.
UAlbany previously signed Jen Schumacher, a 5-foot-8 guard from Lisle,
N.Y. (Whitney Point H.S.) during the early recruiting period last November. The
Great Danes completed their first season in the America East Conference in 2001-
02.
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DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS & RECREATION
For Immediate Release Contact: Brian DePasquale
Tuesday, May 14, 2002 (518) 442-3072
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY NAMES RICK COE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
ALBANY, N.Y. — University at Albany Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Lee McElroy announced
today the hiring of Rick Coe as associate director of athletics. Coe, who spent the last two years as
an independent consultant in the financial planning and insurance industry, will manage athletic busi-
ness operations and have administrative oversight for various sports programs.
Coe administered all business and fiscal affairs and served as chief financial officer for the
department of athletics at American University in Washington, D.C. from 1989-2000. He developed,
implemented, and monitored automated systems for financial operations and accounting. Coe also
administered ticket office operations, and served as the department's chief personnel officer. In
addition, he was a member of the NCAA Division | self-study steering committee.
© In the 1980s, Coe worked as a consultant for North Carolina Amateur Sports, where he coordi-
nated financial, marketing and ticket operations for hosting national championship events in swim-
ming, synchronized swimming and diving. He also spent four years with the United States Sports
Academy in Daphne, Alabama. Coe handled administration and finance for international operations,
but also worked in the roles of assistant director of development and business manager.
A native of New Cumberland, W. Va., Coe served an internship with USA Basketball in Colo-
rado Springs, Colo. early in his career. He coordinated the 1983 National Amateur Men’s Tourna-
ment, and was a staff member for the USA Men’s Pan American Games squad which won a gold
medal with Michael Jordan and Sam Perkins as team members.
Coe, 45, received his M.S. in physical education with emphasis in athletic administration from
Western Illinois University in 1984. He has aB.S. in business administration with an accounting
specialization from West Liberty State College in West Virginia.
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UALBANY RENEWS AGREEMENT WITH NORTHEAST CONFERENCE
Albany, N.Y. — University at Albany Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Lee McElroy
announced today that the school has renewed its commitment to the Northeast
Conference as an associate member in football through the 2006-07 academic year.
Albany became a football-playing member of the NEC in 1999, the program’s first
season at the NCAA Division I-AA level.
“Conference affiliation has enhanced the growth of all our intercollegiate sports
programs, McElroy said. “Football's strong relationship with the Northeast Conference
has allowed our student-athletes to compete for a championship and receive conference
recognition in several ways. The University and its football program remain committed to
the NEC’s high academic standards.”
Albany originally committed to the NEC through the 2002 season, but the new
agreement extends that associate membership for a four-year period. The current
Northeast Conference football-playing membership includes, University at Albany,
Central Connecticut State University, Monmouth University, Robert Morris University,
Sacred Heart University, Saint Francis College of Pennsylvania, Stony Brook University
and Wagner College.
The Great Danes began playing football as a varsity sport in 1973. Albany
competed as a NCAA Division III program until 1995, when the move was made to
Division I]. Football upgraded to Division I-AA in 1999. Albany finished with a 7-3 record
last year, and tied for third place in the Northeast Conference standings.
STEVE EMMERTHAL NAMED AMERICA EAST CO-PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Boston, Mass. — University at Albany’s Steve Emmerthal has been chosen as the
America East Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week in baseball, as announced today by
the conference office. Emmerthal, who shared the award with Maine’s Mike MacDonald,
fired a three-hit shutout in last Saturday’s 6-0 victory over Binghamton. Emmerthal, a
sophomore, turned in a seven-strikeout, no-walk effort, as he improved to 6-1 this
season. He registered his second shutout and fifth complete-game of the season. In
06.2 innings, he has a 2.38 earned run average with 42 strikeouts and six walks.
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BASEBALL
Vestal, N.Y. — Steve Emmerthal fired a three-hit shutout in the opener, as Albany split
an America East Conference doubleheader with Binghamton on Saturday afternoon at
West Gym Field. The Great Danes won the opener, 6-0, but lost the nightcap, 5-4.
Emmerthal, a sophomore, turned in a seven-strikeout, no-walk effort, as he
improved to 6-1 on the mound. He registered his second shutout and fifth complete-
game of the season.
Albany (20-30, AE 8-14) did all of its scoring in the third inning. Jake Toms
singled in the first run, before Dan Schoonmaker plated two runners with a double down
the right-field line. Tony Vallone had a RBI single, and Pat Delaney and Craig Farley
added a pair of sacrifice flies.
Binghamton (17-32, AE 8-10) came from behind in the second contest. The Great
Danes took a 4-3 lead in the top of the seventh, when Farley tripled to score Toms and
Delaney. The Bearcats rallied as Kyle Loucks lined a two-run double to left field off
Albany reliever Nick Borgia with no outs in the bottom of the inning.
Albany’s Eddie Scott went 4-for-7 in the two games with one double, two RBI and
his 15th stolen base of the season. The Great Danes complete their regular schedule
with a conference doubleheader at Binghamton on Sunday at 12 noon.
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(Game 1)
Albany 006 O00 O - 6 9 0
Binghamton 000 O00 O - 0 3 Zz
Steve Emmerthal and Chase Muratore.
Greg Sousa and Kyle Loucks.
(Game 2)
Albany (20-30, AE 8-14) 100 001 2 - 4 5 4
Binghamton (17-32, AE 8-10) 030 000 2 - a 7 1
(no outs when winning run scored)
Adam Kroft, Nick Borgia (6) and Fred Estes, Chase Muratore.
David Eagan and Kyle Loucks.
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EIGHTH ANNUAL ALBANY SPRING CLASSIC
Albany, N.Y. — Nierria Jones won the triple jump and was second in both the 100-meter
hurdles and long jump as UAlbany has four individual champions in the women’s
competition at the eighth annual Albany Spring Track & Field Classic on Friday evening
at University Field. The Great Danes captured the team crown with 165.5 points.
Jones, a junior, was first in the triple jump with a leap of 37-feet, 4-inches. She
placed second in the 100-hurdles (14.99) and long jump (16-5.75). Meghan Howell won
the 1,500 in 4:52.61, while Cherice’ Vanderhall took the shot put with a toss of 39-8.75.
Freshman April Hanley (Schuylerville Central) was first in the javelin (98-1).
Albany’s 4x400-meter relay was first across the line in 4:07.58. Relay members
were Dinnah Decatus, Casey Holman, Zerlinda Martinez and Diane Matthews.
Freshman Natasha Bermudez set a school record in the hammer, and was second with
a throw of 144-feet, 11-inches. Cortland’s Kissie Pringle was a double-winner in the
100- and 200-meter dash events.
