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The track and field teams celebrate after winning the NE10 Championship on Saturday, May 2. Photos by Wiilliam Gagné
05/06/2026

Track and field wins NE10 again

The women won their third consecutive NE10 Championship while the men extended their historic run to nine straight, a standard the athletes have come to expect.
Catcher Karley Austin, a junior, makes contact with the ball. Photos by William Gagné
05/06/2026

Softball splits senior day double header

“This season was one of the best ones,” Lewis said. “We played for each other. We played together as a team and family.” 
Forward Tish Blackwood, a freshman, before a game earlier this year. Photo by William Gagné

The realties of recruiting and retaining talent for DII schools

Without the same financial backing, exposure or NIL opportunities, Division II and III programs are left trying to keep pace in a system that continues to evolve around them. And yet, they
04/08/2026
Attacker Maddox Burton, a junior, takes a shot while being defended. Photos by Julian Markese

Lacrosse’s win streak snapped by Pace

“We’re talking about playing at a championship level,” Siedlecki said. “Our goal at the beginning of the season was to be a top four seed in the NE10, host a playoff game
04/08/2026
First baseman Brianna Pearson, a graduate, takes a swing. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Softball sweeps Queens College

“It was a great team win,” Head Coach Kate Bowen said. “Coming up again with a couple timely hits was really exciting to see.”
04/01/2026
Welder and her teammates rally before a game against Adelphi last season. Photos by Rob Rasmussen, courtesy SCSU Athletics.

Welder brings grit, joy from Minnesota

“When the ball is close to her, you know she’s got it,” Siedlecki said. “For a smaller kid, she’s very tough. She’s very strong. She’s very physical. She is not afraid to
04/01/2026
Guard Christian McClease, a sophomore, dribbles toward the paint. Photos by Julian Markese

Local star stays home

Coming from a basketball family, expectations followed him from the moment he stepped onto the floor at Wilbur Cross High School, where the pressure was on to live up to his name
03/25/2026
The team waits to take the court for their semi final matchup against Holy Family University. Photos by Julian Markese

Historic season ends

The Owls tallied 25 wins this season and won the NE10 Tournament, the most wins and the first conference title since their 2006 championship-winning campaign. They lost only two conference games all
03/25/2026
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Madness is here

Once the tournament starts, rankings and expectations do not always mean much. Every year, millions of fans try to predict how the tournament will play out, filling out brackets with hopes of
03/25/2026
The team celebrates after scoring against Mercy University. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Lacrosse off to stellar start

They traveled to Spartansburg, South Carolina during spring break, winning both of their games. When they returned to the east coast, they beat Molloy University 12-6.
03/25/2026
The team celebrates their NE10 win and receiving an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Photos by Julian Markese

Women’s basketball wins NE10 Championship

With the win, they received the number one seed in the east region of the NCAA tournament, where they will face Saint Michael’s College at home on Friday, March 13.
03/11/2026