all News - September, 2011 Archive

Sept. 28: The St. Lawrence University athletic department will kick-off the 2011 Power of Pink Week on campus on Saturday, October 1.  The week-long event, held in part with an Innovation Grant awarded in the spring of 2011, will look to raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer.  All proceeds will be donated to the Gouverneur Business Women, an organization that helps North Country families fighting the battle against breast cancer.

The Power of Pink Week on-campus athletic schedule includes:

Saturday, Oct. 1: Women's Hockey vs. Clarkson, 7:00pm
Sunday, Oct. 2: Women's Tennis vs. Plattsburgh, 10:00am and Field Hockey vs. Nazareth, 12:00pm
Tuesday, Oct. 4: Volleyball vs. Potsdam State, 7:00pm
Friday, Oct. 7: Men's Hockey vs. Ferris State, 7:00pm
Saturday, Oct. 8: Men's and Women's Cross Country's Hoffman/Pre-Regional Meet, 11:00am and Women's Soccer vs. William Smith, 3:00pm

Students, faculty, staff and supporters are encouraged to wear pink at these events to show their support.  At each of the games, there will be pink merchandise for sale including t-shirts, vests, polos, bags, bracelets, hats and more, with all proceeds again benefitting the Gouverneur Business Women.

Sept. 27:  Three St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week. 

Sept. 19:  Six St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Sept. 12:  Eight St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week. 

Sept. 6:  Four St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week. 

The men's cross country team, ranked third in the national pre-season poll, won the 2011 "Cardinal Classic" on Saturday afternoon in Plattsburgh, NY.  Senior John Johnston earned "Co-Performer of the week" honors as he won his second collegiate race, leading the Saints to victory with a time of 15:37. 

On the women's side, the nationally-ranked No. 20 Saints came in second to host No. 13 Plattsburgh State.  First-year student Megan Hulton earned "Rookie of the week" honors as she made her collegiate debut, recording a third place finish with a time of 19:01. 

The St. Lawrence football team battled Utica College on Saturday afternoon, falling by the score of 48-35 in Canton, NY.  First-year wide receiver Colby Johnson was recognized as "Rookie of the week" as he made four receptions in his first collegiate start.  The North Attleboro, Mass. native had a total of 68 yards receiving, including a 40-yard catch.