Siena College honored Ryan Taffe and Mackenzie Whitney as the Leo and Jeannine Dufort Student-Athletes of the Month for April. Taffe, a redshirt junior baseball player, maintains a 3.43 GPA while achieving a 2.97 ERA with 32 strikeouts over 36.1 innings. Whitney, a senior golfer, holds a 3.06 GPA and showcased her skills with a tied 14th finish at the Bellevue Country Club tournament. The award celebrates academic and athletic excellence and is named after Leo and Jeannine Dufort, who significantly contributed to the Siena community.

By the Numbers
  • Ryan Taffe has a 2.97 ERA and a 2-0 record in April with 32 strikeouts.
  • Mackenzie Whitney finished tied for 14th with a score of 165 (86-79) in her last tournament.
State of Play
  • The award recognizes student-athletes from September to May, celebrating their achievements in sports and academics.
  • Taffe has shown improved performance recently, with 19 innings pitched and only five earned runs over his last three starts.
What's Next

Both athletes will continue to compete in their respective sports, with Taffe looking to maintain his strong pitching performance as the season progresses and Whitney aiming to improve her standings in upcoming golf tournaments.

Bottom Line

The recognition of Taffe and Whitney highlights the vital balance of academics and athletics at Siena College, reinforcing the legacy of the Duforts and their impact on student life.