Highlights:
SUNY Ulster Athletics has earned the 2014-2015 All Sports Award for having the best overall college athletic program in the Mid-Hudson Conference Region 15 for its winning volleyball, golf and baseball seasons. SUNY Ulster last won the award in 2002.
The Senators were undefeated in conference women’s volleyball play posting a 10-0 record. Coached by Glenn Warnock, the team also has been selected as the winner of this year’s regional Team Sportsmanship award.
SUNY Ulster’s Golf team, coached by Jay Rhinehart, won its third straight conference golf crown this year and had two golfers compete in nationals (see below). Its men’s baseball team, coached by Steve Freer, finished third in conference standings and recently had Paddy Defino and Charlie Fina sign to Clarkson University and Mercy College, respectively.
Men’s soccer is gearing up for its first season this fall under new coach Richard Mattson. The college also offers men’s basketball, men’s tennis and women’s softball, as well as currently forming a co-ed Cross Country team for the fall.
Golf:
SUNY Ulster's Andre Manginelli and Troy Farley recently competed in the 2015 NJCAA Division III Golf Championships. The Nationals tournament was held June 2-5 at the Donald Ross-designed Chautauqua Golf Club in Chautauqua, where par is 72.
Manginelli shot rounds of 80-91-79-77 and his 4-day total of 327 was good enough for a tie for 54th. Farley finished 90th with a four-day total of 367.
Manginelli saved his best for nationals. "Except for a minor hiccup on day two, Andre played his best golf of the season, including a season low 77 on the last day," said head Coach Jay Rhinehart.
Manginelli's performance was the best among the five Mid-Hudson Conference Qualifiers and second best in Region XV.
"Unfortunately, Troy picked an inopportune time to have some of his worst rounds of the year. However, to his credit, he hung in there and finished the tournament with his best round of the week (86)," said Rhinehart.
"Overall, I'm extremely proud of both of these guys and the way they represented SUNY Ulster. I'm happy for Andre that he qualified for nationals and did so well after missing out on qualifying last year by just one stroke. And I'm very happy that Troy got to experience all that he did in his very first year," he said.
In addition to making it to nationals, both Manginelli and Farley were 1st Team All Mid-Hudson Conference and All Region XV selections this year. Manginelli was also named the 2015 Male Sportsman of the Year and Farley will be returning next year when the Senators will be going for a 4-peat of the Mid-Hudson Conference.
Congratulations SUNY Ulster Golf!
Highlights: Congratulations to our women’s volleyball team for being the best sports in the conference. Two SUNY Ulster golfers are off to nationals! Cross Country is coming to SUNY Ulster. Soccer looks ahead to the fall season.
Volleyball: SUNY Ulster’s Women's Volleyball team has been selected as the winner of this year’s Region XV Team Sportsmanship award. The team was selected by referees and officials who see the teams in action from warm-ups to handshakes. This award recognizes the team in each sport that displays the best attitude and sportsmanship towards their opponents, officials and fans.
Glenn Warnock with the Sportsmanship Award
Volleyball Head Coach Glenn Warnock along with Athletic Director Matt Brennie accepted the award at ceremonies on May 19. SUNY Ulster was the only team selected this year from the Mid-Hudson Conference colleges in the same conference as larger schools in the NYC and Long Island area. The Senators are defending Mid-Hudson Conference Champions in 2014, 2013 and also 1993.
John Dooley, Arbiter Sports-Assigner of Officials, and Glenn Warnock
Golf: SUNY Ulster golfers Andre Manginelli and Troy Farley are off to nationals, capturing two of the five available individual spots for the 2015 NJCAA Division III Championships.
SUNY Ulster seized its third Mid-Hudson Conference Champions and finished fourth as a team in the Region XV Golf Championships at the Philip J. Rotella Memorial Golf Course in Haverstraw May 14-15.
Manginelli finished in 7th Place overall and 4th amongst the individual qualifiers with a two-day total of 176 and Farley finished 8th overall and secured the 5th and final qualifying spot with a two-day total of 177. Both Manginelli and Farley earned All Region XV honors for their efforts.
The 2015 NJCAA Division III Championships will be held again at the Chautauqua Golf Club in Chautauqua. The golfers with Coach Jay Rhinehart will depart on May 31 with a practice round scheduled for the following day. The tournament takes place June 2-5.
Cross Country: Get out your running shoes. SUNY Ulster will be starting a NJCAA Men’s and Women’s Cross Country team during the Fall 2015 semester. Interested runners should contact Matt Brennie, Director of Athletics, 845.687.5277, brenniem@sunyulster.edu.
Soccer: SUNY Ulster Men's Soccer will begin preseason practices on Aug. 12th at 9:30 a.m. on the soccer fields. Players must be outside ready to go by 9:15 a.m. Preseason will be twice a day morning and afternoon sessions.
All "walk-on" players must contact Coach Rich Mattson at mattsonr@sunyulster.edu or 845.337.7160 by Aug. 1st to try out. All players MUST have completed physicals by Aug. 10 to participate.
