ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College senior attacker Alexandra Queeney (Johnstown, NY/Johnstown) became the program leader for career draw controls in this afternoon's 12-6 home win vs. Castleton. Queeney, now with 186 draw controls, became just the fourth Gator to surpass 100 career points in Tuesday's victory at SUNY Poly.
The Gators outscored the visitors 9-2 in the second half of the non-conference matinee.
Senior attacker Grace Hines (Schenectady, NY/Guilderland), the reigning Empire 8 Conference Player of the Week, registered seven goals.
Junior midfielder Maddison Walter (Moreau, NY/South Glens Falls) added two goals and two assists, while Queeney contributed two goals, three assists and five draw controls.
Sophomore goalie Jaia Caron (Bellows Falls, VT/Bellows Falls Union) made six saves to earn the win (2-2) in goal.
Castleton (0-2) received two goals apiece from sophomore midfielder Megan Ward and freshman midfielder Gianna Geraci (Averill Park, N.Y./Averill Park).
RSC (2-2) is back in action on Tuesday at 4:00 pm vs. Manhattanville.
Gator Bites: The spring marks the first with Matt Johnson at the helm of the Gators…He got his first win on his RSC ledger on March 5 at SUNY Poly…Ten players, including eight starters, return this season…Senior attacker Grace Hines (Schenectady, NY/Guilderland) began the season ranked second in school records in both points and goals…She became just the second Gator to score 100 career goals vs. Marywood on March 3…Hines was announced as the E8 Conference Player of the Week honors the next day for her seven goal, one assist performance…She totaled 13 goals in the 2-0 week...Senior attacker Alexandra Queeney (Johnstown, NY/Johnstown) broke the program record for career draw controls in the March 9 victory vs. Castleton…She started the spring just 23 away from the RSC standard…Queeney became just the fourth Gator to surpass 100 career points in the win at SUNY Poly on March 5...She tallied five goals, six assists, 14 draw controls, four groundballs, and three caused turnovers across the pair of milestone wins.
Gator Golf: The 19th Annual Gator Golf Classic will be held May 31, 2024. More Information: https://www.sagegators.com/
