Thursday, September 19, 2013

Action-packed weekend ahead for DIRTcar 358-Modified, Sportsman Modified and Pro Stock Series

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Race weekends at Brighton Speedway and Le RPM Speedway


WEEDSPORT, N. Y. - With NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week just a few weeks away, some of the DIRTcar series are heating up for their final races before the "Moody Mile."
The DIRTcar 358-Modified Series will be running this Friday, Sept. 20, at Le RPM Speedway in St. Marcel de Richlieu, Quebec, and Saturday, Sept. 21, at Brighton Speedway in Brighton, Ontario.
Erick Rudolph leads the series in points after a strong fourth-place finish Sunday, Sept. 15, at Mohawk International Raceway. DIRTcar stars Carey Terrance, Mat Wililamson, David Hebert and Mario Clair are all vying for the point lead, all within 100 points of Rudolph.
The DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Series is also running at both Canadian tracks, with the Sporstman Modified Series kicking off Brighton Speedway's Applefest Weekend Friday, Sept. 20, and then heading to Le RPM Speedway for a 50-lap special Saturday, Sept. 21.

Last year's DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Champion Joey Ladouceur leads in points for the DIRTcar Sportsman Series heading into the weekend's event, but Mathieu Desjardins in second and Brad Rouse in third are both ready to make their move for the top spot.

Stephane Lebrun currently leads in 2013 DIRTcar Pro Stock Series, and he'll be put to the test Saturday, Sept. 21, when the series invades Le RPM Speedway for a 50-lap feature. Pro Stock stars Dave Bissonnette, P. J. Peters, Rob Yetman, Jocelyn Roy, Roch Aubin and Alain Brochu are ready for the challenge in the series's last race before NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week XLII.
Racing starts at 7 p.m. Friday night at Brighton Speedway and 6 p.m. Saturday night. For more information about Applefest Weekend, visit www.brightonspeedway.com.
Gates open at 4 p.m. and racing starts at 6:30 p.m. for both events at Le RPM Speedway. For more information, visit www.lerpmspeedway.com.


AT A GLANCE:
Friday, September 20:
DIRTcar 358-Modified Series at Le RPM Speedway
DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Series at Brighton Speedway
Saturday, September 21:
DIRTcar 358-Modified Series at Brighton Speedway
DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Series at Le RPM Speedway
DIRTcar Pro Stock Series at Le RPM Speedway
The Super DIRTcar Series and DIRTcar Racing in the
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UAlbany Football Football To Host CCSU On Hall Of Fame Weekend

Wal-Mart.com USA, LLCALBANY, N.Y. – In search of the program’s first win at Bob Ford Field, the University at Albany football team hosts former Northeast Conference foe Central Connecticut State University (0-3, 0-0 NEC) Saturday at 7:00 p.m. In their last meeting, the Great Danes hoisted the NEC trophy after topping the Blue Devils, 63-34, clinching a share of the conference title in the 2012 season finale. Now competing in the CAA, UAlbany (1-2, 0-1 CAA) will look to return to a .500 winning percentage in the non-conference clash before hitting the road for three consecutive away games.

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LIVE STATS: Live stats can be found here. A full recap and box score will be available at the conclusion of the game at UAlbanySports.com.
GAME NOTES: An in-depth look at the weekend's matchup.

SCOUTING THE GREAT DANES
2013 Record: 1-2, 0-1 CAA
2012 Record: 9-2, 7-1 NEC (T-1st)
2013 CAA Preseason Poll: 10th/11
Head Coach: Bob Ford (41st varsity season at UAlbany/44th overall at UAlbany/45th overall as head coach) (256-161-0 / 265-182-1)

THE COACH: Bob Ford ranks first among active NCAA Division I FCS coaches with 265 career victories and is also fourth on the all-time FCS chart. Ford, the architect of the UAlbany program, has led the Great Danes to a 256-161 record in his 41st varsity season. Under his direction, the Great Danes have moved from the club level in 1970 to its present NCAA Division I FCS status. At the team’s media day on Aug. 13th, Ford announced that his 44th season at the helm in 2013 will be his last. More than 100 of Bob Ford’s assistant coaches are currently working in the professional, college and high school ranks.

