Coach Mueller Captures 400^th Win Against Longwood

Game Score: UAlbany 13, Longwood 2

Location: Buddy Bolding Stadium, Farmville, Va.

Records: UAlbany (3-6), Longwood (5-10)

Head Coach Jon Mueller

"We talked all preseason about playing fundamental defense and we were solid all weekend there.  The pitching was a joint effort by all four guys and the offense came to life.  The next natural step is to win a weekend.  Very proud of the guys.  We now turn all of our attention towards Hartford."

On His 400th Victory

“Any accomplishment or milestone is a combined team effort.  Administration giving me a chance, support staff working long hours, great assistant coaches, and obviously gifted student-athletes.  I play a small role and am grateful to be a part of this ride."

Short Story: Coach Jon Mueller captured his 400^th career win after beating Longwood 13-2 in the series finale.

Key Stats:

• Connor Morrisroe pitched 2.0 innings, allowing zero runs on two hits with one strikeout.
• Ray Weber pitched 3.0 innings, allowing two runs on three hits with six strikeouts.
• Daniel St. Clair pitched  2.0 innings, allowing zero runs on one hit with one strikeout.
• Joe Kruszka pitched the final 2.0 innings in relief, allowing zero runs and hits and four strikeouts.
• Nick Kondo was 1-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
• Travis Collins was 1-for-5 with one run.
• Marc Wangenstein was 3-for-6 with a homerun and three RBI
• Matt Codispoti was 2-for-5 with two runs and two doubles.
• Patrick Lagravinese was 2-for-5 with one run and two RBI
•  Kevin Donati was 1-for-4 with two runs.
• Josh Loeffler was 4-for-5 with four RBI and a double.

Game Recap:  

• UAlbany got off to a strong start, scoring three runs on three hits in the top of the second, thanks in part to Patrick Lagravinese, Josh Loeffler, and Dolan Ocasal each with an RBI.
• Longwood scored two runs in the bottom of the third on two RBI.
• Another RBI from Loeffler scored UAlbany another run in the top of the fourth.
• UAlbany scored another two runs in the top of the sixth after an RBI from Nick Kondo.
• A double and RBI from Loeffler scored UAlbany another run in the top seventh
• Nick Kondo scored on a wild pitch while Marc Wangenstein, Patrick Lagravinese, and Josh Loeffler each delivered an RBI, giving UAlbany four runs in the top of the eighth.
• A homerun by Marc Wangenstein gave UAlbany another two runs.