Wildcats Lead CACC with Six on Men’s Track and Field All-Academic TeamThe 2025 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Men’s Outdoor Track & Field All-Academic Team was released today by CACC Commissioner Dan Mara. The team contains 33 student-athletes representing all 10 conference institutions that sponsor the sport.
Four Wildcats Named to CACC Women’s Track and Field All-Academic TeamFifty-one student-athletes have qualified for the 2025 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Women’s Outdoor Track & Field All-Academic Team, CACC Commissioner Dan Mara announced today. The players recognized represent all 10 conference schools that sponsor the sport.
Donte Dockery Named USTFCCCA First Team All-AmericanAll-America honors for the 2025 NCAA DII Outdoor Track & Field season were announced on Tuesday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). With his third place finish at NCAA Championships, Donte Dockery earned First Team All-American, the first in Wilmington University track and field program history.
Track and Field Teams Claim Eight USTFCCCA All-Region HonorsAll-Region honors for the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field season were announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) following the conclusion of the regular season. The Wilmington University men’s and women’s track and field team boasts eight All-Region honors between the two programs.
Down to his final jump of the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Donte Dockery catapulted himself onto the podium and finished third overall in the triple jump with a distance of 16.19 meters inside the ThunderBowl on the campus of Colorado State Pueblo.
The Wilmington University men’s and women’s track and field teams completed the 2025 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Championships on Saturday, each finishing in fourth place at the Georgian Court University Track and Field Complex.
One champion and two second-place finishes highlighted the Wilmington University track and field teams on day one at the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Championships on Friday at Georgian Court’s Track and Field Complex.
In a final prep prior to the 2025 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Track & Field Championships, the Wilmington University track and field teams sent their distance runners to the TCNJ Lions Invitational while Donte Dockery competed at the famed Penn Relays on Saturday.
Two more school records fell as the Wilmington University track and field teams competed at the Paul Donahue Invitational on Saturday afternoon at the George A. Hansell Track complex on the campus of Widener University.
The spring season continues to roll on and the Wilmington University Wildcats continue to succeed, garnering two more Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Players of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday.
The Wilmington University track and field team won four events while competing at Lincoln University’s Easter Invite on Thursday afternoon inside the LU Athletics Stadium.
The Wilmington University track and field teams divided and conquered over the week, splitting the squad to compete in the Trojan Relays at the University of Mount Olive and the Bill Butler Invitational hosted by West Chester University.
A pair of freshmen shined for the Wilmington University track and field teams over the weekend, each being named a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week as announced by the conference office on Tuesday.
A pair of school records fell as the Wilmington University track and field teams competed at the Delaware Invitational on Friday, hosted by the University of Delaware on the track at Stuart & Suzanna Grant Stadium.
VIDEO: Baseball vs Molloy (NCAA Regional)A seven-run bottom of the fifth turned the game around for #WilmUBaseball in the opening round of the NCAA Division II East Region 2 Tournament on Saturday, coming back to defeat Molloy, 14-5, at Wilson Field. After Molloy scored five runs in the top of the fifth inning to take a 5-3 lead, the Wildcats (37-20) responded with seven runs in the bottom of the fifth, reclaiming command of the opening game of the NCAA Regional. Scott Borgmann worked the final 4.2 innings in relief to earn the win, not allowing a run on three hits and four walks. He left the bases loaded in the seventh and two more on base in the eighth to keep the Wildcats in the lead. He is now 8-2 on the year. Brandon Grygo went 3-for-5 with a double and a triple, adding two RBI. His first hit of the game was his 81st of the season, setting a new Wilmington single season program record. Chase Fleming and Josearmando Diaz each had two hits while Nick Classie, Cam Trego, and Garrett Quinn all had two RBI in the game. Tom Hill and Justin Lock on the call. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Baseball vs Jefferson (2025 CACC Tournament)The pitching duo of Steve Schenning and Scott Borgmann lifted #WilmUBaseball into the CACC Tournament Championship game, holding down Jefferson, 5-2, on Friday afternoon at Wilson Field. Steve Schenning went the first five innings before Scott Borgmann pitched the final four frames of shutout baseball. Borgmann was aided by a pair of double plays late in the game, striking out two while only allowing five hits for the win, improving to 7-2. Brandon Grygo batted 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, and two RBI. Shawn Edevane went 2-for-4 as well while four other Wildcats had one hit each. Tom Hill on the call, produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Baseball vs Felician (2025 CACC Championship)For the 10th time under head coach Brian August, #WilmUBaseball sits atop the CACC, defeating Felician, 20-3, to win the Conference Tournament on Saturday at Wilson Field. With the win, the Wildcats earn the CACC’s automatic qualification into the NCAA Division II East Region Tournament. They await their seeding and who they will play with the NCAA Selection Show scheduled for Sunday night at 10:30 p.m. on NCAA.com. Head coach Brian August and the Wildcats have now won 10 CACC Tournament Championships in the NCAA era, adding one CACC Tournament Championship while still a member of the NAIA for 11 overall. August’s Wildcats have now won titles in 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022, and now 2025. Tom Hill and Justin Lock on the call. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
Softball 2025 Selection ShowThe 2025 #WilmUSoftball team won its third straight CACC Tournament Championship and was then selected as the No. 2 seed in the upcoming NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament. They make the short trip to hosts Goldey-Beacom, beginning on Thursday with a contest against No. 7 Southern New Hampshire. Interview with head coach Mike Shehorn following the NCAA Selection Show on Monday.
VIDEO: Baseball vs Goldey-Beacom (CACC GM3)Zach Rosenzweig hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth on Saturday against Goldey-Beacom, 13-12, on Saturday afternoon at Wilson Field, advancing #WilmUBaseball onward in the CACC Tournament. It was another back-and-forth affair on Saturday as both teams always had an answer. The Wildcats (33-20) had the last laugh though, hosting and hitting in the bottom of the ninth. The teams played each other seven times in the last week, with the Wildcats coming out on top, 4-3. The Wildcats won the CACC Tournament First Round Series, 2-1. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Men's Lacrosse vs. Post (CACC Semifinal)#WilmUMLax will appear in its fourth CACC Tournament Championship game after defeating Post, 25-10, in the semifinal round on Wednesday at the WU Athletics Complex. The top seeded Wildcats used 13 different goal scorers to score the 25 goals with 16 different Wildcats recording a point in the win. Daniel Flynn also made six saves in the third quarter, four in the final possession to thwart any thought of a comeback. Josh Weston led the Wildcats with five goals while Josh Lovely scored four goals and added two assists. Andrew Dzubak scored three goals and added two assists while Carter Earl and Layton Avant had two goals and two assists each. Connor Widmer went 20-for-25 at the face-off spot while Tyler Quinn secured 10 ground balls. Quinn Tracy, Brady Frys, Daniel Flynn, and Layton Avant all had two caused turnovers as well. Flynn made 10 saves in goal.
VIDEO: Baseball vs. Goldey-BeacomIt was Senior Day for #WilmUBaseball and three senior went yard in game two against #18 Goldey-Beacom, helping the team to a CACC split on Saturday. Seniors Mason DeLuca, Nick Classie, and AJ Tropiano all homered in their final regular season home games at Wilson Field. Tom Hill on the call. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Ella Royer Breaks NCAA DII Season Goals RecordWith her 8th goal of the game against Bridgeport in the CACC Tournament First Round matchup on Saturday, April 26, 2025, #WilmUWLax junior Ella Royer broke the NCAA Division II record for goals in a season, and now stands with 118 goals on the year! The record was 115 set by Sydney Tiermann of Maryville in 2023. #LetsGoCats!!!
VIDEO: Softball vs Chestnut Hill#WilmUSoftball swept a CACC doubleheader from Chestnut Hill in the final home game of the 2025 regular season, 10-0 and 3-1. Kylee Gunkel and Delani Sheehan tossed complete games with Gunkel only allowing two hits and Sheehan striking out nine in game two. Haley Grygo hit a triple in game one and Kylie Saienni had a double in game two. The Wildcats are now 27-15 and 16-4 in CACC play. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Baseball vs Lincoln (Pa.)Tyler Pirrung hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh to cap a four-game CACC sweep for #WilmUBaseball, defeating Lincoln (Pa.), 14-0 and 4-3, on Monday at Wilson Field. GAME 1: Brandon Grygo went 2-for-3 with two doubles and three runs scored while Schoendienst went 2-for-3 with three RBI. JJ Killen finished 2-for-3 with the homer and two RBI. GAME 2: Tyler Pirrung went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Cam Trego, Kyle Lowman, and Brandon Grygo all hit sacrifice flies in the game. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Women's Lacrosse vs Georgian CourtA strong first half carried #WilmUWLax to a 19-9 CACC victory over Georgian Court on Wednesday afternoon at the WU Athletics Complex, moving the Wildcats to 10-4 overall and 5-1 in CACC play. Ella Royer surpassed the 100-point milestone for the season, scoring eight goals and adding two assists. Alea Javorowsky scored three goals and added six assists. Eden Ward had three goals, an assist, and nine draws. Tristan Holdsworth scored a goal and added three assists. Caitlyn Welker added four draws and three ground balls. Both Ashleigh Lawry and Allison Schiavone made five saves in goal. The Wildcats have now won five straight games. Produced by Arlene Coseglia.
VIDEO: Men's Lacrosse vs PostA 6-2 third quarter allowed #WilmUMLax to defeat Post, 18-8, in a CACC contest on Saturday afternoon at the WU Athletics Complex, extending its winning streak to six straight. The Wildcats (6-3) used 10 different goal scorers in the win, as 12 different student-athletes recorded a point in the win. The Wildcats won the face-off battle, 20-10, leading to a 57-29 advantage in shots. Andrew Dzubak and Carter Earl led the Wildcats with five points each, as Dzubak scored four goals, and an assist and Earl scored two goals and added three assists. Layton Avant and Josh Weston scored two goals and an assist each. Gavin Paraschak and Josh Lovely added two goals each as well. Kyle Parker dished out two assists as well.
VIDEO: Softball vs CaldwellThe six #WilmUSoftball seniors shined in a CACC doubleheader sweep of Caldwell on Sunday, 3-2 and 7-0, at Asbury Field on Senior Day. Kylee Gunkel improved to 10-5 on the year with the complete game, striking out eight while allowing two runs on four hits in game one. Delani Sheehan went 2-for-3 while Bella Barnes and Sydney Hatch had doubles. Senior Emma Zimmerman had a single in game one as well. The seniors concluded the Saturday sweep with a 7-0 win in game two, hitting two homers while each senior in the lineup came up with a hit. Sheehan struck out six while only allowing four hits and five walks to improve to 8-6 on the year. Stewart had three hits, two runs, and three stolen bases. Freshmen Haley Grygo and Sydney Hatch had two this each while Hatch, Barnes, and Serrato all had two RBI in the game. Produced by Nathna Foltz.
VIDEO: Ella Royer Breaks Women's Lacrosse Points RecordCongratulations to Ella Royer for breaking #WilmUWLax's all-time points record during today's game against Chestnut Hill! Her 277th career point broke the mark set by Taylor Lambeth from 2018-23. The Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada junior now has 282 career points... and counting!
#LetsGoCats!!
VIDEO: Baseball vs FelicianA two-out rally, capped by a two-run double by Tyler Pirrung, saw #WilmUBaseball sweep Felician, 13-3 (8 inn) and 2-1, in a CACC cross-divisional contest on Wednesday afternoon at Wilson Field. Trailing 1-0 going into the bottom of the seventh of game two, a pinch-hit single sparked a rally and Tyler Pirrung hit a two-run double with the bases loaded for the teams' sixth one-run victory of the season. The Wildcats put 13 runs up in the opener, beating the Golden-Falcons by mercy rule in the 8th inning. The Wildcats are now 15-8 overall, 7-1 in CACC play. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Softball vs JeffersonKylee Gunkel became #WilmUSoftball's all-time wins leader on Tuesday, picking up her 70th career victory as the Wildcats swept Jefferson, 10-1 and 11-3, at Asbury Field. Kylee Gunkel is now 70-30 all-time, surpassing the 69 wins set by Caitlyn (Whiteside) Osuna from 2016-19. Eve Serrato and Bella Barnes homered in the opener while Delani Sheehan had two hits and earned the complete game win. Kylee Gunkel went the first 3.2 innings of game two, allowing two earned runs on five hits, picking up the win in the five-inning game. Karen Sickle earned her first collegiate save, going 1.1 scoreless innings. Haley Grygo went 2-for-3 with two doubles and four RBI. Rylee Maloney went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBI while Maddie Vollmar finished 2-for-2 with a triple, an RBI, and four runs scored. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Baseball vs Chestnut HillThree runs in the bottom of the seventh gave #WilmUBaseball a walk-off victory in the nightcap of a CACC doubleheader sweep over Chestnut Hill on Sunday, winning 11-5 and 8-7, at Wilson Field. The Wildcats scored 8 unanswered runs in the first game, turning a 5-3 deficit into an 11-5 victory. The Griffins scored 3 runs in the top of the sixth to take a 7-5 lead, but the Wildcats answered with 3 in the bottom of the seventh, including Josearmando Diaz's walk-off to win the series, 3-1, over the Griffins. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Softball vs DominicanStrong pitching allowed #WilmUSoftball to shut out Dominican, 2-0 and 8-0 (6 inn.), and stretch its winning streak to five with a CACC sweep on Saturday afternoon at Asbury Field. Kylee Gunkel was one out away from her first collegiate no-hitter, throwing a complete game shutout with seven strikeouts and three walks. She also tied the WilmU program record with her 69th career victory, tying Caitlyn Whiteside who did from 2016-19. Maddie Vollmar went the first three before turning it over to Delani Sheehan to close it game two. Vollmar struck out three while only allowing two hits. Sheehan went the final three, striking out three while allowing one hit and one walk. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Softball vs Goldey-Beacom#WilmUSoftball swept its crosstown rival Goldey-Beacom at Asbury Field, 14-13 and 8-2, in CACC action on Wednesday. Game 1: Maddie Volmar went 3-for-4 with a double while Eve Serrato, Bella Barnes, and Cassidy Zelano all had three RBI. Delani Sheehan started the game but came back in to pitch in the seventh and earned the save. Kasey Xenidis earned her first collegiate win in relief. Game 2: Gunkel got her third win of the season after striking out five while allowing two runs on six hits and a walk. Maddie Vollmar went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs scored. Sydney Hatch went 3-for-3 with a homer, a double, and three RBI. Haley Grygo, Bella Barnes, Gracie Mabrey, and Delani Sheehan all had an RBI in the nightcap as well. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Baseball vs Bridgeport#WilmUBaseball started its 2025 #CACC journey with a pair of victories over Bridgeport, 4-1 and 8-5, on Tuesday afternoon at Wilson Field. Scott Borgmann went seven innings while striking out seven and only giving up a run on two hits and three walks. Dom Marotta got his first save of the year in game one. The Wildcats scored 2 runs in the 5th of game two and one more in the 6th to break a 5-5 tie. Yoshi Conti picked up the win while Zack Czarnecki earned the 2-inning save.
