Men's Basketball (17-6)
The men's basketball team wrapped up their regular season last week with three games. The Continentals went 2-1 with victories over Hobart and Clarkson. Versus Hobart Hamilton played one of their best games of the year, winning 84-62. The Continentals featured four players who scored in double-figures led by Kris Fudge's (Utica, NY) 20 points. He shot 10-15 from the floor and grabbed 10 rebounds. Joe Finley (Brooklyn, NY) scored 14 points and Brendan Ferretti (Amherst, NY) added 12 points. Point guard Jimmy Driggs (Fairfield, CT) tallied a double-double, scoring 10 points and dishing out 12 assists.
Friday night Hamilton traveled to St. Lawrence for a re-match of an early season game at Scott Field House which the Saints won. Despite poor shooting by the Continentals Ferretti sent the game into overtime with his basket with 1.7 seconds remaining in regulation. Unfortunately the Continentals were unable to build on their momentum, losing 76-72 in overtime. Brendan Ferretti led Hamilton with 22 points on 10 of 18 shooting. Joe Finley scored 15 points while Jimmy Driggs notched his second straight double-double with 12 points and 10 assists.
Saturday the Continentals finished the regular season with a trip to Clarkson University. On the strength of Kris Fudge's 20 points Hamilton cruised onto the 71-52 victory.
Hamilton enters the upcoming UCAA Tournament as the third seed. They take on the sixth seeded Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Tuesday, February 20 at Scott Field House. The winner of that game plays the winner of the Hobart versus Vassar game. On Friday, February 23rd at the highest remaining seeds' home court.
Women's Basketball (9-14)
The women's basketball wrapped up regular season play last week with three games. The Continentals went 0-3 with losses to William Smith, St. Lawrence and Clarkson.
Against William Smith the Continentals kept the game close throughout, eventually losing 75-59. Jenny Russell (Pawling, NY) led Hamilton with 24 points on 8-15 shooting. Brenna Chiaputti (Bolton, CT) chipped in 12 points, while Abby McDermott (Mexico, NY) grabbed seven rebounds.
Friday night Hamilton visited St. Lawrence University for a game versus the Saints. The St. Lawrence defense was too much as they defeated the Continentals, 70-54. Russell led Hamilton with 12 points, making 10-of-14 free throws. Jen Munoz (Old Bridge, NJ) and Brenna Chiaputti each scored nine points, while Munoz grabbed seven rebounds.
Saturday the Continentals visited Clarkson University. Hamilton found themselves down 36-25 at the half. The Continentals fought their way back in the game eventually losing 68-66. Chiaputti led Hamilton with 20 points, including six three-pointers. Jenny Russell added 11 points.
Hamilton is the sixth seed in the upcoming UCAA Tournament. They travel to Schenectady to take on the third seed Union College Dutchwomen on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. The winner of that game faces the winner of the Rennselaer/ Clarkson game.
Men's Hockey (11-12-1)
The men's hockey team went 1-1 last weekend as they prepared for the NESCAC Tournament. Friday night the Continentals traveled to Salem State, losing 8-2. Nic Potvin (Rockland, Ontario) tallied both of the Continentals' goals. Matt Jones (Burke, NY) started the game, making 10 saves. Mike Kaufman (Thousand Oaks, CA) relieved Jones, making 17 saves.
The Continentals bounced back and defeated Southern Maine, 6-2 on Saturday. Sean Smith (Ottawa, Ontario) led Hamilton with two goals and an assist. Tom Ditzer (Fulton, NY) and Steve Aubuchon (Gardner, MA) each tallied a goal and two assists. Kaufman made 23 saves in net for the Continentals.
Hamilton is the sixth seed in the upcoming NESCAC Tournament. The Continentals travel to #3 Colby College on Saturday, February 24 for a 4 p.m. start. This is Hamilton's 12th appearance in the post-season. Last year they made it to the semifinals of the NESCAC Tournament.
Women's Swimming and Diving
The women's swimming and diving teams competed in their first NESCAC Swimming and Diving Championships over the weekend. The Continentals finished the three-day event in fifth place with a score of 998 points.
Jennifer Kunz (Hampden, ME) was third in the 50-yard butterfly (26.66), fifth in the 100-yard backstroke (1:01.11) and 4th in the 100-yard freestyle (53.66). Sarah McDermott (Boulder, CO) placed fifth in the 50-yard backstroke (28.95) and eighth in the 100-yard backstroke (1:01.47) and the 200-yard backstroke (2:13.77). Emily Pietropaolo (Victor, NY) placed fourth in the 200-yard individual medley (2:12.60) and fifth in the 400-yard individual medley (4:44.66). Maria Choi (Amherst, MA) was fifth in the 200-yard individual medley (2:13.77) and 200-yard breaststroke (2:28.31). Brooke Hegarty (Medfield, MA) placed fourth in the 400-yard freestyle with a time of 1:59.62. Emily Coleman (St. David's, PA) was eighth in the one-meter diving competition with a score of 307.10.
The Continentals will now prepare for the NCAA Division III Championships coming on March 8-10 at the University of Buffalo.
Women's Hockey (8-12-1)
The women's hockey team finished up their season last weekend with a pair of games. Saturday the Continentals traveled to Sacred Heart University, losing to the Crusaders, 5-0. Andrea Cecchinato (Thomaston, CT) allowed five goals, making 45 saves.
Sunday afternoon Hamilton visited Manhattanville College. Despite a valiant effort by the Continentals they were defeated 6-3. Lauren Spoon (East Lansing, MI) scored two goals. Paula Dady (Wallingford, CT) had a goal and an assist for Hamilton.
Squash
Women's squash team competed in the Howe Cup over the weekend. The Continentals went 3-1, taking third place. Tracy Nichols (Marion, MA) led the Continentals with a 4-0 record. Sarah Taylor (New Hartford, CT), Elizabeth Greene (Peterborough, NH) and Helena Marrin (Keene Valley, NY) each went 3-1. Earlier in the week Hamilton defeated Colgate University 9-0.
