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- Men's Basketball Downs Seton Hill, 69-56WEST CHESTER, Pa.- Joshua Walker (Upper Marlboro, Md./Riverdale Baptist) scored a game-high 23 points on 7-of-13 shooting while also going 9-of-12 at the free throw line to help lead the West Chester University men's basketball team (10-2, 5-0) to a 69-56 victory over Seton Hill (9-5, 2-4) on Saturday afternoon.
- Women's Basketball Upset Bid Falls Short vs No. 12/5 Seton Hill, 78073WEST CHESTER, Pa.-Michelle Kozicki (Wilmington, Del./Padua) recorded yet another double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds, but it was not enough to lead the West Chester University women's basketball team (4-8, 1-4) to an upset victory over No. 12/5 Seton Hill (12-0, 6-0). West Chester cut the deficit down from 13 late in the first half to just three with under 20 to play but Seton hill escaped with a 78-73 victory.
Men's Baseball
- Former Golden Rams Chasing the Pro Dream Finishing up SeasonsWEST CHESTER, PA – A quick spin around the minor leagues and independent ball reveals a trio of former West Chester University Golden Rams still chasing their dreams of pro ball. As the foliage changes, the nights become longer and temperatures drop, five former Golden Rams were still active in professional baseball when the summer began and three remain.
- Johnson, Stanislawczyk, Boccio, and Spencer Honored as 2023-24 Department Major Award WinnersWEST CHESTER, Pa.- Following the conclusion of another excellent 2023-24 season, which saw West Chester hoist six PSAC Tournament crowns and compete in eight NCAA Tournaments, the West Chester University Department of Athletics announced its 2023-24 Major Award Winners on Monday afternoon.
Men's Basketball
- Men's Basketball Downs Seton Hill, 69-56WEST CHESTER, Pa.- Joshua Walker (Upper Marlboro, Md./Riverdale Baptist) scored a game-high 23 points on 7-of-13 shooting while also going 9-of-12 at the free throw line to help lead the West Chester University men's basketball team (10-2, 5-0) to a 69-56 victory over Seton Hill (9-5, 2-4) on Saturday afternoon.
- RV Men's Basketball to Host Seton Hill on Saturday Afternoon for December FinaleWEST CHESTER, Pa.- Currently on its longest mid-season winning streak since a 15-game streak during the 2018-19 season, the RV West Chester University men's basketball team (9-2, 4-0) looks to push its streak to double digits on Saturday afternoon as the Golden Rams welcome Seton Hill to Hollinger Field House for the final home game and game of 2024 beginning at 3 p.m. After dropping its first two games of the season by over 20 points, West Chester has looked like one of the best teams in Division II men's basketball in recent weeks, rattling off nine wins in a row to climb into the receiving votes category of the NABC and D2SIDA Men's Basketball polls.
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
- Noble Named Don Hansen Football Gazette Division II Honorable Mention All-America HonorsWEST CHESTER, Pa. - Connor Noble (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown West) earned Don Hansen Football Gazzette Division II Honorable Mention All-America honors for the second consecutive year after another excellent season in 2024.
- Coach Hale Formally Inducted into NFF College Football Hall of FameLAS VEGAS- On December 10, 2024, former West Chester head coach and alum Danny Hale '68 was inducted as a member of the 2024 National Football Foundation (NFF) College Football Hall of Fame Class at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
Men's Golf
- Men's Golf Finishes Seventh at Metropolitan IntercollegiateWEST ORANGE, N.J.- Adam MacMillan (Cranbury, N.J./Princeton) finished 20th with a two-day score of +12 (76, 76; 152) to help lead the West Chester University men's golf team to a seventh-place finish with a two-day score of 628 (320, 308) against a strong Division I field on Tuesday afternoon at the Metropolitan Intercollegiate at Montclair Golf Club.
- Men's Golf Tied for Seventh After Opening Round of Metropolitan IntercollegiateWEST ORANGE, N.J. – Adam MacMillan (Cranbury, N.J./Princeton) fired a six-over 76 in the opening round of the Metropolitan Intercollegiate at Montclair Golf Club on Monday morning to sit 18th on the individual leaderboard and help West Chester sit in a tie for seventh with an opening-round team score of 320.
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
- Men's Swimming and Diving Edged by Delaware, 136-107WEST CHESTER, Pa.- Reigning PSAC Athlete of the Week Paul Demesy (Saint Ulrich, France) captured victories in the 1000 and 500 free to lead the West Chester University men's swimming and diving team (3-1) against Division I foe Delaware on Friday night in West Chester. The Golden Rams performed well on the night, but it was not enough to stun their Division I guests as the Blue Hens escaped West Chester with a 136-107 victory.
- Men's Swimming and Diving to Host Delaware on Friday EveningWEST CHESTER, Pa.- After a strong performance at the Total Performance Invitational at Kenyon College and the TCNJ Diving Invitational at The College of New Jersey the weekend prior to Thanksgiving, the West Chester University men's swimming and diving team is finishing its preparations for its final meet of 2024 as the Golden Rams welcome Delaware to West Chester on Friday night beginning at 5 p.m.
