NEW PALTZ, NY — The Tournament Committee for the First Annual SUNY New Paltz Athletics Golf Tournament has reported that this year’s event raised an estimated $7,000 to benefit the student-athletes at SUNY New Paltz. The tournament was held at the Apple Green Golf Course in Highland on April 25….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The SUNY New Paltz softball team clinched a playoff spot for the second consecutive season with a 13-9 conference record and will travel to Plattsburgh for the 2008 SUNYAC Tournament as the #5 seed. The Hawks will face #2 seeded Cortland at 11 a.m. on Thursday…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The SUNY New Paltz women’s tennis team received an automatic bid to the 2008 NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year. The Hawks earned a bid by winning the SUNYAC Championship in the Fall of 2007. New Paltz will take on St. Lawrence at 9am in…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — A highly motivated, organized and talented alumni team beat the current New Paltz men’s soccer team 3-0 on Saturday April 26th. As expected the match got off to a fast start with both teams creating a number of early scoring opportunities. A fantastic save in the…
Read MoreThe New Paltz Cross Country runners competed in the Capitol District Track Classic at Union College in Schenectady, NY on April 26th. Other teams in attendance were RPI, U of Albany, St. Rose, Union, Bard, Vassar, Herrkima College, SUNY Cobleskill and Williams. The ladies competed in both the 1500 meter…
Read MoreBROCKPORT, NY — The softball team traveled to Brockport this afternoon and rebounded from a 2-0 loss in game one to win game two by a 7-3 final score. In the first game, Brockport took a 2-0 lead in the second inning and that is all they would need as…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The tennis team hosted the New Paltz Tournament today and finished first out of four teams. New Paltz defeated RIT 5-2, Cortland 6-1 and Hunter 4-3 to stay undefeated on the day. Hunter took second with a 5-2 win over Cortland and a 5-2 win over…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Today we took a few moments to honor our eleven Hawk seniors as they play in their final regular season home game. VIRGA – Our first senior is a Media Management major and hails from Farmingville, NY. He has been a staple in the Hawks bullpen over…
Read MoreGENESEO, NY — The softball team traveled to Geneseo this afternoon and swept the Blue Knights 11-3 and 5-4, setting a new record for conference wins in a season with 12. The Hawks broke the record of 10 conference wins in a season set in 2007. In game one, Geneseo…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Zachary Potter was named the ECAC co-pitcher of the week for Div. III – Upstate for the week ending April 20th. Potter shares the honor with Michael Park from the University of Rochester. Potter struck out a career-high 12 batters in a complete game 5-1 win…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The baseball team hosted Mt. St. Mary this afternoon in a non-conference match-up and defeated the Knights 10-6. The Hawks improve to 18-17 on the season while Mt. St. Mary falls to 11-20. Senior Doug Chaputian was 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored to…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The baseball team has added a game to their 2008 schedule. The Hawks will travel to Vassar on Wednesday April 30th at 4:00pm….
