Athletics

12.10.09
Volleyball Earns NCAA Division II Tournament Bid for Third Consecutive Year
The Adelphi University volleyball team earned the fourth seed in the East Region from the NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Committee. This is the third straight year the Panthers have been selected among the 64 teams that will participate in the NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Championship.

12.10.09
Take a Kid to a Game
Panthers basketball is honoring the NCAA's Take A Kid (TAKG) to the Game program on Saturday, January 23, 2010 as part of its conference double header against Stonehill College. Bring siblings, nieces and nephews, children, and grandchildren to share Adelphi's school spirit.

12.10.09
Athletics Fundraisers Go the Extra Mile
Panthers and friends are putting their pawss to the pavement in support of community causes.

Adelphi's Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) sponsored the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Miles for Myles Walk on Friday, November 6, 2009 on the indoor recreational jogging track in the Center for Recreation and Sports. More than 100 participants walked in honor of NCAA President and pancreatic cancer victim Myles Brand. Proceeds from the event exceeded $300 and will go to the Myles Brand Chair in Cancer Research at Indiana University School of Medicine, the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund, and Coaches vs. Cancer.

On Sunday, December 13, 2009, the Adelphi University cross country and track and field program will host a 5K run highlighting the Garden City campus's best features. Proceeds will go towards the track team's trip to the Disney Relays in Orlando, Florida, in March. Volunteers from the United States Marines Toys for Tots program will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys at the event to be distributed among the community's needy children. Participants can lace up their running shoes for this scenic campus tour while taking advantage of the opportunity to support their peers and neighbors.

12.10.09
Thanks to Men’s Lacrosse Team, Thousand of Turkeys Go to Those in Need
The day before Thanksgiving, members of the Adelphi men’s lacrosse team partnered with Bob Jesberger, the owner of Mid Island Collision in Rockville Center, New York to help give away 3,500 turkeys, canned goods, and warm clothes to the neediest families of the Long Island community.

11.12.09
Stay Connected with Web Streaming
Don't miss a single game this season! Adelphi's subscription-based live Web streaming of home athletics events is up and running. Subscribe now and follow your favorite teams at AUPANTHERS.TV. Be sure to catch season highlights, such as the men's basketball team, picked as a possible breakthrough team in 2009–2010 by the Sporting News.

11.12.09
Panthers Donate Pink Proceeds
Now that Breast Cancer Awareness Month has drawn to a close, the Adelphi Panthers can reflect on all they've accomplished in October with the Think Pink program.

Members of the 22 intercollegiate teams donated raffle baskets and pink items, including t-shirts, hats, and bracelets. They participated in Think Pink games, where fans were encouraged to wear pink, and cancer survivors were recognized at halftime ceremonies. On Lee Denim Day, Friday, October 2, 2009, Panthers accepted $5 donations from Adelphi employees who wore denim to work. The Adelphi softball team led a Bat for a Cause Batting Clinic on Sunday, October 18, 2009 on the Janet L. Ficke field. The campus also enjoyed a Bloomingdale's shopping day on Thursday, October 29, 2009. For a $10 donation, participants received tickets worth 10–15 percent off most items in the store.

All proceeds from the month go to the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Awareness Hotline & Support Program. In 2008, the Panthers donated more than $6,000 to the hotline.

11.12.09
Athletes Aid Special Needs Community
The merits of the Panthers basketball players extend beyond the court; both men's and women's team have been performing acts of altruism benefiting children with developmental disabilities.

Members of the women's basketball team volunteered at the 10th Annual Long Island Walk Now for Autism Speaks on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Jones Beach State Park. The women painted faces and applied temporary tattoos for children participating in the walk.

On Friday, October 9, 2009, Adelphi's men's basketball team also contributed to the special needs community by hosting a clinic in the Center for Recreation and Sport for the Special Needs Unit of the Nassau Police Activity League. For two hours, the Panthers led drills and scrimmages geared toward helping the 30 PAL participants offer sports and recreation programs to disabled children.

11.12.09
Being a Panther Has Its Rewards
To encourage school spirit and student support of athletic teams, Adelphi Athletics has developed the Panther Pride program. Students receive AU memorabilia for attending games and events. Panther Pride members will also earn special opportunities such as first chances at all in-game promotional competitions, a five percent discount on all Adelphi gear, and other perks. Get in the game and reap your rewards!

