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Five Student-Athletes, Men’s Varsity 8+ Earn League's Weekly Honors

jkenisto — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:11:23 -0400

Apr. 22: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday, and five St. Lawrence University student-athletes and the men's varsity 8+ were honored for their athletic accomplishments.

Sophomore golfer Jack Whelan took individual honors at the Fred Kravitz Invitational at Rochester, shooting rounds of 76 and 73 for a 149 total. Tied for fourth after round one, his 73 at Oak Hill tied for low round of the day and was the tie-breaker for the individual championship. The Topsfield, MA native earned the conference's Performer of the Week for his play.

Senior Jack Nuland and first-year student Malcolm Lynch were both recognized for men's lacrosse after the No. 17 Saints swept SUNY Potsdam and Rensselaer. Nuland posted a .708 save percentage and a 3.62 goals against average to earn Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Lynch scored two goals as a long-stick midfielder including the game-winner in the win over the Engineers. Lynch, a native of Watertown, NY, added three caused turnovers and four ground balls during the weekend and was named the Rookie of the Week.

Seven Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Awards

jkenisto — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:31:36 -0400

Apr. 9: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday, and five St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored for their athletic accomplishments.

Four student-athletes, including Jack Whelan, Michael Hayden, Hannah Kinsey and Marissa Turner, were named Performer of the Week for their respective sports.

Whelan tied for 17th in the prestigious Terra Cotta Invitational in Naples, Fla. with a three-round total of 4-over par, earning Liberty League Performer of the Week honors for men's golf. The tournament included a field of 78 collegiate and amateur players from around the world.

Hayden was a perfect 6-0 last week on the tennis court, beating opponents from Nazareth, Bard and Union at first singles and doubles to help the Saints complete a 3-0 weekend sweep.

The duo of Kinsey and Turner propelled the women's track and field team to victory at the Rochester Alumni Invitational. Kinsey earned the league's Track Performer of the Week having won the 100-meter dash and having coming in third in the 200m dash. Meanwhile, Turner is the Field Performer of the Week after a victory in the high jump (1.64) earned the Saints 10 key points in the event.

St. Lawrence also had three Rookies of the Week selections from the Liberty League, including Jeremy Vautour, Rhonny Rosario and Nick Crawford.

St. Lawrence Cracks Top-25 in Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings

jkenisto — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:36:23 -0400

St. Lawrence is 23rd in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings.

Mar. 15: St. Lawrence University is ranked in the top-25 of the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings after the first round of winter totals. The Saints are 23rd out of the 219 teams that have earned points during NCAA competition, and are the top ranked Liberty League institution.

St. Lawrence has 223.50 points overall after adding 54.5 points for the performances in women's track and field. The trio of Divya Biswal, Ella Martin and Marisa Turner lifted the Saints ahead of Cortland State and Carnegie Mellon into 23rd overall.

Four Liberty League institutions are in the top-100, including St. Lawrence, Hobart/William Smith (35th), Skidmore (91st) and Clarkson (99th). Williams College owns the top spot with 375.25 points, followed by Middlebury, Johns Hopkins, Calvin and Emory.

The Learfield Sports Directors' Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution's finish in up to 18 sports - nine women's and nine men's. The second Division III winter standings will be released on Thursday, March 28.

Johnson to be Inducted to CoSIDA Hall of Fame

jkenisto — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:06:50 -0500

Mar. 6: Wally Johnson, the St. Lawrence University Director of Athletic Media Relations, has been chosen for induction into the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Hall of Fame Class of 2013 this summer in Orlando, FL on June 13 during the 56th annual national convention.

"All of us in the athletic department are thrilled for Wally, as we all know how hard he has worked over his 38-year tenure at St. Lawrence," said University Director of Athletics Margie Strait. "As time has passed, Wally was able to adapt to the challenges of sports information and new modalities for sharing information about deserving student-athletes at St. Lawrence University."

Johnson has put together a storied career in the sports information business, becoming the first college division to win all three of the profession's major awards, including CoSIDA's Warren Berg Award (2001), ECAC's Irving T. Marsh Award (1995) and the Pete Nevins Award (2012). Temple's Al Shrier is also the winner of the Marsh and Nevins Awards and the CoSIDA's Arch Ward award. Johnson was also the 1971 Vermont Sportswriter of the Year.

His dedication to his work was also exhibited through service, as he served for 25 years on the ECAC-SIDA board and was a long-serving chairman of the CoSIDA Workshop Exhibits Committee. Wally is a founding member of St. Lawrence University's Athletic Hall of Fame and continues to provide coverage for 12 Saints teams.

Liberty League Honors Five Saints with Weekly Awards

jkenisto — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:46:34 -0500

Feb. 26: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday, and five St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored for their athletic accomplishments.

Junior Kelly Legg was named the Most Valuable Player of the Liberty League Women's Basketball Tournament after scoring a team-high 18 points in the Saints' 51-48 championship victory over William Smith. She also added 12 points in the team's 58-44 semifinal win over Skidmore on Wednesday, landing her Liberty League Performer of the Week honors.

Also earning Performer of the Week for women's track was sophomore Carly Stine. Stine won the 500-meter at the NYSCTC Championship, breaking an 11-year old St. Lawrence record with a time of 1:17.17. She also ran on the record-setting Distance Medley Relay, which won in 12:02.83 to establish a new school mark, and on the victorious 4 x 400 relay.

Three St. Lawrence first-year students earned Rookie of the Week honors from the conference in their respective sports, including Ella Martin for women's track and field, Nick Crawford for men's track and field and Amr Khaled Khalifa for men's squash.

Martin was named Rookie of the Meet at the NYSCTC Championships after winning the 3,000-meter race in a facility record 10:19.86, finishing second in the mile with a 5:09.59 clocking and anchoring the St. Lawrence record-setting Distance Medley Relay which won in 12:02.83, also a facility record.

Seven Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Award Winners

jkenisto — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:48:15 -0500

Feb. 4: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday, and seven St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored for their athletic accomplishments.

‘Saints Go Social’ for Hockey Game Against Clarkson

jkenisto — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:13:52 -0500

Jan. 28: The St. Lawrence University women's hockey team will give fans a unique, inside look into women's college hockey on Saturday.

The team is hosting "Saints Go Social" during the home game against Clarkson on Saturday, February 2, at 3 p.m. in Appleton Arena. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Athletics Department, University Communications office and Libraries & IT Division, will feature behind-the-scenes videos and interviews, social media updates and photos from behind the St. Lawrence bench. Meanwhile, fans at Appleton Arena and those unable to attend can participate in a variety of social media contests, including one for a new iPad Mini that will be given away to a spectator in attendance.

Each member of the women's hockey team will wear a new jersey that will feature the athletics department's Twitter handle, @SLUsaints, on the front and the player's handle on the back.

The women's hockey team had the idea for the event during a team practice earlier this season when the team was discussing Twitter, said St. Lawrence head coach Chris Wells.

Nine Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jkenisto — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:39:42 -0500

Jan. 22: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday, and nine St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored for their athletic accomplishments.

McDuffee, Scott Earn Hoffmann Scholar-Athlete Awards for 2012

wjohnson — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:04:07 -0500

Kara McDuffee and Graham Scott are 2012 Hoffmann First Year Scholar Athletes

Dec. 18: Women's basketball player Kara McDuffee and men's alpine skier Graham Scott have been named the 2012 winners of St. Lawrence University's Ronald C. Hoffmann Outstanding First Year Scholar-Athlete Awards.

Saints 19th in First Director's Cup Listing

wjohnson — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:55:15 -0500

Nov. 21: St. Lawrence University's athletic program ranks 19th among 119 NCAA Division III schools which have qualified for the first fall listing of the Learfield Driectors Cup standings.

The Learfield, Directors Cup ranks NCAA athletic programs based on participation in NCAA tournament and championship competition. The first ranking includes the recently completed men's and women's cross country, field hockey and women's volleyball championships.

St. Lawrence will gain points in the second ranking which will include the men's soccer tournament.

A seventh place finish by the women's cross country team earned the Saints 72 points and a 27th place finish by the men's cross country team earned 47 points for a 119 total in the first ranking.

Middlebury leads the first ranking with 256.5 points and scored in all four of the counting NCAA competitions. The Saints are the top-ranked Liberty League team and the second New York State school, four points behind Rochester which is ranked 18th.

Power of Pink Week!

jkenisto — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:43:51 -0500

St. Lawrence University's "Power of Pink" week - a week of events coordinated by student-athletes to raise funds in support of breast cancer awareness - raised $5,400, which students gave to the Gouverneur Business Women.

The Gouverneur Business Women assist families in the North Country with expenses related to screening for and treatment of breast cancer. In the three years that the athletes have been conducting the events, about $18,800 has been raised, in total.

Pep Rally

jkenisto — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:40:27 -0500

While there were many notable events held the weekend of November 2nd, at St. Lawrence University, none was as exciting as the student-athlete advisory committee as the "All Campus Pep Rally" which kicked off the 2012 Homecoming Weekend events. This year, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee volunteered to help kick off the weekend by assisting with the event which was held in Burkman Gymnasium. Hundreds of people packed the gymnasium as Sports Information co-Director Joe Kenniston built up positive momentum and excitement throughout the evening. Former Men's Ice Hockey Coach Joe Marsh and current Director of Athletics Margie Strait also spoke at the event. The rally included a tug of war competition as well as a "pub" cookie eating contest.

