News & notes

 Once again, RPI has its collective back against the wall in the ECAC playoffs.

The Engineers squandered a 3-0 lead as Harvard scored three goals in the third period, and had the game winner in overtime to take a 1-0 lead in the series, 4-3. Unfortunately for local fans, the games are not airing on WRPI-FM (91.5), but are streaming on ESPN+ (subscription required).

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The Albany FireWolves snapped their losing streak, and completed a season sweep of Halifax Friday night, posting an 8-7 win on the road to move into 4th place in the National Lacrosse League. Joe Resetaritis, the league's leading scorer, had 2 goals and 2 assists to lead Albany. The 'Wolves return home next Saturday to play Georgia in the rubber game of the season series between the two teams.

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Union College's hockey team, like RPI, faces elimination on the road tonight after losing in overtime to Clarkson, 3-2. Again, there is no radio coverage for tonight's game.

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The UAlbany women's basketball team punched its ticket to the NCAA tournament on Friday, upsetting Maine, 56-47. The Black Bears had swept the regular season series, but couldn't complete the hat trick. Ellen Hahne was the only Great Dane in double figures with 13 points. Grace Heeps (Columbia) added 4 points. Lilly Phillips (Cambridge) was held scoreless in 17 minutes.

Tomorrow, the Lady Danes will learn their fate, as they likely will be a low seed against a Power 5 conference team. It always happens because of the outdated attitudes of NCAA suits.

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The Albany Patroons welcomed back Anthony Moe Friday night, then proceeded to rout Lehigh Valley, 125-83. This one was over at halftime. Albany (3-0) placed 8 players in double figures, led by Isaiah Jackson with 19 points. Moe had 18 points and 11 rebounds. The two teams will meet again in Pennsylvania tomorrow, and then the Pats return home next Friday.

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It is now up to Queensbury to carry the flag for Section II in the state hockey championships. The Spartans, who represent division 2 (don't ask), will play Pelham later this afternoon. The winner will play Suffern, which ended Shenendehowa's season earlier this morning, 5-3.