Hawks open states with No. 1 seed

The Hawks (12-5) received the top seed for the New York State Women's Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament, meaning they will have home-field at All-Weather Field advantage throughout the event.

Hartwick opens quarterfinal play against No. 8 Vassar at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The highest seed after quarterfinal play will play host to the semifinals and finals, on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Saturday's semifinals are set for 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday's consolation is at 11 a.m., followed by the championship at 1:30 p.m.

The Hawks, who have won NYSWCAA titles in 1996 and 1998, are 4-1 against the other teams in the tournament. Hartwick beat No. 2 Ithaca, 3-1, but lost by the same score to third-seeded Rensselaer.

Defending champion St. Lawrence decided against playing in the tournament this fall.

NYSWCAA TOURNAMENT

Wednesday's Quarterfinals

No. 8 Vassar at No. 1 Hartwick, 7 p.m.

No. 7 Oswego at No. 2 Ithaca, 2:30 p.m.

No. 6 Elmira at No. 3 Rensselaer, 4 p.m.

No. 5 Brockport at No. 4 Geneseo, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday's Semifinals

At highest remaining seed, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Vassar/Hartwick winner vs. Brockport/Geneseo winner

Oswego/Ithaca winner vs. Elmira/Rensselaer winner

Sunday's Championship and Consolation

Consolation: Semifinal losers, 11 a.m.

Championship: Semifinal winners, 1:30 p.m.