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Date: 0-30-01 (Wednesday)
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DUSTIN BROWN WILL ATTEND PREP SCHOOL IN 2001-02
Albany, N.Y. — California high school standout Dustin Brown, who signed a
national letter of intent to play for the University at Albany men’s basketball
program during the early signing period last November, has decided to attend
prep school next year.
Brown, a 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward from San Rafael, Calif. (San Rafael
H.S.), expects to enroll at either Bridgton Academy in Maine or St. Thomas More
School in Connecticut. Brown, who has earned All-Metro and All-Marin County
Athletic League recognition on the high school level, led his team to a 24-5 record
as a senior.
“Dustin and his family have come to a decision that they feel will help his
academic, athletic and personal growth,” Albany coach Scott Beeten said. “We
support their wishes, and are committed to Dustin for 2002-03 when he
successfully completes his year at prep school.”
UAlbany has commitments from Earv Opong, a 5-foot-7, 135-pound point
guard from Bronx, N.Y. (Sullivan County Community College), Michael Clarke, a
6-foot-5, 210-pound forward from Brooklyn, N.Y. (William Grady H.S.), and Chris
Wyatt, a 6-foot-6, 210-pound forward from Horsham, Pa. (Hatboro-Horsham H.S.)
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UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY ANNOUNCES 2000-01 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Michael Oliva and Dawn DiMicco Receive Awards
ALBANY, N.Y. — Michael Oliva, a baseball all-star, and Dawn DiMicco, a two-sport standout,
have been chosen as the University at Albany’s 2000-01 Male and Female Athletes of the Year,
as Director of Athletics and Recreation Lee McElroy announced today. The athletes were
selected in voting by the head coaches of UAlbany’s 19-sport intercollegiate athletics program.
Oliva, a senior from Elmsford, N.Y., was a 2001 first-team All-New York State Baseball
Conference outfielder. He led the conference and was 15th nationally with a .428 batting
average. Oliva established single-season records for total hits (74) and doubles (14), and
posted the third-highest batting average. He also totaled six home runs, 40 RBI, 41 runs and
nine stolen bases, and had 19 multi-hit games.
Oliva, who earned the team’s most valuable player award, became the school’s all-time
leader in hits (229), doubles (51) and stolen bases (58) this season. The UAlbany stolen base
record had stood since 1966. He also finished second among the career leaders in runs (152)
and RBI (126). Oliva was a two-sport athlete as a collegian, and passed for 1,758 yards and 23
touchdowns as a quarterback on the Great Dane football squad from 1996-99.
DiMicco, a senior from South Salem, N.Y., scored 25 goals and 16 assists as a lacrosse
midfielder this spring. She ranked first among the NCAA Division | leaders in ground balls at
5./3 per game. DiMicco, the team’s MVP recipient, led her club in turnovers caused with 35,
and recorded a .481 shot percentage. As a basketball co-captain, she averaged 6.4 points, 2.4
rebounds and 2.6 assists from her guard position.
A two-time lacrosse All-America at the Division II level, DiMicco finished her career as
UAlbany's all-time scoring leader with 182 points. She was first in career assists (61) and
ground balls (447) and was second in goals (121). DiMicco, who battled back from a severe
knee injury two years ago, earned a combined eight varsity letters in two sports.
University at Albany Athletes of the Year
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)
1995-96: 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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Date: 9-24-01
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UALBANY WOMEN’S TENNIS SIGNS TWO SCHOLASTIC STANDOUTS
Albany, N.Y.— University at Albany women’s tennis coach Darcie Trapasso announced today
that two student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play for the Great Danes next
fall. The signees represent the first America East Conference recruiting class for the program.
“Both players are very eager to play at the Division | level and ready to work hard,”
Trapasso said. “They are team players, and will step in and make us stronger next year, in both
singles and doubles play.”
Clifton Park’s Marisa Berley was a five-year varsity performer at Shenendehowa
High School. As a senior, she was the team’s number two singles player, while posting a 10-2
overall record. Berley, whose sister Alex recently completed her freshman season on the
UAlbany tennis team, reached both the Section II finals and the New York State Championship
semifinals in doubles competition last season.
Krista Babiarz (Auburn, N.Y.) was a silver medalist in the singles competition at
the 2000 Empire State Games while a member of the Central New York team. Babiarz posted a
17-2 mark playing in the top singles spot for Auburn High School as senior. She totaled a 58-9
overall record during her varsity career, and advanced to sectional play in all five years.
2001 University at Albany Women’s Tennis Signings
Name Ht. High School/Hometown
Krista Babiarz 9-9 Auburn/Auburn, N.Y.
Marisa Berley 9-8 Shenendehowa/Clifton Park, N.Y.
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E-Mail: bdepasquale@uamail.albany.edu
Date: 0-20-01 (Sunday)
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EDMUNDSON PLACES SIXTH IN TRIPLE JUMP AT IC4A CHAMPIONSHIPS
Princeton, N.J. — University at Albany’s Ronald Edmundson leaped a season-
best 49-feet, 3.75-inches to finish sixth in the triple jump at the 125th IC4A Track &
Field Championships on Sunday afternoon at Princeton University’s William
Weaver Stadium. Edmundson, a senior, was competing in his final collegiate
meet.
The Great Danes placed 39th in the team standings with 4.33 points.
Georgetown, who scored 77 points, edged George Mason by one for the IC4A
title.
Georgetown’s Nathan Rollins eclipsed a 23-year-old meet record with a
triple jump of 54-04.75, and automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships
later this month. The Great Danes’ Marlon Monroe was eighth in the competition,
as he posted a mark of 48-08.
In the high jump, UAlbany’s Naron Stewart, a freshman from Kingston,
Jamaica, tied for eighth. Stewart cleared the bar at 6-feet, 9-inches, his best effort
of the spring. Brown’s David Arundel went 7-03 to finish in the top spot.
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Date: 9-19-01 (Saturday)
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ALBANY SETS RELAY RECORD AT IC4A/ECAC TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Princeton, N.J. — University at Albany’s Jessica Walton (Fonda-Fultonville) ran a
personal-best time on her lead-off leg, as the Great Danes set a school record in
the 4x800-meter relay at the ECAC and IC4A Track & Field Championships on
Saturday afternoon at Princeton University’s William Weaver Stadium.
UAlbany’s relay of Walton, Jessica Burger (Granville Central), Diane
Matthews and Dinnah Decatus set a school mark of 9:08.23 in qualifying, but did
not advance to Sunday’s final. The old record of 9:09.40 was established earlier
this spring at North Carolina State’s Raleigh Relays. Walton, a freshman, ran her
fastest 800 meters of the season with a time of 2:14.8.
In the IC4A men’s competition, Albany sprinted a season-best 42.00
seconds in the 4x100-meter relay. The unit of Ronald Edmundson, Alix
Rodriques, Dustin Wilson and Aggrey Morris were 61 hundredths of a second
off the school standard (41.39) set in 1995. Paul Roche (Niskayuna) ran 15.24 in
the 110-meter high hurdles, but like the 4x100 relay, did not reach the finals.
Albany's Marlon Monroe will compete in both the IC4A triple jump and high
jump on Sunday, as the three-day meet concludes.
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Date: 0-18-01 (Friday)
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RODRIGUEZ FINISHES 17th in 5,000 AT IC4A TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Princeton, N.J. — University at Albany’s Jamie Rodriguez (Christian Brothers
Academy) finished 17th in the 5,000-meter run with a personal-best time of
14:22.55 at the 125th IC4A Track & Field Championships on Friday evening at
Princeton University’s William Weaver Stadium.
Rodriguez ran the second-fastest 5,000 in UAlbany history behind the
school record held by William Vanos, who went 14:19.37 at the 1994 Penn
Relays. Rodriguez shaved exactly seven seconds off his previous best
performance, when he won this year’s Penn Relays college-section title in
14:29.55.
William Mary's Matthew Lane went 13:42.33 to beat a 36-runner IC4A 5,000
field. He automatically qualified for the NCAA championships later this month in
Eugene, Oregon.
Albany’s Jessica Walton (Fonda-Fultonville) and Jessica Burger (Granville
Central) will take the track on Saturday in the ECAC 4x800-meter relay. Paul
Roche (Niskayuna) will compete in the IC4A 110-meter high hurdles.
