DAVENPORT, Fla. –  Russell Sage College began its Florida Trip by falling 9-6 to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota this morning.

A four-run sixth by the Cardinals (3-5) proved to be the difference at the Northeast Regional Park.

Freshman infielder Carter Albano (East Greenbush, NY/Columbia) and sophomore outfielder Jacob Coonan (Wynantskill, NY/Averill Park) each had two hits to pace the RSC offense. Coonan was 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored out of the leadoff spot, while Albano went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI.

Sophomore infielder Mason Coyle led SMU by going 3-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBI.

The Gators (0-3) continue their trip with a Sunday doubleheader vs. Thomas. The pair of seven-inning games are slated to begin at 9:45 am.

Notes: A pair from RSC earned Empire 8 Conference weekly honors on Feb. 27…Senior outfielder James Lubanski (Port Washington, NY/Paul D. Schreiber) was selected the Player of the Week, while sophomore Liam Doyle (West Sayville, NY/Connetquot) was named the Pitcher of the Week…2023 marks the second season for the program…The Gators reached the semifinals of the Empire 8 Conference Championship Tournament in their inaugural spring…22 players returned to the squad…Sophomore pitcher/infielder Liam Doyle (West Sayville, NY/Connetquot), sophomore infielder Andrew Knapp (Nanuet, NY/Nanuet), and sophomore outfielder Leandro Guzman (New Britain, CT/New Britain) highlighted the group of returning players.

Save the Date: The 18th Annual Gator Golf Classic will be held on Friday, June 2 at Colonie Golf and Country Club.

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