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Saints Skate to Victory, Fall Sports Continue 

The Scarlet and Brown skated to victory during Laurentian Weekend. Men's hockey defeated Merrimack 3-1 in their home opener on Friday while the women's team secured a 5-3 win over Syracuse at home on Saturday after defeating the Orange 2-0 on the road last week. On Sunday, Sam Lyman '25 shot par to lead the men's golf team at the Nazareth Fall Invitational while Mary Grace McCann '25 sits in first place after the first round. Round two for the pair of Saints continues today. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Laurentian Weekend 2022

There was so much Scarlet and Brown spirit on campus for Laurentian Weekend, even the campus foliage showed up for the occasion! From larger-than-life art and gallery exhibitions, to farm tours, poster presentations, pizza rolls, concerts, and plenty of opportunities to cheer on the Saints, it was a weekend-long celebration as parents, alumni, family, and friends returned home to the North Country.  View photos from Laurentian Weekend on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. 

Saints Net Highlight-Reel Performances 

Volleyball: The Saints won six of seven sets Saturday at the SUNY Potsdam Triad, earning wins over the Bears and Oswego State. They’re now 12-7 heading into a crucial conference weekend.

Women’s Hockey: The Saints took Vermont to a shootout Friday after a 1-1 tie, highlighted by junior Abby Hehl’s viral between-the-legs goal that ranked No. 2 on SportsCenter’s Top 10. SLU sits No. 14 nationally after a 0-1-1 weekend vs. the Catamounts.

Men’s Rowing: The Novice 8 led the Saints at the Head of the Genesee in Rochester, finishing second in 18:37.505 to top RIT (21:59.323).

Men’s Hockey: Seniors Tyler Cristall, Isack Bandu, and Frankie Carogioiello scored to give SLU a 3-2 lead, and junior Gunnar Thoreson added two empty-netters in a 5-2 home-opening win over Vermont. Junior Mason Kucenski made 59 saves on the weekend and earned MAC Goaltending Goalie of the Week honors.

Women’s Tennis: Seniors Angelica Aksdal-Jansen and Molly Jespersen swept the top singles and doubles flights at the Hamilton Invitational. Aksdal-Jansen defeated William Smith’s Haley Levine 6-0, 6-2 and teamed with Jespersen for a 6-1 doubles win. The senior also notched her 100th career victory on day one.

For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

A Peek at Peak Weekend 🌄

For 43 years, Peak Weekend has been one of St. Lawrence’s most unique and meaningful traditions, connecting students with the Adirondacks and with each other. This past weekend, students hiked across the High Peaks region, and together, they summited all 46 Adirondack High Peaks. More than just a weekend outdoors, Peak Weekend represents a deep sense of community, shared challenge, and a longstanding tradition rooted in adventure and place. Take a peek at some of the peaks and the students who summited them on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. 

On October 9, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Ronald Waske '69, a beloved alumnus and longtime Head Athletic Trainer at St. Lawrence University. During his time here, Ron cared for and mentored generations of student-athletes, and shaped countless careers and lives. Ron is remembered for his deep knowledge, his generosity, and his commitment to others. Read the full message here. 