Read MoreSenior Lauren Motzkin totaled four hits on the day to become the all-time season recorder holder for hits with 51 as the softball team defeated Russell Sage 12-0, 6-0. Motzkin passed Rosangela Diaz’s record of 48 hits set in 1998. New Paltz advances to 21-15 on the season, setting a…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The baseball game scheduled for Sunday, April 27th against Briarcliffe has been canceled. The game will not be rescheduled. The team will play home on Thursday April 24th at 4pm v Mt. St. Mary and host Union in a doubleheader at 12pm on Saturday April 26th,…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Zachary Potter has been named the SUNYAC pitcher of the week for the week ending April 20th. Potter used a career best 12 strikeouts to lead the Hawks to a 5-1 win over Oswego. Potter is now 5-1 on the mound with 60 strikeout on…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The softball team hosted SUNYIT in a SUNYAC doubleheader this afternoon and split with the Wildcats. It took 2.5 hours and 10 innings to decide the first game with SUNYIT coming out on top 9-8, before New Paltz won the nightcap 6-5. The Hawks trailed 6-1…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The women’s tennis fell to Ithaca 5-3 on Saturday. New Paltz claimed two of the three doubles matches before the Bombers won four of the five finished singles matches. Dana Lim was the only double winner on the day for New Paltz winning first singles 6-0,…
Read MoreThe women’s tennis team traveled to Flushing, NY to take on Hunter College and lost a tough match 6-3. Singles: 1. Evgeniya Kim (HUNTER) def. Dana Lim (NP) 6-1, 6-4 2. Monica Calungcagin (HUNTER) def. Laura Beirne (NP) 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 3. Elizabeth Feldman (HUNTER) def. Eri Yamakawa (NP) 3-6, 6-2,…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz competed in the Coach "O" invitational at the USMMA, their first track meet of the non-traditional season, on April 12th. There were 65 teams in attendance, including Marist, Manhattan, USMMA, Fordham, Stevens, Adelphi, Dowling and Hofstra. The men and women each competed in the mile event, while…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be hosting Student-Athlete Day on Friday May 2nd. More information to follow….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Lauren Motzkin etched her name in the record books this afternoon as the softball team swept Oswego in a SUNYAC doubleheader, 6-5 and 5-0. Motzkin tied the all-time career record for hits with 151 and became the all-time steal leader with 34. She tied Gina…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The baseball game scheduled for Wednesday, April 16th against Vassar has been changed to a single nine inning non-conference game beginning at 4pm. New Paltz will return home on Saturday April 19th when they host Oswego at 12pm….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Sophomores Stephen Cozzolongo and Mike Fink have been selected to represent SUNY New Paltz at the 2008 NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference. Cozzolongo is a member of the men’s swim program and Fink is on the men’s volleyball team. The NCAA committee received 1840 nominations from…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Twelve student-athletes have recently been selected to the Chi Alpha Sigma Society (National College Athlete Honor Society). The society is based upon a student-athlete in their Junior/Senior year with a minimum GPA of at least a 3.40. The award recognizes those with outstanding scholarship, significant impact…
Read MoreFREDONIA, NY — The baseball team played a makeup SUNYAC doubleheader against Fredonia this afternoon. The Hawks fell 6-4 in the first game and lost 12-8 in the second game. New Paltz drops to 14-14 on the season and 3-5 in conference play. New Paltz led 4-1 after four innings…
Read MoreBROCKPORT, NY — The baseball team traveled to Brockport this afternoon for a SUNYAC doubleheader fell to the Golden Eagles 9-0 in the game one and 3-2 in the eighth inning of the second game. New Paltz falls to 14-12 on the season and 3-3 in conference play. The Golden…
Read MoreTwo runners traveled to New York City to attend the New York Relays at Icahn Stadium on Saturday April, 12th. First year Joe Gentsch competed in the Seated section of the Men’s collegiate and open 1500 meter run. Gentsch set a personal best time of 4:16.07 and placed 3rd in…
Read MoreSCHENECTADY, NY — The SUNY New Paltz women’s tennis team swept the doubles match-ups en route to a 7-2 victory at Union College Saturday afternoon. Junior Dana Lim (New City, N.Y.) led the Hawks with victories at both No. 1 singles and doubles, teaming up with Eri Yamakawa (Cortlandt, Manor,…