Tim Wierman Presents

jkenisto — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:38:06 -0500

On September 26th, St. Lawrence University Student-Athletes attended a speaker presentation featuring Tim Wierman. Mr. Wierman is a Nationally recognized Speaker who holds a Masters Degree in Nutrition Education and is a member of the American Dietetic Association. He has presented to thousands of athletes, coaches, parents and sports medicine professionals at more than 270 colleges, high schools, clubs, and professional conferences, to discuss proper diet and nutrition.

While the presentation at St. Lawrence University was well attended, Mr. Wierman focused on various topics such as pre game/ post game meals, proper hydration and importance of a proper diet. " It was a unique experience as it was a really good reminder of simple and effective techniques to remind the athletes about nutrition", Elisa VanKirk- Head Women's Softball Coach. The following morning Tim held 3 general workshops specifically for endurance athletes, power athletes and sports involving both.

First-Year Student-Athlete Time Management Seminar

jkenisto — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:34:45 -0500

In early September, The Student-Athlete Development Program coordinated with academic support services in holding a time management seminar for first year student-athletes. The seminar had been designed to enhance study skills and provide useful tips while balancing student-athletes' pursuit of academic excellence with their commitment to athletics. While the seminar was well attended, Dr. Evelyn Jennings, along with Matt McCluskey and Janet Torres, presented on various aspects of successful useful study tips.

After a 20 minute presentation the student-athletes interacted amongst each other and the coaches, while walking through a time management exercise. "While the adjustment from high school to college can at times be challenging, we have been fortunate enough to build a strong relationship and collaborate with academic support services in order to provide useful resources for our student-athletes."- Franco Bari- Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development/ Head Women's Soccer coach.

Six Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Awards

jgirard — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:56:52 -0500

Nov.12: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday, and six student-athletes were honored for their athletic accomplishments.

Saints Collect, Deliver Clothing for Hurricane Victims

jkenisto — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:17:42 -0500

The Saints football team packed a U-Haul for Hurricane Sandy victims in Long Island.

Nov. 8: When the bus departs for the St. Lawrence University football team's game with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy tomorrow, there will be one more vehicle in the travel party than usual: a jam-packed U-Haul truck. This truck will be full of clothing collected for victims of Hurricane Sandy, and delivered to the Red Cross on Long Island on Saturday morning.

Athletic Program Sponsors Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort

wjohnson — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:14:39 -0400

Nov. 1: St. Lawrence University's athletic department is pitching in to help provide relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy on Long Island.

A clothing drive and fundraiser will be held throughout the weekend and into next week with the clothing provided and monetary proceeds being delivered to the Red Cross on Long Island when the Saint football team travels to Kings Point Nov. 10 to play its annual Hoffmann Cup game against the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Drop boxes for well-kept folded clothing, identified as a priority item by the Red Cross, will be located the Augsbury Gymnasium lobby, the Newell Field House lobby near the fitness center and in the Appleton Arena lobby. Donation stations for monetary contributions will also be set up in Augsbury for Friday's Homecoming pep rally and at Appleton Arena for the hockey games Friday and Saturday night.Donations will also be accepted at Saturday's football game against Hobart.

Financial donations may also be dropped off at the office of quarterbacks coach Tom Blumenauer at any time prior to the team's Nov. 9 departure for Long Island.

Update: Athletic Events to Proceed on Schedule

jkenisto — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:07:15 -0400

**UPDATE**
Oct. 30: Events this weekend, Nov. 2-4, will go on as scheduled, including Homecoming, the Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and a tribute to Hockey Coach Emeritus Joe Marsh.

We realize that due to the storm, some who had planned to travel to campus to join in these celebrations may not be able to be with us, but after consultation and discussion, it was decided that it would be best to go on with the weekend as planned.

The campus sustained no damage and there was no loss of power here. If you can't be with us, we hope that you're safe and we also hope to see you next year!

Liberty League Honors Six Saints with Weekly Awards

jkenisto — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:58:46 -0400

Oct. 23: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday, and six student-athletes were honored for their athletic accomplishments.

The St. Lawrence cross country runners swept the weekly Performer and Rookie of the Week honors on both the men's and women's sides. Sam Rakoc and Amy Cymerman were Performers of the Week, while Spencer Patterson and Ella Martin were Rookies of the Week.

Rakoc earned Performer of the Week honors for the fourth time this season after becoming the fourth consecutive Saints runner to win the NYSCTC individual title. The Swampscott, MA native captured the state crown with a time of 25:44.6, a 10-second margin over the second place finisher in the 143-runner field.

Patterson earned the Rookie of the Week award for the second time in three weeks, as he was the top first-year runner at the NYSCTC Championships. The Saratoga Springs, NY native was the second St. Lawrence runner across the line with a sixth place overall finish in 26:10.6.

Cymerman earned her first Performer of the Week honors for the 2012 season after posting a career-best second place finish in the women's state championship race. The Pittsford, NY native ran in 22:39.9, helping the Saints to a fifth consecutive team title with a record-tying low score.

Martin was also key to the Saints' victory this weekend, finishing third overall in a field of 141 runners. The Woods Hole, MA native ran in 22:49.5 to collect her fourth top-10 finish in five collegiate races.

Six Individuals, Track Teams Are 2012 Hall of Fame Induction Class

wjohnson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:45:19 -0400

Oct. 11: Five former athletes, a highly successful coach and two of the outstanding men's indoor and outdoor track teams in program history will make up the class of 2012 when the St. Lawrence University Athletic Hall of Fame holds its annual induction luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 3 at noon.

The new inductees include football/wrestling standout Bill LaRock '70, national champion and All America swimmer Jeff Cook '78, baseball and football star Bob Glendening '84, All America swimmer Jen White Walden '89, and three-sport star Meredith Eisenhut Eberz '02 plus former ski coach Bob Axtell and the 1987 and 1988 men's indoor and outdoor track and field teams which earned three NCAA trophies.

The luncheon and following induction is open to the public. Luncheon tickets are $25 and reservations are requested. Reservations may be made by calling Cheryl Kennedy at 315-229-5418 or through email : ckennedy@stlawu.edu.

The 2012 induction will be the 34th in the history of the St. Lawrence Athletic Hall of Fame which began in 1979 with the induction of former athlete, coach and athletic director Ron Burkman as the sole inductee in the first year. It has since grown to include 214 individuals and 16 teams.

2012 Hall of Fame Inductions Includes Six Individuals, Two Teams

wjohnson — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:32:52 -0400

Liberty League Honors Seven Saints with Weekly Awards

jkenisto — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:55:08 -0400

Oct. 9: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday, and seven St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored for their athletic accomplishments.

Seniors Aimee Caligiore and Sam DeMello garnered Performer of the Week honors for women's golf and men's soccer, respectively. Caligiore shot rounds of 83 and 77 for a 160 total and was the top Liberty League competitor in the Williams Invitational with a third-place finish. Meanwhile, DeMello scored two goals in the second half, leading the Saints to a key 3-0 win over Hobart. The goals pushed DeMello over 100 career points, becoming only the second player in St. Lawrence history to reach the century mark.

Five first-year St. Lawrence student-athletes were recognized as Rookie of the Week for their respective sports. Spencer Patterson and Ella Martin each claimed the award for cross country. Martin led from start to finish winning the 6,000-meter Ronald C. Hoffmann Invitational on Saturday for her first collegiate victory. She ran 22:27.8 and led the Saints to the team title, while Patterson was the top freshman finisher and fifth overall in 26:05.74 to help the men's squad to a second-place finish in the race.

Claire O'Neil was named the women's golf Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week. The Toronto, ON native tied for 17th overall with rounds of 84 and 86 at the Williams Invitational.

Saints 26th Overall, 9th in DIII in NCSA Power Rankings

wjohnson — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:07:07 -0400

St. Lawrence University ranks 26th overall and ninth among NCAA Division III teams in the most 2012 NCSA Collegiate Power Rankings which averages the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Ranking, the NCAA student-athlete graduation rate and the U.S. News & World Report ranking.

Four Saints Claim Conference Weekly Awards

jkenisto — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:41:45 -0400

Oct. 2: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday, and four St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored for their athletic accomplishments.

Three first-year students earned Rookie of the Week honors, including Claire O'Neil of the women's golf team, Margaret MacDonald of the women's cross country squad and Brady Cooper of the field hockey team.

O'Neil shot her collegiate low with a 77 in the first round of the Wallace Invitational at Cortland and came back with an 82 in round two to finish second overall with a 159 total, helping the women's golf team to third place in the tournament.

MacDonald ran 22:02 to lead the Saints at the Division I dominated Paul Short Cross Country gold race. MacDonald's finish helped St. Lawrence to 24th place out of 40 teams.