In the men’s competition, former UAlbany track standout Jeffrey York captured
the 100-meter dash and 110-meter high hurdles. York’s time of 13.59 seconds in the
hurdles was four-hundredths of a second off his own facility record. Army’s Marcus
Canty (javelin) and Travis Pendleton (discus) won individual titles to lead the Black
Knights to the top of the team standings with 126 points.
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MEN
1. Army 126, 2. Albany 112, 3. Binghamton 51, 4. Montclair State 48, 5. Rensselaer 45,
6. Cortland 41, 7. Capital District Rockets 34, 8. Club Santurce 33, 9. Geneseo 32, 10.
Plattsburgh 24, 11. Syracuse Chargers 20, 12. Ithaca 19, 13. Union 16, 14. Oneonta
State 15, 15. Marist 14, 16. Athletics East 13, 17. Monmentum Track Club 12, 18.
Oswego 8, (tie) 19. Rochester, Extreme Technique, Roberts Wesleyan 6, 22. Willow
Street Athletic Club 5, 23. Farmingdale State 3, (tie) 24. Hunter and New Paltz 1.
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ALBANY TRACK 2-2-2
Track Events
100 — 1. Jeffrey York (unattached), 10.83, 2. Jesse Bennett (Albany), 10.91, 3. Kenrick
McBean (Albany), 10.92.
110-Hurdles — 1. Jeffrey York (unattached), 13.59, 2. Paul Roche (Albany), 14.58, 3.
Jayson Vazquez (Club Santurce), 14.92.
200 — 1. Jon Coyles (unattached), 22.28, 2. Jayson Manenkoff (Cortland), 22.29, 3. Joe
Petry (Capital), 22.42.
400 — 1. Darryl Louis (Monmouth), 48.63, 2. Jon Coyles (unattached), 49.07, 3. Alex
Torres (Monmouth), 49.33.
400-Hurdles — 1. Mike Stewart (Binghamton), 55.51, 2. Jayson Vazquez (Club
Santurce), 56.24, 3. Al Magle (Geneseo), 56.41.
800 — 1. Steve Reese (Binghamton), 1:57.38, 2. Tony Cordna (Army), 1:57.61, 3. Frank
Savinon (Binghamton), 1:57.80.
1,500 — 1. Matt Lo Piccolo (Syracuse Chargers), 4:00.78, 2. Eric Moteinbecker (Army),
4:01.30, 3. Eric Heeley (Army), 4:04.46.
3,000 Steeplechase — 1. Jason Casey (Geneseo), 9:31.06, 2. Aaron Smeard (Army),
9:39.45, 3. Sam Gonzalez (Albany), 9:41.84.
5,000 — 1. Josh McDougal (Monmentum Track Club), 15:11.76, 2. Ted Tuener
(Geneseo), 15:16.97, 3. Andy Allstadt (Albany), 15:20.56.
10,000 — 1. Jay Wells (Plattsburgh), 30:49.98, 2. Rich Friedrich (Oswego), 32:05.08.
4x100 Relay — 1. Cortland, 43.20, 2. Capital District Rockets, 43.98, 3. Oneonta State,
46.16.
4x400 Relay — 1. Montclair State, 3:21.42, 2. Army, 3:22.03, 3. Albany, 3:23.44.
4x800 Relay — 1. Marist, 8:10.08, 2. Albany, 8:41.01.
Field Events
Hammer — 1. Michael Pockoski (unattached), 197-6, 2. Chris Bryce (unattached), 195-5,
3. Dan Presutti (Army), 190-10.
Shot Put — 1. Michael Zolkiewicz (Athletics East), 55-1.50, 2. Justin Siebert (Union), 53-
9, 3. Nick Geriorio (Monmouth), 52-10.75.
Long Jump — 1. Luis Soto (Club Santurce), 23-10.25, 2. Derek McGough (Rensselaer),
22-10.50, 3. Paul Roche (Albany), 22-9.75.
High Jump — 1. Dan Bryant (Cortland), 6-5, 2. Matt Cushman (Binghamton), 6-5, 3. Al
Mandel (Plattsburgh), 6-1.75.
Triple Jump — 1. Ronald Edmundsen (unattached), 47-6.25, 2. Kamar Elliot (Capitol), 47-
2.50, 3. Max Anderson (Geneseo), 46-6.25.
Javelin — 1. Marcus Canty (Army), 202-5, 2. Ron McCourell (unattached), 185-11, 3.
Nick Seperico (Montclair State), 185-7.
Discus — 1. Travis Pendleton (Army), 187-10, 2. Michael Pockoski (unattached), 176-2,
3. William Monette (unattached), 175-5.
Pole Vault — 1. Jeff Banks (Rensselaer), 15-3, 2. Mike Thompson (Syracuse Chargers),
15-3, 3. Shawn Empie (Albany), 14-9.
WOMEN
1. Albany 165.5, 2. Army 89, 3. Cortland 63, 4. Binghamton 61.5, 5. Rensselaer 43, 6.
Plattsburgh 37.5, 7. Rochester 29.5, 8. New Paltz 22, 9. Roberts Wesleyan 21.5, 10.
Geneseo 21, 11. Oneonta State 17, 12. Club Santurce 12, 13. Oswego 11, 14. Hunter 9,
15. Montclair State 5.5, 16. Farmingdale State 2.
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ALBANY TRACK 3-3-3
Track Events
100 — 1. Kissie Pringle (Cortland), 12.01, 2. Tequirra Cox (Albany), 12.11, 3. Elma Pabin
(Central Park), 12.18.
100-Hurdles — 1. Jenn White (Cortland), 14.58, 2. Nierria Jones (Albany), 14.99, 3.
Raphaelle Jean (Albany), 15.31.
200 — 1. Kissie Pringle (Cortland), 24.91, 2. Veronica Dyer (unattached), 25.09, 3.
Tequirra Cox (Albany), 25.19.
400 — 1. Shandra Aplon (Army), 1:01.39, 2. Angela Burgess (Rochester), 1:01.48, 3.
Ashlee Robertson (Oneonta State), 1:01.77.
400-Hurdles — 1. Nathalee MacKenzie (Binghamton), 1:05.46, 2. Liz Conway
(Rochester), 1:08.70, 3. Tammy Freeman (Albany), 1:11.55.
800 — 1. Sarah Speicher (Cortland), 2:17.22, 2. Mirrah Vitale (Cortland), 2:20.78, 3.
Amanda Jinks (Plattsburgh), 2:22.76.
