2021-2022 Russell Sage College Women's Basketball News
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RSC Women's Basketball Team Saluted for Academic Excellence by WBCA
July 20, 2022ATLANTA (July 20, 2022) – Russell Sage College’s women’s basketball team and head coach Allison Coleman were recognized today with the announcement of the 2021-22 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls. -
RSC places 60 on Empire 8 Presidents' List; 8 Gator Teams earn All-Academic Team Citations
June 22, 2022Hilton, NY--58 Russell Sage College student-athletes were honored with the release of the Spring of 2022 Empire 8 Presidents' List. Additionally, eight Gator varsity programs were named to the Empire 8 All-Academic list for their combined efforts in the classroom.
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Syrita Faraj recognized for outstanding rookie campaign
June 07, 2022Albany, NY—Russell Sage College’s department of athletics announced their award winners for the 2021-2022 academic year at the annual awards banquet. RSC’s rookie women’s basketball player Syrita Faraj was honored as the Female Rookie of the Year on a Team Sport.
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Maddie Greco honored as women's basketball Gator of the Year
May 02, 2022Albany, NY—Russell Sage College’s department of athletics announced their award winners for the 2021-2022 academic year at the annual awards banquet. Sage also selected the Gator of the Year Award for the department’s 21 varsity sports for the 2021-2022 year. RSC’s senior guard Madison Greco was honored as the Gator of the Year for Women’s Basketball.
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Gators Put Scare in Nationally-Ranked St. John Fisher
February 25, 2022PITTSFORD N.Y. – Russell Sage College put a scare in No. 20 St. John Fisher in this evening's Empire 8 Conference Championship Tournament Semifinals.
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Faraj Voted Empire 8 Conference Rookie of the Year
February 23, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College guard Syrita Faraj (Troy, NY/Tamarac) was voted the Empire 8 Conference Rookie of the Year.
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RSC knocks off Utica to advance to E8 Semifinals
February 22, 2022UTICA, N.Y. – Russell Sage College advanced in the Empire 8 Conference Championship Tournament by defeating host Utica 72-56 in this evening's in the first round contest. RSC now plays in the E8 Semifinals on Friday night.
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Faraj Repeats as E8 Rookie of the Week
February 21, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College freshman guard Syrita Faraj (Troy, NY/Tamarac) repeated as the Empire 8 Conference Rookie of the Week.
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Road Win Earns RSC Empire 8 Tournament Berth
February 19, 2022KEUKA PARK, N.Y. – Russell Sage College won its regular season finale 66-50 this afternoon at Keuka.
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Late-game rally not enough as RSC falls at Elmira
February 18, 2022ELMIRA, N.Y. – Russell Sage College dropped a tough 70-69 Empire 8 women’s basketball contest on Friday night on the road.
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Faraj Named Empire 8 Conference Rookie of the Week
February 14, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College freshman guard Syrita Faraj (Troy, NY/Tamarac) was named the Empire 8 Conference Rookie of the Week for the period ending Sunday, February 13.
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Gators deliver key E8 victory on Senior Day, beating Alfred 59-52
February 12, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College’s women’s basketball squad concluded the home portion of its regular season schedule with this afternoon's 59-52 Empire 8 win vs. Alfred. The victory helps the Gators as they look to make a post-season push in the upcoming Empire 8 Tournament.
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Gators Finish Strong to Defeat Visiting Houghton 53-45
February 11, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College outscored visiting Houghton 10-0 across the final 3:22 to pick up a 53-45 Empire 8 Conference victory this evening at the Kahl Campus Center.
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No. 22 SJFC bests RSC in E8 Women's Hoop play
February 06, 2022PITTSFORD, N.Y. – Russell Sage College’s women’s basketball squad was in action on Sunday at No. 22 ranked St. John Fisher College in an Empire 8 contest. RSC took a 39-38 lead at the half, but the Cardinals earned the 98-64 victory.
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RSC drops road game at Nazareth
February 05, 2022ROCHESTER, N.Y.-RSC fell on the road to Nazareth College on Saturday in Empire 8 play.