VIDEO: Women's Lacrosse vs Frostburg StateElla Royer scored three goals in the final 1:39 as #WilmUWLax overcame a two-goal deficit and defeated Frostburg State, 18-17, on Tuesday afternoon at the WU Athletics Complex. Ella Royer (Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada) scored nine goals in the game, with her third goal of the first quarter breaking the Wildcats' all-time scoring record with her 195-career goal. She broke Maddie Day's record of 194 career goals set in from 2019-2023. Royer now has 201 career goals, the only Wildcat to reach the double-century mark. In addition to her nine goals, Royer added 11 draws, four ground balls and two caused turnovers. Alea Javorowsky had a goal and four assists while Gia Boccio finished with a goal, three assists, and seven draws. Michaella Cook and Anastasia Giannoulis had two goals and an assist each. Allison Schiavone made seven saves in the second half to earn her first collegiate victory.
VIDEO: Women's Lacrosse vs BloomsburgAlea Javorowsky slammed a one-time touch pass into the back of the net with seven seconds on the scoreboard, sending #WilmUWLax to a 13-12 nonconference victory over Bloomsburg on Saturday afternoon at the WU Athletics Complex. A strong first half saw the Wildcats (4-3) jump out to as large as a 7-3 lead. Bloomsburg (4-4) put runs together to get back into the contest in the second half, tying the game at 9-9, and again at 12-12 with less than a minute to play in the fourth quarter. Ella Royer led the Wildcats with five goals, two assists, five draws, four ground balls, and three caused turnovers. Eden Ward finished with three goals, two assists, three draws, three ground balls, and three caused turnovers. Alea Javorowsky had two goals and an assist while Michaella Cook had a goal and two assists. Caitlyn Welker added five draws while Sophie Shive chipped in with two caused turnovers and three ground balls. Ashleigh Lawry made 11 saves in goal for the Wildcats.
VIDEO: Baseball vs Indiana (Pa) - Game 1Big innings allowed #WilmUBaseball to defeat Indiana (Pa.), 15-4, on Friday afternoon in the team’s 2025 home opener at Wilson Field. The Wildcats (7-6) scored four runs in the bottom of the first, three in both the fourth and sixth innings, and then capped the contest with a five-run bottom of the eighth. Josearmando Diaz batted 2-for-4 with five RBI while Brandon Grygo had two hits and two RBI. Tristan Schoendienst also had two RBI in the run. Kody Clausius and Garrett Quinn also finished with two hits each. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Men's Basketball vs Goldey-BeacomThe upperclassmen led the #WilmUMBB to a 98-83 CACC victory over crosstown rival Goldey-Beacom on Saturday night in the 2024-25 regular-season finale and Senior Night. Senior Manir Waller scored 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, hitting three three-pointers, and grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out six assists. Senior Izaiah Credle scored 17 points and led the team with seven rebounds in the game. Justin Perez finished with 22 points and five rebounds, shooting 8-of-11 from the field. Denim Perkins dished out eight assists to go with 12 points and four steals. Tre Hawkins added 16 points and five rebounds in the win. The win propelled the Wildcats back to the CACC Tournament as the South Division's No. 4 seed. Jon Buzby and Lisa Sullivan on the call. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Men's Basketball vs Chestnut Hill#WilmUMBB Had its best shooting night since the second game of the season, shooting 51.5 percent from the floor while hitting 11 three-pointers in a key 92-76 victory over Chestnut Hill on Saturday afternoon at the WU Athletics Complex. The Wildcats were led by Denim Perkins' season high 26 points, shooting 5-of-7 from deep and 10-of-17 overall. Jaylin Horsey came off the bench and scored 24 points, hitting three more three-pointers. The Wildcats need one win in their final two games to lock up a playoff spot. Jon Buzby and Lisa Sullivan on the call. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Women's Basketball vs PSU BrandywineAn 18-0 run to start the second quarter carried #WilmUWBB to its first win of the season, defeating Penn State Brandywine, 69-34, on Monday night at the WU Athletics Complex. Not only was Monday night the first win of the season for the Wildcats (1-23), but it will also go down as the first collegiate coaching victory for first-year head coach Dave Cranston. The defense held Penn State Brandywine to 16.7 percent shooting from the floor for the game and had 19 points off 20 PSUB turnovers. TyKeisha Hill and Armani Bell-Jackson led the Wildcats with 16 points each while Jasmine McDuffie secured a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Emma Brown scored eight points while leading the team with 11 rebounds. Daja Claiborne scored nine points to go with nine rebounds while Mya Nisbet dished out four assists. Aniyah Bond chipped in with eight points and eight rebounds as well. Kara Guno and Lisa Sullivan on the call. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Men's Basketball vs FelicianA pair of clutch free throws by Tre Hawkins with 2.0 seconds remaining saw #WilmUMBB overcome a 10-point second-half deficit and defeat Felician, 77-76, on Saturday afternoon in CACC action at the WU Athletics Complex. Jaylin Horsey led the Wildcats with 24 points, hitting four three-pointers and 6-of-6 from the line. Tre Hawkins finished with 15 points, going 9-of-14 from the line for the game, adding seven rebounds. Manir Waller finished with 15 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots while Justin Perez added 15 points and two steals. Jon Buzby and Lisa Sullivan on the call. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Men's Basketball vs Holy FamilyDouble-doubles from Tre Hawkins and Manir Waller helped #WilmUMBB defeat Holy Family, 72-60, in a wire-to-wire CACC victory at the WU Athletics Complex on Wednesday night. Tre Hawkins scored a game-high 19 points to go with 11 rebounds while Manir Waller scored 14 points and grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds to lead the Wildcats (5-13, 3-3 CACC) to the South Division victory and even their conference record. Justin Perez also scored 14 points for the Wildcats, grabbing five rebounds. Hamahrie Bowers finished with eight points and four rebounds while Denim Perkins chipped in with five points, seven assists, and four steals. Jon Buzby and Lisa Sullivan on the call. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
VIDEO: Men's Basketball vs Georgian CourtA first-half turnaround snapped a five-game losing streak for #WilmUMBB defeating Georgian Court, 92-71, in the CACC opener on Tuesday night at the WU Athletics Complex. Jayllin Horsey led all scorers with 27 points, shooting 7-of-11 from three-point land, the most in a game in Wilmington history since Caleb Matthews hit seven at Goldey-Beacom on February 26, 2022, tied for second all-time. Horsey shot 8-of-14 from the floor altogether. Justin Perez collected 23 points on 8-of-11 shooting while Tre Hawkins collected a double-double in the first half and finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Manir Waller chipped in with 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting, adding 7 rebounds and four assists. Denim Perkins dished out 10 assists, the most since Jermaine Head had 10 at Chestnut Hill on February 4, 2020, tied for fifth all-time. Perkins also added five points and five steals in the game.
Kara Guno and Lisa Sullivan on the call for the Wildcats.
VIDEO: Women's Soccer 2024 Selection ShowFor the first time in 12 years, #WilmUWSoccer will play in the NCAA DII East Regional Tournament, hearing its name during the NCAA Selection Show on Monday night. The 7th seeded Wildcats will travel to No. 2 Franklin Pierce for a game on Friday at 3:00 pm. We caught up with 10th year head coach Jeff Zoyac and senior captain Julia Yuhase following the Selection Show.
VIDEO: Men's Soccer at #6 Southern New HampshireThe #WilmUMSoccer team traveled north to Hooksett, New Hampshire and stunned the 6th ranked team in NCAA DII, Southern New Hampshire, 4-0, on Wednesday afternoon. Michiharu Takanashi scored the first two goals followed by Mylan Le Baut and Theo Faillon in the second half to spark the National Top 25 upset. Charlie Phillips recorded six saves for the team's first shutout of the season.
VIDEO: Women's Soccer vs St. Thomas AquinasAfter a scoreless first half, #WilmUWSoccer came out and found the back of the net three times in the second half, leading to a 3-1 win over St. Thomas Aquinas on Wednesday at the WU Athletics Complex. Jordan Siok scored the first two goals while Evelyn Payne scored the third goal. Payne finished with a goal and an assist while Alyssa Ruggeri had two assists in the game. The Wildcats are now 9-4 on the year.
VIDEO: CACCN 2024 WTEN FinalHere are the final points of each #WilmUTennis victory today.
The Wildcats earned their FOURTH consecutive #CACC Women's Tennis championship with today's 4-1 victory in the finals. #LetsGoCats!!
Gloria Barcaro clinched the final point of both the Semifinals and Championship to earn CACC Tournament MVP.
VIDEO: Volleyball vs Felician#WilmUVB took the final two sets to begin the 2024 Homecoming festivities with a 3-1 CACC victory over Felician on Saturday at the WU Athletics Complex. Set scores for the Wildcats were 25-21, 14-25, 25-22, and 25-22. Freshmen outside Eliza Schneider and Karla Nunez-Rivera led the team with 10 kills each. Shannen Litten finished with nine kills and seven blocks. Cam Justus dished out 16 assists while Barth finished with 24 digs.
POSTGAME INTERVIEW: Softball vs. Lenoir-RhynePostgame interviews with Wilmington University softball head coach Mike Shehorn, and senior outfielders Sara Miller and Taylor Gillis following the Wildcats' 6-4 loss to No. 8 Lenoir-Rhyne at the 2024 NCAA DII Softball National Championships at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood, Florida.
Men's Lacrosse vs. St. Thomas AquinasA six-goal third quarter expanded the Wilmington University men's lacrosse team's lead as it went on to a 14-9 nonconference victory over St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday at the WU Athletics Complex to remain undefeated. Freshman Logan Stinson scored six points, putting gin four goals while adding two assists. Giovanni Marino scored two goals while adding an assist, and Jacob Herman scored once and added a team high three assists. Jake Mollohan led the defense with three caused turnovers while Colyn Lyons and Jacob Herman had two each. Noah Given made 10 saves in net for the Wildcats.
Women's Lacrosse vs. BartonA strong start for the Wilmington University women’s lacrosse team led them to a 17-5 win over Barton Wednesday morning in their season opener at the WU Athletics Complex. Maddie Day would lead the Wildcats with seven goals and seven points, while Lashay Ross netted five goals and dished out three assists for eight points, while also winning four draw controls. Delaney Steele would make five assists and score one goal for six points, as Maris Allen scored twice. Junior Taylor Lambeth had two assists and one goal, with Brooke Siebert winning 11 draw controls.
Women's Basketball vs. ConcordiaA strong defensive stance from the Wilmington University women’s basketball team would help lead them to a 60-50 win over Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference cross-division foe Concordia Saturday afternoon at the Complex. Wilmington held the Clippers shooting to just 26.9 percent from the floor in the contest, while out rebounding their opponent, 58-42. Sabreen Muslim would lead the Wildcats with 14 points and 14 rebounds securing her fourth double-double, as Kiara Eubanks finished with 13 points and six rebounds. Emily Ansah notched her fifth double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds, as LaShyra Williams tied her season-high with 13 rebounds.
Men's Basketball vs. Chestnut HillThe Wilmington University men's basketball team tied a single game program record with 17 made three-pointers, using the long ball late to break away from Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference foe Chestnut Hill, 96-85, on Tuesday night at the WU Athletics Complex. Jermaine Head led the scoring with 34 points, hitting 5-of-11 from three-point land, adding 10 assists for the double-double. He also had six rebounds and three steals in the win.
Jordan Harding hit four three-pointers and finished with 24 points, adding six rebounds as well. Taalib Holloman went 4-of-7 from downtown, leading to 20 points as well. Danny Walsh chipped in with three made three-pointers, tallying 11 points while adding five assists. WU is now 7-15, 5-8 CACC.
Women's Basketball vs. Chestnut HillA fast start for the Wilmington University women’s basketball team would help them to a 77-67 win over Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference South Division Chestnut Hill Tuesday night at the Complex. LaShyra Williams would have a game-high 19 points, going 7-8 from the foul line, while grabbing 13 rebounds, and dishing seven assists, for the near triple-double. Sabreen Muslim would add 16 points, going 6-13 from the floor with six rebounds, as Emily Ansah finished with 12 points, and four rebounds. Jadyn Whitsitt would finish with 11 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. WU is now 4-17, 4-9 CACC.
Women's Basketball vs. FelicianThe Wilmington University women's basketball team secured their second victory of the season with an 89-59 win over Felician Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats had five players in double figures, including graduate student LaShyra Williams and junior Sabreen Muslim who both scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Kasha Andrews chipped in 16 points and five assists. Tiffany Jackson added 12 points, and six rebounds off the bench, as Kiara Eubanks added 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. WU is now 2-14, 2-6 CACC.
Men's Basketball vs. Georgian CourtThe Wilmington University men's basketball team defeated CACC foe Georgian Court, 76-66 Wednesday night at the WU Athletics Complex. The men would go on a 30-9 run against the Lions in a span of eight minutes to control the lead. Jermaine Head had a game-high 32 points, with 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, while going 8-8 from the free throw line. Jordan Harding added 11 points and 6 rebounds, as Kameron Cooper chipped in with 9 points. Freshman Eli Gibson grabbed 9 rebounds. WU is now 4-10, 2-3 CACC.
Men's Basketball vs. BloomfieldAfter a slow start which saw the Wildcats down by as many as nine points, the men's basketball team stormed back and led by as many as 11 in the second half before hanging on late for the 67-64 CACC victory over Bloomfield. Jermaine Head set a new single game mark for most makes from the foul line without a miss, going a perfect 13-for-13 on the day, finishing with a game high 24 points. Jordan Harding hit three three-pointers and finished with 15 points while Taalib Holloman and Chima Okwu-Lawrence led the team with nine rebounds each. They held Bloomfield to just 31 percent shooting from the floor, including just 20.8 percent (5-for-24) from three-point land. Jon Buzby and Marty Sheehan on the call. Copyright 2020; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Basketball vs. BloomfieldThe Wilmington University women's basketball team secured their first victory of the 2019-20 season with a 66-59 win over cross-division rival Bloomfield on Saturday afternoon at the Complex. With the win, the women are now 1-11, 1-3 CACC this year. Kasha Andrews came off the bench and had a game-high 15 points, going 5-9 from behind the three-point line. Tiffany Jackson led the starters with 13 points, going 6-12 from the floor with four rebounds, as Jadyn Whitsitt added 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds. LaShyra Williams chipped in with 11 points and eight rebounds, going 3-5 from behind the arc.
2019 WilmU Athletics Happy HolidaysThe Wilmington University Athletics Department would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year! That's a wrap for 2019, we'll see you in 2020! Lets Go Cats!