1,500 — 1. Meghan Howell (Albany), 4:52.61, 2. Donna Mahoney (Hunter), 4:57.76, 3.
Joanna Zieno (Geneseo), 4:59.18.
3,000 — 1. Kim Cioura (Roberts Wesleyan), 10:30.52, 2. laursi Reed (Roberts
Wesleyan), 10:40.42, 3. Alexis Seefeldt (Army), 10:46.36.
3,000 Steeplechase — 1. Lindsey Bohrer-Yardley (Binghamton), 11:22.57, 2. Susan
McWilliams (Oswego), 11:32.71, 3. Amanda Leeuwen (Plattsburgh), 12:54.60.
5,000 — 1. Melisa White (Geneseo), 17:24.01, 2. Sara Snyder (Oneonta State), 19:56.48.
10,000 — 1. Lauren Tuchband (Binghamton), 38:16.43.
4x100 Relay — 1. Cortland, 48.36.
4x400 Relay — 1. Albany, 4:07.58.
Field Events
Hammer — 1. Ashley Anbritton (Army), 150-5, 2. Natasha Bermudez (Albany), 144-11, 3.
Chris Giacone (Army), 130-01.
Shot Put — 1. Cherice’ Vanderhall (Albany), 39-8.75, 2. Ashley Anbritton (Army), 39-5-
.29, 3. Elizabeth Meierdiercks (Albany), 38-1.50.
Long Jump — 1. Natasha Dudar (New Paltz), 16-8.50, 2. Nierria Jones (Albany), 16-5.75,
3. Stephanie Ramsey (New Paltz), 16-5.
Triple Jump — 1. Nierria Jones (Albany), 37-4, 2. Nathalee McKenzie (Binghamton), 36-
1.25, 3. Rebecca Habernig (Albany), 34-11.25.
Pole Vault — 1. Allison Benson (Rensselaer), 10-11.75, 2. Carrie Bennett (Army), 10-
11.75, (tie) 3. Jessica Pearson (Rensselaer) and Lisa Ricciardeli (Monmouth), 10-6.
High Jump — 1. Kristy Laramee (unattached), 5-8.75, 2. Rebecca Habernig (Albany), 5-1,
3. Raphelle Jean (Albany), 5-1.
Javelin — 1. April Hanley (Albany), 98-1, 2. Ashley Kangas (Albany), 96-11, 3. Christine
Alaskey (Plattsburgh), 71-9.
Discus — 1. Ashley Anbritton (Army), 158-9, 2. Rachel Tranis (Army), 128-9, 3. Kate
Worden (Rensselaer), 116-2.
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AMERICA EAST CONFERENCE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Burlington, Vt. — Andi Miller threw a one-hit shutout to lead Hartford to a 2-0 win over
Albany in a loser’s bracket elimination game at the America East Conference Softball
Tournament on Friday afternoon at Vermont's Post Field. Hartford, the tournament’s No.
2 seed, will meet top seed Boston University for the championship and NCAA berth on
© Saturday at 12 noon.
Miller, a senior, recorded 12 strikeouts and two walks in improving to 10-6 on the
mound. She allowed just a two-out single by Jess Kostenblatt in the fourth inning.
Hartford (24-14-1) scored twice in the fifth to break up a scoreless deadlock. Second
baseman Mallory Rapoza delivered a RBI single to left field. Liz Nadeau scored
another run with an infield hit.
Albany eliminated Maine in loser’s bracket play earlier in the day with a 4-0 victory.
senior right-hander Sarah Maida posted her 18th victory by blanking the Black Bears on
three hits. She struck out four and walked two en route to her seventh shutout of the
season.
Center fielder Jen Nolette (Columbia) plated Stacy Kowal with a single to left
field in the second inning. The Great Danes added three runs in the third. Liz Wieboldt
lined a RBI triple into the left-field gap. Second baseman Megan Craft (South Glens
Falls) added a run-scoring single, and then later stole home.
Albany, the No. 4 seed, finished with a 30-20 record, while third seed Maine
completed its schedule at 26-31 overall.
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America East Conference Softball Tournament
(Post Field, Burlington, Vt.)
Loser's Bracket
#3 Maine (26-31) 000 O00 O - 0 3 3
#4 Albany (30-19) 013 000 x - 4 6 0
Jenna Merchant, Candace Haegge (3) and Lindsay Tibbetts.
sarah Maida and Stacy Kowal.
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ALBANY SOFTBALL 2-2-2
Loser’s Bracket
#2 Hartford (24-24-1) 000 020 O - 2
#4 Albany (30-20) 000 O00 O - 0
Andi Miller and Amy Sullivan.
Kristin Couris, Sarah Maida (5) and Stacy Kowal.
America East Softball Tournament
Thursday, May 9
Game 1 — Boston U. 3, Albany 0
Game 2 — Hartford 1, Maine 0
Friday, May 10
Game 3 — Boston U. 3, Hartford 2
Game 4 — Albany 4, Maine 0 (Maine eliminated)
Game 5 — Hartford 2, Albany 0 (Albany eliminated)
Saturday, May 11
Game 6 — Boston U. vs. Hartford, 12 noon
Game 7 — same teams (if necessary)
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EDDIE SCOTT NAMED TO VERIZON ALL-ACADEMIC DISTRICT | BASEBALL TEAM
Bronx, N.Y. — University at Albany's Eddie Scott has been chosen to the Verizon
University Division All-Academic District | Baseball Team, as voted by CoSIDA (College
Sports Information Directors of America). He was named to the all-district squad for the
third consecutive year.
Scott, a senior outfielder, has a 3.65 cumulative grade point average in
psychology with a minor in sociology. He was recently awarded the Presidential
Scholar-Athlete Award and ECAC Merit Medal as the University’s top senior male
student-athlete. He is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and has
been involved with the Whitney Young Reading Program.
scott is hitting .329 for the Great Danes with 13 extra-base hits and 25 RBI. He is
second on the team in runs (37) and stolen bases (14). Scott, who has appeared in 145
games as a collegian, is among UAlbany’'s top 10 in four categories, including second in
career stolen bases with 51.
SOFTBALL LOSES IN AMERICA EAST TOURNAMENT’S OPENING ROUND
Burlington, Vt. — Robyn Horrick pitched her first career no-hitter to lead top seed Boston
University to a 3-0 victory over Albany in the opening round of the America East Softball
Championship on Thursday afternoon at Post Field.
Horrick, a junior, pitched to one over the minimum to register her sixth shutout of
the season. She struck out 10 batters, and allowed just a two-out walk to Lynnette
Bohannon in the second inning. Horrick, the America East Pitcher of the Year,
improved to 12-6 on the mound, and recorded the first no-hitter in conference
tournament play since Delaware's Kristen O’Connell accomplished that feat in 2000.
