Tag Archives: Athletics

Men’s Basketball Stays Undefeated With Win Over Saint Anselm

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The No. 4 Daemen University men’s basketball team improved to 4-0 with an 80-63 victory over Saint Anselm on Saturday. The Wildcats made it a perfect weekend as the hosts of the East Region Challenge Presented by WNY Knee &… Read More »

Men’s Volleyball Announces 2026 Schedule

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The Daemen University men’s volleyball team will open the 2026 season with a two-match trip to Southern California, head coach Darek Przybyl announced today, along with the program’s full 27-match schedule. The two-time defending Northeast Conference champions will play… Read More »

Johnson Selected For At-Large Berth To Cross Country National Championships

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Daemen University junior CJ Johnson (Baltimore, Md.) has been selected as one of 25 individual qualifiers for the 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Cross Country National Championships. The official announcement of qualifying teams and individuals was made today at ncaa.com.… Read More »

Seven Wildcats Earn All-ECC Honors; Miranto Three-Peats as Offensive Player of the Year

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Seven Daemen University women’s soccer players were named to the 2025 All-East Coast Conference Team, led by Kylie Miranto, who earned ECC Offensive Player of the Year for the third consecutive season.… Read More »

Athletes Spread School Spirit at Royal Park

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Daemen University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted a trunk or treat event at Royal Park on Oct. 31 to spread Halloween cheer in the neighborhood. Close to 100 student athletes participated, including the entire men’s soccer, women’s lacrosse, and women’s… Read More »

Fourth-Ranked Wildcats Win Second Straight Game to Open 2025 Season

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The fourth-ranked Daemen University men’s basketball team collected its second straight win to begin 2025, defeating Alaska Anchorage 96-62 at the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic hosted by Florida Southern College on Sunday evening.… Read More »

Women’s Soccer Downs Staten Island on Senior Day

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Daemen secured a decisive 3-0 victory on senior day over Staten Island Saturday at Royal Park.… Read More »

Wildcats Take Down Golden Flyers At KeyBank Center

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The Daemen University men’s basketball team defeated Nazareth University 75-48 in exhibition action on Saturday at KeyBank Center. The Wildcats controlled the boards with a 48-23 rebounding advantage and showcased a strong defense with eight blocks. They made 12 of… Read More »

Johnson Wins, Wildcats Second at ECC Championships

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The Daemen University men’s cross country team placed second out of seven teams at Saturday’s East Coast Conference Championships on Long Island. Junior CJ Johnson (Baltimore, Md.) became the first male Daemen athlete to top the individual standings and be… Read More »

Daemen Shines Light on Mental Health

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In recognition of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, and as part of an ongoing commitment to mental health and wellbeing, Daemen University and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention held the fourth annual Walk for Jenny on Oct.… Read More »

Men’s Basketball Selected First In ECC Preseason Poll, Bill Named Preseason Player of the Year

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Daemen University is a unanimous selection atop the East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the league office announced today. It marks the third time in the last four seasons that the Wildcats have been picked as the ECC’s… Read More »

Women’s Basketball Picked First in ECC Poll; Pikett Named Preseason Player of the Year

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The East Coast Conference released its women’s basketball preseason honors on Monday. Daemen topped the preseason poll, and Claire Pikett (Holland, N.Y.) was named ECC Preseason Player of the Year.… Read More »

Women’s Bowling Finishes Second at Grapevine Classic

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Daemen women’s bowling wrapped up the Grapevine Classic on Sunday, finishing in second place in the tournament. The Wildcats earned second after securing two wins on Day 2, which transitioned to Baker Format for the matches. Daemen posted a 4-6… Read More »

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 »