In a critical East Coast Conference doubleheader, the Queens College baseball team split their games against D'Youville University, winning the first 8-2 and losing the second 3-2. Michael Vilardi showcased a standout performance in Game One, throwing a complete game and allowing only two runs. D'Youville took an early lead, but Queens rallied with a strong sixth inning for the victory. The second game was tightly contested, with Queens briefly leading before the Saints clinched the win with a late run.

By the Numbers
  • Michael Vilardi recorded his fourth win of the season with a complete game, allowing two runs.
  • Joshua Angely hit a solo home run in Game Two, bringing his season total to two.
State of Play
  • Queens improved to eight conference wins for the season after the first game.
  • The Knights face D'Youville in the continuation of the conference series on April 25.
What's Next

Queens will look to capitalize on their Game One momentum as they aim to secure the series against D'Youville, needing strong performances from their pitchers and consistent hitting to improve their conference standings.

Bottom Line

Queens College showcased resilience with a critical win in Game One; however, consistency will be key as they head into the remaining games of the series to solidify their position in the conference.