Cooper recorded her first collegiate shutout with a 17-save effort against St. John Fisher and ran her shutout streak to 214:04 with a scoreless first half against Geneseo State. The Lakeville, CT native has a 0.29 goals against average and a .967 save percentage in her last four starts.

Finally, senior Sam Rakoc was named the Liberty League's Performer of the Week for men's cross country. Rakoc had the fifth-best finish among all Division III runners in the Paul Short Gold race, finishing 86th in 25:33 in a 330 runner field. It was one of the top times in St. Lawrence program history in four years of competition at Lehigh.

Three Saints Named Conference Rookies of the Week

jkenisto — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:44:36 -0400

Sept. 25: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday, and three St. Lawrence University first-year student-athletes were honored as Rookie of the Week for their athletic accomplishments.

First-year student Graham Niles shot back-to-back rounds of 73 to finish fourth and earn first team All Liberty League honors. His play helped the Saints qualify for the match play conference championship in the spring, and for his efforts, Niles was named the men's golf Rookie of the Week.

Lizzy Saward ignited the Saints' field hockey team's offense with a three-goal, one-assist game as St. Lawrence defeated Vassar 6-1 for their first win of the season. Saward scored her first collegiate goal, had her first collegiate assist and scored the game winner against the Brewers as part of a seven-point day.

Finally, St. Lawrence rookie goalkeeper Kelsey West recorded her third shutout of the season for the women's soccer team, as she kept Skidmore off the board with five saves in the Saints 0-0 double-overtime draw. It is the second time this fall that West has earned Liberty League Rookie of the Week honors.

Both the field hockey and volleyball teams will be in action on campus Tuesday night, with the field hockey squad facing St. John Fisher at 5:00pm and volleyball squaring off with Plattsburgh State at 6:00pm. The only team competing on campus this weekend is the nationally-ranked men's soccer team, which faces Vassar and Bard on Friday and Saturday.

Three Saints Earn Weekly Conference Recognition

jkenisto — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:55:28 -0400

Sept. 18: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday, and three St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored for their athletic accomplishments.

For the second consecutive week, senior Sam Rakoc was named the Liberty League's Performer of the Week for men's cross country. Rakoc was the fifth Division III runner overall as well as the top Liberty League runner, at the Rochester Invitational in 25:54.9.

First-year student Ella Martin was named the women's cross country Performer of the Week thanks to her strong showing at the Rochester Invitational. The rookie was the top Division III runner in 22:00, good for 10th overall, and led St. Lawrence to a second place finish in the team standings.

Meanwhile, first-year student Emily DePoy earned women's soccer Rookie of the Week honors. The Clifton Park, NY native scored her first collegiate goal against Potsdam State, then added another against Elmira, helping the Saints to wins against both opponents.

The women's tennis team plays Hamilton College today at 4:00pm while the volleyball squad visits Clarkson to open the 2012 conference season at 7:00pm. It will be busy on campus for "Family Weekend," as field hockey, football and both men's and women's soccer host games. Field hockey faces Union and Vassar, while football opens Liberty League play against Union College. Women's soccer faces Skidmore on Saturday, while the nationally-ranked men's squad faces SUNY Canton on Sunday.

Eight Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jkenisto — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:34:16 -0400

Sept. 11: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday, and eight St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored for their athletic accomplishments.

Watch 11 Saints Teams on America One in 2012-13

jkenisto — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:56:30 -0400

Aug. 28: St. Lawrence University will feature 11 teams throughout the 2012-13 athletic season on America One, beginning this fall with football, men's and women's soccer, volleyball and field hockey.

Other sports that will be broadcast online with live play-by-play commentary for a fee include men's and women's hockey, men's and women's basketball and men's and women's lacrosse.

A daily pass, allowing a viewer to watch all St. Lawrence home games on the America One calendar that day, will be $8.00 per day. Meanwhile, season passes will be available for football ($30), basketball ($60) and hockey ($75).

For more information, click here.

Ten Assistant Coaches Hired for the 2012-13 Season

jkenisto — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:54:17 -0400

Aug. 9: Ten new graduate assistant coaches are set to join the St. Lawrence University athletic department for the 2012-13 season.

Adam Terko '12 will join the Nordic skiing staff following a four-year career racing with the Saints. Terko, who served as captain in his senior season, was the Rookie of the Year as a first-year student and earned the Axtell Award in the spring of 2012.

Alex Norden, a 2010 graduate of the University of New Hampshire, joins the Saints staff as the assistant alpine ski coach. She was a four-year member of the Wildcats varsity alpine ski team, and also participated in track and field at UNH.

Victoria Lederer, a five-time All-American swimmer from Kenyon College, will work as the assistant swim coach. Lederer, who served as captain in 2009, was a member of the 2008 and 2009 NCAA Division III National Championship teams.

Lederer will be joined by Jesse Maple, a former diver and 2008 graduate of the University of Minnesota, as he will coach the Saints' divers. Maple was a member of the Gophers' 2005 Big 10 Championship team after transferring from the University of Alabama.

Daniel Higgins, a four-year varsity letter winner from Ithaca College, will be on the sidelines with the St. Lawrence football team this fall. A two-time first-team Empire 8 all-star, he served as the assistant offensive line coach in the fall of 2011 at his alma mater.

St. Lawrence Honors Senior Student-Athletes at Annual Dinner

jkenisto — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:02:43 -0400

Ralph Temgoua and Jenna Hulton won the Martha Finch Outstanding Senior Athlete awards.

May 21: The St. Lawrence University Athletic Department honored over 150 senior student-athletes on Tuesday, May 15 at the annual Senior Student-Athlete Awards Dinner, held on campus at Eben Holden. The event honored the Class of 2012 for their academic and athletic accomplishments, as well as their service to the St. Lawrence and Canton communities.

Wally Johnson Named 2012 Pete Nevins Award Winner

wjohnson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:30:35 -0400

Wally Johnson has been named Pete Nevins Award winner for 2012

Wally Johnson, Director of Athletic Media Relations at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY; will receive the Pete Nevins Award for Distinguished Achievement at the 2012 ECAC-Sports Information Directors Association Workshop in Pittsburgh.

The award was approved by the ECAC-SIDA Executive Board in 2007. That year, Pete Nevins, the long-time sports information director at East Stroudsburg University, who was a legend in the industry for more than three decades, passed away.

The award is presented to an individual in recognition of his or her advancement of the field of athletic communications and advocacy for intercollegiate athletics. The winner must have served at least 25 years in the sports information field, and be either a current or former member of ECAC-SIDA. The award is presented at the discretion of the ECAC-SIDA board, and only one winner can be named per-year.

Now in his 38^th year at St. Lawrence, Johnson was named Director of Athletic Media Relations in 1999 and has been the University's sports information contact since 1975.

Four Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:30:41 -0400

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

National Girls and Women in Sports Day

jgirard — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:18:31 -0500

On February 4th, 2011 The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee recognized National Girls and Women in Sports Day. This year's event celebrated the 40th anniversary of Title IX and gender equity in sports. Here at St. Lawrence University, girls from the surrounding community entered a half time "lose your shoes" free throw contest followed by an invitation to have posters signed by members of the Women's Basketball team following the contest. "This was a very fun event to assist in the organization and to watch the girls participate in the half time event. Not only were they absolutely thrilled to participate, but they were also extremely appreciative to interact with their role models after the game. I am confident that the women's basketball players left an everlasting positive impression". Franco Bari- coordinator of Student-Athlete Development

Homecoming Weekend

jgirard — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:16:32 -0500

On November 5, 2011, St. Lawrence University brought back Homecoming Weekend, and the community will have opportunities to meet two special alumni guests: Stanley Cup champion Rich Peverley '04, of the Boston Bruins, and Christian Lopez '10, who caught - and returned - Yankee Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit during the summer. SAAC Members volunteered as organizers, greeters and leaders of the pep rally. "I was one of the Sergie's girls so I got to hand the fatbags to the "eaters." It was a good experience as a first year to see what a college homecoming was like. The atmosphere was fun, the whole Football team came out and sang the alma mater. It was a great experience as a first year, I definitely felt a sense of team spirit." Jess Tyree - Track and Firld Athlete and member of the Student-Athlete Advisory committee.

