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- Women's Track and Field Set for Split Squad Weekend; Contingent of Golden Rams to Compete on Friday at Penn RelaysWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The West Chester University women's track and field squad is preparing for another busy weekend of split-squad action as a contingent of Golden Rams will compete at Shippensburg, while another squad will head to the 129th Penn Relays at Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Action for both squads will get underway on Friday.
- Men's Track and Field Set for Split Squad Weekend; Contingent to Compete at Penn RelaysWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The West Chester University men's track and field squad is preparing for another busy weekend of split squad action as a contingent of Golden Rams will compete at Shippensburg while another squad will head to the 129th Penn Relays at Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Action for both squads will get underway on Friday.
Men's Baseball
- No. 19 West Chester Set for Weekend Series vs No. 10 Millersville; Golden Rams to Host Marauders on FridayWEST CHESTER, Pa.- As April enters its final days, the West Chester University baseball (31-10, 13-7) is entering its final weeks with a number of important games still to be played. West Chester will play four of these all-important games this weekend as the Golden Rams renew their rivalry against the 10th-ranked Millersville University Marauders (31-6, 17-3). West Chester will host the Marauders in a doubleheader on Friday beginning at 1 p.m. before visiting Millersville on Saturday for a doubleheader beginning at 4 p.m.
- Baseball Appears in First Division II Regional Rankings of 2025 SeasonWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The NCAA Division II baseball committee released its first regional rankings of the 2025 season on Wednesday afternoon, and West Chester (31-10, 13-7) was one of nine teams to appear on the alphabetical listing.
Men's Basketball
- Blair Named to CSC Academic All-District Squad; First Golden Ram Honored Since 2018-19WEST CHESTER, Pa.- The Collegiate Sports Communicators released their Academic All-District team on Wednesday morning, and Dylan Blair (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown West) was named to the All-District squad in recognition of his efforts on the court and in the classroom throughout the 2024-25 season.
- Men's Basketball Falls to #3 Virginia State in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament, 80-64WEST LIBERTY, W.Va.- Playing in its first NCAA Tournament since 2019, the sixth-seeded West Chester University men's basketball team (23-7) was back in action on Saturday afternoon vs third-seeded Virginia State (22-8). Taking on the CIAA Tournament Champion Trojans on a neutral court for the first time in program history, West Chester trailed by 13 at the half and, despite a valiant second-half comeback, fell by an 80-64 final.
Men's Cross Country
- West Chester Athletics Mourns Passing of Legendary Coach Bill Butler '54WEST CHESTER, Pa.- Former West Chester University Cross Country and Track and Field Coach and Athletics Hall of Famer, Bill Butler '54, passed away earlier this week in West Chester. He was 92.
- West Chester Men Place 12th at NCAA RegionalsLOCK HAVEN, PA – Matt Remishofski (Wall, N.J./Wall) led West Chester's contingent to the finish line as the Golden Rams placed 12th overall at the 2024 NCAA Men's Cross Country Atlantic Regional Saturday morning at the West Branch Cross Country Course at Lock Haven University.
Men's Football
- Killinger Foundation Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 to be Inducted SaturdayWEST CHESTER, PA – The Dr. W. Glenn Killinger Football Foundation Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2024 back in the fall. That class will officially be inducted this Saturday during the Hall of Fame Banquet at the WCU Foundation Ballroom. Cocktail hour at 6 p.m. with the ceremony to begin at 7 p.m. Dennis Ianovale ('75), Doug Jacob ('83), Lou Berman ('91), Sam Scott ('10) and Sean McCartney ('14) will be officially recognized during this event.
- West Chester Football Announces 2025 Signing ClassWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The West Chester University football program announced the addition of 44 student-athletes, including 17 transfers and 27 high school seniors.
Men's Golf
- Men's Golf Concludes Regular Season at Atlantic/East Regional Preview TournamentFAIRVIEW, Pa.- The West Chester University men's golf team was back on the course on Tuesday for the second and final round of the Atlantic/East Regional Preview at Whispering Woods Golf Club outside of Erie. Ryan D'Ariano (West Chester, Pa./Rustin) and Connor Strine (Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township) finished in a tie for 25th and 32nd with scores of +8 (75, 77; 152) and +9 (79, 74; 153), respectively to help West Chester finish 18th on the team leaderboard with a two-day score of 633 (321, 312).
