DDOT to Temporarily Close Southern Avenue 4/29 - 5/6

Washington, D.C - The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close Southern Avenue SE, between Pennsylvania Avenue and East Capitol Street to all traffic, except Metro buses, beginning Monday, April 29 through Monday, May 6.

Closures will be in place from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and are required while DDOT repaves Southern Avenue SE.

Traffic controls will be in place. Detour signs will direct vehicles through the corridor. Motorists should anticipate moderate-to-heavy delays and are advised to stay alert while traveling through this area.

DDOT to Temporarily Close 3rd Street NW 4/27 - 4/28

Washington, D.C - The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) today announced the temporary closure of 3rd Street between Massachusetts Avenue and E Streets, NW starting at 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 27.  The street will remain closed until Sunday, April 28 at 11:59 p.m. and will be fully open in time for Monday morning rush hour.

The closure will allow the installation of a large tower crane to complete a phase of construction related to the Capitol Crossing development at 250 Massachusetts Avenue.

Traffic controls will be in place and detours will direct vehicles to travel South on 4th Street then on to 3rd Street via F Street. Motorists should anticipate moderate-to-heavy delays and are advised to stay alert while traveling through these areas.

A Letter from the Chief Student Advocate

Faith Gibson Hubbard

Dear Colleagues, Partners, and Friends,

After four years, I am leaving my role as Chief Student Advocate for the District of Columbia.

In May 2015, I opened the doors of the Office of the Student Advocate and became the first Chief Student Advocate for the District of Columbia. This experience has been life-changing for me. In our work, we support families in navigating the complexity of public education in the District and work to demystify our city systems in order to remove barriers and provide access for families. We partner with families and other education stakeholders to identify problems and work toward solutions. We work diligently to equip families with the information, resources, and tools they need to be their own best advocates. We collaborate with agencies, offices, and other partners to advocate and work toward the best possible outcomes for students. I am so proud of the great work we’ve accomplished during my tenure, and I am excited about the great work on the horizon.

As we all work for a more inclusive and equitable system, I ask that you continue to direct people to

Temporary Ramp and Lane Closures on DC-295 April 28 – May 6

Anacostia Freeway Bridges Over Nicholson Street Project 

Washington, DC – The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close the exit ramp on DC-295 northbound to Pennsylvania Avenue, SE eastbound from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3, weather permitting. The ramp will also temporarily close from Friday, May 3 at 9:00 p.m. through Monday, May 6 at 5:00 a.m.

Vehicles will be detoured using the exit ramp to Pennsylvania Avenue SE westbound then taking the on-ramp to DC-295 southbound then exiting to Pennsylvania Ave SE eastbound as indicated on the map below. Heavy delays should be expected around the project area and motorists are advised to use an alternative route, if possible.

The right lane on DC-295 northbound from the I-695 ramp to Pennsylvania Avenue, SE will be closed from Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m. until Monday, May 6 at 5 a.m.

Traffic controls will be in place to warn drivers approaching the areas and guide them through the construction zone. Drivers are advised to take an alternate route or alternate travel times to avoid delays, stay alert while traveling through these locations and to be observant of the work zone.

For ongoing information on the rehabilitation of the Anacostia freeway bridges over Nicholson St. SE, please visit http://nicholsonse.anacostiabridges.com.

Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Schedule for the Week of April 29

Washington, D.C - The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close single lanes on the following roadways for bridge and tunnel inspections:

Ramp from northbound South Capitol Street to westbound Southeast Freeway (I-695) alternating right and left lane closures on Monday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.
Northbound I-295 under 11th Street, SE, left lane closure of Northbound I-295 under 11th Street, SE, followed by left lane closure of the northbound ramp from I-295 to westbound I-695 under 11th Street, SE, on Thursday, May 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., weather permitting Eastbound I-695 ramp to southbound I-295 under 11th Street, SE, left lane closure on Thursday, May 2, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., weather permitting

Traffic controls will be in place to warn drivers approaching the areas. Motorists should anticipate moderate-to-heavy delays due to the lane closures.  Drivers are advised to stay alert while traveling through these locations and to be observant of the inspection personnel.

