By Maria Salvo, contributing writer Daemen unveiled a new synthetic turf field at Royal Park, nearly two miles from campus, now serving as home to the soccer and lacrosse teams on campus. After a few years of development, it is now open to both the town of Amherst and Daemen University for use. The nearly $10 million project features synthetic turf, locker rooms, athletic training … Continue reading Daemen University Athletics new turf field
By Madison Castle, Contributing Writer For Daemen University, Buffalo Bills games mean more than football; they offer a weekly chance to unwind and reconnect before the week ahead. With coursework and first exams approaching, students and faculty find a much-needed outlet to step away from school responsibilities. “Watching the game allows for good vibes and sets a good tone starting the new week,” said Alyssa … Continue reading Buffalo Bills Bring Daemen University Members Together to Destress
By Cadence Russell, Editor-in-Chief Daemen’s basketball programs have had an unprecedented season. The men’s team, which is currently 24-0 overall, 15-0 ECC, is the last undefeated team across DII, and earned the first-ever No. 1 rank in the program’s history. The women’s team is 14-1 ECC and 18-7 overall, and had an 18-game win streak (disregarding tournaments) until Feb. 22. “This is a very special … Continue reading Daemen Basketball Finishing Record Season
By Kaity Hersee, Staff Photographer On Oct. 30, the Daemen men’s soccer team played against Franklin Pierce University. They played at Karrer Field. At the end of the game, the score was 0-1, favoring Franklin Pierce. Continue reading Photo Story: Men’s Soccer vs. Franklin Pierce
By Kaity Hersee, Staff Photographer On Oct. 30, the Daemen men’s soccer team played against Franklin Pierce University. They played at Karrer Field. At the end of the game, the score was 0-1, favoring Franklin Pierce. Continue reading Men’s Soccer Falls to Franklin Pierce 0-1
By Croyance Nakirindo, staff writer. With a winning streak of 11 games, Daemen’s women’s soccer team has positioned themselves to potentially secure their first-ever regular season championship and No. 1 seed in the ECC tournament with a win against Mercy University on Saturday, October 28th. By their fifth won game in the streak, the team was ranked No. 10 among Division II teams in the … Continue reading Women’s Soccer On a Winning Streak: Unveiling Head Coach Daniel Dolan’s Motivational Mastery
By Cadence Russell, Online Media Manager This spring was the inaugural season for the brand-new women’s lacrosse team, finishing the season with an overall 7-9 record. Head Coach Dominique Hamman has built the team from the ground up, literally, in her first head coaching position. What went into establishing this team? “I had a whole year to recruit and just find athletes because obviously, we … Continue reading Lacrosse’s Inaugural Year: A Sit Down with Head Coach Dominique Hamman
By Gretchen Beyer The Daemen University women’s basketball team continued their winning ways during the 2022-23 season. The team won the ECC championship for the second time in back-to-back years, an impressive feat after finishing the season 20-5 and 13-3 in conference play. The Wildcats returned two seniors in Mickayla Ivy and Marina Maerkl, and they added graduate student Paige Emborsky. In addition to the … Continue reading Working for the Win
By Tatyjana Scalisi March is a month dedicated to recognizing many women embodying values that best represent ideal role models for young females and how these individuals make an impact within their communities. Additionally recognized during March, according to National Today, “National Athletic Training Month is celebrated every year in March. It is celebrated in recognition of the expertise and efforts of athletic trainers across … Continue reading Athletic Training and Women’s Role Model: Karen Roehling
By Myranda Lockwood The Daemen University women’s basketball team went on to win the ECC Championship earlier this month on March 6, 2022, making it the third consecutive championship win in a row. According to Daemen University’s official athletic website, “Daemen (18-4, 16-1 ECC) claims the top seed for the second straight year after earning their third straight ECC Regular Season Championship. The Wildcats are … Continue reading The Heart Behind the Hoops: Life as a Competitive Student-Athlete
