Athletics News
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Bowling Ranked in NTCA Top 25 National Poll for First Time in Program History
December 05, 2019For the first time in the program’s four-year existence, the Wilmington University bowling team has been ranked in the National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) Top 25 National Poll, earning 139 points to claim No. 24 in the December poll. -
Men’s Soccer’s Dimitrios Topouzlis, Lorne Bickley, and Joe Bell Named to 2019 CoSIDA Academic All-America Teams
December 04, 2019Adding to their record breaking season, the Wilmington University men’s soccer team earned three student-athletes to the 2019 CoSIDA Academic All-America Division II Men’s Soccer Teams, which are selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
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Rams Come Back to Steal CACC Opener, 81-75, in Overtime over Men’s Basketball
December 03, 2019A lead in the final seconds disappeared for the Wilmington University men’s basketball team, as Jefferson came back and stole the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference opener, 81-75, in overtime on Tuesday night inside the Gallagher Center.
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Fourth Quarter Comeback Gives Jefferson Win over Women’s Basketball, 85-76, In First CACC Contest
December 03, 2019The Wilmington University women’s basketball team would control the lead since the end of the first quarter until eight minutes left in the fourth, but Jefferson pulled away with the come from behind win, 85-76, in the first Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference game of the season at Gallagher Center Tuesday night.
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Give Green, Give Opportunity: 2019 WilmU Giving Day!
December 03, 2019Did you know that December 3, 2019 is nationally known as Giving Tuesday? To donate to Athletics, or any other Wilmington designation, please visit: https://donate.onecause.com/wugivingday
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Fast Start Carries #12 West Chester to 107-74 Victory over Wilmington Men’s Basketball
November 27, 2019The red hot 12th ranked West Chester jumped out early against the Wilmington University men’s basketball team, leading to a 107-74 nonconference victory on Wednesday night inside Hollinger Field House.
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Five Student-Athletes Receive CACC Volleyball All-Academic Team Honors
November 26, 2019Five Wildcats from the Wilmington University volleyball team were honored with the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference All-Academic Team awards for maintaining a 3.5 cumulative grade point average or higher throughout the season.
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Women’s Soccer Places Six Wildcats on CACC All-Academic Team
November 25, 2019The Wilmington University women’s soccer team compiled six student-athletes to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference All-Academic Team this year, which was made up of 74 honorees throughout the league.
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Six Student-Athletes Earn CACC All-Academic for Men’s Soccer
November 25, 2019After a record breaking season, the Wilmington University men’s soccer team had six student-athletes placed on the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference All-Academic Team for their performances on the field and in the classroom.
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2019-20 Wildcats of the Week
November 25, 2019Entering its fifth year, the Wildcat of the Week award focuses on individual performances on the field/court/course over the past seven days. Every Monday, two student-athletes (one male and one female) will be selected and featured on the home page as this week’s Wildcat of the Week.
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Second Half Goal Sinks No. 5 Wilmington Men’s Soccer, 1-0, as No. 4 Franklin Pierce Advances in NCAA Super Region 1
November 23, 2019A goal in the 55th minute turned out to be the only mark of the match, as fourth seeded Franklin Pierce defeated the fifth seeded Wilmington University men’s soccer team, 1-0, in the Second Round of the NCAA Super Region 1 Tournament on Saturday night at Sodexo Field.
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Regionally Ranked No. 9 Daemen Storms Past Women’s Basketball, 83-51
November 23, 2019The Wilmington University women’s basketball team could not hold on to No. 9 Regionally ranked Daemen as they defeated Wilmington, 83-51 in a nonconference matchup at the WU Athletics Complex on Saturday afternoon.
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No. 10 Daemen Responds Late to Steal 83-81 Victory from Wilmington Men’s Basketball
November 23, 2019Looking for its first win of the 2019-20 season, the Wilmington University men’s basketball team took No. 10 Daemen to the wire but Daemen took the final lead with 32 seconds left to steal an 83-81 victory at the KeyBank Center on Saturday afternoon.
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Rachel Hirst and CC Riojas Capture ECC Weekly Honors to End 2019 Schedule
November 23, 2019Following a record breaking weekend, the Wilmington University bowling team placed a pair of student-athletes on the East Coast Conference Weekly Report with Rachel Hirst being named an ECC Co-Bowler of the Week and CC Riojas earning the ECC Rookie of the Week.
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NAIA Throwback Thursday: Will Johnson (Class of '97)
November 21, 2019Wilmington University has a tremendous tradition that includes success at the conference, regional, and national levels. There have been numerous All-Americans who have excelled during competition and in the classroom. But did you know before the Wildcats joined the NCAA in 2004, there was an impressive tradition of excellence already established?