11.12.09
Fans Go Wild for an Earlier Midnight Madness
Midnight Madness has traditionally taken place at midnight on the 15^th of October, the eve of first official day of basketball practice. This year, Adelphi postponed the event until the Friday night, October 16, 2009 and started the festivities earlier to accommodate more faculty, staff, commuters, and fans. The strategy was a success, with more than 700 fans packing the Center for Recreation and Sports to kick off the start of the 2009–2010 men’s and women's basketball season. Proceeds from ticket sales, which came to approximately $2,000, will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the official charity of NCAA Division II.

11.12.09
Panthers Kick Off Fall Season with Style
Approximately 100 guests nibbled hors d'oeuvres at the Adelphi University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' Semi-Annual Fall Kick-Off on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Chateau Briand in Carle Place, New York. Guests included St. John's University Basketball Coach Lou Carnesecca and WNBA President Donna Orender. Adelphi University Head Coach Dom Scala, the athletic department's development director, coordinated and emceed the evening, which concluded with the raffling off of a signed NY Yankees Derek Jeter jersey.

10.08.09
Web Streaming is up and Running (as are the Panthers)
On Saturday, September 12, 2009, the subscription-based live Web streaming of home athletics events began as the women's soccer team hosted Saint Michael's College. Subscribe now and follow your favorite teams at AUPANTHERS.TV.

10.08.09
Adelphi Takes Pride in New Program
Adelphi University Athletics has created a new Panther Pride Program for the 2009–2010 season, aimed at increasing student attendance at home athletic contests. Under the program, students receive free items for attending games. Other incentives include special fan seating, first chances at in-game promotional competitions, and other unique opportunities.

10.08.09
Graduate Student Earns First NE-10 Diversity Grant
Adelphi University graduate student Danielle Parks '09 is the first recipient of the Northeast-10 (NE-10) Institutional Minority Internship, a 10-month program that the NE-10 expects will support diversity among its member campuses. As part of the internship, Ms. Parks will assist with Adelphi athletic department marketing and promotion and the Panther Pride Rewards program. She will also receive a stipend to attend the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar in January 2010.

10.08.09
Panthers Think Pink for Third Consecutive Year
Adelphi Athletics kicked off its Third Annual Jennifer Montgomery Breast Cancer Awareness event at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, as part of its Think Pink program. Throughout the month of October, each fall sports team will host Think Pink games, don Think Pink shirts for warm-ups, and provide "pink" gifts for their opposing teams. Members of each of the 22 intercollegiate teams will also donate raffle baskets and shirts to benefit the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program.

10.08.09
Midnight Madness Strikes Again
To kick off the fall basketball season, Adelphi Athletics will host Midnight Madness on Friday, October 16, 2009 in the Center for Recreation and Sport. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets, which are $5.00, will only be sold in advance and will be available for purchase from AU PAC the week of the event.

10.08.09
Panthers on the Road to Loyola
As part of its Panthers on the Road series, the Office of Alumni Relations will host a trip to Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland, to join Coach James Cosgrove and the Adelphi Panthers basketball team for an exhibition game. A reception for Adelphi family and friends will follow the game.

09.10.09
New Season Offers Opportunities for Victory
Just as the weather begins to cool this fall, Adelphi Athletics will be getting hotter. Catch the first home game of the season on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., as women's soccer takes on Philadelphia. And mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. when men's soccer hosts Georgetown. Check out the full season calendar on the Panther home page.

09.10.09
Adelphi Honors Influential Long Island Banker at 21st Annual Golf Classic
Adelphi’s Annual Golf Classic raises crucial funds for student athletic scholarships. On Monday, October 5, 2009, Adelphi will honor Christopher C. Giamo, metro president for TD Bank's Suburban New York/Connecticut Market, at its 21^st Annual Golf Classic at Hempstead Country Club, 60 Front Street, Hempstead, NY. For more information, to make a golf reservation, or to make a contribution toward student athletic scholarships, please contact Jaime Farrell, associate director of annual giving, at (516) 877-4689 or farrell@adelphi.edu.

07.09.09
Panthers Join a New Pack
Effective July 1, 2009 Adelphi University officially makes the move from the East Coast Conference (ECC) to the Northeast-10, thus adding to the powerful union of strong academic and athletic colleges and universities. Read the press release.

