News & notes

 Tonight, UAlbany men's basketball coach Dwayne Killings will be back leading his Great Danes against St. Joseph's. But, if he thought the scandal that netted him a five game suspension, which ended Monday, was over, it's not.

Former player Luke Fizulich, the player at the center of the assault allegations levied against Killings toward the end of last season, has filed a lawsuit against Killings and UAlbany, alleging racial discrimination. Killings is an African-American. Fizulich is white.

The Albany Times-Union reports today that the university had considered dumping Killings, but reversed field, opting for the suspension, after civil rights groups had intervened on the coach's behalf. And Fizulich thinks that's discrimination?

I don't know who the attorney is advising Fizulich, but the suit sounds totally frivolous. Fizulich remains in the transfer portal as, according to the T-U, teams that were interested in him have backed off due to the scandal. I get that the player wants to play, but this is going to be the athletic equivalent of a scarlett letter, if you know what I mean.

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Meanwhile, UAlbany's women's team remains undefeated after dispatching Navy, 64-50, Wednesday. Ellen Hahne led the Lady Danes with 19 points, followed by Grace Heeps with 18. Lilly Phillips added five, and Abby Ray was held scoreless in limited action.

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Not a good night for Siena Wednesday at MVP Arena.

First, the Lady Saints fell to 1-2 after dropping a 69-63 verdict to St. Bonaventure. Jim Jabir's club had an early lead but couldn't hold it for too long. Ahniysha Jackson had 9 points, and Valencia Fontanelle-Posson, despite a balky ankle, had just six points.

Then, the men's game vs. Army, delayed by a half hour because the women's game ran long, went to overtime before the Black Knights handed the Saints their first loss of the season, 96-94. Javian McCollum had 21 points to lead Siena, while Andrew Platek added 15. Mason Courtney (Shenendehowa) didn't score in 7 minutes of game time but recorded a steal.

The Saints hit the road to play Harvard Sunday afternoon.

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Other scores:

Women's basketball:

RPI 83, Coast Guard 78 (OT).
Russell Sage 87, Skidmore 77.

College of St. Rose 69, St. Michael's 64 (OT).

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Section II is hosting the men's & women's volleyball state championships this weekend.

The men will play at the Capital Center in Albany. Shenendehowa, representing Section II in Division 1 (don't ask), will begin pool play at 8:30 am.

Women's action will be at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, with four Section II teams involved (Shen, Burnt Hills, Galway, Lake George), starting at the same time.