LAST TIME OUT
russell athletic compression The Great Danes lost an overtime heartbreaker to Rhode Island last Saturday, 19-13, in front of a sold-out crowd in the inaugural game at Bob Ford Field and first CAA clash. After falling behind early, UAlbany scored 13 points in the third quarter, tying up the ballgame on Jake Meek’s 17-yard run as time expired in the stanza. With a 1:35 remaining in the fourth, URI missed a field goal and the game went to overtime. The Rams scored a touchdown on their possession, but missed the extra point, giving the Great Danes a chance to steal the victory. However, URI recorded a sack on third-down and knocked down the fourth-down end zone pass, ending the game. Omar Osbourne led the team with 96 rushing yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. Jameel Gay record 96 receiving yards with seven receptions, while Will Fiacchi completed 17 of 36 passes with one interception. Defensively, Christian Dorsey led the squad with 14 tackles.

SCOUTING THE BLUE DEVILS
2013 Record: 0-3, 0-0 NEC
2012 Record: 2-8, 2-5 NEC (8th)
2013 NEC Preseason Poll: 6th/7
Head Coach: Jeff McInerney (8th season at CCSU) (44-36 / Same)

THE COACH: Jeff McInerney is in his eighth season as Central Connecticut State’s head coach. He has led the Blue Devils to a pair of Northeast Conference titles and his 44 wins are the second-highest total in school history. In 2009, McInerney was named the NEC Coach of the Year, as the Blue Devils won the first outright NEC title in school history and advanced to their first-ever Division I postseason game. McInerney has seen plenty of success in his coaching career, three times being a part of a staff that won a National Championship (1984 and 1987 at Troy State; 1990 at Georgia Southern).

CCSU OVERVIEW: The Blue Devils are in search of their first win of the season, falling to top-25 ranked James Madison (38-14) and Lehigh (51-44) in the first two weeks of the season. Most recently, CCSU was overcome by Holy Cross, 52-21, in the Blue Devils’ home-opener. Offensively, CCSU is led by running back Rob Hollomon, who has totaled 371 rushing yards and five touchdowns this fall, averaging 123.7 yards per game. Sophomore quarterback Nick SanGiacomo has completed 32-of-53 passes with five TD tosses and one interception, while top receivers are Tyrell Holmes and Denzell Jones with two touchdown catches apiece.

NEARING 100 DIVISION I WINS
Since becoming a Divison I FCS program in 1999, UAlbany owns a 98-60 overall record – just two victories away from the century mark.

1974 TEAM TO BE INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME
The 1974 UAlbany football team has been selected to be inducted into the University at Albany Athletics Hall of Fame. The ’74 team is the only squad in program history with an undefeated record, going 9-0. Current UAlbany linebackers coach Don Mion was a member of that team and set the record for tackles in a single game during that year. He recorded 24 tackles against Alfred on Sept. 28, 1974. The ’74 team will be inducted along with two other athletes – Todd Cetnar (Basketball, 1996-2000) and Alissa Gibbs (Volleyball, 1999-2002) Friday night and will be honored at halftime of the CCSU game.

HOME CROWDS
UAlbany broke its home attendance record with the opening of Bob Ford Field on September 14, 2013, filling the stadium to its capacity of 8,500. Attendance has topped 6,000 fans 12 times since 1973.

UALBANY’S TOP HOME CROWDS
1. Sept. 14, 2013: 8,500 (stadium capacity) vs. Rhode Island
2. Nov. 6, 1978: 7,500 vs. Ithaca
3. Sept. 20, 1975: 7,500 vs. Ithaca
4. Oct. 13, 2012: 6,852 vs. Saint Francis, Pa.
5. Oct. 9, 2010: 6,624 vs. Saint Francis, Pa.
6. Oct. 5, 1974: 6,500 vs. RIT
7. Sept. 10, 1984: 6,500 vs. Ithaca
8. Oct. 13, 2007: 6,419 vs. Sacred Heart
9. Oct. 10, 2009: 6,255 vs. Duquesne
10. Sept. 10, 2005: 6,212 vs. Hofstra
11. Sept. 1, 2012: 6,194 vs. Colgate
12. Oct. 12, 1996: 6,082 vs. Union

CAREER VICTORIES
UAlbany’s Bob Ford is fourth among the winningest Football Championship Subdivision head coaches in career victories (265). Grambling’s Eddie Robinson leads the list with 408.