DDOT Announces Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Overall Goal on FTA Funded Projects for FY 2019-2021

Public comment period is now open; public meeting will be held on May 20, 2019

Washington, DC – The District Department of Transportation (DDOT), in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26, announces its three-year overall agency goal for the DDOT Office of Civil Rights' Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) assisted projects fiscal years 2019 through 2021 (October 1, 2019-September 30, 2021).

The agency will achieve its DBE goal using race- and gender-conscious measures, as well as race- and gender-neutral measures. DDOT proposes an overall goal of 18.51% for FY 2019-2021 for FTA-assisted projects, of which 16.51% is race-conscious and 2.0% is race-neutral.

The public may review and comment on the triennial goal for 30 days. Records relating to statistical data collected and the methodology used to determine the goals are on file for public inspection beginning Tuesday, April 23, 2019 until  Friday, May 24, 2019 at DDOT’s Office of Civil Rights, 55 M Street, SE, Washington, DC, from Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

DDOT will accept comments on the goal until May 31, 2019. All comments should be submitted in

Michael Twitty Keynotes 2019 DC Author Festival

Speaks on the Importance of Culinary Justice

WHO: Michael Twitty, author, cultural historian and educator.
WHAT: Discusses his book, "The Cooking Gene," at the 2019 DC Authors Festival.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27; 1:30 p.m. 
WHERE: Library of Congress James Madison Memorial Building | 101 Independene Ave. SE

Washington, D.C - Michael W. Twitty is an African-American and Jewish writer, culinary historian, and educator. He is the author of "The Cooking Gene," published by HarperCollins/Amistad, which won the 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Award for Book of the Year. He is also the curator of Afroculinaria, a site that highlights and addresses food’s critical role in the development and definition of African American civilization, the politics of consumption, and cultural ownership that surrounds food.

Born in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area, Twitty is personally charged with preparing, preserving and promoting African American foodways and its parent traditions in Africa and her Diaspora and its legacy in the food culture of the American South. 

Twitty will headline the The DC Author Festival, a  gathering for local writers to participate in workshops, discussions, social activities and professional development that focus on creating, marketing and understanding the publishing business. While attending the Author Festival is not required to attend the Twitty lecture, seating is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

To learn more about the DC Author Festival please visit http://www.dclibrary.org/dcauthorfest

Notice of Funding Opportunity 2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program

To Prospective FY 2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Applicants:

On April 12, 2019, FEMA released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). This grant provides $60,000,000 in funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to eligible nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack.

The 2019 NSGP has two components: 1) $50 Million for eligible nonprofit entities that are within designated urban areas; 2) $10 Million for eligible nonprofit entities that are not within designated urban areas.

The following information and instructions are for nonprofit applicants that are within the National

Open House Scheduled for Florida Ave and New York Ave NE Intersection Project

Public Invited to Comment on Florida Ave/New York Ave NE Intersection Project (Dave Thomas Circle)

Washington, DC --The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites the community to an Open House on Monday, April 29, 2019 to discuss a major component of Mayor Bowser's 2020 Fiscal Year budget, the acquisition and design of roadways and intersections at Florida Ave and New York Ave NE, often referred to as Dave Thomas Circle.

Over several years, DDOT has made adjustments and studied major capital improvements for the intersection of Florida Ave NE, New York Ave NE, First Street NE, and Eckington Place NE. In Spring 2019, DDOT is building upon previous studies, data collection, and community engagement and is completing necessary environmental review. DDOT is reviewing the concept and making refinements in the preliminary design process, with special attention paid to safe pedestrian crossings and bicycle facilities.

This meeting will be an opportunity for DDOT to update the community on past work and the current environmental process and listen to ideas and feedback about this important intersection.

WHAT: Florida Ave and New York Ave NE Intersection Project Open House

WHEN: Monday, April 29, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

WHERE: NoMa BID, 1200 First Street NE, ground floor lobby

TRANSIT: Metrorail: NoMa-Gallaudet U (Red Line) Metrobus: Visit wmata.com

Getting to the Meetings

Be sure to check out www.goDCgo.com to learn about transportation options for getting to the workshops.

Can't Make a Meeting?

Materials from this meeting will be made available on the study website within 24 hours of meeting conclusion. Those who would like to leave a comment about the study can do so by leaving a comment on the webpage.

Do you need assistance to participate?

