Coach Mueller Captures 400th 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 400th career win after beating Longwood 13-2 in the series finale.
Key Stats:
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.