Power of Pink!

jgirard — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:14:20 -0500

As the month of October marks breast cancer awareness month, the St. Lawrence University athletic department set aside an entire week to show its support. Students, faculty, staff and supporters dressed in pink and filled the stands at featured athletic events, while many student-athletes wore pink equipment in an effort to raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer. The women's hockey team, which wore pink laces and warm-up t-shirts in the spirit of the event, the Field Hockey, Volleyball and Women's Soccer team had specially made pink jerseys. Coordinator of News Services Macreena Doyle was recognized as a survivor of breast cancer. "I think it was a good event because it recognized a lot of people, got many sports involved, and brought everyone to campus not just athletes" Katelyn Prue - Member of the Volleyball team and Student- Athelete Advosiry Committee

SAAC Hosts Spencer Wood

jgirard — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:11:26 -0500

On September 21, 2011, St. Lawrence University student-athletes and coaches received insight into leadership and mental toughness from Spencer Wood. The event, sponsored by the Student-Athlete Development Program enabled the student athletes to learn valuable mental training skills which can be applied to their sport and beyond. "He was very entertaining. His presentation definitely does make you think about some things you can do as an athlete to get yourself ahead and manage your time to make yourself better." Doug Geraghty '12 - Member of the Football Team and Student-Athlete Advisory committee

SAAC Holds First-Year Student Athlete Time Management Seminar

jgirard — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:07:06 -0500

In the second week of September, members of the office of Academic Support Services including Dr. Robert Thacker met with all first year student-athletes to discuss time management and study skills in order to prepare them as a members of the St. Lawrence athletic and academic community. "They had informed us about putting everything on a calendar and knowing when everything's due. It really prepared us to know what was expected of us as student-athletes." Patrick Raley '14 Men's Ice Hockey player and member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Six Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:45:41 -0500

Feb. 13: Six St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Seven Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:12:51 -0500

Feb. 7: Seven St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Four Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:06:46 -0500

Jan. 24: Four St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Six Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:19:17 -0500

Jan. 17: Six St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Saints 11th in Final Learfield Cup Fall Standings

wjohnson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:38:26 -0500

St. Lawrence University's athletic program finished the fall with an 11^th place ranking in the final fall listing of the Learfield Sports Director's Cup Standings for NCAA Division III teams.

SAAC Hosts Special Olympic Event at Holiday Relays

jkenisto — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:36 -0500

Dec. 13: The St. Lawrence University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted a Special Olympics event on Saturday, December 10 in conjunction with the track and field team's 2011 Holiday Relays.

The NCAA partnered with the Special Olympics this year in support of raising awareness at the national and institutional levels. Over 20 Special Olympics athletes competed in races on Saturday morning prior to the collegiate event, with a reception held following the competition.

"I am thrilled that we were able to host the Special Olympics today, and want to thank all of the competitors for giving a great effort," said Franco Bari, St. Lawrence Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development. "We had a fantastic turnout from student-athletes on campus who wanted to show their support and I hope the energy in the Newell Field House created a great experience for the athletes."

Please enjoy the video highlighting the event!

St. Lawrence Cracks Top Ten in Learfield Cup Standings

wjohnson — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:41:53 -0500

St. Lawrence University's athletic program ranks eighth in the second fall listing of the Learfield Sports Director's Cup Standings for NCAA Division III teams. The eighth-place ranking is the highest ever attained by the Saint program since the inception of the annual competition in 1995-96.

Six Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:46:42 -0500

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

Six Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:03:09 -0500

Nov. 22: Six St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Cross Country, Men’s Soccer Continue NCAA Competition on Saturday

jkenisto — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:44:39 -0500

Both XC teams and men's soccer will be in NCAA competition this weekend.

Nov. 16: The nationally-ranked No. 2 St. Lawrence University men's soccer team will compete in the Round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at 11:00am when the team hosts Oneonta State at Sandy MacAllaster Field. Meanwhile, nearly 1,000 miles away in Winneconne, WI, the national-ranked men's and women's cross country teams will toe the line at the 2011 NCAA Championship races.

Head coach Bob Durocher's men's soccer squad will have a rematch of the Saints' 2011 season opener, as the Scarlet and Brown held off the Red Dragons by the score of 3-2. After falling behind 1-0, St. Lawrence rallied with three straight goals from Dan Marvin, Brian Gilloran and Sam DeMello to take a 3-1 advantage with 27:21 remaining. Though Raymond Fitzpatrick pulled Oneonta State to within a goal with over 20:00 minutes to play, the visitors were unable to score the equalizer and St. Lawrence celebrated the 3-2 win.

The opening weekend of the Division III soccer championship was a wild one, as two teams that hadn't lost all season, Messiah and Christopher Newport, fell in one-goal games. The Saints advanced in a dramatic 3-2 overtime thriller of Western New England, while Oneonta knocked off Baldwin-Wallace (2-1) and Penn State Behrend (4-0).

Babson and Rutgers-Camden will play in the other third round games in Canton, NY on Saturday at 1:00pm. The winners of both games will square off for a spot in the final four in San Antonio, TX at 1:00pm on Sunday.

Five Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:38:13 -0500

Nov. 14: Five St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Six Individuals, Three Teams To Be Honored Saturday

wjohnson — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:46:59 -0400

The first three St. Lawrence University men's hockey teams to appear in NCAA tournament competition and six individuals will comprise the St. Lawrence Athletic Hall of Fame induction class of 2011 and will be honored as part of Homecoming Weekend festivities Nov. 4-6.

The Hall of Fame induction luncheon will be held Nov. 5 with the late Steve Peek '39, a baseball player, joining former Olympians Joe Pete Wilson '58 and Laurie Grover Humbert '88, field hockey and basketball star Sarah Burdsall '84, women's hockey player Andrea Blakeley '97 and 1999 NCAA Division III men's soccer Player of the Year Dan Annan, Jr., '00 as individual inductees. The 1951-52, 1954-55 and 1955-56 hockey teams will also be inducted in recognition of their NCAA tournament appearances.

The 2011 induction will be the 33rd in the history of the St. Lawrence Athletic Hall of Fame which began in 1979 with the induction of former athlete, coach and athletic director Ron Burkman as the sole inductee in the first year. It has since grown to include 208 individuals and 14 teams.

Eight Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:50:09 -0400

Nov. 1: Eight St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Peverley, Lopez Special Guests For Return Of Homecoming Weekend At SLU

jkenisto — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:41:49 -0400

Oct. 27: St. Lawrence University is bringing back Homecoming Weekend, and the community will have opportunities to meet two special alumni guests: Stanley Cup champion Rich Peverley '04, of the Boston Bruins, and Christian Lopez '10, who caught - and returned - Yankee Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit during the summer.

Homecoming will take place November 4 through 6 on campus, featuring a wide variety of events, including the traditional Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony. In addition, the community is invited to celebrate Homecoming with the University.

On Friday, November 4, Peverley will meet fans and sign autographs from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of Appleton Arena. An all-campus pep rally will be held in Burkman Gymnasium from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with presentations from special guest speakers, some spirited competition and prizes. And at 7 p.m. in Appleton is the men's ice hockey game, with St. Lawrence facing Union. Peverley will drop the puck at the start of the first period and fans are encouraged to wear white SLU gear, for a "white-out" in the arena.

Tickets for the game are $7 for adult general admission; $5 for children, students and seniors (aged 62 and over); and $11 for reserved seats.

On Saturday, November 5, Lopez will serve as honorary captain of the St. Lawrence football team for its game versus the University of Rochester at 1 p.m., and provide color commentary on WPDM radio during the game at Leckonby Stadium.

Seven Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:13:47 -0400

Oct. 24: Seven St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

"Power of Pink Week" a Great Success

jgirard — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:37:22 -0400

Oct. 20: As the month of October marks breast cancer awareness month, the St. Lawrence University athletic department set aside an entire week to show its support. Students, faculty, staff and supporters dressed in pink and filled the stands at featured athletic events, while many student-athletes wore pink equipment in an effort to raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer.

Five Saints and a Crew Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:02:15 -0400

Oct. 18: Five St. Lawrence University student-athletes and a crew were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Seven Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:27:46 -0400

Oct. 10: Seven St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Men’s Soccer, Cross Country Remain Amongst the Nation’s Elite

jkenisto — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:38:35 -0400

Sam DeMello (left) and John Johnston (right) have their teams in the national rankings.

Oct. 5: The St. Lawrence University men's soccer and men's cross country teams continue to be considered amongst the premier teams in the country in their respective sports.

Head coach Bob Durocher's men's soccer squad retained its No. 1 ranking in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division III poll for the third straight week after running its record to 10-0-0 with road shutouts of Bard and Vassar.

The Saints face a big test this Saturday when they travel to Geneva, NY to face nationally-ranked No. 17 Hobart College (9-1-0), ranked third in the East Region, in a key Liberty League showdown.

Perennial power Messiah is second in the national poll with Christopher Newport third, Amherst fourth and Trinity of Texas fifth.

Meanwhile, head coach John Newman's men's cross country team enters this weekend ranked No. 11 in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll. The Saints, who climbed as high as No. 3 in this year's poll, will host the 2011 Ronald C. Hoffman/Pre-Regional race this Saturday in Canton, NY.

Five Saints and Two Crews Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:03:16 -0400

Oct. 5: Five St. Lawrence University student-athletes and two crews were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Student Views: The Student Athlete at St. Lawrence

jkenisto — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:13:16 -0400

St. Lawrence University junior football player A.J. Blaisdell also serves on campus as a student assistant in the communciations office.

He recently completed a production entitled "Student Views: the Student Athelte at St. Lawrence University." Check it out here!

"Power of Pink" Week Begins on Saturday

jkenisto — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:32:33 -0400

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.

Three Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:46:33 -0400

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

Six Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:08:08 -0400

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

Eight Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:53:45 -0400

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

Four Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jgirard — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:49:46 -0400

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.

Brenda Crawford, 12 New Graduate Assistants Join Athletic Department

jkenisto — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:08:37 -0400

Aug. 18: St. Lawrence University Athletic Director Margie Straight announced the hiring of Brenda Crawford as the new head men's hockey trainer, as well as 12 new graduate assistant coaches, including four alumni, to work with nine of the University's athletic teams.