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its projects, programs, activities, and services on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related statutes. In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code sec. 2-1401.01 et seq. (Act), the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination is a violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.



If you need special accommodations or language assistance services (translation or interpretation) please contact Cesar Barreto at 202-671-2829 or Cesar.Barreto@dc.gov 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

If you need language assistance services (translation or interpretation), please contact Karen Randolph at 202-671-2620 or Karen.Randolph@dc.gov 72 hours in advance of the meeting. These services will be provided free of charge.

Gallaudet splits with Cazenovia on Senior Day

Recap, photo courtesy of Gallaudet University

WASHINGTON - The Gallaudet University softball team split its Sunday afternoon North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) doubleheader with Cazenovia College at the GU Softball Complex on Senior Day. The Bison cruised in the first game and won 8-0 in five innings. In the second game, Cazenovia (7-11, 1-1 NEAC) led for the majority of the game before Gallaudet (8-12, 3-3 NEAC) tied the game, 5-5, in the fifth inning. The two teams scored once in the seventh before playing two extra innings before the Wildcats hit a go-ahead three-run home run and held on to win 9-8 in nine innings.

In between the first and second games, the Gallaudet softball program took time to recognize their senior class. Four-year letterwinners Alyssa Barlow (Chandler, Ariz.), Kelsey Hudson (Blissfield, Mich.) and Genesis Rodriguez (San Antonio, Texas) were honored along with team manager Jeremy Franz.

Game 1: Gallaudet 8, Cazenovia 0 (F/5)
Gallaudet broke open an 1-0 game in the bottom of the third inning with a seven-run frame. The eight-run lead was more than enough for freshman starting pitcher Hannah Carter (Dayton, Ohio) to pick up the win as she threw 4.1 innings of scoreless softball. Carter allowed four runs, walked one and struck out three Wildcat batters.

In the seven-run third, junior Jacklyn Zacarias (Montebello, Calif.) and freshman Hailey Henshaw (Newark, Del.) came through with two-run hits. Henshaw's double went to left field as GU took a 7-0 lead.

Cazenovia starting pitcher Kelsey Morgan (0-3) took the loss as she surrendered eight runs (seven earned) on six hits, walked seven and struck out four. Third baseman Megan Krieger led the Wildcats with two hits including a double.

Game 2: Cazenovia 9, Gallaudet 8 (F/9)
The Wildcat bats came alive in the second game as the visitors clubbed three home runs on the breezy and chilly afternoon. Second baseman Alexandra Clifford (4-for-5, three runs, four RBI) led the offense as she smashed a three-run home run in the ninth to give Cazenovia a 9-6 lead.

Gallaudet responded in the bottom half of the ninth when freshman Hannah Neild (Litchfield, N.H.) singled home Hudson, who was placed on second base due to the international tiebreaker rule of the last batter out from the previous inning being placed on second base. Zacarias followed with a double to center field to plate Neild and cut the lead to one, 9-8. On the same play Zacarias tried to stretch her double into a triple but got thrown out at third base to give GU two outs. Rodriguez then grounded out to end the game.

Barlow started in the circle and went 6.1 innings where she allowed six runs (five earned) on nine hits, walked three and struck out two. Cazenovia tallied home runs off Barlow in the second and seventh inning. The latter ended Barlow's day in the circle as Zacarias swapped positions with Barlow and pitched the rest of the game. Zacarias (2-6) took the loss as she allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits, walked two and struck out two.

Cazenovia pitcher Abigail House (2-3) earned the win as she allowed eight runs (five earned) on 11 hits, walked three and struck out five.

UP NEXT
It will be a busy Tuesday for the Gallaudet softball program as they are slated to complete the second game of its March 24 doubleheader with Trinity Washington University in the afternoon at the GU Softball Complex. The Bison are leading 14-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning. The two teams need to play at least one more inning to make the game official.  From there Gallaudet will board a bus and drive to Takoma Park, Md., to face Washington Adventist University in a non-conference doubleheader under the lights starting at 5 p.m.

@AU_Lacrosse Drops PL Matinee Against Boston University

WASHINGTON - The American University women's lacrosse team was unable to keep up with fast-paced Boston University on Saturday, as the Eagles fell to the Terriers in the chilly morning matchup, 19-7.

