Medaille Sports

The Medaille College women’s soccer team headed a couple of miles down Route 198 to take on Buffalo State College in a non-conference match this afternoon.  The day would prove to be dominated by senior Laura Freeman (Kenmore, NY/Kenmore West)(pictured) who would tally her third hat trick of the season.  Despite her efforts the Lady Mavs would have to settle for a (4-4) double overtime draw with the Bengals.  The host team would grab the early lead as they scored in the 11th minute on a shot from within the six.  The Lady Mavs would shake that off and go on a three goal run with Freeman netting their first in the 15th minute off an assist from Katie Bush (Jamestown, NY/Jamestown), the second also came courtesy of Freeman in the 37th minute which again came off a Katie Bush pass.  The Lady Mavs headed into the half with a (2-1) lead.  (more…)

Playing in their final regular season fall tournament, the Mavs were hoping to shine heading into this weekend’s AMCC Championships.  That did not prove to be the case as the Mavs struggled on a bad weather day at the La Roche Invitational at Wildwood G.C. outside of Pittsburgh, PA.  The Mavs posted their highest team score of the fall as they shot a (367).  The winning score on the day came courtesy of Penn State-Behrend who posted a team score of (322) on the par 72 course.  (more…)

The Medaille College women’s volleyball team hosted Hilbert College for a conference match with the Hawks.  The Lady Mavs cruised to a (3-0); (25-21, 25-8, 25-15) victory in a sixty minute affair.  This was the third time these teams have faced each other this season and the outcome has been the same in each of the matches.  Leading the charge for Medaille was freshman outside hitter Meghan Fahy (Kendall, NY/Kendall)(pictured) who had a team high (7)kills and (3) blocks.  Junior setter Gina Traniello (Falconer, NY/Falconer) posted (2) kills, (18) assists and (6) digs.  While senior Michele Burgstahler (Wilson, NY/Wilson) put down (5) kills and dug up (4) balls in only set.  The win moves the Lady Mavs into double digits as they are now (10-2) overall and they improve to (2-1) in AMCC play.  Next up for the Lady Mavs is a trip to Pittsburgh, PA to face La Roche College on Saturday (10/3) in a 1:00pm AMCC matchup.

The Medaille College men’s soccer team headed to Geneva, NY on a dreary afternoon to take on the 19th ranked Hobart Statesmen.  In what would turn out to be a back and forth battle the Mavs had their hearts broken as they fell (1-0) in overtime to Hobart.  The Mavs outshot the Statesmen (19-16) but were unable to find the frame for much of the first half.  The Mavs had many quality scoring chances but pushed several balls wide and over the crossbar.  (more…)

E.J. Kuebler (So. – Williamsville, NY)(Golf)

E.J. was the Mavs low scorer in two of three tournament’s this week. In the Erie Invitational he finished tied for 6th with an (81), in the Behrend Invitational he shot a (77) and finished tied for fifth. In the Medaille Invitational he shot an (83) and finished 14th. He has been Medaille’s top scorer in three matches this year.

Katie Bush (Jr. – Jamestown, NY)(Soccer)

In the Lady Mavs only game of the week, a (6-1) win over Mt. Aloysius, Katie scored a goal and assisted on two more finishing with four points. She is currently second on the team in scoring. The Lady Mavs have opened AMCC play at (2-0-0).

Medaille shot a team score of (333) to finish fourth at their second annual Fall Invitational; however, it was Daemen that would shine on this dark and dreary day at Glen Oak Golf Course. Daemen shot a team score of (295), beating second place Penn State-Behrend by an impressive (22) strokes. Dave Johnston, of Daemen College, and Tom Romano, also from Daemen, both shot an even par, (72) to lead the field. Dave Johnston took home the individual crown, as the tie breaker between Johnston and Romano would come down to the second highest handicapped hole, on 13, in which Romano bogeyed, and Johnston parred. Mark Jaccarino (North Tonawanda, NY/North Tonawanda)(pictured) shot an (81), to lead all Mavericks, while John Haberman (Kenmore, NY/Kenmore West), shot an  (82), and E.J. Kuebler (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville North) shot a (83), were not far behind. (more…)

