SUNY New Paltz Athletics

Gardiner scored twice, leading the Hawks past SUNY Oneonta on Saturday by a count of 2-1 in the conference opener for both teams. The victory marked the end of the Hawks' 41-year drought against the Red Dragons, as New Paltz last bested Oneonta in 1969. The Malta, N.Y., native also assisted on the game-tying goal against Williams College on Wednesday, Sept. 15, but the Hawks wound up losing to the fourth-ranked Ephs in overtime. Gardiner is now tied for the team lead on the season with three goals. He has aided the blue and orange in its compilation of a 4-3-0 record (1-0-0 SUNYAC).