Men's Basketball vs. BloomsburgThe Wilmington University men's basketball team won their second consecutive game of the season with a 96-82 win over PSAC foe Bloomsburg Monday night. The Wildcats are now 2-8 on the season. Jermaine Head scored a career-high 38 points, tying for third most all-time in a single game in program history.
Men's Basketball vs. KutztownThe Wildcats used its defense to capture its first victory over the 2019-20 season, a 74-69 victory over visiting Kutztown on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats led by as many as 13 in the first half, but carried just a two-point lead into the break. The Golden Bears then led by as many as nine in the second half before the Wildcats came back for the win. Jermaine Head led with 27 points, goign 10-of-10 from the foul line, adding five rebounds and three assists. Kam Cooper came off the bench to score 12 points, 10 of which came inthe second half, adding a steal and dunk late in the game. He also had four rebounds, three steals, and two assists. The Wildcats force Kutztown into 21 turnovers, picking up eight steals and 26 points off those turnovers in the win. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved. Play-by-play by Jon Buzby and Marty Sheehan.
2019 NCAA Men's Soccer Selection ShowThe Wildcats earned an at-large bid into the 2019 NCAA Tournament, making it back-to-back seasons for the first itme in program history. They earned the No. 5 seed and will travel to No. 4 Franklin Pierce for a Second Round game, getting a bye in the First Round. It is their fifth overall at-large selection since 2009. They will play in Rindge, N.H. on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
No. 1 Men's Soccer vs. No. 8 ConcordiaThe No. 1 ranked Wilmington University men's soccer team defeated No. 8 Concordia, 7-4 in the CACC Quarterfinal game at the Complex on Monday afternoon. Lorne Bickley and Abdul Mansaray both recorded two goals and one assist in the win. With Bickely's second goal of the game, he broke the all-time record for points in a single-season at WilmU with 55. Shawn Genus had one goal and two assists, while Joe Bell recorded one goal. Ben Jordan had two assists, as Fredrik Bentdal had one assist. WU is now 17-1-1 on the season. They will play No.. 5 Georgian Court at Post in the Semifinals.
Women's Volleyball vs. FelicianOn senior day, the wildcats secured their third straight win with a 3-0 sweep over Felician. Senior Rebecca Rawlinson led the Wildcats with 9 kills, 5 blocks, and 4 digs. Angel Oliver added 8 kills and hit .500 on the day. Sarah Couch had a double-double with 30 assists and 14 digs, while freshman Elly Collins had 24 digs. WU is now 18-11, 10-5 CACC.
Men's Soccer vs. Goldey-BeacomThe 8th ranked #WilmUMSoccer team captured its second straight CACC Regular Season Championship with a 3-0 victory against crosstown rival Goldey-Beacom on Wednesday. Joe Bell scored the game's first goal and Lorne Bickley scored his CACC record breaking 23rd goal of the year for the 2-0 first half lead. Abdul Mansaray than scored his 13th goal of the yea rin the second half. Gabriel Prgomet made two saves to record his seventh shutout of the season.Teh Wildcats are now 15-1-1 overall and 9-1-1 in the CACC with one match remaining in the regular season. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. Goldey-BeacomFacing the third place team in the CACC, the Wilmington University women's soccer team held off cross-town rival Goldey-Beacom, 2-1 on Senior Day. Alex Keck and Kailey Hyland scored both goals for the Wildcats, as Allison Hartwyk had an assist. Emily Camp made three saves in the net. WU is now 7-8-1, 6-4-1 CACC.
Men's Soccer vs. CaldwellThe men's soccer team extended its winning streak to four straight, scoring 23 goals in that span, with a 5-2 victory over Caldwell on Saturday. NCAA Division II leading scorer Lorne Bickley added two more goals, now with 19 goals on the year. Hakim Williams scored twice as well, while Joe Bell added his fourth goal of the year as a defender. Taiki Kinugawa dished out the first two assists on the day while Elliott Johnson and Nick Langat also added assists. The Wildcats are now 12-1-1 overall, and 5-1-1 in CACC play. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Volleyball vs Goldey BeacomThe Wilmington University women's volleyball team defeated cross-town rival Goldey Beacom 3-0 to improve to 14-7, 6-3 CACC. Mandy Behiels had 10 kills, Sarah Couch had a double-double of 32 assists and 10 digs, while Elly Collins led the back row with 12 digs. Angel Oliver had 6 blocks and 6 kills.
Volleyball vs Chestnut HillWilmington University Volleyball holds off Chestnut Hill 3-1 on Thursday night to improve to 12-7, 4-3 CACC. Three Wildcats had double digit kills in the win. Mandy Behiels had 18 kills and 14 digs. Bailey Andrews had 15 kills, as Rebecca Rawlinson had 11 kills, 6 blocks, and 5 service aces. Sarah Couch dished out a career high 50 assists.
Men's Soccer vs. Staten IslandThe Wildcats snapped a two-game winless streak with a 6-0 shutout of Staten Island on Wednesday at home. Four goals came in the second half as the Wildcats earned their fourth shutout of the year. Abdul Mansaray and Ben Jordan scored two goals each while Dimitrios Anastasiou and Taiki Kinugawa collected their first goals of the year in the win. Davion Wedderburn and Hakim Williams tallied assists. Gabriel Prgomet made two stops for the win. Play by play by Daniel Loyo. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. PostIn a rematch of the 2018 CACC Championship, the Wilmington University men's soccer team tied Post, 1-1 after two overtimes on Saturday afternoon. Lorne Bickley connected with Fredrik Bentdal and Joe Bell off a corner kick to tie the game up at 1-1 in the 58th, but that's all the WIldcats would get ending the game in a tie. Grabriel Prgomet made three saves in the net for WilmU. The Wildcats are now 8-1-1, 3-1-1 CACC..
Men's Soccer vs. DominicanThe scoring onslaught continued for the Wildcats on Saturday, as they shutout Dominican, 5-0, to help the Wildcats sweep Homecoming Weekend. Shawn Genus and Lorne Bickley scored two goals while Ben Jordan capped the afternoon with a goal. Gabriel Prgomet made two stops in goal to preserve the shutout for the Wildcats, as they improve to 8-0, 3-0 in CACC play. They have now won 15 straight at the WU Athletics Complex. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. DominicanThe Wilmington University women's soccer team defeated Dominican 3-0 on Saturday afternoon in the second game of a triple header for Homecoming 2019. The Wildcats were led by freshmen Sammie Bennett, Samantha Emmi, and Kailey Hyland who all scored a goal. Lina Boussif and Emily Navarrete each had in assist in the game. Emily Camp made one save for her second shutout of the season. WilmU is now 3-3-1, 2-0-1 CACC.
Women's Volleyball vs. USciencesThe Wilmington University volleyball team defeated USciences, 3-1 on Saturday afternoon to kickstart Homecoming 2019. Mandy Behiels led the Wildcats with 12 kills and 10 digs. Sarah Couch also notched a double-double with 31 assists and 11 digs. Bailey Andrews and Rebecca Rawlinson both had seven kills, as Rawlinson ha 10 blocks (seven solo). WilmU is now 10-5, 2-1 CACC.
Volleyball vs. Georgian CourtThe Wildcats came out and took the first two sets against Georgian Court, but the Lions didn't roll over easily, as they came back to force game four and game five at the WU Athletics Complex. Down 9-7, the Wildcats fought back to take a 10-9 lead in the 5th, and then scored three straight again to take a 13-10 lead. The teams traded points from there, as the Wildcats were able to take the match, 3-2, on their home court. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. FelicianLorne Bickley tied his own program mark with four goals, leading the 17th ranked Men's Soccer team to a 8-1 victory over Felician in the team's CACC opener on Saturday afternoon. Shawn Genus tallied a goal and two assists while Abdul Mansaray chipped in with a goal and an assists as well. Mamadou Diombera and Marius Skattam Dahl added goals as well. The Wildcats are now 6-0 and 1-0 in the CACC. Men's soccer alum Daniel Loyo on the call. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. FelicianThe Wildcats defeated Felician in their first CACC matchup of the 2019 season on Saturday afternoon, 2-0. Freshmen Samantha Emmi and Rockesha Dayes both scored for the Wildcats, as Kasie Lambert and Sammie Bennett made the assists. WilmU is now (2-3, 1-0 CACC).
Men's Soccer vs. Southern New HampshireThe Wildcats remained undefeated with a 2-1 victory over Southern New Hampshire, but it wasn't without a slow start to the game. The Penmen scored first with a goal in the fourth minute, and controlled possession for the majority of the first 25 minutes. The game changed when a Penmen received a red card in the 28th minute. The tides changed after that and the Wildcats tied the game with an own goal off a Penmen defender in the 53rd minute. Joe Bell then headed home a corner from Fredrik Bentdal in the 57th minute to take a 2-1 lead. Gabriel Prgomet made a save in the final seconds to solidify the victory for the Wildcats. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
2019 Cross Country Season PreviewThe Wilmington cross country teams open their 2019 seasons on September 14 at Kutztown. The men won the CACC CHampionship last year and the women finished a team best second overall. 19th year head coach Keith Jones talks about getting over the hump with the women in the conference championship and how the men can repeat as the teams head into the 2019 campaign. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. No. 1 West ChesterThe Wildcats outplayed nationally No. 1 West Chester throughout the entire game, but only had one goal to show for it in regulation. West Chester hung tough and scored with 15 seconds left to force overtime, but the No. 22 Wildcats didn't waste any time in knocking off the No. 1 team in the country, 2-1, as Fredrik Bentdal finished a pass from Shawn Genus just 24 seconds in the extra period. It is the first time any Wilmington team has defeated a No. 1 team in the country, and the second time the men's soccer program played a No. 1 team. Lorne Bickley scored int he opening three minutes of play to put the Wildcats up early, 1-0. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. UDCIt took more than 99 minutes, but the Wildcats finally solved the defense of UDC with an overtime header from Joe Bell off a corner kick. The WIldcats improved to 2-0 on the season with the 1-0 win. Ben Jordan and Abdul Mansaray added assists on the goal. The Wildcats outshot the Firebirds, 13-5, in the game, including 8-0 in the first half alone. Gabriel Prgomet made one stop for his first shutout as a Wildcat. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
2019 Men's Soccer Season PreviewThe Wildcats get to play in front of their home crowd 11 times in the regular season this year, after going undefeated on their home turf in 2018. The team is looking to improve upon their 2018 CACC Regular Season Championship and Tournament Championship match appearance, as well as getting to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament once again in 2018. Interview with head coach Nick Papanicolas after the team returned home from California during the preseason. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
NCAA East 1 Regional Final: #4 Wilmington vs. #5 NYITNeeding to win two games against fifth seeded NYIT to claim the NCAA DII East 1 Regional Title and advance to the East Super Regional, the Wilmington University baseball team fell just short, 6-3, in the first game on Saturday. The Wildcats fell behind early and came back to tie the game, 3-3, in the eighth inning, but the Bears answered with three runs of their own in the bottom of the eighth to take the lead and the game. The Wildcats brought the tying run to the plate with one out in the ninth, but couldn't strike with runners on base. The Wildcats ended their season with 40 wins, the second most in the program's NCAA era. Copyright 2019 Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
NCAA East 1 Regional: WU vs. Adelphi and Franklin PierceThe Wildcats won two games Friday to keep their season alive, defeating top seed and host Adelphi, 14-5, before battling with #8 Franklin Pierce to the final out, coming out out top, 12-10. The bats came alive for the Wildcats, smacking 13 hits against Adelphi and 16 more hits against Franklin Pierce. The Ravens had the bases loaded and no outs in the 7th, but Quintin Ivy caught a foul ball and threw the runner out at the plate for a double play, keepnig momentum on the Wildcats' side. The Wildcats advance to the NCAA DII East 1 Regional Tournament Championship on Saturday, needing to defeat #5 NYIT twice to advance to the Super Regionals. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
NCAA East 1 Region: #4 Wilmington vs. #5 NYITThe Wilmington University baseball threw the first punch in the opening round of the NCAA Division II East 1 Regional Tournament on Thursday, but NYIT fought back and held a 6-3 lead after the 4th inning. The WIldcats scored seven runs in the bottom of the ninth to force extras, but NYIT came out and scored three unearned runs in the top of the 10th to take the game, 10-7. Max Carney had three hits and two RBI for the Wildcats while Kendall Small had two hits with a two-run double in the ninth. The Wildcats fall into the loser's bracket and will play top seed and host Adelphi on Friday at noon. Copyright 2019; WIlmington University. All rights reserved.
NCAA DII East 2 Regional: #3 Wilmington vs. #7 New HavenThe No. 7 seed New Haven picked up two home runs from Vanessa Strohm and five RBI to defeat No. 3 Wilmington, 7-4, in an elimination game in the NCAA DII East 2 Regional Tournament at Asbury Field in New Castle, Del. Strohm's first homer came in the top of the third with a two-run blast giving the Chargers insurance runs in the top of the seventh. Wilmington's season came to a close at 39-15 while New Haven stays alive to play No. 6 Adelphi.
NCAA DII East 2 Regional: #6 Adelphi vs. #3 WilmingtonThe No. 6 seed Adelphi took down the No. 3 seed Wilmington, 4-3, but it took 10 innings as the two fought back and forth throughout in the opening game of the NCAA Division II East 2 Regional Tournament at Asbury Field in New Castle, Del.
2019 Softball Selection Show ReactionThe Wilmington University softball team found out it was hosting the NCAA Division II East 2 Regional Tournament as the No. 3 seed on Monday, when they NCAA announced the field of 64 teams. They went 39-13 overall and won the CACC Tournament Championship on Saturday. They start the regional tournament with No. 6 Adelphi at Asbury Field on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Video courtesy of Tim Shaffer.