Boston U. (26-21) scored in the third inning, wnen Jamie Haas beat out an infield
single and later came across on a ground out. The Terriers, who won the America East
regular-season title, added two runs in the fifth. Aryn Rangel and DeKenya Williams
each delivered two-out, run-scoring singles.
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ALBANY SPORTS 2-2-2
Albany’s Kristin Couris allowed one earned run in six innings of work. She
totaled four strikeouts and two walks. The Great Danes, who fall to 29-19 overall, will
play in Friday’s loser’s bracket at 1:30 p.m.
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America East Conference Championship — First Round
#4 Albany (29-19) 000 O00 O - 0 0 2
#1 Boston U. (26-21) 001 020 x - 3 7 0
Kristin Couris and Stacy Kowal.
Robyn Horrick and Christy King.
EIGHTH ANNUAL ALBANY SPRING CLASSIC ON FRIDAY, MAY 10
Albany, N.Y. — The eighth annual Albany Spring Classic and Adirondack USAT&F Track
and Field Invitational, hosted by the University at Albany, will be held on Friday, May 10
at University Field. Field events begin at 2:00 p.m. with the men’s and women’s hammer
throw and conclude with the men’s and women’s high jump at 5:00. The 400-meter
intermediate hurdles is the first track competition scheduled at 4:00 p.m. The meet will
finish at 9:00 with the 10,000-meter run.
Twenty collegiate teams are entered, including UAlbany, Union and Rensselaer.
Most of the competitors are attempting to qualify for both the NCAA and IC4A/ECAC
championships. Freshman Kristof Molnar will anchor’s UAlbany 4x800-meter relay,
while Aggrey Morris is trying to make the IC4A-qualfying standard of 48.10 seconds in
the 400-meter dash. Dinnah Decatus is the lead runner on the women’s 4x800 relay
which is attempting to qualify for the ECAC field.
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UALBANY SPRING CLASSIC -- **ORDER OF EVENTS**
Field Events
Time Event
2:00 Hammer Throw Men/Women
followed by Discus Men/Women
2:00 Shot Put Women/Men
followed by Javelin Women/Men
3:00 Pole Vault Women/Men
3:00 Long Jump Women/Men
followed by Triple Jump Women/Men
5:00 High Jump Women/Men
Track Events
Time Event
4:00 400 Hurdles Women/Men
4:20 4x100 Relay Women/Men
4:35 1,500 (sections) Women/Men
5:00 100 (sections) Women/Men
5:20 400 (sections) Women/Men
5:35 800 (sections) Women/Men
O:00 200 Women/Men
6:10 5,000 Women/Men
6:55 100 Hurdles Women
6:55 110 Hurdles Men
7:16 Special 4x100 Relay
tue 4x400 Relay Women/Men
7:40 4x800 Relay Women/Men
8:10 3,000 Women
8:30 3,000 Steeplechase Women/Men
9:00 10,000 (combined) Women/Men
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VERIZON ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
2002 BASEBALL - DISTRICT I
First Team - University Division
PITCHERS
Name School Yr, Hometown GPA Major
Brian Dorsey St. John’s University Sr. Smithtown, N.Y. 3.43 Sports Management
Matt McCarthy Yale University Sr. Winter Park, Florida 3.55 Biomedical Engineering
CATCHER
Name School Yr, Hometown GPA Major
Derek Johnson Columbia University Sr. Pompton Plains, N.J. 3.69 Political Science
INFIELD
Name School Yr, Hometown GPA = Major
Steven Duke Yale University Jr. Bayside, N.Y. 3.62 Economics
Billy Hess Columbia University Jr. Casselberry, Florida 3.32 Psychology
Jason Kane St. John’s University Sr. Rutherford, N.J. 3.28 Sports Management
Eric Wilson St. Bonaventure Univ. So. Allegany, N.Y. 3.30 Social Science
OUTFIELD
Name School Yr, Hometown GPA Major
Charles Bilezikjian St. John’s University Sr. Staten Island, NY 3.89 Education
Brian Macchi Boston College Sr. Milford, Mass. 3.382 Elementary Education
Eddie Scott University at Albany Sr. Kingston, N.Y. 3.65 Psychology
DESIGNATED HITTER
Name School Yr, Hometown GPA = Major
Brian Durkin Boston College Sr. Lowell, Mass. 3.412 History
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TERRY & CRAFT NAMED TO AMERICA EAST CONFERENCE SOFTBALL TEAM
Boston, Mass. — University at Albany’s Valerie Terry (South Glens Falls) and Megan
Craft (South Glens Falls) have been chosen All-America East Conference in softball, as
announced today by the conference office. Terry and Craft were voted to the second
© team by the league's head coaches.
Terry, a senior shortstop, is among the America East leaders in six offensive
categories. She ranks sixth nationally in stolen bases at 0.74 per game and has 35 on
the season. Terry is batting .318 in UAlbany’s leadoff spot with 11 multi-hit games. She
also has 29 runs, 10 extra-base hits, 47 total hits and a .377 on-base percentage.
Terry, a .352 career hitter, is the school’s all-time leader in five categories,
including total hits (197), stolen bases (129), runs (148), doubles (23) and triples (16).
Craft, a sophomore, started all 47 games at second base after transferring from
Adirondack Community College. She posted a .217 batting average, and is tied for fifth
among the conference leaders with 22 RBI. Craft adds six doubles, 16 runs and a .966
fielding percentage.
Albany (29-18) begins play at the America East Conference Tournament on
Thursday at 12 noon against top seed Boston University. The Great Danes are the
fourth seed in the NCAA-qualifying championship.
BASEBALL
West Point, N.Y. — Miguel Gastellum and Josh Rizzo each drove in a pair of runs to
lead Army to a 9-2 non-conference victory over Albany on Wednesday afternoon at
Doubleday Field. The Black Knights have won 13 of their last 14 games.
Army (22-21) erased a 1-0 deficit by scoring five times in the fourth. Rizzo, a
senior outfielder, keyed the uprising with a two-run single to center field. Gastellum
© added a RBI single and scored in the inning.
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Right-hander Brian Elliott went the distance on the mound to improve his record
to 5-4 on the season. Elliott, who did not allow an earned run, struck out seven and
walked four. First baseman Kyle Norton had two hits, two stolen bases and scored
three runs, while Josh Minney singled and doubled.
Left fielder Matt Crudo (LaSalle Institute) doubled and scored in the seventh for
the Great Danes, who fall to 19-29 overall.
