News & notes

 For the 2nd straight season, a local college coach is facing an investigation into some unprofessional behavior.

This time, it's at Siena.

Women's coach Jim Jabir did not accompany the team  for their road game at Rider on Thursday night, as he is being accused of making racist remarks toward some of his players. Two little used players, including Simone Walker, left the team earlier this week, and now, it seems, we know why.

You'll recall that UAlbany men's coach Dwayne Killings served a 5 game suspension at the start of this season after an incident involving a player last season. In Jabir's case, in his 2nd season as women's coach, depending on how you look at it, this could be meriting more than just a suspension. 

Stay tuned.

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Troy High finished last in its own tournament Thursday night at Zotto Gym.

For unknown reasons, the game vs. Liverpool was not listed on the school's page on Aktivate, nor was it promoted in the papers.

Anyway, Adreo Ash led all scorers with 27 points as Liverpool handed Troy its 2nd straight loss, 70-56. Terrence Clark led Troy with 22 points, and Daniel Covington added 14. The Flying Horses (4-2) are idle until next Friday when they host Ballston Spa.

The women, meanwhile, are searching for their first win of the year, and nearly got it Thursday, as they battled back from a 2nd half deficit before falling to Guilderland, 45-40. Steve Lombard's club (0-8) returns home Wednesday to play Bethlehem, and will host the Lady Dutch on January 20 before a road trip to Kingston.

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RPI's men's hockey team is spending New Year's weekend on the road. They should be using modern technology to transmit their radio broadcasts back to the 518.

There were some issues with the old school style transmission on Thursday, as RPI fell to Bowling Green, 3-1. As for WRPI, satellite transmission is possible in this day and age.

The Falcons host the Engineers again tonight.

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The rest of Thursday's high school action:

Men's basketball:

Shaker 47, Middletown 45.

Dolgeville 45, Schoharie 23.

Nottingham 59, LaSalle 44. The Cadets have also dropped two straight. Adam Myers led LaSalle with 18 points.

Corcoran 78, Albany 75.

Niskayuna 71, On-Tech Charter 22.

Bishop Grimes 64, Schenectady 63.

Averill Park 63, Saugerties 28. A rare win for Dave Pugilese's club.

Broadalbin-Perth 66, Columbia 65.

Fonda-Fultonville 42, Gloversville 41.

Cobleskill-Richmondville 59, Johnstown 49. Cobleskill picks up its 1st win of the season.

Ballston Spa 93, Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons 68.

Women's basketball:

Penfield 63, Niskayuna 49.

Averill Park 52, Our Lady of Lourdes 36.

Saratoga 54, Burnt Hills 53 (OT).

Mayfield 85, Galway 32.

Albany Academy 65, Taconic Hills 7 (Ouch!).

Maple Hill 72, Lansingburgh 9 (OUCH!).

Ichabod Crane 57, Hanover (NH) 36.

Argyle 52, Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons 49.

Hockey:

Shenendehowa 5, Fairport 2.

Bethlehem 9, Geneseo/Livonia/Avon 1.

CD Jets 7, CBA 6.

Notre Dame-Batavia 8, Albany Academy 2.

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Colleges:

Women's basketball:

Siena 68, Rider 44. Assistant Coach Terry Primm was in charge with Jim Jabir back in Loudonville. Elima Selimovic led the Saints with 16 points. Ahniysha Jackson (Albany) added 13 points, and Valencia Fontanelle-Posson (Guilderland) chipped in with 9.

UAlbany 60, Vermont 46. The Lady Danes opened defense of their America East title, and led all the way. Ellen Hahne led Albany with 16 points. Lily Phillps (Cambridge) had just 3 points.