- Men's Golf 19th After First Round of Atlantic/East Regional PreviewFAIRVIEW, Pa.- Ryan D'Ariano (West Chester, Pa./Rustin) fired a three-over 75 after shooting a two-under 34 on the back nine with four birdies on the back and five on the day to help lead the West Chester University men's golf team in the opening round of the Atlantic/East Regional Preview at Whispering Woods Golf Club on Monday. West Chester is 19th on the team leaderboard with an opening score of 321 while D'Ariano resides in a tie for 29th individually heading into the second and final round on Tuesday.
Men's Soccer
- Tichy Named United Soccer Second Team All-RegionKANSAS CITY, Mo.- Peter Tichy (Bethlehem, Pa./Freedom) earned United Soccer Coaches Second Team All-Atlantic Region honors, which was announced on Tuesday afternoon.
- Tichy Earns D2CCA First Team All-Region HonorATHENS, W.V.- Peter Tichy (Bethlehem, Pa./Freedom) earned Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) First Team honors it was announced by the organization on Tuesday evening.
Men's Swimming & Diving
- Nagy Named Collegiate Sports Communicators Third Team Academic All-AmericanWEST CHESTER, Pa.- Kolos Nagy (Szazhalombatta, Hungary) added yet another postseason honor to his growing trophy case on Wednesday afternoon as he was named a Collegiate Sports Communicators (CSC) Third Team Academic All-American in recognition of his efforts in the pool and in the classroom.
- Demesy and Nagy Named to PhillySIDA Academic All-Area SquadPHILADELPHIA, Pa.- The Philadelphia Sports Information Directors Association (PhillySIDA) released its Men's Swimming & Diving Academic All-District team on Monday afternoon, and West Chester had two honorees as Paul Demesy (Saint Ulrich, France) and Kolos Nagy (Szazhalombatta, Hungary) both earned spots on the team.
Men's Tennis
- Men's Tennis Falls to KutztownKUTZTOWN, Pa.- The West Chester University men's tennis team battled throughout the afternoon but fell to Kutztown by a 5-2 final on the road on Tuesday afternoon.
- Men's Tennis to Visit Kutztown on Tuesday AfternoonKUTZTOWN, Pa.- The West Chester University men's tennis team (1-13, 0-3) will kick off the final week of its 2024-25 regular season on Tuesday afternoon at Kutztown (12-4, 1-3) on the Keystone Courts beginning at 2 p.m.
Men's Track & Field
- Men's Track and Field Set for Split Squad Weekend; Contingent to Compete at Penn RelaysWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The West Chester University men's track and field squad is preparing for another busy weekend of split squad action as a contingent of Golden Rams will compete at Shippensburg while another squad will head to the 129th Penn Relays at Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Action for both squads will get underway on Friday.
- Pikulski Leads Men's Track and Field at Paul Donahue InvitationalCHESTER, Pa.- Luke Pikulski won the 10K in a time of 32 minutes and 17.05 seconds to lead the West Chester University men's track and field team at the Paul Donahue Invitational at Widener University this weekend.
Women's Basketball
- Kozicki Named WBCA Division II Honorable Mention All-AmericanATLANTA- Michelle Kozicki (Wilmington, Del./Padua) added another honor to her growing trophy case on Thursday evening as she was named a Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Division II Honorable Mention All-American.
- Kozicki Named Division II Conference Commissioners Association Second Team All-RegionSHIPPENSBURG, Pa.- Michelle Kozicki (Wilmington, Del./Padua) earned Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Second Team All-Atlantic Region honors it was announced by the Association on Thursday afternoon.
Women's Cheerleading
- Autumn Hudson Named Head Coach of Cheerleading Program at West ChesterWEST CHESTER, PA – West Chester University and Director of Athletics, Terence F. Beattie, announced the hiring of Autumn Hudson as the school's cheerleading head coach. Hudson was promoted to the head coaching position after spending this past school year as the interim head coach of the Golden Rams' cheerleading squad.
