Tag Archives: Athletics

Men’s Soccer Pulls Away in Second Half for First Win

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Daemen University defeated Malone University 3-1 on Saturday at Pioneer Park. The Wildcats secured the win with two second-half goals after the sides were tied 1-1 at halftime.… Read More »

Men’s Basketball To Play Nazareth At KeyBank Center In Exhibition Game

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Daemen University men’s basketball coach Mike MacDonald has announced that the Wildcats will take on Nazareth University in an exhibition game played at the KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo prior to the start of the 2025-26 season. The game will… Read More »

Four Things To Know For 2025 Women’s Soccer Season

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The Daemen University women’s soccer team kicks off the 2025 campaign on Friday, Sept. 5 with the very first home game played at Royal Park as they host the Assumption Greyhounds in a 5:30 PM match. Prior to the start… Read More »

Daemen Summer Camps Inspire Youth Athletes

Daemen University hosted several summer sports camps, including boys’ and girls’ basketball and volleyball, as well as an Olympic Camp featuring multiple sports such as basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and more, to help aspiring athletes channel their love of the game.… Read More »

60+ Wildcats Earn D2ADA Academic Achievement Award

Over 65 Daemen University student-athletes have been awarded the Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) Academic Achievement Award from the 2024-25 school year, the association announced on Thursday morning.… Read More »

Men’s Soccer Signs Simon Petty Through Partnership With Team IMPACT

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Daemen University men’s soccer coach Bediako Swan announced a new addition to the Wildcats, signing Simon Petty to the roster through a partnership with Team IMPACT.… Read More »

Architect of One of the East’s Most Successful Programs, Jenepher Banker Announces Retirement

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Daemen University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jenepher Banker announced her retirement today, ending a nine-year tenure that will go down as one of the most successful stints in program history.… Read More »

Murphy Named a 2025 Buffalo Business First Woman of Influence

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Daemen University Vice President for Athletics Traci Murphy has been selected as a 2025 Women of Influence by Buffalo Business First. Murphy is one of 25 women in a variety of industries to achieve this prestigious award this year. Murphy… Read More »

Banker, MacDonald Named 2024-25 BCANY Division II College Coaches of the Year

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Daemen University women’s basketball head coach Jenepher Banker and men’s basketball head coach Mike MacDonald have been named the 2024-25 Basketball Coaches Association of New York, Inc. (BCANY) Division II Coaches of the Year, the organization released this summer. The… Read More »

Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Named ECC Academic Team of Excellence

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AMHERST, N.Y. – The Daemen University women’s outdoor track & field team was named an East Coast Conference Academic Team of Excellence Award recipient for the 2024-25 academic year. The honor is presented to the team with the highest cumulative… Read More »

Daemen Announces 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame Class

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AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen University will induct four former student-athletes into its Athletics Hall of Fame, Director of Athletics Traci Murphy announced today. The induction class of 2025 includes Lindsay (Miller) Clark (women’s soccer), Kyle Clifford (men’s soccer/basketball/track & field),… Read More »

Scime Earns ECC’s Dr. Robert Dranoff Excellence in Community and Character Award

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COLONIA, NJ – The East Coast Conference has announced that Kitsa Scime (Williamsville, NY) of Daemen women’s tennis and Kathleen Healy (Malverne, NY) of Molloy women’s cross country and track & field have been selected as the 2024-25 winners of… Read More »

Hahn, Miranto and Schultz Selected to Play Soccer in Italy in Summer Program

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AMHERST, N.Y. — Three members of the Daemen University women’s soccer team, Nevada Hahn (Lancaster, N.Y.), Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) and Becca Schultz (Grand Island, N.Y.) are headed across the pond to play soccer in Italy from June 14th… Read More »

Schneider Selected to Participate in USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Program

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AMHERST, N.Y. — Following a star-studded collegiate career with Daemen University men’s volleyball, recent graduate Zach Schneider (Lockport, N.Y.) has been selected to participate in the 2025 USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Program in Hermosa Beach, Calif. from June… Read More »

Men’s Basketball Team Honored by State

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The men’s basketball team was honored with a State of New York Legislative Resolution on May 26 to commemorate their historic undefeated (27-0) regular season. Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) presented the proclamation to President Gary A. Olson; Traci Murphy, Vice… Read More »