Tag Archives: Athletics

Women’s Cross Country Places Fifth at Highlander Invitational

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The Daemen University women’s cross country team placed fifth out of 17 teams at the Highlander Invitational hosted at the Field of Dreams on Houghton University’s campus. Fifth is the Wildcats’ best team result of the season, after finishing sixth… Read More »

Men’s Cross Country Finishes Fifth at Highlander Invitational

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The Daemen University men’s cross country team placed fifth of 16 teams at the Highlander Invitational hosted at the Field of Dreams on Houghton University’s campus. Fifth place ties the Wildcats’ best team result of the season, equaling their mark… Read More »

Miranto Records 100th Career Point As Wildcats Pick Up Win At RWU

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Daemen University defeated Roberts Wesleyan University 3-1 on Wednesday night at Roberts Stadium, earning its fifth staright victory. Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) scored the game-winning goal to reach 100 career points in the contest. … Read More »

Women’s Basketball Releases 2025-26 Schedule

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The Daemen University women’s basketball team has released its full schedule for the 2025-26 season. The Wildcats are coming off another historic campaign in 2024-25, capturing their fourth consecutive East Coast Conference championship and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament for… Read More »

Daemen Inducts Four To Athletics Hall of Fame

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On Saturday, September 27, four former student-athletes were inducted into the Daemen University Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at the John R. Yurtchuk Student Center on campus. The induction class, including soccer player Lindsay (Miller) Clark, three-sport… Read More »

Wright Scores Twice to Lead Women’s Soccer Past Post

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Daemen earned a 3-2 victory over Post on Saturday at LaMoy Field. The Wildcats scored three goals in the second half to secure the victory, with two coming from Kaitlyn Wright (Geneva, N.Y.).… Read More »

Women’s Soccer Earns First ECC Win

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Daemen (3-2-0, 1-0-0) secured a decisive 3-0 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas (0-6-0, 0-1-0) at Royal Park, with all three goals scored in the first half.… Read More »

Successful Western New York Cheer Coach Joins Daemen Athletics Staff

Leanne Gerth, with 25 years of experience as a cheerleading coach in Western New York, joins Daemen University Athletics staff as cheer coach, Vice President of Athletics Traci Murphy announced on Monday. Gerth will be responsible for overseeing Daemen’s spirit… Read More »

Nate Beutel Hired As New Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Nate Beutel has been named the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Daemen University, Vice President of Athletics Traci Murphy announced today. Beutel becomes the fifth head coach in modern history of the Daemen women’s basketball program and takes over the… Read More »

Men’s Basketball Releases 2025-26 Schedule

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Following a historic 2024-25 season that saw the Daemen University men’s basketball team post a program-record 28 straight wins and earn the No. 1 ranking in NCAA Division II for the first time in program history, men’s basketball head coach … Read More »

Miranto Scores Twice to Lead Women’s Soccer Past AIC

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Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) scored twice, including the game-winner, to help the Daemen University women’s soccer team defeat American International College 3-2 at Royal Park Sunday.… Read More »

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 »