- Cheerleading Competes at 2025 UCA National ChampionshipsORLANDO, Fl.- With the start of the new semester now just days away, the West Chester University cheerleading team returns home from its annual trip to the Sunshine State, where the Golden Rams competed in the Universal Cheerleaders Association Collegiate National Championships at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Women's Cross Country
- West Chester Athletics Mourns Passing of Legendary Coach Bill Butler '54WEST CHESTER, Pa.- Former West Chester University Cross Country and Track and Field Coach and Athletics Hall of Famer, Bill Butler '54, passed away earlier this week in West Chester. He was 92.
- Tapia Earns All-Region Honors; West Chester Women Place 13th at NCAA RegionalsLOCK HAVEN, PA – Kristina Tapia (Ridley Park, Pa./Ridley) earned all-region accolades to lead the Golden Rams to a 13th-place showing overall at the 2024 NCAA Women's Cross Country Atlantic Regional Saturday morning at the West Branch Cross Country Course at Lock Haven University.
Women's Field Hockey
- Five Golden Rams Listed Among NFHCA Scholars of DistinctionMANAHAWKIN, N.J.- The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) released its 2024 Division II Scholars of Distinction on Friday morning and West Chester had five players honored by the Association.
- Field Hockey Lands 13 on Division II NFHCA National Academic SquadMANAHAWKIN, N.J.- The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) released its Division II field hockey National Academic Squad on Wednesday morning and West Chester landed 13 players on the list in recognition of their efforts on the field and in the classroom.
Women's Golf
- Women's Golf Readies for PSAC Championships This WeekendKUTZTOWN, Pa.- The West Chester University women's golf team is finishing its preparations for the 2025 edition of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championships, which are set to be held once again at Berkleigh Golf Club in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. The 54-hole Tournament will begin on Friday morning and conclude with the third and final round on Sunday.
- Women's Golf Climbs to Second on Final Day of Adelphi Panther Battle at the BayOCEANSIDE, N.Y.- The West Chester University women's golf team shot a second-round 305 to climb from fourth to second on the team leaderboard and finish with three players inside the top-10 at the Panther Battle at the Bay at the Golf Club at Middle Bay in Oceanside, New York.
Women's Gymnastics
- Cascadden Finishes Sixth on Beam to Lead West Chester in Event Finals at NationalsSHREVEPORT, La.- Caroline Cascadden (Ashburn, Va.) finished sixth in the finals on the balance beam to lead West Chester in the event finals on Sunday afternoon the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships at Centenary College in Louisiana.
- West Chester Gymnasts Place Fourth at Nationals SaturdaySHREVEPORT, LA – West Chester University finished fourth nationally at the finals of the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational hosted by Centenary College (La.) inside the Gold Dome Saturday night,
Women's Lacrosse
- West Chester Stops Shepherd in Home Finale, 20-5WEST CHESTER, PA – Host West Chester scored the first six goals of the game and never looked back en route to a 20-5 victory over visiting Shepherd in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division women's lacrosse contest on sun splashed Vonnie Gros Field Wednesday afternoon.
- Women's Lacrosse Ranked First in Second NCAA DII Women's Lacrosse Regional RankingsWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The NCAA Division II women's lacrosse team committee released its second set of regional rankings and first numbered set of the season on Wednesday afternoon. No. 1/2 West Chester (14-0, 10-0) was ranked first in the latest regional rankings as the final week of the regular season continues.
Women's Rugby
- Crago Named PhillySIDA Academic All-AreaPHILADELPHIA, Pa.- The Philadelphia Sports Information Directors Association (PhillySIDA) released its Academic All-Area at-large teams on Wednesday morning. West Chester University women's rugby player Brooke Crago (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area) was named Academic All-Area for her efforts on the field and in the classroom.
- Women's Rugby Competes at Emperor 7's Tournament on SundayPRINCETON, N.J.- The West Chester University women's rugby team was back in action on Sunday at the Emperor 7's Tournament in the Garden State as the Golden Rams concluded their regular season at Princeton University.
Women's Soccer
- Haughey Named United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-AmericanKANSAS CITY, Mo.- The United Soccer Coaches released their 2024 Division II Women's Soccer Scholar All-America squad on Thursday afternoon and Kaitlynn Haughey (Philadelphia, Pa./Penn Charter) finished her Golden Ram career with a Scholar All-America nod.
