Queens, N.Y.  - On the second day of the Red Storm Baseball Tournament, UAlbany dropped both games, falling to host St. John's, 8-3, early in the day before dropping a 10-9 decision to Holy Cross in ten innings later in the afternoon.  With the two losses, UAlbany falls to 4-11 on the season.

                In the first game against the host Red Storm, the Great Danes got two hits from senior right fielder Pete DiResta. UAlbany got five other hits in the game, including a home run from designated hitter Mike Tirri. Nolan Gaige also recorded a base hit, and scored one run, while driving in one more. Freshman shortstop Gordon Madej came across home for UAlbany's third run in the game.

                Sean Lucas took the loss on the mound, going five and two thirds innings with four strikeouts. Greg Lutton and Brian Gauthier both saw action in relief for the Great Danes, with each allowing one earned run.

                In the second game of the day, UAlbany held a 9-6 lead after seven full innings, before Holy Cross tied the game in the top of the eighth. After a scoreless ninth, the teams headed into extra innings, and Holy Cross scored an unanswered run in the top of the frame, holding the Great Danes scoreless in the bottom to secure the win.

                Second baseman Brian Bullard went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI to lead UAlbany. Gaige and Josh Nethaway each hit doubles in the game, while DiResta and Joey Tracy both finished with two hits apiece. Tracy also recorded two RBI, while Nethaway scored three runs for the Great Danes.

                On the mound, starter Cameron Sorgie went four and a third innings with six striekouts. Joey Moore and Matt Dybus each fanned one opposing batter in relief appearances. Greg Lutton took the loss after two innings of work.

                UAlbany will return to action on Tuesday, hosting Marist in the Great Danes' home opener at Varsity Field. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.