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UALBANY SIGNS NINE FIELD HOCKEY STANDOUTS FOR 2001 SEASON
Albany, N.Y.—University at Albany field hockey coach Deborah Fiore announced today that nine
student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play for the Great Danes next fall. UAlbany will
compete in the America East Conference in 2001-02 following two years as a Division | Independent.
“This class shows great promise with regard to talent and motivation, and exhibit strong
leadership qualities,” Fiore said. “They're all very excited to have an opportunity to carry on the
program’s winning tradition.”
Four of the nine signees hail from New York State, including Mohegan Lake’s Sara
Gonzalez. A forward from Lakeland High School, Gonzalez earned a gold medal in the 1999 Empire
State Games as a member of the Hudson Valley scholastic team. Gonzalez finished her career with 103
points (40 goals, 23 assists) and was an NFHCA North Region All-American selection.
Danielle Costello (Lake Katrine, N.Y.) comes to UAlbany from Kingston High School. She
guided her team to a pair of Section IX championships, and the state semifinals in 1999. She finished
her career with 113 points (47 goals, 19 assists).
A gold medalist on the 2000 Hudson Valley Empire State Games scholastic team, Amber
Greiner (Dover Plains, N.Y.) scored 41 career points (10 goals, 21 assists) as a defender. Megan
Akstin, a goalkeeper from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., earned honorable mention on the All-Section | team last
season.
2001 University at Albany Field Hockey Signings
Name Pos. Ht. High School/Hometown
Megan Akstin Glk. 5-8 = Arlington/Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Danielle Costello For. 5-8 Kingston/Lake Katrine, N.Y.
Abby Daniels F/M 5-3 Canton/Canton, Conn.
Sara Gonzalez For. 5-4 ~~ Lakeland/Mohegan Lake, N.Y.
Amber Greiner Def. 5-5 Dover/Dover Plains, N.Y.
Jennifer Kessler Glk. 5-4 New Fairfield/New Fairfield, Conn.
Alexis Johnson For. 5-4 Newton/Andover, N.J.
Amber Morris Mid. 5-5 Saint Pius X/Royersford, Pa.
Cheryl Varga Mid. 5-5 |§Pomperaug/Southbury, Conn.
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UALBANY FOOTBALL RECEIVES COMMITMENTS FROM 29 STUDENT-ATHLETES
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Head football coach Bob Ford announced today that 29 student-athletes have
committed to attend the University at Albany and play football in the fall of 2001.
“| am pleased with the group of defensive backs and offensive linemen that we were able
to attract,” said Ford, who has 170 career victories in 28 varsity seasons with the UAlbany
program. “The incoming class in the secondary can run and move to the football, and that
should help our entire defensive unit.”
The 2001 class features 23 high school standouts, two prep school players, two junior
college transfers and two transfers from other colleges. The group is comprised of 24 players
two kickers.
lineman.
from the state of New York, three from Florida, and one each from Pennsylvania and
Massachusetts. The breakdown by position includes seven defensive backs, six offensive
linemen, five defensive linemen, four running backs, three linebackers, two quarterbacks and
The Great Danes landed several consensus All-Area players, including offensive linemen
Aaron Kimball (Fonda-Fultonville), Tom DePalma (Christian Brothers Academy) and Wayman
Walker (Troy). Place-kicker Michael Ciulla (Mechanicville), running back Evan Gentile
(Catholic Central) and defensive back David Pitaniello (LaSalle Institute) are also in the group.
Matt Kryzak (Albany Academy) was a three-time All-New England Prep League defensive
Gary Jones, a 1998 first-team All-Area running back at Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High
School, will join the UAlbany program after two years at Hudson Valley Community College.
Jones rushed for 1,564 yards and 22 touchdowns as a scholastic senior.
2001 University at Albany Football Newcomers
Name Pos. Ht. Wt.
Olubunmi Awofeso DB 5-11 170
Salomon Belilty PK/P 5-10 180
Dennis Bernhard OL 6-4 260
Andrew Capuana OLB 5-10 180
Michael Ciulla PK 5-10 145
Matt Cohen DE 6-2 205
#John Davern DB 5-11 205
Tom DePalma \ 6-0 255
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High School/Hometown
Fordham Prep/Bronx, N.Y.
Western/Weston, Fla.
Western/Weston, Fla.
Sauquoit Valley Central/Sauquoit, N.Y.
Mechanicville/Mechanicville, N.Y.
Reading Memorial/Reading, Mass.
Canandaigua/Canandaigua, N.Y.
Christian Brothers Academy/Central Bridge, N.Y.
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AJohn Ellis DB 5-11 180 ~ Fairport/Fairport, N.Y.
Erich Fradenburg OLB 5-10 170 Cazenovia Central/Cazenovia, N.Y.
Vinny Fuschetto DE 6-2 230 #Westlake/Thornwood, N.Y.
Evan Gentile RB 5-7 175 Catholic Central/Watervliet, N.Y.
Craig Gilkey LB 6-0 210 #£East Syracuse-Minoa/Minoa, N.Y.
Ryan Gribulis QB 6-3 185 Rondout Valley/Kerhonkson, N.Y.
Aaron Irvine FS 6-2 185 Susquehanna Valley/Binghamton, N.Y.
“Gary Jones RB 5-10 185 Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk/Ravena, N.Y.
Aaron Kimball OL 6-3 295 Fonda-Fultonville/Fonda, N.Y.
Matt Kryzak DT 5-11 300 Albany Academy/Altamont, N.Y.
Michael Lavelle DB 5-8 150 South Fork/Stuart, Fla.
Mike Maliszesky DE 6-4 200 #£Rush-Henrietta/West Henrietta, N.Y.
Adam McEntee DT 6-0 270 #£George W. Hewlett/Valley Stream, N.Y.
+Patrick Mills CB 5-10 185 Cardinal Spellman/Bronx, N.Y.
David Pitaniello DB 5-11. 165 LaSalle Institute/Watervliet, N.Y.
Justin Sands C 6-1 255 Bridgton Academy (Maine)/Boyertown, Pa.
Anthony Sciarra QB 6-1 190 Warwick Valley/Warwick, N.Y.
Chris Stellato RB 9-10 188 Port Jervis/Port Jervis, N.Y.
Brian Sweet OL 6-4 240 #£Notre Dame/Utica, N.Y.
Ed Unverzagt RB 6-2 235 Bridgton Academy (Maine)/Ellenville, N.Y.
Wayman Walker OT 6-3 267 ~ Troy/Troy, N.Y.
“Hudson Valley Community College transfer +Dean Junior College transfer
#Alfred University transfer AUniversity at Buffalo transfer
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UALBANY NAMES FOUR ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACHES
Andrew Christ, Scott James, Jim O’Neil and Dave Dykeman Join Bob Ford’s Staff
ALBANY, N.Y. — University at Albany head football coach Bob Ford announced today the
hiring of Andrew Christ, Scott James, Jim O’Neil and Dave Dykeman as assistant
coaches. Christ will coach the outside linebackers, while James will work with the
defensive ends. O'Neil will assist with the offensive line, while Dykeman handles the wide
receivers.
Christ, 25, spent the last three years at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, where
he worked with the defensive backs and place-kickers, and recruited Ohio, Pennsylvania
and New Jersey. He was a three-time All-University Athletic Association defensive back
and kicker at the University of Chicago, and was voted special teams MVP four
consecutive years. A native of Bay Village, Ohio, Christ received a B.A. in economics in
1997.
James, 23, was previously the defensive line and strength and conditioning coach at
Norwich University in Vermont for two years. He also coached with the long snappers on
special teams. James, who hails from Eliot, Maine, was a first-team AII-ECAC and All-
Freedom Football Conference defensive end, and led the conference in sacks in 1997 and
1998. He graduated magna cum laude from Norwich with a bachelor of science in sports
medicine and a minor in biology.
O'Neil, 23, was a captain and starting nose guard at Division |-AA Towson University
last fall. He led the Tigers to a 7-4 campaign with 60 tackles, including 13 hits for a loss,
and seven sacks. O’Neil, a native of Doylestown, Pa., worked with the defensive line and
linebackers at his alma mater this spring, and has been a student assistant strength and
conditioning coach. He graduated last month with a B.S. in sports management, and has a
double minor in business administration and health & fitness.
Dykeman, 22, has been with the College of the Holy Cross football program the last
two seasons as a student assistant coach. During that period, he has coached both the
receivers and offensive line. He served as the Crusaders’ head manager from 1997-98,
and handled video and practice duties. A native of Dennis, Mass., Dykeman has an
undergraduate degree in history with a minor in education.