Read MoreThe doubleheader baseball game against Fredonia has been postponed. The make up date is scheduled for Monday April 14th at 12 pm. The team will play at Brockport on Sunday April 13th at 12 noon….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — On March 29th the Department of Athletics held its annual Carol Eckman Society Medal of Honor Induction. Every year, former female student-athletes are inducted into the Society based upon their athletic experience while at New Paltz and, more importantly, their continued service to young women and…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The softball doubleheader scheduled against Plattsburgh on Friday April 11th has been moved to a 1:00 pm start….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The women’s tennis team hosted Stevens Institute of Technology this afternoon and fell to the Ducks 5-4. Dana Lim and Eri Yamakawa posted the only win in doubles for the Hawks as they combined to win first doubles 9-7. Sophomores Liz Beirne and Lyndsey Lovinger lost…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Katie Becofsky was one of six SUNY New Paltz students to be selected as a recipient of the 2008 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. Becofsky was honored by SUNY and Chancellor Dr. John Clark at a ceremony on April 7th at the Empire State Plaza…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The softball team hosted Oneonta in a SUNYAC doubleheader this afternoon and fell to the Red Dragons 9-0, 2-1. In game one, the Red Dragons took a 1-0 lead after the first and continued to build their lead with three runs in the second and third…
Read MoreSCHENECTADY, NY — The softball team traveled to Union today for a non-conference doubleheader and were swept by the Dutchwomen. Union won the first contest, 4-3 in eight innings and then closed out the nightcap 8-0 in five innings. In game one, New Paltz took a 3-2 lead in the…
Read MoreThe 2007 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Collegiate National Academic Squad and National Academic Team have been announced. The National Academic Squad program recognizes those collegiate student-athletes who have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 through the first semester of the 2007-08 academic year. SUNY New Paltz had…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The baseball team hosted Oneonta Sunday afternoon and shutout the Red Dragons 2-0, 1-0 in a SUNYAC sweep. The Hawks advance to 13-7 overall and 3-1 in conference play. In game one it was a scoreless battle until the bottom of the third. Robert Helf singles…
Read MoreFREDONIA, NY — The softball team traveled to Fredonia on Sunday and claimed a 9-6 victory in game two of the SUNYAC doubleheader after dropping the first game 7-2. New Paltz advanced to 11-9 overall and 2-4 in conference play. In game one, Fredonia jumped out to an early lead…
Read MoreBUFFALO, NY — SUNY New Paltz traveled to Buffalo today and split with the Buffalo State Bengals in a SUNYAC doubleheader. New Paltz won the opener, 7-4, but Buffalo State claimed the second game, 3-2. In the opener, New Paltz exploded for four runs in the third inning including a…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The ECAC has announced that senior Lauren Motzkin was selected as the Division III – Upstate softball player of the week for the week ending March 30th. In a two game sweep of Mount Saint Mary, Motzkin hit .857 (6-of-7) at the plate. The senior had…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — In 2008, the men’s volleyball team posted an 11-22 overall record and finished fourth in the NECVA-metro division with a 6-3 conference record. Senior libero Pedro Media was named to the All-metro-division second team. Medina finished the season with a single season record of 463 digs…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The 2007-08 season was highlighted by a 17th place team finish at nationals, which was bitter sweet for long time head coach Brian Williams. Williams made the decision to step down from coaching at the conclusion of the season to focus strictly on his administrative duties.
NEW PALTZ, NY — In 2007-08, the men’s swim team took fourth place at the SUNYAC meet with 472 points and was edged out of third place by two points, as Oswego posted 474 points. The men claimed three individual SUNYAC titles. Sophomore Stephen Cozzolongo was first in the 100…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The Department of Athletics, Wellness and Recreation will be hosting its first annual Golf Tournament on Friday April 25th, 2008. The tournament will take place at the Apple Greens Golf Course in New Paltz, NY and all proceeds will benefit SUNY New Paltz Athletics. This year’s…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The SUNY New Paltz Department of Athletics and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted Kid’s Sports Night on Friday March 28th from 6-9pm. The event allowed student-athletes to gain recognition within the New Paltz community as well as set a positive example as role models through sports….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Senior libero Pedro Medina (Brentwood, NY) received recognition on the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) All-Metro Division for his play throughout the 2008 season. Medina was named to the All-Metro Division Second Team after collecting 463 digs in 111 games, setting a new single season…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) has selected softball player Lauren Motzkin and baseball player Tyler Terlecky as the SUNYAC players of the week for the week ending March. 30th. Motzkin went 6 of 7 (.857) in a two-game sweep of Mt. St….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) has selected softball player Lauren Motzkin and baseball player Tyler Terlecky as the SUNYAC players of the week for the week ending March. 30th. Motzkin went 6 of 7 (.857) in a two-game sweep of Mt. St….