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Army (22-21) 000 501 12x - 9 10 2
Mike Muller, Roman Dubiel (6), Shawn Walsh (7), Nick Borgia (8) and Chase
Muratore.
Brian Elliott and Brandon Boyce.
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AMY Di MICCO AND EDDIE SCOTT AWARDED ECAC MERIT MEDALS
ALBANY, N.Y. — University at Albany Director of Athletics and Recreation Lee McElroy announced today
that Amy Di Micco and Eddie Scott have been chosen to receive Eastern College Athletic Conference
(ECAC) Merit Medals. The awards are annually given to the school’s top senior female and male stu-
dent-athletes who have shown excellence in the classroom and as competitive athletes during the cur-
rent academic year.
Di Micco, a captain on the women’s field hockey team, posted a 3.82 cumulative grade point
average in communication with a minor in business administration. She was chosen to the National
Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Team for the third straight year, and received the
Merlin Hathaway Scholarship and Presidential Undergraduate Leadership Award. Di Micco served as
president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
@onierence second team. She played in the 2001 NFHCA Division | North-South Senior All-Star Game.
Di Micco led the Great Danes in scoring with six goals and four assists, and finished her career tied for
second on the school’s all-time scoring list with 99 points (41 goals, 17 assists.)
Di Micco was voted to the NFHCA All-Mideast Region second team, and the America East
A center fielder and captain on the baseball squad, Scott has a 3.65 GPA in psychology with a
minor in sociology. A two-time Verizon District | All-Academic selection, Scott has received the
Spellman Award for four years and earned the Top Honoree Award with the highest GPA for an African-
American in his class. He is amember of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and has worked
with the Whitney Young Reading Program.
Scott is currently hitting .327 with 13 extra-base hits and 25 RBI. He is second on the team in
runs (37) and stolen bases (14). Scott has appeared in 144 games for the Great Danes, and has a .325
career batting average. He ranks second on the school's all-time stolen base chart with 51, and is
among UAlbany’s top 10 in runs (110), RBI (74) and doubles (23).
PAST ECAC MERIT MEDAL WINNERS
2000-01: J.T. Herfurth (Football), Mariah Martin (Field Hockey)
1999-00: Matthew Haggarty (Men’s Basketball), Laura Walls (Women’s Lacrosse)
1998-99: Janna Johnson (Women’s Track), Kelly Paolino (Women’s Basketball), Ben Wright (Men's
Track/Cross Country)
1997-98: Liz Peck (Field Hockey), Darrin Jahnel (Men’s Basketball), Halim Wise (Men’s Track)
1996-97: Tonya Dodge (Women’s Track/Cross Country), Jamie Lent (Baseball)
995-96: Karen Gaudiello (Softball), Gigi Legendre (Volleyball), Rich Tallarico (Football)
1994-95: Andy Shein (Football), Kimberly Toone (Women’s Track)
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BASEBALL
Colonie, N.Y. — Wendell Anderson pitched a complete game and first baseman
Chris Gaskin drove in three runs to lead Manhattan to a 5-2 non-conference
victory over Albany on Tuesday evening at Heritage Park.
Anderson, a senior right-hander, struck out nine and walked four in going the
distance on the mound. He allowed one earned run and scattered eight hits to
improve to 4-3 on the season.
Manhattan (26-18) took a 2-0 lead in the second, when Gaskin hit his third
home run of the spring, a two-run blast over the left-field fence. Albany (19-28)
scored in the third, as second baseman Mike Grasso (Bishop Maginn) singled
and later scored on Eddie Scott’s sacrifice fly.
The Jaspers, who have won eight of their last ten starts, pulled away with
single runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Shortstop Sal Candela delivered a
sacrifice fly to right field, before Gaskin, who had three hits, lined an RBI double
into the right-field gap.
Grasso finished with two hits, including a RBI single in the ninth, and added
his 28th stolen base, while Dan Schoonmaker singled and doubled.
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Albany (19-28) 001 O00 O01 - 2 8
Wendell Anderson and Eric Fierro.
Pat Hastings, Shawn Ryan (6) and Fred Estes.
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JARED KNOTTS SIGNS TO PLAY BASKETBALL FOR GREAT DANES
Albany, N.Y. — University at Albany men’s basketball coach Will Brown announced
today that Jared Knotts has signed a national letter of intent to play for the Great
Danes in 2002-03.
Knotts, a 6-foot-6, 235-pound forward from Colton, Calif., averaged 28
points and 12 rebounds as a senior at St. James School in Hagerstown, Md.
Knotts, who canned 75 three-point field goals, finished his scholastic career as the
school’s all-time scorer with 1,638 points.
Knotts was named the Tri-State Area Small School Player of the Year, and
was a two-time consensus all-area selection. He was also chosen to the All-
Washington County and All-Mid-Atlantic Conference teams on two occasions.
“Jared is a special talent who brings a much needed dimension to our
program in that he can score in the lane and from the perimeter,” Brown
commented. “He should help us from day one with his ability to play on both the
wing and baseline. He is the type of student-athlete we want in our basketball
team.”
UAlbany previously signed Jamar Wilson, a 6-foot, 160-pound guard from
Lake Grove, N.Y. (Our Savior New American School), and Levi Levine, a 6-foot-
9, 220-pound forward from Manhattan, N.Y. (Cheshire Academy), during the early
recruiting period last November.
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SOFTBALL
West Hartford, Conn. — Sophomore Kristin Couris fired a two-hit shutout in the opener,
as Albany split an America East Conference doubleheader with Hartford on Sunday
afternoon at Al-Marzook Athletic Fields. The Great Danes, who qualified for next
weekend’s America East Tournament with the victory, won the first game, 2-0, but
dropped the nightcap, 1-0.
Couris, a right-hander, posted her fourth shutout of the season with one strikeout
and two walks, and upped her record to 7-9 overall. She worked out of trouble in the first
inning after allowing Mallory Rapoza’s one-out triple, and gave up a leadoff single by
Liz Nadeau in the seventh.
Albany (29-18, AE 12-12) broke up a scoreless deadlock in the sixth. Freshman
Brittany Burnham (Voorheesville) led off with a walk, moved to third on a fielding error,
and then scored on Jess Kostenblatt’s fielder's choice. Catcher Stacy Kowal added
her team’s second run with a sacrifice fly to left field.
Hartford’s Andi Miller blanked the Great Danes on three hits in the second
contest with a seven-strikeout, two-walk performance. The Hawks, who improved to 22-
13-1 overall and 13-9 in conference play, scored the game’s lone run in the sixth.
Center fielder Bryn Weller singled to right field to start the inning, and later came across
on Monica Evrard’s sacrifice fly.