Golf:
SUNY Ulster’s golf team has won the Mid-Hudson Conference crown for the third year in a row. The Senators clinched the victory in the final match of the season on May 7 at Apple Greens Golf Course in Highland. Orange County Community College came in second.
At the match Troy Farley shot an 82, Andre Manginelli had an 88, Marcus Lounello 102 and Trevor Sinnott 109 for SUNY Ulster. Tyler Mentz and Brandon Stade also played for the Senators. The team advances to the Region XV tournament at the Philip J. Rotella Memorial Golf Course, May 14-15 in Haverstraw.
SUNY Ulster also had four golfers named to the 1st Team All Mid-Hudson Conference: Troy Farley, Andre Manginelli, Conner Stenglein and Marcus Lounello. The golf team also was recognized by SUNY Ulster as having the highest GPA.
Baseball: SUNY Ulster hosted two national letter of intent signings on May 6. Padraic “Paddy” Defino (left at table) signed with Clarkson University, accompanied by his former Saugerties High School baseball coach Steve Below. Charlie Fina (right at table) inks his commitment to Mercy College with American Legion Head Coach Randy Delanoy, and Onteora High School baseball coaches Mike Kocher and Bill Harder. Both played the positions of catcher and first base at SUNY Ulster and are graduating this month.
Defino of Saugerties is studying engineering. He also has been voted by the Mid-Hudson Conference, Region 15 to the 1st Team for All Sportsman. Fina of Boiceville, who is studying business, was named Male Athlete of the Year at the college’s annual Athletic Awards ceremony.
(l. to r.) Paddy Defino and Charlie Fina
Athletic Achievements: SUNY Ulster recognized outstanding athletes, scholars and teams at its annual 2014-2015 Athletic Award Ceremony on May 5. Senators athletes also have been recognized by the Mid-Hudson conference. For more, see the Awards & Recognition page.
Baseball:
The Senators have clinched third place in conference play with a 12-8 overall record and are moving onto the Region XV Championship. The team will play number two seed Sullivan on May 8, 7 p.m., at Cantine Field in Saugerties with the winner advancing to the next round over the weekend.
To end the regular season, SUNY Ulster swept four games against Orange Community College, 9-6 on April 30; 16-8 on May 1; and 4-1 in both games on May 2. The team lost a pair to Sullivan on April 27, 3-7 and April 27, 6-7.
The Mid-Hudson Conference, region 15, also has recognized SUNY Ulster players. Voted to the All-Conference 1st Team were: Micah Riddick, outfielder, (493 Batting average, three homeruns, 21 RBI); and Sean Debrosky, pitcher (4 – 2, 3.32 ERA). Also, Paddy Defino, catcher, has been voted to the 1st Team for All Sportsman. AJ Scarselli, MIF, was named to the 2nd team All-Conference (320 Batting average with 6 RBI). Micah Riddick led the conference in hitting with a 493 batting average.
Golf: Our golf team finished second in a Mid-Hudson Conference match at the Lochmor Golf Course in Loch Sheldrake on April 28. The Senators finished with a team score of 358, 15 strokes behind Orange (343). SUNY Ulster remains on top of the team standing with a point ahead of Orange.
SUNY Ulster’s number one player Conner Stenglein was not available for the match. Andre Manginelli led the Senators with an 8-over par 79, while Troy Farley shot 83 and Marcus Lunello had 90. Trevor Sinnott capped the scoring with 106 and Brandon Stade also competed for SUNY Ulster.
Highlights: Meet our New Athletic Director. Recently named to the position, Matthew Brennie talked to the Daily Freeman about his new role and positive outlook for SUNY Ulster’s athletic program. For the story, click here: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/sports/20150428/matt-brennie-named-athletic-director-at-uccc “I want to get the SUNY Ulster name out there,” Brennie said. “We want to encourage students to come here. We want it to be an option for academics, as well as athletics.” Interested in playing athletics here? Contact the Athletic Director and coaches from our various men and women’s teams.
Baseball: The Senators won two and lost three in five recent games against Rockland Community College. Grant Chenoweth was the winning pitcher in the 1-0 victory on April 24. The Senators scored the winning run when Joe Dittus came home on a throwing error by the Rockland pitcher. Chenoweth struck out six batters, gave up four hits and walked one in the win for SUNY Ulster. On April 23, SUNY Ulster lost to Rockland 6-5. Top hitters in that game were Paddy Defino (triple, run batted in), Chris Saitch (two singles, two RBI) and Dittus (single, double). In a doubleheader away on April 25, the team lost the first game 2-5 and won the second 5-3. On April 27, the Senators lost 6-5.
Golf: The Senators participated in a golf match (not counting toward its team record) on April 23 at Suffolk Community College. Andre Manginelli had the low score of 88 followed by Troy Farley at 92. SUNY Ulster is going for a three-peat championship performance this year.
Golf:
The golf team won its home opener on April 13 at Wiltwyck Golf Club. The Senators shot a team total of 362 to narrowly beat Orange Community College’s 363.
Senator standout golfers were: Conner Stenglein who shot an 87, Andre Manginelli with a 90, Marcus Lounello, 92 and Troy Farley, 93. Trevor Sinnott and Brandon Stade also played.