07.09.09
Catch the Highlights: 2008-2009 Year in Review
Adelphi rounded out 2008-2009 with some impressive stats, including qualifying nine teams for postseason play and finishing second in the East Coast Conference Commissioner's Cup standing. Read the press release.

07.09.09
This Fall, Follow the Panthers at Home and on the Road
The fall athletics schedules are set, so come cheer for your favorite Panthers at home or on the road. If you can't follow them in person, you can receive score updates via Twitter. For more information on teams and schedules, visit the AU Panthers Web site.

07.09.09
Adelphi Welcomes You Home
Mark your calendar. Homecoming Weekend begins Saturday, October 10, 2009. Games, food, lectures, music performances, and much more will be included in the festivities. The day will also feature a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour to re-introduce the newly renovated Woodruff Hall. And the celebrations will continue past sundown, with the Retro Reunion featuring an alumni awards recognition ceremony at Posh at the Garden City Hotel, beginning at 6:00 p.m. An early registration fee for the evening event of $65 is required and is all-inclusive. Online registration will be available soon. For more information, contact, Mary Ann Mearini at (516) 877-3265 or mearini@adelphi.edu.

07.09.09
Fifth Annual Ficke Golf Classic Outing
The fifth annual Janet L. Ficke Golf Classic will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009 at Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington, New York. The event, which has raised more than $50,000 to date, supports Adelphi women's athletics. Tickets cost $250 per golfer or $1,000 per team and include lunch, 18 holes of golf, green and golf cart fees, a golf gift bag, refreshments, and the Champion's Dinner. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with a cocktail reception and dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the evening portion only are available for just $100. Look online for more information, or contact Georgette D. Brown at (516) 877-4294. Register online today.

05.14.09
Show Your Panther Pride
The Adelphi Athletics online store is now open for business. Look no further than your computer screen to find great deals on our enviable Panther apparel. The pieces are ideal for hitting the gym or running to your next class, and with the diverse selection available, you'll be covered in any weather. The store is open on a three-week basis, then closes to accommodate orders before re-opening for the next three-week period. Start shopping for the new season.

05.14.09
Panthers Bring the Heat to Florida
Two Adelphi athletes, Jackie Bogensberger ’10, defender on the women’s lacrosse team, and Ornella Schneider ’12, defender on the field hockey team, were chosen to represent the University at the NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, at the Walt Disney World Coronado Spring Resort from May 24 to 27, 2009. The event includes activities to build leadership and communication skills, while encouraging individuality and community involvement. Click here for more information.

05.14.09
Spotless Season for Lady Panthers' Lacrosse
Adelphi’s women’s lacrosse was awarded top seed in the North region after finishing the season with a perfect 16-0 record. The team will move on to compete in the 2009 NCAA Division II Women’s Lacrosse Championship, their fifth trip to the NCAA Final Four in six years, with two of those trips producing national titles. The championship is hosted by the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and the City of Salem, and will be held from May 16 to May 17, 2009, at the Donald J. Kerr Stadium at Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia. For more information click here.

05.14.09
Golf and Tennis Going Strong
Adelphi’s golf and tennis teams are both headed to the 2009 NCAA Division II Men’s Championships, proudly representing the University and continuing strong seasons that included the men's golf team winning 10 tournaments. This is the second year in a row that men's tennis has gone to the NCAA’s, for which the finals will be held in Altamonte Springs, Florida, hosted by the Central Florida Sports Commission and Rollins College. The golf team will compete in the East Regional tournament which will take place at the Glade Springs Resort Golf Club, Beckley, West Virginia, and is hosted by Concord University and the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Good luck Panthers!

04.09.09
Kudos to 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Adelphi University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the Class of 2009 Hall of Fame inductees, who will be celebrated at the 39^th annual Hall of Fame Dinner on Thursday, April 16, 2009. The event will take place at the Ruth S. Harley University Center on the Garden City campus, and will include alumni who have made significant contributions to the athletics program at Adelphi. In attendance will be honorees Allen Boyce '54 (Cross-Country/Track), Nadine (Reid) Chase '80 (Basketball), Lisa Jusino '01 (Softball), James O'Connor (Coach, Basketball), Scott Reh '89 (lacrosse) and David Takach '86 (Baseball).

