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 […]
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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 […]
Transitioning Legacies: John Calipari’s Move from Kentucky to Arkansas
The recent announcement of basketball coach John Calipari’s departure from the University of Kentucky to take on the head coaching position at the University of Arkansas has sent shockwaves through the college basketball community. Calipari, who has served as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats for over a decade, leaves behind a storied legacy […]
Section 3 Adds Flag Football as a new Varsity High School Sport
This spring, a new high school sport will be added to Section 3 of New York. For years, football has been viewed as a male-dominated sport, where there has been little to no representation of women. In recent history, that narrative has begun to shift. Over the past few years, several high school athletic regions have begun to roll out a new sport, […]
Building a Bright Future: The New York Liberty’s 2024 WNBA Draft Selections
The 2024 WNBA Draft was a pivotal moment for the New York Liberty, marking the beginning of a new era for the franchise. With a focus on talent acquisition and team building, the Liberty aimed to bolster their roster with promising prospects who could contribute to their success in the upcoming season and beyond. The […]