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BASEBALL
Old Westbury, N.Y. — Sophomore outfielder Tom Cummings belted a three-run
homer in the fifth inning, and Binghamton went on to post an 11-6 victory over
Albany in the opening round of the New York State Baseball Conference
Tournament on Saturday afternoon at New York Tech's Presidents Field.
Albany, the tournament’s sixth seed, tied the contest at five apiece in the
fifth, when shortstop Mike Grasso (Bishop Maginn) smacked his second home
run of the season, a three-run blast, over the left-field fence. Grasso, who also
had a double, drove in four runs on the day.
Binghamton, the No. 3 seed, rallied with five runs in the bottom of the inning.
Freshman Jamie Boyer’s RBI single gave his team the lead for good, before
Cummings homered down the left-field line over the 320-foot sign.
Third baseman Tyler McGonigal had three hits, including a solo home run
in the fourth, and scored three runs for the Bearcats, who improved to 19-24-1.
Albany’s Michael Oliva, the school’s all-time hits leader who was playing in his
final game, singled twice, doubled and scored a pair of runs. The Great Danes
finish the season with a 15-32 record.
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New York State Baseball Conference Tournament
Albany (15-32) 200 O30 100 - 6 11 1
Binghamton (19-24-1) 310 151 OOx - 11 14 1
Mike Burke, Adam Castoldi (5), Craig Straus (5), Mike Muller (7) and Tommy
Greene.
Jeff Montani, Phil Artonio (9) and Kyle Loucks.
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TRACK & FIELD
Albany, N.Y. — University at Albany’s Marlon Monroe won the triple jump with an IC4A-
qualifying mark and Seidah Abu-Bakir was a double-winner in the women’s 100-meter
hurdles and high jump at the seventh annual Albany Spring Classic and Adirondack
rd USAT&F Invitational on Friday evening at University Field. The Great Danes finished
first in both the men’s and women’s team standings.
Monroe leaped a personal-best 49-feet, 6.25-inches to qualifying for next
weekend's IC4A Championships in Princeton, New Jersey. Other UAlbany winners were
Paul Roche (Niskayuna) in the 110-hurdles (15.13), Jonathan Garrick in the long jump
(22-4.50), Adam Rice in the 3000-steeplechase (9:26.04), and Alix Rodriques in the
100-dash (11.28). Justin Marino finished second in the javelin, and set a school record
with a mark of 186-3.
Abu-Bakir, a senior competing in her last collegiate meet, sprinted 14.85 seconds
to finish first in the 100-hurdles and posted a winning leap of 5-feet, 1-inch in the high
jump. Cherice’ Vanderhall won the shot put (39-10), while freshman Jessica Walton
(Fonda-Fultonville) took second in the 800 meters (2:17.83).
Five meet records were broken on the day. Rensselaer’s Allison Benson
shattered both the facility and classic standards in the women’s pole vault, when she
cleared the bar at 11-1.75.
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WOMEN - 1. Albany 116.50, 2. Cortland 99.50, 3. Ithaca 96.50, 4. Binghamton 71, 5.
Brockport 64.50, 6. Rensselaer 57, 7. Plattsburgh 41, 8. College of New Jersey 37, 9.
Marist 18, 10. Rochester 13, 11. Boston College and R.I.T. 11, 13. Providence, Red
Dragon Track Club and Sacred Heart 10, 16. Georgia State 8, 17. Oswego and Hartwick
6, 19. Hunter 5, 20. Union 4.
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Track Events
100 — 1. Diana Lawson (New Jersey), 12:43, 2. Kissie Pringle (Cortland), 12.65, 3.
Laurie DeLilli (Plattsburgh), 12.73.
100-Hurdles — 1. Seidah Abu-Bakir (Albany), 14.85, 2. Hope Papworth (Cortland), 15.89,
3. Jamila Glean (Binghamton), 16.04.
200 — 1. Diana Lawson (New Jersey), 25.13, 2. Laurie DeLilli (Plattsburgh), 26.19, 3.
Seidah Abu-Bakir (Albany), 26.33.
400 — 1. Aniecia Modeste (Binghamton), 57.24, 2. Lauren Cephas (Rensselaer), 59.45,
3. Jessica Burger (Albany), 59.75.
400-Hurdles — 1. Nicole Thompson (Marist), 1:06.60, 2. Elizabeth Conway (Rochester),
1:07.60, 3. Amy Huenniger (Ithaca), 1:09.40.
800 — 1. Sarah Speicher (Cortland), 2:15.71, 2. Jessica Walton (Albany), 2:17.83, 3.
Mirriah Vitale (Cortland), 2:17.95.
1,500 — 1. Lauren Byler (Ithaca), 4:41.05, 2. Kate Adams (Rensselaer), 4:47.95, 3.
Cassandra Paul (Oswego), 4:53.00.
3,000 — 1. Michelle Kelly (Cortland), 9:59.03, 2. Dana Ostrander (unattached), 10:10.45,
3. Erin Boshe (Ithaca), 10:39.85.
3,000 Steeplechase — 1. Roisin McGettigan (Providence), 10:20.99, 2. Jenn Fenstra
(Georgia State), 10:24.87, 3. Jen Donovan (Boston College), 10:26.87.
5,000 — 1. Kimberly Almeida (Sacred Heart), 19:41.78, 2. Betsy Schultz (Cortland),
19:46.25.
4x100 Relay — 1. Binghamton, 47.40 (meet record), 2. Cortland, 48.40.
4x400 Relay — 1. Binghamton, 3:53.37 (meet record), 2. Albany, 3:58.07, 3. Red Dragon
Track Club, 4:44.80.
Field Events
Long Jump — 1. Molly Urquhart (R.I.T.), 17-03.25, 2. Nathalee McKenzie (Binghamton),
17-02, 3. Amber Metzger (Ithaca), 17-01.50.
High Jump — 1. Seidah Abu-Bakir (Albany), 5-01, 2. Lynda Ferris (Brockport), 4-10.50, 3.
Ashleigh Kenyon (Ithaca), 4-10.50.
Triple Jump — 1. Marie Lloyd (Binghamton), 35-08.75, 2. Jamila Glean (Binghamton), 35-
07.75, 3. Christine Dittrich (Ithaca), 34-08.50.
Shot Put — 1. Cherice’ Vanderhall (Albany), 39-10, 2. Jo Alexander (Rensselaer), 38-11,
3. Melissa Coppola (Rensselaer), 37-03.75.
Javelin — 1. Ashley Kangas (unattached), 114-09, 2. Beckie Kravitz (Ithaca), 112-7, 3.
Melissa Coppola (Rensselaer), 112-02.
Hammer — 1. Tara Kibrick (Brockport), 158-00, 2. Heather Hughes (Brockport), 153-05,
3. Janice Serven (Brockport), 141-01.
Discus — 1. Shari Wilkins (Ithaca), 136-08, 2. Kiana Peake (Cortland), 135-10, 3.
Amanda Miller (Ithaca), 133-09.
Pole Vault — 1. Allison Benson (Rensselaer), 11-01.75 (meet & facility record), 2. Erin
Hammer (Plattsburgh), 9:04.25, 3. Stephanie Rosehahn (Brockport), 9-04.25.
MEN — 1. Albany 230.50, 2. Cortland 82, 3. Rensselaer 77, 4. Rochester 42, 5.
Binghamton 35, 6. Montclair State 28, 7. Plattsburgh 25.50, 8. Ithaca 25, 9. Marist 22,
10. R.I.T. 19, 11. Brockport 18, 12. Union 17, 13. Williams and Willow Street Athletic
Club 13, 15. Oswego and Red Dragon Track Club 11, 17. Colgate and Sacred Heart 6,
19. Hunter 5, 20. Hartwick 3, 21. Salem State and Syracuse Track Club 1.
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ALBANY TRACK 3-3-3
Track Events
100 — T1. Alix Rodriques (Albany), 11.28, T1. Paul Keating (Ithaca), 11.28, 3. Andrew
Locke (Rochester), 11.41.
110-Hurdles — 1. Paul Roche (Albany), 15.13, 2. Dustin Wilson (Albany), 15.34, 3.
Charles Young (Albany), 15.36.
200 — 1. Joe Petry (unattached), 22.70, 2. Dustin Wilson (Albany), 22.77, 3. Jason
Manskoff (Cortland), 22.82.
400 — 1. John Cross (Cortland), 48.32, 2. Aggrey Morris (Albany), 49.06, 3. Jon Coyles
(Rochester), 49.71.