In the conference standings, SUNY Ulster now leads Orange 12-10 in total points.
Baseball:
The Senators took one out of four games against Westchester Community College last week. The team won the second game in a double header at home on April 18, 4-0. It lost the other game in the twin bill and two on the road April 15-16. The team’s record stands at 8-5 overall and 6-4 in the conference.
In the 4-0 victory at Cantine Field, Micah Riddick recorded the win and got two hits and two runs batted in. Chris Saitch had a pair of hits, while Nick Grant drove in a run in SUNY Ulster’s victory. Max Cruz recorded a four-inning save, retiring all 12 batters he faced.
Tennis:
Men’s Tennis has been eliminated from Region XV Tournament Play and will end the season April 26 in a non-league game against CIA.
Highlights: The Senators have won six in a row with four straight victories against Dutchess Community College. The golf season got underway with a first victory. The tennis team has dropped its last three.
Baseball: With its recent string of wins, SUNY Ulster is now 7-2 overall and 5-1 in the Mid-Hudson Conference.
Game highlights follow:
April 11: Top moments in the 8-3 win against Dutchess include a triple by Max Cruz, bringing in two runs and one run scored; two singles and a pair of RBIs by Anthony Scarselli; two singles and a pair of RBIs from Chris Saitch; and a double and RBI from Charlie Fina.
Jim Milano got the decision, allowing three runs on eight hits over eight innings. He struck out seven and walked just two. Micah Riddick pitched a perfect ninth in relief, striking two out while swinging.
April 10: Eric Porter (1-1) was the winning pitcher in a wild game at the plate, with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth for the Senators 8-7 triumph over Dutchess. Joe Dittus doubled then scored on Porter’s game-winner.
Porter finished with 3 RBI. Dittus had two hits and a RBI. Fina had three hits and Riddick a two-run single in the game. Cruz earned the win, filling in for an ailing Derek Collishaw with seven innings of five-hit relief. He struck out eight, walked two and allowed only two earned runs.
April 9: SUNY Ulster swept both games in the double header at Dutchess Stadium with scores of 1-0 and 15-5.
In the first game, Grant Chenoweth picked up the win with a seven-inning complete game shutout. Chenoweth is now 2-1 on the season. He gave up seven hits, two walks and stroke out six batters. The Senators defense turned three double plays. Paddy Defino had a triple and scored a run; Matt Fletcher added a single, walk and RBI. Joe Dittus and AJ Scarselli also had singles.
In game two of the day, Sean Debrosky pitched all seven innings for the win. Debrosky is now 3-0 on the season and 2-0 in the conference. He gave up five runs and only three runs were earned; and also had four walks and 8 strike outs.
On the offensive side, Eric Porter and AJ Scarselli had 2 singles, an RBI and 1 run each; Charlie Fina hit three singles, 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored; Micah Riddick had a single, triple and scored a run. Matt Fletcher hit three singles, had a trio of RBIs and scored one. Completing the scoring, Joe Dittus hit a single, a double, and had 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.
Golf: The Senators won its golf season opener, placing first in a conference match away at Dunwoodie Golf Course on April 9. The Senators shot a four-man combined 342 to finish ahead of Orange (355). Rockland, Sullivan and host Westchester also competed, but did not field a complete team.
Connor Stenglein and Troy Farley tied as low man for SUNY Ulster with 84s. Andre Manginelli shot an 86 and Marcus Lounello carded an 88 to round out the scoring foursome for the Senators. Brandon Stade and Tyler Mentz also played for SUNY Ulster.
Tennis: After opening the season with a win, the Senators lost matches April 1 against Suffolk, 0-9; April 2, against Nassau, 0-9; and April 11, against F.I.T, 1-5.
Baseball: Spring baseball has finally begun and the Senators have started the season strong with a 3-2 standing as of April 7.
The team tallied wins against Sussex 4-3 on April 6; Sullivan 4-2 on April 3; and a season opening 11-1 victory on March 29 against Columbia-Greene. The Senators fell to Sullivan on April 2, 3-4, and Sussex on March 31, 7-10.
Game highlights follow:
April 6:
It was a walk-off win for the Senators against Sussex Community College, NJ. Matt Fletcher drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning for the 4-2 victory at Cantine Field. Winning pitcher was Grant Chenoweth (1-1). Chenoweth led off the 9th with a single to right field, moved to second on Charlie Fina’s sacrifice and scored on Fletcher’s base hit. Joe Dittus doubled and knocked in two runs and Travis Freer added a double in the win. Starting pitcher Max Cruz worked four innings, allowing one run on six hits with four strikeouts and one walk.
April 3:
Sean Debrosky was the winning pitcher in the 4-2 victory over Sullivan Community College at home. Debrosky (2-0) pitched a nine-inning six-hitter, striking out five, walking three and allowing just one earned run in the complete-game effort. Joe Dittus doubled in two runs to lead SUNY Ulster, while Paddy Defino, Micah Riddick and Chris Saitch each doubled and Matt Fletcher singled twice.