AU is now 3-9 overall, 0-4 in the Patriot League, while the Terriers rise to 5-6 for the season and 2-3 in league play.

Sophomore Izabella Jade led the Eagles' offense with a pair of goals, followed by senior Leah Brennan, sophomores Casey Harkins and Amanda Medjid, and freshmen Emma Vinall and Kendall Goldblum with one each.

Harkins added the day's only assist to come away with two points while also leading the team with three draw controls. Harkins also picked up a team-high three ground balls alongside Brennan.

Sophomore Ana Freda guided the team from the net, tying her career-high with eight saves on 24 shots in 42 minutes of play. Freshman Delaney Oliveira also put in time between the pipes and collected a career-high four saves off seven shots.

The Terriers were led by a pair of four-goal efforts from Ava Barry and Avery Donahoe. Eight other players contributed to BU's final tally, including Ryann Gaffney, Lexi Lewis, and Caroline English, who scored two goals each. Kailey Conry added a game-high six assists.

Kaitlin Belval and Tonianne Magnelli shared draw control responsibilities, bringing down a game-high seven each. 

Boston led the Eagles in the draw circle, 20-7, and put up 37 shots to AU's 20. American collected a game-high 13 ground balls and capitalized off three of their seven free position opportunities.

The Terriers rose to an early lead, building a 5-0 margin before Brennan got the Eagles on the board with 18 minutes remaining in the first half. A goal from Harkins closed the gap to three midway through the half, but a 7-1 run brought Boston up by nine at the break. 

BU continued to stretch its lead early in the second half, scoring three goals before Medjid put away her only one of the day. Jade added a pair of back-to-back goals with under 11 minutes remaining, but Boston had the final say with the last goal of the game to bring the score up to 19-7.

UP NEXT…
The Eagles will have the week off before hitting the road on Saturday, April 14, for a noon draw at Colgate. For the latest on American Lacrosse, stay tuned to AUEagles.com and follow the team on Twitter @AU_Lacrosse.

Recap courtesy of American University

George Washington LACROSSE TOPS LA SALLE, 16-13

Recap, photo courtesy of George Washington

WASHINGTON – In its return to the GW Lacrosse Field on the Mount Vernon Campus, the George Washington lacrosse team topped the La Salle Explorers, 16-13, on Friday afternoon.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Explorers came out hot in the first half, making their first strike at the 29:12 mark before adding two more to lead by three just seven minutes into the game. The Colonials (9-2, 2-1 A-10) battled back with a pair of their own from Camaryn Kerns and Morgan McDonnell to bring the game within one. La Salle (4-7, 0-3 A-10) responded with back-to-back goals, but GW continued to push on the attack and tied the game at five with 11 minutes to play in the half. The Explorers reestablished their lead with another pair of goals, but the Colonials wouldn’t let up and matched their conference opponent with two of their own from the freshman duo of Abby Carlin and Ioanna Mantzouratos. La Salle scored once more, but GW found the back of the net two more times to close the half with a narrow 9-8 lead.

The Colonials were the first to register a tally after the break, with Mantzouratos scoring her third goal of the game from the free position. One minute later, senior co-captain Jocelyn Donohue found the back of the net for GW once again off of a feed from Mantzouratos. The teams continued to trade goals, before the Colonials began to pull away with four straight tallies to lead 16-11 with 1:23 to go. The Explorers scored twice more, but it wasn’t enough as GW took the 16-13 victory.

NOTEWORTHY:
Mantzouratos led the team with a game- and career-high four goals while adding a pair of assists, one ground ball, and one caused turnover.
Six other Colonials found the back of the net in today’s matchup. The senior pair of Kerns and Donohue each completed a hat trick, sophomores Katie Quinn and Caroline Kiernan scored a pair of goals, and McDonnell and Carlin had one apiece.
The Colonials held a lead at halftime for the ninth time this season.
Freshman keeper Jenna Oler made a season-high matching 17 saves against the Explorers.
GW held an edge in shots (35-34) and ground balls (9-5) while La Salle had a 17-14 advantage off the draw.
LOOK AHEAD: The Colonials will head down to Richmond on Sunday to face the Spiders for a 1 p.m. bout at Robins Stadium.

