Tag Archives: Athletics

Women’s Volleyball Takes Down D’Youville In Five Set Comeback

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The Daemen University women’s volleyball team defeated D’Youville University 3-2 (17-25, 25-23, 24-26, 28-26, 15-9) on Wednesday at Lumsden Gymnasium. The Wildcats trailed 18-23 in the fourth set before moving ahead 24-23, then finished the match by taking the fourth… Read More »

Forsha Earns ECC Bowler of the Week

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Daemen bowler Brenna Forsha (Tonawanda, N.Y.) was named East Coast Conference Bowler of the Week, announced by the conference on Thursday. Forsha led the Wildcats with a 194.8 average on the first day (traditional rounds) of the Niagara Brunswick Fall… Read More »

Rickard Named ECC Offensive Player of the Week

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The East Coast Conference released its final set of women’s soccer weekly awards on Monday, with Daemen forward Marisa Rickard (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) earning Offensive Player of the Week.… Read More »

Johnson Earns Fourth ECC Rookie of the Week Nod

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Daemen University women’s volleyball freshman Audrey Johnson (Mequon, Wisc.) has earned her fourth East Coast Conference Rookie of the Week honor, the league announced on Monday.… Read More »

Wildcats Sweep STAC In Straight Sets At Home

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The Daemen University women’s volleyball team swept St. Thomas Aquinas in straight sets, 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-20) on Saturday afternoon in the East Coast Conference Women’s Volleyball Game of the Week. Daemen totaled 39 kills, 11 aces and 10 blocks… Read More »

Men’s Basketball Tops St. John Fisher 74-66 In KeyBank Center Exhibition

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The Daemen University men’s basketball team defeated St. John Fisher University 74-66 in an exhibition game hosted at the KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats shot 41.7 percent from the floor (25-of-60) and 21.7 percent (5-of-23)… Read More »

Brasacchio Earns ECC Runner of the Week

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Daemen University women’s cross country junior Lia Brasacchio (Victor, N.Y.) has been named the East Coast Conference Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday. It marks the first weekly award for a Daemen women’s cross… Read More »

Keating Breaks Daemen 8K Record With Second Place Finish At Highlander Invitational

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RECORD BREAKER! Ethan Keating (Wooster, Ohio) broke the Daemen University men’s cross country 8K record at the Highlander Invitational on Saturday, running a program-best time of 24:59.4 as he placed second out of 185 runners at the meet. The Wildcat… Read More »

Wildcats Top Spartans 3-0

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The Daemen University women’s volleyball team won their East Coast Conference opener, 3-0 (27-25, 25-20, 25-17) on the road against St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday. The Wildcats finished with advantages in kills (36-26), service aces (12-4) and hitting percentage (.142-.068).… Read More »

Daemen Finishes Third at Mercyhurst Invitational

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Daemen Women’s Bowling wrapped up the Mercyhurst Invitational Sunday afternoon, finishing in third place overall. Sunday’s action featured four baker format matches and one best-of-seven competition. The Wildcats posted a 4-1 record in the final day to claim the bronze… Read More »

Daemen Tops Roberts Wesleyan 3-1 on the Road

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Daemen (1-6-2, 1-1 ECC) defeated Roberts Wesleyan (1-5-2, 0-2 ECC) 3-1 on Wednesday evening at Roberts Stadium. The Wildcats put all five of their shots on goal and scored twice in the first half before adding one goal after halftime.… Read More »

Behind The Scenes With The Daemen Sports Medicine Staff

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It’s New York State Athletic Training Recognition Week! Athletic trainers are the backbone of sports, and are rarely recognized for the hard work they put in to keep athletes healthy, safe, and ready compete on the court, field, pitch, course… Read More »

Women’s Volleyball Records Sweep Over Saint Michael’s In Home Opener

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The Daemen University women’s volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 27-25) sweep over Saint Michael’s in the Wildcats’ home opener at Lumsden Gymnasium on Saturday. The Cats outhit the Purple Knights 46 to 28 on the day while… Read More »

Men’s Volleyball Releases 2027 Schedule

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The Daemen University men’s volleyball team will play 28 matches in the 2027 regular season, head coach Sean Byron announced today. The Wildcats will have 11 home matches at Lumsden Gymnasium as well as 17 matches on the road, traveling… Read More »

Hemphill Signs To Play Professional Basketball In Norway

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After putting together a highly accomplished collegiate career at Daemen, former men’s basketball forward Justin Hemphill (Buffalo, N.Y.) has signed a professional career to play basketball overseas in Norway. Hemphill signed with Gimle Basket and will play in his first… Read More »