400-Hurdles — 1. Ed Hamilton (Montclair State), 53.60; 2. Justin Lamontagne
(Rochester), 54.40, 3. Dane Winget (Albany), 54.80.
800 — 1. James Attle (Cortland), 1:54.78, 2. Chris Garvin (Williams), 1:55.56, 3. Ed
Fotiades (Albany), 1:55.74.
1,500 — 1. Nick Conway (unattached), 3:58.14, 2. Tom Baldwin (Montclair State),
4:00.14, 3. Jay Wells (Plattsburgh), 4:02.06.
3,000 Steepchase — 1. Adam Rice (Albany), 9:26.04, 2. Mike Nehr (Marist), 9:32.49, 3.
Louie DiNuzzo (Colgate), 9:39.03.
5,000 — 1. Peter Flynn (Willow Street Athletic Club), 15:30.44, 2. Jim Head
(Binghamton), 15:34.06, 3. Joe Pienta (Albany), 15:47.09.
10,000 — 1. Travis Bashaw (Binghamton), 32.53.14.
4x100 Relay — 1. Cortland, 42.48, 2. Rochester, 43.01, 3. Albany, 43.09.
4x400 Relay — 1. Ithaca, 3:15.03 (meet record), 2. Albany 3:19.20, 3. Rochester,
3:20.05.
Field Events
Triple Jump — 1. Marlon Monroe (Albany), 49-06.25, 2. Dwaine Alleyne (Rensselaer), 47-
02.50, 3. Robert Harrison (Albany), 45-08.
Long Jump — 1. Jonathan Garrick (Albany), 22-04.25, 2. Scott Amado (unattached), 21-
10.25, 3. Jason Manskoff (Cortland), 21-02.50.
High Jump — 1. Mike Mirabito (Cortland), 6-09.50 (meet record), 2. Marlon Monroe
(Albany), 6-07, 3. Naron Stewart (Albany), 6-07.
Shot Put — 1. Justin Sievert (Union), 49-01.75, 2. Bill Monette (Rensselaer), 48-07.50, 3.
Tom Fassell (Rensselaer), 47-04.50.
Hammer — 1. Bill Monette (Rensselaer), 181-06, 2. Josh Black (Rensselaer), 179-02, 3.
Mike Pestilli (unattached), 172-05.
Discus — 1. Bill Monette (Rensselaer), 163-08, 2. Mike Pestilli (unattached), 157-11, 3.
Brandon Howlett (Albany), 138-02.
Javelin — 1. Scott Hanney (unattached), 188-01, 2. Justin Marino (Albany), 186-03, 3.
Nick Serpico (Montclair State), 174-06.
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EDDIE SCOTT NAMED TO VERIZON ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT BASEBALL TEAM
Bethlehem, Pa. — University at Albany’s Eddie Scott has been chosen to the Verizon
District | University Division Academic All-America Baseball Team, as selected by the
College Sports Information Directors of America (COoSIDA). Scott, who has a 3.65
cumulative grade point average in psychology with a minor in economics, was named to
the 10-player unit for the second straight year.
Scott, a junior second baseman, has a .287 batting average with 41 runs, 12
extra-base hits, including eight doubles, and 22 RBI. He leads the New York State
Baseball Conference in stolen bases with 22.
The District | team advances to the national ballot, and the results will be
announced on June 5. District | includes NCAA Division | institutions from Connecticut,
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
QUARTERBACK RYAN ROEDER HAS SUCCESSFUL KNEE SURGERY
Albany, N.Y. — UAlbany quarterback Ryan Roeder had successful surgery on Thursday
morning to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Dr. Max Alley, of The
Orthopedics Group, performed the procedure. Roeder, who will now go through
rehabilitation during the summer, suffered the injury in the team’s final spring scrimmage
on May 4.
Roeder, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound sophomore, completed 87 of 147 passes for 1,132
yards with nine touchdowns and seven interceptions last fall. He also rushed for 181
yards. A native of Bethlehem, Pa., Roeder ranked fifth among the Northeast Conference
leaders in total offense at 119.4 yards per game.
The Great Danes, who have eight starters returning on offense and nine on
_ defense, will open their schedule on September 1 against Towson at University Field.
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ivy League Places Six Players On Verizon All-District I Baseball Team
Yale Lands Three Spots On 1 0-Player Team While Harvard Gains Two Positions
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Six Ivy League players, including three from Yale University and two from Harvard
University, were named to the 2001 Verizon Academic All-District I University Division Baseball Team, selected by the
College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Yale dominated the pitching staff with juniors Craig Breslow (Trumbull, Conn.) and Jon Steitz (Stony Creek,
Conn.), both molecular biophysics and biochemistry majors, caming spots on the team. Yale also placed senior outfielder
R.D. DeSantis (Dunedin, Fla.) on this year’s All-District I squad.
Harvard picked up two spots on the All-District I team, including junior infielder Nick Carter (LaJolla, Calif.) and
senior outfielder Scott Carmack (Derwood, Md).
while Le Moyne College sophomore Scott Edwardson (Manlius, N.Y.), St. Bonaventure University senior Mark Evers
(Troy, N.Y.) and University of Albany junior Eddie Scott (Kingston, N.Y.) join Carter in the infield.
The 10 players named to the District ] foam, representing seven NCAA Division I baseball teams, will advance to
the national Academic All-America ballot Results of the national voting will be announced June 5, 2001.
To be nominated for the Verizon Academic All-Amenca team, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore starter
Or significant reserve on his team with a 3.20 cumulative grade point average. The District I team is compiled from NCAA
More information may be obtained by contacting Tom Bymes at the Patriot League office at (610) 691-2414 or by
c-mail at tbymes@patniotleague.org,
2001 Verizon All-Academic District I University Division Baseball Team
Pos — Name School Yr. Hometown Major (GPA)
P — Craig Breslow Yale Jr. Trumbull, Conn. Molecular Biophysics/Biochemistry (3.34)
P — Jon Steitz Yale Jr. Stony Creek, Conn. Molecular Biophysics/Biochemistry (3.50)
C ~ Derek Johnson Coiumbia Jr. Pompton Plains, N.J. Political Science (3,634)
IF — Nick Carter Harvard i. LaJolla, Calif. Economics (3.39)
IF — Scott Edwardson Le Moyne Soph. Manlius, N.Y, Undeclared (3.64)
IF ~ Mark Evers St. Bonaventure Sr. Troy, N.Y. Finance (3.43)
IF — Eddie Scott Albany r. Kingston, NY. Psychology; Economics Minor (3.65)
OF - Scott Carmack Harvard Sr. Derwood, Md. Economics (3.58)
OF — Corey Czajka Holy Cross Sr. Slingerland, N.Y. Political Science (3.24)
OF - R.D. DeSantis Yale Sr. Dunedin, Fla. Political Science/History (3.75)
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SEVENTH ANNUAL ALBANY SPRING CLASSIC ON FRIDAY
Albany, N.Y. — The seventh annual Albany Spring Classic and Adirondack USAT&F Track and
Field Invitational, hosted by the University at Albany, will be held on Friday, May 11 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 hurdles is the first track
competition scheduled at 3:00. The meet will finish with the 10,000-meter run at 8:30.
Albany, Rensselaer, Union, Providence, Boston College and Colgate are among nearly
25 collegiate teams who have athletes competing in 23 women’s events and 22 men’s events.
Most of the competitors are attempting to qualify for both the NCAA and IC4A/ECAC
championships later this month.
UAlbany’s Jamie Rodriguez (Christian Brothers Academy) is entered in the men’s 1,500
meters at 4:25 p.m. Freshman Jessica Walton (Fonda-Fultonville) will run at 5:05 p.m. in the
women's 800 meters. Marlon Monroe headlines the high jump competition. Monroe set a
school record last week with a leap of 6-feet, 11.50-inches.