March 29:
SUNY Ulster opened its delayed season with an 11-1 win against Columbia-Greene. Pitcher Sean Debrosky allowed one run on three hits in five innings, walking one batter and striking out seven. Grant Chenoweth got the save. Max Cruz had a single, double and three runs batted in for the Senators. Nick Grant and Matt Dittus scored two runs each. Also contributing to the total run tally were: Paddy Defino, Micah Riddick, Chris Saitch and Matt Dittus. Chris Ranalli added a single.
Highlights: Senators athletes are raring to start spring competitive play. The tennis team won its first home match. Men’s baseball is waiting for field conditions to improve to begin their long-awaited season. Golf is looking to defend its Mid-Hudson Conference Championship for the third season.
Tennis: SUNY Ulster’s Tennis Team won its opening home match on March 19 against Broome Community College, at Total Tennis in Saugerties. Coach John Shelton reports that all five players won their single or double matches.
“The team is highly motivated and with six remaining matches, we have an excellent chance of improving our record from last year,” Shelton said.
Leading the team was Tom Delia, a sophomore from Saugerties; followed by Aadil Mallick, sophomore, New Paltz; David Smith, sophomore, New Paltz; Chris Farrell, freshman, Saugerties; and Rachel Adolphe, freshman, Kingston. Joan Mena, a freshman from Kingston, did not play.
Upcoming matches are: April 1, away against Suffolk Community College; and April 2, home against Nassau Community College.
Baseball: Due to the snowy weather causing unplayable conditions, more than a dozen games have been cancelled, leaving our Senators itching to get out on the mound. If weather permits, The Senators could open their home season with a doubleheader versus Orange Community College on March 28, 12 p.m., followed by an away doubleheader against the same team on March 29, at noon.
Coach Steve Freer has assembled a roster of talented local players to compete in the Mid-Hudson Conference and Region XV this year. According to a story in the Daily Freeman, here’s the coach’s outlook on the season:
The Senators include seven players from Kingston, three each from Onteora and Saugerties, two from Highland and one each from Ellenville and Middletown.
“We had a good recruiting season,” Freer said. “I’m looking forward to seeing these guys play. Our goal is to compete and improve with every game.”
Two Kingston standouts, sophomores Micah Riddick and Sean Debrosky, lead the way. Riddick, an outfielder, was named as a conference and region second team all star in 2014, with Debrosky also earning conference second team honors.
Another returnee, Paddy Defino, is back as the Senators top catcher, with sophomore Matt Fletcher at first base and backing Defino up behind the plate. Transfer student Chris Ranalli and newcomer Joe Dittus will share time at second base, as well as playing other positions this season.
Sophomore A.J. Scarselli is at shortstop and returnee Nick Grant and freshman Max Cruz will split time at third. Freshman Chris Saitch, and either Cruz or Dittus, will also play in the outfield. Freshmen Will Molloy and Travis Freer, and sophomore Eric Porter make up the rest of the position players.
Golf: With 10 golfers on this year’s team, including eight new recruits, Coach Jay Rhinehart is optimistic about the season ahead. Also faced with unplayable greens, the 11-year head coach is hoping to get his golfers swinging soon.
As the two-time defending Mid-Hudson Conference Champions, the Senators are going for a “threepeat” this season.
“Beyond that, we want to do as well at regionals as we possibly can,” Rhinehart said. “If we don't win the regionals as a team then we always strive to get some of our golfers qualified for nationals as individuals.”
Spring Physicals
Student athletes interested in playing a spring sport – tennis, golf, softball and baseball – need to take a required physical. Physicals will be given on Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the nurse’s office. Please see Fran Trippodo in the Athletic Office to get necessary paperwork and schedule a time for your physical. Our spring teams are still recruiting interested players.
Basketball
The Senators completed their play for the 2014 year and will resume action in 2015. Dionte Moore and Dan Dolcemascolo led the team with 11 points each during the Dec. 9 game against Suffolk Community College. Mike Ryan added 9 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.
Upcoming Athletics
Jan. 8 - Men's Basketball Home Game versus Rockland, Senate Gym, 7 p.m.
Jan. 10 - Men's Basketball Home Game against Kingsborough, Senate Gym, 1 p.m.
Jan. 13 - Men's Basketball Home Game vs. Orange, Senate Gym, 7 p.m.
Jan. 15 - Men's Basketball Away Game, on the road to USMAPS, 6 p.m.
Men's Baseball
Baseball tryouts will begin on Jan 26, 2015, 3:30 p.m., at the Kingston Plaza hitting facility. For more information, contact coach Steve Freer, (845) 687-5191, freers@sunyulster.edu.
Basketball
Front Row (L to R): Dimetri Mann, Adam Gardiner, Anthonie Owens, Scott Weaver, Dan Dolcemascolo and Dionte Moore
Back Row (L to R): Bob Masloski - Head Coach, Devon Johnson, Josh Hunter, Thamar Burke, Jyair Willis, Myles Santiago, Brody Maloney, Mike Ryan, Bernie Orszewski - Assistant Coach
Women’s Softball
A general interest meeting for student athletes interested in playing spring softball will be held Dec. 3 at 1 p.m., in the Senate Gymnasium. Additional information also will be available at the Open House on Dec. 4.