Softball in the CACC ChampionshipThe Wilmington University softball team needed to win three games on Saturday to win the CACC Tournament Championship, including two games against top seed and host Georgian Court University. They did just that to claim their third CACC Tournament Championship (2014, 2016, and 2019) in program history. The winner-take-all championship game took nine innings, but a Kiana Broderson-Jones single in the top half proved to be the game-winner. CACC Pitcher of the Year Caitlyn Whiteside was named the CACC Tournament MVP while Rosa'Lynn Burton, Kiana Broderson-Jones, and Annie Davila joined her on the All-Tournament Team. The Wildcats will now await their seeding into the NCAA East Regional Tournament. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Bsaeball vs. Nyack (CACC Play-In)The Wildcats gave themselves a chance to defend their CACC Tournament Championship by defeating Nhack, 14-3, in the Play-In at WIlson Field on Saturday. Luke Johnson hit his 11th homer of the season to get things started before the Wildcats used a four-run fifth and a six-run sixth to pull away from the Warriors. Quintin Ivy and Max Carney had three hits each while Luke Johnson and Carney led the offense with four RBI each. Dan Hyatt went 7 innings and struck out 7, allowing two unearned runs on four hits. Kyle Maxwell pitched the final two innings with three strikeouts. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball at 2019 CACC Tournament Day 1The 2nd seeded Wildcats defeated No. 7 Nyack, 8-0, and No. 3 Caldwell, 9-2, on the first day of the 2019 CACC Tournament, advancing to the Winner's Bracket Championship on Friday afternoon against No. 1 Georgian Court. Annie Davila hit a three-run homer and collected 5 RBI in game one, before adding three more RBI in game two. Caitlyn Whiteside threw a complete game, one-hit shutout against Nyack while Makayla McCarthy went all 7 innings in only allowing two runs to Caldwell. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball vs. JeffersonThe Wilmington University clinched the CACC South Division's No. 3 seed on the last day of the CACC regular season on Sunday, beating the Rams, 13-1 and 6-5 (8 inn.). Luke Johnson hit three homers on the day, two in game one, while Frank Nigro and Matt Stepnoski also blasted bombs. Dakota Graham came through with a walk-off single in the btotom of the eighth to pick up the sweep. Brad Scull threw six strong innings in his second outing from the injury list before Noah Latshaw struck out five in four innings in a game two start. Zach Frederick got the win in game two, with two punchouts in the eighth. The Wildcats are now 33-16, 21-11 in CACC play. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball vs. Goldey-BeacomThe Wildcats swept a doubleheader from Goldey-Beacom on Thursday, winning 3-0 and 8-0 (5 inn) at Asbury Field. It was the second straight complete game shutout for Caitlyn Whiteside, as she lowered her season ERA to 2.26 and is now 16-8 on the year. Makayla McCarthy threw a five-inning shutout in the nightcap and is now 15-4 with a 1.69 ERA on the year. Rosa'Lynn Burton extended her hitting streak to a program record tying 25 straight games with a two-run triple in game one and a 3-for-3 performance with three stolen bases in the nightcap. The Wildcats are now 32-12 overall, 20-4 in the CACC. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball vs. Felician (Game 1)The Wildcats split with Felician on Friday at Wilson Field, winning game one, 15-4, behind six strong inning from Sean Deely. Dakota Graham went 3-for-3 with four RBI, including a two-run homer while Brooks RYan went 3-for-5 with a three-run monster shot and five RBI. Frank Nigro also homered for the Wildcats, a solo shot in a 2-for-3 performance. Dakota Graham reached base in all 10 plate appearances on Friday, six times in the opener and all four times in the night cap. Eddie Nevins, Max Carney, and Brett Nowell also had two hits for the Wildcats in the opener. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball vs. DominicanThe Wildcats earned a CACC split with Dominican on Thursday, dropping the opener, 9-7, before coming back to win the nightcap, 10-1, in six innings. Lauren Lopez collected eight RBI in the doubleheader, breaking the single season record with 54 RBI on the year, breaking Jillian Stafford's mark of 51 set in 2013. Annie Davila and Makayla McCarthy hit homers in the opener before Lexi Baughman capped the victory with a two-run shot in the sixth in the nightcap. The Wildcats are now 27-11, 15-3 in CACC play. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Lacrosse vs. Holy FamilyThe Wilmington University women's lacrosse team won their fourth straight game with a 22-9 win over Holy Family to improve to 7-6, 4-1 CACC. Taylor Lambeth lead the team with six goals and one assist. Delaney Steele had two goals and dished out eight assists. She broke the single game program record of assists, set by Liz Case in 2013 with her pass to Brooke Siebert in the second half. Siebert finished with five goals and one assist. She also tied the single game program record for draw controls with 14 in the contest. Lashay Ross had three goals and one assist for the Wildcats.
Women's Lacrosse vs. NyackThe Wildcats got back to .500 with a 19-6 CACC victory over Nyack on Saturday. They are now 6-6 and 3-1 in league play. Delaney Steele tied the single-game program record with seven assists, adding three goals for a game high 10 points. Brooke Siebert led the Wildcats with four goals while Maddie Day, and Lashay Ross chipped in with three goals each. Taylor Lambeth contributed two goals and two assists. Lashay Ross and Brooke Siebert led the team with six draw controls each. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball vs. Chestnut HillThe Wildcats swept their second CACC doubleheader of the week with a pair of run-ruled shortened games agaisnt Chestnut Hill, 11-3 (6 inn.) and 8-0 (5 inn.), on Thursday at Asbury Field. Rosa'Lynn Burton, Kiana Broderson-Jones, and Makayla McCarthy each had two his in game one as KBJ led the way with 3 RBI. Lauren Lopez added 2 RBI while Caitlyn Whiteside improved to 13-6 on the year. Burton, Alyssa Velasquez, and Alexis Sann all had two hits in game two as Courtney Dellinger and Sann led the way with 2 RBI each. McCarthy improved to 7-3 in the circle while also hitting the game-ending RBI double in the fifth. The Wildcats are now 21-9 and 9-1 in the CACC. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball vs. JeffersonThe Wildcats won their sixth and seventh straight CACC games on Tuesday, coming back for a 3-2 victory in game one over Jefferson, before smashing 16 hits for 16 runs in a 5-inning no-hitter in the nightcap. Caitlyn Whiteside picked up the win in the opener as Annie Davila forced extra innings with a game-tying homer int he bottom of the seventh. The Wildcats would win on a sacrifice bunt and two errors in the bottom of the eighth. The Wildcats then came out and put seven runs up in the first two innings of game two, and capped it witha six-run fourth inning, including a grand slam from Kiana Broderson-Jones. She had two hits and six RBI while Rosa'Lynn Burton and Alexis Sann had three hits and two RBI each in the win. Makayla McCarthy tossed a five0inning no-hitter in the night cap, striking out nine while only allowing one walk and hitting one batter. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Lacrosse vs. SUNY PolyThe Wilmington University Men's Lacrosse team defeated SUNY Polytechnic Friday afternoon, 9-6 to improve their record to 5-1. The game was tied 6-6 with just over five minutes left to play in the game, before the Wildcats scored three unanswered goals to take the game, 9-6. Chris Smith and Dylan McCleaft both scored three goals for the Wildcats. Smith had two assists to go along with his goals, as Sean Sheehan had two goals and one assist, with Jake Walsh adding one goal. Austin Wood had two assists for WilmU. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball vs. ShippensburgThe Wildcats extended their winning streak to eight straight with a pair of victories in their final at-bats against Shippensburg. Lauren Lopez hit a bases loaded, walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh for a 5-4 win in game one before Annie Davila hita two-run bomb to right center in the bottom of the sixth for the 3-2 win in game two. Caitlyn Whiteside had a no-hitter going into the seventh of game one before the Raiders scored four to tie the game in the seventh. The Raiders then scored two in the top of the sixth to take a 2-1 lead before Davila hit her second homer of the day to grab a 3-2 lead going into the top of the seventh. The Wildcats are now 9-4 overall on the year. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Lacrosse vs. ChowanThe Wilmington University Men's Lacrosse team defeated Chowan University, 20-13 to improve their record to 4-1 on the season. The Wildcats got out to an early start, taking a 6-1 lead after the first quarter and increasing their lead by 10 heading into the final quarter, leading 17-7. Senior attacker, Dylan McCleaft lead the Wildcats with a season-high eigth goals and three assists. Chris Smith had four goals and two assists, as Matt Browne and Sean Sheehan added two apiece. Goalkeeper Noah Given made eight saves in the net for the Wildcats. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All Rights Reserved.
Men's Lacrosse vs. Davis & ElkinsThe Wildcats improved to 3-1 on the year with a 12-5 victory over Davis & Elkins on Wednesday at the WU Athletics Complex. With Davis & Elkins leading 3-2 early in the second quarter, the Wildcats rattled off six straight to end the half, and the first in the third quarter to take a 9-3 lead. Dylan McCleaft scored four goals and added two assists while Chris Smith scored two goals and had two assists as well. Jake Walsh scored twice and added an assists while Matt Browne finished with two assists as well. Zach Pancake led the defense with three caused turnovers while Noah Given earned the win with eight saves. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Lacrosse vs. District of ColumbiaThe Wilmington men's lacrosse team started its 2019 home scheudle with an overtime victory over the University of the District of Columbia, 10-9, at the WU Athletics Complex. The Wildcats led by as many as 7-3 early in the fourth quarter before teh Firebirds fought back to tie the game, 9-9, and had a shot at the buzzer to win it in regulation. Sean Sheehan secured teh overtime win with his second goal of the day. Dylan McCleaft scored five goals for the Wildcats while Austin Wood and Ralph Ruggiero had a goal and an assist each. Noah Given made 17 saves in net for the Wildcats. Copyright 2019; Wilmington Universit. All rights reserved.
Women's Basketball vs. Holy FamilyThe Wilmington University women's basketball team held on to defeat Holy Family, 70-65 on Senior Day to put their record at 8-18, 8-10 CACC. Macy Robinson had a team-high 17 points. The graduate student from Wilmington, Del., moved into the top spot in program history for the most made three-pointers in a career with 233 when she hit her second made three-pointer of the night. Fellow senior, Nyree Grant finished with a double-double scoring 14 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Freshman Emily Ansah scored a career-high 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds, as Kiara Eubanks finished with 12 points and Jadyn Whitsitt with 11 points. If the Wildcats win at Goldey-Beacom on March 2 it will give them the final spot in the South Division for playoffs.
Macy Robinson's Record Breaking 3-PointerGraduate student Macy Robinson set a new career three-point mark for the women's basketball program, sinking her 233rd career three-pointer on Wednesday night against Holy Family. She surpassed Jamie Gallagher's 232 made three-pointers while playing from 2005-09. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball vs. USciencesThe Wildcats needed to hold off USciences down the stretch, but did so in an 80-77 victory to clinch a CACC Tournament berth for the third straight year. The Wildcats hit 10 three-pointers and shot 50 percent from the floor for the game (34-for-68), and held as large as a 14-point lead in the second half. The Devils didn't go away so easily though, shrinking the lead down to a single point in the final moments. Danny Walsh hit four three-pointers for 22 points while Thomas Farrior went 10-of-16 from the floor for 22 points to go with six rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Jermaine Head added 21 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals as well. The Wildcats' seed is yet to be determined with three games left. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball vs. Georgian CourtLooking for their first win in the last four games, the Wilmington University men's basketball team took down Georgian Court, 86-79 to put their record at 10-13, 7-7 CACC. Jermaine Head led the Wildcats with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists. Thomas Farrior would score 19 points, as Danny Walsh hit four three pointers in the contest, while Jordan Harding added three three-pointers for 17 points. WilmU made 12 three pointers in the game, shooting 41.4 percent from behind the arc. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All Rights Reserved.
Men's Basketball vs. Chestnut HillThe Wildcats pulled away from the Griffins in the second half, leading to an 81-59 CACC victory over their South Division foes. Jermaine Head led all scorers with 26 points as the Wildcats had three players with 20 or more points in the game. Head added eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocked shots as well. Thomas Farrior poured in 24 points while Jordan Harding collected a double-doubl with 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Wildcats out-rebounded the Griffins, 43-39, for the game. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Basketball vs. NyackBack-to-back wins for the Wildcats including a 77-59 win over Nyack College puts the Wildcats record to 3-10, 3-2 CACC. Wilmington took advantage of the Warriors 32 turnovers, scoring 36 points off of Nyack's mistakes. Four starters for WilmU scored double-digits in the win. Macy Robinson led all scorers with 19 points going 5-9 from behind the arc, as Jadyn Whitsitt dropped 18, going 4-6 from behind the three-point line. Nyree Grant had 13 rebounds to go along with 16 points, while freshman Kiara Eubanks scored a career-high 16 points for the Wildcats. Copyright 2019; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
WilmU Athletics Happy HolidaysHappy Holidays from the Wilmington University Athletics Department! Come back in the New Year refreshed and ready to rock! Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Delcastle Tennis Center Ribbon CuttingThe home of the Wilmington University women's tennis team received a facelift following the end of the fall season. Delcastle Tennis Center now features a state of the art indoor facility with six courts, a mezzanine with views of all six courts, two kitchenettes, and two locker rooms, as well as renovations to the six outdoor courts. The county held a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Deember 7, officially opening the indoor facility. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Video Recap: Men's Basketball vs. JeffersonThe Wildcats made it three wins in a row by oepning up CACC play with a 69-62 with against Jefferson on Tuesday night at the WU Athletics Complex. They hit the long ball on Tuesday, going 9-of-18 from beyond the three-point arc. They led by as many as 15 late in the second half before the Rams started to chip away own the stretch. The game saw two ties, but the Wildcats never trailed. Jermaine Head led all scorers with 22 points with three three-pointers, grabbing 11 rebounds for a double-double. He also dished out four assists. Tyler Norwood, Danny Walsh, and Dawson Grinnage each poured in 12 points. The Wildcats are 4-3 overall, 1-0 in CACC play. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
HIGHLIGHTS: Men's Basketball vs. MillersvilleThe Wildcats led by as many as 15 in the first half, but needed to battle from behind in the second half. They regained the lead in the second half with 7:36 left and took the lead for good in the contest with 3:21 remaining in regulation. Tyler Norwood led th Wildcats with 23 points while dishing out five assists. Denzil Haynes collected a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds while Danny Walsh poured in 14 points. Dawson Grinnage finished with 11 rebounds and three steals while Jermaine Head collected nine points, seven assists, five rebounds, and two steals. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball vs. West ChesterThe Wildcats earned a big victory over West Chester on Saturday afternoon, 68-64, to get to 2-3 on the young season. Jermaine Head scored 17 of his game high 27 in the second half, adding six rebounds, six steals, and four assists. Tyler Norwood hit three three-pointers and finished qith 15 points whle Danny Walsh hit another big three down teh stretch against a PSAC team, finishing with 12 points. Denzil Hayne led the game with nine rebounds. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. Adelphi (NCAA 2nd Round)The upset bid over top seed and nationally No. 9 Adelphi fell just short for the Wildcats in the Second Round of the NCAA East Regional Tournament on Sunday. After falling behinnd just 1:11 into the match, the Wildcats battled back to tie the match off a corner in the 40th minute. Sam Jester headed home the team's fourth corner of the half from Fredrik Bentdal to send the game into the half at 1-1. The second half was evenly played throughout, but an own goal set the Wildcats back, 2-1, in the 84th minute and they weren't able to recover. The Wildcats finished the season 15-3-4 on the season and advanced to the Second Round for the fourth time in program history. Copyright 2018; WIlmington University. All rights reserved. Interview with head coach Nick Papnicolas.