Crawford joins the St. Lawrence athletic training staff and will work with the Division I men's hockey program, as well as assist with the University's Division III programs. She served as the primary trainer for Clarkson University's women's hockey team last year after working at Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts, functioning as an athletic training teaching assistant.

Crawford has extensive experience in the Northeast, including work with Division I programs at Brown University in 2009. Crawford also worked as the assistant athletic trainer with the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League in Ontario from 2005 to 2007. Crawford, who graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2002 with a BA in Kinesiology, earned a second degree in Athletic Therapy from the Sheridan Institute of Technology in 2007 before gaining a master's degree in Athletic Training from Bridgewater State.

1950s NCAA Teams, 6 Individuals Are 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees

wjohnson — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:51:21 -0400

Degon, Williams Join Athletic Department Staff

jkenisto — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:23:31 -0400

Aug. 8: St. Lawrence University Athletic Director Margie Strait has announced the hiring of Ryan Degon as the new Head Athletic Trainer and Deshaya Williams as the new Assistant Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development.

Degon, a North Country native from Malone, NY, comes to St. Lawrence after working as a trainer at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He worked for two years as an assistant athletic trainer responsible for the Division I football program following a two year stint as a graduate assistant. Degon, who earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from SUNY Cortland and a Master's Degree from Chattanooga, also had athletic training experience at Cornell University.

Degon is an approved clinical instructor (ACI) for the graduate athletic training program, a certified CPR/AED instructor, and is certified in the application of Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTYM). He is also trained in the administration of IV therapy, emergency airways, and other advanced life support skills.

Meanwhile, Williams arrives to Canton, NY after working for one season as a track and field assistant coach at SUNY Fredonia. A native of Saratoga Springs, NY, Deshaya attended Penn State University where she won the 2003 National Championship in the discus and was a three-time All-American and Big Ten champion. Williams, who will also serve as the Saints' throws coach as well as the Assistant Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development, has also competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2000 and 2004.

Tracy King Named New Commissioner of the Liberty League

jkenisto — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:00:37 -0400

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY - Tracy King, who has been involved in collegiate athletics for nearly 20 years in various communication and administrative roles, has been named today as Commissioner of the 11-member Division III Liberty League. The announcement came from Dr. Sharon Beverly, Director of Athletics & Physical Education at Vassar College and President of the Liberty League. King succeeds Tim Danehy, who served as the Liberty League Commissioner for the past four years.

King, who served as the Commissioner of the 11-member Division III Skyline Conference from 2005-2011, took a one-year hiatus from intercollegiate athletics - from October, 2010 to the present - as a Public Relations Officer with the Capital Region BOCES, located in Albany, NY., before rejoining intercollegiate athletics. In his role, King has provided external and internal public relations and communications services for the Niskayuna Central School District through the Capital Region BOCES communication service.

As Commissioner of the Liberty League, King will serve as the primary liaison between the league and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), facilitating the relationship as it relates to Liberty League programs, compliance and eligibility. King will be responsible for Liberty League planning and budget management, Web site development and maintenance, marketing, sponsorship development and licensing practices for Liberty League institutions.

Senior Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Awards Dinner

jkenisto — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:29:43 -0400

May 17: The St. Lawrence University Athletic Department honored its senior student-athletes at the annual awards dinner on Tuesday at Eben Holden. Seniors Wendy Pavlus, Dan Ramsey, Jordyn Buzza, Jeremy Mwenda, Chris Funch and Caitlin Estes earned awards, while associate athletic director Randy LaBrake and men's soccer head coach Bob Durocher and head football coach Mark Raymond were also recognized.

"I am very proud of each of our award winners, as they truly are special people and athletes that accomplished amazing things during their time on campus," said Margie Strait, St. Lawrence University's Director of Athletics. "They are all dedicated students, talented athletes who made a major impact on our department."

Pavlus and Ramsey earned the Martha Finch Awards, which recognize the outstanding female and male senior athlete of the year. A winner of four national championships including two in her senior year, Pavlus is a three-time National Athlete of the Year award winner and a seven-time conference Performer of the Year. She is one of the finest athletes in University history, and will look to add to her impressive resume at the upcoming 2011 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships where she has qualified to participate in two events.

Six Saints and a Crew Earn Weekly Honors

jgirard — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:59:32 -0400

April 12: Six St. Lawrence University student-athletes and a crew were honored by the Liberty League for their performances during the last week.

Earning "Co-Boat of the Week" was the women's crew second varsity eight, which defeated Ithaca on Saturday on the Cayuga inlet. The Saints negotiated the 2000 meter course in 7:06.70, beating out the Bombers who came in seconds behind at 7:08.80. The eight was coxed by Kelly Greenwood '13 and stroked by Alie Mihuta '14. Amanda Brewer '12, Alyssa Goley '14, Kait Murphy '14, Sally Dankner '13, Liz Weber '12, Catie LePage '11, and Anna Lavanger '14 also powered the eight.

The baseball team played a four-game series with Liberty League rival University of Rochester where the teams split. Senior Chris Cook pitched a four hitter for a seven inning shutout win over the Yellowjackets, 5-0, to start the weekend series. The Sunderland, MA native struck out five and walked one.

First-year student Jasper Heaton earned "Co-Rookie of the Week" as he shot his collegiate low with a two-over 74 on Saturday. The Barton, VT native was second overall in the field and helped lead St. Lawrence to the team title at the Utica College Spring Invitational.

On the lacrosse field, junior midfielder Matt Pope earned "Co-Offensive Performer of the Week" as he had a five-goal week for St. Lawrence. The Newfields, NH native scored three goals in an 8-7 win over Plattsburgh State. Pope then followed with two goals against Union College.

St. Lawrence Hosts Annual Student-Athlete Day Luncheon

jkenisto — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:57:23 -0400

Dr. Alan Searleman (left) with field hockey senior captain Caitlin Estes.

Apr. 7: The St. Lawrence University athletic department hosted its annual Student-Athlete Day luncheon on campus Wednesday at Eben-Holden.

The event, which recognizes a premier scholar-athlete from each program, was sponsored by the St. Lawrence Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Each of the 34 participants was joined by a coach and a faculty member of their choice to enjoy lunch with.

"We are certainly honored to have some of the most dynamic student-athletes at our institution, and we were proud to acknowledge their achievements yesterday alongside the St. Lawrence faculty and administration," said Franco Bari, the Coordinator for Student-Athlete Development.

St. Lawrence Director of Athletics, Margie Strait, joined President Dr. Bill Fox and Dr. Cheryl Stuntz in making remarks at the event. A list of the 34 representatives for each team is below.

Three Saints Earn Weekly Honors

jgirard — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:33:29 -0400

April 4: Three St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

The men's lacrosse team battled Potsdam State and #13 Skidmore and came away with with a 13-2 victory over the Bears before falling 16-10 to the Thoroughbreds. Junior midfielder Caldwell Rohrbach earned "Co-Offensive Performer of the Week" as he totaled seven points over two games last. The Seattle, WA native had four goals and an assist against Skidmore, and chipped in a goal and an assist in the win over Potsdam State.

The baseball team concluded the week 3-2 playing Oswego and conference opponent Union. First-year student Bryan Palmero earned "Co-Rookie of the Week" as he hit .563 with nine hits in 16 at bats, scored six runs and drove in one run. The Jamesport, NY native had a .625 slugging percentage and a .588 on base percentage and was four for four in steals. He was also perfect in the field with seven putouts and 13 assists.

The softball team went 2-2, splitting against both Elmira and Potsdam State. First-year student Caroine Kieltyka earned "Co-Rookie of the Week" as she batted .438 for the Saints. The New Britain, CT native recorded seven hits in 16 at bats, three RBI's and a slugging percentage of .688.

Check out this week's Saints sporting events!

Four Saints and a Crew Earn Weekly Honors

jgirard — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:00:30 -0400

March 28: Four St. Lawrence University student-athletes and a crew were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the week.

St. Lawrence Is 19th in Learfield Cup Standings

wjohnson — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:36:55 -0400

St. Lawrence University's athletic program ranks 19^th in the 2010-11 Learfield Sports Directors' Cup after the first compilation of winter NCAA tournament results.

Fellows, Fredericks Named 2010 Hoffmann First-Year Scholar-Athletes

jkenisto — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:19:47 -0500

Maggie Fellows '13 (left) and Jacob Fredericks '13 are the 2010 Hoffmann Scholar-Athletes.

Feb. 3: The St. Lawrence University Athletic Department has announced that Maggie Fellows '13 and Jacob Fredericks '13 are the recipients of the Hoffmann Outstanding First-Year Scholar-Athlete Awards.

Fellows, a sophomore on the women's crew team, is the women's recipient for 2010. The Warwick, MA native posted a 3.97 grade point average in her first year at St. Lawrence. Rowing five-seat in the women's Varsity eight, Maggie helped power the crew to its third consecutive Liberty League Championship in the spring of 2010. The rookie also helped her team earn a silver medal at the New York State Collegiate Championships and a bid to the NCAA Championships.