Required physicals for spring sports will be given on Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the nurse’s office. Please see Fran Trippodo in the Athletic Office prior to this date to pick up necessary paperwork and schedule a time for your physical.
The potential first day of practice is Jan. 10, reports coach Jodi Petrozak.
Upcoming Athletics
Dec. 2 – Men’s Basketball Away Game versus Columbia-Greene, 6 p.m.
Dec. 6 – Men’s Basketball Away on the Road at Queensborough, 1 p.m.
Basketball
SUNY Ulster’s Men Basketball team (1-5) continues to work hard and rally at the end of each game to make comeback attempts.
Against Hostos on Nov. 11, Jyair Willis led Ulster with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Dionte Moore added 11 points in the 84-61 loss.
On Nov. 13, the Senators picked up the tempo against Rockland and battled strong the last 20 minutes but could only cut the lead to 12, before ultimately falling 84-64. Dionte Moore led the way with 20 points and 7 rebounds while Scott Weaver added 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Upcoming Athletics
Nov. 20 - Men's Basketball Home Game vs. Bronx, 7 p.m., Senate Gym 7 p.m.
Nov. 22 - Men's Basketball Away Game, 1 p.m., on the Road versus LaGuardia
Volleyball
Jessica Muller Named 2014 Mid-Hudson Conference MVP
SUNY Ulster Volleyball has completed its most successful season in recent history. At 14-5, the team swept the Mid Hudson Conference Championship (10-0) and qualified for the regional tournament.
Team success brought individual recognition for Jessica Muller (Mid-Hudson Conference Most Valuable Player and First Team All Region), Samantha Shultis (First Team All Conference and Honorable Mention All Region), Meghan Hurley (Second Team All Conference), Kelsey Valencia (All Region Sportsmanship team) and Coach Glenn Warnock (Co-coach of the year in the Region).
Men’s Basketball
SUNY Ulster lost its opener on Nov. 1 against Dutchess Community College, dropping a 60-42 decision. Anthonie Owen led the scoring with 13 points and Dionte Moore chipped in 8 for the Senators.
The Senators bounced back strongly on Nov. 4 against the second ranked NJCAA team in the Nation. The Sullivan Generals in their home opener outmatched the Senators 84-67. With 11 players 6' 4" or taller, including a starting front line of 6' 9", 6' 7", 6' 7", the Generals got out to an early 15 point lead.
The Senators overcame the early pressure and pulled within 4 points with about six minutes to go in the first half, but could get no closer the rest of the way. Jyair Willis led a well balanced attack with 13 points while Dionte Moore and Anthonie Owens chipped in 12 points each. The team fought hard in a hostile environment and performed admirably, said Coach Bob Masloski.
On Nov. 6, the Senators traveled to Albany to play Hudson Valley Community College.
Upcoming Athletics
Nov. 11 - Men's Basketball Away Game vs. Hostos, 8 p.m.
Nov. 13 - Men's Basketball Away Game on the Road against Rockland, 7 p.m.
Nov. 15 - Men's Basketball Home Game vs. Nassau, 1 p.m., in the Senate Gym
Women’s Volleyball
The 2014 SUNY Ulster Women's Volleyball season came to an end on Oct. 30 with a playoff loss to Number 4 seed Queensborough 25-19, 27-25, 27-25 in the quarter final of the Region XV tournament.
Jessica Muller led the way with 16 kills, 14 digs and 3 aces. Samantha Shultis added 28 digs and spectacular passing all night. Meghan Hurley guided the offense with 28 assists and Alexcis Moses added 5 kills and 18 digs.
The 2014 team wrapped up the year with a 14-5 record. An undefeated season of 10-0 clinched the Mid-Hudson Conference title. Jessica Muller (1st team), Samantha Shultis (Honorable Mention), Kelsey Valencia (All Sportmanship team) and Glenn Warnock (Coach of the year) all earned All Region honors.
Over a two-year span, sophomores Samantha Shultis, Meghan Hurley, Kelsey Valencia, Danielle Hrelja and Melissa Rosado compiled a 26-11 record, two Mid-Hudson titles, two Region XV playoff appearances and most likely SUNY Ulster Volleyballs best run since the 1980s, says Coach Warnock.
“Going forward, Senator's volleyball carries a 19 match Mid-Hudson Conference winning streak into next season and has several players planning on coming back to defend that title,” he says. “Several local high school players have already verbally committed to SUNY Ulster next season, and we have high hopes our winning will continue.”
The Week Ahead in Athletics
Nov. 4 - Men's Basketball Away Game on the Road against Sullivan, 7 p.m.
Nov. 6 - Men's Basketball Away Game Away versus Hudson Valley, 7 p.m.
Nov. 8 - Men's Basketball Away Game on the road against Manhattan, 12 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball
SUNY Ulster’s women volleyball team has earned a fifth seed in the Region 15 tournament and also received postseason awards.
The Senators finished the regular season with a record of 14-4 and will compete at Queensborough Community College on Thursday Oct. 30, starting at 7 p.m.
Head Coach Glenn Warnock has been named Co-Coach of the Year for Region 15. Jessica Muller was named as a First Team All-Region player, while Samantha Shultis earned an honorable mention All-Region honor. Kelsey Valencia was also named to the All-Sportmanship Team in the region.
