Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics

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Weekly Review & Preview
Elizabeth Barker

WOMEN’S HOCKEY

RPI went 1-1 last week, falling to North Dakota (3-2), before shutting out St. Cloud State (2-0) in the Easton/St. Cloud State Showcase. Sophomore netminder Sonja van der Bliek (Toronto, ON) made 59 saves on the weekend, including 38 in the victory over the Huskies. The Engineers (11-6-2; 6-1-1 ECAC Hockey) return to league action this Friday and Saturday, when they host Princeton (7pm) and Quinnipiac (4pm), respectively.

Both games will feature live stats, available at http://www.sidearmstats.com/rpi/whockey/ and will be webcast live via the B2 Networks at http://www.b2livetv.com/partner_members.asp?id=27. Saturday is Youth Hockey Day at the Houston Field House.

MEN’S HOCKEY

RPI went 0-2 last week, dropping a pair of games to #3 Boston University (6-2) and Holy Cross (4-3) in the Wells Fargo Denver Cup. Freshman Alex Angers-Goulet (St. Augustin, PQ) had two goals and two assists for a tournament-high four points. The Engineers (3-15-1; 2-5-0 ECAC Hockey) return to league play this Friday and Saturday, when they visit Quinnipiac and #8 Princeton.

Both contests will be broadcast live on WRPI, 91.5 FM, and www.wrpi.org. Live stats for Friday’s game will be available at http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17500&KEY=&SPID=10456&SPSID=87919. Live stats for Saturday’s game will be available at http://www.goprincetontigers.com/liveStats/liveStats.dbml?SPSID=46868&SPID=4264&DB_OEM_ID=10600&LIST_SPORT_ID=M_ICE_HOCKEY.

SWIMMING & DIVING

RPI returns to the pool on January 16, when it travels to Schenectady to face area-rival Union (6pm).

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

The Red Hawks went 1-0 last week, beating Middlebury in overtime, 69-66, behind a lay-up from freshman Sarah Wetmore (Sudbury, MA) with 28.1 seconds left in the extra frame. Wetmore finished with 18 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. Rensselaer (7-2) returns to action on Tuesday, when it hosts Colby Sawyer at Robison Gym (2pm). Live stats will be available at http://www.sidearmstats.com/rpi/wbball/.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Rensselaer went 1-2 last week, falling to Middlebury (62-46) and Kean (72-54), before topping CCNY (80-41). With the win over the Beavers, RPI head coach Mike Griffin tied Bill Kalbaugh for the school record for victories with 296. The Red Hawks (5-5) return to the court on January 11, when they host the College of St. Joseph (VT) at Robison Gym (2pm). Live stats will be available at http://www.sidearmstats.com/rpi/mbball/ and the game will be broadcast live on WRPI, 91.5 FM, and www.wrpi.org.

**As is the case with 21 of Rensselaer’s the 23 intercollegiate programs (exceptions are football and men’s hockey), there is no admission charged for home games.
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