Lakeland, FL - The Vikings (NY) earned their 12th win of the season this morning over Itasca Community College 8-6. 

Itasca lead the game off with three runs in the top of the first off of starting pitcher Gavin Carlucci (Walter Panas HS/Garrison, NY). Carlucci would then settle down and hold the Vikings (MN) to their three runs over the next three innings. Meanwhile, Westchester would score six unanswered in the bottom of the second to take the lead. Itasca would cut the lead to one run before SUNY WCC would score another two runs to solidify the victory.

Carlucci would earn his first collegiate victory pitching five innings, scattering eight hits and striking out three. The Viking offense also be led by Gavin who went one for three, a double, and two RBIs as well as Luisbert Frias (Port Chester HS/Port Chester, NY) who continued his hot start with two hits in four at bats and an RBI.

SUNY WCC will play another split doubleheader tomorrow at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex against Alexandria College (9:30am) and Bucks County Community College (1:30pm).

Westchester's second game today against fourth ranked Niagara Community College was postponed due to weather.