Men's Tennis
- Men's Tennis Falls to St. Thomas Aquinas 6-1 in Fall FinaleWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The West Chester University men's tennis team wrapped up its fall slate on Tuesday afternoon vs non-conference foe and East Region power St. Thomas Aquinas on a beautiful fall afternoon on South Campus. Lucas Henke (Rockwall, Tx./Rockwall Heath) and Voyin Markovic (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga) teamed up to win their match at third doubles by a 7-5 final and Sam Robertson (Reading, Pa./Berks Catholic) claimed his sixth singles match by a 7-6, 6-1 final but this was as close as West Chester would come to pulling an upset as the Spartans earned a 6-1 victory over the Golden Rams.
- West Chester Men's Tennis to Conclude Fall Slate with Tuesday Afternoon Matchup vs St. Thomas AquinasWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The West Chester University men's tennis team is finishing its preparations for its final match of its fall slate against St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m.
Men's Track & Field
- Men's Track and Field Concludes 2024 Slate at Wagner College Shootout on Friday NightSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y.- Matt Remishofski (Wall, N.J./Wall) placed second in the mile with a new PR and PSAC Qualifying time of 4 minutes and 16.55 seconds to lead the West Chester University men's track and field squad at the Wagner College Shootout on Friday night in the Golden Rams final meet of 2024.
- Men's Track and Field to Return to Ocean Breeze for Wagner College Seahawk Shootout on Friday AfternoonWEST CHESTER, Pa.- As we enter the second weekend in December, the West Chester University men's track and field program will race again on Friday afternoon at Ocean Breeze in the Wagner Shootout.
Women's Basketball
- Women's Basketball Upset Bid Falls Short vs No. 12/5 Seton Hill, 78073WEST CHESTER, Pa.-Michelle Kozicki (Wilmington, Del./Padua) recorded yet another double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds, but it was not enough to lead the West Chester University women's basketball team (4-8, 1-4) to an upset victory over No. 12/5 Seton Hill (12-0, 6-0). West Chester cut the deficit down from 13 late in the first half to just three with under 20 to play but Seton hill escaped with a 78-73 victory.
- Women's Basketball to Host No. 12/5 Seton Hill on Saturday Afternoon in December FinaleWEST CHESTER, Pa.- After tying Harding for the longest active home winning streak in Division II women's basketball with a victory over California (Pa.) on Friday, December 6, and seeing this 27-game streak snapped on December 7 by IUP, West Chester will look to start a new winning streak this weekend as the Golden Rams welcome unbeaten and No. 12/5 Seton Hill to Hollinger Field House on Saturday for the final event of 2024 beginning at 1 p.m. Today is West Chester's final crossover game of the year as the Golden Rams immediately shift their attention to the rigors of PSAC East play upon returning to University Ave in 2025 with a visit to Shepherd on the docket for January 3rd.
Women's Cheerleading
- Fall College Prep Clinic InformationThe West Chester University Cheer Team will hold a college prep clinic this fall for athletes, 9th grade through college, who are potentially interested in college cheerleading.
- Cheerleading College Prep Clinic Information AnnouncedThe West Chester University Cheer team will hold two, one-day clinics this spring for candidates, 9th grade through college, who are potentially interested in college cheerleading.
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
- Miller and Wolfe Named NFHCA First-Team All-AmericaMANAHAWKIN, N.J.- The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) released its Division II All-American teams sponsored by Apex Field Hockey on Tuesday morning. The NFHCA recognized 32 student-athletes between its First and Second teams, and two Golden Rams earned a spot on the First Team as Jasmine Miller (Millersville, Pa./Penn Manor) and Paige Wolfe (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown West) were honored once again.
- Wolfe Named PhillySIDA Academic All-AreaPHILADELPHIA- The Philadelphia Sports Information Directors Association (PhillySIDA) released its field hockey Academic All-Area squad earlier this week, and the association recognized Paige Wolfe (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown West) as an Academic All-Area honoree
Women's Golf
- Women's Golf Finishes Fifth at Battle at Bulle RockHAVRE DE GRACE, Md.-Margaux Solis (Houston, Tx./Klein) finished in a tie for 13th at 29-over par (87, 86; 173) to help lead the West Chester University women's golf team to a fifth-place finish with a score of 704 (351, 353) at the Battle at Bulle Rock on Wednesday afternoon.
- Women's Golf Competes in Opening Round of Battle at Bulle RockHAVRE DE GRACE, Md.- Margaux Solis (Houston, Tx./Klein) shot an opening-round 87 (+15) to sit in a tie for 16th individually and help lead the West Chester University women's golf team in the opening round of the Battle at Bulle Rock at Bulle Rock Golf Club in Maryland.
Women's Gymnastics
- Women's Gymnastics Picked Third in Gymnastics East Conference Preseason PollWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The West Chester University women's gymnastics program was picked to finish third in the 2025 Gymnastics East Conference (GEC) preseason coaches poll released on Wednesday afternoon.
- West Chester Puts 22 Gymnasts on WCGA Scholastic All-America ListMARLBORO, NJ – West Chester University women's gymnastics squad once again proved its prowess in the classroom, as well as in the gymnasium, producing one of the highest rankings among all NCAA Women's Gymnastics programs.
