Western New England Athletics

09/10/2026

Let It Fly ⛳️

After 54 holes at the AIC Invitational, WNE Men's Golf took sixth-place to open the season, led by first-year Timothy Spitz, who shot a 68 in today’s final round, the third-lowest 18-hole score in program history!

📝 Spitz finished +9 over the 54 hole event, picking up 14 birdies overall!

Read More ➡️ https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/9/10/mens-golf-spitz-fires-third-lowest-single-round-in-program-history-as-golden-bears-finish-sixth-at-aic-yellow-jacket-invitational.aspx

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09/10/2026

Good Luck Beating This Trio 🫡

Wne Field Hockey 5, Vermont State University Castleton 0

📝 Mikayla Mrzywka picked up her second career hat trick, netting three goals!
📝 Maddie Ripley found a pair of goals, her first career multi-goal effort!
📝 Alex Tardugno made nine saves between the pipes, her first shutout of the season!

Read More ➡️ https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/9/9/field-hockey-mrzywka-ripley-provide-offense-tardugno-lights-out-in-net-in-5-0-midweek-victory.aspx

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CASTLETON, Vt. (September 9, 2026) - Behind a hat trick from sophomore Mikayla Mrzywka and a two-goal night from sophomore Maddie Ripley, the Western New England field hockey team took a non-conference victory over the Spartans of Vermont State University Castleton on Wednesday night by a final scor...

09/09/2026

STATEMENT MADE 😤😤

Western New England Women's Soccer 6, UMass-Dartmouth 0

📝 Liza Pinette and Sophia Scyocurka led the way a hat trick each!
📝 WNE scores its most goals in a game since 2021!

Read More ➡️ https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/9/8/pinette-syocurca-net-hat-tricks-in-womens-soccers-first-win-of-2026.aspx

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 8, 2026) - The Western New England women's soccer team was led by Liza Pinette and Sophia Scyocurka, who both netted three goals each, as the Golden Bears breezed past the Corsairs of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth on Tuesday afternoon, claiming their first v...

09/08/2026

The Firsts Of The Year 🤩🤩

Western New England University Volleyball's Léa Barber and WNE Men’s Soccer's Brendan L'Italien have been named Golden Bear Athletes of the Week this week!

🏐 Léa sent down 56 kills over four matches this past week, including a season-high 20 kills in the season opener in a win over Bard College!
⚽️ L'Italien made all three starts this past week between the pipes for WNE, making 12 saves, producing a 1-1-1 record overall!

Read More ➡️ https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/9/8/mens-soccer-barber-l-italien-pick-up-first-golden-bear-athlete-of-the-week-honors-of-the-season.aspx

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 8, 2026) – Western New England women's volleyball's Léa Barber and WNE men's soccer's Brendan L'Italien have been named Golden Bear Athletes of the Week following outstanding weeks to begin their 2026 fall campaigns.

09/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS COACH 💯

With today’s 3-2 victory over WPI, WNE Mens Soccer Head Coach Devin O’Neill has reached the 100-win plateau as the helm of the Golden Bears!

100 down, many more to come!

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09/06/2026

OWEN DIETERLE CALLS GAME WITH A ROCKET 🚀

Down 2-1 with under eight minutes to go, WNE Mens Soccer stormed back with two goals, including this laser ⚡️ from Owen Dieterle to take a 3-2 victory over WPI this afternoon!

More to come!

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09/05/2026

Let The Race Begin 🏃‍♀️🏃

Both WNExctf teams came away with a fifth place finish this morning at the Fred Pavlich Invitational!

🏃‍♀️ Lia Pouliot led the women’s 5K with a 21:53 time, finishing in 22nd place overall!
🏃‍♂️ Nicholas Smith led the men’s 5K race, finishing the run in 17:18, 23rd overall in the race!

Read More ➡️ https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/9/5/mens-cross-country-mens-womens-cross-country-take-pair-of-fifth-place-finishes-to-open-2026-season.aspx

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ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. (September 5, 2026) – The Western New England men's and women's cross country teams began their regular seasons on Saturday morning at the Fred Pavlich Invitational, hosted by Bard College. Both squads churned in fifth place finished, with Lia Pouliot leading the women's ...

09/04/2026

‼️ GEAR UP ‼️

Hear from Western New England Football Head Coach Jason Lebeau ahead of tonight’s game, featured on Western Mass News!

Watch 📺 ➡️ https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/09/03/two-western-mass-colleges-set-renew-football-rivalry-another-season/

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Western Mass News spoke with both sides before they battle it out for the trophy under the lights.

09/03/2026

2026 Season Opener 🏈

Western New England Football begins the regular season tomorrow night in the 13th Annual Pynchon SAW Game against Springfield College for a 7:00 PM start!

📝 A ticket link for tomorrow's game can be found within the story!

Read More ➡️ https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/9/3/13th-annual-pynchon-saw-game-opens-2026-season-for-wne-football.aspx

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 3, 2026) – Following a 6-4 2025 campaign, the Western New England football team is back in action in 2026, opening the season in the 13th edition of the SAW Pynchon Game against Springfield College under the lights of Stagg Field. Western New England snapped a three-g...

09/02/2026

The Rivalry Renewed 🤝

On Friday night, Western New England Football will play in the 13th Annual Pynchon SAW Game at Springfield College!

⏰ Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM at Stagg Field!

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📸 - Springfield College Athletics