04.09.09
Winter Sports Wrap-Up
This past March, the Adelphi track and field team proudly sent three athletes to the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championship in Houston, Texas. Adelphi ended the event with three top-15 finishes. Athletes in competition were Kevin Durant '09, Mychael Fabio '12, and Danielle Lyons '11. Adelphi also began the spring 2009 outdoor track and field season in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, at the Coastal Carolina Shamrock Invitational. Corey McKee '12 also had a memorable season, making his debut at the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championship where he placed 16^th in the 200-yard Fly, earning an All-American Honorable Mention.

04.09.09
Can't Get Enough of Your Panthers?
For those who want to stay up-to-date on Adelphi’s athletic events, new media are being used to make this possible from your computer or cell phone. The official Web site of Adelphi Athletics can now be found on Twitter at AUPanthers.  Since February, Gametracker has provided live game statistics for baseball, men and women’s lacrosse, and softball. The program is provided through the athletic department’s web provider, CBS College Sports.

04.09.09
The Action Continues This Summer
The fun won't end with the close of the academic year. Elementary, middle, and high school athletes are able to hone their skills during NIKE summer camps for sports including softball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, and volleyball. For more information, click here.

03.12.09
2009 Hall of Famers Chosen
In anticipation of the Hall of Fame dinner, the Adelphi University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the Class of 2009 Hall of Fame inductees. The group of six will be honored at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009, in the Ruth S. Harley University Center. The inductees, Allen Boyce '54, Nadine (Reid) Chase '80, Lisa Jusino '01, James O'Connor, Scott Reh '89, and David Takach '86, were chosen for their significant contributions to AU athletics. Read the press release.

03.12.09
Panther Fans Unite for a Worthy Cause
At its women's basketball game on Saturday, February 21, 2009, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics had originally planned to present a check for $4,000 to the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, but after New York State announced budget cuts that would cut $300,000 in funding for the program, the Panthers decided to continue their fundraising efforts. They sponsored a weeklong campaign culminating with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Pink Zone game, during which 400 fans, including many breast cancer survivors, signed a petition that is being sent to Albany in protest of the budget cuts. Read the press release for more information about the event and the program.

03.12.09
Willie Randolph Helps AU Kick Off Spring Season
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' Spring Kick-off Event was a star-studded evening, featuring Willie Randolph, who played second base for the New York Yankees for 13 seasons, former Major League Soccer standout Chris Armas '94, and former Adelphi pitcher Bobby Lanigan '09, who was drafted last June by the Minnesota Twins. For a recap of the event, which took place at Chateau Briand in Carle Place, New York, view the press release.

03.12.09
AU Hosted ECC Tournament
From March 7 to 8, 2009, Adelphi will host the East Coast Conference (ECC) Men's and Women's Basketball Championships. To catch the action on the court, visit the ECC Web site, which features ticket information and the tournament schedule.

02.12.09
Patrick Figueiredo '09 Earns All-American Status
The Panthers forward was among the 44 players and 22 Division I players named to the NSCAA/Adidas Scholar All-America team. A second-team selection, the biology major boasts a GPA of 3.73.

02.12.09
Panthers Run Sneakers into the Ground
As part of the Imagine Change, Act Now (ICAN) project on campus, members of Adelphi University's men's lacrosse and cross-country/track teams donated sneakers to the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program, which turns them into NIKE Grind, a base material used in playgrounds, basketball courts, synthetic turf, and running tracks. In fact, the indoor recreation surface in the new Center for Recreation and Sports includes recycled materials. Read the press release.

02.12.09
Adelphi Teams with Salvation Army
During the past two years, Adelphi has donated roughly 15-20 boxes of toiletry items to the Salvation Army. This year, the Adelphi University Athletic Department, in conjunction with its CHAMPS/Lifeskills program, will be accepting donated personal hygiene and toiletry items at all home basketball games through February 28, 2009. Proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army of Hempstead, New York. For more information and suggested donation items, see the press release.

02.12.09
AU Panthers Celebrate Black History Month
On February 28, 2009, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Relations, will host the 7th Annual Black History Month Celebration: Honoring Student-Athletes and Alumni of Color. The event will take place in the Ruth S. Harley University Center from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The keynote speaker is Charlotte Westerhaus, vice president of Diversity and Inclusion at the NCAA. The guest speaker is Curtis Minnis '76.  For more information, please contact Suzette McQueen at mcqueen@adelphi.edu or (516) 877-4236.