Fellows, who posted the fastest 2k erg time of the women in that crew, currently holds the school record for the 6k distance. Maggie's efforts landed her an invitation to the U.S. Rowing U-23 Team selection camp this past November.

Fredericks earned the men's scholar-athlete award thanks to a 3.81 grade point average in his first year at St. Lawrence. Jacob contributed at the NYSCTC Indoor Track and Field Championships, as he was sixth in the triple jump, helping the Saints to second place in the team standings.

Fredericks went on to produce points in three events at the Liberty League Outdoor Championships, including a second place finish in the triple jump. He ranked first on the team in the 400m hurdles and second in the 55m hurdles, 60m hurdles and triple jump throughout the 2009-10 season.

Saint Program Matches Highest Learfield Cup Standing

wjohnson — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:09:26 -0500

St. Lawrence University's athletic program has matched its highest ranking since the introduction of the Director's Cup in 1995-96, finishing the fall season ranked 14^th among 162 NCAA Division III programs which qualified for ranking in the Learfield Cup standings.

Eight Saints Earn Weekly Conference Honors

jgirard — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:29:38 -0500

Dec. 14: Eight St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

The women's basketball team traveled to Weston, MA to take part in the Park Lodge tournament hosted by Regis College. Junior co-captain Casey Capello earned "Performer of the Week" as she helped the Saints to a 2-0 weekend and the tournament title. The Hanover, MA native recorded 12 points, four rebounds and two steals in a 72-59 win over Framingham College on Saturday. She capped the weekend with 16 points, two rebounds and a steal as the Saints defeated host Regis College 67-60 in the championship game on Sunday.

First-year student Kelly Legg earned "Co-Rookie of the Week" as she recorded 22 points, four rebounds, a block and two steals against Framingham and then scored 11 points and had eight rebounds, three blocks and a steal in the championship game against Regis College.

The men's and women's indoor track and field teams hosted the Saint Holiday Race this past weekend and six members were honored. On the men's side, junior Justin Spalik earned "Track Performer of the Week" as he won the 55 hurdles in a time of 7.98 (currently ranked sixth in Division III) and ran the anchor leg on the 4x400 relay.

Ten Saints Earn Weekly Honors

jgirard — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:34:01 -0500

Dec. 7: Ten St. Lawrence University student-athletes and a crew boat were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

The women's basketball team improved to 5-1, posting two wins on its home court this week. Junior co-captain Casey Capello earned "Performer of the Week" honors as she averaged 20.3 points per game, including a career-high 29 point performance against Ithaca College, leading the Saints to a 2-1 week. The Hanover, MA native recorded 16 points and six rebounds in a 72-58 win over Plattsburgh State on Tuesday, and then netted her career and game-high 29 points with four steals on Friday in an 82-80 loss to Ithaca. She capped the weekend with 16 points as the Saints defeated the Elmira College Soaring Eagles 79-66 on Saturday.

Earning "Co-Rookie of the Week" was first-year student Kelly Legg who averaged 17.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 blocks per contest on the week. The Fairport, NY native recorded 20 points and six rebounds against Plattsburgh State on Tuesday and then scored 11 points with a block and two steals against Ithaca on Friday. She closed out the weekend with a double-double performance, scoring 20 points while adding 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in the victory over Elmira on Saturday.

St. Lawrence 17th in Opening Directors’ Cup Standings

jkenisto — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:52:20 -0500

Nov. 24: St. Lawrence University is ranked 17^th overall in the first set of the Division III Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings.

With the first four NCAA Championships now finished including men's and women's cross country, field hockey and volleyball, the Saints have earned 113.0 points. That total, which comes from only cross country points, has St. Lawrence tied with Williams College and only three points behind Amherst.

Having landed in 17^th position thus far, St. Lawrence is ranked ahead of other outstanding athletic programs including Dickinson, Stevens Point (WI), Nebraska Wesleyan, Bowdoin and Christopher Newport. Skidmore College is the next Liberty League team in the Directors' Cup standings in 34^th position followed by Clarkson University in a tie for 54^th.

The next Division III standings will be released Thursday, December 9.

Six Saints Honored by Liberty League

jgirard — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:42:34 -0500

Nov. 23: Six St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League for their performances in the last week.

Eight Saints Honored By Liberty League

jgirard — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:34:43 -0500

Nov. 16: Eight St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Five Saints Honored by Liberty League

jgirard — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:38:33 -0500

Nov. 8: Five St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Saints Honored by Liberty League

jgirard — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:34:31 -0400

Nov. 1: Eight St. Lawrence University student-athletes and a crew boat were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Saints Honored by Liberty League

jgirard — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:48:27 -0400

Oct. 26: Seven St. Lawrence University student-athletes and a crew boat were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team, ranked sixth in the nation, claimed the 2010 NYSCTC Championship on Saturday in Saratoga Springs, NY. Senior Dan Ramsey earned "Performer of the Week" honors as he won the 2010 NYSCTC Championship title for the second straight year. The Essex Junction, VT native's time of 25:12 on the 8k course also landed Ramsey NYSCTC Runner of the Year honors.

The women's cross country team, ranked second in the nation, also claimed the 2010 NYSCTC Championship for the third straight year. Senior Wendy Pavlus earned "Performer of the Week" honors as she won the 2010 NYSCTC Championship title by over a minute on Saturday in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Tupper Lake, NY native raced the 5k course in 16:49 and was also named the NYSCTC Runner of the Year.

Also earning Liberty League honors was first-year student Amanda Moreland who earned "Co-Rookie of the Week". The Bloomfield, NY native was 8th overall in the race in 18:14 and was named the NYSCTC Rookie of the Year for her efforts.

Saints Honored by Liberty League

jgirard — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:48:05 -0400

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

The Saints football team had an outstanding weekend as they traveled to Union on Saturday, coming away with an exciting 23-14 win against the Dutchmen. Junior Brendan McCarthy earned "Co-Defensive Performer of the Week" honors as he made two key interceptions and chipped in seven tackles including 1.5 for a loss in the victory.

First-year student Brayden Henry earned "Co-Rookie of the Week" as he was phenomenal along the offensive line against Union on Saturday. The Greenwich, CT native helped the Saints post 321 yards of offense against the Dutchmen, while owning the time of possession (34:53) and third down conversion (8-of-14) battles.

The win was St. Lawrence's first in Schenectady since 1969 and places the Scarlet and Brown at the top of the Liberty League with a 3-0 record.

The Saints men's soccer team went 2-0-1 over the course of the week, defeating St. John Fisher and Union, and playing to a 1-1 draw against Ithaca College. Junior forward Brendan Gorman earned "Offensive Performer of the Week" as he scored four goals in three games. The Ottawa, Ontario native contributed the game winning goals in both the 3-1 win over St. John Fisher and the 2-1 win in overtime at Union. He also had the tying goal in 1-1 tie against Ithaca College.

Saints Honored by Liberty League

jgirard — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:59:15 -0400

Oct. 11: Five St. Lawrence University student-athletes and a crew boat were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

The Saints cross-country teams hosted the 2010 Ronald C. Hoffmann Invitational on Saturday. Senior Jeremy Mwenda earned "Co-performer of the Week" honors as he won his first collegiate race with an 8k time 26:02, 10 seconds ahead of the runner-up.

First-year student Steve Petramel earned "Co-Rookie of the Week" honors as he was the first rookie to cross the finish line at the 2010 Ronald C. Hoffmann Invitational on Saturday. The Queensbury, NY native raced the 9k course in 26:42, earning 8th place overall.

Senior Wendy Pavlus earned "Co-Performer of the Week" as she won for the fifth straight time, earning the individual title at the 2010 Hoffmann Invitational. The Tupper Lake, NY native ran the slick 6k course in 22:11, leading the Saints to the team title.

The Saints men's soccer team took battled Liberty League opponents Skidmore and Union last weekend. Junior Brendan Gorman earned "Co-Offensive Performer of the Week" honors as he led the Saints to a weekend sweep. He scored the second goal in a 3-0 win against Skidmore, and set up the overtime game winner for a 1-0 win against Union as the Saints came out of the weekend with the league lead in the standings.

St. Lawrence Ranks 28th in DIII, 46th Overall in NCSA Power Rankings

wjohnson — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 11:27:19 -0400

St. Lawrence University has been ranked 28^th among NCAA Division III schools and ranks 46^th overall among all NCAA institutions in the NCSA Athletic Recruiting 2010 Power Rankings.

Six Saints Honored by Liberty League

jgirard — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:00:39 -0400

Oct. 4: Six St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

Five Saints Earn Weekly Liberty League Honors

jgirard — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:38:08 -0400

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

The women's tennis team traveled to William Smith College to take part in the ITA Regional Championships. Junior Hillary Drewry earned "Co-performer of the Week" honors as she went 2-1 in singles and 4-1 in doubles over the weekend. In singles, she advanced to the Round of 16 with wins over opponents from Ithaca and William Smith before falling to the #2 seed from Rochester. In doubles, she partnered with Stephanie Finn to advance to the finals. They defeated teams from Ithaca, NYU, TCNJ and Rochester before falling to the #1 seed from TCNJ in three sets in the championship match.