Gallaudet drops NEAC opener to rival Penn St.-Berks

Recap, photo courtesy of GU

WASHINGTON - The Gallaudet University baseball team missed an opportunity to pick-up some key North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) games against Penn St.-Berks on a windy and cool Friday afternoon at Hoy Field. GU held a 5-2 lead in the first game against the Nittany Lions but threw away the game with several miscues and lost 11-6. In the second game, Gallaudet kept it close with Penn St.-Berks but couldn't gain the lead as they lost 3-2 after eight innings as the game was called due to darkness.

Game 1: Penn St.-Berks 11, Gallaudet 6
Gallaudet fought hard in the first game and battled back to tie the Nittany Lions twice and even held a 5-2 lead after four innings. Penn St.-Berks outscored the Bison 9-1 the rest of the game as the visitors scored four times in the top of the fifth, twice in the sixth and three times in the seventh. GU committed one of its three errors in three of the four innings that Penn St.-Berks scored runs.

Junior Cameron Upton (Vicksburg, Miss.) smacked a RBI triple to right-center field in the bottom of the third inning to drive in GU's first run. Upton scored, moments later, when senior first baseman Justin Strong (Charlotte, N.C.) doubled to left field as the Bison knotted the game at 2-2.

In the bottom of the fourth, senior center fielder Kyle Gumm (Dallas, Texas) doubled down the left-field line to plate freshman Darren Drolsbaugh (Lansdale, Pa.). Two batters later, Upton singled up the middle to score senior catcher Jake Grindstaff (New Market, Md.) and Gumm as Gallaudet claimed a three-run lead, 5-2.

Freshman pitcher Ethan Denson (Huffman, Texas) walked three batters and had an errant throw during the four-run fifth for the Nittany Lions. The visitors took a brief 6-5 lead before GU answered back with a run in the bottom half to tie the game at six. Drolsbaugh tripled to right field as Strong scored GU's sixth and final run.

GU relief pitcher Quintan Polito (Omaha, Neb.) took his fourth loss of the season as he allowed two runs on two hits and two walks as he recorded no outs in the sixth.

Penn St.-Berks reliever Alex Laudenslager (2-0) earned the win as he threw the final three innings where he allowed one run on three hits, walked two and struck out one.

Game 2: Penn St.-Berks 3, Gallaudet 2
Penn St.-Berks got on the scoreboard twice in the second inning and added a third run in the fourth to take a 3-0 lead before Gallaudet got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the seventh. The Bison (3-19-1, 0-2 NEAC) scored twice but couldn't tie the game as the game was called for darkness in the top of the ninth.

Penn St.-Berks (7-7, 2-0 NEAC) had scored three additional runs in the ninth with no outs but the umpire called the game because of limited visibility and the game went back to the last completed inning where the Nittany Lions led 3-2.

GU manufactured two runs in the seventh as the Bison took advantage of two Nittany Lions errors. Upton had a sacrifice fly to bring home Grindstaff for GU's first run. Sophomore Winston Lane (Brooklyn Center, Minn.) then reached due to a throwing error as senior Dylan Hayes (Endicott, N.Y.) scored.

Hayes, the starting pitcher, went seven innings where he allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits, walked five and struck out five.

Penn St.-Berks starting pitcher Tyler Comport (3-0) threw a complete game where he allowed two unearned runs on four hits, walked four and struck out nine.

UP NEXT
Gallaudet will next host Penn St.-Abington (9-7, 1-0 NEAC) on Sunday, April 8, at 1 p.m. at Hoy Field in a conference doubleheader.

GU swept in NEAC opener at Wilson

Recap, photo courtesy of GU

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - The Gallaudet University's softball team began its North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) schedule on the road here Thursday and dropped two games to Wilson College.

Gallaudet (5-11, 0-2 NEAC) dropped the first game 11-1 in five innings and lost 5-3 in the second game to the Phoenix (4-8, 2-0 NEAC).

Game 1: Wilson 11, Gallaudet 1
Wilson jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the second and added six runs to its 5-1 lead in the bottom of the fourth to put the game away. Wilson won the game 11-1 in five innings as the game ended due to the eight-run mercy rule.