Saints Upset Rivals and Display Dominance

• Women’s Hockey: No. 7 ranked Saints took down No. 9 Clarkson Friday night in a high-scoring 6-5 conference game. Graduate student Anna Segedi led the way with two goals, while graduate student Claire Tyo netted three assists in the effort. Junior Emma-Sofie Nordstrum had 33 saves in the first game of the Route 11 rivalry, as the Saints split the weekend with Clarkson.
• Men’s Hockey: In the Route 11 Rivalry this weekend, juniors Isack Bandu and Jan Lasak each scored a goal to upset No. 20 Clarkson 2-1 Saturday night in conference play. Sophomore Mason Kucenski stopped 26 shots as the Saints split the weekend with their regional foes. 
• Nordic Skiing: Senior Emma Strack is participating in the 2025 FIS Nordic Junior/U23 Cross-Country World Ski Championships in Schilpario, Italy. She will go through a short training camp In Seefeld, Austria before taking part in the championships. Strack will be competing in the classic sprint on February 4, and the classic mass-start 20k on February 6, where she will look to become a world champion.
• Men’s Basketball: The Saints swept this weekend on the road going 2-0. First, they took on Hobart Friday Night, winning 58-52 with four players reaching double digits in points. In front was sophomore Troy McPherson, who had 13 points off the bench. Saturday afternoon the Saints beat RIT 91-76, which is the highest team total of points since the 2018-2019 season.
• Women’s Basketball: The Saints dominated Willam Smith 64-46 Friday night on the road in Geneva. Junior Caelan McHarney put up a career-high of 16 points in just 19 minutes, while sophomore Elizabeth Flynn also put up 12 points.
• Track-and-Field: Both the men’s and women’s teams put on strong performances at the St. Lawrence Invitational on Saturday afternoon. The men’s team grabbed first place in a dominant performance as their total team score was 67.5 points ahead of second-place Utica. On the women’s side, the Saints placed second overall thanks to multiple strong outings, including freshman Avery Blanchard placing first in the mile event, and sophomore Quinn Sirgany placing first in the 800-meter. The relay team of junior Cameran Stone, junior Adriana Cecchetelli, first-year Avery Blanchard, and sophomore Quinn Sirgany placed first in the distance medley with a time of 13:05.70, which allows them to go to regionals.
• Squash: First-year Gregory Malsang won his quarterfinal match of the Molloy East to set the tone for both the men’s and women’s squash teams at the CSA Individual Nationals at Open Squash in New York, N.Y. He faced Bates’ Alec Spiro, where he swept the match 11-6, 11-2, and 11-6 and made it to the semifinals where he unfortunately lost to Huzaifa Ibrahim from Trinity. On the women’s side, first-year Angel Otshabeng made her debut against Georgetown’s Rachel Mashek in the quarterfinal of the Holleran West Bracket. She put up a fight but ultimately lost 11-4, 11-8, and 11-7.

For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Route 11 Rivalry Weekend

From the ice to the stands, the Route 11 Rivalry brought ALL the energy this past weekend! Both the women’s and men’s teams skated away with a win at Clarkson’s Cheel Arena, and Saints Nation showed up loud and proud as per usual in the Marsh Pit. What a weekend to be in the North Country! View photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

On Thursday, January 23, President Morris sent a message to the St. Lawrence community about the passing of Professor Emeritus of History Jonathan Rossie. Jonathan was a beloved member of the faculty for 32 years, during which he inspired generations of students and left an enduring legacy at St. Lawrence University. Read the message.

Weekend Wins for the Saints

The Scarlet and Brown topped the competition as Saints women's soccer shut out Bard 4-0 on the road and men's soccer defeated Bard 3-2 at home on Friday. The weekend wins continued with men's hockey celebrating 5-1 and 4-1 wins over Colorado College at home. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Laurentian Weekend Look Back

Only about 350 more days until we welcome families and alumni back for a favorite fall events–but who’s counting? Saints near and far captured the scarlet and brown spirit and shared their lasting memories on social media. View their photos from Laurentian Weekend 2022 on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.

COVID-19 Booster Clinic 

In accordance with public health recommendations, a COVID-19 vaccination booster is required for all St. Lawrence University students and employees within 30 days of becoming eligible. A free booster clinic will be offered Thursday, February 24 at the SUNY Canton campus. Register for the booster clinic.

Music for Black History Month

Musician in Residence Sondra Goldsmith Proctor performs the music of composers Olufela (Fela) Obafunmilayo Sowande and Florence Beatrice Smith Price in this virtual concert celebrating Black History Month. Watch the concert. 

Sophomore to Compete in 2022 Winter Paralympic Games

Sydney Peterson '24, a neuroscience major and member of Saints Nordic ski team, will represent Team U.S.A. as she competes for gold in Para Nordic Skiing at the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. Read her story. 

Former Saints Women's Lacrosse and Field Hockey Coach to be Honored with IWLCA Hall of Fame Induction

Longtime St. Lawrence women's lacrosse and field hockey coach Dotty Hall will be enshrined in the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame in November. Hall was one of the most successful coaches in the history of Saints women's athletics with a combined win total of 306 victories in field hockey and lacrosse. Read her story. 

