By DAVID MEISTER
Contributing Writer
In men’s soccer, the Golden Knights were up against the Le Moyne Dolphins in the Upstate Challenge last Tuesday, Oct. 10. They ended up tying 2-2. Junior forward Kyle Clemens scored the first goal of the match. Saint Rose forced overtime thanks to a goal by junior back Adekitan Taiwo with five minutes remaining in regulation, but neither team managed to land an equalizer in OT and it ended a tie. They looked for a more decisive outcome against the Assumption Greyhounds on Saturday, Oct. 14. Which they got, winning 1-0. The lone goal was scored by senior forward Suleiman Haruna-iya in the second half. The team is now 5-6-1 on the season and their next match will be Wednesday against the Adelphi Panthers.
In women’s soccer, Saint Rose was up against the Franklin Pierce Ravens last Wednesday, Oct. 11; they lost 1-0. The Golden Knights did have a goal that would’ve been the first of the match but the officials waived it off and minutes later, the Ravens struck and held on to win. They looked to rebound on Saturday, Oct. 14, which was Faculty and Parents Appreciation Day, against the Saint Anselm Hawks which they did 4-2. Four different Golden Knights managed to record a goal. Junior midfielder, Sophia Constantine, scored the only goal in the first half. In the second half, it was senior back Totianyu Guadalupe, sophomore midfielder Deanna Trongone, and sophomore forward Caitlyn Dabagian all getting on the score sheet. The Golden Knights are now 10-2-1 on the season and next action for the team will be on Tuesday, Oct. 17 against the Adelphi Panthers.
In women’s volleyball, the Golden Knights were up against the Southern Connecticut State Owls last Tuesday, Oct. 10. They were defeated three sets to one (17-25, 25-17, 15-25, 22-25). Junior middle hitter Shayna Webber had 13 kills and five blocks on the day to lead the team. They looked to come back on Friday against the Goldey-Beacom College Lightning which they did, sweeping the Lightning three sets to nothing (25-20, 27-25, 25-20). Webber also lead the team that match as well with seven kills and five blocks. Saint Rose improves to 8-11 on the year and will look to notch another victory on Friday against the Saint Michael’s Purple Knights.
In men’s golf, Saint Rose was competing in the Eagle Invitational in Waterbury, Connecticut last Monday and Tuesday. They finished 7th out of 9 teams competing. The champions were the Southern New Hampshire Penman. Leading the charge for the Golden Knights was freshman Matthew Sweet finishing 26th. In their next tournament, The Le Moyne Fall Invitational which took place on Oct. 13 and 14. Saint Rose finished 12th amongst 19 teams in the field. The best finish for Saint Rose came from senior Logan Ripley who finished at one-over-par which put him 13th in the field. Next action for men’s golf will be on the 22nd and 23rd in the NEIGA Championships.
Finally, in the season opening Hartwick Relays for men’s and women’s swimming and diving, both teams finished 4th in their respective fields. The men’s team won two events: the 3×100-yard butterfly relay and 400-yard freestyle relay and the women won three events: the 400-yard medley, 3×100-yard breastroke relay, and the 850-yard crescendo relay. Next action for both teams will be on Oct. 21 in the Hartwick Quad Meet.