Read MoreCANTON, NY — The women’s tennis team traveled to St. Lawrence this afternoon and fell 8-1 to the Saints. New Paltz lost all three doubles matches and five of the six singles. Senior Kirsten Lannon and sophomore Chelsea Hubbell defeated Dana Lim and Eri Yamakawa at No. 1 doubles 8-1,…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — SUNY New Paltz Head Men’s Soccer coach Eric Watson served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Team in England from March 7th-15th, 2008. During the training camp the team faced England in a two-game series. On March 12th, the US won 1-0…
Read MoreNEWARK, NJ — The men’s volleyball team traveled to New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) tonight for it’s final regular season game. The Hawks were swept 3-0 (30-18, 30-27, 30-22) by the Highlanders and fall to 11-22 on the season. Alexander Jackson led the attack with nine kills on 23…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Pedro Medina is currently ranked #1 in the latest NCAA Division III men’s volleyball national statistic leaders for digs. As of March 25th, he has 455 digs in 108 games, averaging 4.21 per game. The team is currently 11-21 overall and 6-3 in the conference….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The women’s softball games scheduled for this weekend, Friday, March 28 at Geneseo and Saturday, March 29 at Brockport, have been postponed due to field conditions. The contests have been rescheduled for Friday, April 25 vs. Geneseo at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 26 vs. Brockport…
Read MoreMAHWAH, NJ — The men’s volleyball team traveled to #9 Ramapo College tonight to face the Roadrunners and were swept 3-0 after a tough 43-41 game three loss. Ramapo earned the 3-0 (30-22, 30-20, 43-41) victory to improve to 25-5 overall, while New Paltz falls to 11-21 and 6-3 in…
Read MorePUERTO RICO — The women’s tennis team played the University of Puerto Rico at Reyo Pierdas this afternoon and lost 6-3. Singles: #1: Eri Yamakawa lost 5-7, 6-2 (10-7) #2: Liz Beirne lost 5-7, 3-6 #3: Lyndsey Lovinger lost 1-6, 1-6 #4: Kerri Serkes won 7-5, 6-1 #5: Alyssa Zulli lost…
Read MoreFT. MYERS, FL — The softball team shut out Alvernon 12-0 and defeated UMass-Dartmouth 8-2 to improve their overall record to 7-1. Molly Squires earned the win on the mound in game one, as Michelle Reinke preserved the shutout. Lauren Motzkin was 2-4 from the plate with three RBIs. Dale…
Read MoreThe men’s volleyball team traveled to Bard College tonight and defeated the Raptors 3-0 (30-19, 30-18, 30-26). Sophomore Dan Liberto led the team with 10 kills on 18 attempts, while classmates Michael Fink and Alex Jackson each added nine kills. Stephen Pendleton handed out 33 assists and six block assists….
