Daily Sports Digest: Parahus, Falcons Soar Passed Tigers 55-30

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Harvard puts win on ice

The Harvard University women’s hockey team overcame a 3-0 deficit late in the second period to defeat Rensselaer, 5-3, in dramatic fashion at Bright Hockey Center in Cambridge, MA.

Sophomore Gina McDonald of New Brighton, MN, had the team’s first hat trick of the season to rally No. 10 Harvard past Rensselaer (5-15-4, 2-8-2 Ivy League).

The Crimson (11-5-1, 8-3-1) continue its home stand on Friday (Jan. 20) against No. 3 Cornell at 7 p.m.

Defenseman Josephine Pucci of Pearl River, who was not in the lineup against Rensselaer, is expected back in action for the Cornell challenge. The Big Red has rolled to 16 victories in 18 games.

Harvard will be home again on Jan. 21 against Colgate University (8-14-1) at 4 p.m.

Vikings rolling

The Westchester Community College women’s basketball team, rolling along with an impressive 13-2 record, visits Queensborough CC (7-4) tonight (Jan. 19) at 6 p.m.

Jessica Negron of Yonkers is second on the team in scoring with 11.5 points per game, while Sara Franco of White Plains is averaging 10 and Brittney Marbury, also of White Plains, is averaging seven.

Janejellica Johnson of Westside HS in Manhattan is pacing the Vikings with 12 points per game.

WCC returns home on Jan. 21 when it welcomes Suffolk County CC (3-3) to its campus in Valhalla.

Help the fight against cancer

The Manhattan College basketball programs will host ‘Hoops for Cancer’ for the Jaspers doubleheader on Sunday at Draddy Gymnasium with proceeds benefiting Cancer Research.

Manhattan is encouraging all fans to support the women’s basketball team at 2 p.m. against Loyola, and then the men’s team at 4 p.m. in its contest with Niagara. One-dollar from all ticket sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society. There will be a variety of giveaways throughout the day, including ‘Hoops for Cancer’ T-shirts. Additionally, one student will walk away with a free semester of textbooks courtesy of the Manhattan College Bookstore. Manhattan College students need to show their school ID at the door and will receive (1) raffle ticket for their chance of winning a semester of textbooks.

Red Dragons roll

Junior Brian Manning of Elmira matched his career high with 19 points to lead three players in double figures as the SUNY Cortland men’s basketball team defeated visiting Utica College, 73-62, in non-conference action at Corey Gymnasium. The Red Dragons improved to 11-4, while the Pioneers fell to 4-11.Junior Jeff Ward of Ossining led the Pioneers with 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the field, and added six rebounds.Utica hosts Alfred University (9-4) on Jan. 20 at 8 p.m., and then stays home to meet winless Elmira on Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. Cortland visits Oswego State on Jan. 21 at 8 p.m., and stays on the road to meet Brockport (5-8) on Jan. 24 at 8 p.m.Ryan Sheridan of Blauvelt, a Tappan Zee graduate, is averaging 4.6 points and two rebounds per game for Oswego, and has 12 assists and 11 steals.

Yesterday’s Results:

Sport: Girls Basketball

Game: Albertus Magnus vs. Spring Valley

Score: Albertus Magnus Won 55-30

Highlights: Maeve Parahus led the Falcons with 26 points in the win. Stephanie Rodriguez led Spring Valley with 13.

Sport: Boys Basketball

Game: Nyack vs. Nanuet

Score: Nyack Won 50-47

Highlights: Deshawn Rodriguez helped the Indians win on the road with 19 points. Ryan Hanney led Nanuet with 18 points.

Sport: Girls Basketball

Game: Nyack vs. Nanuet

Score: Nyack Won 50-34

Highlights: Nyack’s Tess Bosley led all scorers with 18 points and Charlotte Sperling added 12 in the win at home. Dana Rohan led the Nanuet with nine points.

Today’s Schedule:                            

In Wrestling, Nyack heads to Nanuet at 4:30.