SEVENTH ANNUAL ALBANY SPRING CLASSIC (Order of Events)
Field Events
Time Event
2:00 Hammer Throw Men/Women
followed by Discus
2:00 Shot Put Women/Men
followed by Javelin
3:00 Pole Vault Women/Men
3:00 Long Jump Women/Men
followed by Triple Jump
9:00 High Jump Women/Men
Running Events
Time Event
3:00 400 Hurdles Women/Men
3:20 4x100 Relay Women/Men
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ALBANY SPORTS 2-2-2
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4:25
4:50
5:05
5:20
5:40
6:25
6:40
7:00
7:10
7:30
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8:00
8:30
3,000 Racewalk Combined (W/M)
100 Sections (W/M)
1,500 Sections (W/M)
400 Sections (W/M)
800 Sections (W/M)
200 Women/Men
5,000 Women/Men
4x400 Relay Women/Men
4x800 Relay Women/Men
Special 4x100 Relay (Alumni, Coaches & Staff)
3,000 Women
100 Hurdles (Women)
110 Hurdles (Men)
3,000 Steeplechase Women/Men
10,000 Women/Men
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SIX PLAYERS ON ALL-NEW YORK STATE BASEBALL CONFERENCE TEAM
Pleasantville, N.Y. — University at Albany’s Michael Oliva leads a group of six
Great Danes who have been named to the 2001 New York State Baseball
Conference All-Star Team, as announced today by the conference office.
Oliva, the school’s all-time hits and stolen bases leader, first baseman/
outfielder Steve Checksfield and left fielder Jake Toms were first-team all-
conference selections. Mike Kuebler, Michael Tecklenburg and Mike Burke
earned second-team recognition.
Oliva, a senior center fielder, leads the conference and is 19th nationally in
hitting with a .423 batting average. He also has 39 runs, 13 doubles and a team-
leading 40 RBI, and set UAlbany’s single-season record with 71 hits. Checksfield
totaled 24 extra-base hits, including 10 homers. He batted .325, drove in 39 runs,
and registered a .619 slugging percentage. The UA senior ranks first on the all-
time charts with 40 home runs, 172 runs and 168 RBI. Toms, a junior, led the
Great Danes with 14 doubles, plus posted a .348 batting average with 33 RBI.
Tecklenburg, a senior outfielder/designated hitter, was the only player to
rank among the conference leaders in both home runs (8) and stolen bases (16).
He hit .310 with 31 RBI, and led the team with 44 runs scored. Burke, a junior left-
hander who had a 3-1 record with a 5.37 earned run average, led the Albany
pitching staff in victories (3), complete games (3), innings pitched (58.2) and
strikeouts (28). Kuebler, a senior who started four consecutive years as a third
baseman, batted .315 with six homers, nine doubles, 33 runs and 32 RBI.
The Great Danes will played Binghamton in the opening round of the
NYSBC Tournament on Saturday, May 12 at New York Tech’s Presidents Field.
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© f. ie! UNIV. AT ALBANY BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY LIU-CW. POST
? ; NLY. INST. OF TECHNOLOGY PACE UNIVERSITY UNTV. AT STONY BROOK
Name Yr. Pos,
Aiex Trezza Stony Brook Jr. Catcher
Mike Bohiander Pace Jr. First Base
Jelani Amold N.Y. Inst. of Technology Fr. Second Base
Tim Macko Binghamton Sr. Shortstop
Ryan Nevins N.Y. Inst. of Technology Sr. Third Base
Sieve Martino Pace Jr. Outfield
Michael Oliva Aibany Sr. Quttfieid
Jake Toms Aibany Jr. Outfieid
Doug Hehner Pace Fr. Designated Hitter
Chris Fiinn Stony Brook Jr. Starting Pitcher
Hector Duprey C.W. Post Sr. Starting Pitcher
Jeff Montani Binghamton Jr. Starting Pitcher
Phil Artonio Binghamton So. Relief Pitcher
Steve Checksfield Albany Sr. _—_— Utility
© Second Team
Name scnooi Yr.___ Pos.
Kari Geiger C.W. Post Sr. Catcher
Jamie Boyer Binghamton Fr‘ First Base
Joe Grilio C.W. Post Jr. Second Base
Garrett Renner Stony Brook Jr. Shortstop
Mike Kuebler Albany Sr.‘ Third Base
Bryan Goeiz N.Y. Inst. of Technology = Jr. Outfield
Dwayne Whitaker Stony Brook Jr. Outfieid
George Kearnes Stony Brook Sr. Outfield
Michael Tecklenburg Albany or. Designated Hitter
Jeremy Carle Stony Brook Jr. Starting Pitcher
Tim Keinath C.W. Post Sr. Starting Pitcher
Mike Burke Albany Jr. Starting Pitcher
Shelby Langford Pace Je. Relief Pitcher
Brian Mitchell C.W. Post Fr. Utility
Piayer of the Year: Alex Trezza, Stony Brook
Coach of the Year: Matt Senk, Stony Brook
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BASEBALL
Pleasantville, N.Y. — The University at Albany will be seeded sixth at this weekend’s New York
State Baseball Conference Tournament. The Great Danes will face No. 3 Binghamton in the
opening round at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 12 at New York Tech’s Presidents Field.
The Albany-Binghamton winner will face No. 2 New York Tech at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Stony Brook (32-14) is the top seed, as the Seawolves went undefeated in conference play
during the regular season. The three-day tournament continues on Sunday (May 13) and
Monday (May 14).
The Great Danes finished their regular schedule with a 15-31 record. Senior outfielder
Michael Oliva, the school’s all-time hits leader, has a .423 batting average and 40 runs batted
in. First baseman Steve Checksfield (.325 BA) has 24 extra-base hits, including 10 home runs,
and 36 RBI.
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Saturday, May 12
#6 Albany vs. #3 Binghamton, 11:00 a.m.
#5 Pace vs. #4 C.W. Post, 11:00 a.m.
#2 New York Tech vs. Albany-Binghamton winner, 3:00 p.m.
#1 Stony Brook vs. Pace-C.W. Post winner, 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 13
Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4, 10:00 a.m.
Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4, 1:30 p.m.
Monday, May 14
Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6, 11:00 a.m.
Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 7, 2:00 p.m.
CHRIS CATALANO NAMED NYSBC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Pleasantville, N.Y. — University at Albany’s Chris Catalano has been named the New York
State Baseball Conference Rookie of the Week (April 30 — May 6). Catalano, a freshman,
batted .389 and drove in eight runs in five games. He raised his average 102 points, and had
six RBI with a three-run homer in last Saturday's doubleheader with Stony Brook.
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UALBANY ATHLETES HONORED AT GREAT DANE AWARDS
ALBANY, N.Y. — University at Albany’s J.T. Herfurth and Mariah Martin received the 2000-01 Presidential
Scholar-Athlete Awards at the first-ever Great Dane Awards on Saturday, May 5 at the Recreation and
Convocation Center. UAlbany also honored the most valuable players on each of its 19 intercollegiate
varsity teams.
Martin, a captain on the women’s field hockey team, posted a 3.94 cumulative grade point average
in business administration with a minor in economics. She scored four goals and six assists in leading
Albany to a 10-8 record in 2000. Herfurth, a first-team All-America offensive tackle in football, has a 3.89
GPA in sociology with a minor in psychology. He was chosen as Football Gazette’s Division I-AA Mid-Major
Offensive Lineman of the Year, and played in the 2001 Hula Bowl All-Star Classic.
Jessica Walton (Fonda-Fultonville) was named team MVP in both cross country and indoor track.
Walton was second at the ECAC championships in cross country, and set three school records, including
the 1,000-meter run, during the indoor season. Jamie Rodriguez (Christian Brothers Academy) picked up
the men’s cross country award. He won the college section open title at the 27th Stanford Invitational, and
was 19th at the NCAA Northeast Regional.
Alissa Gibbs (Shenendehowa) was voted the top player on the women’s volleyball team. An All-
Independent Conference choice, she averaged 3.28 kills and 3.22 digs per game. Valerie Terry (South
Glens Falls) earned softball team MVP honors with a .403 batting average. The junior shortstop established
UAlbany single-season records for stolen bases (49) and runs (47). Women’s tennis recognized Erinn
Langford (Bishop Maginn) as their best performer. She finished her career with 34 singles victories and 44
wins in doubles play.
2000-2001 UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY TEAM MVP AWARDS
FALL
Men’s Cross Country: Jamie Rodriguez
Women’s Cross Country: Jessica Walton
Men’s Soccer: Bryan Grabon, Charlie Justino
Women’s Soccer: Emily Trievel
Football: Ben Kelcey
Field Hockey: Amy DiMicco
Women’s Golf: Katie Wachtl
Women’s Volleyball: Alissa Gibbs
WINTER
Men’s Basketball: Antione Johnson, Will Brand
Women’s Basketball: Liz Tucker
Men’s Indoor Track: Alix Rodriques
Women's Indoor Track: Jessica Walton
SPRING
Baseball: Michael! Oliva
Softball: Valerie Terry
Women’s Lacrosse: Dawn DiMicco
Men’s Lacrosse: Jim Lindsay, Alan Beach
Women’s Tennis: Erinn Langford
Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track: Announced at a later date
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BASEBALL
Albany, N.Y. — Senior outfielder George Kearnes homered in each game to lead Stony
Brook to a non-conference doubleheader sweep over Albany in the Great Danes’
regular-season finale on Sunday afternoon at Varsity Field. The Seawolves won the
@ iwinbill, 6-2 and 4-2.