Men's Soccer Selection ShowThe Wildcats needed the NCAA committee to vote them in as an at-large team, but the men's soccer team is going dancing in the NCAA Tournament in 2018! They earned the No. 5 seed and will travel to and face No. 4 Le Moyne in the First Round. Interviews with head coach Nick Papanicolas and senior Sam Jester and Vinny Tasca. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. Jefferson (CACC)The Wildcats squared off against the only team that has beaten them this year in the CACC Tournament Semifinals, and knocked off the Rams, 2-1, at Post's LaMoy FIeld. After a scoreless first half, the Wildcats struck twice with a PK from Tom Garratt and a header from Sam Jester. The Rams closed the gap to 2-1, but didn't threaten again as the Wildcats earned the win. They advance to the CACC Championship match for the first time since 2014, looking to win for the first time since 2007. Interviews with head coach Nick Papanicolas and junior captain Elliott Johnson. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. Chestnut Hill (CACC First Round)The top seeded and natioanlly 24th ranked Wilmington men's soccer team took on eighth seeded Chestnut Hill in the First Round of the CACC Tournament on Tuesday. Daniel Loyo scored within the final two minutes of the first half to start the scoring while Fredrik Bentdal and Tom Garratt finished off the Griffins in the second half. Tom Garratt had a goal and two assists on the day while Vinny Tasca recorded two saves for his 13th win and seventh shutout of the season. Interviews with head coach Nick Papanicolas and Tom Garratt. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer Close Calls at Holy FamilyThe Wilmington University women's soccer team were oh so close to tying the game in each half in the First Round of the CACC Tournament. Emily Navarrete nearly tied the game in the first half when trailing, 1-0, before both Jessica Unsihuay and La'Dae Boykin had chances in the final minute of the game. The 6th seeded Wildcats fell, 2-1, to the 3rd seeded Tigers. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Volleyball vs. ConcordiaThe Wildcats ended their home schedule with a 3-0 victory over CACC North Division foe Concordia, 3-0, on Senior Day. The Wildcats honored Jenna Brown, Brittany Ford, and Miranda Shaw prior to the contest. Mandy Behiels led the offense with 10 kills while Rebecca Rawlinson and Jill Braunsberg ended with eight kills each. Miranda Shaw finished with four kills, 20 assists, and 12 digs. Brittany Ford collected three kills and nine digs. And Jenna Brown ended with 17 digs. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Tennis at CACC TournamentThe women's tennis team defeated USciences, 4-0, and Concordia, 4-0, in the 2018 CACC Tournament to win its first CACC Championship in only its third year as a program. Begona Gomar was named the Tournament MVP while Laura Gil, Tess Paya, and Anushka Sathe were also named to the All-Tournament Team. The Wildcat earn the CACC's automatic berth into the NCAA East Regional Tournament in May. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. Georgian CourtThe Wildcats battled Georgian Court, who sit atop the CACC standings and is ranked 4th in the East Region, a the Complex and used two second have goals just one minute and nine seconds a part to lead them to a 2-0 victory. Tom Garratt converted a PK for his 10th goal of the year and Will Stone finished a corner from Fredrik Bentdal and Joe Bell for the 2-0 lead in the 71st minute. Vinny Tasca made four saves for the shutout. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Volleyball vs. Georgian CourtThe Wildcats moved into a tie with Georgian Court for third in the CACC South Division with 3-1 win over the Lions on Wednesday night at the Complex. The Wildcats had 20 kills with only one error for a .487 attack percentage int he third set, leading them to victory. Mandy Behiels had 17 kills while Bailey Andrews collected 11. Jenna Brown had 26 digs while Angel Oliver led the party at the net with six block assists. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. Georgian CourtThe Wildcats nearly gave Georgian Court its first conference loss of the season, but settled for a 2-2 tie against the CACC top team. Rebecca Dolhansky scored in the fifth minute and Kiana Jedlicka gave the Wildcats a 2-1 lead in the 71st minute! Copyright 2018 Wilmington University. All Rights Reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. LIU PostThe Wildcats stormed back from an early second half deficit to improve to 8-1-4 with their first ever win over LIU Post, 2-1. Davion Wedderburn tied the game in the 79th minute and Will Stone had the game-winning PK in the 85th minute. Copyright 2018: Wilmington Univeristy. All Rights Reserved.
Volleyball vs. Chestnut HillThe Wildcats made it two wins in a row with a 3-0 sweep over Chestnut Hill at home on Tuesday night. The Wildcats are now 15-9 overall and 9-3 in the CACC. Bailey Andrews led the offense with 12 kills while only committing one error on 26 swings for a .423 attack percetnage. Jill Braunsberg dished out 15 assists while Jenna Brown led the back row with 24 digs. The Wildcats have five blocks in the match. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. ConcordiaThe Wildcats improved to 7-0-3 overall, 5-0-3 in the CACC with a 4-1 win over Concordia. Three goals came in the second half, with Tom Garratt scoring two of them. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All Rights Reserved.
2018 One Roar Home Run DerbyWilmington University Student Life and the More Roar group put on the first One Roar Home Run Derby featuring staff members against each other. The event kicked off the 2018 Wildcat Pride Week, leading up to Homecoming Saturday. Unfortunately the student event which was supposed to held prior to the staff event was rained out. Team SheGone coached by softball head coach Mike Shehorn won the event, with the individual winner going to baseball head coach Brian August who went a perfect 10-for-10 in the second round and then won it all in the championship round against James Brittingham. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. ConcordiaThe women's soccer team rolled to an 8-1 victory over Concordia on Homecoming. La'Dae Boykin and Krysta Memis scored second half goals to secure the victory in front of the large home crowd. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Volleyball vs. Nyack - 2018 HomecomingAfter easily taking the first set, the Wildcats found themselves in a dog fight against Nyack on Homecoming. The Warriors came back to take the next two sets to lead the match, 2-1. Trailing 11-5 in the fourth set, the Wildcats stormed back and took the lead for good with a 6-1 run, 18-16. They carried the momentum into the fifth set, jumping out to a 9-2 lead before closing out the match, 15-13. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. Holy FamilyThe Wildcats took a 1-0 lead in the 52nd minute but the Tigers answered with a goal in the 60th minute. Both teams had a chance in the final minute of regulation as Ellis McSharry cleared a ball off the Wilmington line and Fredrik Bentdal's shot with less than 10 seconds left was off the mark. Sam Jester gave the Wildcats the victory with a goal seven minutes into the overtime period to remain unbeaten, 6-0-3, 4-0-1 CACC. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. Holy FamilyThe Wildcats have won four of their last five overall and four straight in the CACC with a 2-0 victory over Holy Family. Kate Tubo came up with big saves to keep the game scoreless before the Wildcats broke through early in the second half with a goal from Kelly Robbins in the 48th minute. Cassidy McErlain made it 2-0 in the 67th minute with her second of the season. Tubo finished with seven saves for the shutout. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Volleyball vs Goldey BeacomThe Wildcats won their fourth straight match with a 3-1 victory over CACC and crosstown rival Goldey-Beacom on Tuesady night. The Wildcats needed to come back froma 9-0 hole in the second set to take the frame. Mandy Behiels led the Wildcats with 16 kills while Jill Braunsberg was an assist shy of a triple-double with 11 kills (.526 attack percentage), 10 digs, and nine assists. The Wildcats are now 11-8, 5-2 in CACC play. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. NyackTom Garratt finished with a hat trick and the men's soccer team scored five goals in the second half to defeat Nyack, 8-1, on Saturday at the Complex. Fredrik Bentdal had two goals and an assist to sit in second in the CACC with 18 points, Dominic Folarin had two goals, and Will Stone had two assists to lead the CACC with nine on the season. The Wildcats have outscored their opponents, 23-4, during their four-match winning streak. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. NyackThe Wildcats came out and scored three goals in the first half, without allowing Nyack to take a shot, en route to a 4-0 shutout over the Warrios for their third straight CACC victory. Kelly Robbins ('10), Krysta Memis ('40), La'Dae Boykin ('41), and Jessica Unsihuay ('79) all scored for the Wildcats. Kate Tubo made four saves for the shutout. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Volleyball vs. USciencesThe Wilmington University volleyball team made it seven wins int heir last nine matches witha 3-1 victory over USciences on Wednesday night. The defense came up with 101 digs and eight blocks in four sets while the offfense was led by Mandy Behiels' 17 kills and 19 digs. Miranda Shaw dished out 24 assists while Jill Braunsberg was short of a triple-double with seven kills, 18 assists, and 17 digs. Jenna Brown led the defense with 24 digs. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. Chestnut HillThe Wildcats exploded for five second half goal to defeat Chestnut Hill, 6-0, in a CACC contest at the WU Athletics Complex. Will Stone had a goal and 3 assists, Tom Garratt had a goal and 2 assists, and Fredrik Bentdal had a goal and an assist. For the second straight game, the Wildcats used six different goal scorers for the win. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Volleyball vs. PostThe Wildcats rebounded with a 3-0 sweep of Post on Saturday, setting the Eagles down 25-16, 25-17, and 25-23. Mandy Behiels led the Wildcats with 15 kills with a .308 attack percentage while Bailey Andrews had nine kills and a .421 attack percentage. Jill Braunsberg had a double-double with 15 assists and 11 digs while Jenna Brown led the Wildcats with 16 digs. Angel Oliver had six block assists and Miranda Shaw dished out a team high 16 assists. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Video Recap: Women's Soccer vs. DaemenThe Wildcats came back from an early 1-0 deficit to defeat Daemen, 2-1, with two second half goals from rookies. Alex Keck tied the game in the 57th minute before Cassidy McErlain won the game with a header off a corner in the 86th minute. Rebecca Dolhansky had an assist on both goals. Kate Tubo made seven saves for the win. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball vs. Merrimack - RegionalsThe bats came alive for the Wilmington University baseball team, as they scored four in the first and five in the third to jump all over Merrimack in an elimination game at teh 2018 NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament. Zach Rumford went 6.1 innings and the bullpen nailed down the 10-5 final for the Wildcats to stay alive. Kendall Small went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and a run scored while Nick Grant went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. The Wildcats scored 10 runs on 10 hits in the game. Interview with head coach Brian August. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball vs. St. Thomas Aquinas - RegionalsThe seventh seeded Wildcats fell in the opener of the 2018 NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament, 8-3, to second seeded St. Thomas Aquinas on Thursday. The Wildcats had chances early, but couldn't convert while the Spartans had an unearned run in the second and added another in the fifth to lead 2-0. The Spartans got to the Wildcats' bullpen late in the game, finishing off the 8-3 victory. Christian Adorno homered for the Wildcats while Brooks Ryan went 2-for-4 with an RBI double. The Wildcats face sixth seeded Merrimack on Friday in an elimination game. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball vs Felician in CACC ChampionshipThe Wildcats needed to win two games against Felician on Sunday to claim their seventh CACC Tournament Championship, and that is exactly what they did. In a pressure packed first game, it was a Brooks Ryan 10th inning two-run triple that was the deciding factor after an outstanding performance from senior Chuck Delagol. In the winner-take-all game, the Wildcats scored early and gave senior Nick Grant a 7-0 lead in the top of the sixth, with the big hit coming from senior Christian Adorno, a three-run double to right field. Nick Grant was named the CACC Tournament MVP for his stellar play in left, at the plate, and pitching seven strong innings in the championship game. Brad Scull, Chuck Delagol, Kendall Small, and Dakota Graham were also named to the All-Tournament Team. The Wildcats earn the CACC's automatic berth into the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament starting Thursday. Interviews with head coach Brian August, Chuck Delagol, and Nick Grant. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball at Day 2 of 2018 CACC TournamentThe Wildcats fell into the losers bracket is a 6-1 loss to Felician with teh first game on Friday, but bounced back and advanced to the CACC Tournament Championship game with an 11-4 victory over Post in an elimination game. Kendall Small went 5-for-8 on the day, including 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBI against Post. Zach Rumford battled through 6.1 innings for the win and Justin Mears pitched two innings for the save. The Wildcats will face Felician against in the Championship, needing two wins to claim the title. Interviews with head coach Brian August and first baseman Kendall Small. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball vs. Post in 2018 CACC TournamentThe Wilmington University baseball team rode the strong arm of junior Brad Scull to a complete game shutout victory, 5-0, over Post in the first game of the double elimination portion of the 2018 CACC Tournament. The offense provided Scull with a 2-0 lead in the top of the second, and that was all he needed as he struck out 10 in the complete game shutout, allowing only six hits with no walks. Kendall Small went 3-for-4 while Brooks Ryan batted 2-for-5 with a two-run double. Dakota Graham and Nick Macey added RBI's as well. The Wildcats move on to face Felician in the winners bracket. Interviews with head coach Brian August (had audio issues, so hang with it) and Brad Scull. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball vs. Nyack in CACC Play-InThe Wildcats used strong pitching from Zach Rumford, Brad Scull, and Justin Mears to get past Nyack in an elimination game to begin the 2018 CACC Tournament, 2-0, on Saturday at Wilson Field. Zach Rumford escaped a two-on jam in the third and the offense answered with two runs in the bottom half. That was more than enough for Rumford, as he went seven scoreless before passing it on to Scull for the eighth. Mears picked up his 10th save of the year, ending the game with a double-play. The Wildcats play the winner of Post/Goldey-Beacom on Thursday to begin the double elimination potion of the tournament, hosted by Post University. Interviews with Zach Rumford and head coach Brian August. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball at CACC Tournament Day 2The Wildcats staved off elimination with a 7-2 victory over Post in game one on Friday, but Dominican was able to defeat the Wildcats, 7-6, ending their run in the 2018 CACC Tournament. After getting down, 5-0, in the early going, the Wildcats battled back to eventually tie the game, 6-6, int he sixth inning. But Dominican homered in the top of the seventh and the Wildcats left the bases loaded as Dominican escaped. The Wildcats now have to wait for the NCAA Selection Show on Monday to see if they made the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament for the fifth straight season. Interview with head coach Mike Shehorn. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball at CACC Tournament Day 1The second seeded Wildcats dropped their first game of the 2018 CACC Tournament to No. 7 Holy Family, as the Tigers came roaring back to scoring three runs in the seventh to tie it, and one more in the eighth to steal the 7-6 victory. The Wildcats bounced back in game two, coming from behind to defeat No. 6 Felician, 6-5, with a four-run sixth inning of their own. The Wildcats continue their 2018 CACC Tournament run on Friday from the elimination bracket. Interview with head coach Mike Shehorn. Copyright 2018. Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Lacrosse vs. District of ColumbiaThe Wilmington men's lacrosse program played its inaugural game on February 27, 2018 at home against the Distrit of Columbia. Josh Burley scored the program's first ever goal in the first quarter, tallying three marks in the game. The Wildcats closed the deficit to 5-4 with 29 seconds left in the first half, but UDC answered with five straight goals to take command of the game. Cory Melvin scored teh final three goals for the Wildcats, collecting another hat trick for the Wildcats in their first ever game. Noah Given made 15 saves in goal. Copyright 2018; Wilminton University. All rights reserved.