Saints Head to Liberty League Championships; Swim Program Records Shattered

The men’s and women’s track and field teams are headed to the Liberty League Championships after winning the SLU Open against SUNY Plattsburgh, Utica, Vermont, Mohawk Valley, and SUNY Potsdam last weekend. During the Liberty League Championships in Ithaca, the women's swimming and diving team shattered program records in the 800 freestyle relay and 4x400 freestyle as Maggie Wenger '24 set a new 100 freestyle program record. Over the weekend, men’s basketball defeated Union 81-62 to secure a first-round playoff game after topping Skidmore 65-64 and women’s basketball beat Skidmore 76-45 to secure their 20th win of the season. Men’s ice hockey defeated Cornell 2-1 in an overtime contest on Friday while women’s ice hockey skated to a 3-3 tie with Harvard last week and men’s tennis beat SUNY Oneonta 8-1 on Saturday. Men’s squash defeated Middlebury 7-2 in the quarterfinal matchup of the Summers Cup at the CSA Nationals but fell to No. 5 seeded Tufts in the Semifinal matchup.  For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores.  For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores. SaintsAthletics.com

Random Acts of Kindness

Every year, the St. Lawrence community comes together and finds small ways to bring smiles to members of the North Country. This year, our community made 65 care packages for local families—50 for families in affordable housing and 15 for Renewal House.  View a photo of the event on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

Welcoming Home Our Newest Laurentians

This weekend, the St. Lawrence community welcomed new students and families during Move-In Day and Matriculation. Bags were unpacked, words of wisdom were shared, and a lot of hugs were given as the Class of 2026 officially made Canton, New York home. View photos from the weekend on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.

St. Lawrence University Senior Staff sent a message to employees announcing that the University has accepted the recommendation from the Campus Safety Monitoring Committee requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The final policy is posted on the University website. Read the message.

First-Year Matriculation Livestream

Broadcasted live on Sunday, August 22, this year's Matriculation event welcoming our new students and families is available for viewing. A fully captioned version will be available later this week.

Convocation 2021
Wednesday, August 25; 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Gunnison Memorial Chapel

President Morris and Dean Schonberg will introduce our new faculty and staff colleagues, recognize newly tenured and promoted faculty colleagues, and recognize faculty colleagues newly appointed to endowed professorships. The Keene, Maslow, Taylor, and Coakley awards will also be presented.

In-person attendees must be masked per the University's current masking policy. Those not in attendance may watch the program via the livestream.

St. Lawrence University's men's and women's hockey teams will be on the ice in less than two months! Season tickets for the men's hockey games are now on sale, and admission to the women's games will still be free of charge, courtesy of North Country Savings Bank. Visit SaintsAthletics.com to learn more. 
 

We finally welcomed our newest Laurentians to campus for Move-In Day this past weekend! President Kate Morris spent part of her Sunday greeting and getting to know new students and families. Check out photos of move-in weekend on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. 

Saints Head to Divisional Championships!

Men’s Cross Country: Seniors Nick Lyndaker and Patrick Russell earned individual bids to the NCAA Division III Championship after Lyndaker placed second and Russell 25th at the Mideast Regional on their home course in Canton, N.Y. The NCAA announced the qualifiers Sunday afternoon, sending both Saints to South Carolina next weekend.

Women’s Cross Country: Sophomore Avery Blanchard qualified for the NCAA Division III Championship with a 21st-place finish in 22:37.1 at the Mideast Regional, the best regional result of her career. She stayed steady through a crowded field to secure one of the region’s individual spots.

Football: Eight Saints earned All-Liberty League honors. Senior Nicholas Huhtala, junior Ryan Donovan, senior Ryan Surhoff, and senior Clayton Fogler were named Second Team, while senior Will Lederman, sophomore Aidan Hays, junior Brennan Twombly, and sophomore Sam Arbaugh earned Honorable Mention. Huhtala led SLU with 45 receptions for 567 yards and six touchdowns, highlighted by a career-best 176-yard performance against Rochester on Saturday, where the Saints ended their season with a big win over the Yellowjackets.

Riding: St. Lawrence closed the fall with two home shows at the Appleton Riding Hall. The Saints were Reserve High Point Team on Saturday with five blue ribbons, then claimed High Point Team honors Sunday. Senior Lauren Trexler earned High Point Rider with wins in Intermediate Fences and Limit Flat, and senior Harper Eskey was Reserve High Point Rider after a four-person ride off.

