NEW PALTZ — The final piece of the SUNY New Paltz Athletic Department transitional puzzle was put in place with the elevation of Aquatics Director Brian Williams to Interim Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Williams, a 1993 SUNY Cortland graduate, is in his seventh year as the Men’s and…
Read moreMonth: December 2000
Wright To Attend NCAA Convention
NEW PALTZ — Men’s volleyball standout Christopher Wright will represent not only SUNY New Paltz, but all Division III athletes, when he attends the NCAA’s 95th Annual Convention January 4-11 at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Wright, a recent at-large selection to the 24-member NCAA Division III Student-Athlete…
Read moreMilestone ‘Capping Off’ Ceremony for New Residence Hall
NEW PALTZ — The first of two new residence halls will complete a major construction milestone Monday when the last structural steel beam is lifted into place. At 1 p.m., construction workers from Sweet Associates and representatives from the New York Dormitory Authority will commemorate the milestone by autographing the final…
Read moreHawks Close Semester With Men’s Basketball Win
NEW PALTZ — SUNY New Paltz held off a late charge to defeat Buffalo State, 69-67, to close the first semester on Saturday afternoon at Elting Gymnasium. Both Mario Christian (12 rebounds) and Mac Cavanaugh (three assists) had 16 points to help New Paltz secure the win. Robert Jones…
Read moreWomen’s Basketball Team Falls To Bengals
NEW PALTZ — Despite 16 rebounds, eight points, five blocks and four steals from sophomore center Zebi Williams, New Paltz still fell to Buffalo State, 64-51, to close the first semester on Saturday afternoon at Elting Gymnasium. New Paltz (3-4 overall, 2-3 SUNYAC) was outscored 33-24 in the second…
Read moreHawks Lose Men’s Basketball Contest
NEW PALTZ — Despite outshooting Fredonia by nearly three full percentage points, New Paltz still fell, 70-57, in its SUNYAC men’s basketball game on Friday night at Elting Gymnasium. Blue Devil forward Robb Fitchlee (seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks, two steals) exploded for 27 points, including 17 in…
Read moreWomen’s Basketball Team Defeats Fredonia
NEW PALTZ — New Paltz got back to .500 with an 80-72 win over conference rival Fredonia on Friday night at Elting Gymnasium. Freshman point guard Britni Bishop (five assists) scored a game-high 21 points, including 14 points in the second half to help pace the (3-3 overall, 2-2…
Read moreNews Conference With Sydney Schanberg and Jim Ottaway Jr.
NEW PALTZ — The State University of New York will host a news conference at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 11 at the campus’ College Terrace Restaurant. The purpose of the news conference is to introduce Sydney Schanberg as the first fellow named to the James H. Ottaway Sr. Endowed Professorship for…
Read moreFraternity Shares Holiday Spirit With Local Children
NEW PALTZ — SUNY New Paltz’ Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity will host about 50 children at its first “Kappa Khristmas” party Saturday, Dec. 9. Fraternity members will present an afternoon of story telling, arts and crafts, gifts and a visit by Santa Claus. Media are invited to cover the event, which will…
Read moreHawks Hold On For Exciting Win
NEW PALTZ — Dave Ott’s free throw with 2/10ths of a second left in regulation lifted New Paltz to an exciting 59-58 win over Oneonta in its home opener on Tuesday night at Elting Gymnasium. Ott made the front end of two-shot foul, and then intentionally bounced the second…
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