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NJIT Takes Doubleheader from Baseball

UAlbany has just announced that starting time for tomorrow's match is now 1:00 PM. The threat of thunderstorms, for later in the afternoon, is the reason.

Yes, some of us still bring up Joe Cremo and David Nichols, and you should note that I attributed their contributions in my comments. The reason for noting Cremo and Nichols is easy because that is when the transfer portal took a chunk out of UAlbany "where the sun does not shine".

And why are some of us still surprised? Beagle name is added to a growing list of UAlbany players, some who contributed more such as Joe Cremo and David Nichols who up and left for "bigger" and/or "better" programs. I am of the opinion, many of us wonder why Beagle chose UAlbany in the first place. I think we now know, play hard, play tough and win several weekly rookie awards, a better place will come your way. We are all feeling that kick-in-the knee experience right now with Beagle, this has happened before, and it is going to happen again.

Mar 31 (Fri) 2:30 PM AE at Maine Orono, ME ESPN3 Int'l Video Live Stats Preview History Hide/Show Additional Information For Maine - March 31, 2023 Mar 31 (Fri) 5:00 PM AE at Maine Orono, ME ESPN3 Int'l Video Live Stats Preview History

Per the NJIT schedule, the games are played in Union, NJ, one team will win their first conference game. Mar 31 (Fri) 11:00 AM AE at NJIT (DH) Newark, NJ Watch Live Live Stats Preview History Mar 31 (Fri) 3:00 PM AE at NJIT (DH) Newark, NJ Watch Live Live Stats Preview History Apr 2 (Sun) 3:00 PM AE at NJIT Union, NJ Kean Alumni Stadium @ Kean University Watch Live Live Stats Preview History

8 changes fans need to know for the '23 season

The forecast is updated as of Friday morning for: Saturday Rain before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3pm. High near 68. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

The Transfer Portal has become for most D1 men and women players, the empowerment tool of choice. If a student-athlete has a post season discussion with their coach concerning the season past and the student-athlete's prospects for the future which does not chive with that student-athlete's perception of themselves, you can count heavily on the student-athlete giving consideration to the Transfer Portal. Furthermore, many student-athletes are asking themselves, "Can I do better than what I am doing now?" The Transfer Portal has weakened the sense of team, which once surrounded many programs.

Improving forecast:Saturday Rain before 2pm, then showers after 2pm. High near 65. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

I am of the opinion that everyone that posts here would rather post in a positive manner; however, other than the SEFCU Arena renovation project there has been no other good news. The postings here are just a reflection of the reality of UAlbany sports. That being said our coaches are ones on the front line and our coaches need to possess the skill set to close the deal with potential athletes. When your head coach in the America East you need have some finesse because you not associated with money, highly visible conference or even a successful NIL program.

Seems like 2022 all over again, virtually nothing coming out on MBB Instagram except Marcus Jackson talking about his brother on the UCONN Huskies. One would think some control chatter via social media could help in setting a tone and letting the fan base know an effort is being made to improve the situation. I am afraid Killings has been instructed to lay low or could there be "another shoe to drop" moment.

Weather forecast for: Saturday Rain. High near 63. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Why not, a bad forecast for what has been a dreadful season.

Would this be an overstatement of Ketner's thoughts ... "love the school, if I want to find success in athletes here, I will have a better chance with the football team at this point". If so, it speaks to how difficult the MBB situation is.

I am giving consideration to letting CDTA bring me to the campus.

The PLL and NCAA are unlikely to be large distractions however; our past success have long been forgotten by current recruits. We have had few "surprises" in talent for the past five years and one would think that twenty plus years in D One Lacrosse, one would think we would reap much more benefit from UAlbany LAX Alumni, considering their coach is still here.

Now the "downside" ... the cost of parking: SEFCU Parking Lot $40.00 Dutch Quad Parking Lot $20.00 Now that soulds more like Vic pricing!!!!

The price for my Gold Seat was so dam reasonable, I purchased the ticket being held for me. Considering this is a NCAA event for two games, it left me wondering why the Capital Cup Basketball Tickets were, in my opinion, so overly priced. The cost of the Quarterfinal ticket $40.00 plus $1.50 service fee compared to a normal UAlbany Gold seat is $18.00 for lacrosse.

Sadly, whatever journalistic credentials Roger ever had and for that matter, in my opinion, his TV Station, have long left the building. Many of us have been left wondering is Scott just riding this latest contract extension towards his retirement and/or is his one other lacrosse commitment just enough of a distraction from his UAlbany position?

With this team being a more of a "Dane Wreck", the fact that UAlbany is hosting one of two quarterfinal matches had become lost in the "fog of the season". A reminder was sent out last of today's deadline for season ticketholders. 2023 NCAA Divison I Men's Lacrosse Tournament Quarterfinal Round - Tom & Mary Casey Stadium Albany, NY Saturday, May 20, 2023 Season Ticket Holder Pre-Sale Mark your calendars, lacrosse fans, the 2023 NCAA tournament is coming to Albany! UAlbany will host two Quarterfinal games of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse tournament on Saturday, May 20th in Tom & Mary Casey Stadium. Game times are scheduled for 12 PM & 2:30 PM, teams will be annouced at a later date. UAlbany season ticket holders have been added to an EXCLUSIVE pre-sale. Season Ticket Holders have the option to purchase lacrosse regular-season ticket locations prior to public on-sale. Deadline to purchase your season ticket locations for the NCAA tournament is Monday, March 27 at 11:59 PM. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Tuesday at 10 AM. Be sure to add advanced parking to your order prior to checkout. Click Here to Purchase NCAA Tickets. The link provided will bring you to your online account, you will need to log in and claim your seats prior to the deadline. Please direct any questions to GreatDaneTickets@albany.edu or call 518.442.DANE.

The Minutemen Baseball record is similar to the Great Danes ... Both teams need a win Mar 28 (Tue) 3:00 PM at UMass Amherst, MA History TV: ESPN+

Game 2 to the Great Danes 8-4....

The women teams continue their efforts this weekend Softball win 7-6 in nine innings.

A bad weekend for Baseball ..... Mar 26 (Sun) 12:00 PM AE vs UMBC Varsity Field L, 9-13 Box Score Recap History

If you remember, I stated the importance of this past Saturday's match-up was to the season. With that said, the need to re-group and play for a win is essential to avoid relying on others to determine if we make the America East Conference Tournament. UMBC's record is 6-2 against somewhat soft opponents. Apr 1 (Sat) Time Change to 1:00PM AE vs UMBC Albany, N.Y. Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium Live Stats History