Tag Archives: Athletics

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 »

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 »