Eagle Sports Roundup: April 18, 2011

UMW Baseball Falls to Frostburg in CAC Championship Round 

The University of Mary Washington baseball team exploded for 15 runs to defeat Frostburg State University, 15-6, to force a winner-take-all game, but the Bobcats answered with a 9-5 win to claim the CAC Championship on Sunday in Salisbury, Md. The Eagles advanced to the championship round for the ninth time in the past 11 years.

In the opener, shortstop Brent Steffey collected a career-high five hits to pace the 22-hit attack, scoring three runs and driving in four. Senior CF Jackson Clement added three hits and four RBI. Shane Sixsmith and Beattie Southerland each added three hits. Santino Rosanova had three RBI for UMW.

On the mound, freshman Chris Somerville allowed one hit in three innings to gain the win in relief. Senior John Miscioscia threw 3.1 innings of scoreless relief as well.

In the title game, the Eagles jumped ahead, 2-0, in the first, but Frostburg added three runs in the second, and added to their lead in the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth, UMW scored twice in the ninth, but fell just short.

Beattie Southerland, Eric Rehbein, Brent Steffey, and Mitchell Herringshaw each had two hits to lead UMW, with Herringshaw adding three RBI. Rehbein took the loss, pitching 5.2 innings on two days rest, allowing five earned runs with one walk and two strikeouts.

The Eagles will continue their quest for the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday, when they host Catholic University at 3:30 p.m.

UMW Men's Lax Tops Hood, 18-4, in CAC Tourney 1st Round; Ties School Record for Wins

Freshman John Bohlinger scored three goals and added two assists, and junior Harry Snyder added three goals and one assist to pace the University of Mary Washington men's lacrosse team to an 18-4 victory over Hood College on Sunday in the first round of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament. The Eagles improve to 11-5 on the season, tying the school record for wins in a season.

Mary Washington jumped on top early, as Luke Dick scored on a Snyder assistjust seven seconds into the game. The Eagles led, 4-0, after 15 minutes, thanks to goals from Chip Pittard, Evan Weiss, and Bohlinger.

UMW scored six times in the second, led by two goals each from Bohlinger and Snyder, to take a 10-1 lead to halftime. Senior Mark Bowler scored twice in the third, and the Eagles netted six goals in the fourth, led by two from Kyle Johnson.

The Eagles led in shots, 52-27, and in ground balls, 48-23. Ryan Kleman had seven saves and Ryan Montgomery three for UMW.

Mary Washington, winners of six straight, will visit second-seeded Salisbury University on Wednesday in the CAC semifinals at 4:00 

Kennedy's Milestones Lead UMW Women's Lax Past Frostburg in CAC 1st Round, 19-7

Junior All-American Catherine Kennedy became just the third player in school history to surpass 100 points in a season and also broke the UMW career goals scored record, as the University of Mary Washington women's lacrosse team defeated Frostburg State University, 19-7, on Sunday in the first round of the Capital Athletic Conference Tournament. The Eagles improve to 12-6 on the season, and will advance to the CAC semifinals at Stevenson on Tuesday.

Kennedy scored four goals and added two assists, giving her 103 points on the year (69 goals, 34 assists). She now has 227 career goals, four more than Pam Heller, who previously held the record. She was joined for the team lead in goals by classmate Lauren Callison, who added four scores. Keller Torrey led UMW with seven points on two goals and five assists. Jenna Petrucelli added three goals and an assist for the Eagles.

After Frostburg scored the game's first goal, UMW scored five straight, en route to a 13-4 halftime advantage. UMW outscored the guests, 6-3, in the second.

UMW led in shots, 41-17, and had 23 ground balls to 14 for the Bobcats. The Eagles also forced 26 turnovers in the game. Danielle Guigli and Kathryn Stiltz each had four saves for Mary Washington.

The University of Mary Washington men's and women's track and field teams each finished third at the Capital Athletic Conference tournament, which concluded on Sunday.

Winners for the men included Scott Plunkett in the 1500 meters in 4:08.80 and Nathaniel Saint-Preux in the triple jump at 12.88 meters. For the women, Sarah Dawes won the 1500 meters at 4:57.54; Kaytlen Keller in the 400 meters at 1:01.12; and Michelle Sutherland in the 400 hurdles at 1:12.52.

The York men won the title for the first time in 20 years, while the Salisbury women repeated as champions.