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Albany 000 002 O - Zz oD 1
Hartford 000 O00 O - 0 2 1
Kristin Couris and Stacy Kowal. Liz Nadeau and Amy Sullivan.
(Game 2)
Albany (29-18, AE 12-12) 000 O00 0 - 0 3 2
Hartford (22-13-1, AE 13-9) 000 O01 x - 1 a 0
sarah Maida and Stacy Kowal. Andi Miller and Amy Sullivan.
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ALBANY SEEDED FOURTH FOR AMERICA EAST SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Boston, Mass. — UAlbany will be the fourth seed for this week's America East
Conference Softball Championship. The double-elimination tournament will be held on
May 9-11 at the University of Vermont’s Post Field in Burlington, Vt. The conference
champion receives an automatic berth in the 64-team NCAA Tournament field.
The Great Danes, who finished the regular season with a 29-18 record, and
placed fourth in the conference standings at 12-12, will take on the top seed Boston
University (25-21, AE 19-3) in the opening round on Thursday at 12 noon. Hartford, the
second seed, meets No. 3 Maine at 2:30 p.m.
Senior shortstop Valerie Terry (South Glens Falls) ranks third among the America
East Conference leaders in hitting with a .318 batting average. She leads UAlbany in
runs (29), extra-base hits (10) and stolen bases (35). Senior right-hander Sarah Maida
is the UAlbany pitching staff's ace. She has a 17-8 record with a 1.12 earned run
average, six shutouts and 122 strikeouts.
America East Conference Softball Tournament Schedule
(Post Field, Burlington, Vt.)
Thursday, May 9
Game 1 — No. 1 Boston U. (25-21) vs. No. 4 Albany (29-18), 12 noon
Game 2 — No. 2 Hartford (22-13-1) vs. No. 3 Maine (26-29), 2:30 p.m.
Friday, May 10
Game 3 — Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 11:00 a.m.
Game 4 — Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 1:30 p.m.
Game 5 — Winner Game 4 vs. Loser Game 3, 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 11
Game 6 — Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 5, 12 noon
Game 7 — (same teams if necessary)
BASEBALL
Colonie, N.Y. — Senior right-hander Adam Castoldi tossed a three-hit shutout in the
nightcap, as Albany split an America East Conference doubleheader with Vermont on
Sunday afternoon at Heritage Park. The Great Danes won the second game, 7-0, but
lost the opener, 12-3.
Castoldi, who made his first start of the spring, struck out four and walked two to
post his first victory since April 21, 2001. He allowed two hits, including a double, in the
fourth, but worked out of the jam with a fly ball and a ground out.
Albany (19-27, AE 7-13) scored five times in the second inning. Matt Crudo
(LaSalle Institute) singled up the middle to drive in a pair of UAlbany runners, before
Mike Grasso (Bishop Maginn) drilled a two-run homer over the left-field fence. Eddie
Scott belted a solo home run to complete the outburst.
In the first game, catcher Jeff Tarigo homered twice and drove in five runs.
Vermont (25-15, AE 12-4) built an 8-1 lead in the early innings. Bobby Tewksbary had
a run-scoring triple in the second that was followed by Jason Carey’s RBI double.
Tarigo hit a solo homer in third, and delivered a three-run blast in the sixth for the
conference's first-place team.
Grasso and Scott each finished with three hits on the day for the Great Danes,
who snapped a five-game losing streak in the second contest.
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© Vermont 221 304 O . 12 13 0
Albany 100 O01 1 - 2 9 1
Andy Kumming, Jared Slater and Jeff Tarigo.
Jeff Mazzola, Will Haskell (4), Ryan Pitt (6) and Chase Muratore.
(Game 2)
Vermont (25-15, AE 12-4) 000 O00 O - 0 3. (OO
Albany (19-27, AE 7-13) 050 020 x - 7 10 3
Brett Dobens, Mike Smith (2), Scott Blood (5) and Jeff Tarigo.
Adam Castoldi and Fred Estes.
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STONY BROOK WINS AMERICA EAST MEN’S LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP
Albany, N.Y. — Senior midfielder Tris Gillen scored the go-ahead goal with eight minutes
and 35 seconds remaining, as Stony Brook captured the America East Championship
with an 8-6 victory over Albany on Saturday afternoon at Varsity Field. The Seawolves
earned their first-ever NCAA Tournament berth with the conference’s automatic bid.
Albany, the America East regular-season titleholder who finished with a 9-7
record, took a 6-5 lead early in the fourth quarter, when junior attacker Chris Driscoll
converted a man-advantage situation off a feed from Luke Daquino.
Stony Brook (10-6) drew even as senior midfielder Denis Scannell, the
championship’s Most Outstanding Player, scored his second goal of the game, a blast
inside the left post with 9:10 left in the contest. The Seawolves took the lead 35 seconds
later, when Gillen drove from behind the cage and slid an underhanded shot past Albany
goalkeeper Kevin Rae.
The Seawolves, the tournament’s No. 3 seed, but preseason favorite to win the
conference crown, added an insurance goal with 4:37 to play. Kevin Pall tallied his 48th
goal of the season, when he scored in transition from Steve Conlon on a play that
originated off an offensive turnover.
Stony Brook, who has reached double-figure victories for the first time since 1990,
erased an early 2-0 deficit with a four-goal second quarter. Scannell gave his team the
lead with a driving shot from the right side, before George LaFlare spun to his left and
bounced a shot into the net for a 5-3 advantage.
Albany's Daquino, who scored three times and added one assist, sliced the gap to
one goal with 44 seconds left before halftime. Michael Solazzo and Driscoll each had
one goal and one assist for the Great Danes, who made a dramatic turnaround from last
year's 3-8 campaign.
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America East Conference Men’s Lacrosse Championship
#3 Stony Brook (10-6) 1 4 0 3 - 8
#1 Albany (9-7) 2 2 1 1 - 6
Stony Brook — Scoring: Denis Scannell 2-0, Steve Conlon 1-1, Kevin Pall 1-0,
George LaFlare 1-0, Michael Dworczyk 1-0, Matt Campolettano 1-0, Tris Gillen 1-0, Kyle
Pearl 0-1, Dan DaPonte 0-1; Goalkeeper(s): Steve Armsworthy (60:00, 13 saves, 6 GA).
Albany — Scoring: Luke Daquino 3-1, Michael Solazzo 1-1, Chris Driscoll 1-1,
Brendan Russell 1-0, Tim Primrose 0-1; Goalkeeper(s): Kevin Rae (60:00, 13 saves, 8
GA).