Men’s Hockey: The St. Lawrence University men's program, in partnership with the Hockey Alumni Association, inducted Tom O'Connor '75, P'12, and the late Ray Shero '84 into the Legends of Appleton. The program also celebrated with the Ray Shero '84 Memorial Alumni Game in front of the Appleton Arena faithful. Before the contest, O'Connor and his family dropped the ceremonial first puck, and both O'Connor and Shero were honored during the first intermission in front of a packed Appleton Arena.

For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

100 Years of Men's Hockey 💯

Thank you to Saints alumni and fans who celebrated alongside us this past weekend in honor of one hundred years of Saints men's hockey. The historic occasion included two Legends of Appleton inductees. We love our DI hockey here in the North Country, and we love this community. Here's to another 100 years! See highlights of the weekend on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. 

Summer 2025 Edition of St. Lawrence Magazine Now Online

Stories about new sustainability efforts, distinguished graduates, our No. 1 Alumni Network, an innovative beer-brewing class, and so much more are featured in the latest edition of the St. Lawrence magazine. Read the online magazine. 

Saints on the Upward Swing

Here We Go Saints 2025: Support Saints Athletics and enhance the student-athlete experience during our annual donor drive, which ends tonight at 8 p.m. Gifts to varsity teams and key areas like the Bob Durocher Champions Fund, strength & conditioning, athletic medicine, and sports info make a direct impact. Click here to donate!

Women’s Tennis: Senior Angelica Aksdal-Jansen reached the ITA Northeast Regional semifinals, one of just four remaining from a 128-player field. She rallied to win the second set but fell 6-3 in the third to NYU’s Victoria Wang.

Women’s Soccer: Senior Meredith Donahue scored early in Sunday’s match, but the Saints settled for a 1-1 draw at Hamilton. SLU’s record now stands at 4-3-3.

Men’s Golf: First-year Conlin Bradshaw surged 14 spots on Sunday at the Bowdoin Invitational, finishing T-7th with a 146. He birdied four holes in the final round to cut six strokes off his score.

For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Welcome to My Crib 😎

Every year, an RV community pops up on campus for Laurentian Weekend—where alumni, students, family, and friends set up camp to grill, chill, celebrate, and make the weekend truly unforgettable! Take a peek inside this year's RV community on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. 

The President's Office, Academic Affairs, and Student Life sent a message to the community on Friday, Sept. 24, announcing adjustments to the dining options in alert status Orange and providing an update on testing opportunities and results. Read the message. 

Last week, Saints Field Hockey defeated Utica College on the road 4-3 while Men’s Soccer competed against SUNY Cortland at home. On Thursday, Women’s Ice Hockey hit the ice against No. 9/10 Penn State, securing a season-opening win on Thursday and an overtime tie on Friday. On Friday, the volleyball team competed against Ithaca College in a Liberty League match-up.

Several Saints athletics teams celebrated home Laurentian Weekend wins. Football defeated Castleton University 55-3 at Leckonby Stadium on Saturday while Men’s Soccer beat Union College in their Liberty League opener at Sandy MacAllaster Field and Women's Soccer defeated Union College on the road. Alli Sibold ’23 won the Hoffmann Invitational 6K and the women’s cross country team took the team title while Timothy Boyce ’24 won the Hoffmann Invitational and led the men’s team to a team victory at home. The Saturday competitions continued with Women's Tennis going 21-3 in their matches as they hosted SUNY Geneseo and RIT in the St. Lawrence University Invitational at the Sammis Tennis Courts. Men’s Golf hit the links at Paul Smith College while Volleyball competed against RIT and Saints Field Hockey competed against Skidmore College at home. On Sunday, Women's Soccer traveled to Vermont to compete against Middlebury College. 

Visit SaintsAthletics.com for up-to-date news and scores.

More than 700 families enjoyed a North Country fall weekend on campus during Laurentian Weekend, held September 24-26. Check out our photo album from the weekend on Facebook.

As part of National Suicide Prevention Month, our new Office for Wellness Education and several other campus departments and groups invited students to take part in the national “The World Needs You Here” Week. Students were encouraged to write appreciation notes for themselves or to a friend, get trained to support those struggling with suicidal thoughts, participate in reflections with University Chaplain Shaun Whitehead, unwind at Friday’s Doggy De-stress, or run in last Saturday’s Laurentian 5K. We shared an important message on Instagram about the week ahead earlier last week.