Medaille Sports

Lady Mavs Leave Florida on a High Note

Mike Carbery — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:20:05 +0000

After dropping a pair of games to Rivier College the previous day, the Medaille College softball team rebounded and swept Mitchell College on their final day of competition in Florida. In the first game the Lady Mavs upended the Mariner’s (10-4) with Amanda Westling (Dunkirk, NY/Dunkirk) earning the victory. She pitched seven innings while striking out five batters. Junior Carrie Stahura (Depew, NY/Depew) pounded out three hits in five at-bats (including a double) while scoring two runs and driving in four more. Senior Holley McAllister (Rochester, NY/Rush-Henrietta) also went (3 for 5) as she had two doubles, scored a pair of runs and registered three RBI. Freshman Katie Gibbins (Eden, NY/Holy Angels) is beginning to make herself comfortable as part of the Medaille softball program, going (3 for 4) while crossing the plate twice in the victory. The second game would also see Medaille prevail as they outlasted the Mariner’s and the weather to improve to (5-5) on their Southern swing with a (6-0) victory over Mitchell. Freshman Megan Anderson (Lockport, NY/Lockport) pitched her way to victory as she fanned one batter in five innings of work as “Mother Nature” would not allow play to continue. Senior Laura Mauger (Clarence, NY/Clarence) was perfect from the dish, going (3 for 3) while Brieanna Brink (Buffalo, NY/Sacred Heart) also reached base on both of her at bats going (2 for 2), while scoring a run and stealing one base. The Lady Mavs will open up conference play on Saturday (3/27) in Steubenville, OH in a 1:00pm doubleheader.

Mavs Win One; Lose One

Mike Carbery — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:45:59 +0000

The Mavs played a pair of non-conference games in Port Charlotte, FL today and came away with a split as they held on for a (6-5) victory over Juniata College before falling (9-7) to Defiance College in the second game. In the early game Medaille jumped out to a (3-0) lead after five innings and then the two teams had a seesaw battle before the Mavs ultimately prevailed. In that game the Mavs were led by Matt Urbanski (Depew, NY/Lancaster) who went (3 for 4), drawing a walk, scoring a run and driving in two more. Junior Brandon Lumadue (Cheektowaga, NY/West Seneca East)(pictured) drove in a pair of runs in the fourth inning on a single to right field as he was (1 for 4) in the game. Senior Brian Vital (North Grafton, MA/Grafton) earned his second victory of the season as he pitched six strong innings while Pat Mancuso (Batavia, NY/Notre Dame) earned the save in three innings of work, fanning three batters in the process. In the second game the Mavs fell behind early due to several defensive miscues, a walk, a hit batter and an error. The Mavs found themselves down (6-1) after three innings as Nick Miano (Williamsville, NY/Clarence) was chased after two plus innings in which only one run was earned. Senior Alex Lindauer (Lancaster, NY/Lancaster) came in to pitch the next (2.1) innings allowing just one run. Lumadue would shine again as he came in to pinch hit in the fourth inning, he would end the game going (3 for 3) from the dish with a pair of doubles and a triple while scoring one run and driving in two more. Sophomore Ryan Ilardi (Orchard Park, NY/Orchard Park) went (2 for 2) with a walk and a run while Mike Kogut (Syracuse, NY/Bishop Ludden) also came off the bench to pinch hit and went (2 for 2), drawing a walk, pounding out a double and crossing the plate once in the loss. Freshman Brad Smith (Buffalo, NY/McKinley) tossed the final four innings from the bump, allowing two runs. The split moves the Mavs to (5-3) on the season as they will face the College of Mt. St. Joseph tomorrow (3/12) at 1:30pm for their final game in Florida.

Nawotka Earns NECVA Divisional Honors

Mike Carbery — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:27:51 +0000

Senior Andrew Nawotka (Grand Island, NY/Grand Island)(pictured) started the 2010 season on the sideline with an injury. He is healthy now and his performance last week earned him NECVA Western Division Player of the Week honors. The Mavericks went (2-1) last week and Nawotka led the way as he posted (43) kills while hitting at a (.381) clip. Even more impressive was his defensive effort at the net where he came up with (19) total blocks. The Mavs are currently (16-8) on the year and are ranked 9th in the AVCA (national) poll and 5th in the NECVA (conference) rankings. The Mavs will head to Stevenson University this weekend to take part in their tournament. They will face Division II Pfeiffer University at 7:00pm on Friday (3/12).

