Tag Archives: Athletics

Daemen Student-Athletes Post 22nd Straight Semester With 3.0+ GPA

Various Daemen athletes academic student accomplishments

The Spring 2024 semester was a success for the Daemen University Division of Athletics, with student-athletes achieving a collective 3.36 grade point average (GPA). It marks the 22nd consecutive semester that student-athletes have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher. The… Read More »

O’Brien Earns USTFCCCA All-Region Honors In The Steeplechase

Connor O’Brien (Hamburg, N.Y.) of the Daemen University men’s track & field team has earned NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field All-Region honors as announced by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) from… Read More »

Merrill and Rodriguez Earn USTFCCCA All-Region Honors

Courtney Merrill (Speedway, Ind.) and Alexis Rodriguez (Williamson, N.Y.) of the Daemen University women’s track & field team have both earned NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field All-Region honors as announced by the United States Track and Field and… Read More »

University Secures Record-Breaking External Funding

Beauty shot of entrance to Daemen University

Daemen University secured nearly $10 million in external funding so far during the 2023-2024 fiscal year – a record-breaking amount for the institution – including three of the largest donations in the institution’s history. “This is a new level of… Read More »

April Athletes of the Month: John Jaworski and Alexis Rodriguez

Headshots of John Jaworski and Alexis Rodriguez

Daemen University student-athletes John Jaworski (Naperville, Ill.) of the men’s track & field team and Alexis Rodriguez (Williamson, N.Y.) of the women’s track & field team have been named the April Athletes of the Month after a successful month on… Read More »

Schneider Named Finalist for Off The Block Division II National Player of the Year

Zach Schneider bumps the ball during a match

For the second straight season, Zach Schneider (Lockport, N.Y.) of the Daemen University men’s volleyball team has been named one of the three finalists for the Off The Block Division II National Player of the Year. Schneider was named a… Read More »

Daemen Collects a Record 21 All-Conference Honors In Outdoor Track & Field

Daemen University was well represented on the East Coast Conference 2024 Outdoor Track & Field All-Conference teams, as a record 21 student-athletes from Daemen earned the honor this spring. The Daemen women had a record 13 All-ECC representatives, while the… Read More »

Women’s Lacrosse Places Two On All-Conference Team

Picture of Ella Bouley and Tatiana Wright during games

Two members of the Daemen University women’s lacrosse team have been honored by the East Coast Conference for their outstanding play during the 2024 season.… Read More »

Daemen Athletics Pays Tribute The Best of 2023-24 at Wildcat Night Of Honors

Student athletes honored at award ceremony

The Daemen University Division of Athletics celebrated a successful season at the 2024 Wildcat Night of Honors held on campus. The annual event recognizes the achievements of the university’s intercollegiate teams and student-athletes.… Read More »

Greco Named ECC Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year

Daemen University tennis coach Richard Greco was named the 2024 East Coast Conference Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year, the league announced in the postseason awards released on Thursday afternoon. Greco was named Coach of the Year following a vote… Read More »

Day of Giving Sees Record-Setting Support

Daemen University’s eighth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 18, 2024, set new records for money raised and the number of donors, with 967 supporters donating a preliminary total of $152,606. Funds raised during the 24-hour campaign will support… Read More »

NEC Champions!! Men’s Volleyball Tops Saint Francis 3-1 In Tournament Championship Match

Players and coaches take a picture with NEC banner

NORTHEAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!!! The Daemen University men’s volleyball team collected the program’s first-ever NEC Championship title with a huge 3-1 (25-23, 25-21, 22-25, 25-20) victory over the Saint Francis Red Flash on Saturday afternoon to cap off the winningest season… Read More »

12th Annual Wildcat Golf Classic Set for August 16

The 12th Annual Wildcat Golf Classic will take place on Friday, August 16 at the Buffalo Tournament Club in Lancaster, the Daemen University Division of Athletics. The event will feature a 1:30 p.m. shotgun tee time, with accommodations for up… Read More »

National Champs! Cheer Named Grand Champions Of Surfs Up National Championship

Members of the Daemen University cheerleading team.

After earning three straight first place finishes at competitions throughout the spring, the Daemen University cheerleading squad capped off a a highly successful 2024 season by taking home the 1st place finish, Division Championship, and Grand Champions title at the… Read More »

Arabasz Earns NEC Rookie of the Year, Four From Daemen Earn All-NEC Honors

Arabasz holding a volleyball in the Lumsden Gymnasium

For the second consecutive season, four members of the Daemen University men’s volleyball team have been named to the 2024 All-Northeast Conference team, and one Wildcat picked up a major award for the season, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon.… Read More »