Athletics

Morrisville State College senior defenseman, Derek Matheson (Durham, ONT) signed a professional playing contract Wednesday afternoon with the Texas Brahmas in the Central Hockey League. Texas is currently ranked second in the CHL's Berry Conference, and have clinched a play-off berth. Matheson appeared in 95 games for the Mustangs at defense, completing his collegiate career with 10 goals and 24 assists (34 points). Six goals were power play scores and one was a game winner.

The Morrisville State College athletic department has named men's lacrosse senior attack man, Adam Lewis (Painted Post, NY) the Mustang Athlete of the Week for the week ending March 13. Lewis was involved in five of eight scores on Saturday to lead Morrisville State past Brockport 8-7. In the contest, he tallied four goals and assisted another, including the game winner in the victory to keep Morrisville State undefeated at 2-0. He currently leads Morrisville State in scoring with six goals and an assist.

The Morrisville State College men's lacrosse team fell short Wednesday night, dropping an 11-9 decision to Alfred University in Alfred. The loss is Morrisville State's first of the season (2-1). Alfred remains undefeated at 5-0. Alfred led 9-4 heading into the fourth quarter before the Mustangs rallied for five unanswered tallies in the final stance, but fell short as the Saxons collected the non-conference win.

The Morrisville State College women's softball team split the day's action, on day four at the Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Morrisville State improves to 3-3 overall on the season. In the day's opener, Cumberlands scored five unanswered runs in the second inning to hand Morrisville State the 8-2 loss. The Mustangs were able to put two runs on the board in the fifth, but were unable to overcome the Cumberland deficit down the stretch.

The Morrisville State College women's softball team recorded their second loss of the season, dropping 8-0 to Pikeville College in five innings at the Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Morrisville State drops to 2-2 overall. Pikeville tallied five unanswered runs in the opening inning and added two others in fourth, before capping off the day with a final run in the fifth for the non-conference win.

Morrisville State College freshman pitcher, Jenna D'Ercole (Highland, NY) recorded her first win on the mound, throwing a no-hitter, as the Mustangs handed Hilbert College the 8-0 loss in five innings at the Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. D'Ercole struck out five in the win, throwing five innings for Morrisville State, as the Mustangs improve to 2-1 on the season.

The Morrisville State College women's softball team opened the 2011 season campaign on Sunday, March 13, splitting with Keystone College at the Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Keystone took the opener, 3-1, on two home run hits by Samantha Hartmann (Red Bank, NJ).

Senior attackman Adam Lewis (Painted Post, NY) posted four goals and an assist, including the game winning tally, as Morrisville State men's lacrosse handed visiting The College at Brockport the 8-7 non-conference loss Saturday afternoon in Morrisville. Morrisville State improves to 2-0 on the season, while Brockport drops to 0-3. Tied at two after one quarter, Lewis tallied the lone score of the quarter to give Morrisville State the 3-2 lead at the half.

The Morrisville State College athletic department has named western rider, Catherine Howland (Rutlandtown, VT) and men's lacrosse attack, Brandon Macera (Chittenango, NY) the Mustang Athletes of the Week for the week ending March 6.

The Morrisville State College western equestrian team had 11 riders advance to the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) semi-final championships following their finish at the regional championships on Sunday. Morrisville State was high point team for the year, claiming regional champion honors. Catherine Howland (Rutlandtown, VT) was crowned the champion in both the reining and open western horsemanship classes, and completed the year as the high point rider for the region. She advances directly to the national competition in Lexington, Kentucky in May.