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Last second shot does not fall for Gators as they drop road game at Utica
January 29, 2022UTICA, N.Y. – Russell Sage College’s women’s basketball team almost snapped the Pioneers’ win streak on Saturday as they faced Utica College on the road in Empire 8. Utica escaped with a 55-54 win to extend their win streak to four game as a last second shot does not drop for the Gators.
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Faraj buries 29 points as RSC knocks off Hartwick, 89-74
January 27, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College returned to the win column by defeating visiting Hartwick on Thursday evening. The Gators upended Empire 8 Conference leader Hartwick, 89-74 in Robison Gym at the Kahl Campus Center. The Gators’ victory snaps Hartwick’s six-game win streak. Freshman guard Syrita Faraj (Troy, NY/Tamarac) led all players with 29 points.
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Gators Unable to Cool Off Hartwick
January 25, 2022ONEONTA, N.Y. – Russell Sage College was unable to cool off a streaking Hartwick squad, falling 66-44 this evening on the road.
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Pasinella Named E8 Player of the Week
January 24, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College senior guard Sammy Pasinella (Mechanicville, NY/Mechanicville) was named the Empire 8 Conference Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, January 23.
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Oeffler adds career-best six blocks and 19 points as Gators down, Elmira 83-77
January 22, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College women’s basketball team collected an 83-77 home win over Elmira College on Saturday afternoon in Empire 8 competition. The victory marks the Gators’ fourth win in their last five outings. Senior Kyra Oeffler erupted for a career-best 19 points with six blocks to lead the Gators.
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Balanced effort leads Gators past Keuka, 68-55
January 21, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College women’s basketball team overcame a slow start against the Wolves of Keuka College on Friday night in Robison Gym at the Kahl Campus Center as they triumphed, 68-55. With the win, the Gators improve to 7-8 overall and 3-3 in the league.
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Updated Athletic Spectator Policy Announced
January 20, 2022ALBANY - With students returning to campus for the spring 2022 semester next week, Russell Sage College Athletics announced updates to its spectator policy. The changes will go into effect on Monday, January 24, 2022.
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Pasinella's record-setting night not enough as RSC drops E8 game to Utica
January 18, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College hosted Utica College on Tuesday night. The visiting Pioneers (13-2, 4-2 Empire 8) escaped with an 80-71 win over the Gators. RSC is now 6-8 overall and 2-3 in the league despite the eight three-point baskets and 29 points by senior Sammy Pasinella.
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Sanderson Selected E8 Rookie of the Week
January 17, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College freshman guard Lauren Sanderson (Ravena, NY/RCS) was named the Empire 8 Conference Women's Basketball Co-Rookie of the Week for the period ending Sunday, January 16.
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Strong second half lifts Gators past Houghton, 62-45
January 15, 2022HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Russell Sage College posted a 62-45 road win over Houghton College on Saturday afternoon in Empire 8 women’s basketball play. Trailing 29-26 at the half, the Gators racked up their second straight win improving to 6- 7overall and 2-2 in the Empire 8.
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Balanced Effort Helps Gators Earn Road Victory
January 14, 2022ALFRED, N.Y. – Russell Sage College outscored host Alfred 19-3 across the final 6:15 to pick up a 73-54 Empire 8 Conference victory this evening.
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Oeffler's double-double not enough as Gators fall short in E8 play to Nazareth
January 08, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College fell to visiting Nazareth 70-47 this afternoon. The Gators move to 4-7 overall and 0-2 in the Empire 8, while Nazareth is now 7-5 overall and 2-1 in the league.
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Gators fall short in upset bid against #19 ranked Cardinals
January 07, 2022ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College lost its Empire 8 Conference opener to No. 19 St. John Fisher College 62-52 this evening. The Cardinals (10-0/2-0 E8), ranked 19th in the latest WBCA National Poll, used a strong second half to earn the road win on Friday night. The Gators drop to 4-6 overall and 0-1 in the E8.
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RSC's Empire 8 Games at Hartwick postponed for January 4
January 03, 2022Albany, NY--The Russell Sage College women's and men's basketball games slated for January 4 at Hartwick College in the teams' Empire 8 openers have been postponed due to Covid safety concerns. A new date for the road doubleheader with the Hawks has not yet been determined.
