ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Roberts Wesleyan University is proud to announce the launch of its new women's flag football team, set to begin competition in Spring 2026. As an NCAA emerging sport, flag football is rapidly gaining national momentum, and Roberts is proud to be among the first institutions in the region to offer athletic scholarships for the sport. Flag football's … [Read more...] about Roberts Wesleyan to add women’s flag football
Canisius Men’s Basketball announces the addition of three freshmen to 2025-26 roster
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head coach Jim Christian announced today that Andreo Ash, Chris Kumu and Brendan Oliver have all committed to join the Golden Griffin men’s basketball program for the 2025-26 season. These three student-athletes will all be listed as freshmen on the team’s 2025-26 roster, and all three will have four … [Read more...] about Canisius Men’s Basketball announces the addition of three freshmen to 2025-26 roster
Wayne defeats Williamsville South to earn return trip to state Class A semifinals
HENRIETTA, N.Y. – With the Wayne boys basketball team leading Williamsville South by nine points at halftime of Saturday’s Class A Far West Regional, coach Bill Thomson delivered a few words of encouragement to Richie Miles. “I told him to keep shooting and to trust himself,” Thomson said. Miles listened. The sophomore guard scored 13 of his 16 points in the third … [Read more...] about Wayne defeats Williamsville South to earn return trip to state Class A semifinals
Roberts Wesleyan’s Brynn King captures third NCAA pole vault title
INDIANAPOLIS – While Brynn King's first indoor track and field season at Roberts Wesleyan University could only be described as fairy tale, her 2024-25 campaign was more of a lesson in perseverance. Regardless of the route, King ended both in the same place – as the NCAA Division II women's pole vault champion - and the 2024 U.S. Olympian did it in record-breaking … [Read more...] about Roberts Wesleyan’s Brynn King captures third NCAA pole vault title
Antonie Pieterse becomes Redhawks’ first All-American in swimming
INDIANAPOLIS – Antonie Pieterse became the first Roberts Wesleyan University swimmer to earn All-American status by finishing sixth in the men's 100-yard butterfly at the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday evening. Pieterse, a freshman from Pretoria, South Africa, touched the wall in 46.74 seconds at the Indiana University … [Read more...] about Antonie Pieterse becomes Redhawks’ first All-American in swimming