Golf
A team meeting will be held on Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. in SEN 132 for any students interested in playing Intercollegiate Golf Spring 2015. For more information, contact Coach Jay Rhinehart at (845) 895-3077 or email rhinehaj@sunyulster.edu.
Men’s Basketball
The roster of 14 players selected for the winter team has been posted. Coached by
Head Coach
Robert Masloski and Assistant Coach Bernie Orszewski, the team has set its sights at achieving a regional championship this year. For
the roster, click here.
Upcoming Athletics
Oct. 30 – SUNY Ulster women’s volleyball Region 15 tournament, 7 p.m., Queensborough Community College
Nov. 1 - Men's Basketball Home Game versus Dutchess Community College, tip off at 1 p.m.
Highlights: Women’s volleyball clinches the Mid-Hudson Conference title for the second year in a row with a perfect 10-0 conference record.
Volleyball
SUNY Ulster Volleyball - Mid-Hudson Conference Champions 2014
A perfect 10! SUNY Ulster’s Lady Senators have won their second straight Mid-Hudson Conference championship with an undefeated record and 18-0 run of victories in conference.
The team beat rival Dutchess Community College 3-0 win on Oct. 16 and also swept Westchester Community College on Oct. 15.
The title gives Ulster its second consecutive championship and only its third in the history of the Mid-Hudson Conference established in 1973, reports Coach Glenn Warnock.
Against Dutchess, the team took the match by game scores of 25-13, 25-21, 25-22. Meghan Hurley paved the way to victory for the Senators with 21 assists, five digs and two aces, while Jess Muller had nine kills, 11 digs and three aces and Alexcis Moses added five kills and eight digs in the win.
In the Westchester match, SUNY Ulster won with scores of 25-17, 25-18 and 25-18. The Senators were led to victory by Jessica Muller (16 Kills, 17 Digs, 2 Aces), Meghan Hurley (36 Assists, 10 Digs), Samantha Shultis (25 digs) and Danielle Hrelja (9 kills, 9 digs).
The teams only two out of conference losses have come at the hands of SUNY Suffolk (2012 champion, 2013 runner up) and Fashion Institute of Technology (2013 champion, 2012 runner up), who both remain undefeated in the region last week.
Upcoming Athletics
Oct. 25 - Women's Volleyball Home Match, 12 p.m., against Hostos and Bronx Community College
Oct. 25 - Men's Basketball Home, 5 p.m., scrimmage vs. CIA
Highlights: The Volleyball team continues it winning roll. Fall baseball finishes a great season. Men’s Basketball gets underway and the soccer program is rebuilding. See more below.
Volleyball
The women’s volleyball team remained undefeated in the Mid-Hudson Conference with an 8-0 record and 9-1 standing in Region XV. Coach Glenn Warnock reports “this team keeps rolling towards big things.”
The team defeated Orange Community College in three games on Oct. 9, winning 25-22, 25-23, 25-14.
Meghan Hurley (22 assists, 10 digs, two aces) and Jessica Muller (12 kills, nine digs, three aces) led the Senators’ offense. Alexis Moses (15 digs, four kills) and Samantha Shultis (13 digs) anchored the defense.
On Oct. 7, the team won all three matches over Sullivan Community College with game scores of 25-11, 25-21, 25-9.
Danielle Hrelja led the offense for SUNY Ulster with 10 kills and two aces. Jessica Muller chipped in with nine kills, nine digs and four aces and Meghan Hurley handed out 31 assists and had three aces in the win.
On Oct. 5, the team split a pair of matches, defeating SUNY Nassau 3-1 but losing to SUNY Suffolk.
Men’s Fall Baseball
The Senators wrapped up their winning fall season by defeating SUNY Orange and Sussex Community College.
On Oct. 5, the team beat SUNY Orange 16-9.
Among the game highlights: Michah Riddick recorded a double, single and 2 RBIS; Devin Rios two singles, a double and 3 RBIs; Sam Fisher had a triple and 3 RBIs; Charlie Fina had two singles and 2 RBIs; Paddy Defino had two singles; and Max Cruz added two singles and 2 RBIS to the total.
At a double header in Sussex, SUNY Ulster captured the first game 3-1. The winning pitcher was Sean Debrosky. Players with hits included Micah Riddick with two singles; Devin Rios two singles and 1 RBI; Charlie Fina, two singles and a RBI; and Chris Rinalo, two singles and a RBI.
The second game was won 13-1. Pitcher Grant Chenoweth got the win. Hits were recorded by Derek Collishaw, Micah Riddick, Charlie Fina, Will Molloy, Devin Rios and Max Cruz.
Soccer
SUNY Ulster is now recruiting players to bring its soccer program back to its past national rankings. Interested current freshmen with three to four years of High School Varsity soccer playing time, along with three-plus years on a Premier team or ODP club travel, should contact Coach Rich Mattson at: mattsonr@sunyulster.edu or (845)337.7160 or stop by Room 106 Senate Gym, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Basketball
The 2014-15 SUNY Ulster Men's basketball Team opened up with tryouts on Oct 1 with 20 prospective student athletes.