The Medaille College men’s soccer team dominated AMCC foe Mt. Aloysius College (12-0) on a wet and dreary day in Cresson, PA.  The Mavs found themselves up (6-0) after eighteen minutes of play and (11-0) at the half.  The game would be stopped after the (70th) minute due to weather conditions and the score.  Senior Gary Boughton (Lancaster, NY/Lancaster) factored in on the first six goals of the game before being pulled as he netted a goal and assisted on five others as he stretched his NCAA all time assists mark to (72).  Freshman Nick Cavalieri (Tonawanda, NY/Sweet Home) came off the bench to post a hat trick while senior Josh Meier (South Wales, NY/Holland) drove home two goals as well.  Netting the games final goal, the first of his career, was senior defender Mike Antkowiak (Clarence, NY/Clarence)(pictured) who has been a perennial starter and a strength in the back for the Mavs.  Splitting the shutout for Medaille were Jimmy Frascati (Rochester, NY/Churchville-Chili) and Nick Kurtz (Lancaster, NY/Lancaster).  The win moves Medaille to (8-1-1) overall and (2-0-0) in conference play.  The Mavs will head to Geneva, NY on Tuesday (9/29) to take on the nation’s sixth ranked team, Hobart College, at 4:00pm.

Three Medaille College women’s soccer players netted the first goals of their careers as Medaille used a strong second half to run past Mt. Aloysius College (6-1).  Sophomore Emily Herr (Tonawanda, NY/Kenmore East)(pictured), junior Ashley Gates (Eden, NY/Eden), and freshman Meghan Henchen (Wayland, NY/Wayland-Cohocton) all posted their first goals ever as Lady Mavs in the victory.  Two familiar names put home the teams other three markers as senior Laura Freeman (Kenmore, NY/Kenmore West) extended her AMCC goal scoring total to (10) with two tallies on the day while junior Katie Bush (Jamestown, NY/Jamestown) added a goal as well.  In the pipes junior Alexa Wisel (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville North) posted the shutout.  The win moves the Lady Mavs to (4-5-0) overall and keeps them perfect at (2-0-0) in AMCC play.  The Lady Mavs will head down Route 198 on Wednesday (9/30) to take on Buffalo State College in a 4:00pm non-conference tilt.

The Medaille College women’s volleyball team had a rough day as they entertained AMCC foe Penn State-Altoona at the Sullivan Center.  The first set of the match would prove to be the most competitive before the visiting Lions rolled past Medaille (3-0); (25-22, 25-11, 25-14).   Despite the loss the Lady Mavs received a strong performance from freshman outside hitter Janine Benkelman (Eden, NY/Eden)(pictured) who finished the match with (10) kills and (12) digs to continue her successful rookie campaign.  The loss is the first in conference play for Medaille as they are now (9-2) overall and (1-1) in the AMCC.  Next up for Medaille is another conference matchup as Hilbert College invades the Sullivan Center on Tuesday (9/29) for a 7:00pm start.

The Medaille College golf team is amidst the whirlwind portion of their season as they are competing in four events in a seven day stretch.  They are coming off a 3rd place finish in the Erie Invitational yesterday.  Today they headed to the Upper Course at Peak N’ Peek to take part in the Penn State-Behrend Invitational.  The Mavs finished in 6th place in the twelve team field with a score of (328).  It would be Washington & Jefferson College who would walk away with the win by shooting a team best (308).  The Mavs were led for the second straight day by sophomore E.J. Kuebler (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville North) who shot a team best (77) followed closely by John Haberman (Kenmore, NY/Kenmore West)(pictured) who carded a (78) on the par 72 course.  The Mavs will take to their home course on Saturday (9/26) as they will host the 2nd Annual Medaille Fall Invitational at Glen Oak G.C. in East Amherst, NY with tee times beginning at 11:00am.