In the opener, Stony Brook (32-14) broke a 2-2 deadlock with a four-run sixth
inning. Designated hitter Mike Russo led off the frame with an opposite-field homer, his
second of the season, to put his team ahead. Kearns later followed with a three-run
blast over the left-field fence.
Albany (15-31) took a 1-0 lead in nightcap’s fourth inning on Steve Checksfield’s
tenth home run of the season. But the Seawolves, who extended their winning streak to
nine straight, went in front in the fifth. Catcher Ed Kull hit a solo homer, before Garrett
Renner delivered a RBI single. Kearns smacked his 13th home run of the year, a solo
shot, in the sixth for insurance.
Checksfield, a senior making his final home appearance, finished the afternoon
with four hits, including one double, two runs, and two RBI. The Great Danes will play in
the New York State Baseball Conference Tournament on May 12-14.
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(Game 1)
Stony Brook 010 104 0 - 6 7 3
Albany 110 O00 O - 2 7 0
Lee Reynolds and Alex Trezza.
Adam Castoldi, Craig Straus (6), Mike Jorgensen (6), Ryan Sullivan (7) and Tommy
Greene.
(Game 2)
®@ Stony Brook (32-14) 000 022 0 - 4 7 0
Albany (15-31) 000 101 O - 2 5 1
Shawn Walsh, Ryan Sullivan (5), Bryant Alvarado (6), Mike Jorgensen (7), Marty Pincar
(7) and Tommy Greene.
Kevin Willi, Anthony Stutz (7) and Ed Kull.
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BASEBALL
Albany, N.Y. — Senior center fielder George Kearnes homered twice, doubled and drove
in eight runs to lead Stony Brook to a New York State Baseball Conference
doubleheader sweep over Albany on Saturday afternoon at Varsity Field. The
Seawolves, winners of seven straight games, won the twinbill, 13-10 and 20-15.
In the opener, Stony Brook (30-14, 10-0) rallied from a 10-6 deficit in the late
innings. Second baseman Matt Salmon had a RBI single and scored the go-ahead run
on a groundout in the seventh. The Seawolves added insurance runs in the eighth,
when George Kearnes belted his second home run of the contest, a two-run blast.
Albany (15-29, 3-7) scored seven times in the fifth to build a four-run lead. Steve
Checksfield hit his ninth homer of the season, a two-run shot over the left-field fence, to
key the inning.
Stony Brook jumped out to a 7-0 first-inning lead in the nightcap, highlighted by
Garrett Renner’s two-run home run and Lee Lipschutz’s two-run double. Renner
finished the day with five RBI. Trailing 12-5 in the top of the fifth, Albany posted an
eight-run frame to jump ahead. Chris Catalano, who had six RBI on the afternoon,
belted a three-run opposite-field homer giving the Great Danes a 13-12 advantage.
However, the Seawolves responded with an eight-run bottom half. James
McCurdy, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI in the second game, drove in the go-ahead
runs with a double to center field. Albany’s Michael Oliva finished with five hits,
including his eighth home run of the season.
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(Game 1)
Stony Brook 110 313 220 - 13 17 $1
Albany 120 0/70 O00 - 10 13 1
Christopher Flinn, Dave Mischo (5), Paul LaMarr (9) and Alexander Trezza.
Mike Burke, Craig Straus (6) and Tommy Greene.
(Game 2)
Albany (15-29, 3-7) 022 182 0 - 15 17 6
Stony Brook (30-14, 10-0) 705 O80 X - 20 21 3
Ryan Pitt, Mike Muller (1), Bryant Alvarado (4), Craig Straus (5), Mike Jorgensen
(5), Ryan Sullivan (6) and Tommy Greene.
Jeremy Carle, Jason Brock (4), Graham Wildt (5), Paul LaMarr (5), Anthony Stutz
(6) and Ed Kull.
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SOFTBALL
West Point, N.Y. — Right-hander Shelley Laird fired a two-hit shutout in the opener to
lead Alabama, ranked seventh nationally, to a doubleheader sweep over Albany in the
Great Danes’ season finale on Friday evening at Army’s Buffalo Soldier Field. The
Crimson Tide, who improved to 47-7 overall, won the twinbill, 10-0 and 8-1.
Laird, a junior, recorded 12 strikeouts en route to her 14th shutout of the season,
and improved to 29-4 overall on the mound. Senior outfielder Kelly Kretschman, a
member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic team, went for 6-for-8 at the plate with five runs and
four RBI on the night. Kretschmen belted her 13th home run of the season, a solo blast,
in the fourth inning.
In the nightcap, Jackie McClain and Suzanne Olcott each singled three times to
lead Alabama's 13-hit attack. Albany shortstop Valerie Terry (South Glens Falls) had
two hits, three stolen bases and scored her team’s lone run in the contest. The Great
Danes finish the spring with a 22-25 record.
(Game 1)
Alabama 300 133 =- 10 14 1
Albany O00 OOO - O 2 4
(game ended in sixth by 8-run rule)
Shelley Laird and Lacy Prejean.
sarah Maida and Stacy Kowal.
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Alabama (47-7) 302 201 0 - 8 le 1
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Melissa Bautista, Erin Wright (4) and Kelley Askew.
Amy Hawk and Stacy Kowal.
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FOOTBALL CONCLUDES SPRING WITH SCRIMMAGE
Albany, N.Y. -- The UAlbany football team wrapped up spring practice with a 44-play
scrimmage on Friday evening at University Field. Quarterback Ryan Roeder completed
4 of 7 passes for 44 yards, and rushed twice for 25 more. Fullback Jon George (Burnt
Hills-Ballston Lake), a transfer from Hartwick College, registered the controlled
scrimmage's lone scoring play, when he scampered 5/7 yards to paydirt.
Defensive end Jason Pelosi (Broadalbin-Perth) totaled one sack and one pass
break-up. Alex Figueroa caught four passes, while freshman tailback Rohann Vidal
ran 11 times for 50 yards.
"We are still making too many mistakes in terms of our alignments and formations,"
said Bob Ford, who has a 170-108 record in 28 seasons as Albany's head coach.
"Roeder looked good running the team, and Jon George is a physical talent who is still
learning. Overall, we were able to identify some defensive linemen during the spring.
John Bolt (Watervliet), Kevin Gribbin and Josh MacAnn are going to help us appreciably
up front."
The Great Danes open their 2001 schedule at home on Saturday, September 1
against non-conference opponent Towson.
TRACK & FIELD
Albany, N.Y. — University at Albany's Marlon Monroe set a school record in the men's
high jump at the Adirondack USAT&F Albany Twilight Meet on Friday at University Field.
Monroe leaped 6-feet, 11.50-inches, and broke a mark set in 1994 when Vincent
Hodnett went 6-10.75. Monroe finished fifth in the eastern high jump at Penn Relays last
weekend.
Paul Roche (Niskayuna) won the 110-meter high hurdles in 14.64 seconds, and
qualified for the IC4A championships in Princeton, New Jersey later this month.
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CHRIS WYATT SIGNS TO PLAY BASKETBALL FOR GREAT DANES
Albany, N.Y. — University at Albany men’s basketball coach Scott Beeten
announced today that Chris Wyatt has signed a national letter of intent to play for
the Great Danes in 2001-02.
Wyatt, a 6-foot-6, 210-pound forward from Horsham, Pa. (Hatboro-Horsham
H.S.) averaged 10.0 points and 6.5 rebounds as a senior. He was named to the
Suburban One League American Conference Liberty Division second team. The
Hatters finished with a 25-7 record and reached the PIAA state Class AAAA
quarterfinals. Wyatt, who is the fourth player on his high school team to sign with
a Division | program, scored at a 9.0 clip as a junior.
“Chris is an athletic, hard-working and fundamentally sound player,” said
Beeten, whose Albany program begins America East Conference play next year.
“He has improved each year, both on the court and in the classroom, and has
benefited from playing in a well-coached suburban Philadelphia high school
program.”