Baseball 2018 Season PreviewThe Wilmington University baseball team prepares for the 2018 season opening games in Myrtle Beach, looking to get off to a good start and head into the CACC portion of their schedule. They are looking to win their first CACC Championship since 2015 when they also won the East Regional Tournament and went to the NCAA Division II National Tournament. We caught up with 14th year head coach Brian August and senior lefty Zach Rumford before they hopped on the bus for Myrtle Beach. Copyright 2018, Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball 2018 Season PreviewThe 2018 Wilmingotn University softball team starts it's season with trips to Myrtle Beach and Clermont, Florida, searching to continue its trend of reaching four straight NCAA Division II East Regional Tournaments at season's end. The Wildcats home opener will be on Saturday, March 17 against Bloomfield at Asbury Field. Interview with head coach Mike Shehorn. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball vs. JeffersonTake a look at the run the Wilmington men's basketball rattled off against Jefferson to take control fo the match. They went for 15 straight en route to a final 23-3 run to take a 67-38 lead with 9:17 left in the second half. The Wildcats went on to a 79-61 CACC victory over Jefferson to raise their overall record to 10-8, improving to 5-4 in the CACC and just one game out of first place in the South Division. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball vs Georgian CourtThe men's basketball team hit their first three three-pointers of the game and scored the first 15 points of the game en route to a 92-68 CACC victory over Georgian Court at the Complex on Saturday. Shawn Church hit five of his seven three-pointers in the first half, scoring 17 of his 23 in the opening 20 minutes. Miles Gillette took over the second half, scoring 20 of his career high 34 in the final 20 minutes. He hit four three-pointers as well, adding 14 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the year. Jermaine Head chipped in with 18 points, eight assists, and five steals. The Wildcats are now 9-6, 4-2 in the CACC. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Basketball vs. Georgian CourtThe women's basketball team not only needed a 12-point first quarter and halftime deficit to overcome, but also a 10-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter to comeback and stun Georgian Court, 86-83, on Saturday at the WU Athletics Complex. Macy Robinson scored 26 of her game-high 29 points in the second half, including what would be the game-winning steal and full court layup with 24 seconds left. She also added five assists, five steals, and 10 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the year. Nyree Grant finished with 14 while Mikala Casimir poured in a career high 13 points to go with six rebounds and five assists. Emma Matthews added 11 points and nine rebounds while Jadyn Whitsitt chipped in with 11 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. The Wildcats are now 5-9, 2-4 in the CACC. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Happy Holidays 2017The #WilmUAthletics Department would like to wish all the student-athletes, coaches, staff, parents, and fans a joyous and safe holiday season! Enjoy your break and come back rested and ready to take on your upcoming seasons!
Men's Basketball vs. #19 ShippensburgThe Wilmington men's basketball team battled back to defeat #19 Shippensburg, 73-71, using another last second three-pointer to beat a PSAC opponent! Jermaine Head did it last week at Millersville, today it was Danny Walsh's three from the corner with 3.6 seconds left to stun the Raiders. The Raiders last ditch 3 pointer was good, but waived off as the shot did not beat the buzzer. The Wildcats were once up 14, but then found themselves down nine with 6:50 left in regulation. It is the first win over a nationall ranked opponent in the program's NCAA era. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball 2017-18 Season PreviewThe men's basketball team opens the 2017-18 season with a home tournament against NYIT and LIU Post. The Wildcats are coming off their best season to date, looking to stamp the program down in the CACC. They went 19-10 overall last year, 14-5 inside the CACC, but fell in the CACC Quarterfinals. They are looking to take another step forward with the 2017-18 season. We caught up with head coach Dan Burke to discuss the upcoming season. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserevd.
Women's Basketball 2017-18 Season PreviewThe Wildcats' season came down to the regular season final last year, narrowly missing the CACC Tournament. The Wildcats went 12-16 overall, 9-10 in the CACC. They were picked to finish tied for fifth in the South Division in this year's CACC Preseason Coaches' Poll, but look to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2009-10 season. We caught up with head coach Rob Miller and student-athletes Macy Robinson and LaShyra Williams to talk about the upcoming season. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. Holy Family in CACC SemifinalThe second seeded Wildcats came back and defeated third seeded Holy Family, 3-1, in the CACC Tournament Semifinals at Georgian Court. The Wildcats advance to the CACC Championship on Sunday against top seeded Georgian Court. The Wildcats picked up goals from Alexa Smalley, Loran Wyrough, and Jessica Unsihuay after falling behind 1-0 in the eighth minute. It is the second time in program history the Wildcats will play for a CACC Championship, winning it in 2012. Interview with head coach Jeff Zoyac. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. Post in CACC TournamentThe second seeded Wildcats hosted the seventh seeded Post in the CACC Tournament Quarterfinals on Tuesday, October 31. The Wildcats jumped out to an early lead with goal from Krysta Memis, but the Eagles tied the match with an early second half goal. The game would go to overtime where Carin Essex-Arline would give the Wildcats the victory in the 97th minute. They advance to play in the CACC Tournament Semifinals hosted by Georgian Court on Friday. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. JeffersonThe Wilmington University men's soccer team came out with a purpose against CACC leading Jefferson in their regular season finale on Wednesday. They did not allow a shot in the first half, taking a 1-0 lead into the break on an Abdul Mansaray goal. Fredrik Bentdal made it 2-0 with a second half PK, while Vinny Tasca extended his shutout streak to 392:58 minutes by saving a PK of his own. The Wildcats will have a home game in next week's CACC First Round, but wait to see if they will be the third or fourth seed. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. JeffersonThe Wilmington University women's soccer team ended the regular season with a 1-0 victory over Jefferson on Tuesday. Loran Wyrough scored her 16th goal in the 60th minute, which stood as the only goal of the game. The win was the Wildcats' sixth straight as they are now 12-5-1 overall, 10-2 in the CACC. The Wildcats could be the No. 2 seed in the CACC Tournament next week, depending on the Georgian Court/Holy Family game on Friday. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Tennis vs. Post (CACC First Round)The third seeded #WilmUTennis team advanced to the CACC Tournament Semifinals for the second year in a year after defeating sixth seeded Post University, 5-0, on Tuesday afternoon. The team advances to face No. 2 Concordia on Friday. Interviews with head coach Brad Rose and sophomore Begona Gomar. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. PostThe Wildcats won their third straight CACC contest on Saturday, defeating Post, 3-1, at the WU Athletics Complex. Rebecca Dolhansky opened the scoreing int he fifth minute, but Loran Wyrough needed to break a 1-1 tie for the would-be game-winner. Preslie Quaranta scored the third goal in the second half. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. Goldey-BeacomThe Wilmington University men's soccer team kept its momentum against crosstown rival Goldey-Beacom with a 2-0 victory at the WU Athletics Complex on Tuesday afternoon. Ben Jordan and Lorne Bickley scored the goals while Fredrik Bentdal assisted on both. The Wildcats are now 3-2-2 overall, 3-1 in the CACC. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
2017 Men's Soccer Season PreviewThe Wilmington University men's soccer team took a trip to Florida as a part of their three week preseason camp. They were also picked first in the CACC Preseason Coaches Poll, earning seven first place votes. Here's what to expect from the Wildcats this season! Interviews with head coach Nick Papanicolas, as well as captains Elliot Johnson and Vinny Tasca. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
2017 Volleyball Season PreviewAfter an uncharacteristic down year last year, the Wilmington University volleyball team looks to get back into the CACC Tournament in 2017. Take a look to see what to expect this coming season. Interview with 14th year head coach Kim Huggins-Habbert. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
2017 Cross Country Season PreviewThe 2017 Wilmington University cross country season begins Saturday with the 17th Annual WUXC Invite at Carousel Park. THe Wildcats have five regular season meets to prepare for the CACC Championships and beyond. The CACC Championship will be on Sunday, October 22 at White Clay Creek State Park in Newark. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball vs. Adelphi (NCAA)The Wildcats dopped their first game of the 2017 NCAA East Regional Tournament, 5-3, to top seed and host Adelphi. After getting down 4-0 after thr fourth inning, the Wildcats mounted a comeback with three runs in the sixth, but fell just short. The team brought the tying run to the plate in the seventh, but couldn't get the game-tying hit. Meghan Brown went 2-for-3 for the Wildcats. Interview with head coach Mike Shehorn. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball at 2017 NCAA Selection ShowThe Wilmington University softball team sat in agony as the NCAA Division II Selection Show aired on Monday morning. Here's the full news story on the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament. They earned the East's No. 8 seed and will head to and face No. 1 Adelphi in the first round. Interviews with senior thirdbaseman Kaitlyn Slater and head coach Mike Shehorn. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
2017 CACC Golf ChampionshipThe Wildcats found themselves down by six strokes after the first round of the 2017 CACC Tournament, but battled back and shot a 290 on the second day to overtake Dominican for their seventh straight CACC Championship. Zac Moore cemented the comeback victory by sticking a shot on 18 to within six inches. Interviews with Zac Moore and head coach Harry Jennings. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball vs. ConcordiaThe Wilmington University Softball team swept a CACC series form Concordia on Sunday at ASbury Field. The Wildcasts received great pitching performances in each game, first from Caitlyn Whiteside in game one before Brooklyn Lachette in game two. The team needed 10 innings to take down teh Clippers in the opener before starting off hot in the nightcap. The Wildcats are now 20-13 overall and 8-6 in the CACC. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
2017 Baseball Season PreviewThe Wilmington University baseball team starts its season on February 24 with four games in Myrtle Beach. The sports information office caught up with 13th year head coach Brian August and fifth year senior Mike Annone to discuss the upcoming season. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
2017 Wilmington Softball Season PreviewThe Wilmington University softball team starts its season on February 17 with six games in Myrtle Beach. The sports information office caught up with fourth year head coach Mike Shehorn and senior Colby Wyatt to discuss the upcoming season. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball vs. Chestnut HillThe Wildcats overcame a slow start to overtake Chestnut Hill, 70-63, with a hot shooting second half on Wednesday for Senior Night. Prior to the game, the fans program recognized Brian Adkins, Taj Almon, Drew Johnson II, and Tyaire Ponzo-Meek for all their work while donning the green and white. All four of em showed up on Wednesday night, as Ponzo-Meek led the team with 19 points despite not hitting a shot from the field in the first half. Johnson hit three three-pointers for 16 points while Adkins hit a big three-pointer to start the second half and tie the game. Almon added to the hot start in the second half with a big block, finishing the game with three blocks, six points, and five boards. A 7-0 run gave the Wildcats a 42-40 lead before another 5-0 run ended a 12-2 spurt to put the Wildcats on top for good, 47-42, halfway through the second half. The Wildcats are tied for second and only a game behind Philadelphia for first place in the CACC South Division with two games to play. Those two games are against Goldey-Beacom (tied for second) and Philadelphia (first place) to end the regular season. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball vs Holy FamilyThe Wildcats survived a slugfest with Holy Family, 92-90, in CACC South Division action on Tuesday night at the WU Athletics Complex. The Wildcats needed to come up with a stop at the buzzer as Holy Family's game-winning three-pointer was well short. The Wildcats led wire-to-wire but needed to hold on down the stretch despite being ahead by 15 points with 5:20 left in regulation. Wilmington's high scoring duo of Tyaire Ponzo-Meek and Nick Richards out dueled the Tigers' and CACC's two leading scorings Dyllon Hudson-Emory and Randy Bell. Ponzo-Meek finished with 23 points, six rebounds, and six assists while Richards added 20 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Although Bell scored 36 for the Tigers, the CACC's leading scorer Hudson-Emory was held to 15 points. Omari Dill-Pettiford added 15 points for the Wildcats while Masner Beauplan also chipped in with 14 points and three assists. The Wildcats are now 17-7, 12-3 in the CACC and remain in a tie for second place in the South Division. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball vs Georgian CourtThe Wildcats were dialed into the long-distanced shots in the first half on Wednesday night against Georgian Court, leading to an 81-62 CACC victory. The Wildcats went 10-of-1 from deep in the first half alone, opening a 52-30 halftime lead that the Lions could never come back from. Tyaire Ponzo-Meek was perfect from distance in the first half, shooting 4-of-4 while Omari Dill-Pettiford wasn't far beyond, shooting 4-of-6 from deep in the first half. Ponzo-Meek finished with a game-high 26 points, shooting 9-of-12 from the field for the game, including 7-of-8 from three-point land. Dill-Pettiford scored 16 of his 18 in the first half while Nick Richards added 17 points. Brian Adkins came off the bench to add 12 points, hitting a pair of three-pointers as well. The Wildcats climbed into a tie for second place in the South Division and are now 15-7 overall, 10-3 in the CACC. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Basketball vs Georgian CourtThe Wildcats swept the season series from Georgian Court with an 89-82 victory on Wednesday night at the WU Athletics Complex. The offense was off and running in the contest, putting up their most points in a game this season. They had three players reach 20 or more points, led by LaShyra Williams' 25 points. Jasmine Lee came off the bench to score 24 points in 25 minutes while Macy Robinson also chipped in with 20 points and nine rebounds. The Wildcats shot 51.6 percent from the floor for the game, hitting 5-of-11 from downtown. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
2016 WilmU Men's Soccer Top 10 Goals2016 WilmU Men's Soccer Top 10 Goals of the Year.
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Produced by head coach Nick Papanicolas.
Men's Basketball vs USciencesA strong start propelled the Wilmington University men's basketball team to a 79-70 victory over USciences last Tuesday night, exacting an earlier season loss to the Devils. Drew Johnson caught fire from deep, hitting 4-of-4 in the first half before finishign 6-of-7 from deep in the game. He led the team with 22 points while adding six rebounds and two assists. Taj Almon collected his second straight double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 6-of-8 from the floor and 4-of-4 from the foul line. Tyaire Ponzo-Meek added 18 points while Omari Dill-Pettiford chipped in with 15 points as well. The Wildcats raised their record to 13-6 overall and 8-2 in the CACC. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Basketball vs USciencesTrailing by 17 points with eight minutes to play in the third quarter, the Wildcats staged an epic comeback to take down CACC South Division leading University of the Sciences, 75-67, at the WU Athletics Complex on Tuesday night. Jasmine Lee was the catalyst for the Wildcats' comeback, finishing with 24 points in 22 minutes off the bench. Macy Robinson hit a three-pointer with 9:00 to play in the fourth quarter to give the Wildcats their first lead before Lee put the Wildcats in front for good moments later. LaShyra Williams added 15 points while Jocelyn Rodriguez scored 11 for the Wildcats. Copyright 2017; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Happy Holidays from WilmU AthleticsWe caught up with some of the coaches and administrators right before the holiday break to wish all our student-athletes and fans a joyous holiday season! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year #WildcatCountry!