“We are committed to success and hope to continue to strengthen our program,” said Coach Bob Masloski. “I am pleased with the turnout thus far. The energy level in the Senate Gym has been quite high.”
Coach Masloski and assistant Bernie Orszewski have set their sights on making it to the regional tournament for the first time in five years.
Practice will be held six days a week for the month of October gearing up for the first game of the season, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m., home against Dutchess Community College.
Upcoming
Oct. 15 - Women's Volleyball Home Match, 7 p.m., against Westchester Community College
Oct. 16 - Women's Volleyball Home Match, 7 p.m., versus Dutchess Community College
Oct. 18 - Women's Volleyball Away Match, 12 p.m., against Kingsborough and Queensborough Community Colleges
Highlights: Women’s volleyball remains undefeated. Soccer is kicking and tennis gets in the swing. See more below.
Volleyball
The women’s volleyball team remained undefeated with a 6-0 record, beating Dutchess Community College and Westchester Community College last week.
The Senators swept Dutchess Community in a conference match on Sept. 30, winning by scores of 25-12, 25-18, 25-22.
Meghan Hurley handed out 21 assists and had six digs and two aces. Wallkill’s Danielle Hrelja had eight kills and four aces and Jessica Muller of Saugerties had eight kills and seven digs in the win.
On Oct. 2, SUNY Ulster dropped the first game, then bounced back to defeat Westchester 3-1 with scores of: 20-25, 25-22, 25-12, 25-16.
Coach Glenn Warnock says it was a great effort by all, crediting Alexcis Moses, Jessica Muller and Jordan Smith for putting the ball away consistently. Meghan Hurley started out slowly but really showed why she is the top setter in the conference by dishing out 48 assists, he says.
Samantha Shultis had over 30 digs and passed the ball really well allowing the offense to flow. Danielle Hrelja and Kelsey Valencia both played their normal steady consistent games that the team counts on, and, as usual, came up big when the Senators needed it most.
Soccer
Men interested in playing soccer can participate in pick-up soccer every Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Stone Ridge campus. For information, contact Coach Richard Mattson, 845-687-5013, mattsonr@sunyulster.edu.
Tennis
Intercollegiate tennis is getting into the swing for the upcoming spring season. Men and women interested in playing can sign up in The Writing Center, College Library, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, contact Coach John Shelton, 845-687-5112, sheltonj@sunyulster.edu.
Upcoming Athletics
Oct. 7 – Women’s Volleyball, 6 p.m., away versus Sullivan Community College
Oct. 9 – Women’s Volleyball, 7 p.m. away versus Orange Community College
Highlights: SUNY Ulster Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Baseball continued to win and Senator Sam spread the campus spirit for athletics. Meghan Hurley was named Mid-Hudson Conference Athlete of the Week. For more, see stories below.
Volleyball
SUNY Ulster earned its third victory on Sept. 23 again SUNY Orange with a comeback match and Senator Sam rallying supporters for the home matches.
“It's rare a team can keep its composure and make that comeback once, never mind twice in the same match,” said Coach Glenn Warnock. “We had a great crowd and they were really treated to some exciting volleyball last night. 3-0 is a great start. We are still practicing hard every day to improve our game.”
SUNY Ulster rallied from deficits in the first two sets to win, 26-24, 27-25 and 25-18. Meghan Hurley put the offense in motion for the Senators with 19 assists, five aces, eight digs and two kills. Kelsey Valencia added seven kills and 12 digs, Alexcis Moses had five kills, 10 digs and two aces, and Samantha Shultis contributed 19 digs in the win.
Also on Sept. 19, the team swept Rockland 25-15, 25-14, 25-10. Meghan Hurley had 19 assists, five aces and five digs. Jessica Muller had 10 digs, six aces and five kills. Samantha Shultis had nine digs, four aces and three kills; while Alexis Moses added five kills.
Volleyball Athlete of the Week
Meghan Hurley was named Mid-Hudson Conference Athlete of the Week (Sept. 23) after leading the Senators to wins over Sullivan and Rockland in their first two matches of the season. Hurley averaged 7.8 assists, 1.4 aces and 1.2 digsper set. Hurley is a graduate of John A. Coleman High School.
Meghan Hurley
Baseball
The Men’s Fall Baseball team added a tie and win to their record. Coach Steve Freer reports that the team continues to work hard.
On Sept. 24, the Senators tied SUNY Orange 4-4 in nine innings.
Among the highlights: Micah Riddick had a single and double and two runs scored; Charlie Fina had two singles, two doubles, run batted and one run scored. Also, Sam Fisher had a RBI, Chris Rinali hit two singles and one run scored; and Max Cruz had two singles and an RBI. Eric Porter, Devin Rios and Nick Grant all hit singles.
“Overall, the pitching was outstanding,” Coach Freer says. “We came alive offensively late to tie the game but were hurt by errors in the 5th inning. Overall, it was a good day.”
On Sept. 19, the Senator’s beat SUNY Sullivan 5-4 away.