UAlbany previously signed Earv Opong, a 5-foot-7, 135-pound point guard
from Bronx, N.Y. (Sullivan County Community College) and Michael Clarke, a 6-
foot-5, 210-pound forward from Brooklyn, N.Y. (William Grady H.S.) during the
current spring period. Dustin Brown, a 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward from San
Rafael, Calif. (San Rafael H.S.) inked his letter-of-intent last November.
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Immediate Release
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SAINT ROSE FALLS 20-11 IN SLUGFEST WITH ALBANY
ALBANY — The University at Albany scored eight times in the eighth inning to take a commanding 17-10 lead en
route 10 a 20-11 victory over The College of Saint Rose ina three-hour and six minute slugfest tonight at Walker Field at
Bleecker Stadium. The two teams pounded out 45 hits collectively cluding cight home runs. The Great Danes (15-27) won
their third straight while Saint Rose (19-28) dropped its ninth consecutive outing. The Golden Knights retum to Northeast-10
Conference action tomorrow when Assumption arrives in the Capita! District for the opener of a three-game series. Game
time is set for 3:00 pm. Meanwhile, Ajbany will host Stony Brook mn a noon doubleheader on Saturday.
Senior caicher Mike Wilson (Colonie, NY¥/Colonie) belted two home runs and senior right-fielder David Benyo
(Eimira, NY/Horsebeads), freshman left fielder Matt Bertinett (River Edge, NJ/Bergen Catholic) and sophomore center
ficlder Bob Case (Trey, NY/Troy) had one each for the Golden Knights. Benyo extended hits hitting streak to 18 games
which amounts to nearly 40 percent of the team’s season. He also moved into second place among the College’s ali-ime
leaders with 213 career hits, just eight shy of all-time leader and former All-American Jason Miller (°94), while freshman
first baseman Alex Carey (Bayside, NY/Holy Cross) made the most of his third varsity start by going 3-for-5 with a double.
Junior second baseman Eddie Scott (Kingston, NY/Kingsion), senior nighi ficlder Michael! Teckienburg
(Washingtonville, NY/W ashingtonville) and senior third baseman Mike Kuebler (Northport, N¥/Northport) all homered
for the Great Danes while freshman catcher Tommy Greene (Bellic Harbor, NY/St. Francis Prep) went 4-for-5 and drove
in five runs.
The Goiden Knights led 10-9 heading ito the eighth when Soott came across with the tying run courtcsy of a bases
loaded walk io senior first baseman Steve Checksfield (Hurley, NY/Kingston). Junior left fielder Jake Toms (Toronto,
Ontario/Northern) then laced a two-run double to center field and Albany never looked back.
Line Score 123.456 789 SO R-HE
Albany (15-27) 100 600 283 20-23-3
Saint Rose (19-28) 600 010 Ol 11-124
Albany Battery: Shawn Walsh, Adam Castoldi (2), Mike Muller (6), Ryan Sullivan (7), Mike Steinberg (8), Marty Pincar (9),
Mike Hammond (9) and Tommy Greene.
Saint Rose Battery: Nick Davey, James Derby (5). Sean Connor (8) and Mike Wilson.
Win: Sullivan (1-0), Loss: Derby (1-3)
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THE STATE UNIVERSITY of NEW YORK
Contact: Ken Goldfarb
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2001
Office of Public Relations
State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12246
518-443-5311
List of students award winners at: http://www.suny.edu/chancellorsawards.htm
Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence
Close to 200 of the most gifted and talented students attending the
State University of New York are being honored Wednesday, May 2 in
Albany, with the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.
@ "Each student has combined outstanding academic excellence with
significant contributions to the university community," said State
University Chancellor Robert L. King. "Collectively, we are all proud of
the accomplishments of this group of students for they will play a
significant role in leading and shaping the future."
This year's contingent honors 178 students from 53 State University
campuses. The recipients have an average Grade Point Average of
3.82 and records of significant contributions to the university
community.
Each student so honored will receive a framed certificate and a
medallion, which may be worn at commencement. The students will be
presented with their awards at a ceremony being held at the Empire
State Convention Center in Albany, beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Participating in the ceremony will be Chancellor King, Associate Vice
Chancellor for University Life William J. Murabito, and Student
Assembly President and State University Trustee Christopher J.
Holland.
Each campus president established a selection committee, which
reviews exemplary members of their college communities who are
graduating. Campus nominees are then forwarded to the Chancellor's
Office and are subjected to a second round of review. Finalists are then
recommended to the Chancellor.
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You will find a list of student award winners - where you will be able
to specifically identify those from your area - by visiting our web page:
http://www.suny.edu/chancellorsawards.htm
lf you cannot access the World Wide Web, please contact our office at
518 443-5311 and we will fax or e-mail you a list of all the award
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BASEBALL
Albany, N.Y. — Third baseman Mike Kuebler singled in the go-ahead runs in the
eighth inning to lead Albany to a 6-4 non-conference victory over Bridgeport on
Wednesday afternoon at Varsity Field.
© Bridgeport (21-20) took a 4-3 lead in the top of the eighth, when Matt
Donohue belted a solo homer over the center-field fence. Albany (14-27) rallied
with three runs its next at-bat. Michael Tecklenburg’s RBI single tied the
contest, before Kuebler lined a two-run single to left field.
Albany rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the middle innings. Steve Checksfield hit
a two-run homer, his eighth of the season, in the fourth. Michael Oliva, who
singled three times and established the school’s single-season total hits record,
drew his team even at three apiece with a run-scoring hit in the fifth.
Kuebler and Jake Toms each finished with two hits for the Great Danes,
who play St. Rose at Bleecker Stadium on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
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Albany (14-27) 000 210 O3x - 6 9 0
Mike Clohessy and Jeremy Pesce.
Mike Burke, Ryan Pitt (3), Craig Straus (5), Mike Jorgensen (9) and Tommy
Greene.
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SOFTBALL
West Point, N.Y. — Right-hander Sarah Maida fired a three-hit shutout in the
opener and earned her fifth save in the second game to lead Albany to a non-
conference doubleheader sweep over Army on Wednesday evening at Buffalo
Soldier Field. The Great Danes won the twinbill, 5-O and 4-3.
In the first game, Maida tossed her 11th victory and third shutout of the
season by recording seven strikeouts and two walks. Shortstop Valerie Terry
(South Glens Falls), who totaled four hits, two runs, two RBI and five stolen bases
on the day, singled and scored in the first inning. Third base Chelsey LaRue
drove in a pair of runs.
Army (19-25) tied the nightcap at three apiece in the fourth, as Becky
Tsuchiya delivered a RBI single to centerfield. Albany's Lynnette Bohannon
smacked her sixth home run of the season, a solo blast, to put her team ahead in
the sixth. Maida relieved Amy Hawk in the seventh, and sent Army down in order
to pick up the save for the Great Danes, who improve to 22-23 overall.
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Sarah Maida and Stacy Kowal.
Ashlie Christian, Shauna Evans (2) and Anne McClain.
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Albany (22-23) 003 001 O - 4 6 0
Army (19-25) 200 100 O - 3 9 1
Amy Hawk, Sarah Maida (7) and Stacy Kowal.
Julie Evans, Shauna Evans (3) and Kari Burke.
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Siena College and the
University at Albany set to
renew basketball rivalry
CONTACT: . CONTACT:
JASON RICH For release: BRIAN DEPASQUALE
(518) 783-2411 Wednesday, May 2 2001 (518) 442-3072
ALBANY, N.Y.--Siena College and the University at Albany will renew their storied basketball
rivalry next season after a 21-year hiatus. The two have agreed to terms on a three-year
contract that will pair the schools" men's and women's basketball teams in an annual double-
header in Albany's 15,500-seat Pepsi Arena.
This year’s games will take place on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 beginning with a women's
contest at 6 p.m.
“I'm happy to see the renewal of the celebrated rivalry between these two great Albany County
schools," said County Executive Mike Breslin. "These games will be a boon not only for the
University at Albany and Siena, but for the Pepsi Arena, the City and County of Albany, and all
the basketball fans in the Capital Region as well."
Mayor Gerald D. Jennings added, “I am pleased that both universities will resume their
competitive tradition in downtown Albany and | look forward to a continued friendly rivalry that
will only increase in popularity and regional interest, while contributing to the renaissance this
great capital City is currently experiencing.”
Specific terms of the contract were not disclosed, other than it is a three year agreement.