Men's Basketball vs Goldey BeacomThe Wilmington University men's basketball team moved to 4-1 in the CACC with an 85-76 victory over crosstown rival Goldey-Beacom on Sunday afternoon at the WU Athletics Complex. For the second game in a row, and only the second time this season, the Widcats shot over 50 percent from the floor, finishing 52.7%. They also dished out 20 assists on the afternoon, assisting on 20-of-29 made baskets on Sunday. Omari Dill-Pettifrod scored 15 of his team high 21 points in the first half while Tyaire Ponzo-Meek added 20 points. Drew Johnson II hit three three-pointers for 13 points while Masner Beauplan and Miles Gillette added 10 points each off the bench. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball vs PhiladelphiaThe Wilmington University men's basketball team held off a hard charging Philadelphia team in the second half, claiming a 70-64 victory in the team's Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference opener on Saturday afternoon at the WU Athletics Complex. The Wildcats got out to a 14-point lead in the second half, but the Rams wouldn't go away and clawed all the back to within a single point with 2:12 left in regulation. Omari Dill-Pettiford hit a baseline jumper to give the Wildcats some breathing room and the Rams couldn't find the bottom of the net for the rest of the game. Nick Richards led the Wildcats with 17 points and nine rebounds while Tyaire Ponzo-Meek came off the bench to score 17 points as well. Brian Adkins scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds while Taj Almon also finished with 11 points and seven rebound but added three blocked shots. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Basketball vs PhiladelphiaThe Wilmington University women's basketball team snapped a 15-game losing streak to the Philadelphia University Rams on Saturday, taking down their CACC foe 63-60 at home. The Wildcats used a 16-8 third quarter to turn around a 39-33 halftime deficit, but needed a late bucket to secure the win. Trailing by a point, the Wildcats secured a rebound and pushed the tempo, as Ebonee Dixon started it with a long outlet pass to Nyree Grant. Grant went with one more pass to LaShyra Williams who laid it home for the 61-60 lead with 25 seconds left. The defense then squeezed a turnover out of the Rams and hit a pair of free throws for the 63-60 final score. Grant collected her second straight double-double with 10 points and 17 rebounds while Williams led the Wildcats with 16 points. Macy Robinson added 15 points while Jocelyn Rodriguez scored 10 and added nine rebounds and three assists. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball vs PaceThe Wildcats improved to 3-0 in the 2016-17 season with a 75-65 victory over Pace on Wednesday, November 16, in the season's home opener. The Wildcats turned a 7-0 run into a 17-15 lead before a 10-0 spurt put them ahead for good, 27-20, late in the first half. Nick Richards collected a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds while adding five assists. Taj Almon kept the crowd in it in the second half with two thunderous dunks while Tyaire Ponzo-Meek led the team with 18 points. The Wildcats are 3-0 for the first time in the team's NCAA era. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball 2016 17 Season PreviewThe Wilmington University men's basketball team was picked to finish tied for fourth int he South Division of the CACC standings. They start their season on November 12 so the sports information department caught up with head coach Dan Burke and see how preseason has gone and to try and figure out what to expect from his team for the 2016-17 season. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Basketball 2016 17 Season PreviewRob Miller returns to the bench for the first time since the 2009-10 season for the Wildcats, marking his third season overall in 2016-17. He has a young, but talented, group of girls to play for him this season and is excited to get the product out on the court. The Wildcats start their season on November 12, and the sports information department caught up with the head coach to talk about preseason and what to expect from the Wildcats. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs Goldey Beacom CACC First RoundThe third seeded men's soccer team took down its First State rival and sixth seeded Goldey-Beacom, 3-0, in the First Round of the CACC Tournament on Monday afternoon at the WU Athletics Complex. Lorne Bickley started the scoring with his 12th goal of the season in the 24th minute. Jamie Burridge and Sam Jester added insurance goals late in the second half while Vinny Tasca recorded four saves for his fourth shutout of the season. The Wildcats advance to their fifth consecutive CACC Tournament Semifinal appearance, last winning in the semifinals in 2014. The rest of the CACC Tournament will take place in Lakewood, N.J., on the campus of Georgian Court University. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer at Philadelphia CACC QuarterfinalsThe Wilmington University women's soccer team went on the road and upset Philadelphia, 2-1, in the CACC Tournament Quarterfinals. The 5th seeded Wildcats scored first against the 4th seeded Rams, getting a head from Loran Wyrough in the 38th minute. The Rams came right back and tied the game in the 41st minute. The evenly matched game was decided in the 86th minute as the Wildcats got on the end of a long throw-in from Valerie Bragg. Teigha Ward slammed home a rebound for the game-winner. The Wildcats advance to the CACC Tournament Semifinals on Friday at Georigan Court. Interviews with head coach Jeff Zoyac and redshirt junior Loran Wyrough. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs NyackThe Wilmington University women's soccer team took it to Nyack on Saturday, scoring three times in the second half to defeat the Warriors, 5-1. The Warriors cut the deficit down to 2-1 with a goal early in the second half before Gabby Perry and Loran Wyrough scored 58 seconds apart for the Wildcats. Stephanie Alvarez added the capper in the 83rd minute for the Wildcats. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Cross Country at 2016 CACC ChampionshipsThe cross country teams competed in the CACC Championships on Sunday with the men's team earning their second consecutive CACC Championship with 43 points, out-running Bloomfield who finished with 45 points. Senior Ken Fontal won the men's race by more than 21 seconds, earning him CACC Runner of the Year for his first place finish. Isaac Ndirangu (3rd), Korey Jeffries (7th), and Miggy Suero (11th) all earned All-CACC as well for finishing in the Top 15. The women finished sixth overall, led by Rachel Jones' 19th place finish. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs ConcordiaThe women's soccer team won their fourth straight CACC contest on Saturday with a 7-1 victory over Concordia at the WU Athletics Complex. Teigha Ward tied the program's single match record of four goals in the win, becoming the third player (fourth time) to score four goals in one game. Riley Thompson, Gabby Perry, and Melissa Gall also scored for the Wildcats in the win. The Wildcats are now 8-5 overall and 7-2 in the CACC. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Tennis vs PhiladelphiaThe women's tennis team clinched the No. 2 seed in the upcoming CACC Tournament with a 6-3 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday. The Wildcats were down 2-1 after the three doubles events, but won at number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 singles to come back and defeat the Rams. The Wildcats are no2 6-3 overall, 5-1 in the CACC. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs Holy FamilyThe WIlmington University men's soccer team improved to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the CACC with a 5-0 victory over Holy FAmily on Tuesday. Geoff Velasquez scored the game-winner in the first half on a PK, makring it his first goal since his freshman season in 2013. Lorn Bickley continued his hot streak with two goals and an assist in the game whil Deron Joe and Sam Jester added scores as well. The Wildcats out shot the Tigers, 18-2 in the match. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs Chestnut HillThe WIlmington University women's soccer team shuout its CACC opponent Chestnut Hill, 2-0, on Wednesday at the WU Athletics Complex. The Wildcats out shot the Griffins, 18-4, in the match, but couldn't find the back of the net until the second half. Rebecca Dolhansky fed Gabby Perry a through ball in 54th minute for the first mark before Dolhansky played another through ball that Kelly Robbins got on the end of in the 76th minute. The Wildcats are now 3-1 overall, 2-0 in the CACC. Next Up: vs. Bloomfield on Saturday, September 17 on Homecoming. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs Chestnut HillThe Wilmington University men's soccer team has kept the offensive pressure on all season, defeating Chestnut Hill, 5-0, in the CACC opener on Tuesday. The Wildcats have 14 goals in their first three games of the season. Juan Bernal earned the game-winner in the 16th minute while Sam Jester, Alex Luke, and Lorne Bickley also contributed goals. Vinny Tasca recorded two saves for the first shutout of the 2016 season. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Tennis Season PreviewThe Wilmington University women's tennis team begins is program's first season this fall, opening with the first match on Saturday at NYIT. Head coach Brad Rose brought in seven girls for the first season, seven of which are international. The Wildcats will compete for one of the four spots in the CACC Tournament at the end of the fall. Interview with head coach Brad Rose. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs NYITThe Wilmington University men's soccer team opened its 2016 season with a 3-2 victory over NYIT on Saturday at the WU Athletics Complex. The Wildcats went up, 2-0, in the first half with goals by Manu Ruiz-Luque and Morgan Shutter. Jamie Burridge made it 3-1 in the second half and the Wildcats held on down the stretch for the 3-2 win. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
16th Annual WUXC InviteThe Wildcats begin their 2016 season with the 16th Annual WUXC Invite at Carousel Park and put on a good show. The women started things off with a second place finish before the men had the top two runners overall and claimed the top spot by a narrow margin of four points over Nyack. Interview with head coach Keith Jones. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer 2016 Season PreviewThe Wilmington University men's soccer team opens its much anticipated 2016 season on September 3 against NYIT. The team won the CACC Regular Season and advanced to the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament Second Round in 2015. They were again picked to repeat as Regular Season Champions in 2016, but looked to win their first CACC Tournament Championship since 2007. Interviews with head coach Nick Papanicolas, senior Juan Bernal, and senior Jamie Burridge. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Golf National Tournament PreviewAs the Wilmington University Golf team prepares for the 2016 NCAA National Tournament, lets take a look back at a few of the nice shots from the third round of the Atlantic/East Super Regional. They placed fourth overall to move onto their fifth NCAA National Tournament in six years. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball at NCAA Division II East I RegionalThe Wildcats season came to an early end on Thursday, as they fell to top seed Caldwell, 4-1, and then No. 5 Le Moyne on the first day of the NCAA Division II East I Regional Tournament. Senior Cambria Ziemba became the program's all-time leader in career hits with a single in the bottom fo the sixth inning against Le Moyne. She finished with 201 career hits in four years as a Wildcat. Keara McCarthy had a sacrifice fly against Caldwell while Meghan Brown had a two-run single against Le Moyne for the team's RBI's. Interview with head coach Mike Shehorn. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball at NCAA Division II East I RegionalThe Wildcats season came to an early end on Thursday, as they fell to top seed Caldwell, 4-1, and then No. 5 Le Moyne on the first day of the NCAA Division II East I Regional Tournament. Senior Cambria Ziemba became the program's all-time leader in career hits with a single in the bottom fo the sixth inning against Le Moyne. She finished with 201 career hits in four years as a Wildcat. Keara McCarthy had a sacrifice fly against Caldwell while Meghan Brown had a two-run single against Le Moyne for the team's RBI's. Interview with head coach Mike Shehorn. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Golf at NCAA Super Regionals - Round 2The Wildcats shot a 289 in the second round of the NCAA Division II Atlantic/East Super Regional Tournament to vault their way up to third place after two rounds. The Wildcats were led by Ryan Rucinski and Joey Russo's 71 (-1)'s on Tuesday. Russo leads the Wildcats by sitting in fourth place with a 73-71, 144 (E) with one round to play. Senior Andreas Lunding is in a tie for 12th with a 75-74, 149 (+5) through the first two rounds. Interviews with head coach Harry Jennings, Russo, and Rucinski. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball 2016 NCAA Selection ShowThe Wildcats knew they were in the East Regional Tournament by benefit of their CACC Tournament Championship, but the who, when, and where were still to be determine as of Monday morning. The NCAA released the 2016 NCAA Division II Regional Brackets and the Wildcats determined they were the No. 8 seed, playing in the East 1 Bracket against top seed and CACC foe Caldwell to start the Tournament. This is their third straight season in the East Regional Tournament, their second by earning the CACC's automatic qualification. Interviews with head coach Mike Shehorn and senior captain Cambria Ziemba.Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball at 2016 CACC Tournament ChampionshipThe Wildcats captured their second CACC Tournament Championship in the past three seasons, defeating Holy Family, 1-0, in the title game on Saturday. Much like the CACC Tournament opener for the Wildcats, the team rode the arm of starter Danielle Bradley while only needing a solo shot from Meghan Brown as the game's lone score. The defense stepped up for the Wildcats, getting diving plays and key decisions on bunt plays down the stretch to keep Holy Family off the board. The Wildcats earned the CACC's automatic bid intot he NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament and will find out who, when, and where they play on Monday morning during the NCAA Selection show. Bradley was named the Tournament MVP while being joined by Becca Stanley, Taylor Rizzotte, and Brown on the All-Tournament Team. Interviews with head coach Mike Shehorn and Danielle Bradley. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball at 2016 CACC Tournament Day 1The Wildcats rode the arm of sophomore pitcher Danielle Bradley in the opener against Concordia, as she tossed a complete game shutout to put the Wildcats into the winner's bracket. Junior Meghan Brown was all the offense Bradley needed in the opener, hitting a solo homer in the fifth for the lone run of the 1-0 victory. The offense came alive in the second game against Bloomfield, as they currently hold a 9-5 lead in the bottom of the sixth before rain forced a postponement. Becca Stanley and Bradley hit homers in the second game to carry the load. The game will be finished on Friday morning. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Softball at the CACC Tournament - Day 2The Wildcats advanced to their second CACC Tournament Championship game in three seasons by defeating Holy Family, 9-2, in the winner's bracket game on Friday. The Wildcats scored five timesi n the first three innings after the Tigers took a 1-0 lead. Taylor Rizzotte and Becca Stanley collected two hits each while Stanley led the team with two RBI. Freshman Caitlyn Whiteside came on in relief and pitched the final four innings for the win. The Wildcats will face the same Tigers on Saturday for the Championship. Interviews with head coach Mike Shehorn and senior Taylor Rizzotte. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Wilmington Softball 2016 Season PreviewThe Wilmington University softball team is coming off back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament and are looking to take the next step in 2016. The Wildcats have nine returners from last year's squad, including All-CACC performers Danielle Bradley and Colby Wyatt. THe team also has five juniors and a pair of seniors to lead the squad in 2016. Interviews with senior captains Taylor Rizzotte and Cambria Ziemba, as well as head coach Mike Shehorn. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Lacrosse 2016 Season PreviewThe Wildcats open their 2016 campaign on Saturday against Queens and despite all the new faces on teh team, expect to make another run at a CACC Championship. The Wildcats play 15 games prior to the CACC Tournament, and need to be one of the top six teams in the conference to make a return trip to the playoffs. Interviews with head coach Jackie Trainer and junior midfielder Gabby Spalt. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Wilmington Baseball 2016 Season PreviewThe Wildcats are set to begin their 2016 season after coming off a record breaking 2015 season, reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championships for the first time in program history. The goal remains the same despite the crop of new talent 12th year head coach Brian August recruited. The Wildcats have 15 fresh faces on the roster this season, but were once again picked first in the CACC Preseason Poll and third in the NCBWA East Region Poll. Interviews with August, junior shortstop Christian Adorno, and senior pitcher Jay Kluka. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Basketball vs. PostThe Wildcats snapped a four-game losing streak with a 74-51 CACC victory over visiting Post on Tuesday night. The Wildcats used big runs to begin the third and fourth quarters to extend the lead after going into the halftime break leading by six points. Zameria Jones led all Wildcats with 15 points off the bench while Ashri Broadwater added 12 points and matched a team high with five rebounds. Ebonee Dixon came off the bench to score 11 points while Jasmine Lee and Tenicia Specnce chipped in with 10 points each in the win. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball vs. BloomfieldThe Wildcats went on a 7-0 run to end the first half to carry the team to a 79-73 victory over Bloomfield on Wednesday night. Tyaire Ponzo-Meek led the team with 34 points by hitting four three-pointers. Brian Adkins and Sam Sanders came off the bench to score 11 and 10, respectively. Drew Johnson scored nine and led the team with eight rebounds. Omari Dill-Pettiford broke a 65-65 tie game witha three and the Wildcats never looked back. Copyright 2016; WIlmington University. All rights reserved.
