Daily Sports Digest: O’Donnell Leads Rye Neck Over Keio

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Harvard puts win on ice

The Harvard University women’s hockey team overcame a 3-0 deficit late in the second period to defeat Rensselaer, 5-3, in dramatic fashion at Bright Hockey Center in Cambridge, MA.

Sophomore Gina McDonald of New Brighton, MN, had the team’s first hat trick of the season to rally No. 10 Harvard past Rensselaer (5-15-4, 2-8-2 Ivy League).

The Crimson (11-5-1, 8-3-1) continue its home stand on Friday (Jan. 20) against No. 3 Cornell at 7 p.m.

Defenseman Josephine Pucci of Pearl River, who was not in the lineup against Rensselaer, is expected back in action for the Cornell challenge. The Big Red has rolled to 16 victories in 18 games.

Harvard will be home again on Jan. 21 against Colgate University (8-14-1) at 4 p.m.

Vikings rolling

The Westchester Community College women’s basketball team, rolling along with an impressive 13-2 record, visits Queensborough CC (7-4) tonight (Jan. 19) at 6 p.m.

Jessica Negron of Yonkers is second on the team in scoring with 11.5 points per game, while Sara Franco of White Plains is averaging 10 and Brittney Marbury, also of White Plains, is averaging seven.

Janejellica Johnson of Westside HS in Manhattan is pacing the Vikings with 12 points per game.

WCC returns home on Jan. 21 when it welcomes Suffolk County CC (3-3) to its campus in Valhalla.

Help the fight against cancer

The Manhattan College basketball programs will host "Hoops for Cancer" for the Jaspers' doubleheader on Sunday at Draddy Gymnasium with proceeds benefiting cancer research.

Manhattan is encouraging all fans to support the women’s basketball team at 2 p.m. against Loyola, and then the men’s team at 4 p.m. in its contest with Niagara. One dollar from all ticket sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society. There will be a variety of giveaways throughout the day, including "Hoops for Cancer" t-shirts. Additionally, one student will walk away with a free semester of textbooks courtesy of the Manhattan College Bookstore. Manhattan College students need to show their school ID at the door and will receive one raffle ticket for their chance at winning a semester of textbooks.

Red Dragons roll

Junior Brian Manning of Elmira matched his career high with 19 points to lead three players in double figures as the SUNY Cortland men’s basketball team defeated visiting Utica College, 73-62, in non-conference action at Corey Gymnasium. The Red Dragons improved to 11-4, while the Pioneers fell to 4-11. Junior Jeff Ward of Ossining led the Pioneers with 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the field, and added six rebounds. Utica hosts Alfred University (9-4) on Jan. 20 at 8 p.m., and then stays home to meet winless Elmira on Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. Cortland visits Oswego State on Jan. 21 at 8 p.m., and stays on the road to meet Brockport (5-8) on Jan. 24 at 8 p.m.Ryan Sheridan of Blauvelt, a Tappan Zee graduate, is averaging 4.6 points and two rebounds per game for Oswego, and has 12 assists and 11 steals.

Yesterday’s Results:

Sport: Girls Basketball

Game: Rye Neck vs. Keio

Score: Rye Neck Won 48-39

Highlights: Rye Neck’s Paige O’Donnell led all scorers with 18 points and Marisa Bella added 14. Marina Kokubo led Keio with 15.

Sport: Boys Swimming

Game: Mamaroneck vs. Scarsdale

Score: Scarsdale Won 93-79

Highlights: Charles McFarland led Scarsdale with first place finishes in the 50 Freestyle and 100 Butterfly. Mamaroneck’s Max Tremain won the 200 Individual Medley.

Sport: Ice Hockey

Game: Mamaroneck vs. Rye

Score: Mamaroneck Won 3-0

Sport: Boys Basketball

Game: Rye Neck vs. Valhalla

Score: Valhalla Won 40-39

Highlights: Valhalla’s Terrance Tribble picked up the game’s final points as he nailed the three in the closing seconds of the game, Trbble finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Brendan Crowley and Matt Franks each had 13 points in the loss.

Today’s Schedule:

In Wrestling, Eastchester heads to Mamaroneck 4:15 p.m.

In Ice Hockey, Rye Town/Harrison and White Plains head to the Ebersole Ice Arena in White Plains at 5:15 p.m.