Amherst's Battaglia signs with UAlbany

Senior Jodi Battaglia signed a National Letter of intent on Thursday to play lacrosse at the University at Albany. Pictured far left is her father, Peter Battaglia, Jodi Battaglia and head coach and mother, Janet Battaglia. Also in attendance was Jodi's brother, Peter, assistant varsity coach Kristy Grossman and JV lacrosse coach JoAnna Fildes.

Amherst Central senior Jodi Battaglia signed a National Letter of Intent Thursday to play lacrosse at the University at Albany. Battaglia said UAlbany is what she was looking for in a college.

"UAlbany seemed to be a good fit academically and athletically," she said. "It has good lacrosse at a competitive D-I program. They play in the America East Conference. It also has a communications program, which is my intended major. The geographic location is appealing and I like the size of the school."

Battaglia said the coaching staff has talked about her playing in the midfield.

"They are bringing in a good size recruiting class so I will have my work cut out for me," she added.

Battaglia has scored 149 goals and 94 assists in three years for Amherst.