Lacrosse Struggles Against Vassar

Mike Carbery — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:12:45 +0000

Three days after a hard fought season opening victory the Medaille College men’s lacrosse team was a mere shell of itself in a lackluster (14-5) defeat at the hands of Vassar College in Myrtle Beach, SC. The two teams seemed poised for a sixty minute back and forth battle as they were knotted at (3-3). However, Vassar would net a pair of quick goals to take a two point advantage and would never look back as the sluggish Mavs couldn’t mount a comeback. Sophomore Matt Dunkle (Hamburg, NY/Frontier)(pictured) tallied two goals on the days as did Tyler Strassburg (West Seneca, NY/West Seneca East). The Maverick scoring was rounded out by junior midfielder Jimmy Luthart (Amherst, NY/Amherst) who scored his third of the season. The loss drops Medaille to (1-1) on the season and they will face Alfred University on the road on Saturday (3/20) at 4:00pm.

Softball Drops a Pair to Rivier

Mike Carbery — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:03:06 +0000

The Medaille College softball team had a tough day in Orlando, FL as they dropped both ends of a doubleheader to Rivier College. In the opener the Lady Mavs shook off twelve strikeouts at the dish to give themselves a chance in a tough (2-1) loss. Senior Amanda Westling (Dunkirk, NY/Dunkirk) took the loss. The lone run came from Holley McAllister (Rochester, NY/Rush-Henrietta)(pictured) who went (1 for 3) on the day. She was knocked in by Alyssa Zemla (Hamburg, NY/Hamburg) who also went (1 for 3). Junior Carrie Stahura (Depew, NY/Depew) was able to keep it a one run game as she made a clutch catch at the fence to save a run. In the second game McAllister would lead the way again for the Lady Mavs as she went (3 for 4) from the plate with one of those knocks being a double. Stahura would go (1 for 3) while scoring (2) runs and driving in another. Sophomore Kristen Rohe (Buffalo, NY/Cleveland-Hill) struck out two and walked three batters as she registered the loss. The sweep by Rivier drops Medaille to (3-5) on the season and they will face Mitchell College tomorrow (3/11) for a 10:30am doubleheader.

Mavs Clip Wilmington in Port Charlotte, FL

Mike Carbery — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:29:49 +0000

The Mavericks continued their Florida trip with another non-conference game against Wilmington College. Behind a solid hitting performance in which the Mavs had seventeen base hits and the very strong relief pitching of Derek Hoffman (Clarence, NY/Clarence)(pictured) they were victorious by a score of (9-6). The Mavericks came out of the gates fast in the top of the first inning when the first three hitters all recorded base hits. Leadoff hitter Matt Urbanski (Depew, NY/Lancaster) continued to swing a hot bat as he connected with a leadoff single. Urbanski then stole second base and crossed the plate on a Jon Lombardo (Jamestown, NY/Frewsburg) RBI single. After a successful hit-and-run play by junior Dan Barrancotta (Lockport, NY/Lockport) there were runners on first and third and still no outs. Lombardo then crossed the plate on a RBI fielder’s choice by clean-up hitter Brandon Lumadue (Cheektowaga, NY/West Seneca East). However the Quakers would respond by scoring a run in the bottom of the first and two runs in the bottom of the second and to take a (3-2) lead. Lumadue then led off the third inning with a double down the left field line. He advanced to third on a base hit by senior catcher Jeff Kasprzyk (Buffalo, NY/St. Joseph’s). With runners on first and third Nick Kanutsu (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville East) came up with a base hit to tie the game up (3-3). In the bottom half of the fourth inning the Quakers were able to score two more runs to make it (5-3) with the aid of two Maverick errors and a balk on starting pitcher Erik Prentice (West Seneca, NY/St. Francis). Prentice came out after the fourth after surrendering (3) earned runs on (6) hits, while striking out (1) and walking (1). The Mavericks would bounce back in the top half of the fifth when Lumadue reached base to lead off the inning on an error by the Quakers’ left fielder. After a stolen base put Lumadue in scoring position, he would score on a RBI single that was scorched up the middle by junior third baseman Nick Kanutsu to make it (5-4). In the bottom of the fifth, freshman pitcher Derek Hoffman made his collegiate debut and looked poised to impress. After Hoffman pitched a scoreless fifth inning, the Maverick bats struck again on a two-out RBI double by Kasprzyk that plated Barrancotta from first base (5-5). With the score tied in the eighth inning, the Mavericks would put together a two-out rally in which the stage was set with a Brandon Lumadue hit by pitch and a Jeff Kasprzyk walk. Kanutsu then hit a clutch two-out double two centerfield to put the Mavs in the lead for good. Two more insurance runs were tacked on in the ninth inning when Jeff Cox (Buffalo, NY/City Honors) led off with a double off the wall. Pinch runner Ryan Ilardi (Orchard Park, NY/Orchard Park) then scored on a triple by Urbanski. Dan Barrancotta rounded out the scoring with an RBI single. Hoffman finished the game on the mound going (5) innings, surrendering (1) unearned run, while scattering (4) hits, walking (1) and striking out (2). Every hitter in the starting lineup recorded a hit and Jeff Cox led the way by going (4-5) with two doubles. The Mavs are now (4-2) on the young season.

