Tag Archives: Athletics

Down Goes #12! Men’s Volleyball Upsets UCSB 3-2

A member of the Daemen men's volleyball team spikes the ball during a game.

Déjà vu! The Daemen University men’s volleyball team earned their second win over the 12th-ranked team in the country on the road, upsetting #12 UC Santa Barbara 3-2 (25-20, 28-26, 22-25, 19-25, 16-14) in the first match of the Harvard… Read More »

Women’s Lacrosse: Schedule Set For Sophomore Season

A member of the women's lacrosse team running during a game.

Daemen University women’s lacrosse coach Dominique Hamman has announced the schedule for the program’s second season, which is slated to get underway next month.… Read More »

Wildcats Ranked 6th In Latest Off The Block Poll

Members of the men's volleyball team celebrate during a game.

The Daemen University men’s volleyball team dropped to sixth in the latest Off The Block Division II Coaches Poll for week five of the 2024 season, as released on Tuesday morning. Off The Block is a website solely dedicated to… Read More »

Philipkoski Named ECC Rookie of the Week

Zach Philipkoski (New Hartford, N.Y.) of the Daemen University men’s basketball team has been honored by the East Coast Conference for his play in recent games. Philipkoski was selected as the ECC Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week for games… Read More »

Daemen Student-Athletes Post 21st Straight Semester With 3.0+ GPA

Data on the academic achievement of Daemen student athletes

The Fall 2023 semester was a success for the Daemen University Division of Athletics, with student-athletes achieving a collective 3.22 grade point average (GPA). It marks the 21st consecutive semester that student-athletes have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher.… Read More »

December Athletes of the Month: Dylan Fasoyiro and Alahna Paige

December student athletes of the month Dylan Fasoyiro and Alahna Paige

Daemen University student athletes Dylan Fasoyiro (Houston, TX) of the men’s basketball team and Alahna Paige (Rochester, N.Y.) of the women’s basketball team have been named the December Athletes of the Month after a successful month on the court. The… Read More »

Daemen Among Top 40 in Fall Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings

Members of the Daemen University women's volleyball team celebrate win

The Daemen University Department of Athletics is among the Top 40 schools in all of Division II in the 2023-24 Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings following the fall season.… Read More »

Miranto Earns All-America Honors From Division II Conference Commissioners Association

Kylie Miranto kicks the ball during a women's soccer game.

Sophomore Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) of the Daemen University women’s soccer team has been named to the 2023 Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-America team. The 40-player team represents the top players from all NCAA Division II teams.… Read More »

Brundage, Koerber Named AVCA Honorable Mention All-America

Members of the women's volleyball team pose with "The Wildcat Way" banner

The postseason awards keep on coming for Daemen University women’s volleyball senior libero Jasmine Brundage (East Aurora, N.Y.) and freshman outside hitter Charlotte Koerber (Munich, Germany)! The pair were named to the 42nd annual American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) NCAA … Read More »

Wildcats Stay at No. 7 in D2CSC Regional Poll

Members of the men's basketball team huddle with Coach Mike MacDonald during a game.

The Daemen University men’s basketball team is ranked seventh in the fourth Division II College Sports Communicators (D2CSC) East Region Men’s Basketball Media Poll for 2023-24. The Wildcats remained at No. 7 for the third-straight week. Daemen opened the season… Read More »

Daemen’s Outstanding Season Ends In East Region Championship

Members of the Daemen University women's volleyball team play against the third-seeded Bentley Falcons in the NCAA Division II East Region Championship match.

The tremendous 2023 Daemen University women’s volleyball season came to a close with a 3-1 (25-12, 21-25, 23-25, 23-25) loss to the third-seeded Bentley Falcons in the NCAA Division II East Region Championship match on Saturday night. Daemen, the fifth-seed… Read More »

Atkins Named ECC Defensive Player of the Week

Men's Basketball player Joey Atkins team picture.

Joey Atkins (Watervliet, N.Y.) of the Daemen University men’s basketball team has been honored by the East Coast Conference for his play last week. Atkins was selected the ECC Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week for games played Nov.… Read More »

Wildcats Repeat As Daemen Storm Fall Classic Champions

The Daemen University women's bowling team with their trophy at the Storm Fall Classic.

The Daemen University women’s bowling team successfully defended its team title at the Daemen Storm Fall Classic Sunday after placing first out of 12 teams during the two-day event that took place at Brad Angelo Lanes.… Read More »

Wildcats Get Past Mavericks in ECC Tournament Semifinal Match

Daemen University Women's soccer goalie Becca Schultz stops a goal during Sunday's game.

The Daemen University women’s soccer team secured its first-ever appearance in the East Coast Conference Championship title game following a 2-0 win over Mercy University in semifinal round action this afternoon at Williamsville South High School.… Read More »

Daemen’s Jean Tilo Selected For Bahamas Senior National Team

Jean Tilo of the Daemen University Men's Soccer team.

It would be safe to say that October was a memorable month for Daemen University men’s soccer player Jean Tilo.… Read More »