- Four Golden Rams Earn United Soccer All-Region Honors; Haughey and Matter named to First TeamKANSAS CITY, Mo.- The United Soccer Coaches Association released its Women's Soccer All-Region squad on Tuesday afternoon and West Chester was well represented once again as four Golden Rams earned All-Region honors led by First Team honorees Kaitlynn Haughey (Philadelphia, Pa./Penn Charter) and Faith Matter (Middletown, Pa./Middletown). Alyson Cutter (Warrington, Pa./C.B. South) and Jacqueline Graham (Toms River, N.J./Toms River North) joined Haughey and Matter on the Second and Third teams, respectively.
Women's Softball
- Softball to Face Shepherd, Bloomsburg in Fight for PSAC Tournament BerthWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The West Chester University softball team (29-16, 15-13) is preparing for its final weekend of the regular season searching for at least three wins in four games against Shepherd (21-18-1, 17-10-1) and Bloomsburg (28-14, 18-10) in doubleheader action on Friday and Saturday afternoon. West Chester will host Shepherd beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday before visiting Bloomsburg on Saturday for a 1 p.m. start against the Huskies.
- Softball Ranked Sixth in Second of Three NCAA DII Softball Regional RankingsWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The NCAA Division II softball committee released its latest Division II Softball Regional Rankings on Wednesday afternoon, and West Chester (29-16, 15-13) was ranked sixth in the latest rankings as the final week of the regular season continues.
Women's Swimming & Diving
- Koehle Named to PhillySIDA Academic All-Area SquadPHILADELPHIA, Pa.- The Philadelphia Sports Information Directors Association (PhillySIDA) released its Women's Swimming & Diving Academic All-District team on Monday afternoon, and Madelyn Koehle (State College, Pa./State College) added yet another award to her growing trophy case as she earned a spot on the team.
- Koehle Named to PSAC Winter Top-10 SquadLOCK HAVEN, Pa.- West Chester University senior Maddy Koehle (State College, Pa./State College) was named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Top 10 award recipient for the winter season it was announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Women's Tennis
- Women's Tennis to Host Shippensburg on Friday AfternoonWEST CHESTER, Pa.- Following a 5-2 win at Kutztown on Wednesday night for its first PSAC East win of the season, the West Chester University women's tennis team (5-13, 1-3) will look to continue its winning ways on Friday as the Golden Rams host Shippensburg (8-11, 1-3) on Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.
- Women's Tennis Downs Kutztown, 5-2KUTZTOWN, Pa.- The West Chester University women's tennis team (5-13, 1-3) got back in the win column on Wednesday night with a 5-2 victory over Kutztown on the Keystone Courts in Kutztown.
Women's Track & Field
- Women's Track and Field Set for Split Squad Weekend; Contingent of Golden Rams to Compete on Friday at Penn RelaysWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The West Chester University women's track and field squad is preparing for another busy weekend of split-squad action as a contingent of Golden Rams will compete at Shippensburg, while another squad will head to the 129th Penn Relays at Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Action for both squads will get underway on Friday.
- Women's Track and Field Competes at Paul Donahue InvitationalCHESTER, Pa.- The West Chester University women's track and field team was back in action on Friday and Saturday at the Paul Donahue Invitational hosted by Widener University.
Women's Volleyball
- West Chester Volleyball Announces Purple & Gold Prospect Clinic on February 22WEST CHESTER, Pa.- Head coach Kassie Bellaver and the West Chester University women's volleyball program announced the date for their winter 2025 Purple & Gold prospect clinic on Tuesday morning. WCU Volleyball will be hosting a Purple & Gold Prospect Clinic on February 22, 2025, from 1pm-3pm for prospective student-athletes. Click on the link below for more information and to register!
- Haines Named Second Team All-PSAC EastLOCK HAVEN, Pa.- Zoe Haines (York, Pa./York Suburban) earned Second Team All-PSAC East honors as announced by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference as a part of its PSAC volleyball All-Conference and Major Award Announcements on Thursday afternoon.