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The Morrisville State College softball team swept Wells College in double header action Thursday afternoon in Aurora, topping the express 14-2 in game one (five innings) and edging a comeback attempt, 16-14, in game two. Morrisville State improves to 13-13 overall, 10-4 in North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) action, while Wells dropped to 1-17 overall, 1-13 in NEAC play.

Morrisville State sophomore goalkeeper, Allison Strub (Clifton Springs, NY) recorded eight saves to secure the 8-3 conference victory over visiting Cazenovia College Thursday afternoon in Morrisville. Morrisville State improves to 6-6 overall in the win, 6-1 in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) West action. Cazenovia drops to 7-6 overall, 5-2 in conference play.

They'll work in teams of two. Their task is to diagnose and repair vehicles that have been “bugged” on purpose. When it is all said and done, one team will drive away the winner of the FORD/AAA Motor Company Student Auto Skills Competition being held at Morrisville State College on May 12.

Morrisville State College liberal arts students were recently honored for their achievements during the 10th annual Liberal Arts Tea. The event is part of the college's annual celebration of academic excellence. The Liberal Arts Theater Participant-of-the-Year Award, given to a student who excels in theater productions on campus or assisting with productions, was presented to Corey Tighe, of Patchogue, N.Y., a wood products technology major.

The Morrisville State College men's lacrosse team cruised to their fifth North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) victory Tuesday afternoon, handing Cazenovia the 19-5 loss on Drake Field in Morrisville. Morrisville State improves to 9-2 overall, and remain undefeated in conference play at 5-0. Cazenovia drops to 4-8 overall, 2-3 in NEAC action.

The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) office has announced its weekly award winners, naming Morrisville State College's Adam Lewis (Painted Post, NY) the Men's Lacrosse Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 17. Lewis, senior attackman for the Mustangs, led the team to a 2-0 week, including a 1-0 record in conference action. He posted 15 goals on 20 shots, tallied two assists, and collected seven ground balls.

Catherine O'Donnell's participation in an upcoming equine show won't be about riding for a blue, red, or yellow ribbon top finish. Her sights are set instead on a pink loop of ribbon on her show coat and a colorful band on her wrist.

The Morrisville State College women's softball team boosted their conference record to 8-4, sweeping rival Cazenovia College in double-header action by 6-2 and 8-7 final scores Tuesday afternoon in Morrisville. Morrisville State has a 11-13 overall record, and continues to be a threat in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC), currently ranking third overall in the North Division.

Morrisville State College will host a public meeting on the Facilities Master Plan on April 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the John W. Stewart Center for Student Activities (STUAC) Theatre. In February, consultants working on the plan met with members of the Morrisville State College community to gather public input and ideas regarding the role of the college in the community. This meeting will give consultants the opportunity to share the results of several months work on the plan.

Visiting Keuka College women's lacrosse posted 10 first half goals and added four more in the second, en route to a 14-4 conference victory over Morrisville State College Sunday afternoon in Morrisville. Morrisville State falls to 5-6 overall, 5-1 in conference action, while Keuka improves to 8-1, and remains undefeated in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) West play at 6-0.

The Morrisville State College women's lacrosse team lit up the scoreboard in the second half, cruising to a 17-8 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) West victory over visiting Wells College Friday night in Morrisville. The win pulls the Mustangs to 5-5 overall, as they remain undefeated in conference action with a 5-0 record. Wells College drops to 6-5 overall, and 4-1 in NAC action.

The Morrisville State College men's lacrosse team used seven unanswered goals in the fourth quarter to escape Medaille College 19-18 in North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) action Saturday afternoon in Morrisville. Morrisville State improves to 8-2 overall, 4-0 in NEAC action, while Medaille drops to 3-8, 2-3 in conference play.

The sounds of shovels and axes echoed in the hills of Morrisville recently as volunteers and Morrisville State College students worked together to build a fireline to contain a “fire” in the college's woods. The fire wasn't real—but the lesson was.

Morrisville State College hunt seat rider, Teal Pederson (Manorville, NY) has earned a chance to compete for a national title in May at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championships held in Lexington, Kentucky. Pederson initially placed third in the intermediate equitation over fences class at the Zone Championships on Saturday, but advances due to an ineligible rider that placed first in the class.

The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) announced its student-athletes of the week, naming Morrisville State College's Hillary Hartnett (Fairport, NY) it's West Division Women's Lacrosse Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 10. This is the second time Hartnett has received the award this season. Hartnett led Morrisville State to a 2-0 week (2-0 in conference play).

The Morrisville State College hunt seat team placed all four riders at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Zone Championships Saturday at St. Lawrence University, ending their 2010-11 season. Teal Pedersen (Manorville, NY) played third overall in the intermediate equitation over fences and sixth in the intermediate equitation on the flat classes.

The Morrisville State College softball team posted their fourth straight victory Sunday afternoon, topping visiting Wells College 1-0 and 9-1 in double-header action in Morrisville. The win boosts Morrisville State to 9-9 overall, 6-4 in North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) action.

The Morrisville State College softball team picked up two wins Sunday afternoon, topping visiting SUNY Cobleskill 5-2 and 6-3 in double-header action in Morrisville. The Mustangs improve to 7-9 overall and 4-4 in North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) action, while Cobleskill remains winless at 0-12, 0-10 in NEAC play.

The Morrisville State College women's lacrosse team picked up their fourth straight victory, rolling to a 17-4 North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) victory over Wilson College Sunday afternoon in Morrisville. The Mustangs improve to 4-4 overall, and remain undefeated in conference action at 4-0. Wilson drops to 0-9 overall, 0-5 in NEAC play.

The Morrisville State College women's lacrosse team posted a come-from-behind conference victory Saturday afternoon, netting the 11-8 win over Medaille College in Buffalo. The win boosts the Mustangs to a 3-4 overall record, 3-0 in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) – West Division action. Medaille dropped to 2-4 overall, 1-3 in conference play.

The Morrisville State College men's lacrosse team remained undefeated in conference action Saturday afternoon, posting a 16-4 victory over host Penn State Abington in Abington, PA. With the win, Morrisville State improves to 6-2 overall, 3-0 in North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) action, while Abington drops to 0-11 overall.

The Morrisville State College softball team dropped their fourth straight Saturday afternoon, falling to conference opponent Keuka College in double header action 3-2 and 9-2, in Keuka Park. Morrisville State drops to 5-9 overall, 2-4 in North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) action. Keuka remains undefeated at 4-0.

The Morrisville State College softball team dropped two conference games Friday afternoon to SUNY IT in Morrisville by a 5-2 and 13-0 final. Morrisville State drops to 5-7 overall, 2-2 in North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) action. SUNY IT improves to 10-3 overall, 6-0 in conference play.

The Morrisville State College athletic department has named freshman Lesa Ward (South Glens Falls, NY) and sophomore Kayla Walker (Oneida, NY), its Mustang Co-Athletes of the Week for the week ending April 3. Ward, midfielder for the women's lacrosse team, contributed to their 2-1 week, netting three goals apiece in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) wins over Abington and St. Elizabeth this weekend.

In the true entrepreneurial spirit of Morrisville State College, a new product recently made its debut on campus and across the globe. Involving several of MSC's programs in a new endeavor, the Morrisville Wheel Hoe, "Mo Hoe" as it's known on campus, became available for purchase at Spader Hall on the Morrisville State College campus, and on Ebay.com.