COLLEGE roundup

BASEBALL

Eastern Gateway twinbill postponed

YOUNGSTOWN

Due to a cold, wintry forecast, a Sunday doubleheader between Eastern Gateway Community College and Edison Community College has been postponed.

Monday’s doubleheader — the first game nine-innings in duration, the nightcap seven-innings — will still be played with first-pitch set for 11 a.m.

The Gators’ game with Butler Community College on Tuesday has also been postponed.

All EGCC home games are played at Austintown Fitch High School’s Rich Coppola Field.

WOmen’s LaCrosse

Kent State earns first program victory

Kent

The Kent State lacrosse team rang the victory bell on Friday as it earned its first win in program history and first win at Dix Stadium with a 21-6 victory over Delaware State (1-5).

Eight Golden Flashes scored in the game as Brianne Tierney secured her first win at Kent State and her first win as a Division-I head coach.

“This win is our first ever and well-earned by a young but tenacious group,” said Tierney. “I am thrilled that they had the first of many under their belts, and I look forward to building on this success. We are going to focus back on executing our details and look forward to competing again on Sunday.”

The Flashes (1-10) shot out of the gates, jumping to a quick 3-0 lead behind goals from Graceyn Dean, Megan Kozar and Abby Jones. The two teams traded goals before Kent State went on a 14-0 run over the next 30 minutes of action.

Jones led the way for the Flashes, scoring a career-high five goals and tallying one assist. Her 32 total points (21g, 11a) lead the Flashes on the season. Kelli Bailey (4g, 2a), Graceyn Dean (4g) and Lluna Katz (4g) all recorded career-highs in goals for the Flashes.

Megan Kozar, Katie Stachler and Meghan Cawood all scored goals for the Flashes while Emily Speckman tallied her first career goal in the second half. Eva Nikolai led the Flashes with five ground balls, four caused turnovers and two assists.

Grace Merrill (1-10) earned her first victory of the season in goal, saving two shots and allowing just three goals in 38 minutes.

Women’s Water Polo

Mercyhurst snaps Grove City’s win streak

Grove City, Pa.

The Grove City College women’s water polo team dropped a 23-11 home decision Friday night to Division II foe Mercyhurst in non-conference action at the James E. Longnecker Pool. The setback stops Grove City’s eight-game win streak.

Freshman Elaine Miller paced Grove City (9-6) with four goals while junior Elizabeth Andrews and sophomore Tessa Leatherwood each scored three times. Senior Abby Spicher also scored for the Wolverines.

Spicher also recorded four assists for Grove City while Andrews and Leatherwood each tallied two assists. Freshman Sophia Melanson also recorded an assist.

Sophomore goaltender Alexa Dunn stopped six shots for the Wolverines. Mercyhurst led 6-2 after one quarter, 10-4 at halftime and 16-8 after three periods.

THIEL COLLEGE

Rain washes out Tomcats’ events

GREENVILLE, Pa.

Multiple games scheduled to be played at Thiel College today have been postponed due to rain.

The baseball team’s doubleheader against Saint Vincent has been moved to Monday. The first game will begin at 1 p.m.

The softball team’s conference opener against Bethany is postponed. A makeup date has not yet been determined.

The men’s tennis team’s non-conference match against Mount Aloysius has also been postponed without a makeup date.

In addition, the women’s lacrosse team’s home game versus Westminster, originally scheduled for April 6 at 4 p.m. has been rescheduled for Friday at 5 p.m.

Staff/wire reports