The St. Lawrence football team successfully retained the Hoffman Cup with a dramatic 13-6 victory over the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Junior Ethan Sutton earned "Co-Offensive Performer of the Week" honors as he scored both touchdowns for the Saints. The South Paris, ME native had an 80-yard rush on a fake punt for a score, and then added the game-winning touchdown on a 75-yard completion. Sutton finished with 176 all-purpose yards and was his team's MVP of the game.

SLU Dedicating Renovated Athletics Facilities

jkenisto — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:45:18 -0400

Hall-Leet Stadium (Left) and the Ted Stratford Locker Room will be dedicated in Oct.

CANTON - Dedications of renovated athletics facilities at St. Lawrence University will be held during Family Weekend, on Friday and Saturday, October 1 and 2.

The dedication of Hall-Leet Stadium, which honors two long-time University coaches, Dotty Hall and Don Leet, will take place on Friday, October 1, following the St. Lawrence field hockey team's game versus Hamilton College. In addition, the dedication will celebrate the renovation of North Country Field, the artificial-turf playing surface at Hall-Leet Stadium used primarily for field hockey and lacrosse, as well as an upgraded entrance.

On Saturday, October 2, the upgraded and modernized Stratford Football Locker Room will be dedicated, memorializing the late Ted "Bear" Stratford '57, who successfully coached the football team to 64 victories over 10 years in the 1960s and 1970s.

All of the construction for the projects was financed through gifts and grants.

In addition to replacement of the turf on North Country Field, that project includes a new stadium entrance, a pair of stone-and-brick gates, and a fencing system.

Eight Saints Honored By Liberty League

jgirard — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:52:40 -0400

Sept. 20: Eight St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

The men's tennis team hosted the annual SLU Fall Classic this past weekend. Sophomore Philip Jackley earned "Co-Performer of the Week" as he reached the "A" Singles finals and "A" Doubles semifinals. He defeated opponents from Rochester, Hamilton and Ithaca to make it into the final singles round. He split sets with Josh Rifkin of Ithaca 1-6, 6-2, (3-3) before being forced to retire due to injury in the super tie-breaker. Teaming with Tony Wilkey in doubles, he reached the semifinals after beating Clayton Tontarski and Neville Bilimoria of RIT 8-2 before falling to Hamilton.

On the soccer field, the women's soccer team took on RIT and Elmira on the road. Junior goalkeeper Abby van Geldern earned "Defensive Performer of the Week" as she posted her sixth shutout in seven games this season as the Saints swept both teams by 1-0 scores. She had three saves against RIT, handing the Tigers their first loss this season, and two in the win at Elmira.

On the men's side, sophomore Sam Demello earned "Co-Offensive Performer of the Week" as he scored the game-winning goal, his second of the year, in a 2-0 win over previously unbeaten RIT on Friday. He then picked up his third game winner on Saturday as the Saints beat Elmira 5-1.

Seven Saints Honored by Liberty League

jgirard — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:44:34 -0400

Sept. 14: Seven St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the last week.

The cross-country team participated in the North Country Five meet this past weekend. First-year student Jon Eng earned "Co-Rookie of the Week" honors as he was the 5k runner-up in his first collegiate race with a time of 17:12. On the women's side, junior Jenna Hulton earned "Co-performer of the week" as she won the North Country Five 5k with a time of 20:00.6. She finished 56 seconds ahead of the runner-up.

The men's tennis team opened up their 2010-11 fall season last weekend, traveling to Rochester to take part in the annual Flower City Tournament. Sophomore Philip Jackley earned "Co-Performer of the Week" honors as he went 3-0 at third singles, defeating opponents from Robert Wesleyan, RIT, and Nazareth College. The Wayzata, MN native, alongside doubles partner Tony Wilkey also went 3-0 in the no. 1 position at the tournament last weekend.

The women's tennis team traveled to Geneva, NY to take part in the Mary Hosking Invitational. Sophomore Whitney Hubbell also earned "Co-Performer of the Week" honors as she was a C Flight singles finalist and went 3-1, defeating opponents from Ithaca, Nazareth, and St. Lawrence. Hubbell, a Montclair, NJ native, was also a B Flight doubles Finalist and went 2-1 alongside teammate Amanda Ryan.

Five Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jkenisto — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:58:13 -0400

Sept. 7: Five St. Lawrence University student-athletes were honored by the Liberty League Monday afternoon for their performances during the opening weekend of contests.

Ron Waske Receives John P. Taylor Award at Convocation

jkenisto — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:38:32 -0400

Ron Waske (left) receives the John P. Taylor Award from President Bill Fox.

Aug. 27: Ron Waske, a 1969 graduate of St. Lawrence University and recently retired athletic trainer, was the recipient of the 2010 John P. Taylor Award at the Convocation ceremony, which marks the start of the academic year.

Eight Comprise Hall of Fame Class of 2010

wjohnson — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:46:21 -0400

Seven former St. Lawrence University athletes and a retired coach will comprise the Class of 2010 for the St. Lawrence University Athletic Hall of Fame when induction ceremonies are held Oct. 2-3.

The annual Hall of Fame induction will be part of a busy weekend on the St. Lawrence campus as the dedication of Hall-Leet Stadium, the Saints' refurbished field hockey and lacrosse venue, will take place on Friday following a field hockey game against Hamilton College and the dedication of the new Stratford Football Locker Room will take place Saturday morning at 9:30 prior to Hall of Fame activities which begin with a buffet luncheon at noon.

The 2010 Hall of Fame inductees include former Saint swim coach Bob Northrop, former football player and Rhodes Scholar Howard McKinley '49, basketball and tennis star Gene Simonsen '63, soccer star John Prokos '80, baseball and football standout Steve Owens '87, alpine skier and lacrosse star Suzanne Sargent Jones '87, women's lacrosse goaltender Nikki Williams '91 and track and field All America Reili Liiva Cantu '98.

Eight Comprise Hall of Fame Class of 2010

wjohnson — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:39:43 -0400

Seven former St. Lawrence University athletes and a retired coach will comprise the Class of 2010 for the St. Lawrence University Athletic Hall of Fame when induction ceremonies are held Oct. 2-3.

Saints Finish 21st in Final Learfield Director's Cup Standings

wjohnson — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:15:13 -0400

St. Lawrence University's athletic program capped another outstanding year both in competition and in the classroom with a 21^st place finish in the final Learfield Sports Director's Cup standings, while the top-two grade point averages in the Class of 2010 belonged to student-athletes.

St. Lawrence Honors Senior Student-Athletes at Annual Awards Dinner

jkenisto — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:46:44 -0400

The St. Lawrence Athletic Department handed out its annual senior awards on May 11.

May 21: The St. Lawrence University Athletic Department honored its senior student-athletes at the annual awards dinner on Tuesday, May 11 at Eben Holden. Seniors Alyssa Pirinelli, Eric Jones, Ben von Reyn, Hillary St. John and Chelsea Nuffer earned awards, while athletic trainer Ron Waske, facility operations veteran Carl Hull and women's cross country head coach Mike Howard were also recognized.

"I am very proud of each of our 2010 award winners, as they truly are special people and athletes," said Margie Strait, St. Lawrence University's Director of Athletics. "They are all dedicated students, talented athletes and made their marks on campus throughout their four years."

Eight Saints, Varsity Eight Crew Earn Conference Accolades

jkenisto — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:25:05 -0400

April 28: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday afternoon, and eight St. Lawrence University student-athletes and the women's Varsity Eight were amongst those honored.

The St. Lawrence University women's crew squad's varsity eight won its third straight Liberty League Championship on Saturday, and was named the conference's Boat of the Week for its efforts. The Saints won the event by open water, crossing the finish line with a time of 7:21.0, more than eight seconds ahead of second place Skidmore. Sophomore Lizzy Stokes-Cawley stroked the boat, while first-year Jessica Burdett, senior Amelia Bell, first-year Maggie Fellows, senior Amelia Lalley, senior Eloise Lachance, sophomore Kathleen Slocum and senior Jane Connolly rounded out the championship boat. Junior Lauren Reed coxed the varsity crew.

St. Lawrence in 15th Overall in 2009-10 Directors’ Cup Standings

jkenisto — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:13:29 -0400

Apr. 1: St. Lawrence University ranks in the top 5% of 273 qualifying institutions, in the Division III Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings.

The University is in 15^th place, the highest ranking in school history.

St. Lawrence is the highest ranking Liberty League member in the updated Directors' Cup standings entering the spring, followed by the University of Rochester in 43^rd position. Other Liberty League institution standings include Hobart and William Smith in 110^th, Rensselaer in 116^th, Skidmore in 119^th, Clarkson in 186^th, Hamilton in 204^th and Union in 271^st.

Softball Doubleheader at Elmira Postponed until Thursday

jkenisto — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:27:27 -0400

Mar. 30: The St. Lawrence University softball games at Elmira College scheduled for Tuesday afternoon have been postponed due to weather.

The doubleheader has been rescheduled to this Thursday, April 1. Game one is set to begin at 3:00pm in Elmira, NY.

