News & notes

 Tonight's NCAA hockey East Regional final between Notre Dame & Minnesota State, taking place at MVP Arena, has had its game time changed to 6:30 pm to accommodate ESPN, which has moved the game to ESPNU (Spectrum Cable channel 370). The actual puck drop probably won't be until about 6:35-6:40 (commercials, you know).

More than likely, however, local sports fans will head up the hill to the Washington Avenue Armory to see the Albany Patroons take on Pennsylvania after the Pats blew out Atlantic City, 114-85, in New Jersey on Friday. The Pats placed 7 players in double figures.

As for the Albany FireWolves, who are in New York City tonight to play the Riptide, their game will air on MSG (cable channel 318) at 7:30 pm.

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Catholic Central's final spring season as a Troy school got off to a less than stellar start on Friday.

The Crusaders, who will call Latham home next season, paid a visit to Troy High, and were bum-rushed by the Lady Horses, 14-4. Junior ace Olivia DeCitise pitched a complete game, giving up just 2 earned runs on five hits while striking out 13. DeCitise also went 3-5 at the plate to help her own cause. Olivia Ashline went 4-4 with a walk and a home run, scoring 3 times.

Troy hosts Lansingburgh on Tuesday, and Mohonasen on Thursday before league play begins.

The Colonial Council's tennis season has started in drips & drabs.

On Wednesday, LaSalle spanked Cobleskill-Richmondville, 7-1. A match against Voorheesville was postponed on Friday, with no make-up date set. No reason, other than the fact that the match was taken off LaSalle's page on the league's web site.

The only match reported on Friday saw Ichabod Crane defeat Schalmont, 5-2. The Sabres visit LaSalle on Monday.

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Friday's local college scoreboard:

Baseball:

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) swept a doubleheader from UAlbany, winning the opener, 9-3, then the nightcap, 8-6.

Siena defeated St. Peter's, 8-1. The Saints are just 3-16, and have played the last few games without outfielder Brett Young (Albany Academy/Virginia Commonwealth), who may be out with an injury. Young got off to a fast start, despite Siena's overall struggles.

Men's lacrosse:

Union 13, St. Lawrence 10.

Hartwick 19, Russell Sage 9.

Cobleskill 12, Hudson 10.

Softball:

Siena swept a doubleheader from George Mason, 7-6 & 4-1, raising their record to 9-10 overall.

Women's tennis:

Skidmore 6, Bates College 3.