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The President's Office, Academic Affairs, and Student Life sent a message to the community on Saturday, Sept. 11, with updated information about the campus operating status (Orange–higher risk) and adjustments to some restrictions.  Read the message.

Saints Fall Sports Continue
Several varsity teams continued their fall seasons this weekend. In their first home game, Football defeated Norwich 37-7 in the Hoffman Cup contest on Saturday at Leckonby Stadium. The weekend wins continued with field hockey defeating Lebanon Valley and Manhattanville at the William Smith Tournament. Volleyball emerged from a 4-0 weekend celebrating wins against SUNY Canton, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, and SUNY Plattsburgh at the North Country Classic. Men's Tennis hosted the St. Lawrence University Fall Classic while Women's Golf hit the links at the Hamilton College Invitational on Sunday. Both the men's and women's cross country teams participated in the Hamilton College Short Course Invitational while the men's and women's soccer teams competed against Nazareth College and SUNY Oneonta. 

Spectator Policy Update
St. Lawrence Athletics shared their commitment to adhering to CDC, St. Lawrence County, NCAA SSI, and St. Lawrence University COVID-19 recommendations and protocols. Face coverings are required for all spectators at indoor and outdoor athletic facilities and tailgating is prohibited. Visit SaintsAthletics.com. 

On Saturday, we honored all Sept. 11 victims and their families, especially Laurentians Robert J. “Bobby” Coll ’88, Catherine Gorayeb ’82, Christopher Morrison ’89, Michel A. “Mike” Pelletier ’88, and Richard H. “Richie” Stewart Jr. ’89. In addition to the hundreds of American flags displayed on the Brush Quad, this year’s campus flag installation also included flags from the more than 90 countries that also lost people 20 years ago. Thank you to the SLU Democrats and International House coordinators for organizing the tribute and to the many students, faculty, and staff who played a role in making it happen again this year. (View photos taken by Sarath Novas ’23 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.