The games will be the first for the Saints' softball team since its spring trip to Florida, which ended on March 13. The Scarlet and Brown boast a record of 7-4 thus far in 2010, and will host Potsdam State on Saturday, April 3rd in the team's first games in Canton, NY this season.

Ten Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jkenisto — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:26:17 -0400

Mar. 16: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday afternoon, and 10 St. Lawrence University student-athletes were amongst those honored.

Four of the honorees came from the men's and women's track and field programs, which had a fantastic weekend at the 2010 NCAA Indoor Championships. Junior Wendy Pavlus was named the conference's Track Performer of the Week after winning the national championship in the 5000m run in 16:59.4. It was the second national title this year for the Tupper Lake, NY native, who also won the 2009 NCAA Cross Country championship.

Senior teammate Alyssa Pirinelli also captured her first national championship in the shot put, thus earning Liberty League Field Performer of the Week honors. Her throw of 14.63 earned her the title, and the North Tonawanda, NY native was also an All-America in the weight throw.

Hulton, Kiplagat Receive Departmental Honors

jkenisto — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:37:59 -0500

Jenna Hulton '12 and Steve Kiplagat '12 earned 2009 First-Year Scholar-Athlete Awards.

Feb. 9: The St. Lawrence University Athletic Department has announced that Jenna Hulton '12 and Steve Kiplagat '12 of the cross country and track and field programs are the 2009 Ronald C. Hoffmann First-Year Scholar-Athete Award winners.

Web Site Offers Customizable St. Lawrence Apparel Items

jkenisto — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:04:44 -0500

Visit www.SaintsAthletics.com to purchase customizable St. Lawrence Athletic items!

Jan. 24: A new Web site, SaintsAthletics.com, has been launched as a partnership of St. Lawrence University and Victory Promotions, a Watertown, N.Y.-based company. The site offers customizable apparel, with logos from each of St. Lawrence's 32 athletic teams as options for each item.

Five Saints Earn Conference Accolades

jkenisto — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:51:34 -0500

Dec. 8: The Liberty League and ECAC Hockey announced its weekly award winners on Monday afternoon, and five St. Lawrence University student-athletes were amongst those honored.

First-year student Kayla Sullivan was named ECAC Hockey's Rookie of the Week for the second time this season after having a solid outing against Princeton. The Caledonia, ON native scored two goals against the Tigers to lead the Scarlet and Brown to a key conference victory, 3-1.

Senior Chris Woolston was named the Liberty League "Swimmer of the Week" after his performances at the 2009 conference championship meet where he earned "Swimmer of the Year" honors. The Madison, CT native earned the top position in all of his events, including the 200 IM, 200 Free, 100 Back and 200 Back, helping St. Lawrence to a fourth place overall finish as a team.

Eight Individuals, Novice Boat Earn Weekly Conference Honors

jkenisto — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:55:16 -0400

Oct. 27: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday afternoon, and St. Lawrence University was well represented amongst those honored.

Both junior captain Dan Ramsey and sophomore Jenna Hulton earned the conference's "Performer of the Week" award for men's and women's cross country, respectively, after both runners won the individual title at the 2009 NYSCTC Championship last weekend. Ramsey and Hulton's victories each led the Saints to the team championships as well.

Four Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Honors

jkenisto — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:50:33 -0400

Oct. 20: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday afternoon, and four St. Lawrence University student-athletes were amongst those honored.

First-year student Courtney Davis of the field hockey squad, junior Ben Cryts of the football team, and Devon Shatkin and Abby van Geldern of the women's soccer team each earned an award for their play.

Davis contributed her first collegiate goal in the Saints' field hockey team's 5-0 triumph over Nazareth on Tuesday. The Schenectady, NY native's play landed her Liberty League "Co-Rookie of the Week" honors with Skidmore's Ceilidh MacNeill.

Five Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Awards

jkenisto — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:28:43 -0400

Oct. 6: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday afternoon, and five St. Lawrence University student-athletes were amongst those honored.

Juniors Dan Ramsey and Wendy Pavlus each earned Performer of the Week honors for men's and women's cross country, respectively, after their outstanding performances at the 2009 Paul Short Invitational. Ramsey led the men's team with a 60th place showing out of 386 competitors with a time of 24:41 in the Inter-Divisional race hosted by Lehigh University. Meanwhile, Pavlus paced the women's squad to a 21st place finish in the Inter-Divisional meet. The Tupper Lake, NY native finished 31st overall out of 362 runners with a personal-best time of 21:16 and was the top Division III runner.

Trio of Saints Honored by the Liberty League

jkenisto — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:47:43 -0400

Sept. 29: Sept. 22: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday afternoon, and three St. Lawrence University student-athletes were amongst those honored.

Both the Saints' field hockey and football squads picked up impressive victories over the weekend, and their success was recognized by the conference. Sophomore Michelle Laframboise was named the league's Co-Defensive Player of the Week for field hockey after the Scarlet and Brown earned crucial wins over William Smith and Rochester. Meanwhile, senior co-captain Gerard Bryant and first-year kicker Christopher Dris earned weekly accolades after St. Lawrence defeated Merchant Marine to win the Hoffman Cup.

Laframboise tallied a goal and three assists against Rochester to contribute to the Saints' 7-1 win on Friday. On Saturday, the New Haven, VT native played very strong defensively against William Smith, helping St. Lawrence to a 4-3 win over the Herons. Laframboise shared the honor with Hamilton's Amy Allen. The weekend sweep kept the Saints tied at the top of the Liberty League standings with Skidmore and Hamilton, all of which boast unbeaten conference records.

Eleven Saints Honored by Liberty League

jkenisto — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:37:13 -0400

Sept. 22: The Liberty League announced its weekly award winners on Monday afternoon, and eleven St. Lawrence University student-athletes were amongst those honored.

Junior setter Abigail Rose was named the Co-Performer of the Week for her efforts on the volleyball court.
She had an outstanding performance this weekend at the Cardinal Classic Tournament in Plattsburgh, NY as Rose broke the St. Lawrence All-Time career assist record against St. Joseph's College with 35 assists, setting a new St. Lawrence record of 2,457 assists. Rose rounded out the weekend big, racking up 37 assists against Elmira, 30 against Hamilton and 26 against Elmira in the championship match to help St. Lawrence win the tournament title. Rose was also named MVP of the Cardinal Classic Tournament.

Eleven Saints Earn Liberty League Weekly Accolades

jkenisto — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:01:38 -0400

Sept. 9: The Liberty League handed out its first set of weekly awards on Monday, and 11 St. Lawrence University student-athletes were among the recipients. Six Saints earned "Performer of the Week" honors while five newcomers were named "Rookie of the Week."

Junior setter Abby Rose was named the "Co-Performer of the Week" for volleyball. Rose led the Saints to the 2009 Hartwick Invitational championship this weekend as St. Lawrence finished with perfect 4-0 mark. Rose earned All-Tournament Team honors, contributing 119 assists, 15 kills, 45 digs and 10 service aces.

1976 Football Team, 4 Individuals Join Hall of Fame

wjohnson — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:59:43 -0400

The 1976 football team, the first in St. Lawrence University history to earn an NCAA tournament berth, and four outstanding athletes will be inducted into the St. Lawrence University Athletic Hall of Fame as its class of 2009 on Sept. 26, highlighted by the annual induction luncheon.

Michele Amidon, a standout in soccer and ice hockey, Erin Davis Garfield, a national champion in riding, David L. Jacobs, a skier at St. Lawrence and a leader in the ski industry following his graduation and Bea Doering Shea, a lacrosse all star will join the members of the football team as the 2009 inductees.

The induction luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 and is open to the public. Luncheon tickets are $25 and reservations are requested. Reservations may be made by calling Cheryl Kennedy at 315-229-5418 or through email : ckennedy@stlawu.edu.

A memorial service celebrating the life of 1976 football captain Josh Emery, a 1977 graduate and standout in both football and baseball, will be conducted Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Gunnison Chapel. Emery, a tight end on the 1976 team, passed away this past summer.

The 1976 football team went 8-1 in the regular season and made St. Lawrence's first NCAA tournament appearance in the fourth season of NCAA Division III tournament competition in football. The Saints drew a home game against Albright, winning 26-7 and advanced to the semifinals where they lost to eventual national runner-up Towson State in a memorable 38-36 shootout.

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Four saints earn weekly conference honors

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:08:35 -0400

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

After the football team’s first win of the season on Saturday, junior Eric Jones (Watertown, NY/Watertown) was named Co-Offensive Performer of the Week after racking up a career-high 140 yards on 23 carries and three touchdowns against Susquehanna. The Watertown, NY, native, who tacked on the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter, led the Saints to a 49-42 win over the Crusaders.

The volleyball team earned its 26th win of the season, a program record, following a 3-0 win over SUNY IT on Saturday. In a 1-1 weekend for the Saints, rookie Nyasha Miller (Mt. Kisko, NY/Fox Lane/Taft School) had a team-leading 22 kills, four service aces and 17 digs in seven games, earning ‘Co-Rookie of the Week’ honors.