Gallaudet got on the scoreboard when junior Jacklyn Zacarias (Montebello, Calif.) doubled to center field to score senior Alyssa Barlow (Chandler, Ariz.) from first base. The Bison run cut the Wilson lead to four, 5-1.

The Phoenix scored six times in the bottom half of the fourth.

Barlow (3-4) took the loss in the circle as she allowed 11 runs (eight earned) on 10 hits, five walks and struck out two.

Wilson starting pitcher Megan Potter (3-4) got the win as she surrendered one run on four hits, no walks and struck out seven.

Game 2: Wilson 5, Gallaudet 3
In the second game, Gallaudet struck first and scored two runs in the first and one run in the third and held a 3-2 lead heading into the fifth inning. Wilson scored three runs in the bottom half of the inning off two Bison errors to take a 5-3 lead, which the Phoenix held until the end of the game.

Gallaudet took advantage of three Wilson errors in the first inning as the Bison pushed across two runs.

GU starting pitcher Hannah Carter (Dayton, Ohio) pitched well into the fourth inning as she only allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits, three walks and one strikeout. Zacarias (2-5) came in and eventually gave up the GU lead in the fifth.

Freshman Hannah Neild (Litchfield, N.H.) led the Bison with two singles and one RBI.

Potter (4-4) picked up the win as she pitched the final 3.2 innings for the Phoenix after Daphne Buzard started the game in the circle.

BISON TRACKS

Sophomore Jenny Mendis (Brook Park, Ohio) had a double in the second game
This is the second time this season GU has lost a game by two runs or less
Today's doubleheader was Gallaudet's first official away game this season
Gallaudet has only lost by the eight-run, five-inning mercy rule four times in five innings this year

Bison doubled up by No. 24 Catholic, 18-9

Recap, photo courtesy of Gallaudet University

WASHINGTON - Gallaudet University made the short trip over to The Catholic University of America to face the No. 24 Cardinals in a non-conference game here Wednesday.

The Bison (3-17-1) fell behind early 7-0 and later trailed 16-5 before falling 18-9 as the game was called for darkness in the bottom of the eighth inning.

GU scored four runs in the fifth inning as senior first baseman Justin Strong (Charlotte, N.C.) delivered a two-run double to center field. Sophomore Winston Lane (Brooklyn Center, Minn.) and senior Dylan Hayes (Endicott, N.Y.) both drove in runs to cut Catholic's lead to 10-5 before the Cardinals added six runs in the bottom half.

Gallaudet added two more runs in the sixth and seventh innings. Strong brought home two runs in the sixth on a single. In the seventh, a Bison runner scored from third base on a passed ball and junior Cameron Upton (Vicksburg, Miss.) singled in senior Kyle Gumm (Dallas, Texas), who had walked for the fourth time in the game.

Sophomore Frank Diaz (Far Rockaway, N.Y.) took the loss as the starter lasted three innings where he allowed seven runs (five earned) on eight hits, two walks and one strikeout.

MJ Dziczkowski (2-0) picked up the win for the Cardinals as he pitched two innings of relief. Catholic had six doubles and 17 hits in the game.

BISON TRACKS

• Strong went 3-for-5 with four RBI
• Gumm scored three times
• GU had two extra-base hits 
• Seven different Bison had a hit

UP NEXT
Gallaudet returns home to begin North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) play this weekend against Penn St.-Abington (8-7) and Penn St.-Berks (5-7).

BIG HIT ELUDES GEORGETOWN IN SETBACK TO UNCG

Recap, photo courtesy of Georgetown

The Hoyas outhit UNCG, led by three hits by Jake Bernstein

Box Score

GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Georgetown University baseball team outhit UNC Greensboro, 10-8, but fell by a 5-2 score on Friday evening at UNCG Baseball Stadium. With the loss, the Hoyas fall to 7-18, while the Spartans improve to 19-6.

Jack Cushing (Flower Mound, Texas/Marcus) started on the mound and went 5.0 innings, allowing five runs on seven hits while striking out five. Jeremiah Burke (Delmar, N.Y./Bethlehem Central/La Salle Institute) made his season debut and fired two scoreless innings of relief with three strikeouts. Matt Randolph (Concord, N.C./Cannon School/Emory) recorded two strikeouts for a scoreless inning of work for the second-consecutive day.

