Transitioning into SUNY Cortland as a freshman, some athletes are faced with a choice of where they’d like to go after they finish their high school years. The decision comes between two choices: pursing the club team for the college or the varsity team. The decision strongly influences the path each athlete will take throughout […]
Sports
Major changes to the SUNYAC swimming conference
Say goodbye to Geneseo and Brockport swimming and diving teams as they leave the Division 3 SUNYAC conference. Next year there will be some major changes in the SUNYAC swim world. One of the most impactful changes is Geneseo leaving the conference. Many swimmers, divers and teams will benefit greatly from these changes as Geneseo […]
A Player and His Dreams: A Club Lacrosse Story
Thomas Pilewski is a man of many talents. Coming back to the sport he loves after a gruesome injury left many speechless. Pilewski had suffered two hip surgeries throughout his time being a lacrosse player, the resilience in this man is unmatched. Many athletes go through some sort of injury throughout their career, the main […]
Cortland’s Hit King: Mat Bruno Becomes All-Time Hit Leader
Cortland’s graduate student Mat Bruno became the schools all time hit leader during their second doubleheader game against Oswego last weekend. With a game-tying RBI single in the eighth inning, Bruno surpassed the record of 235 hits set by Andrew Mead from 2003-06. “It is such an honor to be in the same category as […]
SUNY Cortland Takes on Powerlifting
Cortland Fitness hosts a Powerlifting competition for students looking to show their dedication and strength in their fitness training reaching PRs over 700 lbs. On April 24, the student life center sectioned off the main platform to watch the male and female competitors push their limits to earn the strongest male and female awards. The crowd was excited and the judges were ready […]
The New York Rangers’ Potential Path to a Stanley Cup
With the NHL Playoffs underway, the New York Rangers have a chance to bring home their fifth Stanley Cup victory since their inception in 1926. This would be their first victory in thirty years. In the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, the New York Rangers are taking on the Washington Capitals. The Capitals finished in fourth place […]
Men’s Lacrosse Wins SUNYAC Regular Season Title
The Cortland men’s lacrosse team defeated Oswego 20-6 in SUNYAC action, securing their title as the conference’s regular-season champions in an impressive show of dominance. With this victory, the Red Dragons continued their perfect 6-0 conference run and improved to an outstanding 1-0-4 overall record. The Lakers, however, suffered a defeat as they fell to 9-5 overall and 4-2 […]
40 Sport Management Students Take on Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament
Women’s Ice Hockey took over Central New York for the first two weeks of April laying a new path to what is to come for the sport. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women’s World Championship is the premier international ice hockey tournament for women. The tournament starts with ten teams from around the world ending with a silver, bronze, and gold […]
Cortland Football Players Continue to Turn Heads
In a testament of perseverance and talent, two standout football players from SUNY Cortland have defied the odds, securing coveted spots as undrafted free agents with NFL powerhouses—the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams. Their journey from the turf of a small-town college to the grand stage of professional football epitomizes the resilience, dedication, […]
Rising Stars and Seasoned Veterans: The 2024 NBA Playoffs Begin
The commencement of the 2024 NBA playoffs marks the end of a thrilling regular season and the beginning of an electrifying postseason journey for teams and fans alike. As the top contenders fight for supremacy on the hardwood, the stakes are high, and the intensity is even higher. The excitement and anticipation surrounding the start […]