Strong Fourth Quarter Leads Gators to Third Straight Win

March 12, 2024

Strong Fourth Quarter Leads Gators to Third Straight Win

Russell Sage College women's lacrosse used a five-goal fourth quarter to take down the visiting Valiants of Manhattanville, 15-13.

Manhattanville

1-2

Russell Sage College

3-2

Final

Manhattanville (1-2)

Russell Sage College (3-2)

ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College women's lacrosse used a five-goal fourth quarter to take down the visiting Valiants of Manhattanville, 15-13.

Senior attacker Grace Hines (Guilderland, NY/Guilderland) and junior midfielder Maddy Walter (South Glens Falls, NY/South Glens Falls) combined for nine goals to extend the Gators' winning streak to three.

Senior attacker Alexandra Queeney (Johnstown, NY/Johnstown), who was announced as the Empire 8 Conference Player of the Week on Monday, and senior midfielder Marissa Key (Monroe, NY/Monroe-Woodbury) each registered two goals. Queeney, who established a new program standard in draw controls during Saturday's win over Castleton, added five more to that total.

Sophomore goalie Jaia Caron (Bellows Falls, VT/Bellows Falls Union) made nine saves to earn the win (3-2) in the goal.

Four goals and an assist each from Gianna Mott and Colleen MacNeil led the way for the Valiants (1-2).

Manhattanville goalie Jacee Russello stopped nine shots and was credited with the loss (1-2).

Looking ahead, RSC (3-2) is back on the turf in a week as they host SUNY Potsdam on Tuesday, March 19.

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 over 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…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, enough to be named Empire 8 Conference Player of the Week.

Gator Golf: The 19th Annual Gator Golf Classic will be held May 31, 2024. More Information: https://www. sagegators.com/information/ Gator_Golf_Classic