ALBANY, N.Y. –  A fourth quarter Russell Sage College comeback attempt fell short in Saturday's 12-9 non-conference loss to visiting SUNY Plattsburgh.

Down 10-5 with 9:48 remaining, the Gators scored three unanswered goals to get within two, 10-8 with 7:47 to go.  However, the Cardinals broke the RSC run with a goal just 44 seconds later.

Midfielder Anthony Marrone (Monroe, NJ/Monroe Township), a grad student, fired home five goals to pace the RSC offense, while freshman goalkeeper Jordon Hankel (Cold Spring, NY/Haldane) registered 13 saves.

Sophomore attacker Dyland Ruland topped SUNY Plattsburgh (2-1) with four goals and an assist.

RSC (0-2) plays next on Wednesday at 4:00 PM against Eastern Connecticut State.

Gator Bites with Papa John's: The spring marks the first with Erich Skelly at the helm of the Gators…He arrived at RSC from Albright College in late January… Attacker Bailey Martin (Syracuse, NY/Onondaga Central), a grad student, and senior defender Joe Johnson (Gansevoort, NY/South Glens Falls) headlines the 19 returning Gators…Johnson received an honorable mention for USILA All-American team and earned first-team All-Empire 8 Conference accolades in 2024, program firsts in both awards… Martin commenced the season as the program's career leader for points (146) and goals (96)…Midfielder Adam Willig (Buffalo, NY/Amherst Central), a grad student, Johnson, and Marrone were voted co-captains.