“We are very excited to rekindle the historic Siena, Albany series,” said Siena College President
Father Kevin E. Mackin O.F.M. “These games will not only bring together the supporters of these
two great schools, but also all fans of College basketball in the Capital Region. We look forward
to the exciting moments the series is sure to provide, and hope this serves as the beginning of a
long-lasting relationship."
“It is wonderful that after so many years, the UAlbany-Siena basketball series is back,” said
President Karen R. Hitchcock of the University at Albany. "For decades, it was one of the
Capital Region's most competitive and anticipated sporting events. The two schools’ athletic
programs will benefit from it, the athletes will cherish the rivalry, and the region each year will
look forward to see which men's and women's programs win ‘bragging rights’ for the season."
Siena, which plays in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, holds a 23-17 series edge on the
men's side over Albany, which will be beginning its first season in the America East conference
next year. Albany won the last meeting during the 1976-77 season. The Siena women hold a 4-2
@ series advantage and won the last encounter in 1980-81.
###Complete Series History Follows###
Albany vs. Siena (men)
Series Record: Siena leads, 23-17
Date
Jan. 5, 1940
Dec. 19, 1940
Mar. 1, 1941
Feb. 13, 1946
Mar. 5, 1946
Mar. 13, 1946
Dec. 17, 1946
Feb. 18, 1947
Feb. 23, 1957
Jan. 11, 1958
Jan. 10, 1959
Jan. 9, 1960
Jan. 14, 1961
Dec. 29, 1961
Jan. 13, 1962
Dec. 29, 1962
Jan. 12, 1963
Jan. 11, 1964
Dec. 5, 1964
Dec. 18, 1964
Dec. 4, 1965
Dec. 18, 1965
Dec. 30, 1966
Feb. 25, 1967
Dec. 30, 1967
Feb. 19, 1968
Dec. 28, 1968
Feb. 14, 1969
Feb. 14, 1970
Feb. 13, 1971
Feb. 12, 1972
Dec. 29, 1972
Feb. 10, 1973
Dec. 28, 1973
Feb. 9, 1974
Dec. 27, 1974
Feb. 8, 1975
Feb. 7, 1976
Dec. 29, 1976
Feb. 3, 1977
Result
52-45, SC
45-42, SC
62-27, SC
45-29, SC
46-45, SC
51-38, SC
73-32, SC
62-41, SC
75-66, SC
62-46, UA
69-55, SC
72-47, SC
54-45, UA
47-45, UA (30T)
49-47, UA
60-52, SC
52-44, SC
36-32, SC
74-49, UA
50-48, SC
73-71, UA
91-88, UA
73-67, SC
76-75, UA (OT)
69-62, UA
79-72, UA
99-58, UA
73-64, SC
72-63, UA
85-70, UA
72-56, UA
81-71, UA
78-75, SC
86-76, SC
84-83, UA
104-80, SC
72-57, SC
66-58, SC
91-86, SC
62-49, UA
Albany vs. Siena (women)
Series Record: Siena leads, 4-2
Date
1975-76
1976-77
1977-78
1978-79
1979-80
1980-81
Result
71-35, UA
54-43, SC
80-55, UA
71-46, SC
75-42, SC
99-45, SC
Location
Page Hall
Page Hall
Hackett Junior High Gym
Page Hall
Page Hall
Troy Armory
Page Hall
Loudonville
Washington Avenue Armory
Washington Avenue Armory
Washington Avenue Armory
Washington Avenue Armory
Washington Avenue Armory
Gibbons Hall (Capital City Tournament)
Washington Avenue Armory
Gibbons Hall (Capital City Tournament)
Washington Avenue Armory
Washington Avenue Armory
Washington Avenue Armory
Gibbons Hall (Capital City Tournament)
Washington Avenue Armory
Gibbons Hall (Capital City Tournament)
Gibbons Hall (Capital City Tournament)
Washington Avenue Armory
Cardinal McCloskey H.S. (Capital City Tournament)
Cardinal McCloskey High School
University Gymnasium (Capital City Tournament)
Troy High School
University Gymnasium
Mechanicville Middle School
University Gymnasium
Memorial Field House (Capital District Tournament)
Washington Avenue Armory
University Gymnasium (Capital District Tournament)
University Gymnasium
Alumni Recreation Center (Capital District Tournament)
Alumni Recreation Center
University Gymnasium
University Gymnasium (Capital District Tournament)
Alumni Recreation Center
Location
Physical Education Building
Physical Education Building
Alumni Recreation Center
Physical Education Building
Alumni Recreation Center
Physical Education Building
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WOMEN’S SOCCER ANNOUNCES SIGNINGS FOR 2001 SEASON
Albany, N.Y. — University at Albany women’s soccer coach Joanna Tomasino announced today
that nine student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play for the Great Danes next
fall. The signings mark Tomasino’s inaugural recruiting class as she was appointed the school’s
first full-time head coach in March 2000.
‘lam very happy with what we were able to accomplish in signing these student-
athletes,” said Tomasino, who will lead UAlbany into America East Conference play next year.
“| feel a lot of these players can come in and make an impact right away. They bring many
different qualities including tenacity, finesse and speed. With this group, | am hoping we can
generate more of an offensive attack. Many of them have already played together at the club
level so hopefully we can gel together quickly.”
Eight of the nine high school standouts hail from the Empire State, including two from the
Capital Region. Ashley Jurica, a 5-5 forward from Fonda, N.Y. (Fonda-Fultonville H.S.),
totaled 152 career goals, the third-highest total in Section II history. A six-year varsity player,
Jurica scored 52 goals during her senior season, while being named to the Class B all-state
second team. Jurica, a two-time Tri-Valley League most valuable player, led her squad to
consecutive league championships. Jessica Mulson, a 5-6 defender from Rensselaer, N.Y.
(Academy of the Holy Names), led the Adirondack team to back-to-back bronze medals at the
Empire State Games. A three-year starter, Mulson was named to the 2000 All-Colonial Council
squad. Mulson and Jurica are both members of the Capital United club team.
Toni Ann Burdi, a 5-3 forward from Ronkonkoma, N.Y., earned a silver medal for the
Long Island region at the Empire State Games (ESG). She also tallied 11 goals for Connetquot
High School as an all-league selection this season. Four other players have ESG experience
competing for the Hudson Valley team -- Julie Hirsh, Sara Rickard, Jennifer Schassler and
Jillian Schassler. Hirsh, a 5-5 midfielder from New Rochelle, N.Y. (New Rochelle H.S.), was
an All-Section | and All-Westchester Conference award winner after totaling 12 goals and 29
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assists in her junior season. Rickard, a Class B all-state fifth-team representative, led John S.
Burke Catholic to a 16-4-1 overall record and a Section IX championship. She had 21 goals and
12 assists last fall. Jennifer and Jillian Schassler (Garnerville, N.Y.), three-time Section | all-
stars, guided North Rockland High School to the New York State Class A championship in 1999.
Hirsh and the Schassler twins currently play club soccer for the Yorktown Jaguars.
Michelle Wise, a 5-3 midfielder, comes to Albany from Fayetteville-Manlius High School
where she registered 20 goals and 25 assists as a four-year starter. In addition, she was a first-
team Onondaga High School League (OHSL) Class A-2 all-star. Alena Baisden, a 5-9 forward,
is the lone player from out of state. A two-time honorable mention All-Beach District selection,
Baisden has totaled 16 goals for First Colonial High in Virginia Beach, Va. over her last two
seasons.
Among their other soccer credentials, Hirsh, Mulson and Wise have been active
participants in the state of New York's Olympic Development Program.
2001 University at Albany Women’s Soccer Signings
Name Pos. Ht. High School/Hometown
Alena Baisden FD 5-9 First Colonial/Virginia Beach, Va.
Toni Ann Burdi FD 5-3. Connetquot/Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
Julie Hirsh MF 0-5 New Rochelle/New Rochelle, N.Y.
Ashley Jurica FD 5-5 Fonda-Fultonville/Fonda, N.Y.
Jessica Mulson BK 9-6 Academy of the Holy Names/Rensselaer, N.Y.
Sara Rickard MF 9-3 John S. Burke Catholic/Otisville, N.Y.
Jennifer Schassler MF 9-8 North Rockland/Garnerville, N.Y.
Jillian Schassler FD 9-8 North Rockland/Garnerville, N.Y.
Michelle Wise MF 0-3 ~—Fayetteville-Manlius/Manlius, N.Y.
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