Women's Lacrosse
- Johnson, Stanislawczyk, Boccio, and Spencer Honored as 2023-24 Department Major Award WinnersWEST CHESTER, Pa.- Following the conclusion of another excellent 2023-24 season, which saw West Chester hoist six PSAC Tournament crowns and compete in eight NCAA Tournaments, the West Chester University Department of Athletics announced its 2023-24 Major Award Winners on Monday afternoon.
- Women’s Lacrosse Lands 13 on Division II Honor Roll; Team Earns Honor Squad DistinctionNORTHBOROUGH, MASS – West Chester University's women's lacrosse team showed once again that it works just as hard in the classroom as on the playing field when the Golden Rams put 13 players on the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Roll. West Chester was also honored as an academic honor squad.
Women's Rugby
- Davenport Downs West Chester Rugby, 70-7GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Second-seeded Davenport opened up a big lead in the first half against third-seeded West Chester en route to 70-7 victory in the semifinals of the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) postseason tournament Saturday morning on the DU Turf Field.
- Women's Rugby Set for NIRA Division II Semifinal Clash at Davenport on Saturday MorningGRAND RAPIDS, Mi.- For the fifth year in a row, the West Chester University women's rugby team (5-3, 2-2) is finishing its preparations for its NIRA Division II Semifinal appearance at second-seeded Davenport (3-2-1) on Saturday morning beginning at 10 a.m. West Chester remains in search of its first Division II National Championship game appearance since 2021.
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 Announces Meredith McAlister as Top Assistant CoachWEST CHESTER, Pa.- West Chester University softball head coach Diane Lokey has announced the hiring of Meredith McAlister as the Golden Rams top assistant ahead of the 2024-25 season. McAllister replaces longtime assistant coach Laura Altenburger, who stepped away from coaching in July.
- Softball Earns EASTON/NFCA Team Academic Award; 16 Golden Rams Recognized as Scholar AthletesLOUISVILLE, K.Y.- The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released its 2023-24 EASTON/NFCA Team GPA rankings and All-America Scholar Athlete honors on Tuesday afternoon. West Chester was well represented once again, earning a spot on the team GPA list with a 3.6 team GPA on the year, while 16 Golden Rams earned EASTON/NFCA Scholar-Athlete honors.
Women's Swimming & Diving
- Women's Swimming and Diving Falls to Delaware, 152-91WEST CHESTER, Pa.- Susana Ungo-Quero (Madrid, Spain) was a double winner, while Danielle Stewart (Dover, Del./Caesar Rodney) and Sam Trumble (Dallastown, Pa./Dallastown) picked up event victories of their own but it was not enough to lead the West Chester University women's swimming and diving team (2-2) to a victory over Delaware on Friday night as the Blue Hens escaped West Chester with a 152-91 victory.
- Women's Swimming and Diving to Host Delaware on Friday NightWEST CHESTER, Pa.- After a strong performance at the Total Performance Invitational at Kenyon College and the TCNJ Diving Invitational at The College of New Jersey the weekend before Thanksgiving, the West Chester University women's swimming and diving team is finishing its preparations for its final meet of 2024 as the Golden Rams welcome Delaware to West Chester on Friday night beginning at 5 p.m.
Women's Tennis
- Women's Tennis Falls to St. Thomas Aquinas, 7-0WEST CHESTER, Pa.-The West Chester University women's tennis team returned to action on Tuesday afternoon for its final match of the fall half of its season against East region power St. Thomas Aquinas. West Chester battled throughout the afternoon but fell to the visiting Spartans by a 7-0 final.
- Women's Tennis Set for Final Two Matches of Fall Season vs St. Thomas Aquinas and UDCWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The West Chester University women's tennis team is finishing its preparations for what will likely be its final two match of the fall season this week as West Chester welcomes St. Thomas Aquinas to South Campus on Tuesday afternoon.
Women's Track & Field
- Tapia Named PSAC Women's Track Athlete of the WeekLOCK HAVEN, Pa.- The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) released its women's track and field athletes of the week and Kristina Tapia (Ridley Park, Pa./Ridley) was named Women's Track and Field Track Athlete of the Week after another excellent performance at Ocean Breeze on Friday night.
- Women's Track and Field Competes at Wagner College ShootoutSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y.- Kristina Tapia (Ridley Park, Pa./Ridley) set a pair of PRs and PSAC Qualifying times in the mile and 3K, including a second-place finish in the mile in 5:14.63 to lead the West Chester University women's track and field squad at the Wagner College Shootout on Friday night.
Women's Volleyball
- 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.
- Women's Volleyball Falls to Shippensburg 3-1 on Senior DayWEST CHESTER, Pa.- The West Chester University women's volleyball team (13-15, 5-9) wrapped up its 2024 season on Saturday afternoon against Shippensburg (17-12, 11-3) on what was also Senior Day in Hollinger Field House. West Chester battled throughout the afternoon and claimed the second set but fell to the Raiders by a 3-1 (25-14, 22-25, 25-12, 25-22) final.