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PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Men’s Soccer Set to Hit the Road in NCAA Super Region 1 Tournament this Weekend
November 21, 2019For the second consecutive year, the Wilmington University men’s soccer team received an at-large bid into the NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Super Region 1 Tournament.
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Second Half Charge Falls In Final Minute as Mercy Secures 83-79 Nonconference victory over Women’s Basketball
November 20, 2019Down 12 at the halftime break, the Wilmington University women’s basketball team’s quest for their first win fell just short, as Mercy pulled out an 83-79 victory on its home court on Wednesday night.
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Lorne Bickley Named D2CCA Men’s Soccer All-East Region Player of the Year, as Four Other Wildcats Earn All-East Honors
November 20, 2019Junior forward Lorne Bickley added to his accolades this season as the Wilmington University men’s soccer player was named the 2019 Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association (D2CCA) East Region Player of the Year, as four other Wildcats earned a spot on the All-East Region teams, as voted on the region’s sports information directors.
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Men’s Basketball to Visit Daemen Saturday; Tickets Available at KeyBank Center in Downtown Buffalo
November 20, 2019The Wilmington University men’s basketball team will square off against nationally No. 10 Daemen College on Saturday, playing in a 19,200 seat arena in downtown Buffalo, home of the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres, the KeyBank Center.
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Felician Knocks Wilmington Out of the CACC Tournament With 3-1 Quarterfinal Victory
November 19, 2019The South Division No. 4 seed Wilmington University volleyball team fell in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Quarterfinal to Felician, 3-1, on Tuesday night inside Job Gym.
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Three Wildcats Named All-CACC for Volleyball
November 19, 2019Heading into the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament tonight, the Wilmington University volleyball team earned three All-Conference honorees, as announced by the conference this morning.
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Goin’ Dancing! Men’s Soccer Earns Fifth Seed in NCAA DII Super Region 1 Bracket; Play at No. 4 Franklin Pierce
November 18, 2019For the third time in five years, the Wilmington University men’s soccer team has earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Division II Super Region 1 Tournament, earning the No. 5 seed in the 2019 bracket.
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PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Volleyball Ranked Fourth in South Division; Look to Take Down North Division Top Seeded Felician in CACC Quarterfinals
November 18, 2019Looking for a sweep in the 2019 season, the Wilmington University volleyball team aims to take down Felician in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
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Tenpin On Final Frame Won’t Fall as Wilmington Bowling Finishes Second at Wildcat DII/DIII Invite
November 17, 2019It came down to the final frame on Sunday, but the Wilmington University bowling team fell in the championship match to Chestnut Hill, 4-3, to conclude the 2019 Wildcat DII/DIII Invite at Bowlerama.
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Two All-Tournament Team Members, 1,000-Pin Matches, and a First Place Seeding Highlight Wilmington Bowling at the Wildcat Invite
November 16, 2019Another record-breaking afternoon on the lanes is propelling the Wilmington University bowling team at its own Wildcat DII/DIII Invitational, leading the field of 11 by 468 pins while going 4-1 in Traditional Matches on Saturday at Bowlerama.
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Franklin Pierce Pulls Away from Women’s Basketball, 73-56
November 16, 2019A late second quarter run would help Franklin Pierce take the lead into the break, before maintaining it throughout the second half to take a 73-56 win over the Wilmington University women’s basketball team on Saturday afternoon at The Fieldhouse in a nonconference matchup.
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Volleyball Comes Back To Beat Caldwell, 3-2; Finishes Fourth in South Division
November 16, 2019It was a close first three sets, but the Wilmington University volleyball team came back to win the fourth and fifth set to take a 3-2 win over Caldwell in the final regular season match on Saturday afternoon at George Newman Center.
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Shippensburg Spoils 2019-20 Home Opener for Wilmington Men’s Basketball, 77-69
November 16, 2019The inside presence of Shippensburg helped the team overcome a Wilmington University men’s basketball halftime lead, as the Raiders ruined the 2019-20 home opener on Saturday, 77-69, at the WU Athletics Complex.
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Bowlers Set New Baker Match Record; Sit in First Place at Own Wildcat DII/DIII Invite After Day One
November 15, 2019A new Baker Match record highlighted the day for the Wilmington University women’s bowling team, as it is in first place at its own 2019 DII/DIII Wildcat Invitational, 331 pins over second place, after five Baker Matches on Friday afternoon at Bowlerama.
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Shorthanded Wildcats Fall to Georgian Court, 4-2, in CACC Tournament Semifinals
November 15, 2019A fast start by the opposition and an early red card doomed the top seeded Wilmington University men’s soccer team in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Semifinals against fifth seeded Georgian Court, 4-2, on Friday afternoon at Municipal Stadium.