Micah Riddick had a single and double. Charlie Fina got a single and two RBIs. Also, Paddy Defino had a single and Devin Rios added a RBI to the victory.
Six SUNY Ulster pitchers combined for a 2 hitter and 0 earned runs. All of SUNY Sullivan's runs were unearned due to five errors committed by Ulster.
Derek Collishaw was the winning pitcher and the save went to Max Cruz.
The team will play two home games this week.
Upcoming Athletics
Sept. 30 - Women's Volleyball, 7 p.m., at Dutchess Community College
Oct. 2 - Women's Volleyball, 7 p.m., at Westchester Community College
Oct. 3 - Fall Men's Baseball Home Game, 3:30 p.m., versus Orange Community College
Oct. 5 - Fall Men's Baseball Home Game, 1 p.m., Doubleheader vs. Sussex (NJ) Community College
Oct. 5 - Women's Volleyball, 12 p.m., at Suffolk Community College
Highlights: The Men’s Fall Baseball Team and Women’s Volleyball Team start their seasons with opening wins. The Athletic Department also is seeking championship information for banners. See stories below:
Baseball: The SUNY Ulster Fall Baseball got off to a great start on Sept. 13, Coach Steve Freer reports. The Senators swept Columbia Greene Community College in a double-header at Cantine Field in Saugerties.
The first game was won 14-4. Five Senator Freshmen held Columbia Greene to only one base runner for the first six innings. “All our freshmen threw great and kept CGCC off balance throughout the entire first game,” Freer says.
The Senators won the second game 1-0. Six Sophomore Senators held the CGCC offense to only four hits. Max Cruz picked up the win and Christian Smith saved it for him. Pitching and defense played extremely well both games, the coach said.
Offensively, numerous Senators had a great day, including Devin Rios, Micah Riddick, Eric Porter, Bernie Smith, AJ Scarselli, Sam Fisher, Matt Fletcher, Charlie Fina and Nick Grant. All of these players had at least two hits and at least one RBI on the day.
“Overall it was great pitching, great defense and timely hitting that contributed to our successful day,” he says.
Volleyball
Aiming to repeat last year’s Mid-Hudson Conference Championship, the women’s volleyball team opened its season at home with a 25-4, 25-19, 25-12 sweep of Sullivan County Community College on Sept. 18.
Meghan Hurley distributed 20 assists and served up two aces, keying an offense featuring Danielle Hrelja (four kills, six aces, five digs), Jessica Muller (11 kills, two digs) and Alexcis Moses (six kills).
The Lady Senators went 9-1 in conference play in 2013, and finished 12-5 overall. SUNY Ulster lost 3-2 to Queensborough in the Region XV quarterfinals.
Here’s what Coach Glenn Warnock had to say about the season ahead in the Daily Freeman on Sept. 16:
“Our goals are to repeat as (conference) champions and secure a home match in regionals,” said Warnock, now in his 10th season at SUNY Ulster. “This might be the most talented team I’ve had at Ulster, but talent isn’t the only thing that wins. The women must prove they can work together.”
Ulster returns five players from last year’s squad, including Saugerties High product Samantha Shultis, Danielle Hrelja from Wallkill, John A. Coleman Catholic graduate Meghan Hurley, Ellenville’s Melissa Rosado and Kelsey Valencia from Wawarsing Christian Academy.
“Sam is a spark plug for us with her enthusiasm and hustle,” Warnock said. “Danielle is a steady, calming force with great power and a lot of court experience. Meghan is our starting setter and she has great decision making and communication skills. Kelsey is a strong outside hitter and is able to read the other team’s hitters well. Melissa made great leaps in her ability and court sense, so she’ll continue to grow.”
Warnock is expecting big contributions from newcomers Jessica Muller of Saugerties and Kingston’s Alexcis Ausanio-Moses.
“Jessica will be one of our go-to hitters in the front and she’s very athletic and moves well on the court,” he said. “Alexcis is versatile and she can attack from all three front row positions and passes well from the back.”
Ashley Agor of New Paltz, and three Rondout Valley graduates, Makenzi Atkinson, Jordan Smith and Kayley Mannello, are others that Warnock said will see court time.
“Ashley is a steady outside hitter and has a good serve,” he said. “Makenzi can play multiple positions, Jordan is a strong blocker and can be a dominant hitter and Kayley doesn’t shy away from anything.”
Warnock said Alicia Kinch from Ellenville will prove difficult for opponents with her strong left-handed hitting.
“If we stick together as a team, we can achieve our goals and a lot more,” Warnock added.
Team Championship Information Sought
SUNY Ulster is gathering information to develop banners for championships for future display at the Senate Gymnasium to put the spotlight on our athletic achievements.
If you have historical information about past team championships (such as conference, region, national) by sport and year, as well as individual successes, please email Jim Delmar, Athletic Director, at delmarj@sunyulster.edu.
Upcoming Athletics
For Week of Sept. 22
Sept. 23 – Women's Volleyball Home Match, 7 p.m., versus Orange County Community College
Sept. 24 - Fall Men's Baseball Away Game, 3:30 p.m., versus Orange County Community College
Sept. 27 - Women's Volleyball Home Match, 1 p.m., versus Rockland Community College