Athletes of the Week: March 7

Joe Flateau — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:22:10 +0000

Male: Ron Malicki (Jr. – Machias, NY)(Basketball)

Ron was the Mavs best player in their two NCAA Tournament games. In the opener he registered a career high (28) points leading Medaille to an overtime victory over Nazareth College. In a heartbreaking one-point loss to SUNY-IT in the Second Round Malicki tallied (15) more points. He also grabbed (13) rebounds in the two games. The Mavs finished the season with a program best record of (24-5).

Female: Alyssa Zemla (Jr. – Hamburg, NY)(Softball)

In a (2-2) week for the Lady Mavs Alyssa went (7 for 13) with (2) home runs, (7) rbi’s while also posting a double and a triple. She now has (21) career home runs which is second on the all time list. The Lady Mavs are on spring break at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Lady Mavs Split With Division II Bloomfield

Mike Carbery — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:59:10 +0000

The trend of splitting doubleheaders continued for the Medaille College softball team as they posted another one against NCAA Division II Bloomfield College. The Lady Mavs fell (5-1) in the opener and played great in a (6-2) win in the second game. In the first game senior catcher Laura Mauger (Clarence, NY/Clarence) was strong behind the plate while also scoring the Lady Mavs lone run. Sophomore Brieanna Brink (Buffalo, NY/Sacred Heart)(pictured) went (1 for 3) while driving in Mauger. In the circle senior Amanda Westling (Dunkirk, NY/Dunkirk) pitched seven strong innings while striking out five batters. In the second game Brink once again was a big contributor going (2 for 3) with a double and a run scored. Westling threw four more great innings allowing just one run, she also scored a run for the Lady Mavs. Senior Holley McAllister (Rochester, NY/Rush-Henrietta) went (3 for 4) with three singles, a stolen base, scored a run and drove in another. Freshman Katie Gibbins (Eden, NY/Holy Angels) saw her first action of the season as she went (2 for 4) with a double and an RBI. Sophomore Kristen Rohe (Buffalo, NY/Cleveland-Hill) earned her first win of the year as she came in to pitch the bottom of the fifth and turned the game over with the Lady Mavs ahead. The split leaves Medaille at (3-3) on the season. They willhave a day off on Tuesday before getting back to action on Wednesday (3/10) when they face Susquehanna University for a 2:00pm doubleheader.