Read MorePUERTO RICO — The women’s tennis team lost to the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez 7-2 this morning. Sophomores Liz Beirne and Lyndsey Lovinger each posted a win a third and fourth singles, respectively. Singles: #1: Dana Lim lost 5-7, 2-6 #2: Eri Yamakawa lost 4-6, 0-6 #3: Liz…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Jimmy Donohue (Deer Park) was named the SUNYAC baseball pitcher of the week for the week ending March 16th. In his only outing of last week, Donohue pitched a complete game, six-hit shutout in leading the Hawks to a 2-0 win against Mitchell. In the…
Read MoreThe women’s tennis team played Babson this morning and lost 7-1. Singles: #1: Dana Lim def. Kayla Hogan 6-4, 6-4 #2: Heather Walsh def. Eri Yamakawa 4-6, 3-6 #3: Jess Huang def. Liz Beirne 3-6, 1-6 #4 Lauren Bacara def. Lyndsey Lovinger 6-7, 2-6 #5 Liz Sherrin def. Kerri Serkes 4-6,…
Read MorePUERTO RICO — The women’s tennis team began their spring season with a 5-4 win over Mt. Holyoke in Puerto Rico. Doubles: #1: Eri Yamakawa/Dana Lim won 9-7 #2 Liz Beirne/Lyndsey Lovinger lost 1-8 #3 Stephanie Schara/Alyssa Zulli lost 3-8 Singles: #1: Dana Lim won 6-3, 6-1 #2: Eri Yamakawa lost 1-6,…
Read MoreThe 2008 NCAA Division III Swim Championships came to a close today and the SUNY New Paltz Hawks finished with a 17th place team ranking. Michelle Coombs earned her third All-American honor of the Championship with a fifth place finish in the 100 free in 51.46. The 400 free relay…
Read MoreThe SUNY New Paltz women’s swim team completed the second day of Nationals. Michelle Coombs claimed her second All-American honor with a third place finish in the 100 backstroke, touching in 57.20. Coombs teamed with Becky Baker, Erica Ellis and Christine Reith in the 200 medley relay for a 14th…
Read MoreThe men’s volleyball team traveled to Polytechnic Friday night and defeated the Blue Jays 3-0 (30-20, 30-19, 30-19). The Hawks advance to 10-20 and will return to action on March 20th when they travel to Bard. Sophomore Dan Liberto led the Hawks with 12 kills, five digs and five blocks….
Read MoreThe SUNY New Paltz women’s swim team completed the first day of events at the 2008 NCAA Division III Women’s Swimming and Diving Nationals in Ohio. Michelle Coombs highlighted the day with a third place finish in the 50 free (23.50) after finishing fourth in the prelims. Her third place…
Read MoreThe State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced the winners of the SUNYAC Scholar-Athlete Award for the winter 2007-08 season. The student-athlete from the All-SUNYAC first or second team for their respective sport with the highest grade point average over at least three semesters is the recipient of…
Read MoreThe State University of New York Athletic Conference released the latest SUNYAC Commissioner’s Cup standings through the winter sports season. The Commissioner’s Cup champion is determined by the 20 different conference sports in the fall, winter and spring. An 11-point system is used in each sport. The first-place team gets…
Read MoreThe men’s volleyball team traveled to #5 Springfield tonight and fell 3-0 (30-24, 30-22, 30-17). Springfield outhit New Paltz .404 to .152. Junior Ryan Huberty led the Hawks with 10 kills and sophomore Alex Jackson added nine kills. Mike Fink contributed seven kills and Stephen Pendleton handed out 19 assists….
Read MoreThe men’s volleyball continued play at the March Mania Tournament hosted by Endicott today. The Hawks started the second day with a tough 3-2 loss to #12 Rivier (30-21, 28-30, 21-30, 30-22, 15-10). Alex Jackson led the attack with 12 kills and Ryan Huberty added 11 kills. Dan Liberto and…
Read MoreThe SUNY New Paltz men’s volleyball team traveled to Endicott College for the March Mania Tournament and went 1-1 in the first day of play. The Hawks fell to #14 MIT 3-1 (30-28, 33-31, 25-30, 31-29). Sophomore Alex Jackson led the attack with 19 kills, while junior Ryan Huberty chipped…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The SUNY New Paltz women’s softball team begins the 2008 season coming off a 17-21 campaign in 2007 under head coach Kristina Katori where they earned a sixth place regular season SUNYAC finish. The Hawks finished 10-10 in SUNYAC and reached the playoffs for the first…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The men’s volleyball team hosted #4 Vassar tonight and was swept by the Brewers 3-0 (30-28, 32-30, 32-30). The Hawks fall to 8-16 on the season, while the Brewers advance to 16-5. Junior Ryan Huberty led the Hawks with 14 kills out of the teams 50,…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — In 2007-08, the women’s basketball team finished the season with a 19-8 record. The Hawks finished the conference season with a record of 12-4, defeated Potsdam in the first round of the SUNYAC tournament and fell to top-seeded Brockport in the semifinals. The team set school…
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