Sports
Football Adds Four to Coaching Staff
Following a record-setting 2019 season, the University at Albany football program and head coach Greg Gattuso have announced the addition of four new members to the coaching staff.
America East Cancels All Competitions and Practices Through End of Academic Year
Effective immediately, all competition and practices for all teams and individual student-athletes at America East Conference institutions have been canceled for the rest of this academic year, including any spring sport events that occur beyond the ac…
Tortora Records Her 100th Career Assist in 20-10 Victory Over Siena
Sam Tortora’s 100th career assist highlights a high-scoring effort for UAlbany to win its 17th-straight Crosstown Rivalry game against Siena.
Cooke, Somerville Named All-Academic
Following the latest edition of the America East Indoor Championships, the America East announced its All-Academic selections for the 2019-20 indoor season. Two Great Danes, Adelaide Cooke and Joey Somerville, earned a spot on the women’s and men’s team, respectively.
Premier Lacrosse League Returning to UAlbany in August
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) announced today that the league will return to the University at Albany for its upcoming 2020 season. The PLL is scheduled to host an evening match-up on Friday, August 14 and a doubleheader on Saturday, August 15.
Scherrer Earns Second-Straight Rookie of the Week Honor
Freshman left-handed pitcher Cregg Scherrer named Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week, the America East announced Tuesday.
Women’s Lacrosse Visits Siena
Returning to the road after finally hosting its 2020 home opener, the University at Albany women’s lacrosse team visits Crosstown Rival Siena on Wednesday for the latest meeting between the Capital Region rivals.
Banfield Invited to Canadian Olympic Effort
University at Albany graduate student Myles Banfield has received an invitation from Athletics Canada to participate in their push to qualify a 4x400m relay to the 2020 Olympic Games.
Hogg Named Rookie of the Week
For the second time this season, University at Albany freshman Graydon Hogg has been named America East Rookie of the Week, the conference offices announced Monday. Hogg was named alongside Offensive Player Ryan Frawley from UMBC and Defensive Player Matt Murakami from UMass Lowell.
Men and Women Take Third at IC4A & ECAC Indoor Championships
Great Danes win six events and both the men and the women take third place overall at IC4A and ECAC Indoor Championships to close out the indoor season.