#18 University of Albany Dominates Siena, 4-0, in Non-Conference Field Hockey Action - UAlbany Sports 2009

Albany, N.Y. - Freshman Inge Baijens scored the game-winning goal, and added an assist to lead UAlbany to a 4-0 win over crosstown-rival Siena in non-conference field hockey action at Alumni Turf Field on Sunday afternoon.

Baijens recorded the first goal of the game just over five minutes into play with an unassisted shot. UAlbany doubled the score as time expired, as Suzy Clephane slipped a shot from the center of the circle towards the cage, where Jess Lindsey tipped the ball past Siena goalkeeper Renee Clavette.

The Great Danes scored two more goals in the second half, as Baijens assisted on Megan Springmeyer's goal in the 53rd minute. Baijens passed the ball from the right side of the circle and Springmeyer collected the ball in the center, finding the back of the cage. UAlbany's last goal would come from Clephane, taking an assist from Joanna Irey at the top of the circle.

UAlbany outshot Siena, 33-0, and held an 18-0 advantage in penalty corners. Christine Hoffman and Kristi Troch split time in the cage, with neither having to make a save for the Great Danes. Clavette played all 70 minutes between the pipes, making 18 saves for Siena (3-11).

UAlbany (11-3) will return to action on Saturday, visiting America East rival Boston U. at 1 p.m.

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

University of Albany Volleyball Sweeps Siena College - UAlbany Sports 2009

Valerie Sourbeer recorded a team-high 11 kills, while Hillary White added 10 kills to lead UAlbany to a 3-0 sweep of crosstown-rival Siena in non-conference volleyball action at UHY Court on Wednesday evening. The Great Danes defeated the Saints with scores of 25-19, 25-14 and 25-23.

UAlbany posted a match-high .375 hitting percentage in the first set, led by White's six kills on eight attempts. White recorded a .556 hitting percentage for the match, managing double-digit kills without recording an error. Casey Wright finished with nine kills and two block assists, while Kalyn Mostert was strong at the net with five total blocks, including two solo. Setter Brooke Stanley, the reigning America East Conference Player of the Week, finished with a match-high 34 assists and six digs. The Great Danes finished with five services aces in the match.

Siena (7-10) was led by Burgandy McCurty, who finished with a match-high 17 kills to go along with seven digs. Aubrey Bobo and Amanda Sawlsville recorded nine and eight kills, respectively, while Bobo totaled 13 kills. Libero Lesli Akeo led the Saints defensively with 17 digs, while Amanda Sawlsville had three total blocks. Sarah Sivertson and Kau'i Robello split time at the setter position, finishing with 22 and 14 assists, respectively.

UAlbany (11-9) will return to University Gymnasium for the first match since September 5, welcoming America East rival Stony Brook at 7 p.m.

UAlbany (11-9) def. Siena (7-10), 3-0 (25-19, 25-14, 25-23)