America East Conference All-Tournament Team
Denis Scannell (Stony Brook) — Most Outstanding Player, Steve Armsworthy (Stony
Brook), Kevin Pall (Stony Brook), Alan Beach (Albany), Luke Daquino (Albany); Kevin
Rae (Albany), Joe Baglio (Quinnipiac), Mike Baglio (Quinnipiac), Rorke Greene
(Hartford), Brian LaMastro (Hartford)
TRACK & FIELD
Durham, N.H. — Freshman Kristof Molnar won the 800-meter run and Alix Rodriques
anchored the 4x100 relay to victory to highlight the University at Albany's performance at
the America East Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday at
New Hampshire’s Roger F. Atkins Track and Field Facility. The Great Danes finished
second in the men’s standings behind Northeastern.
Molnar, who also won the conference's indoor 800 title, raced to the line in
© 1:55.53. Rodriques teamed with Dustin Wilson, Kenrick McBean, and Jesse Bennett
to win the relay in an IC4A-qualfying time of 42.30 seconds. UAlbany’s Adam Rice
(3,000 steeplechase) and Andy Allstadt (10,000) captured individual America East titles
on Friday’s first day of competition.
Paul Roche (Niskayuna) qualified for the IC4A championships on May 17-19 with
a second-place finish in the 110-meter high hurdles (14.47). Roche was also third in
both the long jump (23-3.50) and high jump (6-6). Bennett, a freshman, also set a
school record in the 100-dash. He placed second by sprinting 10.68 seconds, which
broke a mark set by Travis Miller in 1994.
In the women’s America East competition, UAlbany's Tammy Freeman won the
400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:03.96, as the Great Danes ended up seventh in the
team standings. Nierria Jones set a school record in triple jump with a leap of 38-feet,
0.75-inches to finish second. She was also third in the 100-hurdles in 15.37 seconds.
Freshman Tequirra Cox was fourth in the 100-meter dash in 11.98, but qualified for the
ECAC championships.
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America East Conference Championships
MEN — 1. Northeastern 201.5, 2. Albany 180.5, 3. New Hampshire 111, 4. Boston U.
104, 5. Binghamton 77, 6. Maine 57, 7. Vermont 47, 8. Stony Brook 26, 9. Hartford 13.
WOMEN - 1. Northeastern 139, 2. New Hampshire 132.5, 3. Maine 130, 4. Binghamton
114, 5. Boston U. 108, 6. Vermont 93, 7. Albany 81.5, 8. Stony Brook 20.
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SOFTBALL
West Hartford, Conn. -- Freshman catcher Amy Sullivan hit a two-out RBI single in the
bottom of the fourth, leading Hartford to a 1-0 win over Albany in the second game of an
America East Conference doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at the Yousuf Al-
Marzook Athletic Fields. The Hawks took the first game of the twinbill, 9-2, and clinched
a spot in next week’s conference tournament with the sweep.
Sullivan, who was 4-for-6 with three RBI on the day, singled through the left side
of the infield to plate freshman Liz Borawski and give Hartford (21-12-1, AE 12-8) the
lead. Borawski had struck out but reached first on a third-strike wild pitch by Great Dane
hurler Sarah Maida. Hartford's Andi Miller struck out six and walked none in a
complete-game two-hitter, allowing just singles in the fourth and seventh innings.
Albany (28-17, AE 11-11) fell behind 3-0 in the first inning of the opener, as an
error by first baseman Debbie Hodge eventually led to two unearned runs. The Hawks
tacked on three more runs in the third and sixth innings, while Albany managed two in
the top of the sixth on RBI singles by Brittany Burnham (Voorheesville) and Liz
Wieboldt. Monica Evrard was 2-for-3 with two runs and three RBI in the nightcap for
Hartford.
Burnham and Valerie Terry (South Glens Falls) each finished 2-for-6 for the Great
Danes. Albany, currently fourth in the conference standings, can clinch a spot in
America East Tournament with a split in Sunday's doubleheader with Hartford.
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(Game 1)
Albany 000 002 0 - Z 6 3
Hartford 303 003 x - 9 9 0
Kristin Couris, Danielle Buyea (4) and Stacy Kowal.
Liz Nadeau and Amy Sullivan.
(Game 2)
Albany (28-16, AE 11-11) 000 000 O - 0 2 0
Hartford (21-12-1, AE 12-8) 000 100 x - 1 4 0
sarah Maida and Stacy Kowal.
Andi Miller and Amy Sullivan.
BASEBALL
Colonie, N.Y. -- Junior outfielder Jeff Barry went 3-for-6 with three RBI and freshman
Jason Carey was 5-for-6 with two doubles and two RBI as Vermont swept an America
East Conference doubleheader from Albany on Saturday afternoon at Heritage Park.
The Catamounts won the opener 3-1, and took the nightcap, 5-3.
Barry had key hits for America East-leading Vermont (24-14, AE 11-3) in both
games. In the nightcap, he touched off a four-run third inning with a triple to left center
that scored Carey and Bobby Tewksbary.
Albany (18-26, AE 6-12) would score two in the bottom of that frame to cut the
deficit to 4-3. First baseman Dan Schoonmaker’s single to center field scored Eddie
Scott, while Pat Delaney drove in Schoonmaker with a double to center. Vermont
added an insurance run in the fifth, as Tewksbary tripled and later scored on an error.
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The Great Danes threatened in the bottom of the seventh, loading the bases on
singles by Jake Toms and Tony Vallone (Greenwich Central) and a walk by Delaney.
But Catamount closer Justin Bissonnette, who earned the save in both games, struck
out Fred Estes and Craig Farley to end the threat.
In the opener, Barry gave his team a 2-0 lead on a RBI single to center field in the
top of the fifth inning. The Great Danes, who trailed 3-1 with two outs in the sixth, looked
to rally when bases were loaded on three straight walks by Vermont pitcher Brian
Robinson. However, Toms was out at home after trying to score on a wild pitch by
Robinson. The pitch ricocheted off the backstop to catcher Jeff Tarigo, who flipped to
his pitcher for the tag.
Robinson allowed just two hits and one unearned run in six innings, upping his
record to 5-2 on the season for Vermont. Albany’s Delaney finished the day 3-for-6 with
one RBI, while Mike Grasso (Bishop Maginn) went 2-for-5 and stole his 26th base of the
season.
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(Game 1)
Vermont 010 011 O - of 2
Albany 000 010 O - 12 1
Brian Robinson, Justin Bissonnette (7) and Jeff Tarigo.
Adam Kroft and Chase Muratore.