12.11.08
Panthers Online
Adelphi is now broadcasting all of its home basketball games live via the Web. Panther fans can access video and audio web streaming free of charge at www.pennatlantic.com. In-game play-by-play is done by Joel Blumberg, who has covered the Panthers for the past five years, so you won't miss a moment of the action. Read the press release.

12.11.08
Last Call for Hall of Fame Nominations
The deadline for the 37^th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame nomination submissions is Wednesday, December 31, 2008. The Hall of Fame dinner, which will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2009, will honor as many as eight deserving athletic alumni, coaches, friends, and supporters of Adelphi athletics, in addition special recognition awards. To date, membership in the Hall of Fame stands at 176 inductees. Criteria and nomination forms are available online. See the press release for more information.

11.13.08
Panthers Went Wild at Midnight Madness
Not only did this year's Midnight Madness Celebration on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 mark the official start of the basketball season, but it was also the first special event held in the new Center for Recreation and Sports. The night featured performances by Adelphi's Dance, Cheer, and Step teams, as well as giveaways, games, and prizes that included the chance to win $15,000 and a brand new car. All proceeds benefit the Make A Wish Foundation. Watch the video.

11.13.08
Think Pink Campaign Rakes in the Green
In the month of October, the Think Pink campaign raised more than $4,000 in support of the 2nd Annual Jennifer Montgomery Breast Cancer Awareness Event. All of the proceeds will be donated to the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Read more about the campaign and its achievements in the press release.

11.13.08
Ribbon-cutting Ceremony Marks New Era in Adelphi Athletics
On Saturday, October 4, 2008, the atrium of the new Center for Recreation and Sports was packed with Adelphi officials, athletics students, parents, and friends of the University for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the facilities. Adelphi's Vice President for Administration and Student Services, Angelo B. Proto, recalled President Robert A. Scott voicing his vision of facilities for recreation, sports, and education six years ago. "People were always on top of each other. Now they can spread their wings," Mr. Proto said. "Students can learn from these experiences." View photos from the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

10.09.08
Get in the Game
You can now get closer than ever to sports events at Adelphi. Starting with this fall's home games, Adelphi University Athletics, in conjunction with its Web provider, CBS College Sports, will offer Gametracker for field hockey, men and women's soccer, and volleyball. The interactive service offers real-time play-by-play statistics, in addition to three-dimensional graphics and photographs. Read the full press release.

10.09.08
Dust Off Those Trophies!
We need your memorabilia for the Hall of Fame Atrium of the new Center for Recreation and Sports. Read the press release for more information about how to get your unique souvenirs of Adelphi Athletics on display.

10.09.08
Go Crazy at Midnight Madness!
Help get Panthers basketball off to a wild start at the annual Adelphi University Midnight Madness celebration on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Midnight is the official start of the NCAA season, and both men's and women's teams will appear on the court. Doors open at 10 p.m. and tickets are $5 with your Adelphi ID. Read the full press release.

10.09.08
Tough Competition
Those Chileans better stay out of her way! Lindsay Williams '11, a sophomore midfielder on Adelphi's field hockey team, has been selected to compete for the Trinidad & Tobago Under-21 National Team, who will take on Chile at the 2008 Junior Pan-American Games in Mexico City, Mexico, from Sunday, October 5, 2008 to Sunday, October 12, 2008. Read the full article.

09.10.08
New Faces on the Field
Two new head coaches are getting in the game with the AU Panthers. Tim McAleer joins Adelphi as the head golf coach, and will guide a program that closed out the 2008 season ranked fifth in the NCAA Division II Northeast Region. Gloria M. O'Connor, Adelphi's new head field hockey coach, will guide the Panthers in their return to the NCAA Division II conference.

09.10.08
Adelphi Panthers Make the Honor Roll
The 2007-2008 East Coast Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll, that is. More than 100 Adelphi student-athletes were listed among 599 student-athletes overall for receiving a grade-point average of 3.2 or above while participating in Division II sports.  The full list of the Commissioner’s Honor Roll can be viewed here.

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