WINNINGEST FCS COACHES ALL-TIME BY VICTORIES
408, Eddie Robinson, Grambling (408-165-15, 55 years)
314, Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky (314-124-8, 39 years)
300, Tubby Raymond, Delaware (300-119-3, 36 years)
265, Bob Ford, St. Lawrence, Albany (265-182-1, 45th year)
246, Mike Kelly, Dayton (246-54-1, 27 years)
245, Billy Joe, Cheyney, Central State, Florida A&M, Miles (245-127-4, 34 yrs)
241, Jim Tressel, Youngstown State, Ohio State (241-79-2, 25 years)

UP NEXT
UAlbany hits the road for three consecutive away games, traveling to Old Dominion (9/28), James Madison (10/5), and Delaware (10/12) before returning home on Oct. 19th to host Towson.


Binghamton Mets Release 2014 Schedule

BINGHAMTON, NY – After a historical 2013 campaign that saw a franchise-record 86 victories and a regular season division title, theBinghamton Mets are thrilled to announce their 2014 season. The boys of summer kick off the 23rd season of Double-A baseball in the Southern Tier on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 6:35 PM against the Akron Aeros.

MizunoUSA.com! Never Settle! Shop Mizuno Team Sports! Baseball, Softball, Vollyball! Free Shipping on Orders of $100 - USE CODE: MIZUNO888!In addition to 71 B-Mets home games, NYSEG Stadium will also host the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball game on Saturday, May 17, 2014. The team, comprised of military serviceman and servicewoman severely injured while protecting the United States, visited the Southern Tier in 2012 and sported their skills in front of more than 5,000 fans.

The B-Mets will be home for four major summer holidays including Mother’s Day (May 11), Memorial Day (May 26), Father’s Day (June 15) and Independence Day (July 4). The B-Mets will play at NYSEG Stadium for eleven weekends during the season, including a half-dozen after Memorial Day.

The Binghamton Mets will welcome in the Trenton Thunder, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, for a rematch of the 2013 Eastern Division Championship Series for a four-game series stretching from July 17-20. The B-Mets play host to the Portland Sea Dogs, the Boston Red Sox Double-A affiliate, three times: April 21-24, May 2-4 & July 7-10.

Home games from Monday through Thursday will be scheduled to start at 6:35 PM throughout the season with the following exceptions: May 26 (Memorial Day) and May 29 (Baseball in Education Day).

Friday games throughout the year will start at 7:05 PM and Saturday contests from May 24 onward will begin at 7:05 PM. The Saturday games on April 5 & 19 and May 3 & 10 are slated for 1:05 PM starts. Aside from 6:35 PM first pitches on May 25 (Memorial Day eve), June 15 (Father’s Day), July 6 and August 3, Sunday home games will commence at 1:05 PM.

Be sure to follow the B-Mets on Facebook, Twitter and at the team’s official website (www.bmets.com) for more team information. Fans can also stay up to date with all the action on the field by visiting“B-Mets Buzz with Tim Heiman” at bmets.mlblogs.com

The 2014 schedule is as follows:

April: 3-6 v Akron
7-9 v Erie
10-13 @ New Hampshire
14-16 @ Portland
17-19 v New Hampshire
21-24 v Portland
25-27 @ Erie
28-30 @ Akron
May: 2-4 v Portland
5-7 @ New Hampshire
8-11 v Harrisburg
13-15 v Altoona
16-18 @ New Hampshire
19-22 @ Portland
23-26 v New Britain
27-29 v New Hampshire
30-6/1 @ New Britain
June: 3-5 @ Altoona
6-8 v New Britain
9-12 @ Akron
13-15 v Erie
17-19 v Richmond
20-22 @ Bowie
23-25 v Reading
26-29 @ Altoona
30-7/3 @ New Britain
July: 4-6 v Erie
7-10 v Portland
11-14 @ Erie
15-16 ALL STAR BREAK – Altoona
17-20 v Trenton
21-23 @ Portland
24-27 @ Trenton
28-30 v New Hampshire
31-8/3 v Bowie
August: 5-7 @ Richmond
8-10 @ Harrisburg
12-14 v Erie
15-17 @ Reading
18-20 @ Erie
22-24 v Akron
25-28 v New Britain
29-9/1 @ Richmond

Former Great Dane Mike Woods Drafted 16th Overall in the NLL

OAKVILLE, Ontario - Former University at Albany standout Mike Woods was drafted 16th overall by the Toronto Rock in the 2013 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft yesterday.