Mavs Earn Split With Bluffton

Mike Carbery — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:57:56 +0000

The Medaille College baseball team split a doubleheader today against Bluffton University. The Mavs fell to the Beavers in game one in extra innings (4-3) and won game two by a score of (7-3). In the opener it was scoreless until Bluffton was able to plate a run in the bottom of the fourth on an error with two outs. Bluffton then added two more runs in the in the bottom of the fifth off of starting pitcher Nick Miano (Williamsville, NY/Clarence). The Mavs were able to put together a rally in the seventh inning as junior Brandon Lumadue (Cheektowaga, NY/West Seneca East) led off with a double. The bases were then loaded after Nick Kanutsu (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville East) and John Boyack (Buffalo, NY/Canisius) reached on a walk and hit by pitch. Jeff Cox (Buffalo, NY/City Honors) then hit a one out RBI single which plated Kasprzyk and advanced Kanutsu and pinch runner Nick Weigel (East Amherst, NY/Williamsville East). Then, with two outs, junior shortstop Matt Urbanski (Depew, NY/Lancaster)(pictured) laced a single up the middle to plate both Kanutsu and Weigel which sent the game in to extra innings. The Mavs would eventually fall in the bottom half of the eighth inning as Bluffton’s leadoff man was able to reach on a single and then after being sacrificed over to second was able to score on a base hit to right field. Miano got the no decision after pitching (5.1) innings in which he gave up (2) earned runs on (7) hits, (2) walks and (1) hit by pitch. Sophomore Pat Mancuso (Batavia, NY/Notre Dame) got the loss in relief (1-1) surrendering (2) hits and (1) earned run in (2) innings of work. In the nightcap, junior pitcher Matt Dunford (Buffalo, NY / Bishop Timon) got the nod and threw a complete game, striking out (6) Beavers, while only surrendering (4) hits and (3) unearned runs. The Mavs were able to score one run in each the second, third and fourth innings. In the second inning senior catcher Jeff Kasprzyk (Buffalo, NY/St. Joseph’s) led off the inning with a towering home run to left field to get the Mavs on the board. In the third, junior Erik Skibinski (Cheektowaga, NY/West Seneca East) was able to score on a ball hit by Lumadue. In the fourth, the Mavs tacked on another run off when Jeff Cox drove a ball deep over the left field wall, to make the score (3-1). Bluffton would rally in the top half of the sixth inning by adding two more runs after a few Medaille miscues in the field. Medaille answered back in the bottom half of the frame when Urbanski drove a bases loaded triple deep into the right-centerfield gap, plating Kasprzyk, Cox, and Dan Barrancotta (Lockport, NY/Lockport). Skibinski then tacked on one more run by plating Urbanski on a single to right field. On the day, Urbanski reached base four times and had (5) RBIs. Kasprzyk also reached base four times on three hits, which included a double and a home run. Ray Clogston (Olcott, NY/Newfane) also chipped in with three hits including a double. After the double header split the Mavs improve to a (3-2) and next hit the diamond at 10:00am on Wednesday (3/10) against Wilmington College.

Lady Mavs Post Another Split in Florida

Mike Carbery — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:54:47 +0000

On the second day of their spring trip the Medaille College softball team split a doubleheader against Penn State-Hazleton. In the first game the Lady Mavs fell (7-6) in extra innings, Alyssa Zemla (Hamburg, NY/Hamburg)(pictured) did her part to try and lead Medaille to victory as she went (2 for 4) from the plate pounding out a home run and a double while driving in three runs. Sophomore Kristen Rohe (Buffalo, NY/Cleveland Hill) was perfect from the dish, going (3 for 3) with a double and a home run while Merissa Ciesielski (Cheektowaga, NY/Cleveland Hill) played brilliant defensively. In the second game the Lady Mavs turned on the offensive firepower as they bested Penn State-Hazleton (11-3) in five innings. Freshman Megan Anderson (Lockport, NY/Lockport) earned the first victory of her career as she pitched a complete game and fanned five batters. Sophomore Katie Griffin (Gowanda, NY/Gowanda) went (3 for 4) while driving in three runs and Amanda Westling (Dunkirk, NY/Dunkirk) crossed the plate twice as well, while going (2 for 3). The Lady Mavs are now (2-2) and they will face Bloomfield College in a doubleheader tomorrow (3/8) that kicks off at 1:00pm.