Volleyball vs. Caldwell (CACC)The Wildcats needed to defend a pair of match points in the fourth set against Caldwell before winning the fifth and deciding set, 15-11, in the CACC Tournament Quarterfinal round. The Wildcats jumped all over the Cougars in the first set before Caldwell came back to claim the second and third sets. The Cougars held leads of 24-23, and 25-24 in the fourth before the Wildcats won the set, 27-25, to force the fifth. The Wildcats move onto the CACC Semifinals hostes by Georgian Court on Friday. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. Adelphi - NCAA First RoundThe sixth seeded Wildcats prevailed in a back and forth contest with third seeded Adelphia, 4-3, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Jamie Burridge created the fireworks with a game-winner just 30 seconds into the first overtime session. Lance Berry had two goals and two assists in the win. The Wildcats move on to face second seeded LIU Post on Saturday. Interviews with Lance Berry and Nick Papanicolas. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer 2015 NCAA Selection ShowThe Wildcats had to wait until the final name of the East Regional Tournament but they learned they made it to the NCAA Tournament as a sixth seed on Monday night as the NCAA announced its 2015 Tournament Field. THe Wildcats will face 3rd seeded Adelphi on Thursday hosted by LIU Post. Interviews with seniors Joe Woodley and Lance Berry, as well as head coach Nick Papanicolas. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. Goldey-Beacom (CACC QF)The Wilmington University men's soccer team posted a 4-0 shutout over crosstown rival Goldey-Beacom in the First Round of the CACC Tournament on Monday afternoon. The top seeded Wildcats scored three of their goals in the second half, with two of the day's goals coming off the boot of Lance Berry. The Wildcats advance to the CACC Tournament Semifinals on Thursday as they square off against fourth seeded Chestnut Hill hosted by Post University. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. Goldey-BeacomThe Wildcats never trailed as they took down their crosstown rivals from Goldey-Beacom, 3-2, at the WU Athletics Complex on Wednesday, October 21. The Wildcats scored back-to-back goals in 21 seconds to open the scoring in the first half before La'Dae Boykin scored the eventual game-winner in the 72nd minute. The Wildcats are now 8-6 overall and 8-2 in the CACC. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. Goldey-BeacomThe No. 22 Wilmington University men's soccer team clinched the top seed in the upcoming CACC Tournament with a 5-0 victory over cross-town rival Goldey-Beacom on Tuesday. Clifford Nwechefom recorded a hat trick for the Wildcats as the Wildcats scored three goals in the first eight minutes of the game. The Wildcats are now 12-2 overall and 9-1 in the CACC. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. PhiladelphiaThe women's soccer team battled back from a 1-0 second half deficit to overcome Philadelphia, 2-1, in double overtime. Loran Wyrough tied the game in the 83rd minute with an assist from Rebecca Dolhansky before capping the comeback in the 109th minute with assists from La'Dae Boykin and Chandler Lages. The win wouldn't have happened without key saves form Kierstyn Williams as well. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Volleyball vs. Georgian CourtThe Wildcats took it to the Lions, sweeping their CACC South Division rivals for the first time since the second meeting of the 2012 season. Set scores for the match were 25-7, 25-19, and 25-13. The Wildcats out-blocked the Lions, 11-5, and out-dug the Lions, 72-57, as the defense led the way for the Wildcats. Alex Siolos led the Wildcats with 10 kills, Shelby Henderson led the defense with 31 digs, and Eile Harris led the blocking with five block assists and two solo blocks. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs FelicianThe Wilmington University men's soccer team defeated Felician, 9-1, on Saturday at the WU Athletics Complex. The win moves the Wildcats to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the CACC. Lance Berry and Clifford Nwechefom scored two goals and added an assist each while Steven O'Connor added two goals in the win. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. FelicianThe WIlmington University women's soccer team defeated Felician, 2-1, on Saturday at the WU Athletics Complex. The Wildcats improved to 2-2 overall and 2-1 in the CACC with the win. Chandler Lages scored first before Loran Wyrough added the game-winner with 42 seconds lef tin the first half. Kierstyn Williams made 10 saves in the contest, including a couple off the finger tips. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
2015 Women's Soccer Season PreviewFirst year head coach Jeff Zoyac has brought a new style to the Wilmington University women's soccer team and will look to showcase it throughout the 2015 season. Sophomores Loran Wyrough and Carin Essex-Arline, as well as Zoyac, talk about the upcoming season. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
2015 Volleyball Season PreviewThe Wilmington University volleyball team begins its season on Friday, September 4, with season goals that reach deep into November. Twelth year head coach Kim Huggins-Habbert and seniors Kaitlin DiGiacinto and Alex Siolos talk about the upcoming season. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
2015 Men's Soccer Season PreviewWilmington University men's soccer head coach returns for his 12th season at the helm of the Wildcats and after a strong finish in 2014, it looking for his squad to get back into the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament in 2015. Season preview interviews with Papanicolas and seniors Joe Woodley and Lance Berry. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball vs Angelo State (NCAA Finals)The Wilmington University baseball team had its historical season come to a close on Monday afternoon, as Angelo State knocked the Wildcats out of the NCAA Division II Baseball National Finals. The big hit eluded the Wildcats this week while the defense committed seven errors in two games. Josh Swirchak collected three hits against Angelo State while Frank Samluk pitched five innings on Monday. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball vs. Catawba (NCAA Finals)The Wilmington baseball team suffered a tough 3-2 loss to nationally second ranked Catawba in the first round of the NCAA Division II Baseball Finals. Sam Goines launched a solo home run, the first hit ever at the Finals Championship for Wilmington, while Jamie Treml pitched seven strong innings. Head coach Brian August, Sam Goines, and Jamie Treml sat down for the press conference after the game. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball in East Region Tournament ChampionshipThe Wilmington University baseball team needed to win two games on Sunday to claim the 2015 NCAA East Region Tournament Championship and did so with a 5-3 victory over top-seed and nationally top-ranked Franklin Pierce in the opener and an 11-9 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas in the final. The Wildcats were behind, 5-0, in the final before mounting the comeback with a six run second inning. Tyler Fries was named the Tournament's Most Outstanding Performer while Sean Feeney and Josh Swirchak were named to the All-Tournament Team. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball vs St Thomas Aquinas NCAA East Regional TournamentThe Wilmington University Baseball team suffered a 7-3 loss to St. Thomas Aquinas late Saturday night, which forces the team to have to win two games on Sunday to win the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament. Rob Gore tossed 6.1 innings on Saturday but an error and a four-run seventh inning proved to be the difference for STAC. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball vs. Stonehill (NCAA)The Wilmington University Wildcats came back from a 3-2 deficit with two runs in the bottom of the eighth to defeat Stonehill, 4-3, in the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament. Sam Goines opened the scoring with a two-run double in the first while Josh Swirchak tied the game with an RBI single in the eighth. Mike Annone popped one up to right that dropped in for the go-ahead run. Tyler Fries picked up his 12th save of the season. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball vs. Southern New Hampshire (NCAA East Region Tournament)The fourth seeded Wilmington University Wildcats came back to defeat the third seeded Southern New Hampshire Penmen on Thursday night, 3-2, in the first round of the NCAA East Regional Tournament hosted by Franklin Pierce. Jamie Treml tossed eight strong innings while the Wildcats scored all three runs in the top of the eighth. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Wilmington Softball NCAA Watch PartyThe Wilmington University softball team gathered to watch the 2015 NCAA Selection Show on Monday, hoping their name would get called for an at-large berth into the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament. The Wildcats earned the fifth seed and head to Adelphi starting on Friday. Interviews with head coach Mike Shehorn and senior shortstop Kelsey Doherty. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. all rights reserved.
Softball at 2015 CACC Tournament - Day 1The third seeded Wilmington University softball team started the 2015 CACC Tournament with a pair of wins on Thursday, defeating No. 6 Felician, 4-0, on the strength of a complete game no-hitter by Chelsea Botsch, and defeating No. 2 Dominican, 3-2, with a clutch RBI double in the top of the sixth by Becca Stanley. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Baseball at DelawareThe Wilmington University baseball team took down its big brother in Newark, defeating the University Delaware 8-1 on Wednesday at Bob Hannah Stadium. Sam Goines went 2-for-5 with a double and a triple. Videos by the Univeristy of Delaware Athletics Multimedia Department. Copyright 2014; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Wilmington Softball 2015 Season PreviewThe target is on the Wilmington University softball team in 2015 as it is the defening CACC Tournament Champions and picked to finish second in the 2015 CACC Preseason Poll. The season begins with the team's annual trip to Clermont, Fla., on March 5. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved. Interviews with head coach Mike Shehorn, and captains Katrina Swank and Chelsea Botsch.
Men's Basketball vs. Dominican - CACC QuarterfinalThe Wilmingotn University men's basketball team (CACC South Division No. 4 seed) knocked off Dominican College (CACC North Division No. 1 seed), 69-67, thanks in large part to senior Rashaun Rasheed's bucket with 1.0 second left. The Wildcats survice and advance to the CACC Semifinals on March 6. Copyrigth 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved. Interviews with head coach Dan Burke and Rashaun Rasheed.
Wilmington Baseball 2015 PreviewThe Wilmington University baseball team is prepared to make another deep run in 2015, starting on March 1 against Molloy. The Wildcats have 14 seniors in 2015 and have made the NCAA Regionals in each of the past four seasons. Copyright 2015; Wilmington University. All rights reserved. Interviews with head coach Brian August, and seniors Frank Samluk and Jamie Treml.
2014 WU Msoccer Top 10 GoalsThe Wilmington University men's soccer student-athletes selected the Top-10 Goals from this past 2014 season. Which goal will be number one?! Edited by head coach Nick Papanicolas.
Men's Basketball vs. NyackThe Wilmington University men's basketball team got itself back into the playoff picture with a 78-72 victory over Nyack on Sunday at the WU Athletics Complex. Valentino Thompson scored 19 points and added eight assists to lead the Wildcats. Copyright 2015; Wilmington Unviersity. All rights reserved. Announcers: Greg Cope and Morgan McGill.
Men's Basketball vs. Georgian CourtThe Wilmington University men's basketball team rode the back of Tyaire Ponzo-Meek to its third straight victory as Ponzo-Meek scored a career high 35 points against Georgian Court on Wednesday night at the WU Athletics Complex.
Women's Basketball vs. Georgian CourtThe Wilmingotn University women's basketball team picked up its first CACC win of the season against Gerogian Court, 70-44, on Wednesday night. Jasmine Lee recorded a double-double and Jennifer Carr tied the single game record with 21 rebounds. Copyright 2014; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Basketball 2014-15 Season PreviewThe Wilmington University women's basketball team starts its season on December 14 with a tournament in New Hampshire. The team is led by third year head coach Tiffany Silver and senior Jennifer Carr. Both are interviewed for the season preview. Copyright 2014; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Basketball 2014-15 Season PreviewFirst year head coach Dan Burke and the Wilmington University men's basketball team opens its 2014-15 season at the Saint Rose Tournament. Interviews with Burke and senior captain Prophet Kates. Copyright 2014; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Volleyball vs. Dominican - CACC QuarterfinalsThe WIlmington University volleyball team swept Dominican in the CACC Quarterfinals to advance to the CACC Semifinals for the fourth straight season.
Men's Soccer vs. Philadelphia (CACC Championship)The Wilmington University men's soccer team dropped a hard fought 1-0 match against Philadelphia in the CACC Tournament Championship. Interview with head coach Nick Papanicolas. Copyright 2014; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. Dominican - CACC SemifinalThe Wilmington University men's soccer team came back from a 1-0 second half deficit to defeat Dominican, 2-1, in double overtime in the CACC Semifinals. Copyright 2014; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Men's Soccer vs. Concordia (CACC)Josh Fawssett scored twice for the Wilmington University men's soccer team to lead them over Concordia, 2-0, in the CACC Tournament Quarterfinals. Interviews with interim head coach Jeff Zoyac and Josh Fawssett. Copyright 2014; WIlmington University. All rights reserved.
Women's Soccer vs. Philadelphia (CACC Quarterfinal)The Wilmington University women's soccer team's season came to a close on Monday afternoon in the CACC Tournament Quarterfinals, 2-0, at top seeded Philadelphia. Copyright 2014; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
Cross Country 2014 CACC PreviewThe Wilmington University cross country teams are preparing for the 2014 CACC Championships on November 2 at Fairmont Park.
Volleyball vs. PhiladelphiaThe Wilmington University volleyball team came back after losing the first set to defeat Philadelphia, 3-1, on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the WU Athletics Complex. Alex Siolos collected her ninth triple-double of the season in the win
Men's Soccer vs. BridgeportThe Wilmington University men's soccer team battled back from a 2-1 halftime deficit to score two goals in the second half and defeat Bridgeport, 3-2, on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.
Volleyball vs. Georgian CourtThe Lions stormed back to steal a five-set thriller at Wilmington on October 17, 2014. The Wildcats were leading, 2-0, in the match before having their five-match win streak snapped.
Men's Soccer vs. Concordia (Homecoming)The Wilmington University men's soccer team defeated Concordia, 2-1, on Homecoming on Saturday, September 20 at the WU Athletics Complex. Goals by Lance Berry and Bruno Montini.
Women's Soccer vs. ConcordiaThe Wilmington University women's soccer team defeated Concordia, 4-0, in front of a packed Homecoming crowd on Saturday, September 20. Shelby Schneeweis, Carin Essex-Arline (2), and Ashley Kroll scored the goals for the Wildcats.
The Journey Begins: 2014 EWU Football Run-Out VideoEWU Football opens its season in historic fashion Saturday, Aug. 23, hosting Sam Houston State on ESPN (video produced for EWU Athletics by CKSyme Media Group and EWU alum Davin Perry)
2014 EWU Football Black Uniform RevealEastern will be wearing brand new black uniforms for its historic game against Sam Houston State on Saturday, Aug. 23, on ESPN
EWU T&F 2014 NCAA Championship PreviewEastern's Jordan Arakawa (hammer), Emma Murillo (javelin) and Catie Arrigoni (3K Steeplechase) each talk about making their first career appearances at the NCAA National Championships in Eugene, Ore., on June 11-14.
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Track and Field Teams Place Fourth Overall; Five Crowned CACC Champion