Jake Bernstein (Frederick, Md./St. John’s College HS) led the offense with three hits. Ryan P. Davis (Oak Hill, Va./Oakton) had two hits, including a double, and was on base four times. Freddy Achecar III (Atlanta, Ga./Lovett School) and Alex Bernauer (Sunnyvale, Calif./Fremont) each had a pair of hits.

For the second-straight game, the Hoyas jumped out to a quick lead, scoring a run in the top of the second inning. Bernauer singled with one out and moved up to second on a two-out walk by James Gabor (Wyndmoor, Pa./William Penn Charter School). Davis lined an RBI single into right field, scoring Bernauer to give GU a 1-0 lead. 

UNCG answered right back in the bottom of the second, using a single, two doubles and a triple to go ahead, 3-1. Single runs in the fourth and fifth innings extended Georgetown’s deficit to 5-1.

The Hoyas had their chances, loading the bases in both the fifth and sixth innings, but couldn’t cut into the deficit. In all, GU left 13 runners on base.

An Achecar single, Bernauer double and a passed ball tallied the final run for the Hoyas in the ninth inning.

No. 24/RV Georgetown Takes on No. 2/3 Maryland on Wednesday

WASHINGTON - The No. 24/RV Georgetown University women's lacrosse team (5-3) will make the short trip to the No. 2/3 University of Maryland Terrapins in a nonconference battle on Wednesday evening in College Park, Md. The opening draw is scheduled for 6 p.m. This will be the first road contest for the Blue & Gray since February 24.

The contest will be broadcast live on ESPNU with GU alum Sheehan Stanwick Burch and Jay Alter calling the action.

On Saturday, the Hoyas fell, 16-11, to the then-No. 6/6 University of Florida Gators in a BIG EAST matchup at Cooper Field. A late 7-0 run by the Gators was too much for GU to overcome as the Hoyas picked up their first conference loss of the season. Junior attacker Taylor Gebhardt (Baldwinsville, N.Y./C.W. Baker) led the way with four goals and one assist for five points in the contest as six Hoyas tallied a point in the game. Senior midfielder Hannah Seibel (Hanover, N.H./Hanover) managed three goals along with a pair of caused turnovers, while junior midfielder Francesca Whitehurst (Baltimore, Md./Roland Park Country School) posted two goals as well as four draw controls.

The Hoyas were outshot, 36-29, and pulled in 13 draw controls to Florida’s 16. Georgetown committed 19 turnovers while forcing 15 from the Gators. Junior goalkeeper Haelle Chomo (Naples, Fla./Barron Collier) had eight saves to her credit in the cage.

Gebhardt and sophomore attacker Emily Ehle (Baldwinsville, N.Y./Christian Brothers Academy) lead the offense with 27 points apiece. Gebhardt has tallied a team-high 24 goals with three assists, while Ehle has 10 goals and a squad-best 17 assists on the year. They are followed by sophomore attacker Michaela Bruno (Garden City, N.Y./Garden City) who is third with 20 goals along with five assists for 25 points.

Whitehurst has pulled in 44 draw controls to go along with 12 goals and five assists for 17 points to tie Seibel, while sophomore midfielder Natalie Lynch (Smithtown, N.Y./Smithtown West) has 10 goals, four assists, 23 draw controls and a team-high seven caused turnovers.

In goal, Chomo has played a majority of the minutes with 65 saves on the season.

The No. 2/3 Terps are 8-1 on the season and defeated then-No. 4 James Madison, 15-12, on Saturday in College Park. The win marked Maryland's fourth victory over a top-10 opponent this season and second over a top-5 squad. The Terps have faced ranked foes in six of their nine games this season, posting a 5-1 record. Maryland is led by Megan Whittle who has 46 points on the season with 36 goals and 10 assists. Seven Terps are currently scoring in double figures.

The Hoyas are 4-23 all-time against the Terps and 3-10 in College Park. Last season, the Blue & Gray fell on the Hilltop, 17-13. In the last meeting at Maryland, GU lost 18-8 during the 2016 season. The last Hoya victory was an 11-10 overtime win on the road in 2006.

The game will be broadcast live on ESPNU and live stats will be available at www.GUHoyas.com.