"The Albany lacrosse family is thrilled that another Great Dane has been drafted into the NLL," says UAlbany head coach Scott Marr. "We are all excited for Mike and his family that he was drafted by Toronto and will represent his home province."

Woods, a native of Newmarket, a town in the Greater Toronto area, will get to suit up for his hometown team, the defending NLL East Division champion. Last year, the Rock was 10-6, finishing with the best record in league.

He impressed scouts before and on Draft Day. Rated #28 among draft-eligible players by ILIndoor.com, Woods was drafted 12 spots above his projected draft status as a player who continued to improve and had impressive offensive and defensive skills.
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Woods played 64 games for UAlbany from 2010-13. serving the team as a short stick defensive midfielder. In 2013, he earned Second Team All-America East with 20 ground balls and four goals in transition, helping UAlbany win the conference title. Woods scored the second goal of the contest for the Great Danes in the NCAA First Round game against Denver.


Several Great Danes have played box lacrosse in the professional ranks. Most recently, Joe Resetarits was taken sixth overall by the Calgary Roughnecks in 2012. On the 2013 draft day, Resetarits was traded to the Buffalo Bandits, his hometown team. He along with Woods, Mike Ammann, Steve Ammann, Dave Brock, Jordan Levine, Brett Queener, Frank Resetarits, Corey Small, and Merrick Thomson are former Great Danes that have played in the NLL.

The first game for the Rock will be on January 3rd when Toronto hosts Calgary at 7:30 p.m. at the Air Canada Centre.

Bearcats Pride Pass on sale for 2013-14 academic year

Wal-Mart.com USA, LLCVESTAL, N.Y. – The Binghamton Athletic Department has announced the establishment of the Bearcats Pride Pass for the 2013-14 academic year.

Valid for over 60 home events, the Bearcats Pride Pass will allow all fans admission to all regular-season non-basketball ticketed events, including men’s & women’s soccer, men’s & women’s lacrosse, baseball, softball, volleyball and wrestling.

Valued at over $300, the Bearcats Pride Pass can be purchased for an annual price of $50.00. All fans who purchase the Bearcats Pride pass will also receive a limited edition T-shirt.
To purchase a Bearcats Pride Pass contact the Athletic Ticket Office at 607-777-6004 or visit the Events Center Box Office.

PLEASE NOTE: Admission for all Binghamton undergraduates to all the aforementioned events remains free with a valid student ID.

No. 11 UAlbany Field Hockey Achieves its Highest All-Time Division I National Ranking

ALBANY, N.Y.- The University at Albany field hockey team notched its all-time best national ranking at No. 11 when the NFHCA released its weekly poll on Tuesday.

The Great Danes are 5-0 to begin the 2013 season and are one of just six undefeated teams remaining in the Division I ranks. The others are No. 1 North Carolina (6-0), No. 2 Maryland (6-0), No. 3 UConn (5-0), No. 4 Virginia (7-0) and No. 5 Syracuse (6-0).

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The Great Danes are 5-0 for the first time in program history in the Division I era. Freshman goalkeeper Maxi Primus posts the top goals against average in the nation (0.60). The Great Danes are also nationally ranked in several other categories. UAlbany in fourth in scoring average (4.60 goals per game), third in scoring margin (4.00) and fourth in points per game (12.00).

The Great Danes have out-scored their opponents 23-3 and have taken 47 penalty corners, compared to 12 combined for their five opponents.

Next up for UAlbany is a mid-week game at Alumni Field against cross-town rival Siena on Wednesday at 3 p.m. The Great Danes lead the all-time series 12-0. In their last meeting UAlbany won 8-0 on Sept. 21, 2011. The Saints have lost 44 straight games dating back to 2010.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

UAlbany's Women’s Lacrosse Announces 2014 Newcomers and Fall Ball Schedule

ALBANY, N.Y.- University at Albany women’s lacrosse announced the addition of 14 freshmen to the 2014 roster, as well as the team’s 2013 fall ball schedule on Monday.