(Game 2)
Vermont (24-14, AE 11-3) 004 010 0 - 5 10 1
Albany (18-26, AE 6-12) 012 0000 - 3 9 1
Jamie Merchant, Justin Bissonnette (7) and Jeff Tarigo.
Steve Emmerthal and Chase Muratore, Fred Estes.
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AMERICA EAST OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Durham, N.H.—Senior Adam Rice and freshman Andy Allstadt each captured
individual titles, leading the University at Albany into first place in the men’s team
competition at the America East Conference Outdoor Track & Field
Championships on Friday evening at the University of New Hampshire.
The Great Danes lead after the first day of competition with 26 points, and
are followed closely by New Hampshire (23) and Northeastern (20). The UAlbany
women’s team is tied with Northeastern for sixth place, totaling six points. The
championships continue on Saturday morning, with field events beginning at 9:00
a.m. and track events starting at 11:00 a.m.
Rice took home the America East 3,000-meter steeplechase title, finishing
in 9:45.21 and earning 10 points for the UAlbany men’s team. Sophomore Rob
Caracciolo finished 10th in the same event.
In the final event of the first day, Allstadt edged Boston University’s Rob
Wong by less than three seconds to take the 10,000-meter championship. An All-
Conference cross country performer during the fall season, Allstadt finished the
race in 31:54.57. UAlbany sophomore Joe Pienta earned his team an additional
six points with a third-place finish in the event, crossing the tape in 31:58.19.
Max DeSieno and Aaron Kimball finished 13th and 17th, respectively, in
the hammer throw. DeSieno threw 130-feet, one-inch, while Kimball’s distance
was 106-feet, 5-inches.
Sophomore Trista Neinast was the highest finisher for the UAlbany
women's squad, placing fifth in the 10,000-meter run with a time of 38:36.76.
Senior Stacy Kupcheni (Shenendehowa) also scored for the Great Danes with a
7th-place performance in the javelin throw (111-feet, 9-inches). Ashley Kangas
was 1oth in that event with a throw of 91-feet, 6-inches.
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University at Albany
Athletic Media Relations Fax Cover Sheet
To: Sports Department
Organization: Albany Times Union
From: Brian DePasquale
Office: Athletic Media Relations
Phone: (518) 442-3072
Fax: (518) 442-3139
E-Mail: bdepasquale@uamail.albany.edu
Date: 9-2-02 (Thursday)
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BOSTON U. MOVES PAST ALBANY IN AMERICA EAST LACROSSE SEMIFINAL
Durham, N.H. — Hannah Cross had four goals and Alyssa Trudel added three goals
and four assists, as second seed Boston University routed Albany, 19-4, in the
semifinals of the America East Conference Tournament on Thursday afternoon at UNH
soccer Field. New Hampshire, the No. 1 seed, cruised past Vermont, 21-5, in its
semifinal. The winners will meet Saturday for the championship.
Boston U. (7-11) rolled to a 9-1 halftime advantage in the rain and mud. Senior
midfielder Ericka Hergenroeder did all of her scoring in the opening period with three
goals and one assist. Katie Nordhoff, who had three goals and two assists, scored
twice before the break.
The Terriers, who posted a 17-5 victory over Albany in the regular season, tallied
four of the game’s next five goals to begin the second half. Cross, a sophomore
midfielder, scored unassisted for a 13-2 lead with 21:25 remaining.
Boston U.’s Kristin Abruzzee, the fourth-leading scorer in the conference,
finished with two goals, including her 38th of the season, and three assists. Albany’s
Andrea Esposito (Saratoga Springs) had one goal and one assist, while freshman Jenn
Rajczak (Scotia-Glenville) scored her team’s first-half goal. The Great Danes complete
their schedule with a 6-10 record.
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America East Conference Women’s Lacrosse Tournament
#3 Albany (6-10) 1 3 - 4
#2 Boston U. (7-11) 9 10 =i 19 (Semifinals, Durham, N.H.)
Albany — Scoring: Andrea Esposito 1-1, Jenn Rajczak 1-0, Maria Ferrucci 1-0,
Amanda Heller 1-0; Alexis DiDomenico 0-1; Goalkeeper(s): Michelle Talviste (10:43, 3
saves, / GA), Francine Beltempo (49:17, 6 saves, 12 GA).
Boston U. — Scoring: Hannah Cross 4-0, Alyssa Trudel 3-4, Katie Nordhoff 3-2,
Ericka Hergenroeder 3-1, Kristin Abruzzee 2-3, Sasha Lang 2-0, Kelly Trahon 1-0, Molly
Byrne 1-0; Gabby Juocys 0-1; Goalkeeper(s): Brooke Barrett (25:00, 3 saves, 1 GA),
Anne Sheridan (17:55, 3 saves, 1 GA), Lauren Beatty (17:05, 5 saves, 2 GA).
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© Athletic Media Relations Fax Cover Sheet
To: Sports Department
Organization: Albany Times Union
From: Brian DePasquale
Office: Athletic Media Relations
Phone: (518) 442-3072
Fax: (518) 442-3139
E-Mail: bdepasquale@uamail.albany.edu
Date: 9-2-02 (Thursday)
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UALBANY PLACES FIVE ON AMERICA EAST WOMEN’S LACROSSE TEAM
Boston, Mass. — Junior attacker Andrea Esposito (Saratoga Springs) and senior
defender Allison Beagle (Saratoga Springs) have been chosen to All-America East
© Conference women’s lacrosse squad as first-team selections, as announced today by
the conference office. Maria Ferrucci, Theresa Masse and Liz Adamo were voted to
the second team by the league’s head coaches.
Esposito is seventh among the America East scoring leaders with 20 goals and 20
assists. She established single-season game records for assists (7) and points (10)
against Binghamton on April 28, and also became the school’s career assists leader with
62. Beagle, a 15-game starter on defense, is fourth on the team in ground balls (42),
plus has tallied six goals and two assists.
Ferrucci, a junior midfielder, is sixth in the conference in scoring at 2.93 points per
game. She has 34 goals and 10 assists, and is ranked 15th among the NCAA Division |
leaders in ground balls with a 3.53 average. Ferrucci has moved into second place on
UAlbany’s career list with 122 goals.
Masse, a junior midfielder, totaled 10 goals and three assists. She was second on
the team in ground balls (48) and led the squad in draw controls (23). Adamo, a senior
captain, started all 15 games as a defender.
UAlbany placed two freshmen on the America East Conference All-Rookie Team.
Attacker Jenn Rajczak (Scotia-Glenville) is fifth on the team in scoring with 11 goals and
eight assists, while goalkeeper Francine Beltempo has a 12.43 goals against average
and a .513 save percentage.
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