2014 NEWCOMERS
The class of 2017 includes three high school All-Americans and numerous All-State and All-Conference honorees. Ten freshmen hail from the state of New York, with Massachusetts (1), New Jersey (1), Ontario (1) and Virginia (1) also represented in this year’s group of newcomers.

“We have a lot of new faces, as we have a great blend of athleticism and lacrosse IQ among our newbies,” said head coach John Battaglino. “Our newfound depth will give us the opportunity to play in ways that we could only think about before.”

Virginia Annaheim | Fr. | Midfield | Kinnelon, N.J./Kinnelon
· A four-year varsity letter-winner at Kinnelon High School
· As captain of her squad in 2013, she was selected as an All-County second team member and a Daily Record third team member, scoring 23 goals and 41 points as a midfielder
· Also recorded 24 ground balls, 22 draw control wins, and caused 23 turnovers in her senior year
Shop for 2013 NFL Women's Jerseys and Fashion Apparel at NFLShop.com· In 2012, while leading her team to the divisional championship, she was named to the All-Area second team and All-League first team
· Earned an All-Conference honorable mention in 2010

Ali Badalato | Fr. | Midfield | Kingston, N.Y./Kingston
· A four-year letterwinner at Kingston High
· Named captain in her senior year

Katie Brierton | Fr. | Attack | Calcium, N.Y./Indian River
· A six-time letterwinner at Indian River High School
· As a senior, she was named to the All-League team, and as a junior she was named to the All-North Region team.

· She was named team captain and MVP in 2012 and 2013
· In her senior season, she tallied 48 goals and 33 assists, and finished her career at Indian River with 184 goals and 85 assists


Haley Childrose | Fr. | Defense | East Greenbush, N.Y./Columbia
· A three-year varsity letterwinner at Columbia High School, where she led her team in draw controls and ground balls during her sophomore year
· Also earned an honorable mention to the All-Suburban Council team
· Named an All-Suburban Council Scholar Athlete during her freshman and sophomore seasons

Crystal Harris | Fr. | Goalkeeper | Deer Park, N.Y./Deer Park
· A four-year varsity letterwinner at Deer Park High School
· She was named MVP during her senior season
· Tallied 159 saves in her final season

Sarah Martin | Fr. | Midfield | Hampden, Mass./Minnechaug
· A four-year varsity letterwinner at Minnechaug High School
· During her career, the team amassed a record of 60-11
· She was named captain in her senior year
· In addition to being named Player of the Year in 2012 by The Republican in Springfield, Mass., Sarah was a three-time All-Scholastic First Team selection
· All-Scholastic honorable mention in her freshman year
· Led her team to four Western Massachusetts Championship appearances
· Scored 307 goals and recorded 101 assists, totaling 408 points for her career
· Left Minnechaug as the school’s all-time leading scorer.

Sierra McIver | Fr. | Midfield | Endicott, N.Y./Union-Endicott
· A three-year letterwinner and senior-year captain at Union-Endicott High School
· She was named to the All-Conference first team in 2012 and 2013, as well as the All-Division first team in 2011
· Helped lead her team to the 2009 STAC championship, sectional championship, and regional championship
· Ended her career at Union-Endicott with 51 goals, 46 assists, 29 caused turnovers, and 116 ground balls.

Megan Mikolajek | Fr. | Midfield | Hamburg, N.Y./Hamburg
· A 2013 All-America first team honoree
· Also won the 2013 Tom Borelli Award, honoring the top senior girl’s lacrosse player in western New York
· In 2012, she was named an Under Armour All-America Underclassman and earned a spot in the USL WNY/Rochester National Team
· In 2011 she was named to the Division II Third Team, and in 2010 she was named to the Division II First Team
· A team captain for her junior and senior seasons
· Helped lead her team to Division II Championships in 2011, 2012, and 2013, in addition to Section 6 Championships in 2012 and 2013
· Ended her career at Hamburg High School with 105 goals, 93 assists, 122 caused turnovers, 130 ground balls, and 171 draw control wins.

Emily Mizer | Fr. | Midfield | Syracuse, N.Y./Westhill
· A four-year varsity letterwinner at Westhill High School
· Named to the All-League First Team in 2012 and 2013
· In 2011, she was named to the All-League Second Team
· As team captain in 2013, she was named Westhill’s Most Outstanding Athlete, and in 2011 was named the team’s most improved player
· Scored 61 goals and recorded 20 assists in her senior season

Kenzie Neal | Fr. | Attack | Orangeville, Ontario/Hill Academy
· A four-year varsity letterwinner at The Hill Academy
· Captained the squad in both her junior and senior seasons
· Named team Player of the Year in 2011, and team Offensive Player of the Year in 2012

Tiana Parrella | Fr. | Attack/Midfield | Miller Place, N.Y./Miller Place
· A four-year varsity letterwinner at Miller Place High School
· Named team attack MVP in her junior and senior seasons
· As a senior captain, she was named to the All-County team, and was an All-Tournament team selection as a freshman
· Concluded her career at Miller Place with 230 goals and 245 assists

Kotah Savitcheff | Fr. | Attack | Candaigua, N.Y./Canadaigua Academy
· A four-year letterwinner at Canandaigua Academy
· Team captain in her senior season
· Scored 65 goals as a senior In 2012 and 2013
· Named to the USL All-America First Team and the All-Greater Rochester team
· A two-time Daily Messenger Player of the Year, a four-time All-League selection and a three-time All-Monroe County team selection
· Helped lead her squad to Section V Championships in 2010 and 2012, as well as a State Championship runner-up finish in 2012

Lee Stewart | Fr. | Attack/Midfield | Alexandria, Va./Episcopal
· A four-year letterwinner at Episcopal High School
· Named a captain in her senior season
· Scored 65 goals in her final season
· Named team MVP in 2012 and 2013
· Earned the Fannon Award at Episcopal, which honors the best female athlete
· A three-time All-League selection, and was named to the All-State Second Team in 2013
· Concluded her career with 212 goals to her credit

Jenna Walsh | Fr. | Defense | Schenechtady, N.Y./Guilderland
· A three-year letterwinner at Guilderland High School
· Served as captain in her senior year and also won the team's MVP award
· Named to the ISL All-America First Team and the Under Armour All-America team in 2012
· Named to the Times Union All-Area First team in 2012 and 2013
· A First Team All-Suburban Council honoree in 2012 and 2013
· Helped lead her squad to a sectional championship in 2013, after making the sectional finals in 2011 and 2012.

2013 FALL BALL SCHEDULE
UAlbany will play six teams that appeared in the 2013 NCAA Tournament (Canisius, UConn, Loyola (Md.), Penn, Princeton, Syracuse) during Fall Ball play, including NCAA semifinalist Syracuse.
The Great Danes will face Holy Cross and the New York Athletic Club in their first fall competition on Saturday, Sept. 21 on the UAlbany campus. Following the NYAC game, UAlbany will play its annual Alumni Game.
UAlbany travels to Cambridge for the Harvard Melting Pot Tournament to face UConn, Brown and Harvard on Sunday, Sept. 29. The Great Danes remain on the road the next weekend for the Syracuse Play Day on Sunday, Oct. 6. UAlbany will play Cornell, Cortland, Syracuse, Colgate and Canisius.
The Great Danes will play their final fall ball tournament on the Penn campus in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 19. UAlbany will face Loyola (Md.), Princeton and Penn.

2013 FALL BALL SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER
UAlbany Fall Ball Invitational
21 Holy Cross Albany, N.Y. TBA
NYAC Albany, N.Y. TBA
Alumni Game Albany, N.Y. TBA
Harvard Melting Pot Tournament
29 UConn Cambridge, Mass. 9 a.m.
Brown Cambridge, Mass. Noon
Harvard Cambridge, Mass. 3 p.m.
OCTOBER
Syracuse Play Day
6 Cornell Syracuse, N.Y. 1 p.m.
Cortland Syracuse, N.Y. 1:30 p.m.
Syracuse Syracuse, N.Y. 2 p.m.
Colgate Syracuse, N.Y. 2:45 p.m.
Canisius Syracuse, N.Y. 3:30 p.m.
Penn Fall Play Day
19 Loyola (Md.) Philadelphia, Pa. 10:30 a.m.
Princeton Philadelphia, Pa. 2:30 p.m.
Penn Philadelphia, Pa. 2:30 p.m.